SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe has released the second quarter (April-June) sales tax report. Tax received on sales in the city was up for this quarter by 4.4 percent while El Dorado County and the State of California were both down in this same period.

South Lake Tahoe’s gross receipts from April through June were 4.2 percent above the second sales period in 2023. After adjusting for reporting modifications such as audit corrections and delayed payments, actual sales were up 4.4 percent. Sales tax results varied across tax groups.

Dear Residents, Business Owners, and Homeowners: I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to those who voted for me and supported my campaign for city council. I cannot tell you how honored and humbled Terri and I are because of the support we received. Terri worked very hard to support and guide my campaign. I look forward to serving all members of the community and working with other members of the city council to find common goals and an agreed-upon way to achieve them. I want to see our city council and community unite around our approach to important governance issues.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – One man died and a deputy from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) was injured in an early morning shooting in the Gardnerville Ranchos.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Slopes of Change, a 25-minute film by South Lake Tahoe local Molly Armanino, is showing Friday night at The Hangar. The film explores loss, healing, and the connection to the mountains. It follows Molly as she navigates the Freeride World Tour during a challenging ski season marked by personal tragedy and professional highs and lows.

In the film, Molly learns that skiing is about reconnecting with joy, even in the darkest times. She confronts the fear and uncertainty that once made the mountains her sanctuary.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following calls only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.

October 14 - October 27, 2024

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11:29 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE REPORT - Occurred at Arrowhead Ave/Apache Ave, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Azul Latin Kitchen in Heavenly Village will host a taco buffet fundraiser on Tuesday, November 12, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to benefit Bread & Broth. A taco/nacho bar with tortillas, chips, salsa, guacamole, beans, rice, a variety ofmeat/vegetarian options, and various toppings will be available. The cost of the event is $20 for adults and $10 for kids, not including drinks.

All proceeds from the buffet and drink sales (including tips), a raffle, and a silent auction will be donated to Bread & Broth.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - GIVE Tahoe is inviting all interested community members to join them on Thursday, Nov. 21 between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the GIVE Tahoe Grantee Showcase in the South Tahoe High School Library, 1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe is holding its 4th annual Sock Drive to help those in the South Lake Tahoe area. The socks can be for kids, teens, men, or women.

The collected socks will go to Catalyst Community, Tahoe Youth and Family Services, Sierra Foster Families, Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe, Child Protective Services, Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless, and Live Violence Free.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – Partnership Douglas County and Douglas County are hosting the “Steered Straight Parent Night Presentation” on December 2, 2024, at the Douglas County Community & Senior Center.

This impactful event will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will offer valuable insights and resources to parents and community members. The presentation will be in the Grandview Dining Room, 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, Nev.