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Sacred Arts of Tibet Tour returns to South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
January 22, 2019 - 7:00pm

Tibetan monks from the Gaden Shartse Monastery will be returning to South Lake Tahoe at the end of their two year tour of the United States. During their visit to South Lake Tahoe they will be sharing a variety of presentations, focussing on Green Tara the female Buddha of Compassionate Action. Events will include a Buddhist Philosophy Lecture by Venerable Geshe Wangyal, a Healing Ritual, an Empowerment/Blessing of Green Tara, a Meditation and Tibetan Calligraphy Workshop.

Location

Blue Angel Cafe
1132 Ski Run Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States

Tahoe Warm Room open house for the community

Event Date: 
February 7, 2019 - 3:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless is hosting an open house at the South Lake Tahoe Warm Room on February 7, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event will begin with tours of the Warm Room from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Warm Room is the overnight emergency shelter we operate each winter to give our homeless neighbors respite from the worst of the winter weather. This year the Warm Room is located at 1201 Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe, next door to Ernie’s Coffee Shop.

Hair of The Dog Pet Concierge opens inside Hard Rock Lake Tahoe

STATELINE, Nev. - A full service pet concierge is now open in Lake Tahoe, one that offers pet grooming, day care, massage, a self-service dog wash and activities for our four-legged friends like hiking, walking and swimming.

To accommodate a growing number of travelers visiting Lake Tahoe with their pets, Hair of the Dog Pet Concierge has opened up inside the Hard Rock Hotel. Not only the above list, pet nutrition and fitness work will be added to their menu of options.

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning & Happy Holidays Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

Shaping up to be a Beautiful Sunday Funday heading into the New Year’s Holiday… All the Resort are Open and Geared up with more Lift & Trails open… Great Conditions with Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder. Winds may affect upper mountain lifts. If you need to rent gear, get there early or rent the night before… If you want to enroll in ski/snowboard lessons, sign up early… Have Patience in Lines… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

Welcome to Lake Tahoe and Pre-Christmas Weekend! All the Resort are Open and geared up, operating at Maximum Levels, conditions permitting, Offering more lifts and terrain and ready for the Holidays… Machine Groomed & Skier Packed Powder! If you need to rent gear, get there early or rent the night before… If you want to enroll in ski/snowboard lessons, sign up early… Have Patients in Lines… Get After it! Lots of Holiday activities scheduled on and off the slopes… Have Fun & Be Safe!

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

Welcome to Winter! A ReFresh with a few inches of snow reported at the higher elevations of Resorts… All Upper Mtn. lifts will operate Wind & Weather Permitting. Fresh Powder & Machine Groomed Corduroy! Get After it! Some Roadways Controls Posted… Have Fun & Be Safe!

Today’s Weather: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies with a chance of Showers. Snow level, 6500-7000 feet. Highs: 40F-45F (30F-35F on the Slopes). Southwest Winds 10-15 mph. Gust up to 85 mph, decreasing to 55 mph in the afternoon.

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

Shaping up to be a Great Day to make turns… Mostly Clear Skies, but Winds will increase today with a Lake Wind Advisory posted… All Upper Mtn. lifts will operate Wind & Weather Permitting. Plenty of Machine Groomed Corduroy to Carve Up! Get After it! All Roadways are open and Free of Controls… Have Fun & Be Safe!

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

Happy HUMP DAY… Mostly Clear Skies with Mild Temps will make it a Great Day on the Slopes… Plenty of Machine Groomed Corduroy to Carve Up! Get After it! All Roadways are open and Free of Controls… Have Fun & Be Safe!

Today’s Weather: Expect Mostly Clear & Sunny Skies. Highs: 44F-49F (34F-39F on the Slopes). Light Winds.

Tonight: Clear. Lows: 17F – 27F. Southwest winds 10-15 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 60 mphafter midnight.

