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Boot Fire now at 4,620 acres with evacuations and road closures, including US 395
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/05/2018 - 1:16pm9:30 p.m. update: The Boot Fire has grown to 4,620 acres with 0 percent containment. Evacuations and road closures continue to grow.
Man arrested after stealing car at knife point as woman leaves Burning Man
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Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies and a K9 team captured a suspect wanted for the armed carjacking of a woman who was leaving the Burning Man event late Tuesday afternoon.
Genoa town manager hired as new Douglas County public works director
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/30/2018 - 12:50pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/703347-douglas_co.jpg?1535658889)
Philip Ritger has been selected as the Public Works Director effective October 8, 2018. Philip has served as the Genoa Town Manager for the past five years and brings a wealth of management and leadership experience to Douglas County.
As the Genoa Town Manager, Philip was responsible for the financial health of the town. He managed all public works, facility maintenance, professional contracts and related activities necessary to provide the residents with a high level of service in a fiscally responsible manner.
Extra long big rig gets stuck on SR-4 after driver told to take I-80
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/29/2018 - 11:17pmThe driver of a 73-foot long big rig got stuck on State Route 4 at Cadillac Curve on Wednesday after being asked by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to use I-80.
At 8:20 a.m. on August 29, CHP Officer Brothers located the over-length big rig on State Route 88 by Crystal Springs. The driver was turned around and directed to take I-80 through Reno due to being 73-feet long on a route where the maximum length is 65 feet.
USFS offers tips for a safe Labor Day weekend in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/29/2018 - 10:41pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/703343-usfs.gif?1535608076)
Heading to Lake Tahoe this Labor Day weekend to celebrate the unofficial end of summer? Below are some tips and important information for residents and visitors to keep in mind for a safe and fun-filled holiday weekend.
Lake Tahoe Wildfire Preparation Workshop open to the public
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/29/2018 - 1:54pmEvent Date:
September 13, 2018 - 5:30pm
Join the Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities to learn how to prepare your family and home for wildfire. In the Lake Tahoe Basin it's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when the next wildfire will occur, so now is the time to prepare.
They are holding a free workshop on September 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the North Tahoe Fire Protection District located at 222 Fairway Drive in Tahoe City. It is free and open to the public.
Local experts will be on hand to teach participants about:
Letter: Fire and police chiefs urge support of 911 funding in California
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/28/2018 - 10:50pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/703332-911.jpg?1535523148)
There is no greater responsibility in all of government than public safety and the public’s lifeline is the 9-1-1 system.
Every single day, people rely on 9-1-1 to connect with police, fire and EMS responders. For shooting events, wildfires, and even last year’s Oroville Dam incident, 9-1-1 call centers are regularly overwhelmed with calls from the public
requiring assistance. Unfortunately, an increasing reliance on cell phones and reduced “landline” usage is threatening the future of 9-1-1 services.
Column: Medical fellowships and residencies elevate care at Barton Health
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/28/2018 - 10:32pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/703331-barton-health-logo.png?1535520960)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Behind the scenes at Barton Health is a thriving culture of teaching and learning through specialized fellowship and medical residency programs. Just as Lake Tahoe attracts visitors from around the world, these programs attract doctors from around the world to gain experience in their medical specialty. By facilitating a constant exchange of experience and new practices, fellowship and residency programs elevate the clinical environment for Barton physicians and enhance quality care for patients.
Great Sierra River Cleanup
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/28/2018 - 12:36pm
Event Date:
September 15, 2018 - 9:00am Join the 10th annual Great Sierra River Cleanup in conjunction with California Coastal Cleanup day. Hundreds of volunteers will be going out this day cleaning up the Lake Tahoe region on Saturday, September 15 from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
Bring your reusable water bottle, gloves if you have them and friends! Snacks and equipment provided.
A lunch celebration for volunteers will be hosted after the cleanup at the League to Save Lake Tahoe office at 2608 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. Beer will be provided by Oskar Blues and wine by Robert Mondavi.
Pay It Forward Day at Beach House Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/27/2018 - 10:51pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is 'Pay It Forward Day' at the Beach House Tahoe on Tuesday, August 27, a day where all profits are dispersed among their employees.'
As with other of restauranteur Ted Kennedy's restaurants, the money goes to the staff to do with as they wish, but the hope is that they will use it to help someone less fortunate in the community.
