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South Lake Tahoe, California Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good day South Lake Tahoe! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Planning Emerald Bay trips? See how the shuttle changes your options
  • How long will parts of Bijou Dog Park be closed?
  • Which South Lake Tahoe streets will face delays all summer?

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 67 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 72, low: 43.
  • Friday: Sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Emerald Bay Shuttle returns for second summer with added benefits (southtahoenow.com) — If you drive or bike around Emerald Bay, a new season of the Emerald Bay Shuttle from South Lake Tahoe could save you tickets and traffic headaches this summer. Running May 25–September 7, it offers expanded daily service, flexible pay-as-you-board fares, and better safety measures to curb illegal parking and congestion along SR89.
   

2. South Lake Tahoe's Bijou Park gets new bike trail and dog park upgrades (southtahoenow.com) — If you use Bijou Community Park, expect changes as South Lake Tahoe builds a new .6-mile bike and pedestrian trail linking existing routes and upgrades the dog park with recycled sod. Work will keep half of the big-dog area open at all times, but each side will close for about six weeks while improvements are completed this year.
   

3. Roadwork season underway in South Lake Tahoe (southtahoenow.com) — Expect significant roadwork around South Lake Tahoe this season, with Caltrans, the City, and El Dorado County all launching projects that could delay your commute by up to 30 minutes. Key corridors like US 50, Pioneer Trail, Al Tahoe Boulevard, and several neighborhood streets will see lighting upgrades, pavement rehab, and sealing work stretching through fall and into 2027.
   

4. Nearly 50,000 Lake Tahoe residents face power loss as utility redirects lines to data centers (thefifthskill.com) — Year-round residents in South Lake Tahoe could face serious power uncertainty and higher costs after NV Energy stops supplying electricity to Liberty Utilities in 2027, largely due to demand from regional data centers. Local advocates say low-income communities in South Lake Tahoe are being overlooked in state planning, and they’re pushing regulators for a more transparent process before new power contracts are signed.
   

📸 Around South Lake Tahoe

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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Lake Tahoe

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★ Featured events ★

    Friday June 5
  • Dogs In A Pile →
    The Hangar - Taproom & Bottle Shop, 2401 Lake Tahoe Blvd suite b, South Lake Tahoe
    7:00 pm

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Other local events
    Thursday May 14
  • 38th Annual Tahoe Boosters Golf Tournament
    Lake Tahoe Unified South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
    11:00 am

📣 South Lake Tahoe Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Hazel, a cat who went missing in South Lake Tahoe, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 12 hours, 8 minutes. Message from Owner: … (Nextdoor Tahoe Sierra)
  • Saw a dog, looked like a very young pup maybe a Shepard mix?
    Tan, big pointy ears. Running across the highway (emerald bay rd) by goodwill. He ran all the way though the campground and then I lost him/it… (Nextdoor Tahoe Sierra)
  • City of South Lake Tahoe California posted a job opening for Cashier (Seasonal/Temporary) in South Lake Tahoe. Apply here.
  • The Burks Companies posted a job opening for Experienced Hotel Houseman with driving responsibilities needed in South Lake Tahoe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Lake Tahoe here.

Ok South Lake Tahoe! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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