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Kudos:South Tahoe Refuse & Recycling sponsor Bread & Broth meal
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/15/2024 - 12:07pmFor many dinner guests who enjoy Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal, it is the only hot, well-balanced meal they will have for the entire week. In addition to the restaurant-quality meals, the dinner guests can also take home one to two bags of food for meals later in the week. Every week the food “giveaway” bags contain fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy products (milk, eggs, and butter), meat, and various staples such as bread, canned goods, and desserts, to name a few of the various foods available at the weekly meals.
Mardy Fish wins second American Century Championship by holding off late charge by Joe Pavelski
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/14/2024 - 10:32pmLAKE TAHOE, Nev. - A record crowd watched Mardy Fish win the 35th annual American Century Championship (ACC) at Edgewood Tahoe this weekend. He overcame a charge by Joe Pavelski on the final day of play.
Mardy Fish won the 35th annual American Century Championship (ACC) at Edgewood Tahoe on Sunday, overcoming a charge by Joe Pavelski on the final day of play.
Knight Monsters add a pair of forwards in Dodero & Robbins
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/14/2024 - 7:39pmSTATELINE, NV – The Tahoe Knight Monsters announced today that the team has agreed to terms with forwards Chris Dodero and Adam Robbins for the 2024-25 season.
Brewer’s Cabinet Tahoe Blonde Ale to support Keep Tahoe Blue
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/14/2024 - 7:22pmLAKE TAHOE, Calif. – These long, sunny days call for a refreshing, easy-drinking beer. The Brewer’s Cabinet has everyone covered with its tried, true, and much-loved Tahoe Blonde Ale. But this year, the favorite summer sipper comes with a bonus—support that helps Keep Tahoe Blue.
The League to Save Lake Tahoe and The Brewer’s Cabinet have teamed up to launch the Tahoe Brew Can-Paign with a special edition design and pledge that a portion of every can sale goes to the League to Save Lake Tahoe and their mission to keep Tahoe swimmable, hikeable, and enjoyable for all.
More rain expected Monday at Lake Tahoe, then sunshine and warming temperatures
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/14/2024 - 5:59pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After a very wet weekend, the storm chances drop off significantly on Tuesday through the remainder of the work week as we remain under the influence of the trough. Temperatures will also remain moderated to near or just above seasonal averages through the week.
More typical July warmth is expected through much of this week. A warming trend looks likely next weekend as a ridge re-amplifies over the western US, according to Reno's National Weather Service (NWS).
The weekly forecast for South Lake Tahoe from NWS Reno:
Mardy Fish birdies nine of final 13 holes to take lead heading into Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/13/2024 - 11:19pmLAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Mardy Fish is becoming a birdie machine at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, and it’s got him on the cusp of his second American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in five years.
Fish, the former professional tennis player, and U.S. Davis Cup captain, birdied nine of his final 13 holes – each worth 3 points in this modified Stableford scoring event – and has 57 points, seven points clear of second-place Joe Pavelski heading into Sunday’s final round. The winner receives $150,000 of the $750,000 purse.
Annual Optimist Club Duck Races at Paradise Park July 20
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/13/2024 - 10:55pmEvent Date:
July 20, 2024 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The annual Optimist Club Duck Races will be held at Paradise Park on Saturday, July 20 from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. This event will feature food, music, a silent auction, kids' games, a car show, and the star of the day, ducks racing down the river. There will be a beer garden, food trucks, and music from local bands including The Imposters.
The Optimist Club is dedicated to helping local youth and youth organizations. The annual duck races are one of the major fundraisers that help the club achieve this goal.
California National Forests prepare for incoming critical fire weather
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/12/2024 - 10:54pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) is augmenting staff and pre-positioning firefighting resources across the Lake Tahoe Basin, preparing for predicted critical fire weather over the weekend and into next week.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen leads at American Century Championship, Mardy Fish in second
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/12/2024 - 10:40pmLAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen had three birdies and an eagle to grab a one-point lead over Mardy Fish after Friday's first round of the American Century Championship (ACC).
Thielen had three birdies and an eagle on the par-5 16th to finish with 24 points at the 35th annual celebrity golf tournament. Fish, the 2020 winner, had five birdies and totaled 23 points in the Stableford scoring used in the ACC.
