Desolation Hotel, South Lake Tahoe, CA, to Host Fundraising Event & Halloween Spookytacular for Wildland Firefighter Foundation & El Dorado Community Foundation’s Caldor Fire Fund Desolation Hotel, a new eco-luxury micro-resort opening in South Lake Tahoe in May 2022, is hosting a fundraising drive and event, where 100% of donations will be split evenly and benefit the Wildland Firefighter Foundation and the El Dorado Community Foundation’s Caldor Fire Fund. All donations up to a total of $50,000 will be matched dollar for dollar by Desolation […] SnowBrains | October 20, 2021 0 Comments
Record High Temperatures for 3 Consecutive Days in South Lake Tahoe, CA The heatwave in the US West brought three consecutive days of record-high temperatures to South Lake Tahoe this week and is forecast to continue into the holiday weekend. Related: South Lake Tahoe Cancels 4th July Fireworks Due to Covid-19 Three consecutive days of ~90ºF at Lake Tahoe is unusual, but South Lake Tahoe set a record of 90ºF on Sunday, […] WeatherBrains | July 1, 2021 0 Comments
Volunteers Collect 1,500-Pounds of Trash From Shores of South Lake Tahoe, CA The 5th annual Spring Clean event collected about 1,500-pounds of trash from the shores and roadsides in South Lake Tahoe. Related: Sherry McConkey Begs Truckee Town Council to Do Something About Tourists Trashing Lake Tahoe, CA Organized by Clean Tahoe, 180+ volunteers gathered on Saturday, May 22, to pick up trash accumulated over the winter and been buried by snow. […] SnowBrains | June 3, 2021 2 Comments
South Lake Tahoe Cancels 4th July Fireworks Due to Covid-19 The Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority made the final decision Wednesday to cancel the 2021 Fourth of July “Lights on the Lake” fireworks display following months of careful discussion and consultation with area partners. Related: Incline Village, NV Already Canceled 4th July Holiday Fireworks Due To Covid The decision is focused on public safety concerns and providing mitigation solutions around peak […] SnowBrains | May 20, 2021 2 Comments
VIDEO: Highlights From NHL Outdoor Games at Lake Tahoe, CA [arve url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu8JZneZWus&ab_channel=SPORTSNET"] SnowBrains | February 22, 2021 Likes Tweets 1 Comment
California Has Some Amazing Ski Traditions California has a unique ski culture of its own, and that ski culture has led to some fantastic yearly events. While the COVID-19 pandemic might force some of these events to take a year off, let’s take a look at some of the amazing traditions born in California. Related: Colorado Has Some Amazing Ski Traditions Holy Bowly – Mammoth Mountain […] Ryan Flynn | November 19, 2020 0 Comments
Closures in South Lake Tahoe Due to Bubonic Plague Officials in Lake Tahoe just announced the closure of three South Lake parking areas and beaches after discovering fleas that tested positive for the bubonic plague. Tallac Historic Beach, Kiva Beach/Picnic area, and the Taylor Creek Visitor Center will all be temporarily closed due to the infected fleas. This news comes in the wake of a South Lake Tahoe local […] Spencer Cox | September 5, 2020 3 Comments
South Lake Tahoe, CA to Enforce Mandatory Masks With $100 and $500 Fines for Violators In an effort to address the biggest issues affecting South Lake Tahoe, including masking, litter, and the impact of increased tourism, a special meeting Tuesday night voted to punish people not wearing masks, and businesses not wearing masks. Local residents are reaching the limit of their patience, with protests being organized and Sherry McConkey writing and begging officials to standup and […] SnowBrains | August 20, 2020 1 Comment
