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New retail businesses part of updated plan for South Y Center in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/12/2023 - 4:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Y Center in South Lake Tahoe has been without one of its anchor stores, KMart, since its closing in August 2021. The owner of the center, Seven Springs, Ltd, turned in plans to the City of South Lake Tahoe for design review on July 7, 2023.
Tahoe Fund launches $50k campaign to repair 19 miles of trail in Desolation Wilderness
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/12/2023 - 1:15pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Nineteen miles of trail that travel through Desolation Wilderness from Echo Lakes to Lake Aloha are in desperate need of extensive restoration work due to high use, erosion, and extreme weather events. To address this critical need, the nonprofit Tahoe Fund is partnering with the Tahoe Rim Trail Association to launch a $50,000 matching campaign.
Residents can expect water shutoffs during Barton Avenue and 2nd Street Stormwater Drainage Project
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/12/2023 - 12:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – This summer, the City of South Lake Tahoe is building stormwater drains to address localized flooding and reduce runoff pollution on Barton Avenue, Helen Avenue, and 2nd Street. A new stormwater infiltration basin will also be constructed on 2nd Street, which will reduce fine sediment entering the lake and protect the clarity of Lake Tahoe.
To accommodate this project, South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) will be moving waterlines, which will result in some water shutdowns in the neighborhood.
Celebration of Life for Erich E. Alexander
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/12/2023 - 8:03am
Erich E. Alexander, May 16, 1957 - July 6, 2023. Our hearts are broken as we announce the loss of our beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend. Erich E. Alexander passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side.
He was a patient, loving, caring, sincere, and incredibly skilled person. He was grateful for every day. Erich was born in San Mateo, Calif., and spent his first seven years in Pleasanton, Calif. The family then moved to a new home in Dublin, Calif. where he lived with his two brothers and parents until he graduated from Dublin High School in 1975.
Douglas County to open cooling rooms as excessive heat warning goes up
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/11/2023 - 11:20pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – According to the National Weather Service dangerously hot temperatures exceeding 100 degrees are expected over the weekend (July 15-16) in Douglas County. An excessive heat watch has been issued by the National Weather Service from Saturday morning-Monday evening.
Countdown to American Century Championship: Mardy Fish looking for 2nd win at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/11/2023 - 11:04pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The casino sportsbooks at Stateline have former professional tennis player Mardy Fish at 11/4 odds to win this week's American Century Championship (ACC) at Edgewood. That put him directly behind the favorite to win, Tony Romo
.
Fish was in town ahead of the tournament to share his thoughts on golf, the ACC, tennis, and mental health.
Learn how to plan your Tahoe landscape at free STPUD workshop
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/11/2023 - 4:52pm
Event Date:
July 18, 2023 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) is holding a series of workshops for Tahoe landscapes, free to the participants.
The next workshop is on Tuesday, July 18 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the office's garden. Learn how to design your home landscape for beauty, function, and water efficiency.
STPUD is located at 1275 Meadow Crest Drive, South Lake Tahoe.
Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe coming to South Shore, opening Winter 2023
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/11/2023 - 12:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What was once Embassy Suites and the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel in South Lake Tahoe will be emerging as the Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe by the end of 2023 after a multi-million dollar top-to-bottom reimagination. On Tuesday Margaritaville announced the debut of Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe - the brand’s first lodging location in a ski destination and the only all-suite resort in South Lake Tahoe. The rumor had been circulating for a few weeks as the project went through the planning process.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze holding a one-day performance at Tahoe Blue Event Center
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/11/2023 - 12:29pm
Event Date:
December 16, 2023 (All day)
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Tahoe Blue Event Center will be holding a special one-day holiday performance on December 16 at 7:30 p.m. when Cirque Dreams Holidaze stops at Lake Tahoe as part of its seven-wee, 70-city tour.
Audiences from coast-to-coast will be captivated by this brilliant and whimsical holiday spectacular. As the nation’s premier family holiday tradition, Cirque Dreams Holidaze will convey the magic of the season with a Broadway-style production infused with contemporary circus arts.
