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College Bound Lake Tahoe hosts guided workshop for parents
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/18/2024 - 6:34pm
Event Date:
March 20, 2024 - 8:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - College Bound Lake Tahoe (CBLT) will host a free workshop for parents on Wednesday, March 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Family Resource Center (FRC) in South Lake Tahoe. The workshop is meant to prepare parents to ensure their children meet the high school graduation requirements needed to attend college.
CBLT is a collaboration between the Lake Tahoe Community College Dual Enrollment program, the FRC, and the Lake Tahoe Unified School District.
"Bear Aware" more than a snappy slogan - it shows how human behavior must change at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/18/2024 - 3:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The black bears who call Lake Tahoe home need the humans that live and visit there to know proper bear behavior. And it isn't the behavior of the bears, but of the humans, that will keep the bears healthy and alive.
Bears have started to emerge from their winter lodging, and they need humans to properly secure their food and property to ensure their survival. The sooner in a bear's life we do this, the better the chance they have to safely coexist with humans.
Small-scale prescribed fire operations continue at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/18/2024 - 3:33pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Members of the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) will continue prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting. Smoke may be present throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding areas. View smoke management tips and the current air quality index at AirNow and the U.S.
24th Annual Snapshot Day
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/18/2024 - 11:13am
Event Date:
May 11, 2024 - 9:00am Be a citizen scientist for the day!
Snapshot Day is an annual water quality monitoring event held each May. Groups of volunteers fan out across the Truckee River Watershed to take samples from creeks, streams, and lakes—including Lake Tahoe—to capture a snapshot of Tahoe’s water quality at a moment in time.
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College
1 College Dr, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
9th Annual Earth Day Cleanup
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/18/2024 - 10:31am
Event Date:
April 22, 2024 - 8:00am Celebrate Earth Day with a good, old fashioned community cleanup!
Warming spring weather can expose trash left behind as winter snow starts to melt, leaving South Lake Tahoe scattered with litter. This debris is an eyesore and can harm not only wildlife, but also Lake Tahoe’s clarity. To protect the environment and our beautiful community, the League to Save Lake Tahoe is hosting the 9th annual Earth Day Cleanup.
Sign up: keeptahoeblue.org/earth-day-cleanup
Location
Stateline
United States
See map: Google Maps
Enjoy the dry and quiet weather at Lake Tahoe while it lasts - snow and rain expected at end of week
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/18/2024 - 9:39am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - The dry and quiet weather pattern with a warming trend continues in the region through midweek. The only exception will be the slight chance for some isolated showers and thunderstorms along the Sierra crest on Tuesday afternoon. Enjoy it while it lasts because we`re in for a bit of a rude awakening by the time the weekend comes around. More winter-like conditions will be resurging Friday into the weekend with a trend to wetter, colder conditions, and snow.
Keep Tahoe Blue South Shore Volunteer Kickoff Open House
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/18/2024 - 9:31am
Event Date:
April 16, 2024 - 5:00pm Join Keep Tahoe Blue as they kick off the 2024 volunteer season on April 16 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Valhalla Tahoe. Learn more about our programs and 2024 volunteer opportunities in an open house setting while grabbing a bite to eat, sipping on a drink, and enjoying music.
At the event, create your volunteer profile and register for upcoming events. They will also have program booths hosted by the League to Save Lake Tahoe and our partners.
Location
Valhalla Tahoe
1 Valhalla Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Local bus drivers celebrated on Transit Driver Appreciation Day
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/18/2024 - 9:10am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Transportation District is celebrating Transit Driver Appreciation Day on Monday. This is a day set aside every year on March 18 to recognize the public service of transit operators.
STHS Drama Dept. presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 03/17/2024 - 10:30pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sat Mar 30 2024 .
March 29, 2024 (All day)
Event Date:
March 30, 2024 (All day) The STHS Drama Department will perform The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. This is an award-winning musical comedy that has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny, and touching book that is relatable to both young and old. It features a cast of favorites and a wonderful live musical combo.
Fix a Leak Week March 18-22 - Help prevent 1 trillion gallons of water wasted annually through leaks
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/17/2024 - 10:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Did you know that nearly 1 trillion gallons of water is wasted from household leaks yearly across the country? Join the nation and South Tahoe Public Utility District (District) during Fix a Leak Week, March 18 to 24, to save water and money.
