Lake Tahoe weather: Winter weather advisory to take effect Saturday
Summer is only a month away but in the Sierra Nevada it feels closer to winter — and it will continue to do so through the weekend. A winter weather advisory remains in effect for...
Lake Tahoe roads: Chain controls in place on I-80, Mt. Rose
Here’s the latest on road conditions in the Tahoe region. As of 8:05 a.m. California Interstate 80 EASTBOUND: Chains are required on all vehicles except four-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all four wheels from...
Ski season ain’t over: Lake Tahoe resorts report 8 – 18 inches of new snow in 2 days
The calendar says mid-May but for skiers and riders at Lake Tahoe the season just does not want to end. A blast of winter weather delivered a fresh coat of Sierra powder to the few...
South Tahoe Public Utility District board approves rate increases for sewer, water
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Water and sewer fees are on the rise although not quite as much as proposed. About 30 people attended the South Tahoe Public Utilities District monthly board meeting Thursday afternoon,...
Lake Tahoe weather: Over ½ foot of snow possible at higher elevations by Thursday morning
If you were planning on hitting the beach in the coming days, you’re going to want to change your plans. A blast of cold, winter-like weather has arrived in the Tahoe Basin and is expected...
Douglas County chairman says he regrets behavior at meeting where fight occurred
Douglas County Commission Chairman Barry Penzel issued a statement addressing Thursday’s meeting where a fight broke out between commissioners. “As the Chairman of the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners, I would like to express...
South Lake Tahoe police: Man arrested after threatening others with weapons
Reports of a reckless driver ended roughly five hours later with a SWAT team storming a residence and arresting an armed man with a felonious history, according to law enforcement. The South Lake Tahoe Police...
5 things to know about chain requirements in Lake Tahoe before you hit the road
With a big winter storm in the forecast, there’s no better place to be than Lake Tahoe. But before you make your way up into the mountains for some snow-filled fun, there’s a few things...
California Nurses Association tells Barton Health they plan to strike
For the second time in nearly three months, nurses at Barton Health have provided notice that they intend to go on strike — the latest sign that the two sides remain at an impasse more...
Kingsbury Grade shooting suspect attempts to fire attorney, may face competency hearing
A Bay Area triple-homicide suspect wants to plead guilty to charges related to an April 26 shootout on Kingsbury Grade so badly that he sought to fire his attorney on Wednesday. Stefon Demar Jefferson, 43,...
Officials raise issues with Incline Village cell tower application
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — A proposal to construct a cell phone tower near Tunnel Creek has ignited far less controversy than a much larger tower proposed for the middle of town. Still, officials say they...
Lake’s depths hold many dead bodies: Officials report most corpses don’t surface if lost in Lake Tahoe
Sgt. Pete Van Arnum recalled hearing tales of Mafia members dumping bodies in Lake Tahoe back in the 1950s. “That may or may not be true, but we can’t be sure because we can’t go...
El Dorado County election officials hosting town halls
With changes coming to how El Dorado County conducts elections, officials have planned a series of town halls to discuss the changes. El Dorado County Registrar of Voters Bill O’Neill will explain the changes that...
Spring Meltdown returns to Whiskey Dick’s Saloon Lake Tahoe
Calling all metal heads: Whiskey Dick’s is the place to be this weekend. The annual Spring Meltdown returns to the South Lake Tahoe establishment for two days of some of the best metal around. “Spring...
The Loft Lake Tahoe hosting ‘Game of Thrones’ viewing party
The ultimate series comes to an end Sunday, and to commemorate the event The Loft is hosting the ultimate viewing party. Yes, “Game of Thrones” wraps up its eighth and final season Sunday night —...
UPDATE: Chain requirements dropped on most Lake Tahoe highways
Here’s the latest on road conditions in the Tahoe region. UPDATE As of 2:05 p.m. Chain requirements have been lifted on Interstate 80 in California. Chain requirements remain in effect on Nevada Route 431 (Mt....
Fresno woman convicted in kidnapping and murdering pregnant mother
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) – A woman who claimed to have made a deal to buy an expectant mother’s baby was convicted Thursday of kidnapping and murdering the pregnant woman and her unborn baby. Josefina Sonia...
