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Community gathers to celebrate Momentum film on PBS
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The South Tahoe community came together for a heartwarming celebration of the newly released PBS version of Momentum Film, directed and produced by Michelle Aguilar and Lane Power on Tuesday, June 11. The event, held at the South Tahoe Association of Realtors Building, was a delightful evening filled with food, drinks, and a silent auction, all aimed at supporting the expansion of the Momentum Mentors program to more youth in the area and beyond.
Fire Weather Watch and Lake Wind Advisory for Sunday
The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch and a Lake Wind Advisory for Sunday, June 16 from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Fire Weather Watch warns that there will be wind gusts from 30-40 miles per hour, as well as low humidity. The watch covers areas...
Incline Village General Improvement District GM Bobby Magee announces resignation
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Incline Village General Improvement District General Manager Bobby Magee announced his intent to resign his position as the district’s general manager on or before October 5, 2024. General Manager Magee submitted his resignation letter to the IVGID Board of Trustees on Friday, June 7....
No street parking at Zephyr Cove, fees announced
Zephyr Cove, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Douglas County just announced some hefty fees for people parking near Zephyr Cove at Lake Tahoe. News 4 reported last month that the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) took away all on-street parking along Highway 50 at Zephyr Cove due to safety concerns.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Director tours Lake Tahoe, announces $3.4 million investment
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – During a trip to South Lake Tahoe on Thursday, June 6, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Martha Williams announced $3.4 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to prevent and combat the spread of aquatic invasive species in Lake Tahoe. Williams announced...
2 killed in plane crash in remote area south of South Lake Tahoe
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE – An investigation is underway after two people died in a plane crash in a mountainous area south of South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday evening, officials said on Thursday.The Alpine County Sheriff's Office said it was notified of an overdue aircraft around 1 a.m. Thursday. The aircraft was plotted in the Willow Creek area near Luther Pass.It was found adjacent to Willow Creek Road, which is about 10 miles south of South Lake Tahoe, and deputies said two people on board the plane died. Their identification has not been released.Authorities believe the crash happened sometime between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday.National Transportation Safety Board investigators will be out documenting the scene and the damage. They said it was a Luscombe 8A aircraft.The Federal Aviation Administration said the crash was found at about 5:30 a.m. Thursday after it departed Wednesday afternoon from Lodi Airport.An investigation is ongoing.Willow Creek flows from an area west of Jobs Peak into the West Fork of the Carson River near the intersection of Highway 89 and Highway 88.
Keep Homewood Public counters Master Plan with 50+ issues
HOMEWOOD, Calif. – The picturesque community of Homewood, nestled on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, is currently grappling with the proposed redevelopment plans for the Homewood Mountain Resort (HMR). The small unincorporated town, with a population of just 200 residents, has become a battleground between those who at one time were advocating for public access to the resort and the developers seeking to revitalize the area.
Western Governors’ Association meets in Olympic Valley
OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – Five governors flocked to the Everline Resort and Spa in Olympic Valley for the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Western Governors’ Association. WGA’s Chair, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon was joined by New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, Idaho Governor Brad Little and Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo.
Truckee Tahoe Airshow honors legendary pilot, Brigadier General Bud Anderson
The Truckee Tahoe Airshow and Family Festival, a staple event in the community for 35 years, is set to take place on Saturday, June 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s event holds special significance as it honors Brigadier General Clarence “Bud” Anderson, a World War II Triple Ace Fighter Pilot, who recently passed away at the age of 102.
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