Sponsored by EPA's WaterSense® program, Fix a Leak Week is an annual event that promotes water conservation by supporting utility customers as they chase down and repair leaks in their homes.
South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club hosts annual Easter Egg Hunt
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/17/2024 - 10:00pm
Event Date:
March 30, 2024 - 10:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club is hosting the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 at the Lake Tahoe Community College.
The fun gets started at 10:30 a.m. with a parade, followed at 10:45 a.m. with Easter bonnet judging.
The big event, the hunt, begins promptly at 11 a.m. The fire engine horn marks the start.
Team Tahoe on Capitol Hill in support of extending the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/17/2024 - 9:47pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - It was the late California Senator Diane Feinstein who dubbed those who protect our beautiful lake "Team Tahoe." Since she and the late Nevada Senator Harry Reed hosted the first Lake Tahoe Summit, over $1B has been allocated through the bi-partisan Lake Tahoe Restoration Act (LTRA) in 2000 and 2016 for projects around Lake Tahoe to keep sediments from entering the lake, keep forests healthy, remove invasive species, along with other projects.
California Dream for All first-time homebuyer program opens again in April
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/17/2024 - 3:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California program to help first-time, first-generational home buyers with a down payment will be starting again in April, and for those interested in being part of it the time is now to start preparing.
The California Dream for All program exhausted approximately $300 million of funding within 11 days last year. It was a first-come-first-served loan program in 2023, and for 2024 it will award funds on a lottery system.
The down payment assistance program opens again to California residents on April 3.
Letter: South Lake Tahoe Republican Women host police chief and K9 officer
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/17/2024 - 12:17pm
The Republican Women of California - South Lake Tahoe guest speaker series continued in March with a talk by David Stevenson, South Lake Tahoe Chief of Police, Officer Corey Wilson, and Canine Officer Rocky.
Officer Wilson talked about the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) Canine Program, its benefits, and safety aspects to the public and police officers. Assembly Bill 742 almost ended the K9 officer program, but it ended up not passing.
Tahoe Knight Monsters wrap up week of giving
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/17/2024 - 9:27am
Tahoe Knight Monsters have been selling merchandise all week to support the Tahoe Fund, Tim Tebow Foundation, and HOPE International. The Knight Monsters will match dollar for dollar all sales for those charities.
To view the merchandise page, visit HERE.
El Dorado County Sheriff's calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/16/2024 - 11:49pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following calls only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Mar. 7 - Mar. 13, 2024
3/7
14:31 SNOW TOW - Occurred on Wintoon Dr, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: GONE ON ARRIVAL.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day responsibly: Designate a sober driver, your lucky charm
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/16/2024 - 10:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations here, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD_ will be on alert for suspected impaired drivers. The community is reminded to celebrate responsibly by designating a sober driver, your lucky charm, for a safe and enjoyable celebration. Additional officers will be on patrol on March 17 looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
Letter: Beavers are vital to Lake Tahoe, no depredation permits should be issued
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/16/2024 - 2:08pm
I was incredibly disappointed to learn of the destruction of a beaver dam and the request for a depredation permit regarding the beaver living in the meadow adjacent to Tahoe Beach Club. Luxury condominiums should NEVER be prioritized over a keystone species such as beavers, an endangered plant like the Tahoe yellow cress, or the health of a watershed vital to the water quality of Lake Tahoe.
Second special LTUSD meeting of the week: Budget cuts could still eliminate teachers
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/15/2024 - 10:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tuesday's special meeting of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) did not meet the requirements of the Brown Act as public comment was not allowed until after the board voted on the agenda item.
South Tahoe Association of Realtors Home of the Week
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/15/2024 - 8:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This week's Home of the Week winner from the South Tahoe Association of Realtors:
Listing Agent: Nanda and Jimmy Dozier, Nanda@TahoeLifestyleGroup.com, 530-721-2552
Listing Office: Real Brokerage Technologies
Property Address: 477 Ala Wai Blvd #79, South Lake Tahoe, Calif. 96150
MLS #: 139855
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 3
Square Footage: 1,521 Sq Ft.
Price: $860,000
Column: The importance of values-based estate planning
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/15/2024 - 7:23pm
Our society is currently in the midst of the largest generational transfer of wealth in history, yet over 60% of our citizens do not have a will. Estate planning is a crucial task that often gets pushed to the back burner in the commotion of everyday life. However, neglecting to create a comprehensive estate plan may lead to significant consequences for both you and your loved ones.
