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UPDATE 11PM Thursday: Well, that didn't last long. NWS Reno has changed the situation to Winter Storm Warning. The warning is in effect from 7 a.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday. Expect heavy snow with accumulations of 5 to 10 inches for Lake Tahoe communities such as Truckee and South Lake Tahoe with 10 to 20 inches above 7000 feet, highest west of Highway 89. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph in lower elevations and 80 to 100 mph over Sierra Ridges. Wave heights on Lake Tahoe are expected to be 2 to 4 feet. 3-7" of snow during the day on Saturday, and another 3-7" during the night.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - A 26-year-old woman from West Sacramento was arrested Thursday after allegedly causing two collisions while intoxicated on US50 near the 34 mile-marker in Kyburz.

At 10:25 a.m. on January 4, the report of a hit-and-run was made after a westbound 2004 Toyota Corolla sideswiped a Dodge Ram truck and left the scene. About three miles later, the Corolla was involved in a head-on collision with an eastbound Subaru.

The driver of the Corolla, Jennie Gomez, fled the scene and was caught a short distance away.

To the community: What would it take to get an initiative on the ballot asking the question: Shall there be a recreational tax on Heavenly lift tickets and Gondola tickets?"

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC) Board of Directors has named Cathrine Mendez as the non-profit's new executive director.

Mendez joins LTWC with a background in wild animal-focused organizations, combined with a deep passion for creating working relationships with local organizations and promoting community-based educational programs. She will help to further advance the mission of the organization which celebrated its 45th anniversary last year.

Overall, the New Year's crowds on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe were well behaved and there were no major issues for law enforcement on either side of the state line with a total of 24 arrests by those agencies over the weekend.

Douglas County Sheriff Dan Coverley said the crowd at Stateline was bigger this year than in the past two years. He attributed that to the new Tahoe Blue Event Center show as well as the nice weather.

South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) Lt. Scott Crivelli said that even with a large number of people in town, the crowds were well-behaved.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Toogee Sielsch of South Lake Tahoe normally spends his free time with the urbanized bears around the south shore, but his cameras placed in the wild often catch other native animals.

A photo found on one of those cameras this week showed something he hadn't been able to capture before, a mountain lion. These big cats live in the Lake Tahoe Basin, but their elusive behavior sometimes makes them seem non-existent.

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LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Don't miss three opportunities to hear from Katharine Hayhoe, chief scientist of The Nature Conservancy, Distinguished and Endowed Professor of Public Policy and Public Law at Texas Tech University, and the lead author of the Second, Third, and Fourth National Climate Assessments.

UPDATE: One more area has been added this week. Fallen Leaf Units 116/172
Responsible Agency: USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. East of Fallen Leaf Lake Road and West of Angora Ridge Road near South Lake Tahoe. Burn Type: Hand Piles. Total Acreage: 140.00. Planned Ignition: 01/04-06/2024.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT), will resume prescribed burning this week at Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting. Smoke from these operations may be present throughout the Tahoe Basin and surrounding areas.

TAHOMA, Calif. - Snowshoeing under a full moon along the snow-covered west shore of Lake is a magical experience. State Park interpreters will be leading Full Moon Snowshoe Tours on January 27, February 24, March 23, and April 20 exploring the natural and cultural history around the Hellman-Ehrman estate at Sugar Pine Point State Park.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heavenly Village's New Year's Eve celebration was big, with organizers estimating several thousand people took in the music and fireworks as they welcomed in 2024 to South Lake Tahoe.

The event featured an array of performances by bands Decades from Chico and from NBC’s The Voice, Kristen Brown.

As the clock hit 9 p.m. (midnight in New York), the fireworks display with the gondola coming down the mountain thrilled those watching.

You know something is not right in the world when the Toyota Prius is now considered, and quite collectively at that, one of the best cars in the world. No longer is this pioneering hybrid an ugly can of slow molasses, but instead an attractive and sleek family car with more than adequate performance. I thoroughly enjoyed the first Prius I tested at the beginning of summer, but now we enter the age of the Prime Prius, with plug-in charging capability that'll make you question the practical purpose of owning anything all-electric.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be dry conditions along with light winds to kick off 2024, but the week ahead could be very different. This upcoming week the pattern remains progressive with two storms projected to move through the Sierra and western Nevada. Be sure to monitor road conditions midweek as well as next weekend with snow in the forecast.

Temperatures will be dropping, with highs below freezing by next weekend. Here is a report from the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno for the week ahead at Lake Tahoe:

Governor Gavin Newsom this year signed landmark legislation to support the reproductive rights of Californians, increase affordable housing, hold Big Oil accountable, and protect the safety, health, and well-being of all Californians.

“California is more than just a state of dreamers, we’re a state of doers," said Newsom. "Thanks to the Legislature’s strong partnership in 2023, the state is leading by example to create opportunity, and advance and protect the rights of all Californians.”

Here is a quick look at a few bills that will take effect on January 1, 2024:

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If going out on the town is part of your plans for New Year's Eve, there are a few ways to celebrate in South Lake Tahoe and Stateline.

Heavenly Holidays continues at the Village with Ferris Wheel rides through December 31, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission: $5. It is located at the base of the Gondola. Enjoy the most spectacular views of the lake by day and the village, twinkling with tons of lights, by night. The photo opportunities are unrivaled, except for the memories made upon our gigantic Ferris wheel.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Did you know human trafficking is often a crime that is hidden in plain sight and is only visible to those who know the signs and indicators? There are also many myths regarding trafficking, which is why educating ourselves is critical. Many believe traffickers are usually strangers to the victim when, in fact, that’s the most uncommon situation.

Current statistics show that around 42 percent of trafficking victims were brought into trafficking by a member of their own families, and 39 percent were recruited via an intimate partner or a marriage proposition.

On Thursday, January 25, 2024, UC Davis TERC (Tahoe Environmental Research Center) will be hosting a lecture about "How Tahoe's Future Climate Is Going to Change Its Many Watersheds" with Dr. Michael Dettinger. The in-person event will be held at Sunnyside Restaurant and Lodge in their Mountainside Bar.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Clean Up The Lake (CUTL) has announced the successful completion of its 2023 Lake Tahoe-based projects. In just three and a half years, CUTL has achieved a monumental milestone by removing more than 70,000 pounds of litter from lakes in the Sierra Nevada, including over 35,000 pounds directly from Lake Tahoe.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many were caught by surprise when the Lakeside Inn closed permanently in 2020, and was then purchased by Barton Health in 2021.

Demolition then began on the old casino in 2022 to make way for a new medical center.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect for the Sierra Nevada from 10 p.m. Friday to 4 p.m. Saturday, though at this time it does not look like a big storm for those at lake level. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno said snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches above lake level, with up to 12 inches possible above the 7,500-foot level.

Nevada’s nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $1,374,350,070 for November 2023, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board's monthly report released Thursday. This amounts to a 12.56 percent increase compared to the same month a year ago when licensees reported a gaming win of $1,220,945,367. For the fiscal year to date (since July), the gaming win has increased by 4.74 percent with $6,572,928,432 in "win".

The "gaming win" represents the computed income of casinos before business expenses and taxes.

Mindful Yoga
Instructor: Susan Glasson
Location: Kahle Community Center
Dates: Tuesday & Thursdays
Time: Time: 10:00 – 11:00am ZOOM Option – Check Kahle Facebook Page for class code
Cost: $5 drop-in

Payments can be made over the phone with a debit or VISA/MC credit card

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Start Smart is aimed at helping newly licensed and future licensed teenage drivers become aware of the responsibilities that accompany the privilege of being a licensed California driver. The program was created to preemptively reduce the incidence of teen injuries and deaths resulting from motor vehicle collisions.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What has become an annual situation since COVID, continues to be a dangerous issue on US50 and SR89 at Lake Tahoe. It has nothing to do with masks or social distancing but has everything to do with parking. Many people heading to Tahoe to find some sort of snow to play in have forgotten how to be safe and park safely along the roadways.

In just a few days over the Christmas holiday weekend, 111 parking tickets were issued by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) on US50 at Echo Summit and SR89 at Emerald Bay.