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El Dorado County supervisors to discuss suggested VHR ordinance changes
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/04/2024 - 10:12pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors will hear a list of recommended changes to the Vacation Home Rental (VHR) ordinance at their next meeting on September 10. It is time certain on the agenda for 1:15 p.m., meaning it won't be heard before that time but it could be after.
After the VHR ordinance was approved, Supervisor Brooke Laine formed an advisory committee to evaluate it and recommend changes. The committee comprised representatives in Area 5 with VHRs - Meyers, Tahoma, Meeks Bay, Pollock Pines, and Strawberry.
Talk Saves Lives: A brief introduction to suicide prevention
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/04/2024 - 6:12pm
Event Date:
September 12, 2024 - 4:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is hosting a presentation on September 12, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Cowork Tahoe.
This presentation will cover what we know about this leading cause of death, the most up-to-date research on prevention, and what we can all do to fight suicide. Participants will learn the common risk factors for suicide, how to spot the warning signs in others, and how to keep ourselves, our loved ones, and those in our community safe.
Audrey Shirts ~ August 12, 1934 - August 12, 2024
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/04/2024 - 5:57pm
Audrey Pearl Shirts, born August 12, 1934, quietly passed away on August 12, 2024, her 90th birthday. Her children, Len and Paula, and their spouses, Franziska and John, were with her.
Audrey’s early years were spent with her parents, Art and Sue Jones, and brothers Claude and Harry, in Bear Lake, Michigan. The family relocated to Southern California in 1939, and Audrey graduated from Redlands High in 1952.
Inaugural Tahoe Bear Fest at Spooner Lake State Park
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/04/2024 - 5:49pm
Event Date:
September 28, 2024 - 11:00am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Interagency Bear Team (TIBT) and Nevada Division of State Parks have announced the first-ever Tahoe Bear Fest at Spooner Lake State Park on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This bear-focused, family-friendly event is designed to educate and engage the public on living and recreating responsibly in bear country.
Event Highlights:
City of South Lake Tahoe seeks council member to complete John Friedrich's term
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/04/2024 - 1:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On September 3, Mayor Pro Tem John Friedrich submitted a letter of resignation to the South Lake Tahoe City Clerk, effective immediately.
Friedrich attended the recent budget meeting remotely but has been unable to attend meetings for several weeks for personal reasons.
The City of South Lake Tahoe has opened the application process to fill the vacant city council seat. The remaining term of Friedrich's seat is until December 10, 2024.
Douglas County adds Zoom option to commissioner's meeting due to elevator issues
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/04/2024 - 6:00am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – Douglas County will be providing a virtual Zoom option during the Board of County Commissioners meeting at 10 a.m. on September 5, 2024. The historic courthouse elevator is currently receiving upgrades and is inaccessible, and the Zoom component will allow for the meeting to be accessible to all individuals.
Members of the public who wish to view and/or participate in the meeting may use the Zoom registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wfxwnnQOR4Gy824Xfe3UeA#/registration
STPUD expands customer assistance program
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/04/2024 - 5:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - – Low-income South Lake Tahoe residents may be
eligible to receive a discount on their monthly water and sewer bill through South Tahoe Public Utility District’s expanded Customer Assistance Program. Effective September 1, 2024, eligible low-income STPUD customers can qualify for a 15 or 25 percent discount off their water and sewer rate.
Affordable housing workshop in South Lake Tahoe open to the community
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/04/2024 - 5:01am
Event Date:
September 9, 2024 - 6:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) at their upcoming affordable housing community workshop on Monday, September 9 at 6:30 p.m. at Bijou Community School Multi-purpose Room. Learn about a new project that aims to tackle the housing crisis in Lake Tahoe while protecting and improving the environment.
Final steps completed on annexing Meeks Bay Fire into North Tahoe Fire Protection District
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/03/2024 - 10:01pm
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - North Tahoe Fire Protection District (NTFPD) has provided fire protection and advanced life support services to the Lake Tahoe West Shore area of El Dorado County through a shared services agreement with the Meeks Bay Fire Protection District since 2014.
Did You Know? Helpful tips for getting back into school mode - phones, routines, social media
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/03/2024 - 8:56pm
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"
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/03/2024 - 6:26pm
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.
Next TERC event: Sustainable oysters (with tasting!) in changing marine ecosystems
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/03/2024 - 2:08pm
Event Date:
September 12, 2024 - 6:00pm
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
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/03/2024 - 10:56am
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
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/03/2024 - 10:30am
Event Date:
September 11, 2024 - 11:00am
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.
What to know about algae in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/03/2024 - 6:00am
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
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/03/2024 - 5:01am
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.
Bear Fire burning in Tahoe National Forest
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/02/2024 - 7:01pm
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
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/02/2024 - 5:13pm
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
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/02/2024 - 2:15pm
Event Date:
September 17, 2024 - 5:30pm
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
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/02/2024 - 1:51pm
Event Date:
September 19, 2024 - 6:00pm
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
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/02/2024 - 1:29pm
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
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/02/2024 - 1:12pm
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
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/02/2024 - 12:58pm
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
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/01/2024 - 9:23pm
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.
