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Changes ahead at some heavily used Lake Tahoe Forest Service areas

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The majority of National Forest recreation sites around the Tahoe Basin are now open and the 2021 season promises to be a busy one for Tahoe Recreation, the new concessionaire for many of the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit’s (LTBMU) popular campgrounds and day-use sites.

August completion planned on latest two segments of South Tahoe Greenway

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Work has begun to finish two phases of the 3.86-mile long South Tahoe Greenway Shared-Use Trail (Greenway) that will connect Sierra Boulevard to the Van Sickle Bi-State Park near Stateline in South Lake Tahoe.

COVID put a delay on the project because the delivery of materials for the precast concrete boardwalk system was delayed. The Houston, Texas concrete plant contracted for the project had been directly impacted by the pandemic.

Tahoe Bike Challenge starts June 1; Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition clean-up activities planned

The 16th annual Tahoe Bike Challenge begins June 1 for a full month of biking excitement throughout Lake Tahoe. Hosted by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition, the Tahoe Bike Challenge is a basin-wide celebration of biking and friendly competition to see who can record the most rides. Riders will compete for bragging rights and prizes from local businesses.

COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is reporting 2 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday: 0 from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, -1 in El Dorado Hills, 0 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 0 in North County, 1 in Greater Placerville, 3 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 0 in South County, 2 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: -3. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 91.

Tallac Historic Site on shores of Lake Tahoe opens for season Saturday

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The popular Tallac Historic Site will officially open for the summer season on Memorial Day Weekend, starting Saturday, May 29 and going through Sunday, September 26.

Nestled in a 250-year old Jeffrey Pine grove on 150 acres of National Forest System lands, the Tallac Historic Site features the Baldwin-Pope Estates, and Heller Estate, including a collection of 19 structures that are listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. The once rustic luxury resort getaway for wealthy San Francisco Bay Area families is made up of main houses, cabins, caretaker and

VHR permits in El Dorado County meet 900 cap; staff working on clustering update to ordinance

EL DORADO COUNTY, Nev. - Homeowners in the Lake Tahoe Basin portion of El Dorado County rushed to get their vacation home rental (VHR) permits before the cap of 900 was met and any new clustering rules were added to the ordinance. The 900 number only pertains to the Lake Tahoe Basin and not the West Slope.

Road Beat: Hybrids compared- 2021 Hyundai Sonata and 2021 Honda Accord

A consumer heavyweight squares off against a fresh-faced rival, each in their top-shelf Honda Accord Touring and Sonata Limited trim levels.

CHP - South Lake Tahoe issues 24 warnngs at right-turn ban locations

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There have been two Sundays since the right-turn bans have been placed on North Upper Truckee and Sawmill roads. And during those two Sundays, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued verbal and written warnings for making a right turn to head west on US50 during 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on May 16 and May 23. The right-turn ban will also be in effect on holidays including Memorial Day May 31.

Hard Rock Lake Tahoe to hold fireworks show for guests on July 3

Event Date: 
July 3, 2021 - 7:00pm

STATELINE, Nev. - The big firework shows around Lake Tahoe have been canceled due to safety concerns of the gathering of a large group of people. To fill the void, the
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe will be holding an evening of live music and fireworks for paying guests on July 3, 2021.

COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is reporting 12 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday: 0 from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 8 in El Dorado Hills, 1 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 2 in North County, -3 in Greater Placerville, 2 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 0 in South County, 2 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 0. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 94.

Annual Solstice Festival returns to Tahoe City

Event Date: 
June 12, 2021 (All day)

Long-standing local events are finally scheduled to return to Tahoe City, California this summer, signaling a return to “normal” for visitors and locals alike. The Tahoe City Downtown Association announced today that the 15th annual Tahoe City Solstice Festival, an event that celebrates the start of the summer season at Lake Tahoe, will return this year. Featuring a myriad of small group activities, events, and promotions held at businesses throughout the town, the festival will take place June 12-20, 2021.

