Thursday, July 18, 2024 - 4:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Taste of Gold, the Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation’s annual fundraiser, is the can't-miss event of the Tahoe summer. It will be held on August 10, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Enjoy an evening under the pines on Lake Tahoe Community College’s beautiful mountain campus with award-winning California wines and a sampling of tasty treats from Lake Tahoe and area restaurants. Proceeds from the event directly help students by supporting programs, including the Lake Tahoe College Promise, Student Success Grants, and the emergency book fund.
Thursday, July 18, 2024 - 1:16pm
Join local historians and authors for several of their history presentations and Chautauquas July 21-August 4. The following is their schedule:
Thursday, July 18, 2024 - 1:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – This year marks the 37th anniversary of the Great Gatsby Festival, a multi-day living history and interpretive festival held at the Tallac Historic Site each year. The Great Gatsby Festival is a living history event, celebrating the life and times of the Prohibition Era.
The event was temporarily paused from 2020 - 2022 and was revived in 2023, through a collaborative partnership between the Great Basin Institute, Valhalla Tahoe, and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.
Thursday, July 18, 2024 - 10:35am
Slow Food Lake Tahoe is once again hosting a tour of beautiful high Sierra food gardens in Truckee! They will be visiting gardens of all shapes and sizes from a 4-season grow dome to a single-family backyard veggie garden. The tour begins in a Truckee neighborhood and then proceeds, caravan style, to a variety of home gardens and ends at the Slow Food Gardens in the Truckee River Regional Park for light refreshments.
Thursday, July 18, 2024 - 9:49am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – A suspect from Sparks, Nevada has been arrested after leading officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) on a chase through the Al Tahoe neighborhood and into the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center area.
During the evening of July 17, 2024, SLTPD patrol officers received information about a truck that had been stolen in Sparks. At approximately 8:10 p.m. the stolen truck was spotted heading eastbound on Lake Tahoe Blvd., near Al Tahoe Blvd. Officers attempted an enforcement stop but the driver failed to yield and sped away.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 10:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Taylor Creek Visitor Center has welcomed the return of the summer evening programs at the Lake of the Sky Amphitheater.
Upcoming programs include a “lively” presentation from Northern California Bats on July 26, and an in-depth look at Lake Tahoe’s black bear population with Toogee Sielsch (Tahoe Toogee) on August 30. A full list of upcoming interpretive programs can be found online.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 10:19pm
Fried, roasted, or boiled, there's no wrong way to enjoy this hot-weather crop. Okra can be divisive for its slimy texture. It contains mucilage, which is a naturally occurring substance that acts as a thickener for stews or gumbos, of course. While some are off-put by this, others find its unique texture perfect for roasting or frying. Quick roasting and dry heat can help minimize the sliminess. It also has a peach-like fuzz on the exterior and a mild, somewhat grassy taste. Okra is commonly used in soups, canning, frying, roasting, or boiling.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 9:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Summer Reading Challenge at the South Lake Tahoe Library is bringing another fun, free event to the community. On July 19 at 2 p.m., Jordan the Science Wizard will perform his Super Cool Chemistry show, including melting, oozing, bubbling, and foaming science fun.
Bring the whole family for this outdoor performance!
The South Lake Tahoe Library is located at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 12:39pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - There was a glitch in the Douglas County Reverse 911 software during Tuesday's Spring Valley Fire so wireless alerts were unable to be transmitted to residents during a critical evacuation notice.
County officials said this unforeseen technology issue posed a significant challenge. However, Douglas County Sheriff's Office deputies and the Douglas County Search and Rescue team were able to conduct door-to-door notifications to alert residents promptly. Their swift action ensured that residents were informed and able to evacuate safely, minimizing potential...
