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33-487: Canada Games Stadium features a 400m synthetic Tartan track , as well as separate areas for long jump / triple jump , high jump , pole vault , discus , hammer , shot put , and javelin . Inside the track is a synthetic turf soccer / football field. In 2009 the stadium received $ 3.6 million in upgrades, including resurfacing the track, placing synthetic turf on the infield, the creation of an area for throwing events, grand stand renovations, infield lighting installation,

66-442: A warm-summer Mediterranean climate ( Köppen Csb ), using the 27 °F (−3 °C) isotherm of the original Köppen scheme, or a dry-summer humid continental climate ( Köppen Dsb ), using the 32 °F (0 °C) isotherm preferred by some climatologists. Summertime is also the dry season, with August averaging only 0.36 inches (9.1 mm) of precipitation, in contrast to February's 3.75 inches (95.3 mm). Depending on

99-487: A scoreboard, security lighting and perimeter fencing, and a new storage area. Besides hosting university and minor sports, the Canada Games Stadium has hosted national track & field events; international soccer matches (including matches during the 1987 FIFA U-16 World Championship ), and two CFL pre-season football games (with temporary seating added) in 1986 and 1987. In 2012, the stadium hosted

132-497: A symbol of peace, prosperity and goodness." In August 2021, the entire city was forced to evacuate due to the Caldor Fire . Some notable crimes have taken place in, or been linked to, South Lake Tahoe. On December 8, 1963, Frank Sinatra Jr. was kidnapped by Barry Keenan , Johnny Irwin, and Joe Amsler. Sinatra was released, unharmed, soon after. The disappearance of Donna Lass on September 6, 1970, has been linked to

165-474: A year's absence. South Lake Tahoe also houses a community college, Lake Tahoe Community College . South Lake Tahoe is the home of Tahoe Prep Hockey Academy . The city council of South Lake Tahoe is composed of five elected members: three council members, a Mayor , and a Mayor Pro Tem . The Mayor changes every year and is elected by the City Council. In the state legislature , South Lake Tahoe

198-592: Is in the 1st Senate District , represented by Republican Brian Dahle , and the 5th Assembly District , represented by Republican Joe Patterson . Federally, South Lake Tahoe is in California's 3rd congressional district , represented by Republican Kevin Kiley . The city incorporated in 1965 by combining the previously unincorporated communities of Al Tahoe , Bijou , Bijou Park , Stateline , Tahoe Valley , and Tallac Village. A post office

231-552: Is now Olympic Valley , Lake Tahoe was put firmly on the map as the skiing center of the western United States. In 2012, the Lakeview Commons Park was renamed. As reported in the local media, "The Washoe Tribe has presented the name Tahnu Leweh (Pronounced Tah-New Lay-Way) which, in native language , means 'all the people's place.' It is a name the Tribe would like to gift to El Dorado County and South Lake Tahoe as

264-530: Is the most populous incorporated city in El Dorado County , California , United States, in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The city's population was 21,330 at the 2020 census, down from 21,403 at the 2010 census. The city, along the southern edge of Lake Tahoe , extends about 5 miles (8 km) west-southwest along U.S. Route 50 , also known as Lake Tahoe Boulevard. The east end of the city, on

297-629: Is −29 °F (−33.9 °C), set on December 29, 1972, and subsequently tied on February 7, 1989. On June 24, 2007, a wildfire broke out at the Seneca Pond recreation area near Meyers , three miles south of South Lake Tahoe. The Angora Fire, so named for its proximity to Angora Ridge, stands as the worst forest fire in recorded Lake Tahoe history. The fire spread throughout the Angora region rapidly, destroying dozens of homes and large tracts of forest. Highway closures followed by evacuations put

330-611: The Reno–Tahoe International Airport in Reno, Nevada . Local bus service is operated by the Tahoe Transportation District . El Dorado Transit operates service between South Lake Tahoe, Placerville , and Sacramento . Amtrak Thruway 20C provides a daily connection to/from Sacramento Valley Station to the west, with a few stops in between. In 2024, The City of South Lake Tahoe began

363-557: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 16.6 square miles (43 km ), of which 10.2 square miles (26 km ) is land and 6.4 square miles (17 km ), or 38.80%, is water. Its elevation is about 6,237 feet (1,901 m) above sea level. The 2010 United States Census reported that South Lake Tahoe had a population of 21,403. The population density was 1,289.1 inhabitants per square mile (497.7/km ). The racial makeup of South Lake Tahoe

