south tahoe high school
Challenge Day at STMS and STHS: "Life-changing"
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/04/2019 - 10:58am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In a world where youth are faced with continued bullying on social media and at school, and where they feel disconnected and unsafe, a program continues to be offered to South Lake Tahoe students to change the direction of negative outcomes.
Imagine a school where everyone feels safe, loved and celebrated. Imagine enemies finding common ground and making peace; friends healing past hurts and making amends; people igniting their passion for service and leadership; adults and youth working together to create a school where everyone is included and thrives.
Tahoe Arts Alliance to hold inaugural awards ceremony
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/01/2019 - 10:19pm
Event Date:
April 13, 2019 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Tahoe Arts Alliance will hold their inaugural Alliance Awards ceremony in the South Tahoe High School TADA Building on Saturday, April 13. The awards will recognize excellence in visual and performing arts as well as recognition of those who have contributed to and supported local art.
Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Mingling and light refreshments will be from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and the show begins at 6:00 p.m. This is a formal event and "dress to impress."
16th annual Drug Store Project in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/01/2019 - 7:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On Tuesday, April 2, 325 6th graders from South Tahoe Middle School, Zephyr Cove Elementary School and home-schooled youth, will spend the day at Lake Tahoe Community College going through the 16th annual Drug Store Project.
Since 2004, middle school students in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) have gone through the Drug Store Project (DSP), a day-long comprehensive drug prevention program designed to educate youth about the dangers of substance use and abuse.
WASC visit at South Tahoe High a success
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/29/2019 - 2:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During their mid-cycle review of South Tahoe High School (STHS) the visiting committee from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) provided the school with positive feedback on all they are accomplishing at the school.
"Students and families feel safe on the campus and have multiple opportunities for connectedness to the school," said the committee in their report. "The facility is kept clean and safe from accidents. An SRO (student resource officer), social worker and empathy training has made the campus a friendly place for students and staff."
Viking Corner: This Week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/29/2019 - 7:33am
Yet another snowfall struck South Tahoe High School, as Spring Break is just around the corner. Students prepared for a busy, stressful week with midterms and college prep testing. Juniors visit Lake Tahoe Community College for a career expo, seniors fight through senior projects, and STHS continues to impress in sports.
In Academics
Juniors at STHS today participates in LTCC’s Career Expo, as part of the CCC 10-year program that’s taught by Julie Cain, a teacher at STHS.
South Tahoe High grad honored at Kiwanis Youth Convention
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/25/2019 - 8:43am
South Lake Tahoe native Kylee Lyons was honored with the Distinguished Appointed Board Award, First Place in Mei Po Wong Overall Service, and Second Place in Outstanding Total Service Hours at the California-Nevada-Hawaii Circle K International (CKI) District Convention this past weekend in Los Angeles. Lyons was the 2018-2019 Small-Scale Service Chair of the CKI chapter at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she is studying to obtain a bachelor's degree in Psychobiology, aspiring to become a Physician Assistant.
Location
LTUSD and LTCC to hold joint board meeting Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/23/2019 - 9:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The annual joint board meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Lake Tahoe Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) and Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) will be held on Tuesday, March 26, starting at 5:00 p.m. in the LTCC Board Room L104.
The agenda will include updates on items that affect both groups:
Viking Corner: This Week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/22/2019 - 9:48am
At South Tahoe High School, the students celebrated the first day of Spring with jeans and t-shirts, as the temperatures got up to 50F and the ice melted away. This week started with an emotional experience at Challenge Day, students prepare for SAT and ACT testing, the athletics team have kicked off their seasons.
In School
South Lake Tahoe woman honored by Daughters of the American Revolution on her new citizenship
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/20/2019 - 12:12pm
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently gathered to honor a South Lake Tahoe woman who recently took the Oath of Citizenship in Sacramento.
Jessica Sosa Torres, a longtime resident of South Lake Tahoe and a graduate of South Tahoe High School, is now officially a citizen of the United States. Members of her family attended her Sacramento swearing-in ceremony and were present at the South Lake Tahoe DAR celebration on March 19, 2019.
Bijou Community School taking steps to become 100% two-way immersion
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/16/2019 - 1:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's been twelve years since Bijou Community School in South Lake Tahoe started offering two-way immersion classes where students become bilingual and learn Spanish and English in their daily work.
Viking Corner: This Week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/14/2019 - 10:14pm
South Tahoe High School endured the beginning of Spring weather as the snow stopped falling and temperatures rose to 45F, giving students hope of warmer weather for the next following weeks. This week at STHS students prepared for upcoming school events, Julia Russell discussed Challenge Day, and Sofia Hedqvist signed to a college to continue her volleyball career in North Dakota.