This is becoming a recurring event at another of Kennedy's restaurants, California Burger in the Heavenly Village.
Windy around Lake Tahoe Sunday, mild week ahead
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/26/2018 - 12:05amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In the coming week, Lake Tahoe and Western Nevada will see temperatures near average with a few degrees of cooling possible for the early part of next week. Dry conditions and typical breezes are expected through Saturday evening with breezy winds and critical fire weather concerns increasing for Sunday as a dry trough approaches the region. No precipitation is expected for the next week.
Expect widespread haze from Northern California fires.
The forecast from the National Weather Service:
15-year-old completes 21.3-mile swim across Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/25/2018 - 5:51pmAngel More of San Carlos, California become the youngest person to ever achieve the California Triple Crown of Marathon Swimming after completing an overnight swim across Lake Tahoe.
She is also the youngest officially to have completed the feat according to the Marathon Swimmers Federation.
NHP and CHP participate in "I-80 Challenge" to target reckless and distracted drivers
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/24/2018 - 7:41pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/703308-i80.png?1535175788)
The California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) Valley Division and Golden Gate Divisions, having jurisdiction over the Sacramento regions and San Francisco Bay Area, are partnering with the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) to participate in an “I-80 Challenge.”
This effort aims to reduce distracted and reckless driving along the 615 miles of Interstate 80 from San Francisco, Calif. to the Nevada/Utah Stateline from Monday, August 27 – Labor Day, September 3, 2018, by enhancing traffic safety, enforcement, and education along this section of the National Highway System.
Letter: Bijou Garden Grows Community
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/24/2018 - 4:39pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Family Resource Center (FRC) has long been a stronghold for the South Lake Tahoe community, providing necessary life services to community members in need. This summer, the FRC was especially busy with the ninth year of Parabajitos, an early intervention and prevention program that aims to engage youth and strengthen their connection with their community. The FRC is also home to the Bijou Community Garden, a project started four years ago by community member Brian Hirdman.
Location
Family Resource Center
3501 Spruce Ave
United States
38° 56' 24.5184" N, 119° 57' 33.0948" W
See map: Google Maps
Reno man arrested on multiple charges after found slumped over the wheel
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/24/2018 - 2:24pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A man found slumped over in the driver's seat of a F-150 pickup truck was arrested on August 20, 2018 on multiple charges including drugs, DUI, carrying a loaded firearm and possession of burglary tools.
Bay Area teen to swim 21.3 miles across Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/23/2018 - 10:32pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/703301-swim3.jpg?1535087849)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Angel More is missing the first two days of her junior year at Menlo High School, but there is a very good reason.
She'll be swimming 21.3 miles across Lake Tahoe.
The 15-year-old Bay Area resident is after the California Triple Crown of Marathon Swimming, and when she gets out of the water Saturday morning she'll be the youngest person to do so. Only ten people have completed the Triple Crown, the youngest of that group being a 38-year-old man.
Edgewood gives local volunteer groups over $55,000
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/23/2018 - 8:05pmSouth Shore students are the beneficiaries of funds raised during the American Century Championship (ACC) in Lake Tahoe this July. Edgewood Tahoe partnered with three local non-profits who operated concessions during the tournament in exchange for donations to be used for education.
Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation, Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation, and Tahoe-Douglas Rotary Club each volunteered at least 400 hours at the food tents, and in exchange for their efforts they split $55,230, giving each group $18,410.
Ferguson Fire 100% contained; firefighters gaining control on most others
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 11:34pmThere are still several fires burning in California but firefighters have gained the upper hand on many of them.
Ferguson Fire: The Ferguson Fire is now at 96,901 acres with 100 percent containment and 881 personnel currently engaged on the fire. During the most critical time in the fire, over 3,000 people were assigned to the incident from all over the world. There have been 2 fatalities and 19 injuries. 10 structures have been destroyed.
El Dorado County foster youth receive gift of laptops
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 3:32pmTen El Dorado County area foster youth were all smiles last Saturday, August 18, 2018, when they received the generous gift of technology -- their very own new laptops. The laptops were given to the youth during a small gathering at the El Dorado County Office of Education in Placerville.
