2 skiers hurt in backcountry avalanche near Tahoe resort
January 20, 2023 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Two backcountry skiers were injured Thursday in an avalanche outside the boundaries of a Lake Tahoe ski resort.
Both skiers were transported to area hospitals for treatment of unknown injuries suffered near Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Spring storm delivers snow to Northern California mountains
May 8, 2022 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Spring has sprung in much of California, but winter is hanging on in parts of the Sierra Nevada, where snow fell Sunday and forecasters warned of hazardous travel conditions.
Man convicted in 2013 Tahoe killing gets 50 years to life
April 15, 2022 GMTRENO, Nev. (AP) — A man who remained at large for seven years before he was arrested and convicted of killing a gas station clerk at Lake Tahoe 2013 has been sentenced to 50 years to life in prison.
Record, near-record heat ushers spring into Nevada statewide
March 24, 2022 GMTRENO, Nev. (AP) — An unseasonably warm trend is ushering spring into Nevada with record or near-record temperatures forecast statewide through the weekend.
Highs could reach as hot as 95 degrees Fahrenheit (33 Celsius) in Las Vegas on Saturday, the mid-80s (29 C) in Reno and high 70s (25 C) in northeast Nevada.
It’s a bear battalion! Hank the Tank turns out to be 3 bears
February 25, 2022 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Hank the Tank is actually a three-bear battalion.
Huge Tahoe bear breaks into homes as it eludes capture
February 21, 2022 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Hank the Tank strikes again.
The 500-pound black bear has damaged more than 30 properties around Lake Tahoe, and last week broke into yet another home in an endless quest for a quick meal.
Blast of winter returns to Reno; 9 inches snow at Mt. Rose
February 15, 2022 GMTRENO, Nev. (AP) — High temperatures in the mid-60s (18 Celsius) on Monday gave way to a sudden return to winter conditions overnight with 9 inches (2.3 centimeters) of snow on the top of the Mount Rose ski resort on the edge of Reno and Tuesday morning lows in the teens (-7 C) south of Carson City.
Body found in South Lake Tahoe meadow was homeless woman
February 9, 2022 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — The body of a woman who was found in a snowy South Lake Tahoe meadow last month was identified as a homeless woman known in the area but the cause of her death remains under investigation, police said Tuesday.
Tough trip to China ahead, Anderson sees gift of world stage
January 26, 2022 GMTCOPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo. (AP) — There is part of Jamie Anderson that wishes these upcoming Olympics weren't in China.
The two-time snowboard gold medalist knows she's not the only Olympian who thinks that.
Remains found in California identified as Florida man
January 13, 2022 GMTSAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Skeletal remains found last month on a mountain on California’s central coast have been identified as those of a Florida man, authorities said.
Dog lost in wildfire rescued in snowy California mountains
January 9, 2022 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — A dog separated from his owner last summer as a wildfire forced evacuations in Northern California mountains was found after a backcountry skier spotted the animal in deep snow last month, prompting an intense rescue operation.
Up to 9 inches of snow in parts of Sierra, heavy Tahoe rain
November 9, 2021 GMTRENO, Nev. (AP) — A fast-moving storm packing winds gusting up to 70 mph (112 kph) dumped more than a half-foot (15 centimeters) of snow on parts of the Sierra and more than an inch (2.6 cm) of rain at Lake Tahoe before starting to move out of the region early Tuesday.
Fire that threatened Lake Tahoe region is now 100% contained
October 21, 2021 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — The 2-month-old California wildfire that threatened the Lake Tahoe resort region over the summer has been declared 100% contained, officials said.
The fire, which scorched more than 346 square miles (896 square kilometers) of the Sierra Nevada and burned hundreds of homes, reached the milestone late Wednesday, according to a report from firefighting officials.
Pot dispensary sues South Lake Tahoe over license revocation
October 19, 2021 GMTRENO, Nev. (AP) — A marijuana dispensary is suing the city of South Lake Tahoe, California, after the city council revoked its cannabis and businesses licenses for failing to open on time — a delay the business blames on the COVID-19 pandemic.
South Tahoe councilman arrested for DUI denies having meth
October 7, 2021 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — A South Lake Tahoe city council member arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of controlled substances denies he had any cocaine or methamphetamine.
Hot, dry air, possible lightning raise California fire worry
September 9, 2021 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — The interior of California was very hot and dry Wednesday and the forecast called for a risk of fire-starting dry lightning as thousands of firefighters already have their hands full with wildland blazes that have been burning for weeks.
Man found dead in Lake Tahoe; likely unrelated to wildfire
September 7, 2021 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the death of a man found face down in Lake Tahoe about 50 feet from the shoreline.
South Lake Tahoe police said Tuesday the incident appears to be unrelated to the Caldor wildfire burning south of Lake Tahoe.