In School
Viking Corner: This week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/08/2019 - 9:06am
This week at South Tahoe High School, students put on their coats and boots to bear the snow, which continued to fall throughout the week. With temperatures on campus as low as 15F in the morning, it seldom got warmer than 30F. Also this week, the local 4-H club is looking for leadership coaches, and Kody Griffis just signed up to play college football in South Dakota.
In School
South Tahoe Little League and Babe Ruth tryouts
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/07/2019 - 3:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Play Ball! There is still a few feet on top of the baseball diamonds but its never too early to plan baseball tryouts.
South Tahoe Little League
Player evaluations/tryouts will be held in March and those playing have to choose one of the following dates. Arrive 30- 45 minutes prior to the listed start time to sign in and warm up:
Friday, March 15 (sign-ins will start at 5 p.m. this day) - 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 16 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 17 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Viking Corner: This week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/01/2019 - 12:46am
In School
Students from South Tahoe High School are back from their Presidents’ Day break just in time for Advanced Placement, SAT and ACT tests to begin. The SAT exam takes place on March 9, while the ACT test is scheduled for April 13.
With the constant snow, the some of the students at STHS said they’re feeling the effects.
Alex Boyko, junior, said the miserable weather has made him a lot sadder recently.
Viking Corner: This Week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/15/2019 - 7:00am
In School
This week started out great at South Tahoe High School with another snow day on Monday, making it three days for the year so far. With a week-long Presidents’ Day break coming up, here are what some STHS students plan to do:
Anthony LoRe, a junior, who also plays for Tahoe Prep Hockey Academy, is traveling to the Bahamas with his family for some fun on the beach.
Senior Jordyn Yochheim said she’s going to go sledding, work on her senior project, and spend time vacationing in San Diego.
Viking Corner: This Week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/08/2019 - 4:15pm
South Tahoe Now will now be publishing stories from Ruby Abuhajleh, a student at South Tahoe High. Her column, Viking Corner: This Week at South Tahoe High, will feature stories about students, faculty, and events.
In School
This was a short week with Monday and Tuesday canceled due to snow days, which meant plenty of sleep and skiing for some of the students at South Tahoe High School.
With five feet of snow outside, Lily Perez, a freshmen, spent two nights at her friend’s house, unable to make it home.
Know Before You Go - Avalanche presentation for South Tahoe High students
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/08/2019 - 9:23am
Event Date:
February 27, 2019 (All day)
South Tahoe High School students and staff are invited to a presentation on avalanches on February 27 at 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. in the school's Angora and Cascade rooms in the student union.
Popular avalanche educator Richard Bothwell will be the presenter for the event which is sponsored by the Nickolay Dodov Foundation Avalanche Education and Backcountry Safety program. This is the fourth year the foundation has made the presentation to South Tahoe High students.
South Tahoe's Syndney McCarthy signs with Marymount California University
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/07/2019 - 12:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Sydney McCarthy, a four-sport varsity athlete at South Tahoe High School (STHS), is headed to Marymount California University to play softball for the Mariners. In front of family and friends, she signed her letter of intent on National Signing Day Wednesday.
A South Lake Tahoe native, Sydney has earned Rookie of the Year and Softball MVP honors while with the Vikings and was team captain last year.
She has also excelled in the classroom as well in her other sports of golf, volleyball, and cheer.
El Dorado County murder suspect arrested in Washington
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/03/2019 - 5:47pm
A man with ties to South Lake Tahoe has been arrested in connection with the murder of 60-year-old Helen McKinney.
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) announced Sunday that 26-year-old Tanner Michael Seals is in the Adams County Jail in Washington State after being arrested on an out-of-state warrant on January 31. He was interviewed by EDSO detectives and will be extradited to El Dorado County and charged with murder.
South Lake Tahoe traffic meeting: "Our quality of life has been affected"
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/02/2019 - 5:50pm
MEYERS, Calif. - Traffic through neighborhoods in the Meyers area has become unbearable to many residents as vehicles leaving South Lake Tahoe to take to side streets in an effort to circumvent Highway 50 traffic over Echo Summit.
In an effort to find solutions to a problem that keeps Meyers residents from their homes for hours at a time, a townhall-style meeting was held on Friday night.
Barton Health fills CFO and CMO spots from within
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/31/2019 - 12:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After a national search, Barton Health has announced they hired from within to fill two key spots on their executive team.
Kelly Neiger, CPA, MBA is now the new Chief Financial Officer and Matthew Wonnacott, MD has been selected as the new Chief Medical Officer for the South Lake Tahoe non-profit healthcare system.
