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Lake Tahoe Unified School District creates survey for reopening guidance
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/13/2020 - 2:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) has created a School Reopening Task Force (SRTF) to help create the guidance on reopening schools in South Lake Tahoe this fall.
SRTF launched a Return-To-School survey to collect information and gain a better understanding of how families are feeling about returning to school and what their expectations are as well as challenges. They will ask what worked well during the school closures, and identify areas for improvement
South Lake Tahoe senior graduation ceremonies moved to Sierra-at-Tahoe Ski Resort
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/09/2020 - 5:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In a graduation season marked by COVID-19 social distancing regulations, high school students across the globe knew the ceremonies marking the end of K-12 school careers would be different than in years past. With daily school work moved online, graduations were moved to a virtual format.
At both South Tahoe High and Mt. Tallac High schools, graduation has been made special by social media acknowledgments, yard signs, and special bags full of gifts.
Free books for South Lake Tahoe first graders
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/28/2020 - 8:12am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Attention parents of local first graders! Every first grader enrolled in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) or at Zephyr Cove Elementary School will get a brand-new, hardbound book they can keep forever!
When parents go to their LTUSD school’s designated Materials Collection Date on June 9 or June 10, one new book will be gifted to each child along with a free puppet.
Parents of first graders at Zephyr Cove Elementary will be contacted prior to the last day of school with additional details for book and puppet pickup.
Lauri Kemper selected to fill vacant seat on Lake Tahoe Unified School Board of Trustees
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/26/2020 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In a 3-1 vote the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Board of Trustees voted to bring retired engineer Lauri Kemper on board to fill Barbara Bannar's term.
Bannar resigned in March and her term ends December 2022.
Originally there were three candidates but one dropped out of the running, Chris Proctor, leaving Kemper and David Wise. Interviews took place during the Tuesday LTUSD Board meeting on ZOOM, each candidate having two minutes to answer each of the board's ten questions.
School board meeting Tuesday to select new member, discuss budget and graduation
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/25/2020 - 2:15pm
Event Date:
May 26, 2020 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District will be holding a regularly scheduled board meeting on Tuesday, May 26 at 5:00 p.m., followed by closed session.
The meeting can be viewed on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHZeyuZYC9ZXKyTO2k-sJ5Q, and public comment can be made in three ways (see at the end of the story).
A provisional board member will be selected Tuesday night. Three people have applied to fill the seat left vacant by the resignation of Barbara Bannar. Vying to fill out her term are Chris Proctor, David Wise, and Lauri Kemper.
South Lake Tahoe students show appreciation for meal delivery
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/13/2020 - 12:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Students in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) show their appreciation daily as the bus drivers deliver daily meals to bus stops and schools around South Lake Tahoe.
From March 18 to May 7, the LTUSD drivers have delivered 26,066 meals at their stops, Monday through Friday. The meals are prepared early each day by staff and sent out on buses to their appointed routes.
Some students recently sent the drivers some "thank you" cards to show their appreciation (see photos above).
Registration open for South Lake Tahoe kindergarten and pre-kindergarten
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/04/2020 - 10:07am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Even though schools are not currently open, registration is underway for kindergarten and Transitional kindergarten in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD).
To be eligible for kindergarten enrollment a child must be five years of age on or before September 1, 2020. If the child will be five years of age between September 1, 2020, and December 2, 2020, they qualify for Transitional Kindergarten (TK); a two-year Kindergarten program located at Tahoe Valley Elementary School.
LTUSD is also offering an Early Entry TK program for students born between
Winning ticket pulled for Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation Hawaii drawing
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/01/2020 - 7:27am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation (LTEF) recently wrapped up their 2020 Hawaii Condo raffle and the winner is Jordan Richie of South Lake Tahoe.
Richie, an athletic trainer at Barton Performance Center and the Head Athletic Trainer at South Tahoe High School, had his ticket pulled by Brooklyn Pakes.
The annual raffle pulled in $8,000 for LTEF to use for their annual grants. LTEF typically allocates between $50,000 and $75,000 for educational projects in Lake Tahoe Unified School District where local students benefit from every dollar donated.
South Lake Tahoe coach facing federal child pornography charges
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/27/2020 - 1:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A search warrant served at a South Lake Tahoe home on April 15, 2020, has resulted in the arrest of a local 39-year-old snowboard and soccer coach on alleged child pornography charges.
Timothy Daniel Mackey was arrested without incident by the FBI and U.S. Marshals at his home during the search.
