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The bay area’s rocking and rolling Renegade Orchestra performs at the Valhalla Boathouse Theater Aug 10
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 07/31/2022 - 7:10am
Event Date:
August 10, 2022 (All day) The bay area’s rocking and rolling Renegade Orchestra performs at the Valhalla Boathouse Theater Aug 10
The Renegade Orchestra began with an idea that local symphonies are full of outstanding players who never get their moment to shine, and rarely get to rock out. At the Valhalla Boathouse Theater on Aug 10, the Renegade Orchestra will show off their ability to throw off the classical music straight jacket and let their collective hair down.
Location
Valhalla Boathouse Theatre
Hwy 89 past Camp Richardson
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
Oak Fire at 67% containment, new McKinney Fire over 51,000 acres
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/30/2022 - 11:14pm
UPDATE 7/31: The Oak Fire is holding at Devil’s Gulch due to crews working around the clock in hazardous conditions. There was no growth on the fire today. Cooler temperatures and higher humidity are expected to continue. There is a chance of rain and thunderstorms overnight. Damage inspections are nearly complete.
It now measures 19,244 acres and is 67 percent contained.
A different scene up north on the McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County.
Stateline casinos "win" down 28.75% in June, Nevada up 8%
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/30/2022 - 9:30pm
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.
Registration extended for Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care golf tournament and hole sponsorships
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/30/2022 - 4:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. Author Lori Howell Thompson, known for her book Living in Harmony with the Wildlife in Lake Tahoe, is hosting a fundraiser for the Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, a golf tournament on August 20, 2022.
Participants will enjoy a tournament and reception starting at 11:30 a.m. with a putting contest, moving into a scramble with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. and an outdoor buffet reception at 5:30 p.m.
Group of four: $800
Individual: $225
Includes:
• Green fees for 18 holes
• Cart fees - 2 players per cart
• Practice range balls
Services set for Marietta (Mary) Couch
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/29/2022 - 10:43pm
Marietta (Mary) Couch passed away on December 10th, 2021 after a tough year of losing her eldest son to cancer, and her husband to a series of serious health issues. She was a loving and proud mother who everyone looked up to.
If there was ever a kid in need of a good home-cooked meal, or support on and off the sports field, she was always there. You could always expect to see the sweetest, most loving smile on her face, and ready to crack a joke at any given moment.
South Tahoe Veterans Mini-Stand Down planned for September 17
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/29/2022 - 10:30pm
Event Date:
September 17, 2022 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - All veterans are invited to a Mini Stand Down at the American Legion Post 795 on Saturday, September 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Meet with El Dorado County Veterans Service representative; get help with medical, legal, vision, housing, and educational needs. Learn about your benefits.
There will be free food and beverages.
Participating in the event are:
El Dorado County Veterans Service Office
VA Veteran Center
CalVet
Barton Memorial Hospital
Lake Tahoe Community College
Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless
Capital Pro Bono
Visit new Underwater Lake Tahoe Lounge and Video Exhibits at the UC Davis Tahoe Science Center
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/29/2022 - 9:52pm
The Muralist Susie Alexander of recently completed an artistic rendering of Lake Tahoe’s underwater habitat in the lounge area of the UC Davis Tahoe Science Center. The exhibit shows shallow habitat, deep water habitat, and living aquatic organisms that you might find in those underwater environments.
“This has been such an inspiring three-plus weeks of painting at the UC Davis Tahoe Science Center. I am so inspired to continue painting water. It has become an important topic in the West,” says Alexander.
TERC: Beer's Impact on Civilization
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/29/2022 - 9:37pm
Event Date:
August 4, 2022 - 5:30pm
Beer’s impact on civilization, culture, religion, community, and science has been profound. Brewing science set the foundations for many scientific discoveries.
Learn all of this about beer at the next Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) event on Thursday, August 4 in Incline Village.
Taste a selection of beers with Dr. Glen Fox, UC Davis' Anheuser-Busch Endowed Professor of Malting and Brewing Sciences. Investigate the raw materials used to make beer, the science of brewing, what it takes to make various types of beer, and why beer is so important.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/29/2022 - 7:21pm
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 July 21 - July 27, 2022
7/21
03:39 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES IN PROGRESS - Occurred on Arrowhead Ave, in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: ASSISTED.
Legends of Beer Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/29/2022 - 1:06pm
Event Date:
September 17, 2022 - 12:00pm 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).