STHS Alpine Ski Team showing Warren Miller ski movie "Face of Winter"
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/31/2019 - 12:28pm
Event Date:
February 2, 2019 - 7:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE,Calif. - Warren Miller's ski movie "Face of Winter" will be shown at the South Tahoe High School TADA Theater on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at 7:00 p.m.
The school's Alpine Ski Team is showing the film as their annual movie night fundraiser. Tickets are $15 and available from any ski team member, Coach Ms. Bedwell, or at the door. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. There will be a silent auction, door prizes, and snacks available for purchase. All profits raised go to purchase uniforms and equipment for the ski team.
Soroptimists honor South Tahoe High and Whittell High girls
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 1:56pm
Ten senior girls at South Tahoe High School and Whittell High Schools were honored by the Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe club on Wednesday for their service to the community and their leadership, athletic and academic achievements.
For over 30 years the club has honored local students via their "Women of Distinction" award program.
This year's recipients:
South Tahoe High - Emily Dilts, Summer Furrer, Rita McCann, Megan McGill,
Kylie Pilkinton, Zyena Tolhurst
Whittell High - Brianna Johns, Rebecca Petty, Melanie Sanchez, Anna White
Youth invited to take part in "Dance Team for a Day" at STHS
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/16/2019 - 11:31pm
Event Date:
January 19, 2019 - 10:00am
It's time once again for local youth to take part in the annual "Dance Team for a Day," a great opportunity to train with the South Tahoe High School Dance Team and perform during halftime at Saturday's basketball team.
All youth in grades 1-8 can participate.
Four new officers sworn in for South Lake Tahoe Police Department
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/21/2018 - 5:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two South Tahoe High graduates are among the four newly sworn in officers for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD).
Jason Fritz and Grant Fagen were sworn in at City Hall on Friday, Jason Nixon was sworn in on Thursday as he graduated from the Sacramento Police Academy and John Miller started work in October.
Dreda Dre holds 9th annual Christmas Giveaway in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/17/2018 - 5:52pm
Event Date:
December 22, 2018 - 3:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Globetrotting rapper and hip-hop artist Dreda Dre is once again hosting the annual Christmas gift giveaway in South Lake Tahoe. On Saturday, December 22, the ninth annual event will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center.
Zachary "Zachy" Andrew Harris ~ 7/1/00 - 12/3/18
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/10/2018 - 11:14pm
On Monday, December 3rd, Zachary (Zachy) Andrew Harris passed away from injuries sustained in a car accident in San Luis Obispo, California. He was born in South Lake Tahoe, California on July 1, 2000. Zachy graduated from South Tahoe High School in June 2018 and attended Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo.
South Lake Tahoe teen killed in San Luis Obispo crash
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/07/2018 - 2:49pm
A South Tahoe High graduate has been identified as the victim in a single car crash on Highway 1 just after 3:00 p.m. Monday, December 3, 2018.
According to a press release from the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff-Coroner, the sole occupant of the vehicle was 18-year-old Zachary Andrew Harris of South Lake Tahoe.
Sheriff's deputies and officers from the California Highway Patrol responded to a single vehicle versus tree collision at Highway 1 and Stenner Creek Road, in-between Cuesta College and San Luis Obispo.
He was declared dead at the scene.
Vail Resorts gives $1.9M to 93 Tahoe-Truckee area nonprofits
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/04/2018 - 9:37pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During their annual community grant EpicPromise celebration, 93 local nonprofits were awarded a total of $1.9 million in cash as well as additional in-kind product support. Across the company, Vail Resorts will give $11.4 million in support to more than 250 community non-profits over the upcoming year.
Each year Vail gives away money and product to groups serving the communities they have resorts located. For Kirkwood, Heavenly and Northstar, support was given to support the health and resilience of the Truckee and South Lake Tahoe communities.
Barbara Grant ~ 1932 - 2018
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/30/2018 - 9:44am
It is with a mixture of sadness and rejoicing that we announce the passing of Barbara Grant from this world to her home in heaven. She enjoyed being with friends and family and always conducted herself with humility, love, and dedication to God.
South Lake Tahoe youth fundraising for dogs and cats
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/15/2018 - 3:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Four local young ladies are continuing to help the South Lake Tahoe community with their fundraising efforts to help different needs on the South Shore.
For the 2018 Christmas season Maiella and Milan Riva, Lily Demus and Simone Sitchon will be collecting items and money to help both Lake Tahoe Humane Society and El Dorado County Animal Shelter.
Last year the four girls collected clothing and toys for local foster youth and in 2016 they collected gloves, hats, socks, coats, and thermals for the Tahoe Warm Room.