Official: Wildfire near Lake Tahoe largely kept from towns
September 7, 2021 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — The huge wildfire near the Lake Tahoe resort region was about half contained Tuesday, with the head of California's firefighting agency saying crews largely have been able to keep flames away from populated areas.
Lake Tahoe residents relieved homes spared from wildfire
September 7, 2021 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Connor Jones sunbathed with his dog on the otherwise empty beach at Ski Run Marina on Monday, as residents trickling back into town filled up their cars at a gas station behind him and employees of a water sports rental company docked jet skis and boats they had anchored away from the shores of Lake Tahoe to prevent them from igniting from wildfire.
South Lake Tahoe residents can return as fire threat eases
September 6, 2021 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Tens of thousands of people forced to flee South Lake Tahoe could begin returning to their homes after evacuation orders were downgraded to warnings Sunday afternoon as crews made progress against a massive wildfire.
Lake Tahoe evacuees hope to return home as wildfire slows
September 5, 2021 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters are making progress on a California wildfire threatening South Lake Tahoe, officials said Saturday, lifting hopes for tens of thousands of residents who are waiting this weekend to return to the resort town.
Huge wildfire near Lake Tahoe slows as weather improves
September 4, 2021 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Better weather has slowed the growth of the huge California wildfire near Lake Tahoe resort communities, authorities said Friday.
The Caldor Fire remained only a few miles from the city of South Lake Tahoe, which was emptied of 22,000 residents days ago, along with casinos and shops across the state line in Nevada, but no significant fire activity occurred since Thursday , officials said.
Lake Tahoe resort city OK for now, wildfire fight not over
September 2, 2021 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Better weather on Thursday helped the battle against a huge California wildfire threatening communities around Lake Tahoe, but fire commanders warned firefighters to be prepared for ongoing dangers.
Lake Tahoe wildfire seemed controllable, until winds flared
September 2, 2021 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Just last week, managers overseeing the fight against the massive wildfire scorching California's Lake Tahoe region thought they could have it contained by the start of this week.
Weather slows California wildfire, but flames keep moving
Facts about the wildfire threatening Lake Tahoe communities
September 1, 2021 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Facts about the wildfire threatening communities around Lake Tahoe at the California-Nevada border:
As fire nears, some Lake Tahoe residents buck order to flee
September 1, 2021 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — While most of his neighbors fled South Lake Tahoe as a major wildfire charged closer to town, Tod Johnson stayed put.
The 66-year-old retiree swept up pine needles from the yard and roof of his home Tuesday after spending the night keeping an eye on reports of the advancing flames.
High winds threaten to whip up flames approaching Lake Tahoe
September 1, 2021 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — A day after an explosive wildfire emptied a resort city at the southern tip of Lake Tahoe, a huge firefighting force braced for strong winds Tuesday as some residents in neighboring Nevada were ordered to evacuate.
Facts about the wildfire threatening Lake Tahoe communities
August 31, 2021 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Facts about the wildfire threatening communities around Lake Tahoe at the California-Nevada border:
Lake Tahoe threatened by massive fire, more ordered to flee
August 30, 2021 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Fire officials ordered more evacuations around the Tahoe Basin Sunday evening as crews dealt with a two-week old blaze they said was “more aggressive than anticipated," and continued to edge toward the pristine waters of Lake Tahoe.
Crews battle to protect Lake Tahoe region from wildfire
August 28, 2021 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters faced a critical day in efforts to prevent a massive California wildfire from reaching the Lake Tahoe resort region Saturday, hoping to take advantage of calmer winds before hot, heavy gusts return.
Winds frustrate effort to corral wildfire near Lake Tahoe
August 28, 2021 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters battling a stubborn California wildfire Friday near the Lake Tahoe resort region faced gusty winds and dry conditions that made vegetation ready to burn.
With wildfire threatening, Lake Tahoe prepares for emergency
August 27, 2021 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — The decision to flee their home Thursday in the mountains above Lake Tahoe became clear when Johnny White and Lauren McCauley could see flames on the webcam at their local ski resort.
Crews struggle to stop fire bearing down on Lake Tahoe
August 26, 2021 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — A Northern California fire that gutted hundreds of homes advanced toward Lake Tahoe on Wednesday as thousands of firefighters tried to box in the flames, and a thick yellow haze of the nation’s worst air enveloped tourists.
Pristine Lake Tahoe shrouded in smoke from threatening fire
August 25, 2021 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Ash rained down on Lake Tahoe on Tuesday and thick yellow smoke blotted out views of the mountains rimming its pristine blue waters as a massive wildfire threatened the alpine vacation spot on the California-Nevada state line.
