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Wild Flower Hike at Carson Pass

Event Date: 
July 27, 2023 (All day)

On Thursday, July 27th, the Eldorado National Forest Interpretative Association (ENFIA) will be offering a free wild flower hike, starting at 10 AM at the Carson Pass Information Station on HWY 88. We recommend that you wear good shoes, bring water and bug spray, and perhaps some snacks. This hike will go to Winnemucca Lake and should be about 2 and a half hours. Participants should call 209-258-8606 to reserve a spot as we are limited to 12 spaces total.

Longtime LTCC Trustee David honored for 30 years of community college service

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Longtime Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Board of Trustees member Kerry S. David was recently honored by the Community College League of California for 30 years of dedicated service as a community college trustee in the state. David was given the Fulfilling the Trust award, which honors elected trustees statewide who have served with distinction at California community colleges for either 20 or 30 years.

Longtime LTCC Trustee David honored for 30 years of community college service

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Longtime Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Board of Trustees member Kerry S. David was recently honored by the Community College League of California for 30 years of dedicated service as a community college trustee in the state. David was given the Fulfilling the Trust award, which honors elected trustees statewide who have served with distinction at California community colleges for either 20 or 30 years.

Conservancy grants $500K for study to protect wildlife corridors at Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The California Tahoe Conservancy has awarded a $500,000 grant to the nonprofit Wildlands Network, in partnership with Pathways for Wildlife, for a multi-year study of wildlife connectivity in the California side of the Lake Tahoe Basin. Understanding how wildlife moves through and within the Basin will help land managers and other Basin partners protect the diversity of Tahoe wildlife species.

Tahoe Conservancy to remediate lead paint on historic barn in Van Sickle Bi-State Park

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The California Tahoe Conservancy will begin remediating lead paint on the historic barn at Van Sickle Bi-State Park this week. The park will remain open during the work, which the Conservancy expects to last two weeks, but parking will be limited on the California side of the park and the work area immediately around the barn will be closed off.

South Lake Tahoe Girl Scouts complete“Tahoe Stays Wild” mural for Bronze Award

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a new mural in South Lake Tahoe! “Tahoe Stays Wild” was recently completed by the Girls Scouts of the Sierra Nevada’s Troop 722 utilizing the City of South Lake Tahoe’s Arts, Culture, and Tourism Commission’s microgrant funding. They were joined by professional artist Matt Kauffmann. The mural features various animals native to Lake Tahoe in the foreground of a bright and vibrant mountain sunset.

Celebrating the most dog friendly neighborhood - Al Tahoe

On July 21, the Al Tahoe neighborhood got together with their dogs to celebrate the leaping Red Retriever, River McClain’s birthday. Many neighborhood dogs came to this event. There was a wide variety of breeds at the celebration including huskies, retrievers, border collies, and many more but all of them were well-behaved and very cute.

Young or old, small or big, dogs from the Al Tahoe neighborhood came to this wonderful celebration. Despite their differences and different owners, everyone bonded together and had a great time!

Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe holding bike raffle to support its animal programs

Want to ride off into the sunset on this super sweet Specialized electric bike while helping pets in need?

Donate $20.00 to support Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe's (HSTT) lifesaving programs between Monday, June 24, and Monday, August 14 at 5:00 PM PST, and be entered to win a 2023 Specialized Turbo Como SL 5.0 E-Bike - Size: Medium, Color: Yellow. The bike has an MSRP of $2799.99.

South Tahoe Association of Realtors Home of the Week

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: 3419 Bruce Dr, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-8024
MLS #: 136914

Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 2
Square Footage: 1286 Sg ft.
Price: $649,000 (reduced $30,000)

1st quarter sales taxes collected down in South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County and California

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe’s receipts from January through March 2023 were 2.1 percent below the first sales period in 2022. Excluding reporting aberrations, actual sales were down 2.6 percent, according to the quarterly report released this week from the City of South Lake Tahoe Director of Finance, Olga Tikhomirova.

Tahoe-Truckee Salmon Buying Club opens for orders!

Event Date: 
September 15, 2023 (All day)

TRUCKEE/LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Slow Food Lake Tahoe (SFLT), a local chapter of the international Slow Food movement, has announced the return of its highly anticipated Salmon Buying Club - a fundraiser in partnership with Eskimo Girl Salmon. This exciting collaboration aims to expand access to sustainable food choices by bringing high-quality, wild-caught Alaskan salmon directly to the Tahoe-Truckee community. Enjoy the best protein on the planet with a significant club discount. Order a 20 lb. box of filets ($14.99/lb) or portions ($15.99/lb) for your own freezer, or share with a friend.