Reopening plans underway for South Lake Tahoe once given the state and county go ahead
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/19/2020 - 8:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In less than 90 days life has changed in South Lake Tahoe, California and the United States. The West caught up quickly to the novel coronavirus pandemic that was first contracted by a human in China on November 17, 2019.
Scientists and doctors pled for the public to stay home to keep the virus from spreading, and that plea worked better in some areas than others.
Tahoe Supports Tahoe live stream concert a success for Tahoe Magic and community
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/17/2020 - 11:29am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Wednesday night's Tahoe Supports Tahoe live stream concert was a successful one for the South Lake Tahoe community, raising $4,200 during the two-hour concert for Tahoe Magic.
"I am still feeling the warmth from Wednesday night’s Tahoe Supports Tahoe Live Stream Benefit Concert," said Tahoe Magic Co-Founder Wendy David. "Thanks to the musicians who donated their talent and time, and to the promotion efforts just ahead of the concert, we received 88 separate donations totaling $15,290.35 just during the 24 hours of April 15."
Barbara Bannar resigns from LTUSD trustee position, replacement sought
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/17/2020 - 7:36am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After a dozen years as a trustee on the Lake Tahoe Unified School District Board of Education, Barbara Bannar has resigned. To fill her spot as the trustee from Area 5 (pictured above), applications are being accepted until May 15, 2020.
South Lake Tahoe's Bread & Broth seeks volunteers as needs increase
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/06/2020 - 9:41am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For over thirty years, Bread & Broth has provided hot, nutritious meals for those facing food insecurity in the South Lake Tahoe community. They provide food on Monday and Friday evenings, and, since 2015, weekend food bags for K-8 Lake Tahoe Unified School District students.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District students will not return this school year
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/01/2020 - 5:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Governor Newsom said it was a possibility two weeks ago, California’s schools chief Tony Thurmond recommended the state’s public schools prepare to provide distance learning through the end of their school years on Tuesday, and now today, it became a reality in South Lake Tahoe.
El Dorado County Office of Education (EDCOE) announced they are taking a safety-first approach and immediate action to extend the school facility closures through the end of the school year.
Tahoe Magic serves the community during times of crisis
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/26/2020 - 2:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What started out as a charity that shared the magic of the holidays with local children has now become a lifeline of support that immediately provides South Lake Tahoe families with financial assistance when they are in crisis.
The 501c3 non-profit was founded in 1994 and has helped low-income families on a year-round basis with one-time crisis funding, but that role is now growing due to the current COVID-19 health and economic crisis. Tahoe Magic recently launched its new website TahoeMagic to show how those in need can be assisted.
LTUSD and Bread & Broth to deliver meals to South Lake Tahoe students
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 3:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With students in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) not attending school for at least three weeks, District officials have coordinated a plan to get breakfast and lunch to them. These two meals were offered by LTUSD at each school.
Bread & Broth 4 Kids has also created a plan to distribute bags of food to youth on their program.
Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe to close due to coronovirus concerns
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/14/2020 - 2:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT) will be joining Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) and closing on the advice of El Dorado County due to safety concerns stemming from the coronavirus COVID-19.
BGCLT will be closed the same time frame as LTUSD which will be determined weekly, but at least for the week of March 16-20.
At this time, BGCLT Executive Director Jude Wood said there is a possibility they may not be able to reopen for Spring Break, but that determination will come as soon as possible.
South Lake Tahoe and all other El Dorado County schools to close starting Monday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/14/2020 - 1:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - All schools in Lake Tahoe Unified School District and the rest of El Dorado County will be closing for at least a week, starting Monday, March 16, 2020.
The decision was made for the safety and wellness of students, families, and school personnel due to the current threat of the world-wide coronavirus COVID-19. There are currently no confirmed cases of the virus in El Dorado County.
LTUSD asks students and staff to self-quarantine if returning from any COVID-19 infected area
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/11/2020 - 10:49pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) sent out a letter to all students and staff concerning the district's Pandemic Preparedness Plan in regards to travel and self-quarantine.
Effective Monday, March 9, 2020, all students and staff returning from travel out-of-the-country or from COVID-19 infected areas in California or other areas of the United States are strongly recommended to self-quarantine in their home for 14 consecutive days beginning the date of their return to South Lake Tahoe.
Updated closures in South Lake Tahoe due to threat of coronavirus COVID 19
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/11/2020 - 2:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The threat of the coronavirus COVID-19 has prompted more events and activities to be postponed or canceled in the South Lake Tahoe area. At this time there are no confirmed cases in El Dorado, Douglas, or Carson City counties.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District
Both concerts scheduled for this week have been canceled.
