activities

Celebrate National Public Lands Day at Nevada Beach

Event Date: 
September 22, 2018 - 9:00am

The public is invited to celebrate National Public Lands Day (NPLD) with the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) and our partners at Nevada Beach Pavilion on Saturday, September 22, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. until noon. The LTBMU and Tahoe Recreation will host this free community event, which provides an opportunity for the public to connect and engage with volunteers and organizations to learn how to best enjoy and protect our public lands.

Firefest returns to South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
September 29, 2018 - 10:00am

Fire Fest 2018 will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. outside the Hard Rock Casino Lake Tahoe. Admission is free and it's a great opportunity for families to have fun while learning about fire safety and conservation.

Helicopters will star again this year as they land just outside the venue at the Hard Rock Casino Lake Tahoe. What an incredible opportunity to get a close-up look at these amazing machines. Crews will be on hand to answer questions and explain how they help us when we need them most.

New Meyers Advisory Council focus of community meeting

Event Date: 
September 19, 2018 - 10:00am

El Dorado County Planning staff and Supervisor Sue Novasel will be at the Freel Perk Coffee Shop on Wednesday, September 19 to chat about the County's proposed Meyers Advisory Council.

Interested citizens can stop by at any between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

Novasel and staff will be available to discuss the Advisory Council and answer questions about the process to establish it. If you cannot attend, call 530.573.7905 for any questions and comments.

The resolution for establishing the Meyers Advisory Council:

Forest Service to host public tour for Meeks Bay Restoration Project

Event Date: 
October 10, 2018 - 2:00pm

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will host a public tour to announce the proposed action and public comment period for the Meeks Bay Restoration Project on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. The public tour will take place from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Meeks Bay Resort, 7941 Emerald Bay Road (Highway 89), Meeks Bay, CA 96142. The 45-day comment period begins with the publication of the Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement in the Federal Register on Tuesday, Sep. 11, 2018. Comments are most helpful if received by Friday, Oct. 26, 2018.

High fire danger for Lake Tahoe and Western Nevada

There are extreme fire danger warnings up for Lake Tahoe, the Sierra Nevada and Western Nevada starting on Tuesday, September 11 at 1:00 p.m.

The Lake Wind Advisory will run until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday. Winds will be from the Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Wave heights will be from one to three feet with highest waves from mid-lake to east shores. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
improve.

Hiker missing near Skunk Harbor in Lake Tahoe found Sunday morning

A call was made to Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) 911 on Saturday, September 8 at approximately 3:30 p.m., alerting them of a missing man in his 60s at Lake Tahoe. The caller, the man's wife, said her husband had left around noon to go hiking in the area of Skunk Harbor on the east shore of Lake Tahoe and she hadn't heard from him.

Douglas County senior scammed out of $34,000 over 20-month period

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) recently made connections with a senior citizen through their new Caring Neighbors Program. They found the senior had been scammed out of over $34,000 over the past 20 months.

In the program, a deputy and a volunteer visit seniors to obtain needed information such as consent, next of kin and medication information. The information is beneficial in case of a future emergency involving the senior citizen.

Prescription: Nature

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Nature is healing, and a new partnership between the U.S. Forest Service and Barton Health is bringing the benefits of 154,000 acres of wellness around Lake Tahoe to the public.

"Nature is medicine, nutrition is medicine and you don't have to pop pills for health," said Nancy Laurenson of Barton Health during a recent wellness outing on the Rainbow Trail at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center.

Red Flag Warning - National fire danger rating system

Over the last several months there has been a great deal of wildland fire activity around the region. Sadly, most fires are human-caused and completely preventable if the public would take the time to better understand conditions that are favorable for fire starts. Fire prevention is the key to keeping our communities and forests safe from wildfire.

Although fire season is now considered a year-round event, wildfires mostly occur in the late summer and early fall when temperatures are still high, humidity is low and vegetation that can feed a wildfire is extremely dry.

Genoa town manager hired as new Douglas County public works director

Philip Ritger has been selected as the Public Works Director effective October 8, 2018. Philip has served as the Genoa Town Manager for the past five years and brings a wealth of management and leadership experience to Douglas County.

As the Genoa Town Manager, Philip was responsible for the financial health of the town. He managed all public works, facility maintenance, professional contracts and related activities necessary to provide the residents with a high level of service in a fiscally responsible manner.

