Updated as of 7:25 p.m. November 20: A PSOM event is in effect for all or portions of the following PSOM zones: Carson/Genoa (Genoa North, South Carson City - Clear Creek, South Carson City - Jacks Valley. NV Energy says
While its teams began patrols in the area, they continued to experience significant wind in the area, with gusts as high as 50 miles per hour. Based on the continued weather forecasts for the night, customers who are currently without power will remain without power through the evening.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Ski California Board of Directors has tapped John Rice, a ski industry veteran with 47 years of experience, as the association’s new president. Rice, who has served as Vice President and General Manager of Sierra-at-Tahoe since 1993, succeeds Mike Reitzell, who is now president and CEO of the National Ski Areas Association.
OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. - For over 13 years there has been a plan in the works to expand the resort that is now known as Palisades Tahoe, adding residences, some dormitory-style housing, new commercial, retail, entertainment, and year-round recreational land uses including improved trail system, and public and private recreation facilities.
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The University of California, Davis, Office of Research has announced the appointment of Stephanie Hampton as the director of the Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) and professor in the Department of Environmental Science and Policy.
Hampton, an accomplished aquatic ecologist, and administrator currently serving as the deputy director of Biosphere Sciences and Engineering at Carnegie Science, will join TERC in the spring of 2025.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Even though an atmospheric river is aiming for California, Lake Tahoe will not see the brunt of the storm. The area north of San Francisco into the I5 corridor will see massive amounts of rain, up to ten inches in many areas.
The first wave of the storm starts Wednesday, with a second, stronger storm hitting the region Friday into Saturday. The public should watch the forecast as the system gets closer, especially if traveling through the Sierra and over mountain passes.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Rock Ensemble Class Performance, directed by Liz Broscoe, will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the Lake Tahoe Community College's Duke Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Broscoe will also be the opening show.
Suggested donations at $5 per person will all proceeds going to support the St. Theresa Bread & Broth 4 Kids program.
The Duke Theatre is located at One College Drive, South Lake Tahoe.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Kings Meats extended their annual turkey giveaway to South Lake Tahoe this past Sunday, providing over 700 turkeys to families in need. This remarkable act of generosity, traditionally held only in Placerville, was made possible through the support of El Dorado County residents, family-run small businesses, community leaders, Kings Meats guests, and the El Dorado Community Foundation.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join your friends and neighbors at the annual free pre-Thanksgiving Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday, November 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Theresa Church Grace Hall. Everyone is invited as they give thanks to members and supporters for another successful year serving our community.
Before all the Thanksgiving preparation begins, come relax and let Saint Joseph Community Land Trust serve you a delicious Spaghetti Dinner! Enter the free drawing for a turkey to take home for your Thanksgiving Feast and enjoy raffle prizes from local businesses.
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) Fall Prescribed Fire Program continues this week around Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting. North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District may burn piles around Incline Village, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District may burn piles near Glenbrook, Logan Creek, and on Kingsbury Grade, and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit may burn piles off Luther Pass near the campground and off Fallen Leaf and Spring Creek roads near South Lake Tahoe.
It takes a lot of work to keep Tahoe beachable, bikeable, hikeable, boatable, skiable, and enjoyable for all. In fact, it takes the whole community to Keep Tahoe Blue. That’s why the League to Save Lake Tahoe partners with businesses throughout the Tahoe Basin and beyond as part of its Tahoe Blue Business program.
“The goal of the Blue Business program is to help businesses, help the lake, and uplift them as leaders in our community at the same time,” said the League’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Hailey Hawkins.
“Reciprocity is something that’s really important to us.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be a pop-up consignment shop at Woods Apothecary in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, November 23 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be vintage, designer, one-of-a-kind, and elevated festival gear featured. Support local women as they sell their excellent condition, pre-loved clothing, accessories, shoes, and apparel at beyond-fair prices.
New no parking and permit parking areas in Heavenly area
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe has been trying to get Heavenly Mountain Resort to support its plans to annex the land where the California operations are located. Heavenly is an island in the middle of the South Lake Tahoe city limits, leaving it to be serviced by El Dorado County while those going to enjoy the resort use city streets and services.
Twice weekly, Bread & Broth (B&B) offers a meal service to anyone in the community who wants to enjoy a nutritious meal and the camaraderie of other locals. On Mondays, full-course meals and bags of food are provided at the Monday Meal served at St. Theresa’s Grace Hall, and then every Friday, a simple entrée, soup, and salad are offered at the Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church.
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) forest thinning (fuels reduction) projects are underway and scheduled to continue through fall 2024, conditions and weather permitting. North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, Liberty Utilities, NV Energy, and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit are working together to protect Lake Tahoe communities by reducing excess vegetation that can feed unwanted wildfires.
