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NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Caltrans is advising motorists of a broadband installation project continuing along State Route 28 (SR-28) along the north shore of Lake Tahoe next week.

The broadband 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.

Utility work with one-way traffic control is scheduled along SR-28 at the following locations and times:

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Breezy winds and dry conditions will maintain elevated to critical fire weather conditions around Lake Tahoe and through the Sierra Front through midweek. Enhanced winds and increased chances of showers are expected Wednesday with cooler temperatures late this week, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. There is even a chance for upper-elevation snow.

Anticipate tranquil weather to end the week with temperatures warming back towards seasonal averages by the weekend.

Forecast for South Lake Tahoe from NWS Reno:

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is holding a fundraiser at CoWork Tahoe on Thursday, September 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Join them for "It's OK to Feel the Blues' which will feature live music by Blue Funk, Blue Dog Pizza, Italian Sodas, and Blue Sweets. The suggested donation so $20 for adults and $5 for kids.

Tickets can be purchased at https://give.classy.org/itsoktofeeltheblues-tahoe.

CoWork Tahoe is located at 3079 Harrison Ave., South Lake Tahoe, Calif.

I’ve lived in South Lake Tahoe my whole life. I got my first job in a local restaurant at 14. Through hard work, more than 40 hours per week for many years, I managed to make a living. My husband and I built a life here with two children and a granddaughter. We saved up and bought a home 32 years ago.

We were shocked to read about the Vacancy Tax. It’s supposed to target second homeowners but actually says every single homeowner in the city will have to sign under penalty of perjury that they live in their home 183 days, each year. If we don’t, we’ll be fined $6,000!

Opponents of Measure N argue that “now is not the time” to take action to protect our community, and that instead we should preserve the status quo. But this argument fails to grasp the reality of our situation: the status quo is a continually increasing rate of second home ownership, which will hollow out our community if it continues unchecked. We must take action to preserve what we love about South Lake Tahoe before it’s too late. That’s why I’ll be voting Yes on Measure N.

10AM UPDATE: I-580 has reopened to through traffic.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be a free and convenient one-day paint drop-off event at South Tahoe Middle School on Saturday, September 14 from 8 a.m. to noon. Households and businesses can safely and easily drop off unused paint for recycling. Households may bring any amount of paint, stain, and/or varnish but some limits may apply to businesses.

GARDNERVILLE, Nev. – Between Horses and Humans (BHH), a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering children through the healing power of horses, invites the public to join forces in a unique, animated virtual fundraiser, the Horsing Around Fun-Raiser, designed to support the organization’s horses that make a difference in the lives of children in our community.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Valley Campground will be hosting the 2024 Rat Pack Rendezvous Vintage Trailer Rally on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event will consist of an Open House and a Classic Car Cruise-in. People are invited to go to the campground meet owners and explore a stunning array of vintage trailers. The event is open to the public and is free of cost.

To view the complete itinerary of the weekend, please visit https://www.trailerfestrally.com/s-lake-tahoe-ca.html. Most are limited to campground guests.

PLACER COUNTY, Calif. - The Placer County Planning Commission recommended approval of Alterra’s development proposal for the Palisades Tahoe property in Olympic Valley with some conditions, much to the disappointment of Sierra Watch, a group of local conservation advocates who want to protect the integrity of the region and its natural resources.

SIERRA COUNTY, Calif. - Firefighters have been facing hot, dry days and windy conditions on the Bear Fire, which is burning west of Reno, north of Truckee, in the Tahoe National Forest. Since starting on September 2, the fire has burned 3,327 acres and is now 15 percent contained. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Incident Information: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/.../catnf-bear-fire-tahoe

Our beloved Shari Sue Fairweather was born December 14, 1948, and passed away June 5, 2024. Her 75 years started at the U.S. Naval Dispensary in Seattle, Wash. with parents Donald Fairweather and Earlene Crouse Fairweather (our Gada). Donald was transferred to Mot Naval Airbase in Mountain View, Calif. and Shari became a Californian forever. She graduated from Fremont High School in Sunnyvale in 1966. By then, she had already
developed friendships that would last her lifetime.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Flight Deck Grill & Golf Club may soon be coming to the Lake Tahoe Airport as a new concessionaire agreement will be discussed and possibly approved on Tuesday. The South Lake Tahoe City Council will receive a presentation from Flight Deck Grill & Golf Club, LLC on their plans for the space that has been vacant since February 16, 2024.

