SLTFR responds to snow related roof collapse

South Lake Tahoe, CA- A South Lake Tahoe business is closed after a snow related roof collapse this morning. 

SLTFR responded to Powder House at 4045 Lake Tahoe Blvd.  When they arrived, crews discovered the main load-bearing beams had fa...

Travel concerns still exist during this storm; SLTFR steps in to help family in need

South Lake Tahoe, CA- Snow continues to blanket South Lake Tahoe, as a Winter Storm and Avalanche warning remain in effect. 

Between 1-3 feet of snow is expected from now through this weekend. SLTPD said roads have been a problem in the basin this...

Travel concerns high as another weekend storm hits Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe, CA- A Winter Storm Warning has been extended through noon Sunday as another round of heavy snow blankets South Lake Tahoe. 

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect through Sunday evening with more than 3 feet of snow expected from no...

Adult-use cannabis documents available online; City begins accepting applications March 11

South Lake Tahoe, CA- City Council gave the green light to adult-use cannabis businesses in South Lake Tahoe. They made the decision at their most recent city council meeting.

Today, Development Services released the documents which describe how adult use ...

SLTFR responds to snow related gas leak, flooding still a concern with this storm

South Lake Tahoe, CA- A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until tomorrow at 10:00 PM. Once again, city crews are working to keep roads clear and safe to travel on. Though this storm, with its rain and snow mix, makes travel even more treacherous.

This stor...

Rain and snow mix could create flooding concerns as winter storm looms

South Lake Tahoe, CA- The National Weather Service is predicting a rain and snow event in the city over the next few days. That paves the way for flooding and ice concerns.  

NWS has issued a Winter Storm Warning starting tonight at 10:00PM throug...

Public invited to discuss new proposed parking near Heavenly Village

South Lake Tahoe, CA- A new proposal to City Council would add up to 57 new parking spaces to the Heavenly Village area, and we want to hear from you.

The paid-parking would be added in the public right-of-way along Bellamy Court and Heavenly Village Way. ...

City staff to work around the clock this weekend as another winter storm bears down

South Lake Tahoe, CA- Travel problems, high winds, and heavy snow are the concerns as another round of winter weather hits South Lake Tahoe this weekend.

A Winter Storm Warning goes into effect at 4:00 PM on Friday, with the first round of storms expected...

Wind, winter weather could create travel problems this weekend

South Lake Tahoe, CA- A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for the City of South Lake Tahoe as we gear up for another round of winter weather. Public Works and snow removal teams will be out in full force trying to keep roads safe.

The National Weather...

Scammer pretending to be SLTPD employee have people on edge

South Lake Tahoe, CA- People in South Lake Tahoe say a scammer has been calling them pretending to be a South Lake Tahoe Police Employee. Multiple people in the area have called with similar stories.

They say the scammer identifies themselves as either a f...

Snow fighters work all night long clearing roads, travel concerns still exist today

South Lake Tahoe, CA- A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for the City of South Lake Tahoe as snow fighters work slowly, but surely to keep roads clear and make travel safer.

We have one plow in each of the City’s eight zones (Stateline, Hea...

Winter storm means snow fighting crews working round the clock, travel concerns exist today

South Lake Tahoe, CA- A Winter Storm, Avalanche and Blizzard Warning remains in effect for the City. City of South Lake Tahoe Crews are working around the clock to keep people safe.

Snow fighters are out with plows, we have one plow in each of the City’s e...

UPDATE: Winter storm warning in effect; heavy snow, travel problems likely

South Lake Tahoe, CA- A Winter Storm Warning is in effect as the City of South Lake Tahoe gears up for another round of intense winter weather.

Heavy snowfall is anticipated Friday night into Saturday. According to the National Weather Service, snow could...

SLTFR holds “Stop the Bleed” training this Saturday

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA:

WHAT: “Stop the Bleed” training where participants will learn emergency bleeding control techniques. Everyone who completes the class will get a certificate. This class will be hands on, live-saving training for everyone. Ages 10 and ...

SLTPD warning people about a sharp rise in auto thefts

South Lake Tahoe, CA- Police in South Lake Tahoe are noticing a disturbing new trend, auto thefts are on the rise. The South Lake Tahoe Police Department investigated 70 auto thefts last year, and all but 10 were stolen in our city.  That&rsq...

Limited Preliminary Injunction Agreed On for Maximum Occupancy Limits Only

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA- The City has reached an agreement with the plaintiffs (South Lake Tahoe Property Owners Group) in the Measure T lawsuit on a limited preliminary injunction. Both parties have agreed to delay the implementation of the new maximum occu...

Local organizations work together to alleviate traffic, weather concerns

South Lake Tahoe, CA- The City of South Lake Tahoe has joined together with a dozen other organizations to help alleviate weather-related traffic concerns, especially on busy weekends. 

"When people come to visit South Lake Tahoe we see all t...

Winter storm could create travel problems this weekend

South Lake Tahoe, CA- Another approaching winter storm has the potential to create travel issues over the holiday weekend. The National Weather Service says the storm has the potential to impact South Lake Tahoe Sunday morning into Monday. With the holida...

Winter storm causes minor issues overnight, travel concerns exist today

South Lake Tahoe, CA- The first major winter storm of 2019 continues to roar outside and city crews are have been working around the clock, plowing roads and monitoring conditions to keep you safe. The Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until Friday m...

Winter storm raises flooding concerns; sandbags are available if needed

South Lake Tahoe, CA- A Winter Storm and Blizzard Warning are still in effect for the South

Lake Tahoe Area this morning. With this much snow comes concern about flooding.

The City has two locations open for people to come to get sandbags if they need them....

Legal Action Filed to Block Measure T; TRO Prevents Implementation of New Maximum Occupancy Limits

South Lake Tahoe, CA- Measure T, the citizen-initiated ballot measure that places additional restrictions on vacation home rentals (VHRs) in South Lake Tahoe, became effective on December 20. City staff began implementation and enforcement of the immediat...