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Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Every year during the first week of November, Corporate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. encourages their Ameriprise office team members across the country to participate in an activity to support their ‘National Day of Service’ giving campaign. For the last five years, the Tahoe South Shore’s Ameriprise office has elected to sponsor a Bread & Broth Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) and this year they hosted the Monday Meal on November 4 to participate in the annual Corporate campaign.

South Lake Tahoe to create an ordinance for electric scooters

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - First it was Lime Bikes, but now the company's Lime Scooters have created both enjoyment and concern in South Lake Tahoe. The popular mode of transportation is used by millions worldwide and provides over 100,000 annual rides in South Lake Tahoe.

But the illegal use by minors and a flaw in the Lime app process has drawn concern from local law enforcement and residents.

Minden man arrested after monthslong drug investigation

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - A months-long investigation into drug activity in Douglas County has resulted in the arrest of a Minden, Nevada man.

On Wednesday, October 16, 2019, members of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Street Enforcement Team (DCSET) served a search warrant at the Esther Way home of Robert Wilson. Inside they found almost $10,000 in cash, five pounds of Psilocybin Mushrooms, 21 firearms and a marijuana THC extraction lab with approximately seven pounds of a marijuana extract.

Column: Detoxify with Yoga - Four ways to shed toxins and feel healthier through Yoga

Maybe you overdid it this weekend. Perhaps you really like cheese. Somehow an entire cheesecake disappeared and you think it might be in your belly. Regardless of how the toxins got into you, your task is to now get rid of them. Yoga can help!

Kriya: Cleansing

El Dorado County Sheriff's deputy shot and killed in line of duty; Two arrested

11:30 a.m. UPDATE: Deputy Brian Ishmael of the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office died in the line of duty early Wednesday after being shot after arrival at a home in Somerset, Calif. They were responding to a call of theft from a marijuana garden.

El Dorado County Sheriff John D'Agostini held a press conference Wednesday morning, updating the public on some of what transpired earlier in the day.

Caples Fire has burned 2,949 acres and is 53 percent contained

10.15.19 7:00 p.m. UPDATE: Tuesday was a productive day for firefighters. The northern ridge and southwestern corner are now contained and being patrolled. The containment lines on the eastern and southwestern sides of the fire containment lines are in progress. The hand line on the south side was extended farther northeast towards Castle Point by crews using tactical firing operations. Stronger winds from the southwest are expected late Wednesday afternoon and evening with light precipitation expected Thursday morning.

Smoke from Caples Fire continues to enter Lake Tahoe Basin: 3,042 acres burned, 42% contained

Firefighters working on the Caples Fire made good progress on Sunday. They tied in and secured two indirect containment lines on the south side of the fire with a successful tactical firing operation. The area the fire is burning in is exceptionally steep, rugged, with no road access - conditions not safe for direct line construction. Today’s burning and the fire’s natural progression in the past three days has been a low-intensity underburn, consistent with the objectives of the ecological restoration project. The night shift Sunday will monitor and hold established containment lines.

Community newsletter from the City of South Lake Tahoe

The City of South Lake Tahoe has launched its October Edition of "At Lake Level." The monthly newsletter is prepared by City Manager Frank Rush in an effort to keep the community well informed about City issues and initiatives.

Development Commodities Available at No Cost for Qualified Affordable Housing, Town Center, and Distressed Property Development

Low nighttime temperatures aiding suppression of Caples Fire

There was minimal fire activity on the Caples Fire last night due to near freezing nighttime temperatures, high relative humidity, and very light winds. The natural wind patterns from the west/southwest will continue to be good for suppression actions. Temperatures are moderate during the day and the relative humidity is low, and those nighttime conditions help with light winds and high relative humidity recovery.

Caples Creek Fire within prescribed burn parameter, now 25 percent contained

The Caples Fire burning southwest of Lake Tahoe is now at 2,400 acres and is 25 percent contained. The fire started as a prescribed burn but was changed to a wildland fire Thursday afternoon which allowed more resources to be sent to the scene. It is still within the planned prescribed burn project area.

Smoke is still in the Lake Tahoe Basin and Carson Valley. Smoke sensitive individuals are encouraged to reduce their exposure by avoiding smoky areas, closing windows, or staying indoors.

First responders and partners to train for mass casualty incident in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Several different agencies will come together in South Lake Tahoe to train for a mass casualty incident on Wednesday, October 16, from 3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

The public may see and hear things around South Tahoe High School and Barton Memorial Hospital during this training exercise that may appear serious due to the responding South Lake Tahoe Police Department, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, Cal Tahoe JPA, Barton Health, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Lake Tahoe Unified School District.

Prescribed burns to resume around Lake Tahoe Basin

The Lake Tahoe Basin Fall Prescribed Fire Program may begin as early as September 24, 2019, under the management of the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT), which includes local, state and federal fire and land management agencies.

