South Tahoe Now Frontpage Stories

LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. - Lake Tahoe watercraft inspection stations are open for the season to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species and boaters can now book an appointment for this summer online, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and the Tahoe Resource Conservation District (Tahoe RCD) announced today. With the discovery last year of invasive New Zealand mudsnails in Lake Tahoe, the agencies are urging boaters, paddlers, beachgoers, and anglers to learn how to prevent the spread of this new threat.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe High School (STHS) seniors will be presenting their senior projects on June 4, and judges from the community are needed to score presentations and portfolios.

This is always a fun experience and no experience is necessary.

Volunteer judges will receive five digital portfolios a week before the Senior Project presentations. They read and score them, then on June 4, the volunteers arrive at the high school at 1:30 p.m. to listen to the five students share what they did. The afternoon event concludes by 4 p.m.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - In 1946, almost 100 years after the first cry of "Gold" echoed around the world, residents in El Dorado County started thinking about recreating a wagon train to commemorate the valiant struggles of the early emigrants who found their way to their homes in California via the old "Roaring Road."

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - As humans, we are innately fascinated with the natural world and often spend time and money to view the strength and resiliency of wildlife. We have zoos, safaris, wildlife excursions, and more dedicated to viewing wildlife. Those serve as excellent ways for education and conservation but people in the wild to get photos with bears and other wildlife are not conducive to successful interactions.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) held a promotion ceremony on April 29 to celebrate the promotion of two of their staff.

The next regular meeting of the Nevada State Legislative Committee for the Review and Oversight of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and the Marlette Lake Water System will be held Friday, May 3 at 1 p.m. in the Trepp Room at Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation, Incline Village, Nevada.

This committee of the Nevada Legislature meets several times every other year during the state’s interim session to discuss the work of TRPA and Nevada state agencies in the Lake Tahoe Basin and to provide oversight on issues important to Nevada citizens.

The 101 dinner guests at St. Theresa’s Bread & Broth Monday Meal on April 22 were treated to both a great meal served by Liberty team members and B&B volunteers and great live music. Sponsoring their second Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) for this year, Liberty’s AAD sponsor team included Jennifer Guenther, her daughter Rio Guenther, Lee Kiolbasa, and Nick Musick.

The Tahoe Arts Project (TAP) is holding its annual Bert’s Spaghetti Night on May 15, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Join TAP for dinner and support performing arts education in the community.

The cost is $15 per person and includes Spaghetti, Caesar salad, garlic bread, soda, and coffee. There will also be a bake sale and wine available for a donation.

Tickets can be purchased from a board member, at Bert’s Cafe, or by calling/texting 530-542-3632.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – As we move into the warm season, it’s time to start thinking about defensible space and home hardening. The choice Tahoe residents make to live in the forest surrounding beautiful Lake Tahoe comes with added responsibility. This responsibility includes minimizing the risk of wildfire from embers landing on or around your home or property. Research suggests that 60-90 percent of home ignitions are due to embers falling on something combustible such as pine needles, leaves, juniper bushes, and/or patio furniture.