SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Measure N, which appears on the ballot in South Lake Tahoe, has been very divisive, pitting many community members against each other. A recent incident in the Al Tahoe neighborhood has drawn concern from homeowners who had a "No on N" sign in their front yards.

One of those, who we're naming "Susie Smith" so her identity is protected, said two people recently came to her home at night and defaced her sign and taped a letter over both sides of it. She said the letter was attempting to intimidate her from voting this election.

Beneath the streets we walk every day, an invisible network of pipes carries the lifeblood of our community. Much like these hidden conduits, the race for the South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) Board of Directors has operated largely out of sight, overshadowed by the Measure N and City Council contests. This race should not be relegated to the darkness that lurks beneath our roads.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After an overwhelming situation in March 2024, many residents are concerned with snow removal for the upcoming winter. The El Dorado County Department of Transportation (DOT) will be holding a public meeting in South Lake Tahoe to discuss plans for and take questions about the upcoming winter snow removal operations in the unincorporated portions of the Basin.

TAHOE CITY, Calif. - Caltrans is advising motorists of a broadband installation project continuing along SR-28 along the north shore of Lake Tahoe next week.

The broadband project is part of a larger statewide effort by the California Department of Technology to bring high-speed internet into rural communities. The contractor for this project is Teichert Construction.

Utility work and striping operations with one-way traffic control are scheduled along SR-28 at the following locations and times:

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society estimates one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. In 2024, approximately 310,720 women were diagnosed with an invasive form of breast cancer and though rarer, approximately 2,800 men received the same diagnosis.

While there isn’t one magic solution to prevent breast cancer, certain lifestyle practices, early detection, and swift treatment can help reduce the development or the spread of this disease.

STATELINE, Nev. - Join the Tahoe Knight Monsters for a safe and fun Halloween evening on Thursday, Oct 31. Start the evening with Trick or Treating from 6 p.m. to 6:45 pm, where you can collect sweet treats before the excitement begins.

Then stick around for the main event as the Knight Monsters take the ice at 7 p.m. for a thrilling hockey game against the Idaho Steelheads.

Wear your best costume to the game, and you could win fabulous prizes all night long!

Game tickets start at $20.15 each and can be purchased here https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Halloweenknight2.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for the Greater Lake Tahoe area for Sunday from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. The advisory is for South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Glenbrook, Incline Village, Stateline, Markleeville, and Tahoe City.

Expect southwest winds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Waves could be 2 to 4 feet. Small boats, kayaks, and paddleboards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lakeside Park Association has been recognized with the Best Tasting Water in California award. They received the honor at the annual California Rural Water Association’s Water Expo.

The Lakeside Park Association is a small area of South Lake Tahoe, located just behind the casinos along US50. This historic area is bordered by Park Avenue and Stateline Boulevard from the highway down to Lake Tahoe. This area was subdivided in 1909 into home-size lots used as campgrounds and kept the name Lakeside Park as the first subdivision in El Dorado County.

STATELINE, Nev. – The Tahoe Knight Monsters, coming off an overtime loss on Thursday against the Jacksonville Icemen, responded Friday with a 3-1 victory for their first win in franchise history.

Troy Loggins scored an early power-play goal, Brandon Tabakin added a shorthanded tally in the second, and netminder Jesper Vikman made 33 saves to lead Tahoe to victory.