The next UCDavis Tahoe Environmental Center (TERC) Science Speaks Lecture will be on Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. at Sunnyside Resort. The guest speaker will be award-winning author Judith Schwartz and her presentation, Forest is a Verb: A Landscape Lens on Climate.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bridey Thelen-Heidel's memoir Bright Eyes was released this week, and it has been so popular among readers that publisher She Writes Press and distributor Simon & Schuster have already ordered a second printing after the first 2,000 copies were quickly purchased.
Not bad for a first book, and in its first week!
Bridey had a few events over the last six days to celebrate Bright Eyes, starting with a 7 a.m. release party at Cuppa Tahoe on Tuesday.
Dear Editor: I write to encourage my fellow Tahoe Township residents to be engaged and vote in all local elections in November. The contested races where one can have the greatest impact are those with the smallest number of eligible voters. One race I think is of particular importance is Justice of the Peace for Tahoe Township. I hope everyone will take the time to research the two candidates and vote for the one they feel is most qualified to complete the tasks at hand.
I will be casting my ballot to retain Judge Michael K. Johnson (no relation).
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Get ready for a legendary night at the 45th annual Freaker’s Ball at Blu and Opal Nightclub in Bally’s Lake Tahoe on Saturday, October 26, 2024. The most highly anticipated Halloween event in Reno-Tahoe is back and promised to be better than ever.
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.
September 16 - September 22, 2024
9/16
07:04 ORDINANCE VIOLATION REPORT - Occurred on Cochise Cir, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ADVISED.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe will host an exclusive Comedy Show Dinner at MacDuff’s Pub Tahoe on Saturday, October 12, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Join renowned comedian Joe Praino as he hosts a night of laughter with friends Andy Lazarus, Pete Castaro and headliner Chris Fairbanks. The evening promises an unforgettable night of comedy,
accompanied by delicious food and drinks.
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:
Suicide is the second leading cause of death in persons aged 10 to 34. Studies show that approximately 15 percent of adolescents have thought about suicide within the past year. Rates in adults tend to be lower, at about 5 percent. Luckily, not every thought leads to suicidal actions, but that leaves the difficult question of when to be very worried versus just concerned.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe was at the forefront when the city council banned the use of plastic single-use carryout bags in 2013. Grocery shoppers could bring their own bags, the preferred method, but many just ended up buying the thicker, stronger plastic bags or paper bags.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The two South Shore Lake Tahoe-based Chamber of Commerce groups have joined together with the restaurant association, the lodging association, and the realtors association to fight what they see as an unfair measure on November's ballot.
They held a town hall meeting this week on Measure N, drawing about 150 people to the venue, and another 100 watching remotely.
"We're here to inform you tonight as to what is exactly in this," said South Lake Tahoe Chamber CEO Duane Wallace of Measure N.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the Lake Tahoe Historical Society on Oct. 15 for their next Tahoe History Talks at the Museum Complex. The guest speaker will be Susan Magee Clemons, the president of the Glenbrook Historical Society. Her presentation, “Glenbrook—from Timber to Tourism,” will include a slideshow of Glenbrook then and now.
The Glenbrook Historical Society's mission is to preserve, promote, and communicate the history and heritage of Glenbrook, Nevada.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has released the final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Draft Decision Notice (DN) for the Basin Wide Trails Analysis Project, which examined e-bike use and trail system access and connectivity on National Forest lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Depending on the Administrative Review process, the final decision could be released as early as January 2025.
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. – The Douglas County Community Services Foundation has announced a unique fundraising initiative in partnership with the Tahoe Knight Monsters hockey team. This collaboration gives the community a chance to support local programs while enjoying thrilling live hockey games.
The Tahoe Knight Monster season starts October 24.
I'm considering petitioning to rename my road "Diana Ave". For three full blocks, I am one of only two occupied houses on my street, and the only homeowner. When I sit on the front porch of my charming little A-frame, most of the people who wave at me are either visitors or bears. That’s why I’m a vocal proponent for Yes on Measure N; I am a local who wants vibrant neighborhoods and affordable housing.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The new South Lake Tahoe Recreation and Aquatics Center received a $10,000 donation from Harrah's and Harveys Lake Tahoe. The casinos said the contribution reflects their ongoing commitment to the well-being and growth of the community.