Ferguson Fire 100% contained; firefighters gaining control on most others

There are still several fires burning in California but firefighters have gained the upper hand on many of them.

Ferguson Fire: The Ferguson Fire is now at 96,901 acres with 100 percent containment and 881 personnel currently engaged on the fire. During the most critical time in the fire, over 3,000 people were assigned to the incident from all over the world. There have been 2 fatalities and 19 injuries. 10 structures have been destroyed.

Fire restrictions in place at USFS locations around Lake Tahoe Basin

Fire restrictions on National Forest System lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin began Friday, August 17, 2018, and will remain in effect through November 15. Warm temperatures and dry vegetation combined with numerous wildfires burning in our region prompted the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) to implement restrictions intended to safeguard our communities across the Tahoe Basin.

Full speaker lineup at TEDx SouthLakeTahoe 2018

“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:

Conservancy and USFS working on 'good neighbor' agreement for urban lots

A Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) agreement between the California Tahoe Conservancy and U.S. Forest Service is in the works that would allow the Conservancy to begin maintaining and restoring USFS urban lots in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

There are less than 2,200 urban lots that can fall into this agreement, most of which are less than one-acre and located near lots the Conservancy already owns and maintains.

Column: Looking at other communities for housing solutions

Last month this column focused on the faces of Tahoe’s housing crisis. This month we look at a few promising solutions from other tourist communities.

One example is the Town of Vail’s “Vail InDEED” program. Like Tahoe, the Town of Vail is constrained by a lack of available land and high construction costs. Development of new housing is slow and costly. The Vail InDEED program was created to deed restrict existing properties to create a market for locals only.

Keepers of Tahoe History: Tallac Historic Site

South Tahoe Now will be publishing a series over the next few weeks, The Keepers of Tahoe History. We will be highlighting groups, locations and events around Lake Tahoe that are preserving the historic past of the area.

Art transforms space for juveniles at treatment center

"Your struggles were never meant to break you, but make you stronger."

Those are the words that have been printed on the new mural of Emerald Bay painted by Community Works participants on the gym wall at the Juvenile Treatment Center (JTC) in South Lake Tahoe.

The five participants, all incarcerated at the JTC, had to do something community service oriented as part of their graduation from the one-year program. They brainstormed what that final project would be. They said they felt the white walls of the center's gym needed some color, and the idea of a mural was born.

Camp Buck gives kids with diabetes a unique and unforgetable experience

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Imagine you're ten years old and have just been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. No other students in your school have this disease, nor do any of your friends or family members. Insulin, glucose, pumps, blood testing, counting carbs are new words you now need to grasp and understand.

Facing life with this chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin is daunting, confusing, overwhelming.

Guest Columnist: Out in the forest with your forest supervisor

First and foremost, my thoughts and prayers are with the communities and forests affected by the destructive and tragic wildfires across California, Nevada, and the West. Our Lake Tahoe Basin firefighters are responding to both local and national wildfires and providing assistance to those in need. I am very proud of each one and know their families go through added stress during their absence.

This time of year, wildfire suppression can overtake our thoughts and activities, however, a great amount of work is occurring around the Lake Tahoe Basin to create more resilient forests.

South Lake Tahoe had a warm July; Week of 80s ahead

When looking back at the month of July, each day's high temperatures in South Lake Tahoe were above average except for one, which was equal to the high. Even though July was a warm month, no record highs were set.

After such a warm month, August is starting out much the same.

National Night Out at Regan Beach in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
August 7, 2018 - 4:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join local public safety agencies on Tuesday, August 7 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for National Night Out at Regan Beach. South Lake Tahoe Police Department, El Dorado County Sheriff's Office, California Highway Patrol, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, El Dorado County, Barton Heath, California Conservation Corps and the South Lake Tahoe Action Teams are all involved again this year.

Free bereavement camp for Lake Tahoe and Carson Valley area kids

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Health is hosting Camp Sunrise, a free bereavement camp, for kidse ages 7 to 14 August 16-17 at Galiliee Camp and Retreat Center in Glenbrook.

Kids who have experienced the death of a loved one are invited to attend the camp which offers education and support through a variety of fun-filled activities and programs on the shore of Lake Tahoe.