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The 2025 Lake Tahoe Basin Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) has been updated to reflect the evolving needs of our communities and landscape. CWPPs are community-driven plans prioritizing wildfire risk reduction, using local input and data to guide fuel reduction, improve preparedness, and address structural ignitability and wildfire response.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting is on Tuesday, November 19 at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at the airport. The agenda is a full one.
Two of the items are public hearings - The possible amendment to adopt a new demolition permit fee of $480 to the master fee schedule, and an employee housing ordinance.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College’s Equity and Student Wellness Program and Ally Club, along with Lake Tahoe Pride, extend a warm and open invitation to community members for a 2nd annual Friendsgiving dinner event on Wednesday, November 20. The dinner is from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Student Center at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC).
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Sheriff's Search and Rescue (EDSAR) team was dispatched to Mt. Tallac late Wednesday night after receiving a call about a lost hiker near the top of the mountain.
View from Visit Lake Tahoe camera at Stateline Sunday
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - To start the week ahead in South Lake Tahoe the National Weather Service (NWS) Reno has issued a Lake Wind Advisory which is in place until 4 a.m. Monday. Expect rain, mountain snow showers, and gusty winds overnight through early Monday morning. Expect chilly temperatures to continue through Tuesday.
Conditions quickly improve on Monday morning. Although it will be quite chilly through Tuesday, due to the cold airmass staying put until the next system approaches the region by mid-week. Chances of showers midweek for Tahoe with dry conditions likely elsewhere.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe High School (STHS) is seeking volunteer judges for the semi-annual Senior Project presentations in 2025 are January 24, 2025, and May 29, 2025. Over the years, natural attrition has thinned the ranks of our community judges, and we are looking to increase our numbers by reaching out to interested members of the South Lake Tahoe community for help.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As part of a nationwide effort to protect communities from lead exposure, South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) is encouraging residents to help identify the material of their water service line. While no lead water service lines have been identified in South Lake Tahoe to date, residents with unknown service line materials are urged to follow five easy steps to determine the material of their water line.
For over 45 years Heavenly Ski Resort has taken advantage of this community in numerous ways.
A few examples include:
1) In 1978 Heavenly went to the Lake Tahoe Unified School District requesting the District stop using the ski lift the District installed at the high school insisting it would ruin their business.
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Douglas County has announced the selection of Wendy Lang as its new assistant county manager. Lang brings nearly 11 years of experience with Douglas County, including nine years as the Director of Human Resources. During her tenure, she has played a pivotal role in leading key initiatives and driving organizational transitions, most recently as acting assistant county manager where she was instrumental in transitioning the governance of China Spring Youth Camp and developing the Douglas County Strategic Plan.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heavenly Mountain Resort and Palisades Tahoe have announced they will both be opening early, with lifts starting Wednesday, November 20 at Heavenly and Friday, November 22 at Palisades.
Heavenly
With 9 inches of new snow in the last week and more actively falling, Heavenly Mountain Resort announced today that it will open two days earlier than originally planned on Wednesday, November 20. These ideal conditions, along with the incredible work of the resort's snowmaking and mountain operations teams, will make for an exciting opening day.
AIS Roving Crew meeting with family to teach them importance of Clean, Dry and Drain
By Jeff Cowen, TRPA
LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. — As the Lake Tahoe boating and paddling season wraps up, agencies leading the Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) program are tallying up the 2024 watercraft inspection season and taking stock of the growing threat of AIS in the Tahoe Region.
As we head into the holidays, the annual season of reflection has a new twist this year with the results of national and local elections still reverberating. No matter where you landed on various races, one constant continues to shine through – Lake Tahoe transcends politics or any single election cycle. It’s important during divisive times to lean into what unites us at Tahoe – a love for the lake, our communities, and the passion to protect this special place.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Just in time to work off the extra calories after Thanksgiving so you can add more during Christmas, the South Tahoe High Track Team is holding its annual Santa Run on Saturday, December 7 at 11 a.m. at the South Tahoe Middle School track.
This fundraising event is a fun and joyous one, meant to spread holiday cheer and bring the community together in a festive celebration of giving.
"My face hurts from laughing the whole time," says my friend Courtney when I ask for her impression of Act 1 of Guilty Christmas, currently playing at Valhalla Boathouse Theatre. This was Night Two of the five-night stint, and wow, what a show! Nine actors make up this incredible ensemble cast, well really, they're all triple threats - acting, singing, and dancing their way through a very clever production that showcases our town and all of its idiosyncrasies.
South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District is holding a Special Board of Directors Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 1 p.m. in the Forest Suites Resort (Tallac Room).