Weather and conditions permitting, California State Park crews may begin prescribed fire operations in Burton Creek State Park near Tahoe City and in a couple of weeks move to D.L. Bliss State Park near Tahoma.

Smoke will likely be present.

The buzz about yellowjacket season in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Yellowjackets - they seem to appear whenever you sit down for your picnic lunch or other outside dining enjoyment in Lake Tahoe, especially in the months of July and August.

While the uninvited guests have some redeeming qualities they are predatory, sting pets and humans and are capable of stinging multiple times. Their aggressive behavior ruins many the outside activity. Yellowjackets are actually wasps but shouldn't be confused with other wasps, such as hornets and paper wasps. They are often mistakenly called "bees" (as in "meat bees").

Disaster averted after fires left by careless campers doused in Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The outcome could have been much different had
there not been a quick response by the U.S. Forest Service-Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and other firefighting agencies at two different spots on Monday.

Both fires look like they are a result of illegal campfires, one on the northwest end of Lake Tahoe near Watson Lake and the other south of the basin in Meiss Country.

$100K from 30th annual American Century Championship to be given to local nonprofits

STATELINE, Nev. - The 30th annual American Century Championship has gone into the record books as one of the biggest and best golf events in Lake Tahoe history. There was an attendance record of 60,550, an economic impact estimated at $30 million for the Lake Tahoe Basin, and now an additional $100,000 will be given away to South Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Township non-profits.

Heavy law enforcement presence: SR89 closed just north of Emerald Bay

9:00 p.m. Update: A lead from the Las Vegas FBI led law enforcement to South Lake Tahoe to confront what they thought to be a woman intent on harming herself and perhaps others with a bomb.

Create your own space rocket at next South Lake Tahoe Library STEAM program

Event Date: 
July 26, 2019 - 2:00pm

Children are invited to create your own space rocket and launch it into the trees and beyond! Join the South Lake Tahoe Library at their Stomp Rockets activity on Friday, July 26 at 2:00 p.m. and become the next rocket scientist.

This is part of the Summer Reading Challenge at the library which is located at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.

Open to all school-aged children, supplies are provided.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Resident complaints lead to arrest of two men in Incline Village

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Two men were arrested after residents of Incline Village reported concerns of suspicious and aggressive salesmen going door-to-door in their neighborhood on Saturday evening.

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the area of Carano Court and Oneil Way around 7:00 p.m. on July 13.

Upon arrival, they made contact with two subjects, later identified as Prince Ojionuka, age 30, and Torris Heckard, age 52. By that time, deputies were also contacted by several other residents who had similar complaints against the two men.

Did you feel it? 7.1 earthquake felt in South Lake Tahoe

Ridgecrest, California was rocked with a 7.1 earthquake Friday night, and even though 311 miles away, many residents in South Lake Tahoe felt the trembler.

The quake struck at 8:19 p.m., causing Kern County fires, rocking buildings, cracked foundations and has led to the closure of some roadways in Southern California. The latest earthquake occurred 11 miles northeast of Ridgecrest, according to the US Geological Survey.

Three South Lake Tahoe residents weighed in after the earthquake:

Tahoe History Days: The Pioneers in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
July 5, 2019 - 11:00am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Looking for a family-friendly activity in South Lake Tahoe on Friday? The fireworks will be over so plan a visit to take a step back in time to visit with early pioneers.

In their inaugural Tahoe History Days, the Lake Tahoe Historical Society will start off the holiday by participating in the South Lake Tahoe 4th of July Parade. Catch them on their wagon!

Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care's new facility taking shape

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There has been a lot of activity at the future home of Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC) on Al Tahoe Boulevard, with foundations in and buildings taking shape. When completed it will feature one rehabilitation center and 12 cages/buildings.

By October, seven of those cages will be completed and LTWC will celebrate with a grand opening.

Free Workshop: How to Design a Tahoe Friendly Garden

Event Date: 
August 20, 2019 - 6:00pm

Are you ready for a garden re-do? Have the kids flown the coup or do you want to spend more time hiking and less time maintaining your lawn? Then this workshop is for you. UC Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe are offering a planning and design presentation including a guided design activity where you will be stepped through the process of what to consider when designing your own garden. There will be time for questions about your individual landscape projects and lots of useful information.

South Lake Tahoe's SnowGlobe: "It’s a great event, it's in the wrong location"

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council voted Tuesday to give SnowGlobe a new five-year contract with the criteria that organizers must be working on locating a new location for the event at the end of two years.

If they do not have a good plan in place after those first two years the City could terminate the contract.

Letter: New SnowGlobe contract still doesn't address concerns

SnowGlobe remains a popular and divisive event in South Lake Tahoe. It brings thousands of visitors during our busiest holiday and drives room rates through the ceiling. It also is now proven to violate El Dorado County noise regulations which the County refuses to enforce. It violates the Bijou/Al Tahoe Community Plan noise regulations which the TRPA refuses to enforce. It violates the requirements of the Temporary Activity Permit which both the City and TRPA are working to revise.

