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Restoration project at historic Pioneer Cemetery in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra in partnership with the Daughters of the American Revolution will be working this spring and summer to restore the historic Pioneer Cemetery located in the Al Tahoe neighborhood on Alameda Avenue.

El Dorado County Sheriff D'Agostini to speak in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
March 19, 2019 - 1:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The public is invited to join El Dorado County Sheriff John D'Agostini as he presents "Criminal Activity: Awareness, Reporting & Prevention" on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Library.

He will discuss topics the South Shore community is interested in including homelessness, crime trends and the most common financial scams targeting our communities and ways to avoid falling victim to scammers.

In addition, the Sheriff encourages questions from the audience on any other subjects that are of concern.

Community forum on the US 50 Revitalization Project in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
March 14, 2019 - 5:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The community is invited to attend a forum on the US 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project this Thursday, March 14, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center.

Other possible sources of PCE contamination identified in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With a 400 acre plume of tetrachloroethylene (PCE) in some of the South Lake Tahoe groundwater, agencies tasked with protecting the local drinking supply updated the community on cleanup efforts and the status of the plume Wednesday evening.

Authorities originally identified the chemical entered the groundwater at the site of the old Lake Tahoe Laundry Works which was located at the South Y Center that is now home to Raley's and KMart.

Most schools open, chain requirements up around Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - All schools around the lake are open at this time. The only casualty is Douglas High School in Minden which will be closed Wednesday due to lack of sufficient heating in classrooms. All other DCSD schools are open with no delays in transportation.

A look at the road conditions around Lake Tahoe at 7:20 a.m. Wednesday morning:

US 50
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on US-50 from Glenbrook to mile post 4.5 in Carson City County in Nevada.

South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce announces name change

Event Date: 
March 20, 2019 - 5:30pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With more than one Chamber of Commerce serving the South Shore there is often confusion about their names and functions.

In 2005 the Tahoe Douglas Chamber and South Lake Tahoe Chamber merged into the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (LTSSCC) for the whole community, both sides of the state line. A group of California side businesses then formed the South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce.

Novasel honored by Assemblyman as 2019 Woman of the Year

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - County Supervisor Sue Novasel was honored by Assemblyman Frank Bigelow as the 5th District's Woman of the Year during a special ceremony on Monday during a Floor Session in Sacramento.

Each year, the California Women’s Legislative Caucus sponsors and hosts its Woman of the Year event to honor women from around the state for all they do in their communities.

Rain and snow likely for much of the week in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The forecast for the Lake Tahoe Basin is beginning to sound like a broken record: rain, snow, repeat. Next week won't be much different as it will start off fairly quiet before the next storm heads into the region Tuesday night through Friday with periods of valley rain, mountain snow, and gusty winds.

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno says the slushy snow we've been seeing at lake level could change and to expect colder conditions returning at the end of the week with snow possible at all elevations.

Wind and Winter Weather Advisories in place for Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In case you haven't had enough of winter weather yet there is more due for Lake Tahoe over the next seven days. The first couple days of meteorological spring will continue the active storm pattern we`ve seen in February according to the National Weather Service in Reno. Our next storm Saturday into Sunday will bring rain and snow impacts to the region.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Lake Wind Advisory until Friday night at 7:00 p.m. and a Winter Weather Advisory from midnight Friday to 6:00 p.m. Saturday.

Woman okay after being found in buried car in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is not your every day occurrence when plowing the snow from streets in South Lake Tahoe. A plow operator was heading east at 8:35 a.m. on Cedar Avenue when the plow hit something in the snow on February 17, 2019. He got out to investigate and found a car buried by recent storms. The trunk had popped open with the impact.

Food trucks approved for South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Except for special events, food trucks have been missing from the South Lake Tahoe horizon, with a previous ordinance preventing an vehicle selling food items for stopping more than 15 minutes.

On Tuesday, the South Lake Tahoe City Council approved a new food truck ordinance that will take effect on March 19, 2019.

