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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two cousins on their way to South Lake Tahoe to enjoy their timeshare died in a plane crash in the mountains south of Lake Tahoe on June 12, 2024. Raphael Jones Jr., 74, of San Jose, and Nannete Singer, 80, of Lodi, died in the crash.

The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary report on the crash.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - In addition to year-round restricted areas, enhanced fire restrictions went into effect today, July 11, 2024, on National Forest lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin and will remain in effect through December 1, 2024, or until rescinded.

Bread & Broth has fed the food-insecure in the Lake Tahoe South Shore community since first providing hot meals in 1989. Currently, Bread & Broth (B&B) serves hot and nutritious meals on both Monday and Friday and offers a wide range of services and programs for children ages 18 months to age 18.

Overall, over 550 individuals and children benefit from these food services each week.

STATELINE, Nev. – The Tahoe Knight Monsters announced Wednesday that the team has agreed to terms with defenseman Brennan Kapcheck.

Kapcheck, 27, joins the Knight Monsters after playing the past three seasons with the Newfoundland Growlers (ECHL) where he registered 59 points (7g, 52) in 115 regular season games from 2022-2024. He also added an additional 14 points (1g,13a) in 31 playoff appearances with the Growlers in 2022 & 2023. The 5-9, 179-pound blueliner also made ten appearances last season overseas with HKM Zvolen in Slovakia logging an assist.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County School District now has a new superintendent, something many parents and staff are looking forward to as a way of getting things back on track for the district. Interim Superintendent Jeannie Dwyer has been filling in since the departure of Keith Lewis on November 1, 2023.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Cal. - Senator Catherine Cortez Masto’s (D-Nev.) legislation to extend the authorization of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act for 10 years passed the Senate on Wednesday. Cortez Masto’s legislation is cosponsored by Senators Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.) and it would allow federal funds to continue maintaining the environment, supporting local jobs, and strengthening the tourism economy around Lake Tahoe. The legislation now heads to the U.S. House of Representatives.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Contractors will begin removing some bottom barriers at the mouth of Taylor Creek and the adjacent marsh this week. These bottom barriers were installed in 2022 as part of a collaborative effort to remove invasive plants from approximately 17 acres of wetlands in Taylor and Tallac creeks and marshes in preparation for the larger Taylor/Tallac Restoration Project.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Jackson & Whitaker Wealth Management has graciously sponsored the Douglas County Community Services Foundation 2024 Naming Right for the Douglas County Community & Senior Center, located at 1329 Waterloo Ln, Gardnerville, NV 89410. The donation provides a display of the company’s name prominently located on the Senior Center Grandview dining room entrance for their second year.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - It's on! The gauntlet has been thrown down and DJ Khaled and Jimmy Fallon will be facing off at Edgewood Tahoe this Saturday during the American Century Championship (ACC). The two were talking about golf as Khaled was a guest on Fallon's show when a challenge was made, resulting in the two going head-to-head in a special challenge golf match.

The pair, who aren't in the ACC tournament, will play on the popular par-3 17th hole at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course after the conclusion of Saturday's third round, at approximately 3:30 p.m.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Drink and Putt for a Cause in July! Tipsy Putt - South Lake Tahoe is partnering with El Dorado County Tahoe Search and Rescue to donate money from every beer and every golf game sold each Sunday in July in their monthly event called Sunday FUNDday.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Live at Lakeview returns after a week off, with Vokab Kompany and ROXILVERWOLF this Thursday, July 11. Vokab Kompany returns for the first time in five years, promising a night of hip-hop, soul, and a special Beastie Boys set that will have you dancing into the sunset. With their dynamic blend of genres and infectious energy, Vokab Kompany always delivers a performance to remember.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe is celebrating Parks Make Life Better Month with several activities, including Free Friday Night Movies in The Park. Each Friday in July at Bijou Community Park, a series of free movies under the stars will be presented, starting at sundown.

Gather your family, friends, and neighbors, and don't forget to bring your blankets, chairs, and favorite snacks for a cozy, fun-filled evening.

Here's this year's lineup:
July 12: Coco

July 19: Elemental

July 26: The Mighty Ducks

We formed our coalition, Keep Community First, to address a series of anti-business, anti-community tax increase proposals being discussed by the South Lake Tahoe City Council, propelled in large part by one Council member - Scott Robbins.

To date, we have successfully turned aside two of those proposals - a two percent increase in the City’s Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and a $23 minimum wage standard. We are now focused and firmly opposed to Measure N on the City’s November ballot which would tax the owners of homes within the City if they are “vacant” more than 183 days a year.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado County has been named one of seven counties to receive placement on the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Fire Risk Reduction List. This recognition highlights local agencies throughout the state that meet the best practices for local fire planning.