Laser Show and full slate of events over Labor Day Weekend in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/21/2018 - 9:57pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Labor Day officially marks the end of the summer season in Lake Tahoe and weekend-long celebrations are spread throughout the South Shore September 1-3, 2018.
Labor Day Lasers at Lakeview return to Lakeview Commons on Sunday, September 2 from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Besides a laser show that uses the tall pines as a backdrop there will be food trucks, a dozen local vendors where people can purchase handcrafted goods and clothing, and a wine and beer garden.
"A Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy" topic of next TERC talk
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Event Date:
August 30, 2018 - 5:30pm
Join UC Davis TERC in Incline Village for a special summer feature lecture on Thursday, August 30, with Jared Blumenfeld, former EPA Regional Administrator.
For Jared, walking from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail opened up new ways of thinking about our relationship with nature. Jared's talk will combine his amazing hiking photographs, stories of adventure and insights about the current state of environmental politics.
Fire restrictions in place at USFS locations around Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/21/2018 - 10:46amFire restrictions on National Forest System lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin began Friday, August 17, 2018, and will remain in effect through November 15. Warm temperatures and dry vegetation combined with numerous wildfires burning in our region prompted the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) to implement restrictions intended to safeguard our communities across the Tahoe Basin.
Fight continues to bring KCRA back to South Lake Tahoe Charter lineup
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South Lake Tahoe Charter Communications customers have been unable to watch Sacramento NBC affiliate KCRA since June 8, 2018, but area residents along with City and County government are continuing the fight to get them back on the local line-up.
Charter pulled the station because they already carry a local NBC channel, KRNV out of Reno and are not required to carry two. They are only required to carry stations based on a region's Designated Market Area (DMA). South Lake Tahoe is in the Reno DMA, not the Sacramento.
Douglas County selects new Chief Financial Officer
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Douglas County has selected Terri Willoughby as their new Chief Financial Officer and Comptroller.
Terri has worked in the public sector for over twenty years, working for the County of Riverside, and various cities and municipal utilities in capacities ranging from Assistant Controller to Finance Director.
Column: 10 years of fighting invasive species at Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/17/2018 - 3:47pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/703265-joanne_marchetta.jpg?1534546172)
This summer marks the tenth anniversary of Lake Tahoe’s Watercraft Inspection Program. Under the program, every motorized watercraft is inspected to ensure it is clean, drained, and dry and not carrying aquatic invasive species before launching at Tahoe.
Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition distributes over 200 free bike racks throughout Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/17/2018 - 2:17pmThe Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition is distributing 215 free bicycle racks throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin, creating secure parking for 430 bicycles at key public destinations.
Supported by funding from the Tahoe Fund and the Nevada Commission on Tourism and in-kind support from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, the nonprofit Bike Coalition is distributing the high-quality bike racks to Tahoe’s local jurisdictions and government agencies. Each of the two types of racks being
Gregory Weldon Withrow 1974 ~ 2018
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/15/2018 - 10:47pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/703253-withrow_gregory.jpg?1534398711)
Greg Withrow passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2018 in Napa, California.
Born in 1974 in Fresno, Greg moved with his family in 1977 to South Lake Tahoe. Greg graduated from South Tahoe High School in 1992 and worked for many years in the construction industry in South Lake Tahoe and the greater Bay Area, as a carpenter and craftsman.
Greg loved skiing, golf, RC cars, and placing a sports bet; he also had a passion for Vans, hoodies and baseball hats.
Ron Cohen named CEO/President of Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/15/2018 - 12:42pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/703247-squaw_valley_alpine_meadows.jpg?1534367386)
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows and Alterra Mountain Company announced today that Ron Cohen has been selected as President and Chief Operating Officer of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. Cohen has served as the interim President & Chief Operating Officer at the resort since April, 2018, and will move into the permanent position effective immediately.
Northern California fire update
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/14/2018 - 10:42pmSmoke hasn't been as present in the Lake Tahoe Basin over the last few days as it has been, but fires are still burning in Northern California.
Conservancy and USFS working on 'good neighbor' agreement for urban lots
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/13/2018 - 9:51pmA Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) agreement between the California Tahoe Conservancy and U.S. Forest Service is in the works that would allow the Conservancy to begin maintaining and restoring USFS urban lots in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
There are less than 2,200 urban lots that can fall into this agreement, most of which are less than one-acre and located near lots the Conservancy already owns and maintains.
