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Forest Service to address 90 of 723 invasive plant populations at Lake Tahoe

The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will continue a project to eradicate, control, and contain known infestations of invasive plants in the Lake Tahoe Basin using chemical treatment. Work will take place at approximately 90 infestations sites (105 acres) beginning in late May and continuing through September 2019.

Israeli cycling start-up coming to the Amgen Tour of California

It prides itself as a first-of-a-kind Israeli cycling startup. The first-ever Israeli cycling team with 30 riders from all corners of the world that has proven it can beat all odds. And now it is set to face the most challenging Amgen Tour of California ever.

2019 Hooters International Pageant featuring country star Lee Brice at Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena

STATELINE, Nev. – Country star Lee Brice is heading to Lake Tahoe as part of the 23rd annual Hooters International Pageant on Thursday, June 20 at the 2019 Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series in the Harveys Outdoor Arena.

Women around the country have been participating in local pageants, all to win a spot at the big event in Lake Tahoe.

Viewing the pageant and concert are open to the public and tickets are on sale now.

Father John Grace ~ September 18, 1920 - May 4, 2019

Father John Grace, former pastor of Saint Theresa Catholic Church in South Lake Tahoe, passed away on May 4, 2019, at the age of 98. Father Grace had injured himself in a fall while on a walk near his Al Tahoe residence a few days before his death.

He was born September 18, 1920, to John and Cecilia Grace in the small coal-mining village of The Commons, County Tipperary, Ireland. He was predeceased by his parents and two sisters, Catherine (“Rena”) and Maureen. At the time of his death, Father Grace was the oldest priest in the Diocese of Sacramento.

Road Beat: Toyota Avalon, A Super Car for whom?

Toyota created the Avalon about 25 years ago as a more luxurious and bigger Camry. Eventually, Toyota used the Avalon chassis for its Lexus ES350 series. Nothing wrong there. Now in its fifth generation, the all-new Avalon really is all new. While the nameplate is old, it is looking to attract younger drivers. The median age of Avalon drivers has grown from about 60 in 2005 to about 66 currently. For this new generation Avalon, perhaps the question should be asked: “Why are 66-year old’s having all the fun?”

36th annual dance recitals for Lake Tahoe's Shining Stars

For 36 years dancers from the Marcia Sarosik Dance Studio have celebrated the joy and beauty of dance during their annual recitals and starting Sunday, April 28, that tradition continues on the stage of the South Shore Room at Harrah's Tahoe.

The studio's 'Lake Tahoe’s Shining Stars', ages 2 1/2 to "young at heart" adults will dance in the recitals that showcase their talent and hard work.

Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School students win national award

MEYERS, Calif. - Fourth graders in Alissa Behrendt's class at Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School (LTESMS) just became one of the three top classes in the nation after participating in the Buddy Bison Carbon Reduction Contest.

For their efforts, the class was given $1,500!

Choices for Children celebrates caregivers during Month of the Young Child

Choices for Children is holding their 27th annual Provider Appreciation Breakfast on Saturday, April 27 at the Tahoe Beach Retreat & Lodge. April is "Month of the Young Child," a fitting time to celebrate those who care for youth.

Snapchat joyride with AR-15 style weapon in South Lake Tahoe sends teen to jail

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 19-year-old man from Dayton, Nevada was arrested in South Lake Tahoe on Friday after he was allegedly found with an illegal and loaded weapon.

On April 5, 2019, at 2:19 p.m. the Douglas County Sheriff's Office called the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) with a "Be On The Lookout" for a black Mercedes with a passenger that was brandishing an AR-15 style weapon.

South Tahoe High grad returns to SLT: Looking for CASA volunteers to fill big void

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Have you ever wondered who is there to advocate in court for the younger members of our community who are abused, neglected, or at-risk youth?

The Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA, are volunteers there to advocate for and empower by speaking up for the needs of children and making a positive impact in their lives.

Kudos: Drug Store Project appreciates help from the community

Tahoe is a glorious place. Most of us come here to live in its beauty, but it’s the “community” that keeps so many of us here. It’s that sense of doing good for one another that keeps many of us hopeful about the future. I’m happily involved in different aspects of our community and that part of my life is why I feel so grateful and blessed. Tuesday’s Drug Store Project for our sixth-grade youth was a testament to the compassion and dedication of our agencies, businesses, service clubs, and community members for the good of its people.

