reading
Book Sale at the SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2017 - 3:59pm
Event Date:
March 18, 2017 - 10:00am First Book Sale of 2017! Come get some new Springtime Reading at the South Lake Tahoe Library on Rufus Allen Blvd at 10:00 a.m. The sale will have hundreds of previously read, some new, and all loved books (movies and music, too). Remember Friends of the Library members get in an hour early for the best selection, join now or day of.
City of South Lake Tahoe warns residents and visitors of major weather event
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/05/2017 - 5:59pm
If the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecast is correct, South Lake Tahoe could see the largest rain/snow weather event since the memorable floods of 1997 and 2005.
Those traveling to South Lake Tahoe, and those that live here, are being warned to be prepared for the storm which is slated to reach the Sierra overnight Saturday and last until Monday.
El Dorado Community Foundation awards over $260,000 in grants
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 6:55pm
Major impacts to communities in El Dorado County were made possible through $264,905 in grants for 2016/2017 from the El Dorado Community Foundation.
Funding for the came from community members who invested in the foundation through Donor Assisted Funds. Those donating to the fund were able to engage in a new process this year by reading the grant proposals (55 were received) and the year-end reports of the non-profits applying for them.
Suspect in South Lake Tahoe murder changes plea to guilty
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/22/2016 - 9:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - It was an emotional day in court Tuesday as one of the suspects in the January 30, 2016 murder of Dennis "Spike" Wright, Jr. withdrew his plea of not guilty and plead guilty to an amended criminal complaint that included four felonies surrounding Wright's murder and robbery.
More food tampering incidents in South Lake Tahoe; One sent to hospital
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/21/2016 - 11:38pm
9:00AM Update 11/22/16: The South Lake Tahoe Police Department believes the same person is responsible for recent food tampering incidents at Baja Fresh and Raley's due to similarities in the cases. The unidentified suspect is described as a white male adult, 5'7" with a thin build.
Happy birthday Nevada: How, when and where to celebrate Nevada Day 2016 events
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 9:11pm
Nevada is one of the few states that celebrate its Admission Day, and boy do we throw a party. A parade, competitions of strength and facial hair, hot air balloons, bloody marys, a carnival, pow wow, and free chili are just a few of the festivities awaiting the capital city on Saturday.
The party begins Friday this year with a ribbon cutting celebration of the 'new' downtown. The Nevada State Museum hits its 75th Anniversary this year and will have a day full of fun and surprises. Keep reading to see where you need to take advantage of all the best this holiday weekend has to offer.
Letter: Boys & Girls Club and SLT Lodging Association back Measure P
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/26/2016 - 11:28am
Measure P will be a key initiative on the City of South Lake Tahoe’s Nov. 8 ballot as a tourist-only tax to help rebuild the area’s aging Recreation Center.
Without raising taxes on local residents and businesses, Measure P will bring an estimated extra $2 million a year to support the community. The Lodging Association has voted unanimously to support further recreation in South Lake Tahoe. If passed by a two-thirds vote, Measure P will increase transient occupancy tax by 2 percent to 12 percent.
Opinion: Why a vote for Measure P is actually a vote for road repairs, snow removal and affordable housing
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/19/2016 - 9:59pm
There are many important issues concerning the Nation, California and South Lake on the November 8th ballot. Not only we will decide on who the next President is but we’ll also be voting in two City Officials, who some could argue will actually have a greater impact on our daily lives than the Nation’s Leader.
WordWave returns to South Lake Tahoe: Workshops, plays and Steampunk all rolled into one weekend
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/16/2016 - 8:52am
Event Date:
October 21, 2016 (All day)
Word Wave, a festival for readers, writers, and lovers of story has returned to South Lake Tahoe. The three day long Word Wave will feature readings, workshops, panels, music, and plays from October 21-23, 2016 at Tallac Historic Site.
Every culture has used, and continues to use, story to entertain, educate, preserve history and tradition, and connect and WordWave will celebrate those words and the story in all its forms for the second year on the South Shore.
Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Friday, October 21
LTCC Writer's Series welcomes humorist Michael Branch
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/09/2016 - 7:46pm
Event Date:
October 20, 2016 - 8:00pm
For more than a decade, Branch has been writing about life in Nevada’s Great Basin Desert with an audacity, lyricism, and wit that is uniquely his own, and on Thursday, October 20, he brings that humor to Lake Tahoe Community College at 8:00 p.m.