Out and About in South Lake Tahoe: National Night Out
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/13/2018 - 7:14pmThe public and public safety agencies came out for National Night Out on August 7 at Regan Beach in South Lake Tahoe. Booths were set up by California Highway Patrol, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, Barton Heath, California Conservation Corps, South Lake Tahoe Action Team, El Dorado County STAR, El Dorado County Sheriff's Search & Rescue, South Lake Tahoe Drug Free Coalition and the El Dorado County Animal Shelter.
Food was provided by Kiwanis.
The event was also a toy drop off for Toys For Tots.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/12/2018 - 11:10am![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/703228-edso_logo.jpeg?1534120370)
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 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 time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
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South Lake Tahoe man dies in Stockton area crash
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/11/2018 - 9:32am![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/703223-chp_2.png?1534005249)
A 24-year-old South Lake Tahoe man died in a San Joaquin County crash Thursday morning.
At 8:30 a.m. August 9, the driver of a 1998 Lexus apparently lost control of his car as he pulled out from the shoulder of Highway 4, west of Stockton. He sideswiped another car, then continued out-of-control until the vehicle hit another car according to the California Highway Patrol.
The car then crashed into an irrigation canal and the driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver's name has not been released.
People in the other cars involved were not injured.
Fire updates for Northern California fires, Yosemite reopens Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/10/2018 - 6:13pmA Red Flag Warning has been issued for the Sierra, including the Donnell Fire area where 23,824 acres since starting on August 1. Northwest winds and low relative humidity may increase activity along the southern and eastern areas of the fire, keeping smoke away from Lake Tahoe. Concern areas include Long Valley, Haypass, Sardine, and Red Rock Meadows. The fire may also travel in a Southeast direction towards Kennedy Meadows within the Middle Fork Stanislaus River corridor. A Forest Order Closure has been issued for the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness and Spicer Lake.
#TeamTahoe focus of Lake Tahoe Summit
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/10/2018 - 9:38amThe annual Lake Tahoe Summit held this week at Sand Harbor State Park marked the 22nd time government officials, public agencies, non-profit environmental groups, the public and other groups came together to renew their focus and commitment on preserving the beauty of Lake Tahoe.
Trees growing into navigable airspace at airport, bid accepted for removal
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/09/2018 - 11:19pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/703216-city_logo.jpg?1533882423)
Trees on the 46.52 acre Lake Tahoe Airport property will soon be removed as required (and overdue) by the California Department of Transportation Division of Aeronautics. It has been 11 years since trees have been removed on the property and there is increasing threat into the navigable airspace at north end of runway from trees. The aircraft that frequent the airport would be unable to takeoff with the increased growth.
For the past five years, the department has issued letters of correction to remove multiple tree obstructions on the runway.
Police ask for public's help in locating missing person in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/09/2018 - 2:59pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/703212-missing.png?1533855047)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 35-year-old man who was headed to South Lake Tahoe (SLT) to live and study has not been heard from, and his parents and the SLT Police Department are asking for the public's help in locating him.
Alexander Farquhar Mackenzie left his parent's house in Salinas, California in May of this year in a rental car, telling his parents he was headed for South Lake Tahoe.
National Forest Foundation receives nearly $13 million for forest restoration work in Tahoe/Truckee
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/09/2018 - 9:27amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The National Forest Foundation (NFF) has received a major grant from the California Climate Investments Forest Health Grant Program to conduct important forest health work on the Tahoe National Forest, the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) and State Responsibility Area (SRA) lands in the Truckee / Tahoe region.
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Tahoe Keys corporation yard to move from Upper Truckee River marsh
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/08/2018 - 11:59pmThe Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) will be moving their corporation yard from a 2.21-acre parcel of environmentally sensitive land to a developable 0.99-acre parcel adjacent to the Tahoe Keys Marina.
On Wednesday, the California Tahoe Conservancy Board authorized their staff to move forward with an agreement with TKPOA. This move allows the Conservancy to restore the site as part of its Upper Truckee Marsh restoration project, one of the largest and most important restoration projects in the history of the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office investigates cold case murder
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/08/2018 - 5:38pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/703207-dcso.jpg?1533775312)
UPDATE: The Douglas County Sheriff's Office did not find anything pertaining to the case on the Centerville Lane parcel and have left the area. They used cadaver dogs and ground radar to search for human remains.