Tahoe Women's Community Fund announces awardees of $84,000 in grants

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Tahoe Women’s Community Fund has announced their 2019 grant recipients. This year, there were over 27 organizations who applied for the grants, with $84,000 being distributed to 14 non-profit organizations

Focus Grant recipients in the category of Poverty, Housing, or Basic Needs (up to $10,000 each):

• Tahoe Youth & Family Services (Project: Tahoe Youth Transitional Living Program:
Basic Household Essentials)
• Tahoe Magic, Inc. (Project: One Time Family Emergency Housing Help Fund)

Three new cubs arrive at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - And then there were four. Blaze, Yreka, Paradise, and Pioneer are now making a temporary home at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC).

On Tuesday, March 12, 2019, Tom and Cheryl Millham, founders of LTWC, drove to Rancho Cordova to pick up Blaze and Yreka, two very young cubs from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Investigation Lab.

Two weekends of South Tahoe HIgh's production of The Diary of Anne Frank

Event Date: 
March 21, 2019 (All day)

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On June 12, 1942, a young Jewish girl named Annelies Marie Frank made her first entry in her now-famous diary and little did she know that it would be read and discussed for generations to come, and that through her private musings she would become an unforgettable symbol of the tragedy of the Holocaust for millions of readers around the world.

Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe holds annual awards luncheon

Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe recently held their annual awards program that honor women for their volunteer efforts in the community. President Pam Barrett welcomed members, guests and awardees. Mistress of Ceremonies was Ellen Camacho.

South Lake Tahoe women celebrated with awards from Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Six women were honored this week by the Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) club for their work in the community.

Ruby Award - An award created in honor of the first Soroptimist Federation President, Ruby Lee Minar. The gemstone ruby is associated with wisdom, importance, vitality, strength, power, and love. This year's recipient is Amy Jackson, someone who is always working for the future of Tahoe's youth in education, sports, and life

Restoration project at historic Pioneer Cemetery in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra in partnership with the Daughters of the American Revolution will be working this spring and summer to restore the historic Pioneer Cemetery located in the Al Tahoe neighborhood on Alameda Avenue.

Day of the Young Child to be held in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
March 30, 2019 - 10:00am

The annual Day of the Young Child will be held at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Complex on Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

This free event is for all ages. There will be activities, games, booths opened by local youth-oriented groups and vendors, and information about jobs in the early childhood education field. A memorable family day with free early childhood activities: painting, beading, clay, bubbles, a puppet show at noon and more.

Day of the Young Child

Event Date: 
March 30, 2019 (All day)

FREE COMMUNITYEVENT
ACTIVITIES, BOOTHS & GAMES
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
INFO IN THE EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION FIELD

Column: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

He’s not Romeo.

I know that you think that when he told you that he would love you forever, take care of you, and accept you, that he really meant it. Maybe it was the 13th “What are you doing?” text that made you believe he really cared. Maybe it was his “Is that your other boyfriend?” response when he saw you talking to another man that made you believe he truly valued you. Maybe it was when he said “No one will love you like I love you” that made you believe he was the only person that would truly accept you.

Celebrities already signing up to golf in 30th annual tournament in Lake Tahoe

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Thirty celebrities have already committed to play in the 30th annual American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe this summer.

John Smoltz, the Hall of Fame pitcher, TV analyst, and celebrity golf standout is the latest to sign on to play during the tournament at Edgewood Tahoe July 9-14, 2019.

Business licenses issued by City of South Lake Tahoe

The following 68 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe in the month of December 2018 (32) and January 2019 (36)

December 2018 licenses issued and their owners:

12/1
ERICSSON INC - ERICSSON INC

12/3
PERFORMANCE UNLIMITED - PARTON, MICHAEL

12/4
D812 INTL - D812 INTL

12/5
KAREN KAYE PHOTOGRAPHY - PEEK, KAREN
UNITED SIGNS SYSTEMS - JOHNSON UNITED INC
JESUS ALVAREZ RODRIGUEZ TAXI DRIVER - JESUS ALVAREZ RODRIGUEZ
WW NORTH AMERICA HOLDINGS - WW NORTH AMERICA HOLDINGS INC

12/10
FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES - REEVES. ANTHONY

Letter: Local needed to film "South Shore Women Redefine Beauty"

Event Date: 
February 22, 2019 - 6:00pm

Dear, South Lake Tahoe:

As a young entrepreneur and budding journalist, I am grateful for the support that I have earned from our community, my editors, Lake Tahoe Community College, and the City of South Lake Tahoe government and government officials! It warms my heart to have the values, morals, and message that I am trying to spread be so welcomed.

