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LTCC leases South Lake Tahoe property for student housing
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/29/2019 - 12:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) is taking a first, big step toward helping address the lack of affordable student housing in the community by leasing a five-unit apartment building near Ski Run Blvd.
The college's trustees gave authority to school administration to sign a five-year lease with the owner of that apartment building during their meeting Tuesday evenings. The lease starts on July 2, 2019.
14th annual Tahoe Bike Challenge June 1-14
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/28/2019 - 10:02am
It appears Mother Nature will be offering some great biking weather for the hundreds of participants in the 14th annual Tahoe Bike Challenge June 1 - 14. The two-week basin-wide event is a team-based challenge to encourage everyone to ride and experience the benefits and joys of cycling.
The event is co-sponsored by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition/
Construction of the Transcontinental Railroad topic of Fireside Chat Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/25/2019 - 7:28pm
Event Date:
May 28, 2019 - 7:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Historical Society is hosting one of their popular Fireside Chats on Tuesday, May 28 with speaker Jerry Blackwill presenting the Construction of the Transcontinental Railroad. Join them by the fireplace at the historic Camp Richardson Hotel at 7:00 p.m.
Blackwill is the president of the Truckee Donner Railroad Society.
Responsible tourism topic of annual Lake Tahoe forum
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/25/2019 - 9:45am
Event Date:
May 30, 2019 - 8:00am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - What is sustainable tourism and what does it mean for Lake Tahoe?
The future of Tahoe tourism needs to be sustainable. This year’s Annual Tourism Forum will address this global concern on a local level on Thursday, May 30 at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Responsible tourism is something all businesses in the Lake Tahoe basin are working towards and this year’s forum will explore that theme. The forum will include a main keynote speaker, two general sessions, and breakout sessions designed to get a closer look at four key topics.
South Shore students receive awards from Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 3:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) awarded $12,700 in awards and scholarships on Thursday to students from South Tahoe High, Whittell High, Mt. Tallac High, and South Tahoe Middle School. The students and their families were treated to breakfast as the awards were given to the deserving students.
George Whittell High School Most Improved Eighth Grade Students
Faith Alvarez, James Johnson
South Tahoe Middle School Most Improved Eighth Grade Students
Victoria Capilla, Anthomy Navarro Rodriguiez
Column: Sports Connection and its Story
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/17/2019 - 1:56pm
In 2007, just as the Angora fire was breaking, Amy Jackson hurriedly attempted to pack her belongings, not knowing what the outcome would be. As she did so, she remembered that she had promised a young 8th-grade boy that if he met her with his birth certificate verifying his age, that she would help cover his fee for AYSO soccer that year. She thought of what to do? I better go, she decided. As she approached their neighborhood in Bijou, she encountered not only the one boy she had promised to meet, but many other boys as well. She was in shock.
Viking Corner: This Week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/17/2019 - 7:40am
At South Tahoe High School, students faced a surprisingly cold week with snowfall. Advanced placement testing finished, spirit week is about to begin, and sports teams reached the state championships.
On Campus
Advanced placement tests ended this week with AP Language and Composition on Wednesday. Stress is relieved, as there are only finals left on June 17 and 18.
Next week is spirit week. With events, such as dodgeball, “manly volleyball” and dress up days, students get to show their school spirit as the school year wraps up.
Movie Review: John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum opens Friday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 7:20pm
As a fan of the first "John Wick" movie I gotta tell you I didn't think any sequel would top it but boy, was I wrong! From the opening scenes 'til the end, it's non-stop action with a body count higher than the number of politicians wanting to run for president of the United States. “John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum” picks up where number 2 left off as Wick is a worldwide wanted man: wanted by every assassin with a $14 million on his head. Keanu Reeves reprises the role that he was born to play (sorry "Matrix" fans).
Vail wins national award for environmental excellence
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/11/2019 - 11:51pm
Vail Resorts was awarded the 2019 Golden Eagle Award for Environmental Excellence by the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) for its bold environmental sustainability program, Commitment to Zero. The annual Golden Eagle Awards, which were presented at the NSAA National Convention in San Diego last week, are the highest honors given for environmental performance in the ski industry.
Susan Allison Mancini ~ 3/26/62 - 4/30/19
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/10/2019 - 1:30pm
Allison, also affectionately known as Allidaughter, was born in Bishop, California to Mary Strobel and Robert Dietz when Robert was the manager of the Mammoth Mountain Inn.
