New rent limits take effect in California
(The Center Square) – Landlords across the state of California face new limits in how much they can increase the rent of their tenants. Under Assembly Bill 1482, the California Tenant Protection Act of 2019,...
Wrong-way drunk driver gets life sentence
The Reno man responsible for the death of 24-year-old Carson City resident Brian A. Vazquez-Gonzalez was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of vehicular homicide. District Judge Tom Gregory said Stephen Michael...
Juvenile suspect arrested for attempted murder after stabbing
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – On August 11, 2026, at approximately 6:36 p.m., South Lake Tahoe police officers responded to the report of a stabbing at Whole Foods. Officers arrived on scene and located a...
Tahoe’s winter forecast is looking snowy
TAHOE BASIN, Calif. – A strong El Niño could bring above-average snowfall to the Tahoe region this winter, according to OpenSnow’s 2026-27 winter forecast. Meteorologist Alan Smith said the developing “super El Niño” played a...
Trail Time: The 10 Best Family-Friendly Hikes Around Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe has a reputation for dramatic peaks and rugged wilderness but tucked between those postcard views are dozens of trails perfect for families. These are the routes where strollers roll, snacks get shared on...
Tahoe’s bears can get too comfortable with humans. These dogs help bring back healthy fear
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. – Two of Nevada Department of Wildlife’s (NDOW) top employees look a little shaggy. They wear long fur coats year-round, and they don’t collect a salary. Meet Badger and Banjo, Karelian Bear...
Nevada Highway Patrol increases commercial motor vehicle enforcement in Spooner Summit Area
RENO, Nev. — In response to a recent increase in crashes involving commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in the area of US 50 and US 395, the Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Division’s Commercial Enforcement Section...
LTUSD welcomes students and staff back for an exciting 2026–27 school year
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – As summer comes to a close, Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) is excited to welcome students, families, and staff back for the first day of school on Monday, August...
TERC’s new research vessel is getting fitted for a future on Tahoe
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The Tahoe Environmental Research Center’s new vessel is currently getting retrofitted for a future of research on Lake Tahoe. “We are excited to launch our new research vessel soon,” said TERC...
Ignition devices might be required in CA for first-time DUIs
(The Center Square) – Being convicted of a drunk or impaired driving offense even one time in California could now result in lengthier driving restrictions, and makes permanent a state law that requires the installation...
Castle Peak avalanche victims died of asphyxia, reports says
TRUCKEE, Calif. – All nine victims in the Castle Peak avalanche on Feb. 17 died of asphyxia, according to partially redacted reports the Nevada County Coroner’s Office provided to the Tribune. Asphyxiation occurs when the...
Here’s where the smoke over Lake Tahoe is coming from
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. — If you’ve been hiking, cycling, paddling or spending time outdoors around Lake Tahoe this week, you’ve likely noticed hazy skies and the distinct smell of smoke. The smoke affecting the Tahoe...
South Lake Tahoe commercial plaza addresses pest issues amid restaurant closures
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Two restaurants in Lakeview Plaza, along with Plaza owners, have been taking steps to abate pests after the El Dorado County Community Development Agency (CDA) Environmental Management Department found cockroach...
Upcoming free community farmer’s market to provide access to fresh, local produce
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Food Bank of El Dorado County and the Marcella Foundation, with additional volunteer support from Bread & Broth and the Family Resource Center, are hosting the third Free Summer...
Tahoe Conservancy Awards $2.2 million for South Lake Tahoe Wildfire Safety Projects
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The California Tahoe Conservancy has awarded a $2.2 million grant to the City of South Lake Tahoe to reduce wildfire risk for south shore communities and schools. The City will...
Drawing the line; The complicated history behind Lake Tahoe’s state border
In the peak of summer, boats create wakes across the invisible line dividing Lake Tahoe between California and Nevada. No buoy marks the transition, and, while on the water, lakegoers may be unaware of the...
Insidious foxtails and dogs: How to protect your dog
As the summer begins to come to a close, nature is hard at work preparing for next year’s survival. From now through September, it’s the Foxtails’ peak-risk period for animals – and even humans –...
Man honors dad with Parkinson’s charity swim in Tahoe, raises $38K and counting
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Despite the occasional muscle cramp on the nine-mile swim in South Lake Tahoe, Dave Shapiro’s focus was grounded in the rhythm, form and technique of his stroke with the image of...