Column: Nobody should be food insecure

Do you know what it is like to be hungry? I mean really hungry and not just a little growl in your stomach. I do and so do over 49 million Americans who are what we call “food insecure.” It is a feeling that can best be described as a fist inside of your stomach ever-so-slowly tightening until you are writhing in pain.

Having a nutritious diet has a direct correlation in academic success, psychological well-being, growth, and overall health. A lack of proper nutrition is estimated to cause 678, 000 deaths in the US each year.

Two local Soroptimist clubs donate books to Camp Fire victims

The Soroptimist Club of South Lake Tahoe and Soroptimist Club of Tahoe Sierra joined together in gathering books to donate to young Camp Fire victims.

Club members donated dozens of books which were sent to the Colusa County Farm Bureau who held a children's book drive to benefit elementary schools and families in the Paradise area.

The Camp Fire in Butte County is the deadliest and most destructive fire in California history. Tens of thousands of people remain displaced after the November 8, 2018 fire destroyed 153,336 acres, 18,804 buildings and killed 86 civilians.

Wellness Wednesdays at Black Bear Lodge

Event Date: 
Repeats every 7 days until Wed Mar 27 2019 .
February 6, 2019 - 5:00pm
Event Date: 
February 13, 2019 - 5:00pm
Event Date: 
February 20, 2019 - 5:00pm
Event Date: 
February 27, 2019 - 5:00pm
Event Date: 
March 6, 2019 - 5:00pm
Event Date: 
March 13, 2019 - 5:00pm
Event Date: 
March 20, 2019 - 5:00pm
Event Date: 
March 27, 2019 - 5:00pm

Come join the discussion and the warm community at Black Bear Lodge (1202 Ski Run Blvd, 544-4451) as we delve into various wellness topics with local businesses that know the topics inside and out.

The weekly events will run from 5pm to 7pm starting on February 6, 2019, and the topics and leaders are as follows:

February 6: Laura from Young Living, covering essential oils and how they can enhance our days and nights

February 13: Jenay from Lake Tahoe Yoga, who is one of the region's most recognized guides in the practice

Column: South Shore domestic violence survivors speak out

The following is the first of many stories that Blue Marie Balcita will be writing for South Tahoe Now on a myriad of subjects. Blue, a 19-year-old student at Lake Tahoe Community College, is the author of five books, a contributor to three more and recently started the college's new newspaper, 1974.

Do you know what it is like to look at the person you love and see hatred reflected back to you? Do you know what it is like to move mountains for a person

S.T.A.R. program.celebrates 25 years in El Dorado County

The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office started the S.T.A.R. program (Sheriff’s Team of Active Retirees) in 1994 with volunteers in Placerville and South Lake Tahoe. The volunteers help law enforcement officers, firefighters, and paramedics to ensure public safety, by performing traffic controls and maintaining roadblocks.

Sacred Arts of Tibet Tour returns to South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
January 22, 2019 - 7:00pm

Tibetan monks from the Gaden Shartse Monastery will be returning to South Lake Tahoe at the end of their two year tour of the United States. During their visit to South Lake Tahoe they will be sharing a variety of presentations, focussing on Green Tara the female Buddha of Compassionate Action. Events will include a Buddhist Philosophy Lecture by Venerable Geshe Wangyal, a Healing Ritual, an Empowerment/Blessing of Green Tara, a Meditation and Tibetan Calligraphy Workshop.

Letters: January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month

As January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, one might ask, “exactly what is human trafficking?”

Human trafficking is defined as the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or receipt of persons by means of coercion, abduction, fraud, deception, for the purpose of exploitation. Sex trafficking is defined as a commercial sex act that is induced by force, fraud, or coercion, or in which the person induced to perform such act has not attained 18 years of age. Of particular note is the automatic classification of trafficking in children under 18 years of age.