Inspired by the recent donations made by NBC and American Century Championship in honor of Tim and Stacy Wakefield, Harrah’s and Harveys, with Caesars Entertainment have pledged to match those donations, ensuring that the new recreation center is fully equipped to serve the community's needs.
On Sunday, September 29 David and Gayle Woodruff will present one of their popular living history programs at the Minden Mill Distillery. Join them at 1 p.m. for "The Reno Cure."
Reno has long been known as “The Biggest Little City,” but it wasn’t just the introduction of legalized gambling in 1931 that brought the town its fame. For the first half of the 20th century, hundreds of thousands of people came to the Truckee River town, to get a “quickie” dissolution to their marriage.
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - At approximately 9:50 a.m. on September 26, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) received an anonymous report of a 14-year-old Douglas High School (DHS) student who made verbal threats in class about coming to school and carrying out a shooting.
The DCSO deputies assigned to DHS, along with school administration, contacted the student. As a result of the investigation, the student was arrested and booked into the Douglas County Juvenile Detention Facility for making terroristic threats.
Left to Right: Sage McDermott, Lucy Warren, Ryan Groat, Lila Peterson, Jared Peabody, Anthony D'Angelo.
The Adopt A Day of Nourishment sponsorship team members from Kirkwood Mountain Resort had the pleasure of serving an Asian-themed meal to the dinner guests attending Bread & Broth’s (B&B) Monday Meal on September 23. It was the first time that the B&B volunteer cooks had ever prepared an Asian Crab Casserole that was served with sticky fried rice, and Asian salad. According to Jared Peabody, a Kirkwood Environmental Compliance team member, the “crab casserole was a win!”
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The highly anticipated return of the Tahoe Chamber’s Sample the Sierra on September 21, 2024, was a resounding success, marking the festival’s first year back since 2019! Bijou Community Park came alive as hundreds of enthusiastic guests gathered to celebrate the region’s finest culinary delights, beverages, and artisan creations.
The dive team at Clean Up the Lake (CUTL) has completed two weeks of pilot research beneath the surface of Mille Lacs Lake in Central Minnesota. The primary goal of this project, which was funded by the Clean Water Land and Legacy Amendment, was to gain insight about submerged litter, including its movement in and around the lake. The project also involved documenting aquatic invasive species (AIS).
2024 Best in Basin award winners and project partners display their awards following the TRPA Governing Board meeting.
TRPA press release
LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. - The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board today recognized nine projects and programs with Best in Basin awards for exceptional environmental design and stewardship of Lake Tahoe.
For more than 30 years, TRPA’s Best in Basin award program has annually recognized projects that exhibit outstanding planning and execution and lead the way in regional collaboration and environmental stewardship, according to TRPA. The award winners this year range from forest health projects to citizen science monitoring.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe and its partners in building the new recreation and aquatics center held a "Topping Off" ceremony Wednesday. This type of event is a customary way to celebrate a significant milestone during the construction of a new building when the final steel beam is put in place.
Kenneth J. Wenham, president and CEO of Roebbelen of El Dorado County, the construction project team, South Lake Tahoe Mayor Cody Bass, and South Lake Tahoe Parks and Recreation director, spoke before the beam was set in place.
op-side field staff assists diver with rebar removal in June 2023. Expect to see similar activity in October. USFS photo.
LTBMU Press Release
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) will begin removing specialized mats, called bottom barriers, from Taylor and Tallac creeks and marshes in early October, the agencies said Tuesday. They have been working together since 2021 to remove a 17-acre infestation of aquatic invasive plants in the marsh in the Southwest portion of the Tahoe Basin.
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - In July 2024, the Ninth Judicial District Court, East Fork Justice Court, and Tahoe Justice Court introduced a new Jury Case Management System. This upgrade is part of an ongoing effort to modernize court technology for the benefit of both the community and the courts in Douglas County. The system is designed to meet current standards, streamline operations, and enhance efficiency, productivity, and security.
