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21st Annual Valhalla Holiday Faire held November 18-20
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/06/2016 - 1:33pm
Event Date:
November 18, 2016 (All day)
A long-standing South Lake Tahoe tradition, the Valhalla Holiday Faire, will be held November 18-20. For the 21st year, the non-profit Valhalla Tahoe will be holding the free event full of 28 local vendors & artisans, singing by the South Lake Tahoe Children’s Choral Society and a visit with Santa Claus.
The faire will be open at the Tallac Historic Site's Valhalla Grand hall during the following hours:
Friday, November 18, 2016 – 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Saturday, November 19, 2016– 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday, November 20, 2016 - 10 AM – 4 PM
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/05/2016 - 1:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of some of the 391 calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between October 18 and October 31, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
10/18
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Lakeview Ave
Warrant in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
10/19
Stemming from Traffic Collision with injuries in the 2000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 700 block of Emerald Bay Rd
10/20
Warrant in the 1100 block of Bowers Ave
10/21
History comes alive with Living Voices performances at SLT schools
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/05/2016 - 12:29am
What was it like for Anne Frank and other young people during the Holocaust? Or for families getting off the boat in New York and making their way through Ellis Island? Who were the women who led the fight for the right to vote?
These stories were told to students in South Lake Tahoe this week through the Living Voices program presented at South Tahoe and Mt. Tallac High Schools and South Tahoe Middle School.
Tahoe Heritage Foundation end of season clearance and sample Sale
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/27/2016 - 12:10pm
Event Date:
October 29, 2016 - 12:00pm Throughout the summer season, Tahoe Heritage Foundation raises funds by selling interpretive and educational items at Taylor Creek Visitor Center and Tallac Historic Site's Baldwin Museum Store.
This Saturday they'll be selling off some samples and end of season merchandise.
Get some great deals on books, toys, shirts, and gift items!
There will also be information on getting involved with the non-profit.
Location
Tahoe Mountain Lab
3079 Harrison Ave
South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 56' 26.0664" N, 119° 58' 40.602" W
See map: Google Maps
Theater program at LTCC may be discontinued; Room being made for community theater model
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/19/2016 - 12:07pm
With three productions a year, and just seven degrees issued in five years, Lake Tahoe Community College is looking at eliminating their theater program and moving toward a community theater model.
Theater staff at the college were advised on Tuesday that LTCC administration is recommending to the Board of Trustees that they’re recommending discontinuing the theater program.
Over the past 1.5 years, administrators have been going through a process that included research on program vitality at the college.
Evacuation orders lifted in Emerald Fire area, Highway 89 remains closed
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/16/2016 - 2:26pm
3:15 p.m. update from Liberty Utilities: At this time, Liberty Utilities has restored power to most of their South Lake Tahoe customers who were affected by the Emerald Fire. Crews continue to coordinate with emergency responders to re-energize power lines deemed safe to do so given forecasted weather and fire danger.
While power has been restored in most of the evacuated areas, multiple downed power poles and lines in the Spring Creek area still pose a danger and service to that area may not be restored until as late as Tuesday, 10/18, depending up officials' assessment of conditions.
WordWave returns to South Lake Tahoe: Workshops, plays and Steampunk all rolled into one weekend
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/16/2016 - 8:52am
Event Date:
October 21, 2016 (All day)
Word Wave, a festival for readers, writers, and lovers of story has returned to South Lake Tahoe. The three day long Word Wave will feature readings, workshops, panels, music, and plays from October 21-23, 2016 at Tallac Historic Site.
Every culture has used, and continues to use, story to entertain, educate, preserve history and tradition, and connect and WordWave will celebrate those words and the story in all its forms for the second year on the South Shore.
Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Friday, October 21
Mt. Tallac High students complete annual trek to summit of their namesake, Mt. Tallac
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/14/2016 - 2:14pm
The students and staff of Mt. Tallac High School completed their annual trek to the top of their namesake, Mt. Tallac.
