Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - 11:06am
ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - The Market at Markleeville is back! This immersive experience returns on June 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Downtown Markleeville, Calif. The monthly summer event is produced by Sierra Chef, bringing together talented local artists, crafters, producers, growers, and non-profit organizations in one dynamic marketplace. The market offers an incredible opportunity for attendees to engage with a diverse array of artistic expressions, discover unique handcrafted treasures, and support the thriving arts community.
Highlights of the Market at Markleeville include:...
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - 9:23am
A Tahoe City resident and business owner has pleaded guilty to a charge of smuggling goods into the United States. Andrew Laughlin, 47, acted as a middleman in an international amphibian smuggling ring and will be sentenced on Oct. 7, 2024.
Monday, June 24, 2024 - 9:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - Tahoe Youth and Family Services (TYFS) cordially invites the community, former board members, staff members, and clients to join them in commemorating 50 years of unwavering support for runaway and homeless youth in South Lake Tahoe. Originally known as Awakening Peace, TYFS was established as one of the 50 national pilot programs under the Federal Runaway and Homeless Youth Legislation Act of 1974. Since then, it has been a beacon of hope, providing shelter, support, and a path to a better future for countless youth.
Monday, June 24, 2024 - 4:24pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Cold Water Shock is something every person going to Lake Tahoe to swim or boat should know, and understand. Each year there are people who die in Lake Tahoe because of Cold Water Shock so we are republishing this story from 2016 with some updates, one of many stories we've carried about this very important topic over the years.
The most common misunderstanding about swimming in Lake Tahoe is that people can suffer from hypothermia, which leads to death. The real truth is that "cold water shock" will kill much quicker than hypothermia ever will.
Monday, June 24, 2024 - 12:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Some exciting news from the South Lake Tahoe Parks and Recreation Department - a whole catalog of exciting new programs they'll be offering this summer and fall.
The City said they are thrilled to unveil the wide range of new programs that cater to individuals of all ages and abilities.
Here's a sneak peek at what's in store:
Junior NFL Flag Football League
Sierra Spirit Team
Adult Line Dancing
Adult & Children Improv Classes
Every-Body Yoga
Kiddo Yoga
Baby & Me Yoga
Mini Mountain Movers...
Monday, June 24, 2024 - 12:24pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Now that school is out, the 2024 St. Theresa Bread & Broth 4 Kids Summer Program will begin on June 26 and continue every Wednesday through August 21. This is a wonderful opportunity for all Lake Tahoe South Shore children.
Monday, June 24, 2024 - 12:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A new ordinance is now in place in South Lake Tahoe that establishes a progressive hazardous vegetation and combustible
material abatement program in the city limits. With several fires already burning in California, 2024 could be a big fire year, and maintaining defensible space around homes and businesses could be key to staying free of fire in the community.
Monday, June 24, 2024 - 9:25am
Bread & Broth always welcomes new, first-time Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) sponsors to participate in our Monday Meal dinners. Although Nichols Consulting Engineers (NCE) has been a long-time donor to Bread & Broth’s mission of easing hunger in the Lake Tahoe South Shore community, their AAD sponsorship on Monday, June 17 was their first experience participating in a Monday Meal.
Sunday, June 23, 2024 - 11:24pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A high-pressure area continues to affect Nevada, the Sierra, and northeast California. Sunny skies and hot temperatures prevail though there is a 10%-15% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mostly south of Tahoe. Overnight lows will drop into a more normal range of 40 degrees mid-week. Winds will pick up in intensity on Wednesday and Thursday - they will be from the west on Wednesday, but then veer to the northwest. The dry weather and stronger winds bring near-critical fire weather conditions in the region.
Sunday, June 23, 2024 - 11:21pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Commissioners approved a special use permit for a Beer Garden at Zephyr Cove Resort over the 4th of July weekend. There has been a lot of concern about the event after the 2023 party at the adjacent Zephyr Shoals that left behind 8,000 pounds of trash, and videos of a massive party scene with drinking, including underage drinking.