Location
Outlets at Legends
1180 Scheels Drive
Sparks, NV 89434
United States
See map: Google Maps
Tahoe Art League Studio Tour underway
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/29/2022 - 10:58am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 15th anniversary of the Tahoe Art League's annual self-guided Artist Studio Tour starts Friday, July 29, and is a unique opportunity to visit with artists from a wide range of multiple mediums including photographers, woodworkers, jewelers, painters, printmakers, and ceramicists.
that is held every year on the last weekend of July and the first weekend in August. There are multiple studios offering a unique opportunity to meet with and buy directly from the artists.
There are 24 different artists presenting at 13 different studios.
First Weekend:
NDOT stopping Lake Tahoe road projects during Hot August Nights
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/28/2022 - 10:36pm
With higher traffic volume in Reno and the Tahoe Basin, construction on roads around Lake Tahoe will be on hold between Friday, July 29 and Monday, August 8. This is due to Hot August Nights.
Beginning August 8, drivers can expect three work zones, and up to 30-minute delay times. Traffic control supervisors will be monitoring flow and delay times.
All work is weather and temperature permitting, and subject to change.
SR-28 NEAR MEMORIAL POINT LOOKOUT:
Meet-and-greet for those wishing to be Firewise neighborhood leaders in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/28/2022 - 10:20pm
Event Date:
August 3, 2022 - 5:30pm
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.
State of Lake Tahoe: Algal growth up, collapse of zooplankton and Mysis shrimp populations
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/28/2022 - 10:10pm
The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, or TERC, has released its annual Tahoe: State of the Lake Report. The report informs nonscientists about important factors affecting the health of Lake Tahoe and provides the scientific underpinnings for restoration and management decisions within the Lake Tahoe Basin.
The report summarizes data collected during 2021 in the context of the long-term record of research at Lake Tahoe. UC Davis researchers have continuously monitored the lake since 1968.
Closure Extended on Carson Road within US-50 Camino Safety Project
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/28/2022 - 9:15pm
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.
Heaven got a new angel today - The Angel of Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/28/2022 - 4:58pm
Lisa Maloff passed away Thursday morning at the age of 93. The tributes started flowing within the hour as the news of her passing reached people throughout the South Shore of Lake Tahoe.
Lisa was special.
Lisa was the Angel of Tahoe.
Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day- August 10 Strike Team Event
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/28/2022 - 11:49am
Event Date:
August 10, 2022 - 8:30am Location:
Meyers recreation trails, South Lake Tahoe
What we’re doing:
In this hands-on restoration event, we will restoring recreational trails impacted by the Caldor Fire. This allows for safer enjoyment of Lake Tahoe’s outdoors, and prevents damage to wildlife habitat caused by people blazing their own paths. The more that we are inspired by the Lake Tahoe Basin, the more that we want to care for it. Space is limited, RSVP here today.
What to bring:
Location
Meyers recreation trails, South Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
American Legion Post 795 in South Lake Tahoe accepting resumes for bartender/event manager
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/28/2022 - 8:23am
The American Legion Post 795 is accepting resumes for those interested in applying for the position of Managing Bartender. This person will not only serve as the bartender but also book events at the Legion and other duties.
John “Skip” Steve, who has been the Legion’s manager and bartender for more than 14 years, has made the difficult decision to move in a different direction. The members of Post 795 are sad to see Skip leave, but wish him the best in his future, said Post Commander Tom Millham.
Nevada State Lands acquires over 10 acres in Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/27/2022 - 10:33pm
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.
Wylder Hotel Hope Valley Eastern Sierra History Series: Tales Along El Camino Sierra
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/27/2022 - 9:09pm
Event Date:
July 30, 2022 - 2:00pm
Wylder Hotel Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series, with an entertaining presentation, Tales Along El Camino Sierra, on Saturday, July 30. Using rare and seldom seen photographs, local historian and author David Woodruff recounts the impressive and fascinating efforts promoted by boosters in Eastern California and Western Nevada, to get a modern roadway (Highway 395) built in their region. From record-setting flights over Mt. Whitney to partnering with two World Fairs, the ballyhoo created by the Inyo Good Road Club was amusing, improbable, and effective.
Wine County in the Village
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/27/2022 - 9:02pm
Event Date:
September 4, 2022 - 1:00pm
Sample wines from the California Wine Region at Wine In The Village on September 4 at 1 p.m. The cost is $40 and organizers say a portion of the proceeds go to Christmas Cheer. For tickets are more information, visit https://theshopsatheavenly.com/.