Tim Brown aces the 12th hole at the American Century Championship, winning a MasterCraft X24
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/12/2024 - 10:08pmLAKE TAHOE, Nev. - There was a lot of excitement at Edgewood Tahoe Friday, from a momma bear and her two cubs sauntering across the fairway to Tim Brown getting a hole-in-one, earning him a new MasterCraft X24 boat valued at over $200,000.
The Hall of Fame receiver hit the cup with an incredible shot on hole #12.
Friday at the ACC Golf Championship, Hall of Fame Wide Receiver Tim Brown shot an incredible hole-in-one on hole #12, winning himself a MasterCraft X24 valued at over $200,000.
Red Flag Warning for Lake Tahoe Saturday and Sunday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/12/2024 - 9:21pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Services (NWS) in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for Lake Tahoe, Truckee, and the rest of the Eastern Sierra, northeast California including Surprise Valley, and western Nevada.
The warning is in effect from 5 a.m. Saturday to 8 p.m. Sunday for thunderstorms and strong outflow winds up to 50 mph. Scattered thunderstorms are expected with little to no rainfall.
Whenever there is a Red Flag Warning in South Lake Tahoe, no outdoor fires of any kind are allowed due to the fire danger. This includes BBQs.
Round One of 35th annual American Century Championship on Friday at Edgewood
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/11/2024 - 11:13pmLAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Friday begins the 35th annual American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe. Wednesday and Thursday were full of Pro-Am tournaments, practice, and a lot of fun for the fans, and the players.
On Thursday, the Korbel Long Drive Contest was held, with recently retired Jason Kelce recording the longest drive on the par-5 15th hole. Kelce hit the ball 322 years and for his efforts won $5,000 to go toward a charity of his choice.
NTSB releases preliminary investigation on plane crash that killed two on their way to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/11/2024 - 10:54pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two cousins on their way to South Lake Tahoe to enjoy their timeshare died in a plane crash in the mountains south of Lake Tahoe on June 12, 2024. Raphael Jones Jr., 74, of San Jose, and Nannete Singer, 80, of Lodi, died in the crash.
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary report on the crash.
South Tahoe Association of Realtors Home of the Week
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/11/2024 - 9:59pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This week's Home of the Week winner from the South Tahoe Association of Realtors:
Listing Agent: Nicole Zaborsky
Listing Office: Ascent Property Group
NicoleZaborsky@charter.net, 530-416-2779
Property Address: 2212 Chiapa Drive, South Lake Tahoe
MLS # 140349
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 3
Square Footage: 2,132 Sq Ft.
Price: $899,000
3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home with Spectacular Views
Welcome to your dream home nestled in one of Tahoe's most sought-after neighborhoods!
Enhanced fire restrictions enacted on USFS land at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/11/2024 - 8:03pmLAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - In addition to year-round restricted areas, enhanced fire restrictions went into effect today, July 11, 2024, on National Forest lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin and will remain in effect through December 1, 2024, or until rescinded.
South Lake Tahoe man convicted of impersonating federal officers
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/11/2024 - 7:19pmSACRAMENTO, Calif. — After a three-day trial, a federal jury found Anton Andreyevich Iagounov, 38, of South Lake Tahoe, guilty of four counts of impersonating a federal officer, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Iagounov pretended to be a federal law enforcement agent by creating and sending counterfeit investigative documents, which he signed in the name of a fictional federal agent, seeking highly protected information from the Department of Defense.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks local food donors
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/11/2024 - 10:06amBread & Broth has fed the food-insecure in the Lake Tahoe South Shore community since first providing hot meals in 1989. Currently, Bread & Broth (B&B) serves hot and nutritious meals on both Monday and Friday and offers a wide range of services and programs for children ages 18 months to age 18.
Overall, over 550 individuals and children benefit from these food services each week.
A Foodie Review: Happy Hour Hot Shots visit Jimmy's at The Landing in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/11/2024 - 9:56amFour long-time locals started a new feature for South Tahoe Now. The "Happy Hour Hot Shots" will visit local eateries from time to time and report on their Happy Hour experiences in South Lake Tahoe.