Nighttime parking to be eliminated near "Party Rock" in South Lake Tahoe

Parking areas near popular spots for local young people to hang out after dark, Party Rock and Lookout Rock, will now be off limits at night after an update to City Code was approved Tuesday.

On October 13, 2017, several residents of the upper Saddle Road area met with U.S.
Forest Service, police and fire department staff. During the meeting, neighbors
expressed their frustration over the nighttime gatherings that take place in the area. One part of this meeting included a request by the neighbors to limit nighttime activities at nearby Party Rock.

Tahoe Beach Bash and Homebrew for Homeless this weekend

Event Date: 
July 28, 2018 - 12:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For the past three years, the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless has held their Homebrew for the Homeless in the Carson Valley. This year they are moving the event to South Lake Tahoe and combining it with a family-friendly Tahoe Beach Bash on Saturday, July 28 from noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Tahoe Beach Retreat.

Safety precautions when both outside and inside during lightning

With lightning and thunderstorms in the Lake Tahoe forecast for another few days, it's always good to review safety tips when caught in the middle of a storm.

You can protect yourself from risk even if you are caught outdoors when lightning is close by.

Safety precautions outdoors

- If the weather forecast calls for thunderstorms, postpone your trip or activity.
- Remember: When thunder roars, go indoors. Find a safe, enclosed shelter.

More changes to VHR ordinance in El Dorado County to be discussed

During the July 24 El Dorado County Board of Supervisor's meeting, the next phase of additions to the Vacation Home Rental (VHR) ordinance will be discussed.

The ad hoc committee of Supervisors Sue Novasel and Michael Ranalli will be making the following recommendations:

Cap at a maximum of 12 overnight occupants, even if a home has enough bedrooms to accommodate more. The calculation of 2 people per bedroom plus 2. If someone wishes to have more than 12 the homeowner may apply for a conditional use permit.

Letter: Our most vulnerable citizens

This is an Open Letter to Lisa Maloff

First let me say how grateful our city is to you for the generosity you have displayed. As a private citizen of more modest means, it is over whelming to think of how much can be realized when a person is so giving.

Enjoy the 4th of July celebrations around Lake Tahoe

It was July 4, 1776 when we first celebrated independence, and now 242 years later, we continue to do so. Lake Tahoe is one of those special place to enjoy the holiday and here are a few things offered:

8:00 a.m. - Kiva Beach Community Yoga

Learn how to "Take Care" of Lake Tahoe" via new website

The Tahoe Fund has launched a new website, Take Care Tahoe (www.takecaretahoe.org), to connect visitors and locals with all the events and volunteer opportunities that Tahoe has to offer in keeping Lake Tahoe and the surrounding lands pristine for generations to come.

50th annual Meeks Bay Pancake Breakfast

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Jul 08 2018 .
July 7, 2018 - 8:00am
July 8, 2018 - 8:00am

The Meeks Bay Fire Protection District is holding their 50th annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, July 7 and Sunday, July 8 from 8:00 a.m. to noon each day.

This is a hearty breakfast spread (pancakes, sausage, applesauce) that supports local California State Parks and the Meeks Bay Fire Protection District. T-shirts and raffle items available for purchase. Smokey the Bear will be there as well as fire prevention activities.

The pancake breakfast will take place at their fire house, located at 8041 Hwy 89 in Meeks Bay.

Second bird in El Dorado County tests positive for West Nile Virus

Another bird found in El Dorado County has tested positive for West Nile virus, the second so far for the County in 2018. The first one was in South Lake Tahoe and this one is on the west slope.

Tips for fire prevention this summer in Lake Tahoe

Summer officially arrived yesterday and recreational activities are in full swing in the Tahoe Basin. The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT) would like to take this opportunity to remind visitors and residents that wildfires pose a serious threat to Lake Tahoe neighborhoods and communities and we need help to prevent any unwanted fires this summer. Whether camping, hiking or participating in some other activity in the forest, keep in mind the following advice to Keep Tahoe Fire Safe.

Fireworks

Old motel project in Kings Beach Town Center gets needed development rights

An old, closed motel in the Kings Beach Town Center will be transformed into condominiums after the California Tahoe Conservancy Board yesterday approved the sale and transfer of up to two residential development rights (RDRs) needed for the project.

