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Cold nights and sunny days expected in the week ahead for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/20/2023 - 11:52am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Now that the historically active weather period at Lake Tahoe has passed, people can get out and about, and finish shoveling all that snow. Expect cold and tranquil weather conditions.
Sunny days and a lack of storms, along with plentiful snow at resorts, expect possible traffic this weekend around Lake Tahoe. Temperatures will remain below average with light easterly winds in place.
Snow removal teams will continue work on area roads and no street parking is allowed during snow conditions.
The current forecast from the National Weather Service in Reno:
Free tax return preparation in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/20/2023 - 11:35am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The AARP Tax-Aide Foundation is bringing free tax return preparation to the South Lake Tahoe community starting February 23. Volunteers will be at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center located at 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
The preparers will be there Each Thursday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. starting February 23, and Saturdays starting February 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m
Taxpayers should bring last year’s return, all 2022 tax documents, a photo ID, and social security cards for all persons listed on the return. For more
Column: Tahoe's conservation continues
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/20/2023 - 10:57am
The recent glimpses of clear skies, frosted forests, and Lake Tahoe’s mesmerizing blue hues have a way of perfectly framing nature’s power and beauty. Amidst a series of no less than nine extreme storm systems, we find ourselves simultaneously grateful for the abundance of snow and belittled by the size of the berms.
Illenium will be making stop at Lake Tahoe Outdoor Concert series this summer
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/20/2023 - 9:48am
Event Date:
June 4, 2023 - 5:30pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Popular Electronic Dance Music (EDM) star Illenium will be making his way to Lake Tahoe this summer for a June 4 concert at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys at 5:30 p.m.
Illenium, the winner of the 2022 Billboard Top Dance/Electronic Album award and a nominee for a grammy in 2021, is a songwriter, DJ, and record producer. The 32-year-old's real name is Nicholas Daniel Miller.
USFS launches new efforts in the west to address the wildfire crisis
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/19/2023 - 9:53pm
Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Thursday expanded efforts to reduce wildfire risk across the western U.S., directly affecting national forests in California.
WNC Observatory in Carson City hosts free talks on ‘George Washington,’ and ‘Immortality’
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/19/2023 - 8:54pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sat Jan 21 2023 .
January 20, 2023 - 6:00pm
January 21, 2023 - 6:00pm
Where can you learn about the country’s first president and immortality all in one weekend? At Western Nevada College’s Jack C. Davis Observatory, of course.
Northern Nevada lecturer Mike Thomas will facilitate this learning when he leads presentations on “George Washington” on Friday, Jan. 20, and “Immortality” on Saturday, Jan. 21.
Both presentations are free and begin at 6:30 p.m. Doors to the observatory open at 6 p.m.
Library Park Pass Program offers a new way for Nevadans to “Check out their State Parks”
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/19/2023 - 8:47pm
The Nevada Division of State Parks has announced a new way for Nevadans to check out their State Parks – by borrowing a Park Pass from their local public library.
Skiers caught in avalanche in out-of-bounds area by Heavenly Resort
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/19/2023 - 7:31pm
1/20 UPDATE: The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) said the avalanche occurred in El Dorado County in an area known as Rattlesnake, located just outside the resort boundary near the power lines above High Meadows, below Ridge Run and Sky Express.
Free fun days planned at Tube Tahoe for special needs families
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/19/2023 - 5:10pm
Event Date:
January 22, 2023 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tube Tahoe is hosting days on the snow this winter for families with special needs children. On January 22, February 12, and March 19, Tube Tahoe will have two specially designed lanes set up.
The locally owned tubing hill in Meyers is located at 3021 US-50.
From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the families can enjoy time on tubes, for free.
Check-in at the lobby upon arrival. For more information, email info@tubetahoe.com for more information.
Two new art exhibits opening at LTCC, public reception with artists January 26
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/19/2023 - 11:00am
Event Date:
January 26, 2023 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Two new art exhibits are coming to Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) this January, with a free Artists' Reception being held for both on Thursday, January 26 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. The public is
warmly invited to explore both exhibits.
In the Haldan Art Gallery located in the Roberta Mason library building will be Michelle Sweeney’s “Wildland” show, containing a mix of watercolors, artifacts, photography, and audio to tell the story about life and living with wildland fire in the Upper Truckee watershed area.