The LTCC Writers' Series event with Branch will be held in LTCC’s Roberta Mason Library. This event is free and open to students and the community.
Teaching teenagers to cope with social stress
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/02/2016 - 9:38pm
Almost four million American teenagers have just started their freshman year of high school. Can they learn better ways to deal with all that stress and insecurity?
New research suggests they can. Though academic and social pressures continue to pile on in high school, teenagers can be taught effective coping skills to skirt the pitfalls of anxiety and depression.
'Thank a Police Officer Day' recognized by SLT resident who encourages others to do the same
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/19/2016 - 8:34pm
In honor of "National Thank a Police Officer Day," and in an effort to encourage others to show their support for our heroes in law enforcement, South Lake Tahoe resident Daniella Flatau presented the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office and South Lake Tahoe Police Department with 60 goody bags on Monday.
School lunch program forms mean much more than free or reduced cost meals
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/28/2016 - 9:19pm
Monday is the first day of school, and most parents will get several forms to fill out for each of their students, but there is one form that many may skip over if they think their children won't utilize it.
Not only does the National School Lunch Program Form give qualifying students free or reduced cost lunches and breakfasts, but it can also mean a few million dollars for the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) annually.
Popular V & T Railroad Polar Express tickets go on sale August 19
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/08/2016 - 2:43pm
Tickets for the Virginia & Truckee Railroad’s wildly popular holiday adventure to the North Pole via THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride will go on sale starting Friday, Aug. 19 at 6 a.m.
The schedule of enchanted train rides runs from Nov. 17 through Dec. 23. For the past five years, every seat on every train has sold out for the V&T’s magical trip to the North Pole, making it imperative for parents and grandparents to make arrangements early.
New regulations for South Lake Tahoe massage parlors and therapists
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/19/2016 - 11:28pm
There will soon be a new ordinance in the City of South Lake Tahoe that will regulate massages, massage establishments and massage therapists.
"We will be raising the level of standards to legitimize the industry," said Mayor Wendy David.
There are currently 125 licensed massage therapists in the City, and an unknown number of people who are not. The new ordinance will be in place to make all comply and be licensed therapists in 90 days, or they cannot conduct business.
Chautauqua of Three Local Historical Figures
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/28/2016 - 1:50pm
Event Date:
July 6, 2016 - 6:30pm Chautauqua performers Dana Blane, Larry Lippmann and Mike Trute will portray local historical figures Donner Party survivor “Patty Reed”, Stagecoach driver “Hank Monk” and U.S. Marshall “Warren Wasson” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, July 6, at 6:30 pm.
Patty Reed was 8 years old when her family joined the movement west to settle in California. As survivors of the ill-fated 1846 Donner Party, the tremendous hardships they endured left the family destitute. The little doll Patty hid in her clothing survives until this day.
Helpful Fishing Tips
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/24/2016 - 4:27pm
With summer officially here I thought it would be fun to talk about a very popular All-American sport; fishing. Which, before you start to open that mouth of yours, is most definitely is a sport. Any activity that requires you to go to a store and drop a thousand dollar on equipment is a sport. In this case soccer is not a sport, sorry Europe.
Chautauqua of Mark Twain by McAvoy Layne
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/12/2016 - 5:00pm
Event Date:
June 22, 2016 - 6:30pm
Mark Twain will share how, as Samuel Clemens, he traveled from the Mississippi River to Nevada Territory and why he came west. He will describe what he saw when he got here in 1861, and if he really took his pen name "Mark Twain" while living in Nevada. This lighthearted, humorous, yet rigorously researched Chautauqua presentation examines Nevada through the eyes of one of America’s greatest literary figures. Offering fresh insight into the much loved writer, this presentation is intended to motivate the reading of good books and inspire the pursuit of creative writing.
Chief of Police: STHS student has made a valuable contribution
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/10/2016 - 9:09pm
South Lake Tahoe Police Chief Brian Uhler has written the following in response to an opinion piece written by South Tahoe High junior Noah Jackson that was posted on South Tahoe Now June 9 concerning massage parlors.
Colonial Village Faire enjoyed by LTESMS students
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/10/2016 - 3:52pm
Event Date:
June 10, 2016 (All day) Some lessons in school can carry forward into life lessons teaching the student both the material new to their minds as well as accessing their innate skills. This year for the first time the fifth grade at Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School in Meyers, California had just such an opportunity.