Located on Beach Street and State Route 28, the transfer will facilitate the Woodvista Redevelopment Project which will create seven units in three buildings, including 2 two-story triplex residential structures. They already had five of the needed RDRs.

Each RDR goes for $5,000.

17th annual Art, Wine and Music Festival at Squaw Valley

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Jul 15 2018 .
July 14, 2018 - 11:00am
July 15, 2018 - 11:00am

The annual Art, Wine and Music Festival will return to The Village at Squaw Valley on July 14 and 15, celebrating its 17th anniversary. In celebration of the event, visitors can taste some of California’s finest wines at wine tastings while enjoying performances from national and international artists on three different stages. The event, which also features local and regional artisans, takes place on Saturday, July 14 and Sunday, July 15, 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Author to present Emerald Bay and Desolation Wilderness book at historic estate

Event Date: 
June 23, 2018 - 5:00pm

Author Peter Goin will be presenting a slideshow ahighlighting his latest book, Emerald Bay and Desolation Wilderness, in the Baldwin Museum at the Pope Baldwin Estates in South Lake Tahoe.

The Tahoe Heritage Foundation and Lake Tahoe Historical Society are presenting the evening's activities on Saturday, June 20 at 5:00 p.m.

Goin is the recipient of two National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships and is currently a Foundation Professor of Art in Photography and Videography at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Sale of his book and a book signing will follow.

This is a free event.

Bijou Community School principal to receive LTCC Distinguished Alumni Award

Event Date: 
June 29, 2018 - 6:00pm

The Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Foundation is pleased to announce that Bijou Community School Principal Cindy Martinez is the recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award for 2018, which she will receive at LTCC’s Commencement ceremony on Friday, June 29. Each year, the LTCC Foundation recognizes one special LTCC graduate to receive this prestigious award based on their exemplary achievements in academic, business, artistic or civic activities.

2018 Tahoe Pride Art Show

Event Date: 
June 30, 2018 - 2:00pm

The 2018 Tahoe Pride Art Show, "Love is a National Treasure," shines light on the diversity of our community and is opening this month at the Benko Art Gallery. All are invited to the opening event on Saturday, June 30 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to celebrate our most precious national treasure: LOVE. Work from Tahoe artists Scott Forrest, Shelley Zentner, Red Stickman, Catherine Schoen, Hayden Tencher, and emerging artists from South Tahoe High School will be on display. Local musician Hailie Hay will be performing new music. This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome.

Location

Benko Art Gallery
3979 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
United States
38° 57' 16.1568" N, 119° 56' 46.014" W

LTCC welcomes new faculty member in Wilderness Education and Outdoor Leadership

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After an extensive nationwide search for the perfect candidate to fill Lake Tahoe Community College’s (LTCC) first-ever, full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Wilderness Education and Outdoor Leadership, LTCC is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Clinton Culp, an avid outdoorsman.

Letter: Looking for tennis players at Tahoe Paradise Park

Tahoe Paradise Park is one of the most beautiful sites in the region. It offers a full array of activities including swimming, stand-up paddle, fishing ,picnicking, trail walking, and a playground. Last year pickle ball courts were added and they now draw players regularly.

On the other hand, the tennis court is rarely used.

I would like to see this changed and am inviting tennis players to contact me to set up friendly matches or just to hit. All players regardless of experience or ability are invited.

I can be reached at 530-600-2079 or at acupaiuolo@pace.edu.

NHP to hold Tip-a-Cop fundraiser at Hard Rock to raise funds for Special Olympics

Event Date: 
June 14, 2018 - 11:00am

Troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol, as well as other employees for the Department of Public Safety will be volunteering their time to raise money for Special Olympics of Nevada and California on Thursday June 14, 2018. The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, located in South Lake Tahoe, is where all of the fun will be taking place during the lunch and dinner hours. Patrons will enjoy the NHP and other public safety employees serving as volunteer waiters and waitresses as they assist the restaurant staff that day while they work for “special tips.”

Homebrew for the Homeless event on the beach in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
July 28, 2018 - 12:00pm

Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless has announced they are hosting the Tahoe Beach Bash, featuring the 4th annual Homebrew for the Homeless on Saturday, July 28 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Tahoe Beach Retreat and Lodge in South Lake Tahoe.

