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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.
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
Teens 4 Tahoe hosts Wilder Than Wild virtual screening
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 11:10amEvent Date:
October 4, 2020 - 5:00pm
Teens 4 Tahoe, an environmental stewardship group formed by six teens in collaboration with the nonprofit Tahoe Fund, will host a free virtual screening of the award-winning documentary Wilder Than Wild: Fire, Forests, and the Future on October 4, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The virtual event, proposed by the teens living in Tahoe and around the Bay Area, will be the group’s first effort to help educate their peers about wildfire preparedness. It will include viewing of the one-hour long documentary followed by an online Q&A session with Kevin White, the film’s producer.
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.
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.
Nevada Tobacco Prevention Coalition challenges all casinos to be smoke-free
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/27/2020 - 5:02pmThe Nevada Tobacco Prevention Coalition (NTPC), comprised of collaborating public health and private partner organizations, celebrates MGM’s decision to open the Park MGM and NoMad in Las Vegas smoke-free. In addition to enforcing existing smoke-free policies, NTPC challenges all Nevada casinos to implement new and stronger policies to be completely smoke-free.
South Tahoe Public Utility District to celebrate 70th anniversary
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/26/2020 - 5:34pmEvent Date:
September 30, 2020 - 10:00am
South Tahoe Public Utility District was formed on September 28, 1950 and will mark their 70th anniversary with a virtual celebration Wednesday.
They will be recounting tales tales of how the community transitioned from pumping sewage into the lake to becoming the first wastewater treatment plant in the world to treat to tertiary levels. Over the years the District has acquired and upgraded small water systems to provide the delicious Tahoe Tap and fire flow capacity that South Lake Tahoe enjoys today.
70th Anniversary Conference Call
Wed, Sep 30, 2020 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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.
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.
Peaceful rally planned for South Lake Tahoe Sunday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/23/2020 - 11:30pmEvent Date:
September 27, 2020 - 1:00pm
The I Run With Maud-South Lake Tahoe group is holding a rally at Lakeview Commons on Sunday, September 27 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to celebrate free speech, inclusion and diversity.
Organizers said they'd like to see many of our neighbors represented at this fun, safe, family-friendly, peaceful event. They expect to have a variety of local speakers and an event that is "inspiring, uplifting and overwhelmingly positive for the South Lake Tahoe community.
Volunteers to help are also needed.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/23/2020 - 6:03pmSOUTH 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.
Over 8,100 pounds of trash removed from Donner and Tahoe by Clean Up The Lake dive teams
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/23/2020 - 1:40pmClean Up the Lake dive teams have removed 8,183 pounds of trash from Donner Lake and Lake Tahoe, most from the summer of 2020.
The team completed a circumnavigation of Donner Lake, covering every inch of eight-mile shoreline at depths up to 25 feet. They removed all they could find in that area, resulting in 5151.5 pounds. They removed 3,032 pounds of trash from the depths of Lake Tahoe.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 6:05pmSOUTH 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.
Speaker panel on student's health during COVID-19 sponsored by Barton - Postponed
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 2:41pmEvent Date:
October 8, 2020 - 5:00pm
September 30, 2020 - This event has been postponed.
Barton Health will be hosting a virtual speaker panel on student health during COVID-19 on Thursday, October 8 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The free community wellness webinar is to help educate parents on the current COVID-19 protocols for schools and daycare centers, and share tips for student wellbeing during the pandemic.
The speaker panel:
• Dr. Rhonda Sneeringer, Director of Pediatrics
• Dr. Tracy Protell, Child Psychiatrist
• Annamarie Cohen, Ph.D, Director of Special Services for LTUSD
LTCC offers ESL, Citizenship and High School Equivalency courses
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 8:45amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College offers noncredit citizenship classes along with English as a Second Language (ESL) and High School Equivalency (HSE) courses. Even though registration is wrapping up, the flexibility of these noncredit classes allows students to still get started.
