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Change behind bars: Two South Lake Tahoe locals speak about their time in jail
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/05/2019 - 9:59pm
Do you know what it is like to be caged like a wild animal? Do you know what it is like to scratch at the insides of a jail cell wall as you scream for your freedom? Do you know what it is like to have your nightmares as your only company?
I can’t say that I know what it’s like. I really can’t.
LTCC and Douglas County schools at the lake also closed Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/04/2019 - 9:51pm
Douglas County schools at the lake, George Whittel High and Zephyr Cove Elementary, will be closed again on Tuesday due to snow. All schools in the valley will be on a 90-minute late start schedule.
Lake Tahoe Community College will also be closed.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District in South Lake Tahoe already announced their snow day early today.
Tahoe Truckee schools are closed.
Washoe County schools at the lake are on a digital day.
Carson City Schools are closed.
Snow Day again for South Lake Tahoe students on Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/04/2019 - 7:19pm
It's the storm that keeps on giving!
For the safety of students and staff, all schools in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District in South Lake Tahoe will be closed on Tuesday, February 5th due to the continued blizzard.
There are continued snow removal operations throughout the city, county and school district properties.
Other El Dorado County closures:
Black Oak Mine Unified School District
Camino Union School District
Pollock Pines Elementary School District
Silver Fork School District
Businesses closed Monday in South Lake Tahoe due to weather
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/04/2019 - 1:06am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe-area El Dorado County government offices will be closed Monday, February 4 due to weather. This includes the South Lake Tahoe Library.
Schools in South Lake Tahoe, Truckee Tahoe, Incline Village, Zephyr Cove will also be closed. Lake Tahoe Community College is closed.
Kirkwood Mountain Resort is closed.
Due to weather and road conditions, TTD transit routes 19x and 22 are canceled for the day, February 4, 2019.
Dance Classes at the Marcia Sarosik Dance Studio are closed today.
Snow Day for Lake Tahoe area schools on Monday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/03/2019 - 10:05pm
In anticipation of poor driving conditions and a blizzard warning in South Lake Tahoe, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District has closed schools for Monday, February 4, 2019.
Washoe County schools in Lake Tahoe at Incline Village are taking a digital day.
Douglas County schools at the lake have a snow day (ZCES and GWHS).
All Tahoe Truckee schools and offices are closed today.
Lake Tahoe Community College is closed.
Camino Union School District - Closed
Gold Oak Union School District - Closed
Indian Diggings School District - Closed
Barton Health expands General Surgery and GI departments
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/29/2019 - 9:57pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Two new physicians have been added to the Barton Health team, Joseph Hancock, MD and W. Reid Shepard, DO. They are both providing services at Barton’s new General Surgery and Gastroenterology office at 1139 Third Street in South Lake Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe woman's cross country run/walk nears completion
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/29/2019 - 11:24am
The journey started as South Lake Tahoe resident Ari Ramos touched the Atlantic Ocean and left Jacksonville, Florida on January 28, 2016, , and if all goes well it will end this February when she touches the Pacific Ocean at the Santa Monica Pier.
SNC scholarship set up in teacher's name for locals pursuing teaching degrees
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/25/2019 - 12:10am
A new education endowment has been established at Sierra Nevada College in Incline Village in memory of the late John Nemes, a teacher in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District for over 30 years.
This is the college's first teacher education endowment and will provide scholarships to support future teachers and honors the beloved Tahoe teacher who died on October 2, 2016.
Nemes passed on to his students a love of reading that came straight from his heart. John also loved gardening, his dog Buddy, Fallen Leaf Lake, a great glass of wine, and a good laugh.
Tahoe Arts Project bringing world record holder Zaniac to LTCC
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/24/2019 - 1:44pm
Event Date:
February 8, 2019 - 7:00pm When was the last time you laughed as hard as your kids? With captivating amounts of energy, Alex Zerbe moves like a rubber band from one end of the stage to the other. Beatboxing, juggling, dancing, singing, music and magic are just a few of the things that led Piers Morgan of America’s Got Talent to call Alex, “The total package.” The two-time Guinness World Record holder will perform his show at Lake Tahoe Community College Duke Theater on Friday, February 8th at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:30.