All upcoming kindergarten tours have been canceled.
Contact individual schools for on-site meetings.
All high school athletic games and meets have been canceled until further notice.
South Lake Tahoe community meets new LTUSD superintendent
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/03/2020 - 9:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Dr. Todd Cutler is officially the new superintendent for Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD). The Board of Trustees unanimously approved his contract and he was introduced to the standing room only crowd that gathered to meet him.
He and his wife Dee Dee were at the meeting to meet the community.
"This is a dream come true," said Dr. Cutler. "I have always wanted to come home. This is such a cool place."
Opinion: The future is electric!
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 11:00am
The ultimate mission of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) is to help youth thrive. Sadly, it is our students - not we, adult, decision-makers - who will most suffer climate change. LTUSD must also support the future health and well-being of our students.
So, in 2017, the School Board formally resolved to:
Increase reliance on clean, renewable energy sources to power the District’s facilities, in line with and in collaboration with, the City of South Lake Tahoe’s recent pledge to power 100 percent of our electricity use with renewable energy by 2030.
New Lake Tahoe Unified School District superintendent is Whittell High graduate
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/29/2020 - 2:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Dr. Todd Cutler has been announced as the new superintendent for the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD). During their closed session meeting Saturday, the Board of Trustees decided to reveal their announcement ahead of the previously announced March 10 date. His contract has now been finalized and he will start work at the end of the school year.
LTUSD staff and students who traveled to COVID-19 affected countries asked to self-quarantine
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 10:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are no confirmed cases of coronavirus COVID-19 in El Dorado County or South Lake Tahoe, but the Lake Tahoe Unified School District Board of Education and the district's leaders are keeping apprised of the situation. They have been collaborating with El Dorado County Public Health with guidance from the California Department of Public Health and Center for Disease Control to determine the best course of action to protect students and staff members while meeting their educational needs.
Special meeting of LTUSD board; New superintendent announcement expected March 10
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/26/2020 - 11:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be a special closed session meeting of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Board of Trustees on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at 9:00 a.m.
The only item on the agenda is to discuss "superintendent employment." Reportedly the district is still on track to announce the board's chosen candidate at their next regular meeting on March 10 and is using this meeting to finalize a contract.
Vail awards $2.8 million in grant support to 76 Lake Tahoe area nonprofits
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/18/2020 - 2:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Vail Resorts EpicPromise has selected 76 local nonprofits in the Lake Tahoe area to receive one of their 2019-20 community grants, totaling $2.8 million in grant support.
Heavenly Mountain Resort and Kirkwood recently held a breakfast to honor the recipients. The followed with a similar celebration at Northstar, the third area Vail resort.
Outdoor Education Night at Lake Tahoe Aleworx LTEF fundraiser
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/16/2020 - 4:29pm
Event Date:
February 20, 2020 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On the 20th of each month in 2020, the Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation (LTEF) is teaming up with Lake Tahoe AleWorx for a fundraising series where all proceeds during the evening will go to the special projects of LTEF.
Each month LTEF and South Tahoe Now will spotlight the event and feature information about a different area of the local education programs offered through Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) and supported by LTEF.
New superintendent selected for Lake Tahoe Unified School District
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 11:20am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a new school superintendent headed to South Lake Tahoe, but who that is won't be revealed to the public quite yet.
The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) trustees announced they are in negotiations with the chosen individual but it may be two weeks until the name is released. That person will also have to notify their current employer.
"The community will be very happy with who we selected," Board President Larry Reilly announced during Tuesday's board meeting.
South Tahoe High's Melissa Berry wins Outstanding Teacher of America award
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/29/2020 - 12:36am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Melissa Berry, AP Psychology and US History teacher at South Lake Tahoe High School was selected to receive one of the five 2019 Carlston Family Foundation Outstanding Teachers of America Awards.
In November, Ms. Berry received a $15,000 cash award at the Carlston Family Foundation’s 17th Annual Awards Ceremony in Mill Valley, Calif. During Tuesday's Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) board meeting, she received an additional $5,000 grant for South Lake Tahoe High School.
Special LTUSD workshop to explore district’s organizational health
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/21/2020 - 2:23pm
Event Date:
January 24, 2020 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Board of Education will hold a Special Board Meeting on Friday, January 24 at 10:00 a.m.
