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South Lake Tahoe Police Chief Brian Uhler says goodbye; March retirement date set
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/27/2020 - 6:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In just two weeks the City of South Lake Tahoe will be saying goodbye to its sixth police chief since becoming incorporated in 1965.
Chief Brian Uhler will be wrapping up a 40-year career in law enforcement when he retires from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) on March 12, 2020. He has been the second-longest serving chief, coming within a couple of months of the City's second police chief, John Crow.
Volunteers sought for this summer in Desolation Wilderness
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/26/2020 - 11:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Do you love the Wilderness? Would you like to help preserve its’ breathtaking beauty and natural pristine environment? Do you love spending time outdoors and helping people? Do you have the willingness and dedication to volunteer and help preserve one of our most popular back-country areas overlooking Lake Tahoe and the Crystal Range?
If the answer is yes, then Desolation Wilderness, co-managed by the USDA Forest Service’s Eldorado National Forest and Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU), may offer exactly what you’re looking for.
Letter: Learn the facts, become informed and vote YES on Measure B
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/25/2020 - 7:11pm
I support the upcoming Measure B and believe all voters should be informed as to the importance of passing this $52/year bond issue. As a 47-year resident, I have developed a very high degree of respect for and confidence in the Lake Valley Fire Protection District and it’s publicly elected Board of Directors.
Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra invites community to a Brain Health discussion
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/25/2020 - 12:40am
Event Date:
February 27, 2020 - 7:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Soroptimist International Club of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) invites the community to their weekly meeting on Thursday, February 27 when they feature Barton Health's Neurology Specialist, Rituparna Das, MD. The doctor will share insights on brain function and brain health.
The meeting will be from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Coffee will be served and both men and women are invited.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Moose Lodge #1632
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/25/2020 - 12:14am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Thanks to the men and women of South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge #1632 and Bread & Broth Team #3 volunteers, a wonderful meal was served to all of the dinner guests who attended the Monday Meal at St. Theresa Grace Hall February 17. The Moose Lodge sponsored their annual Adopt A Day (AAD) of Nourishment by donating $300 to cover the costs of the food and associated expenses necessary to provide the hot, full-course meal served at the dinner.
New digital billboard up to help combat trash in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/25/2020 - 12:03am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The "Take Care Bear" spent the recent holiday weekend helping spread the message of keeping Lake Tahoe sled hills clear of trash and sled debris.
While hundred of visitors snapped selfies with the bear, others mingled with him as he reminded all to throw away their broken sleds, rather than leaving them littered on the snow.
To coincide with the bear visits, a new billboard went up in Folsom, California with the same message.
Kudos: Bubbles & Bowties thanks all for another successful Adult Prom
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 5:27pm
Thank you for making the 6th annual Bubbles and Bowties Adult Prom another successful year!
Because of the support of the people below and the community, we raised $20,000 to help send our local kids to the Nevada Diabetes Association's Camp Buck.
Special thank yous to:
This year we were so lucky to have Kelsey at Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel help us book the incredible venue.
Kerry at Blue Sky Events helped up arrange linens to be donated by creative coverings.
Letter: Yes on Measure B
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/22/2020 - 6:28pm
We would like to urge voters to vote YES on Measure B.
Our Lake Valley Fire Protection District is vitally important to our daily lives, and their firefighters deserve to have safe equipment and apparatus. They are only asking for $52 per year, which is just $4.33 per household per month. Most of us spend more than that in one trip to Starbucks. Let’s help our firefighters!
Column: Reaching a new generation through environmental education and outreach
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/21/2020 - 5:45pm
After a gangbuster start to the winter season, a lot of us in Tahoe are wondering where all the snow has gone. Sitting here at the end of February with snowpack numbers dwindling, snow lovers are chomping at the bit, waiting to see the storm track shift back our way.
Still, the mountains have been buzzing with activity as skiers and snowboarders race to the mountains to enjoy what natural snow we’ve received and are ever thankful for the assist from local resorts’ snowmaking operations.
CASA brings back their Box Lunch fundraiser to South Lake Tahoe - Postponed
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/21/2020 - 4:40pm
Event Date:
March 17, 2020 (All day)
ALL TAX AIDE SESSIONS HAVE BEEN CANCELED DUE TO CONCERNS AROUND THE CONORAVIRUS.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Court Appointed Court Special Advocates (CASA) of El Dorado County are holding their 24th annual CASA Box Lunch fundraiser on Thursday, April 2, and for the first time in years people in South Lake Tahoe can participate once again.