Get ready to have some fun at the annual free Kids Fishing Derby this Saturday, September 28 at Lake Baron in Tahoe Paradise Park from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hosted by the Moose Lodge of South Lake Tahoe, the derby is fun for the whole family.
The Derby is FREE to all children under the age of 16.
Registration begins at 8 a.m. at Lake Baron under the tent.
As the days get cooler and shorter, you’ll notice a variety of fall and winter squashes at your local supermarket, including butternut, acorn, and pumpkin. One of the most versatile is spaghetti squash, a medium-sized, oval-shaped squash with yellow skin. Its name comes from the remarkable transformation its flesh undergoes after cooking, turning into spaghetti-like strands that make for a delightful low-carb, low-calorie pasta alternative.
The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) has made a huge impact with community outreach programs, events, and cat/kitten adoptions in the South Lake Tahoe area since opening up a space on Lake Tahoe Boulevard in 2019. HSTT is now looking for more volunteers to help even more pets and people.
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The lineup for the Après Ski New Year's Eve two-day event for the Tahoe Blue Event Center on December 30-31 has been announced. Early bird tickets are now on sale for both General Admission and VIP experiences.
Promotional Flyer for October 16 Pathways for Wildlife presentation starting at 5:00 pm.
Event Date:
October 16, 2024 - 5:00pm
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.
G. Warren Wheeler IV, age 69, of South Lake Tahoe, passed away on September 19, 2024, after a very brief illness.
“Sky” was born on Nov. 18, 1954 to G. Warren Wheeler III and Grace Evelyn Conley in Flushing, New York. Sky graduated from Central Valley High School in Valley Stream, NY in 1972. He completed his undergraduate studies at Manhattanville in Harrison, NY, and went on to earn his JD from Miami Law School.
Taylor and Tallac Creeks and Marsh and USDA Forest Service Visitor Center, South Shore of Lake Tahoe. Credit: Drone Promotions.
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).
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - This Saturday morning, volunteers will lace up their boots, pull on their gloves, and help preserve Lake Tahoe with a few hours of intensely gratifying, land-healing work. Participants can choose from a range of hands-on projects taking place at Rabe Meadow in Stateline, Nev.
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.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City Council voted Tuesday to appoint Devin Middlebrook as the interim city council member to fill John Friedrich's seat until December 10, 2024.
Councilmember Scott Robbins said he didn't see why they needed to make a move now with the election so close. By law, the council had to appoint someone before the election to ensure there is a quorum at each meeting and that city business could move forward without delay.
Members of Washoe Tribe burn piles in overgrown area near Dresslerville, NV to promote new willow growth used for basket making
Washoe Tribe press release
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.
On August 31, 2024, John Jerome “Jerry” Dozal peacefully departed us while surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He was born on September 30, 1939, to Joseph & Francis in Los Angeles, California.
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
This ad is illegally offering appointments with consulate for a fee
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Once a year the Mexican Consulate visits South Lake Tahoe to assist residents in preparing and renewing their documents. The South Lake Tahoe Family Resource Center coordinates the visit and has been booking free appointments for 2024 since January.
This year, that visit is on Saturday, September 28 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Bijou Community School Cafeteria but all appointments have already been booked.
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.
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) Fall Prescribed Fire Program kicks off on Sept. 24, 2024. If conditions and weather are favorable, California State Parks will conduct an understory burn of 23 acres at the entrance to Sugar Pine Point State Park on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore.
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.
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The 2024 Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series just wrapped up this weekend with two nights with Lainey Wilson, and now the first act of 2025 has been announced for the outdoor arena at Harveys Tahoe.
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).
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.
Sunset Sunday from the Visit Lake Tahoe camera at Stateline
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The first week of Fall will seem more Summer-like with highs in the mid- to upper 70s for maybe the last time we see a whole week of those temperatures until Spring! There will be a dry/mild pattern this week with light winds through Tuesday with increased southwest winds likely Wednesday with isolated areas of fire weather concerns across northeast California and northwest Nevada. Temperatures will remain around 3-7 degrees above season averages this week, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.
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.
