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Spooky Storybook Contest at the South Lake Tahoe Library
Community - Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 6:01am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Library is looking for kids who want to write their spooky picture book! Enter it into the contest at the library by September 28.

Six winning books will be selected, printed on posters, and displayed at the library in October. Winning authors will receive a small prize and a copy of their poster.

Every book will be featured in the Spooky-brary— materializing at the library during spooky season!

The solemn rules of the Library Monster Committee are as follows:

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office Calls in the Lake Tahoe area
News - Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 10:43pm

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

August 26 - September 1, 2024

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08:09 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES REPORT - Occurred on Thunderbird Dr, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.

Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe offering discounted rooms to Davis Fire evacuees

News - Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 9:39pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In response to the recent wildfire evacuations, the Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe is offering a safe and welcoming space for evacuees at a deeply discounted rate. Effective immediately, evacuees can book a room for just $99 per night, with the resort fee and pet fee waived, to accommodate those displaced by the fires.

Guests looking to take advantage of this special offer can book online using the code “DAVIS”.

Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe's Stephanie Nistler marks 20-year milestone

Community - Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 9:29pm
Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe

TRUCKEE, Calif. - Stephanie Nistler, the first employee hired by the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) in 2004, is now celebrating 20 years of life-saving work as the organization's CEO. Nistler's journey began with just one year of volunteering and fundraising before she was brought on board, marking the start of two decades dedicated to animal welfare in the Truckee-Tahoe area.

Davis Creek Fire at 5,646 acres, now 31% contained

News - Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 7:46pm
By Paula Peterson

WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. - Fire managers at the Davis Fire burning south of Reno have reported the fire is now 31 percent contained, burning 5,646 acres. Evacuation zones have been updated, with some areas reduced to evacuation warning zones, with evacuation warning zones growing (see photo above or refer to https://perimetermap.com/).

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno said the Red Flag Warning Wednesday is a "particularly dangerous situation," a warning they haven't issued in five years.

Suspect arrested for alleged scam of Douglas County senior citizen
News - Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 6:48pm

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - An elder scam investigation conducted by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Street Enforcement Team (DCSET) has led to an arrest. On September 9, 2024, the DCSET identified a suspect who was part of a group that used threats to intimidate the victim into giving them approximately $68,000.

DCSET made contact with one of the suspects who drove to the victim's residence to pick up more money. DCSET was able to arrest Minglong Chen for Conspiracy, Extortion, and Exploitation of the elderly/vulnerable person.

Complex Incident Management Team now in place for Davis Fire
News - Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 3:11pm
By Paula Peterson

WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. - The allied command agencies working on the Davis Fire have ordered a Complex Incident Management Team (CIMT) for the fire that has been burning in the Washoe Valley since Sept. 7, 2024. The fire has burned 5,596 acres and is zero percent contained.

With the CIMT, more resources are available, and incident meteorologists and fire behavior experts are on the scene. (In California this type of team has been called a Type 1 management team).

South Tahoe Football Club Team Impact fundraising for life-changing trip to Spain
Sports - Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 6:01am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Help support the South Tahoe Football Club (STFC) Team Impact's trip to Spain in November. This group of dedicated 15-16-year-old boys have been playing competitive soccer for most of their lives. They're ready to take their skills to the next level with an incredible opportunity in Madrid and Valencia, Spain in November 2024.

In Spain they will:
Train like a pro
Tour and play at professional stadiums
Attend professional matches
Play competitive friendly matches

Crews fighting Davis Fire facing Red Flag Warning this week
News - Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 9:45am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Davis Fire, burning above Washoe Valley, has burned 5596 acres as of Tuesday morning. The containment line remains at zero percent. 423 personnel are currently working on the fire.

There is a Red Flag Warning in the fire area through Wednesday evening. Fire crews will continue to work on perimeter control today, especially in areas of high fire activity.

All evacuations remain in place, and areas under evacuation orders are closed to the public. Due to fire activity, there are no public escorts into the evacuated areas at this time.

Happy 174th Birthday California!
News - Monday, September 9, 2024 - 7:44pm

The State of California quietly celebrated its 174th birthday Monday, unlike its neighbor to the east who has a holiday and big parade to mark the occasion. California was admitted to the United States as the thirty-first state on September 9, 1850, making it the first state to do so without first being a territory.

There was cake and ice cream in Sacramento, the state's capitol, on Monday, but what happened to the annual paid holiday and celebration?

