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Identities released of two men who died at Lake Tahoe last weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/04/2023 - 2:40pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Washoe County Medical Examiner's Office has released the names of two men who died in Lake Tahoe last weekend. At this time drowning is suspected in both cases though an investigation is being conducted and the office is waiting for toxicology and lab results.
Big conflict bear captured in South Lake Tahoe and headed to sanctuary, cubs going to rehab
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/04/2023 - 2:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Wildlife biologists for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) this morning safely immobilized a large female conflict bear responsible for at least 21 DNA-confirmed home break-ins and extensive property damage in the South Lake Tahoe area since 2022. Her three cubs were also captured in the effort. One of the cubs was the one hit by a car on US50 on July 21 near Denny's, but it had been seen often throughout South Lake Tahoe eating, climbing, and walking.
Haze in Lake Tahoe Basin coming mostly from dust over the playas, some smoke
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/04/2023 - 1:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The haze in the Lake Tahoe Basin Friday is from a few different sources, but the majority of it is caused by dust that had been kicked up over the playas yesterday evening due to thunderstorm outflows. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno said there was just enough low-level airflow to allow that dust to sneak into the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Lake of the Sky Amphitheater programs at Taylor Creek all month
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/04/2023 - 11:19am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Great Basin Institute is hosting a Summer Speaker Series all month long at the Lake of the Sky Amphitheater at Taylor Creek, starting August 4.
AUG 4. 6:30 PM- 7:30 PM
TAHOE FLY FISHING'S NATURAL HISTORY OF FISHING
AUG 18. 7:30 PM- 8:30 PM
NORCAL BATS: WINGED FLIGHT AT NIGHT
AUG 25. 7:00 PM- 8:00 PM
KELLY LORIA: SNOW, MOUNTAIN STREAMS AND WATER QUALITY IN THE TAHOE BASIN
AUG 26. 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM
MONICA ARIENZO: PLASTIC POLLUTION RESEARCH IN THE TAHOE BASIN
NDOT installing wrong-way driver detection systems on some Carson City freeway ramps
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/04/2023 - 10:57am
CARSON CITY, Nev. – Brief overnight ramp and shoulder closures will take place on Interstate 580 in Carson City through August as the Nevada Department of Transportation installs and activates new wrong-way driver detection systems.
Beginning Aug. 4 through late August, intermittent shoulder closures will take place during both day and night hours on I-580 freeway ramps between North Carson Street and Fairview Drive.
Douglas County history lecture to focus on bombing of Harvey's
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/04/2023 - 10:33am
Event Date:
August 10, 2023 - 6:30pm
The Douglas County Historical Society will continue its History Lecture Series on Thursday, August 10 with a 55-minute slideshow presentation starting at 6:30 p.m.
Local author/historian David Woodruff will present "The Big Bang," a look back at the incredible, true, and bizarre story of a calculating and disgruntled gambler, and his attempt to extort three million dollars from the historic Harvey’s Casino Resort at Lake Tahoe in August of 1980.
Free Guided Interpretative hikes at Carson Pass
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/04/2023 - 9:29am
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September 14, 2023 (All day) The Eldorado Forest Interpretative Association offers free guided Interpretative hikes in and around the Carson Pass area throughout August and September. These vary from 45 minutes like our historical Devil's Ladder hike to our 3 hour water color painting hikes. We offer Junior ranger hikes for our youth (5-15 years old), and we offer a walk among the trees and flower hikes as well. Please see our attached schedule for specific details on dates and descriptions. We recommend that participants call the Carson Pass Information Station at 209-258-8606 to ask more questions and reserve a spot.
Space still available for STHS Volleyball two-day clinic
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/03/2023 - 10:58pm
Event Date:
August 10, 2023 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is still space available for the two-day Super Spikers Volleyball Skills Clinic August 10-11.
Instructed by South Tahoe High School Varsity coaches and players, the clinic is a fundraiser for the team. The cost for the two days is $100.
It is open to boys and girls, ages 8-13 with all skill levels. The clinic will be held in the Blue and Gold Gym at South Tahoe High from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. each day, plus the Vikings scrimmage between the varsity team and coaches from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
CHP South Lake Tahoe holding Open House on Saturday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/03/2023 - 10:36pm
Event Date:
August 5, 2023 - 10:00am
MEYERS, Calif. - The California Highway Patrol (CHP) South Lake Tahoe office is holding an Open House on Saturday, August 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This fun-filled event allows community members to become familiar with the officers and command staff that serve South Lake Tahoe. Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes? Now's your chance.