Word Wave announces playwright contest for their fall festival
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/25/2016 - 6:39pm
Entries are open now for the second annual Lake Tahoe WordWave One-Act Play Competition. “WordWave, A Festival of Story at Lake Tahoe,” will return Oct. 21-23 to the Tallac Historic Site in South Lake Tahoe, Calif. Winners of the play competition receive a $500 cash prize and the chance to see their work directed and produced as a staged reading on the historic Boathouse Theatre stage.
Distracted driving focus of zero tolerance days in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/29/2016 - 6:40pm
On April 7 and April 20, officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department, El Dorado County Sheriff's Office and California Highway Patrol will be especially vigilant for distracted drivers on local roads as part of a joint effort across the state.
Although the officers' goals are not to write as many citations as possible, sometimes citations are necessary for drivers to understand the importance of focusing on their driving.
Distracted driving is such an important safety issue that April is recognized as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
Soroptimists hand out donations to South Lake Tahoe non-profits
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/26/2016 - 7:52pm
Members of Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) handed out checks to 22 different project that are created by non-profits to serve the women and children of South Lake Tahoe on Thursday.
The awardees:
Opinion: Be informed on the US50 revitalizaton project plan
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 9:41pm
Rarely do I use this space to comment upon political issues within our community. That said, with the “politicization” of the US Hwy 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project I felt the need to share some background and perspectives for consideration.
Dr. Seuss' birthday celebrated at Bijou Community School
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/02/2016 - 4:14pm
The iconic Dr. Seuss would have been 112 years old today, and even though not still living, his birthday is celebrated with top hats, green eggs and ham and lots of reading out of his collection of books that has delighted generations.
Theodor Seuss Geisel was born on March 2, 1904 in Springfield, Mass., and adopted the name Dr. Seuss when he was in college.
In honor of his birthday, students at Bijou Community School in South Lake Tahoe celebrated with stories, costumes and green eggs and ham.
End time nears for El Dorado County recall against supervisors, DA and auditor
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/20/2016 - 1:15am
On October 27, 2015, Sue Novasel, the County Supervisor representing South Lake Tahoe, Meyers, Tahoma and Pollock Pines was served a “notice of intent to circulate a recall petition” by a group of citizens who said they are “tired of the corruption and cronyism that has plagued our county for years.” It wasn’t only Novasel, but all five of the County Supervisors, Shiva Frentzen, Ron Mikulaco, Michael Ranalli and Brian Veerkamp.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/19/2016 - 8:25am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday, January 19, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
A lake wind advisory is in effect until 7:00 p.m..
South Lake Tahoe woman facing brain cancer with friends, family and hugs
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/15/2016 - 9:35pm
"I will not let cancer define who I am. Cancer is not going to be my story."
Those powerful words come from South Lake Tahoe local Krista Kline Carson.
The 1989 South Tahoe High graduate, wife, mother and wellness coordinator for Barton University, is battling cancer after a tumor removed from her brain was found to be Stage IV Glioblastoma Multiforme, one of the fastest growing brain cancers. On Monday, January 18 she begins a six week regime of radiation and chemotherapy.
Before Hwy 50 it was horses and wagons on the Johnson Cut-Off
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/09/2016 - 6:43pm
The trip is hot and dry. A layer of several feet of dust lined the route, flying around as the wheels of the wagons and hooves of the horses pass over. The road is steep and over granite along the 130 miles from the Carson Valley to Placerville. When not the middle of summer, the road is muddy or buried by snow. A horse could cover the terrain in 24-hours.
The road is Johnson's Cut-off and the year is 1852. It was built by John Calhoun "Cock-eye" Johnson as a way to cut off 50 miles and 2,000 feet in elevation from the common route people took over Donner Summit as they emigrated West.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/01/2016 - 8:51am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday, January 1, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - It's a cold one this morning with a temperature reading of -7 at 7 a.m. South Lake Tahoe will have a high of 23 and a low tonight of 8. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. East wind around 10 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Winter mountain travel requires caution and preparedness
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/22/2015 - 6:15pm
The holiday travel week may not have started out as many hoped it would as a storm hit Lake Tahoe on Monday, stranding many travelers for hours. I was one of those stranded between Kyburz and South Lake Tahoe on Highway 50, making the 1.5 hour drive from Cameron Park in 8.5 hours.