Their latest stop was at Jimmy's at The Landing.
On an overall scale of 1-5 Bites, Jimmy's earned a 3.5.
Here is what we enjoyed during our Happy Hour stop and each item's rating:
Mojito "5" - Refreshingly sublime on a hot day with definite tastes of lime and mint.
Knight Monsters add talented defenseman Brennan Kapcheck
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/11/2024 - 8:53amSTATELINE, Nev. – The Tahoe Knight Monsters announced Wednesday that the team has agreed to terms with defenseman Brennan Kapcheck.
Kapcheck, 27, joins the Knight Monsters after playing the past three seasons with the Newfoundland Growlers (ECHL) where he registered 59 points (7g, 52) in 115 regular season games from 2022-2024. He also added an additional 14 points (1g,13a) in 31 playoff appearances with the Growlers in 2022 & 2023. The 5-9, 179-pound blueliner also made ten appearances last season overseas with HKM Zvolen in Slovakia logging an assist.
Enter the Guardsman continues for a second weekend at Valhalla Boathouse Theater
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/10/2024 - 11:00pmEvent Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Jul 14 2024 .
July 11, 2024 (All day)
July 12, 2024 (All day)
July 13, 2024 (All day)
July 14, 2024 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The moment we've all been waiting for is finally here! Valhalla Tahoe has announced the grand opening of the captivating musical comedy "Enter the Guardsman" at the beautiful Valhalla Tahoe Boathouse Theatre this Friday.
Join them over two weekends for laughter, romance, and a touch of intrigue as they bring you this delightful musical, set behind the scenes of a theatre production. With its witty dialogue, charming characters, and enchanting score, "Enter the Guardsman" promises to be an unforgettable experience for all theatre lovers.
New superintendent hired for Douglas County School District
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/10/2024 - 10:55pmDOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County School District now has a new superintendent, something many parents and staff are looking forward to as a way of getting things back on track for the district. Interim Superintendent Jeannie Dwyer has been filling in since the departure of Keith Lewis on November 1, 2023.
Fire updates on Pay Fire and Royal Fire
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/10/2024 - 10:52pmThere were two fires in areas adjacent to the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, the Pay Fire and the Royal Fire, and neither are causing any concerns at this time.
Reauthorization of Lake Tahoe Restoration Act for 10 years passes Senate, now onto House
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/10/2024 - 10:03pmLAKE TAHOE, Nev./Cal. - Senator Catherine Cortez Masto’s (D-Nev.) legislation to extend the authorization of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act for 10 years passed the Senate on Wednesday. Cortez Masto’s legislation is cosponsored by Senators Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.) and it would allow federal funds to continue maintaining the environment, supporting local jobs, and strengthening the tourism economy around Lake Tahoe. The legislation now heads to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Donation made to City of South Lake Tahoe's new recreation center in honor of Tim and Stacy Wakefield
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/10/2024 - 6:41pmLAKE TAHOE, Nev. - If you could be anyone in the world, be a Wakefield. That was evident on Wednesday at Edgewood Tahoe as the spirit of philanthropy was in full swing as the American Century Championship kicked off.
Select bottom barriers to be removed from Taylor Creek/Marsh in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/10/2024 - 4:03pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Contractors will begin removing some bottom barriers at the mouth of Taylor Creek and the adjacent marsh this week. These bottom barriers were installed in 2022 as part of a collaborative effort to remove invasive plants from approximately 17 acres of wetlands in Taylor and Tallac creeks and marshes in preparation for the larger Taylor/Tallac Restoration Project.
Recipe Highlight: Celebrate National Blueberry Month with a refreshing salad
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/10/2024 - 3:10pmJuly is the best time to harvest blueberries and is the peak season for this fruit, which is why it is the perfect time to celebrate National Blueberry Month in July!
Blueberries have been consumed for a very long time – more than 13,000 years, according to some reports – but the Native Americans were the first to recognize the versatility of this fruit. They used blueberries for medicinal purposes and as a natural flavoring agent. However, the wild blueberries used by the Native Americans are much different from the ones we eat now.
