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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 50-year-old woman from Fremont, Calif., and an 84-year-old man from Yerington, Nev. have been identified as the two people who died in a head-on collision on November 28 on Echo Summit.

At approximately 5:35 p.m., the California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to the collision between a westbound Toyota Sequoia and an eastbound Chevrolet Traverse.

The Toyota and Chevrolet collided head-on in the eastbound lane for unknown reasons.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Lake Tahoe Basin from 1 p.m. Friday to 10 p.m. Saturday.

The warning is for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area, including Stateline, Glenbrook, Tahoe City, South Lake Tahoe, Incline Village, Truckee, and Markleeville.

The Daughters of the American Revolution, Lake Tahoe Chapter, will be sponsoring its annual 2024 Wreaths Across America ceremony honoring active military personnel, veterans, and first responders at Happy Homestead Cemetery, 1261 Johnson Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe, Saturday, December 14, 2024, 10 a.m.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This week's Home of the Week winner from the South Tahoe Association of Realtors:

Listing Agent: Brent Johnson
Listing Office: Chase International - South Lake Tahoe
johnsonhly@sbcglobal.net, 775-240-4342
Property Address: 1170 Prospector Trl., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
MLS #140979

Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 3
Square Footage: 7,841 Sq Ft.
Price: $1,298,000

The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (LTVA) recently coordinated a "Give Back" event hosted by Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe, and once again the South Shore sales community and area businesses gave generously to benefit Christmas Cheer All Year.

The Golden Nugget and its staff contributed a large variety of items including toys and food items, and Bally’s Lake Tahoe donated cases of toiletries, games, toys, food, and other special items. The Powderhouse and Cascade Clothing kindly donated an array of toys and plush animals, while Clearly Tahoe gave unique items from their gift shop.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Ambassador Lodge has announced its recent re-opening following an extensive renovation of the almost sixty-year-old, 57-room hotel.

Constructed in 1965, Ambassador Lodge is one of the oldest and most well-designed lodges in the tourist zone of South Lake Tahoe and is conveniently located within walking distance of many South Tahoe attractions including Heavenly Ski Resort, Tahoe Blue Event Center, Edgewood Golf Course, four major casinos, shopping and dining experiences, and more.

4:10 PM Update: US50 has reopened but expect delays.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A head-on collision on US50 over Echo Summit closed the highway for about an hour Thursday.

At 2:47 p.m., the California Highway Patrol responded to the crash and closed the highway until the damaged cars could be removed and cars could travel safely in the area.

At this time no other information is available.

The road is estimated to reopen around 3:45 p.m.

For current Caltrans road information, visit https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It all started with an ambitious idea from JB Harris, co-founder of ECO-CLEAN Solutions, who, after years of working on Tahoe’s beaches, recognized the pressing need for an innovative solution to keep Tahoe’s shorelines litter-free year-round. Determined to make a difference, Harris sought out cutting-edge technology that seamlessly combines innovation with environmental stewardship. This vision became reality in 2021 with the introduction of BEBOT, the first solar and battery-powered beach-cleaning robot on the West Coast.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two 16-year-old boys learned a tough lesson on December 7 after doing "donuts" in the roadway in Christmas Valley. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) in South Lake Tahoe, the teens were doing the donuts on Santa Claus Drive at Reindeer Way. At this time, it appears the two BMW 5 series vehicles ran into each other and a third car parked near the forest on Reindeer.

The CHP investigation is not final at this time, but both teens will be charged with reckless driving.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - When most people think of the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Tahoe Search and Rescue (SAR) team members, they often think of trained volunteers who hike long distances and climb up mountains to help rescue injured or lost persons. What they may not realize is that there are other trained volunteers whose primary mission is to help prepare for and make these rescues possible.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - On Tuesday, attorney Joey Gilbert announced his resignation as Douglas County School District counsel.

His hiring has been a major point of division not only between school board members but for members of the community as well.

The two newly elected trustees, Erinn Miller and Melinda Gneiting, who are set to take their seats in January, ran on platforms against the hiring of Joey Gilbert among other items.

On Tuesday, at the end of the meeting, Trustee Yvonne Wagstaff made a motion to schedule a special meeting on Monday, Dec.

David Jinkens’ debut as a new council member at Tuesday night’s (12/10/24) meeting was, shall we say, loud. As if we weren’t already enduring marathon sessions stretching past reasonable hours—thanks to Councilman Robbins’ overdramatic habit of publicly doing math while dramatically repeating “What’s the sigma?” and “What’s the x-factor?”—we now have Councilman Jinkens adding his flair for wannabe-lawyering to the mix.

My name is David Young, and I’ve been a practicing cardiologist with Barton since 2012. In addition to seeing patients, I am also now the Chief Medical Officer. I’ve been following along with the letters published in the news and there has been a lot of misinformation about why the hospital is moving to Stateline. I wanted to give you my perspective as a physician and leader within the organization.

One of the questions I hear most is "Why can't we just rebuild the hospital where it stands now?"

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a prescribed burning operation underway Wednesday at the Lake Tahoe Airport. South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, in conjunction with Lake Valley Fire Protection District and Cal Fire, is pile burning on ten acres around the airport. The burning caused some concern from residents who saw the flames and smoke in Johnson Meadow.

The ignition was December 11 with the first five acres, and the operation with smoke will go into Thursday when another five acres are burned.

STATELINE, Nev. - Most people know entrepreneurs Chip and Joanna Gaines from television and their popular show, Fixer Upper, and their Magnolia lifestyle brand and network.

Now they can add hockey team owners to their long list of achievements.

The Tahoe Knight Monsters and Zawyer Sports & Entertainment have announced that the Gaines have joined Tim and Demi Tebow and others as owners of the ECHL’s Tahoe Knight Monsters.

On Monday, December 2, a filling and ‘down home’ meal was served that eliminated any feelings of hunger that the dinner guests might have had when they arrived at St. Theresa Grace Hall that evening. As the 123 dinner guests moved down the serving line, they had a wide selection of toppings to finish off their fully loaded baked potatoes that were smothered in chili – sour cream, green onions, cheddar cheese, salsa, bacon, to name a few. The meal was finished with a green salad with almonds, mandarin oranges, rolls, and a wide selection of delicious desserts.

RENO, Nev. - The Tahoe Knight Monsters made their first-ever arrival at Reno- Tahoe International Airport, marking a historic moment for the team and Reno-Tahoe. Fresh off a dominating win against the Tulsa Oilers this weekend, the team was celebrated by the airport, media, and fans alike.

The team's mascot Tessie also joined in the welcome home arrival party. It was a historic moment, the first time they arrived as a group after a road trip.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - During this busy winter holiday season, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit are teaming up to remind drivers: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Combine two of the favorite things to do during the holidays - giving back and watching Hallmark movies - at the next Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT) fundraiser. They are hosting an exclusive screening of Hallmark Channel’s A Reason for the Season, featuring Taylor Cole who is a local and BGCLT board member.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council welcomed two new members at their meeting on Tuesday, December 10. Keith Roberts and David Jinkens won their seats in the November election and were sworn in. They join current council members Cody Bass, Tamara Wallace, and Scott Robbins.

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