More snow in the forecast: Winter Weather Warning issued for Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Ever feel like its Groundhog Day and you keep reliving a forecast snow storm over and over again? It is beginning to feel like that here in Lake Tahoe as another series of winter storms will bring mountain snow, gusty winds and hazardous mountain travel.

A Pacific storm system begins to move into the northern Sierra Sunday and to Lake Tahoe Monday, then continuing through Thursday.

Howie's House of Comedy opens in The Loft Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Local celebrity, radio show host and comedian Howie Nave has teamed up with Paul Reder, co-owner of The Loft Tahoe, to bring national touring comedians to the intimate showroom inside the Heavenly Village.

Howie's House of Comedy will be open every Sunday in the Loft Theater starting March 3. Known for its award-winning magicians from around the world, the theater will now have some of the best names from the world of stand up comedy.

Black Ice Theatre Co. presents “Harbor” in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Mar 17 2019 .
March 14, 2019 (All day)
March 15, 2019 (All day)
March 16, 2019 (All day)
March 17, 2019 (All day)

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Black Ice Theater Co. presents "Harbor" at CoWork Tahoe March 14 - 17, 21 - 23 at 7:30 p.m. and on March 24 at 2:30 p.m.

Winter Storm Warning through Sunday in Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Lake Tahoe from Valentine's Day through Sunday, February 17 at noon.

After a day that saw mostly rain at lake level, the National Weather Service updated the warning, extending the length of the warning that originally issued and lowering snow levels through the three-day period.

Small power outage in South Lake Tahoe

UPDATE 9:15 p.m. - Crews have identified the cause of the power outage in Spring Creek. A tree has fallen on a power line and crews are working to remove the tree and fix the line.

Another power outage in El Dorado County has 31 more customers in the dark. Crews are responding to that situation as well.

UPDATE 8:10 p.m. - Liberty Utilities now estimates restoration of power to the area by 2:00 a.m. Wednesday morning.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Crews are on their way out to the Spring Creek area of South Lake Tahoe to investigate the cause of a power outage.

Chain controls in place around the Sierra as first phase of storm hits Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Road controls are up around the Sierra roadways as the first phase of weekend storms comes through Lake Tahoe. A Winter Storm Watch is in place until 10:00 p.m. Sunday, February 10.

There will be a break in the snow this morning with activity forecast to start again at 1:00 p.m.

2018/19 PAC 8 Collegiate Ice Hockey Championships in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Feb 10 2019 .
February 8, 2019 (All day)
Event Date: 
February 9, 2019 (All day)
Event Date: 
February 10, 2019 (All day)

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Collegiate hockey is headed to the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena this weekend when the PAC 8 Collegiate Ice Hockey Championships return to the South Shore.

After months of battle on the ice, the field of eight is set to crown this year’s champion of the PAC 8 Hockey Conference.

The four teams from both the North and South Divisions were announced yesterday that will compete for the title in Lake Tahoe this upcoming weekend. With this year’s expansion to twelve teams in the conference, this year’s division battles came down to the final weekend.

Location

Lake Tahoe Ice Arena
1176 Rufus Allen Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States

Douglas County again looking for task force members as they revamp VHR ordinance

STATELINE, Nev. - Vacation Home Rentals (VHRs) in Douglas County were on last Thursday's agenda for the Board of County Commissioners, leading them to seek additional representatives for their newly appointed VHR Task Force.

Douglas County uses the services of Host Compliance, the same company hired by the City of South Lake Tahoe to seek out unlicensed VHRs and under-reported Tourist Occupancy Tax (TOT). They charge the County $94,000 annually for their services.

Gardnerville man arrested on multiple counts of sexual assault on minors in South Lake Tahoe

UPDATE 1/29/19 - The South Lake Tahoe store where the suspect allegedly committed the crimes against children was the Goodwill store at the Y. The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is thanking Goodwill and their employees for the "tremendous amount of help we got from them." They are crediting the store's quick response and assistance that allowed them to identify this suspect.

The suspect, Sergio Antonio Recendiz-Rodriguez, was not an employee at the store.