She attended Immaculate Heart High School in Hollywood and graduated from South Lake Tahoe High School. She studied at El Camino College and Lake Tahoe Community College.
Allison was an accomplished sailor spending almost every weekend during her early high school years sailing to Catalina Island.
Kudos: High Sierra Softball appreciates generosity of the community
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/07/2019 - 6:00am
High Sierra Softball kicked off Opening Day 2019 this weekend at South Tahoe High’s Field Of Dreams. With registration up 30 percent from last year, the High Sierra Board would like to thank and share the generosity of a local business and service club who are helping the athletes in our league participate to their fullest.
Blue Zone Sports donated 12 softball gloves to the league.
"Many of our kids don’t have any equipment or are using their grandpa's old baseball glove," said Board President, Chris Chandler. "This donation is very thoughtful and essential for our players."
Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School 1st grader "Principal for a Day"
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/03/2019 - 5:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It isn't every day that 7-year-old Rocco DeFranco begins his day with a ride to Freel Perk for a cup of hot chocolate with Principal Joe Dameral before heading to Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School (LTESM) to begin his day.
And that was just the beginning of a day that wasn't a normal one for the first grader.
During the school's recent Spring Fling Pasta Dinner fundraiser, Rocco bid on an interesting silent auction item to be Principal for a Day. He spent his savings of $180 on that special day and Rocco was able to collect his prize on May 3.
Viking Corner: This Week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/03/2019 - 7:45am
This week at South Tahoe High School, students had to put their jackets back on, as the weather cooled down. A trio of students will take turns acting as student council president, and a 13-year-old partnership on the baseball pitch comes to an end.
On Campus
Students attended Industry Day on Tuesday to learn about different careers. They heard presentations from a range of companies, including the nutrition department and rehabilitation center of Barton Memorial Hospital.
Lake Tahoe recognized as global sustainable destination
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/02/2019 - 11:52am
STATELINE, Nevada – The Sustainable Destinations Top 100 program recognized Lake Tahoe as a global sustainable destination at a tourism trade show in Berlin, Germany this spring.
Deirdra Walsh named vice president and general manager of Northstar California Resort
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/29/2019 - 9:28pm
Vail Resorts has appointed Deirdra Walsh as the Vice President and General Manager of their Northstar California Resort.
The former senior director of mountain dining at Park City Mountain in Utah is moving to Lake Tahoe full time with her husband Rob and two children Henry, 7 and Bridget, 4 later this summer.
She is replacing Nadia Guerriero who moved to Vail's Beaver Creek Resort as their new vice president and chief operating officer.
$1,000,000 winner at Millionaire Maker Slot Tournament at Harrah's Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/25/2019 - 1:14pm
STATELINE, Nev. - They came from around the world for a chance to win $1,000,000 at Harrah's Tahoe Wednesday during the Caesars Entertainment Millionaire Maker Slot Tournament.
For two days the 400 finalists, who came from Caesars properties across the globe, played in three rounds of the slot tournament, dined and enjoyed entertainment.
The winner was "Silvia R." from the Horseshoe Casino in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Brad Belhouse, Caesars Entertainment regional president, presented Silvia with the $1,000,000 check on Wednesday, April 24.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness: Ending the Silence
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/23/2019 - 3:21pm
Event Date:
April 30, 2019 - 5:30pm NAMI is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness, including co-occurring addiction.
Find out more on local efforts from the El Dorado County NAMI President Jeanne Nelson on April 30 at 5:30 p.m. in the Creekside Room at Lake Tahoe Community College.
She will provide ideas about how to help yourself, friends or family members that may need support.
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College
One College Drive
Creekside Room
United States
See map: Google Maps
LTUSD and LTCC Gift of Literacy program brings joy of reading to local first graders
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/17/2019 - 10:21am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - All 280 first graders in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) and Zephyr Cove Elementary are participating in the second annual Gift of Literacy day at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) on April 26.
LTCC receives grant to expand College Promise program
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/11/2019 - 2:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The free college program at Lake Tahoe Community College, the College Promise, was just awarded a $150,000 grant to enhance and expand the program. They were just one of three community colleges in the state to receive the grant.
Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Promise program provides a free year of tuition for first-time, full-time students. With this grant award, LTCC can further enhance the program, adding free services and extra support to improve Promise student success.