Five year contract for a revamped Snowglobe on City Council agenda

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Even though the Snowglobe Music Festival is held in South Lake Tahoe for just three days a year, it's a year-long series of negotiations and discussions between staff, agencies, the No-Globe Alliance and the public to work out details for the next December's event.

During the June 18 City Council meeting, a new, multi-year Special Event Agreement

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

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 the time of the story.

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

5/29

Aryan Brotherhood prison gang drug and murder ring broken up with help of El Dorado County DA's Office

The El Dorado County (EDC) District Attorney's Office recently helped with a state-wide investigation focused on offenders operating a criminal enterprise from both inside and outside state prisons.

Sixteen members and associates of a prison-based gang have been charged after a long-running investigation into drug trafficking and murders inside and outside of California’s prisons.

The EDC DA office's investigative division has the kind of highly trained and experienced detectives that are often called in to help with operations of this magnitude.

Barton Hospital nurses go out on strike

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The almost 180 registered nurses at Barton Hospital went out on a planned strike Friday morning to show the South Lake Tahoe hospital they want a fair contract, one that honors all of their demands.

USFS fuelwood permits go on sale in Lake Tahoe June 3

The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will begin the sale of personal use fuelwood permits at the Forest Supervisor’s Office in South Lake Tahoe on Monday, June 3, 2019. Permits cost $20 per cord, with a two-cord minimum purchase and a limit of 10 cords per household.

Permits have specific conditions and complete information is provided when the permit is issued. Maps to designated cutting areas are provided and must be in the permit holder’s possession along with the valid permit when cutting.

Keep Tahoe Bears Wild - Practice proper food storage and trash disposal

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Lake Tahoe natural resource and law enforcement agencies remind residents and visitors to practice proper food storage and trash disposal at all times while in bear country. Intentional or unintentional feeding of bears can result in unwanted bear behaviors, increased human-bear conflicts, and public safety issues, as well as fines and possible jail time for violators. Each year law enforcement and state wildlife officers respond to hundreds of calls in which bears may pose a public safety threat or are damaging property. In some cases, the bear must be euthanized.

South Lake Tahoe weather: Rain and snow in the 10-day forecast

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Enjoy your last day of sunshine for a while as a strong, wet and cold weather system heads to California and Lake Tahoe. The 10-day forecast has rain and snow in South Lake Tahoe each day. Have weekend outdoor plans? You may want to have a backup plan in place.

Amgen Tour of California picked the right weekend to start in Northern California. As the race moves south, the storm systems move in.

Column: Moderation is the key - How to prepare for summertime

I was on the beach today for my first Bachelorette Party Yoga Practice of the season. These sessions are some of my favorite. I love being outside. I love looking at the lake and the mountains. I love sharing in the practice of Yoga for such a joyful event. I am also very good at connecting with and recognizing how prepared each group is for the practice that day.

It’s Been A While Since I Did This

Roadwork schedule for $5.5M Sierra Boulevard Complete Streets Project

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After this summer's work is completed on Sierra Boulevard, those driving, walking and riding on the road will enjoy sidewalks, Class 1 and Class 2 bike lanes, parallel parking spots, reduced lane size, lighted sidewalks, underground utilities, landscaping, crosswalks and see the new water quality improvements.

The $5.5 million project on the .6 mile long Sierra Boulevard is funded mostly by grants.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe Now has been posting the call logs from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department for years, and while that will still continue the format is changing. After today we will post complete logs Tuesday-Friday with Tuesdays being a list of the weekend calls.

The following is a full recap of all activity for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from April 5 - 15, 2019.

April 5-7

ARRESTS (11):
36-year-old male arrested for disobeying a court order.
45-year-old male arrested for loitering on private property and resisting arrest.

SLT City Council meeting to include construction allocations, camping regulations

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tuesday's evening meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council will have a full agenda that includes replacement of aging snow removal equipment, a Lime License Agreement, and temporary suspension of the City's Residential Allocation Procedures.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from March 20 - April 6, 2019. They had 469 calls during this period. The last report for March 14 - March 19, 2019 can be seen HERE.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

3/20
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Fremont

3/21
Stalking in the 2200 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Welfare Check in the 800 block of Gardner St

3/22

Carson Tahoe Care Center brings memory care to Carson City

Event Date: 
April 4, 2019 - 4:00pm

Carson Tahoe Care Center, an advanced care center designed to deliver high-quality memory care, skilled nursing and transitional rehabilitation services opening this spring, is now welcoming residents to its memory care community. This center, which is part of Prestige Care Inc., will offer the most comprehensive memory care and skilled nursing services in the region.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from March 14 - March 19, 2019. They had 159 calls and DMV checks during this period. The last report for March 4 - March 13, 2019 can be seen HERE.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

3/14
Warrant in the 1300 block of Johnson Blvd.

