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Bread & Broth seeks community volunteers
Community - Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 9:54am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bread & Broth (B&B), a charitable, all-volunteer organization whose mission is to ease hunger in the Lake Tahoe South Shore community, is looking for service-minded community members who are interested in joining its dedicated team of volunteers.

Currently, the following volunteer opportunities are available:

Magician Brian Scott at free South Lake Tahoe Library outdoor show
Lifestyle - Monday, September 16, 2024 - 10:49pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Library has rescheduled magician Brian Scott, and he'll be back in town on Saturday, September 28 at 2 p.m.

Brian is a magician who combines magic, comedy, and pure fun. Bring the whole family for this outdoor performance!

The library is located at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd, South Lake Tahoe.

This show is sponsored by the South Lake Tahoe Optimists Club.

Lake Tahoe Documentary Film Festival is more than the stories, it's the experience
Lifestyle - Monday, September 16, 2024 - 10:35pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The mission is an impressive one, to bring arts, culture, and humanities to our small mountain town, and it is one local woman's dream to accomplish that mission.

Celebrating "The Mayor of Tahoma" as he wraps up decades serving on local fire board
News - Monday, September 16, 2024 - 9:18pm
By Paula Peterson

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - When the residents of Tahoma want to find out why firetrucks with sirens running are in their neighborhood, they call Ed Miller, the unofficial "Mayor of Tahoma." No matter the time of day or night, they called. And since he stays connected to all the goings-on in the Tahoma area of El Dorado County, they ask for his input on all sorts of topics.

Public invited to presentation on electric vehicles at South Lake Tahoe Library
Lifestyle - Monday, September 16, 2024 - 7:47pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join Liberty Utilities at a presentation at the South Lake Tahoe Library about the basics and the future of electric vehicles (EVs) on September 24 at 5 p.m.

As more EVs are being spotted in the Lake Tahoe basin, both personal cars and public transportation, more charging stations have been added to handle their potential future.

The Tahoe Area Sierra Club is hosting Matt Newberry from Liberty Utilities when he joins them at the library to talk about EV basics and answer any questions the public may have about these vehicles.

Kudos: Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe thanks Vail Resorts EpicPromise
Community - Monday, September 16, 2024 - 12:02pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT) would like to thank Heavenly Ski Resort and Vail Resorts EpicPromise for their continuous generosity towards the Club. A long-standing supporter of the Club, EpicPromise has awarded BGCLT a grant each year for the past eight years. This year, the Club received a $20,000 cash grant from EpicPromise, along with a three-year commitment and a range of in-kind donations.

One person dies after mid-air collision near Minden-Tahoe Airport
News - Monday, September 16, 2024 - 11:25am

11:30AM UPDATE: The Minden-Tahoe Airport is open with one runway available.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - East Fork Fire Protection and Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) responded Monday morning to the area south of Johnson Lane near Heybourne Road for a report of an airplane crash.

DCSO is reporting that the two aircraft collided in the air around 9:47 a.m. on September 16. One of those aircraft were able to make a landing at the airport, while the other crashed into a field off Highway 395 near Johnson Lane.

Review of The Guys: Emotional, powerful, sentimental, touching
Opinion - Sunday, September 15, 2024 - 10:50pm

When my dear friend Ginger Nicolay-Davis texted me the promotional photo for the play "The Guys" currently at the Valhalla Boathouse Theatre, I must admit I had no idea the storyline.

I saw the local firefighters on the pier, flanking Ginger, and so I texted her back, "Wow, your timing is fortuitous," as I was just in Manhattan for one day, last Wednesday, September 11. I sat next to five firemen on the subway coming from the Memorial celebration at the Towers. Little did I know, this play "The Guys" is about that horrific day in our country's history.

A mixed week of weather for Lake Tahoe this week from upper elevation snow, rain, to snow and return to 70s
News - Sunday, September 15, 2024 - 10:38pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Are you ready to hear the words "storm systems" or do you want to hang onto summer a little longer? Well, in the next ten days, both sides will have the forecast they want from rain and upper elevation snow to start the week ahead, moving back into the 70s to wrap the week up.

Panel discussion with South Lake Tahoe City Council candidates slated
Community - Sunday, September 15, 2024 - 6:10am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Chamber invites the public to a moderated panel discussion with the candidates for the South Lake Tahoe City Council on Thursday, October 3 at the Landing Resort and Spa.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the event goes from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Hear from the candidates running for City Council. This in-person event is your chance to learn about the candidates' vision for the community so you can make an informed decision on election day.

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with your community and be a part of the democratic process.

Fire & Ice wins 4th annual Fall AleFest & Chicken Wing Cook-Off
Lifestyle - Sunday, September 15, 2024 - 7:00am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – A large crowd enjoyed the outdoors at Heavenly Village on Saturday for the 4th annual Fall AleFest & Chicken Wing Cook-Off, marking the start of the fall season in South Lake Tahoe.