Aramark, the operator of the resort, was given a new 20-year concessionaire permit in November, and a difference in the new permit was the operation of Zephyr Shoals, something not included in the past.
Sunday, June 23, 2024 - 10:44am
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Caltrans is advising motorists of traffic-interfering work continuing on State Route 28 (SR-8) along the north shore of Lake Tahoe next week.
Southwest Gas and its contractor, Q&D Construction, continue work on a gas line replacement project on SR-28 between Tahoe City and Kings Beach.
One-way traffic control is scheduled between Ridgewood Road and Jeffrey Lane from Sunday, June 23 at 7 p.m. until Friday, June 28 at noon.
One-way traffic control is scheduled between Onyx Street and Center Street from Sunday, June 23 at 7 p.m. until Friday...
Sunday, June 23, 2024 - 10:36am
The South Lake Tahoe Library is hosting Wild Things, Inc. on Friday, Junee 28 at 2 p.m. Stop by and enjoy an assortment of wild animals during the outdoor presentation.
Learn about the animals' habitat and history.
The whole family is invited to the free event which is sponsored by the South Lake Tahoe Optimists Club.
The library is located at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.
Sunday, June 23, 2024 - 10:29am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Road rehabilitation projects for the City of South Lake Tahoe are underway. Paving will begin on Monday, June 24, starting on Sherman Way. It will then proceed down to Keller and Saddle roads.
Upcoming work will also be done on 10th St. The City will provide updates during the paving season to keep the public informed.
Saturday, June 22, 2024 - 10:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of May 20 - 26, 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 May 20 - May 26, 2024
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Arrests
08:55 Resisting - Occurred at Gym Love on Lake Tahoe Blvd. Disposition: Felony Arrest...
Saturday, June 22, 2024 - 5:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Babe Ruth Championship game will be held on Sunday, June 23 at 10 a.m. at Todd Fields on Lyons Avenue. The highly anticipated game is between the Pirates and the Red Sox.
Saturday, June 22, 2024 - 5:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado Smiles Dental Van is coming to the Lake Tahoe Boys and Girls Club in July to serve children ages 0-18 with Medi-Cal insurance. Services provided are X-rays, exams, cleanings, sealants, and restorative services like fillings and extractions.
Please sign up by using the QR code on the flyers above or by clicking the following links. Sign up at least 2 weeks before the screening date. We are looking forward to serving the SLT community.
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Saturday, June 22, 2024 - 4:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Summer is here, and that means it's time for the annual South Lake Tahoe Library's Summer Reading Challenge. Enjoy a season of reading with a chance to win prizes!
The challenge is open to all ages, and all reading counts (books, audiobooks, graphic novels, and more)! Register and log reading online at eldoradolibrary.beanstack.org to earn points and win prizes.
The challenge runs until August 31, 2024.
Saturday, June 22, 2024 - 12:12pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe are having a Community Plant Sale after a hiatus of a few years. While this event may be a bit smaller than those of past years, a selection of 25 ornamental species of both native and adaptive plants will be available including Blue Flax, Elderberry, Mock Orange, Twinberry, and Western Spiraea. These plants will flourish in the Tahoe Basin’s high-elevation environment.
CoWork Tahoe has graciously given their parking lot for the event.
Friday, June 21, 2024 - 10:24pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - last month, The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) received a formal application from Homewood Mountain Resort for amendments to the resort master plan approved by TRPA in 2011. The agency is currently reviewing the application and supporting documents to determine if the application is complete.
As part of the review process, planners will draft a timeline for TRPA review including a schedule of public input opportunities.
Friday, June 21, 2024 - 9:44pm
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced an additional $3.4 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to prevent and combat the spread of aquatic invasive species in Lake Tahoe. The funds come from the President’s Investing in America agenda to support existing cooperative agreements with The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) to prevent and combat the spread of aquatic invasive species in Lake Tahoe.
