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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, calif. - The deadline to run for South Lake Tahoe City Council has been extended since not all incumbents have chosen to seek reelection.

The original deadline to file was August 12, and if not all incumbents filed, the deadline would be extended by one week. South Lake Tahoe Mayor Devin Middlebrook chose not to run again, so the deadline is now August 17 to file.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If you don't live on West, Lukins, Ward and the Venice Avenue area, you probably didn't even know there was a power outage in South Lake Tahoe.

Power went out about 11:47 a.m. on Friday, August 12, and it is estimated by Liberty Utilities to be restored by 4 p.m. according to a phone message customers received, though their website outage map now says 2:29 p.m.

There had been a report of a smoking power pole at the corner of 15th and Roger earlier in the day.

TRUCKEE – Caltrans is alerting State Route 89 (SR-89) motorists in Truckee of an upcoming extended closure of the SR-89 south on-ramp to eastbound Interstate 80 (I-80).

The SR-89 south interstate entrance is scheduled to be closed around the clock from 5 a.m. Monday, August 15 through 5 p.m. Friday, September 2 for concrete work. Several concrete slabs are being replaced, which requires extended curing times before reopening to traffic. During the closure, a signed detour will direct motorists along Donner Pass Road to Coldstream Road for access to the I-80 eastbound on-ramp.

Caltrans is alerting State Route 89 (SR-89) motorists of scheduled one-way traffic control just north of Palisades Tahoe next week for drainage work.

Maintenance crews will be cleaning highway drainage systems from Olympic Valley Road to Goose Meadows Campground between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday, August 15 through Thursday, August 18. During this work, one-way traffic control will be required with up to 20-minute travel delays expected.

ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - The two days of rain that saturated the Tamarack Fire burn scar last week, causing the town of Markleeville to fill with mud and lose their main artery of SR-89, also caused the hillside to slide into the home of former South Lake Tahoe residents, Larry and Casey Braun.

Several feet of mud came into the Braun home and shop on Horsethief Circle in the Mesa Vista area of Alpine County without warning. The wall of mud, debris, and boulders came down and enveloped their home, their shop, and their fifth-wheel trailer.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – As record drought and elevated wildfire conditions persist, the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT) reminds residents and visitors to develop an evacuation plan for their families and pack a Go-Bag before the next wildfire, including one for pets.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 41-year-old woman from Vallejo, California was arrested on Monday after allegedly dragging a male victim from a vehicle in the Raley's parking lot.

There was a verbal argument Monday morning between Antoinette Sunday Luna and a man in their vehicle in the east parking lot of the grocery center near Stateline. The victim was halfway climbing out of the vehicle when Luna kept driving, dragging him and causing an injury, according to South Lake Tahoe Police Sgt. Scott Crivelli.

It has been a week since heavy rain and mud flowed through the Alpine County town of Markleeville, causing its main artery of SR-89 to close due to a large 20-foot hole under the road. The closure left no access to the Carson Pass thoroughfare, which most drivers used to travel to and from the town.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What did you go on your summer vacation? If cycling or running across America was on your list, then perhaps you were part of the Ulman Foundation's 4k for Cancer.

Thirty-four riders and runners stopped in South Lake Tahoe last week for a well-deserved two-night layover at Temple Bat Yam before they started their final stretch to Saturday's finish at Baker Beach in San Francisco.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Years in the making, a groundbreaking ceremony was held this week at the site of the new multigenerational recreation and aquatics center in South Lake Tahoe, officially marking the beginning of construction. The $60-million project is in the heart of South Lake Tahoe and is being created with locals, as well as visitors, in mind.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Lake Tahoe man has been arrested on suspicion of arson and vandalism after a fire broke out at his home near the corner of Larch and Figueroa Saturday night.

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) was dispatched to the home at 8:31 p.m. on August 6. Upon arrival, they found the home fully involved with fire, with flames along the rear of the home and heavy smoke at the front, according to Battalion Chief Tyler Jack.

This weekend is the launch of a new program in Placerville along US-50, Trip to Green. As any traveler knows, traffic can get backed up in Placerville and in an effort to alleviate it, Trip to Green was created. For three weekends this fall, traffic signals on both eastbound and westbound US 50 through the City of Placerville will be set to stay green so that traffic may flow freely.

ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - After flooding closed the main route into Markleeville this week, the county economic official is asking the public to visit and support their businesses as they need support. With the closure of Highway 89 from Turtle Rock Park to Markleeville, businesses in Markleeville can be accessed over Monitor Pass (SR-89) and Ebbetts Pass (CA-4).

A series of statewide stings and sweeps conducted by the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) identified unlicensed activity in the California construction industry, putting consumers at risk.

During the three undercover sting and sweep operations in South Lake Tahoe, Salinas, and Redding, 142 legal actions were taken, primarily for unlicensed and uninsured practices.

From June 6 to 24, 2022, CSLB partnered with local law enforcement in those operations to target unlicensed contractors, with investigators contacting the suspects through their advertisements.

Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening, prompting Douglas County officials to issue a Flash Flood Warning.

Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas and debris flows in and near recent burn scars, mainly the Caldor, Numbers, Tamarack, Mountain View, Slink, and Boot fire areas. Also at risk are areas of steep terrain and poor drainage south of US-50.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Douglas County Commissioners Danny Tarkanian and Mark Gardner are holding a meeting at Round Hill on Wednesday, August 3 to go over agenda items affecting the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Tarkanian said they are holding a "Town Hall" meeting at 5 p.m. at Casey's next to Safeway in the Round Hill Center.

In a letter he sent to residents:

The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will hear the following items at the August 4, 2022 BOCC meeting:

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services (OES) is holding a series of public presentations regarding the 2022 updates for the El Dorado County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).

A general overview of the plan will be presented and the public will have the opportunity to provide feedback at the Lake Tahoe Airport on Thursday, August 4 at 7 p.m. The airport is located at 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. - White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy will give the keynote address at the 2022 Lake Tahoe Summit on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, hosted by U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen. McCarthy, who is tasked with coordinating the Biden administration’s domestic climate agenda, previously served as President and CEO of the Natural Resources Defense Council and Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the Obama Administration.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be a more active pattern over the next week as monsoonal moisture streams into the region. Showers and thunderstorms will be capable of gusty outflow winds, and lightning, with possible heavy rain. Temperatures will cool a bit but it will feel more humid, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.

The weekly forecast from NWS Reno for South Lake Tahoe:

Nevada’s non-restricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $1,277,068,155 for the month of June 2022, a gain of 8.06 percent over the same period in 2021. The South Shore Lake Tahoe casinos didn't fare as well as their "win" was down 28.75 percent over the same period with their gaming revenue of $22,218,554, according to the State's monthly gaming revenue report.

Last month's report showed over $17.5M in gaming revenue on the South Shore and $1.3B for the state of Nevada. The South Shore was down 13.69 percent when compared to the previous year in May.

The second annual Legends of Beer Festival combines the best that Reno-Tahoe has to offer including outdoor recreation and craft beer/food. Our main sponsors, Visit Reno-Tahoe and The Outlets at Legends are proud to host you at this one-of-a-kind festival. 
It all starts with a "beer-mile" relay competition that pits 4-person teams against one another to complete the beer mile (drink 1 mystery beer, run 1/4 mile, and make the handoff).

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities, Lake Valley Fire Protection District, and South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue are hosting an event for people wishing to become a Firewise USA® neighborhood leader.

The South Shore Neighborhood Leader Meet-and-Greet will be held on August 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Training Center, 1195 Rufus Allen Blvd.

CAMINO – Caltrans District 3 and the El Dorado County Department of Transportation are notifying the traveling public that the closure of Carson Road within the ongoing US-50 Camino Safety Project is being extended due to a utility conflict.

Carson Road between Robindale Drive and Carson Court was scheduled to be closed from July 18 to July 29 but now is expected to remain closed for an additional seven days or longer after the discovery of a Comcast cable that was not relocated deep enough. The Comcast cable will need to be lowered as much as 3 feet.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Nevada Division of State Lands (NDSL) has acquired 10.6 acres of land located in the upper Kingsbury area to ensure the long-term management and protection of natural habitat for native plant and wildlife species in Lake Tahoe, and to help reduce wildfire risks. This new conservation area was funded by Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) mitigation funds.