Placer County and the Town of Truckee also made the list.

On June 19, the Board of Forestry adopted a resolution to approve the 2024 Fire Risk Reduction Community List, which became effective July 1. A copy of this resolution and the 2024 iteration of the list can be found here.

Through Bread & Broth’s Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) sponsorship program, individuals, families, church groups, organizations, and businesses have the opportunity to help fund and participate in serving a full-course, healthy dinner to individuals and families that need a helping hand with a hot well-balanced meal and a welcoming environment to enjoy themselves while they are dining.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Scientists test the beautiful blue water of Lake Tahoe often, and shoreline testing is routinely done in search of possible harmful algal blooms, or HABs.

A social media post was made on TikTok and shared on many other platforms about a dog dying after being in the water at El Dorado Beach or Nevada Beach. The dog owner stated her veterinarian said it was due to HABs.

A huge thank you to the community, our sponsors, and donors for another successful “Pinkleball in Paradise” at Tahoe Paradise Park. Your generosity and support have been overwhelming. We would like to give a special shout-out to all our volunteers. We could not have done this without you.

Thank you, sponsors, donors and supporters:

Pretty Odd Wieners
Migration / Decoy Wine Company
Nate Gross
Picklebella
Jigsaw Hydration
Paddletek Pickleball
Holbrook Pickleball
CRBN Pickleball
Six Zero 2
Hilton - Sonoma County
Brooks Restaurant at Edgewood

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - First the good news, the Heat Advisory originally in place for South Lake Tahoe until Friday night is expiring tonight. While daytime highs will still be in the 90s, the HeatRisk levels will mainly be minor to moderate due to cool overnight lows, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.

July 6 - South Lake Tahoe observed a high of 91°F this afternoon, breaking the old record of 90°F set in 2014.

July 7 - South Lake Tahoe observed a high of 92°F, easily surpassing the previous record of 88°F set in 2014, 2021.

Now, the bad news.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was a very busy 4th of July holiday for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD). Not only did they respond to 196 calls in 24 hours, they also responded to two collisions, one with serious injuries.

On July 3 at 11:30 p.m., an electric moped and a pedestrian were involved in a collision at Fairway Avenue and Lake Tahoe Blvd. The pedestrian sustained major life-threatening injuries and was flown to Renown Hospital in Reno. SLTPD Lt. Scott Crivelli said that person is now in stable condition. This incident is under investigation.

PLACER COUNTY – Caltrans is advising motorists of a broadband installation project set to begin on Monday, July 8 along State Route 28 (SR-28) along the north shore of Lake Tahoe.

This project is part of a larger statewide effort by the California Department of Technology to bring high-speed broadband into rural communities. The contractor for this project is Teichert Construction.

Survey work will be occurring along the eastbound shoulder of SR-28 at the following locations:

Between Jackpine Street and Laurel Drive:

Monday, July 8 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. - Now that the fireworks have ended, the beaches cleaned up, and the 4th of July vacationers are wrapping up their Lake Tahoe trips, the next big event is upon us. The 35th annual American Century Championship (ACC) will be at Edgewood Tahoe practice rounds to start the week, and for the public, Pro-Am tournaments on Wednesday and Thursday before the championship runfs from Friday, July 12 to Sunday, July 14.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - After the large amount of trash left behind by the 4th of July revelers on Zephyr Shoals in 2023, all eyes were on the post-holiday beach cleanups around Lake Tahoe on July 5.

At seven beach cleanup sites coordinated by the League to Save Lake Tahoe (Keep Tahoe Blue), the total trash removed weighed in at 1,866 pounds. At Zephyr Shoals last year alone, the trash left behind on the scenic 3/4-mile beach totaled over 8,000 pounds.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Valley Performing Arts, in collaboration with Tahoe Arts Project, is thrilled to announce their summer production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr. The performances are scheduled for July 6, with shows at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

This enchanting musical, based on the classic Disney animated film, will feature over 75 talented young performers from our community. Audiences can look forward to a magical experience filled with beloved characters, captivating songs, and fun choreography.

Show Details:

Date: July 6th
Show Times: 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After an air show at the Lake Tahoe Airport got things rolling on July 3, the Fourth of July got started with a parade and a water rescue demonstration over El Dorado Beach by the California Air National Guard's129th Rescue Wing.

What many people along the parade route said, Thursday's parade was one of the best they've ever seen in South Lake Tahoe. There were floats, kids on bikes, nonprofits, first responders, neighborhoods, businesses, and much more.