Lake Tahoe Community College
The surprising benefits of short workouts
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/23/2017 - 6:03pm
Don’t have time to exercise? According to recent research, a four-minute workout might be better than 30 minutes on the treadmill. Sounds almost too good to be true, but according to fitness researchers, it’s not.
Regular exercise improves your physical and mental health. Unfortunately, many adults do not make time for their weekly 150 minutes of moderate or intense activity recommended by the Centers for Disease Control.
South Lake Tahoe 5th-Graders take part in Winter Adventure Program
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/20/2017 - 6:15pm
Wildlife survival, avalanche safety, snowmaking, and environmental restoration are all part of the curriculum at a unique outdoor classroom at Heavenly Mountain Resort.
Nearly 300 fifth-grade students from Lake Tahoe Unified School District (TLUSD) took part in the EpicPromise Winter Adventure Program over five days in January and March. The program includes a ride up the ski resort’s Aerial Tram, snowshoeing, and getting hands-on learning experiences at a trio of educational stations.
Lake Tahoe Community Choir presents Broadway Old and New
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/18/2017 - 3:07pm
Event Date:
May 5, 2017 - 7:30pm Enjoy this unique American art form, the Broadway musical, as performed by the Lake Tahoe Community Choir in South Lake Tahoe. Songs from beloved musicals like Annie, Phantom of the Opera, Finding Neverland, Rent, Mamma Mia, Singing in the Rain, and others.
Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6: 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 7: 3:00 p.m.
All performances will at the Duke Theater on the Lake Tahoe Community College campus.
Tickets: $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, available at the LTCC bookstore or 1 hour before showtime.
Location
Duke Theater, Lake Tahoe Community College
1 College Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
40° 42' 36.2484" N, 89° 30' 34.8156" W
See map: Google Maps
South Lake Tahoe couple launches award-winning BumpBar
Submitted by admin on Sat, 04/15/2017 - 6:16pm
No, BumpBar is not a new watering hole in South Lake Tahoe. Instead, BumpBar is a nutritious bar with the pregnant or nursing woman in mind, and is the creation of local couple Dr. Amanda Weavil, MD and Scott Weavil.
BumpBar began in 2015 when Amanda, a South Lake Tahoe OB/GYN wanted to develop a nutrition bar for her patients who were either pregnant or nursing. Something they have and not worry about the ingredients.
Scott researched the large nutrition bar market and found there were no options for sale like they had in mind, something people could eat on the go that was healthy.
Easter egg hunts and brunches in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/13/2017 - 11:08pm
Holiday fun starts on Friday and goes through the weekend with Easter Egg Hunts and brunches.
Tot Egg Hunt at Kahle Community Park- Friday, April 14 - Sponsored by the Tahoe Douglas Firefighter's Association. Tot Egg Hunt is an Extra special day for Family Fun! The Easter Bunny will be hiding eggs outside and you can climb on fire trucks. Come inside and enjoy the bounce house, indoor playground, and refreshments. Bring a basket to collect eggs and a camera for an EGGciting day! Hunt begins at 11:00 AM.
Kudos: Organizer thanks community for 14th annual Drug Store Project
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/12/2017 - 1:48pm“Choices, what are yours?” was the theme of our efforts in keeping our youth drug free.
South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club holds 50th annual Easter Egg Hunt
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/11/2017 - 10:15am
Event Date:
April 15, 2017 - 10:30am
The 50th annual Easter Egg Hunt will be hosted by the South Tahoe Optimist Club on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at the Lake Tahoe Community College starting at 10:30 a.m.
Thousands of eggs will be hidden next to the college's gym. Since there is still snow it is suggested kids wear appropriate footwear.
Before the hunt, which starts right at the blowing of the horn at 11:00 a.m. there will be a Easter Costume Parade at 10:30 a.m. and Easter Bonnet Contest at 10:45 a.m..
South Lake Tahoe job fairs and other employment opportunities
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/07/2017 - 1:21pm
Looking for a job in South Lake Tahoe? Here is information about upcoming job fairs and other current opportunities.
