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Marlin Joseph "Hersh" Herschman ~ 1943 - 2019

Hersh Herschman was never a certified tennis professional, but many of those who he instructed would say otherwise.

Born Marlin Joseph Herschman on Jan. 12, 1943, in St. Ignatius, Montana, he would always be best known as Hersh or The Hersh Man. He died Aug. 7, 2019, at The Chateau at Gardnerville in Nevada of inoperable brain cancer. His wife, Sheryl, and best friend for more than 40 years Greg Painter were with him. He was 76.

After graduating from St. Ignatius High School in Montana in 1961, Hersh joined the U.S. Army for two years. He spent two summers at West Point.

Lake Tahoe Unified School District starts process of hiring new superintendent

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Board of Trustees from the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) heard a presentation Tuesday about searching for the next superintendent.

LTUSD Superintendent Dr. James Tarwater submitted his resignation on June 21 after serving the South Lake Tahoe community since 2005. He gave the Board a one year notice, making his last day in June 2020.

Two affordable housing companies interested in South Lake Tahoe projects

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Memo of Understanding (MOU) to show the cooperative and constructive intent to build affordable housing between the City of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Transportation District, Pacific Development Group and United Housing Corporation was to be voted on during Tuesday's City Council meeting.

Letter: CIty of South Lake Tahoe takes on renewable energy leadership

South Lake Tahoe’s renewable energy leadership is providing the opportunity for the installation of substantive solar projects on the rooftops and properties of public buildings throughout the Sierra. The City took on this leadership role in May after signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to become the lead agency for the Sierra under the Solar Energy and Economic Development (SEED) Fund, a not-for-profit program aimed to empower public agencies to evaluate and participate in regional collaborative procurement of municipal solar projects.

Electric buses heading to South Lake Tahoe; Docking station at LTCC Mobility Hub

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are two new groups of buses heading to South Lake Tahoe, one bringing 35-foot overhead electrically-charged buses and the other bringing 16-passenger battery-charged buses.

The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) has received a grant for $2.1 million grant to help bring new electric buses to South Lake Tahoe. During their meeting Friday in Incline Village, the Board approved the purchase of three battery-electric buses, two pedestal chargers and two overhead chargers, all to be done through grant funds.

Opinion: Walking a tightrope between affordable and unsafe housing

Last week, a local motel owner told guests there would be no housekeeping because they didn’t have enough staff due to the local housing shortage. However, the issue is fast becoming not only one of supply, but also one of quality. Many homes that fit the "local's" price range are older buildings - built in the 1970s or earlier. Just like our roads, some of these older buildings are in a state of disrepair and as we know with our roads, patchwork repairs only last so long.

Celebrate Smokey Bear’s 75 birthday with the Forest Service

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The beloved icon of the United States Forest Service, Smokey Bear, will be turning 75 on August 9, 2019. To celebrate, USFS's Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will host two events in coordination with their partners at Great Basin Institute and Heavenly Mountain Resort.

National Night Out celebrated in South Lake Tahoe

National Night Out is held across the country on the first Tuesday of August and is a time for the public to come together to learn how to be safer as a community. This year in South Lake Tahoe it was held at Bijou Elementary and had multiple agencies interacting with youth and adults with hands-on exhibits and activities.

Carol Chaplin named new chair of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority.

Carol Chaplin, the executive director of the Lake Tahoe Visitor's Authority since 2008, has been named the new chairperson of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority. The nine-member board oversees both the Reno-Tahoe International and Reno-Stead Airports.

Wildfire weather is here. Are you prepared for power shutoffs?

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – As we move into the warmest and driest days of summer and early fall, the threat of catastrophic wildfire increases throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin. High winds, low relative humidity, and dry vegetation are a dangerous combination. When dangerous fire weather is forecasted, the National Weather Service may issue a Red Flag Warning.

Harmful algal bloom at Indian Creek Reservoir prompts warnings

MARKLEEVILLE, Calif. - Elevated levels of blue-green algae in the Indian Creek Reservoir have prompted officials to warn users to stay away from algae and scum in the water and both humans and pets should avoid drinking it.