27th annual Lake Tahoe Summit at Kings Beach
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/11/2023 - 9:28am
Event Date:
August 9, 2023 - 10:00am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 27th annual Lake Tahoe Summit will be held on August 9, 2023, at the Kings Beach Recreation Area from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
This year’s summit will highlight Tahoe’s Environmental Improvement Program, a successful bipartisan, bi-state collaboration among local, state, federal, and private entities. It will also examine the challenges that lie ahead in the face of climate change and increasingly unpredictable weather whiplash, as well as the growing demands on regional infrastructure.
NBC Sports and American Century Investments announce six-year extension of the American Century Championship
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/10/2023 - 9:28pm
NBC Sports and American Century Investments jointly announced Monday a multi-year extension of one of the most prolific partnerships in professional sports – the American Century Championship – to run through 2029, the tournament’s 40th anniversary. The new agreement marks one of the longest title sponsor extensions in golf and comes as the 2023 event kicks off at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course this week, celebrating American Century’s 25th year as title sponsor of the celebrity tournament. Now in its 34th year, the American Century Championship is owned, operated, and produced by NBC Sports.
Tahoe Improv Players go retro for 30th anniversary and host community guests this summer
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/10/2023 - 2:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Celebrating 30 years of family-friendly shows, Tahoe Improv Players (TIP) are going retro for their July 18 show at the Boathouse Theater at Valhalla Tahoe. “It’ll be a blast to the past!” says
Gerry Orton, Director of the Tahoe Improv Players. Orton, along with Frank Riley, co-founded ComedySportz Lake Tahoe in 1993. The troupe evolved into the Tahoe Improv Players in 1997.
They're unpacking their ComedySportz (CSz) Lake Tahoe uniforms, to dress for the occasion … a special grudge match with ComedySportz San Jose.
Prescribed fire operations at Spring Creek area of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/10/2023 - 1:09pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) is scheduled to continue prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe. Conditions and weather permitting, the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is scheduled to burn piles at Spring Creek near South Lake Tahoe beginning today, July 10, 2023. Prescribed fire ignitions typically begin at 10 a.m. and smoke will be present.
The 26.4-acre project is expected to last until July 14.
Lake Tahoe to be home to a professional hockey team co-owned by Tim Tebow
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/10/2023 - 12:25pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow was at the Tahoe Blue Events Center Monday to announce that he and partner David Hodges are bringing professional hockey to Lake Tahoe.
The new center will be home to the first professional sports team to call the Lake Tahoe area home. The team will launch in October 2024.
Hockey players from Tahoe Hockey Academy, Tahoe Prep Hockey Academy, and the Lake Tahoe Lakers were on hand for the announcement on the steps of the new center which should be open by the beginning of September.
Annual Day in Paradise Duck Races on July 22
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/10/2023 - 11:13am
Event Date:
July 22, 2023 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Optimist Club's annual Day in Paradise Duck Races will be held at Tahoe Paradise Park on Saturday, July 22 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The day full of family-friendly fun will include the duck races starting at noon, a beer garden, live music, a car show and shine, and food trucks with burgers, pizza, kettle corn, sno-cones, and more.
There is also a free bike valet provided by the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition.
Tahoe Paradise Park is located at 1011 E San Bernardino Avenue in Meyers.
Warm week ahead for South Lake Tahoe, 90 by the weekend
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/09/2023 - 10:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Seasonable July heat continues into next week with dry and breezy afternoon zephyr winds prevailing. By next weekend, a strong area of high pressure will develop across the southwestern U.S. which could yield some of the hottest temperatures so far this year with record
high temperatures possible, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.
The final two rounds of the American Century Championship at Edgewood should see a high of 90 degrees.
The South Lake Tahoe weekly forecast from NWS Reno:
Letter: Trading safety for bike lanes?
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/09/2023 - 9:35pm
This letter is about the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) lane reduction plan.