Free admission for all ages.
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College Duke Theater
One College Dr.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Column: South Shore domestic violence survivors speak out
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/23/2019 - 6:49pm
The following is the first of many stories that Blue Marie Balcita will be writing for South Tahoe Now on a myriad of subjects. Blue, a 19-year-old student at Lake Tahoe Community College, is the author of five books, a contributor to three more and recently started the college's new newspaper, 1974.
Do you know what it is like to look at the person you love and see hatred reflected back to you? Do you know what it is like to move mountains for a person
"Stop the Bleed" presented to Lake Tahoe Unified teachers
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/22/2019 - 11:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Teachers at South Tahoe High stayed after school Tuesday to learn what Homeland Security and the FBI want them to - how to correctly apply a tourniquet and help survivors should there be a mass casualty event.
Level III Trauma Center surgeon, Kimberly Evans, MD, FACS and Barton’s Trauma Program Manager, Cate Neal, RN joined South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Captain Kim George in presenting "Stop the Bleed," a programs created by the Department of Homeland Security and American College of Surgeons to teach lay people how to care for trauma victims.
Sacred Arts of Tibet Tour returns to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/21/2019 - 5:29pm
Event Date:
January 22, 2019 - 7:00pm Tibetan monks from the Gaden Shartse Monastery will be returning to South Lake Tahoe at the end of their two year tour of the United States. During their visit to South Lake Tahoe they will be sharing a variety of presentations, focussing on Green Tara the female Buddha of Compassionate Action. Events will include a Buddhist Philosophy Lecture by Venerable Geshe Wangyal, a Healing Ritual, an Empowerment/Blessing of Green Tara, a Meditation and Tibetan Calligraphy Workshop.
Location
Blue Angel Cafe
1132 Ski Run Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
UCDavis Tahoe Talk: Building Resilience in Youth
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 11:51am
Event Date:
February 7, 2019 - 5:30pm
Promoting resilience is key to supporting healthy development in youth, yet currently, there is a decline in youth resilience across the United States. About 1 in 4 youth develop a mental health disorder which can lead to poor school outcomes, risky behaviors, self-harm and even suicide.
Join the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) on February 7 for a rich discussion about trends in adolescent health, and how we, as parents and community members, can help. By supporting youth in developing protective factors, we can bolster their resilience and help them thrive.
Snow day: LTUSD, LTCC, Douglas County at the lake, TTUSD, Incline VIllage on digital day
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 7:55am
Thursday, January 17, 2019 - Due to current unsafe road conditions and weather forecast, school officials have called for a snow day in the following districts:
Lake Tahoe Unified School District (South Lake Tahoe)
Truckee Tahoe Unified School District (North Lake Tahoe and Truckee)
Douglas County Schools at Lake Tahoe (Whittell High and Zephyr Cove Elementary)
Lake Tahoe Community College
Pollock Pines Elementary School District
Incline Village schools will have a digital school day as the campuses are closed.
Dancing With the Tahoe Stars
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/15/2019 - 8:48pmEvent Date:
March 2, 2019 - 6:30pm
Save the Date! Tahoe Arts Project holds their 7th annual Dancing With the Tahoe Stars at MontBleu Casino Resort of Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets will be $10-$60 and are available at tahoeartsproject.tix.com
For more information please call Tahoe Arts Project at 530 542-3632
The local celebrities this year are:
Tracy Kettleson from Bert's
Amy Jackson from Mt. Tallac High
Dentist Dr. Deanna Brothers
Realtor Ellen Camacho
Matt Slater from Barton Orthopaedics
Luca Genasci from Lake Tahoe Aleworx
Jared Benvenuto from Aloha Ice Cream
SnowGlobe on the South Lake Tahoe City Council agenda
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/12/2019 - 2:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Chad Donnelly, CEO of SnowGlobe Music Festival, and Lauren Thomaselli, SLT Recreation Superintendent, will brief the Council about the recent 2018 SnowGlobe Music Festival held from December 29 – 31 at the Community Playfields and Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) during the January 15 Council meeting. Donnelly will share his perspective and observations about this year’s event and Thomaselli will summarize the perspective and observations from all City departments and other governmental partners involved in the production of the event.