Routine sampling at the reservoir on July 22 found levels of cyanotoxin, Microcystins at 4.39. µg/L (microgram per liter), which is above the 0.8 µg/L level established for safety and triggers notification of the public.

South Tahoe Public Utility District manages the property and has posted caution signs at the reservoir

Douglas County superintendent updates Lake Tahoe families about their schools

ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - With a change of leadership at George Whittel High School and Zephyr Cove Elementary many rumors have been circulating around the district. Douglas County School District Superintendent Teri White has supplied a list of facts to give kids and parents an update on their schools.

Is the District closing ZCES or GWHS?
No. The District has no plans to close either school at this time.

Who is the principal of our school?

Coast Guard investigators at Lake Tahoe; Six boats cited and fined

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - To operate a boat charter company on Lake Tahoe there are rules and regulations one must follow in order to be in legal compliance with the U.S. Coast Guard or face fines and citations, something six local boat operators are now facing.

Nevada Gaming Control Board: South Shore casino revenue down 12 percent

The Nevada Gaming Control Board released its monthly report today and casinos on the south shore of Lake Tahoe posted a 12.05 percent drop in revenue when compared to June 2018.

Nevada’s nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $1,040,994,041 for the month, an 11.57 percent increase compared to June 2018, when licensees reported a gaming win of $933,019,638. For the fiscal year (July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019), gaming win for the state has increased 0.80 percent.

The "gaming win" represents the computed income of casinos before business expenses and taxes.

Will your house survive when embers arrive?

During a wildfire, small hot embers can be carried miles ahead of a wildfire. When these embers land on something easily combustible on or near your home, it is in jeopardy of burning, even if it is not in the path of the flame front. Your home can survive when the embers arrive.

The Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities is sharing a list of places homes are vulnerable to embers and how to prepare your homes along with an "Ember Awareness Checklist". The numbers match those in the photo:

1. Wood Roof

Driver of motorcycle on Kingsbury Grade dies in crash, passenger sent to hospital

UPDATE 8/3/19 3:30 p.m.: A Fallon, Nevada man has been identified as the victim in Sunday's fatal motorcycle crash on Kingsbury Grade.

Just before 8:00 p.m. on July 28 Nevada Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to a serious injury crash on SR-207/Kingsbury Grade one mile up from Lake Tahoe at Douglas County Mile Marker 1.

Preliminary investigation shows that a black 2017 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling eastbound on SR-207. For an unknown reason, the motorcycle overturned and both the driver and passenger were ejected.

Conservancy to consider selling some "Asset Lands" for implementation of Meyers Area Plan

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Most have seen the blue and gold placards attached to trees on lots around Lake Tahoe, signifying the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) owns that piece of property.

CTC currently owns nearly 4,700 of these labeled parcels comprising around 6,500 acres around Lake Tahoe. Over 4,300 of these parcels are environmentally sensitive, leaving 331 parcels as "asset lands."

Vail announces merger agreement with Peak Resorts - Adds 17 ski areas to company

Vail Resorts, Inc. announced Monday they have entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Peak Resorts, Inc. Through the acquisition, Vail will add 17 ski areas from the United States to its network of resorts.

The Peak resorts are located near major metropolitan areas, including New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Columbus, St. Louis, Kansas City and Louisville.

They include:
Vermont: Mount Snow in Vermont
New York: Hunter Mountain
New Hampshire: Attitash Mountain Resort, Wildcat Mountain and Crotched Mountain

Incline Village presentation: How safe are we?

Event Date: 
July 25, 2019 (All day)

Janet Napolitano, Former Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, President of the University of California, and Advisory Board Member of Classical Tahoe, offers an insightful analysis of American security at home and a prescription for the future.

Her new book, “How Safe Are We?” is a clear-eyed, rational examination of a government office that plays a key and often misunderstood role in the lives of all Americans.