Return to more normal July temperatures this week in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe tied the record high for Sunday when the mercury topped 91. We`ll return to near-normal July warmth the week ahead with enhanced afternoon breezes through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. This will bring localized areas with critical fire weather conditions in addition to choppy lakes, especially on Monday.

There is a chance for thunderstorms and rain south of Lake Tahoe in Mono County to start off the week, but no precipitation is expected at Lake Tahoe.

The South Lake Tahoe forecast from NWS Reno:

Moth Be Summer

Event Date: 
July 23, 2023 - 3:30pm

Photo from a reader of a Hummingbird Hawk Moth in the Mountain View Estates II, South Lake Tahoe.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls at Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following calls 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.

July 13 - July 19, 2023

7/13

09:32 DECEASED PERSON - Occurred on Sacramento Ave, in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.

A final evening with Mark Twain and a farewell to McAvoy Layne

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – It was a special evening Friday at the Lake of the Sky Amphitheater at Taylor Creek near South Lake Tahoe. For almost 35 years, McAvoy Lane has been performing as Mark Twain at the theater, and this was to be his final performance.

The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) and Great Basin Institute (GBI) had invited community members and visitors to join them for the special evening, and they filled the amphitheater.

NDOT SR 431-28 Tahoe Project late July schedule

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The Nevada Department of Transportation and Q&D Construction's SR 431-28 Tahoe Project is a multi-year highway improvement project that will revitalize and enhance the existing roadways and utility/drainage systems helping preserve pavement and protect Lake Tahoe.

As they continue work at Marlette Creek and Crystal Bay, drivers can expect reduced speeds through the work zone and up to 30-minute delays. Construction operations are weather-dependent and subject to change.

SR 28 CRYSTAL BAY:

The Road Beat ~ 2023 Lexus RC 350 AWD F Sport review: A poser's sports car

Looks that signify intent, this is a source of discontent and nears embarrassment. I don't like this car. There, I said it - you can click back and move on with your life. But that would nearly be unfair to this pretend sports car from Lexus. What you're looking at is the longstanding RC coupe, now in its tenth year (!), that's been subject to The Fast and the Furious treatment with a glaringly out-of-place black hood. People will see this car and think it's fast, or that you want to race them - it happened to me - yet the truth is this is not a fast car.

Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Kirkwood Mountain Resort

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Continuing their support of Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal, Kirkwood Mountain Resort hosted the July 10 full-course Mexican-themed dinner as the Adopt A Day of Nourishment sponsor. In addition to the $300 sponsorship donation funded by Vail’s EpicPromise Grant program, three Kirkwood Mountain Resort team members, Skier Services Manager Cara Bourne; Director of Skier Services Justin Hartwell; and Building Maintenance Assistant Manager Gordon Vizenor joined the Bread & Broth (B&B) volunteers. Together they served the 78 dinner guests who arrived at St.

Vacation Bible School at Tahoe Community Church

Event Date: 
July 31, 2023 - 9:15am

Tahoe Community Church is holding a free vacation bible school, Keepers of the Kingdom at their church, 145 Daggett Way, Stateline, Nev.

Join them from July 31st to August 4th, 9:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

It is for all children 4 years old - 6th grade. There is an off-campus program for 7th - 12th graders.

Kingdom lessons, games, adventures, crafts and treats!

For additional information contact Jacky Daly at 775-901-0870 or jackydaly@aol.com.

A Stroll Down Memory Lane next up for Tahoe History Talks on The Beach

Event Date: 
July 25, 2023 - 7:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Historical Society (LTHS) will be hosting another one of its Tahoe History Talks on the Beach on Tuesday, July 25 from 7 pm. - 8 p.m. It will be a Stroll Down Memory Lane, an assembly of "seasoned" locals who lived the history of our past at Lake Tahoe.

All summer long LTHS has been hosting the free talks at Lakeview Commons in South Lake Tahoe. There are two remaining - July 25 and August 1!.

Letter: Human trafficking affects every community, including South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Human trafficking affects every community in the United States, including South Lake Tahoe. The United States recognizes two primary forms of trafficking in persons:  forced labor and sex trafficking. Traffickers use force, fraud, or coercion to lure child and adult victims in and are careful and strategic to gain their victim's trust and create a form of dependence.