Drake Niven ~ 8/2/49 - 11/7/18
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/15/2018 - 11:52am
Drake Niven, a long-time Lake Tahoe contractor, died on November 7 of a heart attack suffered during surgery at Carson-Tahoe Medical Center. He was 69.
He was well known in the local building community and built custom homes all around the lake. Drake was also instrumental in helping friends and neighbors re-build their homes after the Angora Fire. He just recently retired from building due to health issues.
STHS girls soccer team meets Truckee in state championship; Volleyball state run ends
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/10/2018 - 9:04am
UPDATE: South Tahoe started with the first goal of the match and led at the half 3-1 over Truckee. The second half was a different story and they couldn't score. Truckee wins State with their 4-3. South Tahoe is second best in state...a great reward for your year-long efforts Vikings and we can't wait for next year!
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It is state championship season for fall sports with both the girls soccer and volleyball teams from South Tahoe High School.
American Century and LTVA award almost $79k to South Shore nonprofits
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/09/2018 - 1:13am
Twenty-six local nonprofits were awarded $78,974 Thursday in donations from the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and American Century Championship thanks to funds raised during the 2018 celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe.
“The continued support from our partners American Century Investments and NBC Sports means so much to this community,” said Carol Chaplin, president and CEO of the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority. “These contributions benefit so many in the South Shore a long time after the tournament ends.”
William "Bill" Horning 1957 ~ 2018
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/07/2018 - 10:10pm
William Horning was born March 3, 1957. His family moved to South Lake Tahoe in 1959 when Bill was 2 ½ years old. He graduated from South Tahoe High School in 1975. Bill worked in the casino industry for 36 years and was employed by Marriott Timber Lodge when he passed.
Bill passed on to be with his Lord and Savior in Heaven on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, after a lengthy illness. He is survived by Dany, his loving wife of 16 years. He will be missed by all his friends that loved him so much.
A Veteran’s Musical Tribute in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/05/2018 - 8:37am
Event Date:
November 7, 2018 - 6:30pm THe Lake Tahoe Unified School District Performing Arts Department presents A
Veteran’s Musical Tribute on Wednesday November 7, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the South Tahoe Middle School multi-purpose room.
This free concert is a wonderful tribute to our men and women who have served or are currently serving our country in the various branches of the military. We would like to invite all veterans and their families to attend our concert to honor and thank them for their brave and selfless duty.
South Tahoe HIgh freshman volleyball finishes year undefeated
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/03/2018 - 11:30pm
Several South Tahoe High School fall sports teams are in the post-season and celebrating a great year of competition, and among them is the freshman girls volleyball team.
The 13 young women spent the season playing each of the nine teams in the league twice in matches from Elko to Truckee.
Coached by Ms. Megan Goldberg, who was assisted by her husband Everett, the freshman volleyball team stepped up in 18 different matches to out-serve, out-play, and out-think their opponents.
Young Frankenstein opens Friday at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/02/2018 - 5:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The popular Mel Brooks musical Young Frankenstein opens on Friday, November 2 at the TADA Theater at South Tahoe High School.
Student actors and musicians will take the stage for six days: November 2 - 4 and 9 - 11. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:00 p.m. and Sundays are at 2:00 p.m. each weekend. The cost is just $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors.
Tickets can be purchased here: https://sths.myschoolcentral.com/asbworks/(S(nkg1n1lt514tu5y3pwji1urj))/apps/webstore/pages/WebStore.aspx?org=9091
Human Rights Campaign hosting South Lake Tahoe event
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/18/2018 - 11:25am
Event Date:
October 18, 2018 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The national Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is fighting for equality in the upcoming midterm elections and to gather support locally, no matter which side of the aisle one votes, an event is being held at Sidellis Brewery on Thursday, October 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
HRC is working with the ALLY clubs at both South Tahoe High School (STHS) and Lake Tahoe Community College to engage LGBTQ voices and mobilize pro-equality voters to hold lawmakers accountable.
New City Manager hired for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/16/2018 - 9:44pm
The South Lake Tahoe City Council today voted unanimously to hire Frank Rush as their new city manager starting December 5, 2018.
The 49-year-old Rush gave his notice to the Emerald Isle, NC town commissioners, resigning the position he'd held for 17 years in the small oceanside resort community.
Vote expected Tuesday on new South Lake Tahoe city manager; Candidates question timing
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 5:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City Council will be voting to hire Frank Rush as the new South Lake Tahoe City Manager during their Tuesday, October 16 meeting.