Oak Fire at 18,824 acres and 36% contained
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/27/2022 - 8:55pm
The Oak Fire has been burning east of the town of Midpines since Friday, July 22. To date, 18,824 acres have burned and firefighters have been able to put a containment line around 36 percent of the time. Most of this line is on the southwestern end of the fire where most of the populated areas are located.
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care announces Wildlife Wednesday events in August
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/27/2022 - 8:24pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care continues its Wildlife Wednesday series in August.
LTWC team members will host a 1-hour presentation and Q&A at Lake Tahoe Wildlife's Tahoe Fund Outdoor Learning Center on Al Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. This all-ages event is free, and donations are appreciated (suggested donation: $10 for an individual or $25 for a family).
18th annual Day in Paradise features duck races, live music, car show, food trucks
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/27/2022 - 6:44pm
Event Date:
August 6, 2022 - 12:00pm
The South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club is holding the 18th annual Day in Paradise on Saturday, August 6 from noon to 7 p.m. at Tahoe Paradise Park.
Admission is free and there will be free kids' games, a car show, food trucks, live music, a beer garden, a silent auction, and the famous Duck Races.
Purchase duck race tickets at the event - one for $5, or a "six quack" for $20. First place is $300, second $200, and third $100. Businesses can get a business duck for a $100 donation.
For more information, call 775.589.6500.
El Dorado National Forest interpretive hikes at Carson Pass
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/27/2022 - 10:45am
The El Dorado National Forest Interpretive Association is offering two upcoming hikes for the public to enjoy, both free of charge.
On July 29, there is an interpretive hike, “The Geology of Carson Pass,” starting at 10:30 a.m., and will start at the Carson Pass Information Station on California Hwy 88. Learn about the amazing geological formations around the area. These hikes are designed for people who can hike a couple of miles and appreciate the rocks as much as the flowers. This is a 1.5-mile meander on a moderate to easy trail. Space is limited…call 209-258-8606 to reserve a spot.
Post-fire resilience workshops to focus on Dixie, Caldor & Tamarack fires
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/27/2022 - 10:22am
University of California Cooperative Extension is holding online weekly workshops and in-person field trips to connect landowners affected by recent wildfires to post-fire management concepts, strategies, professionals, and programs.
On-line weekly Tuesdays, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. September 6 to October 4. 2022, and in-person field trips on October 12, October 13, and October 14 (participants attend one).
George Clinton's "Final Farewell Tour" in Truckee
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/27/2022 - 9:20am
Event Date:
August 14, 2022 - 3:00pm
Late-Nite Productions, and One Vision Ent. Group, are bringing "George Clinton's Farewell Tour" featuring George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, live at the beautiful Truckee Regional Park Outdoor Amphitheater in Truckee, Calif. The show is on Sunday, August 14, 2022, and doors open at 3:00 p.m.
South Lake Tahoe artist Eva Salyer will be doing live art on stage.
Cable Fire at 20 acres, 100% contained
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/26/2022 - 4:06pm
UPDATE 7 p.m. 7/28; The Cable fire is 100 percent contained and remains at 20 acres in size. The fire will remain in patrol status for several more days to ensure no new smokes develop within the perimeter of the fire.
UPDATE 9 a.m. 7/28: Firefighters continue to gain ground on containment of the Cable fire which is now 90 percent contained. Crews are patrolling for hot spots and smoke within the fire perimeter and improving control lines. There are 28 people, and 2 engines assigned to the fire which is 20 acres in size.
The human-caused fire is under investigation.
Bread & Broth 4 Kids summer food program and free community farmer's market Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/26/2022 - 3:41pm
Event Date:
July 27, 2022 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Food Bank, in partnership with California Emergency Food Link and Bread & Broth, is bringing food to South Lake Tahoe during their monthly free Farmer's Market on Wednesday, July 27. The drive-through food distribution offers fresh, seasonal produce and non-perishable food for those needing help to get food on the table. Those walking in are welcome as well.
They will be at the parking lot of St. Theresa Church from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 1041 Lyons Avenue, South Lake Tahoe.
Barton Health's John Truesdell, RN, Recognized with The DAISY Award
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/26/2022 - 3:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – John Truesdell, registered nurse (RN) with Barton’s Emergency Department, was selected as a recipient of The DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses. The award is in recognition of the clinical skill and compassionate care nurses provide to create a superior experience for patients and their families.