El Dorado County joins 4 public entities in suing PG&E over 2022 Mosquito Fire
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/19/2023 - 9:18am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. — El Dorado County and four other public entities yesterday filed a lawsuit against PG&E (Pacific Gas & Electric) for damages resulting from the 2022 Mosquito Fire.
Wylder Hope Valley history series continues: On This Land We Put Our Brand-Bonanza
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/18/2023 - 10:26pm
Event Date:
January 22, 2023 - 2:00pm
ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - With sunny skies and dry weather on the horizon, Wylder Resort Hope Valley will once again host its Eastern Sierra History series on Sunday, January 22.
Historians David and Gayle Woodruff will be at the resort's Sorenson Cafe at 2 p.m. and present a free slide show presentation/lecture, ”On This Land, We Put Our Brand-Bonanza.”
El Dorado County Child Abuse Prevention Council hosts listening session in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/18/2023 - 10:05pm
Event Date:
January 21, 2023 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) is working on a countywide Comprehensive Child Abuse Prevention Plan and they are seeking help from the public on what child abuse prevention looks like in South Lake Tahoe.
It will be held on Saturday, January 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Library. Light snacks will be provided.
This is one session in a series of community listening sessions the CAPC is hosting to seek the feedback of community members on the proposed plan.
Tahoe Inc, monthly entrepreneurship roundtables scheduled for January
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/18/2023 - 9:11pm
Event Date:
January 23, 2023 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Prosperity Center (TPC) has been a driving force in addressing some of the toughest challenges facing the Tahoe-Truckee Region since 2012. Its initiatives include solving for workforce housing, improvement of higher-wage job opportunities, expanding reliable and robust digital connectivity, and ensuring a safe Basin equipped with fire alert cameras. This work has been broadly supported by consistent research and reporting practices, including the Measuring for Prosperity regional socioeconomic indicator reports.
South Tahoe High School thespians perform The Sound of Music over two weekends
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/18/2023 - 8:24pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Jan 29 2023 .
January 27, 2023 (All day)
January 28, 2023 (All day)
January 29, 2023 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe High School Drama Department under the direction of Ethan Niven will be performing the family favorite, The Sound of Music, for the next two weekends!
South Lake Tahoe USPS offers special hours this week, changes in the works
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/18/2023 - 7:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After weeks of delayed mail and long hours at the main post office in South Lake Tahoe, change is in the air.
Extra workers from Sacramento have been brought in and the front counter will have extended hours for mail pick-up on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday this week to accommodate customers. A new postmaster to replace the void left through retirement is also coming on board.
Kudos: Grad Night 2023 thanks Vail Resorts for use of Cal Lodge at Heavenly
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/18/2023 - 9:58am
Once again, Vail Resorts has shown its generosity and spirit for local giving by granting to your local Safe and Sober Grad Night Organization the use of Heavenly’s California Lodge for their 2023 Grad Night Event. The resort's Epic Promise grant program is a big supporter of our efforts (#EpicPromise).
Column: Digging out emotionally
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/18/2023 - 9:23am
We’ve weathered an intense series of storms; a seemingly endless cycle of too much wind, rain, and snow.
And while winter is known as a tough time of year, this year has felt especially challenging. From power outages to snow cancellations to days of rain and flooding to higher food prices and service delays … it’s okay to say, things feel hard right now. They are hard.
It’s normal to feel tired and overwhelmed. It’s normal to feel like you can’t fathom another day of snow removal. It’s normal to search Zillow houses in Maui and dream about a warmer place to live.
Take Care Tahoe’s Adopt-A-Hydrant campaign promotes fire safety during major snowstorms
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/17/2023 - 3:21pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - As a parade of winter storms continues to batter the Tahoe region, Take Care Tahoe and local fire departments are promoting a campaign to encourage community members to keep fire hydrants clear of snow and debris in an effort to help fire personnel should an emergency occur.
With over 4,000 fire hydrants in the Tahoe Basin, Take Care Tahoe asks community members to Adopt-A-Hydrant in their neighborhood by clearing a three-foot radius on every side of the hydrant and to the road’s edge every time it snows.
Prescribed fire operations scheduled to resume this week at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/17/2023 - 2:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If conditions are favorable, the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) will resume prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe. Beginning tomorrow, the Nevada Division of Forestry is scheduled to burn hand piles near Spooner Lake and the USDA Forest Service is scheduled to burn a large machine pile this Friday near Baldwin Beach. Smoke will be present. For current air quality, visit AirNow.