Call to Order
Roll Call
Introduction of Guests and Staff
Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting (Attachment)
Approval of Agenda
Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items, 5-Minute Limit)
UPDATE: Due to weather conditions this class will be held on Zoom. Please email to get zoom link and for more information bittmanbliss@att.net
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Are you dreading this time of year because of all the stress and feeling of overload and overwhelm it often brings? A workshop with Unity at the Lake on Saturday, November 23 may be just what you need!
TAHOMA, Calif. - Much of the popular D.L. Bliss State Park will be closed for another summer according to California State Parks. They made the announcement Friday that the park on the west shore of Lake Tahoe will remain closed for camping and partially closed for day use into summer 2025. They said the extended closure is necessary to complete an ongoing waterline infrastructure replacement. Campground reservations for the 2025 season at D.L. Bliss State Park will not be available until further notice.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With skiers and riders visiting the California side of Heavenly Mountain Resort unable to park on adjacent city streets this winter, the resort has unveiled its transportation plan for the 2023/24 season.
During an Open House the resort held on Thursday, the public was able to speak to staff and learn options for parking, as well as meet avalanche dogs and try out a new menu in the California Base Lodge.
The lodge had several informational boards around the room with the message, "Let the Resort Come to you."
November has been designated National Runaway Prevention Month since 2001, a critical initiative Tahoe Youth and Family Services (TYFS) has championed. This campaign is to bring attention to the stories of youth who have run away or faced homelessness in our community. As the landscape of challenges confronting young people in crisis continues to evolve, a rebranding was essential to ensure the campaign reflects the broader issues that impact youth.
Five talented dancers from The Studio are set to shine on stage in the 35th annual production of The Nutcracker Ballet, presented by the Nevada Dance Company. These young performers will join pre-professional and professional dancers in the beloved holiday classic, bringing magic and joy to audiences of all ages.
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.
October 28 - November 10, 2024
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06:00 BATTERY JUST OCCD - Occurred on Tehama Dr, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Almost 3,000 pounds of garbage was removed from three homeless encampments in South Lake Tahoe over the past month. A collaboration between the two field crew members of Clean Tahoe, the U.S. Forest Service, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department, and the El Dorado County Sheriff's Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) addressed the encampments.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) has announced an addition to their response team, Squad 7. This is a newly commissioned 2022 Ford F550 Type 6 fire engine, built by Hi-Tech Fire Apparatus in Oakdale, Calif. Designed for agility and high functionality,
Squad 7 enhances the District’s ability to serve the community with improved
maneuverability and specialized response capabilities.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This week's Home of the Week winner from the South Tahoe Association of Realtors:
Listing Agent: Tiffany H Grimes
Listing Office: Re/Max Gold - Kings Beach tiffanygrimes1@gmail.com, 916-337-2788
Property Address: 954 Los Angeles Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
MLS #140976
Cable after its discovery. Photo from Below the Blue
By Paula Peterson
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Twelve years ago, about 139,000 pounds of telecommunication lead cables were found abandoned along almost eight miles of Lake Tahoe shoreline. One long segment of the cables was resting offshore between Baldwin Beach and Rubicon Way, and another segment was inside Emerald Bay.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Aquatic invasive plants were successfully removed from 17 acres of the Taylor and Tallac creeks and marshes in South Lake Tahoe.
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved a three percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) for its unrepresented staff members. This increase goes into effect for part-time snow plow drivers as well since they are not represented by a union - only full-time transportation staff is.
While this doesn't solve the problem of getting enough snowplow operators on the streets of the county portion of the Lake Tahoe Basin for this winter, it helps those already on the payroll.
CARSON CITY, Nev. – Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo called on Nevadans to begin preparing for the nation's 250th birthday in 2026. At a press conference held Wednesday at the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City, Lombardo introduced America250, a non-partisan national initiative to honor the anniversary of the United States of America. He highlighted the importance of 2025 as a year of planning and collaboration.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With Thanksgiving two weeks away, the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe is seeking donations to provide Club families with Thanksgiving family meals. Last year the Club distributed 40 meals to those families who requested to receive them, and their goal is 50 meals this year.
“Thanksgiving Holiday Meals are the kick-off to our giving season,” said Aimi Xistra-Rich, the Club’s development director. “Providing a meal for our Club families shows our community supports those who need it most.”
Investing in the expansion of health services is essential for improving the quality of care and patient experiences, particularly in rural regions like Lake Tahoe. But this isn’t just about building a bigger hospital. It’s about creating a place where you feel cared for, where you receive the highest level of medical treatment, and where your family can trust that you are getting the best care available.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 5th graders at Bijou Elementary are excited to participate in an overnight trip to Sierra Nevada Journeys to learn outdoor science education. To accomplish this, the students are holding a fundraiser at Elements Eatery and Bar on Wednesday, December 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Besides food, there will also be a student art sale and a scavenger hunt for the kids.
Early-bird tickets are available through November 30. That cost for a meal and drink is $30 for kids and $45 for adults, and starting Dec. 1 the price goes up five dollars per person.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Powder House ski and snowboard shops and CV Sports have teamed up with the South Tahoe High School Action Sports Marketing Club to put on a ski swap this weekend in the school's student union. The swap is being held on Saturday, Nov. 16, and Sunday, Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Find great deals on lightly used ski and snowboard equipment from the 2022/23 and 2023/24 seasons. Save big on new skis, boots, and bindings from 2023/24, along with savings on jackets, pants, helmets, goggles, and more.
L-R: Jeff Calameco, Janeen White, Darlene Winkelman, Sabrina Fagliano, Bobby Caron.
Bread & Broth (B&B) has been very fortunate to have Harrah’s/Harveys’ HEROs organization sponsor its hot, full-course Monday Meals two to three times a year since 2012. That year, Bread & Broth’s Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) program first started. HERO is an acronym for Harrah’s/Harveys’ Employees Reaching Out.
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Local historians David and Gayle Woodruff have a full holiday season of free historical presentations for the public at the Minden Mill.
David said the “You’ll Never Escape the Fruitcake” programs are filling up and he suggests making reservations soon if you would like to join he and Gayle for a bit of fun “Whimsical Holiday History.”
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Stock up on books for your winter reading during the Friends of the Library Used Book Sale on Saturday, November 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You'll be supporting the South Lake Tahoe Library with your purchases.
Bring your own bag, or use one from their stack, and fill it for just $10! Books will also be sold individually.
The South Lake Tahoe Library is located at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
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NV Energy shuts power to customers from Genoa to Reno due to forecast winds and fire danger
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/20/2024 - 11:05amUpdated as of 7:25 p.m. November 20: A PSOM event is in effect for all or portions of the following PSOM zones: Carson/Genoa (Genoa North, South Carson City - Clear Creek, South Carson City - Jacks Valley. NV Energy says
While its teams began patrols in the area, they continued to experience significant wind in the area, with gusts as high as 50 miles per hour. Based on the continued weather forecasts for the night, customers who are currently without power will remain without power through the evening.
John Rice named president of Ski California
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/20/2024 - 10:35amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Ski California Board of Directors has tapped John Rice, a ski industry veteran with 47 years of experience, as the association’s new president. Rice, who has served as Vice President and General Manager of Sierra-at-Tahoe since 1993, succeeds Mike Reitzell, who is now president and CEO of the National Ski Areas Association.
Village at Palisades Tahoe passes hurdle as specific plan is approved by Placer County supervisors
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/19/2024 - 11:58pmOLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. - For over 13 years there has been a plan in the works to expand the resort that is now known as Palisades Tahoe, adding residences, some dormitory-style housing, new commercial, retail, entertainment, and year-round recreational land uses including improved trail system, and public and private recreation facilities.
New leader tabbed for UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/19/2024 - 11:15pmStephanie Hampton
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The University of California, Davis, Office of Research has announced the appointment of Stephanie Hampton as the director of the Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) and professor in the Department of Environmental Science and Policy.
Hampton, an accomplished aquatic ecologist, and administrator currently serving as the deputy director of Biosphere Sciences and Engineering at Carnegie Science, will join TERC in the spring of 2025.
South Lake Tahoe will see wind, rain and snow during upcoming atmospheric river
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/19/2024 - 11:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Even though an atmospheric river is aiming for California, Lake Tahoe will not see the brunt of the storm. The area north of San Francisco into the I5 corridor will see massive amounts of rain, up to ten inches in many areas.
The first wave of the storm starts Wednesday, with a second, stronger storm hitting the region Friday into Saturday. The public should watch the forecast as the system gets closer, especially if traveling through the Sierra and over mountain passes.
Rock Ensemble class performance at LTCC to raise money for Bread & Broth 4 Kids
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/19/2024 - 6:39pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Rock Ensemble Class Performance, directed by Liz Broscoe, will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the Lake Tahoe Community College's Duke Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Broscoe will also be the opening show.
Suggested donations at $5 per person will all proceeds going to support the St. Theresa Bread & Broth 4 Kids program.
The Duke Theatre is located at One College Drive, South Lake Tahoe.
Kings Meats delivers over 700 turkeys to South Lake Tahoe families in need
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/19/2024 - 6:19pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Kings Meats extended their annual turkey giveaway to South Lake Tahoe this past Sunday, providing over 700 turkeys to families in need. This remarkable act of generosity, traditionally held only in Placerville, was made possible through the support of El Dorado County residents, family-run small businesses, community leaders, Kings Meats guests, and the El Dorado Community Foundation.
Power restored after day-long PSPS for some Liberty customers south of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/19/2024 - 5:59pmLiberty said power has been restored to its customers who spent the day without power due to a PSPS.
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Saint Joseph Community Land Trust hosts annual free pre-Thanksgiving Spaghetti Dinner
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/19/2024 - 2:05pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join your friends and neighbors at the annual free pre-Thanksgiving Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday, November 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Theresa Church Grace Hall. Everyone is invited as they give thanks to members and supporters for another successful year serving our community.
Before all the Thanksgiving preparation begins, come relax and let Saint Joseph Community Land Trust serve you a delicious Spaghetti Dinner! Enter the free drawing for a turkey to take home for your Thanksgiving Feast and enjoy raffle prizes from local businesses.
Lake Tahoe prescribed fire operations continue this week, weather permitting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/18/2024 - 11:01pmLAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) Fall Prescribed Fire Program continues this week around Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting. North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District may burn piles around Incline Village, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District may burn piles near Glenbrook, Logan Creek, and on Kingsbury Grade, and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit may burn piles off Luther Pass near the campground and off Fallen Leaf and Spring Creek roads near South Lake Tahoe.
For “Blue Businesses,” protecting Lake Tahoe is part of the job
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/18/2024 - 10:43pmIt takes a lot of work to keep Tahoe beachable, bikeable, hikeable, boatable, skiable, and enjoyable for all. In fact, it takes the whole community to Keep Tahoe Blue. That’s why the League to Save Lake Tahoe partners with businesses throughout the Tahoe Basin and beyond as part of its Tahoe Blue Business program.
“The goal of the Blue Business program is to help businesses, help the lake, and uplift them as leaders in our community at the same time,” said the League’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Hailey Hawkins.
“Reciprocity is something that’s really important to us.
Consignment Pop-Up to support local women
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/18/2024 - 10:38pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be a pop-up consignment shop at Woods Apothecary in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, November 23 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be vintage, designer, one-of-a-kind, and elevated festival gear featured. Support local women as they sell their excellent condition, pre-loved clothing, accessories, shoes, and apparel at beyond-fair prices.
They will accept cash or Venmo only.
City moves forward with annexation of 2600 acres around Heavenly without support of resort
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/18/2024 - 9:59pmNew no parking and permit parking areas in Heavenly area
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe has been trying to get Heavenly Mountain Resort to support its plans to annex the land where the California operations are located. Heavenly is an island in the middle of the South Lake Tahoe city limits, leaving it to be serviced by El Dorado County while those going to enjoy the resort use city streets and services.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe Casino
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/18/2024 - 7:26pmR-L: ebecca Allen, Sienna Peralez, Lizzette Rodriguez, Keyla Trejo, Jacob Sandoval.
Twice weekly, Bread & Broth (B&B) offers a meal service to anyone in the community who wants to enjoy a nutritious meal and the camaraderie of other locals. On Mondays, full-course meals and bags of food are provided at the Monday Meal served at St. Theresa’s Grace Hall, and then every Friday, a simple entrée, soup, and salad are offered at the Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church.
Forest thinning continues in the Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/18/2024 - 7:17pmLAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) forest thinning (fuels reduction) projects are underway and scheduled to continue through fall 2024, conditions and weather permitting. North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, Liberty Utilities, NV Energy, and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit are working together to protect Lake Tahoe communities by reducing excess vegetation that can feed unwanted wildfires.
Public comment period opens for Lake Tahoe Basin Community Wildfire Protection Plan
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/18/2024 - 9:56amLAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The 2025 Lake Tahoe Basin Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) has been updated to reflect the evolving needs of our communities and landscape. CWPPs are community-driven plans prioritizing wildfire risk reduction, using local input and data to guide fuel reduction, improve preparedness, and address structural ignitability and wildfire response.
Housing, art, lower speed limits, and parking part of next South Lake Tahoe City Council agenda
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/18/2024 - 12:07amProposed parking permit and no parking area at Lakeside Park
Area the City wants to annex
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting is on Tuesday, November 19 at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at the airport. The agenda is a full one.
Two of the items are public hearings - The possible amendment to adopt a new demolition permit fee of $480 to the master fee schedule, and an employee housing ordinance.
2nd annual Friendsgiving celebrates strength in diversity
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/17/2024 - 11:01pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College’s Equity and Student Wellness Program and Ally Club, along with Lake Tahoe Pride, extend a warm and open invitation to community members for a 2nd annual Friendsgiving dinner event on Wednesday, November 20. The dinner is from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Student Center at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC).
Hiker rescued at Mt. Tallac after becoming disoriented and cold
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/17/2024 - 10:45pmPhoto from Tahoe Search and Rescue Facebook
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Sheriff's Search and Rescue (EDSAR) team was dispatched to Mt. Tallac late Wednesday night after receiving a call about a lost hiker near the top of the mountain.
After quick system passes over Lake Tahoe Sunday, another one due mid-week with rain and snow
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/17/2024 - 8:54pmView from Visit Lake Tahoe camera at Stateline Sunday
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - To start the week ahead in South Lake Tahoe the National Weather Service (NWS) Reno has issued a Lake Wind Advisory which is in place until 4 a.m. Monday. Expect rain, mountain snow showers, and gusty winds overnight through early Monday morning. Expect chilly temperatures to continue through Tuesday.
Conditions quickly improve on Monday morning. Although it will be quite chilly through Tuesday, due to the cold airmass staying put until the next system approaches the region by mid-week. Chances of showers midweek for Tahoe with dry conditions likely elsewhere.
Community members sought to judge South Tahoe High School Senior Projects
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/17/2024 - 8:14pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe High School (STHS) is seeking volunteer judges for the semi-annual Senior Project presentations in 2025 are January 24, 2025, and May 29, 2025. Over the years, natural attrition has thinned the ranks of our community judges, and we are looking to increase our numbers by reaching out to interested members of the South Lake Tahoe community for help.
Water Service Line Inventory in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/16/2024 - 11:22pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As part of a nationwide effort to protect communities from lead exposure, South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) is encouraging residents to help identify the material of their water service line. While no lead water service lines have been identified in South Lake Tahoe to date, residents with unknown service line materials are urged to follow five easy steps to determine the material of their water line.
Letter: Heavenly ia only in it for themselves
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/16/2024 - 10:58pmFor over 45 years Heavenly Ski Resort has taken advantage of this community in numerous ways.
A few examples include:
1) In 1978 Heavenly went to the Lake Tahoe Unified School District requesting the District stop using the ski lift the District installed at the high school insisting it would ruin their business.
Douglas County welcomes new Assistant County Manager
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/16/2024 - 10:50pmDOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Douglas County has announced the selection of Wendy Lang as its new assistant county manager. Lang brings nearly 11 years of experience with Douglas County, including nine years as the Director of Human Resources. During her tenure, she has played a pivotal role in leading key initiatives and driving organizational transitions, most recently as acting assistant county manager where she was instrumental in transitioning the governance of China Spring Youth Camp and developing the Douglas County Strategic Plan.
Heavenly and Palisades Tahoe both opening early after recent snowfall
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/15/2024 - 6:45pmFile photo from Palisades Tahoe
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heavenly Mountain Resort and Palisades Tahoe have announced they will both be opening early, with lifts starting Wednesday, November 20 at Heavenly and Friday, November 22 at Palisades.
Heavenly
With 9 inches of new snow in the last week and more actively falling, Heavenly Mountain Resort announced today that it will open two days earlier than originally planned on Wednesday, November 20. These ideal conditions, along with the incredible work of the resort's snowmaking and mountain operations teams, will make for an exciting opening day.
59 vessels found with invasive species on board at Lake Tahoe this boating season
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/15/2024 - 5:23pmThe new Tahoe Keepers training video teaches non-motorized users how to Clean, Drain, and Dry their gear.
AIS Roving Crew meeting with family to teach them importance of Clean, Dry and Drain
LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. — As the Lake Tahoe boating and paddling season wraps up, agencies leading the Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) program are tallying up the 2024 watercraft inspection season and taking stock of the growing threat of AIS in the Tahoe Region.
Column: Tahoe - All for One and One for All
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/15/2024 - 5:09pmJulie Regan, TRPA
As we head into the holidays, the annual season of reflection has a new twist this year with the results of national and local elections still reverberating. No matter where you landed on various races, one constant continues to shine through – Lake Tahoe transcends politics or any single election cycle. It’s important during divisive times to lean into what unites us at Tahoe – a love for the lake, our communities, and the passion to protect this special place.
South Tahoe High Track Team invites community to annual Santa Run
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/15/2024 - 12:41pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Just in time to work off the extra calories after Thanksgiving so you can add more during Christmas, the South Tahoe High Track Team is holding its annual Santa Run on Saturday, December 7 at 11 a.m. at the South Tahoe Middle School track.
This fundraising event is a fun and joyous one, meant to spread holiday cheer and bring the community together in a festive celebration of giving.
Review: Don't miss Guilty Christmas at the Valhalla Boathouse Theatre
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/15/2024 - 12:28pm"My face hurts from laughing the whole time," says my friend Courtney when I ask for her impression of Act 1 of Guilty Christmas, currently playing at Valhalla Boathouse Theatre. This was Night Two of the five-night stint, and wow, what a show! Nine actors make up this incredible ensemble cast, well really, they're all triple threats - acting, singing, and dancing their way through a very clever production that showcases our town and all of its idiosyncrasies.
South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District Special Board Meeting
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/15/2024 - 12:05pmSouth Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District is holding a Special Board of Directors Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 1 p.m. in the Forest Suites Resort (Tallac Room).
Call to Order
Roll Call
Introduction of Guests and Staff
Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting (Attachment)
Approval of Agenda
Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items, 5-Minute Limit)
AGENDA
Discussion/Possible Action
Discussion: Elections/Nominations
Action: Election Ballots
Discussion/Action: Vacant LTVA Board Seat
Discussion: LTVA Update
Board Member Comments
Workshop: Enlisting our heart for a more joyful and peaceful holiday season
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/15/2024 - 11:39amUPDATE: Due to weather conditions this class will be held on Zoom. Please email to get zoom link and for more information bittmanbliss@att.net
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Are you dreading this time of year because of all the stress and feeling of overload and overwhelm it often brings? A workshop with Unity at the Lake on Saturday, November 23 may be just what you need!
Most of D.L. Bliss State Park will remain closed for third summer in 2025
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/15/2024 - 11:10amTAHOMA, Calif. - Much of the popular D.L. Bliss State Park will be closed for another summer according to California State Parks. They made the announcement Friday that the park on the west shore of Lake Tahoe will remain closed for camping and partially closed for day use into summer 2025. They said the extended closure is necessary to complete an ongoing waterline infrastructure replacement. Campground reservations for the 2025 season at D.L. Bliss State Park will not be available until further notice.
The following day-use areas remain accessible:
Heavenly unveils transportation plan for easy mountain access this season
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/14/2024 - 10:50pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With skiers and riders visiting the California side of Heavenly Mountain Resort unable to park on adjacent city streets this winter, the resort has unveiled its transportation plan for the 2023/24 season.
During an Open House the resort held on Thursday, the public was able to speak to staff and learn options for parking, as well as meet avalanche dogs and try out a new menu in the California Base Lodge.
The lodge had several informational boards around the room with the message, "Let the Resort Come to you."
Youth Homelessness, Outreach, Prevention, and Education (HOPE) Month
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/14/2024 - 9:14pmNovember has been designated National Runaway Prevention Month since 2001, a critical initiative Tahoe Youth and Family Services (TYFS) has championed. This campaign is to bring attention to the stories of youth who have run away or faced homelessness in our community. As the landscape of challenges confronting young people in crisis continues to evolve, a rebranding was essential to ensure the campaign reflects the broader issues that impact youth.
Five dancers from The Studio in 35th annual production of The Nutcracker Ballet
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/14/2024 - 9:08pmFive talented dancers from The Studio are set to shine on stage in the 35th annual production of The Nutcracker Ballet, presented by the Nevada Dance Company. These young performers will join pre-professional and professional dancers in the beloved holiday classic, bringing magic and joy to audiences of all ages.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/14/2024 - 8:46pmSOUTH 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.
October 28 - November 10, 2024
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06:00 BATTERY JUST OCCD - Occurred on Tehama Dr, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT.
Almost 1.5 tons of trash cleared from South Lake Tahoe encampments
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/14/2024 - 7:43pmPhoto from Clean Tahoe
Photo from Clean Tahoe
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Almost 3,000 pounds of garbage was removed from three homeless encampments in South Lake Tahoe over the past month. A collaboration between the two field crew members of Clean Tahoe, the U.S. Forest Service, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department, and the El Dorado County Sheriff's Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) addressed the encampments.
Lake Valley Fire Protection District welcomes TOT-funded Squad 7 to enhance emergency response capability
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/14/2024 - 4:55pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) has announced an addition to their response team, Squad 7. This is a newly commissioned 2022 Ford F550 Type 6 fire engine, built by Hi-Tech Fire Apparatus in Oakdale, Calif. Designed for agility and high functionality,
Squad 7 enhances the District’s ability to serve the community with improved
maneuverability and specialized response capabilities.
South Tahoe Association of Realtors Home of the Week
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/14/2024 - 3:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This week's Home of the Week winner from the South Tahoe Association of Realtors:
Listing Agent: Tiffany H Grimes
Listing Office: Re/Max Gold - Kings Beach
tiffanygrimes1@gmail.com, 916-337-2788
Property Address: 954 Los Angeles Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
MLS #140976
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Square Footage: 1,736 Sq Ft.
Price: $$939,000
Embrace the best of Tahoe Living!
