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LTUSD shares next phase of South Lake Tahoe school reopening plans
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/29/2020 - 7:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) will be adopting their previously released Pandemic Educational Plan with some modifications as they move into Phase 2 starting October 12, 2020.
During their special meeting Monday, several parents, teachers and trustees voiced their opinions and concerns representing all sides, from keeping students in Phase 1, moving to Phase 2, as well as skipping to Phase 3.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/29/2020 - 6:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another three residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, two are in El Dorado Hills, one in Greater Placerville and none in the Lake Tahoe Region.
Of these new cases, two are under the age of 18 and one aged 65 or older.
Another 196 people were tested for the coronavirus and 193 negative tests results were received.
There have been another two assumed recoveries with 114 assumed active cases.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 8:25pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another 31 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday. Of those, eight are in El Dorado Hills, ten in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, three in North County, two in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, three in Greater Placerville and five in the Lake Tahoe Region.
This is the largest number of cases for a three-day period since the pandemic started.
Of these new cases, six are under the age of 18, 20 are in the 18-49 age group, four are aged 50-64 and one aged 65 or older.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/25/2020 - 6:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another 11 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, four are in El Dorado Hills, four in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, one in North County and two in the Lake Tahoe Region.
Of these new cases, three are under the age of 18 and eight are in the 18-49 age group.
Another 224 people were tested for the coronavirus and 223 negative tests results were received.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 6:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another 11 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, seven are in El Dorado Hills, two in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, one in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, one in North County and none for the Lake Tahoe Region for second
consecutive day.
Of these new cases, three are under the age of 18 and eight are in the 18-49 age group.
Another 220 people were tested for the coronavirus and 209 negative tests results were received.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/23/2020 - 6:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another nine residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, two are in El Dorado Hills, two in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, two in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, four in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, and a -1 for the Lake Tahoe Region due to a previously reported case not being a resident.
Of these new cases, one is under the age of 18, three are in the 18-49 age group, three in the 50-64 group, and two aged 65 or older.
Letter: Barton nurses ask for fair contract
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/23/2020 - 10:40am
To the Editor: As Barton nurses, we are at the forefront of the battle to beat COVID-19, and pandemic or not, we always strive to give the best care we can to our patients. We need our community’s support.
Almost three years ago, Barton Hospital’s managerial apathy to the ongoing concerns of Barton’s nurses regarding safety, working conditions, and employee retention compelled us to join the California Nurses Association. Barton immediately hired an expensive union-busting law firm and, as of today, has been successful in denying us the contract we deserve.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 6:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another five residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, two are in El Dorado Hills, two in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, one in Diamond Springs/El Dorado and none in the Lake Tahoe region.
Of these new cases, three are in the 18-49 age group, and two in the 50-64 group.
Another 123 people were tested for the coronavirus and 118 negative tests results were received.
El Dorado County and South Lake Tahoe move into less restrictive Orange Tier
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 12:49pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado County’s Public Health Officer, Dr. Nancy Williams, today announced the County has moved within the State’s new COVID-19 framework for reopening from the Red tier into the less restrictive Orange tier, effective immediately.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 6:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another nine residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday. Of those, three are in El Dorado Hills, two in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, two in Greater Placerville, one in South County and two in the Lake Tahoe region. The health officer has not given a reason for the discrepancy of numbers of reported cases not matching the regional totals.
Of these new cases, five are in the 18-49 age group, one in the 50-64 group, three aged 65 or over.
Flu Shot Clinics set for South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County and Alpine County
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/19/2020 - 11:38am
Each year flu causes millions of illnesses, hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations, and tens of thousands of deaths in the United States. While it is unclear what will happen this fall and winter, if there is COVID-19 and
flu at the same time, this could place a tremendous burden on our health care systems and cause many additional illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths. Now more than ever, it’s important that everyone do their part to help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses, like flu and COVID-19, according to Alpine County Health Officer Dr. Richard Johnson.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/18/2020 - 6:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another six residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, three are in El Dorado Hills, one in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, one in Greater Placerville and one in the Lake Tahoe region. Of these new cases, four are in the 18-49 age group and two in the 50-64 group.
Another 218 people were tested for the coronavirus and 212 negative tests results were received.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 6:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another four residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, two are in El Dorado Hills, one in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, and one in the Lake Tahoe region. Of these new cases, two are in the 18-49 age group and two in the 50-64 group.
Another 161 people were tested for the coronavirus and 161 negative tests results were received.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 6:24pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another three residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, one is in El Dorado Hills, one in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, and one in North County. Of these new cases, all are in the 18-49 age group. .
Another 244 people were tested for the coronavirus and 241 negative tests results were received.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 6:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Another El Dorado County resident has died from COVID-19. An El Dorado Hill woman in the 65 or over age group died after being hospitalized in another county.