Two planned burn areas this week:
Carson Valley Medical Center announces winner of DAISY award
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/17/2023 - 10:09am
GARDNERVILLE, Nev. - Rebecca Robidart, RN has received the DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award for Extraordinary Nursing at Carson Valley Medical Center (CVMC).
Rebecca, a five-year nursing veteran, was nominated by a grateful patient who says, “She is the sweetest, most caring nurse I have ever dealt with.”
Nevada author releases free children’s book
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/17/2023 - 9:59am
Indie author and illustrator, Shelby deBraga, has released a free children’s eBook, Bennie the Bear - Friends of the Forest. deBraga is launching the book for free until Jan. 20, to share with young adventurers ages 2-8 years old and their nature-loving family members.
Registration now open for Women in Leadership: Opportunity to THRIVE
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/16/2023 - 6:26pm
Event Date:
February 3, 2023 - 8:30am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Women professionals and leaders in the Lake Tahoe region are invited to attend Women in Leadership: Opportunity to TRIVE on Wednesday, February 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Beach Retreat and Lodge. Registrations are now open through February 3, or until sold out.
Planning for the next big fire with home wildfire retrofit guide
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/16/2023 - 6:15pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - With several feet of snow on the ground, preparing for wildfire may not be on your winter "to-do" list. But, winter is actually a great time to plan your home hardening retrofits. Home hardening is the process of preparing your home for wildfire embers by addressing its most vulnerable components and retrofitting them with fire-resistant building materials.
Choose an easy retrofit or something grand from this idea list from Living With Fire:
Kudos: Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra serves the community
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/16/2023 - 2:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The mission of the Kiwanis International organization is to strengthen the community and serve children. In meeting these goals, the Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra sponsors and participates in various service events such as their kid’s reading program, Backpack Giveaway, and Coats for Kids.
Bread & Broth’s Adopt A Day of Nourishment )AAD) sponsorship is also one of the community events that the Kiwanis Club supports on an annual basis.
Road reopens after snowslide closed US50 over Echo Summit for hours
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/16/2023 - 8:43am
10:30AM UPDATE: US50 over Echo Summit has reopened. Use caution and expect long lines of vehicles leaving after an almost seven-hour closure.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A snow slide on Echo Summit reported at 3:44 a.m. has left US50 closed as Caltrans crews work to clear it off. As of 8:30 a.m., Caltrans crews are turning the backed-up traffic around as signage says "extended hold due to heavy snow."
The CHP report on the incident said 8-10 feet of snow is blocking the lanes at the summit.
Road Beat ~ 2023 Volvo S60 Recharge review: Power and value
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/15/2023 - 10:15pm
It's got gobs of power, but there are other areas that hold the S60 back
2023 Volvo S60 Recharge Ultimate Black Edition review with The Road Beat
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10-year anniversary celebration for Lake Tahoe Epic Curling Club
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/15/2023 - 9:50pm
Event Date:
January 22, 2023 - 12:00pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Lake Tahoe Epic Curling celebrates 10 years with special public events throughout the month of January.
Lake Tahoe Epic Curling (LTEC) was founded in January 2013. The roots of the club started with occasional curling sessions at the South Tahoe Ice Arena.
This quickly grew into a passionate group of curlers.
In 2019, the club built a year-round, dedicated curling facility in the basement of the TRPA building in Stateline.
Chance for some snow in the week ahead for South Lake Tahoe, but dry and sunny period coming
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/15/2023 - 8:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - Most Lake Tahoe residents are getting a little weary of endless snow storms, but this is a good news bad news forecast!
First the bad news - there will be periods of moderate to heavy snowfall snow accumulation likely down to western Nevada valley floors as the next storm moves through the region. The storm is starting to track a bit southward so Tahoe-Carson City south to Mono County should get most of the snow.
Cars crash into two different snow removal vehicles in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/15/2023 - 11:38am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two vehicles ran into two pieces of snow removal equipment within yards of each other in South Lake Tahoe Sunday morning.
El Dorado County had snow removal operations on North Upper Truckee Road near US-50 just after 10 a.m. on Sunday, January 15.
