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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 466-acre Washburn Fire near Yosemite has been pushing smoke to the north all day, with the Carson Valley now seeing heavy amounts of the smoke. There is also some smoke flowing into the Lake Tahoe Basin.

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno said the smoke heading to Lake Tahoe and the Carson Valley can now be seen on satellite

They said to expect smoke to settle in overnight, leaving a smokey smell on Saturday morning. The winds expected in the afternoon should blow it out of the Lake Tahoe Basin.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Over 70 groups and close to 500 people participated in the City of South Lake Tahoe’s annual 4th of July Parade Monday. They were met with waves and cheers along the parade route as thousands of people lined the streets, many in their red, white, and blue clothing, flags, hats, and other patriotic displays.

The scores have been tallied for the inaugural Best of the Parade Awards, and the winners are:

Best Float: South Tahoe Public Utility District
~Runner Up: Upper Montgomery States Neighborhood

MEYERS, Calif. - Fire personnel responded to a call of a fire at Tahoe Paradise Park Thursday evening at 5:51 p.m. The fire was in a downed timber area between the disc golf course and the old basketball court at the park.

Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) responded first, followed immediately by CalFIRE. The first was put out quickly and ended up being 20' x 20', according to LVFPD Battalion Chief Perry Quinn.

Since the fire was determined to be on State land, so CalFIRE is the lead agency. They were on scene until about 8 p.m. and finished mopping up the scene.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Thanks to Vail’s Epic Promise Grant, the two local Vail Resorts will once again be hosting monthly Bread & Broth Monday Meal “Adopt A Day of Nourishment” sponsorships. On June 20, Michael Blake, Steve Kremer, Hannah Raudebaugh, Armando Shalhoub, and Ty Vanatta, all members of Heavenly’s Retail Resort department, joined the B&B volunteers to help with the Monday Meal’s setup, serving, and cleanup.

UPDATE 5:45PM - As a result of a coordinated investigation involving Truckee Police and Cal Fire personnel, the cause of this afternoon's wildland fire was determined to have been human-caused. A female suspect was taken into custody after evidence was obtained indicating she was responsible for setting several spot fires which resulted in the bigger fire Thursday that led to evacuations.

She later admitted to investigators of having set the fires intentionally.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are four art classes for kids this month in South Lake Tahoe offered by the Tahoe Art League. Each class will be held outdoors behind the gallery, 3062 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

The classes are best suited for ages 5 to 13, and the Art League is also looking for adult & teen volunteers who are interested in helping at the classes.

July 7 - Acrylic on Canvas with Cheryl Lawson

July 14 - Watercolor on Paper with Gisele Boriolo

July 21 - Acrylic on Canvas with Charolette Castillo

July 28 - Silk Painting with Michelle Gomez

On June 23, the Mammoth Lakes Police Department attempted to stop a silver Acura MDX which was suspected of committing catalytic converters thefts. The vehicle fled and a pursuit ensued. At the end of the pursuit, Jean Anthony Henderson-Hamilton, a 37-year-old male from Sparks, Nevada, and Deanna Kaye Douglas, a 49-year-old female from Fallon, Nevada were arrested. Henderson-Hamilton and Douglas had a number of stolen catalytic converters in their vehicle.

ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - A massive number of young adults filled the beach at the site of the old Dreyfus Estate just north of the Zephyr Cove Resort on July 4, leaving behind massive amounts of trash and the beginning of plans on what to do before the situation gets out of hand. Without any restrooms at the site, one can imagine what else was left at what has become an uncontrolled party spot for hundreds of people, most in the 21-25-year-old range.

7/8 UPDATE: Fire activity remained minimal today with the majority of the heat and smoke residing from yesterday’s burning operation. Firefighters are working to create and reinforce containment lines. Established control lines continue to hold and mop up and patrol will continue while suppression repair strategy is implemented.

The fire has burned 4,478 acres and is 70 percent contained. Many of the evacuated residents have been allowed back into their homes and some road closures remain.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) and Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) were kept busy over the 4th of July holiday.

In South Lake Tahoe, SLTPD reported the following from 12:01 a.m. on July 4 to 6 a.m. on July 5:
Calls into dispatch (911 and non-emergency) – 361
Calls for service - 162
Arrests – 2
Boat incidents – 10
Firework calls – 6

Between July 2-4, SLTPD made four arrests, DUI (2) Gun and drug charges (1), Disorderly Conduct - Alcohol (1)

HOPE VALLEY, Calif. - On Saturday, July 9 at 2 p.m., Wylder Hotel Hope Valley will continue its Eastern Sierra history series with a 50-minute presentation, “Into the Jaws of Hell.”

Local historian and author David Woodruff recounts the dramatic and heroic tale, of how forlorn, starving and moribund argonauts found demise in the desert instead of the riches of the goldfields they had sought and christened the chilling name upon their near-fatal location, Death Valley.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The 2022 American Century Championship gets underway on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe this week, starting with a Pro-Am tournament on Wednesday, July 6.

The action gets underway with shotgun starts at 7:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. The full list of celebrities playing Wednesday is above or can be found here: https://americancenturychampionship.com/player-pairings.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – A South Lake Tahoe man was arrested on July 4 after officers with the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) were notified of a domestic violence incident.

According to police, Dylan Puleri, 29, was identified as the suspect and was reportedly armed with a non-serialized “ghost” AR-15 rifle. Puleri had left the scene of the domestic violence incident and his whereabouts were unknown.

Longer days and warmer weather invite adventure. But even the most experienced explorer should prepare for unknowns when hitting the trail.

This checklist can help:

Buddy up. Adventuring with a partner is not only more fun, but it can be crucial in an emergency. Also, share your plan with another trusted person before venturing out, including where you are going and when you plan to return. Stick to your plan.

Know your limits. Choose activities that suit your physical condition. The pace should be comfortable for the slowest member of your group.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the Lake Tahoe Historial Society on Tuesday, July 5 for another one of its weekly Tahoe History Talks on the Beach. Join Master Gardener and Raconteur David Long at the event at Lakeview Commons from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

What we eat can have a good story to tell. Many of the vegetables and fruits we eat, and pretty much take for granted, have interesting histories and backstories that are not well known.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The year was 1962, and Orly Larson and David Kramer enlisted in the Navy from their perspective hometowns. Two years later the men met when they were assigned to the USS Belknap DLG26, a brand new guided-missile destroyer.

The two shipmates were both Radarmen Second Class, specializing in the Naval Tactical Data Systems. They were both members of the original commissioning crew, also known as “plank owners."

Orly and David served together for two years on the ship, until the end of their enlistments, from 1964-66.

UPDATE 6:00 p.m.: All customers have had their power restored except for 20 in the Sawmill Road area. Liberty Utilities had been estimating all up by 6:30 p.m.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Over 4,500 Liberty Utilities customers in South Lake Tahoe are experiencing a power outage that occurred Sunday early in the afternoon.

Crews are working to restore power. The Liberty website estimates restoral of power around 4;13 p.m.

Many stores are closed due to lack of power so call ahead if going out.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that 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.

Report for June 23 - June 29, 2022

6/23

10:24 CIVIL INCIDENT - Occurred on Piute St, in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.

NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An unseasonable weather system that is expected to move through the Lake Tahoe region over the weekend bringing cool temperatures and wind gusts, has prompted the postponement of the drone light shows planned in celebration of Independence Day on July 3 in Kings Beach and July 4 in Tahoe City.

In response to the current and growing risk of wildfire, the Humboldt- Toiyabe National Forest will implement Stage I Fire Restrictions For the Santa Rosa, Mountain City-Ruby Mountains- Jarbridge, Austin-Tonopah, Bridgeport, and Carson City Ranger Districts effective July 2. 2022 at 12:00 p.m.

3:00PM Update: The previous report that there was one lane in each direction was incorrect. There is now alternating one-way traffic control. The remains of the big rig are being loaded up for removal.

1:30PM Update: There is now a single lane open in each direction on US-50 at Kyburz. Expect delays as crews clean up the scene.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After Tahoe Youth and Family Services (TYFS) received special federal funding in October 2021, Cheyenne Lane hit the ground running to provide much-needed housing and services to unaccompanied minors and homeless young adults ages 16-21.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Rehabilitation Services has invested in new technology to help patients relearn to walk and achieve mobility goals. The Bioness Vector Elite Gait and Safety System is designed to improve treatment efficiency, reduce patient falls, and prevent clinician injuries. Utilizing the system, Barton Rehabilitation will continue to rehabilitate patients recovering from stroke and amputations, orthopedic, brain and spinal cord injuries, and other neurocognitive disabilities and return to daily activities in a safe manner.

The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) is ensuring pets are as prepared as everyone else in case of an emergency, especially at the start of wildfire season. A generous grant from the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation allowed HSTT to get pet “go bags” for emergency purposes, and there are still bags left in both South Lake Tahoe and Truckee. The bags are intended to be ready for “grab and go”, and will include almost everything your pet will need in case of an evacuation emergency.