El Dorado County Connections - One Stop is hosting a free Hiring Event on Thursday, April 13, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Community College (Commons Area), located at One College Drive in South Lake Tahoe. During the event, representatives from Harrah’s and Harvey’s Lake Tahoe will share information about their organization, job opportunities and how to apply for current job openings.
Kudos: Tahoe Chamber thanks all for successful Go Local Business Expo
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/06/2017 - 2:43pm
The GO Local: Business EXPO returned to the South Shore with huge success thanks to attendees, vendors, volunteers, and sponsors! Over 1,300 locals and visitors gathered inside the Harvey’s convention center, Friday, March 31, as Tahoe Chamber Member businesses showcased their latest programs, products, and services.
The night was highlighted with live entertainment from Heavenly Resort Mountain and The Loft Lounge, vendor giveaways including a raffle of two cruisers bikes courtesy of South Shore Bikes, and tasty food and beverage samples from all the generous restaurant vendors.
Get pampered at 6th annual Ladies Morning Out in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/05/2017 - 12:37pm
Event Date:
April 29, 2017 - 8:00am
Women of all ages can experience health and wellness activities that unite the body and mind at the sixth annual Ladies’ Morning Out on Saturday, April 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College.
“Ladies’ Morning Out is an opportunity for women to take time out for themselves,” says Natasha Schue, Barton’s Community Relations Coordinator. “The event celebrates health and wellness through fitness, pampering, and connecting with others.”
Volunteers still needed for South Lake Tahoe Science Fair
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/30/2017 - 9:00pm
The 2nd annual South Lake Tahoe Science Expo will be held April 4-7 at Lake Tahoe Community College and volunteers are still needed to help make it another success.
The Science Expo provides over 30 hands-on science activities for upper elementary students to learn about science. This year's theme is Earth and Space Science.
All the activities will be ready to go and volunteers will be trained for their station, so no science background is needed. You might even learn something new while teaching the local youth!
LTUSD and LTCC dual enrollment gives high school students college credits
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/29/2017 - 2:19pm
A collaboration between the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) and Lake Tahoe Community College District (LTCC) will soon make it possible for South Tahoe High School (STHS) students to graduate with an AA degree at the same time they get their diploma.
It all starts with an expansion to the three current dual enrollment classes this fall.
By taking these classes, STHS students receive both high school and college credit for successfully passing designated courses, at no cost, possibly saving families tens of thousands of dollars for two years of college.
LTCC and LTUSD hold joint board meeting to discuss local education
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/26/2017 - 12:27pm
Event Date:
March 28, 2017 - 6:00pm
The annual joint board meeting with the Lake Tahoe Community College and Lake Tahoe Unified School District to discuss common goal strategies will be held on Tuesday, March 28 in the LTCC board room, L104, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
LTUSD will start off the evening with a closed session at the Education Center Board Room at 5:00 p.m. before moving over to the college. They will then reconvene their open session back at the Education Center Board Room at 7:30 p.m.
South Tahoe Greenway one step closer to reality
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/18/2017 - 8:55pm
A 3.86 mile shared used bike trail from Van Sickle Bi-State Park to Sierra Boulevard is getting closer to becoming reality after a Memo of Understanding (MOU) has been developed between its three partners.
The first phase of the South Tahoe Greenway Shared Use Trail was completed through the Bijou neighborhood in Summer, 2015, but the next phase needed a partnership between the City of South Lake Tahoe (City), Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) and California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) to be completed.
Volunteers needed for science fairs around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/11/2017 - 10:16am
The 12th annual North Lake Tahoe Science Expo and 2nd annual South Lake Tahoe Science Expo are coming up and they both need volunteers to help with the over 30 hands-on science activities for upper elementary students. This year's theme is Earth and Space Science. All the activities will be ready to go and volunteers will be trained for their station.
Don't worry, no science background is needed and you might even learn something new while teaching the local youth!