A Tesla and a Toyota 4Runner were involved according to the California Highway Patrol report. An ambulance was on the scene but nobody has been transported at this time.
Winter Storm Warning through Tuesday at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/15/2023 - 11:11am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It appears there are a couple of more storms on their way to the Sierra, but then there is a light at the end of the tunnel, finally!
The main remaining storm in this series is Monday, with a weaker one Wednesday. Signals at this time show a much less active weather pattern for the rest of January.
There is a chance of 2-4 more inches of snow tonight, then 3-5 inches on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.
The two-day forecast from NWS Reno:
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls for the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/14/2023 - 11:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that 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.
January 5 - January 11, 2023
1/5
08:39 VANDALISM - Occurred on Third Ave, in Tahoma. Disposition: ASSISTED.
Rain and snow helping to put dent in drought, snowpack at record levels for the date
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/14/2023 - 4:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The national drought map has looked ominous for some with its dark red colors depicting extreme drought spread throughout California. For more than two years much of the state has been in at least a severe stage of drought, if not extreme.
Just one month ago, 85 percent of the state was in severe drought. Now that number is 46 percent - while there is still some stage of drought, the outlook is much better. There have been ten atmospheric rivers hit the state since the December measurement.
Travel through the Sierra Nevada not recommended due to heavy snow
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/14/2023 - 12:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is slow going through the Sierra Saturday as the latest atmospheric river hits California, bringing heavy snow to the mountains.
Coming with the snow is a mess on area highways.
I-80 at this hour is closed due to low visibility and spinouts, and US-50 has been held at times for the same reason and avalanche control though it is currently open.
SR-88 is closed from Red Lake to the Carson Spur.
SR-89 continues to be closed around Emerald Bay.
South Lake Tahoe cooks spread love and kindness with lasagna
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/14/2023 - 12:18am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The mission of Lasagne Love is simple - feed families, spread kindness, and strengthen communities. The organization connects those who need a meal to those willing to volunteer and cook one.
LTUSD: Focus on Sierra House Elementary
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/13/2023 - 7:43pm
Each month for the remainder of the school year, Lake Tahoe Unified School District will feature one of its eight innovative and engaging school sites with a short article intended to educate the community and future families about our local schools, educational programs, and options for students. This month we’d like to highlight Sierra House Elementary School!
South Lake Tahoe post office to remain open all weekend for mail pick-up
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/13/2023 - 4:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The United States Postal Service (USPS) is having special pick-up dates for mail in South Lake Tahoe this weekend after weeks of delayed mail service.
Severe winter storms in the Tahoe Basin have impacted access to some postal delivery routes in the Tahoe Basin including South Lake Tahoe and Incline Village, causing customers to wait at the post office for over an hour to collect undelivered mail.
LTCC marks passing of longtime Board of Trustee Dr. Frederick “Fritz” Wenck
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/13/2023 - 4:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Longtime local dentist and a member of the first Lake Tahoe Community College Board of Trustees Dr. Frederick “Fritz” Wenck passed away on January 5, 2023, after a period of declining health in recent months.
Lake Tahoe Community College staff, faculty, board members, and administrators join the Wenck family in mourning the passing of Dr. Wenck who served LTCC for 42 years.
Douglas County launches storm damage assessment tool
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/13/2023 - 11:59am
Douglas County has launched a damage assessment tool, where the public can report damage to structures and infrastructure in Douglas County. Click here to access the tool, where residents can report property damage, upload photos, geotag the location in question, and give a detailed account of the issue. The tool helps the County assess the damage, catalog trends, and allocate resources.
National forests use MLK weekend to highlight safe winter recreation and volunteerism
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/13/2023 - 10:02am
This year, the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday falls on a weekend with heavy rain and snow in the forecast throughout California. With record-breaking snow and rain throughout the state prior to this weekend, anyone visiting California’s national forests should plan for winter road conditions.
Here is a helpful guide from the Pacific Southwest Region of the USDA Forest Service:
Kudos: Stillwell family and friends volunteer at Bread & Broth Monday meal
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/12/2023 - 9:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bread & Broth’s (B&B) Adopt A Day of Nourishment program invites individuals, families, service clubs/organizations, and businesses to sponsor a B&B Monday Meal which serves our dinner guests a hot, full-course, nutritious dinner at St. Theresa’s Grace Hall.
