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COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/12/2020 - 6:40pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another 20 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday. Of those, two are in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, eight from El Dorado Hills, one in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, and nine in the Lake Tahoe Region.
The new cases: 6 are under the age of 18, 10 aged 18-49, 2 aged 50-64. and 2 are 65 or over.
Another 628 people were tested for the coronavirus and 608 negative tests results were received.
There have been another 28 assumed recoveries with 154 assumed active cases.
Letter to the Editor: Great time for opportunity, collaboration and positivity
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/10/2020 - 12:47pmThe desperation evident in those in our community, including some other candidates for City Council, who hope to maintain the status quo and deny us the opportunity to evolve is reaching fever pitch. As indicated in the Form 460 I filed as required by the FPPC, I received a campaign contribution of $5,000 from a Nevada resident, a retired businessman with philanthropic leanings. Aside from our one conversation in which we discussed our love of Tahoe, some local nonprofit organizations we'd both supported, and our love for our own daughters, I've never spoken with him.
Red Flag Warning for Lake Tahoe Saturday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/09/2020 - 8:26pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has upgraded their previous warnings for the Lake Tahoe Basin. There is now a Red Flag Warning in effect Saturday, October 10 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
The combination of gusty winds and extremely dry fuels can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them, so use extreme caution.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/09/2020 - 6:58pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another seven residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, two are in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, one was removed from the El Dorado Hills count one in Greater Placerville, and five in the Lake Tahoe Region.
The new cases: 1 is under the age of 18, 5 aged 18-49, and 1 aged 50-64.
Another 214 people were tested for the coronavirus and 207 negative tests results were received.
There have been another seven assumed recoveries with 154 assumed active cases.
Op/Ed: Creating a community without the divide of a state line
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/09/2020 - 2:00pmOn October 31, 2016 I wrote an editorial "Use the election to create a community of collaboration and teamwork" due to a growing vibe of discourse and anger across the country as well as in South Lake Tahoe.
Since we are once again in the midst of a contentious national election I saw a need to once again look at the definition of community as we focus on our local situation in El Dorado County and Douglas County.
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Letter to the Editor: South Tahoe Youth climate group endorses Scott Robbins and John Friedrich for city council
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/09/2020 - 9:40amAt this point in time, the intersection between equity and climate change has never been clearer. The Sunrise Movement is a national youth climate group that is seeking a future that’s not only sustainable, but also just. With only 11 years left to transform our economy away from fossil fuels to avoid the worst effects of climate change, we need to elect officials now who will defend our future. The remedies for unsustainable practices must work for everyone in this city. That’s why we’re endorsing John Friedrich and Scott Robbins for the city council of South Lake Tahoe.
Letter to the Editor: Shops at Heavenly Village support Williams and Carter for Council
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/09/2020 - 7:45amOn September 22, 2020 the Tahoe Chamber endorsed City Council Candidates Cristi Creegan and John Friedrich. We strongly believe they are the wrong choice for this position and will not represent the businesses, jobs, local working residents, and current challenges in our community effectively.
Letter to the Editor: Council candidate weighs in on contributions
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/09/2020 - 7:38amAs a candidate for City Council, in the city of South Lake Tahoe, I became very upset at a very disturbing text I had received on Friday concerning campaign contribution and form 460 lings.
Fire Weather Watch and Lake Wind Advisory for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/08/2020 - 10:28pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday.
Expect southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Waves will be 2 to 4 feet with highest waves on the northeast shores.
Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/08/2020 - 6:33pmSOUTH 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 Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, one in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, and one in the Lake Tahoe Region.
The new cases: 1 are under the age of 18, 1 aged 18-49, and 1 aged 50-64.
Another 187 people were tested for the coronavirus and 184 negative tests results were received.
There have been another six assumed recoveries with 154 assumed active cases.
South Lake Tahoe City Council expands business reimbursement program
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/08/2020 - 10:17amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During their meeting Tuesday, the City Council approved the Winter Operations COVID Compliance Business Protection Grant Reimbursement Program which will reimburse local businesses for PPE and the equipment they need to operate safely during the winter months.
There were funds left over from the first business reimbursement program which gave up to $2,500 back to those who had to purchase items needed to operate safely.