After windy start, sunny and warm week for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/01/2024 - 9:23pmSOUTH 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
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/01/2024 - 8:18pm
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
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/01/2024 - 7:48pm
Event Date:
October 3, 2024 - 5:15pm
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
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/01/2024 - 7:36pm
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
8/19
Calls Resulting in Arrest
Group gathers to protest South Lake Tahoe's proposed Measure N
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/01/2024 - 6:22pm
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.
Wild Writing
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/01/2024 - 9:13am
Event Date:
September 6, 2024 - 9:00am WILD WRITING
hosted by: Gathered and Grown + Tahoe Outdoor Yoga
Friday, September 6, 2024
9:00am - 11:00am
South Lake Tahoe
Excited for this pop-up collaboration event with our friends at Gathered and Grown!
Join us for a gathering that will nourish and inspire the spirit.
We will meet at 9am at Gathered and Grown in the Tahoe Keys Village (595 Tahoe Keys Boulevard, Suite A2).
All are welcome. No experience necessary.
***Must confirm through registration:
https://www.ericahartnick.com/happenings
$24
Location
Gathered and Grown
595 Tahoe Keys Boulevard, Suite A2
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
7th annual Tahoe Brewfest raises over $125k for the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/31/2024 - 8:37pm
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.
Two men hospitalized after they fought, allegedly stabbed each other
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/31/2024 - 7:49pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two South Lake Tahoe residents fought Saturday evening, with each getting stabbed and transported to Barton Hospital. South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) responded to the wooded area near Kyburz Avenue and US50 near the Lake Tahoe Airport at about 5 p.m. on August 31.
SLTPD is investigating and there are not many details available at this time, but so far what is known is that one of the victims called 911. Both men were transported to Barton Hospital with undisclosed injuries, but SLTPD said they are stable at this time.
Cave Rock and Sand Harbor State Park boat ramps transition to winter hours
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/31/2024 - 7:13pm
Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3, the Sand Harbor and Cave Rock boat ramps will shift to winter operating hours. The new schedule will see both boat ramps open daily from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sand Harbor's boat ramp will now be open seven days a week.
To ensure all boats are properly inspected and sealed by the 4:30 p.m. closing time, we strongly recommend planning to pull your boat or jet ski from the water by 4:00 p.m. This will provide boat inspectors with sufficient time to complete the necessary sealing process.
Major delays possible between Kings Beach and Tahoe City as Caltrans works on SR28 project
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/31/2024 - 4:39pm
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans is advising motorists of a broadband installation project continuing along State Route 28 (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 broadband into rural communities. The contractor for this project is Teichert Construction.
Utility work is scheduled along the shoulders of both directions of SR-28 at the following locations and times:
Douglas Marshall Barclay ~ August 12, 1950 - August 21, 2024
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/31/2024 - 4:34pm
The Barclay family is sad to announce the passing of Douglas Barclay. He passed in South Lake Tahoe on August 21, 2024. He was the beloved husband to Hellen Barclay and father to Prince Obere.
The funeral service will be held on September 5, 2024, at St. Teresa Catholic Church, 1041 Lyons Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, Calif. at 10 a.m. A reception will immediately follow in Grace Hall.
All are welcome.
Miss Me
When I come to the end of the road
and the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room.
Why cry for a soul set free!
Next generation of boat - an all-electric, "flying" hydrofoil
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/30/2024 - 11:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It could have been straight out of an episode of The Jetson, and part of a futuristic dream - well, the future is here. An all-electric hydrofoil boat skimming along the surface of the lake, using no gas, no lake water, the ability to make tight turns and use "crabwalk," and with no worries about waves or wakes.
Navier Boats is at Lake Tahoe this holiday weekend, following up on popular demonstrations over the Fourth of July.
Column: The many advantages of bodyweight training
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/30/2024 - 9:29pm
Bodyweight training goes back thousands of years as the chosen training method for the Greeks, Romans, and United States Navy Sea, Air, and Land (SEAL) Teams. Outside of being used in the training of the world’s greatest warriors, bodyweight exercises are a key component of many of the best fat loss and muscle gain workouts available.
CAL FIRE law enforcement officers arrest arson suspect in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/30/2024 - 6:28pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - A 41-year-old woman has been arrested as the suspected arsonist in three separate fires that were set in Placerville. CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officers, assisted by the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office arrested Lacy Young of Waterford on Thursday, August 29 for starting the fires earlier in the day in the area of Fort Jim Road and Newtown Road.
Woman dies in fall at Lover's Leap in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/30/2024 - 3:36pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There was a fatal climbing accident at Lover's Leap, Twin Bridges on Thursday afternoon. A 30-year-old woman fell while climbing with her partner and died from her injuries, according to the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office.