Principal Holly Greenough said she wanted to thank John Marchini of South Tahoe Refuse and Steve and Mo Froyum for once again preparing and providing a "delicious lunch" for the hikers. Mo prepared burritos with all the fixings and snack bags for each student. John, Steve and two students, Carlos Lopez and Jaime Salas, carried the food 2 miles up to Cathedral Lake for everyone to enjoy.
Emerald Fire burning near South Lake Tahoe consumes 210 acres, is now 80% contained
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/14/2016 - 7:07am
8:00AM update 10/15: Highway 89 remains closed in both directions from Fallen Leaf Lake Road to Emerald Bay due to the Emerald Fire which remains 80 percent contained this morning. Acreage burned is 210 acres.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
There are 3 engines and 12 firefighters still on the scene.
Opening time for Hwy 89 is still unclear. CHP estimates Saturday afternoon and Caltrans estimates the road will be closed until Monday. This is to allow crews to clean up the fallen trees and other debris on, and near, the roadway.
Public meeting to cover efforts combating aquatic invasive weeds in Tahoe Keys
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/11/2016 - 7:22pm
Event Date:
November 1, 2016 - 6:00pm
This summer,the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) has been both combating aquatic invasive weeds while also testing out methods for future eradication of the pesky plants from their channels. They will be hosting a public meeting to update the community on their ongoing efforts on Tuesday, November 1 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the South Tahoe Public Utility District board room.
USFS announces Lake Tahoe recreational facilities closure dates
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/05/2016 - 3:11pm
Recreational facilities managed and owned by the U.S. Forest Service around the lake are starting their seasonal closures.
These winter closures apply to many Forest Service recreation sites including beaches, campgrounds, and picnic areas, which traditionally close in mid-October. Forest roads close around mid-November for soil protection and public safety.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/02/2016 - 9:10am
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
9/25/16
1:49 a.m. - Disorderly Conduct: Alcohol - Lake Tahoe Blvd - 33-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC INTOXICATION
2:31 p.m. - Runaway - Meyers - 15-YEAR- OLD MALE RAN AWAY WITH HIS 12-YEAR-OLD SISTER.
Group to apply for herbicide trial to fight invasive plants in Tahoe Keys
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2016 - 9:51am
Event Date:
November 1, 2016 - 6:00pm SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – As part of ongoing efforts to evaluate and use numerous tools to fight aquatic invasive plants in the Tahoe Keys, the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association recently announced its plans to apply for a permit for a small-scale demonstration of aquatic herbicides in 2018.
Tahoe WordWave, a Festival of Story returns to the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/09/2016 - 7:11pm
Event Date:
October 21, 2016 (All day)
The second annual WordWave Festival will take place October 21-23, 2016, on the shore of South Lake Tahoe at the Tallac Historic Site. Some of the most creative and inspiring writers, musicians, and performers from around the country will be on the South Shore to share their talents at this three-day event. The festival will be interactive, featuring readings, workshops, panels, plays, open mics, guided hikes, and oral storytelling.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/04/2016 - 11:18am
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
8/28
12:19 a.m. - Contributing to deliNquency - Crystal Air Dr - 15-YEAR-OLD FEMALE JUVENILE ARRESTED FOR CONTRIBUTING TO A MINOR AND PUBLIC INTOXICATION.
12:09 p.m. - Offensive Words - Al Tahoe Bl - A 47-YEAR-OLD MALE INMATE WAS CHALLENGED TO FIGHT A 32-YEAR-OLD MALE INMATE WHILE IN CUSTODY.
Tahoe Valley red carpet greeting; Community meets Mt. Tallac students
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/29/2016 - 9:28pm
The doors opened at all seven schools in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District Monday, welcoming students back after their summer vacations.
At Tahoe Valley Elementary, not only were the doors opened, but the red carpet was rolled out, literally. Staff and members of the California Highway Patrol greeted students as they entered the school with fanfare and balloon in celebration of their return.
Not only did the students enjoy the processional, but parents, staff and officers did as well.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/28/2016 - 11:40am
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 281 calls between August 9 and August , 2016.