South Lake Tahoe Olympians head to Breckenridge for Dew Tour

South Lake Tahoe Olympians Jamie Anderson, Hannah Teter and Maddie Bowman are headed for the mountains of Colorado as they take center stage at the annual winter Dew Tour ski and snowboard competition and festival in Breckenridge, Colo. December 13-16, 2018.

After last year's Dew Tour serving as an Olympic Qualifying event, fans and athletes will see the upcoming event creatively showcase its unique and progressive competitions, including the Modified Superpipe Presented by Toyota, Slopestyle, Adaptive Banked Slalom Presented by Toyota, Streetstyle and Team Challenge events.

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.

Steven Van Zandt brings TeachRock Teacher Appreciation Tour to Lake Tahoe

Multi-talented Steven Van Zandt brings his band, Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul, to the South Shore Room at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe on Saturday Dec. 8. In addition to a high-energy rock ‘n soul concert, the show is part of Van Zandt’s “Soulfire TeachRock Teacher Appreciation Tour” and offers a free seminar and the show to area teachers.

“Little” Steven Van Zandt, a founding member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, brings his high-energy rock & soul band to Tahoe for the first time ever.

Heart By Heart, Featuring Original HEART Members, To Perform At MontBleu Casino November 10

Event Date: 
November 10, 2018 - 7:00pm

Heart By Heart, which features original founding HEART members Bassist Steve Fossen and Drummer Mike Derosier, won’t be making fans HEART fans feel so “Alone” as they hit the MontBleu Resort Casino on November 10 at 7 PM with acclaimed vocalist Somar Macek at the helm.

The Heart By Heart tour will bring back all of the favorites from the multi-platinum selling band including “Barracuda,” “Crazy On You,” “Alone” and more by perfectly recreating the songs of HEART.

Location

Montbleu Casino Resort
55 Highway 50
United States

Nevada celebrates 154th birthday with parade and full slate of activities

Nevada's celebration of statehood provides for a bevy of activities that showcase the Silver State's best. From contests to exhibits, food and beverages of all kinds, Native dancing, hot air balloons, concerts, a carnival celebration at Mills Park and the famed Nevada Day parade, there is something for everyone throughout the long weekend.

Here's a schedule of events:

Ongoing

68th ANNUAL NEVADA DAY ART EXHIBIT AT NAA’S BAC GALLERY

Tallac Historic Site turning into haunted "Tahoe Terror"

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The story of Elias "Lucky" Baldwin has never quite been told as it will be during the inaugural Tahoe Terror at Tallac Historic Site.

Creative students and from South Tahoe High's Thunderclap AV Club and Key Club have created a haunted walk around the Baldwin House just in time for the Halloween season. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 19-21, guided and narrated tours from a host of spooky characters will take the public through the haunted grounds as the story is told of what happens to the servants and other unlucky souls at Lucky's estate.

Reel Rock Film Tour returns to South Lake Tahoe November 21

Event Date: 
November 21, 2018 - 6:00pm

The Wilderness Education Program at Lake Tahoe Community College presents the 13th year of Reel Rock Film Tour at the Duke Theatre on November 21, 2018.

It's Marathon Week in Lake Tahoe; Expect road closure October 14

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The annual Lake Tahoe Marathon is October 12-14, 2018 with 1,800 athletes headed to town for the race. Over 20 events will take place around Lake Tahoe during the three days of fun and festivities this year, the 23rd year of the Marathon. Over 2,500 family members and friends are also expected to travel to the lake to watch and enjoy the town.

Open house and Halloween costume contest at South Lake Tahoe Fire Stations

Event Date: 
October 13, 2018 - 10:00am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - October 7-13, 2018 is National Fire Prevention Week, and the two local fire stations will be celebrating with each having an open house along with a Firefighter Halloween Costume Contest for K-3 graders on Saturday, October 13.

From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., take a tour of the stations, learn how to escape a fire in your home, learn about the water-safety vest loaner program and get information and giveaways.