Douglas County 2024-25 budget hearings planned
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/15/2024 - 2:05pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Douglas County is holding a budget kickoff session, followed by a series of budget hearings for the fiscal year 2024-25 tentative budget planning. At these meetings, the Board of County Commissioners will discuss the development of the upcoming fiscal year operating budgets. County departments will provide presentations and members of the public are encouraged to attend.
With Love, From Tahoe: A Stewardship Journey for Lake Tahoe's Future - Author Kristen Schwartz shares Tahoe tales with a call to action
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/15/2024 - 12:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Lake Tahoe is the focus of a new all-ages book by local author/illustrator Kristen Schwartz. “With Love, From Tahoe—Stories About Simple Things We Can Do to Protect Lake Tahoe” delves into the heart of Tahoe's environmental challenges and offers practical solutions for preservation.
South Lake Tahoe City Council votes to update ADU codes that hope to ease housing crunch
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/15/2024 - 10:03am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As regulations change around Lake Tahoe and start to allow more accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to help ease the housing crunch, the South Lake Tahoe City Council updated its ADU codes. During their Tuesday meeting, the Council unanimously voted to amend its current code.
In 2021, the City of South Lake Tahoe adopted an ADU ordinance, and changes at the state level on January 1 required the City to follow with amendments to its code,
Friday Night RATS Community Race League continues at Heavenly Mountain Resort
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/15/2024 - 8:19am
Event Date:
Repeats every week until Fri Apr 05 2024 .
March 15, 2024 - 6:00pm
March 22, 2024 - 6:00pm
March 29, 2024 - 6:00pm
April 5, 2024 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Friday Night RATS Community Race League at Heavenly Mountain Resort returns on March 15 and will continue through the championship round on April 5.
Everyone is invited to participate in the 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. race series. Races will be held on 3/22, 3/29, and 4/5. To register, check in at the Foundation Building between 5 p.m. = 6 p.m. (lift access opens at 5:30 p.m.)
The cost is $100.
South Lake Tahoe City Council gives rental assistance and abandoned structures items a yes, rental registry a no
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 10:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council heard several items during its meeting on Tuesday, including the passing of items meant to alleviate housing issues in the community.
Rental Assistance
City of South Lake Tahoe to spend over $4.8 million on road projects in 2024
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 9:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe will be spending over $4.8M on its road rehabilitation projects this year.
There are 257 lanes miles of roads in the city limits. To fix them all it would cost $225M, but that is far above the budget so the Public Works department will start on these areas in 2024:
The main project will be a 4" mill and overlay on Keller and Saddle roads - 4.85 lane miles for $2.6M. The road there is currently low-rated and in need of attention.
Highway audit of US50 and SR89 in South Lake Tahoe completed
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 4:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In 2023, Caltrans unveiled its plan to raise speed limits along three segments of US50 and SR89 after their tests showed drivers consistently went over the speed limit in those areas. The public and the City of South Lake Tahoe disagreed and objected to the plan due to safety and other concerns in these areas. At the time, Caltrans agreed to keep the existing speed limits in place with a plan to hold a workshop to go over the results with the City and come up with solutions.
Seeds, Sips and Songs: A family-friendly let’s look forward to garden season event!
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 12:30pm
Event Date:
April 20, 2024 - 2:00pm Are you looking forward to growing season? Slow Food Lake Tahoe is hosting a first-ever FREE veggie seed give away (and some herb and flower seeds too, just for fun!). This family-friendly event is designed to help you jump start our short growing season by providing you with seeds to start indoors NOW. The seeds provided have been shown to grow best in our high elevation climate. In fact, they are the same varieties SFLT uses in their SFLT gardens. Check out the best in seeds for peas, beans, greens, beets, carrots and radishes (and more)!
Location
RMU Truckee
10292 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
United States
See map: Google Maps
Second special LTUSD board meeting for discussion of reduction in workforce
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 12:12pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Due to concerns brought forward regarding a procedural process at the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) special board meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, along with the Board’s interest in providing an additional opportunity for public comment regarding the reduction in force, the Board will hold a special meeting on Friday, March 15, at noon at the District Office.
Tree fell on powerlines over US50 west of Sierra at Tahoe, road closed
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 11:31am
UPDATE: The road has reopened.
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Traffic is being held between Sierra at Tahoe and Twin Bridges as a tree and powerlines are cleared from US50. There is no estimated time for the road to be cleared.