8/9
Drunk in Public at Al Tahoe Blvd & Murrieta
Drunk in Public at Sonora and Alder Avenues
Drug Offense in the 700 block of Taylor Way
Spousal Abuse int he 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
8/10
Warrant in the 4000 block of Cedar Ave
Child Molest in the 1000 block of Tata Lane
Unlicensed Driver at Tata Lane and Lake Tahoe Blvd
8/11
Warrant in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Kudos: Mt. Tallac High thanks SLTPD for their presentation
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/27/2016 - 5:40pm
Mt. Tallac High School would like to thank South Lake Tahoe Police Department
Chief Brian Uhler, Officer Andy Eissinger, and Probation Officer Del Peuse for their
willingness to attend a presentation designed by mental health to learn about
the special needs and concerns for many of our students. It is through
working together that we best understand and meet the needs of our most
vulnerable youth.
With great appreciation,
Holly Greenough and Amy Jackson
Mt. Tallac High School
22 new certified staff members join Lake Tahoe Unified School District
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/25/2016 - 8:29pm
When students make their way through the doors of classrooms in Lake Tahoe Unified School District on Monday, 22 new certified staff members will be there to greet them.
Al Tahoe Preschool: Michael Pulley, Early Childhood Education Specialist
Tahoe Valley Elementary: Chelsea Casey, Special Day Class
Lake Tahoe Environmental Magnet School: Anne Lafferty, Special Day Class and Leah Stockton, 1st Grade
Sierra House Elementary School: Jennifer Bronken, 4th Grade and Tamara Dupuis, School Nurse to be split with Bijou
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/21/2016 - 9:44am
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
8/14
9:48 p.m. - Disorderly Conduct - Glen Eagles Rd - A 21-YEAR-OLD MALE SUBJECT WAS ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC INTOXICATION
8/15
2:56 a.m. - Improper use of vehicle registration - Highway 50 - POSSIBLY ABANDONED VEHICLE DISPLAYED PLATES THAT DO NOT BELONG TO THE VEHICLE.
Community invited to Meet & Greet at Mt. Tallac High School
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 9:34pm
Event Date:
August 29, 2016 - 10:30am
Mt. Tallac High School of South Lake Tahoe is inviting the community to stop by on the first day of school on August 29 and join them for what is becoming an annual meet and greet event from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
"We feel strongly that providing our students with the opportunity to meet and interact with potential employers and successful adults within our community will promote and support our efforts and the students' drive to give the school year their best effort," said Mt. Tallac High Principal Holly Greenough.
A Hidden Gem in Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/08/2016 - 12:12pm
Ever since I moved to South Lake Tahoe two months ago to work at Tallac Historic Site, I have been surprised daily to discover how few locals know the historic site exists. Tallac is located next to Camp Richardson and Fallen Leaf Lake Campground – an area most folks are familiar with – and yet locals constantly wander onto the site from the beach and announce they had no idea this place was here.
Location
Tallac Historic Site
Heritage Way
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
33° 43' 50.646" N, 117° 47' 33.9144" W
See map: Google Maps
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/31/2016 - 11:15pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
7/24
12:02 a.m. - Vacation Rental Complaint - Lupine Trail
12:15 p.m. - Carrying a loaded gun - Lake Tahoe Blvd - 33-YEAR-OLD MANE ARRESTED AFTER AN UNREGISTERED FIREARM WAS LOCATED INSIDE OF AN UNSECURED HARD SADDLE BAG OF A MOTORCYCLE.
What to do in South Lake Tahoe this weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/29/2016 - 4:19pm
Magic Fusion at the Loft Theatre & Lounge. A perfect blend of intimate Magic & Comedy. (530) 523-8024. The Loft Theatre & Lounge at the Heavenly Village, 1021 Heavenly Village Way
Pope House Tour at the Tallac Historic Site - The Pope House Tour is the perfect way to see how the rich and famous lived while at Lake Tahoe, from the separate kitchen to the elegantly restored formal dining room. This docent guided tour takes approximately an hour and is filled with stories of early times. (530) 541-5227, Pope House at Tallac Historic Site, Heritage Way
Mountain Resort Television: Will's Kids fundraiser in South Lake Tahoe to help many
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/27/2016 - 8:34pmEvent Date:
August 5, 2016 (All day)
Mountain Resort Television reporter Dillon McKeen brings us the info on the Truckee Bike Park and Will's Kids, a new fundraiser to bring the art back into the South Lake Tahoe community for the younger set. Kili Ongoy from the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe shares the event information.