Change in weather ahead for Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The high pressure system that was sitting off the coast of California looks like it will buckle and allow for a couple of weak storms to impact the West midweek. In turn, those systems will open the path for a stronger storm by the weekend. Forecaster confidence is increasing for a period of rain and snow Saturday and Sunday.

Sunny and dry start to the week in South Lake Tahoe

UPDATE -9:30 a.m. - That high pressure appears to be buckling, allowing for some storms to come inland and to Lake Tahoe. See the update here - http://southtahoenow.com/story/01/28/2019/change-weather-ahead-lake-tahoe.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - High pressure centered near the West Coast will bring dry conditions and above average temperatures through the first part of the
week. By Friday, an area of low pressure is forecast to move into to

Snowpack measures above normal for Sierra and Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - While the snowpack isn't epic in measurement (yet), it rose above normal with this past two week's storms that brought five feet of snow to the upper elevations.

During the January 3, 2019 monthly measurement of the snow and its water content at Phillips near Sierra-at-Tahoe, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) found the snow to be at 80 percent of normal. The prior year at the same time was a dismal three percent of normal.

Road conditions changing on day that has brought snow, rain, thunder snow to Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Chain controls have been lifted on several Lake Tahoe area roads, but that doesn't mean the snow storm is over. January 20 has been a day full of weather, from rain and thunder snow, to white-outs at the ski resorts and breezy conditions.

Both Kirkwood and Heavenly Ski Resort had to close some ski lifts earlier today after lightning was striking in the area and Sierra-at-Tahoe closed early due to high lightning potential.

Another storm this weekend, then several days of sun headed to Lake Tahoe

UPDATE 5:00 p.m. Saturday - There has been an adjustment to the forecast for Sunday and Monday:

Tonight -Rain likely after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday - Rain before 5pm, then rain and snow. High near 43. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Office and business closures in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - All El Dorado County facilities in South Lake Tahoe are closed for Thursday, January 17 due to inclement weather. This includes the South Lake Tahoe Library.

Due to a blizzard warning and high winds, both Snowmobile Tours and MS Dixie II Sightseeing Cruise has been cancelled for today.

Tahoe Toys & Treasures is closed.

El Dorado County office of Education is closed, which is a county office, but most know it as Head Start and Early Head Start.

Volunteers for Bread & Broth 4 Kids: Food bags will be packed on Friday morning at 8:45 instead of Thursday.

Weather Service issues Blizzard Warning for Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service in Reno has updated their forecast and issued a Blizzard Warning for Lake Tahoe from 7:00 p.m. Wednesday to 7:00 a.m. Thursday for elevation 7000 feet and above.

Blizzard conditions now expected with increased snowfall from Wednesday through Thursday.

Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon: Moderate snow with accumulations of 5 to 10 inches, except 10 to 18 inches west of Highway 89, are expected. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph for ridge tops.

Sierra House Elementary students move to full-day schedules at STMS/Al Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Since a fire destroyed a section of Sierra House Elementary on November 11, 2018, students and staff have been dealing with the smoke damage, relocation, and minimum school days.

Just before the winter break classes were held at the Al Tahoe Elementary school site, home of the Boys & Girls Club, but that plan will now change starting January 14, 2018.

Major winter storm possible this week in Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Significant impacts from a potentially major winter storm are forecast for the Sierra and lower valleys next week, beginning late Monday night and going until Thursday.

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno said confidence is building that the storm could bring several feet of snow above 8000 feet, and up to two feet down to 6000 feet.

Fire at Presbyterian Church in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A fire at the Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening caused an estimated $50,000 in damage according to South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR).

At 6:20 p.m. on January 9, a call was received by the police department's dispatch center about a fire at the church, located at 2733 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Not only did two engines, a squad truck and battalion chief respond for SLTFR, Lake Valley Fire sent in an engine and battalion chief and Tahoe Douglas Fire contributed a fire truck, ambulance and chief.

Winter Storm Warning in place through Monday in Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A winter storm is heading to Lake Tahoe, the first of a series of storms that will impact the region starting Saturday and lasting on and off into at least the middle of next week.

