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South Tahoe Now
Published 8 hours agoSlink Fire south of Topaz Lake at 196 acres
TOPAZ LAKE, Calif. – A fire that started Saturday afternoon off US-395 near Topaz Lake is now 196 acres with zero percent containment, according to Watch Duty. The Slink Fire […]
South Tahoe Now
Published October 03Another South Lake Tahoe earthquake
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reports a second earthquake Friday, just before midnight. It was located in the same area as the Friday morning 3.7 […]
South Tahoe Now
Published October 02Lake Tahoe earthquake shakes some residents awake Friday morning
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is reporting an early-morning earthquake centered near South Lake Tahoe on Friday, October 2. Many residents took to social […]
South Tahoe Now
Published October 02Newsom signs SB868, allowing small plug-in solar panels
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 868 (the Plug and Play Solar Act) into law on Wednesday, allowing renters and homeowners to use small plug-in solar panels […]
South Tahoe Now
Published September 30Winter closing dates for National Forest facilities at Lake Tahoe announced
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The annual process of closing national forest recreation facilities around Lake Tahoe has begun. Seasonal closures apply to buildings, restrooms and parking areas at many […]
South Tahoe Now
Published September 29Cooler days bring new opportunities to save water
As cooler temperatures and shorter days arrive, South Tahoe Public Utility District is reminding the community that fall is the perfect season to save water and prepare homes and irrigation […]
South Tahoe Now
Published September 28Cool start to a warm week at Lake Tahoe
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – A touch of fall through Monday afternoon, with a 20-50% chance of light rain in western Nevada and snow showers above 9,000 feet across the […]
South Tahoe Now
Published September 25Letter: Deadline looming for public comment on proposed fees at USFS recreation sites
On July 31, the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) and the Eldorado National Forest (Eldorado NF) issued separate but cookie-cutter news releases announcing proposed new and increased recreation fees. […]
South Tahoe Now
Published September 25Lake Wind Advisory for Lake Tahoe and Critical Fire Weather for valley
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for Lake Tahoe that will be in effect Friday from 8 a.m. to […]
Lake County News
Published September 24Insurers say they’re starting to write new California homeowner policies, but how many?
By Levi Sumagaysay , CalMatters Houses sit within the forest in South Lake Tahoe near Pioneer Trail and Jicarilla Drive on Sept. 26, 2024. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters . Sign up for their newsletters. Insurance…
South Tahoe Now
Published September 23Letter: Bear League takes issue with recent Letter to the Editor
In response to Toogee Sielsch’s Sept. 20 letter, “Black bear research within the Lake Tahoe Basin is important,” BEAR League would like to answer directly because the accusation of hypocrisy […]
South Tahoe Now
Published September 22American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe extended another four years through 2030
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The American Century Championship’s major partners: NBC Sports, American Century Investments, Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, Caesars Republic and Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, and Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course […]