Freaker's Ball at MontBleu canceled for 2020
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 2:25pm
The long-running tradition of the Freaker's Ball is taking a year. The 42nd annual event will be waiting one more year but organizers promise it will be better than ever. Originally scheduled to take place Saturday, October 31, MontBleu found itself, like so many venues, unable to host the annual event due to Covid-19 and social distancing guidelines in effect statewide.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 7:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Lake Tahoe area man has become the third person to die from COVID-19 in the county. El Dorado County officials say the deceased was in the 50-64 age group and had been hospitalized in another county.
Officials say another 14 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday. Of those, seven are in South Lake Tahoe, five in El Dorado Hills, one in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, and one in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz.
Another 467 people were tested for the coronavirus and 453 negative tests results were received.
Jack Green ~ 2001 - 2020
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 1:34pm
Our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, friend and teammate William (“Jack”) Green of Huntington Beach, California tragically ended his life at the age of 19 on September 5, 2020 in Walnut Creek, Calif. His rapid decline in mental health was caused by many factors, central to which was the COVID-19 quarantine. Jack’s family and friends struggle to understand the delusion and despair which lead to this, when his life held such promise.
Fundraising underway for South Lake Tahoe man with Stage 4 Metastatic Melanoma
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/12/2020 - 6:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The local community has been showing their love and support for Chris Hogbin and his family. Chris has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic Melanoma in his neck, lungs, liver, lymph nodes and bones.
He and his wife Sonnet, and their three children "are doing the best they can under the circumstance but things are tough for them right now," said a story on GoFundMe.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/11/2020 - 7:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. -El Dorado County health officials say another seven residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, four are in El Dorado Hills, two in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, one in Greater Placerville and one in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz.
Please note the total case count is increasing by seven but a previously reported case has also been transferred out of County from the Lake Tahoe area.
In this group of new cases are five are aged 18-49 and three aged 50-64. .
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 6:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. -El Dorado County health officials say another six residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, three are in the Lake Tahoe Region (fourth straight day of three cases), two in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, and one in North County. In this group of new cases are four aged 18-49 and two aged 65 an older.
Another 180 people were tested for the coronavirus and 174 negative tests results were received.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/09/2020 - 7:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. -El Dorado County health officials say another six residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, three are in the Lake Tahoe Region, and three in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue. In this group of new cases are five aged 18-49 and one aged 50-64.
Another 252 people were tested for the coronavirus and 246 negative tests results were received.
There have been another four assumed recoveries. There has been no change in hospitalizations/ICU (0/0) and there are no suspected cases of COVID-19 in the hospital.
Nominations sought for 29th annual Best in Basin Awards
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/09/2020 - 9:07am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. — The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is calling for nominations for projects completed in 2019 that display outstanding environmental design to be recognized in the 2019 Best in the Basin awards program, the agency announced today.
Nominations are due by September 28, according to TRPA.
Now in its 29th year, TRPA’s annual Best in the Basin awards program showcases projects around the lake that demonstrate exceptional planning, implementation, and compatibility with Tahoe’s natural environment and communities. The categories are:
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/08/2020 - 6:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. -El Dorado County health officials say another five residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, three are in the Lake Tahoe Region, and two in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue. In this group of new cases are one under the age of 18, three aged 18-49, one aged 50-64.
Another 168 people were tested for the coronavirus and 163 negative tests results were received.
There have been another 13 assumed recoveries. There has been no change in hospitalizations/ICU (0/0) and there are no suspected cases of COVID-19 in the hospital.
Lake Tahoe Community College annual address and convocation held virtually Thursday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/08/2020 - 5:07pm
Event Date:
September 10, 2020 - 9:00am
Join Lake Tahoe Community College President Jeff DeFranco will be giving his annual State of the College Address (SOCS) on Thursday September 10 starting at 9:00 a.m. Learn more about the college's year of accomplishments and goals for 2020-21, including a focus on equity and a commitment to serving the entire Tahoe community in uncertain times.
The theme of the address is "We are better together."
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/07/2020 - 6:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. -El Dorado County health officials say another seven residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday. Of those, three are in each the Lake Tahoe Region and Greater Placerville and 1 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue. In this group of new cases are one under the age of 18, three aged 18-49, one aged 50-64 and two aged 65 or older.
Another 434 people were tested for the coronavirus and 427 negative tests results were received.
IRS and Department of Justice phone scams circulating in area
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/05/2020 - 8:11am
There are currently some scams currently spreading through the area from phone calls from IRS and Department of Justice impostors.
