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Wylder Hotel Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra History Series this Saturday, August 20 at 1 p.m. with a 50-minute presentation, Tragedy at St. Francis Dam - The Worst Manmade Disaster in California History.

On March 12, 1928, the city of Los Angeles’s St Francis Dam collapsed, killing over 600 people and destroying everything in its 50-mile rampage to the sea. The colossal engineering failure brought disgrace to the LA Aqueduct’s William Mulholland, while the Los Angeles Water Bureau did everything it could to erase the horrific event from history.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – When the first flames of the Caldor Fire reached the Lake Tahoe Basin, dropping over Echo Summit, an image that stays with many was that of Matthew Henderson stomping out a spot fire in front of the Celio Ranch in Meyers on August 30, 2021.

Henderson, who has followed California fires since 2005, will be honored along with another on-the-scene journalist Lysée Mitri, local fire personnel, City of South Lake Tahoe officials, and the U.S. Forest Service at a community ceremony on August 17 to mark the first anniversary of the Caldor Fire.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – On September 26-30, 2022, Barton Health will host the Men’s Health Combine, an appointment-based event providing complimentary two-part assessments at the Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness. This free health assessment program is aimed at educating and motivating men to make more informed choices for health management and disease prevention.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This week's Home of the Week winner from the South Tahoe Association of Realtors:

Listing Agent: Jessica Woods

Listing Office: Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty

Property Address: 1372 Donner Lane, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

MLS #: 136114

Bedrooms: 4

Baths: 3 bath

Square Footage: 2,330 Sq Ft.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are four light posts along US 50 between Trout Creek and Alameda Avenue that have been switched to two different color temperatures of Dark Sky light bulbs.

The City of South Lake Tahoe is asking the public to visit the two sites and vote on which ones they prefer. There are QR codes posted to the light poles so voting can take place directly from smartphones.

If you are unable to vote via phone, email your choice of Light A or Light B to publicrelations@cityofslt.us.

Site A: Between Los Angeles & Trout Creek Ave
Site B: Across from Alameda Ave

The community animal response team that has helped countless pets to be reunited with their owners is holding a fundraiser to help support their efforts.

Tahoe Paws and TLC 4 Furry Friends are holding a fundraiser at Casey's on Thursday, August 18 from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be a silent auction, raffles, food, drinks, swag, and music from Ditch Weed Harvest.

2:45PM Update: Liberty Utilities says they have restored power to South Lake Tahoe. It's always nice when ahead of estimations!

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Liberty Utilities is reporting another power outage in South Lake Tahoe, this time to 3,929 customers in Tahoe Sierra, Black Bart, and other areas along Pioneer Trail.

Crews are working to restore power but no estimated restoration time has been given. No cause has been released.

For a current outage map, visit https://california.libertyutilities.com/south-lake-tahoe/residential/emergencies/electrical/outages-...

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

Report for August 4 - August 10, 2022

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05:12 INFORMATION / EXCHANGE OF INFO - Occurred at Sand Harbor (Unknown Address) in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: 1022/Disregard.

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.

Tahoe Climbing Coalition is hosting a global climbing day social party on August 20 at 4 p.m. The event will include beer for those 21 and over, food, and fun climbing games. The event will take place at the Adventure Fit Dojo located at 183 US-50, Suite E, Round Hill, Nev.

This will be a fun social event and opportunity to come and support our local climbing stewardship organization, the Tahoe Climbing Coalition.

Beer provided by Coldwater Brewery and food from Beach Hut Deli.

There will be free climbing at the gym during the event.

Lake Tahoe’s WordWave, a one-act play competition that celebrates up-and-coming playwrights, returns to Valhalla Tahoe on Sept. 11 with a new set of winning plays. Produced as a staged reading, audiences will meet a psychologist on the brink of retirement who suddenly finds himself with two new clients – but one of them is a ghost in Oded Gross’s play “Ghost Writer”; explore the nature of childhood friendships that stay with us throughout life in “The Letter,” by Bill Blush; and consider what makes a life worth living in Tony Pasqualini’s “Benign Departures.”

ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - It has been one week since two days of heavy rain fell over the Tamarack burn scar, causing a mountain of mud and debris to move through the town of Markleeville and creating a large hole under SR-89, closing the main artery for vehicle travel.

The residents of Markleeville voiced their concerns during a Town Hall meeting with the Alpine County Board of Supervisors and Caltrans on August 6, then again during a special BOS meeting on August 10.

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.

Our City Council continues to push tax hikes on locals, avoiding any new taxes on tourists. At their last meeting, the Council voted 4-0 to push a new 6% sales tax on cannabis, making permanent what was supposed to be a temporary fee. This tax will require voter approval however - so this November, I’m voting No on measure G - no new taxes on locals.

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.

Carson Tahoe Health (CTH) has announced the retirement of Alan Garrett, president & chief executive officer (CEO). The pandemic proved to be a pivotal time in healthcare. It paved the way for great community collaboration, and encouraged individuals, as well as organizations, to gain perspective on their priorities. Many industries spanning far beyond healthcare, have been affected by what is being referred to as ‘The Great Resignation.’.

Chabad at Lake Tahoe will host an outdoor, grand opening celebration on Sunday, August 21st at 5:30p.m at their new center at 255 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline, NV.

In its 9 years of service to the Lake Tahoe Jewish community, Chabad has a proven track record of commitment, kindness, connection and Jewish awareness to the community.

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA—Lake Tahoe Community College’s (LTCC) new Forestry program will launch this Fall quarter with generous scholarships in place for participating students, thanks to a grant from the Tahoe Fund. The Lake Tahoe Basin Fire Academy at LTCC is also receiving grant funding from the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation for required gear and equipment purchases, allowing even more students to be able to participate in the program.

The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority is inviting local non-profit organizations to apply for $125,000 in funding as a result of one of the most successful American Century Championship tournaments in its 33-year history. The deadline is Friday, Sept. 9, at 5 p.m. (PT) with the application available at: https://ltva.org/american-century-championship-donation-request-application/.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake House Tahoe, the popular dining establishment in South Lake Tahoe that was once home to Passaretti's, was acquired by the Lake Tahoe AleWorX family of restaurants in February of 2022. Once the transfer from Jeff and Misty Sparrow was finalized with Luca Genasci, the new team quickly got to work on constructing the approved plans for an outdoor patio expansion.

That patio is now completed and open.

"This experience has been very humbling," Chief Jim Drennan said Tuesday as he thanked the department, family, friends, community, and City staff for their support in his new position.

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.

The South Lake Tahoe Library is wrapping up our Summer Reading Challenge and would like to thank three organizations that have generously supported our program.

Last month we were excited to host two outdoor performers for children and their caregivers to enjoy. These performers, Wild Things and Magician Brian Scott, were sponsored by the South Tahoe Optimist Club. We would like to thank them and those who contribute to their organization for their generous support!

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nevada –The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) has announced that the Mobile Outreach Safety Team (MOST) is expanding from two days a week to four days a week.

MOST is a mental health assistance program in Douglas County designed to contact citizens with mental health issues and attempt to get them connected with mental health services in the community. They provide services to all Douglas County residents and visitors who experience mental illness, substance abuse disorders, or suicidal crises.