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Dave Sommefeldt ~ 1954 - 2026
23+ hour, 59+ min ago (368+ words) Dave Sommerfeldt, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on May 9, 2026, at the age of 71, surrounded by love from his family in his longtime home in South Lake Tahoe, Calif. When the snow fell and the slopes opened, Dave…...
Letter: What is happening in Tahoe right now is bigger than a debate about one chemical
1+ day, 6+ min ago (595+ words) What is happening in Tahoe right now is bigger than a debate about one chemical, one project, or one agency decision. It is really a collision of grief, distrust, climate change, science, public lands, and the uncomfortable reality that many…...
From Grizzly Flats to defending America under the sea: One sailor's journey to USS Greeneville
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (558+ words) EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. " Petty Officer 3rd Class Keegan Lister, a native of Grizzly Flats, California, serves the U. S. Navy assigned to USS Greeneville, a fast-attack submarine homeported at Naval Base Point Loma." As a submariner, Lister is part of a small…...
BGCLT launches online silent auction to coincide with 4th annual Bright Futures Awards Ceremony
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (144+ words) South Tahoe Now SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. " The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT) has announced the launch of its Bright Futures Silent Auction, an online fundraising initiative that coincides with BGCLT's 4th annual Bright Futures Awards Ceremony, sponsored by…...
LTUSD board highlights student career success and District facility upgrades
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (152+ words) SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. " The Lake Tahoe Unified School District Board of Education celebrated student career success and reviewed major district facility upgrades. It recognized school achievements during the April 23, 2026, regular board meeting. Additional highlights from the meeting included: Recognition…...
Liberty responds to upcoming power situation for Lake Tahoe
2+ day, 47+ min ago (694+ words) SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. " The story has gone viral around the country. Power company to cut off power to 50, 000 Lake Tahoe residents so they can feed power to data centers, or a narrative close to that. Those of us who…...
Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District compost service at risk due to bad behavior by public
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (151+ words) That service is at jeopardy with recent illegal dumping. The following items are no allowed at the compostable drop off area: " Plastic bags" Lumber or milled wood" Building materials" Stumps" Rocks or dirt" Any other prohibited waste Unfortunately, people are…...
Tahoe Fund support helps Tahoe Interagency Bear Team reduce human-bear conflicts
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (240+ words) INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. " Spring is in full swing at Lake Tahoe, and black bears have emerged from their winter dens and can be spotted around town. Members of the Tahoe Interagency Bear Team (TIBT) are exploring new tactics to help…...
Whittell Warriors head to state track meet where Logan Robinson seeks to make history
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (329+ words) South Tahoe Now ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. " Whittell Track and Field competed at the 1 A Northern Regional Championships, May 8 " May 9, at Reno High School. Both the boys" and the girls" teams finished fourth place overall and will send numerous individuals and…...
May is National Bicycle Safety and Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (193+ words) SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. " The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is reminding drivers to always look twice for bicycles and motorcycles. With the arrival of warmer weather, more people are taking to the roads on two wheels, making it essential…...