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Column: The 2012 Regional Plan delivers on its promise
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/11/2022 - 12:04amTen years ago this December, a major shift took place in the Tahoe Basin. On December 12, 2012, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board approved a critical update to the Lake Tahoe Regional Plan that brought environmental policies into the 21st century and strengthened the bi-state partnership that formed TRPA. While there is much more to do, the upcoming milestone is an opportunity to capture the region’s collective progress and carry epic collaboration forward to confront new challenges.
Reno-Tahoe International Airport showcases the story and art of the Stewart Indian School
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/10/2022 - 9:25pmThe Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) has partnered with the Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum, Nevada State Museum, Nevada Indian Commission, Visit Carson City, and Great Basin Native Artists Collective on a powerful and moving art exhibition entitled, “We remember your sacrifices, you are not forgotten: The story and art of the Stewart Indian School.”
10,000 more ballots tabulated in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/10/2022 - 8:08pmEL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Ten thousand more ballots have been tabulated since Tuesday, leaving little change in the results for the east slope. There remain approximately 16,000 ballots to be counted. The final count is expected on Tuesday, November 15 at 5 p.m. as the elections office is closed for Veterans Day. So far, 51.92 percent of the county's 138,537 registered voters have had their ballots processed and tabulated.
As of Thursday, November 10 at 5 p.m.:
El Dorado County Supervisor District V - 11,323, or 57.62%% of registered voters counted
St. Joseph Community Land Trust hosts annual free pre-Thanksgiving Spaghetti Dinner
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/10/2022 - 4:10pmEvent Date:
November 17, 2022 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Come join your friends and neighbors for the Saint Joseph Community Land Trust's annual free pre-Thanksgiving Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday, November 17 from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and entertainment until 8 p.m. It will be held at Grace Hall, Saint Theresa Church in South Lake Tahoe at the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd./Lyons Avenue.
Everyone is invited as we give thanks to members and supporters for another successful year serving the community.
Nevada Donor Network hosts annual ‘Hope Dinner’ and awards ceremony
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/10/2022 - 2:30pmNevada Donor Network (NDN) recently hosted it's annual "Hope Dinner" to acknowledge and thank key partners who have made significant efforts during the previous year to make organ, eye, and tissue donation possible in Northern Nevada.
Snow and cold temperatures allow Heavenly, Kirkwood and Northstar to open early
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/10/2022 - 9:30amHeavenly Mountain Resort, Kirkwood, and Northstar have all pushed up their opening dates to this Saturday, November 12. Mother Nature delivered the goods and the resorts are ready earlier than expected. The cold weather and snow have allowed for natural snow to accumulate along with their snowmaking teams.
This will be both Northstar's and Kirkwood's 50th anniversary season.
Kirkwood is opening 20 days earlier than expected, and Heavenly and Northstar are a week before what was previously announced.
South Lake Tahoe Carpenter's Union shares Halloween photos from their Heavenly Village booth
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/09/2022 - 10:28pmThe local 1789 Carpenters had a booth at the Heavenly Village Halloween celebration and wanted to share photos of some of those who stopped by.
Heavenly Village held a free Halloween party with multiple stops for candy from businesses in the Village as well as community members like the carpenters who had a booth for the celebrants to come by for candy.
Make plans to stop by the event in 2023.
Photos by Josh Rice.
Dispose of fireplace/wood stove ashes properly at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/09/2022 - 9:41pmLAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Now that signs of winter are here and temperatures are starting to drop, thoughts turn to warming up in front of an indoor fire. When using fireplaces/wood stoves and heating appliances indoors this winter it’s very important to remember a few safety tips and precautions. Heating equipment and improper ash disposal are leading causes of home and wildland fires during the fall and winter months.
Keep homes warm and safe this season by following these safety tips:
Fake text messages sent to Douglas County voters
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/09/2022 - 7:42pmDOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Elections Office is notifying county residents about a fake text message being sent out to voters by a third party, pretending to be Senator Catherine Cortez Masto.
