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Alcohol Banned at These Lake Tahoe Hotspots During Fourth of July Weekend
Planning to celebrate the Fourth of July with a beer on the beach at Lake Tahoe? Be prepared for some restrictions. Alcohol is banned at three of Lake Tahoe’s most popular beaches for the holiday. Officials have prohibited alcohol at Nevada Beach and Zephyr Cove Resort on July Fourth. Additionally, public consumption is banned at Chambers Landing in Tahoma for the entire holiday weekend, from July 3-7.
The July 1, 2024, R-C Morning Report
Genoa, Nev. — Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect for the Carson and Bridgeport ranger districts starting today, for pretty obvious reasons. Minden hasn’t seen a drop of rain since May 14. Last month was one of 20 Junes since 1906 not to see any rain in the county seat. Eight of those have been in the first quarter of the 21st Century.
Valley celebrates Fourth with outdoor activities
Patriotic celebrations in Carson Valley get a running start Thursday in Gardnerville with the Freedom 5K Fun Run at Heritage Park. “This has continued to be a community favorite and widely supported,” said Main Street Gardnerville Program Director Jen Tune. “I like to say it is the most patriotic run on this side of the mountains.”
JP appointment, airport plans, jail report head to supes
Convening 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in the community center due to the Fourth of July holiday, the Carson City Board of Supervisors will consider a temporary appointment to Justice and Municipal Court Department 2 and review capital plans for the Carson City Airport as well as the biannual report on the Carson City Jail.
Fireworks, parade and airshows headline 2024 Fourth of July celebrations in South Lake Tahoe
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — South Lake Tahoe is doubling down on Fourth of July festivities, celebrating the holiday on July 3 and July 4. Complimenting the big parade this year is the inaugural Fourth of July Airshow over the lake. However, there'll also be more than planes in the sky as well, because Edgewood Tahoe will have their fireworks show visible from all over town.
Last city council before July recess goes long
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – South Lake Tahoe Mayor Cody Bass had to request consent from all councilmembers to run their June 18 City Council meeting past 10 p.m. This allowed council to finish business before a month-plus long break from council meetings. As the Tribune has previously reported,...
South Tahoe Public Utility District receives Transparency Certificate of Excellence
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – For the fourth time, the South Tahoe Public Utility District has received the District Transparency Certificate of Excellence through the California Special District Association. This certificate requires compliance in three best practice areas for transparency including the Brown Act, website, and public outreach. The application was an extensive process, consisting of 54 documents and 158 pages that were reviewed by representatives of two peer agencies, Tahoe City Public Utility District and North Tahoe Public Utility District.
Taste of the town: Get ready for Dancing in the Streets; introducing nonprofit Grafted Kitchen; and more!
Celebrate Independence Day on Thursday, July 4, at the Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe, 4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd., with the exclusive Skyline Soiree—a lakeside fireworks celebration, where guests can watch South Lake Tahoe’s fireworks show from the hotel’s seventh-floor balcony overlooking the lake. Tickets are $200 and include light bites, two drinks and access to a full bar. For tickets and more information, search for the event on Eventbrite.
Nevada State marks one year as university, vows to expand student horizons
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Nevada State is celebrating the first anniversary of its historic transition from a college to a university. The change was made official last summer when SB273 passed unanimously in Carson City and signed into law by Gov. Joe Lombardo. "Becoming a university has empowered us...
Educators weigh AI policy in Nevada classrooms
Discussions on the state and local school board levels continue on how to form guardrails and best practices for generative artificial intelligence use in Nevada classrooms. The Nevada Department of Education recently held a series of focus groups and town halls with school districts to gain feedback from educators, students and families on their understanding, current use or concerns about integration into curriculum and course offerings.
City Council confirms this year’s cannabis revenue grant recipients
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – This year, 14 organizations are receiving funds from city cannabis sales revenue. This is the third year where up to 50% of prior year cannabis revenue goes towards the community benefit grant program. South Lake Tahoe City Council adopted the Cannabis Community Benefit Fee...
Incline Village General Improvement District Board discusses process for replacing General Manager
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – On Wednesday, June 26, the Incline Village General Improvement District Board of Trustees held its regularly scheduled board meeting where the Trustees talked about everything from golf play pass rates and recreation fees to Public Works capital improvement projects in its six-page agenda. Despite technical difficulties of people trying to call in their public comment remotely and two Trustees coming in and out of Zoom, there was also a lot of discussion about IVGID’s financial situation and the general improvement district’s ever-changing staff.
Water quality report shows excellent results for South Tahoe Public Utility District customers
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Water systems in the United States are required to provide an annual water quality report to their consumers under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The South Tahoe Public Utility District just released their 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, revealing that high quality drinking water was provided throughout its service area.
El Dorado County elections officials clarify registration eligibility rules for South Lake Tahoe citizens
El Dorado County Elections Department Director Bill O’Neill recently issued an open letter to all voters to clarify the law regarding where a person may register to vote and the importance of adhering to Election Law. “We became aware of misleading information being circulated to resident of South Lake...
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