Tahoe Beaches website provides guide to over 40 public beaches

Ahead of Memorial Day weekend and the start of the summer season, the Tahoe Fund and eight agencies that manage Lake Tahoe’s public beaches have updated tahoepublicbeaches.org. Designed as a resource to guide visitors and locals to over 40 beaches that surround the iconic shores of Lake Tahoe, the site offers details about frequented hotspots to little-known hidden gems. Users will find information about how to get to each beach, where to park, hours of operation, and what amenities and services are offered if any.

Lime Scooters return to South Lake Tahoe for the summer

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Love them or hate them, Lime Scooters have returned for the 2021 summer. Lime will be operating 500 of the lime-colored battery-operated scooters in South Lake Tahoe once they all arrive.

COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is reporting 19 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday: 0 from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 2 in El Dorado Hills, 2 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 1 in North County, 5 in Greater Placerville, 7 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 0 in South County, 2 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 0. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 94.

Lake Tahoe Community College to hold traditional in-person graduation

Event Date: 
June 25, 2021 - 6:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With COVID-19 cases falling and more community members receiving the vaccine, Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) is able to host a more traditional, in-person graduation ceremony this year on its soccer field.

Commencement will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 25, with limited guests and college staff, and faculty on hand to celebrate the Class of 2021’s remarkable achievements. Students who graduated last year with the Class of 2020 are also welcomed back to this year’s ceremony to enjoy a more traditional event with their loved ones.

Former Truckee resident, who was a UC Davis and Olympic veterinarian, sentenced for tax evasion

Former Truckee resident Jack Ray Snyder, 63, now of Wellington, Florida, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William B. Shubb to six months in prison, six months home detention and a $30,000 fine for tax evasion, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.

Snyder was also ordered to pay $134,497 in restitution. He faced a possible five years in prison and $100,000 per each of the eight counts in the original indictment.

Summer operation schedules announced for Heavenly, Kirkwood and Northstar

Summer operations are about to get underway at the Lake Tahoe area Vail Resort properties - Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California Resort, and Kirkwood Mountain Resort.

Two sent to hospital after Spooner Summit crash

On Sunday, May 23, at approximately 5:25 p.m., two cars collided at the intersection of US-50 and SR-28, sending both drivers to the hospital via ambulance.

According to the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP), the driver of a red 2003 Subaru Forester was traveling southbound on SR-28 and failed to obey the posted stop sign at the intersection with US-50. At that same time, a black 2004 Nissan Xterra traveling westbound on US-50 struck the left side of the Forester.

One of the drivers had minor injuries and the other had non-life-threatening injuries, according to NHP Tropper Hannah DeGoey

Men arrested during human trafficking operation in Stateline

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Three adult men were arrested in Stateline Friday after an undercover human trafficking operation was conducted by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO), Reno Police Department Human Exploitation and Trafficking (HEAT), and the Nevada Department of Investigation.

On Friday, May 21, 2021, DCSO arrested the three men who allegedly contacted undercover detectives believing they were underage minors for the purpose of having sex with the minors. The operation occurred in the casino core of Stateline, Nevada.

50th graduation class from Western Nevada College includes local residents

Western Nevada College will celebrate the achievements of its 2020-21 graduates on Monday and Tuesday in Carson City and May 27 in Fallon. Collectively, the three drive-through ceremonies will honor 641 students who are approved to receive 669 degrees and certificates of achievement.

One of WNC’s largest Jump Start graduation classes — 140 — will be celebrated as these students graduate with an associate degree as they are graduating from high school.

Weekly forecast: Warming trend for Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Good news - Warmer temperatures (and no snow) are forecast for the week ahead! With the exception of Wednesday, rather typical westerly afternoon breezes can be expected this week according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.

