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Carson City Sheriff's Office seeks help finding missing person possibly in South Lake Tahoe area

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is requesting public assistance in locating a missing person, Brian Tucker. His 58th birthday was August 21. He is a white male adult, 5’8”, 200 pounds, bald with blue eyes. He was last heard from by family on July 29, 2024, after leaving the Reno area.

It is suspected that he is in the South Lake Tahoe area. No foul play is suspected in his disappearance at this time.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Carson
City Sheriff’s Office at the information below or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.

Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District hires retired CalFire chief, Kevin Lawson

STATELINE, Nev. — Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District (TDFPD) has announced the appointment of Kevin Lawson as the new assistant chief/special operations. Chief Lawson, a seasoned veteran with over 32 years of experience in fire service, assumed the role on August 5 and was officially sworn in on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

Some outdoor event cancelations around South Lake Tahoe Friday

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, calif. - The current weather system that brought cooler temperatures and gusty winds to South Lake Tahoe has caused a few weekend events to be canceled or postponed.

The Forest Service announced the Pathways for Wildlife presentation at the Lake of the Sky Amphitheater at Taylor Creek on Friday night is postponed and will be rescheduled for an evening in September.

CHP holding DUI Sobriety Checkpoint in Meyers Friday

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Highway Patrol (CHP) South Lake Tahoe Area office has announced a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Sobriety Checkpoint to be held Friday, August 23, 2024. It will take place on US-50, west of Apache Avenue, within the unincorporated area of El Dorado County.

Dancing With the Tahoe Stars announces 2024 lineup

Event Date: 
October 12, 2024 (All day)

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The lineup for Tahoe Arts Project's (TAP) 11th
annual Dancing with the Tahoe Stars has been revealed. During their Music on the Beach Thursday, all ten "seasoned dancers" along with their "Tahoe star" partners were announced. This year's theme is "Dancing Through the
Decades," where each couple will incorporate a specific decade into their performance, promising a night filled with nostalgic tunes and fantastic moves.

The dancers for the October 12 event:

Freeskier Molly Armanino with partner Shane Sheets

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue holds pinning ceremony

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) recently held a pinning ceremony for two of their team members, Jay Manning and Wade Norberg. Manning was promoted to Fuels Division Chief, and Norberg is a new hire who transferred to SLTFR from the Dixon Fire Department.

The celebration was attended by SLTFR staff, the Lake Valley Fire Department, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department, the City of South Lake Tahoe staff, the chipping crew, family, and friends.

7th annual Reef's Run at Lake Tahoe to support the Hydrocephalus Association

Event Date: 
September 8, 2024 - 9:00am

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The 7th annual Reef's Run will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at 9 a.m. Once again the run will be both starting and ending at Round Hill Pines Resort.

Sign-in and registration start at 7:30 a.m. and there be coffee, water, and light snacks to get your day started right. After the run, enjoy an ice-cold beer for those 21 and over, and ice cream for the kids provided by Crystal Creamery! Stay around for their awards ceremony, silent auction and raffle, face painting, music, snacks, and more.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area

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 12 - August 18, 2024

8/12

00:56 VERBAL DISTURBANCE IN PROGRESS - Occurred on Atroari St, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.

Letter: The Lake Tahoe Summit 2024 was misleading

The annual Lake Tahoe Summit this year decided to focus on the theme of “investing in transit, trails, and technology to improve transportation, equity, and sustainable recreation”. Hasn’t this been an ongoing priority for at least the last ten plus years?

Deceased woman found along rocks on shore of South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The body of a woman in her early 50s was found on the rocks along the shore of Lake Tahoe on Thursday morning. At 11:25 a.m. on August 22, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) and South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) responded to a call of an "unresponsive" person on the shoreline area across from the Fremont Avenue area. Upon arrival, first responders started lifesaving measures but they were unable to revive her and she was pronounced deceased.

Heavenly Village Midway Art and Music Festival over Labor Day weekend in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Sep 01 2024 .
August 30, 2024 (All day)
August 31, 2024 (All day)
September 1, 2024 (All day)

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - End your summer on a high note at the Heavenly Village Midway Art and Music Festival, taking place over Labor Day weekend, August 30, 31, and September 1. This lively festival, presented by the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority in partnership with the Tahoe Improvement District, promises a weekend packed with fun, entertainment, and activities for the whole family. Admission is free though there is a charge for carnival rides and games. The activities start at 5 p.m. on Friday, 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Live Music Across Four Stages

Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe to hold its 51st Wine, Beer and Food Tasting

Event Date: 
November 1, 2024 - 6:00pm

Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe (SISLT) has announced its 51st annual "Evening of Wine, Beer, and Food Tasting," happening on November 1, 2024, at the Harrah's Convention Center. This year’s theme is “Diamonds and Denim,” so bring your best cowboy hats and boots for a night of sparkling fun.