Kids who come in a public safety/firefighter costume will be entered to win a future breakfast with the crew!

Congressional candidate on area tour with town hall meetings

Event Date: 
October 7, 2018 - 4:00pm

With less than 40 days remaining until the November general election, U.S. House candidate Jessica Morse will be hosting town hall meetings for 4th district residents, including a stop in South Lake Tahoe on Sunday, October 7.

California's 4th District stretches from the eastern Sacramento suburbs to the Sierra foothills, including Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park. Morse is running against incumbent Republican Tom McClintock who, at this time, has no scheduled stops in South Lake Tahoe.

Boys and Girls Club celebrate 25th anniversary with online auction and golf tournament

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One of the most popular golf tournaments on the South Shore is the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe’s (BGCLT) Golf Classic held annually at Edgewood Tahoe. As always, this year's tournament will feature 18 fun-filled holes, and for those who can't attend, an online auction featuring golf outings, vacations and hotel stays, events and gifts.

State schools chief visits California's smallest district - Alpine County

California's State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson is wrapping up his final term by touring some of the state's schools.

In just a few days he went from visiting a school in Los Angeles with an enrollment of 4,000 to touring Alpine County Schools and the Diamond Valley Elementary School campus, in particular, which has 80 students from kindergarten through eighth grade.

“It is a small school in numbers but mighty in its focus and learning,” said Torlakson in Alpine County on Sept. 20.

Sound mitigation expert hired to use "smart sound" at SnowGlobe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Chad Donnelly, the CEO of the SnowGlobe Music Festival, was in South Lake Tahoe last week to show his new sound mitigation expert the venue at the Community Playfields on Al Tahoe Blvd. He also met with Mayor Pro Tem Tom Davis and three members of the No Globe Alliance, a citizen-formed group against the noise generated by the three-day outdoor festival, and Al Frangione of Lake Tahoe Community College.

Forest Service to host public tour for Meeks Bay Restoration Project

Event Date: 
October 10, 2018 - 2:00pm

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will host a public tour to announce the proposed action and public comment period for the Meeks Bay Restoration Project on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. The public tour will take place from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Meeks Bay Resort, 7941 Emerald Bay Road (Highway 89), Meeks Bay, CA 96142. The 45-day comment period begins with the publication of the Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement in the Federal Register on Tuesday, Sep. 11, 2018. Comments are most helpful if received by Friday, Oct. 26, 2018.

Reno Open Studios

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Oct 07 2018 .
October 5, 2018 (All day)
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October 6, 2018 (All day)
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October 7, 2018 (All day)

Reno Open Studios is an opportunity to visit the artist’s studios and see them at work. You will learn what inspires them, witness their techniques, and be stimulated by their passion for the creative process. We have artists who paint, make jewelry, silk painting, photography, baskets gourds, wood, textiles, and sculpture. Check www.renoopenstudios.com for the map to artist participating in this year’s art crawl.

Location

Reno Open Studios
4001 s virginia st
United States

Scorpions, Queensrÿche show their metal at Lake Tahoe

August at Lake Tahoe ended in crazy fashion on Friday when The Scorpions and Queensrÿche’ brought their Crazy World tour to Harveys Outdoor Arena.

Founded in Hannover, West Germany in 1965, Scorpions were part of the first wave of metal in the 1970s with their debut album, “Lonesome Crow,” released in 1972. The band rose to arena status with seminal releases “Lovedrive,” “Virgin Killer” and “Animal Magnetism.”

Getting around South Lake Tahoe by water taxi

We've all most likely had an experience hailing or calling for a cab, but how many have tried that doing that on Lake Tahoe? There are no stop signs or stop lights, it's worry free, no traffic, no parking madness, just you and the crystal blue water underneath your water taxi as it glides from marina to marina at a steady 10 knots.

On Monday I boarded the South Shore Water Shuttle at Lakeside Marina for a round trip to all four of its regular stops, Timber Cove Marina, Camp Richardson Resort & Marina and Round Hill Pines Beach Resort & Marina, and then back to Lakeside.