Tahoe Grizzlies holding signups and Evaluation Day for the 2023/2024 Hockey Season

Event Date: 
August 6, 2023 - 9:30am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Grizzlies, a member of the South Tahoe Amateur Hockey Association (STAHA), is offering club hockey to youth players across the region. All players are invited to try out and become a Tahoe Grizzly.

Join them on August 6 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. for evaluations and registration. Players are invited to skate with their age division. Coaches and board members will be available for questions. There is a $20 registration fee for the evaluation skate.

• 8U (Birth Years 2015-2017): 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Local woman starts mobile delivery service for SUPs, kayaks, snorkel gear and more

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Adventure like a local with a new service that delivers kayaks and SUPs to where you want to recreate. Local Tahoe Adventures solves the problem that any have - how to get the equipment needed to Lake Tahoe. With smaller cars hitting the road, many don't have the room to carry a kayak or standup paddleboard to the beach.

Jessica "Nikky" Lipovsky started the company to take care of problems like that.

Nikky started the business in 2022 and is using this second summer to grow and fill more recreation needs.

Heavenly hosting open house to discuss its reservations-based paid parking plan

Event Date: 
August 2, 2023 - 5:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heavenly Mountain Resort is hosting an open house event to discuss its reservations-based paid parking plan on Wednesday, August 2, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the California Main Lodge.

This will be a great opportunity for the public to stop by, learn more about the program, and ask questions about it.

"We are excited to see this plan in action and genuinely believe it will make a difference when it comes to road congestion in our community on peak days," said Tom Fortune, VP & COO of Heavenly and Vail's Tahoe Region resorts.

USFS announces tentative selections for Lake Tahoe resort concessions

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has announced its selections for the special use permits for Camp Richardson, Meeks Bay, and Zephyr Cove resorts.

The Granger-Thye Concession special use permits are subject to a 45-day appeal period. The people who applied for the permits can appeal, but not the general public. Both Zephyr Cove and Meeks Bay resorts are staying with the current operators but a change could happen at Camp Richardson resort.

Camp Richardson Resort

Column: Protecting Tahoe’s iconic clarity In changing times

It feels like it was just a short time ago that this year’s mighty winter was still strong-arming Tahoe and the wet spring was keeping summer at bay. Now temperatures are climbing here and around the country like in Phoenix, Ariz. which earlier this week marked a record 19th straight day with heat over 110 degrees. On a different scale, climate change is impacting Lake Tahoe as well. Shoreline water temperatures hit 70 degrees this week and the lake’s average temperature is 1.4 degrees higher since 1970.

Column: SUP and your shoulders

Lake Tahoe is a SUP, standup paddleboard, paradise — 72 miles of gorgeous shoreline ringed with snowcapped peaks — an outdoor excursion good for body and soul.

Paddling is an excellent workout, targeting not only your core muscles but also muscles throughout your entire body. Your arm, shoulder, and back muscles engage when you paddle through the water, while your leg muscles work to maintain your balance.

Like any sport or workout, there are some musculoskeletal risks related to SUP including shoulder impingement, lower back strain, and elbow pain.

Douglas County Community Health hosts Back-to-School vaccine clinic for all ages

Event Date: 
July 27, 2023 - 12:00pm

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – The Douglas County Community Health Clinic, along with the Douglas County School District, invites parents/guardians to bring their children to the Back-To-School immunization clinic to receive all routine childhood vaccines. The event will be held Thursday, July 27, 2023, from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. behind the Douglas County Community Center in Gardnerville. The center is located at 1329 Waterloo Lane in Gardnerville.

Douglas County School Board hires Joey Gilbert as legal counsel during long, contentious meeting

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - It was another contentious meeting of the Douglas County School District (DCSD) Board on Wednesday, with hours of public comment and board deliberations about the status of the district's legal counsel. Once all was said and done, as expected the board terminated the contract with its counsel since 1985, Maupin, Cox & Legoy, and hired Reno attorney and former GOP gubernatorial candidate Joey Gilbert to become DCSD counsel.

Wednesday's 10 a.m. Meeting

Mary D. Townsend ~ January 10, 1931 - March 3, 2023

Mary Dolores Townsend passed away on March 3rd, 2023. Mary lived to be 92 years, 1 month, and 21 days young. She deserved every single one of those seconds on earth. We are certain she has the biggest and most tropical suite in heaven with her late husband Jimmy, her sister Theresa, and the many more that preceded her.