Rush, 49, who has been Emerald Isle, N.C. town manager since 2001, was one of five candidate finalists interviewed for the job after the City Council hired a recruiting firm on April 17, 2018. Dirk Brazil, the interim SLT city manager, said the process has been a fair one with extensive work between the City's human resources department and the recruiter. Rush was a unanimous choice by the City Council.
Tahoe Terror Haunted Walkway
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/14/2018 - 6:06pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Oct 21 2018 .
October 19, 2018 - 6:30pm
Event Date:
October 20, 2018 - 6:30pm
Event Date:
October 21, 2018 - 6:30pm Tempt your fate in Tahoe Terror at the Baldwin Estate, Lake Tahoe's most haunting Halloween experience. Step into the transformed Baldwin Estate which will feature unimaginable scares, yet unsolved historical mysteries and ghoulish thrills that can’t be found anywhere else. This event has all the ingredients of a truly spectacular outdoor Halloween experience.
Location
Baldwin Estate, South Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
South Tahoe High homecoming festivities include parade and football games
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/10/2018 - 11:18pm
Event Date:
October 12, 2018 - 3:30pm
South Tahoe High School has invited the community to attend their Homecoming festivities on October 12, 2018. All week long the students have been having theme days, all leading up to the big day.
The special day starts with the Homecoming Parade starting at 3:30 p.m. They leave the LTUSD bus garage on Al Tahoe Boulevard and make their way down Lake Tahoe Boulevard to the South Tahoe High School Viking Stadium.
This year's theme is "Music through the Decades."
South Lake Tahoe's Ryan Wallace wins international para-athlete tournament
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/06/2018 - 9:34pm
A South Lake Tahoe man won gold in the Heavyweight Para-Division of the Abu-Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu Tournament recently in Los Angeles.
Ryan Wallace, who we've written many stories about over the last four years, competed against para-athletes from around the world for the second consecutive year at the tournament. In 2017 Wallace won the silver medal and he spent the last year working tirelessly to improve, capping his 2018 performance with a hard fought 7-0 victory.
"I was grateful for the opportunity to demonstrate that improvement," said Wallace.
Mt. Tallac High invites community to annual Meet & Greet
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/28/2018 - 11:39pm
Event Date:
August 31, 2018 - 10:30am
The community is invited to the Mt. Tallac High School's fourth annual Meet & Greet on Friday, August 31, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.
Join students and staff for snacks and conversations. They are working hard at Mt. Tallac to continue the legacy of success by building strong relationships with parents, students and community partners.
It's back to school for South Shore students
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 5:51pm
It's back to school from youth at the south end of Lake Tahoe on Monday, August 27. Both Lake Tahoe Unified School Distrist and Douglas County School District open their doors and welcome back students for the 2018/19 school year.
All school offices are open and available to help with registration and scheduling needs and to pick up schedules.
Full speaker lineup at TEDx SouthLakeTahoe 2018
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/19/2018 - 5:15pm
“Building Bridges” is the theme for the 3rd annual TEDx SouthLakeTahoe on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at MontBleu Resort and the speaker lineup is a robust one, including a South Tahoe High student.
Organizers aim to bring unity and positivity during a time that division is too strong a motivation. While each topic discussed will be different, they will intertwine with the theme in the presentations.
Speakers for the evening are:
Gregory Weldon Withrow 1974 ~ 2018
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/15/2018 - 10:47pm
Greg Withrow passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2018 in Napa, California.
Born in 1974 in Fresno, Greg moved with his family in 1977 to South Lake Tahoe. Greg graduated from South Tahoe High School in 1992 and worked for many years in the construction industry in South Lake Tahoe and the greater Bay Area, as a carpenter and craftsman.
Greg loved skiing, golf, RC cars, and placing a sports bet; he also had a passion for Vans, hoodies and baseball hats.
Lisa Maloff pledges money to get STEAM and gardening programs for LTUSD
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/14/2018 - 4:51pm
Mrs. Lisa Maloff, the Angel of Tahoe, has offered a generous donation for STEAM and Garden Education for Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD). In the works since April, the LTUSD Board of Trustees today heard plans from two parents who have been working on the donation and ideas for implementation of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) and gardening education in all South Lake Tahoe schools.
22nd annual Lake Tahoe Summit to bring together senators, the public and agencies
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/03/2018 - 8:17am
Event Date:
August 7, 2018 - 10:00am
U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) will host the 22nd Annual Lake Tahoe Summit at Sand Harbor State Park in Incline Village, Nevada on Tuesday, August 7th, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Beach and park operations will be closed until 1:00 p.m. that day.
Lawmakers from Nevada and California will meet on the shores of Lake Tahoe to discuss how to protect a national treasure as it faces continued threats to water clarity, invasive species, wildfire and drought.