As part of the course, they assist students in filling out forms, provide practice interviews and assist with learning English. While the class is in English, assistance is provided for students in Spanish and other languages, if needed. This quarter, the classes are via live Zoom.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 6:41pmSOUTH 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.
Free citizenship preparedness classes offered through TMCC
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/19/2020 - 7:43pmTruckee Meadows Community College and Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada are offering free citizenship preparedness classes. A grant from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services makes it possible.
Students can pick from two class types, in person or remote.
Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. These will be held inperson at the college's Meadowood Campus from October 3 to December 19, 2020
Or
Weeknights on Tuesday/Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. from October 6 to December 17, 2020. These classes will be held online via Zoom.
Orientation Information:
South Lake Tahoe Library hosts virtual author talk with Kathryn Reed
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/19/2020 - 12:06pmEvent Date:
September 23, 2020 - 6:00pm
The South Lake Tahoe Library is hosting a virtual author talk with Kathryn "Kae" Reed on Wednesday, September 23 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.. She will be discussing her new book, Snowshoeing Around Lake Tahoe: Must-Do Scenic Treks.
Join Carson Tahoe for an Online Discussion on Navigating Memory Care
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/18/2020 - 1:05pm
Event Date:
September 22, 2020 - 10:00am Carson Tahoe invites the community to join a free webinar on September 22 at 10 a.m., led by internationally recognized memory care expert David Troxel, MPH. The engaging online discussion will provide insight into the effective techniques and approaches for caring for loved ones living with forgetfulness, memory loss, Alzheimer’s or other dementias.
Location
Online
United States
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Peaceful protest/neighborhood rally planned for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 10:02amEvent Date:
September 27, 2020 - 1:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The local grass roots activist organization, IRunWithMaud - South Lake Tahoe, is holding a peaceful protest/neighborhood rally at Lakeview Commons on Sunday, September 27 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The rally is to celebrate free speech and will include local speakers. The South Lake Tahoe City Council recently read a proclamation that all of South Lake Tahoe including Lakeview Commons are "free speech" areas to be used for traditional public forums allowed under the First Amendment.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 6:24pmSOUTH 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.
Coping with Coronavirus Anxiety: Five practical tips
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 12:00pmEvent Date:
September 17, 2020 - 5:00pm
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and a good time check in with yourself and loved ones. So many of us are struggling to keep our mental health in check right now. It’s normal to feel anxious about the impacts of COVID-19. Preventing our worries from consuming us can reduce stress and uncertainty—and even more severe behavioral health issues like suicide.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 6:15pmSOUTH 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.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 7:01pmSOUTH 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.
Free face masks and hand sanitizer for Tahoe’s small businesses
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 10:29amOne of priorities established by the Tahoe Prosperity Center (TPC) during the pandemic has been to help local businesses find ways to affordably obtain required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Through its participation in the El Dorado County Business Protection Workgroup, TPC has been able to help businesses find funding and develops plans to stay open through the impacts of COVID-19. They now have been able to procure the PPE needed to meet safety guidelines, protect employees and customers, and stay open for business.
South Lake Tahoe blood drives set; Free testing of COVID-19 antibodies
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/11/2020 - 11:04amEvent Date:
September 25, 2020 - 11:30am
There will be a South Lake Tahoe Community Blood Drive on Friday, September 25 from 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center located at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd.
To comply with social distancing practices appointments are encouraged and Vitalent is asking all of donors to please schedule an appointment – Click here to make an appointment. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows so please schedule an appointment.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 6:05pmSOUTH 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 - 7:43pmSOUTH 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.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/08/2020 - 6:06pmSOUTH 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.
High Elevation Garden Workshop - Grow your own garlic
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/05/2020 - 7:52amEvent Date:
September 15, 2020 - 5:00pm
Join UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe, Slow Food Lake Tahoe, and UC Davis TERC for their next virtual workshop on Tuesday, September 15 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. In this next Grow Your Own/High Elevation Garden Workshop, participants will learn how to grow garlic.
