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The Sage Room at Harveys has been a Tahoe landmark since opening in the summer of 1947, and now in 2017 they have embarked on a year-long celebration of this milestone.

The elegant, Western-themed steak house has been popular among locals and visitors alike for several generations.

After a winter when we learned more about atmospheric rivers that we ever wanted to, where the average storm seemed to be measured in feet instead of inches, and where the national attention of Lake Tahoe resulted in amazing photos, what is coming? After that relentless 2016-17 winter with flooding, blizzards, historic snowpack, and crazy winds, people are understandably interested in what next winter will bring. Is it time to freak-out yet?

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If you've ever been inside Brother's Bar & Grill at the "Y" you most likely noticed all of the money taped to the walls and ceiling, anything with an open space had cash on it.

One day, local business owner was at Brother's having breakfast when he noticed all of the money was gone. He found out from owner Spencer Weiss that he had taken it all down and was now inside threes large garbage bag.

"It consumed the whole place," Weiss said of the cash over every inch of space. "It diminished the feel."

What does one do with bags full of cash?

How does the 2017 yellow jacket population compare to previous years? Will a changing climate mean more regular population increases of these stinging things?

Join Dr. Lynn Kimsey, from the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology will speak at the next Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) talk in Incline Village on September 21 at 5:30 p.m.

Get an overview of yellow jacket diversity and biology and learn how to distinguish them from other wasps. Dr. Kimsey will also discuss effects and treatments of stings, and even more importantly, how to prevent or treat outbreaks.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.

Some of those recently added to last week's log:

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A fundraiser will be held in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, September 9 for long-time local Bill Horning. The South Tahoe High graduate has had some recent major medical issues but is on the road to recovery.

Horning has spent the last 35 years playing Santa Claus for the community at events such as the Barton Foundation Festival of Trees. He not only worked at the High Sierra and MontBleu, and most recently the Marriott, but has also been a coordinator with Bread and Broth and Second Serving.

Who would have known a horseshoe game at TJ’s Peanut Farm (now known as Steamer’s Bar and Grill) in 1977 would so greatly impact a community? It was this game that raised the first dollar to fund an organization that would go on to help thousands of South Lake Tahoe community members affected by domestic violence, including more than 1,000 last year.

As Live Violence Free (LVF,) formerly the SLT Women’s Center, celebrates 40 years of serving the community with its annual Sunset Gala on Sept. 15, board members, staff and volunteers are honoring their predecessors.

The city received some good news this week. We were successfully awarded $2.9 million in federal funds to complete all of the funding for the Sierra Blvd. Streetscape project-we are now 100% funded through construction. Kudos to Stan Hill with the City for his excellent grant application. Per Jim Marino, Asst.

9:00 p.m. update: The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) has initiated evacuations for areas east of Pine Nut Road to include Fred's Street, Sandoval, Taildragger, Bluebird, and Bar-J Roads as well as in the Sierra Spirit Ranch area including, Blue Sage Road, Badger Lane, Robinson Road and Lena Lane. In addition, Washoe Tribal Police are evacuating the Bodie Flats area in the vicinity of Courtland Avenue.

The lightning-sparked Preacher Fire burning in the Pine Nut Mountains southeast of Gardnerville has swelled to 3,130 acres according to DCSO with winds moving north.

This home is not currently for sale.

The 129-acre Shakespeare Ranch in Glenbrook, Nevada is for sale, just the third time in its 150 year history.

Long before an exclusive enclave of homes were built at the base of Spooner Summit there were lumber mills, preparing the trees clear-cut around Lake Tahoe for lumber to support the hundreds of miles of silver mines in Virginia City during the Comstock days.

South Lake Tahoe is about to be invaded by a fleet of 200 cutting-edge lime green "smart" bicycles. LimeBike out of the Bay Area unveiled their new dockless ride share on Tuesday, giving the public a sneak peak of what will officially start on the South Shore Saturday, July 15 for a pilot program.

"We are thrilled to be here," said Andrew Savage, Vice President of Strategic Development for LimeBike. "This will make mobility more fun."

Vern Pierson, the El Dorado County District Attorney, testified against the "Sanctuary State Bill" in Sacramento on Wednesday.

Pierson spoke before the California Assembly Judiciary Committee.

"I’m strongly opposed to making California a sanctuary state for illegal immigrants," Pierson said. "Local, state and federal law enforcement officers need to be able to communicate with each other in regard to an important issue like immigration enforcement."

If Senate Bill 54 were to pass, state and local law enforcement would not be allowed to cooperate with immigration authorities.

Light and sound affect people and wildlife. Find out more when the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science hosts the next TERC talk and movie screening in Lake Tahoe on Thursday, July 13 at 5:30 p.m.

