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Heavenly and Northstar parking plans meet goals, Kirkwood to start next winter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/03/2024 - 4:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The big winter of 2022/23 exposed major problems with the parking situation at, and around, Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe. As the snow melted, Heavenly staff worked with staff from the City of South Lake Tahoe to figure out a solution to the problems.
South Lake Tahoe fishing and boat charters in search of public piers ask City for help
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/02/2024 - 6:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Piers and docks around Lake Tahoe are a precious commodity, and many local fishing and boating businesses are trying to find new, and more economical, ways for their customers to board their vessels.
Several local men who own fishing and leisure boating charters spoke to South Lake Tahoe City Councilmembers at last week's meeting, pleading for help as options for public launching disappear.
Above average snowpack at Lake Tahoe - 113% at Phillips, 102% at Mt. Rose
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/02/2024 - 4:22pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - April 1 is considered the peak snowpack for the season at Lake Tahoe, helping water managers know how to best manage the spring runoff into rivers and reservoirs for water supplies.
Plans unveiled for upgrades to Tahoe Paradise Park - new restroom, paths, and more
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/02/2024 - 2:29pm
MEYERS, Calif. - Plans have been unveiled for long-awaited upgrades to Tahoe Paradise Park. The first step will be permanent year-round restroom facilities and associated ADA pathway improvements.
Steve Noll from Design Workshop presented the plans during the March 28 board meeting of the Tahoe Paradise Recreation and Park District (TPRPD).
South Lake Tahoe Police investigate suspicious communications between substitute and STMS students
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/02/2024 - 1:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Acting on information received from the concerned parent of a South Tahoe Middle School (STMS) student, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) has opened an investigation into suspicious communication between a substitute teacher and students.
FOUND - Public's help needed in locating missing elderly woman last seen in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/01/2024 - 8:03pm
UPDATE: The Carson City Sheriff's office has located Ms. Dorris.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating an elderly missing person at risk. Elaine Dorris, 75, of Carson City, was last seen driving a red 2022 Honda Cr-V with Nevada license plate 061V75 in the area of Lake Tahoe Blvd. and Ski Run Blvd. in the afternoon of April 1, 2024.
Dorris is listed as “At Risk” due to medical history.
Six arrested in undercover operation targeting human trafficking in Stateline area at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/01/2024 - 7:03pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) has announced the arrests of six suspects after an undercover operation targeting human trafficking in the Stateline, Nevada area. The coordinated operation was conducted by members of the DCSO investigations division, DCSO street enforcement team, and the Reno Police Department HEAT team (Human Exploitation and Trafficking).
Lake Tahoe small-scale prescribed fire operations continue
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/01/2024 - 12:47pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Members of the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) will continue prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting. Smoke may be present throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding areas. View smoke management tips and the current air quality index at AirNow and the U.S.
Monthly gaming report: South Shore Lake Tahoe up 12.9%, Carson Valley up 7%
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/01/2024 - 8:59am
Nevada’s nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $1,342,192,407 for February 2024, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board's latest monthly report. This amounts to an 8.5 percent increase compared to the same month a year ago when licensees reported a gaming win of $1,237,048,360. For the fiscal year to date (since July), the gaming win has increased by 5.23 percent with $10,627,278,313 in "win".
The "gaming win" represents the computed income of casinos before business expenses and taxes.
Sunny and warming start to the week in South Lake Tahoe, then time for another snowy system
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/31/2024 - 7:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Drier conditions and increasing temperatures are expected to start the work week following this weekend`s precipitation. But it won't be long-lived as by midweek, another active weather system looks to impact the region bringing increased precipitation chances and cooler temperatures.
The weekly forecast for South Lake Tahoe from the National Weather Service in Reno:
Monday - Sunny, with a high near 45. East wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 27. North wind around 5 mph.
Fifteen members of Class 18 of the Lake Tahoe Fire Academy graduate
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/30/2024 - 10:32pm
Class 18 of the Lake Tahoe Fire Academy held its graduation this week at the Tahoe Blue Event Center. Started in 2007, the Academy is a pipeline to active fire service in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The graduates have undergone fire training including wildland fire, hazardous materials, ice rescue, ventilation training, and other experiential learning services.
Normally a one-year program, this year's class graduated in just six months. The curriculum was revamped to accommodate the new schedule, increasing the number of people eligible to help fill fire service needs immediately.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/29/2024 - 9:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following calls only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Mar. 21 - Mar. 27, 2024
3/21
14:42 BATTERY REPORT - Occurred at Sierra At Tahoe Ski on Sierra At Tahoe Rd, in Echo Lake, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.