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396-630: The 1968 Olympics. American track and field coach Bert Bonanno , who had been recruited by the Mexican Olympic Committee to help prepare their athletes, worked as a liaison between the Mexican officials and manufacturer 3M in 1968. "It had been red cinder at the Olympic Games up until then. 3M hired Jesse Owens to assist them to convince the Mexican Olympic Committee to put that track in," Bonanno said. A Tartan track

429-685: The California– Nevada state line right next to the town of Stateline, Nevada , is mainly geared towards tourism, restaurants, hotels, and Heavenly Mountain Resort with the Nevada casinos just across the state line in Stateline. The western end of town is mainly residential, and clusters around "The Y", the intersection of US 50, State Route 89 , and the continuation of Lake Tahoe Boulevard after it loses its federal highway designation. According to

462-546: The NCCWMA & CMA Masters Track & Field Championships. The University of New Brunswick, Saint John hosted the 2013 CCAA Men's National Soccer Championships. 45°18′17″N 66°05′15″W  /  45.304647°N 66.087511°W  / 45.304647; -66.087511 Tartan track Tartan Track is a trademarked all-weather synthetic track surfacing made of polyurethane used for track and field competitions, manufactured by 3M . The original production

495-605: The Zodiac Killer. The bombing of Harvey's Lake Tahoe in 1980, took place just outside the city limits in Stateline, Nevada . On May 18, 1987, Herbert James Coddington was arrested for the murder of two women and the kidnapping of two teenagers. He was found guilty of these crimes and sentenced to death in 1988. In 1991, Jaycee Lee Dugard (age 11) was abducted from a bus stop in South Lake Tahoe; she

528-431: The age of 18 living in them, 3,100 (34.8%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 983 (11.0%) had a female householder with no husband present, 594 (6.7%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 857 (9.6%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships , and 67 (0.8%) same-sex married couples or partnerships . 2,918 households (32.7%) were made up of individuals, and 652 (7.3%) had someone living alone who

561-564: The late 1950s, and Sports Illustrated called its development a breakthrough in 1963. The track product was made for running and horseracing tracks and the turf was made for stadiums. These were the first man made track and turf for athletics. Tartan track was tested for use at a track and field competition in the Los Angeles Coliseum as early as 1959. The first recorded use of a Tartan Track surface in competition in England

594-469: The late 1960s and early 1970s was branded as "Tartan Turf". Those original tracks used mercury as a catalyst, which is an environmental hazard. An independent company (MCP Industries Inc.) assisted 3M in reformulating the production process to stop using mercury. Virtually all major horseracing tracks used Tartan track, and Tartan turf was used at most sports arenas and stadiums for high school, college and professional sports. The patents held by 3M on

627-478: The population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 13,350 people (62.4%) lived in rental housing units. There was a difference in population based on the 2020 United States Census, which reported that South Lake Tahoe had a decrease in population from 21,403 in 2010 to the most recent census, of July 2020 to 21,175 inhabitants. South Lake Tahoe education rate from 2017-2021, high school graduates or higher, 87.0% of persons age 25 years+. South Lake Tahoe and

660-410: The process of starting a Joint Powers Agreement with El Dorado County, called South Tahoe Area Rapid Transit, which would compliment transit services provided by Tahoe Transportation District. South Lake Tahoe has a snowy highland climate featuring chilly winters with regular snowfall, and summers that feature warm to hot days and cool nights with very low humidity. The climate is either classified as

693-535: The product technology began expiring in the 1970s, and the durability of the product meant there was little replacement business. As a result, the value of the product line to the company fell. There are now numerous competitors in the all-weather track industry. In fact, the "Tartan" tracks of the late 1960s were the second generation of all-weather track surfacing. Before that, there were several tracks constructed of rubber (usually tire shavings ) and asphalt. South Lake Tahoe, California South Lake Tahoe

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726-590: The residents in the direct line of the fire. Hotels in the area responded by opening their doors to the hundreds of evacuees who needed shelter. On June 25, 2007, a state of emergency was announced by Lt. Gov. John Garamendi acting on behalf of the absent Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger , who was traveling in Europe . There were no deaths, but over 3,000 acres (12 km ) were burned, while more than 275 structures, including 254 homes and 26 other buildings, were damaged or destroyed. On June 27, 2007, Schwarznegger toured