They look forward to seeing you!
CHP South Lake Tahoe is located at 2063 Hopi Avenue in Meyers.
Cyclists and runners crossing country for Ulman 4k For Cancer stop by South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/03/2023 - 10:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A group of eighteen men and women are spending the summer running and cycling 4,000 miles across the country to raise awareness and funds for the Ulman Foundation. Their endeavor, 4K for Cancer, is a program of the foundation which is a non-profit organization that changes lives by creating a community of support for young adults, and their loved ones, impacted by cancer.
Children's Health and Wellness: Immunizations, First Aid and Nutrition
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/03/2023 - 9:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The community is invited to the next free community forum where there will be free vaccinations, information on childhood nutrition, first aid strategies, and where parents can get tips on how to talk to their kids about difficult subjects!
The Tahoe Learning Haven is hosting the event on August 9 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe, 1100 Lyons Ave., South Lake Tahoe.
El Dorado County's Health Department will be there to provide free immunizations for all required school immunizations if needed.
Caltrans set to deploy state-of-the-art electronic message signs
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/03/2023 - 7:22pm
Caltrans is unveiling more than two dozen state-of-the-art full-color overhead highway message boards along the US50 corridor in El Dorado and Sacramento counties, I5 in Sacramento County and State Highways 70 and 99 in Butte County.
Caltrans District 3 engineers this month are conducting final tests on the 28 new color-changeable message signs. These signs are a first in the state at a cost of about $2.5 million. Other regions have installed these signs as a pilot project.
Community supports law enforcement and first responders during National Night Out
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/03/2023 - 6:57pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - National Night Out in South Lake Tahoe brought out the community Tuesday as everyone visited with the South Lake Tahoe Police Department, El Dorado County Sheriff's Office and its Search & Rescue and STAR teams, California Highway Patrol, El Dorado County Probation, Alpine County Sheriff's Office and District Attorney, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, Lake Valley Fire Protection District, CalFIRE, and El Dorado County Animal Control.
West Nile Virus found in El Dorado County bird
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/02/2023 - 10:15pm
El Dorado County health officials received confirmation that a bird found in the Lotus area of El Dorado County tested positive for West Nile Virus, the first this year. The bird, a House Finch, was collected on July 21, 2023. West Nile Virus activity was not detected in El Dorado County in 2022.
Confirmation of the West Nile virus-positive bird means the virus is circulating between birds and mosquitoes and there is a heightened risk of infection in humans.
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi announced as keynote speaker at 27th annual Lake Tahoe Summit
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/02/2023 - 10:08pm
Event Date:
August 9, 2023 - 10:00am
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced Wednesday that the 27th annual Lake Tahoe Summit will feature Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi as the keynote speaker. This year’s summit will be held on August 9, 2023, and 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.
New aquatic robot, PixieDrone, cleans Lake Tahoe’s waters
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/02/2023 - 9:57pm
At first glance, Lake Tahoe is pristine. But look closer. Aquatic invasive plants and trash threaten the unique water quality and clarity for which Tahoe is known. Floating debris like plastic litter can leach chemicals into the aquatic environment, while each individual fragment of an invasive weed represents a new potential infestation and further harm to the Lake’s fragile ecology.
Want to offer scholarships to seniors this year? El Dorado Community Foundation forum can help.
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/02/2023 - 9:52pm
The 2nd annual Scholarship Education Forum will be held in El Dorado County this September, with one event in South Lake Tahoe and another one in Placerville.
These forums are for donors, funders, and people thinking about providing scholarships to the class of 2024. They have been created to help you understand the EDCF scholarship process for high school seniors as they move on in the world and to help you create the best scholarship possible based on your philosophy and philanthropy!
This is a free event and food and drinks will be provided.
Barton RN recognized with DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/02/2023 - 9:31pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Sarah Trickey, 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.
Trickey was nominated by Nora Miler-Nechodom, a patient whose experience inspired her nomination:
Gatsby Festival, Tea and Fashion Show bring the 1920s back to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/02/2023 - 8:10pm
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Repeats every day until Sun Aug 13 2023 .
August 12, 2023 (All day)
August 13, 2023 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Gatsby Festival returns to South Lake Tahoe at the Tallac Historic Site on August 12 and 13, and with it marks the return the a big favorite, the Gatsby Tea and Vintage Fashion Show.
It's been four years since the Gatsby Festival was last held at the Baldwin, Pope, and Heller Estates, and both days are full of events for the public to enjoy.
