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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It has been 11 years since the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) raised the speed limits on US50 by 5 mph in the city limit of South Lake Tahoe, and now they are considering another 5 mph increase on both US50 and SR89.

Caltrans is required to have a public hearing when they propose speed limit changes, and the one for this proposal will be during the June 20, 2023, City Council meeting, starting at 5:30 p.m.

The proposed changes:

US50 north of Kyburz Avenue to north of C Street - increase the speed limit from 45 mph to 50 mph

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 74th annual Wagon Train rides through South Lake Tahoe on Sunday, and to celebrate the occasion the Lake Tahoe Historical Society is kicking it off with a Western Days celebration on Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum complex located at 3058 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A two-vehicle collision at Lake Tahoe on Thursday morning left two people with minor injuries and traffic tied up for a couple of hours until the crash site could be cleared.

The Nevada State Police Highway Division responded to the crash near Mile Marker 8 in Douglas County just after 11 a.m. on June 1.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Palisade Investments, LLC has announced the addition of longtime local Larry Sidney, a seasoned fiduciary adviser, to its team of experts.

The company is a fee-only fiduciary adviser headquartered in Lake Tahoe with offices also located in Las Vegas, Denver, and Seattle.

For the first time, a Men’s 4.5 team from Zephyr Cove Tennis Club has qualified for the United States Tennis Association’s National Championships, to be held October 14-16, 2023 in Tucson, Arizona.

The men's 4.5 over 40 team qualified by capturing the highly competitive Northern California Sectional Championship held May 19-21 at Gold River Racquet Club in Sacramento.

Local team members include Ryan Johnston, Chris Kiser, Ross Rittiman, and Bob Beutenmiller.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Five children were hit by a vehicle as they were at a crosswalk on Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines on Wednesday. The children were students at Pine Top Montessori, a school that serves children ages 3-6 and were on their way to a park during a field trip when hit.

According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), four of the children were airlifted to hospitals, and another was transported by ambulance.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 10th season of Live at Lakeview gets underway in South Lake Tahoe on Thursday, June 29 at Lakeview Commons. The City of South Lake Tahoe, Visit Lake Tahoe & Tahoe Wellness Center are hosts of the weekly summer music series.

“This summer we’re celebrating bringing ten years of free live music and our 100th concert in South Lake Tahoe,” states Rob Giustina of On Course Events. “We’ve got an incredible lineup, lots of new vendors, local beer on tap & great vibes in store for this community!”

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The weather will start to feel like gardening weather soon - I promise! The calendar page turns to June this week, but South Lake Tahoe hasn't seen extended sunshine or good outdoor temperatures, yet. We already have a short growing season in the Sierra Nevada, and this year it may seem shorter than normal - but there is still time to create a fabulous garden that will bring you happiness for years.

Always a popular event for locals and local businesses, the Tahoe Chamber Business Expo is returned to the South Shore on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at the new Tahoe Blue Events Center.

WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. - In a joint effort to combat an overwhelming overcapacity crisis, Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS) and Nevada Humane Society (NHS) wish to issue a heartfelt plea for immediate community support.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT) is hosting a soccer camp this summer for children, both Club members and nonmembers, from July 10 to July 13. The coaching staff is composed of professional coaches who have played professional soccer.

MINDEN, Nev. – Two men were arrested Tuesday morning by deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) on multiple charges.

On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at about 6:27 a.m., DCSO deputies responded to the Smith’s Food and Drug gas station in Gardnerville for a report of an attempted carjacking. Two subjects, one of whom allegedly was pointing a firearm, attempted to take a vehicle, which was being fueled at Smith's. The suspects were not able to start the vehicle and fled on foot.

Deputies found the suspects in a neighborhood east of Smiths and they were taken into custody.