Thomas McMurray of Stateline has plans for a "full-service dining experience

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Optimist Club of South Lake Tahoe along with the newly formed Junior Optimist Club at South Tahoe High School, presented a check to the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe for $6,000 for playground equipment. The Optimist Club said they are proud to support the Boys & Girls Club whose mission, along with the Optimists' mission, is to support local youth.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors will hear a list of recommended changes to the Vacation Home Rental (VHR) ordinance at their next meeting on September 10. It is time certain on the agenda for 1:15 p.m., meaning it won't be heard before that time but it could be after.

After the VHR ordinance was approved, Supervisor Brooke Laine formed an advisory committee to evaluate it and recommend changes. The committee comprised representatives in Area 5 with VHRs - Meyers, Tahoma, Meeks Bay, Pollock Pines, and Strawberry.

Audrey Pearl Shirts, born August 12, 1934, quietly passed away on August 12, 2024, her 90th birthday. Her children, Len and Paula, and their spouses, Franziska and John, were with her.

Audrey’s early years were spent with her parents, Art and Sue Jones, and brothers Claude and Harry, in Bear Lake, Michigan. The family relocated to Southern California in 1939, and Audrey graduated from Redlands High in 1952.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On September 3, Mayor Pro Tem John Friedrich submitted a letter of resignation to the South Lake Tahoe City Clerk, effective immediately.

Friedrich attended the recent budget meeting remotely but has been unable to attend meetings for several weeks for personal reasons.

The City of South Lake Tahoe has opened the application process to fill the vacant city council seat. The remaining term of Friedrich's seat is until December 10, 2024.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - – Low-income South Lake Tahoe residents may be
eligible to receive a discount on their monthly water and sewer bill through South Tahoe Public Utility District’s expanded Customer Assistance Program. Effective September 1, 2024, eligible low-income STPUD customers can qualify for a 15 or 25 percent discount off their water and sewer rate.

NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - North Tahoe Fire Protection District (NTFPD) has provided fire protection and advanced life support services to the Lake Tahoe West Shore area of El Dorado County through a shared services agreement with the Meeks Bay Fire Protection District since 2014.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As students across South Lake Tahoe returned to school last week, the community rallied in a remarkable show of support for its youth. The inaugural Back-to-School Drive, hosted by the Marcella Foundation in collaboration with MountainHouse and Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS), concluded with outstanding success, providing essential supplies to children in need.

I live for a good side dish, especially a colorful and flavorful vegetable side dish. Green beans are one of my favorite vegetables. They are so versatile and can be made in a variety of ways.

This is one of my “go-to” recipes when I want something tasty that I can throw together in a hurry.

Grilled Green Beans with Peppers and Onions

2 red bell peppers, cut lengthwise in half, seeds removed

1 medium red onion, cut crosswise into ¼-inch slices

2 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. olive oil

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. pepper

2 lbs. green beans, trimmed
 


LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. – Algae in Lake Tahoe has been a hot topic this summer. While these tiny organisms are a natural part of Tahoe’s aquatic ecosystem, algae can become a harmful algal bloom, or HAB, under the right conditions. No HABs have been detected in Lake Tahoe this summer, but this time of year is when to be on the lookout when warm, shallow water increases the likelihood for HABs. For everyone who enjoys the region’s lakes, rivers, and creeks, it’s important to know how to spot a HAB, where to report your sightings, and what to do to keep yourselves, your pets, and others safe.

UPDATE 9.3 at 9 PM: The Bear Fire has grown to 2,000 acres. The combination of warming temperatures, dry fuel conditions, and strong winds intensified the fire's behavior today. Fire crews are working tirelessly to establish containment lines, while aviation resources are actively engaged in delivering retardant and water drops. Winds tonight are expected to remain steady from the west at around 10 mph. Due to the increased fire activity, the Sierra County Sheriff’s Office has expanded evacuation warnings to include zones SIE-E058 and SIE-E059.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Local author and teacher, Bridey Thelen-Heidel, presents her memoir Bright Eyes at the next Friends of the Library presentation on Tuesday, September 17 at 5:30 p.m.

Heidel, who teaches English at her alma mater South Tahoe High, will present her newly published book about the struggles of living with a chaotic and dysfunctional mother. "Bright Eyes, Surviving our Monsters and Learning to Live Without Them" A Memoir, will be available for purchase.