The joint fundraiser by six local non-profits will be held on August 5 at 3:30 p.m. at the Tahoe Tallac Site in South Lake Tahoe.
Dog rescued on Mt. Tallac, carried to safety by Search and Rescue
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/26/2016 - 9:45pm
Normally its the Saint Bernard who does the rescuing, but on Sunday, the tables were turned. The El Dorado County Search and Rescue team hiked in two miles on the Mt. Tallac trail Sunday evening to rescue a hiker who was stranded with her 110-pound dog Mia.
The eight-year-old dog was suffering from fatigue and hurt paws and her owner couldn't make it down the trail with the injured dog. Other hikers in the area called in the emergency to dispatch, saying the four-legged and two-legged hikers needed assistance.
Beavers of Taylor Creek
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/25/2016 - 3:54pm
Event Date:
July 29, 2016 - 8:30pm Sherry Guzzi from Sierra Wildlife Coalition will be presenting “The Beavers of Taylor Creek” at Taylor Creek Visitor Center on Friday July 29 at 8:30 p.m. This event is open to the public and admission is a five-dollar donation to the Tahoe Heritage Foundation.
Astronomy at Taylor Creek
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/19/2016 - 3:19pm
Event Date:
July 22, 2016 - 8:30pm Join Tahoe Heritage Foundation and the US Forest Service at Taylor Creek Visitor Center for this Friday's Evening Program: Astronomy at Taylor Creek with Fleischmann Planetarium! July 22nd at 8:30 pm at the Lake of the Sky Amphitheater. This event is open to the public and is a $5.00 donation to the Tahoe Heritage Foundation.
Firefighters quickly put out two fires on the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/17/2016 - 2:34pm
Firefighters responded to two small fires on Sunday, one at Round Hill and the other in the meadow behind the Ross store.
A person walking behind the US Forest Service building and Ross/Rite Aid building saw a fire and rushed into Ross to call 911. Firefighters responded quickly and the small fire was quickly extinguished. The fire was only able to burn a 5 ft x 5 ft square. The cause is under investigation.
Winged Flight at Night
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/13/2016 - 9:50am
Event Date:
July 15, 2016 - 8:30pm Join Tahoe Heritage Foundation and NorCal Bats for a LIVE bat presentation. This Friday, July 15, at 8:30 pm. This event is open to the public and is a $5.00 donation to the Tahoe Heritage Foundation.
Come learn about the importance of bats in the ecosystem, such as keeping those pesky mosquitoes populations down. The LIVE bats will be projected onto a large screen so everyone can see there delicate structures. All bats are certified as non-releasable by California Department of Fish & Game and the U.S. Department of Agriculture-injury precludes them from surviving in the wild.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/08/2016 - 9:08am
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 774 calls between June 14 and July 4, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
6/14
Spousal Abuse in the 900 block of Alameda Ave
Drug Offense in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
Warrant in the 2200 block of Barton Ave
Petty Theft in the 1000 block of Al Tahoe
6/15
DUI at Tallac and Lake Tahoe Blvd
Evading in the 2100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
Battery in the 800 block of Los Angeles Ave
Learn about the best Lake Tahoe hikes at the next Taylor Creek event
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/07/2016 - 9:09am
Event Date:
July 8, 2016 - 8:30pm Join Tahoe Heritage Foundation and the US Forest Service for the Friday Evening Program Summer series. This Friday July 8, Tracy Salcedo-Chourre, author of Best Easy Day Hikes Lake Tahoe, as she shares her knowledge of the amazing hiking trails around Lake Tahoe. This event will be held at Taylor Creek Visitor Center at 8:30 p.m. and is open to the public. There is a $5.00 donation to the Tahoe Heritage Foundation.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/03/2016 - 2:12pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
6/24
1:13 p.m. - Burglary - Highway 50 - A VEHICLE WAS BURGLARIZED
1:49 p.m. - Search and Rescue - Pacific Crest Trail - SEARCH AND RESCUE INITIATED FOR AN INJURED 55-YEAR-OLD FEMALE HIKER ON PACIFIC CREST TRAIL SOUTH OF ECHO SUMMIT.