Workshop on Making Powerful Climbing Photography presented by Corey Rich

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Wed Jun 16 2021 .
June 9, 2021 - 6:00pm
June 10, 2021 - 6:00pm
June 11, 2021 - 6:00pm
June 12, 2021 - 6:00pm
June 13, 2021 - 6:00pm
June 14, 2021 - 6:00pm
June 15, 2021 - 6:00pm
June 16, 2021 - 6:00pm

Award-winning South Lake Tahoe photographer Corey Rich will host a live virtual workshop, Making Powerful Climbing Photography on June 9. The workshop is part of the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival’s Best of Climbing show, streaming online, and will be recorded and available until June 16.

Kudos: Skibum thanks the community

I would like to give a big THANKS to the community of South Lake Tahoe for helping me celebrate my 65th birthday.

Special Thanks to:
Doug and The Whiskey and Wolves Band for all the Great Marshall Tucker songs. Overland Meats for the greatest BBQ Chicken ever.
Lil Mama and Hanny for the great side dishes and to everyone that brought side dishes.

Special, special thanks to my Lil Mama for the surprise of bringing my kids and grandkids to town for this, a total surprise. Almost gave me "The Big One."

Column: Depression screenings as preventative care

Over the past 15 months, the COVID-19 pandemic quickly changed our delivery of health care. As health systems and communities focused on managing the pandemic, people began to forgo their normal preventive care. Additionally, mental health concerns due to isolation and other social changes as a result of the pandemic became apparent. Addressing mental health issues is a high priority for Barton Health and as it is frequently identified as an area of need in our Community Health Needs Assessment.

Limited edition Between Horses and Humans apparel to raise funds for valuable program

Between Horses and Humans, the local non-profit that connects children with horses as a form of rehabilitation is fundraising through the sale of its logo clothing.

Located in Gardnerville, Nevada, this unique and one-of=a-kind program helps youth in the Douglas County and South Lake Tahoe areas.

Community invited to attend lunchtime series on stigma and complexities of substance-use

Event Date: 
June 2, 2021 - 12:30pm

The El Dorado County Opioid Coalition (EDCOC) and the Sierra Harm Reduction Coalition (SHRC) are co-hosting a free virtual educational series, Community Awareness Substance-use Education (CASE). The event is the first Wednesday of every month beginning on June 2, 2021, and going through Dec. 1, 2021, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The series focuses on making the CASE towards breaking through the barriers of stigma and the complexities of substance use.

Youth treated to free tennis clinic offered by Zephyr Cove Tennis Club Foundation

ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - The Zephyr Cove Tennis Club Foundation's popular annual free tennis clinic was once again a huge success.

On May 15, the next generation of tennis players was treated to head pro Dave Nostrant who orchestrated the various drills going on at each court, with club members volunteering their time with instruction.

2021 LTCC annual Student Art Exhibit available virtually

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Due to COVID-19, Lake Tahoe Community College will virtually host this year’s Annual Student Art Exhibition and opening ceremony, allowing safe viewing of the art from anywhere, by anyone. This year’s ceremony will be Sunday, May 23 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. To join, first visit www.ltccartgallery.com and RSVP to receive a Zoom link to your email address. All of the artwork will be available for virtual viewing through June 20, 2021.

Dodgeball fundraiser during Carson Valley Days for Douglas County resident

GARDNERVILLE, Nev. - Anytime Fitness in Gardnerville, Nevada is hosting "Spaceballs," a dodgeball fundraising tournament during the 111th annual Carson Valley Days weekend to raise funds for the Lynch family for a medical life-saving procedure. The tournament will be held on Friday, June 11, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Anytime Fitness parking lot and will feature a public safety dual match between the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and East Fork Fire.

Column: Back and leg pain due to Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis is a very common, but potentially debilitating, condition. Stenosis is a generic medical term for narrowing. Stenosis in your heart's blood vessels can lead to a heart attack. Stenosis in your esophagus can lead to choking, in addition to other instances in the human body. Spinal stenosis occurs when your spinal canal narrows and puts pressure on the nerves which travel through the spine, resulting in back and leg pain, numbness or tingling.