"The Smog of the Sea" will be shown. It is a short film that chronicles a one-week journey through the remote waters of the Sargasso Sea to assess the fate of plastics in the world's oceans. As the crew sieves the water they find a fog of microplastics permeating the world's oceans.

Pete Sonntag, the current senior vice president of Vail Resort's Lake Tahoe region, is leaving the lake to be the new chief operating officer of Vail's Whistler Blackcomb.

He will start this summer once his Canadian work visa is approved.

The appointment follows the announcement last month that longtime Whistler Blackcomb chief operating officer, Dave Brownlie, was stepping down to pursue other endeavors after a nearly 30-year career at the resort.

The Lake Tahoe Windjammers Yacht Club (WYC) is holding an all-day community sailing skills clinic for adults on Saturday, June 24 at the Tahoe Keys Marina.

Registration/Sign-In starting at 8:30 a.m. Coffee & Beverages
Classroom Instruction begins at 9:00 a.m.
Brown Bag Lunch at 11:30 - Included in the price
Afternoon on-the-water instruction as a guest on a WYC member's boat
Please wear appropriate sailing clothing and bring a life jacket.
Social Hour After Sailing at 5 p.m. - Appetizers provided & No Host Bar at Clubhouse

The cost is $35 for WYC members and $45 for non-members.

The Animal Coalition of Tahoe (ACT) is holding a fundraiser at Tahoe Bowl to benefit their spay-neuter program on Wednesday, May 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

An entry fee of $20 includes 3 hours of bowling, shoe rental, and one raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets are available for $1.00 each. Spots for teams of 4-6 players are available. Teams must sign up by May 9, call 530-400-4766 or email ACT (info@tahoeanimals.org) for more details.

Employees from the original Park Tahoe (1978-1979) and early years of Caesars Tahoe (1979-1985) are gathering again this summer for the second reunion of former co-workers and their families.

They gathered in 2012 and the event was such a big success, organizers decided to do it again based on the feedback they received over the last five years.

This year's event will be held at MontBleu Casino Resort on July 9 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The cost is $89 per person and covers everything including a DVD with memories of the old days and a souvenir tee shirt. Bar is not included.

Join members from the South Lake Tahoe Yacht Club (SLTYC) for an evening of chili tasting and bingo on Friday, April 28 at the SLTYC Clubhouse at 6:30 p.m.

SLTYC would like to extend an invitation to South Lake Tahoe area residents and visitors to join them for the evening’s festivities.

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Saturday, April 15.

Shaping Up to be Great EASTER Weekend for Skiing & Riding! Partly Cloudy Skies will provide great Snow Condition on the Slopes… Machine Groomed Corduroy & Skier-Rider Tracked & Packed Snow… Final Weekend for some resorts that are Closing after Easter Sunday, including Kirkwood, Hope Valley XC, Tahoe Donner & Tahoe Donner XC, Homewood, Tahoe XC, Royal Gorge XC, Dodge Ridge & Bear Valley XC… and most resorts are staying open at least thru April 23. Have Fun & Be Safe!

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Sunday, April 9.

Shaping Up to be an Beautiful Blue Bird Sunday Funday for Skiing & Riding! Dress Warm… Cold Temps will provide great Snow! Surface Conditions are Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Tracked & Packed Powder. Have Fun & Be Safe!

TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Mostly Clear and Sunny Skies. Highs: 37F to 47F. Light Winds becoming Southwest around 10 mph in the afternoon.

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners have declared a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential of flooding associated with spring runoff and for stormy conditions such as this weekend. . The declaration has been submitted to the State of Nevada and will allow regional partners to expedite mitigation efforts as well as speed up the delivery of resources required to more effectively respond to an emergency.

Imagine a world with no frogs. No longer would you hear frog melodies in the evening, algae would flourish, and entire ecosystems could change dramatically. This is a possibility in the Sierra Nevada because 90 percent of the Mountain yellow-legged frogs have been disappearing due to an amphibian pathogen and loss of habitat from fish introductions in our lakes.

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Saturday, April 1.

Shaping up to be a Beautiful Day with 24” of Fresh Pow… April Fools Day… Spring Weather Returns today with Sunny Skies and warmer temps… Get out and enjoy your April Fools Day… Heavenly is hosting Gunbarrel 25 this today & Sierra at Tahoe hosting “Dual on Dynamite” on Sunday… Come out and hits the bumps and join me as I announce these annual event… Have Fun & Be Safe!

Are you interested in boating on Lake Tahoe? Would you like to meet other people who enjoy sailing? If so, you're invited to Windjammers Yacht Club Annual Chowder Feed and Membership Drive.

This fun filled event will be held Friday, April 7, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. The dinner meeting features Dr. Ross Groelz's Famous Oyster Stew and Clam Chowder, salad, bread and dessert all for $15. A cash bar with beer and wine will be available.