Column: Nutrition for a Healthy Heart
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 4:57pm
Besides being known for bringing candy hearts and lots of snow, February is National Heart Health Month. Heart disease is identified as the leading cause of death in both men and women by the Centers for Disease Control. In addition to screenings that can be done to monitor your heart’s health, there are fundamentals of following a preventative heart health lifestyle that can help prevent heart disease and maintain heart health.
Fundraisers set for South Lake Tahoe woman who shattered leg in 20 foot fall
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 3:03pm
Event Date:
February 26, 2020 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On March 26, 2018, during a run down a chute at Kirkwood, Jen Dawn's life changed forever.
The 41-year-old South Lake Tahoe mother of two had completed one run down the sister chutes and was hiking over to the second when she slipped and fell 20 feet off of a cliff onto rocks and ice, landing on her right leg. The fall shattered that leg, lacerated her face and caused tooth loss.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Heavenly Mountain Resort Ski Services
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/17/2020 - 7:27pm
Thanks to Vail’s EpicPromise grant and the wonderful and incredible Heavenly Mountain Resort Ski Services team members, Bread & Broth’s (B&B) dinner guests enjoyed a wonderful and nutritious meal at St. Theresa Grace Hall on Monday, February 10. Thanks to the generous $300 donation provided by the EpicPromise foundation, the B&B cooks whipped up a tasty meal of Chicken Picante, baked potatoes, green beans, and an avocado salad and servings of a variety of delicious desserts.
Letter: No on Measure M because of VHR and GPS road issues
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/17/2020 - 11:03am
NO on Measure M. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has repeatedly told us they are willing to engage us with our GPS and to a lesser degree the VHR's. They told me to my face at the wed meeting that have contacted us and were working with us. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Managing Cholesterol Through Your Diet - A free heart health talk
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/15/2020 - 12:34am
Event Date:
February 27, 2020 - 6:00pm
Learn how a plant-based diet approach can help manage your cholesterol and improve heart health during then next free community wellness lecture hosted by Barton Health on Thursday, February 27 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Do a little self-care during National Heart Health Month, and hear from cardiologist Dr. David Young at the Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness, 2170B South Ave., South Lake Tahoe on the Second Floor.
Attend four or more lectures in a year and be entered to win a $150 gift certificate to a South Lake Tahoe business of your choice.
Fundraiser for Lake Tahoe musician Charlie Schofield
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/13/2020 - 12:45am
Event Date:
February 26, 2020 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be a benefit for long-time local musician “Tahoe’s Bassman” Charlie Schofield on February 26 at McP's Taphouse and Grill, 4125 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, California.
Local musicians are banding together to help raise money for the Scofield family, including Trey Stone, Niall McGuinness, Uncle Funkle, Jess Kalin, Steve Walker, and many others. The MC for the evening is comedian and radio personality Howie Nave.
Positive results for Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe during their first two months
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 9:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. – Providing a much-needed service in the community, the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) has been filling a void with special pet therapy training, wellness clinics, spay and neuter programs.
Since opening in December 2019, HSTT has provided over 100 spay and neuters to the community for free or at a reduced rate. They have also trained 60 new volunteers.
Some of the other programs that are helping pets and owners in the area:
Ski and ride fundraiser "Purim in the Powder" sponsored by Temple Bat Yam
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 10:05pm
Event Date:
March 15, 2020 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The public is invited to ski or ride the slopes at Heavenly Mountain Resort and help raise funds for Temple Bat Yam during "Purim in the Powder" on Sunday, March 15. Don't ski or ride? That's okay, help sponsor a participant or join in on the BBQ and raffle fun following the runs at Temple Bat Yam.
All skiers are riders taking part in the event are asked to raise at least $90 in pledges but don't let that hold you back on raising more!
Raffle tickets are $10 each and they can be purchased online or at the event:
10 tickets for $90
20 tickets for $180
Strolo Tahoe CF Winterfest
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 11:22am
Event Date:
March 6, 2020 (All day) SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif, - The Cystic Fibrosis Lifestyle Foundation (CFLF) is hosting its inaugural STROLO Tahoe CF Winterfest event on the slopes at Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe March 6-8, 2020.
CFLF help people with cystic fibrosis live STROnger and LOnger (STROLO).
Location
Heavenly Resort
United States
See map: Google Maps
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks the Bauwens Family
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/10/2020 - 10:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As local residents and St. Theresa Church parishioners, Kevin and Jean Bauwens wanted to help those in need and decided that sponsoring a Bread & Broth (B&B) Adopt A Day of Nourishment would provide them with the opportunity to help feed those experiencing hunger in our community. So, on February 2, Kevin and Jean, along with their daughter, Carrie Bauwens, and granddaughter, Isabel Telles, hosted the Monday Meal at St. Theresa Grace Hall.
