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LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - There is only one native trout in Lake Tahoe, the Lahontan cutthroat, and there has been an ongoing effort to bring back the fish that disappeared from the lake almost 90 years ago.

There are many reasons the Lahontan cutthroat trout disappeared from Lake Tahoe including overfishing, logging, water diversions, mining, and perhaps one of the biggest reasons, the introduction of non-native species that fed on the cutthroat.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are seven candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council. After incumbents Cristi Creegan and John Friedrich chose not to run for reelection, the period for filing was extended.

The following are running for the two open seats (with their professions next to their names):

Keith Roberts, chief operating officer
David Jinkens, retired city manager
Nick Speal, engineer
Heather Cade-Bauer, procurement contract coordinator
Aimi Xistra, nonprofit director/parent
Marjorie Green, project manager
Caitlin McMahon, alpine ski instructor

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) forest thinning projects are underway and scheduled to continue for the next several weeks, conditions and weather permitting. Some projects are expected to continue through the fall. For project details, including land ownership, lead agency, start date, and expected duration, view the Forest Thinning Projects Map at Tahoe Living With Fire which highlights current and upcoming projects.

The Brewery Arts Center in Carson Will will present a living history program, “The Reno Cure,” in their ballroom on Tuesday, August 27 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Reno has long been known as “The Biggest Little City in the World,” but it wasn’t just the introduction of legalized gambling in 1931 that brought the town its fame and notoriety.

For the first half of the 20th century, hundreds of thousands of people went to the Truckee River town, to get a “quickie” dissolution to their marriage, and created a culture and lifestyle, unlike any other.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A new event is coming to the South Shore - Meyers Mountain Fall Festival on October 19-20, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Think Apple Hill meets Oktoberfest and you'll get an idea of the fun festival at Tahoe Paradise Park.

Kree Abravanel, co-founder of Meyers Mountain Market and Music in the Park is bringing this new two-day event for the community to enjoy. Two days filled with fun, food, and fall festivities.

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 this week. Delays are expected between Kings Beach and Tahoe City. The Southwest Gas line project has wrapped Up for the 2024 season.

The broadband project is a 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.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of August 5-11, 2024. 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 August 5 - August 11, 2024

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Calls Resulting in Arrest

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As the end of summer approaches and families prepare for Labor Day celebrations, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) reminds everyone to prioritize safety on the roads. Drivers are encouraged to make responsible choices behind the wheel by never driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

MONDAY Update: Francisco Villa Madrigal, 39, of San Jose, Calif., has been identified as the person who was pronounced dead after being pulled out of the water near Bonsai Rock. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office said the cause and manner of death are pending investigation, though no foul is suspected.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Association of Realtors (STAOR) is looking for local teachers who need supplies in the classrooms. Once they get the lists, STAOR will let the community know what is needed and collect the list items.

Teachers, fill out your wish list HERE.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The South Lake Tahoe Police Department, in partnership with the California Highway Patrol, Douglas County Sheriff’s Department, El Dorado County Sheriff's Department, Nevada State Police, and the U.S Forest Service Law Enforcement branch will be out in force August 21 through August 25, in response to the unauthorized car event called Lake2O.

The City of South Lake Tahoe issued a press release, stating the safety of all residents and visitors is important to them.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — El Dorado County will host a virtual workshop for the Tahoe El Dorado Area Plan (TED Area Plan) to share the review progress made to date, summarize community input from the previous online survey and community workshops held in June 2024, and provide a preview of next steps in the process. The workshop will be held September 12 from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - To round out regional representation and fill the open board and TOT Advisory committee seats that required candidates with specific experience, last week the North Tahoe Community Alliance (NTCA) Board of Directors unanimously approved three position appointments. Derrick Morales (Sunnyside Restaurant and Lodge) has filled the Tahoe City Downtown Association nominated board seat on the NTCA Board of Directors, and Sean Whelan and Katya Christian were named to the Housing Advocate/Expertise and At Large seats respectively on the TOT Advisory Committee.