The open session meeting is a workshop for the trustees and will be facilitated by Cummings & Associates (CAAC), the consulting firm they approved to conduct a holistic analysis of the district’s organizational health. The group is not charging for their services and were recommended by Leadership Associates, the executive search firm being used by LTUSD for their superintendent search.
LTUSD seeks community members to help interview superintendent candidates
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/16/2020 - 3:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An Interview Advisory Panel is being formed to participate in in the process of interviewing Lake Tahoe Unified School District superintendent candidates on February 7, 2020.
If you are interested in serving on the community panel, please email Penny Pyle of Leadership Associates (the district’s search firm) at ppyle@leadershipassociates.org, or drop off your written submission at the District Office, 1021 Al Tahoe Blvd., with your response to the following:
- Why are you a good candidate for the interview advisory panel?
South Tahoe High students 'building' up their skills for the workforce
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/13/2020 - 11:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Gone are the old high school woodshop prerequisite napkin holders and cutting boards. In their place are sheds and dog houses built to code, giving their creators valuable life and work skills for their futures.
Students in the South Tahoe High Woodshop 1 classes have been building dog houses, complete with insulation and roofs and sides built with techniques found in residential construction.
LTUSD Board of Trustees keep same leadership for 2020
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/13/2019 - 10:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During their annual organizational meeting Friday, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District Board of Education decided to keep the leadership they had over the past year again for 2020.
Citing a desire for experience as they go through the process of getting a new superintendent to replace the retiring Dr. James Tarwater, the board voted unanimously to have Larry Reilly continue as board president and Barbara Bannar as board clerk. Bannar has been on the board eleven years.
Purchase of one electric bus, four diesel buses on LTUSD agenda Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/13/2019 - 8:11am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Timing seems perfect to have a fleet of electric buses for the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD), but trustees have the purchase of just one on their Friday night agenda along with the purchase of four diesel buses.
The Board's annual organizational meeting is set for December 13 at 5:00 p.m. instead of their normal Tuesday meeting. During the meeting, they will elect a new board president and clerk, and elect representatives to El Dorado County School Boards Association and Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation, and assign annual duties for the trustees.
Vail Resorts CEO and his wife donate over $2.8M for emotional wellness programs, including some in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/10/2019 - 2:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Vail Resorts Chief Executive Officer Rob Katz and his wife Elana Amsterdam, New York Times bestselling author and founder of Elana’s Pantry, today announced they were donating more than $2.8M to further strengthen emotional wellness programs in more than ten mountain communities where Vail Resorts operates. This is the second consecutive year their Katz Amsterdam Charitable Trust has distributed behavioral health grants.
Sleigh rides, music, Santa and more part of annual Holiday in History in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 9:32pm
Event Date:
December 14, 2019 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe History Museum has transformed into a scene of Christmases past, and they are opening up to the whole community on Saturday, December 14 for the free annual Holidays in History Open House.
The museum opens its doors at 11:00 a.m. Enjoy book store specials, a decorated historic cabin, docent tours, and their special spiced cider, all until 7:00 p.m.
Then, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., join in all the reindeer fun! The party moves over to the SLT Recreation Center gym for an evening of free family enjoyment.
Second cannabis microbusiness approved by South Lake Tahoe City Council
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 11:33am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Perfect Union SLT, LLC is now the second cannabis microbusiness approved by the South Lake Tahoe City Council under the new ordinance approved earlier this year.
Early Christmas presents for several groups in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 1:13am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado Community Foundation played Santa Wednesday night, handing out checks for 29 different projects in the South Lake Tahoe area that help both children, education and adults.
Over $50,000 was distributed to the following groups (with funded projects listed):
Community
Kiwanis Community Organization, Inc. - Coats for Kids
Juvenile Service Council of El Dorado County - Life Skills/Job Readiness program
Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless - Coordinated Entry
Choices for Children - The Healthy Bottom Line Program
10th annual Christmas Giveaway with Dreda Dre in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 4:34pm
Event Date:
December 7, 2019 - 3:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 10th annual Christmas Giveaway is back, and bigger than ever. A Christmas concert and gift giveaway will help local families have a happier holiday season this year on Saturday, December 7 from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center.
The event, hosted by local musician Dreda Dre, will include Christmas carols performed by the Lake Tahoe Unified School District Youth Choir belting out holiday cheer.
Space cleared to make way for new Lake Tahoe Boys & Girls Club building
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/21/2019 - 11:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's looking a lot different at the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe facilities at the former Al Tahoe Elementary School on Lyons Avenue.