Nel's Tahoe Hardware closes after almost 80 years of supplying South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/02/2023 - 3:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As the South Shore started developing and homes were being built in the 1940s, Tahoe Supply Co. was the only place in the area to buy nails, screws, and all other hardware needs. Linne Nelson bought the store in May 1945 from Jack and Irene Meyn who wanted to focus their business adventures on Trading Posts and photography. (Many South Lake Tahoe locals may know the mural on the side of the current El Dorado County building at the corner of Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Takelar Drive - that is Irene Meyn).
UC Davis TERC: A visit from the Vatican astronomer
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/02/2023 - 12:43pm
Event Date:
August 10, 2023 - 4:00pm
UC Davis TERC is having two special events on August 10. They are hosting a special presentation in Tahoe City by the "Pope's Astronomer." Brother Guy Consolmagno, director of the Vatican Observatory, will present Deep Waters to Deep Space: Father Angelo Secchi’s Amazing 19th Century Science. Prior to the Brother's presentation, there will be poster presentations by 2023 summer undergraduate interns who will discuss the research they have undertaken at Tahoe this summer.
Final summer show to honor Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra & South of North Brewing Co.
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/01/2023 - 10:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Improv Players’ June and July shows were sellouts to celebrate their 30-year anniversary. Their next and final show for this summer is Tuesday, August 8, at the Boathouse Theater, Valhalla Tahoe.
North Lake Tahoe Fire ~ "Keep Your Home Safe from Wildfires - Act Now!" – One, Two, Free!
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/01/2023 - 10:33pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Summer is in full swing, and at the North Lake Tahoe Fire District, we're here to help you lower the risk of wildfires affecting your property. Take advantage of our three amazing programs to enhance your fire safety with ease!
Claim Your Free Chipping Services:
Click the link below to schedule your free chipping service: https://reserve.chipperday.com/northlaketahoe
Column: Keys to Hydration this Summer
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/01/2023 - 9:39pm
Working up a good sweat when you exercise lets you know you're working hard, but it's also a sign you're losing water — water that needs to be replaced. Dehydration, a dangerous loss of body fluids, should be considered during hot days, especially with extended sun exposure.
Nicholas Price DeFressine ~ February 13, 1993 - April 18, 2023
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/01/2023 - 9:12pm
Our family is sad to share the passing of Nicholas (Nick) Price DeFressine. It has taken some time for us to come to grips with our loss.
Nicholas is survived by his father Richard (Rick), his mother Krista, and his sister Miranda. Nick has a huge extended family as well.
Nick was raised in South Lake Tahoe. He went to Meyers Elementary, South Tahoe Middle School and South Tahoe High School.
Man arrested as suspect in burglary and battery cases at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/01/2023 - 3:14pm
STATELINE, Nev. – An arrest has been made in the case of the man who entered the condominiums of two women as they slept on Elk Point Road in July. 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.
Chris Derubeis Art Show August 5
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/01/2023 - 11:26am
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August 5, 2023 (All day) Chris DeRubeis Art Show in Lake Tahoe August 5th, 6pm-9pm
Discover the Captivating World of Chris DeRubeis: A Sensational Art Show in the Heart of Lake Tahoe!
Dear Art Enthusiasts,
We are thrilled to extend an exclusive invitation to you for an unforgettable artistic experience that will leave you mesmerized and inspired! Join us for the much-anticipated Chris DeRubeis Art Show, an extraordinary celebration of creativity and passion.
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BB4K Back to School food drive in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/01/2023 - 8:34am
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August 2, 2023 - 1:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Grocery Outlet is holding a Back to School food fundraiser for Bread and Broth 4 Kids (BB4K) on Wednesday, August 2 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Look throughout the store for big, orange stars. These stars are placed on the items BB4K needs to fill the weekend food bags for students in need in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District.
For more information on BB4K, visit https://breadandbroth.org/.
Grocery Outlet is located at 2358 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue holding three blood drives in August
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/31/2023 - 9:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are three upcoming blood drives in South Lake Tahoe sponsored by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue:
Monday, August 7, 2023. Time 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Station 2 on Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Monday, August 14, 2023. Time 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Training Center on Rufus Allen Blvd.
Thursday, August 31, 2023. Time 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Station 2 on Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Aspen Hollow: A plant addict's paradise in South Lake Tahoe since 1994
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/31/2023 - 9:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If you're like me, you love getting lost in a nursery, and Aspen Hollow in South Lake Tahoe allows a respite from the outside world as you plot and plan your garden.
