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WNC professor: Lake Tahoe is North America’s oldest freshwater, permanent lake, 3rd oldest in world
News - Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 11:54am
Western Nevada College release

Before considerable scientific research by Western Nevada College Professor of Geosciences Dr. Winnie Kortemeier, it was understood that Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake in North America, was created during the Pleistocene era, also known as the Ice Age, roughly 10,000 to 2.6 million years ago.

Through her radiometric dating of rocks and examining the basalt that has interacted with the water of Lake Tahoe, Dr. Kortemeier has determined that the lake is 2.3 million years old.

Carson City Sheriff’s Office to host 3nd annual K9 Unit Challenge and Public K9 Obstacle Course
Community - Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 11:47am

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office will be hosting the 3rd annual K9 Unit Challenge and Public K9 Obstacle Course on Saturday, October 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fuji Park in Carson City.

This is a free, public event.

Dozens of K9s from multiple agencies will compete in three primary events: patrol apprehension, odor detection, and agility. Apprehension and Agility events will be on full display at Fuji’s main arena, where there are bleachers for public viewing (and cheering).

Pet Adoption Day Friday at South Lake Brewing Co.
Community - Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 11:33am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Association of Realtors YPN group is hosting its annual Pet Adoption Day on Friday, September 20 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at South Lake Brewing Co.

Find your new faithful companion. If this isn't the right now for you to adopt a "fur-ever" friend, you are welcome to stop by, grab a beer, network with your peers, and support Pet Network to help ensure pets in our region find wonderful homes.

South Lake Brewing Co. is located at 1920 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.

Special Housing Community office hours at Sidellis
Community - Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 7:15am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the City of South Lake Tahoe’ as they offer special Housing Community office hours on Thursday, September 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The public is invited to stop by, get answers to housing-related questions, learn about available resources, and engage with city staff on local housing policies.

This will be taking place at Sidellis, 3350 Sandy Way, South Lake Tahoe.

Set Sail for Mystery and Merriment: A Liar’s Cruise Returns for Its 9th Year
Community - Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 7:00am

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – This 9th annual fun-filled cruise, A Liar’s Cruise, is back! On Saturday, October 5, attendees will cruise down the West Shore on the Tahoe Gal at 952 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City. Onboard are spellbinding storytellers, free-flowing fine wine by Highway 12 Winery (no-host bar available), and endless appetizers sponsored by Raley’s. Attendees must decide if they believe the storytellers are telling the truth or not; hence, a liar’s cruise! The evening ends with a lively live auction of unique treasures and experiences. The boat departs sharply at 4 p.m.

Chase International Foundation awards $12,500 to area non-profits
Community - Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 6:01am

Chase International Foundation recently awarded $12,500 to Northern Nevada and California non-profit agencies as part of its ‘Four Pillars of Giving’ grant program.

The bi-annual grant recipients include the Ian Casey Foundation, Reno Judo Club, Food Bank of Northern Nevada, For Kids Foundation, Rescued Hearts Ranch, Sierra Kids Foundation, Sierra Lutheran High School, and Supporting Our Survivors.

South Tahoe High School 2024 Homecoming Week and Parade scheduled

Community - Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 9:04pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe High School (STHS) will launch its annual Homecoming Week with special spirit days from September 30 to October 5, 2024.

Spirit Days

Monday, 9/30/24 - Dress up Frat day
Tuesday, 10/1/24 - Hawaiian Day
Wednesday, 10/2/24 - Anything But a Backpack
Thursday, 10/3/24 - Throwback 2000's dress up
Friday, 10/4/24 - Class colors or Blue and Gold Day

Finish building Homecoming floats from September 30 to October 3, 2024, 3:45 p.m. - 7 pm.

Inaugural Tahoe Literary Festival to offer weekend full of events
Lifestyle - Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 8:44pm

TAHOE CITY, Calif. - The inaugural Tahoe Literary Festival is on Oct. 11 and 12 at venues in Tahoe City. Author and naturalist Obi Kaufmann is the keynote. Kaufmann will speak on Oct. 12 as part of the tour for his newest book, “The State of Fire, Why California Burns,” to be released in September.

Tahoe Knight Monsters add veteran NHL talent with Center Luke Adam
Sports - Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 8:25pm

STATELINE, Nev. – The Tahoe Knight Monsters, proud ECHL Affiliate of the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights and the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights announced today that the team has agreed to terms with center Luke Adam for the 2024-25 season.

Adam, 34, comes to Tahoe after spending the last eight years abroad. He played seven seasons in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) from 2016-2023, and split time last year with HC Plzeň in Czechia and HC Banska Bystrica in Slovakia. In that 2023-24 season, he played 28 games and totaled 15 points (5g 10a).

