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The South Lake Tahoe real estate market continues to see a lot of action. During the week of October 1-8, 13 homes entered the market while 6 left the market since they closed escrow.

Oct. 13 - Fire sale! A showing of all available paintings by Peter Darvas after the total loss of his studio and home on Pioneer Trail on Sept.18, 2012. This fundraiser is 1-9 PM at Ski Run Marina Art Gallery." For more information, call 530-448-4107 or email darvasart@hotmail.com.

Go here for a video of the fire.

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Progressive or provincial? That is the crux of the issue facing our south shore community during this election and well into the next decade. Do we want a viable, prosperous community that our children and grandchildren are proud to call home? Or do we want the Tahoe of yesterday—only older and shabbier, with fewer families and more boarded up businesses?

In Lake Tahoe real estate, each month brings better news than the month before. When comparing September to the month and year before there were more closed sales, fewer homes on the market, fewer new listings, and a new category - increasing median sales price!

An outdoor free music concert is being held this Sunday, September 30 as a means to raise funds for Adam Rose. On August 21 of this year, Adam was riding his bicycle and was struck by an alleged drunk driver at 12th Street and Emerald Bay Road. He was care-flighted to Reno, was in critical condition for approximately two weeks and is now recuperating at home. Both Adam's arms and legs were broken and he is currently confined to a wheelchair. He faces over six months of rehabillitation. He will be present at the event.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Sept. 26 through Oct. 2.

With Nov. 16 as its opening day, the countdown is on at Heavenly Mountain Resort. From intense competitions and events to the return of the halfpipe, excitement is stirring at Lake Tahoe’s largest winter playground.

The median home prices of California homes sold reached a 4-year high in August according to the California Association of Realtors. In their August sales report released this week, CAR reports that home sales fell off slightly for the month but are maintaining a strong pace with 5 straight months of year over year sales gains. They also reported that inventory of homes for sale continues to be an issue with inventory at a 6 year low. You will notice similar trends in Lake Tahoe as I explain in more detail below.

Fire crews continue to investigate the cause and origin of the South Lake Tahoe fire that destroyed two homes on Tuesday night at the corner of Pioneer Trail and April Drive. "We're looking at t...

Well-known South Shore Lake Tahoe artist Peter Darvas was being treated at Barton Memorial Hospital on Tuesday evening after he tried putting out a house fire on Pioneer Trail.

Authorities said the fire, reported shortly before 6 p.m., was at the corner of Edna and Pioneer Trail. Darvas’ home, according to city records, is at 3128 Pioneer Trail – at that corner.

According to a message from City Manager Nancy Kerry to Councilman Tom Davis, Darvas was in the house and tried to put the fire out. He was being treated at Barton Memorial Hospital.

Celebrate the annual fall migration of the Kokanee salmon of Lake Tahoe at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center. The Visitor Center is located three miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89. Join the fun and participate in this free family event which has become one of the most fascinating educational and wildlife viewing events in Northern California.
The festival encourages participation by children and their parents in a wide variety of educational and entertaining activities including:

No doubt that John Cefalu and Kyante Wilson are a winning combination, but despite their flashes of greatness South Tahoe couldn't pull off the win in its home opener against Lowry Friday. Cefal...

THE FIVE-YEAR ENGAGEMENT(2012)*1/2 (C-)Directed by Nicholas StollerStarring Jason Segel, Emily Blunt, Chris Pratt, Rhys Ifans, Alison Brie, Chris Pratt, Kevin Hart, Lauren WeedmanUniversal//Rated R...

Tom Sims, pioneering skateboarder and snowboarder, died from cardiac arrest Wednesday night at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, near his home in California, according to a statement released by Sims Snowboards on Thursday.

October 31, 1963 - August 29, 2012Callene Aloma Cudney (formerly Loranca) passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side after a long couragous battle with breast cancer.Callene was ...

More than 3,100 volunteers are needed to successfully execute the first full-distance IRONMAN® event in California since 2001 - IRONMAN Lake Tahoe, which is scheduled for September 22, 2013.

World Triathlon Corporation (WTC), owner and operator of the IRONMAN Series, will host an IRONMAN Lake Tahoe Volunteer Meeting Monday, September 17, 7 p.m., at the North Tahoe Event Center, 8318 North Lake Boulevard, Kings Beach, California.

Of the 3,100 volunteers needed to provide behind-the-scene logistics and ground execution, 100 will serve as captains to ensure a safe and fun event.

The August real estate figures are in for South Lake Tahoe and there are no surprises. We continue to see increased sales, decreased new listings and decreased number of homes on the market. The only thing that really isn't following the expected pattern is the median home price of homes sold in the area.

Increased Sales of Tahoe Homes

Three weeks away from hitting a target goal to produce his first solo CD, veteran South Lake Tahoe musician Jesse Kalin is inviting the community to special night gathering of music and friends at the Fresh Ketch, from 6 to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012.

Kalin will be performing with his band Cool Black Kettle during the special night appearance. A raffle, and plenty of music are in store. The Fresh Ketch is located at 2435 Venice Dr., South Lake Tahoe in the Tahoe Keys Marina.

Our cabin in South Lake Tahoe although a beautiful home has its unique oddities making it the right sell for someone who can appreciate it. Over the past three years we have had it listed with Cent...

Patricia and Joan Miller, the twin sisters who were found dead in their South Lake Tahoe home in February, died of natural causes, police said Thursday.The Millers were once entertainers who mad...

The Vikings went out fighting Friday in a 40-34 loss as they pushed their home opener into double overtime before being slapped with a pass interference call on a would-be touchdown in the final dr...