September 2 - September 15, 2024
9/2
09:12 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES REPORT - Occurred at Edso Jail South Lake Tahoe on Al Tahoe Blvd, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ARREST
Left to Right: Wendi Shulman, Penny Springer, Leo Szumel, Rabbi Evon Yakar.
Hosting a Bread & Broth Monday Meal is a very rewarding experience and according to Temple Bat Yam congregation member, Leo Szumel, it is also a very enjoyable experience. On Monday, September 16, Temple Bat Yam was the Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) sponsor for the dinner event held by Bread & Broth at St. Theresa Church’s Grace Hall. Bread & Broth (B&B) is a ministry of St. Theresa’s church, and its volunteers of all faiths prepare and serve a hot, full-course meal and provide bags of nutritious food to take home for meals later in the week.
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:
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Next TERC talk: Forest is a Verb: A Landscape Lens on Climate
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/29/2024 - 2:28pmAward-Winning Author Judith Schwartz
The next UCDavis Tahoe Environmental Center (TERC) Science Speaks Lecture will be on Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. at Sunnyside Resort. The guest speaker will be award-winning author Judith Schwartz and her presentation, Forest is a Verb: A Landscape Lens on Climate.
Bridey Heidel celebrates release of her memoir, Bright Eyes
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/29/2024 - 1:21pmBridey Heidel at Cuppa Tahoe book release signing on Sept 24.
L-R: Kathi Jensen, Bridey Heidel, and Mary Palin celebrate the book.
Bridey goes live to chat with those watching the event.
Sandra Santane, owner of Cuppa Tahoe, presents a cake to Bridey Heidel.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bridey Thelen-Heidel's memoir Bright Eyes was released this week, and it has been so popular among readers that publisher She Writes Press and distributor Simon & Schuster have already ordered a second printing after the first 2,000 copies were quickly purchased.
Not bad for a first book, and in its first week!
Bridey had a few events over the last six days to celebrate Bright Eyes, starting with a 7 a.m. release party at Cuppa Tahoe on Tuesday.
Letter to the Editor - Tahoe Township Justice of the Peace
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/29/2024 - 10:59amDear Editor: I write to encourage my fellow Tahoe Township residents to be engaged and vote in all local elections in November. The contested races where one can have the greatest impact are those with the smallest number of eligible voters. One race I think is of particular importance is Justice of the Peace for Tahoe Township. I hope everyone will take the time to research the two candidates and vote for the one they feel is most qualified to complete the tasks at hand.
I will be casting my ballot to retain Judge Michael K. Johnson (no relation).
45th annual Freaker’s Ball brings "spooktacular" night to Bally's Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/29/2024 - 7:11amLAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Get ready for a legendary night at the 45th annual Freaker’s Ball at Blu and Opal Nightclub in Bally’s Lake Tahoe on Saturday, October 26, 2024. The most highly anticipated Halloween event in Reno-Tahoe is back and promised to be better than ever.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/28/2024 - 10:05pmSOUTH 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.
September 16 - September 22, 2024
9/16
07:04 ORDINANCE VIOLATION REPORT - Occurred on Cochise Cir, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ADVISED.
Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe to host comedy show dinner at MacDuffs
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/28/2024 - 5:43pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe will host an exclusive Comedy Show Dinner at MacDuff’s Pub Tahoe on Saturday, October 12, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Join renowned comedian Joe Praino as he hosts a night of laughter with friends Andy Lazarus, Pete Castaro and headliner Chris Fairbanks. The evening promises an unforgettable night of comedy,
accompanied by delicious food and drinks.
Expect delays between Kings Beach and Tahoe City for broadband project on SR28
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/28/2024 - 5:25pmNORTH 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:
Column: How to talk with loved ones about suicidal thoughts: a tough but necessary conversation
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/28/2024 - 4:50pmSuicide is the second leading cause of death in persons aged 10 to 34. Studies show that approximately 15 percent of adolescents have thought about suicide within the past year. Rates in adults tend to be lower, at about 5 percent. Luckily, not every thought leads to suicidal actions, but that leaves the difficult question of when to be very worried versus just concerned.