UCDavis Tahoe Talk: Building Resilience in Youth

Event Date: 
February 7, 2019 - 5:30pm

Promoting resilience is key to supporting healthy development in youth, yet currently, there is a decline in youth resilience across the United States. About 1 in 4 youth develop a mental health disorder which can lead to poor school outcomes, risky behaviors, self-harm and even suicide.

Join the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) on February 7 for a rich discussion about trends in adolescent health, and how we, as parents and community members, can help. By supporting youth in developing protective factors, we can bolster their resilience and help them thrive.

Gardnerville woman found murdered in her Ranchos home

GARDNERVILLE, Nev. - A 56-year-old Gardnerville resident was murdered in her home on James Road in the Gardnerville Ranchos and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) is asking all residents to use caution as the murderer remains a threat to the community.

During either the evening of January 9 or the early morning hours of January 10, an unknown suspect entered the home of Connie Koontz and killed her.

"The Sheriff’s Office is asking you to be vigilant in locking all of your doors and windows and report any suspicious activity immediately," said DCSO Undersheriff Ron Elges.

Setting the Story... Author Talk at SLT LIbrary (Postponed)

Event Date: 
March 5, 2019 (All day)

UPDATE: This event is postponed.

Monsignor Murrough Wallace facing accusations of sexual abuse

Monsignor Murrough Wallace, who served the South Lake Tahoe community at the St. Theresa Parish from 1993 to 2003, has been accused by a man who said Wallace and another priest sexually abused him in 1985 when he was 17.

The accuser, known as John Doe in court documents, said he was volunteering at Camp Pendola when the alleged abuse took place.

Due to the allegations, Wallace, who is now 82 and retired, had to withdraw from ministry until more facts could be gathered, according to Bishop Soto of the Sacramento Diocese.

South Lake Tahoe activities to wrap up 2018

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Shore is full of activity as visitors and locals alike say goodbye to 2018 and welcome in 2019.

Christmas "miracle" helps displaced South Lake Tahoe family

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - When Laura Alvarez De Ruiz, her husband and three children found themselves homeless just a week before Christmas their future was uncertain.

De Ruiz and her family filled one of six apartments at 3546 Spruce Avenue until December 17. That was when they had to vacate their home after the landlord failed to provide safe housing for residents and the City of South Lake Tahoe shut it down.

Kudos: STAR thanks community for Giving Tree donations for Boys & Girls Club

With the holiday season just around the corner and the children starting their winter break, the South Lake Tahoe Association of REALTORS® (“STAR”) would like to thank everyone who participated in the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe’s Wish Tree this holiday season. It was a huge success, with a collection of donations from Realtors, members of the Tahoe Arts Alliance and community members at large.

"Angel of Tahoe" spreads holiday cheer to South Lake Tahoe youth

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lisa Maloff, the "Angel of Tahoe", continues to support agencies, institutions and the South Lake Tahoe community with her generosity and year-round holiday spirit.

Fund set up for South Lake Tahoe family who lost son in San Luis Obispo crash

It was a tragedy no parent, brother, relative or friend should have to go through. Just after 3:00 p.m. on Monday, December 3, 2018, 18-year-old Zachary Harris died at the scene of a vehicle crash on Highway 1 between Cuesta College and San Luis Obispo. His car struck a large tree off the highway.

Zachary, a 2018 graduate of South Tahoe High is the son of Marjorie and Duane Harris and brother of Tyler and Brandon. He was a freshman at Cuesta College.

South Lake Tahoe pair off to prison after abusing their two young children

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Danielle McGlothin and Lance Logan are heading to state prison after being sentenced for abusing their two young children, ages one and three.

On October 19, 2017, staff at the 3 Peaks Resort in South Lake Tahoe discovered two small children without clothes on, roaming the parking lot unattended. Staff attempted to return the boys to their parents after the kids were almost hit by a car. The parents, McGlothin and Logan, appeared to the staff to be under the influence of drugs and police were called.

Opening of holiday season: Annual Festival of Trees and Lights

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Dec 09 2018 .
December 7, 2018 (All day)
December 8, 2018 (All day)
December 9, 2018 (All day)

STATELINE, Nev. - There is something for everyone, young and old, at the 10th annual Festival of Trees and Lights this weekend at MontBleu Resort. The convention center at the Stateline casino has been turned into a winter wonderland that is highlighted by the star of the show, the festive Christmas trees.