Ninth record high since mid-June recorded at Lake Tahoe
August 13, 2021 GMTRENO, Nev. (AP) — Another heat record has fallen at a resort town on Lake Tahoe, marking the 13th time since mid-June that the community has tied or set a new high.
The temperature reached 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 Celsius) Thursday in South Lake Tahoe, California, which sits at an elevation of 6,237 feet (1,901 meters) on the Nevada line.
14-year-old becomes youngest to swim length of Lake Tahoe
August 9, 2021 GMTRENO, Nev. (AP) — A 14-year-old California boy has become the youngest person to swim the entire 21.3-mile (34-kilometer) length of Lake Tahoe and complete the alpine lake’s coveted Triple Crown.
James Savage of Los Banos completed the trip across the scenic lake, which straddles the California-Nevada line, in 12 hours on Aug.
Escape cub burned in wildfire spotted in tree near Tahoe
August 6, 2021 GMTAn injured bear cub that escaped from a Lake Tahoe wildlife care center where he was being treated for burns suffered in a wildfire has been sighted clinging to a tree and officials at the center said Thursday they're optimistic he can be rescued a second time.
Bear cub rescued from Sierra wildfire escapes Tahoe center
August 4, 2021 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — A bear cub known for being rescued after his paws were burned in a Sierra wildfire escaped from the center where he was recovering.
Some areas of South Tahoe closed due to animals with plague
August 2, 2021 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Officials are closing some areas on the south shore of Lake Tahoe after some chipmunks tested positive for plague.
The Tahoe Daily Tribune reports that the Taylor Creek Visitor Center, Kiva Beach and their parking areas will be off limits through Friday.
Bear cub burned in wildfire heals at California center
July 27, 2021 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — An injured bear cub that was rescued after it suffered burns in a California wildfire is being nursed back to health at a wildlife center at Lake Tahoe.
Record highs continue to tumble across all corners of Nevada
July 13, 2021 GMTRENO, Nev. (AP) — Temperature records continue to tumble across all corners of the state with one more scorching day forecast in Nevada on Tuesday before the heat is expected to begin to subside.
Elko tied a record that stood for more than century Monday when the 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 Celsius) at Elko Airport equaled the old mark set in 1917.
Scuba divers begin 6-month effort to rid Lake Tahoe of trash
May 15, 2021 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — A team of scuba divers on Friday completed the first dive of a massive, six-month effort to rid the popular Lake Tahoe of fishing rods, tires, aluminum cans, beer bottles and other trash accumulating underwater.
South Lake Tahoe boat ramp closed due to low water levels
May 10, 2021 GMTRENO, Nev. (AP) — A least one boat ramp at Lake Tahoe won’t be opening to motorized vessels this summer due to low water levels caused by an unusually dry winter.
The city of South Lake Tahoe, California announced on Friday the city’s boat ramp at El Dorado Beach will remain closed to motorized boaters for the 2021 season...
Small quakes rattle Lake Tahoe region of California, Nevada
April 25, 2021 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — A series of small earthquakes jolted the Lake Tahoe region of California and Nevada on Sunday...
1 dead, 1 critical in shooting at South Lake Tahoe home
April 8, 2021 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Police at South Lake Tahoe are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another in critical condition...
Police shoot suspect at South Lake Tahoe who fired at them
March 20, 2021 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — South Lake Tahoe police arrested a California man they say was shot by police Friday after he fired at officers with an assault-style rifle when they responded to reports of an attempted break-in at a hotel-resort...
3 Sierra sugar pines added to list of 6 biggest in world
January 31, 2021 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — A big tree hunter who has been charting some of the largest trees in the West for more than a decade has added three in the Sierra Nevada to the list of tallest sugar pines known to exist in the world...
More record lows as cold grips much of Nevada, Sierra
November 11, 2020 GMTRENO, Nev. (AP) — The mercury continues to drop to record low temperatures as a week-long stretch of unseasonably cold weather continues across much of Nevada and the Sierra...
Snow expected at Lake Tahoe, Reno; Rain possible in Vegas
November 6, 2020 GMTRENO, Nev. (AP) — Snow is expected at Lake Tahoe and possible in Reno this weekend, while a record-stretch without rain dating to April could come to an end in Las Vegas as a powerful cold front sends temperatures tumbling across Nevada...
Texas woman drowns after falling off boat in Lake Tahoe
October 12, 2020 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE (AP) — A woman who drowned after falling off a boat carrying six children in a lake straddling Northern California and Nevada has been identified as Daisy Rogers of El Paso, Texas, authorities said Monday...
Missing man’s body found 1,500 feet underwater in Lake Tahoe
September 30, 2020 GMTSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — The body of a New Jersey man who went missing in California's Lake Tahoe in mid-August was recovered more than 1,500 feet (457 meters) underwater, officials said...