Start the conversation
New laws in California ban disposable propane canisters and plastic carryout bags
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/27/2024 - 10:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe was at the forefront when the city council banned the use of plastic single-use carryout bags in 2013. Grocery shoppers could bring their own bags, the preferred method, but many just ended up buying the thicker, stronger plastic bags or paper bags.
No on Measure N Town Hall meeting draws large crowd in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/27/2024 - 9:08pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The two South Shore Lake Tahoe-based Chamber of Commerce groups have joined together with the restaurant association, the lodging association, and the realtors association to fight what they see as an unfair measure on November's ballot.
They held a town hall meeting this week on Measure N, drawing about 150 people to the venue, and another 100 watching remotely.
"We're here to inform you tonight as to what is exactly in this," said South Lake Tahoe Chamber CEO Duane Wallace of Measure N.
Next Tahoe History Talk features presentation "Glenbrook—from Timber to Tourism"
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/27/2024 - 7:02pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the Lake Tahoe Historical Society on Oct. 15 for their next Tahoe History Talks at the Museum Complex. The guest speaker will be Susan Magee Clemons, the president of the Glenbrook Historical Society. Her presentation, “Glenbrook—from Timber to Tourism,” will include a slideshow of Glenbrook then and now.
The Glenbrook Historical Society's mission is to preserve, promote, and communicate the history and heritage of Glenbrook, Nevada.
Forest Service reaches decision on basin-wide trails analysis
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/27/2024 - 4:10pmOne of the area maps with USFS decision on trail use. Legend follows.
Legend for map.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has released the final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Draft Decision Notice (DN) for the Basin Wide Trails Analysis Project, which examined e-bike use and trail system access and connectivity on National Forest lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Depending on the Administrative Review process, the final decision could be released as early as January 2025.
Douglas County Community Services announces Tahoe Knight Monsters fundraiser this season
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/27/2024 - 2:53pmLAKE TAHOE, Nev. – The Douglas County Community Services Foundation has announced a unique fundraising initiative in partnership with the Tahoe Knight Monsters hockey team. This collaboration gives the community a chance to support local programs while enjoying thrilling live hockey games.
The Tahoe Knight Monster season starts October 24.
Letter: Resident says she supports Measure N to see more neighbors and residents
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/27/2024 - 2:40pmI'm considering petitioning to rename my road "Diana Ave". For three full blocks, I am one of only two occupied houses on my street, and the only homeowner. When I sit on the front porch of my charming little A-frame, most of the people who wave at me are either visitors or bears. That’s why I’m a vocal proponent for Yes on Measure N; I am a local who wants vibrant neighborhoods and affordable housing.
Fleas The Season : Reno Punk Rock Flea Market 2024
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/27/2024 - 12:01amJoin us for a two-days of Reno's Holiday Punk Flea featuring:
100 Vendors
15 Bands
Possum Pile Clothing Exchange
Kids Craft Area with Inflatables
Face Painting and Balloon Animals
Gaming Corner That Looks Like Your Mom's Basement
Stuffie Pit
Drag Queen Story Time
Aerials
Food Trucks
Skate Ramp
Mutual Aid Groups
and more!
The Flea is always all ages and kids under 12 are free!
Location
Harrah's and Harveys Lake Tahoe donate $10,000 to new South Lake Tahoe recreation center
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/26/2024 - 9:50pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The new South Lake Tahoe Recreation and Aquatics Center received a $10,000 donation from Harrah's and Harveys Lake Tahoe. The casinos said the contribution reflects their ongoing commitment to the well-being and growth of the community.
Inspired by the recent donations made by NBC and American Century Championship in honor of Tim and Stacy Wakefield, Harrah’s and Harveys, with Caesars Entertainment have pledged to match those donations, ensuring that the new recreation center is fully equipped to serve the community's needs.
Living history program, The Reno Cure, at Minden Mill Sunday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/26/2024 - 9:34pmOn Sunday, September 29 David and Gayle Woodruff will present one of their popular living history programs at the Minden Mill Distillery. Join them at 1 p.m. for "The Reno Cure."
Reno has long been known as “The Biggest Little City,” but it wasn’t just the introduction of legalized gambling in 1931 that brought the town its fame. For the first half of the 20th century, hundreds of thousands of people came to the Truckee River town, to get a “quickie” dissolution to their marriage.