759-676: The surrounding unincorporated communities are serviced by Lake Tahoe Unified School District, which is composed of four elementary schools (Bijou Community School, Sierra House Elementary School, Tahoe Valley Elementary School, and the Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School) a middle school (South Tahoe Middle School) and a high school ( South Tahoe High School ). Due to budget cuts, Al Tahoe Elementary School and Meyers Elementary School closed in 2004; however, Meyers Elementary School reopened as Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School after

792-411: The year averages at least 1 night with a low temperature of 32 °F (0 °C) or lower and overall there are 223 mornings in an average year that fall below freezing, although only 5 fall to 0 °F (−18 °C). High temperatures below 32 °F (0 °C) occur on average on 12 days per year. The all-time record high is 99 °F (37.2 °C), set on July 22, 1988, and the all-time record low

825-591: The year, snowfall can be extremely heavy in winter, with an average of 88 inches (220 cm), while the wettest “rain year” has been from July 2005 to June 2006 with 31.12 inches (790.4 mm) and the driest from July 2002 to June 2003 with 9.26 inches (235.2 mm). December 2005 has been the wettest month with 13.83 inches (351.3 mm) of total water-equivalent precipitation. South Lake Tahoe averages 1 day per year that reaches 90 °F (32 °C) or higher, most commonly occurring in July and August. Every month of

858-538: Was 15,733 (73.5%) White , 182 (0.9%) African American , 232 (1.1%) Native American , 1,186 (5.5%) Asian , 39 (0.2%) Pacific Islander , 3,230 (15.1%) from other races , and 801 (3.7%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6,665 persons (31.1%). The Census reported that 21,034 people (98.3% of the population) lived in households, 181 (0.8%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 188 (0.9%) were institutionalized. There were 8,918 households, out of which 2,421 (27.1%) had children under

891-432: Was 35.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.7 males. There were 15,087 housing units at an average density of 908.7 per square mile (350.9/km ), of which 8,918 were occupied, of which 3,473 (38.9%) were owner-occupied, and 5,445 (61.1%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 4.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 14.6%. 7,684 people (35.9% of

924-417: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36. There were 4,677 families (52.4% of all households); the average family size was 3.06. The population was spread out, with 4,400 people (20.6%) under the age of 18, 2,478 people (11.6%) aged 18 to 24, 6,416 people (30.0%) aged 25 to 44, 6,013 people (28.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 2,096 people (9.8%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

957-679: Was a long jump at the Norman Green Sports Centre in Solihull , September 16, 1967, though there were earlier uses in the United States. The 1968 Summer Olympics at Mexico City was the first Olympic Games to use the Tartan track surface in athletics. Olympic shot put champion Bill Nieder and American record holder in the mile Don Bowden were instrumental in developing the product and selling it for use in

990-472: Was constructed for the men's U.S. Olympic Trials at Echo Summit , California , west of South Lake Tahoe . Just off U.S. Route 50 , it was built in the summer of 1968 in the parking lot of Nebelhorn ski area, at an elevation of 7,377 feet (2,249 m). The original trade name "Tartan" came from 3M, manufacturers of Scotch Tape and alluding to the Scotch name. 3M's first generation artificial turf of

1023-457: Was established in 1967. Gambling arrived at the Lake in 1944, when Harvey's Wagon Wheel Saloon and Gambling Hall opened in Nevada as one of the area's first gaming establishments. Competition soon sprang up and so did the need for more permanent accommodations. By the 1950s, roads began to be plowed year-round, enabling access to permanent residences. When the 1960 Winter Olympics came to what

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1056-454: Was found alive in Antioch, California , in 2009. South Lake Tahoe is served by a major east–west highway, U.S. 50 , which links the area with Sacramento, California , and Carson City, Nevada . Highway 50 often faces closures during winter due to bad weather conditions. The Lake Tahoe Airport serves general aviation, while the closest scheduled passenger airline service is available via

1089-498: Was in 1967, and the product was later reformulated to eliminate the use of mercury . Because the "Tartan" product was widely successful in its time, the name Tartan has been used as a genericized trademark for description of an all-weather running track . Athletic Polymer Systems, a subsidiary of MCP Industries, Inc., manages the installation of Tartan-branded running track. According to Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing ( 3M ), developed its "Tartan" track and turf products in

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