Earlier this week, members of Lake Tahoe’s federal delegation, led by U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev), gathered with community members, Washoe tribal members, and state and local leaders to mark the 28th annual Lake Tahoe Summit. Their presence, along with a keynote address by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, provided an uplifting moment that recognized the success of the conservation of Lake Tahoe. The annual event additionally underscored ongoing challenges in the region and the need for sustainable funding to support multiple initiatives.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Sarah Balasanian, registered nurse (RN) with Barton’s Medical/Surgical - Orthopedics Unit, was selected as a recipient of The DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses. The award is in recognition of the clinical skill and compassionate care nurses provide to create a superior experience for patients and their families.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – It is still beach weather, but some local ski resorts are already planning for the snow to start falling and have announced their opening dates. Northstar California, Heavenly Mountain Resort, and Kirkwood Mountain Resort are looking ahead - Northstar and Heavenly will open on Friday, November 22, with Kirkwood to follow on Friday, December 6, conditions allowing.

Here’s their pre-winter checklist to start gearing up for the 2024/25 ski and ride season:

Discover what’s new at your favorite Tahoe mountains

PLACER COUNTY, Calif. - Just before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14, Brent Clifford of Kings Beach, Calif. was taken into custody in Portola by investigators working on both the murder of a man in Reno and the case of a missing woman from Kings Beach.

Clifford had been spotted in Portola by investigators and taken into custody with the help of the Plumas County Sheriff's Office and is being held on an active warrant.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – Douglas County Clerk-Treasurer Amy Burgans has announced the successful rollout of the 2024 National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) initiative, a critical project aimed at maintaining accurate and up-to-date voter rolls in Douglas County. This process, which began with the distribution of 3,434 Confirmation Cards, ensures that voter information is current and accurate as we approach the upcoming election.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. - The keynote speaker at the 28th annual Lake Tahoe Summit was U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg where the theme was "Connecting Tahoe: Investing in Transit, Trails, and Technology for the Future."

"I see magic in this place and why you all work so hard to protect it," said Buttigieg of Lake Tahoe.

It was Buttigieg's first visit to Tahoe. The crowd was made up of locals, agencies, and government representatives, and they showed their appreciation for the Secretary who has served under President Biden for the last 3.5 years.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado Superior Court Judge who heard the Writ of Mandate filed by former South Lake Tahoe Mayor and Councilmember Tom Davis has ruled in favor of Davis's complaint after a settlement agreement. He had said the word "only" should not be used on the ballot statements of those behind Measure N, and Judge Leanne Mayberry agreed.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) talk will be held on Thursday, August 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Sunnyside Resort.

The Tahoe Chamber invites you! Our calendar of events for the next month includes fun and meaningful ways to interact with your professional community members:

Wednesday, August 21, 5:30 - 7 pm: Join our South Shore business community at Toulouse, 901 Park Avenue, to network, try New Orleans-based cuisine, and hear the twisting career path of Steve Turoff, a partner in the restaurant. Free to members, one complimentary beer or glass of wine included; non-members $10. You should come.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Valley Campground will be hosting the 28th-anniversary celebration of the Valhalla Renaissance Faire on Saturday, August 24 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, August 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be jousting, live entertainment, an artisan marketplace, costume contests, food/drinks, photo opportunities, and more! Guests are encouraged to come in costume.

The event is open to the public. Tickets are $25 for adults (18+), $20 for seniors (62+), $15 for kids (7-12), and children under 7 are free to attend.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There have been allegations of a violation of the Construction General Permit at the Sugar Pine Village, and a settlement has been proposed that will benefit another South Lake Tahoe project. Lahontan Water Board has alleged that Sugar Pine Housing Partners LP and Deacon Construction LLC violated the Construction General Permit as follows:

1. Failed to have a written spill response plan and spill response kit onsite on September 27, 2023.

2. Failed to remove trash and properly secure waste stockpiles on September 27, October 3, and October 17, 2023.