Jackson & Whitaker Wealth Management sponsors Douglas County Community Center
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/10/2024 - 2:34pmDOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Jackson & Whitaker Wealth Management has graciously sponsored the Douglas County Community Services Foundation 2024 Naming Right for the Douglas County Community & Senior Center, located at 1329 Waterloo Ln, Gardnerville, NV 89410. The donation provides a display of the company’s name prominently located on the Senior Center Grandview dining room entrance for their second year.
Live Stand-up Comedy at the Lake with Howie Mandel
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/10/2024 - 2:21pmEvent Date:
July 12, 2024 - 8:00pm
Late-Nite Productions has announced an evening of stand-up Comedy with Howie Mandel, actor, host, comedian, and producer as we catch him one night only in Lake Tahoe during Celebrity Golf Week! This is taking place on Friday, June 12, 2024 at the Bally's Lake Tahoe Showroom. Tickets are available online at Ticketmaster.com or by visiting/calling the Bally's Box Office at 775.588.3515
Jimmy Fallon and DJ Khaled take on Tahoe in special challenge golf match
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/10/2024 - 1:27pmLAKE TAHOE, Nev. - It's on! The gauntlet has been thrown down and DJ Khaled and Jimmy Fallon will be facing off at Edgewood Tahoe this Saturday during the American Century Championship (ACC). The two were talking about golf as Khaled was a guest on Fallon's show when a challenge was made, resulting in the two going head-to-head in a special challenge golf match.
The pair, who aren't in the ACC tournament, will play on the popular par-3 17th hole at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course after the conclusion of Saturday's third round, at approximately 3:30 p.m.
CHP seeking South Lake Tahoe hit and run suspect
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/09/2024 - 11:42pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - California Highway Patrol (CHP) of South Lake Tahoe is asking for the public's help in catching a hit-and-run suspect. On Saturday, July 6, 2024, a light blue Subaru Outback with a bike in the back struck another vehicle in the SR-89/US-50 roundabout. The Subaru was being driven by a white male adult wearing a tan floppy hat. The Subaru fled the scene without exchanging information with the other driver, a violation of 20002(a) VC.
Any information should be directed to Officer Ruth Loehr at 530-539-9500 or rloehr@chp.ca.gov.
Sunday FUNDay at Tipsy Putt to raise funds for El Dorado County Search and Rescue
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/09/2024 - 11:13pmEvent Date:
Repeats every week until Sun Jul 28 2024 .
July 14, 2024 (All day)
July 21, 2024 (All day)
July 28, 2024 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Drink and Putt for a Cause in July! Tipsy Putt - South Lake Tahoe is partnering with El Dorado County Tahoe Search and Rescue to donate money from every beer and every golf game sold each Sunday in July in their monthly event called Sunday FUNDday.
Celebrities arriving at Lake Tahoe for American Century Championship
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/09/2024 - 10:19pmLAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The jets have been arriving at Lake Tahoe Airport as the celebrities arrive for the 35th annual American Century Championship (ACC) at Lake Tahoe. Organizers say this is one of the strongest fields across sports and entertainment in tournament history.
Headliners include Travis Kelce, Tony Romo, Charles Barkley, Aaron Rodgers, Annika Sorenstam, Seth and Dell Curry, Miles Teller, Colin Jost, Ray Romano and Larry the Cable Guy. The tournament will feature 15 first-time participants, including Alex Rodriguez, Jason Kelce, Austin Reaves, and Carson Daly.
Vokab Kompany returns to Live at Lakeview for first time in five years
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/09/2024 - 4:17pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Live at Lakeview returns after a week off, with Vokab Kompany and ROXILVERWOLF this Thursday, July 11. Vokab Kompany returns for the first time in five years, promising a night of hip-hop, soul, and a special Beastie Boys set that will have you dancing into the sunset. With their dynamic blend of genres and infectious energy, Vokab Kompany always delivers a performance to remember.
Tahoe Knight Monsters: First player signed, attend special reveal event of NHL affiliation
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/09/2024 - 3:55pmEvent Date:
July 16, 2024 - 6:00pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. – Join the Tahoe Knight Monsters on Tuesday, July 16 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Bally's Lake Tahoe for the announcement of the team's NHL & AHL affiliation, their mascot, and jerseys. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
Meet and greet with the new mascot, meet head coach Alex Loh, chance at a themed giveaway, and purchase new gear. Please RSVP here.