Fundraiser underway for South Lake Tahoe Babe Ruth as they head to regionals
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/09/2023 - 8:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Babe Ruth of South Lake Tahoe, Inc., is raising funds to support the team as they travel to upcoming regional tournaments in Tulare and Taft, California. The all-volunteer baseball organization said funds raised will help cover expenses associated with transportation, lodging, meals, and other incidentals for coaches the players and coaches.
The 2023 Pacific Southwest Babe Ruth 14u Regional All-Stars Tournament will be held July 16-22, followed by the 13u Regional All-Stars Tournament in Taft on July 23.
Omni holding inaugural Tahoe Yoga Festival at top of Heavenly Gondola
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/09/2023 - 2:16pm
Event Date:
August 13, 2023 - 8:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - OMNI, a hot yoga and fitness studio in South Lake Tahoe, is holding its inaugural Tahoe Yoga Festival at the top of Heavenly Mountain Resort on August 13, 2023, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. This event aims to bring together yoga enthusiasts, wellness seekers, and the local community for a day of rejuvenation, self-care, and connection all amidst the stunning backdrop of one of the world's largest alpine lakes, Lake Tahoe.
Review: Men On Boats at the historic Valhalla Boathouse Theatre is a must see!
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/09/2023 - 1:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A perfect venue for a fantastic play! Men On Boats at the historic Valhalla Boathouse Theatre is based on the actual river expedition through the Grand Canyon by John Wesley Powell in 1869. The 10 male roles are played by 10 female actors, you will recognize many of our talented local yokel thespians. Histrionics ensue from the first moment the performance begins. To quote one of my fellow theatergoers last night, "The acting was enthusiastic, entertaining, and superb!"
Tahoe Outdoor Yoga at Kiva Beach
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/08/2023 - 8:47pm
Event Date:
Repeats every week until Wed Aug 30 2023 .
July 12, 2023 - 8:00am
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July 19, 2023 - 8:00am
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July 26, 2023 - 8:00am
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August 2, 2023 - 8:00am
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August 9, 2023 - 8:00am
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August 16, 2023 - 8:00am
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August 23, 2023 - 8:00am
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August 30, 2023 - 8:00am July + August 2023
WEDNESDAYS 8am
South Lake Tahoe
Join us for this sweet summer ritual that began at Kiva Beach in 2011. Start your Wednesday mornings connecting with nature, meditation, breath, movement and community with a guided yoga class on the beach.
Everyone welcome. Please bring a towel, blanket or outdoor yoga mat to practice on (we will be on sand). It will most likely be sunny, so if you have sensitivities, bring appropriate sun protection. After class, optional beach clean up and/or cold plunge in the lake. Class starts at 8am and runs for a little over one hour.
Location
Kiva Beach, South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Go Fund Me set up for South Lake Tahoe teen killed in car crash
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/08/2023 - 8:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There has been an outpouring of support for the family and friends of Andy Martinez, the South Lake Tahoe teen who was killed in the Pioneer Trail crash on Thursday.
A GoFundMe fundraiser has been established to assist with funeral costs and other upcoming expenses.
Flatstick Pub and Live Violence Free present Sunday FUNDday in July
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/08/2023 - 7:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — South Lake Tahoe’s first indoor mini golf course, Flatstick Pub, also known as Tipsy Putt, will be teaming up with Live Violence Free to give back to South Lake Tahoe’s community. Each Sunday in July, Flatstick Pub will donate $1 for every beer and $1 for every round of mini golf purchased.
Join them on July 9, 16, 23, 30 between 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Road Beat: 2023 Toyota Tacoma Trail review - Wait for the next one
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/08/2023 - 7:25pm
Toyota's Tacoma pickup is one of the best-selling vehicles in the United States, but after spending another week in one, I'm left scratching my head as to why. Full disclosure, Toyota has unveiled a completely refreshed Tacoma this past month, and after seeing the new model, it becomes quite clear just how in need this truck was of a redesign. However, to Toyota corporate, they didn't have to change a thing and it'll continue to sell.
