Tahoe
All of the stories from the North Lake and South Lake Tahoe areas
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Sep- 2025 -16 September
Adventure Van Expo Returns to Palisades Tahoe September 20–21
Van life is rolling back into Tahoe. The Adventure Van Expo returns to Palisades Tahoe September 20–21, bringing a weekend…
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15 September
What Lies at the Bottom of Lake Tahoe? Robot Camera Reveals the Truth.
For generations, Lake Tahoe’s mysterious depths have fueled legends of Mafia victims, mythical monsters, and untold horrors. On September 5,…
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9 September
Northern California’s First Taste of Fall May Bring Sierra Snow
After a long, dry summer, the National Weather Service is finally using two words we haven’t seen in months: snow…
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Aug- 2025 -27 August
Will Tahoe’s Most Controversial Bear Be Killed? Tense Standoff Raises Stakes
A long-simmering conflict over Bear #753—nicknamed Hope—erupted again on Thursday, August 21, when the animal and her cub wandered into…
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26 August
Palisades Tahoe Introduces Binny, Its Adorable New Avalanche Rescue Pup
Palisades Tahoe welcomed a furry new recruit to its Avalanche Rescue Dog team just in time for International Dog Day…
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26 August
Lake Tahoe Officials Unveil Bold 10-Year Wildfire Prevention Plan
At the 2025 Tahoe Summit, officials announced the renewal of the Lake Tahoe Basin Multi-Jurisdictional Fuel Reduction and Wildfire Prevention…
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13 August
How Lake Tahoe Officials Are Battling the Threat of Invasive Golden Mussels
Lake Tahoe’s famously clear waters face a new threat: the invasive golden mussel. Native to Asia, these tiny, fast-spreading mollusks…
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8 August
Nearly 1,000 Gather at Lake Tahoe Summit to Protect the Iconic Lake’s Future
On Wednesday, close to 1,000 community members and elected leaders from California and Nevada came together at the annual Lake…
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4 August
Elevated E. Coli Levels Prompt Swimming Advisory at Popular Tahoe Beach
Water samples taken near Camp Richardson Resort on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe have revealed elevated levels of E.…
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Jul- 2025 -23 July
A Complete Guide to More Than 40 Public Beaches on Lake Tahoe
With the start of the summer season, the Tahoe Fund and eight agencies that manage Lake Tahoe’s public beaches have…
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21 July
Free Beach Concerts Rock Lake Tahoe Every Friday This Summer
There’s no better way to spend a summer evening on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe than with your toes…
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18 July
Notorious Lake Tahoe Bear Euthanized After Years of Break-Ins and Conflict
After years of breaking into homes, damaging cars, and charging at campers, a notorious black bear in the Lake Tahoe…
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17 July
Lake Tahoe Is Getting Warmer, Wetter, and Less Clear, New Report Finds
Photo via Aaron Vanderpool, UC Davis Lake Tahoe is getting warmer, wetter, and less snowy, and it’s affecting the lake’s…
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14 July
Heads Up, Tahoe Travelers: U.S. 50 Construction Will Bring Delays Starting This Week
If you’re planning a trip to Lake Tahoe, leave a little extra time on the road. The Nevada Department of…
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9 July
Controversial Palisades Tahoe Development Cut by 40% After 14-Year Legal Battle
Photo via Palisades Tahoe After 14 years of legal battles and public outcry, a historic agreement has been reached to…
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7 July
Watch: Massive Bear Casually Jogging Through Tahoe Neighborhood Delights the Internet
A new video out of Lake Tahoe is making the rounds online—and this time, it’s not about pristine beaches or…
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7 July
Lake Tahoe’s July 5th Cleanup Removes 1,375 Pounds of Trash
Blue skies and cleaner beaches welcomed over 650 volunteers for the 12th annual Keep Tahoe Red, White & Blue Cleanup…
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4 July
Wild Lotus Yoga Festival Returns to Palisades Tahoe This Month
Get ready to stretch, breathe, and move to the rhythm of the mountains. The Wild Lotus Yoga Festival returns for…
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2 July
Keep Tahoe Red, White & Blue: Volunteers Needed for Annual July 5th Cleanup
Every year, after the Fourth of July crowds clear out, Lake Tahoe’s shores are left littered with fireworks debris, food…
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1 July
Only Two People Survived the Lake Tahoe Boat Tragedy. Here’s What Saved Them.