Winds keep fanning Davis Fire; Red Flag Warning for Reno Tuesday and Wednesday
News - Monday, September 9, 2024 - 6:37pm

6:30PM UPDATE: The Davis Fire is now measured at 5,000 acres, still with no containment. There are currently 12 helicopters assigned to the fire with 10 dozers, 58 engines, 15 crews, and 600 personnel. A community briefing is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Depoali Middle School in Reno.

WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. - The Davis Fire burning in the mountains above the Washoe Valley continues to cause problems with evacuation warnings still in place from Davis Park to Arrowcreek.

Lake Tahoe Community College to host 2024 Annual State of the College Address
Community - Monday, September 9, 2024 - 4:04pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) President Jeff DeFranco will deliver the annual State of the College Address (SOCA) on Thursday, September 12, at 9 a.m. in the Duke Theatre. The address, themed "This Is Coyote Country" will highlight LTCC’s progress toward their annual goals while looking forward to the 2024-2025 academic year.

This year’s SOCA will once again be live-streamed, making it accessible to the entire LTCC community and the public.

Community Town Hall meeting on Measure N scheduled
Community - Monday, September 9, 2024 - 3:14pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With all the stories, opinion pieces, and comments at the grocery store concerning Measure N, how do you start to weed out the facts about the divisive measure on the November ballot?

Forest thinning continues around the Lake Tahoe Basin
News - Monday, September 9, 2024 - 2:20pm
Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) forest thinning projects are underway and scheduled to continue for the next several weeks, conditions and weather permitting. Some projects are expected to continue through the fall. For project details, including land ownership, lead agency, start date, and expected duration, view the Forest Thinning Projects Map at Tahoe Living With Fire which highlights current and upcoming projects.

Davis Fire remapped at 4,703 acres, 0% containment

News - Monday, September 9, 2024 - 9:39am

WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. - Fire officials have been able to remap the Davis Fire and the mapping shows the fire at 4,703 acres. There is no containment this morning. Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District (TMFPD) says 600 fire personnel are working on the fire.

There is no change Monday morning in the evacuation zones.

TMFPD says the fire held in most areas overnight but wind gusts are expected this afternoon.

SR431, the Mt. Rose Highway remains closed from Mt. Rose Ski Area to South Virginia. I580 is open. Old 395 is closed from I580 to South Virginia.

Adulting 101: Responsibilities and Choices after High School
Community - Monday, September 9, 2024 - 8:49am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Learning Haven is hosting a forum about teens' choices and responsibilities as they move into adulthood. With many experts to hear from, learn about all your choices after high school - college, trade school, the armed forces, or the workforce. Hear from a local attorney about the responsibilities of adulthood in this free event.

The public is invited to Adulting 101: Responsibilities and Choices after High School on Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe.

Mary Sue Harris ~ 1941 - 2024
Obituaries - Sunday, September 8, 2024 - 10:15pm

On June 13, 2024, Mary Sue Harris, a long-time resident of South Lake Tahoe, sadly passed away.

Born on May 16, 1941, in Arkansas, Mary Sue moved to Stockton, Calif. where she met her husband of 64 years, Albert. They moved to Tahoe in 1961 and raised two children, Terry and Robin. Mary Sue did daycare for 45 years, helping to raise numerous children around South Lake Tahoe.

Mary Sue touched the lives of many, and will always be remembered with a smile.

Major delays expected again between Kings Beach and Tahoe City during SR28 broadband project
News - Sunday, September 8, 2024 - 9:26pm

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:

City Council candidate Keith Roberts holding meet-and-greet
News - Sunday, September 8, 2024 - 9:17pm

South Lake Tahoe City Council Candidate Keith Roberts is holding a "Meet The Candidate" on Monday, September 9 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at South of North Brewing Company.

Meet Keith and learn what he stands for, "common sense over nonsense."

Enjoy free tacos, and also free beer with a donation.

South of North is located at 932 Stateline Ave., Suite B in South Lake Tahoe.

Windy week ahead for Lake Tahoe and the Sierra, a touch of fall mid-week
News - Sunday, September 8, 2024 - 7:54pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Breezy winds and dry conditions will maintain elevated to critical fire weather conditions around Lake Tahoe and through the Sierra Front through midweek. Enhanced winds and increased chances of showers are expected Wednesday with cooler temperatures late this week, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. There is even a chance for upper-elevation snow.

Anticipate tranquil weather to end the week with temperatures warming back towards seasonal averages by the weekend.

Forecast for South Lake Tahoe from NWS Reno:

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