Free Tax Help Available
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/08/2020 - 2:48pm
DUE TO CONCERNS ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS, ALL TAX AIDE SESSIONS HAVE BEEN CANCELED. Free tax return preparation for California and Nevada taxpayers of all ageswith low-to-moderate incomes through the AARP Tax-Aide program.There is no appointment necessary. You must bring your social security card,photo ID, 2019 tax documents, and a copy of your 2018 tax return.All tax returns are prepared and filed on site at no cost to the taxpayer.When:February 6th to April 13th (except for February 14th & 17th).Where:So.
Free Tax Help Available - CANCELED
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/08/2020 - 2:46pm
ALL TAX AIDE SESSIONS HAVE BEEN CANCELED DUE TO CONCERNS AROUND THE CONORAVIRUS.
Free Tax Help Available - CANCELED
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/08/2020 - 2:41pm
ALL TAX AIDE SESSIONS HAVE BEEN CANCELED DUE TO CONCERNS AROUND THE CONORAVIRUS.
Free tax return preparation for California and Nevada taxpayers of all ages
with low-to-moderate incomes through the AARP Tax-Aide program.
There is no appointment necessary. You must bring your social security card,
photo ID, 2019 tax documents, and a copy of your 2018 tax return.
All tax returns are prepared and filed on site at no cost to the taxpayer.
When:
February 6th to April 13th (except for February 14th & 17th).
Where:
So. Lake Tahoe Senior Center, 3050 Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
Free Tax Help Available
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/08/2020 - 2:39pm
ALL TAX AIDE SESSIONS HAVE BEEN CANCELED DUE TO CONCERNS AROUND THE CONORAVIRUS. Free tax return preparation for California and Nevada taxpayers of all ages
with low-to-moderate incomes through the AARP Tax-Aide program.
There is no appointment necessary. You must bring your social security card,
photo ID, 2019 tax documents, and a copy of your 2018 tax return.
All tax returns are prepared and filed on site at no cost to the taxpayer.
When:
February 6th to April 13th (except for February 14th & 17th).
Where:
So. Lake Tahoe Senior Center, 3050 Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
SOS Outreach students spend evening with South Lake Tahoe leaders
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/07/2020 - 10:33am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Youth participating in SOS Outreach participated in a leadership evening on Thursday evening where they listened to a panel of three South Lake Tahoe leaders and learned about how to create positive change in breakout sessions.
SOS Outreach is a national youth development nonprofit that mentors at-risk and underserved youth with positive adults through outdoor activities. Youth in their fourth year of the mentor program have been building and practicing leadership skills and other life skills over the past years and were chosen to participate on Thursday.
Barton Health nurse receives international award for exceptional care
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/06/2020 - 1:31pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On Wednesday, February 5, Ashley Collard, RN, BSN, was honored by Barton Health with the international DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses. A nurse in the Medical/Surgery Department at Barton Memorial Hospital, Ashley’s compassion and skill received sincere gratitude from a patient’s family, and a nomination to be this quarter’s DAISY Award® winner.
Golden Bear neighborhood is first South Lake Tahoe National Firewise USA® Designation
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/05/2020 - 4:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Golden Bear community in South Lake Tahoe has been at the forefront of neighborhood fire safety and their hard work has paid off. They have earned a Firewise USA® designation by the National Fire Protection Association, making them the first South Lake Tahoe community to earn this designation.
Sierra-at-Tahoe offering special lift ticket prices to help raise money for local groups
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/05/2020 - 11:54am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Sierra-at-Tahoe is once again holding their annual fundraiser for local nonprofits. "Sierra For Tahoe" will be February 10-13, 2020, and funds raised by these special ticket sales will support Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation, Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation, and Sierra-at-Tahoe Education Foundation.
Instead of the normal $110-$125 life tickets, participants can purchase their daily passes for only $75.
Barton expands walk-in orthopedic care services in South Lake Tahoe and Carson City
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/05/2020 - 11:38am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Barton Health is expanding its orthopedic medical services, offering same-day care to address a variety of musculoskeletal injuries with no appointment necessary. Walk-in orthopedic care is now available at the Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness in South Lake Tahoe, Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and at the same time on Tuesday and Wednesday at Barton’s Tahoe Orthopedics & Sports Medicine office, located at 935 Mica Drive in Carson City.
LTCC President DeFranco chosen for Inaugural Aspen Institute Fellowship Program
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/05/2020 - 10:36am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Lake Tahoe Community College Superintendent/President Jeff DeFranco has been selected for a prestigious honor from The Aspen Institute, an international non-profit organization focused on values-based leadership development in a variety of industries.