In the wake of one of the deadliest accidents in Lake Tahoe’s history, officials have confirmed that the two survivors…
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Jun- 2025 -27 June
Aggressive Bear Euthanized After Attacking Camper Near Lake Tahoe
A black bear with a long history of confrontations with people was euthanized this week after attacking a camper near…
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25 June
Officials Identify 8 Victims of Lake Tahoe Boat Accident, Including DoorDash Executive
A devastating boating accident over the weekend has claimed the lives of eight people on Lake Tahoe, including a DoorDash…
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24 June
Final Body Recovered After Lake Tahoe Boat Tragedy Claims 8 Lives
The final missing person from a tragic boat accident on Lake Tahoe has been found, bringing the death toll to…
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22 June
Deadly Boat Accident on Lake Tahoe Leaves 6 Dead, 2 Still Missing
A tragic boating accident on Lake Tahoe has left six people dead and two more missing after a vessel capsized…
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19 June
New Shuttle Service to Replace Dangerous Roadside Parking at Tahoe’s Emerald Bay
Starting July 15, a new shuttle service will launch to help visitors access Emerald Bay without the hassle—and danger—of roadside…
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17 June
Why Isn’t Lake Tahoe Getting Clearer? Scientists Can’t Figure it Out.
Lake Tahoe’s famed blue waters are holding steady—but not getting clearer. That’s the takeaway from UC Davis’ 2024 clarity report,…
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17 June
Sugar Bowl Launches $100 Million Modernization Project
Sugar Bowl Resort, one of Tahoe’s last independently owned ski areas, is undergoing its largest transformation in 86 years with…
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8 June
Invasive Golden Mussels Intercepted Near Lake Tahoe for First Time
For the first time, invasive golden mussels have been intercepted near Lake Tahoe, raising alarms among environmental officials. The mussels…
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May- 2025 -25 May
Fires Deliberately Set Near Lake Tahoe Wildlife Facility, All Animals Safe
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC) has confirmed that a series of small fires set Monday near its facility were deliberately…
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23 May
Hiking into the Abandoned Donner Summit Train Tunnels in Truckee, California
Photo by Stephen Leonardi It’s one of the most rare adventures in Northern California. Nestled in Northern California, Lake Tahoe offers…
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16 May
Tahoe Ski Resort to Debut Lakefront Gondola by Winter 2026–27
Homewood Mountain Resort is set to transform the Lake Tahoe ski experience with the installation of its first-ever gondola, aiming…
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14 May
Sierra-at-Tahoe Settles Lawsuit Over 2020-21 Parking Issues, Offers Refunds and Vouchers
Sierra-at-Tahoe has reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit related to its 2020-21 ski season, where guests were unable…
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14 May
From Snow to Summer: Here’s When Tahoe Resorts Open for Warm-Weather Fun
After a chilly spring start, summer is fast approaching in the Sierra, and Tahoe’s mountain resorts are preparing to swap…
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1 May
Donner Ski Ranch Stays Open for Spring Weekends and You Can Help Decide When It Ends
Spring skiing is still alive and well at Donner Ski Ranch, where the lifts are spinning every Saturday and Sunday…
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Apr- 2025 -28 April
Bear Breaks Into Tahoe Ice Cream Shop, Steals 3-Gallon Tub of Cookie Dough
A sweet-toothed black bear made a surprise appearance at a Kings Beach ice cream shop, making off with a massive…
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28 April
WATCH: Drunk Hotel Guest Nearly Bumps Into Bear in South Lake Tahoe
There you have it folks – this is what you get when you mix casinos and 24-hour bars with the…
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26 April
Tahoe Unveils Bold Plan to Ease Traffic, Boost Transit, and Protect Natural Beauty
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) has unveiled “Connections 2050,” a comprehensive draft update to its Regional Transportation Plan and…
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21 April
Plastic Water Bottles Banned in Lake Tahoe Under New Law
In a major step toward protecting one of the most iconic natural landmarks in the West, the Nevada Senate has…
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20 April
Palisades Tahoe Hosts Another Successful Snow Golf Tournament
On April 19, more than 300 participants gathered at Palisades Tahoe for the 39th Annual Snow Golf Tournament — a…
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18 April
Skier’s Summer Delight: A Backpacking Adventure to Find the Sierra’s Fountain of Youth
Skiers and snowboarders hit a bit of a stage of depression in the late weeks of June. Although some ski…