At 10:58 a.m., a call was received by the California Highway Patrol, stating a tree fell onto a powerline. PG&E is on the way to take care of the situation.
No other information is available at this time.
South Lake Tahoe family wins 4 tickets to Paw Patrol
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 11:11am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Thank you to everyone who entered the South Tahoe Now/Paw Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite” contest. Your stories were special and it was very hard to pick just one!
May Hernandez and her family will be attending Sunday's show.
There are still tickets available for purchase. The Paw Patrol show is on Saturday and Sunday, March 16 and 17. The show is at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday.
For tickets, visit https://www.tahoeblueeventcenter.com/events/detail/paw-patrol-live-heroes-unite.
Gardnerville teen dies in single vehicle crash on Jacks Valley Road
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 10:57am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - A 19-year-old Gardnerville man died at the scene after an early morning crash on Thursday.
The Nevada State Police responded to a crash at 12:39 a.m. on March 14 on Jacks Valley Road near Bavarian Drive in Douglas County near the curve in the road north of Genoa Lakes.
Wind an issue at Lake Tahoe until warming trend settles in
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/13/2024 - 11:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a High Wind Warning that will be in place until 5 p.m. Thursday. It will be followed by a Lake Wind Advisory from 5 p.m. Thursday to 5 p.m. Friday.
For the High Wind Warning, expect northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph for the Lake Tahoe Basin. Ridge wind gusts could be over 100 mph. Wave heights up to 5 feet on Lake Tahoe. For the Lake Wind Advisory, winds will be from the northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and wave heights of 1 to 3 feet.
Douglas County School Board missteps in offer to interim superintendent, special meeting planned
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/13/2024 - 10:28pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - In a move that wasn't on the agenda, the Douglas County School Board voted to offer Jeanne Dwyer the job she has been filling on an interim basis.
Chicken in a Barrel moving into new, bigger home in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/13/2024 - 8:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - It's been a long time coming, but the Havard family is ready to open their new Chicken in a Barrel location. Their home for the past 5.5 years has been in an old building, once home to an A&W restaurant at the Y in South Lake Tahoe.
Now they will be located in the new restaurant space in the Whole Foods complex at the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd. and Herbert Avenue. They signed the lease one year ago and since then it's been a lot of work in the 2,600 sq foot space.
Tahoe Star Tours at Spooner Lake and Northstar this summer
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/13/2024 - 7:22pm
The famously dark skies over Lake Tahoe offer an unobstructed view of the night sky, and this summer Tahoe Star Tours is expanding its schedule to invite more people for docent-led explorations of the cosmos. Events will return to Cosmoarium locations at Northstar California Resort and the Spooner Lake Visitor Center on Thursdays and Saturdays from June through September.
$5 Community Dump Day in South Lake Tahoe June 8
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/13/2024 - 7:05pm
Event Date:
June 8, 2024 - 8:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The long-awaited annual cleanup day in South Lake Tahoe has been scheduled for Saturday, June 8. Clean Tahoe will be holding the day-long event from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dispose of your unwanted items for just $5 per carload. Residential loads only. Nevada residents are charged $10 per load as are pick-up trucks and trailers. UHauls and oversized trucks are priced by size.
South Lake Tahoe Library program - Tahoe Big Year and Birding Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/13/2024 - 6:17pm
Event Date:
March 26, 2024 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the South Lake Tahoe Library at its next free program for the public, Tahoe Big Year - Birding Lake Tahoe, on March 26 at 5:30 p.m. Sarah Hockensmith from the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science will be introducing the 2024 Tahoe Big Year, a year-long birding event that celebrates the hundreds of bird species that occupy the Tahoe Region and brings together birding beginners and enthusiasts alike.
STHS Action Sports Marketing Club holding free rail jam and slopestyle event at Heavenly
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/13/2024 - 1:40pm
Event Date:
March 16, 2024 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Action Sports Marketing Club at South Tahoe High School (STHS) is hosting a rail jam/slopestyle contest at Heavenly Ski Resort this Saturday, March 16 from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. in the Groove Park.
This event is free for everyone. There will be live music, giveaways, prizes, and much more. STHS Senior Brennan Monroe has been working with the Heavenly marketing team and terrain park managers to put this event on as part of his senior project. Come out and support the Action Sports Marketing Club (ASMC.)
