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On Nov. 3 the U.S. Forest Service temporarily interrupted the water flow from the Fallen Leaf Lake dam to Taylor Creek for three days. This raised concern from Lake Tahoe community members regarding the spawning kokanee salmon and future of their eggs. Kokanee aren't native but they have been adopted by land managers and locals as an introduced species.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, California (KOLO) - Prescribed burns in the Lake Tahoe area are set to begin this Wednesday. The burns will take place around the Lake Tahoe Airport from Dec. 6 to Dec. 12. 22 acres will be burned with an estimated 230 piles scheduled to be burned. All...

Research shows that 1 acre of healthy Sierra Nevada wetlands has the potential to capture as much carbon from the air as 1 acre of a tropical rainforest. In South Lake Tahoe these species-rich wetlands sit between neighborhoods, laying like patchwork divided by roads, and with the help of the California Tahoe Conservancy and partners, are slowly reclaiming their territory.

(FOX40.COM) — From Sacramento to Lake Tahoe, people woke up on Saturday morning to cold and wet weather on the first weekend of December. Although much of the Sacramento Valley saw scattered showers and sprinkling rainfall, the Lake Tahoe area saw at least another inch of snow over the last 24 hours, according to the […]

He had succumbed to cardiac arrest by the time first responders got on scene. A man died after falling off his mountain bike in Kings Canyon in Carson City on Sunday afternoon. He had succumbed to cardiac arrest by the time authorities got on scene.

JLL Capital Markets announced today that it arranged $22.5 million acquisition financing for The Hampton Inn & Suites, in Truckee, California. JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, JMA Ventures, LLC, to secure the acquisition loan from MetLife Investment Management, a lender with an expertise in hospitality lending, led by Mike Pace, Mike Coen, and Dan McKenzie.

STATELINE, Nev. – A 2019 drug deal that occurred in Stateline came back to haunt a Sacramento man who dodged a warrant for failing to turn up at court for the last four years. Jean Claude Rocha, 41, was the bag man in a cocaine sale that occurred right...

The peaceful trails of Kings Canyon, Carson City were the site of a devastating mountain biking accident this past Sunday afternoon. A local rider suffered a fatal fall that resulted in cardiac arrest, leading to his untimely death despite rapid emergency response efforts around 2 p.m. The accident, reported by another cyclist, has raised questions about the inherent risks of outdoor sports and the need for increased safety measures within the mountain biking community.

TRUCKEE, CA (News 4 & Fox 11) — A crash involving a diesel spill blocked all lanes of westbound I-80 at 267 in Truckee, California, on Sunday afternoon. The crash was reported just before 1 p.m. on Dec. 3. The roadway reopened around 45 minutes later. It is unknown...

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of gardnerville..

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Incline Village Community Hospital, in collaboration with the Nevada State Immunization and their pharmacy satellite program, will host a vaccination clinic on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The clinic will be held in the IVCH Community Room at 880 Alder Ave., Incline Village.

Open pile burning is underway in the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District (TMFPD) for December. As a result, the Fire District is responding to an increase in structure fire reports, but in the past few days numerous reports turned out to be pile burning. Pile burning refers to the burning...

My recent visit to Red's Old 395 Grill in Carson City was nothing short of delightful. This unique dining venue, nestled between Lake Tahoe and Reno, is a treasure trove of culinary delights. The moment I stepped in, I was captivated by the Old West museum setting and the amazing decor. Mining and fire memorabilia hung everywhere, creating an atmosphere that was both intriguing and inviting.

Genoa, Nev. — A young child was helicoptered to UC Davis’ burn center on Sunday after falling into a fire at a home near the Genoa Lakes Ranch Course. The report came in at around 4:30 p.m. and by 5:10 p.m. I don’t know precisely what happened, but it’s a reminder to keep an eye on children around fireplaces, firepits and woodstoves.

The Carson City Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be offering a free Basic Training Academy in mid-January and is accepting applications from persons interested in volunteering, according to a news release from the city. “CERT is a nationwide program of community volunteers who help prepare their local communities for...

Placer County recently completed the Lower Secline Water Quality Improvement Project. A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the occasion in Kings Beach. The project introduced crucial drainage infrastructure to Secline Street and Brockway Vista Drive. It aims to stop around 2,000 pounds of sediment runoff from entering Lake Tahoe each year. Additionally, it has stabilized the roads and added pavement, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and beach parking.

STATELINE, Nev. — In the spirit of the holidays, Tahoe Beach Club demonstrated its commitment to the local community by extending a helping hand to those who serve it. On Thanksgiving Day, the dedicated staff, led by General Manager Kevin Speer, delivered a Thanksgiving meal to Tahoe Douglas Fire Station 23, a gesture that exemplifies the Club’s values of gratitude and community engagement.

REGIONAL: INTERSTATE 80 AT TRUCKEE IS OPEN AFTER DIESEL SPILL

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - An effort to keep single use plastic bottles out of Lake Tahoe will soon go into effect and a campaign is gaining traction to get more people to drink tap water. The Drink Tahoe Tap campaign from Take Care Tahoe is encouraging people to drink the tap water from Lake Tahoe instead of going to the grocery store and buying plastic bottles.

More California Rite Aid locations, including three in the Sacramento and Tahoe region, are expected to close.