Douglas High School student arrested after allegedly making threats to carry out school shooting
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/26/2024 - 9:26pmDOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - At approximately 9:50 a.m. on September 26, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) received an anonymous report of a 14-year-old Douglas High School (DHS) student who made verbal threats in class about coming to school and carrying out a shooting.
The DCSO deputies assigned to DHS, along with school administration, contacted the student. As a result of the investigation, the student was arrested and booked into the Douglas County Juvenile Detention Facility for making terroristic threats.
Kudos: Kirkwood Mountain Resort team feeds community members
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/26/2024 - 1:51pmLeft to Right: Sage McDermott, Lucy Warren, Ryan Groat, Lila Peterson, Jared Peabody, Anthony D'Angelo.
The Adopt A Day of Nourishment sponsorship team members from Kirkwood Mountain Resort had the pleasure of serving an Asian-themed meal to the dinner guests attending Bread & Broth’s (B&B) Monday Meal on September 23. It was the first time that the B&B volunteer cooks had ever prepared an Asian Crab Casserole that was served with sticky fried rice, and Asian salad. According to Jared Peabody, a Kirkwood Environmental Compliance team member, the “crab casserole was a win!”
Community celebrates local flavors and artisans at Sample the Sierra 2024
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/26/2024 - 1:45pmPeople enjoying some of the vendors providing wine and food
Robin Orr and Snowbound Music
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The highly anticipated return of the Tahoe Chamber’s Sample the Sierra on September 21, 2024, was a resounding success, marking the festival’s first year back since 2019! Bijou Community Park came alive as hundreds of enthusiastic guests gathered to celebrate the region’s finest culinary delights, beverages, and artisan creations.
Tahoe dive team takes expertise to Minnesota lake
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/26/2024 - 11:15amThe dive team at Clean Up the Lake (CUTL) has completed two weeks of pilot research beneath the surface of Mille Lacs Lake in Central Minnesota. The primary goal of this project, which was funded by the Clean Water Land and Legacy Amendment, was to gain insight about submerged litter, including its movement in and around the lake. The project also involved documenting aquatic invasive species (AIS).
Best in Basin award winners announced
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/26/2024 - 10:11am2024 Best in Basin award winners and project partners display their awards following the TRPA Governing Board meeting.
LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. - The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board today recognized nine projects and programs with Best in Basin awards for exceptional environmental design and stewardship of Lake Tahoe.
For more than 30 years, TRPA’s Best in Basin award program has annually recognized projects that exhibit outstanding planning and execution and lead the way in regional collaboration and environmental stewardship, according to TRPA. The award winners this year range from forest health projects to citizen science monitoring.
Milestone celebrated at South Lake Tahoe's new multigenerational recreation and aquatic center
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/26/2024 - 9:43amSLT Fire Chief Jim Drennen signs the beam before it is installed
The walls of the new aquatic center are up.
SLT City Manager Joe Irvin signs the beam
The beam with the tree and flag attached is guided into place
Kenneth J. Wenham, president and CEO of Roebbelen
The signed beam
SLT Mayor Cody Bass
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe and its partners in building the new recreation and aquatics center held a "Topping Off" ceremony Wednesday. This type of event is a customary way to celebrate a significant milestone during the construction of a new building when the final steel beam is put in place.
Kenneth J. Wenham, president and CEO of Roebbelen of El Dorado County, the construction project team, South Lake Tahoe Mayor Cody Bass, and South Lake Tahoe Parks and Recreation director, spoke before the beam was set in place.
Taylor Creek Invasive Species Project in South Lake Tahoe nearing completion
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 3:45pm17 acres of bottom barriers killed an infestation of aquatic invasive plants n Taylor and Tallac creeks and marshes
op-side field staff assists diver with rebar removal in June 2023. Expect to see similar activity in October. USFS photo.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) will begin removing specialized mats, called bottom barriers, from Taylor and Tallac creeks and marshes in early October, the agencies said Tuesday. They have been working together since 2021 to remove a 17-acre infestation of aquatic invasive plants in the marsh in the Southwest portion of the Tahoe Basin.