With RIF deadline Thursday, Lake Tahoe Unified School District to advise ten people of possible layoffs
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/12/2024 - 10:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was a tough meeting of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) on Tuesday, with a reduction in force (RIF) being the sole topic. With a RIF March 15 deadline looming, the trustees had to pass a resolution to inform certified staff members that could be laid off if more funding could not be found.
"This is not a time or place we'd like to be here right now," said LTUSD Superintendent Dr. Todd Cutler.
Inaugural Mother Son Spring Fling Dance
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/12/2024 - 8:51pm
It will be a memorable evening of love, laughter, and dancing at the inaugural Mother Son Spring Fling Dance on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in Blu Nightclub at Bally’s Lake Tahoe. Sons are welcome to bring their “plus one” including, but not limited to, mothers, grandmothers, aunties, older sisters, bonus moms, stepmoms, supermoms, and the list goes on. Organizers can’t wait to see mama moves and son grooves as they dance the night away!
El Dorado County Board of Education seeks Area 5 trustee to fill Richard Fischer's spot
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/12/2024 - 3:36pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Board of Education is seeking a member of the public to represent Area 5 which covers South Lake Tahoe and Meyers. Current member Richard Fischer will be stepping down from his role, after representing Area 5 for more than a decade.
The EDCOE board is now accepting applications to fill this vacancy by appointment. The term of the provisional appointment runs through December 13, 2024. The appointed incumbent would be eligible to run for election in the November 2024 Election.
Boulders in road on US50 near Cave Rock
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/12/2024 - 3:21pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Boulders have fallen onto the road on US50 at Cave Rock. One eastbound lane is currently closed west of the tunnel.
A call was made at 2:37 p.m. to alert authorities of the boulders.
No other details are available at this time but use caution when in the area. The Nevada Highway Patrol is on the scene, and the Nevada Department of Transportation is on the way to clear the rocks.
There are no injuries being reported.
Special LTUSD board meeting to discuss elimination of staff
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/12/2024 - 11:29am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a special meeting on Tuesday, March 12 of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Board of Trustees to discuss the elimination of some personnel for the next school year.
The Board has determined that it may be necessary to decrease programs and services no later than the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year and they may find it necessary to terminate some employees at the end of the current school year. School districts must supply this data in March each year so staff is not surprised.
Screening and discussion: The Untold Story of Betty Reid Soskin
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/12/2024 - 10:45am
Event Date:
March 20, 2024 - 6:30pm SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join local filmmaker Sara Lafleur-Vetter at South Lake Brewing Company for a FREE exclusive sneak peek of “Sign My Name to Freedom,” a feature documentary about iconic National Park Ranger Betty Reid Soskin, her hidden life as a singer-songwriter, and her family’s experiences confronting Jim Crow-style segregation on the West Coast.
This viewing will be held on Wednesday, March 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Location
South Lake Brewing Company
1920 Lake Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Sierra Club presents talk on urbanization of black bears in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/12/2024 - 8:10am
Event Date:
March 22, 2024 - 5:00pm
The Tahoe Area Sierra Club is holding an educational presentation on the urbanization of black bears and their population on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. Toogee Sielsch, a 41-year-long South Lake Tahoe resident and local black bear expert is the speaker. It will be held in the Aspen/Board Room at Lake Tahoe Community College on Friday, March 22 at 5 p.m.
This presentation will be 40 minutes, diving into the topic of bears. There will be an ASL interpreter present during the presentation.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/12/2024 - 7:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following calls only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Feb. 29 - Mar. 6, 2024
2/29
12:40 CIVIL INCIDENT - Officer initiated activity at Patricia Ln, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.
Column: Patient safety takes collaboration
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/12/2024 - 6:30am
As a healthcare system, patient safety is at the forefront of our priorities every single day. During Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 10 to 16, we take a moment to amplify our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of every individual who walks through our doors. This year's theme, "Safer Together," embodies the collective effort required from providers, staff, patients, and family members to create a safe environment within our hospital.
Alabama with guest Lee Greenwood announced for Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/11/2024 - 4:38pm
The Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena schedule just added country superstars Alabama to its summer lineup. Alabama is the most awarded band in the history of country music, with over 200 awards from a variety of organizations, and they'll be on the South Shore on Friday, September 13. Joining them on stage is Lee Greenwood.
The popular outdoor summer concert series is on the stage behind Harveys Lake Tahoe. Dance the night away under the stars - unleashing your inner cowboy!