Lake Tahoe residents on Western Nevada College Dean's List
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/08/2019 - 6:40pm
Western Nevada College has released the names of their Fall 2018 Dean's List, one of its largest dean’s lists in years. On the list are 373 students, accounting for 31.1 percent of the college’s full-time students.
Also on the list are residents of South Lake Tahoe, Marla Bay, Zephyr Cove and Stateline. To earn the distinction of making WNC’s Dean’s List, students must complete at least 12 units during the semester and accumulate a grade point average of 3.50 or higher.
Honorees include:
Battle Mountain
Science of cocktails subject of next TERC talk in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/05/2019 - 10:02pm
Event Date:
February 1, 2019 - 5:30pm
Stir things up at the UC Davis Tahoe Science Center during their third annual science of cocktails event on Friday, February 1 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Enjoy science-themed cocktails with exciting activities and demonstrations for adults...learn something new with each drink!
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/05/2019 - 1:10am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the 177 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Dec. 21-31, 2018:
12/21
02:15 - 800 block of Rubicon Tr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
02:33 - 1000 block of 4th St - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
06:02 - 1800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
14:00 - 900 block of Lakeview Ave - Police matter
15:11 - 1100 block of US Hwy 50 - EMS call, Interfacility Transfer
Public memorial for Judge Terrence Finney in South Lake Tahoe Friday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 10:58am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A public memorial for the first superior court judge in the community, the Honorable Terrence M. Finney, will be held on Friday, January 4, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Department 3 of the South Lake Tahoe courthouse.
Finney passed away on November 7, 2018 at the age of 84.
City calls second night of SnowGlobe a "success"
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/31/2018 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Law enforcement and medical issues associated with the 2018 SnowGlobe Music Festival were down again on the event's second night, leading City of South Lake Tahoe staff to call the evening "another success."
After much concern from the community, staff has been working to alleviate concerns from them concerning noise and trouble for law enforcement.
Highlights of the second day include:
Day 1 wrap up of South Lake Tahoe's SnowGlobe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/30/2018 - 8:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 8th annual SnowGlobe Music Festival in South Lake Tahoe is underway, and after Day 1 city officials reports it was a "smooth start."
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) said they had no significant problems or issues of any kind on Saturday and made just one arrest between 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
In comparison, there were 13 arrests on the first day of the festival in 2017.
Even outside the festival things were quiet.
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.
Incline Village Forest Service office to close temporarily
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/19/2018 - 2:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will temporarily close the Incline Village office beginning Wednesday, December 26, 2018. All services will be available through the Forest Supervisor’s office in South Lake Tahoe, including the sale of Access, Senior and Interagency passes along with fuelwood (seasonal) and wilderness permits. The South Lake Tahoe office also sells maps and offers backpacking, biking, hiking, off-highway vehicle and other recreational information for the Lake Tahoe Basin.
"Angel of Tahoe" spreads holiday cheer to South Lake Tahoe youth
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/16/2018 - 11:25am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lisa Maloff, the "Angel of Tahoe", continues to support agencies, institutions and the South Lake Tahoe community with her generosity and year-round holiday spirit.
South Lake Tahoe police jump in to assist two dogs who jumped from 5th floor of parking garage
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/11/2018 - 11:54am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was a normal day of skiing in South Lake Tahoe on Friday, December 7, 2018 for a couple from Oakland, California. They had parked their car on the top floor of the five-story parking garage at Heavenly Village, left their two dogs Titan and Comet inside and hit the slopes for three hours.
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.
Fund set up for South Lake Tahoe family who lost son in San Luis Obispo crash
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/09/2018 - 11:23pm
It was a tragedy no parent, brother, relative or friend should have to go through. Just after 3:00 p.m. on Monday, December 3, 2018, 18-year-old Zachary Harris died at the scene of a vehicle crash on Highway 1 between Cuesta College and San Luis Obispo. His car struck a large tree off the highway.