3/15
Battery in the 3900 block of Pioneer Tr
Petty Theft in the 900 block of Park Ave

3/16

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from March 4 - March 13, 2019. They had 463 calls and DMV checks during this period. The last report for February 20 - March 3, 2019 can be seen HERE.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

3/4
Drug Offense in the 1000 block of Reno Ave
City Property Involved in the 1800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Vandalism in the 900 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Unlicensed Driver in the 900 block of Ski Run Blvd

Lake Tahoe real estate market news

PREP IT, PRICE IT and GRAB THE MARKET

The appreciation rate for Lake Tahoe real estate has stabilized to a more moderate rate from past years and is currently being driven by limited supply. If you are considering selling your home soon; take advantage of the season by prepping the interior through de-cluttering, cleaning, painting where necessary and look at your floors to be cleaned or replaced. These are some very cost-effective applications which will show your home in the most favorable of conditions. It also budgets your time for the Spring yard work that will lend curb appeal.

El Dorado County Sheriff D'Agostini to speak in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
March 19, 2019 - 1:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The public is invited to join El Dorado County Sheriff John D'Agostini as he presents "Criminal Activity: Awareness, Reporting & Prevention" on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Library.

He will discuss topics the South Shore community is interested in including homelessness, crime trends and the most common financial scams targeting our communities and ways to avoid falling victim to scammers.

In addition, the Sheriff encourages questions from the audience on any other subjects that are of concern.

Road Beat: 2019 Lexus RX450hL - Bigger size, more space, less fuel

Going into its fourth model year of this fourth generation RX, the Lexus RX450hL enters its second year with little revision. But since this is the first time around for this new expanded RX model for the Road Beat, it needs to be discussed as an entirely new model.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from February 20 - March 3. They responded to 405 calls during this period. Last week's report for February 8- February 19, 2019.

Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:

2/20
Embezzlement in the 1300 block of Ski Run Blvd
Resisting in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Battery in the 2100 block of South Ave
Warrant in the 1200 block of Emerald Bay Rd

2/21
No Arrests

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!
Cloudy and chance of snow and rain… Snowing at Sierra, Heavenly, Kirkwood, Squaw Alpine & Mammoth… Wear your Gore-Tex jacket today… Take your yellow, rose or bronze lens goggles… Winds may impact upper mountain lifts… Ski/Ride with a Buddy if you go off-piste… Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Snow… North Lake Tahoe SnowFest continues today thru March 10… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

A Break before the next storm… Winter Weather Advisory now posted for late tonight thru Saturday… Resorts are Digging Out and preparing their Slopes for the weekend… A bit warmer and less winds expected today… Wind Holds and Patrol Holds reported on Upper Mountain Lifts… Plenty of Machine Groomed Pack Powder and Powder Turns to be had on newly opened terrain… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!

Fewer South Lake Tahoe flu cases than normal; Precautions still need to be taken

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Flu season is till here, and while cases across the country have resulted in few hospitalizations and deaths so far, people still need to take precautions.

“While it appears that influenza activity may have already peaked in El Dorado County, we are still receiving reports of flu cases. In fact, Marshall Medical Center reported nine confirmed cases of the flu this past week, a recent uptick in cases,” said El Dorado County Public Health Officer, Dr. Nancy Williams.

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

Winter Storm Warning still in effect thru Thursday morning… with somewhat of a break today… But, Strong Winds are continuing to impact upper mountain lifts… Call Ahead! Mt Rose Ski Tahoe, Donner Ski Ranch are Closed. Diamond Peak is Closed due to Power Outage… Call Ahead … Road Controls posted on All Highways in and around Lake Tahoe with I-80, Hwy 88, Mt. Rose Hwy & Emerald Bay Road CLOSED… Back Country Avalanche Danger is HIGH… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

A Challenging Monday for Resorts… All expecting Winter Storm Warning to kick in this morning and thru Thursday morning… 4 to 8 feet predicted to fall above 7000 feet! Winds are impacting lifts at Heavenly, Kirkwood, Donner Ski Ranch, Squaw & Alpine… Mt Rose is Closed today… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!

TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Partly Cloudy in the morning, then becoming Mostly Cloudy. Chance of snow. Highs: 34F-44F. (24F-34F on the slopes) Southwest Winds 25-35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 110 mph.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from February 8 - February 19. They responded to 334 calls during this period. Last week's report for January 25- February 7, 2019.

Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:

2/8
Burglary in the 2900 block of Springwood Dr
Trespassing in the 2000 block of Lark Parkway Dr

2/8
Domestic Battery in the 1500 block of Pioneer Tr

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