The winter celebration includes the Senior Stroll, Teddy Bear Brunch, Family Night, the Gala and much more from Friday, Dec. 7 through Sunday, Dec. 9.

Public viewing: Friday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 9 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Christmas gifts for young Camp Fire victims being collected at Liberty Utilities

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On the heels of their successful supply drive for the victims of the recent Camp Fire in Paradise, Liberty Utilities is now collecting new toys and new clothing for the youngest of the displaced residents.

The local power company is collecting new and unwrapped clothes and toys for kids ages 0-17 Monday through Thursday, December 3-6 at both of their Lake Tahoe offices.

All collected gifts will be delivered to children in the Paradise area on Friday, December 7, just in time for the holidays.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from October 18-November 17. They responded to 868 calls during this period.

Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:

10/18 - 41 calls for the day
No Arrests

10/19 - 29 calls for the day
DUI in the 2500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Unlicensed driver in the 3000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

10/20 - 31 calls for the day
DUI in the 1000 block of Lodi Ave
Unlicensed Driver in the 1200 block of Kyburz
Driving on a Suspended/Revoked License at Blackwood and Pioneer

South Lake Tahoe girl helps ease pain of young Camp Fire victims

Donations have been transported by the car and truck load from South Lake Tahoe to Paradise, full of help for the victims of the Camp Fire which, to date, has destroyed 9,700 homes, businesses and other structures and burned 149,500 acres.

One of those loads was delivered by 13-year-old Jaymee Levin.

South Lake Tahoe youth fundraising for dogs and cats

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Four local young ladies are continuing to help the South Lake Tahoe community with their fundraising efforts to help different needs on the South Shore.

For the 2018 Christmas season Maiella and Milan Riva, Lily Demus and Simone Sitchon will be collecting items and money to help both Lake Tahoe Humane Society and El Dorado County Animal Shelter.

Last year the four girls collected clothing and toys for local foster youth and in 2016 they collected gloves, hats, socks, coats, and thermals for the Tahoe Warm Room.

South Lake Tahoe man arrested after allegedly selling marijuana to middle school students

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Lake Tahoe man was arrested on November 14, 2018 after concerned parents alerted the police department about pot being sold to children at South Tahoe Middle School.

Gary Frega, 56, has been charged with selling marijuana to students as young as 13-years-old and is currently in the El Dorado County Jail on a $50,000 bail hold.

Convicted El Dorado County puppy broker gets another 240 days in jail

An El Dorado Hills woman who was convicted of felony animal cruelty charges in 2016 has been sentenced to an additional 240 days of jail time for violating the conditions of her felony probation. The jail sentence was handed down in El Dorado County Superior Court on November 9, 2018.

Ginger Turk, 48, a puppy broker, has had many run-ins with the law over the years due to her illegal practice of importing tiny, under-aged, un-weaned, high-priced ($4,000+) puppies from South Korea and selling them over the internet and in person.

Young Frankenstein heads into final weekend at South Tahoe High

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's been 44 years since Gene Wilder brought the character of Dr. Frankenstein to the Mel Brooks comedy Young Frankenstein, along with Peter Boyle as the monster and Marty Feldman as Igor.

Now Young Frankenstein returns to the South Tahoe stage for a six-day run in their TADA Theater. Opening night was a sellout with two more days of full crowds, and they continue the production November 9-11.

South Tahoe High girls soccer team headed to state playoffs

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe High girls varsity soccer team took care of their opponents all season long and look for more of the same this weekend as they head to the 2018 NIAA 3A State Girls Soccer playoffs.

Sporting an overall 23-2 record and a league record of 17-1, the Vikings beat Truckee 2-1 Saturday in the 3A Northern Championship to take their #1 seed from the north down to Las Vegas.

South Tahoe HIgh freshman volleyball finishes year undefeated

Several South Tahoe High School fall sports teams are in the post-season and celebrating a great year of competition, and among them is the freshman girls volleyball team.

The 13 young women spent the season playing each of the nine teams in the league twice in matches from Elko to Truckee.

Coached by Ms. Megan Goldberg, who was assisted by her husband Everett, the freshman volleyball team stepped up in 18 different matches to out-serve, out-play, and out-think their opponents.

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