The Office of Justice Programs’ Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) has received multiple reports that individuals claiming to represent the Department of Justice are calling members of the public as part of an impostor scam. The department strongly encourages the public to remain vigilant and not to provide personal information during these calls, which appear to target the elderly.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/04/2020 - 6:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. -El Dorado County health officials say another 13 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, three are in each the Lake Tahoe Region and Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, five in El Dorado Hills, one each in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz and Greater Placerville. In this group of new cases are nine aged 18-49, three aged 50-64 and one aged 65 or older.
Another 205 people were tested for the coronavirus and 192 negative tests results were received.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/03/2020 - 6:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say there have been an additional eight cases of COVID-19 in the county since yesterday. None of those are in the Lake Tahoe area, six were in El Dorado Hills, and one each in Greater Placerville and South County.
Of the new cases, five are aged 18-49, and two aged 50-64.
An additional 180 tests were administered and 172 tests came back negative.
There have been six assumed recoveries with no confirmed patients in the hospital. There is one suspected case in the ICU.
To date, two county residents have died.
South Lake Tahoe City Council candidates respond to #IRunWithMaud questions
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/03/2020 - 5:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be two new members of the South Lake Tahoe City Council after the November 3 election. In the coming weeks the pubic will have chances to hear from the candidates both via zoom, in print and possibly in person. Below are eight of the ten candidates responses to questions asked by the local #IRunWithMaud group.
Blue Ridge School at South Lake Tahoe JTC awarded Barton grant
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/03/2020 - 2:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For 16 years the youth at the Juvenile Treatment Center (JTC) in South Lake Tahoe have been educated by the Blue Ridge Court School, a court school offered through the El Dorado County Department of Education.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/02/2020 - 6:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say there have been another seven cases of COVID-19 since Tuesday with two of those in the Lake Tahoe region. Two were in El Dorado Hills, two in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, and one in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue. Of those cases, two are aged 18-49, one aged 50-64 and four aged 65 or older.
An additional 117 people were tested. Another 110 negative tests results were returned and there were 12 assumed recoveries since yesterday.
Trash pickup challenge weeks with Keep Tahoe Blue, Jamie Anderson, Clean Tahoe and Waste Not
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/02/2020 - 11:46am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Busy summers come with lots of litter. Help the League to Save Lake Tahoe keep the Tahoe that we love clean by participating in Tahoe's Trash Pickup Challenge all September long. You can join them at in-person events, cleanup remotely or do both.
Every Saturday in September is a cleanup day. Join them by tidying up in your neighborhood, local happy place or one of the litter hot spots listed in the signup form. If Saturdays don’t jive with your calendar, don't let that stop you! You can clean up any day, any time.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/01/2020 - 6:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say there have been another six cases of COVID-19 since Monday and none of them are from the Lake Tahoe region. Three were in El Dorado Hills, two in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue and one in Greater Placerville. Of those cases, four are aged 18-49, one aged 50-64 and one aged 65 or older.
An additional 190 people were tested. Another 184 negative tests results were returned and there were 10 assumed recoveries over the weekend.
There are no current hospitalizations and there are no suspected cases in the hospital.
El Dorado County moves to next reopening tier Sept 21 if COVID-19 cases remain low
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/01/2020 - 8:29am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County will be able to move to the next colored tier on September 21 if COVID-19 cases remain under four cases per day average and test positivity stays below five percent for two consecutive seven-day periods.
The County started off the new color-tiered reopening plan in the Red/Substantial tier due to data from the weeks of August 5-11 and August 12-18.
"The State requires that a County remain in the assigned tier for three weeks
Tahoe Rising to focus on the region's economic picture, recovery and resiliency
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/31/2020 - 10:30pm
The Tahoe Rising Summit is going to bring together leaders, educators, business owners, and community members to learn and take action over three days. Attendees of the three events will discuss challenges facing Lake Tahoe in this current pandemic from economic, community, and environmental perspectives.
Tahoe Rising’s objective is to catalyze change and take action for the benefit of our regional community and economy.
September 30: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Tahoe’s Economic Picture
Tahoe Arts Project cancels two biggest fundraisers - starting donation drive
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/31/2020 - 9:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Dancing With the Tahoe Stars for 2021 has been canceled and Music on the Beach 2020 was canceled, both of which are the Tahoe Arts Project's biggest fundraisers of the year.
During these uncertain times the only thing certain is that South Lake Tahoe area nonprofits need help from the community more than ever.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/31/2020 - 7:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say there have been another 16 cases of COVID-19 since Friday, four in the Lake Tahoe region, five in El Dorado Hills, three in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue and Greater Placerville, and one in South County. Of those cases, one is under the age of 18, 12 ages 18-49, one aged 50-64 and two aged 65 or older.
An additional 468 people were tested. Another 452 negative tests results were returned and there were 21 assumed recoveries over the weekend.
