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The Tahoe Area Sierra Club will be having wildlife research organization, Pathways for Wildlife, present what their organization does on October 16th at 5:00 pm at Lake Tahoe Community College in the Aspen-Board Room.

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It takes a village, or in the case of Lake Tahoe, it takes "Team Tahoe" to get the funding needed to protect the Jewel of the Sierra. On Tuesday, the House of Representatives reauthorized the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act (LTRA).

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is always nice to reflect on accomplishments instead of focusing on the negative, and South Lake Tahoe Mayor Cody Bass's State of the City address did just that.

Bass highlighted what is being done to elevate South Lake Tahoe for an inspired future, focusing on the City's five strategic priorities, and he shared their strategic plan tracker.

GARDNERVILLE, Nev. – The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California is hosting the first Washoe Intentional Fire Training in Lake Tahoe from September 30 to October 4, 2024. This event is part of a broader interagency initiative that blends Indigenous knowledge with modern land management techniques and fosters community collaboration.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Highway Patrol (CHP) of South Lake Tahoe is hosting another Coffee With A Cop on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at Cuppa Tahoe from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The date coincides with National Coffee With A Cop Day, a day celebrated on the first Wednesday of October. The day's purpose is to encourage positive interactions and communication between law enforcement and the public.

Joining CHP at the coffee will be the South Lake Tahoe Police Department and El Dorado County Sheriff's Office.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tuesday evening's meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council will start off with the naming of a new mayor pro-tem after the resignation of John Friedrich, and to divide up the committees he was part of among the other four councilmembers. A new person will be appointed to fill the seat in October but that term will be just two months until the newly elected candidates will take the dias.

Before the regular agenda, the council will hear a presentation from South Tahoe Refuse on the roll-out of the three-cart colored trash system

The agenda:

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Following the success of last year’s event, The Shops at Heavenly Village is hosting a Trick-or-Treat event for both kids and moms on October 31 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Heavenly Village is partnering with the South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce, the South Lake Tahoe Lodging Association, and Desolation Hotel for the fun event which is also featuring a $1000 costume contest.

Set to delight both children and adults alike, the event will feature:

- Over 50 candy stops by village businesses and local organizations.

Get ready for an epic winter weekend as Tahoe Live returns to Palisades Tahoe December 14-15, 2024! Tickets are on sale now, and this year’s festival promises to deliver a lineup you won’t want to miss, with music legends Lil Wayne and Diplo headlining the event.

On October 13th, the Meyers Community Foundation (MCF) will host the 10th annual Meyers Outdoor Gear Swap in the Westgate Center parking lot, adjacent to the Divided Sky (weather permitting).

Shop until you drop for skis, snowboards, bikes, paddle gear, climbing gear, camping equipment, and other outdoor toys. Cash or Credit Cards will be accepted.

If you’ve got quality summer or winter Outdoor Gear to sell come join us! Merchandise registration will take place from 8am to 9:30am.

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.

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09:12 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES REPORT - Occurred at Edso Jail South Lake Tahoe on Al Tahoe Blvd, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ARREST

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. - There are openings available for students in grades pre-K through 8th grade in South Lake Tahoe who need food for the weekend. Bread & Broth resumed its B&B 4 Kids (BBRK) School Year Weekend Food Bag program earlier this month and there is room for more kids to start benefitting from a bag of food each week. The bags contain three dinners, two breakfasts, two lunches, fresh fruit, and protein-enriched snacks to fill the weekend when free school meals aren't available.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - The City of South Lake Tahoe, in collaboration with a local planning team, is creating an area plan that fosters a more defined sense of place in central South Lake Tahoe. This includes re-evaluating and updating things such as pedestrian and bike routes, density and dimensional standards, design standards, and where and what recreational amenities may be developed in the future.

The public is invited to an opportunity to learn more about the plan and share your ideas about improvements for the Mid-Town area.

WHEN & WHERE:
Wednesday, September 25, 2024

STATELINE, Nev. — Lake Tahoe's Edgewood Tahoe Resort has announced upcoming renovations to its clubhouse and Edgewood Restaurant. In partnership with Plant Construction Company, LP and Collaborative Design Studio, the project will be begin October 19, 2024, with a planned public reopening in June 2025.