The message is not being sent out by County elections officials. If you receive this message, do not reply and disregard it.
The following text message was received by the public:
Community Veteran’s Musical Tribute rescheduled
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/09/2022 - 3:52pmEvent Date:
November 15, 2022 - 6:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Unified School District Performing Arts Department has rescheduled A Veteran’s Musical Tribute for Tuesday, November 15 at 6 p.m. Snow may have canceled the first one, but the weather is looking better for the new date!
It will be held at the South Tahoe High Blue Gym and it is free admission.
Nevada Dance Company presents The Nutcracker Ballet Thanksgiving Weekend – November 25-27th
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/09/2022 - 3:03pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Nov 27 2022 .
November 25, 2022 - 7:00pm
Event Date:
November 26, 2022 - 7:00pm
Event Date:
November 27, 2022 - 7:00pm Friday, November 25, 7:00PM, Carson City Community Center
Saturday, November 26, 2:00PM, Carson City Community Center
Saturday, November 26, 7:00PM, Carson City Community Center
Sunday, November 27, 2:00PM, Carson City Community Center
Tahoe Fund issues call for 2023 projects around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/09/2022 - 11:24amTAHOE CITY, Calif. - The Tahoe Fund has announced the opening of its annual call for projects. The nonprofit is seeking projects for its 2023 portfolio that will increase the pace and scale of forest restoration, improve lake clarity, expand sustainable recreation, provide innovative solutions to transportation challenges and create more stewards of Lake Tahoe. Priority projects will also break down barriers to access and increase inclusion for underserved communities in Tahoe.
Book launch and celebration of Tahoe Writers Work authors
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/09/2022 - 8:18amEvent Date:
November 18, 2022 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be a book launch and celebration of Tahoe Writer's Works' authors at the Camp Richardson Hotel on November 18 at 6 p.m.
Join them for the launch of Bruce Rettig’s book, REFRACTION, along with a celebration of Tahoe Writers Works’ authors who will be reading from their works. The authors scheduled are Jennifer Quashnick, Gantt Miller, Bridey Heidel, Marie Johnson and Lisa Kirkman.
Enjoy an evening of good company, excellent writing, and a glass of wine in celebration on the shore of Lake Tahoe.
Heavenly Village Community Tree Lighting
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/09/2022 - 7:45amEvent Date:
November 25, 2022 - 6:30pm
HEAVENLY VILLAGE COMMUNITY TREE LIGHTING
On November 25 at 6:30 p.m., then daily at 5:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Base of the Gondola
Gather ‘round as Santa lights our monstrous 70-foot, highly lighted, freshly cut tree! The kickoff ceremony will include caroling, music, and fun for all!
Tree lightings will continue and are held daily at 5:30 p.m. with Santa after November 25. A coffee cart will be provided.
South Lake Tahoe and Washoe County schools on 2-hour delay, Tahoe Truckee and Douglas open
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/09/2022 - 7:21amDue to the snow and road conditions, Lake Tahoe Unified School District is calling for a 2-hour delay start today, November 9.
The bus schedules are posted on the district website, page 2 of the list of schedules.
Washoe county schools are also on a 2-hour delay.
Tahoe Truckee School District is on a regular schedule.
Douglas County School District is not announcing any closures or delays.
LTUSD Focus: Elevated Digital Learning Academy
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/08/2022 - 11:52pmEach month for the remainder of the school year, Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) will feature one of its eight innovative and engaging school sites with a short article intended to educate the community and future families about our local schools, educational programs, and options for students. This month we’d like to highlight Elevated Digital Learning Academy!
Elevated is LTUSD’s online school. The school was born in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic but wow, has online education changed since then!
Election results coming in for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/08/2022 - 8:52pmUPDATE 12:30 p.m. Wednesday: The next count will not be released until Thursday by 5 p.m. About 20,000 ballots still need to be tabulated.
UPDATE 12:10 a.m. Wednesday: The last count for election night has been released and the next results will not be until staff returns later this morning.