Statewide town hall to address wildfire assistance and insurance resources
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/30/2020 - 11:52pm
Event Date:
September 4, 2020 - 1:30pm
Join Cal OES Director, Mark Ghilarducci, CA Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and United Policyholders Executive Director, Amy Bach for a Statewide Virtual Town Hall on wildfires assistance and insurance resources available to renters and homeowners.
With many communities experiencing evacuations, loss of homes and the continued threat of COVID-19, it is imperative for you to have up to date information on services and resources.
Friday, September 4th at 1:30PM
Join Via ZOOM: https://tinyurl.com/CDIwildfire
FACEBOOK LIVE: Facebook.com/insurancecagov
Safety changes: Vail moves to presale of lift tickets to manage number of guests
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/30/2020 - 11:41am
Heavenly, Kirkwood and Northstar, all members of the Vail Resorts family, will be operating differently during the winter season 2020/21. Vail plans on opening both Heavenly and Northstar on November 20 and Kirkwood on December 4.
Ticket sales, use of season passes and facility uses will all be handled to promote physical distancing and protect the safety of staff and guests.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/28/2020 - 7:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials report another nine positive cases of COVID-19 today. One of those is in the Lake Tahoe area, one in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, one in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, one in Placerville and five in El Dorado Hills. Of these, one is under the age of 18, six are aged 18-49, one aged 50-64 and one aged 65 or older.
Another 325 tests were administered. 316 negative test results were returned.
There are an assumed 11 more recoveries, bringing that total to 830.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 6:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials report another seven positive cases of COVID-19 today. Two are in the Lake Tahoe area, three in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue and two in El Dorado Hills. Of these, one is under the age of 18, two are aged 18-49, two aged 50-64 and two aged 65 or older.
Another 305 tests were administered. 298 negative test results were returned.
There are an assumed 11 more recoveries, bringing that total to 819.
Keeping Lake Tahoe the resilient jewel it is for the next 10,000 years
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 10:33am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The resiliency of Lake Tahoe was the focus of the 24th annual Lake Tahoe Summit Tuesday, held virtually instead of on the shores of the pristine lake in the Sierra Nevada many call home and even thousands more visit.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 6:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials report another three positive cases of COVID-19 today. Two are in the Lake Tahoe area and one in the North County. Of these, two are aged 18-49, and one aged 50-64.
Another 20 tests were administered. 17 negative test results were returned.
There are an assumed nine more recoveries, bringing that total to 808.
No change to the hospitalization numbers with one hospitalized in the ICU. There is one suspected case in the hospital. There have been two deaths to date of county residents.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/25/2020 - 6:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials report another eight positive cases of COVID-19 today. Three are in the Lake Tahoe area, two in Placerville, one in each El Dorado Hills/Diamond Springs, El Dorado and North County. Of these, two are under the age of 18, five aged 18-49, and one aged 50-64.
Another 155 tests were administered. 147 negative test results were returned.
There are an assumed 13 more recoveries, bringing that total to 799.
Vail CEO announces $1.5M in grants to Boys & Girls Clubs and other youth organizations
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/25/2020 - 11:37am
Vail Resorts CEO, Rob Katz, and his wife, Elana Amsterdam announced the grant recipients of their previously announced $1.5 million donation to support youth organizations in cities surrounding Vail Resorts’ locations. Each of the 14 nonprofits receiving grants work to strengthen communities and support youth of color in urban centers across North America, including Boston, Baltimore, Chicago and Minneapolis, among others, as well as Lake Tahoe and Truckee.
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe awards 19 scholarships
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/25/2020 - 12:18am
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe (SISLT) awarded scholarships to a group of local students from South Tahoe High, George Whittell High, the Lake Tahoe Basin Fire Academy and Lake Tahoe Community College. The club, serving the community since 1959, has given out over one-million dollars to local graduates over the years.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/24/2020 - 9:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another 28 county residents tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend. Eleven of those are in the Lake Tahoe region, 12 in El Dorado Hills, four in Greater Placerville, one in North County. Of those, two are under the age of 18, 21 ages 18-49, four aged 50-64 and one aged 65 or older.
Another 723 tests were administered since Friday and they received 695 negative test results.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/21/2020 - 6:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials today announced another 11 cases of COVID-19 in the county, three of them in the Lake Tahoe region, three in the Greater Placerviller area, two in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, one in El Dorado Hills, one in North County and one in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue. Of the new cases, eight are aged 18-49, four aged 50-64 (one extra as previous case birthday was obtained).
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/20/2020 - 6:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health offiicals announced another eight positive cases of COVID-19 today, four in the Lake Tahoe region, three in El Dorado Hills and one in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue. Of those, three are aged 18-49, two are 50-64, two aged 65 or older and one result did not have a birthdate on it.
Another 197 tests were given, 189 negative test results were returned and there are 15 new assumed recoveries.
There is no change in hospitalization and one remains in the ICU and there are no suspected cases in the hospital.
