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Going blue and green in South Lake Tahoe
News - Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 1:44pm
By Paula Peterson

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The rollout of the new three-cart trash system is well underway in South Lake Tahoe, with the carts now making their way into the El Dorado county portion of the South Shore. As with anything new, things have been confusing for some, drawing numerous complaints from others, with most ready to try out the new way of disposing of garbage, green waste, and recyclables.

Barton Health named official medical provider for Tahoe Knight Monsters

News - Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 10:02am
Barton Health press release

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Tahoe Knight Monsters, the ECHL’s newest hockey team, has selected Barton Health as their Official Medical Provider.

“We feel very fortunate to have Barton Health by our side,” says David Hodges, co-owner of the Tahoe Knight Monsters. “It is reassuring to know we have a talented group of medical experts locally who understand the demands and challenges elite athletes face. Barton Health has a long history of serving this community and we look forward to our partnership in this area as well.”

Lake Tahoe Basin-wide evacuation plan completed, open for 60-day comment period
News - Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 9:20am

LAKE TAHOE, Calif/Nev. - A new Lake Tahoe Regional Evacuation Plan has been developed through a collaboration between Lake Tahoe fire chiefs, law enforcement agencies, and emergency management personnel. The plan was created using a diverse team of experts from two states and five counties, using experiences gained during past major wildfires.

The 185-page document is a "living document" intended to provide the public with critical information related to evacuations and will be updated periodically.

South Lake Tahoe's Piper Arnold named to 2024-25 Stifel U.S. Freeski Team
Sports - Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 10:07pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - U.S. Ski & Snowboard officially announced the 36 athletes who have accepted their nominations and will join the Stifel U.S. Freeski Team for the 2024-25 season. The announcement was made in Park City, Utah on Friday, and South Lake Tahoe native Piper Arnold is on that list.

Piper, who turned 17 this summer, is on the halfpipe rookie women's team, joining pros Hanna Faulhaber, Svea Irving, Riley Jacobs, and the other rookie, Kate Gray, 18, of Crowley Lake who skis for Mammoth Mountain.

Suspect arrested, accused of starting the Crozier Fire that burned 1,960 acres in El Dorado County
News - Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 12:34pm

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) has arrested a suspect for causing the Crozier Fire that ignited in El Dorado County on August 6, 2024.

On September 16, EDSO arrested Jason Robinette, 48, of Placerville, on a warrant issued by CAL FIRE Law Enforcement. The arrest was made following an investigation into the Crozier Fire.

Robinette was arrested in Placerville and booked into the El Dorado County Jail on charges of arson and starting the Crozier Fire, ultimately burning 1,960 acres in El Dorado County.

Bail has been set at $250,000.

Douglas County Sheriff's Office investigating apparent murder-suicide at Lake Tahoe
News - Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 12:12pm

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - At 4:30 p.m. Sunday, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) responded to a report of two deceased persons in a vehicle in the Glenbrook area. Deputies arrived in the US50 and Kelly Circle area near the historical marker, and discovered a male and female, in the front seat of a GMC pickup truck.

DCSO Sheriff Dan Coverley said it appears the male shot the female and then shot himself.

TRPA and partners remove illegal moorings from Lake Tahoe
News - Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 11:22am
TRPA press release

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – When the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) passed its 2018 Shoreline Plan, the process of the cleanup of illegal buoys and moorings began. The Plan capped the number of piers and boat moorings, along with other shoreline activities such as commercial operations such as boat charters.

Letter: The bond measure U should vote for
Opinion - Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 11:05am

I've been vocal in my opposition to many of the tax measures that have come before our community over the last year, including the proposed property transfer tax, the TOT tax increase, the minimum wage increase and several others. I oppose Measure N, believing it is poorly written and will do little but increase the inefficiency that haunts our local government. However, when it comes to Measure U, the school bond initiative for Lake Tahoe Unified School District, I find myself in an uncharacteristic position: advocating for its passage.

Carson Valley Health adds full cardiology team
Health & Wellness - Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 10:02am
News Release

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Carson Valley Health has announced the addition of a dedicated cardiology team to the CVH Cardiology Clinic and Cardiac Catheterization Lab in Gardnerville.

Along with board-certified cardiologists, Carson Valley Health has a state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization laboratory, or cath lab, as part of the imaging services offered at the newly expanded hospital.

Bread & Broth seeks community volunteers
Community - Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 9:54am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bread & Broth (B&B), a charitable, all-volunteer organization whose mission is to ease hunger in the Lake Tahoe South Shore community, is looking for service-minded community members who are interested in joining its dedicated team of volunteers.

Currently, the following volunteer opportunities are available:

Magician Brian Scott at free South Lake Tahoe Library outdoor show
Lifestyle - Monday, September 16, 2024 - 10:49pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Library has rescheduled magician Brian Scott, and he'll be back in town on Saturday, September 28 at 2 p.m.