AT&T agrees to get the lead cables out of Lake Tahoe
News - Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 2:16pm

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - From Baldwin Beach to Rubicon Bay and inside Emerald Bay there are approximately six miles of submerged century-old cables containing about 107,000 pounds of lead in Lake Tahoe. They are just feet away from iconic Emerald Bay, beautiful beaches and tall trees, and underneath the turquoise blue water Lake Tahoe is known for.

Going blue and green in South Lake Tahoe
News - Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 1:44pm
By Paula Peterson

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The rollout of the new three-cart trash system is well underway in South Lake Tahoe, with the carts now making their way into the El Dorado county portion of the South Shore. As with anything new, things have been confusing for some, drawing numerous complaints from others, with most ready to try out the new way of disposing of garbage, green waste, and recyclables.

Barton Health named official medical provider for Tahoe Knight Monsters

News - Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 10:02am
Barton Health press release

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Tahoe Knight Monsters, the ECHL’s newest hockey team, has selected Barton Health as their Official Medical Provider.

“We feel very fortunate to have Barton Health by our side,” says David Hodges, co-owner of the Tahoe Knight Monsters. “It is reassuring to know we have a talented group of medical experts locally who understand the demands and challenges elite athletes face. Barton Health has a long history of serving this community and we look forward to our partnership in this area as well.”

Lake Tahoe Basin-wide evacuation plan completed, open for 60-day comment period
News - Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 9:20am

LAKE TAHOE, Calif/Nev. - A new Lake Tahoe Regional Evacuation Plan has been developed through a collaboration between Lake Tahoe fire chiefs, law enforcement agencies, and emergency management personnel. The plan was created using a diverse team of experts from two states and five counties, using experiences gained during past major wildfires.

The 185-page document is a "living document" intended to provide the public with critical information related to evacuations and will be updated periodically.

South Lake Tahoe's Piper Arnold named to 2024-25 Stifel U.S. Freeski Team
Sports - Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 10:07pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - U.S. Ski & Snowboard officially announced the 36 athletes who have accepted their nominations and will join the Stifel U.S. Freeski Team for the 2024-25 season. The announcement was made in Park City, Utah on Friday, and South Lake Tahoe native Piper Arnold is on that list.

Piper, who turned 17 this summer, is on the halfpipe rookie women's team, joining pros Hanna Faulhaber, Svea Irving, Riley Jacobs, and the other rookie, Kate Gray, 18, of Crowley Lake who skis for Mammoth Mountain.

Suspect arrested, accused of starting the Crozier Fire that burned 1,960 acres in El Dorado County
News - Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 12:34pm

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) has arrested a suspect for causing the Crozier Fire that ignited in El Dorado County on August 6, 2024.

On September 16, EDSO arrested Jason Robinette, 48, of Placerville, on a warrant issued by CAL FIRE Law Enforcement. The arrest was made following an investigation into the Crozier Fire.

Robinette was arrested in Placerville and booked into the El Dorado County Jail on charges of arson and starting the Crozier Fire, ultimately burning 1,960 acres in El Dorado County.

Bail has been set at $250,000.

Douglas County Sheriff's Office investigating apparent murder-suicide at Lake Tahoe
News - Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 12:12pm

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - At 4:30 p.m. Sunday, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) responded to a report of two deceased persons in a vehicle in the Glenbrook area. Deputies arrived in the US50 and Kelly Circle area near the historical marker, and discovered a male and female, in the front seat of a GMC pickup truck.

DCSO Sheriff Dan Coverley said it appears the male shot the female and then shot himself.

TRPA and partners remove illegal moorings from Lake Tahoe
News - Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 11:22am
TRPA press release

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – When the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) passed its 2018 Shoreline Plan, the process of the cleanup of illegal buoys and moorings began. The Plan capped the number of piers and boat moorings, along with other shoreline activities such as commercial operations such as boat charters.

Letter: The bond measure U should vote for
Opinion - Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 11:05am

I've been vocal in my opposition to many of the tax measures that have come before our community over the last year, including the proposed property transfer tax, the TOT tax increase, the minimum wage increase and several others. I oppose Measure N, believing it is poorly written and will do little but increase the inefficiency that haunts our local government. However, when it comes to Measure U, the school bond initiative for Lake Tahoe Unified School District, I find myself in an uncharacteristic position: advocating for its passage.

Carson Valley Health adds full cardiology team
Health & Wellness - Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 10:02am
News Release

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Carson Valley Health has announced the addition of a dedicated cardiology team to the CVH Cardiology Clinic and Cardiac Catheterization Lab in Gardnerville.

Along with board-certified cardiologists, Carson Valley Health has a state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization laboratory, or cath lab, as part of the imaging services offered at the newly expanded hospital.

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:

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