Police enforce rules at Live at Lakeview

South Lake Tahoe police officers were clearly visible at the first Live at Lakeview concert on June 26.

“Last night, we issued several citations for mostly smoking and drinking offenses,” Police Chief Brian Uhler told Lake Tahoe News. “Our intent is to make clear the desire to keep the Live at Lakeview event family friendly. Last year, we were not as enforcement oriented as we could have been in hopes of voluntary compliance. It was clear that this was a mistake as people took advantage and harmed the event atmosphere.”

Cigarette and pot smoking have been a growing concern at the concerts, which are now in their third year. Smoking of any kind is not permitted at the city owned facility.

The City Council last year at the end of the concert season had directed the police department to have a greater presence at the venue.

“We will continue the pressure to keep people from breaking the law at this event throughout the summer,” Uhler added.

The free concerts are every Thursday from 4:30-8:30pm through Aug. 28.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report