Monday, November 11, 2024 - 9:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Valhalla Tahoe invites the community to join in the festivities at the annual Holiday Faire being held November 15-17, 2024.
The Valhalla Grand Hall will transform into a winter wonderland, filled with unique holiday gifts, seasonal treats, and live entertainment.
Faire Hours:
Friday, November 15: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, November 16: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, November 17: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Monday, November 11, 2024 - 7:32pm
ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - Liberty turned off the power to areas of Alpine County including Woodfords, Markleeville, and Hope Valley for most of the day Monday due to a Public Safety Power Shutoff. Now that the power has been restored, Alpine County Public Health Officer Dr. Richard Johnson has released guidelines for determining if food is safe.
Johnson said keeping food safe will help minimize the potential loss of food and reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
This fact sheet will help you make the right decisions for keeping your family safe;
Monday, November 11, 2024 - 7:03pm
STATELINE, Nev. - South Tahoe Now has teamed up with Another Planet Entertainment to give away two sets of tickets to see The Black Crowes at the Tahoe Blue Event Center on December 3.
Since forming in 1984, The Black Crowes have nine studio albums, four live albums, and several charting singles. Their latest album, Happiness Bastards, has been nominated for a Grammy for Best Rock Album. The 67th Grammy Awards ceremony will be held in February 2025.
Monday, November 11, 2024 - 2:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Veteran's Day storm around the Lake Tahoe Basin is delivering as promised, bringing with it road controls, accidents and spinouts.
If traveling over US50 and Echo Summit, expect delays as traffic is currently being held due to spinouts and two collisions. I80 is also experiencing delays and held traffic due to the same. That can change quickly, so follow Quickmaps for up-to-the-minute information.
As of 2 p.m.:
Sunday, November 10, 2024 - 11:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Wendy Jones is a longtime Lake Tahoe local who has dedicated her life to helping people and animals every chance she's had. Through her nonprofit Tahoe PAWS and animal advocacy group TLC 4 Furry Friends, Wendy has helped dozens of people.
Monday, November 11, 2024 - 11:58am
3:30P Update: The Mt. Rose Highway has been reopened as firefighters have stopped the forward progress of the Callahan Fire. Fawn Lane and Callahan Road remain closed. These neighborhoods remain under evacuation orders as fire crews suppress any hot spots. Montreux evacuations have been downgraded and residents may return home.
RENO, Nev. - It's like déjà vu for residents off of Mt. Rose Highway near Galena. Firefighters are responding to the South Reno area for the Callahan Fire and evacuation orders have been issued.
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Sunday, November 10, 2024 - 11:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Marcella Foundation proudly announces the launch of FeedTahoe, an innovative food recovery initiative that rescues quality surplus food from local businesses and delivers it to nonprofits like Christmas Cheer, Family Resource Center, Phoenix Food Pantry, Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless, Bread & Broth, and other charities serving the community. This program helps local nonprofits meet the rising demand for food support in South Lake Tahoe while diverting food from landfills.
Sunday, November 10, 2024 - 10:55pm
After falling apart late in the third period on Saturday night in Utah, the Tahoe Knight Monsters responded in a big way Sunday with a 6-2 domination over the Grizzlies.
Sloan Stanick tallied four points, Simon Pinard scored twice, and netminder Justin Robbins tallied his first professional win to lead Tahoe to their first road victory in franchise history.
Utah struck first in the game, with Dylan Fitze taking a cross-ice feed from Craig Armstrong and roofing it past Robbins on the weak side. It’s just the second time all season Tahoe has not scored first.
Sunday, November 10, 2024 - 10:44pm
Both of the South Tahoe High School soccer teams won the 2024 Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) State Championship this weekend.
The STHS Girls won the #1 seed from the north during playoffs, then won their first round on Friday against Dayton by a score of 2-0. They then met the #2 seed from the north, Truckee, for the state title on Saturday and the Vikings won 5-0. During the regular season, the girls ended with a 19-2-2 overall record, 11-1-2 (2nd) in league.
Sunday, November 10, 2024 - 7:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a quick-moving storm forecast for Lake Tahoe on Monday, Veteran's Day. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued both a Winter Weather Advisory and a Lake Wind Advisory.
The Lake Wind Advisory is for 10 p.m. Sunday through 7 p.m. Monday. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and waves 2 to 4 feet for Lake Tahoe.
Sunday, November 10, 2024 - 5:18pm
MONDAY Update: Liberty is implementing a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) for Markleeville, Woodfords, and Desolation Hotel (Hope Valley) customers due to extreme fire conditions. Customers need to plan for an extended power shutoff that will begin at 8:15 a.m. on Monday, November 11, and could last more than 24 hours.