It was a holiday atmosphere as fifteen top-tier breweries showcased their finest brews, while top celebrated village eateries, including Fire & Ice, Gunbarrel Tavern, The Loft, Kalanis, California Burger, Azul Latin Kitchen, along with the El Dorado County Sheriffs Office brought the heat to the village’s biggest culinary battle of the year.

South Lake Tahoe community invited to the State of the City address
Community - Sunday, September 15, 2024 - 6:01am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The public is invited to the State of the City address on Tuesday, September 17 at the Beach Retreat and Lodge at Tahoe at 5:30 p.m.

South Lake Tahoe Mayor Cody Bass will highlight the City's accomplishments over the past year, current projects, and progress on the five-year Strategic Plan. The Mayor will also preview what's on the horizon for the community.

Light appetizers and refreshments will be served.

The Beach Retreat's Conference Center is located at 3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

The Great Reno Balloon Race: A Spectacle in the Sky
Lifestyle - Saturday, September 14, 2024 - 9:04pm
By Joseph Saragoza

Every September, Reno’s skies come alive during The Great Reno Balloon Race, a one-of-a-kind event featuring 100 vibrant hot air balloons. This year’s race was nothing short of magical, captivating thousands of spectators with breathtaking displays that began before the sun even rose.
 

Lake Wind Advisory in place for Lake Tahoe on Sunday
News - Saturday, September 14, 2024 - 8:45pm
Upper elevation snow also in forecast

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for the Lake Tahoe area for Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. This includes the greater Lake Tahoe area including South Lake Tahoe, Markleeville, Truckee, Glenbrook, Stateline, Tahoe City, and Incline Village.

Winds will be from the southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph and waves 1 to 3 feet.

Small boats, kayaks, and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing.

The South Lake Tahoe forecast for the next two days:

Davis Fire is now 76% contained, 5,824 acres burned
News - Saturday, September 14, 2024 - 8:12pm

WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. - Firefighters on the Davis Fire had another successful day working on increasing containment along the Davis Creek Road area and Joy Lake area. The hard work of firefighters has allowed the fire containment to increase over the last few days steadily, and it is now at 76 percent. With increased winds today, interior burning may occur in pockets of unburned fuel and the public could see isolated areas of smoke over the next few days.

Enjoy virtual underwater journey of Emerald Bay
Lifestyle - Friday, September 13, 2024 - 6:45pm

Join California State Parks on September 26 at 1 p.m. for a virtual live dive at Emerald Bay State Park. Go into the Emerald Forest dive site, the result of a dramatic landslide in 1955. The effect of the slide can be seen as massive tree trunks rise from the depths, creating a stunning underwater forest.

Expect delays on SR28 project between Kings Beach and Tahoe City
News - Friday, September 13, 2024 - 3:58pm

NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Caltrans is advising motorists of a broadband installation project continuing along State Route 28 (SR-28) along the north shore of Lake Tahoe next week.

The broadband project is part of a larger statewide effort by the California Department of Technology to bring high-speed broadband into rural communities. The contractor for this project is Teichert Construction.

Utility work with one-way traffic control is scheduled along SR-28 at the following locations and times:

Fundraiser started for Reno firefighter injured in Davis Fire
Community - Friday, September 13, 2024 - 5:33pm

A Reno firefighter was injured during the Davis Fire this week and a GoFundMe account has been set up for him as he faces a possibly long journey. Alex Aldana is a 27-year veteran of the fire service and has served the citizens of Reno and Northern Nevada since 2005 with the Reno Fire Department.

As he was helping protect homes in the St. James Village area during the Davis Fire, Aldana suffered a potentially career/life-altering eye injury.
His crew was quick to render aid, and the medical support put in place through the Incident Management Team quickly got him to definitive care.

Tickets still available for popular farm-to-fork festival, Sample the Sierra
Lifestyle - Friday, September 13, 2024 - 1:04pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHO, Calif. - A long-standing and popular event in South Lake Tahoe is just days away. On Saturday, September 21, the 2024 Sample the Sierra Farm-to-Fork Festival returns with an extraordinary opportunity to sample not only delicious wines but also craft brews and spirits from El Dorado County, the Lake Tahoe Basin, and Nevada breweries and distilleries.

Column: Avoiding pickleball injuries
Health & Wellness - Friday, September 13, 2024 - 11:21am
By Jeffery A. Orr, MD

Pickleball is a great low-impact sport — fun and easy to learn for all ages. It has been the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. for the past two years. A cross between ping pong and tennis, pickleball is played on a court that can be indoors or outdoors, and tennis courts across the country are being converted to meet the growing demand.

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