Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - 5:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With cooler mornings signaling the arrival of fall, it’s time to start thinking about preparing your garden for the colder months. Attend a free workshop to learn how to shut down your irrigation system and get your garden winter-ready.
The South Tahoe Public Utility and Lake Tahoe Master Gardeners are hosting the third gardening workshop, Fall into Conservation, on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 1275 Meadow Crest Drive. The workshop will also be accessible virtually at stpud.us. Admission is free and no registration is required...
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - 5:31pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe is holding its 7th annual Tahoe Brewfest on Saturday, August 24, 2024. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the heart of South Lake Tahoe, with VIPs enjoying early tasting access starting at 11 a.m. and General Admission beginning at 1 p.m.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - 1:02pm
UPDATE Wednesday: The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has identified the pilot involved in the aircraft crash—which took place on August 20, 2024 at the Minden-Tahoe Airport as Randal G. Abraham, age 68, from Redwood City, Calif. Abraham was pronounced dead at the scene.
The aircraft's sole passenger was Brandt Wood, 52, from Gardnerville, Nev. Wood was transported to Renown by East Fork Fire where he was treated for injuries sustained in the crash. His condition was not released.
Monday, August 19, 2024 - 7:03pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - There is only one native trout in Lake Tahoe, the Lahontan cutthroat, and there has been an ongoing effort to bring back the fish that disappeared from the lake almost 90 years ago.
There are many reasons the Lahontan cutthroat trout disappeared from Lake Tahoe including overfishing, logging, water diversions, mining, and perhaps one of the biggest reasons, the introduction of non-native species that fed on the cutthroat.
Monday, August 19, 2024 - 2:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are seven candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council. After incumbents Cristi Creegan and John Friedrich chose not to run for reelection, the period for filing was extended.
The following are running for the two open seats (with their professions next to their names):
Keith Roberts, chief operating officer
David Jinkens, retired city manager
Nick Speal, engineer
Heather Cade-Bauer, procurement contract coordinator
Aimi Xistra, nonprofit director/parent
Marjorie Green, project manager
Caitlin McMahon,...
Monday, August 19, 2024 - 2:15pm
Monday, August 19, 2024 - 1:01pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) forest thinning projects are underway and scheduled to continue for the next several weeks, conditions and weather permitting. Some projects are expected to continue through the fall. For project details, including land ownership, lead agency, start date, and expected duration, view the Forest Thinning Projects Map at Tahoe Living With Fire which highlights current and upcoming projects.
Monday, August 19, 2024 - 11:40am
U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) employees were the Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) sponsor for Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal on August 12. Normally, the men and women of LTBMY spend their time managing vegetation, restoring ecosystems, reducing fire hazards, and maintaining forest health in the South Lake Tahoe Basin. However, at the Monday Meal dinner, their primary focus was to provide a hot, nutritious meal and bags of food to help meet the needs of their fellow community members.
Monday, August 19, 2024 - 11:29am
The Brewery Arts Center in Carson Will will present a living history program, “The Reno Cure,” in their ballroom on Tuesday, August 27 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Reno has long been known as “The Biggest Little City in the World,” but it wasn’t just the introduction of legalized gambling in 1931 that brought the town its fame and notoriety.
For the first half of the 20th century, hundreds of thousands of people went to the Truckee River town, to get a “quickie” dissolution to their marriage, and created a culture and lifestyle, unlike any other.
Sunday, August 18, 2024 - 8:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The week ahead in Lake Tahoe will start with dry weather and breezy conditions, and slightly below-normal temperatures. The end of the week will see an increasing chance of precipitation, most of the gusty winds, and well-below-normal temperatures (don't worry, we'll warm up again). There is even a chance for upper-elevation snow.
The forecast for South Lake Tahoe from the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno:
Monday - Sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday, August 18, 2024 - 8:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A new event is coming to the South Shore - Meyers Mountain Fall Festival on October 19-20, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Think Apple Hill meets Oktoberfest and you'll get an idea of the fun festival at Tahoe Paradise Park.
Kree Abravanel, co-founder of Meyers Mountain Market and Music in the Park is bringing this new two-day event for the community to enjoy. Two days filled with fun, food, and fall festivities.
Sunday, August 18, 2024 - 7:59pm
Are you curious to learn more about the status of Lake Tahoe’s famed clarity? In partnership with TEDxReno, the Tahoe Fund has gathered a panel of experts for an in-depth discussion on Lake Tahoe's famed clarity.
Is the Lake headed in the right direction? We'll explore the big questions to get crystal clear on what's ahead and how we can have an impact.
Panelists include:
Dr. Alex Forrest, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering & Interim Director, UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center
Dan Segan, Chief Science & Policy Advisor, Tahoe...
Sunday, August 18, 2024 - 7:47pm
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 this week. Delays are expected between Kings Beach and Tahoe City. The Southwest Gas line project has wrapped Up for the 2024 season.
The broadband project is a 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.
Sunday, August 18, 2024 - 7:31pm
GARDNERVILLE, Nev. - Each year, the Town of Gardnerville collects more than 450 tons of green waste from its residents. The green-waste program started in 2000 as a free service to residents as the Town was able to dispose of its green waste at Bently Ranch free of charge. Every ton of green waste—diverted to Bently Ranch and kept out of the landfill—was a cost-saving to Town residents and an environmental benefit for all.
Sunday, August 18, 2024 - 7:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of August 5-11, 2024. Location Checks are when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations and calls are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc.) but stats are collected separately.
Log for August 5 - August 11, 2024
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Calls Resulting in Arrest
Sunday, August 18, 2024 - 2:02pm
Scott Robbins, Amelia Richmond, and Nick Speal are telling residents that the Measure N Vacancy Tax “Does NOT tax local residents, businesses or renters.” The text of the ballot measure says “Section 3.60.020 Imposition of Tax, A.... the City imposes an annual Residential Vacancy Tax on each person who owns a Residential Unit if that Residential Unit is Vacant”. There is absolutely no exception for “local residents, businesses or renters”. It applies to every residence in the city regardless of who owns
it or where they live.
Saturday, August 17, 2024 - 10:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As the end of summer approaches and families prepare for Labor Day celebrations, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) reminds everyone to prioritize safety on the roads. Drivers are encouraged to make responsible choices behind the wheel by never driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
Saturday, August 17, 2024 - 10:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Since 1936 the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile has been driving around to promote their "German-style Wieners," first through the streets of Chicago and today, around the country. Today's version of the hot dog-shaped vehicle is much bigger than the original 13-foot metal hot dog on wheels.
The little moving hotdog is now a 27-foot-long frankfurter atop a yellow bun. A peek inside shows the six seats in a fun and funky display.
Saturday, August 17, 2024 - 8:53pm
MONDAY Update: Francisco Villa Madrigal, 39, of San Jose, Calif., has been identified as the person who was pronounced dead after being pulled out of the water near Bonsai Rock. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office said the cause and manner of death are pending investigation, though no foul is suspected.
Saturday, August 17, 2024 - 2:00pm
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.
August 5 - August 11, 2024
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08:09 SUSP VEH STOP - Officer initiated activity at TJ Maxx, Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: CHECKS CLEAR.