Those participating will receive a garlic starter plant on September 19 between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. There is a suggested donation of $5-$10 for plants. There are pick up locations in South Lake Tahoe, Truckee and Tahoe City.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/04/2020 - 6:05pmSOUTH 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.
South Lake Tahoe City Council candidates respond to #IRunWithMaud questions
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/03/2020 - 5:03pmSOUTH 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.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/02/2020 - 6:22pmSOUTH 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 - 11:46amLAKE 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.
Bare Roots Roasting putting "neighborhood" back into the coffee shop in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/01/2020 - 11:58pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Little did Nikki and Justin Foskett know that their planned grand opening of Bare Roots Artisan Coffee Roasting Company would come on the day the pandemic shut everything down.
They didn't despair though, and spent the down time roasting beans, expanding their menu and putting everything they sell online for all to enjoy. Opening a new business is always tough, exciting and stressful, but COVID-19 added a whole lot of unknowns to the picture.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/01/2020 - 6:13pmSOUTH 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.
LTUSD school breakfast and lunch program free through December
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/01/2020 - 5:07pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) will be able to offer free meals to all students through December due to the U.S. Department of Agriculture extended all Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Seamless Summer Option (SSO) waivers. Earlier this week they had issued instructions on how to pay for meals and submit income verification applications for free or reduced price meals, but these are no longer required.
These programs are extended in response to the nationwide COVID-19 pandemic
Douglas County launches grant program to help local small businesses
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/31/2020 - 8:32pmDOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Funding is now available to assist small businesses in Douglas County that are impacted by COVID-19 with expenses like PPE, utilities, rent and retrofits.
From September 8 - October 6, the County will be accepting applications. The grants will be awarded on an as needed and first come first served basis. For details on eligible businesses and funding amounts, and to preview the application, please visit the Nevada Association of Counties website.
Safety changes: Vail moves to presale of lift tickets to manage number of guests
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/30/2020 - 11:41amHeavenly, 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.
Bread & Broth 4 Kids moves from summer program to school year bags of food
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/28/2020 - 2:41pmNow that the Bread & Broth 4 Kids (BB4K) summer program came to an end on August 26, the backpack school program resumes and will once again provide weekend food bags to Lake Tahoe Unified School District children. Bags will be available to qualified families at four school sites (Sierra House, Bijou, Tahoe Valley and South Tahoe Middle School) and school bus stop locations every Friday beginning September 4. As the bus drivers deliver breakfast and lunch to the students, the bags will be handed out.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District informational letter to families
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/28/2020 - 1:01pmHello Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) friends and families. We’re down to the wire and the District is very excited to welcome you back to another school year! With all of the changes and challenges the year is sure to bring, rest assured that every staff member at LTUSD is wholeheartedly embracing them all, and looking forward to making this year cheerful, engaging, inclusive, and academically rewarding for every single student. Welcome back!
BACK TO SCHOOL
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 6:04pmSOUTH 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.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 6:21pmSOUTH 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 - 6:48pmSOUTH 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 - 11:37amVail 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 - 12:18amSoroptimist 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 - 9:21pmSOUTH 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 test results now in 2-5 days in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/22/2020 - 5:04pmEL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Results from COVID-19 testing at the two state-sponsored, free sites in South Lake Tahoe and Placerville are currently expected to come back in 2-5 days. These tests are available for any El Dorado County, Alpine County, or State of Nevada resident wanting to be tested for the virus.
Youth Lacrosse Clinic Coming this August 29th to the Capitol Region
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/21/2020 - 9:32am
Event Date:
August 29, 2020 - 9:00am Through a partnership between Carson Capitols Lacrosse and the High Sierra Lacrosse League, a youth clinic will be held on August 29, 9 a.m. at the John L. Harvey Field at Western Nevada College.
Location
John L. Harvey Field at Western Nevada College
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV
United States
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