Liberty Utilities scholarships open to area high school and LTCC students
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/07/2017 - 7:07pm
Liberty Utilities is once again offering academic scholarships for eligible high school and college students within its service territory which includes South Lake Tahoe, North Lake Tahoe and surrounding areas. The eight schools participating in the fifth annual scholarship program are South Tahoe High School, Loyalton High School, Douglas High School (students residing in Alpine County only), Coleville High School, North Tahoe High School, Truckee High School and Portola High School, as well as Lake Tahoe Community College.
Auditions for Godspell at Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/07/2017 - 2:02pm
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. — The smash-hit musical Godspell hits the stage at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) this summer, and auditions are now slated for March 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the Duke Theatre.
Performances of Gdspell take place June 16-25, 2017.
They are looking for actors of all ages and ethnic backgrounds for this award-winning musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin) and book by John Michael Tebelak.
Coyote Country Rail Jam at Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/06/2017 - 9:36pm
Event Date:
March 10, 2017 - 5:00pm
Lake Tahoe Community College is holding their first-ever Coyote Country Rail Jam on Friday, March 10 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and everyone is invited.
This free event is open to all skiers and boarders with "big-air dreams." All ages are welcome and there is no entry cost.
Dancing With the Tahoe Stars crowns new champion
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/05/2017 - 1:13pm
A packed house at MontBleu Resort on Saturday night was on hand to see Blue Angel Cafe owner, and Lake Tahoe Community College Board Trustee Jeff Cowen win the mirror ball trophy for the 5th annual Tahoe Arts Project's Dancing with the Tahoe Stars.
Cowen, and his professional partner Rhonda Keen performed a Bollywood number that brought down the house.
New Tahoe Chamber CEO brings passion for business and economic development
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/22/2017 - 11:25pm
"I'm looking for opportunities to build strategic relationships and leverage resources, and not duplicating what we already have," Craig A. Schmidt said after being on the job for five days at the Tahoe Chamber. "That is what excites me about the South Shore."
Schmidt is the new Chief Executive Officer for the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce, a job vacant since July 1, 2016 when "B" Gorman left to develop her coaching business.
Improv brings their comedy back to South Lake Tahoe at LTCC
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/22/2017 - 12:12pm
Event Date:
March 3, 2017 - 7:30pm
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. — Have some laughs and escape the winter blues with a night of off-the-wall, original comedy provided by Random Acts of Improv, the resident improvisation company of the Theatre Arts Department at Lake Tahoe Community College. The fun takes place Friday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. in LTCC’s Duke Theatre, inside the Fine Arts building on campus.
Find out how to get involved at Helping Hands Volunteer Fair
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/21/2017 - 1:21pm
Event Date:
March 15, 2017 - 3:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - - In 1977, Live Violence Free was founded by volunteers with a phone booth and a desire to make South Lake Tahoe a safer, happier place to live.
Many other local nonprofits in the area have similar stories of their origin. South Lake Tahoe’s nonprofit and other service organizations were forged out of volunteerism. Dedicated individuals looking to make a difference have laid the foundation for the strong culture of service that exists in our community.
To further this culture, people need to continue to give time and labor back to the community.
Eight South Tahoe High students commit to play soccer for LTCC
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/15/2017 - 3:40pm
"Women's soccer has arrived," said Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Women's Soccer Coach Jeremy Evans as he introduced the six South Tahoe High School (STHS) athletes that will be playing for him in the fall.
"I think we will finally be there," Evans said of a team that is primed for post-season play. Not only did he recruit the six young ladies from STHS, he also is adding a Truckee player, one from Reno, a Las Vegas player who was on state championship team for four years and has 14 returnees from his 2016 team.
LTCC passes resolution supporting diversity, undocumented students
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/15/2017 - 11:38am
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Community College Board of Trustees unanimously passed a resolution at its Tuesday night meeting in support of undocumented students and the benefits of diversity to LTCC’s campus and beyond. This resolution follows the release of a Statement on Diversity from LTCC’s new Superintendent/President, Jeff DeFranco, published in the wake of White House changes to immigration policy.
Here is the full text of the Board’s resolution:
LTCC issues statement about diversity, immigration and Dream Act
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/03/2017 - 6:18pm
Lake Tahoe Community College stands with the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office and its Board of Governors in strongly supporting the values and benefits of diversity and inclusion; not just on college campuses, but in towns and cities large and small across the country. The current White House administration’s recent executive orders regarding immigration, the building of a border wall, and its rhetoric regarding Dream Act students has caused widespread concern among California’s community college students.
