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South Tahoe Now
Published 19 hours agoLetter: 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 […]
South Tahoe Now
Published September 21Week of mid-70s and mostly sunny skies in South Lake Tahoe
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The first day of fall is on Tuesday, and South Lake Tahoe should be in the mid-70s, sunny and calm, according to the National Weather […]
South Tahoe Now
Published September 21Letter: Black bear research within the Lake Tahoe Basin is important
Wildlife research is essential because it protects biodiversity, guides conservation policies, and helps humans understand complex ecosystems. Without that research, wildlife conservation/management and human/wildlife conflict mitigation would be equal to swinging […]
South Tahoe Now
Published September 20Letter: Lake Link Is Pretty Awesome Now
It was never intended to be a free Uber, as if driving all the way across town is any better for the environment when someone else is paying for the […]
South Tahoe Now
Published September 18Column: Suicide Prevention Starts with Connection
Every year, suicide affects individuals, families, and communities across the country. If you or someone you care about is struggling, it is important to know that help is available, and […]
South Tahoe Now
Published September 18Letter: The Hangar concert noise is unacceptable
As many who occupy the residential areas surrounding The Hangar (Taproom & Bottle Shop) are already painfully aware, the establishment was granted a series of Special Use Permits by the […]
South Tahoe Now
Published September 17Recipe of the Week: Broccoli cheddar soup for the change of seasons
It’s the time of year when the morning air has a crisp edge, but the afternoon still carries a bit of summer warmth. It’s the kind of day that makes […]
South Tahoe Now
Published September 16Letter: A Personal Reflection on Recent Events
Last September, our community found itself grappling with difficult news involving two people who had been part of our local elected leadership. A year later, both are again in the […]