USFS asks public to stay safe during the Fourth of July holiday at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/27/2016 - 6:10pmThe Fourth of July holiday period is the busiest time of year in the Lake Tahoe Basin. For those visiting during the holiday and attending one of the firework displays over the lake, expect extremely crowded conditions and excess traffic. Because of the Basin’s high elevation, expect intense sunlight during the day and much lower temperatures at night. Bring sunscreen, a jacket, and carry a flashlight. Don’t forget to drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/26/2016 - 6:19pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
6/19
12:27 a.m. - Vacation Rental Issue - Koru St
3:14 a.m. - Violation of Restraining Order - South Lake Tahoe - 50-YEAR-OLD MAN ARRESTED FOR RESTRAINING ORDER VIOLATION
3:03 p.m. - Grand Theft - Emigrant Rd - A SUSPICIOUS CIVIL MATTER OCCURRED
Annual Keep Tahoe Red, White & Blue beach cleanups
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/23/2016 - 1:51pm
Event Date:
July 5, 2016 - 8:30am After the July 4th festivities, our beaches are thrashed with trash. This trash can hurt wildlife and lake clarity. Be a part of the solution and help us this day to keep our beaches clean.
Join the League to Save Lake Tahoe and clean a beach. They will provide refreshments, cleanup bags, gloves, and hand sanitizer. Please bring your reusable water bottle, gloves if you have them, sunscreen, your friends and family, and a smile!
Each attendee will receive a raffle ticket for great prizes from Keep Tahoe Blue and our partners.
Join us at one of the following sites:
Barton Auxiliary gives out scholarships to help those pursuing medical careers
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/19/2016 - 8:51pm
Fourteen students from Lake Tahoe and Carson Valley received $19,500 in scholarships from the Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for their academic achievement and plans to pursue a career in medicine or science.
“It is our hope to give a head start to our future doctors, nurses, physical therapists, medical techs, biologists, psychologists, and first responders,” says Joanne Donmoyer, an Auxiliary and Scholarship Committee member. "The medical and science professions are very important in Tahoe, and we would be so pleased if some of our young people returned and served our community.”
Heavenly opens mountain coaster ride
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/18/2016 - 8:04pm
Heavenly Mountain Resort opened their summer activities at the top of the hill Saturday, including the anticipated Ridge Rider Mountain Coaster.
For a daily fee, people will take the Gondola up the hill to the upper mountain, and have unlimited access to the mountain. For those eight-year-old and older, and over 45 pounds, the $89 Ultimate Adventure Pass Includes a Gondola Ride, Ridge Rider Mountain Coaster, Summer Tubing, Hot Shot Zip Line, Boulder Cove Ropes Course and Granite Peak Climbing Wall. There is also a $49 pass for kids under eight with age appropriate activities.
Major restoration project planned for Taylor and Tallac Creek area
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/17/2016 - 5:44pm
The U.S. Forest Service is planning a project to restore the Taylor and Tallac creek ecosystems, an area that provides habitat for numerous protected wildlife speciesfas well as being an important hydrological connection to Lake Tahoe.
Named the Taylor and Tallac Restoration Project, the USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will restore the large wetland complex where the two creeks were once connected through a series of four swales.
Public comment is sought on the Environmental Assessment, Initial Study and Initial Environmental Checklist.
Major components:
Kudos: LTVA thanks community volunteers
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/14/2016 - 1:23pm
The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority would like to thank the volunteers, businesses, spectators, sponsors, and partners who helped to make the 2016 AMGEN Tour of California a success for our community. We are grateful for your support and generosity!