Discounted Sierra-at-Tahoe tickets to raise money for local charities
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/02/2017 - 10:15pm
It's that time of year again...Snowsports Week! Not only will five South Lake Tahoe area non-profits benefit from the annual event, but so will skiers and snowboarders with deeply discounted lift tickets for Sierra-at-Tahoe.
The specially priced advanced purchased full-day lift tickets are just $50 and they can only be used between February 13 and February 16. That's $47 off the regularly priced tickets.
Barton's February wellness lecture: Understanding palliative care
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/30/2017 - 7:59pm
Event Date:
February 1, 2017 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Palliative Care is a new medical specialty focusing more broadly on improving life and providing comfort to people of all ages with serious, chronic and life-threatening illnesses.
Learn more about it during the next Barton Health lecture on February 1 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Community College Board Room located at One College Drive in South Lake Tahoe.
LTUSD to look at STEAM program, new course and budget at Tuesday's meeting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/30/2017 - 1:25pm
The Lake Tahoe Unified School District trustees will continue their discussion into the future use of the old Al Tahoe school site during a study session prior to their normal board meeting Tuesday.
Snow Day Monday for South Lake Tahoe schools
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/22/2017 - 3:04pm
Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) is closing schools on the South Shore Monday, January 23 due to snow expected Sunday and Monday from the latest storm.
LTUSD crews are performing ongoing snow removal operations, as are the City of South Lake Tahoe, Caltrans and El Dorado County.
As of 2:00 p.m. Sunday, no other school in the Lake Tahoe Basin has announced school closures, including Lake Tahoe Community College.
LTUSD begins study into what Al Tahoe Elementary could look like in future
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 12:05am
The conversation has started on what to do at the former site of Al Tahoe Elementary School after the passage of Proposition 51 in the November election which will create $9 billion in funding for the state's schools. During a study session at the Lake Tahoe Unified School District's (LTUSD) Board of Trustee meeting Tuesday, staff and trustees starting looking the future function of the school that closed in 2004 due to declining enrollment.
Controversy brewing as City and County reps on Tahoe Conservancy Board resign
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/15/2017 - 6:33pm
Friday's board meeting of the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) was delayed almost two hours due to ice on the road near near Zephyr Cove, causing it to close, and those weren't the only icy conditions on the South Shore that day.
The other ice could be felt during the meeting as conflict of interest, ethics, integrity, suspicious actions and lack of transparency were the theme of the day.
All three items on the agenda Friday were placed there amid a stressed relationship between the City of South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County and Patrick Wright, the Executive Director of the CTC.
Two more four-year degree programs added at Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/13/2017 - 9:38pm
A partnership between Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) and Sierra Nevada College (SNC) of Incline Village has brought two more four-year degree programs to South Lake Tahoe.
This fall an undergraduate program in Global Business Management was launched, and this spring, bachelor's degree programs in psychology and education are coming to the Lake Tahoe Community College.
Auditions for LTCC play Love/Sick postponed due to snow
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/12/2017 - 3:33pm
Due to college closures and extreme weather and power outages, Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) has rescheduled auditions for their winter production, Love/Sick until Tuesday, January 17 at 7:00 p.m. in LTCC’s Duke Theatre.
There are roles in the play for men and women of various ages and types for the play which was written by John Cariani. Performances of Love/Sick take place March 17-26, 2017.
Update on Lake Tahoe area schools opened and closed
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/12/2017 - 8:10am
Douglas County Schools at the lake are open Thursday, but it is main bus stops only for both Whittell High School and Zephyr Cove Elementary.
These stops are designated as:
The corner of Tina Court and Ski Court for students living in the Tramway and Kingsbury Village area:
WHS - Bus will arrive at 6:40 a.m. and depart at 7:05 a.m.
ZCES - Bus will arrive at 7:57 a.m. and depart at 8:20 a.m.