Kudos: Volunteers the bedrock of Barton Health
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/08/2019 - 1:22pm
During Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 7 – 13, we celebrate those who give their time and energy to improve the lives of others. The benefits of volunteering go beyond lending a helping hand. Studies show volunteers have significant health benefits such as lower blood pressure, decreased likelihood of depression, and an increased sense of purpose and life satisfaction.
Volunteers are the bedrock of Barton Health. More than 55 years ago, our hospital was founded by volunteers, and the spirit of helping to support our community’s health thrives within our organization to this day.
City of South Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Wellness Cooperative reach settlement
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/02/2019 - 6:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An agreement has been reached between the City of South Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Wellness Cooperative (TWC) after over two years of court proceedings between the two.
During the closed session portion of Tuesday's City Council meeting, the four councilmembers allowed to participate voted unanimously to accept the signed agreement between the City and TWC. Councilmember Cody Bass had to recuse himself from voting since he is the owner and president of TWC.
Matthew Wonnacott named Barton Health’s Doctor of the Year
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/26/2019 - 4:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Hundred of staff members at Barton Health in South Lake Tahoe have selected Matthew Wonnacott as their Doctor of the Year.
Dr. Wonnacott was recently appointed to Chief Medical Officer at Barton Health. He was previously Medical Director and a family practitioner at Barton Community Health Center. Dr. Wonnacott was instrumental in bringing a new Medication-Assisted Treatment program to address substance abuse and opioid dependency in the community.
Area voters to decide new State Senator on Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/25/2019 - 3:32pm
On Tuesday, March 26, 2019, voters will be selecting their new District 1 State Senator, a vacancy created when Ted Gaines won a seat on the state Board of Equalization in November.
District 1 spans California’s northeastern corner from the Oregon border to Lake Tahoe, including some of the Sacramento area’s eastern suburbs. Residents living in Alpine, El Dorado, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, and Siskiyou Counties are in District 1 as well as parts of Placer County (Auburn, Colfax, Lincoln, Loomis, and Rocklin) and Sacramento County (Folsom, Orangevale, and Fair Oaks).
South Tahoe High grad honored at Kiwanis Youth Convention
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/25/2019 - 8:43am
South Lake Tahoe native Kylee Lyons was honored with the Distinguished Appointed Board Award, First Place in Mei Po Wong Overall Service, and Second Place in Outstanding Total Service Hours at the California-Nevada-Hawaii Circle K International (CKI) District Convention this past weekend in Los Angeles. Lyons was the 2018-2019 Small-Scale Service Chair of the CKI chapter at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she is studying to obtain a bachelor's degree in Psychobiology, aspiring to become a Physician Assistant.
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Teachers fill LTUSD board room to ask for pay increases
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/19/2019 - 11:05am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Dozens of school teachers in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) filled the board room in South Lake Tahoe last Tuesday to show trustees they want a cost of living increase to their pay.
Jodi Dayberry, President of the South Tahoe Educators Association, led the teachers in their presentation to the LTUSD Board of Trustees, telling the five elected members teachers are struggling due to the high cost of living and many have second jobs and summer jobs to fill their financial void.
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe holds annual awards luncheon
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/18/2019 - 11:12am
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe recently held their annual awards program that honor women for their volunteer efforts in the community. President Pam Barrett welcomed members, guests and awardees. Mistress of Ceremonies was Ellen Camacho.
Costco exploring new location in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/16/2019 - 3:00pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Costco is in the preliminary stages of considering building a warehouse in El Dorado Hills on the east side of Silva Valley Parkway, almost 80 miles to the west of Lake Tahoe on US50.
According to a County spokesperson, Costco has an internal selection and approval process which includes the company president doing a site visit. Costco representatives said they hope to have a final decision in April.
South Lake Tahoe women celebrated with awards from Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/16/2019 - 12:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Six women were honored this week by the Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) club for their work in the community.
Ruby Award - An award created in honor of the first Soroptimist Federation President, Ruby Lee Minar. The gemstone ruby is associated with wisdom, importance, vitality, strength, power, and love. This year's recipient is Amy Jackson, someone who is always working for the future of Tahoe's youth in education, sports, and life
South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce announces name change
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/05/2019 - 9:32pm
Event Date:
March 20, 2019 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With more than one Chamber of Commerce serving the South Shore there is often confusion about their names and functions.
In 2005 the Tahoe Douglas Chamber and South Lake Tahoe Chamber merged into the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (LTSSCC) for the whole community, both sides of the state line. A group of California side businesses then formed the South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce.
Novasel honored by Assemblyman as 2019 Woman of the Year
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/04/2019 - 7:05pm
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - County Supervisor Sue Novasel was honored by Assemblyman Frank Bigelow as the 5th District's Woman of the Year during a special ceremony on Monday during a Floor Session in Sacramento.
Each year, the California Women’s Legislative Caucus sponsors and hosts its Woman of the Year event to honor women from around the state for all they do in their communities.
Lake Tahoe Community College celebrates their first leader's 90th birthday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/01/2019 - 11:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College held a 90th birthday celebration this week for their first president, Dr. James Duke.
Dozens of past and current leaders, staff, students and community members enjoyed the party for Dr. Duke who started with the college on September, 1974 when a key to a post office box was all there was.
Vail Resorts in Lake Tahoe extend ski season due to record snowfall
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/28/2019 - 10:17am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is being called #FebruBURIED for a reason, record snowfall on the slopes of Lake Tahoe and in the communities in the basin that never stopped. Resorts have broken records for the month, prompting Vail Resorts to announce today they are extending the 2018-19 ski season.
Heavenly Mountain Resort - Plans to extend the season through April 28, with a bonus 3-day-weekend May 3-5.
Northstar California Resort - Plans to extend the season through April 21, Easter Sunday.
Northstar GM headed to Colorado in Vail Resorts leadership change
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/20/2019 - 4:25pm
Vail Resorts has announced leadership changes after the vice president and chief operating officer of Vail Mountain said he is retiring after 25 years with Vail Resorts.
With Doug Lovell's retirement at Vail Mountain, Beaver Creek’s Beth Howard has been tagged as hi placement. Nadia Guerriero, current vice president and general manager at Northstar California Resort, will move to Colorado to succeed Howard at Beaver Creek and the Company will immediately begin a search for her replacement at Northstar.
These changes will also occur on May 1, 2019.
Jamie Anderson uses bronze medal finish to highlight climate change and POW
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/11/2019 - 11:48pm
PARK CITY, Utah -- Jamie Anderson knew what she had to do. The two-time slopestyle snowboarding Olympic champion considered dropping out of the FIS Snowboard, Freestyle Ski and Freeski World Championships but realized she could use the event for a greater good and get out a message near and dear to her heart.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Chief Jeff Meston hanging up his hat
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/05/2019 - 12:27am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Fire Chief Jeff Meston is retiring from South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) on February 28, five years and five months after he came out of retirement to head up the department.
On Friday, February 1, Meston submitted his resignation to the City.
"When I was hired by CM (City Manager) Kerry I promised to spend between 3-5 years with the City Fire Department and bring them as far as I could to be a “world class” fire department," Meston said in his resignation letter.
He feels he's accomplished what he set out to do.
South Lake Tahoe route set for the Amgen 2019 men's race
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/31/2019 - 8:55am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 2019 Amgen Tour of California will be the longest and most challenging in its 14-year history, including a Men’s Stage 2 race from Rancho Cordova to South Lake Tahoe on May 13. This marks the fifth straight year South Lake Tahoe has hosted an Amgen Tour of California event.
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.
Douglas County again looking for task force members as they revamp VHR ordinance
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/29/2019 - 1:16am
STATELINE, Nev. - Vacation Home Rentals (VHRs) in Douglas County were on last Thursday's agenda for the Board of County Commissioners, leading them to seek additional representatives for their newly appointed VHR Task Force.
Douglas County uses the services of Host Compliance, the same company hired by the City of South Lake Tahoe to seek out unlicensed VHRs and under-reported Tourist Occupancy Tax (TOT). They charge the County $94,000 annually for their services.
Carson City Sheriff's Office arrest report contains Martinez-Guzman confession
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/26/2019 - 12:58am
A probable cause arrest report released Friday by the Carson City Sheriff's Office on 19-year-old murder suspect Wilber Ernesto Martinez-Guzman contains a confession under Miranda.
According to the arrest report, Guzman told investigators that firearms stolen from the house of Jerry and Sherri David, the elderly South Reno couple found murdered in their home, were buried in the area of Sedge Road in East Carson City.
Kili Ongoy named STAR Rookie of the Year
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/24/2019 - 6:22pm
Chase International’s Kili Ongoy was named Rookie of the Year by the South Tahoe Association of Realtors earlier this month. Ongoy has been with Chase since August of 2017. She serves on the association’s planning commission and was inducted as vice president.