CANCELED - Go Pink at Heavenly for South Lake Tahoe cancer patients at Barton
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/04/2020 - 5:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 2nd annual Pink Heavenly will be held on Saturday, March 21 at Heavenly Mountain Resort. The Barton Foundation is inviting community members and visitors to register now and start fundraising for the fun event.
All proceeds from the slopeside fundraising event benefit Cancer Support Services at Barton Health, dedicated to improving the lives of community members fighting cancer.
Become a UC Master Gardener of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/03/2020 - 2:43pm
The University of California invites Tahoe-based adults interested in teaching others sustainable gardening to become a Master Gardener volunteer. You will learn University-based scientific information and then share that knowledge with others. UC Master Gardener volunteers are people of all ages and from all walks of life with a common desire to help others learn about gardening.
Letter: Yes on Measure B for Lake Valley Fire Protection District
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/03/2020 - 2:13pm
Dear El Dorado County voters,
A little over a year ago, I was asked to serve on the Lake Valley Fire Protection District’s Feasibility Committee for Measure B. I represented you—the homeowner, citizen, and taxpayer. I would like to share a little about what I learned about the Lake Valley Fire Protection District and about Measure B.
Most importantly, I learned that our Lake Valley Fire Protection District is in dire need of our help in order to maintain their current excellent and top-notch level of service, and to sustain a healthy future.
Fire hits South Lake Tahoe home twice in one night
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/02/2020 - 12:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A home on Idaho Avenue in South Lake Tahoe had two fires overnight, resulting in damage to both the house and garage.
At 5:52 p.m. February 1, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) was called out to the home after what appears to be ashes placed in the garage caught on fire. The fire was knocked down and after being cleaned up, the fire crew left.
Ski With a Ranger program starts at Heavenly Mountain Resort
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/31/2020 - 12:24pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit invites the public to Ski with a Ranger at Heavenly Mountain Resort this winter, starting on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. Tours will begin each Friday at Tamarack Lodge, at the top of the Heavenly Gondola at 1 p.m. The tours last approximately one-hour and continue through March 27, 2020, weather permitting.
Kobe Bryant, the Mamba Mentality and a Lake Tahoe man
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/31/2020 - 11:27am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - "You're the Black Mamba, but I'm the White Mamba," said a trash-talking 13-year-old in 2011 at the Kobe Bryant Basketball Academy in Santa Barbara.
"I would constantly approach Kobe at any opportunity, even when I wasn't supposed to, pestering him to play me one-on-one," says a now 21-year-old Palmer Chaplin. "I berated him with trash talk about how I could beat him and he entertained it, saying stuff like 'that's not a game, that's a destruction."
Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe chosen for innovative cat training program
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/30/2020 - 12:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE and TRUCKEE, Calif. — The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe has been selected to participate in the 2020 class of Cat Pawsitive, a life-saving initiative that introduces positive-reinforcement training to cats in shelters and rescues. Supported by the Petco Foundation, this innovative program aims to increase feline adoption rates and maintain cat “mojo.”
HSTT provides services both in Truckee and South Lake Tahoe.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Tahoe Wellness Center
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/28/2020 - 9:16pm
Bread & Broth’s Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) program provides community members the opportunity to partner with us in our efforts to serve a hot, nutritious meal to the less fortunate of our community. Providing a basic need is a way to not only ease hunger but also uplifts the lives and well-being of those who are struggling. Wanting to take advantage of this opportunity to help others, the Tahoe Wellness Center partnered with Bread & Broth (B&B) and hosted the Monday Meal as the Adopt A Day sponsor on January 20.
SnowGlobe and guests contribute 213 nights at Tahoe Warm Room; Make strides on waste reduction
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/28/2020 - 12:15am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - MTV’s SnowGlobe Music Festival has a continued commitment to give back to the South Lake Tahoe community each year, both during and after the three-day outdoor festival.
SnowGlobe 2019 was able to successfully expand their sustainability program, non-profit, and charitable giving initiatives, they said in a report released Monday.
In 2017, SnowGlobe began its partnership with The Sugar Pine Foundation, planting 200 sugar pine seedlings to help restore Lake Tahoe’s sugar pine population, which now makes up less than 5 percent of the Tahoe Forest.
South Lake Tahoe Little League signups now underway
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/27/2020 - 10:45pm
Ready to play ball? It is less than two months until spring but it is already time to sign up for the South Tahoe National Little League.
Children eligible to play must be born between September 1, 2007 and December 31, 2015.