Forecast: Haze and 80s in the seven-day forecast for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/08/2018 - 5:24pmSmoke from California fires have plagued the Lake Tahoe Basin for a few weeks, and there is no relief in sight. Afternoon winds stoked the Donnell Fire Wednesday, pushing a large plume of smoke into the atmosphere and sending it right to Lake Tahoe and the Reno/Carson Valley area.
Update: Smoke continues to come to Lake Tahoe from fires in the west
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/07/2018 - 11:01pmA number of fires across northern and eastern California continue to bring hazy conditions and degraded air quality to northeast California, the Sierra, and western Nevada. According to the National Weather Service in Reno, areas at greatest risk for unhealthy to very unhealthy air quality are from Sonora Pass to South Lake Tahoe and Carson City.
CAL FIRE awards $27.5 million to reduce wildfire risks
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/07/2018 - 7:55pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/703195-cal-fire.jpg?1533697908)
Today, CAL FIRE awarded four grants totaling $27.5 million to fund high-priority forest health projects designed to combat climate change and reduce the risk of wildfires.
Letter: STPUD updates from board member and candidate Duane Wallace
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/07/2018 - 4:08pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/703194-duane_wallace.jpg?1533684067)
Everyone knows what goes downhill, but the South Tahoe Public Utility District knows how to recycle it into 381,000 kilowatts of electricity per year. A recent feature article by the Association of California Water Agencies pointed out that STPUD is one of only a handful of utility districts in the entire world that can claim 100% reuse of wastewater and bio solids. Here’s how. We use centrifuges instead of the usual pollution causing burners. That allows us to make fertilizer for ranch land.
Keeping regions safe: Pre-positioning of firefighters this week in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/06/2018 - 11:31pmFor just the second time, fire crews from California communities came together and stationed themselves in a community other than their own on orders from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services(Cal OES).
A red flag warning was up for the Lake Tahoe Basin Friday and Saturday, with high winds, high temperatures and low humidity in the forecast making the situation ripe for a large fire.
California man drowns in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/05/2018 - 8:02pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The body of a 21-year-old California man was located in Lake Tahoe Sunday afternoon, more than 24 hours after he jumped off a boat near Edgewood Tahoe.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office cadaver dogs alerted others to the body of the man about one-quarter mile off shore between Tahoe Meadows and Lakeside Marina just before 5:00 p.m. Sunday, according to South Lake Tahoe Police Officer Traci Trapani.
The identity of the man is being withheld pending notification of next-of-kin.
Current status of fires burning in Northern California and Nevada
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/05/2018 - 8:30amSmoke from fires west of Lake Tahoe is expected to come into the basin again today, but Sunday morning is clear. Here is an update on most fires in Northern California and Western Nevada.
South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting moved to Monday night
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/04/2018 - 9:34pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/703181-city_logo.jpg?1533445668)
Due to the 22nd annual Lake Tahoe Summit on Tuesday, the South Lake Tahoe City Council has moved their bi-monthy meeting to Monday, August 6, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.
Council will continue their discussion on cost recovery methods when attempting to collect fines from homeowners, as well as new agenda items covering a tree thinning project on airport property and payment plans on parking violations due to changes in California law.
Search continues for swimmer missing in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/04/2018 - 7:14pm8:00 p.m. 8/5/18 UPDATE: SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The body of a 21-year-old California man was located in Lake Tahoe Sunday afternoon, more than 24 hours after he jumped off a boat near Edgewood Tahoe.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office cadaver dogs alerted others to the body of the man about one-quarter mile off shore between Tahoe Meadows and Lakeside Marina just before 5:00 p.m. Sunday, according to South Lake Tahoe Police Officer Traci Trapani.
For more on the story: http://southtahoenow.com/story/08/05/2018/california-man-drowns-lake-tahoe
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Letter: Support and empower fire department in keeping local lands safe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/04/2018 - 6:13pmThe following is a copy of a letter sent to City Council, USFS, Supervisor Sue Novasel, California Tahoe Conservancy Officers, and others, and shared with South Tahoe Now:
Dear Mayor David and Council Members:
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