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Caltrans is notifying motorists of alternating lane and ramp closures this weekend on Interstate 80 (I-80) in Auburn. There will be some maintenance work on a Union Pacific Railroad structure that crosses over the freeway.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The body found in the meadow by a local wildlife photographer on January 22 has been identified as 50-year old Tracey Megenhardt.

Megenhardt was a known transient in South Lake Tahoe. Her family has been notified of her death.

The cause of death is still under investigation.

The wildlife photographer was out taking photos when they spotted increased wildlife activity on the snow near Trout Creek, behind US Bank. They went to see what was up when they found the body.

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office detectives, in conjunction with the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office, updated the public Monday on a death investigation that began in the early morning hours of Thursday, February 3, 2022, on the southbound lanes of I-580.

A deceased woman was found in a burning vehicle. Detectives are now investigating the woman’s death as a homicide.

SOUTH LAK TAHOE, Calif. - There is a proposal under consideration in California to provide universal transitional kindergarten (TK) access to all students who turn five during a school year. This will impact districts in California differently depending on space availability. Currently, students are eligible for TK if they turn 5 between September 2nd and February 2nd. Students who turn 5 by September 1 are already eligible to enter kindergarten.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 155 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since Friday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 25,550. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive. Case rates continue to drop.

There are now 50.4 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county.

There is an interactive dashboard for the county with extra details here: See HERE.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The need for blood is growing and Vitalent Blood Services will be holding two blood drives to fill that need. There’s an urgent need for type O blood, as well as others, and winter weather can worsen the situation by slowing or stopping blood donations.

Friday, 02/25/2022
South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center - Gymnasium
1180 Rufus Allen Blvd.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA, 96150
Open 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Monday, 03/21/2022
South Lake Tahoe Fire Department - SLTF Training Center
1195 Rufus Allen Blvd
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA, 96150
Open 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Arthritis is a common condition most people will struggle with at some point in their life.
The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis, or “wear and tear” arthritis, that happens as we age or may occur earlier in areas of prior injury.

Other causes of osteoarthritis include obesity, a family history of osteoarthritis, and joint deformities, such as unequal leg length, bowlegs, or knocked knees. This type of arthritis will usually affect weight bearing joints such as the hips and knees, as well as hands and spine.

For the fifth year, Lake Tahoe Golf Course is partnering again with Valhalla Tahoe to bring a new adult comedy show by David MacGregor, Vino Veritas, to the golf course clubhouse.

Performances are over two weekends - February 25, 26, and March 4,5. Due to language and adult situations, don’t bring the kids.

House opens at 7:00 p.m. Wine, beer, and cocktails are available for purchase. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. Enjoy casual table-side seating with an intimate view of the stage while enjoying the play.

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two South Lake Tahoe residents were arrested on multiple charges after narcotics detectives from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) served a search warrant on February 3, 2022.

Can a short, four-minute workout be as effective as 30 minutes of cardio? While it may sound too good to be true, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, you’ll be happy to hear it’s true.



SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to the weeks of December 27, 2021 - January 10, 2022. Location Checks are when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations and calls are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc.) but stats are collected separately.

Log for December 27, 2021 - January 10, 2022

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Arrests
None

Other Calls
00:01 Alarm 2000 Block of Lake Tahoe Bl

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 January 27 - February 2, 2022

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10:40 PRIVATE PROPERTY TOW - Occurred at Holiday Market on Us Hwy 50 in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On January 30, 2016, Dennis "Spike" Wright, Jr. died after being shot in front of the Beverly Lodge in South Lake Tahoe after a failed 100-pound marijuana transaction and a subsequent attempted robbery.

Just like 2018, the 2022 Winter Olympics are being held halfway across the globe. Many Olympic events will be taking place while most of us are asleep with the 16 hour time difference between Beijing and South Lake Tahoe.

Two years on, how does Toyota's hybrid SUV hold up in top-level Platinum trim?

I first drove Toyota's new Highlander nearly two years ago already, sampling both the Hybrid and non-Hybrid variants. I liked them both for their quality, impressive interiors, and the Hybrid's outrageous real-world fuel economy. But in the meantime, I've had chances to drive some of its rivals. Now, coming back to the Highlander Hybrid, how does it hold up two years into its model run?

What is it?

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe has been awarded $17,359,470 for the Sugar Pine Village project which is planned for the Y area of the city. The grant funds come from the California Strategic Growth Council’s Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) program.

The grant is a critical piece of a complex funding structure that will provide essential financing to develop the 248-unit multi-phase workforce affordable housing project along Julie Lane and Tata Lane and Lake Tahoe Boulevard.

Alpine, Amador, Calavera, Tuolumne, and Mariposa Counties have invested in creating a broadband roadmap for the Central Sierra region and efforts are now underway to identify gaps in broadband service, establish priorities, and to leverage funding opportunities to accelerate investment in broadband infrastructure. This follows what South Lake Tahoe has been involved in.

I have always been very interested in the 56-acre project and saw the latest post about the land swap, etc. I want to STRONGLY object to any idea of putting City and/or County facilities in the 56-acre project area. To do so, would severely compromise the nature of the project for recreation and senior services. Parking would be problematic in this area — the ONE area that the people of South Lake Tahoe have dedicated to their enjoyment and functions. The fact that using the new facility to rent out for events, will already take lots of additional parking.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - — South Lake Tahoe’s first indoor mini-golf course, Flatstick Pub, will be teaming up with the EpicPromise Foundation in order to lift up South Lake Tahoe.

Each Sunday of February, Flatstick Pub will donate $1 for every beer and $1 for every round of mini-golf purchased.

Flatstick Pub’s one-of-a-kind mini-golf course encourages camaraderie and a chance to bond with fellow civic-minded citizens over the needs of Tahoe’s communities. Guests can learn from EpicPromise Foundation representatives how their efforts meet the challenges of their mission head-on.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Health is welcoming Dr. Jennifer Norris to its network of care providers. Dr. Norris, formerly of Alpine Family Practice, is a board-certified family practice physician who has joined the care team at Barton’s Community Health Center, an outpatient facility providing primary and specialty healthcare services for the Lake Tahoe region.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - A Gardnerville man was arrested after a standoff with deputies and booked on domestic violence charges on Tuesday night after he allegedly beat a woman over a period of days.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There was a 3.54 magnitude earthquake centered 12.5 miles west of Topaz Lake and south of Markleeville at 5:41 p.m. Tuesday, according to the University of Nevada Reno Seismology Lab. USGS reported the quake at 3.8 magnitude and at a depth of .8 miles.

Several people in South Lake Tahoe reported feeling it.

UNR Seismology placed it at a depth of 13.87 km (8.6 miles).

This was followed by 1.3m, 1.4m, and 1.5m earthquakes closer to the junction of SR89/SR4.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A rash of vehicle burglaries occurred on the South Shore Monday, both in California and Nevada.

South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) responded to six "smash and grabs" between Whole Foods and Stateline within a 90-minute period on January 31. In the same time frame, deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office responded to three.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe
Big Game Viewing Parties
Sunday, February 13, 2022

Viewing Party: Graceland Ballroom
Registration and Doors: 2:30 p.m.
The Big Game Begins: 3:30 p.m.

Price: $75 per ticket

Ticket price includes stadium style food, one drink ticket and bucket of select beer and seltzer per table.

Guests purchasing tickets will receive a raffle ticket upon registration for a chance to win official football memorabilia. Memorabilia item is to be determined.

Registration and Ticket Pick-Up

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