SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Sadly, the owner of Enchanted Florist in South Lake Tahoe will be closing its doors on Tuesday, April 30. Owner Karen Estes said she took a beating after COVID-19 when weddings were canceled or postponed and businesses couldn't be open, with the rising costs of utilities, and a lack of people to work at the popular florist, she made the tough decision to close.

"It is with a heavy heart to say that I am closing Enchanted Florist," said Karen. "I will be posting the flower shop for sale."

PLACER COUNTY, Calif. – Caltrans is advising motorists of traffic-interfering work resuming for the 2024 construction season on State Route 28 along the north shore of Lake Tahoe next week.

Southwest Gas and its contractor, Q&D Construction, will continue work on a gas line replacement project on Highway 28 between Tahoe City and Kings Beach.

One-way traffic control is scheduled at Mackinaw Road in Tahoe City from Sunday, April 28 at 7 p.m. until Friday, May 3 at noon.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Former City Manager and current Good Government Advocate David Jinkens has announced his campaign for South Lake Tahoe City Council, the first candidate to publicly toss their ring into the hat for the 2024 election.

There are two seats open this year, the ones held by Cristi Creegan and Mayor Pro Tem John Friedrich and it is unknown at this time if they will be running for second terms.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For generations, the famous spot in South Lake Tahoe for soft serve ice cream cones, thick shakes, great burgers, and old-fashioned family fun has been the Sno-Flake Drive-In. New owners are now on board and ready to bring back those memories, and they are already hearing the stories of what the Sno-Flake meant to so many people.

The new owners, Salvador Davalos and Edith Lizaola want to "bring it back to what it used to be."

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of Apr. 15 - Apr. 21, 2024. Location Checks are when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations and calls are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc.) but stats are collected separately.

Log for April 15 - April 21, 2024

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Arrests
11:48 Warrant Arrest - Occurred on Pinter Ave. Disposition: Misdemeanor Arrest.

April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on an issue present in our society and community. Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. And every 9 minutes, that victim is a child. This month, communities across the globe unite to raise awareness, support survivors, and advocate for change.

Sexual assault is any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without consent. Sexual assault encompasses a broad spectrum of behaviors ranging from verbal harassment to non-consensual physical contact or rape.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Earth Week’s daily challenges continue with Transportation Thursday. How people choose to get around can have a huge impact on the planet. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the transportation sector generates the largest share of greenhouse gas emissions, which warm the planet, disrupting weather patterns and environmental balance.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City’s Park and Recreation Department is seeking the public's input on future programs at the new recreation and swim complex. They are very excited about this new state-of-the-art center, which is scheduled to open its doors in 2026, and the possibilities the new programming will bring.

By taking this short survey, you can help shape the future of recreation for the City of South Lake Tahoe by sharing what recreational activities matter most to you.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The vast majority of those who filled council chambers Tuesday night were there to tell the Council to say "no" to any minimum wage increases in South Lake Tahoe, and a definite no to the $23 per hour that Councilmember Scott Robbins publicly suggested.

A long line of small business owners pleaded with the Council, stating a jump in the minimum wage would be something they could not financially handle without cutting hours or laying off staff.