If they are unable to secure necessary alternative power, customers are encouraged to visit the Liberty Community Resource Center from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Woodfords Community Center, 96 Washoe Blvd.
Sunday, November 10, 2024 - 4:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe, along with co-sponsor the South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce, will honor four community members on Thursday, November 14, at 6 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College's Duke Theatre.
The four people have been chosen as Unsung Heroes:
Kayla Glanville - nominated by Brianna Vallejo
Kathi Jensen - nominated by Jude Wood
Rick Chilcott - nominated by Bob Harms
Ken Curtzweiler - nominated by Gary Casteel, Drew Murin, and David Borges
Saturday, November 9, 2024 - 10:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Historical Society (LTHS) is holding its popular Giant Paper Flake Making Class on Wednesday, November 20 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The cost is $15 for LTHS members and $20 for nonmembers. Reservations are required and class size is limited. The class will be held at the History Museum, 3058 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.
To make a reservation, visit the museum on Saturdays during open hours from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or call 530-541-5458 and leave your name and number and they will return your call to confirm your reservation.
Saturday, November 9, 2024 - 9:23pm
In October, a Moms Who Brunch event was hosted at The Idle Hour in support of the Tahoe Valley Elementary School Visual and Performing Arts Booster (VAPA). Local businesses contributed to this event and almost $2,000 was raised, which 100% of these funds will be used for the Tahoe Valley theater and plays.
Tahoe Valley VAPA would like to thank those who attended the event and to those who contributed, including:
The Idle Hour
Rob and Eddi Beaty
Law Offices of Adam T. Spicer
Nic and Sharyn Abelow
Tillson Law
Rombauer Vineyards
Edgewood...
Saturday, November 9, 2024 - 4:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Smoke from prescribed fire operations in the Sierra Nevada and areas west has found its way into the Lake Tahoe Basin. While none of the fires are currently active, there was residual smoke that got trapped in an inversion layer.
The prescribed fires in the Lake Tahoe Basin were ignited through Friday south of Luther Pass Campground, on Columbine Trail, and Uppaway Estates, Glenbrook.
The National Weather Service in Reno said the winds that will be accompanying the incoming weather system on Sunday should move smoke out of the Lake Tahoe area....
Saturday, November 9, 2024 - 12:21pm
November is here, and in Tahoe, that means we are moving closer to winter. As the snow starts to fall and we find ourselves in the holiday season, the Tahoe Alliance for Safe Kids (TASK) is focusing on healthy habits for our youth. November hosts the Great American Smokeout, this year falling on November 21 and it highlights one unhealthy habit we want to focus on this month - smoking & vaping.
Saturday, November 9, 2024 - 11:49am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Do you have what it takes to create a jaw-dropping gingerbread masterpiece? Enter the inaugural Lake Tahoe Gingerbread House Competition and showcase your skills during the 4th annual Festival of Winter Lights! Compete for incredible prizes, bragging rights, and the opportunity to spread holiday cheer across South Lake Tahoe. When the competition is over there will be a Gingerbread House Crawl featuring the entries through South Lake Tahoe.
Competition Highlights
Two Categories: Adult and Youth (ages 15 & under).
Cash Prizes for Adults...
Saturday, November 9, 2024 - 10:20am
I just returned from the sold-out opening night of Little Shop of Horrors at South Tahoe High. I'm still on the high, so I can only imagine how the cast and crew are celebrating tonight! In a word, spectacular. Oh, and campy, grotesque, and hilarious. Yeah, I know it's weird that I've never seen the movie (or the other movie from 1960, with Jack Nicholson?!) so my shock and surprise at the storyline is truly the highlight of my evening at the theater.
Friday, November 8, 2024 - 8:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe has released the second quarter (April-June) sales tax report. Tax received on sales in the city was up for this quarter by 4.4 percent while El Dorado County and the State of California were both down in this same period.
South Lake Tahoe’s gross receipts from April through June were 4.2 percent above the second sales period in 2023. After adjusting for reporting modifications such as audit corrections and delayed payments, actual sales were up 4.4 percent. Sales tax results varied across tax groups.
Friday, November 8, 2024 - 8:18pm
Most of us know someone who has been affected by diabetes. It can lead to severe health problems, such as eye problems, nerve damage, gum disease, heart disease, kidney damage, stroke, and lower-limb amputations. As we acknowledge National Diabetes Month this November, here are some facts to consider if you or a loved one might be at risk of this long-term disease.
Myth: Diabetes only affects older people.
Diabetes doesn’t discriminate. While young people are more likely to get type 1 diabetes, cases of type 2 diabetes are on the rise, especially among...
