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Did You Know? Helpful tips for getting back into school mode - phones, routines, social media
Health & Wellness - Tuesday, September 3, 2024 - 9:56pm
Tahoe Alliance for Safe Kids

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Did You Know is a monthly Tahoe Alliance for Safe Kids (TASK) column that covers many topics during the school year. They are kicking off a second year of monthly Did You Know columns. TASK is a non-profit whose mission is to prevent and reduce youth substance abuse and related harm - Keeping kids safe in collaboration with community partners.

It’s September! The time of year when kids go back to school, families get back to routines and the warm weather begins to cool. For many, this is a lot of change.

New partnership leads to successful back-to-school drive and "Backpack Attack"
Community - Tuesday, September 3, 2024 - 7:26pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As students across South Lake Tahoe returned to school last week, the community rallied in a remarkable show of support for its youth. The inaugural Back-to-School Drive, hosted by the Marcella Foundation in collaboration with MountainHouse and Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS), concluded with outstanding success, providing essential supplies to children in need.

What to know about algae in Lake Tahoe
News - Tuesday, September 3, 2024 - 7:00am
League to Save Lake Tahoe

LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. – Algae in Lake Tahoe has been a hot topic this summer. While these tiny organisms are a natural part of Tahoe’s aquatic ecosystem, algae can become a harmful algal bloom, or HAB, under the right conditions. No HABs have been detected in Lake Tahoe this summer, but this time of year is when to be on the lookout when warm, shallow water increases the likelihood for HABs. For everyone who enjoys the region’s lakes, rivers, and creeks, it’s important to know how to spot a HAB, where to report your sightings, and what to do to keep yourselves, your pets, and others safe.

A Foodie Review: Happy Hour Hot Shots visit The Woods in South Lake Tahoe
Lifestyle - Tuesday, September 3, 2024 - 6:01am

Four long-time locals started a new feature for South Tahoe Now this summer, and they'll be continuing as long as there is a Happy Hour somewhere! The "Happy Hour Hot Shots" will visit local eateries from time to time and report on their Happy Hour experiences in South Lake Tahoe.

This visit was to The Woods for Happy Hour. On an overall scale of 1-5 Bites, The Woods earned a 3.75.

Next TERC event: Sustainable oysters (with tasting!) in changing marine ecosystems
Lifestyle - Tuesday, September 3, 2024 - 3:08pm

Join the UC Davis Lake Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) for a unique Science Speaks event featuring a joint lecture and sustainable oyster tasting on September 12 in Tahoe City. All proceeds benefit TERC education programs.

Recipe of the Week: Grilled Green Beans with Peppers and Onions
Lifestyle - Tuesday, September 3, 2024 - 11:56am
By Jill Rozier, Lake Tahoe Markets

I live for a good side dish, especially a colorful and flavorful vegetable side dish. Green beans are one of my favorite vegetables. They are so versatile and can be made in a variety of ways.

This is one of my “go-to” recipes when I want something tasty that I can throw together in a hurry.

Grilled Green Beans with Peppers and Onions

2 red bell peppers, cut lengthwise in half, seeds removed

1 medium red onion, cut crosswise into ¼-inch slices

2 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. olive oil

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. pepper

2 lbs. green beans, trimmed
 


American Legion Post 795 hosts 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Community - Tuesday, September 3, 2024 - 11:30am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Stella Van Dyke Johnson American Legion Post 795 of South Lake Tahoe is inviting the Lake Tahoe community and visitors to join members of the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and the Sons of the American Legion for a ceremony to remember the victims of September 11, 2001. The ceremony begins at 11 a.m. on Wed., Sept. 11, 2024, at the American Legion Hall, 2748 Lake Tahoe Boulevard.

Live music will be provided by local favorite, Cash Only Band’s Davin Kangas with soloist, Jill Sharlow. Light refreshments by Tacos Por Favor Catering will be served.

Bear Fire burning in Tahoe National Forest

News - Monday, September 2, 2024 - 8:01pm

UPDATE 9.3 at 9 PM: The Bear Fire has grown to 2,000 acres. The combination of warming temperatures, dry fuel conditions, and strong winds intensified the fire's behavior today. Fire crews are working tirelessly to establish containment lines, while aviation resources are actively engaged in delivering retardant and water drops. Winds tonight are expected to remain steady from the west at around 10 mph. Due to the increased fire activity, the Sierra County Sheriff’s Office has expanded evacuation warnings to include zones SIE-E058 and SIE-E059.

South Lake Tahoe Community Blood Drive
Community - Monday, September 2, 2024 - 6:13pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The public is invited to help fill a growing need for blood donations at the South Lake Tahoe community blood drive on Friday, September 6 from 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

It will be located at the South Lake Tahoe Parks & Recreation Gym, 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, Calif.

Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows. Schedule appointments HERE.

South Lake Tahoe author and teacher Bridey Thelen-Heidel presents at next library program
Community - Monday, September 2, 2024 - 3:15pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Local author and teacher, Bridey Thelen-Heidel, presents her memoir Bright Eyes at the next Friends of the Library presentation on Tuesday, September 17 at 5:30 p.m.