To sponsor an Adopt A Day, a $300 tax-deductible donation is made and the sponsor is encouraged to send up to five sponsor volunteers to assist the B&B volunteers with the dinner’s setup, serving, and cleanup at their designated Monday Meal.
St. Joseph Land Trust hosts free Financial Literacy Seminar
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/12/2023 - 9:07pm
Event Date:
February 8, 2023 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Avoid money problems by learning the basics of money management, budgeting, saving, debt, investing, giving, and more during the St. Joseph Land Trust's next financial literacy seminar on February 8.
Financial literacy is rarely taught in school and this type of education is needed and will help community members avoid financial mistakes which may negatively affect them their whole lives.
California politicians write letter to President Biden, asking for major disaster declaration
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/12/2023 - 8:51pm
On Thursday, California's U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Dianne Feinstein, along with Representative Jimmy Panetta, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, and Representatives Kevin Kiley, Salud Carbajal, Adam Schiff, and Brad Sherman led a bipartisan letter with 42 other California Members of Congress urging President Joe Biden to grant the State of California’s request for a major disaster declaration in response to recent severe weather.
Sugar Bowl Ski Team and Academy hosts and evening with Jon Rockwood
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/12/2023 - 8:29pm
Event Date:
January 15, 2023 - 5:15pm
NORDEN, Calif. - Sugar Bowl Ski Team & Academy is excited to announce the launch of the first of a 3-part speaker series this Sunday, January 15, at the Village Hall in Sugar Bowl Village. SBSTA’s Head Snow Rangers Coach, Jon Rockwood, will kick off the series with “Passion, Powder, Perspective,” a night of stories, images, and video highlighting why we do what we do.
Doors open at 5:15 pm. While this is a free event, entrance to the event must be reserved in advance at https://bit.ly/SBSTASpeakerSeries1
Column: Stay safe and informed about flooding
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/12/2023 - 7:55pm
Flooding is the most common natural disaster in the United States according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and mountain communities, especially those in or around burn scars from recent fires, are at heightened risk. Residents and visitors are urged to consider safety preparedness measures as major atmospheric river activity, or wet storms, continue to move toward our region.
Sound of Music at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/12/2023 - 6:52pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Jan 22 2023 .
January 20, 2023 (All day)
January 21, 2023 (All day)
January 22, 2023 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - "The Sound of Music," opens on Friday, January 20 at South Tahoe High School. Shows will be on January 20, 21, 23, and January 27, 28, and 29.
Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $15 for adults, and $10 for students 18 and under.
Tickets can be purchased HERE.
Broadway Live Goes to the Movies fundraiser in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/12/2023 - 5:25pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sat Feb 04 2023 .
February 3, 2023 - 7:30pm
February 4, 2023 - 7:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - "Broadway Live Goes to the Movies" is coming to South Lake Tahoe February 3-4 to raise money for the Black Ice Theatre Co and the Barbara Kelly Memorial Scholarship Fund.
There will be music played by the Broadway Live Band as well as some backing tracks – they’re covering favorite songs from iconic movies over the years with a great crew of vocalists! This is intended to be a fun night out to laugh, experience nostalgia, and possibly even boogie a little!
Ready for the next series of storms Lake Tahoe? Winter Weather Watch starts late Friday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/12/2023 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Lake Tahoe from late Friday night through Tuesday afternoon. Get out and enjoy the break in storms all day on Thursday and Friday morning. It will be a great time to finish cleaning out snow and stocking up on supplies.
Not getting mail delivered? Staffing levels, volumes of packages and large delivery routes to blame
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The U.S. Post Office in South Lake Tahoe has had many challenges in getting the mail out for the last month - few postal carriers meeting increasing demand with more home delivery customers and an ever-growing number of online package delivery. Oh, and toss in an epic storm with heavy snowfall and two-wheel-drive postal vehicles, and you get the idea.
Suspect in Douglas County Walmart armed robbery arrested
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 3:43pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) has arrested a suspect in the December 30, 2022 robbery at Walmart in northern Douglas County.
DCSO released a photo of the suspect and his vehicle on January 4 and leads from the public led them to Curtis Brahic in a motel room in Reno. Brahic was identified as the individual who had committed the robbery and was charged with armed robbery. He is currently in the Douglas County Jail with $25,000 bail.