Classical Tahoe and Tahoe Environmental Research Center Co-Present A Conversation with Janet Napolitano on Thursday, July 25.

Holocaust Survivor & Author Leon Malmed to Speak

Event Date: 
July 28, 2019 - 7:00pm

The Chabad at Lake Tahoe will welcome author and Holocaust survivor Leon Malmed for a special presentation and accompanying book signing of his memoir “We Survived … At Last I Speak”

In 1942, Malmed and his sister were separated from their parents in occupied France when Malmed was 5-years-old. His parents ultimately perished at the now infamous death camps of Auschwitz-Birkenau, and he and his sister never saw them again. Malmed eventually immigrated to the United States in 1964, and went on to live in New York for the next 18 years.

Trailer for 'Top Gun: Maverick' released, scenes filmed at Lake Tahoe and in the Sierra

The movie trailer for "Top Gun: Maverick" where segments of the production were filmed at Lake Tahoe, was released Thursday by Paramount Pictures.

"Top Gun: Maverick" is the sequel to 1986's blockbuster "Top Gun." In true dramatic fashion, the trailer builds up the story of the Tom Cruise character Maverick as the new flight instructor of the Top Gun school.

See the trailer here or below.

What could addition of Accessory Dwelling Units mean for South Lake Tahoe?

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Perhaps you know of them as mother-in-law units, tiny houses in the backyard or an extra apartment above a garage for renters. The term Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) has become a popular one in describing these types of housing as the affordable housing conversation turns towards solutions.

From the California Department of Housing and Community Development:

What are the benefits of ADUs?
- ADUs are an affordable type of home to construct in California because they do not require paying for land, major new infrastructure, structured parking, or elevators.

Whittell HIgh School and Zephyr Cove Elementary get new principal

ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - Both Douglas County schools at Lake Tahoe are going to start off the new school year with a new principal, Shawn Lear.

During Tuesday's school board meeting, Lear's hiring appeared on their consent agenda. It was approved, making him the principal of both Zephyr Cove Elementary School and George Whittell High School in Zephyr Cove.

Chamber TREK to Downtown Carson City to see their main street transformation

Event Date: 
July 16, 2019 - 12:00pm

The community is invited to join the Tahoe Chamber in their visit to Carson City on July 16 from noon to 5:00 p.m. to explore how Carson City leaders and community members successfully transformed and revitalized their downtown main street.

The developing Main Street Management Plan for South Lake Tahoe parallels much of what Carson City did, and those going on the trek will have the chance to learn about the history of Nevada project and how the current business climate of the area has improved since the highway realignment.

Special LTUSD meeting to discuss Sierra House Elementary

Event Date: 
July 5, 2019 - 2:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A special meeting of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Board of Trustees will be held on Friday at 2:00 p.m.to discuss approval of funds needed to get Sierra House Elementary opened by the beginning of the school year.

Since a Labor Day 2018 fire, the school which housed grades K-5 has been closed with students split between South Tahoe Middle School and Al Tahoe Elementary.

There have been concerns in the community the school wouldn't be ready to open in August.

Alpine County responds to report of unhealthy drinking water

ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - "Pristine pure premium quality drinking water is freely
available to all in Alpine County," said Dr. Richard O. Johnson, the Alpine County Health Officer.

How everyone can help Take Care of Tahoe

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Keeping beaches from feeling the after effects of Fourth of July celebrations is one goal of Take Care Tahoe, a group of more than 30 agencies and organizations dedicated to protecting Lake Tahoe. Take Care is working to address the behaviors that impact Tahoe’s amazing natural environment, and the one big message for the upcoming holiday: please pack out what you pack in.

STPUD moves board meeting to July 3

The South Tahoe Public Utility District board meeting has been moved to July 3 at 9:00 a.m. since their normally scheduled meeting for the first Thursday of the month fell on the 4th of July.

Gaming revenues rebound in Lake Tahoe; Drop almost 6% statewide

The Nevada Gaming Control Board released its monthly revenue report today and casinos on the south shore of Lake Tahoe posted an 11.50 percent increase when compared to May 2018.