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18 April
Popular Sand Harbor State Park Moves to Full Reservation System for Peak Season
Sand Harbor State Park has fully implemented its day-use reservation system as of April 15, 2025, following last year’s successful…
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14 April
Palisades Tahoe Extends Ski Season Through Memorial Day
Courtesy of Palisades Tahoe Spring skiing season is still going strong at Palisades Tahoe! The resort will remain open seven…
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14 April
Upside-Down Flag Flies Over Tahoe Peak in Protest of Federal Land Cuts
A massive American flag is flying upside down from a 7,000-foot peak in Tahoe National Forest—a powerful symbol of protest…
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10 April
Hungry Bears Are Waking Up in Tahoe—Help Keep Them Wild and Safe
As winter melts away in the Lake Tahoe region, bears are emerging from hibernation and on the hunt for food.…
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7 April
26-Year-Old Skier Dies in Accident at Palisades Tahoe
A tragic accident at Palisades Tahoe on Saturday claimed the life of 26-year-old skier Ellery Curtis. The incident occurred around…
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7 April
Tahoe Resorts Extend Ski Season After 2.5 Feet of Fresh Snow
Ski season isn’t over yet in Tahoe—Mother Nature just added a fresh twist. A recent storm dumped over 2.5 feet…
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6 April
Tahoe’s Iconic Vikingsholm Castle to Undergo Major Restoration in Summer 2025
Vikingsholm, the historic castle tucked along the shores of Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe, is set for major restoration during…
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3 April
7-Year-Old Girl Killed by Falling Boulder at Tahoe Ski Resort
A tragic accident claimed the life of a 7-year-old girl at Diamond Peak Ski Resort in Incline Village, Nevada, over…
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Mar- 2025 -31 March
Remembering the Massive Avalanche at Alpine Meadows that Killed 7 and Changed the Tahoe Community Forever
In the 70’s and 80’s, ski resorts were rated for their avalanche danger with a scale of A through F…
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19 March
Tahoe Ski Resorts Crack Down on Pass Fraud—Here’s Why Borrowing a Friend’s Pass Could Cost You Big
Skiers and snowboarders in Lake Tahoe may want to think twice before borrowing a friend’s season pass. California Highway Patrol…
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18 March
Driver Ignores Tahoe Road Closure, Ends Up Stuck in Emerald Bay
A commercial driver learned the hard way this week that road closures in Lake Tahoe aren’t just suggestions. According to…
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12 March
Martin Scorsese Producing Film on Tragic 1982 Alpine Meadows Avalanche
The end of March will mark 43 years since one of the deadliest avalanches in U.S. history struck Alpine Meadows,…
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3 March
New Report Shows Lake Tahoe’s Environmental Health is Improving
A recent report from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) reveals that more than 90% of Lake Tahoe’s measurable environmental…
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2 March
Chelsea Handler is Attempting a World-Record Swimsuit Ski Run at Palisades Tahoe
Chelsea Handler and Gold Bond are set to take over Palisades Tahoe on March 14 with a unique attempt to…
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Feb- 2025 -27 February
North Tahoe’s Trail Network Gets a $9 Million Boost for Major Expansion
North Tahoe’s trail system is set for a major upgrade thanks to a $9 million investment approved by the Placer…
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24 February
Palisades Tahoe Brings Back Town Race League Series for 75th Anniversary
Photo by Kate Abraham Palisades Tahoe is reviving its iconic Town Race League Series this spring, bringing back a beloved…
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19 February
California’s First Deadly Avalanche of the Season Strikes Near Tahoe
Photo of the Powderhouse Peak area. Photo by Sierra Avalanche Center. A tragic avalanche near Luther Pass claimed the life…
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13 February
Skiers Encouraged to Use Public Transportation or Carpool as Tahoe Traffic Surges
With peak winter weekends bringing heavy traffic to the Lake Tahoe region, transportation solutions are more important than ever. Fortunately,…
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3 February
Divers Remove Over 1,500 Pounds of Trash from Donner Lake
A dedicated team of divers has made remarkable progress in the ongoing effort to clean up Donner Lake, despite frigid…
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Jan- 2025 -27 January
This 1952 News Reel Shows Passenger Train Buried in Tahoe’s Worst Blizzard in 50 Years
In January of 1952, the worst blizzard seen in 50 years slammed the Tahoe area, closing the pass over Donner…
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27 January