Column; How regenerative medicine helps the body’s healing process
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/08/2023 - 7:08pm
Living an active lifestyle can be tough on your body, particularly your joints and tendons, which can lead to setbacks like injury or pain. Repetitive use from sports like skiing, mountain biking, and hiking cause wear and tear, causing the body’s tissue to become inflamed which can be painful. While a recovery period of rest, ice, compression, and elevation can work to some extent, non-surgical regenerative treatments focus on improving the healing process and getting you back in the game.
Parking changes for American Century Championship: What to know
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/08/2023 - 6:28pm
STATELINE, Nev. - It is almost time for the 34th annual American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe, and with it comes thousands of people to the area to enjoy the tournament.
For years, Lake Parkway (also known as the Loop Road) has been a "No Parking" zone, but with the number of cars parking there authorities have not enforced the rules during the tournament.
That is changing this year.
Cones were placed along the road on Saturday from US50 to the state line, along with an electronic message board stating "No Parking on Loop Road."
City of South Lake Tahoe hosting community meeting for Bijou Connector Project
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/08/2023 - 4:02pm
Event Date:
July 15, 2023 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City of South Lake Tahoe is hosting a community meeting to discuss the Bijou Connector Project. City staff will share the proposed trail connections that would link to the existing trails from the Al Tahoe Mobility Project and the California Tahoe Conservancy Dennis T. Machida Memorial Greenway Trail all within Bijou Community Park. The city seeks input from the community on the suggested trail connections.
What: Bijou Connector Project Community Meeting
When: Saturday, July 15, 10am
16th annual Artists Studio Tour over two weekends in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/07/2023 - 3:23pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Jul 30 2023 .
July 28, 2023 (All day)
July 29, 2023 (All day)
July 30, 2023 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Art League will highlight 17 artists this year during the 16th annual Artists Studio Tour that spans two weekends this summer, July 28–30, and returning the following weekend, August 4–6.
The Free self-guided tour will include a variety of artistic venues including acrylic, oil, ink, dye on silk, pastel, mixed media and watercolor painting, photography, and copper wall sculpture.
16th annual Artists Studio Tour over two weekends in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/07/2023 - 3:23pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Aug 06 2023 .
August 4, 2023 (All day)
August 5, 2023 (All day)
August 6, 2023 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Art League will highlight 17 artists this year during the 16th annual Artists Studio Tour that spans two weekends this summer, July 28–30, and returning the following weekend, August 4–6.
The Free self-guided tour will include a variety of artistic venues including acrylic, oil, ink, dye on silk, pastel, mixed media and watercolor painting, photography, and copper wall sculpture.
Local author Todd Borg to give talk on new book at South Lake Tahoe Library
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/07/2023 - 2:53pm
Event Date:
July 25, 2023 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Friends of the Library will be hosting local author Todd Borg on July 25 at the South Lake Tahoe. He will be discussing his new book, Tahoe Flight.
From 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., there will be a book signing, followed by a program from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
WWE coming to Lake Tahoe for show at the Tahoe Blue Event Center
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/07/2023 - 1:24pm
Event Date:
October 1, 2023 (All day)
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is heading to the south shore of Lake Tahoe for an October 1 event featuring the World Heavyweight Champion Seth “Freakin” Rollins and others.
The Tahoe Blue Event Center will be holding the event, and they announced it's the first time ever WWE has been in Lake Tahoe.
Kudos: Tahoe Green Dispensary hosts first Bread and Broth Adopt A Day
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/07/2023 - 12:57pm
Bread & Broth (B&B) is always happy to have new sponsors supporting our Adopt A Day of Nourishment program. Sponsoring their first Monday Meal on June 26, Tahoe Green Dispensary was a welcome addition to our amazing list of sponsors who have helped serve over fifty thousand meals since the inception of the Adopt A Day (AAD) program in 2011. Although B&B began serving hot meals in 1989, the creation of the Adopt A Day program provided individuals, businesses, churches, and service organizations the opportunity to participate in serving meals to members in need in the community.