Enjoy live music from Lake Tahoe's own Cash Only Band and indulge in a fabulous array of tastings.

First Annual California Nevada Employers Summit

Event Date: 
October 3, 2024 (All day)

[Reno, Nevada, August 22] Nevada Association of Employers invites all HR, leadership, management, and business professionals to join us on October 3rd & 4th at the first annual California Nevada Employers Summit! The conference will take place at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel, Spa, and Casino on Thursday evening with a welcome reception from 5:30-7:30 PM and a half day conference on Friday morning from 8:00 AM -1:00 PM.

Location

Hyatt Regency Spa and Casion
111 Country Club Drive Incline Village, NV 89451
United States

27th Annual Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day

Event Date: 
September 28, 2024 - 9:00am

Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to this fun, hands-on restoration event. By pitching in, you will help improve the ecosystem functions and wildlife habitats that surround Lake Tahoe. Healthy streams, meadows and wetlands act as natural pollution filters to Keep Tahoe Blue. Volunteers do not need previous experience to participate in the projects. Help us heal the land to Keep Tahoe Blue.

Please check the website for updates on specific meeting locations.
https://www.keeptahoeblue.org/events-activities-lessons/27th-annual-tahoe-forest-stewardship-day/

Location

Stateline, NV
United States

Lake Wind Advisory for much of Lake Tahoe, Red Flag Warning up in surrounding area

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for Lake Tahoe Basin from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. Donner Lake, and Prosser and Boca reservoirs are also included in the warning.

Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and waves up to 3 feet should be expected. Small boats, kayaks, and paddleboards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

Lake Tahoe Unified School District rules for cell phones this school year

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As South Lake Tahoe students head back to the classroom on Monday, August 26, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) will be enforcing current rules on cell phones during the school day.

Wednesday recipe from Lake Tahoe Markets

Are you acquainted with shishito peppers? They are thin-skinned little green peppers that you can cook up in a skillet in just ten minutes. Once they have a little char on them, they’re so irresistible.

Shishito peppers are a delightful variety of peppers originating from Japan.  They have a unique flavor profile that is sweet, slightly smoky, and generally very mild. However, about one in every ten can surprise you with a spicy kick. The heat is not overwhelming, but it can be surprising, which adds allure and popularity to this pepper.

Lake Tahoe Documentary Film Festival lineup set with 63 films

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Oct 06 2024 .
October 4, 2024 (All day)
October 5, 2024 (All day)
October 6, 2024 (All day)

Get ready for an unforgettable experience with 63 powerful documentaries that will move, inspire, and ignite your soul and the inaugural Lake Tahoe Documentary Film Festival. There will be 14 feature films and 49 shorts shown during the festival October 4-6, 2024, at the Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline, Nev.

Letter: Vacancy Tax / Measure N - Like a Splinter

Sadly, Kelly Bessem is correct when she writes in her recent op-ed: "Lately, the divisiveness that surrounds the Vacancy Tax has gone far beyond standard disagreement and turned into personal attacks."

We CAN get along better than this. We may disagree, but we're all neighbors here in beautiful Tahoe. Yet the vitriol continues.

For this, in large part, I blame the Vacancy Tax Ordinance itself. It has become a truly divisive issue.

Al Tahoe Firewise holding meeting on insurance for fire distressed regions, Q & A period

Event Date: 
August 22, 2024 - 11:00am

UPDATE: There is a Zoom link available for the Firewise meeting on Thursday. South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting, starting at 11 a.m.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85239428697?pwd=G88tCiPH2hO4bLMGR1Zk9dbzpSGQwj.1
Meeting ID: 852 3942 8697
Passcode: 315493
Dial by your location • +1 669 444 9171 US

Regional partnership to protect Mammoth Lakes

MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. — Clean Up The Lake (CUTL) has announced the successful continuation of its efforts in the Mammoth Lakes Basin this past month. In July 2024, the nonprofit and its volunteers completed a full circumnavigated cleanup and aquatic invasive species (AIS) survey of Lake Mary, the region's most popular lake. This initiative resulted in the removal of approximately 2,000 pounds of litter from the depths of Lake Mary and confirmed that the observed plant species present are native to the area.