John Fellows opened Aspen Hollow in 1994 on the corner of Emerald Bay Road and Lukins Way as the property fit his vision for creating a magical nursery. He had been creative in his career around the Lake Tahoe area as a mason, woodcarver, sign maker, and the nursery would allow him to take his creativity in a new direction.
El Dicho Cafe serving up coffees, smoothies and antojitos in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/31/2023 - 6:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a new cafe in South Lake Tahoe, one that is selling something no other spot does in town - antojitos! El Dicho Cafe opened last week on Tamarack Avenue and has coffees, bagels, breakfast burritos, fruit smoothies, flavored Red Bull, juices, fresh pastries, and a full list of antojitos (or Mexican snack food) on its menu.
Perla Bautista has lived in South Lake Tahoe for 39 years and was operating Learn & Play Daycare out of her home when she was able to realize her next dream.
"I wanted to open a coffee shop since I was little," said Perla.
Editorial: Lake Tahoe is loved, but is there such a thing as "too much" love?
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/31/2023 - 2:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There have been headlines for months about Lake Tahoe "being loved to death" and that tourism numbers are on the rise. Last fall, a Fodor's travel guide suggested those with plans to visit Lake Tahoe should reconsider due to persistent traffic and the impact it has on lake clarity. That same story is now being regenerated in publications from coast to coast.
Yes, the roads are full of cars during the summer and popular ski weekends.
South Lake Tahoe Middle School closed to the public as FBI conducts active shooter training
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/31/2023 - 11:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a multi-agency training underway at South Tahoe Middle School (STMS), and the campus is currently closed to the public in the interest of safety. This training is to enhance the agency's response to active shooter scenarios that will benefit law enforcement, educators, and the South Lake Tahoe community.
The Lake Tahoe Unified School District is hosting Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) at STMS from July 31 through August 3, 2023.
TAP Music on the Beach fundraiser at Lakeshore Lodge
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/30/2023 - 9:52pm
Event Date:
August 17, 2023 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Arts Project (TAP) is holding its annual Music on the Beach on Thursday, August 17 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Lakeshore Lodge and Spa. Gate opens at 6 p.m.
Performing for the evening is the Wesley Orsolic Band with special guest Mauro Di Gioia on saxophone.
The suggested donation for the event is $20.
The evening will include a benefit raffle to support performing arts in the schools and community. Bring food, beverages, blankets, and low-back chairs. No pets are allowed.
Chance of rain mid-week in South Lake Tahoe before things heat up again
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/30/2023 - 5:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Warm and dry weather with typical afternoon breezes will prevail through Monday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. Moisture returns for the first few days of August,
bringing chances for mainly afternoon showers and thunderstorms, especially by Wednesday and Thursday. Temperatures will also cool by a few degrees by mid-late week, before warming up again next weekend.
The weekly South Lake Tahoe forecast from NWS Reno:
Monday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Lake Tahoe to get more low-emission buses with new federal funding
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/30/2023 - 4:49pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A multi-agency partnership continues to improve transit solutions around the Lake Tahoe Basin and the inaugural year of service for the Proterra electric bus fleet was recently celebrated.
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe installs new board
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/30/2023 - 3:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 2023-24 Soroptimist International South Lake Tahoe (SISLT) board was installed on June 21.
South Tahoe Association of Realtors Home of the Week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/30/2023 - 2:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This week's Home of the Week winner from the South Tahoe Association of Realtors:
Listing Agent: Brent Johnson
Listing Office: Chase International of South Lake Tahoe
Property Address: 1914 High Meadow Trl, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
MLS #: 137042
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 3
Square Footage: 2,632 Sq ft.
Price: $1,269,000
Carson Valley Health welcomes Shalini Malasingam to Behavioral Health Services
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/29/2023 - 10:22pm
GARDNERVILLE, Nev. - Carson Valley Health (CVH) has announced Shalini Malasingam, LMFT, has joined its Outpatient Behavioral Health Services team.
Music for METAvivor 2023 at Kahle
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/29/2023 - 9:36pm
Event Date:
July 31, 2023 - 5:00pm
The community is invited to join METAvivor for a special concert featuring local favorites Ike and Martin on Monday, July 31 from 5 p.m.. to 8 p.m. at Kahle Community Center Park, Stateline, Nev.