Letter: Bijou Garden Grows Community

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Family Resource Center (FRC) has long been a stronghold for the South Lake Tahoe community, providing necessary life services to community members in need. This summer, the FRC was especially busy with the ninth year of Parabajitos, an early intervention and prevention program that aims to engage youth and strengthen their connection with their community. The FRC is also home to the Bijou Community Garden, a project started four years ago by community member Brian Hirdman.

Location

Family Resource Center
3501 Spruce Ave
United States
38° 56' 24.5184" N, 119° 57' 33.0948" W

Bay Area teen to swim 21.3 miles across Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Angel More is missing the first two days of her junior year at Menlo High School, but there is a very good reason.

She'll be swimming 21.3 miles across Lake Tahoe.

The 15-year-old Bay Area resident is after the California Triple Crown of Marathon Swimming, and when she gets out of the water Saturday morning she'll be the youngest person to do so. Only ten people have completed the Triple Crown, the youngest of that group being a 38-year-old man.

Janet Jackson brings high energy and endless hits to Lake Tahoe

STATELINE, Nev. - Fans of pop star Janet Jackson have been waiting a long time to see her on tour, and after Friday night's concert at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys they can say it was worth the wait.

Jackson had to put a halt to her 2015 tour and have surgery, then her tour ended again in 2016 after she announced her pregnancy. Now she has hit the road with her long-awaited State of the World Tour.

Keepers of Tahoe History: Tallac Historic Site

South Tahoe Now will be publishing a series over the next few weeks, The Keepers of Tahoe History. We will be highlighting groups, locations and events around Lake Tahoe that are preserving the historic past of the area.

Out and About in South Lake Tahoe: Sean Pawling

On Sunday, 2003 South Tahoe High graduate Sean Pawling stopped by Revive Coffee & Wine to give an afternoon concert with his appropriately named band, The Sean Pawling Band.

In third grade at Meyers Elementary (now knows at the Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School), Sean said he knew he wanted to be a rock star so joined the inaugural season of the Blue Ribbon Choir. Since then he has taken his talents to UCLA where he majored in music and was the trombonist in the school's marching band, and then on to USC where he got a master's degree in music.

Restoration of Upper Truckee River planned near Lake Tahoe Golf Course; Public comment ends July 30

There are just two days left for the public to comment on a proposed restoration project of the Upper Truckee River that runs adjacent to the Lake Tahoe Golf Course and Washoe Meadows State Park.

12th annual Artist Studio Tour in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Aug 05 2018 .
August 2, 2018 (All day)
August 3, 2018 (All day)
August 4, 2018 (All day)
August 5, 2018 (All day)

The Tahoe Art League is holding their 12th annual Artist Studio Tour over two weekends in South Lake Tahoe, July 28-29 and August 2-5. Visit their 29 artists who are located at 13 different studios throughout the community.

Their fun Passport Program is back....visit all 13 studios and earn a chance to win great prizes from the participating artists.

The tour is self-guided and can be done over several different days from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. 12 of the studios are open both weekends with Studio #5 open just through the July 29 weekend.

Luke Bryan keeps Lake Tahoe audience on their feet

From before the very first note, country superstar Luke Bryan had the large crowd at Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena on their feet Wednesday night, and they never sat down.

Bryan stopped by the South Shore as part of his "What Makes You Country Tour" July 25 on the outdoor stage at Harveys. The personable and talented entertainer engaged the audience throughout the show, highlighting birthdays and getting them to sing along.

He sang "Strip it Down," joking with the audience that it was the status of his gambling at the casinos, down, down, down.

Authors to Speak on Book About Genoa Cemetery

Event Date: 
July 28, 2018 - 10:00am

Authors Karen Dustman and Laurie Hickey will speak on their book The Old Genoa Cemetery: A Walking Tour – Book 1, in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, July 28, at 10:00 am.