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 12:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The community is invited to come together for a fun evening on Hand and Foot playing, music and dancing to the sounds of the 1960s, and lots of laughs, all to raise funds for children in Kenya. Join in the efforts to nourish minds, one plate at a time at Valhalla Tahoe on August 2. 1960s music and dancing from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Hand and Foot card game tournament from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 7:53am
TRUCKEE, Calif. - Alzheimer’s is such a highly challenging disease. It strips away the pieces that make you feel like yourself and often leads to isolation. This makes people feel even more disconnected from themselves and their communities. That’s why making meaningful connections with other people is so important for patients with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Enter a group of middle school students from the Tahoe Expedition Academy (TEA) in Truckee, California.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 7:33am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a free wellness webinar on pickleball injuries and prevention with Dr. Kyle Swanson of Tahoe Orthopedics & Sports Medicine on Thursday, July 18 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. To register, visit HERE.
Pickleball is one of America’s fastest-growing sports, that people of
all ages can play. But as pickleball surges in popularity, so does the
risk of injury. Join orthopedics specialist, Dr. Kyle Swanson, to learn
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 10:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The proponents of the vacancy tax, now designated Measure N, will hold a digital information policy to answer questions about the policy on Wednesday, July 24, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Zoom.
Members of Locals for Affordable Housing will walk through the key aspects of the initiative and address frequently asked questions. Questions can be submitted with an RSVP at tahoevacancytax.com/info-session.
Who: Locals for Affordable Housing - Proponents of Measure N
What: Vacancy Tax Info Session
Where: tahoevacancytax.com/info-session
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 8:32pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Tahoe Knight Monsters had a special event on Tuesday to announce the club has entered an affiliation agreement with the National Hockey League’s Vegas Golden Knights and the American Hockey League’s Henderson Silver Knights.
“We are very proud to be a part of the Golden Knights and Silver Knights families,” Knight Monsters Co-Owner David Hodges said.
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 4:49pm
1:00PM UPDATE 7/17: U.S. 395 is now fully open in both directions. All evacuations have been lifted. Residents may now return to their homes. Approximately 120 acres burned in the fire.
8:45PM UPDATE: Evacuations for Topaz Ranch Estates were lifted at 8 p.m. and residents may now return to their homes. The Topaz Ranch Estates Community Center evacuation center is now closed. The evacuation for Double Springs is still in place. U.S. 395 is still closed in both directions at Leviathan Mine Road and State Route 208.
Evacuation Notices:
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 3:09pm
STATELINE, Nev. - In 1965, the first of what would become many casinos with the name "Nugget" in them opened on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. The next chapter of gaming in the same building that hosted the South Tahoe Nugget, John's Tahoe Nugget, and Ed's Tahoe Nugget, is about to begin.
The Tahoe Nugget has been undergoing some remodeling, and owner David Steve Tate hopes to be open by August 1. There is a new carpet, tin ceiling, mountain-style paneled walls, a new rock fireplace, a large bar with televisions, and about 140 slot machines.
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 1:07pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The water samples collected at El Dorado Beach and Nevada Beach at Lake Tahoe were "non-detect" for toxins associated with Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs).
The Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board (Lahontan Water Board) and the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) collected water samples on July 8 and July 10 at the two beaches, El Dorado Beach in California and Nevada Beach in Nevada.
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 6:56am
5 PM Update: On July 16, 2024, at approximately 5:51 a.m., South Lake Tahoe
Dispatch received a 911 call regarding a shooting that had just occurred on the 2300 block of Eloise Av.
South Lake Tahoe Police (SLTPD) patrol officers arrived in the area and found a victim (a 32-year-old male) near the intersection of Tahoe Keys Blvd. and Eloise Ave., who suffered injuries from what appeared to be blunt force trauma to his head. The victim was quickly transported to Barton via ambulance and has since been released.
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 5:01am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The November 5, 2024, election will be here before we know it, and now is the time to file to be a candidate for several local positions that will be on that ballot.
Candidate filing opened Monday and ends on August 9. If an incumbent fails to file, the filing period will be extended to August 14 for that position only.
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 5:30am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Carson Valley Health's ongoing sponsorship of the Douglas County Community and Senior Center Gym Scoreboards has been instrumental since 2016. Their generous donation plays a crucial role in supporting the diverse range of healthy and recreational activities available at the gym. Their support ensures that individuals of all ages can enjoy and benefit from the facilities daily. Douglas County greatly appreciates Carson Valley Health’s continued generosity and partnership in promoting wellness and community engagement.
