Mural in South Lake Tahoe, on the beach

South Lake Tahoe is a city in El Dorado County, California, in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The population was 23,609 at the 2000 census. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 533 pixels Full resolution (2160 × 1440 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 533 pixels Full resolution (2160 × 1440 pixel, file size: 1. ... Location in the state of California Formed 1850 Seat Placerville Area  - Total  - Water 4,631 km² (1,788 mi²) 200 km² (77 mi²) 4. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... The Sierra Nevada is a mountain range that is mostly in eastern California. ...

Beach front walkway South Lake Tahoe, Memorial Day weekend 2007

The east end of the city, on the California-Nevada state line, is mainly geared towards tourism, with T-shirt shops, restaurants, hotels, and the Heavenly Ski Resort with the Nevada casinos just across the state line in Stateline, Nevada. The city extends about five miles west-southwest along highway 50, also known as Lake Tahoe Blvd. The western end of town is mainly residential, and clusters around "The Y", the X-shaped intersection of US Highway 50, state highway 89, and Lake Tahoe Boulevard after it loses its federal/state highway designation. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixels Full resolution (2448 × 3264 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixels Full resolution (2448 × 3264 pixel, file size: 1. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Heavenly Mountain Resort is a ski resort located on the California-Nevada border in South Lake Tahoe. ... Stateline is a census-designated place (unincorporated town) located in Douglas County, Nevada. ... United States Highway 50 is an east-west United States highway. ... JUNCTION POSTMILE US-395 MNO 0. ...

Highway 50 through South Lake Tahoe, Memorial Day weekend 2007

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.7 km² (16.5 mi²). 26.1 km² (10.1 mi²) of it is land and 16.7 km² (6.4 mi²) of it (39.03%) is water. Elevation is 6260 ft. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixels Full resolution (3264 × 2448 pixel, file size: 2. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixels Full resolution (3264 × 2448 pixel, file size: 2. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Sunset from South Shore Lake Tahoe, Memorial Day weekend 2007

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Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 23,609 people, 9,410 households, and 5,391 families residing in the city. The population density was 906.1/km² (2,347.5/mi²). There were 14,005 housing units at an average density of 537.5/km² (1,392.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 75.73% White, 0.75% Black or African American, 0.97% Native American, 6.01% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 12.48% from other races, and 3.90% from two or more races. 26.66% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ...

There were 9,410 households out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.3% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.7% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.15. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 25.2% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 107.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,707, and the median income for a family was $40,572. Males had a median income of $26,352 versus $22,280 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,452. About 9.1% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.7% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

South Lake Tahoe is located at 38°55′45″N, 119°59′4″W (38.929237, -119.984347)^GR1. As its name suggests it is located on the southern shore of Lake Tahoe, right next to the Nevada border and the town of Stateline, Nevada Image File history File links CAMap-doton-South_Lake_Tahoe. ... Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada mountains of the United States, located along the border between California and Nevada at Lake Tahoes major bend west of Carson City. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Stateline is a census-designated place (unincorporated town) located in Douglas County, Nevada. ...

Angora Fire

Main article: Angora Fire

View of the Angora Fire from nearby

Flames aproach at 4:42pm June 24th

On Sunday, June 24th 2007 ,a wildfire broke out at the Seneca Pond recreation area ([1]). Known as the Angora Fire, the situation was the worst of it's kind in Lake Tahoe history.^[1] The fire spread through out the region destroying homes and forests. Highway closures followed by evacuations put the city in the direct line of the fire. Hotels in the area responded by opening their doors to the hundreds of evacuees that needed shelter. The Angora Fire is a wind driven fire that started near a North Upper Truckee Road subdivision near Angora Lakes, Fallen Leaf Lake and South Lake Tahoe, California around 2:15 PM on Sunday, June 24, 2007 as a result of an illegal campfire. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 535 pixelsFull resolution (1024 × 685 pixel, file size: 496 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 535 pixelsFull resolution (1024 × 685 pixel, file size: 496 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 401 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (685 × 1024 pixel, file size: 270 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 401 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (685 × 1024 pixel, file size: 270 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... A wildfire, also known as a wildland fire, forest fire, vegetation fire, grass fire, peat fire (gambut in Indonesia), bushfire (in Australasia), or hill fire, is an uncontrolled fire that pops up fire often occurring in wildland areas, but which can also consume houses or agricultural resources. ...

On June 25th, 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. No lives had been reported as lost and yet containment difficult as the fire continued to jump lines. Over three thousand acres (12.5 square kilometers) had been burned with more than 275 structures, including 254 homes and 26 houses damaged ([2]). On June 27th, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, toured the area after he returned to California. John Raymond Garamendi (born January 24, 1945) is a U.S. politician and a member of the Democratic Party. ... Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger (German pronunciation (IPA): ) (born on July 30, 1947) is an Austrian-American bodybuilder, actor and an American politician, currently serving as the 38th Governor of California. ... World map showing the location of Europe. ... Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger (German pronunciation (IPA): ) (born on July 30, 1947) is an Austrian-American bodybuilder, actor and an American politician, currently serving as the 38th Governor of California. ...

Full containment of the fire was announced on July 2nd, 2007, two days before the 4th of July holiday.

Notable past residents

• Brian Ohkubo Covert, journalist/author in Japan. Former Tahoe Daily Tribune reporter.

References

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External links

• City Website
• Lake Tahoe Community College
• El Dorado County Weather
• Maps and aerial photos for 38°55′45″N 119°59′04″W / 38.929237, -119.984347Coordinates: 38°55′45″N 119°59′04″W / 38.929237, -119.984347
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