Placer County Bulletin Board

New Job

With the recent opening for managing editor for the Tahoe Daily Tribune and Sierra Sun, the Tribune has hired Laney Griffo to become the new editor for both publications.

New Job

The Placer Union High School District announced the selection of Jamie Jackson and Nick Zerwas to serve as principals at Placer and Del Oro.

Congratulations

Rosanne S. McHenry of Auburn earned a Gold Medal Finalist Award from the 2023 Next Generation Indie Book Awards for her book “Trip Tales: From Family Camping to Life as a Ranger.”

Anniversary

Evan's American Gourmet Cafe is celebrating 35 years of serving up award winning service, food, wine and experiences in South Lake Tahoe.

Congratulations

Kathleen Geary has been awarded the Anne Banning Leadership Award, which is named after the founder of Assistance League, who promoted the growth of effective volunteerism through leadership and education.

Anniversary

The Clair Tappaan Lodge, located on 19940 Donner Pass Rd., was hand-built in 1934 by the Sierra Club as a retreat for hikers, skiers and mountain bikers.

Scholarship Spotlight: Caitlin Russell, future Tahoe Truckee firefighter

Scholarship Spotlight: Caitlin Russell, future Tahoe Truckee firefighter   Every year Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) has the honor and pleasure of getting to know our wonderful graduati...

New Job

Nevada County welcomed Kathy Cahill as Public Health Director. Cahill will lead Nevada County's Public Health Department, working alongside Health Officer Dr. Sherilynn Cooke and overseeing a team of 43 staff.

New Job

After 31 years with the South Tahoe Public Utility District, General Manager John Thiel is pulling anchor and heading to Southern California to be the new general manager of the West Valley Water District.

Congratulations

Lake Tahoe's Weidinger Public Relations was presented with awards for two campaigns dealing with sustainability and environmental efforts by the Public Relations Society of America.

Congratulations

Members of the Auburn Rotary Club recently honored more than 30 teachers and students from 17 area schools.

Congratulations

The Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe awarded $8,500 in scholarships to George Whittell High School graduates.

Anniversary

Take Note Troupe marks its 20th anniversary of Shakespeare in the Park this year with the production of “Romeo and Juliet” in Roseville, Auburn, Folsom and Rocklin.

Anniversary

Harry Comstock and R.O. Sherman built the Old Brockway Golf Course in the 1920s as an amenity for the Brockway Hotel.

Congratulations

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency recognized six individuals who have shown exceptional commitment to protecting Lake Tahoe as this year's Lake Spirit Award winners.

Gratitude

The Stephen J. Wampler Foundation, a nonprofit that offers summer camp programs for children with physical disabilities, has been awarded a grant from the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation's Forest Futures program.

Congratulations

Christine Perry of Christie's International Real Estate Sereno, an affiliate of the global luxury real estate network, has been named to the Christie's International Real Estate 2023 Masters Circle.

Congratulations

Barton Health Pharmacy won Gold in the 2023 Healthiverse Heroes Award, Hospitals and Health Systems (under 500 beds) category, for delivering superior quality of care through their digital medication management system.

Anniversary

One of Lake Tahoe’s longest-running adventure outfits, Tahoe Adventure Company, is celebrating 20 years in business this year. To mark the occasion they are giving away 20 free adventures.

Congratulations

Ski California was selected as the 2023 Best Guest Safety Program award winner by the National Ski Areas Association at its National Convention for the creation and effective use of its digital Mountain Safety Guide.

New Job

Barton Health has added Dr. Aubrey Demajh, board-certified psychiatrist, to Barton Psychiatry & Mental Health. Dr. Demajh specializes in adult psychiatry.

Gratitude

Four car loads of food and hundreds of dollars in donations were collected last weekend during the 8th bi-annual Cram-A-Cruiser event hosted by Bread & Broth 4 Kids, at Grocery Outlet.

New Job

Tahoe Forest Health System announced that Nicholas Cohen, MD, has joined their team at the Tahoe Forest MultiSpecialty Clinics & Primary Care in Tahoe City and Truckee.

Gratitude

The Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation’s Skiing for Schools Program this winter raised a record $126,000 that will be invested into the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District.

New Job

Barton Health on May 4 announced that Carla Adams, RN, BSN, MSN, has joined Barton Health as the organization’s chief nursing officer.

Anniversary

Lake Tahoe Pizza Co. has been a part of the fabric of the South Lake Tahoe community, and this year, the restaurant is celebrating their 50th anniversary. The pizza shop has been in the Touryan family since the start, and still remains family-owned today.

New Job

Tahoe Forest Health System announced that James M. Nachiondo, MD, has joined their teams at the Tahoe Forest MultiSpecialty Clinics – Gastroenterology, and the Incline Village Community Hospital.

Congratulations

The Truckee Sanitary District is proud to announce that it was recently selected as the recipient of the 2022 Sewer Collection System of the Year Award by the California Water Environment Association.

In Memory Of

Albert Charles Fleming passed in his sleep on Nov. 16, 2022. He was a unique and amazing father, inspiring teacher, gifted speaker, and a creative mind for the ages. His family will hold a celebration of life on June 3.

Anniversary

Visions Salon and Spa celebrated its 35th anniversary April 22, hosting clients and former employees. Vicki Chapman, current salon owner of nearly 10 years, made sure it was a night to remember with live entertainment from the Auburn Ravine Revivals, free food and drinks and more than 20 raffle baskets donated from each of the salon’s stylists.

Gratitude

Tahoe Home Consignment, South Lake Tahoe's home interiors and furniture consignment store serving the Tahoe Basin, Truckee, Carson Valley, Reno areas, has announced its community collaboration with Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care.

Retirement

The Truckee Sanitary District announced the retirement of 35-year employee, Mike White. A senior field inspector since 2016, White worked his last day on April 14.

Gratitude

At South Tahoe High School scholarship night on April 25, the Marcella Foundation awarded $80,000 worth of scholarships for the inaugural Fannan Fellowship and plans to do much more.

Congratulations

Diana Meza Cabrera, registered nurse with Barton's Surgical Services Department, was selected as a recipient of the DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses.

Regional Housing Needs Survey Launched

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 19, 2023 CONTACT  Nicole Reitter reittermarketing@gmail.com 530.448.3382 Regional Housing Needs Survey Launched Community Input Needed to Help Inform Demand for Housing...

Anniversary

With the South Lake Tahoe community continuously expanding, local cannabis dispensary Tahoe Wellness Center is also growing, and expanding into a larger footprint. The center celebrated 14 years in business on 4/20.

Congratulations

Retired Roseville cemeterian Kelly Ehrman received the 2023 Cemeterian of the Year Award for his 26 years at the Roseville Cemetery at 421 Berry St. One of the streets in the cemetery was also named after him: Kelly Ehrman Way.

New Job

The Tahoe Prosperity Center has hired three new team members to support regional community and economic development in the Tahoe Truckee region.

Anniversary

Sixty years ago, the community’s dream of a local, Tahoe-based hospital became reality. Barton Health has assembled a collection of articles to commemorate 60 years of quality and compassionate health care.

SOLD OUT Tostada Bingo Party May 13 in Loomis

SOLD OUT Loomis Soroptimist Tostada Bingo fundraiser is SOLD OUT.  What: Family-friendly Bingo with great prizes and delicious Tostada dinner to support Soroptimist education projects When: Saturd...