This caught me off guard since I've been driving the mountain roads for the past 36 years and my four-wheel drive car with snow tires has been very steady and dependable. I normally don't drive the mountain passes when a storm is headed our way, but I had to pick my daughter up from the San Francisco Airport.
New mayor and end of plastic bag ban on SLT City Council agenda Monday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/03/2015 - 8:26pm
Event Date:
December 7, 2015 - 9:00am
Hal Cole's term as mayor during the City of South Lake Tahoe's 50th anniversary is coming to a close. During the next City Council meeting on Monday, December 7, the next mayor and mayor pro-tem will be elected. All current council members are eligible though first term Councilwoman Wendy David is the current mayor pro-tem.
Normally held on Tuesdays, the Council meeting was moved to Monday so Tom Davis could attend his daughter-in-law's graduation from nursing school in Tennessee. The meeting starts at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at the airport.
Burning Man skydiver killed in Paris attacks
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/17/2015 - 11:35am
Pierro Jacare Innocenti, 40, of Paris, was killed when gunmen stormed the sold-out Eagles of Death Metal show that Innocenti was attending at the Bataclan Concert Hall. Innocenti posted a photo on his Facebook page of the concert billboard with the comment “Rock!” at 8:45 p.m., less than an hour before three gunmen gunned down 89 people at the venue.
On Friday evening, gunmen and suicide bombers with the Islamic State, or ISIS, almost simultaneously targeted the concert hall, a major stadium, restaurants and bars in Paris, leaving at least 129 people dead and hundreds wounded.
Betty Duke - February 27, 1925 - October 29, 2015
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/03/2015 - 8:09pm
Mary E. "Betty" Duke, a longtime South Lake Tahoe resident, passed away on Oct. 29, 2015. She was 90.
Betty was born on Feb. 27, 1925, in Monroe, La., to Albert and Clara Olsen.
Betty was an active volunteer with many organizations. She enjoyed reading, traveling, playing piano and accordion, dancing, and the outdoors, but especially anything involving her family.
Tahoe Douglas Fire District Blood Drive
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/31/2015 - 6:35pm
Event Date:
November 10, 2015 (All day)
There is another community opportunity to donate blood, this time at Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District's station at 193 Elks Point Road in Round Hill on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. Save time and make an appointment ahead of time.
Blood facts:
While you're reading this, a local area patient needs blood.
Blood is needed every two seconds.
About one in seven people entering a hospital needs blood.
Douglas County Commissioners propose two tax increases
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/07/2015 - 7:00pm
Millions of dollars could be headed to the South Shore if the Douglas County Commissioners vote to increase gas tax by five cents and add an additional 0.25% infrastructure sales tax.
The Countywide Connectivity initiative looks at several projects both at the lake and in the valley that would address safety issues for walkers, cyclists and drivers while creating vibrate business districts that attract investment.
Superintendent to discuss student test score results at meeting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/21/2015 - 10:33pm
Last spring, Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) students in 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 11th grades took a new style of state testing. The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) was an on-line assessment that measured their problem solving and critical thinking skills.
LTUSD Superintendent Dr. James Tarwater will present the results to the School Board Trustees during Tuesday's board meeting.
Blood Drive at Tahoe Douglas Fire
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/06/2015 - 8:31pm
Event Date:
September 15, 2015 - 12:00pm
There is another community opportunity to donate blood, this time at Tahoe Dougls Fire Protection District's station at 193 Elks Point Road in Round Hill. Save time and make an appointment ahead of time.
Blood facts:
While you're reading this, a local area patient needs blood.
Blood is needed every two seconds.
About one in seven people entering a hospital needs blood.
Blood is always needed for treatment of accident victims, cancer patients, hemophiliacs and surgery patients.
The bomb that shook Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/25/2015 - 8:02pm
A twisted chunk of metal, a file of yellowing newspapers and a million memories from 35 years ago are constant reminders of the Harvey’s Casino Resort bombing for retired FBI agent Bill Jonkey.
“It’s something you never forget,” said Jonkey, the FBI’s lead investigator on the $3 million extortion case, who lives in retirement in Carson Valley.
Make going back to school a breeze
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/17/2015 - 11:19am
Most kids and parents have a mixture of excitement and nervousness about starting a new school year. This is normal. However, parents can help ease the transition from summer vacation to the school routine. Here are some tips to prepare you and your student for the upcoming academic year.