Heidel, who teaches English at her alma mater South Tahoe High, will present her newly published book about the struggles of living with a chaotic and dysfunctional mother. "Bright Eyes, Surviving our Monsters and Learning to Live Without Them" A Memoir, will be available for purchase.

Learn how to become a Firewise USA neighborhood in Lake Tahoe Basin at workshop

News - Monday, September 2, 2024 - 2:51pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the Tahoe Resource Conservation District (TRCD) for an informative and free Firewise USA Workshop where you'll learn essential tips on how to navigate the Firewise application process. All Lake Tahoe community members are encouraged to attend, especially those who want to become Firewise recognized and learn more.

It will take place on Thursday, September 19 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the South Tahoe Public Utility District Board Room, 1275 Meadow Crest Drive, South Lake Tahoe.

Emanate Gallery & Framing in South Lake Tahoe closing
News - Monday, September 2, 2024 - 2:29pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Emanate Gallery & Framing at The Crossing at Tahoe Valley in South Lake Tahoe is closing its doors after operating since February 2018.

"After many years of showcasing incredible talent and being a part of this vibrant community, we have made the difficult decision to close our doors," said the owners in a letter to customers. "Several factors have informed this decision, including family health and new, exciting family transitions."

Starting September 3, owner Angela Cabrera will continue what she did before opening the gallery, custom framing.

Kudos: Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty feeds community members
Community - Monday, September 2, 2024 - 2:12pm

Back in October 2019, Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty sponsored its first Bread & Broth Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) to host a Bread & Broth Monday Meal dinner. Since their initial sponsorship, Sierra Sotheby’s has been hosting 3-4 Monday Meal dinners yearly (except for the COVID shutdown years) and has been sending exceptional Sierra Sotheby’s team members to help at their sponsorship meal.

Bread & Broth 4 Kids school year weekend food bag program resumes

Community - Monday, September 2, 2024 - 1:58pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On Friday, September 6, Bread & Broth resumes their B&B 4 Kids School Year Weekend Food Bag program. Weekend food bags are distributed every Friday at all five pre-K through 8th-grade schools in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (Bijou Community School, Meyers Elementary School, Sierra House Elementary, Tahoe Valley Elementary, and South Tahoe Middle School) along with students enrolled in the McKinney-Vento program at Lake Tahoe High School and Mt. Tallac Continuation High School.

After windy start, sunny and warm week for South Lake Tahoe
News - Sunday, September 1, 2024 - 10:23pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After the week starts with a Red Flag Warning, things should calm down as the upper air trough moves east. This is
followed by a return to seasonably warm temperatures for the remainder of the work week along with closer-to-normal temperatures by the weekend.

The weekly forecast for South Lake Tahoe from the National Weather Serivce in Reno:

Labor Day - Sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Red Flag Warning issued for Lake Tahoe and surrounding area Monday
News - Sunday, September 1, 2024 - 9:18pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a Red Flag Warning and Lake Wind Advisory in place for Lake Tahoe on Monday, September 2 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. No campfires, wood fires, or any other flame is allowed in the Lake Tahoe Basin during the warning.

Red Flag Warning: Expect gusty winds and low humidity for the Tahoe Basin, Southern Sierra Front, and Western Lassen County.

Winds will be from the southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 30 to 40 mph.

Humidity will be 15 to 20 percent.

Celebrate 50 years of Tahoe Theater
Community - Sunday, September 1, 2024 - 8:48pm
David Hamilton

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For a small mountain town, South Lake Tahoe has had a vibrant theater history. Thousands of residents and visitors have seen plays from classical to musicals to new works in various venues in South Lake Tahoe. Hundreds of community members have participated onstage and backstage to bring these plays to life.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
News - Sunday, September 1, 2024 - 8:36pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of August 19-25, 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 August 19 - August 25, 2024

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Calls Resulting in Arrest

Group gathers to protest South Lake Tahoe's proposed Measure N
News - Sunday, September 1, 2024 - 7:22pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An estimated 60-70 people took over the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd. and Al Tahoe Blvd. on Saturday to protest Measure N, the proposed $6,000 vacancy tax on November's ballot.

There were new and long-time locals and second-home owners carrying signs side-by-side during the event that was organized by local business owner Erick Asbury. He also paid for the signs people carried.

"It was very positive and everyone was very happy to be out there," said Councilmember Tamara Wallace who was out on the corner with husband Duane.

7th annual Tahoe Brewfest raises over $125k for the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe
Community - Saturday, August 31, 2024 - 9:37pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Despite the unexpectedly chilly and wild weather in August, the 7th annual Tahoe Brewfest on Ski Run Blvd. was a tremendous success, raising over $125,000 for the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe. On Saturday, August 24, more than 40 local and regional breweries showcased their craft beer, kombucha, cider, and spirits. More than 2,000 attendees were at the event, traveling from across the globe, representing 21 states as well as countries such as Japan and France.

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