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Revamped City newsletter, ‘At Lake Level’ debuts

South Lake Tahoe, CA- The City of South Lake Tahoe is pleased to launch its revamped newsletter - "At Lake Level." The monthly newsletter is prepared by City Manager Joe Irvin and other City department heads in an effort to keep our community we...

City Council, as a nod toward sustainability, approves Climate Action Plan

South Lake Tahoe, CA- The City of South Lake Tahoe unanimously voted to adopt its first-ever Climate Action Plan in the October 20th City Council meeting. When the 100% Renewable Resolution was adopted in 2017, South Lake Tahoe became the 26th city in the...

Red Flag warning extended through tomorrow

 South Lake Tahoe, CA- The National Weather Service in Reno has extended their Red Flag Warning for the Lake Tahoe Basin through tomorrow.

The gusty winds and low humidity have lead to increased fire danger. 

Those conditions can cause fi...

DATE CHANGE: Workshop planned to get feedback on 56-Acre project

South Lake Tahoe, CA- The City is holding a workshop to get your input on the 56-Acre project. The project is a collaborative effort of the City of South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County and the California Tahoe Conservancy. Each agency is supporting this eff...

2020 SnowGlobe Festival canceled due to COVID-19

South Lake Tahoe, CA- The organizers of the SnowGlobe music festival have made the difficult decision to cancel the music festival this year. The cancelation was announced as a result of the pandemic. SnowGlobe would have celebrated their 10-year annivers...

Multiple people stabbed, suspect in custody

South Lake Tahoe, CA- Earlier this week SLTPD responded to a call about a stabbing in progress.

Monday, officers responded to a 911 call on Herbert Ave and located two victims with stab wounds and immediately began first aid. 

Both people were tra...

Wildfire safety, road projects, and helping small businesses are "What's Happening"

South Lake Tahoe, CA- Wildfire safety, road projects, and helping small businesses are "What's Happening" in the City of South Lake Tahoe! Click below to watch. 

California releases safety guidelines for Halloween, Día de los Muertos

South Lake Tahoe, CA- The State of California has released guidance on how to have a safe and spooky Halloween!

The safest way to celebrate Halloween is to spend time with people in the same household or to celebrate virtually. Some specific alternatives t...

Everyone is a Pedestrian: October is National Pedestrian Safety Month

South Lake Tahoe, CA. – October is National Pedestrian Safety Month and the South Lake Tahoe Police Department encourages the public to remember that everyone is a pedestrian.

The number of pedestrians killed has grown by about 50% over the past...

Man in hospital after assault and robbery in motel parking lot

South Lake Tahoe- South Lake Tahoe Police arrested 2 men for assaulting a man at a local motel. The arrest happened on October 8. 

Officers responded to the El Nido Motel after someone saw a man being assaulted by two other people on October 7.&am...

Police looking for suspect in bank robbery at the “Y”

South Lake Tahoe, CA- This afternoon South Lake Tahoe Police responded to a bank robbery at  El Dorado Savings Bank at the “Y.”

Detectives are currently working the case and asking the public for assistance in identifying the s...

City Council approves new PPE, equipment reimbursement program to help businesses through winter

South Lake Tahoe, CA- Today, City Council approved the Winter Operations COVID Compliance Business Protection Grant Reimbursement Program.

The program would reimburse local businesses for PPE and the equipment they need to operate safely during the winter ...

City recruits volunteers for new “Safety Ambassador” program

South Lake Tahoe, CA- The City of South Lake Tahoe is partnering with residents to educate our community and visitors on the importance of safety during this pandemic. 

“We have said the entire time to do everything you can to stay safe,...

Lake Tahoe agencies, County band together to encourage everyone to wear a mask

South Lake Tahoe/Placerville, CA – A coalition of Lake Tahoe agencies and local government are launching a new PSA series today to drive home the public health directive of wearing a mask to decrease the spread of COVID-19. (https://youtu.be/2th...