USFS begins thinning trees to restore aspen stands in Prey Meadows on east shore of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/07/2023 - 12:49pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) is scheduled to begin thinning trees by hand on Monday, July 10, 2023, on the south end of Prey Meadows north of Glenbrook on the east shore of Lake Tahoe. This thinning work is part of the Aspen Community Restoration Project that aims to restore at-risk aspen stands on National Forest lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Recreationists are advised to use caution when accessing the 14N30 trail that runs along the edge of the meadow near the project area.
NDOT hosting public webinar on electric vehicle infrastructure update
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/07/2023 - 8:34am
Event Date:
July 12, 2023 - 2:00pm
CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is inviting the public to a webinar to receive an update on the Department’s progress and future plans in collaborative efforts to build a reliable statewide electric vehicle (EV) charging network. The Zoom webinar will take place on Wednesday, July 12 from 2-3 p.m. and will be available online later for those unable to attend.
South Tahoe Association of Realtors Home of the Week
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/06/2023 - 5:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This week's Home of the Week winner from the South Tahoe Association of Realtors:
Listing Agent: Adele Lucas
Listing Office: Chase International
Property Address: 1658 Maiden Hair Ct, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-6843
MLS #: 137048
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Square Footage: 1,730 Sq Ft.
Price: $775,000
Letter: Successful clean up after alarming accumulation of litter both on beach and in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/06/2023 - 5:21pm
Clean Up the Lake and The League to Save Lake Tahoe, two leading environmental organizations in the Tahoe basin, have forged a powerful partnership to address the aftermath of extensive littering at Zephyr Cove following the July 4th celebrations. In their second year of partnership for the 5th of July Cleanup, the two organizations led a collaborative cleanup effort where dedicated volunteers successfully removed an astonishing 6,318 lbs of litter from the beach and beneath the surface of the lake.
Barton Health offers Camp Sunrise, a weekend grief camp for local children
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/06/2023 - 4:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Local children are invited to participate in the annual Camp Sunrise, a children’s bereavement camp serving children ages 7 to 14, who have experienced the death of a loved one or other significant loss. The overnight grief camp takes place Friday to Sunday, August 11 to 13, at Galilee Camp and Retreat Center in Glenbrook, Nevada.
Vatican Speakeasy returns to the Tallac Historic Site July 22
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/06/2023 - 2:07pm
Event Date:
July 22, 2023 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The second annual Vatican Speakeasy fundraiser returns to the Tallac Historic site on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Presented by the Great Basin Institute (GBI) and USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU), the event celebrates the culture and history of the prohibition era, with period-appropriate cuisine, beverages, attire, and dance. Hosted outdoors at the Pope Estate Courtyard, event gates open at 6 p.m. and close at 10 p.m.
Calling all nature lovers and explorers!
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/06/2023 - 10:19am
Event Date:
July 9, 2023 (All day)
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — If you love plants, bugs, and other animals and have a sense of exploration and a thirst for discovery, participating in a bioblitz is the perfect opportunity for you. A bioblitz is a one-day event where participants explore a specific area to search for and count unique species of plants, animals, bugs, and birds. The Tahoe Institute for Natural Science is hosting this year’s Truckee-area BioBlitz at the Sagehen Creek Field Station on July 9.
Construction begins on new Tunnel Creek singletrack
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/06/2023 - 9:55am
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Construction of the new 2.3-mile Tunnel Creek Singletrack Trail is now underway, thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Tahoe Fund, a Recreation Trails Program grant from Nevada State Parks, and trail-building efforts by Great Basin Institute and the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA). This new trail will reduce conflicts between hikers and bikers on the busy Tunnel Creek Road, which is a popular route to and from Monkey Rock, Marlette Flume Trail, Incline Flume Trail, and the Tahoe Rim Trail.
South Lake Tahoe man dies in two-vehicle collision on Pioneer Trail
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/06/2023 - 8:11am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Lake Tahoe man involved in a collision on Pioneer Trail Wednesday has died as a result of his injuries. On July 5, 2023, at approximately 5:30 p.m., two cars traveling on Pioneer Trail in front of Sierra House Elementary were involved in what appears to be a head-on collision.