City Council candidates respond to 100% Renewable Energy Committee questions
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/07/2020 - 8:12pmOn April 18, 2017 the South Lake Tahoe City Council unanimously passed a resolution to: 1) Power the South Lake Tahoe community with electricity provided from 100 percent renewable sources by 2032 and 2) Reduce community carbon emissions from baseline by at least 80 percent by 2040, and reduce municipal emissions by 50 percent by 2030.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/07/2020 - 6:39pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another 13 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, six are in El Dorado Hills, one in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, two in the Greater Placerville area, and four in the Lake Tahoe Region.
The new cases: 2 are under the age of 18, 7 aged 18-49, 3 aged 50-64, and 1 aged 65 or older.
Another 343 people were tested for the coronavirus and 330 negative tests results were received.
There have been another six assumed recoveries with 150 assumed active cases.
SLT Council Candidate Stacey Ballard
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/07/2020 - 3:12pmSouth Tahoe Now reached out to all nine candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council and provided the same list of questions to each one of them. Once a day their answers have been published in the order received. Today is our final candidate.
Today's candidate is Stacey Ballard
Profession: Artist/Author
How many years in SLT: I have lived in Tahoe on and off since 1997, over 16 in total.
South Lake Tahoe resident celebrates her 99th birthday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/07/2020 - 2:41pmIn the year 1921, New York Yankee Babe Ruth hit his 138th homerun as the team made their first World Series appearance, Coco Chanel introduces "Chanel No. 5". Boeing obtains orders for aircraft and abandons furniture-making, Albert Einstein receives the Nobel Prize in Physics, Woodrow Wilson (until March 4) and Warren G. Harding (from March 4) were president, and technology made advancements towards what would be the first television. Charles Bronson, Nancy Reagan, and John Glenn were born.
COVID Kudos: Safer and Better Biking in Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/07/2020 - 12:50pmThere are changes in the air and it's not just the leaves. School is going back, construction season is wrapping up, and Al Tahoe Boulevard is getting a new look.
Public's input sought on Main Street Management Plan
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 10:43pmA major makeover is planned for a stretch of US Highway 50 from Pioneer Trail to Lake Parkway and the draft Mainstreet Management Plan for this area has been released for public review and comment.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 10:02pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another nine residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, one is in El Dorado Hills, two in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, one in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, three in the Greater Placerville area, one in South County, and one in the Lake Tahoe Region.
The new cases: 1 aged 18-49, 6 aged 50-64, and 2 aged 65 or older.
Another 182 people were tested for the coronavirus and 173 negative tests results were received.
Nominations announced for the 13th annual Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 1:57pmThe Tahoe Chamber collected 190 nominations from the community for the 13th annual Blue Ribbon Award to celebrate the businesses, non-profits and individuals that make the South Shore of Lake Tahoe so unique. Local businesses have been a resilient backbone of the community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and honoring their contributions, achievements and milestones is more important than ever before.
SLT Council Candidate Cristi Creegan
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 1:44pmSouth Tahoe Now reached out to all nine candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council and provided the same list of questions to each one of them. Once a day their answers will be published in the order received.
Today's candidate is Cristi Creegan
Profession: Business Owner
How many years in SLT: 23 years
Pair sought in Mt. Rose Highway vehicle burglaries
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 12:47pmThe Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help with identifying vehicle burglary suspects who broke into multiple vehicles along Mt. Rose Highway at Sheep Flat.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 11:59amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to the weeks of September 28 - October 4, 2020. Location Checks are- when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations and calls are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc.) but stats are collected separately. COVID calls are related to state and county guidelines.
9/28
ARRESTS (5)
05:57 Drunk in Public 4100 Block of Lake Tahoe Bl
17:16 Transient/Homeless 2000 Block of Lake Tahoe Bl
Fire Chief tells how Measure S can help fund needs in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/05/2020 - 10:49pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It will be hard to find someone in favor of taxes, but with them being the reason many things in this world are funded, they are accepted to some degree.
On November 3, the City of South Lake Tahoe will be asking voters for support of a one-cent local sales tax known as Measure S.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/05/2020 - 6:49pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another 27 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday. Of those, nine are in El Dorado Hills, four in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, seven in the Greater Placerville area, one in North County, and five in the Lake Tahoe Region.
The new cases are six under the age of 18, 12 aged 18-49, and seven aged 50-64, and two aged 65 or older.
Another 447 people were tested for the coronavirus and 420 negative tests results were received.