Douglas County courts launch new jury case management system, warn of jury duty fraud
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 3:36pmDOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - In July 2024, the Ninth Judicial District Court, East Fork Justice Court, and Tahoe Justice Court introduced a new Jury Case Management System. This upgrade is part of an ongoing effort to modernize court technology for the benefit of both the community and the courts in Douglas County. The system is designed to meet current standards, streamline operations, and enhance efficiency, productivity, and security.
What to Expect When Summoned for Jury Service
Annual Kids Fishing Derby at Tahoe Paradise Park
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 1:32pmGet ready to have some fun at the annual free Kids Fishing Derby this Saturday, September 28 at Lake Baron in Tahoe Paradise Park from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hosted by the Moose Lodge of South Lake Tahoe, the derby is fun for the whole family.
The Derby is FREE to all children under the age of 16.
Registration begins at 8 a.m. at Lake Baron under the tent.
Recipe of the Week: Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 1:20pmAs the days get cooler and shorter, you’ll notice a variety of fall and winter squashes at your local supermarket, including butternut, acorn, and pumpkin. One of the most versatile is spaghetti squash, a medium-sized, oval-shaped squash with yellow skin. Its name comes from the remarkable transformation its flesh undergoes after cooking, turning into spaghetti-like strands that make for a delightful low-carb, low-calorie pasta alternative.
The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe is looking for more volunteers in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 12:45pmThe Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) has made a huge impact with community outreach programs, events, and cat/kitten adoptions in the South Lake Tahoe area since opening up a space on Lake Tahoe Boulevard in 2019. HSTT is now looking for more volunteers to help even more pets and people.
Volunteer opportunities include:
Tahoe Blue Event Center holds two-day New Year's event
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 12:32pmLAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The lineup for the Après Ski New Year's Eve two-day event for the Tahoe Blue Event Center on December 30-31 has been announced. Early bird tickets are now on sale for both General Admission and VIP experiences.
The lineup for each day:
12/30
Cloonee
Elderbrook (DJ Set)
Kaskade
Ranger Trucco
Vnssa
Thomas Towey
12/31
Madeon (DJ Set)
Chris Lorenzo
Mau P
It's Murph
Kaleena Zanders
Sunday Scaries
Roger That!
Pathways for Wildlife Presentation, Hosted by the Tahoe Area Sierra Club
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 7:11amPromotional Flyer for October 16 Pathways for Wildlife presentation starting at 5:00 pm.
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.
Location
Sky Wheeler ~ 1954 - 2024
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 5:01amG. Warren Wheeler IV, age 69, of South Lake Tahoe, passed away on September 19, 2024, after a very brief illness.
“Sky” was born on Nov. 18, 1954 to G. Warren Wheeler III and Grace Evelyn Conley in Flushing, New York. Sky graduated from Central Valley High School in Valley Stream, NY in 1972. He completed his undergraduate studies at Manhattanville in Harrison, NY, and went on to earn his JD from Miami Law School.
Congress approves Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/24/2024 - 8:08pmTaylor and Tallac Creeks and Marsh and USDA Forest Service Visitor Center, South Shore of Lake Tahoe. Credit: Drone Promotions.
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).
Public is invited to “heal the land” at Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day Saturday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/24/2024 - 6:32pmLAKE TAHOE, Nev. - This Saturday morning, volunteers will lace up their boots, pull on their gloves, and help preserve Lake Tahoe with a few hours of intensely gratifying, land-healing work. Participants can choose from a range of hands-on projects taking place at Rabe Meadow in Stateline, Nev.
South Lake Tahoe Mayor Bass presents State of the City address
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/24/2024 - 6:10pmMayor Cody Bass
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.
Middlebrook selected to fill former South Lake Tahoe council member's seat
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/24/2024 - 5:38pmCity council during Tuesday's televised meeting
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City Council voted Tuesday to appoint Devin Middlebrook as the interim city council member to fill John Friedrich's seat until December 10, 2024.
Councilmember Scott Robbins said he didn't see why they needed to make a move now with the election so close. By law, the council had to appoint someone before the election to ensure there is a quorum at each meeting and that city business could move forward without delay.