Invasive species found on 14 boats heading to Lake Tahoe so far in 2021

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Boats entering Lake Tahoe can carry unwanted stowaway passengers - aquatic weeds, Asian Clams, zebra and quagga mussels, and other invasive species. The invaders find propellers, cockpits, hatches, outer hulls, rudders, and paddles to hide in, even a boater's gear.

COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is reporting 12 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday: 0 from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 2 in El Dorado Hills, 0 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 1 in North County, 0 in Greater Placerville, 3 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 0 in South County, 7 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: -1. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 94.

Homewood Resort adds electric boats and charging station at the marina

HOMEWOOD, Calif. - The first on-the-water Electric Boat (EB) charging station on Lake Tahoe is now open at Homewood Resort's Marina on the West Shore. Following in the footsteps of the automotive industry transition to electric vehicles, the boating industry is now moving in the same direction. Starting June 1, Homewood will also have electric boats available to book.

Homewood Resort, and its management company JMA Venutres LLC, are leading the transition and building on its track record of environmental stewardship.

El Dorado County supervisors urge residents to direct COVID-19 concerns to State decision makers

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - In less than a month, the State of California is slated to fully reopen the economy with the removal of mask mandates and the color tiered system that has been in place to orchestrate what could, and could not, be done at the height of the pandemic.

Until June 15, El Dorado County remains under state mandates, and the Board of Supervisors reminds residents that it is the "Governor’s Administration which determines COVID-19 related restrictions and guidelines."

Column: The impact of housing on survivors of domestic violence

As a community, we know firsthand how the housing crisis in the Tahoe region is impacting us. With a lack of long-term rentals and unprecedented increases in housing prices, affordable housing continues to be an issue that impacts South Lake Tahoe. From personal experiences to housing data, the discussion of the local housing crisis continues. What is often not discussed is the connection between domestic violence and housing.

Vaccine clinics remaning in May - Large percentage of local population without first dose

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After Barton Health holds its vaccine clinic Friday and the one held by the City of South Lake Tahoe this week, there are still a few chances to get a COVID-19 vaccine in the month of May on South Shore, along with openings in the Quad County area.

Nominations being accepted for TRPA’s 30th annual Best in the Basin awards

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is calling for nominations for projects completed in 2020 that display outstanding environmental design to be recognized in the 2020 Best in the Basin awards program, the agency announced today.
are due by June 18.

Now in its 30th year, TRPA’s annual Best in the Basin awards program showcases projects around the lake that demonstrate exceptional planning, implementation, and compatibility with Tahoe’s natural environment and communities. The categories are:

Building and general construction projects

Celebration of Life for Teresa (Teri) Golden to be held on June 19

A Celebration of Life for Teresa (Teri) Golden will be celebrated on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church. All those who knew and loved Teri are welcome. The family hopes friends will share a short remembrance of her during the eulogy time.

Teri passed away in her home on Dec. 29, 2020. She had called South Lake Tahoe since 2007 and loved this area and serving the community in many ways. She loved the outdoors and the mountains in particular. She will be missed by her family and friends.

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Celebration of Life for Teresa (Teri) Golden to be held on June 19

A Celebration of Life for Teresa (Teri) Golden will be celebrated on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church. All those who knew and loved Teri are welcome. The family hopes friends will share a short remembrance of her during the eulogy time.

Teri passed away in her home on Dec. 29, 2020. She had called South Lake Tahoe since 2007 and loved this area and serving the community in many ways. She loved the outdoors and the mountains in particular. She will be missed by her family and friends.

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COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is reporting 11 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday: 2 from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 3 in El Dorado Hills, 1 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 1 in North County, 0 in Greater Placerville, 4 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 1 in South County, 0 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: -1. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 95.