SLT City Council candidates scheduled for Howie's Morning Rush radio show
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/05/2020 - 3:06pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With the election less than one month away, radio show host Howie Nave will have each of the nine candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council on his show over the next three weeks.
Hear what each candidate has to say about the hot topics on Howie's Morning Rush at 8:35 a.m.
Each candidate will be on the air on the following dates:
Daniel Browne - Tuesday, October 6
Keith Roberts - Wednesday, October 7
Bruce Grego - Thursday, October 8
Douglas Williams - Tuesday, October 13
Stacey Ballard - Wednesday October 14
Cristi Creegan - Thursday, October 15
SLT Council Candidate Douglas Williams
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/05/2020 - 2:39pmSouth Tahoe Now reached out to all nine candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council and provided the same list of questions to each one of them. Once a day their answers will be published in the order received.
Today's candidate is Douglas Williams
Profession: Hospitality
How many years in SLT: 10 years
SLT Council Candidate Bruce Grego
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/04/2020 - 4:07pmSouth Tahoe Now reached out to all nine candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council and provided the same list of questions to each one of them. Once a day their answers will be published in the order received.
Today's candidate is Bruce Grego
Profession: Attorney
How many years in SLT: 53 years
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/04/2020 - 1:09amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to the weeks of September 14-27, 2020. Location Checks are- when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations and calls are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc) but stats are collected separately. COVID calls are related to state and county guidelines.
9/14
ARRESTS (3)
2:54 p.m. - Unlicensed Driver at Wildwood Av & Paradise Av
4:58 p.m. - Vandalism in 3700 Block of Paradise Av
SLT Council Candidate John Friedrich
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/03/2020 - 2:23pmSouth Tahoe Now reached out to all nine candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council and provided the same list of questions to each one of them. Once a day their answers will be published in the order received.
Today's candidate is John Friedrich
Profession: Founder and Director, Tahoe Green Jobs Initiative
How many years in SLT: 15
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/02/2020 - 7:57pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another 22 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, seven are in El Dorado Hills, four in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, six in the Greater Placerville area, one in South County, and four in the Lake Tahoe Region.
The new cases are two under the age of 18, 12 aged 18-49, and eight aged 50-64.
Another 211 people were tested for the coronavirus and 189 negative tests results were received.
There have been another three assumed recoveries with 135 assumed active cases.
SLT Council Candidate Scott Robbins
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/02/2020 - 3:41pmSouth Tahoe Now reached out to all nine candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council and provided the same list of questions to each one of them. Once a day their answers will be published in the order received.
Today's candidate is Scott Robbins
Profession: National Security Analysist
How many years in SLT: 4
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 7:34pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another eight residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, three are in El Dorado Hills, four in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, one in the Greater Placerville area, and none in the Lake Tahoe Region.
The new cases are three under the age of 18, three aged 18-49, one aged 50-64 and one aged 65 or older
Another 74 people were tested for the coronavirus and 66 negative tests results were received.
There have been another three assumed recoveries with 114 assumed active cases.
City Council agenda: Elected pay raises, hosted rental homes, $50 million recreation center
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 3:08pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City Council will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, October 6 starting at 9:00 a.m. There is a full agenda and the public can participate via eComments before the meeting, phone calls during the meeting, as well as emails.
The agenda includes discussion and possible action on the following items:
SLT Council Candidate Leonard Carter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 2:24pmSouth Tahoe Now reached out to all nine candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council and provided the same list of questions to each one of them. Once a day their answers will be published in the order received.
Today's candidate is Leonard Carter.
Occupation: Retired
How many years in SLT: 32 years
1. Explain why you are running for City Council and what your qualifications are. I believe I can help the council focus on real issues, such as: roads, law enforcement, trash, public safety, fire suppression, and not burn out on spurious popular topics.
Public invited to participate in South Lake Tahoe Recreation and Swim Complex survey
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 8:33pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe is continuing the process on the planning, design and construction of the new Community Recreation & Aquatics Center.
For the past several years the City's Parks and Recreation Department has involved the public on the future of its aging recreation center and plans for a new building through community meetings and workshops.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 6:21pmSOUTH 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, three in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue and none in the Lake Tahoe Region.
Another 189 people were tested for the coronavirus and 182 negative tests results were received.