Washoe Intentional Fire Training to start at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/24/2024 - 4:30pmMembers of Washoe Tribe burn piles in overgrown area near Dresslerville, NV to promote new willow growth used for basket making
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 Tahoe Association of Realtors Home of the Week
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/24/2024 - 1:17pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This week's Home of the Week winner from the South Tahoe Association of Realtors:
Listing Agent: Barbara Gerland
Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Drysdale Properties
barbaragerland@gmail.com, 530-543-6676
Property Address: 641 Clement St, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
MLS #140489
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Square Footage: 2,286 Sq Ft.
Price: $879,000
Welcome to your dream home!
Coffee With A Cop on Oct. 2 at Cuppa Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/24/2024 - 12:56pmSOUTH 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.
Celebration of Life for Jerry Dozal
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/24/2024 - 10:14amOn August 31, 2024, John Jerome “Jerry” Dozal peacefully departed us while surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He was born on September 30, 1939, to Joseph & Francis in Los Angeles, California.
City Council agenda: parking garage, zero traffic death policy, Motel 6 and pay raise
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/23/2024 - 7:52pmSOUTH 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:
False ad circulating in South Lake Tahoe, promising Mexican Consulate appointments
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/23/2024 - 6:24pmThis ad is illegally offering appointments with consulate for a fee
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Once a year the Mexican Consulate visits South Lake Tahoe to assist residents in preparing and renewing their documents. The South Lake Tahoe Family Resource Center coordinates the visit and has been booking free appointments for 2024 since January.
This year, that visit is on Saturday, September 28 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Bijou Community School Cafeteria but all appointments have already been booked.
Trick or Treat at Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/23/2024 - 1:43pmSOUTH 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.
Fall Prescribed Fire Program kicks off this week at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/23/2024 - 1:21pmLAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) Fall Prescribed Fire Program kicks off on Sept. 24, 2024. If conditions and weather are favorable, California State Parks will conduct an understory burn of 23 acres at the entrance to Sugar Pine Point State Park on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore.
Tahoe Live 2024: Lil Wayne and Diplo to headline December 14-15
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/23/2024 - 1:06pmGet 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.
Weird Al Yankovic first act announced for 2025 Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/23/2024 - 10:57amLAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The 2024 Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series just wrapped up this weekend with two nights with Lainey Wilson, and now the first act of 2025 has been announced for the outdoor arena at Harveys Tahoe.
Meyers Community Foundation Annual Gear Swap
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/23/2024 - 10:02amOn 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.
First week of Fall brings above average temperatures to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/22/2024 - 11:21pmSunset Sunday from the Visit Lake Tahoe camera at Stateline
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The first week of Fall will seem more Summer-like with highs in the mid- to upper 70s for maybe the last time we see a whole week of those temperatures until Spring! There will be a dry/mild pattern this week with light winds through Tuesday with increased southwest winds likely Wednesday with isolated areas of fire weather concerns across northeast California and northwest Nevada. Temperatures will remain around 3-7 degrees above season averages this week, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/22/2024 - 10:04pmSOUTH 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.
September 2 - September 15, 2024
9/2
09:12 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES REPORT - Occurred at Edso Jail South Lake Tahoe on Al Tahoe Blvd, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ARREST
Kudos: Temple Bat Yam hosts Bread & Broth dinner
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/22/2024 - 6:30amLeft to Right: Wendi Shulman, Penny Springer, Leo Szumel, Rabbi Evon Yakar.
Hosting a Bread & Broth Monday Meal is a very rewarding experience and according to Temple Bat Yam congregation member, Leo Szumel, it is also a very enjoyable experience. On Monday, September 16, Temple Bat Yam was the Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) sponsor for the dinner event held by Bread & Broth at St. Theresa Church’s Grace Hall. Bread & Broth (B&B) is a ministry of St. Theresa’s church, and its volunteers of all faiths prepare and serve a hot, full-course meal and provide bags of nutritious food to take home for meals later in the week.
Major delays expected between Kings Beach and Tahoe City during Caltrans SR28 project
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/22/2024 - 6:00amNORTH 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: