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South Lake Tahoe man dies in two-vehicle collision on Pioneer Trail

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Lake Tahoe man involved in a collision on Pioneer Trail Wednesday has died as a result of his injuries. On July 5, 2023, at approximately 5:30 p.m., two cars traveling on Pioneer Trail in front of Sierra House Elementary were involved in what appears to be a head-on collision.

Tahoe Douglas Fire celebrates retiring Fire Marshal Eric Guevin

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - For years it was Tahoe Douglas Fire Division Chief/Fire Marshal Eric Guevin who inspected the fireworks barges sitting offshore on Lake Tahoe. This year was different though, and it wasn't Guevin checking out the safety of operation as he is newly retired.

His service to the community was recently celebrated at the fire house on Elk Point Road, one that started off with a 911 Emergency Services dispatch announcement over the airwaves announcing Guevin's retirement.

Over three tons of trash collected from just one beach at Lake Tahoe; Over 8,500 pounds in total

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - A disgusting amount of trash was left behind by 4th of July partiers at Zephyr Shoals, an unmanaged stretch of beach just north of Zephyr Cove Resort. Volunteers from Keep Tahoe Blue collected an astonishing 6,279 pounds of litter from that small section of the beach.

In total, the cleanup at several sites around the lake was at an all-time high with 8,559 pounds of litter left behind and collected by volunteers.

CHP South Lake Tahoe writes almost 200 tickets over the holiday weekend

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Just as with all other law enforcement agencies around Lake Tahoe, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) was very busy over the 4th of July holiday. Between June 30 and July 4, the local officers wrote 93 moving citations and ticketed about the same for illegal and unsafe parking, many along SR89 at Emerald Bay.

South Lake Tahoe fire being investigated as arson

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Monday's fire in the meadow behind Motel 6 in South Lake Tahoe is being investigated as arson by the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD).

On July 3 at 9:25 a.m., South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, U.S. Forest Service, and CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit responded to the wildfire. The quick response kept the fire at one-quarter of an acre.

South Lake Tahoe law enforcement kept busy during the July 4 holiday weekend

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During the July 4 holiday, South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) was kept busy, responding to 443 incidents between Friday, June 30 at 6 a.m. to Wednesday, July 5 at 6 a.m. Out of those incidents for traffic stops, location checks, animal incidents, BOLOs, outside agency assistance, and regular calls for service, 64 resulted in reports being written. SLTPD made 20 arrests during this time, five on the 4th of July.

Winners announced for South Lake Tahoe 4th of July Parade

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The annual South Lake Tahoe 4th of July Parade was another success. The sides of Lake Tahoe Boulevard, Ski Run Blvd, and Al Tahoe were full of holiday revelers of all ages. There were 62 entries in the parade with a total of 450 people participating.

The City of South Lake Tahoe had judges sitting at the grandstand set up at Lakeview Avenue, and the voted on the following awards:

Best of Parade Awards

Best Non-Profit - Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra
Runner-up - St. Theresa's Bread & Broth

NDOT to start new traffic signal project at Warrior Way Monday, including parking restrictions

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. – The new Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) project in Zephyr Cove gets started on Monday. There will be lane reductions and permanent roadside parking restrictions as a new traffic signal is installed to improve safety on US50 near Warrior Way.

LTCC celebrates 48th graduation ceremony highlighted by groundbreaking firsts

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Over 280 students were celebrated on June 30 as the 48th Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) graduation ceremony was held at the South Lake Tahoe campus.

This year’s Commencement featured a number of barrier-breaking firsts, with California Community Colleges’ first Latina chancellor serving as keynote speaker, LTCC’s first in-person commencement attendance by its Rising Scholars Program (RSP) graduates, and the first graduates from the college’s Forestry program sharing the evening together with hundreds of guests.

Women staying at Lake Tahoe lodging property wake up to intruder fondling their feet

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) is reminding people at Lake Tahoe to secure all exterior doors and windows to their homes and lodging accommodations.

On the morning of Sunday, July 2, and again on the morning of Monday, July 3, at approximately 4:30 a.m., female guests staying at the Wyndham resort in the 180 block of Elks Point Road in Stateline woke up to an intruder in their room fondling their feet. Once the female guests woke up, the intruder left the room via the exterior sliding screen door.

25-year-old San Francisco woman dies after slipping and falling over Eagle Falls

10AM UPDATE 7/5: The woman who died at Eagle Falls on Tuesday has been identified as 25-year-old Ishrat Azim of San Francisco. Her next of kin have been notified by the El Dorado County Sheriff-Coroner.

The story has been updated below to reflect new information.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A woman visiting Emerald Bay at Lake Tahoe with friends on July 4 has died after falling over Eagle Falls, according to El Dorado County Sheriff Capt. Michael Lensing.

Just keep swimming with Finding Nemo, Jr. in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
July 8, 2023 (All day)

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Arts Project and Tahoe Valley Performing Arts present Disney and Pixar’s Finding Nemo Jr. at the Tahoe Valley Elementary School's Thunderbird Theater on Saturday, July 8.

The charming 60-minute musical is based on the beloved 2003 Pixar film Finding Nemo. There will be two shows, one at 2 p.m. and the other at 6 p.m.

Tickets will be available at the door - $10 for adults and $5 for children.

The doors will open 30 minutes prior to each show and seating is first come first serve.

Letter: Litterbugs need to be fined

When are the City of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, and other agencies going to stop inveigling the residents to clean up after tourists and seek a better solution to cleaning the beaches?

I suggest the agencies including South Lake Tahoe Police Department work together to put the responsibility squarely back on those who litter and start FINING them when they do it!

Why is it the residents’ job to clean up after these slobs?

Two former Navy shipmates continue reunion tradition at South Lake Tahoe 4th of July Parade

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - You may remember last year when Orly Larson and David Kramer, two former Navy shipmates, reunited at the South Lake Tahoe 4th of July Parade after 56 years since seeing each other.

Now, in 2023, the new tradition continues.

The year was 1962, and Orly Larson and David Kramer enlisted in the Navy from their perspective hometowns. Two years later the men met when they were assigned to the USS Belknap DLG26, what was then a brand-new guided-missile destroyer.

South Lake Tahoe fire held to one-quarter acre in size; cause under investigation

11AM UPDATE: - This morning, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR), U.S. Forest Service, and CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit responded to a small wildfire behind Motel 6 on US50 in South Lake Tahoe. The fire was reported at approximately 9:25 a.m. and forward progress has been stopped.

According to SLTFR Battalion Chief Karl Koeppen, the fire burned about 1/4 acre in the meadow behind Motel 6, an area known to be frequented by homeless with encampments. Koeppen said the large plume of smoke came from items at a camp burning beside brush, no propane tank, but transient belongings.

Warm start to the 4th of July holiday at Lake Tahoe - more reasonable by the weekend

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Summer heat looks like it is here to stay for now, with very warm temperatures continuing through mid-week before things return to more seasonal averages as we head into next weekend. Rain-free conditions along with typical summer breezes during the late afternoon and early evening hours are in each day's forecast.

Fireworks viewing weather looks to be very favorable with daytime highs at Lake Tahoe near 83, and overnight lows down to the low 50s with wind around 5 mph.

The weekly forecast for South Lake Tahoe from the National Weather Service in Reno:

Hours-long standoff leads to arrest of South Lake Tahoe man

10AM UPDATE 7/3: The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) said Tanner Delacruz, 33, of South Lake Tahoe, was arrested by their SWAT team after refusing to surrender. They said over the past couple of weeks, SLTPD had been called to the 1200 block of Margaret Ave. on multiple occasions for
Delacruz acting in violent and erratic behavior.

Tahoe’s beach-cleaning robot is back in action with expanded role

LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. – The League to Save Lake Tahoe and ECO-CLEAN Solutions are kicking off the 2023 summer season by expanding their robot-powered, beach-cleaning initiative to cover entire Tahoe beaches. The BEBOT was unveiled last summer, and it is now back for more duty.

Column: Cold Water Safety this Summer


Summer is here, and locals and visitors alike are ready to get out and experience Lake Tahoe. Before hitting the water, consider water surface temperatures and the effects of cold water immersion.

Symptoms of cold water immersion can occur at water temperatures as warm as 77 degrees; Lake Tahoe’s water temperatures average 50 – 60 degrees Fahrenheit in early summer, warming throughout the season to 65 – 75 degrees.

The four stages of cold water immersion include:

Stage 1: Initial Cold Shock

Tahoe History Talks at the Beach to feature Sierra Alphorn Players

Event Date: 
July 11, 2023 - 7:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the Lake Tahoe Historical Society for its next Tahoe History Talks on the Beach on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Sierra Alphorn Players will be performing that evening at Lakeview Commons. They are a local ensemble of Swiss mountain horn musicians who
will be performing traditional Swiss pieces dating from the 18th through the 20th centuries

History talks are free but donations are appreciated.

George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic

Event Date: 
July 27, 2023 - 4:00pm

George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic will be at the Glow Plaza Festival Grounds at J Resort on Thursday, July 27, 2023 (4 p.m.-11 p.m.) in Downtown Reno.

New weapon for keeping invasive species out of Lake Tahoe for non-motorized watercraft

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe boat inspections have been keeping invasive species off of boats entering the lake for years, and a new tool for keeping them off non-motorized watercraft is now available and on display in South Lake Tahoe.

The CD3 machine helps prevent the spread of invasive species and it will be at Kiva Beach from June 30 to July 6.

Visit the beach and use the machine on your non-motorized watercraft.

Using the CD3 machine is simple - follow the instructions on the side of the machine.

Countdown to American Century Championship: Tony Romo a 5-2 favorite, Mardy Fish follows at 11-4

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Defending champion Tony Romo is once again the betting favorite to win the American Century Championship next month, according to Caesars Sportsbook. Steph Curry, Annika Sorenstam, and John Smoltz are also among the contenders as the 34th annual celebrity golf competition returns for its national television showcase July 14-16 in Lake Tahoe.

Royal Flush Review at Stateline Brewery

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Fri Jul 14 2023 .
July 13, 2023 - 8:00pm
July 14, 2023 - 8:00pm

The Royal Flush Revue is coming to Stateline Brewery in South Lake Tahoe on July 13 and 14. It features high-caliber, jaw-dropping burlesque and circus Entertainment. This adult cabaret has it all - magic, burlesque, aerial, pole artistry, and more. This showcase is a taste of classic Vaudeville entertainment with performances by local and touring talent. Come see what these wild cards have in store for you!

Scott Morgan will serve as the interim assistant county manager for Douglas County

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Community Services Director Scott Morgan will serve as the interim assistant county manager while Douglas County launches competitive recruitment for a permanent assistant county manager. Scott Morgan accepted this appointment on June 24, 2023.

South Shore Community Wildfire Protection Plan Stakeholder Webinar

Event Date: 
July 12, 2023 - 10:00am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Basin Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) is being updated to reflect the needs of local communities around the basin. It has been seven years since the plan was last updated, and during that time there have been a lot of changes in the landscape, including the completion of many fuels reduction projects, substantial development of Fire Adapted Communities, and the impacts of the Caldor Fire in South Lake Tahoe.

A final evening with Mark Twain: Living history with McAvoy Layne and Steve Hale

Event Date: 
July 21, 2023 - 6:30pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Enjoy two Chautauqua performances on the same stage on Friday, July 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lake of the Sky Amphitheater. This program will begin with a 15-20 minute presentation by John "Snowshoe" Thompson, the “Mailman of the Sierra”, and end with Snowshoe introducing Samuel Clemens/Mark Twain.

Plane goes down in Rubicon Bay - Two rescued

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A single fixed-wing aircraft went down in Lake Tahoe Saturday morning at Rubicon Bay. The two people on board were rescued by citizen boaters in the area, with one of those from the plane having a serious head injury, according to El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) Captain Michael Lensing.

The plane is now fully submerged underwater.

EDSO has units responding to assist and their boat is on the water at the scene to watch for fuel leaks and other Hazmat issues.

Your pets will thank you for remembering these important tips this 4th of July

To ensure everyone (including your furry family members) is ready to celebrate safely this summer, the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe is sharing some essential tips.

The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center offers the following:

Never leave alcoholic drinks unattended where pets can reach them. Alcoholic beverages have the potential to poison pets.

Do not apply any sunscreen or insect repellent product to your pet that is not explicitly labeled for animal use.

Always keep matches and lighter fluid out of your pets' reach.

Column: A Deeper Look into Your Knee Pain

Knee arthritis is one of the most common diseases to affect adults over the age of 50. It can seriously impact a person’s mobility, making it difficult to enjoy everyday movements like standing, walking, and exercising.

There are many causes that can lead to arthritis including trauma and rheumatological conditions, however, the most common is osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis (OS) is typically genetic and is considered degenerative, or a “wear and tear” type of arthritis.

Bread & Broth 4 Kids Summer Food Program begins July 5

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Since 2017, Bread & Broth has provided Lake Tahoe South Shore food-insecure children with nutritious groceries and kid-friendly meals over the summer. This year’s B&B 4 Kids Summer Program begins on Wednesday, July 5, and continues every Wednesday through August 23 when children get ready to return to school.

Wild Things, Inc. return to South Lake Tahoe Library

Event Date: 
July 7, 2023 - 2:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Library will host Wild Things, Inc. on Friday, July 7. The free outdoor show starts at 2 p.m. at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd in South Lake Tahoe. Wild Things Inc. will bring an exciting mix of animals and share a message of conservation and appreciation for wild animals.

This program is part of the library's Summer Reading Challenge.

Sponsored by South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club.

"Lake Tahoe’s Unique and Unconventional George Whittell" Chautauqua during Artown

Event Date: 
July 8, 2023 - 2:00pm

A free Chautauqua presentation, “Lake Tahoe’s Unique and Unconventional George Whittell” will take place in Reno on Saturday, July 8 at 2 p.m.

Local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff, assume the characters of George Whittell and his Parisian socialite wife Elia, one of the wealthiest couples on the West Coast during the 1920s-1960s.

When bears and vehicles collide - Keep Tahoe bears wild!

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Drivers Beware! Throughout the year the Lake Tahoe Basin experiences fluctuations in the number of visitors and vehicle traffic. The winter ski and summer recreation seasons bring more vehicles to the Tahoe Basin, which increases the risk of bears being struck by vehicles. Bear-vehicle collisions pose a risk to bears, people, and property.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area

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.

June 22 - June 28, 2023

6/22

08:20 SUSP VEH STOP - Officer initiated activity at Elks Club Of Slt, Elks Club Dr, South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.

South Lake Tahoe girl creates Take Care Tahoe’s new cold water shock campaign

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Local Girl Scout and South Tahoe High School student Sadie Beall envisioned a campaign to educate the people about the dangers of cold water shock. Her dad Lucius, general manager of Tahoe Keys Boat Rentals, would share stories with Sadie about the people who die in Lake Tahoe and she wanted to do something about it.

"It's so preventable, but nobody is listening," Sadie said of cold water shock and the education that surrounds it annually at Lake Tahoe.

Vincent Michael Lee ~ 1957 - 2023

Vincent Michael Lee passed away at the age of 65 on June 26, 2023, after suffering a traumatic head injury from a fall. A memorial service will be held for him at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at St. Theresa’s church in South Lake Tahoe, California.

Potential harmful algal bloom identified in Washoe Lake

WASHOE LAKE, Nev. – Scientists sampling surface waters at Washoe Lake State Park have identified a potential Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) along the shoreline of the lake. The Interagency HAB Task Force – comprised of officials from the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, Nevada State Parks, and the Nevada Department of Wildlife – are working together to ensure the public is notified to help protect the health of park visitors and their pets.

USFS asks the public to stay on official trails, especially in Rabe Meadow

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) is asking the public to stay on official trails and avoid creating new undesignated trails. One area of particular concern is Rabe Meadow near Burke Creek and Nevada Beach.

National Forest lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin include hundreds of miles of official trails designed and constructed to protect wildlife habitat and water quality.

Tahoe Outdoor Yoga at Kiva Beach

Event Date: 
Repeats every 7 days on the 5 of July every Wednesday until Wed Aug 30 2023 .
July 5, 2023 - 8:00am

Community Gathering // Meet Up!

July + August 2023

WEDNESDAYS 8am

South Lake Tahoe

Join us for this sweet summer ritual that began at Kiva Beach in 2011. Start your Wednesday mornings connecting with nature, meditation, breath, movement and community with a guided yoga class on the beach.

Location

Kiva Beach, South Lake Tahoe
United States

Over 60 people join Savvy and Live Violence Free for "Walk A Mile in Their Shoes"

STATELINE, Nev. - Since 2001, men, women, and their families around the world have joined the award-winning Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® - The International Men's March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence. Live Violence Free and Savvy of Harrah's and Harveys held a local event on Wednesday, gathering over 60 people from the gaming properties and the community.

Douglas County Sheriff's Office prepares for busy 4th of July

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is preparing for the upcoming 4th of July celebration and is wishing everyone a safe and happy Independence Day. Due to the volume of celebrants within the Stateline casino core, Nevada Beach, and Zephyr Cove areas throughout the holiday, DCSO is reminding residents and visitors to be safe and mindful of the laws surrounding the festivities.

The goal of DCSO is to protect life and property while at the same time allowing celebrants to enthusiastically celebrate the holiday. DCSO emphasizes safety first.

South Lake Tahoe 4th of July fireworks and parade information

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The nationally recognized “Lights on the Lake” fireworks extravaganza entails 20 minutes of bright lights and colors that illuminate the night sky to celebrate a memorable traditional Independence Day.

Airplane lands safely without landing gear at Lake Tahoe Airport

7:45PM UPDATE: A crane has removed the plane from the runway and it is now reopened. About seven gallons of fuel spilled and it has been cleaned up.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A four-passenger Bellanca Super Viking plane had to land at Lake Tahoe airport Wednesday afternoon without the use of its landing gear.

A call came in at South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) at 6:32 p.m. about a pilot unable to get their plane's landing gear down. By the time the first responders made it to the airport, the plane had already landed on its "belly."

Countdown to ACC: Fantasy Golf Contest tees up milestone American Century Championship

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The American Century Championship Fantasy Golf Contest is now underway, allowing fans to start building their teams at www.accfantasygolf.com for a chance to win $10,000 for a charity of their choice. Participants have until July 13 to pick their starting team of five players from over 80 sports legends and celebrities competing in the prestigious American Century Championship annual celebrity golf tournament July 14-16, 2023 in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada. The 2023 tournament marks the 25th anniversary since American Century became the title sponsor in 1999.

Kudos: Heavenly Mountain Resort sponsors Monday Meal

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The dinner guests at Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal on June 19 were raving about the evening’s dinner of Chicken Cacciatore, Rigatoni, sauteed zucchini, and garden salad. Prepared by the Bread & Broth (B&B) Week #3 cooking crew, the meal was just another example of the culinary skills that the volunteer cooks bring to the meals prepared every Monday for the dinner guests who come to St. Theresa Church’s Grace Hall between 4 and 5:30 p.m. for a free meal.

Alpine County announces monthly Market at Markleeville

Event Date: 
July 8, 2023 - 10:00am

ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - Mark your calendars for an extraordinary celebration of creativity and community at the highly anticipated "Market in Markleeville" arts and crafts market operated by Sierra Chef. This vibrant event will be held on July 8, August 12, September 16, and October 14, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the charming Downtown Markleeville on Montgomery Street.

El Dorado County supervisors appoint new chief administrative officer

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The Board of Supervisors unanimously appointed Tiffany Schmid to permanently fill the position of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) during its meeting Tuesday. Schmid has been acting and interim CAO for three months. She will be responsible for the County's budget and its overall operations.

“The Board of Supervisors is unanimous in their support of Tiffany Schmid, and we are delighted to appoint her as our new Chief Administrative Officer,” said Board chair Wendy Thomas. “Tiffany brings a wealth of

Lost Dog in South Lake Tahoe

Missing Power Line Trail/Cold Creek and surrounding area. Please share and be on the lookout.

The dog might be running scared.

Please do not call out, approach, follow or chase.

If seen, observe from a distance & CALL (831)359-7326 ASAP.

Let it approach you, if it feels comfortable but do not approach it, so as not to push it to run.

Forest Service encourages responsible recreation July 4 at Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Fourth of July holiday is next week and marks one of the busiest times of year in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has provided the following helpful information and links to ensure a safe holiday weekend at Lake Tahoe.

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