There have been another 12 assumed recoveries with 109 assumed active cases.
One person has been admitted to the ICU for COVID-19 and there are currently no suspected cases of COVID-19 in the hospital.
SLT Council Candidate Keith Roberts
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 12:07pmSouth Tahoe Now reached out to all nine candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council and provided the same list of questions to each one of them. Once a day their answers will be published in the order received.
Today's candidate is Keith Roberts.
Profession: Executive Chef
How many years in SLT: 5 years
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/29/2020 - 6:43pmSOUTH 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.
SLT Council Candidate Daniel P. Browne, Jr.
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/29/2020 - 4:12pmSouth Tahoe Now reached out to all nine candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council and provided the same list of questions to each one of them. Once a day their answers will be published in the order received.
Today's candidate is Daniel P. Browne, Jr.
Occupation: Veteran and Retired Businessman
How many years in SLT: 48 Years
Hilary Roverud officially named Development Services Director
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/29/2020 - 11:38amAfter more than 15 years of service, Hilary Roverud has been named Development Services Director after filling the position on a temporary basis since the resignation of Kevin Fabino on July 6.
“Hilary is incredibly skilled and loved by the staff she has worked with for so long,” said City Manager Joe Irvin, “As a community, we are lucky to have her in this leadership role and know she will continue moving that department in the right direction.”
South Lake Tahoe City Council candidate leaves the race
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/29/2020 - 9:36amThere are now nine South Lake Tahoe residents vying for one of two open spots on City Council.
Last week, Luca Genasci made an announcement on social media that he would be discontinuing his campaign. Citing a growing workload with a new business opening, Genasci said did not have "ample time" to dedicate to his new fiancé, family, friends, businesses and local politics.
Genasci owns Lake Tahoe Aleworx with two locations at Stateline and the Y, and a new bar, the Cocktail Corner, next door to the Y location in The Crossing at Tahoe Valley.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 8:25pmSOUTH 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.
Detours available for two road projects in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 4:12pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As a part of the 2020 Road Rehabilitation Program, the City of South Lake Tahoe will working on two projects over the next two weeks. They will be reconstructing 3rd & 4th Streets from Lake Tahoe Boulevard to South Avenue and working on the Bellamy Court parking project.
LTCC Student Senate to host virtual South Lake Tahoe City Council Candidates Forum
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 3:46pmEvent Date:
October 5, 2020 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Student Senate at Lake Tahoe Community College is hosting a City Council Virtual Candidate Forum on Monday Oct. 5 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. via Zoom.
All are welcome to join.
As of right now, all but two of the candidates have agreed to participate. They’ll share their visions for the community and their thoughts about Measure S.
The link to join the forum is: https://zoom.us/j/95691454270.
US50 over Echo Summit opens five days early
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/27/2020 - 9:36amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - U.S. Highway 50 is back open to traffic over Echo Summit five days ahead of schedule, Caltrans announced today.
A full closure of Highway 50 over the summit was implemented Friday, Sept. 18 to install seven precast, prestressed 96-foot bridge girders and associated work that included pouring ultra high-performance concrete to connect the girders, building concrete barrier walls and approach slabs, applying a polyester overlay on the bridge, and asphalt paving approaching both sides of the new structure.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/25/2020 - 6:09pmSOUTH 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.
Deadline September 30 for South Lake Tahoe COVID-19 receipts
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/25/2020 - 10:24amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe created two programs to help local business owners during COVID-19, a restaurant vouchers and reimbursement of expenses used to open under new health protocols.
Both of these will be ending at the end of the City's fiscal year on September 30.
During the City Council meeting Tuesday, staff reminded everyone in the business community to turn in their receipts and restaurant vouchers by that date.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 6:41pmSOUTH 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.
Attempts being made to identify those buried at the Al Tahoe Historic Pioneer Cemetery
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 10:44amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There's been movement at the Al Tahoe Historic Pioneer Cemetery, and thankfully it isn't from some of the occupants, most who have had that as their final resting spot since the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Week-long series "Getting to Net Zero in Tahoe: Taking Local Climate Action"
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 8:44amEvent Date:
October 5, 2020 (All day)
The Tahoe Climate Change Action Network (TCCAN) is hosting a week of online events with opportunities to connect individual, community and regional efforts to the global movement to ensure we are counting down to a better, carbon neutral future.