Movie Nights at Bijou Community Park each Friday in July
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/09/2024 - 1:16pmEvent Date:
Repeats every week until Fri Jul 26 2024 .
July 12, 2024 - 8:00pm
July 19, 2024 - 8:00pm
July 26, 2024 - 8:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe is celebrating Parks Make Life Better Month with several activities, including Free Friday Night Movies in The Park. Each Friday in July at Bijou Community Park, a series of free movies under the stars will be presented, starting at sundown.
Gather your family, friends, and neighbors, and don't forget to bring your blankets, chairs, and favorite snacks for a cozy, fun-filled evening.
Here's this year's lineup:
July 12: Coco
July 19: Elemental
July 26: The Mighty Ducks
Unity at the Lake welcomes Donna Apidone as speaker
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/09/2024 - 12:08pmEvent Date:
August 4, 2024 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Unity at the Lake is welcoming Donna Apidone as their guest presenter on Sunday, August 4 at 10 a.m. Donna is a former "Morning Edition" and “CapRadio Reads” host on NPR, and since leaving the radio network, she has been teaching and writing.
Donna teaches TransForMission, a course all about finding Purpose in life, at Sacramento State University and congregations throughout the region. The course is based on her book, also titled TransForMission.
Letter: We are NO on the Vacancy Tax
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/09/2024 - 10:02amWe formed our coalition, Keep Community First, to address a series of anti-business, anti-community tax increase proposals being discussed by the South Lake Tahoe City Council, propelled in large part by one Council member - Scott Robbins.
To date, we have successfully turned aside two of those proposals - a two percent increase in the City’s Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and a $23 minimum wage standard. We are now focused and firmly opposed to Measure N on the City’s November ballot which would tax the owners of homes within the City if they are “vacant” more than 183 days a year.
43rd annual Tour of the California Alps Death Ride this weekend
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/08/2024 - 8:38pmALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - The 43rd annual Tour of the California Alps Death Ride returns for 2024 in Alpine County on Saturday, July 13. The 103-mile ride starts and finishes at Turtle Rock Park in Markleeville and covers both sides of three mountain passes - Monitor, Ebbett's, and the Pacific Grade.
There will be road closures on Saturday to be aware of: SR-4 (Ebbett's Pass) will be closed from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m., and SR-89 (Alpine State Hwy) will be closed from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Riders will begin at 5 a.m. and cover 14,000 feet of climbing during the day.
El Dorado County is one of seven counties on Fire Risk Reduction List
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/08/2024 - 6:42pmEL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado County has been named one of seven counties to receive placement on the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Fire Risk Reduction List. This recognition highlights local agencies throughout the state that meet the best practices for local fire planning.
Placer County and the Town of Truckee also made the list.
On June 19, the Board of Forestry adopted a resolution to approve the 2024 Fire Risk Reduction Community List, which became effective July 1. A copy of this resolution and the 2024 iteration of the list can be found here.
Barton Health offers annual Camp Sunrise, a weekend grief camp for area children
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/08/2024 - 6:18pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Local children are invited to participate in the annual Camp Sunrise, a children’s bereavement camp serving children ages 7 to 14, who have experienced the death of a loved one or other significant loss. The overnight grief camp takes place Thursday to Saturday, August 8 to 10, at Galilee Camp and Retreat Center in Glenbrook, Nevada.
Kudos: Edgewood Resort sponsors their first Bread & Broth Monday Meal
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/08/2024 - 6:13pmThrough Bread & Broth’s Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) sponsorship program, individuals, families, church groups, organizations, and businesses have the opportunity to help fund and participate in serving a full-course, healthy dinner to individuals and families that need a helping hand with a hot well-balanced meal and a welcoming environment to enjoy themselves while they are dining.
Congratulations to Colin Jost ticket winner!
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/08/2024 - 4:42pmLAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Thank you very much for all of the entries we received for the two free Colin Jost tickets at the Tahoe Blue Event Center! Wish we could give tickets to everyone!
Congratulations to South Lake Tahoe resident Shelley Giannotta as her entry was selected by a random number generator!