Registration
Is now open online - https://www.southtahoell.com. Visit this site to register and get a list of needed documents before attending the following days:
Kahle Community Center - Tuesday, January 28 - 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
South Tahoe Ice Rink - Monday, February 3 - 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
El Dorado County to handle most residential, multi-family and commercial permits for TRPA
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/24/2020 - 3:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In a move to help property and business owners save time and money, El Dorado County will begin processing additional permits on behalf of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) starting January 28, 2020.
Protecting Lake Tahoe’s environment is the paramount goal of the TRPA and in meeting that goal, a TRPA permit is required for most construction projects inside the Lake Tahoe Basin. This runs the gamut from the addition of a new deck to a sign for a new business.
Move by Newsom puts South Lake Tahoe parcels on the list for affordable housing projects
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/23/2020 - 11:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two parcels owned by the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) appear to be on their way to becoming home to affordable housing projects in South Lake Tahoe.
To address the shortage of housing for Californians, Governor Newsom ordered the Department of General Services (DGS) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to identify and prioritize excess state-owned property and aggressively pursue sustainable, innovative, cost-effective housing projects.
Cal Tahoe JPA plans on moving ambulances to new home as fire station reopens
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/23/2020 - 5:57pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe let the Cal Tahoe JPA know in 2018 they would need their mid-town fire station back so they could increase fire services to the community. Originally planned for the fall of 2019, the move is now getting closer due to a grant to help with the hiring of new firefighters and outfitting its reopening.
South Tahoe High Climate Crew attends Citizens' Climate Lobby Conference
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/23/2020 - 1:13amMembers of the Climate Crew, an environmental club at South Tahoe High School, attended the 2020 Citizens Climate Lobby Conference in Oakland last weekend.
Led by Lindsay Richardson, a teacher at STHS and advisor of the Climate Crew, eight seniors from the club took the four-hour drive to Oakland to hear new ideas on how to encourage the community and their peers to be environmentally friendly.
First up was the Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) executive director, Mark Reynolds, with a passionate speech about the late founder and president of Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Marshall Saunders.
USFS sending more U.S. crews to fight Australian bush fires
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/22/2020 - 1:32pm
As wildfires continue to burn in Australia, the United States is sending additional U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) wildfire personnel to assist with ongoing bushfire suppression efforts in Australia. Three 10-person Incident Management Teams and a group consisting of air support personnel have arrived in Australia in recent days.
Letter: Meyers Area Council urges "yes" vote on Measure B in March
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/21/2020 - 12:54pm
The Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) firefighters are our friends; they are our neighbors, they are kids we went to school with, they are our softball teammate, and most importantly, they are our saviors in times of need. During the Angora Fire in 2007 some of them sacrificed their own homes to save ours, and more recently they provided vital help and support at the Camp Fire and prevented the oil tanker fire from spreading further than Hwy 50. Our community is safer because of LVFPD firefighters, but these firefighters are not safe in their jobs.
Barton Health offers acupuncture treatments at Center for Orthopedics & Wellness
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/21/2020 - 11:11am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Barton Health has expanded acupuncture services at its Center for Orthopedics & Wellness to now offer community acupuncture treatments. Community acupuncture provides similar health and wellness benefits of private acupuncture but differs from the private clinical room setting – taking place in a group environment with lower costs per treatment.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks the Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/21/2020 - 10:32am
Thanks to the Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra’s $300 sponsorship and manpower donation, Bread & Broth (B&B) volunteers were able to prepare and serve another great dinner on January 13. Ever since the inception of B&B’s Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) sponsorship program back in 2012, the Kiwanis Club has been adopting the second Monday dinner in the month of January. The Club was one of the first organizations to host an AAD and they have been a consistent supporter of B&B’s goal of easing hunger in our community.
Douglas County has new "Text to 9-1-1" emergency service
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/18/2020 - 8:09pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Douglas County 9-1-1 Emergency Services, which represents the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and fire agencies in Douglas and Alpine Counties, have instituted a "Text-to-9-1-1" service, giving those in an emergency situation the ability to text via mobile phone to get help.
Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation and AleWorx team up to raise $20,000
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/18/2020 - 12:18pm
Event Date:
January 20, 2020 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation (LTEF) has partnered with Lake Tahoe AleWorx this year in a unique 2020 fundraiser. On the 20th of each month in the year 2020 AleWorx and LTEF will host a themed special event in support of South Lake Tahoe schools.
In addition to the fundraising events on the 20th of each month, LTEF is creating a Facebook Fundraising Campaign with the goal of raising another $20,000 this year.