Tahoe Youth & Family Services booking for board members

Are you passionate about helping youth, individuals, and families who have mental health and substance abuse challenges? Do you have a calling to ensure young people are not homeless and receive the kind of support they need to be successful members of our community?

If you answered yes to either of these questions, perhaps you might consider being a board member for Tahoe Youth & Family Services a bi-state agency dedicated to building a resilient community through the healthy development of children, families, and individuals through counseling and support programs.

South Lake Brewing Company celebrates 4th anniversary with a celebration

Event Date: 
May 29, 2021 - 11:00am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Brewing Company is celebrating its 4th anniversary with a big celebration on Saturday, May 29 from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Join them for live music from Bread & Butter and Red Dirt Ruckus, Crepes & Craft food truck on-site, specialty merchandise for sale, and more!

They are also celebrating the four years with a collaboration beer for each year, all made with their favorite Northern California breweries:

Agua Fresca Inspired Ale — Collaboration with New Glory
Dry-PA — Collaboration with Solid Ground Brewing

Sierra State Parks at Lake Tahoe to reopen Memorial Day Weekend

The Sierra State Parks Foundation has announced the 2021 opening date for the 2021 season for California State Parks at Lake Tahoe. Facilities will be open from May 29 (Memorial Day weekend) to September 31.

The following parks and campgrounds are to reopen on May 29:

- Sugar Pine Point State Park and Visitor Center
- Hellman-Ehrman Mansion Tours anticipated reopening June 15
- D.L. Bliss State Park and Visitor Center
- Emerald Bay State Park, Visitor Center, and Vikingsholm Castle Tour
- Kings Beach State Recreation Area
- Tahoe State Recreation Area

Barton Foundation's COVID-19 respond fund provides over $420,000 in food assistance

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Barton Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund was started in March 2020 to assist local families and individuals facing food insecurity challenges brought on by the pandemic.

The fund has resulted in over $420,000 in donations to over 6,000 residents through the South Lake Tahoe and Stateline area.

Bill David Russell ~ August 25, 1930 – March 20, 2021

Early Saturday morning on the first day of Spring our father, Bill David Russell, went home to his heavenly father and joined the love of his live, Ann Amelia Russell, who proceeded him in death 21 years earlier. He is survived by his three sons and their wives (Alan / Nancy, Gary / Marja and Steve / Donna), 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Bill was born to Harry and Katie (Hornbeck) Russell on Aug. 25, 1930 in Klamath Falls, OR. He was the youngest child in a family of 10 children (with 3 sets of twins).

Road Beat: Review - 2021 Toyota GR Supra 2.0 is still fun with two fewer cylinders

Toyota's revived Supra receives a new engine option for 2021 in the way of a more affordable four-cylinder option. Is it still fun?

5th annual Spring Clean event in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
May 22, 2021 - 9:00am

Join in Clean Tahoe's 5th annual Spring Clean in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, May 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Be a member of a neighborhood Clean Team and pick up litter wherever you can....its as easy as a nice walk!

Clean Tahoe will supply the supplies. Volunteers pick up in their neighborhoods and report the amount of trash collected.

South Lake Tahoe to have new community-based Police Advisory Commission

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - City Council unanimously approved the formation of a new five-member Police Advisory Commission for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) during its meeting Tuesday evening.

COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is reporting 6 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday: 0 from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 1 in El Dorado Hills, 2 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 1 in North County, -1 in Greater Placerville, 2 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 1 in South County, 1 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: -1. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 96.

South Shore 4th of July fireworks canceled for 2021

STATELINE, Nev. - There will be no fireworks celebrations at Lake Tahoe this 4th of July. The Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority announced Wednesday they will be canceling the 2021 Fourth of July “Lights on the Lake” fireworks display following months of careful discussion and consultation with area partners.

This follows the decisions by organizers of North Lake Tahoe and Incline Village fireworks shows to not hold them this year.

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