Community News
The Sierra Sun published a county-by-county guide to early voting locations, vote centers, and ballot drop boxes for the November 3, 2026 General Election across the Tahoe region in California and Nevada. Early voting sites include Lake Tahoe Community College (Oct. 24–Nov. 2), Truckee Tahoe Airport (Oct. 24–Nov. 2), Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District (Oct. 31–Nov. 2), Fairway Community Center (Oct. 24–Nov. 2), and Incline Village Library (Oct. 17–Oct. 30). On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, polling locations operate from 7 a.m. to either 7 p.m. or 8 p.m. depending on jurisdiction. Officials state that mail ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received by the Elections Office no later than seven days after Election Day.
Local Business · South Lake Tahoe, CA
The City of South Lake Tahoe announced Savor the Sierra: Restaurant Week, running November 6-15, featuring discounted prices, prix fixe menus, and special promotions at more than 30 local dining establishments including restaurants, cafés, wine bars, and breweries. Participants should inform their server or restaurant staff they are dining during Restaurant Week to receive offers, which vary by location. The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority has created an interactive map to help guests find participating businesses.
Public Safety · El Dorado County
A wildfire was first discovered at 5:45 p.m. on October 23, 2026, burning on private land in El Dorado County, California. The fire's containment status is unknown and its cause remains undetermined, though it is identified as a lightning fire. No evacuation orders, road closures, or specific threatened communities were reported at the time of publication.
Community brief · South Lake Tahoe, CA
The AleWorX Autumn Carnival takes place Saturday, October 24, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Y (Lake Tahoe AleWorX) at 2050 Lake Tahoe Blvd in South Lake Tahoe. This year's event features a new partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe, whose Torch Club teens will run carnival games including ring toss and bobbing for apples. Activities include donut and pizza-eating contests, a bounce house, pumpkin painting and carving, face…