The current South Lake Tahoe site for BGCLT had major clearing this week to make way for a brand new clubhouse. Old portable buildings were removed as were some trees as crews make way for their multi-million dollar future home.
South Tahoe High School teacher arrested on sexual misconduct charges
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/21/2019 - 11:56am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Tahoe High School (STHS) woodshop teacher has been arrested for misdemeanor sexual misconduct.
Nathan Crnich, 39, was arrested Thursday morning for alleged sexual advances on multiple students and is currently in the El Dorado County Jail on $150,000 bail.
South Lake Tahoe community weighs in on desired characteristics of next superintendent
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/19/2019 - 9:24pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) begins their search for a replacement for the retiring superintendent the people tasked with finding the right candidates are reaching out to the community.
What is being developed from public meetings and an online survey will create the profile of what makes up the desired characteristics neede or the person who will move into Dr. James Tarwater's position when he retires in June 2020.
Search on for new LTUSD superintendent - Public invited to open forum in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/14/2019 - 7:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The search is on for a new superintendent for Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) to replace Dr. James Tarwater who informed the board in June he would be retiring at the end of the school year in 2020.
At their last meeting, the Board of Education hired Rich Thome and former LTUSD Superintendent Rich Fischer of Leadership Associates to conduct the search.
A Veteran’s Musical Tribute - Concert
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/30/2019 - 11:47am
Event Date:
November 6, 2019 - 6:30pm The Lake Tahoe Unified School District Performing Arts Department Presents: A Veteran’s Musical Tribute on Wednesday, November 6 in the South Tahoe Middle School Multi-Purpose room.
The free concert starts at 6:30 p.m.
This concert is a wonderful tribute to the men and women who have served or are currently serving our country in the various branches of the military. The Music Department invites all veterans and their families to attend the concert to honor and thank them for their brave and selfless duty.
School and building closures Monday on West Slope of El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/27/2019 - 10:44pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The PG&E power shutdown has prompted County officials to close several departments. The following County departments will be closed Monday, October 28, 2019 due to power outages:
Agriculture
Airports in Georgetown and Placerville
Building A
HHSA - Briw Road Campus
HHSA - Spring Street Campus
HHSA - Veterans Hall
Placerville Jail
Libraries (Cameron Park, Georgetown, Placerville, Pollock Pines)
Parks
Union Mine Facility
Probation
Child Support Services
Public Defender
District Attorney
Some El Dorado County schools and office to close Thursday due to planned power outage
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/23/2019 - 3:38pm
The following El Dorado County schools are closed on Thursday, October 24, 2019, due to PG&E's planned safety power outage:
Black Oak Mine Unified School District - all schools
EDCOE - 6767 Green Valley Rd., Placerville
EDCOE Charter Alternative Education Programs - all schools
El Dorado Union High School School District - all schools
Gold Oak Union School District - all schools
Gold Trail Union School District - all schools
Mother Lode Union School District - all schools
Pioneer Union School District - all schools
Governor Newsom signs slew of bills including wildfire protection and defensible space
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 3:06pm
The 2019 legislative year for California has come to an end and Gov. Gavin Newsom wrapped u the session with signing several bills. His first year of office saw 870 new laws and 172 vetoed proposals.
Community newsletter from the City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/12/2019 - 9:49am
The City of South Lake Tahoe has launched its October Edition of "At Lake Level." The monthly newsletter is prepared by City Manager Frank Rush in an effort to keep the community well informed about City issues and initiatives.
Development Commodities Available at No Cost for Qualified Affordable Housing, Town Center, and Distressed Property Development
First responders and partners to train for mass casualty incident in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/11/2019 - 6:25am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Several different agencies will come together in South Lake Tahoe to train for a mass casualty incident on Wednesday, October 16, from 3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The public may see and hear things around South Tahoe High School and Barton Memorial Hospital during this training exercise that may appear serious due to the responding South Lake Tahoe Police Department, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, Cal Tahoe JPA, Barton Health, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Lake Tahoe Unified School District.
Students ready to start first full week back at Sierra House Elementary
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/06/2019 - 8:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Students and staff at Sierra House Elementary are starting their first full week back in their school Monday. All students in grades K-5 are getting settled in.
"It is so good to be back!" said Principal Karin Holmes. "The kids are doing great and the staff is so happy to be back in their classrooms. We are getting organized and enjoying being home. Our staff and students did not miss a beat in the transition back to Sierra House."
The school's annual Walkathon fundraiser is Friday, October 11.