Nevada’s nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $981,842,080 for the month, a 5.96 percent decrease compared to May 2018, when licensees
reported a gaming win of $1,044,072,414. For the fiscal year (July 1, 2018 through May 31, 2019), gaming win for the state has decreased 0.12 percent.

The "gaming win" represents the computed income of casinos before business expenses and taxes.

Column: As Housing Shortages Increase, Local Employers Take Action

While many local groups have joined forces to develop housing for residents, the reality is that it takes time to build new housing. And time is what many of our local employers don't have right now as we head into summer. Faced with an immediate need to house their employees, employers have created their own solutions.

Wilder than Wild movie and panel discussion at Taylor Creek Friday

Event Date: 
June 28, 2019 - 7:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Wilder Than Wild: Fires, Forest and the Future will be shown at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center amphitheater on Friday, June 28 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Besides the free showing of the film there will be a panel discussion that includes forest management experts, public land management agencies, local fire districts, local law enforcement, Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities, Liberty Utilities and more.

Updates to PCE contamination in South Lake Tahoe to be discussed at public meeting

Event Date: 
June 26, 2019 - 6:00pm

A 400-acre plume of tetrachloroethylene (PCE) has been found in some of the South Lake Tahoe groundwater and the agencies tasked with protecting the local drinking supply will be updating the community on cleanup efforts and the status of the plume on Wednesday, June 26 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the South Lake Tahoe City Council Chambers at the airport.

Reuters: Sources say Eldorado Resorts clinches $18 billion cash and stock deal for Caesars

U.S. casino operator Eldorado Resorts Inc of Reno has agreed to merge with Caesars Entertainment Corp in a cash and stock deal that values its peer at about $18 billion including debt, people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Sunday.

The agreement comes three months after Reuters reported that Caesars had agreed to give Eldorado access to its books under pressure from billionaire investor Carl Icahn, who earlier this year was awarded seats on Caesars’ board.

Conservancy approves $500K to spend on Alta Mira project in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) board voted Thursday to spend $500,000 to start planning for improved beach access, stormwater improvement, and shoreline stabilization along part of the South Lake Tahoe shoreline that once housed the Alta Mira Building.

Conservancy votes to allow Oflying Water Control Project to move forward on their land

The California Tahoe Conservancy voted during their board meeting on Thursday to allow El Dorado County to use five of their parcels to develop a water quality project in the Tahoe Paradise neighborhood.

The project will include the construction of conveyance channels and detention basins, and install perforated pipes to infiltrate stormwater, which will increase groundwater recharge and reduce stormwater volumes, peak flows, and stormwater pollutants.

LTUSD Superintendent Dr. Jim Tarwater announces retirement

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Superintendent Dr. James Tarwater of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) has announced he'll retire in one year.

Dr. Tarwater has been with LTUSD since 2005.

During their last meeting on June 11, the Board concluded its annual evaluation of Dr. Tarwater's performance. Though details of that evaluation are not available, they extended his contract one extra year until 2022 until they were notified of his notice of retirement.

At their June 25 meeting, the Board is scheduled to accept his retirement.

Conservancy to help improve Kings Beach neighborhoods

At its meeting yesterday, and following a tour of the properties, the Conservancy Board directed staff to begin pre-sale activities for the two parcels: 8602 North Lake Boulevard and 8644 Speckled Avenue. Potential opportunities for the parcels could include new affordable housing or mixed-use development, as well as improvements for people walking and riding bicycles, water quality improvement projects, and placement of conservation easements over sensitive open space.

Barton Health welcomes new urologist to their staff

Baron Health is pleased to announce Board-certified Urologist, Brian Steixner, MD, has joined its team of care providers. Dr. Steixner is the Medical Director of Barton Urology and now providing a variety of urological services and treatments for men and women including incontinence, urinary tract infections, kidney stones, prostate cancer, urinary tract cancer, vasectomy and vasectomy reversals.