Zachary, a 2018 graduate of South Tahoe High is the son of Marjorie and Duane Harris and brother of Tyler and Brandon. He was a freshman at Cuesta College.
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.
One late goal ends up being difference between LTCC and state championship
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/04/2018 - 1:12pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was so close!
2018 was a storied and undefeated regular season for the Lake Tahoe Community College women's soccer team. It was a year of many firsts.
The Coyotes were ranked number two at one point according to the United Soccer Coaches Junior College Division III women’s soccer national poll. They find out today when the next national poll results are released where they ended up nationally for the season.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/02/2018 - 5:18pm
The following is a recap of activity for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from October 18-November 17. They responded to 868 calls during this period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
10/18 - 41 calls for the day
No Arrests
10/19 - 29 calls for the day
DUI in the 2500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Unlicensed driver in the 3000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
10/20 - 31 calls for the day
DUI in the 1000 block of Lodi Ave
Unlicensed Driver in the 1200 block of Kyburz
Driving on a Suspended/Revoked License at Blackwood and Pioneer
Undefeated LTCC Women's Soccer one win away from state championship
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/30/2018 - 8:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Women's Soccer Team has dominated throughout their 2018 season and the playoffs have been no different. On Friday afternoon they shut out San Bernardino Valley College (SBCV) by a score of 2-0 in the semifinal round of the Northern California Regionals of the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) in Ventura.
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 drop-off locations and special event for Toys for Tots
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/27/2018 - 11:39pm
Event Date:
December 1, 2018 - 1:00pm
In an effort to help children in the South Lake Tahoe community enjoy the holiday season, local U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots organizers will be collecting toys at several locations including a big event on Saturday, December 1 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Bring an unwrapped toy or book and help put a smile on the face of a local child.
Volunteers will be in front of Kmart at the Y in South Lake Tahoe with a vehicle from Jim Bagan Toyota and the goal is to stuff it full of toys for local youth.
Bring a toy and enjoy tasty treats from Sugar Pine Bakery.
Ed Laine ~ 10/17/31 - 11/8/18
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/20/2018 - 8:29pm
Art has a way of making the creator immortal. Such is the case with Ed Laine.
The longtime South Lake Tahoe resident died Nov. 8, 2018, at home. He was 87.
Beyond a large family and rich trove of friends, Ed leaves behind a legacy as an artist. He was a quiet man who for years let his voice be heard through his work.
Born in Palo Alto on Oct. 17, 1931, to Selma Alquist and John Laine, Ed grew up in the Bay Area, having graduated from Sequoia Union High School in 1950. He attended San Jose State College, Cal Arts and the University of Oregon. In Oregon he majored in art.
Next TERC Talk: How to disagree with people about climate change
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/20/2018 - 1:38am
Event Date:
November 29, 2018 - 5:30pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - There is hope when we find ourselves in the midst of an endless argument or discussion about climate change. On Thursday, November 29, join Professor Lynda Walsh at the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) in an interactive presentation on how to debate this sometimes contentious subject.
Understanding the structure of arguments about climate change patterns helps us engage those who disagree with us more productively.
"A Holiday Cornucopia" presented by The Tahoe Choir
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/19/2018 - 7:24am
Event Date:
December 1, 2018 - 4:00pm The Tahoe Choir and Lake Tahoe Community College Chorus (LTCC) will be performing "A Holiday Cornucopia" in the college's Duke Theater on Saturday, December 1 at 4:00 p.m.
Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $8 for students and chidren under five are free. They are available at the LTCC Bookstore or at the door one hour before the performance.
South Lake Tahoe Turkey Trot a success
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/18/2018 - 7:57pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The holiday fun run, the Turkey Trot, was resurrected by the Lake Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless this year and their first event was a successful one.
Organizers were hopeful in their goal of 100 runners, but almost 150 participated in the 5k run in South Lake Tahoe on November 18. Those 10-and under ran in the Gobble Wobble, a trip around the SLT Recreation Center with the length dependent on age.
The top three places for men and women each won a turkey and the youth were awarded medals.
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.
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.”