Popular Tahoe Mountain to Open for Winter Ski Season After Master Plan Approved
Lake Tahoe’s beloved Homewood Mountain Resort will reopen for the ski season after months of uncertainty. On Thursday, the Tahoe…
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19 January
Palisades Tahoe Offering $99 Lift Tickets with All Proceeds Going to LA Fire Victims
From January 18 to 20, 2025, skiers and snowboarders at Palisades Tahoe can hit the slopes while making a real…
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19 January
The Legend of Captain Dick – The Hermit of Lake Tahoe’s Emerald Bay
Emerald Bay’s Fannette Island was once the home of Captain Dick. Photo by Patrick Minero. In the mid-1800’s, there weren’t many…
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15 January
See What it Looks Like to Get Rescued Under an Avalanche by a Tahoe Ski Patrol Dog
We all know that dogs are a man’s best friend. Well, now dogs can be a skier’s best friend, and…
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8 January
Tahoe Ski Resort Records Extreme Winds of 206 MPH
Kirkwood Mountain Resort near Lake Tahoe experienced an extraordinary weather event last night as winds reached a staggering 206 mph…
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7 January
This Tahoe Road Gap Ski Jump is the Scariest Thing You’ll Watch Today
Professional freeskier Josh Daiek, known for pushing the boundaries of creativity and courage, has once again shocked the outdoor community.…
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3 January
Lost Splitboarder Rescued in the Dark of Night Near Lake Tahoe
Tahoe Search and Rescue came to the aid of a lost split boarder on Sunday, December 29, near the junction…
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2 January
Iconic Tahoe Town Ranked Third-Snowiest Place in the United States
Truckee, California, the iconic ski town on the north side of Lake Tahoe, has been named the third-snowiest place in…
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Dec- 2024 -28 December
Gusts Forecasted Up to 150 MPH Bring a High Wind Watch to Lake Tahoe
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a high wind watch for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area, valid from 1…
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18 December
Tahoe Residents Urged to Stay Bear Aware This Winter as Bears Remain Active
The Tahoe Interagency Bear Team (TIBT) is reminding residents and visitors that not all bears in the Lake Tahoe Basin…
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18 December
Tahoe Ski Resorts Revel in Early-Season Powder Conditions
Photo via Blake Kessler/Palisades Tahoe Christmas came early for Northern California skiers as a weekend storm brought a much-needed boost…
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11 December
WATCH: Bear Collides with Snowboarder at Tahoe’s Heavenly Resort
Bears at Heavenly Resort, located in California and Nevada, are not an unusual sight. However, a rare and dramatic incident…
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11 December
Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena Announces Star-Studded Concert Lineup for Summer 2025
Music fans, get ready! The Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena has announced an exciting slate of performances for its 2025 summer…
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10 December
Electric Flying Ferry Could Revolutionize Lake Tahoe Transportation
A groundbreaking electric flying ferry may soon glide across the waters of Lake Tahoe, promising to revolutionize transportation in the…
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7 December
League to Save Lake Tahoe Sues to Halt Palisades Tahoe Development
The League to Save Lake Tahoe has filed a lawsuit challenging Placer County’s approval of the Village at Palisades Tahoe…
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Nov- 2024 -30 November
Skiers Beware: Tree Wells are the Most Dangerous Obstacles at NorCal Ski Resorts
Heavenly Mountain Resort If you’ve ever seen any semblance of an avalanche in person, you know why it gets much…
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21 November
AT&T Lead Cables Successfully Removed from Lake Tahoe
Efforts to preserve the pristine waters of Lake Tahoe reached a significant milestone as the League to Save Lake Tahoe…
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20 November
Placer County Approves Massive Expansion Plan at Palisades Tahoe
The Placer County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan, paving the way for…
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19 November
Major Tahoe Ski Resorts Announce Early Openings Amidst Early-Season Snowfall
The 2024-2025 ski season is off to an exciting start in Northern California as Heavenly Mountain Resort and Palisades Tahoe…
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18 November
Controversial Development at Palisades Tahoe Going to a Vote in Placer County
A massive 93.3-acre development project proposed in Olympic Valley is raising environmental alarms as it skirts Lake Tahoe’s strict environmental…
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17 November
Popular Tahoe Park Will Stay Mostly Closed for Much of the 2025 Season