On August 29 at about 5 p.m., El Dorado County Search and Rescue and the sheriff's office helicopter, Echo 1, responded to the area and assisted with the recovery.
At this time there is no further information that will be released. When more information becomes available this story will be updated.
$75,000 from American Century Championship to be distributed to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/30/2024 - 3:13pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority is inviting local non-profit organizations to apply for $75,000 in funding as a result of one of the most successful American Century Championship tournaments in its 35-year history. Application must be completed by Monday, Sept. 23 by 5 p.m. https://ltva.org/american-century-championship-donation-request-application/.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/29/2024 - 11:00pm
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.
August 19 - August 25, 2024
8/19
15:08 LOST PROPERTY - Occurred at Silver Fork Rd/Us Hwy 50, in Kyburz, CA. Disposition: UNABLE TO CONTACT.
RWC-SLT donate $1,000 to South Lake Tahoe Police K-9 fund
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/29/2024 - 10:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Republican Women of California – South Lake Tahoe (RWC-SLT) donated $1,000 to the South Lake Tahoe Police K-9 Association to assist Officer Cory Wilson and his K-9 partner, Rocky. The police K-9 program has a unique impact on the community as the dogs assist the police department with drug enforcement, search and rescue, and locating fleeing subjects.
Lake of the Sky Amphitheater presentation on black bears with "Tahoe" Toogee Sielsch
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/29/2024 - 7:07pm
Event Date:
August 30, 2024 - 7:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Great Basin Institute will be hosting local urbanized bear expert "Tahoe Toogee" at its next event at the Lake Tahoe the Sky Amphitheater at Taylor Creek on Friday, August 30 at 7 p.m.
The title of Toogee's talk is "Black Bears in the Basin." This will be the first time he is visiting the stage at Taylor Creek.
Look for an informative and entertaining discussion on black bears in the Lake Tahoe Basin, and learn how to behave around them to keep them, and you, safe.
Positive results following Clean Up The Lake’s research in Stampede and Boca Reservoirs
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/29/2024 - 5:46pm
Clean Up The Lake (CUTL) and The Martis Fund have successfully concluded a new pilot research initiative, yielding even more positive results than anticipated. After completing underwater Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) surveys and submerged litter cleanups in Stampede and Boca Reservoirs from June 26th to July 3rd, 2024, the organization is pleased to report extremely low litter loads and no concerning AIS infestations.
Help take care of Lake Tahoe this Labor Day weekend
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/29/2024 - 6:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Lake Tahoe is a cherished destination and it’s up to each one of us to take care of and protect this special place. This Labor Day weekend, the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) encourages residents and visitors to plan, follow fire restrictions, leave areas cleaner than they found them, and practice good stewardship habits.
CHP prepares for Labor Day Weekend traffic with increased enforcement
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/29/2024 - 5:01am
As the Labor Day holiday approaches, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is launching a statewide enforcement effort to keep the public safe on the road through the holiday weekend.
South Lake Tahoe CHP officers will be joining the statewide Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) beginning at 6:01 p.m. on Friday, August 30, and continuing through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 2. During the holiday weekend, all available CHP officers will be on patrol to encourage safe driving and assist motorists.
U.S. Postal Service cancels plan to move operations affecting Reno and Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/28/2024 - 10:25pm
Nevadas U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen successfully led a bi-partisan effort to stop the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) plan to move postal operations from Reno to Sacramento. That plan would have caused local South Lake Tahoe mail to go to Reno, then to Sacramento for processing, back to Reno, and then to South Lake Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe community members to hold International Overdose Awareness Day event
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/28/2024 - 9:38pm
Event Date:
August 31, 2024 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - International Overdose Awareness Day is Saturday, August 31, and people in South Lake Tahoe will be coming together at Bijou Community Park from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Kiwanis Shelter next to the playground. Through the 2024 theme, “Together We Can,” the day will highlight the strength of coming together and standing in support of those connected to the tragedy of overdose.
New coffee and home decor store, Gathered and Grown, opens in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/28/2024 - 9:03pm
Event Date:
August 31, 2024 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What do you get when you combine crafted coffee, home decor, and a refreshing atmosphere? Gathered and Grown, of course. The new curated home goods store and coffee bar is now open in the Tahoe Keys Village and will be celebrating its opening on Saturday, August 31 with a special event.
Founded by mother and daughter, Rachel Langtry and Madison Hicks, Gathered and Grown offers an intimate setting to browse, shop, drink coffee and relax. There is also an outside patio to sit down and enjoy
CASA El Dorado invites the community to Family Fun Day
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/28/2024 - 6:39pm
Event Date:
September 28, 2024 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The CASA El Dorado Team is thrilled to invite families and community members to their Family Fun Day: a celebration of family, friendship, and community spirit. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 28, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at The Hangar Lake Tahoe, 2401 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.