Brian is a magician who combines magic, comedy, and pure fun. Bring the whole family for this outdoor performance!

The library is located at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd, South Lake Tahoe.

This show is sponsored by the South Lake Tahoe Optimists Club.

Lake Tahoe Documentary Film Festival is more than the stories, it's the experience
Lifestyle - Monday, September 16, 2024 - 10:35pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The mission is an impressive one, to bring arts, culture, and humanities to our small mountain town, and it is one local woman's dream to accomplish that mission.

Celebrating "The Mayor of Tahoma" as he wraps up decades serving on local fire board
News - Monday, September 16, 2024 - 9:18pm
By Paula Peterson

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - When the residents of Tahoma want to find out why firetrucks with sirens running are in their neighborhood, they call Ed Miller, the unofficial "Mayor of Tahoma." No matter the time of day or night, they called. And since he stays connected to all the goings-on in the Tahoma area of El Dorado County, they ask for his input on all sorts of topics.

Public invited to presentation on electric vehicles at South Lake Tahoe Library
Lifestyle - Monday, September 16, 2024 - 7:47pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join Liberty Utilities at a presentation at the South Lake Tahoe Library about the basics and the future of electric vehicles (EVs) on September 24 at 5 p.m.

As more EVs are being spotted in the Lake Tahoe basin, both personal cars and public transportation, more charging stations have been added to handle their potential future.

The Tahoe Area Sierra Club is hosting Matt Newberry from Liberty Utilities when he joins them at the library to talk about EV basics and answer any questions the public may have about these vehicles.

Kudos: Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe thanks Vail Resorts EpicPromise
Community - Monday, September 16, 2024 - 12:02pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT) would like to thank Heavenly Ski Resort and Vail Resorts EpicPromise for their continuous generosity towards the Club. A long-standing supporter of the Club, EpicPromise has awarded BGCLT a grant each year for the past eight years. This year, the Club received a $20,000 cash grant from EpicPromise, along with a three-year commitment and a range of in-kind donations.

One person dies after mid-air collision near Minden-Tahoe Airport
News - Monday, September 16, 2024 - 11:25am

11:30AM UPDATE: The Minden-Tahoe Airport is open with one runway available.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - East Fork Fire Protection and Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) responded Monday morning to the area south of Johnson Lane near Heybourne Road for a report of an airplane crash.

DCSO is reporting that the two aircraft collided in the air around 9:47 a.m. on September 16. One of those aircraft were able to make a landing at the airport, while the other crashed into a field off Highway 395 near Johnson Lane.

Review of The Guys: Emotional, powerful, sentimental, touching
Opinion - Sunday, September 15, 2024 - 10:50pm

When my dear friend Ginger Nicolay-Davis texted me the promotional photo for the play "The Guys" currently at the Valhalla Boathouse Theatre, I must admit I had no idea the storyline.

I saw the local firefighters on the pier, flanking Ginger, and so I texted her back, "Wow, your timing is fortuitous," as I was just in Manhattan for one day, last Wednesday, September 11. I sat next to five firemen on the subway coming from the Memorial celebration at the Towers. Little did I know, this play "The Guys" is about that horrific day in our country's history.

A mixed week of weather for Lake Tahoe this week from upper elevation snow, rain, to snow and return to 70s
News - Sunday, September 15, 2024 - 10:38pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Are you ready to hear the words "storm systems" or do you want to hang onto summer a little longer? Well, in the next ten days, both sides will have the forecast they want from rain and upper elevation snow to start the week ahead, moving back into the 70s to wrap the week up.

Panel discussion with South Lake Tahoe City Council candidates slated
Community - Sunday, September 15, 2024 - 6:10am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Chamber invites the public to a moderated panel discussion with the candidates for the South Lake Tahoe City Council on Thursday, October 3 at the Landing Resort and Spa.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the event goes from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Hear from the candidates running for City Council. This in-person event is your chance to learn about the candidates' vision for the community so you can make an informed decision on election day.

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with your community and be a part of the democratic process.

Fire & Ice wins 4th annual Fall AleFest & Chicken Wing Cook-Off
Lifestyle - Sunday, September 15, 2024 - 7:00am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – A large crowd enjoyed the outdoors at Heavenly Village on Saturday for the 4th annual Fall AleFest & Chicken Wing Cook-Off, marking the start of the fall season in South Lake Tahoe.

It was a holiday atmosphere as fifteen top-tier breweries showcased their finest brews, while top celebrated village eateries, including Fire & Ice, Gunbarrel Tavern, The Loft, Kalanis, California Burger, Azul Latin Kitchen, along with the El Dorado County Sheriffs Office brought the heat to the village’s biggest culinary battle of the year.

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