Community Foundation in Tahoe awards nearly $400,000 in grants to local nonprofits

Through the generosity of its donors, Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation has once again broken its record for competitive grants made! The Community Foundation is proud to announce that it has granted nearly $400,000 through its Community Impact Grants in 2024, benefiting nonprofit organizations in the Lake Tahoe basin.

Celebration of 49th anniversary of Rocky Horror Picture Show with Barry Bostwick

Event Date: 
October 18, 2024 - 7:00pm

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The iconic Rocky Horror Picture Show is turning 49 this year, and Bally's Tahoe will be hosting a special evening to celebrate, including the original "Brad Majors" himself, Barry Bostwick who will be the host. The event is taking place on Friday, October 18.

There will be a live shadow cast, audience participation, VIP Meet & Greet, and a costume contest. Get your squirt guns, newspapers, sponges, rubber gloves, party hats, toilet paper, noisemakers, and toast ready!

Meet Your Neighbor: Kree Abravanel

While you may not know Kree Abravanel personally, you have most likely heard about the local events she has created - Meyers Mountain Market, Music in the Park, and the upcoming Meyers Mountain Fall Festival, and helped launch Tube Tahoe.

Always quick with a smile, Kree has become immersed in her new hometown. Raised in Thousand Oaks, Calif., Kree moved to the South Shore in 2017 with her husband Leon who grew up in South Lake Tahoe.

Smaine Fund Scramble: A golf fundraiser to support The Smaine Fund

Event Date: 
October 13, 2024 - 9:00am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Smaine Fund, in collaboration with The Hangar Lake Tahoe and PT Revolution, has announced the inaugural Smaine Fund Scramble, a charity golf tournament set to take place on October 13, 2024, at Lake Tahoe Golf Course.

This exciting event will bring together golf enthusiasts and community supporters for a day of friendly competition, the chance to compete for prizes and awards, camaraderie, philanthropy, and the chance to be The Smaine Fund Scramble CHAMPS!

South Tahoe Refuse roll out of new 3-cart recycling program updates

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif./DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The City of South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, and Douglas County’s new 3-cart curbside collection program begins at the end of August. South Tahoe Refuse says this new semi-automated collection program will be safer for their workers and reduce the use of plastic bags.

Learn about Little Library program at next Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra meeting

Event Date: 
August 21, 2024 - 5:30pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The public is invited to attend the next meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra on Wednesday, August 21 at 5:30 p.m. in the Aspen Room at Lake Tahoe Community College (next to the Library).

The speaker will be Roy Takeda from the Kiwanis Club of Dayton Township and he will be speaking on ‘The Little Library’ program and ‘HOW’ to build one.

Roy has made several of these Little Libraries that are placed around town with books for the public to take a book – FREE of CHARGE. All that is asked is that when you ‘take’ a book you ‘leave’ a book.

Fall Into Conservation Gardening Workshop

Event Date: 
August 27, 2024 - 6:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With cooler mornings signaling the arrival of fall, it’s time to start thinking about preparing your garden for the colder months. Attend a free workshop to learn how to shut down your irrigation system and get your garden winter-ready.

The South Tahoe Public Utility and Lake Tahoe Master Gardeners are hosting the third gardening workshop, Fall into Conservation, on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 1275 Meadow Crest Drive. The workshop will also be accessible virtually at stpud.us. Admission is free and no registration is required.

Tickets still available for 7th annual Tahoe Brewfest

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe is holding its 7th annual Tahoe Brewfest on Saturday, August 24, 2024. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the heart of South Lake Tahoe, with VIPs enjoying early tasting access starting at 11 a.m. and General Admission beginning at 1 p.m.

Letter: Out-of-town real estate lobby spends nearly $1 Million to buy SLT election. Will we let them?

A paid canvasser knocked on my front door on Sunday morning. He handed me a flyer with an AI-generated couple in a lakefront home in what looks like upstate New York, but presumably is supposed to be Lake Tahoe.

The creepy-looking flyer and the matching trifold pamphlet delivered to my mailbox are part of a now nearly $1 million campaign funded by the National Association of Realtors and the California Association of REALTORS.