Ricky Reich helping to spread holiday cheer to the community
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/06/2018 - 10:21am
We are all aware of the large donations Lisa Maloff has made to Barton Health, Lake Tahoe Community College, Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe, Whittell High School and numerous nonprofits around the basin.
To date Ms. Maloff, known as the "Angel of Tahoe," has donated $40 million throughout the South Shore. Now her loyal friend and companion Ricky Reich is spreading holiday cheer to dozens of local radio listeners.
Letter: It's time to vote for Tamara Wallace
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/03/2018 - 1:04am
Dear Citizens of South Lake Tahoe,
Lake Tahoe Christmas Tree permits go on sale November 14
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/02/2018 - 10:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's that time of year once again when Christmas Tree permits go on sale at local Forest Service offices. With a limit of 2,00 permits there is no telling when they'll sell out.
Starting November 14, 2018, The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will begin selling the $10 permits on a first-come, first-served basis. Permit holders may choose from a variety of pine, fir or cedar trees up to six inches in diameter (at the base) in designated cutting areas.
Overwhelming support of South Shore Community Revitalization Project at TRPA meeting
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/01/2018 - 11:55pm
STATELINE, Nev. - A standing room only crowd was in the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) board room on October 25, 2018 for an updated presentation, and plans for the next steps, of the U.S. 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project, commonly known as the Loop Road. It reroutes Highway 50 from its current location in front of Heavenly Village and the casinos to behind Raley's, the Village Center and Harrahs Tahoe.
Reading this could save your life: The dangers of high blood pressure
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/01/2018 - 3:40pm
Event Date:
November 8, 2018 - 6:00pm
High blood pressure is very common. The Centers for Disease Control states that it affects one in three American adults and more than 50 percent of people over 55 years of age.
High blood pressure is also a major cause of premature death. It leads to heart failure, stroke, heart attack, and chronic kidney disease. Worldwide, the World Health Organization estimates it is responsible for 9.4 million deaths per year.
Goodies and treats for ghouls and goblins of all ages
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/30/2018 - 11:52am
Kids of all ages will be donning their Halloween best on Wednesday as they hit the streets of South Lake Tahoe seeking their bag full of treats.
Besides the door-to-door trick or treaters, two popular parties for kids will also be hopping.
Treat Street, sponsored by KRLT 93.9 FM and KOWL 1490 AM, returns to Lake Tahoe Community College on October 31 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Participants will go from room to room for an indoor treating experience.
Winners of Lake Tahoe Blue Ribbon Awards to be announced November 8
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/28/2018 - 12:39pm
Event Date:
November 8, 2018 - 5:30pm
Over 80 local nominees will be celebrated during the 11th annual Blue Ribbon Awards on Thursday, Nov. 8 at MontBleu Resort starting at 5:30 p.m.
The public is invited to join the Tahoe Chamber in celebrating the businesses and individuals that make the South Shore a great community to live, work and play.
AAUW General Meeting - Amanda Horn, Nevada Museum of Art on the Anne Brigman Photography Exhibit
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/28/2018 - 11:46am
Event Date:
November 10, 2018 - 10:00am Join both the Friends of the Library and AAUW-South Lake Tahoe for a presentation by Amanda Horn of the Nevada Museum of Art on Anne Brigman: A Visionary in Modern Art on Saturday, November 10, 10:99 a.m. in the Lake Tahoe Community College Aspen/Board Room.
This major retrospective exhibition, which is at the Reno museum through January 27, 2019, rediscovers and celebrates the work of Anne Brigman (1869-1950) who is best known for her iconic landscape photographs made in the early 1900s depicting herself and other female nudes outdoors in the Sierra Nevada.
Full house for eighth and final city council candidate forum
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/26/2018 - 11:50pm
Local public safety employees hosted the eighth and final South Lake Tahoe City Council candidates' forum on October 25 at Lake Tahoe Community College.
It was a full house at the event which was hosted by the South Lake Tahoe Police Officers, the California Nurses and the South Lake Tahoe Firefighters associations and gave everyone a chance to hear from the nine candidates about their views before the November 6 election. Each association gave them two questions a piece, plus a couple asked by audience members during the two-hour long forum.