South Shore gaming revenues almost even with last year in latest report
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/29/2023 - 6:09pm
Nevada’s nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $1,245,814,727 for the month of June 2023, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board's monthly report released Friday. This amounts to a 2.44 percent decrease compared to the same month a year ago when licensees reported a gaming win of $1,277,029,261. For the fiscal year the gaming win has increased by 3.25 percent with 15,105,608,664 in "win".
The "gaming win" represents the computed income of casinos before business expenses and taxes.
Invasive aquatic weed project underway at Tallac and Taylor creeks at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/29/2023 - 7:58am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.
Al Tahoe Community Clean-Up Day
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/28/2023 - 8:53pm
Event Date:
August 5, 2023 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Al Tahoe neighborhood is holding a Community Clean-up Day on Saturday, August 5, 2023. It will be a great opportunity to get to know other members of the community who are working hard to keep South Lake Tahoe safer from wildfires.
Refreshments will be provided at 768 Los Angeles Avenue from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. You will be able to "meet and greet" the hard-working fire department leaders and chipping crew members, and the Al Tahoe Firewise core team.
Urbanized black bears topic at final Tahoe History Talks at the Beach of the summer
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/28/2023 - 8:23pm
Event Date:
August 1, 2023 - 7:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the Lake Tahoe Historical Society for its final Tahoe History Talks on the Beach of the summer with speaker Toogee Sielsch, our resident urbanized black bear expert. It will be held at Lakeview Commons in South Lake Tahoe on Tuesday, August 1 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
National Night Out celebrated in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/28/2023 - 7:12pm
Event Date:
August 1, 2023 - 4:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - National Night Out is celebrated throughout the country on the first Tuesday in August each year, and that includes South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County which will have their own event.
The community is invited to the TJ Maxx parking lot on Tuesday, August 1 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Members from area law enforcement agencies will be there with booths, information, games, activities, patrol & enforcement vehicles, and much more.
Washoe County Sheriff's Office reports accidental drowning at Sand Harbor
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/28/2023 - 6:06pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The Washoe County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) is investigating the accidental drowning death of a man at Sand Harbor on Friday, July 28.
At approximately 4:10 p.m., WCSO responded to a report of a possible drowning on the east shore of Lake Tahoe.
WCSO Marine 9, North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District, U.S. Coast Guard, Sand Harbor Lifeguards, and Nevada State Parks all responded to the area and located an unresponsive adult male subject in the water.
Public invited to watch Women's Division 1 soccer game at LTCC
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/28/2023 - 6:01pm
Event Date:
August 7, 2023 - 3:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Head out to Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) on Monday, August 7 at 3 p.m. when Saint Mary's College meets the University of San Francisco in a pre-season exhibition game. It will be a great time to watch Division 1 soccer!
Saint Mary's Head Coach Theresa Romagnolo brings the Gaels Women's soccer team to Lake Tahoe for a pre-season team game and retreat.
Coach Romagnolo is the wife of Alex Romagnolo who grew up in South Lake Tahoe before graduating from South Tahoe High and playing soccer at the University of San Diego.
Caltrans working on SR267 and SR28 in North Lake Tahoe next week
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/28/2023 - 5:12pm
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. – Caltrans is alerting motorists of two separate traffic-interfering projects occurring on highways in the North Lake Tahoe area next week.
Southwest Gas and its contractor, Q&D Construction, continue work on a gas line replacement project on Highway 28 between Tahoe City and Kings Beach.
New high-end housing project underway in South Lake Tahoe; Zoning change could bring more homes
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/27/2023 - 9:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Construction has begun on a new housing project in South Lake Tahoe behind the Village Shopping Center, home of the now-closed Raley's. The ground has already broken on four homes in the approved first phase and the developer hopes to have 20 total in the project area.
The project is not without controversy as the City of South Lake Tahoe looks to amend its Tourist Core Area Plan to change two lots in the project area from being zoned as Recreation to Tourist Core Mixed-Use Housing to accommodate more of the high-end housing units.
Boarding for Breast Cancer's 19th annual Skate the Lake
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/27/2023 - 5:44pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Aug 06 2023 .
August 5, 2023 (All day)
August 6, 2023 (All day)
TAHOE CITY, Calif. - Participants of all ages and abilities on wheels are welcome to join Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC) as they ride 8 or 28 miles to raise funds for its breast cancer education, prevention, and survivorship programs. While raising funds participants promote the B4BC mission of staying healthy and being active.
Participants can also join in on the fun virtually by cruising down their local trail or path and posting to social media if they can’t make it in person.