The Old Genoa Cemetery: A Walking Tour – Book 1 is the first book in a four volume series of books written by historians Karen Dustman and Laurie Hickey, which highlight Genoa and Carson Valley’s earliest and most prominent settlers.

Location

Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.3872" W

South Lake Tahoe Police busy with Phish concert goers and trash

South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) had their hands full on Tuesday before, during and after the first of two Phish concerts at the outdoor arena at Harveys Lake Tahoe.

Trash including empty alcohol bottles and beer boxes littered much of the open space surrounding Stateline and Cedar Avenues where hundreds of fans lined the streets. In addition to the trash, pop-up tents with vendors starting selling clothing and other items illegally.

The owner of the corner property, chateau at the Village, sent out crews to help clean, according to SLTPD Lt. David Stevenson.

Grand opening of Robert Maloff Center in South Lake Tahoe

The doors are now officially open at the 26,000 square foot state-of-the-art Robert Maloff Center, home to the Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness.

During a ribbon cutting ceremony at the South Lake Tahoe facility Thursday, July 12, Lisa Maloff was honored for her $10 million donation in her late husband's name that made the dream to improve community health and well-being of others a reality.

Fan favorite 7th hole continues to entertain during American Century Championship

For 12 years the antics of a group of Sacramento friends on the 7th hole at Edgewood Tahoe have drawn the attention of not only those attending the American Century Championship Pro-Am round in South Lake Tahoe, but also the attention of Justin Timberlake, NBC Sports, Corona, AJ Hawk, Mark Rypien, Steph Curry and many others.

Author to Speak on Nevada Post Offices Book at Dangberg Historic Park

Event Date: 
June 2, 2018 - 10:00am

Author Nancy Raven will speak on her book A Postal Journey: Discovering Nevada Through Its Post Offices at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, June 2, at 10:00 am.

Upon Nancy Raven’s arrival in Nevada, a friend suggested Raven travel the state photographing each town, which she refined to Nevada’s post offices. Raven’s quest took her to every corner of Nevada, with her photographs, her art work and a song becoming the book A Postal Journey: Discovering Nevada Through Its Post Offices.

Location

Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States

Winners of Amgen in Lake Tahoe move on to Sacramento and finish as champions

Egan Bernal, Team Sky’s 21-year-old Colombian rider, defended his lead from Thursday's race in Lake Tahoe to claim the 2018 Amgen Tour of California championship by the second largest margin in race history, +1.25” ahead of BMC Racing Team’s U.S. rider Tejay van Garderen. Team EF Education First-Drapac p/b Cannondale’s Daniel Martinez (COL) rounds out third place overall.

Guest Columnist: Tahoe South continues full speed into summer with national media exposure

The transition to summer brings new opportunities and once again South Lake Tahoe will be front and center a national stage in more ways than one.

Katie Hall is Queen of the Mountain, winning Amgen South Lake Tahoe stage for third time

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was a great day of cycling for the women racing in the Amgen Tour of California, light winds, mild temperatures and clear skies. They left the Heavenly California Lodge at 11:00 a.m. and the first racer crossed the finish line three hours and six minutes later after a trip through Christmas Valley, Hope Valley, Alpine County and the big climb on Kingsbury Grade.

Katie Hall, 31, of Saratoga, California won the day, but it was a close one as she crossed the finish line 29 seconds ahead of Tayler Wiles.

Egan Bernal of Colombia masters Kingsbury Grade to win Stage 6 of Amgen

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was an exciting end to the Amgen Tour of California Stage 6, taking the cyclists from Folsom to South Lake Tahoe via State Highway 88 and Kingsbury Grade. After a climb the professionals made look easy up the back side of Kingsbury Grade, several of the riders stayed in a pack until Egan Bernal from Colombia pulled away to win Friday's stage.

Amgen men's and women's results for Thursday, headed to Tahoe Friday

The Amgen Tour of California Men's Stage 5 wrapped up on Thursday with some changes on the leader board.