California State Parks has announced that D.L. Bliss State Park will remain closed for camping and partially closed for day…
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14 November
Tahoe Winter Parking Bans Begin: Fines Increased to Keep Roads Clear for Snow Removal
As of November 1, winter parking bans are now in effect throughout the Tahoe region, aiming to keep roadways clear…
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7 November
South Lake Tahoe Residents Reject Vacant Vacation Home Tax
Voters in South Lake Tahoe decisively rejected Measure N, a proposed tax aimed at second homeowners who occupy their properties…
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5 November
‘Plates for Powder’ Program Returns, Offering Free Lift Tickets for Lake Tahoe License Plate Purchases
With fresh snowfall gracing the Sierra, the popular Plates for Powder program is back for the 2024-25 winter season, offering…
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4 November
South Lake Tahoe Votes on Measure to Tax Vacant Vacation Homes
This week, South Lake Tahoe residents will vote on Measure N, a proposal to tax vacation homes that sit vacant…
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Oct- 2024 -28 October
Tahoe Ski Resorts Announce Opening Dates for 2024-25 Season
Ski season is just around the corner, and Lake Tahoe resorts are beginning to reveal their opening dates for the…
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22 October
Wildlife Officials Can’t Confirm Wolf Presence Near Lake Tahoe Despite Reported Sightings
Despite a surge in reported wolf sightings in the Lake Tahoe Basin and Hope Valley, the California Department of Fish…
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15 October
Wolf Sightings Near Lake Tahoe Bring Speculation on California’s Newest Wolf Pack
Wolves, once thought extinct in California, are making a comeback, with seven confirmed packs in the state. Now, there are…
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14 October
Popular Tahoe Ski Resort Announces it Will Not Open This Winter
In a difficult announcement for the Lake Tahoe community, Homewood Mountain Resort (HMR) has confirmed it will not operate or…
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Sep- 2024 -29 September
Federal Funding Extended for Lake Tahoe Restoration, Ensuring $300 Million Investment Through 2034
A coalition of Lake Tahoe agencies is celebrating a significant win for the region with Congress’s recent passage of a…
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26 September
New Research Claims that Lake Tahoe is the Oldest in Northern America
New research has revealed that Lake Tahoe is the oldest lake in North America and the third oldest in the…
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24 September
Lake Tahoe Officials Release New Emergency Wildfire Evacuation Plan
Local leaders and emergency officials have unveiled the new Lake Tahoe Regional Evacuation Plan, developed in collaboration with 23 agencies…
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19 September
AT&T Reaches Settlement to Remove Cables from Lake Tahoe
AT&T has reached a settlement with the California Sportfishing Protection Alliance (CSPA) over a lawsuit regarding two telecommunication cables in…
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16 September
Star-Studded Lineup Headlines Tahoe Live Music Festival at Palisades Tahoe
Palisades Tahoe is turning up the heat this December with Tahoe Live, a two-day winter kickoff event featuring world-class headliners…
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10 September
Adventure Van Expo Returns to Palisades Tahoe for a Weekend of Van Life and Outdoor Fun
Palisades Tahoe is bringing back the Adventure Van Expo, a weekend event celebrating the rapidly growing van life culture and…
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10 September
A Summer Getaway to Lake Aloha in the Desolation Wilderness
The entrance to the Desolation Wilderness is anything but – neither desolate nor wild. The southern Lake Tahoe area, including…
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5 September
Climbing Accident Claims Life of Woman at Lover’s Leap Near Lake Tahoe
A rock climbing accident claimed the life of a 30-year-old woman at Lover’s Leap, a renowned climbing spot near Lake…
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5 September
Lake Tahoe a National Park? How Years of Decisions Shaped California’s Most Famous Lake.
Photo by Gordon Mak In 1861, Mark Twain camped on the shores of Lake Tahoe, captivated by its beauty. Unfortunately, he…
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4 September
Bear Canisters Now Required for All Overnight Visitors in Desolation Wilderness
The USDA Forest Service’s Eldorado National Forest and the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) have enacted regulations mandating the…
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3 September
Ikon Pass Expands its Tahoe Offerings with Addition of Sierra-at-Tahoe
Photo via Sierra-at-Tahoe Skiers and snowboarders in Northern California have a new reason to be excited this winter as the…
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