Tahoe Douglas Fire celebrates retiring Fire Marshal Eric Guevin
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/05/2023 - 11:13pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - For years it was Tahoe Douglas Fire Division Chief/Fire Marshal Eric Guevin who inspected the fireworks barges sitting offshore on Lake Tahoe. This year was different though, and it wasn't Guevin checking out the safety of operation as he is newly retired.
His service to the community was recently celebrated at the fire house on Elk Point Road, one that started off with a 911 Emergency Services dispatch announcement over the airwaves announcing Guevin's retirement.
Over three tons of trash collected from just one beach at Lake Tahoe; Over 8,500 pounds in total
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/05/2023 - 5:34pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - A disgusting amount of trash was left behind by 4th of July partiers at Zephyr Shoals, an unmanaged stretch of beach just north of Zephyr Cove Resort. Volunteers from Keep Tahoe Blue collected an astonishing 6,279 pounds of litter from that small section of the beach.
In total, the cleanup at several sites around the lake was at an all-time high with 8,559 pounds of litter left behind and collected by volunteers.
CHP South Lake Tahoe writes almost 200 tickets over the holiday weekend
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/05/2023 - 4:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Just as with all other law enforcement agencies around Lake Tahoe, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) was very busy over the 4th of July holiday. Between June 30 and July 4, the local officers wrote 93 moving citations and ticketed about the same for illegal and unsafe parking, many along SR89 at Emerald Bay.
South Lake Tahoe fire being investigated as arson
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/05/2023 - 4:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Monday's fire in the meadow behind Motel 6 in South Lake Tahoe is being investigated as arson by the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD).
On July 3 at 9:25 a.m., South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, U.S. Forest Service, and CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit responded to the wildfire. The quick response kept the fire at one-quarter of an acre.
South Lake Tahoe law enforcement kept busy during the July 4 holiday weekend
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/05/2023 - 2:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During the July 4 holiday, South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) was kept busy, responding to 443 incidents between Friday, June 30 at 6 a.m. to Wednesday, July 5 at 6 a.m. Out of those incidents for traffic stops, location checks, animal incidents, BOLOs, outside agency assistance, and regular calls for service, 64 resulted in reports being written. SLTPD made 20 arrests during this time, five on the 4th of July.
Winners announced for South Lake Tahoe 4th of July Parade
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/05/2023 - 1:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The annual South Lake Tahoe 4th of July Parade was another success. The sides of Lake Tahoe Boulevard, Ski Run Blvd, and Al Tahoe were full of holiday revelers of all ages. There were 62 entries in the parade with a total of 450 people participating.
The City of South Lake Tahoe had judges sitting at the grandstand set up at Lakeview Avenue, and the voted on the following awards:
Best of Parade Awards
Best Non-Profit - Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra
Runner-up - St. Theresa's Bread & Broth
NDOT to start new traffic signal project at Warrior Way Monday, including parking restrictions
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/05/2023 - 11:40am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. – The new Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) project in Zephyr Cove gets started on Monday. There will be lane reductions and permanent roadside parking restrictions as a new traffic signal is installed to improve safety on US50 near Warrior Way.
LTCC celebrates 48th graduation ceremony highlighted by groundbreaking firsts
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/04/2023 - 4:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Over 280 students were celebrated on June 30 as the 48th Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) graduation ceremony was held at the South Lake Tahoe campus.
This year’s Commencement featured a number of barrier-breaking firsts, with California Community Colleges’ first Latina chancellor serving as keynote speaker, LTCC’s first in-person commencement attendance by its Rising Scholars Program (RSP) graduates, and the first graduates from the college’s Forestry program sharing the evening together with hundreds of guests.
Women staying at Lake Tahoe lodging property wake up to intruder fondling their feet
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/04/2023 - 3:35pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) is reminding people at Lake Tahoe to secure all exterior doors and windows to their homes and lodging accommodations.
On the morning of Sunday, July 2, and again on the morning of Monday, July 3, at approximately 4:30 a.m., female guests staying at the Wyndham resort in the 180 block of Elks Point Road in Stateline woke up to an intruder in their room fondling their feet. Once the female guests woke up, the intruder left the room via the exterior sliding screen door.