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/12/2016 - 8:53am
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
6/4
6:31 a.m. - Arrest for stored property on Montreal Rd - A 59-YEAR-OLD MAN WAS ARRESTED.
3:46 p.m. - Vague Threats - Al Tahoe Blvd - A 33-YEAR-OLD MALE INMATE ACCUSED ANOTHER INMATE, AGE 18, OF MAKING THREATS.
Flea from chipmunk at Fallen Leaf Lake tests positive for plague
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/07/2016 - 7:28pm
A flea from a Yellow pine chipmunk in the Tahoe area has tested positive for plague according to El Dorado County health officials. The flea was sampled from one of three rodents trapped in the Fallen Leaf Campground area during routine plague surveillance May 18, 2016.
Charles 'Butch' Jensen 1943 - 2016
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/28/2016 - 4:35pm
Charles “Butch” Jensen died peacefully in Sacramento on May 14, 2016 of cancer. He was 73 years old.
What to do in South Lake Tahoe this Memorial Day weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/27/2016 - 10:22am
The weather is starting to clear and temperatures are warming up, just in time for the Memorial Day weekend. Don't forget, when you are coming or going from the Lake Tahoe Basin, check out the Caltrans message board at http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/. Click on "Options" and "message boards." This handy tool shows you the exact time it takes to get from town over the mountain so you can stay longer and avoid the traffic!
Here is a list of some of the things to do on the South side:
Lake Tahoe Summer Kick Off Car and Bike Show at the Heavenly Village
Tahoe Mountain Lab provides unique work situation
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/17/2016 - 8:03pm
While the official grand opening isn't until May 26, the doors have opened and office spaces are filling up at the new Tahoe Mountain Lab in South Lake Tahoe. What was once the Tahoe Daily Tribune offices on Lake Tahoe Blvd. is now home to 24 private offices, shared work spaces, tables and desks as well as the local paper's new office.
Volunteer Open House at the Tallac Historic Site
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/13/2016 - 5:38pm
Event Date:
May 21, 2016 - 12:00pm Tahoe Heritage Foundation will be hosting a Volunteer Open House on Saturday, May 21st from noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Tallac Historic Site.
Volunteers are the heart of the Historic Site and help make exploring this site a wonderful experience for visitors throughout the season. Local volunteers are needed as museum docents and guides with interpretive programs and tours.
Location
Tallac Historic Site, Baldwin Museum
Highway 89
South Lake Tahoe
United States
39° 58' 20.9964" N, 120° 56' 16.0296" W
See map: Google Maps
Soroptimists honor youth of the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/12/2016 - 8:42pm
The Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra club (SITS) held their 2016 Youth Awards and Scholarships presentation Thursday, honoring students from Whittell High School, South Tahoe High, Mt. Tallac High and South Tahoe Middle School for their scholastic, community service and personal successes for the past school year.
The winners:
George Whittell High School Most Improved Eight Grade Student -- Sky Rosselle
South Tahoe Middle School Most Improved Eight Grade Students--Madison Dial Tuttle, Dylan Sanders
George Whittell High School Most Improved Senior--Hazel Darlucio
Valhalla Boathouse Theatre celebrates 20 years in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 5:14pm
It once housed The Shiek, a boat named in honor of Rudolf Valentino, friend and frequent guest to the Pope Estate in South Lake Tahoe. The Shiek was the biggest and fastest boat of its time on Lake Tahoe.
In the late 1800's it housed the boats of William Tevis who owned the 75 acre sprawling estate along the South Shore.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/30/2016 - 7:55am
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 188 calls between April 12 and April 25, 2016.
El Dorado County approves Safe Routes to School Plan for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/26/2016 - 10:06pm
During their April 19 meeting, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the Lake Tahoe Unified School District’s Safe Routes to School Master Plan. With this approval, the Supervisors support plans to improve pedestrian and bicycle access and safety around Lake Tahoe schools through infrastructure upgrades, education and encouragement programs, and better enforcement of traffic laws.