This family-friendly event, presented by Tahoe Beach Retreat, features live music, homebrew beer competition, lakeside BBQ, bounce house, local vendors, child-friendly obstacle course, and other entertaining activities for people of all ages.

Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks South Tahoe Middle School Club Live

The students at Lake Tahoe Middle School have the opportunity to join Club Live which is an organization that promotes a healthy lifestyle by providing high energy alternative activities. For 25 years the Club has featured leadership events, community service projects, club meetings and recreational trips. For the past four years, Larry Lambdin, the Club’s mentor/leader, has had Club Live sponsor a Bread & Broth Adopt A Day of Nourishment and offer three to four of the clubs members the opportunity help those dealing with poverty.

El Dorado County Fair June 14-17

There’s Magic in the Air at the 2018 El Dorado County Fair, being held in Placerville June 14 to 17. Don’t miss this annual tradition!

The fair is packed full of events including concerts, food, carnival, barns full of livestock, Home Depot workshop for kids, gardening displays, contests for everything from textiles to wine, and much more. Find daily schedule HERE.

5th annual Wildfire Safety Expo in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
June 9, 2018 - 12:00pm

Several area agencies have teamed up with South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue to participate in the 5th annual Wildfire Safety Expo in the TJ Maxx parking lot at the "Y" in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, June 9 from noon to 3:00 p.m.

Learn about how planning is the most important tool in staying safe during a wildfire, including creating defensible space and having a home evacuation plan.

There will be informational booths, refreshments and fun activities for the whole family. KRLT-FM will be broadcasting live and Smokey the Bear will be making an appearance.

Several activities during Lake Tahoe Wildfire Awareness Month

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – As we’ve learned from the recent Fire Season Outlook, year-round fire season is the new normal in the Lake Tahoe Basin and throughout the country. Now is the perfect time to learn what to do to prepare your home and family to survive wildfire, and to take action. To help you with this, the collaborative members of the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team are once again conducting Lake Tahoe Wildfire Awareness Month throughout the month of June. We encourage you to “Prepare Now! Wildfire Knows No Season.”

69th annual Hwy 50 Wagon Train rides through South Lake Tahoe

The Highway 50 Wagon Train will once again traverse the Sierra this week, just as the pioneers of the 1800s once did. People seeking riches headed west after gold was discovered near Placerville in 1849, but their routes were varied as very few had traveled that direction before them.

Summer Reading Challenge for all ages at SLT library

All ages are invited to join the Summer Reading Challenge at the South Lake Tahoe Library. This year's theme this year is Libraries Rock!

Children, teens and adults are encouraged to participate in the reading challenge from June 1 – August 31. Register and log activities online at eldoradolibrary.beanstack.org and win a prize for every five books read.

Lake Tahoe man from north shore dies from hantavirus

Placer County health officials have confirmed that a man who died on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe tested positive for hantavirus.

They said the resident likely contracted the virus from rodents in a private residence in the Lake Tahoe region where the resident lived and worked. Health officials do not believe the public is at ongoing risk from the source of infection associated with the fatality.

Full slate of activities to enjoy this weekend in South Lake Tahoe

Looking for something to do this weekend in South Lake Tahoe? No matter what you like there should be something for your to enjoy!

Saturday, June 2

The first weekend of Valhalla Renaissance Faire in South Lake Tahoe at Camp Richardson, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. More info: http://southtahoenow.com/story/05/26/2018/valhalla-renaissance-faire-south-lake-tahoe-over-two-weekends

Valhalla Renaissance Faire in South Lake Tahoe over two weekends

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Jun 10 2018 .
June 9, 2018 (All day)
June 10, 2018 (All day)

The 25th annual Valhalla Renaissance Faire will be held over two weekends in Lake Tahoe. The Scottish invasion including a Celtic Concert is on June 2-3 and Pirate and Barbarian Hordes invade the festivities June 9-10.

Queen Elizabeth requests your attendance to celebrate merrymaking and celebration at Camp Richardson. Step back to a time of revelry and magic. Return to the Renaissance – Return to the Magic! Be a part of history and come in costume, or come as you are and immerse yourself in games, theater and splendid Renaissance marketplace.

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