Winter Storm Warning issued for Lake Tahoe over holiday weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/29/2024 - 7:52am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) for the region from 11 a.m. Friday to 5 p.m. Sunday. The warning covers the Greater Lake Tahoe area of Stateline, Incline Village, Markleeville, South Lake Tahoe, Glenbrook, Tahoe City, and Truckee.
Expect heavy snow at times with snow accumulations of 8 to 18 inches with up to 30 inches along the Sierra crest. Winds will be gusting as high as 40 mph.
The NWS Reno weekend forecast for South Lake Tahoe:
Six Whittell High School students make up the smallest graduating class in school history
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/28/2024 - 8:17pm
ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - The 64th graduating class at Whittell High School at Lake Tahoe will be its smallest with just six students.
The class started at the school with 35 students, then COVID happened and most did not return. There were five seniors when the school year started, then that dropped to four, and then there were six!
The class may be small, but they are mighty. One is heading to Camp Pendleton after graduation as a Marine, while his five classmates will continue their education.
The graduates:
Douglas County names new community services director
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/28/2024 - 5:02pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Brook Adie has been tapped to be the next community services director for Douglas County. Adie served as the assistant community services Director from 2021-2023 and has been interim community services Director since July 2023.
“I am honored to be selected as the director of the department,” Adie said. “I have had the privilege of working with and learning from the previous director, Scott Morgan, who was with the department for 30 years. I have learned so much and I am excited for the opportunity to take his vision forward into the coming years.”
City of South Lake Tahoe takes next steps for "cleanup annexation"
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/28/2024 - 4:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council unanimously passed a motion Tuesday night for an ordination for the prezoning of 90 parcels that are currently in the El Dorado County boundaries. This was one step required of several, with more opportunities for the public to comment on the process in the coming months.
Lake Tahoe ski resort closing dates updated
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/28/2024 - 11:47am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - March snowstorms have helped push the Sierra snowpack to just about average, allowing the ski resorts to keep operations open at several Lake Tahoe ski resorts. The 2022/23 season ended with the Central Sierra snowpack at 192 percent of normal, and as of today that total is 99 percent with more snow forecast before the end of the month. April 1 is the date normally used as the highest water content for the Sierra snowpack.
Kirkwood announced they will remain open until April 28, and Heavenly's last date is April 21. Sierra at Tahoe will also close on April 21.
Karen Goldberg and Karin Holmes honored with California school administrator awards
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/28/2024 - 10:55am
The Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 2 celebrated its Administrators of the Year during a gathering at the Catta Verdera County Club in Lincoln.
This event spotlighted the dedication and achievements of educational leaders from ACSA's Region 2, which encompasses the Northern California counties of Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sierra, Sutter, and Yuba. Notably, several leaders from the El Dorado Charter received accolades for their exemplary service.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/28/2024 - 6:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the weeks of Mar. 11 - Mar. 24, 2024. Location Checks are when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations and calls are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc.) but stats are collected separately.
Log for March 11 - March 24, 2024
3/11
Arrests
16:16 Misd Domestic Assault - Occurred on Emerald Bay Rd. Disposition: Misdemeanor Arrest.
Forest Service, Aramark to host open house on potential development at Zephyr Cove Resort
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/27/2024 - 1:01pm
Event Date:
April 10, 2024 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – There will be a public meeting on April 10 to discuss potential new development at Zephyr Cove Resort. The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) and Aramark Destinations, the company that manages Zephyr Cove Resort, want to hear from interested community members and stakeholders about possible changes at the popular resort along the shore at Zephyr Cove.
Winter Weather Advisory issued for Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/26/2024 - 6:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Lake Tahoe from 2 p.m. Wednesday to 11 a.m. Thursday for areas above 7,000 feet.
Lake level is not included in this advisory.
Snow is forecast for the Tahoe Basin above 7000 feet with accumulations of 6 to 10 inches, locally up to 16 inches along the Sierra crest. Winds gusting as high as 90 mph along ridgelines.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue invites public to wet down ceremony for new fire engine
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/26/2024 - 5:56pm
Event Date:
April 5, 2024 - 4:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) is inviting the public to see the newest addition to their fleet of firefighting apparatus. They will host a traditional new engine wet down and push-in ceremony to celebrate placing the new engine into service at Fire Station 1.
Small scale prescribed fire operations at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/26/2024 - 7:00am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Members of the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) will continue prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting. