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South Lake Tahoe teachers show support for free and quality education for all students
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/01/2017 - 9:08pm
Members of the California Teacher's Association (CTA) and California Federation of Teachers (CFT) across the state brought out the posters and wore red on May 1 to advocate for public education and immigrant students.
South Lake Tahoe teachers joined in and greeted parents and students as they arrived for school Monday, displaying posters and letting students know they all had a right to quality and free public education, and asking all to take the pledge (as seen below).
Join in on helping others during "Pay it Forward Week" in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/25/2017 - 9:43am
Most places take just one day to officially "Pay it Forward" but one person in the South Lake Tahoe community has made it his goal to cause a ripple effect of kindness through the community for a whole week.
International "Pay it Forward" day is on Friday, April 28 and more than 80 countries and 70 cities across America have made proclamations to join the global initiative and make a difference by creating a huge ripple of kindness across the world. Small acts of kindness, when multiplied by millions of people, can literally change the world for the better.
LTCC students heading to renown ceramics conference
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/24/2017 - 9:00am
Students in the Art Club at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) are gearing up for their annual participation in the California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art (CCACA) conference in Davis from April 28-30. LTCC students are designing and installing a personalized exhibition that will be on display throughout the conference, joining 40 other regional schools with exhibitions installed at locations all around downtown Davis.
Help protect Lake Tahoe’s environment
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/23/2017 - 5:40pm
As we celebrate Earth Day this April, let’s remember how important environmental stewardship is to the health of Lake Tahoe, and how important our individual actions are.
Over the last two decades, public, private, and nonprofit partners have made significant progress conserving and restoring Lake Tahoe’s environment through the Environmental Improvement Program.
Education and participation needed as South Lake Tahoe develops cannabis regulations
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/19/2017 - 10:01pm
There was one thing all speakers during Wednesday evening's Town Hall on recreational cannabis agreed on: People need to get involved, educate themselves and share their opinions with their elected leaders at local, county and state levels.
A panel of six people spoke to the crowd of almost 100 people (and another 300 who were viewing online) during the Tahoe Regional Young Professionals (TRYP) fourth Town Hall meeting in South Lake Tahoe.
Carson City mom accused of faking son's death for money
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/18/2017 - 2:14pm
Investigators continue to unravel the bizarre circumstances surrounding a Carson City woman who was arrested Friday after she allegedly faked her 10-year-old son's death in order to generate money through community donations and a GoFundMe account, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.
On Friday, April 14, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office was contacted to investigate the possibility of a fraudulent claim of a child’s recent death and concerns that the child could be alive and endangered at a South Carson Street motel.
Tahoe Women's Community Fund holding annual Grants Gala
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/17/2017 - 11:50am
Event Date:
May 18, 2017 - 6:00pm
The Tahoe Women's Community Fund will be holding their second annual Grants Gala on Thursday, May 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Tahoe Beach Retreat. They will be awarding grants to their 2017 recipients and hearing back from their 2016 winners on how their funds were put to use.
The Tahoe Women’s Community Fund is a collective giving organization that was created in 2015. Members donate money and then through a simple grant making process, proceeds are awarded to nonprofits that address pressing issues facing the communities of Lake Tahoe.
Tahoe Prosperity Center CEO receives Citizen of the Year Award
Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/13/2017 - 9:09pm
South Lake Tahoe resident, and Tahoe Prosperity Center DEO Heidi Hill Drum was awarded Citizen of the Year by the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association, Chamber, Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Hill was given the honor during the 63rd annual Community Awards Banquet on April 6.
“I was very surprised and I am grateful to be recognized, but I am just the messenger," Heidi noted at the ceremony accepting the award. "Our dedicated Board of Directors and staff are just as deserving of the honor recognizing the importance of our work in the region.”
South Tahoe High well on way to keeping accreditation
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/29/2017 - 9:07pm
South Tahoe High School is still an accredited school. That was the message given during Tuesday's meeting of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District Board of Trustees as staff updated them on their ongoing efforts to hit the targets set for the next visit by Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC) in March of 2018.
Several parents have voiced their concerns that students aren't getting in the colleges of their choice due to the school's status.
Last day of school announced for Douglas County Schools; LTUSD waiting on State
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/28/2017 - 11:37pm
Douglas County School District (DCSD) now knows when the last day of school will be for their schools both at the lake and in the valley, but Lake Tahoe Unified District (LTUSD) is waiting on word from California if their seven day waiver was accepted.
The State of Nevada let DCSD know that most of their students wouldn't have to make up any of the days of school missed during this winter's snow storms. The lone exception was George Whittell High School in Zephyr Cove. Their students had to attend school on Friday, March 24 to make up an extra snow day.
STHS grad returns with Audio Threat for Tahoe Arts Project performances
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/18/2017 - 3:43pm
Event Date:
March 31, 2017 - 7:00pm
Tahoe Arts Project is presenting a night of music, dancing and drumming when Audio Threat takes the stage at 7:00 p.m. on March 31 at Harrah's Tahoe.
Audio Threat features South Lake Tahoe native, Nikki Grant, Jared Hren and DJ- Dyna “Mic” Duo.
LTUSD provides assurance of education for all students, no matter immigration status
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/15/2017 - 10:30pm
Even though the United States Supreme Court declared in 1982 that local school districts have a constitutional mandate to educate all students residing within their jurisdictional boundaries, regardless of their immigration status, actions of President Trump have caused concern among the Latino population of South Lake Tahoe and many other communities.
LTUSD accepts South Tahoe High Principal's resignation, search begins for replacement
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/15/2017 - 3:00pm
This story has been updated 3/16/17.
The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Board formally accepted the resignation of Chad Houck, the principal of South Tahoe High during their Tuesday night meeting, though word of the upcoming change in leadership had been circulating for weeks.
"Chad will be seeking other opportunities," said LTUSD Superintendent Dr. Jim Tarwater.
The popular principal has received a lot of support from parents, the community and staff.
Liberty Utilities scholarships open to area high school and LTCC students
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/07/2017 - 7:07pm
Liberty Utilities is once again offering academic scholarships for eligible high school and college students within its service territory which includes South Lake Tahoe, North Lake Tahoe and surrounding areas. The eight schools participating in the fifth annual scholarship program are South Tahoe High School, Loyalton High School, Douglas High School (students residing in Alpine County only), Coleville High School, North Tahoe High School, Truckee High School and Portola High School, as well as Lake Tahoe Community College.
Free Helping Parents ADVANCE Workshop this week in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/07/2017 - 2:26pm
Event Date:
March 8, 2017 - 5:00pm
Lake Tahoe Unified School District is holding a series of workshops for parents in the community where they can find support both personally and academically.
On Wednesday, March 9 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., all parents are invited to attend the "Helping Parent s ADVANCE Workshop" in the South Tahoe High Student Union.
As the parents participate, there will be free childcare and free K-8 tutoring available, as well as free food, prizes and more.
"When schools, families, and community groups work together to support learning,
Snow days and late starts at area schools
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/06/2017 - 8:39am
Tahoe Truckee School District schools have joined Lake Tahoe Unified schools and are closed today, Monday, March 6.
Douglas County schools at the lake are open but starting 90 minutes late and students will be picked up at main stops only.
Incline Village schools are on a two-hour delay.
Pollock Pines elementary and middle school are having a snow day as well. El Dorado High School is on a two-hour delay.
Local schools celebrate reading and Dr. Seuss
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/03/2017 - 1:08pm
Theodor Seuss Geisel was born on March 2, 1904, and to honor the beloved children's author better known as Dr. Seuss, Read Across America is celebrated annually on March 2.
This annual reading motivation and awareness program calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on this day, and schools in South Lake Tahoe joined in with guest readers in the classroom, and some joined in with Dr. Seuss inspired costumes.
Brave the Shave event in South Lake Tahoe to raise funds for kids fighting cancer
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/27/2017 - 7:39pm
Event Date:
March 3, 2017 - 5:30pm
The 12th annual Brave the Shave event for children and young adults fighting cancer will be held at Heavenly Mountain Resort's California Lodge in South Lake Tahoe Friday, March 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Everyone is invited to join this St. Baldrick's event, and whether you decide to shave your head, volunteer, or donate, you can be a part of the excitement!
South Tahoe High Alpine Ski Teams 2nd and 3rd in League, State Championships start Monday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/26/2017 - 12:18pm
The 2017 Tahoe Basin Ski League State Championships (State) gets underway on Monday at Sierra-at-Tahoe, with several south shore skiers taking the gates for their schools. Tuesday's competition will move to Heavenly Mountain Resort.
Too much snow actually got in the way of a full season of competition for the South Tahoe High Alpine Ski Team.
Delayed start for North Shore schools, South Shore schools on winter break
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/22/2017 - 8:57amSchools in the Tahoe Truckee and Washoe County School districts are on a two hour delayed start schedule for Wednesday, February 22.
Schools in the Lake Tahoe Unified and Douglas County School District are on winter break this week so not affected by the snow, except to go out and play in it!
All other area schools are on a normal schedule according to their websites.
Gourmet ice cream sandwich shop, The Baked Bear, opening in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/18/2017 - 1:15pm
Named one of the trendiest restaurants to try by Business Insider, The Baked Bear is opening their third location in the Reno-Tahoe area in March.
What is the Baked Bear you ask?
Started by two friends in San Diego, The Baked Bear, which provides custom ice cream sandwiches, is quickly moving into cities in Arizona, Oklahoma, Texas, Nevada, Utah, as well as other locations in California including Petco Park, home of the Padres.
And now they'll be in South Lake Tahoe.
Feel the brrrrr at Special Olympics Polar Plunge in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/17/2017 - 7:08pm
Event Date:
March 18, 2017 - 10:00am
May the frost be with you! Special Olympics Nevada and Northern California will host the annual South Lake Tahoe Polar Plunge fundraiser beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, in the icy waters of Lake Tahoe at Zephyr Cove Resort. The 2017 Polar Plunge will feature a “space odyssey” theme and raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics and its athletes.
Ruth Marie Hanson Woods 1927-2017
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/15/2017 - 7:42pm
Ruth Marie Hanson Woods, 89, passed away January 16, 2017 at Sunshine Terrace in Logan, Utah. Ruth was born on Labor Day, September 5, 1927 in Santa Rosa, California. Her mother used to say, “What an appropriate day for Ruth to be born, on Labor Day.”
She was an only child, the loving and devoted daughter of Percy Brunell and Helen Patricia LeCornec Hanson. She was raised in Santa Rosa and attended area schools and graduated from Santa Rosa High School in 1945. She married Norman C. Woods on April 13, 1947, at St. Rose Catholic Church, in Santa Rosa.
South Lake Tahoe school boundaries discussed at next LTUSD board meeting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/13/2017 - 10:44pm
During the last meeting of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District Board of Trustees, discussion about neighborhood schools and theme schools surrounded the proposed STEAM Academy at Al Tahoe Elementary when it reopens. STEAM - science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics - would be the focus of all students at the school, much as the themes surround all other local elementary schools.
At the request of the board, LTUSD Superintendent Dr. Jim Tarwater will present the demographic data from each school in relation to where they reside.
Opinion: Why themed schools work in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/13/2017 - 9:33pm
As we look at reopening the Al Tahoe Elementary School as a STEAM academy, it is important to take a look back at the journey Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) has taken to get to where we are today.
Following decades of desegregation efforts and forced busing, lawsuits in the 1990s effectively brought a halt to desegregation efforts in the country. Neighborhood schools in South Lake Tahoe may have been segregated, not only based on race, but based on income levels.
#Share4Schools offers $3,000 to 13 deserving schools
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/13/2017 - 12:49pm
With school budgets constantly under fire and so many school programs requiring individual fundraising efforts to avoid elimination, it’s more important than ever to have a laser sharp fundraising focus.
Friday Schools: SLT schools open, Incline closed, 2 hour delays at others
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/10/2017 - 8:15amHeavy rain and snow has created some travel issues for school buses around the lake and in Washoe County. Here is an update of school schedules for Friday, February 10:
Lake Tahoe Unified School District is open (all South Lake Tahoe Schools)
Incline Village and all of Washoe County schools are closed
Tahoe Truckee schools are on a two-hour delay
Douglas County schools at the lake are on a main bus stop schedule only
Tahoe Truckee Unified School District receives largest rebate ever awarded by Liberty Utilities
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/08/2017 - 12:21pm
Almost $20,000 was recently awarded to the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (TTUSD) for improvements made in 2016 to increase energy efficiency at two school facilities.
Even though the check Liberty Utilities gave to TTUSD was for $19,638.42, the district can expect more than $15,700 in annual energy bill savings.
The rebate represented the largest incentive payment provided to any commercial customer by Liberty Utilities since it began operations in the Lake Tahoe and surrounding region.
The district made the following two changes:
National Signing Day for STHS's Tommy Cefalu: Headed to Eastern Oregon University
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/01/2017 - 4:33pm
South Tahoe High School's star quarterback is headed north to fill the same position at Eastern Oregon University (EOU). Tommy Cefalu signed a letter of intent to play for the Mountaineers on National Signing Day, Wednesday, February 1, surrounded by his family, friends, teammates and coaches.
The offer for the two sport South Tahoe High athlete (he also plays for his dad Joby on the school's basketball team) is a full ride scholarship. Tommy plans on majoring in Business Administration.
Students in a "Safe Zone" when attending South Lake Tahoe schools
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/31/2017 - 11:25pm
The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) wants families to know that, no matter what their immigration status is, South Lake Tahoe schools are a safe zone and all students are provided access to education.
Community members spoke before LTUSD trustees Tuesday, showing their support for all families and students in the district in light of President Trump's focus on immigrants. They asked the Board to take a strong and public stance against hate and to openly proclaim schools to be safe for all students, no matter their color, religion, nationality or immigration status.
South Lake Tahoe trio returns to town for TAP's Tahoe Boys Variety Show
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/27/2017 - 9:46am
Event Date:
February 3, 2017 - 7:00pm
What does a member of the Blue Man Group, a Los Angeles musician and music teacher, and an actor and YouTube video star have in common?
They are all graduates of South Tahoe High School (STHS) and returning for a week of variety shows at local schools culminating with a special Friday night performance at MontBleu on February 3. 2017.
Brothers Nick and Chris Smith will make the way back to South Lake Tahoe from Hollywood with Sean Pawling as part of the Tahoe Arts Project's Tahoe Boys Variety Show.
SLT schools open Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/25/2017 - 6:50am
Lake Tahoe Unified School District is open today, Wednesday, January 25.
Douglas County Schools are open with no delays.
Tahoe Truckee School District is open.
Incline Village schools are open.
Pollock Pines schools are open.
Snow Day: Lake Tahoe Unified Schools closed; Douglas County, Tahoe Truckee open
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/24/2017 - 7:32am
Due to narrow, unsafe, unnavigable bus routes in both the city and county, all Schools in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District will be closed today, Tuesday January 24, 2017.
Douglas County Schools are open, but those at the lake are on a main bus stop only schedule.
Tahoe Truckee Schools are open except for Donner Trail Elementary which is closed due to lack of power.
Incline Village schools are open.
Pollock Pines schools are on a snow day.
More snow days announced for Monday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/22/2017 - 9:02pm
More schools will be having a snow day on Monday. Zephyr Cove Elementary and Whittell High School just announced their closure. The other Douglas County Schools in the valley will be on a two-hour delayed start.