El Dorado County Supervisor District V - 9438 votes, 35.43% of registered voters counted
BROOKE LAINE - 4,882 58.35%
KENNY CURTZWILER - 3,443 41.15%
WRITE IN - 42 .50%
Vote for neither - 1,071
Heavenly Holidays will have a month full of activities - Tree Lighting, Ferris Wheel, Santa, Gin Blossoms
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/08/2022 - 6:21pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heavenly Village has released its holiday schedule for the upcoming season, November 25 to December 31. The Gin Blossoms will highlight the New Year's Eve celebration on the outdoor stage, and the month will feature a community Christmas Tree lighting ceremony, Breakfast With Santa, a rail jam, characters on ice, photos with Santa and Mrs. Santa, paint and sip, and lots more.
HEAVENLY VILLAGE COMMUNITY TREE LIGHTING
Daily at 6:30 pm, beginning November 25
Admission: Free
Location: Base of the Gondola
Israeli Commando of Entebbe to give first hand account of the Greatest Hostage Rescue in History
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/08/2022 - 5:57pmEvent Date:
November 27, 2022 - 7:30pm
Chabad at Lake Tahoe will be hosting a historic evening with Major Rami Sherman, a veteran of the Israel Defense Special Operation Forces, on Sunday, November 27.
During the terror-filled years of 1972-1980, Rami served in the Israel Defense Forces’ most elite commando unit. He participated in several covert operations in Israel’s mighty struggle against Arab terrorism.
2022-23 winter season gets started at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe this Friday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/08/2022 - 12:07pmWith snow still falling at Lake Tahoe, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe has announced they are opening this Friday, November 11. The resort will be closed mid-week, Nov. 14-18 to finish work on the new Lakeview Express chairlift, and reopen for daily operations for the 2022-23 winter season on Saturday, Nov. 19.
Bins around South Lake Tahoe for Toys for Tots, big drop-off date set
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/08/2022 - 11:03amEvent Date:
November 19, 2022 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Once again, Toys for Tots is collecting toys and names of children who need them in South Lake Tahoe.
There are drop boxes at hardware stores, banks, fire stations, and Blue Zone Sports.
Stuff-a-Truck with toys will be in the TJMaxx/Blue Zone parking lot in South Lake Tahoe on November 19 from noon to 3 p.m. There will be a fire truck for ids, magic kits for anyone who wants them, treats, swag, and raffle prizes from local donors.
The Road Beat: 2023 Genesis GV60 review
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/08/2022 - 6:01amWhat is it?
The first all-electric vehicle from Genesis, the luxury subdivision of Hyundai/Kia. Slotting in below the GV70 and GV80 SUVs in terms of size, the GV60 isn't any cheaper, but it is wildly more powerful in this spec due to its all-electric powertrain that makes 429 horsepower (and 483 temporarily for extra boost). Does this compact luxury crossover make any sense, though?
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Car crashes into boulder on US50 at Echo Summit
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/07/2022 - 10:02pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A car crashed into a large boulder on US50 Sunday evening, causing some injuries and damage to the vehicle.
At approximately 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 6, a Honda Accord was traveling west on the highway near the area of several rockslides earlier in the year. A boulder almost four feet in width had fallen onto the roadway and the driver of the Honda could not miss it.
Airbags were deployed and the three people in the vehicle had some injuries that were tended to by Lake Valley Fire paramedics. The damaged vehicle was towed away.
Letter: Local Elections Matter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/07/2022 - 5:00pmWith Americans firmly planted in red and blue camps, rarely coming together to talk about solving our shared problems, it’s easy to get disgruntled about the state of our politics. Elections at the national level have become largely spectator sports, with very few clear opportunities to participate meaningfully in government as intended – of, by, and for the people.
Tahoe Chamber looking for business/agency participants for Christmas Tree Lane
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/07/2022 - 3:38pmLAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Local businesses and agencies are invited to participate in Christmas Tree Lane, a fun way to benefit local causes in the community.