Glenbrook area will board at the entrance to Glenbrook
WHS - Bus will arrive at 6:32 a.m.
ZCES - Bus will arrive at 7:36 a.m.
All Tahoe area schools are closed Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 8:35am
Here is a recap of all area school closures on Wednesday, January 11.
Lake Tahoe Unified schools are closed. Only essential staff members at the District Office and Snow Removal / Maintenance staff should report to work. All other staff are asked to please stay at home.
Both Whittell High School and Zephyr Cove Elementary School are closed today. All other Douglas County Schools are open.
All Tahoe Truckee schools and offices will be closed. There will be NO morning snow phone calls on Wednesday.
LTCC closed for third day due to storm
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 8:10am
Lake Tahoe Community College will be closed Wednesday January 11 due to power outages, severe weather, and continuing road condition issues.
The college wants to assure students that they will work with them to make up lost days of school, but their safety comes first.
"While we are very concerned about the loss of student learning this week, we have to be more concerned about the safety of our students, faculty, and staff," said LTCC President Kindred Murillo. "The decision maker was the City of South Lake Tahoe issuing a request for community members to stay off the roads."
Kenneth Carl Rollston 1944 - 2017
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2017 - 2:52pm
Kenneth Carl Rollston died on January 3, 2017 while on a trip to Monterey.
He is survived by his wife Nancy Carpenter Rollston; his sisters Joanne, Garol, Lynne, and Marci; his sons Jim and Brian and their wives Keri and Viktoria; Nancy's sons Christopher and Erik and their wives Yvonne and Andrea; and six grandchildren on whom he doted: Ryland and Kaj, Zane and Miranda, and Griffin and Maggie.
Blizzard conditions cause Lake Tahoe schools to close
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2017 - 7:37am
If you or your child go to school in Lake Tahoe, consider yourself off for the day.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District has canceled school on Tuesday, January 10 due to blizzard conditions, extending the two-week break another day.
Lake Tahoe Community College is closed. Sierra Nevada College is closed.
Both Douglas County Schools at the lake, Zephyr Cove Elementary and George Whittell High School are closed. Jacks Valley Elementary School in the valley is closed due to flooding but all other County schools are open.
South Lake Tahoe schools closed Monday due to flooding
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/08/2017 - 6:56pm
6:53 p.m. Sunday update - Lake Tahoe Community College will also be closed Monday, January 9. Douglas County Schools have changed their original plan and all schools will be closed.
Truckee Tahoe Schools will be evaluated at 4:00 a.m. Monday, then a message will be sent out by 4:30 a.m. if closed.
All Washoe County Schools, including Incline Village, will also be closed on Monday.
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Kudos: Virtual race helps fund cancer wellness program
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/27/2016 - 9:54pm
On behalf of the organizers of the Lake Tahoe Virtual Race, I would like to thank Lake Tahoe community members and businesses as well as Barton Health employees and physicians for their incredible generosity.
Barton Health recently hosted the first Virtual Race Challenge. Racers walked and ran for 72 days and recorded their mileage on a 72 mile digital map of Lake Tahoe. Together, with their financial contributors, the racers raised $4,044 in donations to help expand Barton Health’s Cancer Wellness Program.
Free bus rides in South Lake Tahoe Christmas Eve to New Years Day
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 9:50pm
Rides on BlueGo along bus routes 50 and 53 in South Lake Tahoe will be free for all riders from December 24, 2016 to January 1, 2017. Leave your cars parked and get through town during the busy holiday period on convenient and comfortable buses.
Route 50 travels from the Y, past Barton Hospital, Al Tahoe, Safeway, Stateline and Kingsubry (along Highway 50). Route can be found here. It runs from 5:15 a.m. to 11:04 p.m.
Mt. Tallac High students learn to give back to the community
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/20/2016 - 3:25pm
The students at Mt. Tallac High School in South Lake Tahoe have learned how to give back to others in their community, and not in the normal food and money drive way.
What started last year with a rap song to raise funds for Christmas Cheer and now morphed into an annual project where more students can be involved in making a community-wide impact.