National Night Out scheduled for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/26/2022 - 3:13pm
Event Date:
August 2, 2022 - 4:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif – This year’s National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, August 2, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in South Lake Tahoe. Everyone is invited to come enjoy the fun, information-filled evening, centered on crime prevention and awareness. South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD), with the assistance of state and local public safety partners, is hosting the event to provide public safety information and educational family fun.
The event will be held in the TJMAXX parking lot, located at 2015 Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
Recent power outages in South Lake Tahoe explained
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/26/2022 - 2:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In recent weeks, four power outages in the South Lake Tahoe area have affected the same neighborhoods as shown in the photo above.
Underground electrical infrastructure issues caused all but one of these outages, according to Liberty Utilities. The other was a line going into fire mode. While these incidents were unrelated, they impacted the same circuit and therefore the same customers.
5th annual Tahoe Brewfest moves to heart of South Lake Tahoe on August 27
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/26/2022 - 1:40pm
Event Date:
August 27, 2022 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe has moved its 5th annual Tahoe Brewfest to the heart of South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, August 27 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Ski Run Boulevard will be closed for the event as people celebrate the mountain culture, beer, and community.
Due to contract and permitting challenges the venue moved to Ski Run which offers easy access for walking or biking to the event from anywhere in town, and with over 30 beers to sample, you won’t want to be driving.
Kings Beach man dies in Tahoe City collision after work utility golf cart struck from behind
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/26/2022 - 1:10pm
TAHOE CITY, Calif. - SR28 is reopened after being closed Tuesday morning following a fatal collision in the westbound lane in Tahoe City.
Firefighters gain on Oak Fire - now 26% contained, 18,532 acres in size
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/25/2022 - 9:28pm
UPDATE 9PM 7/26: The Oak Fire continues to be 26 percent contained and grew a bit today to 18,532 acres. Although good progress continues on the fire, there is much work to be done, according to CalFIRE. An infrared flight over the fire showed minimal heat in Lushmeadows and surrounding communities. Crews have been able to hold and improve the fire line in the Mariposa Pines area. More evacuation orders were reduced to fire advisement early this afternoon.
Volunteers needed for Lake Tahoe Wildflower Big Year event
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/25/2022 - 9:18pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — Thanks to a series of spring storms, wildflowers are peaking in the second half of July and the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS) is looking for people to join the Wildflower Big Year event. It’s a celebration of the many hundreds of plant species that make the Lake Tahoe region their home.
Tahoe: State of the Lake presentation by TERC on Thursday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/25/2022 - 5:23pm
Event Date:
July 28, 2022 - 5:30pm
Join UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) on Thursday, July 28 for the annual Tahoe: State of the Lake Report presentation at the UC Davis Tahoe Science Center.
North Lake Tahoe Tourism Business Improvement District awards over $90,000 in grants
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/25/2022 - 5:14pm
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - North Lake Tahoe’s new TBID Advisory and Zone 1 Committees, comprised of local business owners and representatives, have recommended the first three local projects to receive funding from the business community’s self-assessed Tourism Business Improvement District revenues. Mural and downtown lighting projects in Kings Beach and Tahoe City were recommended by the committees in support of the region’s stewardship education efforts and to support local businesses by adding to the evening ambiance and creating a welcoming sense of place in the downtown areas.
South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District board meeting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/25/2022 - 5:08pmThe next meeting of the South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District (SLTTID) will be held on Thursday, July 28 at 1 p.m. in the Forest Suites Resort Sierra Meeting Room.
The agenda for the in-person board of directors meeting:
Call to Order
Roll Call
Introduction of Guests and Staff
Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Approval of Agenda
Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items, 5-Minute Limit)
AGENDA
Discussion/Possible Action
Treasurer’s Report
Nomination of Officers of the Board (to expire 12/2023)
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Treasurer
Secretary
Lake Tahoe History Talks on the Beach: Toogee Sielsch and Black Bears
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/25/2022 - 4:53pm
Event Date:
July 26, 2022 - 7:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Historical Society is hosting another History Talk on the Beach on Tuesday, July 26 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. This week their guest speaker in South Lake Tahoe urbanized bear expert Toogee Sielsch. He'll be discussing the history of the black bear in Lake Tahoe as well as the current situation.
Kudos: Kirkwood Mountain Resort partners with Bread & Broth
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/24/2022 - 11:01pm
Bread & Broth would like to thank Kirkwood Mountain Resort for once again supporting our Monday evening meal program at St. Theresa Church Grace Hall. Kirkwood’s “Adopt A Day of Nourishment” sponsorship provided the funds for the nutritious and filling meal served at B&B’s July 18 dinner. That evening, the dinner guests enjoyed roasted chicken served with broccoli, beans, coleslaw, rice, and assorted desserts. It was a great “home-cooked” meal.