Christmas Tree Lane is being sponsored by the Tahoe Chamber from November 25-December 16, but before then they are looking for local businesses to join in the fun.
A Veteran’s Musical Tribute and Fireside Chat are both canceled due to expected storm
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/07/2022 - 2:34pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Monday night’s Veteran’s Musical Tribute at South Tahoe Middle School has been canceled due to weather. Staff is discussing alternative options and they will inform the public on possible future dates.
Also postponed due to weather is the Lake Tahoe Historical Society's Tuesday evening Fireside Chat at Camp Richardson. With heavy snow expected the speaker's drive from Reno would be challenging and the organizers did not want the public to be unsafe in traveling to the event. A new date will be released shortly.
Prescribed fire operations continue around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/07/2022 - 10:18amLAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) will continue prescribed fire operations this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Conditions and weather permitting, California State Parks, Nevada Division of Forestry, North Lake Tahoe, and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts will be burning piles in several locations around Lake Tahoe. Smoke will be present. A map with project details is available for viewing at Tahoe Living With Fire.
Wylder Resort Hope Valley Eastern Sierra History Series to be on 1960 Winter Olympics at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/07/2022 - 8:10amEvent Date:
November 13, 2022 - 1:00pm
The next history presentation at Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series on Sunday, November 13 with a 50-minute slide show "Going for the Gold - Lake Tahoe and the Olympics" presented by historian David Woodruff.
Kudos: Bread and Broth thanks Hard Rock Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/07/2022 - 8:00am“It has been an absolute pleasure to Adopt A Day of Nourishment and host a Bread & Broth Monday Meal,” shared Rachelle Qutob, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s director of Sales and Catering. Rachelle was joined at the Monday Meal on October 24 by fellow Hard Rock team members Kelly Crossgrove, director of HR; Linda Hunt, executive assistant; Tom Russell, VP of Food & Beverages & Business; and Keyla Trejo, HR specialist.
Chain controls on all highways around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/07/2022 - 7:30amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The snow is continuing to fall Monday morning after a very windy night in advance of the storm. Even though the Winter Storm Warning is in place through early Wednesday there could be a break in the snow on Monday from approximately 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Road Condition at 7:30 a.m. Monday:
R-2 Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles except four-wheel/all-wheel drive vehicles with snow-tread tires on all four wheels. (Four-wheel/all-wheel drive vehicles must carry traction devices in chain control areas):
US 50 from Sand Flat to Meyers
South Lake Tahoe schools on 2-hour delay start, Zephyr Cove and Incline Village schools closed
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/07/2022 - 6:49amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Unified School District is on a two-hour delayed start Monday, November 7. Schools will be opening two hours later than normal times. Busses will be operating two hours later than their normal schedule. Schools will release at the regularly scheduled time. Here is the link for bus pick-up times https://www.ltusd.org/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=50851069.
Tahoe Truckee School District schools will be open on a regular schedule. However, due to the stormy winds and visibility issues, there is the possibility of school buses being delayed.
Halloween was a success in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/06/2022 - 9:37pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There were many events for South Lake Tahoe treat-or-treaters to enjoy this year in addition to traditional door-to-door candy seekers, from trunk-or-treating at two local churches, Kahle Community Center, Presbyterian Conference Center and the Heavenly Village. There was no shortage of fun and candy!
Time changes brings us Drowsy Driving Prevention Week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/06/2022 - 8:33pmWith the end of daylight saving time, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and its traffic safety partners are reminding motorists about the impact the time change and a lack of adequate sleep can have on their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
The CHP has partnered with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), and the National Sleep Foundation in recognizing November 6-12 as Drowsy Driving Prevention Week to raise awareness about the importance of a good night's rest before driving.
Letter: I am running for El Dorado County supervisor to serve you
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/06/2022 - 8:25pmWhat you need to know about me and why I am running to SERVE YOU.