"As a school we chose people and organizations to give to," said school Principal Holly Greenough. "Since most of our students don't have the means to donate food and money we showed alternative ways they can give back."
Auditions at LTCC for quirky comedy Love/Sick
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/19/2016 - 11:42pm
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. - Auditions are being held for the romantic and tragic comedy Love/Sick at Lake Tahoe Community College's (LTCC) Duke Theatre on January 10, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
Men and women of all ages and types are encouraged to try out for the winter quarter production of the LTCC Theatre Arts Department. Performances of Love/Sick take place March 17-26, 2017.
Vernice Velma Rianda 1928-2016
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/18/2016 - 10:30am
Vernice Rianda, former long-time Lake Tahoe Community College bookstore employee and mother of El Dorado County Supervisor Sue Novasel, has passed away at the age of 88.
Longtime LTCC Trustee Dr. Wenck retires after 42 years on board
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/16/2016 - 7:27pm
South Lake Tahoe - The year was 1974. Richard Nixon resigned as president, Patty Hearst was kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army, All in the Family and Sanford and Son were number one and two on the top TV show list, gas was 38 cents a gallon and Dr. Frederick “Fritz” Wenck became an elected Board of Trustees member for Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC).
Fast forward to 2016 and Dr. Wenck retired from the board.
LTCC math students claim top prize at statewide conference
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/13/2016 - 2:06pm
A trio of math students at Lake Tahoe Community College grabbed the top prize at a recent statewide mathematics conference for their outstanding student poster entry for general math. Christian Eckert, Mark McCullough and J.C. Stephens were awarded $100 for their winning poster at the California Mathematics Council Community Colleges (CMC3) annual conference, held in Monterey this past weekend.
Plans for Lisa & Robert Maloff Athletic Facility at Whittell High School to be unveiled
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/12/2016 - 6:55pm
The public is invited to see the proposed plans for the new athletic facility for Whittell High School at the Lake Tahoe Visitor's Center on Tuesday, December 12 at 3:30 p.m. during a meeting of the Douglas County School Board.
Lisa Maloff donated $3 million to put in a new football field, six-lane track and new concession building at the high school on Warrior Way in Zephyr Cove, Nev.
Plans created by RO Anderson Engineering will be unveiled during a presentation at the board meeting.
LTCC Rock Ensemble to "Rock Out For Cancer" at fundraiser
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/08/2016 - 9:37pm
Event Date:
December 14, 2016 - 7:00pm
A special benefit concert is being held at the Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Duke Theater on Wednesday, December 14 at 7:00 p.m. to raise money to help a local woman battling aggressive brain cancer.
Students in the school's Rock Ensemble classes will hit the stage for an evening of classic rock n’ roll hits, some gospel, some country, and a little bit of heavy metal to raise funds for the Angie Peart Cancer Fund.
Angie Peart, who herself is a rock student herself, is the wife of the LTCC reprographics/phone operator Bob Peart. She has been battling brain cancer since 2015.
El Dorado County releases final election results
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 1:02am
The final group of ballots have been counted in El Dorado County, and the results remained the same in all South Lake Tahoe area elections.
South Lake Tahoe City Council- Top 2 Win
Brooke Laine 2548 22.10%
Jason Collin 1995 17.30%
Tamara Wallace 1852 16.06%
JoAnn Conner 1376 11.94%
Ted Long 1295 11.23%
Danny McLaughlin 775 6.72%
John Shearer 758 6.57%
Harold "Trey" Riddle 328 2.84%
Robert Topel 288 2.50%
Patrick Jarrett 268 2.32%
Lake Tahoe Unified School District
Area 1
Jeff DeFranco selected as next LTCC superintendent/president
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 12:06am
Jeff DeFranco will become the fifth superintendent/president of Lake Tahoe Community College on February 1, 2016, succeeding Dr. Kindred Murillo who is leaving to take the same position at Southwestern College in Chula Vista.
The LTCC Board of Trustees announced their selection at Tuesday's board meeting. DeFranco is currently the school's vice president of administrative services, a job he has held since 2012.
"This is very surreal," DeFranco said as he addressed the trustees after the announcement. "It's a dream come true."
