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UPDATE: Liberty has restored power to the over 17,000 customers without electricity Sunday afternoon. Power was back on to all South Lake Tahoe customers by 3:30 p.m.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Liberty is reporting a large outage at the Y in South Lake Tahoe that is affecting about 6,055 customers. The outage was reported at 11:19 a.m. and at this time, crews are on their way to determine the length of an outage.

There are also a few, smaller outages at the northwest end of the lake.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office became aware of potential sexual assault allegations involving a correctional officer and immediately began an investigation. On November 22, 2024, El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Correctional Officer Michael Griffiths IV, 24 years old, was placed under arrest for sexual assault of an inmate.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 4th annual Free Turkeys for the Community event will be held on Monday, November 25. Join Dreda Dre as he and his nonprofit offer two days of giving, where you and your family can pick up free turkeys and sides to make your holiday special this year!

Event Details:

Mon, 11/25 – 50 free turkeys at the Tahoe Wellness Center's Community Center from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Sat, 11/30 – Free turkey dinner at S.M.I.L.E.S Men's group @ Tahoe Wellness Center's Community Center from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The official lighting of the Christmas tree at Heavenly Village will be held on Friday, November 29 at 6:30 p.m. but the action get underway at 5 p.m. with live entertainment.

Watch Santa Claus arrive as the over 60-foot tree is lit amidst much fanfare.

Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil, Congressman Kevin Kiley, and El Dorado County Sheriff Jeff Leikauf will all be on hand for the ceremony which will also feature Kristen Brown, the Roseville resident who survived the knockout round and is a member of Team Legend on The Voice.

The new Tahoe Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, under the direction of conductor James Rowie who is in his 19th season, have announced performances of Handel's Messiah this holiday season. There will be shows in Reno, Incline Village, Minden, and South Lake Tahoe from December 8-22.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) has been awarded a $45,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). The grant will support the department's ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on our roads.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe Turkey Trot Fun Run originally scheduled for Saturday, November 23 has been canceled.

Due to the incoming weather conditions, including a Winter Storm Warning, organizers said the safety of participants was their top priority.
They thanked the community for understanding.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season!

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Jeanna Rangel did not want to forget anything her two daughters said and did when they were growing up. She did not want to forget any milestones - when they smiled, laughed, rolled over, crawled, or took their first steps. To remember, she wrote notes, taking a pocket calendar and notebook everywhere she went with her daughters. Once a month she would take those notes and write them in a letter. Every month for 17 years.

Now those letters are in Rangel's first book, "Dear Baby Girl, Let the Adventures Begin."

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As the holiday season approaches, Live Violence Free is excited to announce the launch of its annual Gift-A-Holiday drive. This holiday gift drive invites the South Lake Tahoe and Alpine County communities to help bring joy and support to local survivors and their families facing challenging circumstances this winter.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - SR89 had to be closed for a short period Thursday morning as an overlength big rig got stuck and blocked both lanes at Watershed Curve at Emerald Bay. Caltrans and CHP-South Lake Tahoe worked together to get the road reopened in a timely fashion.

Big rigs have a length advisory of 30 feet from hitch/kingpin to the rear axle (a KPRA Advisory) in this area, with an overall maximum length of 65 feet.

The truck that was stuck was about 73-74 feet since it had a sleeper birth, giving it the extra feet.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The lead-sheathed telecommunications cables in Lake Tahoe for decades have now been completely removed. After their discovery by divers with the environmental non-profit Below the Blue, it took years and collaboration between several groups to get to this milestone.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council approved a lowering of speed limits on some streets in the city after an Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) was completed. California law requires cities to conduct a speed survey every 10 years for a speed limit to be enforceable,
even if no changes have been made to the roadway.

The Council approved a reduction in speed to 30 mph on Ski Run Blvd. from US50 to Pioneer Trail, on Lake Tahoe Blvd. from SR89 (the Y) to D Street, and a reduction to 25 mph on Pioneer Trail from Keller Road to US50.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A dose of pre-holiday spirit has arrived in South Lake Tahoe. A 60-foot white fir tree was delivered to Heavenly Village. From there it will transform into a decorated Christmas Tree with a tree-lighting ceremony on Friday, November 29 at 5 p.m.

Updated as of 7:25 p.m. November 20: A PSOM event is in effect for all or portions of the following PSOM zones: Carson/Genoa (Genoa North, South Carson City - Clear Creek, South Carson City - Jacks Valley. NV Energy says
While its teams began patrols in the area, they continued to experience significant wind in the area, with gusts as high as 50 miles per hour. Based on the continued weather forecasts for the night, customers who are currently without power will remain without power through the evening.

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. - For over 13 years there has been a plan in the works to expand the resort that is now known as Palisades Tahoe, adding residences, some dormitory-style housing, new commercial, retail, entertainment, and year-round recreational land uses including improved trail system, and public and private recreation facilities.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Even though an atmospheric river is aiming for California, Lake Tahoe will not see the brunt of the storm. The area north of San Francisco into the I5 corridor will see massive amounts of rain, up to ten inches in many areas.

The first wave of the storm starts Wednesday, with a second, stronger storm hitting the region Friday into Saturday. The public should watch the forecast as the system gets closer, especially if traveling through the Sierra and over mountain passes.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Kings Meats extended their annual turkey giveaway to South Lake Tahoe this past Sunday, providing over 700 turkeys to families in need. This remarkable act of generosity, traditionally held only in Placerville, was made possible through the support of El Dorado County residents, family-run small businesses, community leaders, Kings Meats guests, and the El Dorado Community Foundation.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join your friends and neighbors at the annual free pre-Thanksgiving Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday, November 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Theresa Church Grace Hall. Everyone is invited as they give thanks to members and supporters for another successful year serving our community.

Before all the Thanksgiving preparation begins, come relax and let Saint Joseph Community Land Trust serve you a delicious Spaghetti Dinner! Enter the free drawing for a turkey to take home for your Thanksgiving Feast and enjoy raffle prizes from local businesses.

It takes a lot of work to keep Tahoe beachable, bikeable, hikeable, boatable, skiable, and enjoyable for all. In fact, it takes the whole community to Keep Tahoe Blue. That’s why the League to Save Lake Tahoe partners with businesses throughout the Tahoe Basin and beyond as part of its Tahoe Blue Business program.

“The goal of the Blue Business program is to help businesses, help the lake, and uplift them as leaders in our community at the same time,” said the League’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Hailey Hawkins.

“Reciprocity is something that’s really important to us.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe has been trying to get Heavenly Mountain Resort to support its plans to annex the land where the California operations are located. Heavenly is an island in the middle of the South Lake Tahoe city limits, leaving it to be serviced by El Dorado County while those going to enjoy the resort use city streets and services.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) forest thinning (fuels reduction) projects are underway and scheduled to continue through fall 2024, conditions and weather permitting. North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, Liberty Utilities, NV Energy, and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit are working together to protect Lake Tahoe communities by reducing excess vegetation that can feed unwanted wildfires.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting is on Tuesday, November 19 at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at the airport. The agenda is a full one.

Two of the items are public hearings - The possible amendment to adopt a new demolition permit fee of $480 to the master fee schedule, and an employee housing ordinance.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Sheriff's Search and Rescue (EDSAR) team was dispatched to Mt. Tallac late Wednesday night after receiving a call about a lost hiker near the top of the mountain.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe High School (STHS) is seeking volunteer judges for the semi-annual Senior Project presentations in 2025 are January 24, 2025, and May 29, 2025. Over the years, natural attrition has thinned the ranks of our community judges, and we are looking to increase our numbers by reaching out to interested members of the South Lake Tahoe community for help.