QUALIFICATIONS
My economics degree is from the University of California Santa Cruz. I am a wife, mother, grandmother, Soroptimist, business owner, retired bank manager, former City of South Lake Tahoe Mayor, and City Council member.
My experience includes working with the Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation, Clean Tahoe, Ambulance Services, Tahoe Conservancy, TRPA, Waste Management, and El Dorado Local Agency Formation Commission.
DISTRICT V-IT'S COMPLEX
Storm was delayed but still on its way to Lake Tahoe - should be measuring snow in feet
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/06/2022 - 7:39pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There was a delayed start to the incoming storm. It is reaching Lake Tahoe tonight with increasing winds into early Monday morning across the Sierra and western Nevada. Expect periods of heavy snowfall in the Sierra beginning this evening through Monday with light rain/snow for Western Nevada valleys. A second wave of heavy snow is expected across the Sierra on Tuesday which is when valleys will see their best potential to pick up a few inches of snowfall. Much colder temperatures will prevail behind the front and into the start of the weekend.
City of South Lake Tahoe and Lake Tahoe Historical Society host 2nd annual Festival of Winter Lights
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/06/2022 - 5:30pmEvent Date:
Repeats every day until Sat Dec 10 2022 .
December 9, 2022 - 4:00pm
December 10, 2022 - 4:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What turned out to be the holiday event of the season, the Festival of Winter Lights returns to South Lake Tahoe Friday, December 9, and Saturday, December 10.
The City of South Lake Tahoe, In partnership with the Lake Tahoe Historical Society, is holding the two-night event that will feature music, singing, dancing, sleigh rides, the Christmas Fire Truck, light displays, local vendors, food and drink, tours of the museum and cabin, and of course, Santa!
Bread & Broth holds successful Cram-a-Hearse
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/05/2022 - 11:56pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It wasn't your typical ask for food to fill backpacks with weekend food for South Lake Tahoe children. Bread & Broth 4 Kids (BB4K) held a Cram-A-Hearse event in front of the Grocery Outlet just before Halloween. They typically stuff a police cruiser with food, but because a local volunteer owns a hearse and it was almost Halloween - why not change the vehicle?
It was so fun and every child that came by received an ice cream, a bag of candy, and a stuffed animal, all from Peter Spellman, the owner of the hearse.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office asks for public's help in identifying suspect
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/05/2022 - 11:26pmDOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - After exhausting all leads, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in an August burglary.
On August 10, 2022, at about at about 9:51 p.m., an unknown male suspect was captured on surveillance video entering a fenced area of a construction site in the North Sunridge area. The suspect leaves the area and returned on August 11 at approximately 12:30 a.m. and steals the battery from a backhoe at the construction site.
The male suspect is pictured above.
Mom’s House for Children hosts inaugural Gather for Good Gala at Bally's Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/05/2022 - 11:15pmEvent Date:
December 3, 2022 - 5:00pm
Mom’s House for Children has announced that after a delay of three years, their first Gather for Good gala will be hosted in Lake Tahoe to help bring clean water, childcare centers, food programs, emergency supplies, and more support to children in Africa, Europe, and South America.
South Lake Tahoe mural release party celebrates art in the community
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/05/2022 - 8:58pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The first art project approved and partially funded by the new South Lake Tahoe Arts, Culture, and Tourism Commission was celebrated on Halloween with the artists, commissioners, members from the Tahoe Art League, and the community.
On the back of the Blue Dog Pizza building at the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd., and Sierra Blvd., the mural was painted by local artist Annie Walker and is titled 'Sierra Juniper.'
Walker has been a working artist for 13 years, coming from New Orleans via San Francisco.
Column: At the core of core strength
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/05/2022 - 5:04pmStrong core muscles offer so much more than just six-pack abs; a stronger core is one of the best physical improvements you can make for yourself. Having a strong core helps us prevent injuries and perform our best in even the most routine activities. Whether it’s lifting a bag of dog food, or swinging your strongest golf drive, having a strong core can help support a pain-free life!
