Changes to Sunray Hotel are finally on the horizon after hearing
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – After nearly five years of notices, fines, and fees, El Dorado’s Superior Court has ruled that Sunray Hotel will be either rehabilitated or demolished, due to the risks to health...
$8.6 million awarded to Lake Tahoe Community College to support Tahoe basin’s first public safety training complex
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – As devastating wildfires continue to rage across Los Angeles, the California Community Colleges (CCC) Board of Governors (Board) took action to address this growing crisis. On Tuesday, January 14, the...
My view on protecting Lake Tahoe (Opinion)
As an avid hiker and Lake Tahoe resident, one of my favorite views of the lake is from the top of Mount Tallac. From this vantage, Lake Tahoe impressively expands below granite ledges and alpine...
IVGID moves to terminate new GM Kent Walrack
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID) board voted to terminate new General Manager Kent Walrack’s leadership just six weeks into his term. The motion was passed 4-0 with Trustee Ray...
New beginnings for Barton: Expanding facilities to enhance patient care
STATELINE, Nev. – It’s been more than 60 years since Barton Health first opened its doors to the South Lake Tahoe community. Since then, both the hospital and the community have grown, and its now...
Driver dies after crash into boulder
An adult man was found dead at the scene after crashing his vehicle into a boulder near Wrights Lake Road shortly before 1 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 16. The driver, the sole occupant of a Toyota...
El Dorado County SAR rescues occupants from snow-stuck vehicle near South Lake Tahoe
On Sunday, January 12, 2025, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team based in South Lake Tahoe used their UTV to assist occupants of a vehicle that had become stuck in snow...
NV Energy proposes wildfire self-insurance policy with $500M goal with customers bills to increase up to $2.40
NV Energy is proposing a new wildfire self-insurance they say will protect Nevada residents from the financial impacts of catastrophic wildfires. The policy would help utilities cover the high costs of wildfires that impact communities...
Tahoe’s seniors redefine aging on the slopes and beyond
TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Tahoe basin is home to a fierce community of seniors who have redefined what it means to age. From skiing the world’s peaks to embracing artistic passions, these individuals are proving...
Scoping meeting for new Barton Hospital location sparks lengthy discussion
STATELINE, Nev. – Water quality, wildlife, helipad noise, and scenic quality were among some of the many concerns of those attending the scoping meeting for the new Barton Hospital location. The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency...
Suspect sought in Stateline vehicle theft case
STATELINE, Nev. – On Sunday, January 12, 2025, an unidentified male suspect stole a victim’s 2005 Chrysler 300 from Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, located at 15 U.S. Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada 89449. During the theft, a struggle...
Sierra Nevada mountain towns mobilize to support LA wildfire victims with caravan of provisions
TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. – When wildfires strike, the impact reverberates throughout California, demonstrating the interconnectedness of our communities. In moments of crisis, the strength of unity shines brightest, and the Truckee-Tahoe region is ready to show...
Cortez Masto, Rosen announce $3 million to protect Lake Tahoe from invasive species
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) announced $3.1 million to support efforts by the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency to prevent the...
Dear South Lake Tahoe,
This is my first letter this year as Mayor, to the citizens of South Lake Tahoe. The statements and opinions in this letter are mine alone, not the official opinion of the city council. I’m...
Tahoe Elite Cheer secures a place at nationals after another first-place win
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Last weekend, Tahoe Elite Cheer’s juniors took yet another first-place trophy home from JAMZ’s Showdown at the Bay. They will be attending nationals for their second year in a row...