Magician Brian Scott at free South Lake Tahoe Library outdoor show

Event Date: 
July 28, 2023 - 2:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Library is hosting Magician Brian Scott on Friday, July 28. The free outdoor show starts at 2 p.m. at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd in South Lake Tahoe. Brian Scott is a magician that combines magic, comedy, and pure fun. Bring the whole family for this outdoor performance! Sponsored by South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club.

This event is part of the Summer Reading Challenge.

Who: South Lake Tahoe Library
What: Summer Reading Challenge performance: Magician Brian Scott
Where: South Lake Tahoe Library (1000 Rufus Allen Blvd, South Lake Tahoe

State Route 89/Interstate 80 ramp closure in Truckee

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Caltrans is alerting motorists in Truckee to a closure of the eastbound Interstate 80 on-ramp from State Route 89 through mid-August, for ongoing roadway improvements.

To access eastbound I-80, motorists can take a detour along westbound Donner Pass Road to the eastbound I-80 on-ramp, as shown on the map above.

Free Senior Farmers’ Market check booklets available in El Dorado County

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Area Agency on Aging has a limited supply of Senior Farmers’ Market check booklets for El Dorado County older adults who meet age and income guidelines. Each eligible senior may receive one booklet. Each booklet has five checks redeemable for $10 each to be used at Certified Farmers’ Markets to buy fresh fruits, vegetables, cut herbs, and raw unprocessed honey. Checks are good at Certified Farmers’ Markets in California.

Powerball ticket sold in South Lake Tahoe worth $448,750

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Is it you? A Powerball ticket sold in South Lake Tahoe had five out of six numbers match in Wednesday night's $1-billion drawing. The lucky person bought the ticket at the 7-11 at the corner of Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Carson Avenue.

There was one winner of the big jackpot. That winning ticket was sold at Las Palmitas Mini Market in Los Angeles.

The winning numbers were 7, 10, 11, 13, 24 & red Powerball 24.

Evacuation drill to be held in Second Creek area of Incline Village

Event Date: 
August 16, 2023 - 9:30am

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Make a plan, assemble a kit, and stay informed – these are key components of emergency preparedness.

Washoe County Emergency Management, in collaboration with the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District, Washoe County Sheriff's Office, and community partners, will be conducting an evacuation drill in the Second Creek area of Incline Village, NV. The purpose of this exercise is to test the effectiveness of the Regional Evacuation, Shelter, and Mass Care Plan in response to a simulated wildland fire west of the 2nd Creek neighborhood.

City updates hours on South Lake Tahoe boat ramp and golf course

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe has announced an expansion of its hours at the El Dorado Beach Boat Ramp and an update on the Bijou Golf Course.

The boat ramp is now open Friday-Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The last boat launch is at 4:30 p.m. They are closed on Thursdays. A boat inspection is required before entering Lake Tahoe but they are not provided at this ramp.

Fees:
$ 17.00 Day Use
$138.00 Season Pass

Reno-Tahoe International Airport reaches highest passenger traffic records since 2008

The Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) reached a new milestone in the first half of 2023 with the highest passenger numbers in fifteen years. In the first six months, the airport served 2.18 million passengers, an increase of 3.6 percent compared to the same period in 2019.

Chris DeRubeis Art Show to be held in Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
August 5, 2023 - 6:00pm

Discover the Captivating World of Chris DeRubeis: A Sensational Art Show in the Heart of Lake Tahoe! The Derubeis Fine Art of Metal Gallery is inviting the public for an unforgettable artistic experience that will leave you mesmerized and inspired! Join them for the much-anticipated Chris DeRubeis Art Show, an extraordinary celebration of creativity and passion.

Event Details:
Date: August 5th 6pm-9pm
Venue: Derubeis Fine Art of Metal Gallery
Location: 4125 Lake Tahoe Blvd Unit B, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

About the Artist:

Learn how you can help global poverty

Event Date: 
July 29, 2023 (All day)

New world record white fir over 265 ft tall found in the Caldor Fire burn scar

A mere four days before the Caldor Fire erupted in Grizzly Flats, Calif. in August of 2021, our friend, the tall tree hunter Michael Taylor, emailed us that he had located “a special grove of towering white fir” as he was scanning the LiDAR imagery for Eldorado National Forest in the vicinity of Pollock Pines outside Lake Tahoe. Excited by the prospect of surveying the previously unknown and exceedingly tall white firs, he wrote, “We should go there ASAP.”