Quick-Step Floors’ Fernando Gaviria (COL) claimed his second win at the 2018 Amgen Tour of California, his sixth of the season. Gaviria further cements his comeback from a hand injury earlier this year, with the stage podium result duplicating Sunday’s Stage 1.

Stage 5 Podium

1. Fernando Gaviria (COL), Quick-Step Floors (BEL) 4h04’34”
2. Caleb Ewan (AUS), Mitchelton-SCOTT (AUS) +00”
3. Peter Sagan (SVK), BORA-hansgrohe (GER) +00”

Jersey Winners after Stage 5:

Tejay van Garderen overtakes Amgen race lead with blazing trial ride

BMC Racing Team’s Tejay van Garderen (Tacoma, Wash.) rocketed to a decisive stage victory and the overall race lead at the Amgen Tour of California individual time trial in San Jose / Morgan Hill today.

Day 3 of Amgen: 122.4 miles and over 8K feet in elevation gain

Closing out day three at the 2018 Amgen Tour of California, and rebounding one year later at the race where his team pulled him after suffering a concussion and broken collarbone, Trek-Segafredo’s Toms Skujins (LAT) made a late race move that paid off, along with Hagens Berman Axeon Cycling Team’s Sean Bennett (El Cerrito, Calif.) – one of the youngest in the race at 22 – together creating a gap that held all the way through the Laguna Seca Recreation Area’s speedway finish line.

Gear up for cycling with a bike fitting

Being ready to enjoy summer on your bike doesn’t only mean getting or being fit, it includes having your bike fit. With temperatures warming up, this is the perfect opportunity to get your bicycle ready for the season! Anyone who enjoys riding should have their bike fitted. At Barton Health, bike fitting is geared towards clients who road bike, mountain bike, or compete in triathlons – all with the goal of optimizing body position to maximize performance, based on the rider’s recreational or competitive goals and history of injury.

Florence and the Machine latest to sign on at Lake Tahoe outdoor venue

Florence and the Machine, an English indie rock band, are headed to the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harvey's on Thursday, August 9.

The band, who formed in London in 2007, consist of vocalist Florence Welch, keyboardist Isabella Summers, and a collaboration of other artists. Their fourth studio album, High as Hope, is set to be released at the end of June.

Presale tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show go on sale Wednesday, May 16 and general public sales start Friday the 18th.

Also this summer at the 2018 Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series at Harveys Outdoor Arena:

Young Colombian rider earns Leader Jersey by winning Amgen Stage 2

With just over 2k left to ride to the summit of Gibraltar Road, Team Sky’s 21-year-old Egan Bernal (COL) attacked and swiftly climbed away to a solo victory to close out Stage 2 of the 2018 Amgen Tour of California. Tao Geoghegan Hart and his Team Sky teammates set an unyielding pace all the way up the steep grade in support of lead rider Bernal to help launch him to his fourth victory of the 2018 season, shoring up the race lead as well as nearly all of the classification wins with today’s epic climb and overall performance.

Viewing guide for Lake Tahoe routes of Amgen Tour of California

It's time again for the Amgen Tour of California, and the South Lake Tahoe area once again is host to both the men's and the women's portions of the race.

On Friday, May 18, the town will be the scene for the men's Stage 6 and the women's Stage 2, but with the rolling road closures and number of people in town for the day will take some planning to watch the excitement.

UHC cycling team training in South Lake Tahoe before Amgen TOC

The Amgen Tour of California is just a week away, and since both the women's and men's races come through South Lake Tahoe this year, many cyclists can be seen training on area roads.

On Wednesday, four members of the United Heath Care (UNC) cycling team joined local comedian and radio personality Howie Nave on a bike ride to Round Hill Pines.

Howie participates in the annual America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride around Lake Tahoe, so he can ride, and the ladies of Amgen today treated him kindly on the roads, not leaving him in the dust as he joked about.

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