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🌱 Tahoe's electric ferry plans gain a South Shore charging stop

Tahoe City, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Tahoe City! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Tahoe's electric ferry plans gain a South Shore charging stop
  • Kings Beach Safeway closed after inspectors find rats
  • A Tahoe license plate comes with a winter recreation perk

Also on today's calendar: Live Music with Matt Mitchell + Graham Farrow.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Nice with sunshine, with a high of 62 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 59, low: 38.
  • Friday: Very windy; snow and rain, with a high of 47 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lake Tahoe's Flying Electric Ferry Just Got Its First Charging Station on the South Shore (activenorcal.com) — A new South Shore charging installation gives FlyTahoe infrastructure on both sides of the lake for its proposed electric ferry network, complementing existing chargers at Tahoe City and Homewood marinas. The company is targeting passenger service in 2028, but still needs regulatory approval and has not begun carrying passengers.
   

• Safeway in Lake Tahoe closed after inspectors find rats in storage areas (rgj.com subscription) — The Kings Beach Safeway was ordered closed Monday after inspectors found rats and evidence of rodent activity in storage areas and a breakroom. The store must complete pest control, cleanup and a reinspection before reopening. Tahoe City's Save Mart and New Moon Natural Foods are among the nearby grocery alternatives listed.
   

• Buying a Tahoe License Plate Lands A Free Ticket at a Tahoe Resort (newsbreak.com) — A new Tahoe license plate can come with a winter outing at Tahoe City Sports Park or 14 other participating ski areas. California plates cost $50, with proceeds supporting Tahoe environmental projects. The complimentary ticket or trail pass is available through Plates for Powder for the 2026–27 season, while supplies last.
   


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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • PM Hotel Group posted a job opening for Dishwasher (Full-Time) | evo Hotel Noth Lake Tahoe | Tahoe City, CA in Tahoe City. Apply here.
  • VONS posted a job opening for Deli Clerk in Tahoe City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tahoe City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kings Beach

  • Safeway closed in Kings Beach due to rodent infestation (sierrasun.com)

Truckee

  • Truckee High School takes home five state titles in sweeping wins this season (sierrasun.com)
  • Bringing the heat: Truckee Hot Sauce teams up with UNR students to create Wolf Pack-inspired sauce (nnbw.com)
  • Truckee Donner PUD shares results of 2026 Customer Survey (sierrasun.com)

Ok Tahoe City! 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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