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Monday morning has brought the first winter snow of the season to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. Light to moderate snow is being reported this morning throughout the basin. The National Weather Service calls for 10 to 18 inches above 7,000 feet and 4 to 8 inches at lake level. A winter storm warning runs through Tuesday morning.

The Blue Ribbon Award nominations have been tallied, with more than 150 nominations received. Thank you to the businesses and individuals who took the time to nominate those making significant contributions to the South Shore community. The 5th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards Dinner & Ceremony will be held on November 15 at Embassy Suites; all nominees will be recognized and the winners will be announced during the ceremony.

Weather changes with the potential for snow above Lake Tahoe and throughout the Sierra may be headed our way by Monday, the National Weather Service in Reno reports.
There will be a large pattern shift as low pressure digs southward along the West Coast. Forecast models show the jet stream will sag over the region bringing gusty winds to the valleys and strong ridge-line winds of 100 mph possible for the Sierra.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 17-24.

Three Markleeville men face multiple felony drug charges after Alpine County authorities found a sophisticated marijuana grow operation inside two levels of a Spring Canyon Drive barn. A search warrant issued on Oct. 13 netted 312 plants, assorted grow lights and drug use paraphernalia, according to Alpine County Undersheriff Robert Levy.

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit annual closure of recreational facilities around the Lake Tahoe Basin has begun. Recreation sites in the Basin are managed and operated by b...

Boaters heading to Lake Tahoe in the next six weeks may experience a short delay when entering Emerald Bay due to an Asian clam control project that will be taking place there.
The Asian clam control project is being implemented by a team of partners from the Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Program, with plans to treat an area of up to 5 acres at the mouth of Emerald Bay. Treatment will be accomplished by covering the infested lake bottom with thin rubber barriers, augmented with organic material, that reduce the available oxygen and smother the clams. It will be the largest project of its type in the history of Lake Tahoe.

Visitors to recreation sites around South Lake Tahoe should to take precautions against the bubonic plague after a chipmunk found at Taylor Creek Visitor Center tested positive for the disease, the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit reports.
The California Department of Public Health has recommended the Forest Service and its concessionaire post warning signage in the area of Taylor Creek Visitor Center, the Tallac Historic Site, and Camp Richardson Resort explaining how the disease is transmitted, the symptoms and how to prevent infection. The Forest Service is advising its staff and visitors to report any sick or dead animals immediately.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 10-17.

A pattern change will take place this upcoming week bringing cooler temperatures, chances for rain and high elevation snow showers above Lake Tahoe as well as lowering snow levels, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit annual closure of recreational facilities around the Lake Tahoe Basin has begun. Campgrounds and day-use areas traditionally close around mid-October. While forest roads typically close around mid-November, you may consult the Motor Vehicle Use Map for specific dates by going here. The Taylor Creek Visitor Center will remain open through October.

A team of partners from the Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Program is scheduled to begin implementation of the largest Asian clam control project in the history of Lake Tahoe on October 15, with plans to treat an area of up to 5 acres at the mouth of Emerald Bay.

Firefighters from Lake Valley Fire Protection District and the U.S. Forest Service extinguished a wildfire near Luther Pass Tuesday afternoon. The fire started about 2:15 p.m. south of Big Meadow T...

A strong ridge of high pressure will push temperatures high temperatures 10 to 15 degrees above normal on Tuesday, with records possible in several locations in Eastern California and Western Nevada, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency announced the winners of the Lake Spirit Awards honoring “real people making real progress protecting Lake Tahoe” at their second annual Community Appreciation Day event held on Sept. 27 at TRPA’s office.

Fromarc Insurance Agency has been family owned and operated since 1985, when Tita Anderson started the company as an agent/broker. Since then, the team has grown to include her husband Bob, their daughter Justine, Ann Zion, and Brady Ward. On September 27, forty friends, family, and clients joined them for a Business After Hours and Chamber Ribbon Cutting, and enjoyed stories about their years of success and community service.

Low-cost community flu vaccination clinics are being held in South Lake Tahoe through mid-November.The clinics, put on by the Public Health Division of the El Dorado County Health and Human Service...

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Sept. 26 through Oct. 2.

The Nevada Highway Patrol reports investigating 65 crashes associated with the 2012 Street Vibration motorcycle rally which had riders attending events between Reno, Carson City, Virginia City and Lake Tahoe.
There were no fatalities associated with the annual motorcycle rally, according to NHP. Reno police however, were investigating a Sunday morning fatal crash on Plumb Lane. It is unknown if that was related to the motorcycle rally.

SnowGlobe Music Festival 2012 is coming to South Lake Tahoe December 29-31. The SnowGlobe team is seeking local South Lake Tahoe businesses to be part of their concessions and vending platform. BBC catering, the 2012 concessions manager, looks to create a “Taste of Tahoe” offering which will feature local restaurants and providers on site.

UPDATE 8PM: The U.S. Forest Service reports Friday night that the fire burning on the Douglas County side of Lake Tahoe on public land off of Elks Point Road has been contained at 2.6 acres. Cheva Heck, spokeswoman for the Forest Service, said local government resources assigned to the fire are being released. An engine will remain at the fire site overnight. The cause of the fire is under investigation. "We have no reports with lightning or problems with power lines. The fire is believed to be human caused," she said.

After receiving more than 2,000 comments on a proposal to make numerous changes to the trail system surrounding Fallen Leaf Lake, the U.S. Forest Service has released four more options for the proj...

With Nov. 16 as its opening day, the countdown is on at Heavenly Mountain Resort. From intense competitions and events to the return of the halfpipe, excitement is stirring at Lake Tahoe’s largest winter playground.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of September 19-25.

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