With end of fire season, burn ban lifted around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/04/2022 - 10:07pmAfter the first snow of the season, the summer-long burn suspension was formally lifted by CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit and CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit. CAL FIRE’s lifting of restrictions indicates the end of our local fire season. Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District also ended its summer restrictions.
Since outdoor wood fires are not allowed in the South Lake Tahoe city limits, no outside wood fires (including backyard fire pits) are allowed but charcoal fires are now allowed.
Don't forget to turn the clocks back this weekend!
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/04/2022 - 9:39pmThis weekend when you 'fall back,' remember to 'Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery.' Be sure to check and change your smoke alarm and carbon monoxide batteries to ensure they are working properly.
"Fall back" at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6, California residents will have to set their clocks back by one hour.
National Runway and Homeless Youth Prevention Month
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/04/2022 - 10:20amNovember is National Runaway and Homeless Youth Prevention Month. Between 1.6 and 2.8 million youth run away annually, and approximately 4.2 million young adults experience some form of homelessness each year. If all of these young people lived in one city, it would be the fifth largest city in the United States.
Letter: My choice for city council is Joby Cefalu
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/04/2022 - 10:13amI have lived in South Lake Tahoe for 35 years and have worked, played, and raised my son here. I am supporting Joby Cefalu for City Council because he cares for our community, works hard for what he believes, and gets things done.
South Tahoe Association of Realtors Home of the Week
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/04/2022 - 8:54amThis week's Home of the Week winner from the South Tahoe Association of Realtors:
Listing Agent: Heather Lew, Ca#01860374
Listing Office: RE/MAX Gold
Property Address: 1477 Matheson Dr., South Lake Tahoe, Calif., 96150
MLS #: 136356
Bedrooms: 2 plus loft
Baths: 2
Square Footage: 1408 Sq Ft.
Price: $724,999 (price drop)
A stunning authentic hand-crafted log cabin is situated at the end of a cul-de-sac, across the street from forest service land. It backs an expansive, privately owned forest and meadow making for the ultimate Tahoe setting.
Improvements at Soroptimist Stadium: Home of Girls Softball
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/04/2022 - 8:41amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe (SISLT) club continues to add improvements to the Soroptimist Stadium: Home of Girls Softball. The field now has a new yellow fence cap lining the perimeter of the outfield fence thanks to volunteers from SISLT and the South Tahoe Adult Softball League. The fence cap is a necessary safety feature to increase perimeter visibility and cover the jagged fencing edges to prevent injuries as players reach for the ball.
Winter Storm Watch up again for Lake Tahoe: 1-3 ft possible at lake level, 2-4 ft above 7000 feet
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/03/2022 - 6:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With lake-effect snow surprising many Thursday morning, the storm passed the Lake Tahoe Basin leaving about 8" of snow at lake level over two days. But, don't put away that shovel!
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the Lake Tahoe Basin from noon on Sunday, November 6 until Wednesday, November 9 at 4 a.m.
Don't Forget to Vote!
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/03/2022 - 2:13pmEvent Date:
November 8, 2022 (All day)
An election is being held on Tuesday, November 8 that will decide local, regional, state, and federal leaders at all levels.
Don't forget to get out and give your voice at the polls, or by mailing in your ballot. If you have any questions, or to register to vote on the day of the election, contact your local elections department.
For South Lake Tahoe and Meyers:
Drop Box Locations through 8 p.m. November 8
Holiday Market in Meyers
Address 2977 US HWY 50, inside from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Grocery Outlet in South Lake Tahoe
Robbery at South Lake Tahoe 7-11 on Emerald Bay Road
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/03/2022 - 1:49pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 7-11 on Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe was robbed early Thursday morning. South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) responded to the store at approximately 1:22 a.m. on November 3 to a report of a robbery.
The 7-11 employee on duty reported a man came into the store at 1:20 a.m. and pointed a handgun at them, demanding money. The suspect ran out of the store with an undisclosed amount of cash and fled on foot.
SLTPD officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.