El Dorado County Supervisors approve $688 million budget

PLACERVILLE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the 2019-20 budget on Monday, one that spends $688 million to fund the County’s programs and services. $313 million of that amount is the County’s general fund which primarily funds public safety and general government services.

Cannabis business applicants question evaluation scores - File appeals with City of South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two businesses that were not selected to go further in the process of vying for one of three cannabis retail store licenses have filed appeals with the City of South Lake Tahoe. They are questioning the fairness of the selection process, and one is stating that all three applicants who had the top scores evaluation scores should be disqualified. A third applicant said he is in the process of filing an appeal.

Could Meyers have a second roundabout by 2021?

A change is proposed for the Pioneer Trail - Highway 50 intersection in Meyers, but what that change will look like is unknown.

During a public meeting on Wednesday, the El Dorado County Transportation Department (EDCDOT) and their planning partners unveiled posters of the two options for the intersection: a roundabout or an upgraded signal (doing nothing is also an option). Community members asked questions, left ideas on a map and are now encouraged to continue in the process by submitting comments.

Douglas County creates webpage for redevelopment area at Lake Tahoe

STATELINE, Nev. - The Douglas County Redevelopment Area No. 2 (RDA#2) is gaining increased interest and is the focus of an upcoming commissioner meeting so the County has created a webpage to provide the public with history, materials, information and answers to frequently asked questions.

Public meetings to discuss control of aquatic invasive weeds in the Tahoe Keys

Event Date: 
June 25, 2019 - 5:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.- The problem of aquatic invasive weeds and nuisance plants in the Tahoe Keys continues to grow, even with the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) investing time and money to control the problem. The aquatic invasive species (AIS) continue to spread and the costs continue to grow.

17 set to retire from Lake Tahoe Unified School District with 465 years of combined service

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Eleven teachers and six instructional and library assistants are retiring this year from Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD). Together they have worked in education for 465 years.

NV Energy and Liberty Utilities outline wildfire mitigation plans for Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With electrical transmission lines found to be at fault in recent California fires, agencies responsible for supplying electricity to communities have been creating plans to prevent fires in the future.

Both companies that supply power to Lake Tahoe, NV Energy and Liberty Utilities, have announced new mitigation efforts to reduce the risk of fire.

Plane flips on runway at Lake Tahoe Airport; No injuries reported

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Taildragger-style aircraft flipped on the runway at Lake Tahoe Airport Sunday just after the pilot landed.

There were no injuries to the pilot except for some scratches, the only person on board at the time of the incident.

The call came into emergency dispatch at 12:06 p.m.

Public meeting to discuss $688.7M El Dorado County recommended budget

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The Board of Supervisors will hold a public meeting on June 17 to go over the El Dorado County Fiscal Year 2019-20 Recommended Budget of $688.7 million. This special meeting starts at 10:00 a.m. and will be held in the Board's Placerville meeting room at 330 Fair Lane.

The County's Chief Administrative Officer, Don Ashton delivered the budget to the supervisors and it is also available online for review. State law mandates that the Recommended Budget be submitted to the Board on or before June 30th of each year.

LTCC expands College Promise to three years free college for eligble local students

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Good news for the entire community on both sides of the California-Nevada border. Lake Tahoe College Promise, the free tuition program at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC), is expanding from one year to three years starting Fall 2019.

Voters to select new California State Senator to represent District 1 on June 4

There is a Special Runoff Election on June 4, 2019 scheduled to fill a vacancy in Senate District 1. All currently registered voters in the County of El Dorado are eligible to participate.

When Ted Gaines won a seat on the California Board of Equalization in November, the Senate District 1 seat he had held since 2011 was up for grabs. In March there was an election to decide his replacement, but since no candidate won more than 50 percent of the vote the top two are now on Tuesday's ballot.

Having a voice in the Lake Tahoe Main Street Management Plan

STATELINE, Nev. - Dozens of residents from both sides of the state line on the South Shore attended the Main Street Management Plan workshop Wednesday to participate in planning the future of Lake Tahoe Boulevard from Pioneer Trail/Raley's area to MontBleu.

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