Arrest in Carson City related to Reno homicide investigation
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/20/2019 - 12:43am
UPDATE 1.20.19 - The 19-year-old man who was arrested in Carson City Saturday night is the suspect in all four Northern Nevada murders according to law enforcement. Find updated story on press conference here - http://southtahoenow.com/story/01/20/2019/suspect-all-four-northern-nevada-murders-custody
CARSON CITY, Nev. - One person is in custody tonight in connection with the investigation into Wednesday's double homicide in South Reno.
Merger of El Dorado Savings with PacWest Bancorp terminated
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 4:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In September, PacWest Bancorp announced the signing of a definitive agreement and plan of merger with El Dorado Savings, a transaction that was valued at approximately $466.7 million at the time.
Now the deal is off.
At a meeting of El Dorado shareholders on January 9, 2019, the transaction did not receive the two-thirds affirmative vote of outstanding shares as required under applicable federal law.
Tom Stone selected as new Douglas County manager
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/12/2019 - 12:57pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - It has been announced by the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners that Tom Stone is the new county manager.
Stone, who beat out 42 potential candidates for the position, has lived in Douglas County since 2011.
“I’m looking forward to working with all five commissioners and the great staff at Douglas County”, said Stone. “Seldom in a person's lifetime do they have the opportunity to serve two exceptional counties in two great States. I am truly honored.”
After 28 years, Richard Solbrig retires as head of South Tahoe Public Utility District
Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/10/2019 - 5:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For many, Richard Solbrig has been the only person they knew as the general manager of South Lake Public Utility District.
On Wednesday, Janury 9, 2019, Sobrig retired.
The district's board of directors unanimously approved a resolution during their January 3 meeting, honoring Solbrig for he service that began in 1990. He has been their general manager since 2003.
New Registrar of Voters and head for Health and Human Services appointed
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/08/2019 - 2:54pm
The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors today approved the appointment of Bill
O’Neill as Registrar of Voters, effective January 9, 2019.
O’Neill was most recently vice president of election cybersecurity and consulting for Runbeck Elections Services, Inc., a private sector elections technology, products and services company. While there, he built a collection of new election-focused software products which improved, among other things, the duplicate ballot
Ribbon cutting welcomes Chase Bank to the South Lake Tahoe community
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/04/2019 - 10:24pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The third area branch of Chase Bank has opened in South Lake Tahoe and they were officially welcomed to the community during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday.
"Congratulations, thank you to Chase for being a part of the community," said Jason Drew of the Tahoe Chamber. "It is incredible to see you opening and being part of the revitalization."
Drew was joined by Chamber CEO Steve Teshara and a couple dozen of their members and other locals.
Parent company of Harrah's Tahoe and Harveys first ever casino sponsor of NFL
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 8:12pm
Caesars Entertainment, the parent company of Lake Tahoe's Harveys and Harrah's Tahoe, has become the first-ever official casino sponsor of the National Football League (NFL).
In this multi-year deal, Caesars Entertainment will provide unique experiences for NFL fans by engaging its casino properties, celebrity chefs, premier music artists and a wide range of entertainers.
Nancy Kerry named the new town manager for Frisco, Colorado
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/01/2019 - 12:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Former City Manager Nancy Kerry has been hired as the new town manager for Frisco, Colorado, a mountain hamlet that is an international skier destination due to its proximity to four resorts - Copper Mountain, Breckenridge, Keystone, and Arapahoe Basin.
Health assessment of South Lake Tahoe shows mental health and substance abuse at top of needs list
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/30/2018 - 11:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A study on the health needs of the South Lake Tahoe community has once again put mental health and mental disorders at the top of the list, followed by substance abuse, and access to healthcare services.
Every three years Barton Health conducts a Community Health Needs Assessment to identity the key health issues facing the area. They use a systematic, data-driven process to determine the health status, concerns, and needs of residents in the South Tahoe community.
The 2018 results are a follow-up to similar studies completed in 2012 and 2015.
Letter: Preventing another Camp Fire - South Lake Tahoe a very high fire hazard severity zone
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/29/2018 - 8:42am
As we close out a challenging year for California’s fire service, leadership from California Fire Chiefs Association, Fire Districts Association of California, League of Cities Fire Chiefs Department and Metro Chiefs met this week with Governor-Elect Newsom’s staff to set the stage for 2019 and establish a working relationship with the incoming administration.
