“We are seeing anywhere between 5% and 20% increases on our merchandise heading into this fall and winter season based on tariff-related impacts, according to our vendors,” said a spokesperson for Tahoe Mountain Sports.

As the climate warms and nutrient inputs shift, algal communities in cool, clear mountain lakes like Lake Tahoe will likely experience seasonal changes, according to a study from the University of California, Davis.

Mayor Tamara Wallace, in a letter to the Tribune, admitted to embezzlement from the local Presbyterian church, where she also served as the administrator. Depending on the investigation, Wallace may be legally removed from serving on city council and other public offices.

This winter, Tahoe resorts are celebrating milestone anniversaries, unveiling new programs, investing in upgrades and expanding activities. Whether you’re planning to race, explore cross-country trails or take your first lesson, there’s something new at every corner.

The El Dorado County board of supervisors met on Tuesday to discuss several items of note for Tahoe residents, including the VHR ordinance, a proposed polystyrene ban and a mural for Giada Lancellotti. The supervisors also toured the new rec center, which will be opening in spring 2026.

The High Fives Foundation has brought a new kind of inclusivity to Tahoe’s waters. The nonprofit, dedicated to preventing life-changing injuries and offering resources and hope if they happen, hosted a series of adaptive wakesurf clinics across the summer and fall, totaling 20 weeks of programming.

Last Wednesday, the El Dorado County Fish and Wildlife Commission took a tour of Taylor Creek. While the Kokanee salmon aren’t spawning yet, the Rainbow Trail and stream profile center left a positive impression on the members. 📸 / ✏️: @mxeliramos.bsky.social

“It’s a huge milestone, and we’re really excited to see the cable finally out of the lake and at Baldwin Beach,” Laura Patten, Natural Resource Director, at the League to Save Lake Tahoe said. “We couldn’t be more thrilled that all the partners came together to make that happen.”

The decision reflects the pivotal changes in the movie industry over recent years, including the rapid growth of streaming services, the convenience of on-demand digital platforms, changing consumer viewing habits, and the lasting impact of the pandemic on theater attendance nationwide.

Along with Boyd Gaming and Caesars Entertainment, the company is helping develop and operate casino-resorts in tandem with area tribes seeking their piece of the nation’s largest Indian gaming state.

Starting at the Elks Club, the board toured the Upper Truckee River Watershed Restoration area, a project they’d later receive an update on in their meeting. The board also toured the recently started Tahoe Keys Large Acreage Project.

The store is holding a Store Closing Sale on Friday, September 19. “We’re running our biggest sale ever. Up to 75% off! Everything in the store will be on sale. From nuts and bolts to electrical, plumbing and automotive, every department is included,” said Cliff Schellenger.

We dive into a feature that’s been decades in the making: Tahoe Games. This mountain sports festival was dreamed up and brought to life by today’s guest, Rob Giustina, founder of On Course Events.

The SLTPD was notified by a manager at US Bank of an attempted fraud with the suspect posing as an agent from the US Marshals Office. The suspect directed the victim to withdraw the entirety of their money from the bank account in cash.

The hikers were unable to ascend or descend safely, according to the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office. The agency deployed its Search and Rescue Technical Rope Team and helicopter ECHO-1 to reach the pair. ECHO-1 conducted a hoist operation to lift both hikers to safety.

This new route, Route 51, will operate Thursdays through Saturdays only (serving the Y Transit Center to Kingbury Transit Center) and is designed to better serve both residents and visitors during late-night travel periods.

The operations saw search warrants served on seven locations in South Lake Tahoe, with six additional locations in neighboring jurisdictions. The defendants in this case are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

In an exceptionally long meeting, city council completed two items of unfinished business regarding the vacation home rental ordinance and the cannabis grant program awards. Many were dissatisfied with the outcome and voiced as much to council. ✏️: @mxeliramos.bsky.social

Two-time Olympic gold medalist and snowboarding icon Jamie Anderson announced her official return to World Cup competition. Anderson returns with renewed energy and perspective, ready to rejoin the international stage as part of the Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team.

The news sends Bradley on a journey of aggressive treatment and extensive tests in the months to come. The long medical battle is expected to bring a financial strain on Bradley and his family. The department is asking for the community’s continued support to help the couple with the expenses.

Partners are working on a long-term management plan for the aquatic invasive plants in the Tahoe Keys. A survey revealed that approximately 85-90% of the available wet surface in the lagoons were infested with the weeds, threatening to spread to other areas of the lake.

Changing regulatory standards, higher expenses and the challenges of those who address housing quality and it’s easy to see why these problems go untouched. But leaving it alone leaves a lot of suffering in its wake, and the problem won’t go away on its own—in fact, it’ll probably get worse.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service- Reno are tracking a trough and low-pressure system moving into California around Wednesday, Sept. 10, ushering in much cooler air and the possibility of scattered showers.

With a big change on the horizon for Beach Resort and Lodge, the property has some feeling especially nostalgic. Patti Manus, daughter of Max Hoseit, spoke with the Tribune about the property’s history and her family’s memories of the place.

As of September 2, the Lake Tahoe Basin woke up to a layer of haze, and the smoke lingering across the region is primarily originating from the Garnet Fire in the southern Sierra Nevada. As of September 1, 2025, Cal Fire reported the fire had consumed 26,982 acres and was only 12% contained.

