Ways to be safe at home

All outside burning of any kind, except barbecuing in an approved cooking appliance, is not allowed within the city limits.

On the California side, if you have a large accumulation of pine needles, the South Tahoe Refuse company will pick it up on your regularly scheduled collection day if you have it properly bagged and placed at the roadside. Nevada residents should check with the company for pick up protocols.

Let’s all do our part to make for a clean, hazard free South Lake Tahoe.

— Sallie Ross-Filgo, South Lake Tahoe Fire Department