One of the most popular clubs at South Tahoe Middle School (STMS) is Club Live. The club is open to all STMS students and its goal is to promote a healthy lifestyle by providing safe, high-energy alternative activities. In addition to featuring leadership events, club meetings, and recreational trips, the club also encourages its members to participate in community service projects.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Every year the public is warned about the dangers of cold water shock, but every year, people die in Lake Tahoe not due to a lack of swimming skill or hypothermia, but often due to cold water shock.

"The sudden lowering of skin temperature on immersion in cold water represents one of the most profound stimuli that the body can encounter," according to Golden and Tipton in Essentials of Sea Survival.

It is important for those on, and in, the lake to understand the phrase "1-10-1." This refers to the three critical phases of cold water immersion.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a chance for flooding from rain and runoff at Lake Tahoe on Monday afternoon, enough for a Flood Watch May 29 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Daily thunderstorm potential remains with the Sierra and Western Nevada through the week, with up to 70 percent chances through Memorial Day. The potential for storms decreases by mid to late week (up to 20 percent chance), but won`t completely disappear. Storms this week will be capable of heavy rain, lightning, gusty, erratic winds, and even small hail.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Ready to release your inner gardener but didn't know where to start? Or, are you new to high-altitude gardening at Lake Tahoe after leaving a sea-level home? Over the next few weeks, I'll be digging into what works for a long-lasting, healthy Tahoe garden.

As with anything, planning is necessary, long before the garden gloves go on. I like to go outside and sit in my yard at different times of the day, get a feel for the sun in the area I want to plant, and start picturing in my head how things will work.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - As Lake Tahoe’s water level nears its maximum height from a record snowpack, agencies helping protect the region from aquatic invasive species (AIS) are preparing watercraft inspection stations and new equipment for paddlers for the season ahead.

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and Tahoe Resource Conservation District (Tahoe RCD) manage the nationally recognized boat inspection program to prevent the spread of AIS by ensuring all watercraft are Clean, Drained, and Dry before entering the waters of the Lake Tahoe Region.

The historic Gold Hill Hotel continues its history series with a Chautauqua (living history) presentation of James and Margret Reed this Thursday, June 1, at 7 p.m. The Reeds were brave and heroic survivors of the forlorn 1846 Donner Party, that brought their four children and dozens of others safely through the tragedy.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) on Wednesday recognized six individuals who have shown exceptional commitment to protecting Lake Tahoe as this year’s Lake Spirit Award winners. The recipients this year include one North Shore and one South Shore recipient for each of the three categories of Citizen, Agency Representative, and Lifetime Achievement, the agency said today.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - At the age of 90, most people have already been enjoying several years of retirement, but that hasn't been the case for Joanne Shope of South Lake Tahoe.

Since 1995, Joanne has been a volunteer at Christmas Cheer, the last nine of those years as the non-profit's unpaid executive director.

Christmas Cheer is a local non-profit food pantry that provides monthly staples and perishable food to residents in need, along with clothing, shoes, toys, and household items.

As people continue to turn to the outdoors as a vacation destination, Nevada State Parks has found the need to keep up with the increased demand. They have been developing an online tool to make it easier for people to explore Nevada while ensuring responsible, sustainable management of the Silver State’s natural resources.

STATELINE, Nev. - The multifunctional Tahoe Blue Event Center isn't open yet, but there are already conventions filling up the space that will also host concerts, nonprofit events, ice hockey, basketball, and other sporting and other entertainment events.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The term "Know Before You Go" is always important, but over the unofficial start of summer this weekend, it is more important than ever to be aware of what the current situation is around Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. Warm temperatures have accelerated the melting of the Sierra Nevada’s enormous snowpack and rivers, streams, and creeks are running high, fast, and cold.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado County officials are advising residents and visitors to take extra precautions this year to prevent drowning in the area's rivers and lakes. They are moving faster and are much higher than normal and pose a great risk, and two men have already died in rapids this year, one in the American River and the other in the Truckee River.

As the weather warms up and more families head to rivers, lakes, and swimming pools, El Dorado County Public Health Officer, Dr. Nancy Williams, is advising residents to take extra precautions.