Wednesday, August 7, 2024 - 11:21am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg has been invited as the keynote speaker for the 28th annual Lake Tahoe Summit on August 14.
This year’s theme is “Connecting Tahoe: Investing in Transit, Trails, and Technology for the Future” and the summit is open to the public. The focus will be on efforts by federal, state, and local stakeholders to address Lake Tahoe’s transportation challenges and support innovative solutions to protect the lake for future generations.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 - 10:57am
While it’s exciting to see all the fresh fruits and vegetables available at Farmers' Markets in late spring and early summer, I find that I get even more excited to see mid-summer fruits and vegetables that I would like to explore. Such as figs!!
Fresh figs are a delightful addition to any Farmers Market. They have a unique, honey-like flavor and a sweet, syrupy juice that makes them incredibly versatile. With their sweet flavor and jammy texture, figs are a hidden gem at Farmers' Markets. Fresh varieties of figs are available from July to early October.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 - 9:17am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – August 9, 2024, marks the 80th birthday of the beloved icon of the USDA Forest Service, Smokey Bear! To celebrate, the USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit in coordination with Great Basin Institute and Heavenly Mountain Resort, will host two events in celebration of Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 - 8:45am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will be joining forces with participating law enforcement agencies in Nevada for a Joining Forces Pedestrian Safety Campaign. The campaign will take place from August 7-31, 2024.
Nevada had 109 pedestrian fatalities in 2023. This Pedestrian Safety Campaign aims to increase law enforcement participation by coordinating highly visible patrols across the State of Nevada to educate both pedestrians and drivers about road safety.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 - 7:38am
9:00AM THURSDAY UPDATE: The Crozier Fire burning on the west slope of the Sierra Nevada in El Dorado County has grown to 706 acres and is five percent contained. The fire is burning in a remote area of heavy timber and thick brush which makes access difficult. There are 752 firefighting personnel working on the fire with 46 engines, four helicopters and 14 hand crews.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 - 10:14pm
U.S. 395 will fully close for 15 days for the Sonora Junction Shoulders Project as crews install two under-highway wildlife crossings, providing safe and sustainable passage for mule deer and other area wildlife.
Beginning Wednesday, September 4, the highway will fully close between Bridgeport and State Route 108.
The project, which began construction in May, is widening the shoulders of the highway to 8 feet, installing rail-element retaining walls, stabilizing slopes with anchored mesh, and installing wildlife crossings.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 - 2:37pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Join the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) for an overview of the Connections 2050 Regional Transportation Plan, which will identify a broad range of projects, programs, and strategies needed to improve Tahoe’s transportation system over the next 25 years.
This plan creates a vision for a comprehensive transportation system that will reduce congestion and preserve Tahoe’s environment.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 - 10:42am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) forest thinning projects are 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 the lead agency, start date and expected duration, view the Forest Thinning Projects Map at Tahoe Living With Fire which highlights current and upcoming projects.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 - 8:17am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Johnson Meadow behind Grocery Outlet in South Lake Tahoe is often the spot where homeless encampments pop up with tents, chairs, sleeping bags, and trash intermingled among the willows, wildflowers, and river.
In early June this year, part-time resident Randy Smith wandered into the meadow and was delighted to see the wildflowers. Those views were quickly replaced with abandoned camp debris.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 - 5:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the City of South Lake Tahoe and its Multicultural Committee on Saturday, September 14 as the community is invited to come together and learn about, and celebrate, different cultures through art, music, food, and entertainment.
This free one-day event will feature cultural displays, kids' activities, food trucks, vendor booths, and more, at Bijou Community Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 - 6:00am
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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 - 5:30am
RENO, Nev. – Fresh off the success of the Bass Camp Fest VII, which electrified Wingfield Park, the excitement continues as Bass Camp brings another major event to Downtown Reno - the Tacos & Tequila Festival. Scheduled for August 17 at 12 p.m. at J Resort’s Glow Plaza, this all-day celebration promises a vibrant mix of music, food, and entertainment!
Monday, August 5, 2024 - 8:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A juvenile was arrested on Saturday after allegedly stealing a vehicle from a home on Tanglewood Drive. South Lake Tahoe Police Lt. Scott Crivelli said the car was stolen at 3 a.m., and later in the day it was spotted near Martin Avenue and Black Bart Avenue. The officer from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) who saw the stolen car attempted to make a traffic stop at Black Bart and Genoa avenues. The car sped away.
Monday, August 5, 2024 - 5:49pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Help Bread & Broth 4 Kids on Saturday, August 10 when they hold Cram-A-Fire-Truck from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Grocery Outlet.
For many years, Bread & Broth 4 Kids has sponsored Cram-A-Cruiser events to supplement the food purchased for the B&B 4 Kids weekend food program. For the upcoming event this weekend, the fire department has donated the use of a fire truck to hold all food donations. They are hoping the community will “cram” the vehicle with nutritious, kid-friendly food items.
Monday, August 5, 2024 - 3:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The driver of a 73-foot big rig took a route not approved as a truck route on Monday morning, finding himself, and the truck, stuck on SR89 and stranding motorists. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded at 11:12 a.m. to the area just north of Cascade Creek, and south of Emerald Bay. Traffic was held up for hours when the truck took a turn too tight, blocking the flow of vehicles.
The truck-trailer combination will remain on the highway until it can be moved safely, but traffic is flowing. The air lines on the truck are inoperable.
Monday, August 5, 2024 - 11:24am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 12th annual Tahoe Blue Vodka Bloody Mary Competition returns for its annual showcase of mixology mastery on Sunday, August 11, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Beach Retreat & Lodge in South Lake Tahoe. This year’s competition promises to be the most rousing yet, featuring a blend of innovative concoctions and mouth-watering garnishes that highlight the creativity of the region's top bartenders.
Monday, August 5, 2024 - 8:53am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County School District (DCSD) has been filling open leadership positions, a positive change after what many looked at as a turbulent year. After the board recently approved the hiring of Frankie Alvarado as its new superintendent, other new roles have been made known.
Monday, August 5, 2024 - 8:16am
The Bread & Broth talented cooks served up a great dinner at the Monday Meal on July 29 to the 96 dinner guests who came to St. Theresa Grace Hall between 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to enjoy both another hot, full-course meal and socializing with their fellow diners. It’s always a surprise to the dinner guests as to the evening’s menu but once again they were not disappointed. Baked pork chops smothered in a mushroom/onion gravy, rice, broccoli with a cheese sauce, applesauce, and a green salad made up the evening’s food lineup.
Monday, August 5, 2024 - 7:42am
I have been a South Lake full-time resident for nearly five years, and in that short time, I’ve managed to build a community here for myself. I have no plans to leave or become a part-time resident. This is my home, and I love and cherish it deeply.
Politically, I lean far left. But I have enough experience working in progressive spaces to recognize that no singular piece of legislation is exceptional enough to escape any sort of critical review. Policy only works when it’s written well, regardless of which side is pushing it.
Sunday, August 4, 2024 - 9:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An upper ridge is parked over California this week, keeping daytime high temperatures above average. Late Friday, an upper air trough will move into the Pacific Northwest which will push the ridge to the east a bit. Daytime temperatures may start to cool slightly through the following weekend.
At this time there is no rain or thunderstorms in the forecast.
The South Lake Tahoe forecast for the week from the National Weather Service in Reno:
Monday - Sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