Up at Tahoe Truckee School District, they are watching snow and road conditions and will make their decision at 4:00 a.m. Monday morning.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District on the South Shore already announced their snow day for January 23.
Incline Village schools will also be closed and all other Washoe County schools are on a two-hour delays.
Snow Day Monday for South Lake Tahoe schools
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/22/2017 - 3:04pm
Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) is closing schools on the South Shore Monday, January 23 due to snow expected Sunday and Monday from the latest storm.
LTUSD crews are performing ongoing snow removal operations, as are the City of South Lake Tahoe, Caltrans and El Dorado County.
As of 2:00 p.m. Sunday, no other school in the Lake Tahoe Basin has announced school closures, including Lake Tahoe Community College.
South Lake Tahoe snow days: Love 'em or hate 'em
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/20/2017 - 10:58pm
Snow Days. Kids love 'em, parents maybe not so much.
Last week's five snow days, and a lack of one this week caused some parents to raise concern with how the Lake Tahoe Unified School (LTUSD) decides when to close school for the day.
Closing school is always a tough call for school superintendents across the country, so what is the science behind closing schools when it snows in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District?
Snow day for some schools, South Lake Tahoe schools open
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/20/2017 - 7:29am
Here is an update on all Lake Tahoe area schools for Friday, January 20:
Lake Tahoe Unified School District schools are open.
Tahoe Truckee School District schools are closed for a snow day.
Douglas County schools at the lake are closed.
Incline Village schools are on a two-hour delay.
No word from LTCC.
Tahoe Arts Project presents 2017 Dancing with the Tahoe Stars
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/19/2017 - 12:36pm
Event Date:
March 4, 2017 - 6:30pm
The anticipated list is out! Tahoe Arts Project (TAP) has announced the participants in the 5th annual Dancing with the Tahoe Stars which will be held on Saturday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m. in MontBleu's showroom.
The stars and pros for this special evening:
Betsy Belotti and Rainer Herm
Marimille Dacia and Gerzon Chaves
Alison Ganong and Bob Truesdale
Brooke Hernandez and Alex Kaskie
Cindy Martinez and Rex Kline
Jeff Cowen and Rhonda Keen
John Freidrich and Jodi Patton
Matt Levitt and Robyn Lindner
Chuck Malone and Angela Smith
Austin Sass and Catherine Arens
Rainbow Sprinkles: South Lake Tahoe donut and frozen yogurt shop opens Saturday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/19/2017 - 12:41am
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. - Its been eight months of scrubbing, painting and planning for Jody Filgo and Sallie Ross-Filgo as they took an old, run down donut shop at the "Y" in South Lake Tahoe and turned it into Rainbow Sprinkles. And now they are ready to serve some happiness.
"I can't wait until I can turn on the lights," said Sallie. The shop will be opening in South Lake Tahoe this Saturday, January 21 at 6:00 a.m.
LTUSD begins study into what Al Tahoe Elementary could look like in future
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 12:05am
The conversation has started on what to do at the former site of Al Tahoe Elementary School after the passage of Proposition 51 in the November election which will create $9 billion in funding for the state's schools. During a study session at the Lake Tahoe Unified School District's (LTUSD) Board of Trustee meeting Tuesday, staff and trustees starting looking the future function of the school that closed in 2004 due to declining enrollment.
Douglas County School Board turns down $100k request from buyer of KMS
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/14/2017 - 12:06am
During their meeting Tuesday, the Douglas County School District Board of Trustees turned down a request by the buyer of Kingsbury Middle School (KMS) for almost $100,000 to be spent on a environmental impact study of the planned development of the South Shore property.
South Lake Tahoe schools closed until Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/12/2017 - 4:29pm
South Lake Tahoe students are able to enjoy the never ending snow day with school being canceled for the fifth straight day on Friday, January 13. Due to the extreme snow removal conditions still going on throughout South Lake Tahoe, on all bus routes and school sites from the week long blizzard, Lake Tahoe Unified School District officials decided to call a snow day.