The team worked to contain the threat and took systems offline to prevent further intrusion. However, it meant causing delays in direct access to state agencies or the services they provide. State departments closed offices Monday and Tuesday, with websites and phone lines unavailable at times.

The Beach Retreat and Lodge on 3411 Lake Tahoe Boulevard has been sold to BLDG Management, a New York company. All employees will be laid off as part of the sale and the building will be demolished and rebuilt.

Preferred applicants were previous VHR permittees in good standing whose permits expired in 2021 and were not renewed due to Measure T, and previous QVHR permittees in good standing whose permits became void in April 2025 after the court’s ruling in the Measure T lawsuit.

The project comes with certain lane restrictions, the department says at least one lane in each direction will stay open at all times with a majority of the work falling on weekdays. www.tahoedailytribune.com/news/ndot-an...

Through free pass programs spearheaded by the First Partner as part of the Newsom Administration’s Outdoors for All initiative, as well as interactive educational programs streamed directly into the classroom, there are endless possibilities for students to explore their state parks – all at no cost

Bear #753, also known as Hope, was ordered to be euthanized after a history of human-bear interactions—but bear advocates have been adamant about her survival. Bear #753 reportedly entered the vacation home rental, turned on the gas while inside, then fled outside and up into a tree with her cub.

Winter is just around the corner and now is the time to get your ski plans out of the group chat and make them a reality. Tell your friends and round up your crew, because contrary to the age old ski industry saying, there are friends on a powder day!

The Mt. Rose Summit Challenge pushes participants to their limits on a 10+ mile hike to the 10,776′ summit of Mt. Rose and back, raising critical funds for the HASTY Team’s rescue operations.

Newcomer talked about using fire-resistant materials in the new lodge, restoring the former cabins (“Bears were living in the old cabins, and they were full of asbestos,” he says), but the only new construction will be a spa and fitness center.

Brought to America by the promise of potential wealth, Basque people had developed a reputation for handling sheep in the West. To mark their paths through the woods, many shepherds would carve their names, various images, or directions into the tree bark.

Each weekend will consist of various activities and events including jousting, live entertainment, an artisan marketplace, costume contests, food/drinks, photo opportunities, and more! Guests are encouraged to come in costume.

Funds raised directly support trail maintenance, education programs, youth backcountry camps, and long-term stewardship of the 174-mile loop that spans the ridges of the Tahoe Basin.

Pollution control efforts kept over 727,000 pounds of fine sediment out of the lake, protecting water clarity and quality, new report shows. These pollutants fuel algae growth and are known to reduce Lake Tahoe’s world-famous clarity and water quality.

The new technology doesn’t mean the previous dive methods are obsolete. “This is an extension of all that work. It’s just constantly building on itself,” he says, explaining that entire site algae biomass estimates require both the remote sensing and diver samples.

Watta Bike and Ride Tahoe moved into the new location at 3071 US-50 mere months ago, a major change for both businesses, but ultimately a positive one. The site was previously where Aramark ran a snowmobile business, though they decided to not renew their lease.

Amid complaints for the previous requests for rate increases from Liberty Utilities, the company has filed another application to the California Public Utilities Commission to recover costs from the Mountain View fire. The application is under review and would result in a rate increase of 16.4%.

The much-anticipated Cascade Kitchens had their grand opening and ribbon cutting this past Saturday. The new restaurants are Tacomer Corner, Moon’s Korean Kitchen, Lil Bean Creamery and Deli, Maya-Ki Café, Pasta & Press, The Thirsty Bear, Malibu’s Burgers and Sabor de Colombia.

“It’s taken a while for cities to get on board with building skate parks,” said Bass. “And one thing I’ve heard and really feel is that skateboarding is not a crime. It’s a great sport and amazing exercise, and this is going to provide a lot for the youth here.”

The inaugural event begins Aug. 22, involving veterans racing 22 miles ten times over, with a 22-pound pack—symbolizing carrying the burden of those 22 veterans who commit suicide every single day.

The Tahoe Interagency Bear Team is asking everyone to take responsibility for their trash and food. When bears get repeated food rewards with no consequences, both wildlife and people can be affected. This can cause human-bear conflicts with potentially serious consequences.

Barton Health has announced its inclusion in the Cleveland Clinic Connected program. The program allows joining hospitals to remain independent, while aligning with the globally recognized healthcare leader’s practices and expertise.

The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services will be testing a mass notification emergency alerting system on Wednesday, July 30th at 10:00 a.m. The sheriff’s office is asking people to sign up for emergency alerts by visiting ready.edso.org to register.

Mountain biking is an increasingly popular form of recreation globally and is one of Lake Tahoe’s leading drivers for destination tourism. However, not all trail users are mountain biking. Hikers and horseback riders also enjoy the same trails.

The first weekend of enforcement, July 18-20, resulted in 35 citations and three tickets. Another three vehicles were towed. Parking restriction signs, barriers and enforcement are a part of the new Emerald Bay Transit Pilot Program, which aims to reduce dangerous and chaotic parking.

The foreclosure comes as many question the future of Crystal Bay, Nev., which has seen many previously well frequented casino-hotels shut their doors, and now appear with boarded windows. Experts attribute this tourism shift to a greater demand for outdoor tourism post-Covid.