Author reading on brain injury tonight at Bona Fide Books
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/13/2015 - 8:04am
Author Mojie Crigler will be reading from her new book, Get Me Through Tomorrow: A Sister's Memoir of Brain Injury and Revival, tonight at Bona Fide Books in Meyers at 7 p.m.
Never too early to plan for Polar Express on the V & T Railroad
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/10/2015 - 9:52pm
Tickets to board THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride via the Virginia & Truckee Railroad, the annual Carson City family holiday tradition, go on sale online beginning August 20. (www.vtrailway.com)
Tahoe Douglas Rotary gives out community awards
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/01/2015 - 11:25pm
Each year the Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club holds their signature fundraiser, the St. Patrick's Day Celebration, and because of this they are able to give away tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships, grants and gifts to members of the community.
On Friday, local non-profits were handed the fruits of the Rotarian's labor at their annual community donation day.
This year, the following groups received a donation either at the meeting or during the school year:
Zephyr Cove Elementary School
Boy Scouts Troop 468
Boy Scouts Troop 594
WHittell High Boosters
Tahoe's Search and Rescue team responds to 150-200 calls a year
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/26/2015 - 8:24pm
You're hiking along the trails of Lake Tahoe, fall and break your ankle. How do you get to the hospital? You're exploring the valleys and canyons of the Sierra, it gets dark and you don't know where you are. How do you get to safety? You've fallen on the slippery rocks of a waterfall and can't get out. Who do you call?
El Dorado Search and Rescue (SAR) is the answer to all of these questions and dozens more. Annually, the volunteers and deputies that make up SAR handle between 150 and 200 calls in the county portion of the Tahoe basin (AKA the east slope).
City Council addresses temporary craft shows in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/08/2015 - 10:25pm
The South Lake Tahoe City Council once again addressed temporary craft shows on Tuesday, discussing many issues from displays, appearance, juries, and subjective verbiage including "quality," "nice" and "tidy," all of which were all part of the draft city ordinance they were reviewing.
Dealing with craft shows is nothing new for the council, having voted in 2013 to limit the number of shows in city limits to four per site with a maximum of eight per summer season.
Group ready to fight City on Single Room Occupancy ordinance
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 9:09pmOn June 2, 2015, the South Lake Tahoe City Council approved the first reading of a Single Room Occupancy ordinance to ensure motels and hotels being used as long term housing were kept decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable.
While the ordinance is set to be approved at the June 16 Council meeting, a small group of affected motel owners have made a plan to protest and ask for an extension so their complaints can be heard.
Stock up on summer reading books at the Bookworks
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 10:53am
Event Date:
June 20, 2015 (All day) The Bookworks, located at 3330 Lake Tahoe Blvd in South Lake Tahoe, is having a summer book sale. From June 20-26, all hardback novels and slightly used contemporary novels are available for just $1.00.
Stock up for a plethora of summer reading sessions!
All proceeds benefit the South Lake Tahoe Family Resource Center.
LCAP 101: What is it and how you can participate?
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 9:36am
The Lake Tahoe Unified School District will be holding a public hearing Tuesday on how to spend an estimated $2,159,294 in LCAP funding. They want parents to participate in the decision making and have invited everyone to the June 9 School Board meeting to encourage participation.
Ordinance protects health and safety of long term motel renters
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/02/2015 - 11:03pm
In order to ensure motels and hotels being used as long term housing were kept decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable, the City of South Lake Tahoe has created a Single Room Occupancy (SRO) ordinance. At Tuesday's City Council meeting, the first reading received unanimous approval and support.
The ordinance gives the lodging community guidelines to follow if renting out units more than 30 days.
Safe and habitable units will be made available within the next twelve months once the design and maintenance standards are approved at the next council meeting June 16.
Community and Council looking forward to Tahoe Valley Area Plan
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/02/2015 - 8:55pm
Twenty years and many meetings later, the Tahoe Valley Area Plan unanimously passed the first of two final hurdles at Tuesday's City Council meeting.
In the first reading to adopt the three resolutions which make up the plan, Mayor Hal Cole and the City Council thanked everyone who was part of the long process to start shaping things up at the "Y". "This plan will have an impact for years to come," said Cole.