Local non-profit uses submersible ROV's to clean Lake Tahoe's lake bed
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/24/2022 - 9:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A full-time plastic clean-up crew is now operating in the depths of Lake Tahoe, pulling out batteries, trash, and microplastics with submersible Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs).
After two years of refining the ROV and skills to remove the trash, the Restoring the Lake Depths Foundation team of Zephyr Cove started removing items full-time in May 2022 and continues to work Monday through Friday in Lake Tahoe. They use BlueRobits2 ROVs with grappling hooks, a claw, and magnets.
Diane Schuur and Ernie Watts with the Reno Jazz Orchestra
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 07/24/2022 - 6:35pm
Event Date:
August 21, 2022 (All day) Don't miss the two GRAMMY award-winning giants of jazz as they perform with the 17-piece Reno Jazz Orchestra for a cool and classy night of big brass and blues. Known for her pitch-perfect execution, crystalline 3 ½ octave vocal range, and electric personality, Diane shares the stage with Ernie Watts, one of the world’s most versatile saxophone musicians. Enjoy this super-star evening as Diane redefines the ‘diva' category with her warm and humorous interactions.
Hot & smoky week ahead in South Lake Tahoe, with chance of thunderstorms
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/24/2022 - 4:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Three main topics in the weather forecast for South Lake Tahoe this week: It will be hot, there will be smoke from the Oak Fire, and there is an increasing chance for thunderstorms.
It will stay in the high-80s this week at Lake Tahoe. Stay hydrated and avoid strenuous outdoor activities if sensitive to heat.
Pro-choice protest in South Lake Tahoe Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/24/2022 - 3:46pm
Event Date:
July 27, 2022 - 4:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A pro-choice protest will be held at Lakeview Commons in South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, July 27 at 4 p.m.
This locally-planned event is the second one organizers have done since the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade. This is also a fundraiser, with funds going to the Wild West Access Fund of Nevada. This fund was newly formed with the belief everyone should have the final say in their own reproductive decisions.
Over $1,300 was raised during the June protest between a GoFundMe campaign and cash donations taken in during the day.
Unhealthy air in South Lake Tahoe as Oak Fire grows to14,281 acres
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/24/2022 - 2:15pm
The Oak Fire burning in Mariposa County has now consumed 14,281 acres in less than 48 hours.
The fire remained active through the night moving toward the communities of Jerseydale, Darrah, and Bootjack. Poor humidity recovery was observed overnight. On Sunday the weather is expected to remain hot with minimum humidity between 5 and 10 percent, which will hamper firefighting efforts. High tree mortality and dense fuels are throughout the fire area.
Fire evacuation and advisories remain in effect. Damage inspection teams are beginning their assessment of the areas affected by the fire.
Raging Oak Fire now 15,603 acres, 0% containment
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/23/2022 - 7:22pm
UPDATE 7:00 PM: The Oak Fire is now 15,603 acres in size and remains 0 percent contained. During a packed community meeting tonight in Mariposa, fire officials said that, even though the containment line is at zero, they have been able to stop the spread of fire to the south. The active areas are to the north and the northeast, into the Sierra. There are a couple of fire scars in its current path that won't stop the fire but could slow it and let them get resources into the area.
"I lost hope once," says man who spent almost four hours in Lake Tahoe before being rescued
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/23/2022 - 5:39pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Two-hundred-thirty-one minutes. Three hours and 51 minutes.
That's how long Jose Gonzalez was in the frigid water of Lake Tahoe on July 20 after falling off a jet ski.
"I didn't think I'd make it," said Jose from his home in Santa Maria, Calif.
Road Beat: 2022 VW Tiguan SEL R-Line 4Motion, disappointing MPG
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/23/2022 - 2:53pm
This popular crossover has impressed in the past, but the woeful fuel mileage on this new 2022 model is why you should skip it.
Unless you’re Patrick Star and living under a rock in a cartoon, gasoline is expensive. Shoot, everything is expensive these days. So, it might make sense that, with many peoples’ monthly gasoline expenditures literally doubling compared to just earlier this year, you might be interested in saving some coin. If that’s what you’re after, this Tiguan is not for you.
El Dorado County Sheriff's call log at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/23/2022 - 7:02am
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 July 14 - July 20, 2022;
7/14
09:29 CIVIL INCIDENT - Officer initiated activity at D St, South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: SERVED.