The remodeling project will elevate the overall aesthetic of the clubhouse and enhance the fine dining experience currently offered at Edgewood Restaurant. The transformation will welcome a new and refined dining concept, with announcements coming soon from the property.

To The Editor: Some people around town ask why the Realtor Associations are so involved in the "No on N" campaign. At first blush, it might appear the effort is self-serving, and that's the distortion the "Yes on N" proponents are promoting.

But when you dig a little deeper, that allegation could not be further from the truth. If Measure N passes, the Realtor community will benefit greatly.

Enjoy a Chautauqua performance of Lucky Baldwin and his daughter Anita - An Unconventional Success by Gayle & David Woodruff on September 25 at the Boathouse Theater at Valhalla Tahoe. Lucky was “one of the greatest pioneers” of California business. Earning a fortune in speculating on mining stocks of the Great Comstock Lode, Baldwin owned over 8,000 acres at Lake Tahoe, including some of the Lake’s only remaining old-growth forest (now the Tallac Historic Site as well as Fallen Leaf Lake).

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe Parks & Recreation Department is bringing holiday fun to the community when they host the inaugural Pumpkin Patch Splash on Sunday, October 13. This is a unique and festive event where kids pick their pumpkins straight from the pool! After choosing your pumpkin, the kids will head over to the Decoration Station to create their own masterpiece.

Activities Include:
Floating Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Bowling
Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe
Halloween Goody Bags for All Participants!

Ticket Prices:

My husband and I moved to South Lake Tahoe about five years ago from Denver, Colo., for an employment opportunity in town. The rise in the cost of living was immediately apparent and I, like many others, started to pick up part-time side jobs (in addition to my full-time job). My husband is a local electrician and also picks up extra work on the side when he can.

"Sentenced" is a gripping documentary narrated by four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry that confronts one of the most urgent issues facing our society— childhood illiteracy. This powerful film is part of the Lake Tahoe Documentary Film Fest. It will feature a screening of the movie on October 6 at 12:45 p.m.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) has made some updates to its routes that will make getting around Lake Tahoe more convenient for the South Lake Tahoe community and visitors. Starting this week, Route 50 has increased its frequency and will now run every 30 minutes, ensuring more flexibility and easier connections for everyone. The bus remains free to ride.

Key highlights of the new schedule:
- First departure from the Y at 6:20 a.m.
- Last departure from Stateline at 8:50 p.m.
- Three additional loops daily between the Y and Stateline

Before considerable scientific research by Western Nevada College Professor of Geosciences Dr. Winnie Kortemeier, it was understood that Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake in North America, was created during the Pleistocene era, also known as the Ice Age, roughly 10,000 to 2.6 million years ago.

Through her radiometric dating of rocks and examining the basalt that has interacted with the water of Lake Tahoe, Dr. Kortemeier has determined that the lake is 2.3 million years old.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Association of Realtors YPN group is hosting its annual Pet Adoption Day on Friday, September 20 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at South Lake Brewing Co.

Find your new faithful companion. If this isn't the right now for you to adopt a "fur-ever" friend, you are welcome to stop by, grab a beer, network with your peers, and support Pet Network to help ensure pets in our region find wonderful homes.

South Lake Brewing Co. is located at 1920 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – This 9th annual fun-filled cruise, A Liar’s Cruise, is back! On Saturday, October 5, attendees will cruise down the West Shore on the Tahoe Gal at 952 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City. Onboard are spellbinding storytellers, free-flowing fine wine by Highway 12 Winery (no-host bar available), and endless appetizers sponsored by Raley’s. Attendees must decide if they believe the storytellers are telling the truth or not; hence, a liar’s cruise! The evening ends with a lively live auction of unique treasures and experiences. The boat departs sharply at 4 p.m.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A unique non-partisan event combining gourmet cuisine and local politics is set to take place on October 5, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at a private residence in midtown South Lake Tahoe. All community members are warmly invited to attend, regardless of political affiliation.

"Fine Candidates and Finer Food" will showcase culinary creations from two acclaimed local chefs who are also running for public office: Keith Roberts, City Council candidate and renowned chef, and Seth Dallob, STPUD Board candidate and proprietor of Tahoe Persian Kitchen.