Douglas County seeks applicants for Justice of the Peace in Tahoe Township

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – Douglas County is seeking to fill the unexpired term of the Justice of the Peace in Tahoe Township in anticipation of a vacancy on October 5, 2023. The announcement comes after Justice of the Peace Richard Glasson announced his departure earlier this year.

Special Douglas County School board meeting Wednesday to consider change of legal counsel

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County School Board is holding a special meeting on Wednesday to discuss terminating the contract with its long-time counsel Maupin, Cox & LeGoy. In their place, the Board is going to discuss hiring the Joey Gilbert Law Firm.

Tahoe Sierra Club and Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care holding education event

Event Date: 
July 22, 2023 - 2:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Sierra Club is presenting a series of gatherings featuring local experts on a range of topics of interest to residents of the Tahoe basin and the Truckee River watershed. All events will be open to members and to the general public, by advance registration.

On Saturday, June 22, the Sierra Club will be at the Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC) Center at 2 p.m. They will be exploring what LTWC does and the types of animals they care for. People will even meet some of their animal friends and learn about their stories.

Man who set three fires near Echo Lake in 2020 pleads guilty

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Douglas Gregory Edwards, 37, formerly of Berkeley, pleaded guilty Tuesday to setting fire to federal land in the Lake Tahoe area three years ago.

On July 5, 2020, Edwards set three separate fires in the forest and near hiking trails - the Echo Fire, the Upper Fire, and Lake Fire. At the time of the fires, campfires were restricted, and smoking was prohibited except inside of a vehicle or other designated areas.

The Echo Fire

Record crowds at American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe; 2.2M viewers catch final putt

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - There were record crowds at Edgewood Tahoe last week for the 34th annual American Century Championship. For the event a total of 76,810 fans walked the course to watch the best and brightest stars compete, setting the event attendance record.

Deterra Drug Deactivation System – a simple step in eliminating medications in your home

Parents work hard to keep their kids safe. Seatbelts are worn in the car, fences surround pools, and helmets are worn when playing sports and riding bikes. So, what about the medicines that are in your homes? Do you regularly clean out and monitor the medicine cabinet in your home?

18th annual Tahoe Bike Month draws record participants

LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif – There was a record number of participants during this year's 18th annual Tahoe Bike Challenge - more people than ever out of their cars to help improve Lake Tahoe’s environment and communities, according to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition. The two of them once again teamed up to organize the basin-wide celebration through the month of June.

Fatal crash at US50/SR28

9AM UPDATE 7/19: The Nevada State Police has released a preliminary report on Tuesday's fatal collision. On July 18 at approximately 1:43 p.m., troopers responded to the crash at the intersection of US50 and SR28. An Amador Stagecoach tour bus with 17 passengers was traveling westbound on US50 when an SUV traveling southbound on SR 28 made a left onto US50 east to Carson City. For unconfirmed reasons, the two vehicles collided.

Eyes on the Lake Training

Event Date: 
August 19, 2023 - 10:00am

Date: August 19, 2023
Time: 10 am - noon
Location: Tahoe Keys Pavilion, 365 Ala Wai Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Description: Join us for a free Eyes on the Lake training! This training is open to the public, all ages welcome.
Learn how to identify Tahoe’s various native and invasive aquatic plants, and how to report observations that allow the League and our partners to control new populations of aquatic invaders before they do lasting damage to Lake Tahoe.
Register: keeptahoeblue.org/eyes-on-the-lake-training-aug-19-2023

Location

Tahoe Keys Pavilion
365 Ala Wai Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States

Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day Strike Team Event

Event Date: 
August 10, 2023 - 10:00am

What we are doing: Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to this fun, hands-on restoration event where we will be removing invasive terrestrial plants that are taking over sensitive areas. By pitching in, you will help improve the ecosystem functions and wildlife habitats that surround Lake Tahoe. Healthy streams, meadows and wetlands act as natural pollution filters to Keep Tahoe Blue. Volunteers do not need previous experience to participate in the projects. Help us heal the land to Keep Tahoe Blue.

Meeting location: TBD | North Lake Tahoe

Location

North Lake Tahoe
United States
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