Old AT&T cables being removed from Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/13/2024 - 10:49pmA photo of the cable coming up. Photo provided by Tahoe Lead Removal Project
Cable after its discovery. Photo from Below the Blue
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Twelve years ago, about 139,000 pounds of telecommunication lead cables were found abandoned along almost eight miles of Lake Tahoe shoreline. One long segment of the cables was resting offshore between Baldwin Beach and Rubicon Way, and another segment was inside Emerald Bay.
Largest invasive plant removal project in Lake Tahoe now complete
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/13/2024 - 9:26pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Aquatic invasive plants were successfully removed from 17 acres of the Taylor and Tallac creeks and marshes in South Lake Tahoe.
El Dorado County approves pay raises for unrepresented employees, part-time plow drivers included
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/13/2024 - 9:10pmEL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved a three percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) for its unrepresented staff members. This increase goes into effect for part-time snow plow drivers as well since they are not represented by a union - only full-time transportation staff is.
While this doesn't solve the problem of getting enough snowplow operators on the streets of the county portion of the Lake Tahoe Basin for this winter, it helps those already on the payroll.
Gov. Joe Lombardo announces America250 Nevada, encourages Nevadans to start planning
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/13/2024 - 7:24pmCARSON CITY, Nev. – Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo called on Nevadans to begin preparing for the nation's 250th birthday in 2026. At a press conference held Wednesday at the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City, Lombardo introduced America250, a non-partisan national initiative to honor the anniversary of the United States of America. He highlighted the importance of 2025 as a year of planning and collaboration.
Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe seeks donations for Thanksgiving family meals
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/13/2024 - 6:17pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With Thanksgiving two weeks away, the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe is seeking donations to provide Club families with Thanksgiving family meals. Last year the Club distributed 40 meals to those families who requested to receive them, and their goal is 50 meals this year.
“Thanksgiving Holiday Meals are the kick-off to our giving season,” said Aimi Xistra-Rich, the Club’s development director. “Providing a meal for our Club families shows our community supports those who need it most.”
Op/Ed: Investing in the Health of our Community: Barton’s Vision for the Future
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/13/2024 - 12:31pmInvesting in the expansion of health services is essential for improving the quality of care and patient experiences, particularly in rural regions like Lake Tahoe. But this isn’t just about building a bigger hospital. It’s about creating a place where you feel cared for, where you receive the highest level of medical treatment, and where your family can trust that you are getting the best care available.
Bijou Elementary School 5th Grade Fundraiser at Elements
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/13/2024 - 11:50amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 5th graders at Bijou Elementary are excited to participate in an overnight trip to Sierra Nevada Journeys to learn outdoor science education. To accomplish this, the students are holding a fundraiser at Elements Eatery and Bar on Wednesday, December 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Besides food, there will also be a student art sale and a scavenger hunt for the kids.
Early-bird tickets are available through November 30. That cost for a meal and drink is $30 for kids and $45 for adults, and starting Dec. 1 the price goes up five dollars per person.
South Tahoe High School Ski Swap this weekend
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/13/2024 - 11:29amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Powder House ski and snowboard shops and CV Sports have teamed up with the South Tahoe High School Action Sports Marketing Club to put on a ski swap this weekend in the school's student union. The swap is being held on Saturday, Nov. 16, and Sunday, Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Find great deals on lightly used ski and snowboard equipment from the 2022/23 and 2023/24 seasons. Save big on new skis, boots, and bindings from 2023/24, along with savings on jackets, pants, helmets, goggles, and more.
Save up to 70 percent off retail rates.
Kudos: Harrah’s/Harveys’ HEROs give back to the community
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/12/2024 - 9:25pmL-R: Jeff Calameco, Janeen White, Darlene Winkelman, Sabrina Fagliano, Bobby Caron.
Bread & Broth (B&B) has been very fortunate to have Harrah’s/Harveys’ HEROs organization sponsor its hot, full-course Monday Meals two to three times a year since 2012. That year, Bread & Broth’s Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) program first started. HERO is an acronym for Harrah’s/Harveys’ Employees Reaching Out.
Minden Mill offers series of historical presentations from the Olympics and Donner Pass to fruitcake
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/12/2024 - 9:12pmDOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Local historians David and Gayle Woodruff have a full holiday season of free historical presentations for the public at the Minden Mill.
David said the “You’ll Never Escape the Fruitcake” programs are filling up and he suggests making reservations soon if you would like to join he and Gayle for a bit of fun “Whimsical Holiday History.”
The upcoming schedule at the Minden Mill:
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/12/2024 - 8:39pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Stock up on books for your winter reading during the Friends of the Library Used Book Sale on Saturday, November 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You'll be supporting the South Lake Tahoe Library with your purchases.
Bring your own bag, or use one from their stack, and fill it for just $10! Books will also be sold individually.
The South Lake Tahoe Library is located at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.