The Winter Storm Warning has been extended and is now in effect from 10:00 a.m. Saturday to 4:00 a.m. Monday.

First baby of 2019 arrives in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The first baby of the new year has arrived in South Lake Tahoe at Barton Health's Family Birthing Center. On January 2, 2019 at 5:38 p.m., a baby boy weighing in at 7 lbs. 8 oz. and 21" long was born to local residents Mordey and Shaina Richler.

This is the fourth child for the Richlers, who run Chabad Jewish Center. As customary with his parent's faith, Baby Richler will be named when he is eight days old.

Change in weather pattern forecast for Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's been cold but quiet weather wise in the Sierra for the last several days but that may come to a change by Saturday. An active weather pattern is possible and may cause travel impacts in the Sierra, northeast California, and portions of western Nevada this weekend.

Forecasters are still uncertain about the impact of storms headed to Lake Tahoe and will be able to better determine snowfall amounts as they get closer.

Forecast of sunny and cold for the week ahead in Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As we say goodbye to 2018 and hello to 2019 there will be one constant in Lake Tahoe - sunny days and temperatures well below freezing as the sun goes down.

A cold front will move through the area overnight Sunday night into Monday morning, though it is a dry one. A brisk north to northeast wind will also make it feel considerably colder. As for when the new year begins at midnight, expect it to
be quite chilly.

South Lake Tahoe activities to wrap up 2018

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Shore is full of activity as visitors and locals alike say goodbye to 2018 and welcome in 2019.

G-Eazy and Kascade added to SnowGlobe lineup in Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The SnowGlobe Music Festival is giving fans an early Christmas present with their announcement today that some popular acts are now making their way to the end of the year outdoor concert in Lake Tahoe.

G-Eazy, Kaskade, Rae Sremmurd, Tyga, Goldlink, Ashe and Franklyn Watts have been added to this year's line-up. Tickets were not sold out prior to the announcement but they are now expected to go quickly. There are a limited number of three-day and single day tickets still available.

Dates for those just added:

G-EAZY: 12/29
KASKADE: 12/29

Dreda Dre holds 9th annual Christmas Giveaway in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
December 22, 2018 - 3:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Globetrotting rapper and hip-hop artist Dreda Dre is once again hosting the annual Christmas gift giveaway in South Lake Tahoe. On Saturday, December 22, the ninth annual event will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center.

Sleigh rides, Santa, cookies and fun at Holidays in History in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
December 15, 2018 - 11:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Step back in time at the Lake Tahoe Historical Society's annual Holiday in History event on Saturday, December 15, 2018. This special day has become a family favorite and you don't want to miss it.

All day long the museum and historic cabin will be open for all to enjoy the decorations on display during free tours - doors open at 11:00 a.m. These will also be a Victorian Christmas scene in the museum. The bookstore is open for those on your gift list and a giant snowflake is free with all purchases $25 or over.

South Lake Tahoe to be finish for Stage 2 of Amgen Tour of California

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Amgen Tour of California organizers today announced the 13 host cities that will make up the seven stages of their 14th Tour of California, and South Lake Tahoe is again part of the premier cycling event for the fifth time. ON May 13, 2019, the Men’s Stage 2 will begin in Rancho Cordova and ends once again at Heavenly Mountain Resort.

Throughout seven stages over seven days, the world’s elite cyclists will contest more than 750 miles of roadways, highways and coastlines from Sacramento to Pasadena.

Chance of snow for much of week ahead in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A fast-moving and cold system is dropping snow in the Lake Tahoe Basin with total snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches in this storm, 8 to 14 inches along and west of Highway 89. This snow will be powderier.

The Winter Storm Warning expires on Saturday at 3:00 p.m.

Tonight through Monday, cold and dry conditions settle over the region with highs remaining well below average. Overnight lows will be quite chilly, especially in areas that have a few inches of snow on the ground along with clear skies.

Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Kirkwood Mountain Resort

It’s a bit of a drive for Kirkwood Mountain Resort team members to travel to South Lake Tahoe to volunteer at a Bread & Broth Monday Meal dinner at St. Theresa Grace Hall, however, it is a trip that the Kirkwood folks gladly make. Every other month 4-5 Kirkwood team members participate in Kirkwood’s Adopt A Day of Nourishment and join the B&B volunteers in serving the members of the Lake Tahoe South Shore community. Often there is a waiting list of Vail folks who want to come help at the B&B dinners.

Thanksgiving Day weather and road report for South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The first storm front of the season has passed by Lake Tahoe, leaving behind a couple of inches of snow at lake level just in time for your Thanksgiving Day turkey celebration.

The sun has been peaking out Thursday morning ahead of the next system.

Chain controls go up around Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For the first time in months it is snowing in the Sierra and chain controls are up on area roads. The snow hit a few hours later than planned, but, it's here!

As of 10:00 p.m. Wednesday night the following controls are in place:

Highway 50/Echo Summit - From Fred's Place to Meyers: Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles except four wheel/ all wheel drive vehicles with snow-tread tires on all four wheels. (Four wheel/all wheel drive vehicles must carry traction devices in chain control areas).

Christmas tree permits all sold out in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If you want to cut down your Christmas tree in Lake Tahoe, time is running out and Friday, November 16 may be your last chance.

As of 11:45 a.m. Friday, the US Forest Service office in South Lake Tahoe was sold out of the popular $!0 permits. The only other location in the Lake Tahoe Basin is in Incline Village. As of that same time they were down to about 275 permits and expected to be sold out by the end of the day.

Winners of Lake Tahoe Blue Ribbon Awards to be announced November 8

Event Date: 
November 8, 2018 - 5:30pm

Over 80 local nominees will be celebrated during the 11th annual Blue Ribbon Awards on Thursday, Nov. 8 at MontBleu Resort starting at 5:30 p.m.

The public is invited to join the Tahoe Chamber in celebrating the businesses and individuals that make the South Shore a great community to live, work and play.

Fire Weather Watch and Lake Wind Advisory for Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Authorities are concerned with the forecast of gusty winds and low humidity in the Lake Tahoe area on Sunday, prompting the issuance of both a Lake Wind Advisory and Fire Weather Watch for much of the day.

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for Lake Tahoe from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and a Fire Weather Watch from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Customers going crazy over new bakery in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's a dream come true for Christine Smith.

Christine and her husband Williams have opened Crazy Good Bakery and Cafe inside the old Grass Roots Natural Foods store and the community response has been, well, crazy.

The life-long visitor to Lake Tahoe moved from Pacifica, California to South Lake Tahoe seven years ago with her husband and took the leap to open a bakery six months ago when they signed the lease at the building at the "Y" at 2040 Dunlap Drive.

Prescribed burns at two locations around Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Weather and conditions permitting, California State Parks and the U.S. Forest Service may conduct prescribed fire operations in Sugar Pine Point State Park on the West Shore and near Twin Peaks on the South Shore beginning today, October 17, 2018. Smoke will likely be present.

A) Along lakeside of Hwy 89, north of General Creek, 17 acres of understory will be burned by California State Parks. Duration of ignition and smoke production is one week with smoke expected to travel northeast.

DAR surveys pioneer cemetery in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) have been working in the historic pioneer cemetery in Al Tahoe, surveying original boundaries and unmarked grave sites dating back to the late 1800s.

Long before there was a South Lake Tahoe, the town of Rowlands rested on the southern shore of Lake Tahoe in the area of the current Bellevue and Lakeview Avenues.

Thomas Rowland built the cemetery for the small community several hundred feet away from the town that bore his name.

Location

Al Tahoe Historic Cemetery
Alameda Avenue
United States

HIghway 50 roadwork extended to end of month in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Originally planned to wrap up this week, work on the large construction project along US 50 will continue until the end of October, weather permitting.

Expect lane closures along the road (also known as Lake Tahoe Blvd.) near Winnemucca Avenue to Silver Dollar Avenue. No detours will be in place. Expect heavy traffic and delays.

Grinding and paving work was completed on Friday, October 5. Caltrans and its contractors are working hard to finish this stretch of the new storm drain system project.

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