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Two earthquakes recorded in Northern California near Lake Tahoe: USGS
(FOX40.COM) –The United States Geological Survey said an earthquake hit Northern California on Saturday evening, and residents in El Dorado and Nevada counties may have felt the impact. Around 8 p.m., the USGS said a magnitude 3.4 earthquake hit about five miles southeast of Dollar Point, California, a small city about four miles north of […]
85,000 gallons of untreated sewage reported in Lake Tahoe, health advisory in effect
(FOX40.COM) — Placer County officials have announced that a health advisory is in effect for those in the Carnelian Bay area of Lake Tahoe following a sewage spill that occurred on Thursday evening. The advisory comes after 85,000 gallons of untreated sewage escaped from a nearby main sewage line break on Thursday night along Highway […]
Night in the Country, Wing Fest, Bass Camp set for festival-filled weekend in Northern Nevada
In a festival mood this week? You're in luck. Northern Nevada's lineup this week includes celebration of the arts, Shakespeare, country music, electronica and chicken wings, just to name a few. Food Truck Friday is back, and so are the Reno Aces, who will host their annual Star Wars Night on Saturday. Also on the horizon: a decent chance of thunderstorms throughout the week. Here's a look at what else is in store this week in...
Carson City SET Collects Almost 1,000 Methamphetamine-Style Pipes
The Carson City Special Enforcement Team recently visited glass and liquor shops in the area to provide education on selling drug paraphernalia, as well as collect and destroy illegal paraphernalia, specifically pipes.
Free Outdoor Yoga in Carson City
Partnership Carson City and Grassroots Yoga Center are collaborating to bring free outdoor yoga to Carson City throughout the month of August. Beginning Monday, August 5, free yoga classes will be held every Monday at 5:30 p.m. at Carriage Square Park at 1099 Cabrolet Drive in Carson City. According to...
No campaigning in Nevada Day Parade again, supervisor criticizes rule as offensive
CARSON CITY, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — No political campaigning will be allowed in the Nevada Day Parade again in 2024 under a policy criticized by a Carson City supervisor earlier this year as 'substantially offensive.'. The rule, instituted ahead of the 2023 parade, is aimed at...
South Lake Tahoe ordinance aims to make community more fire resilient
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE – A first-of-its-kind city ordinance aims to help the South Lake Tahoe community be safer and more fire resilient."They were definitely too close, so we had them removed entirely," Al Breitwieser, a South Lake Tahoe resident, said.Breitwieser is talking about three trees planted in his backyard that posed a risk to his home if a fire should spark nearby. "It's in the forefront of our minds," Breitwieser said. In 2021, Breitwieser and his wife Cheryl were evacuated during the Caldor Fire, which burned nearly 222,000 acres coming dangerously close to South Lake Tahoe."As we drove away, he looked back...
Celebrate local talent at Tahoe studio tour
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of local art at the 17th annual Artist Studio Tour hosted by the Tahoe Art League. This year the self-guided tour promises to be an extraordinary experience, held 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day over two weekends: July 26-28 and Aug. 2-4. The Artist Studio Tour is a rare opportunity to meet and connect with South Lake Tahoe’s most talented artists. This year 21 artists will open their doors across nine studios, showcasing an eclectic mix of photography, woodworking, jewelry, painting, printmaking and ceramics. Visitors can explore each artist's workspace, learn about their creative processes and purchase stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces directly from the makers.
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