One dies in crash of plane at Minden-Tahoe Airport

UPDATE Wednesday: The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has identified the pilot involved in the aircraft crash—which took place on August 20, 2024 at the Minden-Tahoe Airport as Randal G. Abraham, age 68, from Redwood City, Calif. Abraham was pronounced dead at the scene.

The aircraft's sole passenger was Brandt Wood, 52, from Gardnerville, Nev. Wood was transported to Renown by East Fork Fire where he was treated for injuries sustained in the crash. His condition was not released.

Adventure Van Expo-Palisades

Event Date: 
Repeats every week until Sun Sep 15 2024 .
September 14, 2024 - 10:00am

NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the Adventure Van Expo September 14-15 at Palisades Tahoe, 1901 Chamonix Pl, Olympic Valley, Calif.

The expo features open house vans, vans for sale, a DiY contest, used vans, beer, food, music, a class or two, and accessories for sale.

Location

Palisades Tahoe
1750 Village East Rd, Olympic Valley, CA 96146
United States

Valhalla Renaissance Faire

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Aug 25 2024 .
August 24, 2024 (All day)
Event Date: 
August 25, 2024 (All day)

The Enchantment of Valhalla Renaissance Faire Returns to Tahoe, Promising an Unforgettable Experience with Abundant Entertainment, Delectable Food, and Unique Shopping. And, yes... there will be JOUSTING!

After a three-year hiatus, the Valhalla Renaissance Faire is set to triumphantly return for the Fall 2024 season. Prepare to step back in time and immerse yourself in a world of chivalry, enchantment, and merriment on August 24-25, 2024, at the Tahoe Valley Campground.

Location

Tahoe Valley Campground
1175 Melba Drive South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States

Bringing back the Lahontan cutthroat trout to Lake Tahoe

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - There is only one native trout in Lake Tahoe, the Lahontan cutthroat, and there has been an ongoing effort to bring back the fish that disappeared from the lake almost 90 years ago.

There are many reasons the Lahontan cutthroat trout disappeared from Lake Tahoe including overfishing, logging, water diversions, mining, and perhaps one of the biggest reasons, the introduction of non-native species that fed on the cutthroat.

Line Dancing Pop Up on Friday 5pm at Tipsy Putt

Event Date: 
August 23, 2024 - 5:00pm

Pre party event before the Jon Pardi concert. We will be dancing at Tipsy Putt Tahoe this coming Friday from 5pm to 6:30pm with the amazing instructor Karlee. No experience needed, free event!

Seven candidates in the hunt for two open South Lake Tahoe City Council seats

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are seven candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council. After incumbents Cristi Creegan and John Friedrich chose not to run for reelection, the period for filing was extended.

The following are running for the two open seats (with their professions next to their names):

Keith Roberts, chief operating officer
David Jinkens, retired city manager
Nick Speal, engineer
Heather Cade-Bauer, procurement contract coordinator
Aimi Xistra, nonprofit director/parent
Marjorie Green, project manager
Caitlin McMahon, alpine ski instructor

San Jose father of three identified as man who died in Lake Tahoe near Bonsai Rock

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Tragedy has struck a Bay Area family after Francisco "Cisco" Villa Madrigal, 39, has been identified as the man who died near Bonsai Rock in Lake Tahoe on Sunday, August 18. The Washoe County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed the identity of Cisco and the cause and manner of death is under investigation though no foul play is suspected.

Cisco's family has set up a GoFundMe fundraiser to help with expenses.

Agencies continue forest thinning projects at Lake Tahoe

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) forest thinning projects are underway and scheduled to continue for the next several weeks, conditions and weather permitting. Some projects are expected to continue through the fall. For project details, including land ownership, lead agency, start date, and expected duration, view the Forest Thinning Projects Map at Tahoe Living With Fire which highlights current and upcoming projects.

Kudos: US Forest Service team hosts Bread and Broth meal

U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) employees were the Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) sponsor for Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal on August 12. Normally, the men and women of LTBMY spend their time managing vegetation, restoring ecosystems, reducing fire hazards, and maintaining forest health in the South Lake Tahoe Basin. However, at the Monday Meal dinner, their primary focus was to provide a hot, nutritious meal and bags of food to help meet the needs of their fellow community members.

Brewery Arts Center presents living history program, The Reno Cure

Event Date: 
August 27, 2024 - 5:00pm

The Brewery Arts Center in Carson Will will present a living history program, “The Reno Cure,” in their ballroom on Tuesday, August 27 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Reno has long been known as “The Biggest Little City in the World,” but it wasn’t just the introduction of legalized gambling in 1931 that brought the town its fame and notoriety.

For the first half of the 20th century, hundreds of thousands of people went to the Truckee River town, to get a “quickie” dissolution to their marriage, and created a culture and lifestyle, unlike any other.

Chilly end to the work week in South Lake Tahoe; Chance of upper-elevation snow

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The week ahead in Lake Tahoe will start with dry weather and breezy conditions, and slightly below-normal temperatures. The end of the week will see an increasing chance of precipitation, most of the gusty winds, and well-below-normal temperatures (don't worry, we'll warm up again). There is even a chance for upper-elevation snow.

The forecast for South Lake Tahoe from the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno:

Monday - Sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Fall Festival slated for Tahoe Paradise Park

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Oct 20 2024 .
October 19, 2024 - 12:00pm
October 20, 2024 - 12:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A new event is coming to the South Shore - Meyers Mountain Fall Festival on October 19-20, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Think Apple Hill meets Oktoberfest and you'll get an idea of the fun festival at Tahoe Paradise Park.

Kree Abravanel, co-founder of Meyers Mountain Market and Music in the Park is bringing this new two-day event for the community to enjoy. Two days filled with fun, food, and fall festivities.

Join Tahoe Fund for TEDxReno Salon "Crystal Clear: Understanding Tahoe's Water Clarity"

Event Date: 
August 20, 2024 - 6:00pm

Are you curious to learn more about the status of Lake Tahoe’s famed clarity? In partnership with TEDxReno, the Tahoe Fund has gathered a panel of experts for an in-depth discussion on Lake Tahoe's famed clarity.

Is the Lake headed in the right direction? We'll explore the big questions to get crystal clear on what's ahead and how we can have an impact.

Panelists include:

Dr. Alex Forrest, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering & Interim Director, UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center​
Dan Segan, Chief Science & Policy Advisor, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency​

State Route 28 project updates for the week in North Lake Tahoe

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 this week. Delays are expected between Kings Beach and Tahoe City. The Southwest Gas line project has wrapped Up for the 2024 season.

The broadband project is a 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.

Residents asked to be mindful of green-waste combination as Gardnerville begins pilot program with Full-Circle Compost

GARDNERVILLE, Nev. - Each year, the Town of Gardnerville collects more than 450 tons of green waste from its residents. The green-waste program started in 2000 as a free service to residents as the Town was able to dispose of its green waste at Bently Ranch free of charge. Every ton of green waste—diverted to Bently Ranch and kept out of the landfill—was a cost-saving to Town residents and an environmental benefit for all.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of August 5-11, 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 5 - August 11, 2024

8/5

Calls Resulting in Arrest

Letter: Why the Measure N Vacancy Tax will raise rents in South Lake Tahoe

Scott Robbins, Amelia Richmond, and Nick Speal are telling residents that the Measure N Vacancy Tax “Does NOT tax local residents, businesses or renters.” The text of the ballot measure says “Section 3.60.020 Imposition of Tax, A.... the City imposes an annual Residential Vacancy Tax on each person who owns a Residential Unit if that Residential Unit is Vacant”. There is absolutely no exception for “local residents, businesses or renters”. It applies to every residence in the city regardless of who owns
it or where they live.

South Lake Tahoe Police Department reminds drivers to keep the final days of summer fun, not fatal

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As the end of summer approaches and families prepare for Labor Day celebrations, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) reminds everyone to prioritize safety on the roads. Drivers are encouraged to make responsible choices behind the wheel by never driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

Wienermobile makes weekend-long stop in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Since 1936 the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile has been driving around to promote their "German-style Wieners," first through the streets of Chicago and today, around the country. Today's version of the hot dog-shaped vehicle is much bigger than the original 13-foot metal hot dog on wheels.

The little moving hotdog is now a 27-foot-long frankfurter atop a yellow bun. A peek inside shows the six seats in a fun and funky display.

Multiple agencies respond to accidental drowning near Bonsai Rock at Lake Tahoe,

MONDAY Update: Francisco Villa Madrigal, 39, of San Jose, Calif., has been identified as the person who was pronounced dead after being pulled out of the water near Bonsai Rock. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office said the cause and manner of death are pending investigation, though no foul is suspected.

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