For those who want to purchase tickets to the Colin Jost and Friend show on July 13, visit https://www.tahoeblueeventcenter.com/events/detail/colin-jost.
More algae testing around Lake Tahoe after social media post goes viral about death of dog
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/08/2024 - 4:12pmLAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Scientists test the beautiful blue water of Lake Tahoe often, and shoreline testing is routinely done in search of possible harmful algal blooms, or HABs.
A social media post was made on TikTok and shared on many other platforms about a dog dying after being in the water at El Dorado Beach or Nevada Beach. The dog owner stated her veterinarian said it was due to HABs.
Royal Fire burning 12 miles southwest of Truckee now 168 acres, missing hiking group found
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/08/2024 - 8:02amUPDATE 5 p.m. Monday: Air Attack is reporting the Royal Fire at 154 acres due to more accurate mapping. There has been no change in containment but the fire continued to hold within its footprint throughout the day. Tankers have boxed the fire in with retardant. Three Type 1 helicopters have been performing water drops throughout the day.
Kudos: Pinkleball in Paradise a success thanks to community support
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/08/2024 - 7:48amA huge thank you to the community, our sponsors, and donors for another successful “Pinkleball in Paradise” at Tahoe Paradise Park. Your generosity and support have been overwhelming. We would like to give a special shout-out to all our volunteers. We could not have done this without you.
Thank you, sponsors, donors and supporters:
Pretty Odd Wieners
Migration / Decoy Wine Company
Nate Gross
Picklebella
Jigsaw Hydration
Paddletek Pickleball
Holbrook Pickleball
CRBN Pickleball
Six Zero 2
Hilton - Sonoma County
Brooks Restaurant at Edgewood
Todd Borg joins Friends of the Library to read from his newest book, Tahoe Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/07/2024 - 11:31pmEvent Date:
July 23, 2024 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the Friends of the Libary as they host local author Todd Borg on Tuesday, July 23, as he reads from his latest book, Tahoe Rescue.
Borg is an award-winning author of the Owen McKenna Mysteries Series with Tahoe Rescue the 22nd book in the series.
Heat Advisory ending early in South Lake Tahoe after two days of record breaking temps
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/07/2024 - 10:31pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - First the good news, the Heat Advisory originally in place for South Lake Tahoe until Friday night is expiring tonight. While daytime highs will still be in the 90s, the HeatRisk levels will mainly be minor to moderate due to cool overnight lows, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.
July 6 - South Lake Tahoe observed a high of 91°F this afternoon, breaking the old record of 90°F set in 2014.
July 7 - South Lake Tahoe observed a high of 92°F, easily surpassing the previous record of 88°F set in 2014, 2021.
Now, the bad news.
Royal Fire burning west of Lake Tahoe in the Royal Gorge area
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/07/2024 - 8:18pmTAHOE NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. - The Royal Fire is a new fire reported Sunday afternoon in the Tahoe National Forest and is currently growing at a moderate to rapid rate. Named the Royal Fire since it is in the Royal Gorge area, west of Lake Tahoe.
Cal Fire - NEU reports the fire has burned 54 acres so far and air resources have been working the fire as ground crews make their way to the scene.
South Lake Tahoe Police kept busy over the 4th of July holiday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/07/2024 - 4:43pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was a very busy 4th of July holiday for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD). Not only did they respond to 196 calls in 24 hours, they also responded to two collisions, one with serious injuries.
On July 3 at 11:30 p.m., an electric moped and a pedestrian were involved in a collision at Fairway Avenue and Lake Tahoe Blvd. The pedestrian sustained major life-threatening injuries and was flown to Renown Hospital in Reno. SLTPD Lt. Scott Crivelli said that person is now in stable condition. This incident is under investigation.
Lahontan National Fish Hatchery stocks 12,144 catchable Pilot Peak cutthroat trout into Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/07/2024 - 3:24pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Over the past month, the Lahontan National Fish Hatchery has stocked 12,144 catchable Pilot Peak strain Lahontan cutthroat trout into Lake Tahoe at El Dorado Beach, Zephyr Cove Marina, and Kings Beach State Park.
Stocking and updates will continue bi-weekly throughout the summer at various publicly accessible locations in both California and Nevada.
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