Snow removal has been ongoing and very difficult due to the amount of and consistency of the snow, the notice of cancellation said.
South Lake Tahoe digs out after blizzard drops feet of snow
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People around Lake Tahoe are digging out from a blizzard that left roads closed, schools closed, businesses closed and even ski resorts closed.
As residents move over four feet of snow from their driveways, ski resorts are moving over 12 feet of snow from around their lifts so they can operate during the busy holiday ski weekend ahead.
South Tahoe Now's readers submitted their storm photos and they are included in this story. Thank you for sharing!
Update on Lake Tahoe area schools opened and closed
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/12/2017 - 8:10am
Douglas County Schools at the lake are open Thursday, but it is main bus stops only for both Whittell High School and Zephyr Cove Elementary.
These stops are designated as:
The corner of Tina Court and Ski Court for students living in the Tramway and Kingsbury Village area:
WHS - Bus will arrive at 6:40 a.m. and depart at 7:05 a.m.
ZCES - Bus will arrive at 7:57 a.m. and depart at 8:20 a.m.
Glenbrook area will board at the entrance to Glenbrook
WHS - Bus will arrive at 6:32 a.m.
ZCES - Bus will arrive at 7:36 a.m.
Lake Tahoe Unified closes schools again Thursday to allow for storm cleanup
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 2:09pm
All schools in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District will be closed on Thursday, January 12 due to the continuing blizzard.
"Snow removal conditions are ongoing and very difficult due to the amount of and consistency of the snow," said Christy Blach, Transportation Supervisor for the district. "Roads are too narrow for school buses to navigate safety. Roads are too hazardous for students to get to bus stops safely."
Only essential staff should report to work, District Office, snow removal and maintenance.
All Tahoe area schools are closed Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 8:35am
Here is a recap of all area school closures on Wednesday, January 11.
Lake Tahoe Unified schools are closed. Only essential staff members at the District Office and Snow Removal / Maintenance staff should report to work. All other staff are asked to please stay at home.
Both Whittell High School and Zephyr Cove Elementary School are closed today. All other Douglas County Schools are open.
All Tahoe Truckee schools and offices will be closed. There will be NO morning snow phone calls on Wednesday.
Snow making a comeback in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2017 - 5:20pm
Snow. You know, that frozen, fluffy white stuff that covers the mountains around Lake Tahoe? With less than stellar snowpacks over the last several winters, many might have forgotten what snowstorms really could look like in South Lake Tahoe. This week, however, memories are being refreshed with a blizzard impacting the Sierra Nevada that could bring up to seven feet of snow to the lake.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District closes schools on Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2017 - 3:40pm
The heavy blizzard in South Lake Tahoe has prompted Lake Tahoe Unified School District to close school again on Wednesday, January 11.
Only essential staff members at the District Office and Snow Removal / Maintenance staff should report to work. All other staff are asked to please stay at home.
Blizzard conditions cause Lake Tahoe schools to close
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2017 - 7:37am
If you or your child go to school in Lake Tahoe, consider yourself off for the day.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District has canceled school on Tuesday, January 10 due to blizzard conditions, extending the two-week break another day.
Lake Tahoe Community College is closed. Sierra Nevada College is closed.
Both Douglas County Schools at the lake, Zephyr Cove Elementary and George Whittell High School are closed. Jacks Valley Elementary School in the valley is closed due to flooding but all other County schools are open.
Monday morning South Lake Tahoe storm recap
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/09/2017 - 9:31am
10:00 a.m. update 1/9/17: The City of South Lake Tahoe and the American Red Cross have closed their evacuation center in the city. One person arrived at the evacuation center last night.
"LTUSD and the Red Cross were excellent partners during last night’s storm event," said Tracy Franklin of the City of South Lake Tahoe.
The SLT Public Works department will be focusing on snow removal today. They are also working on getting the deep slushy water out of roadways. Franklin said the flood areas are still flooded and not receding at this point.
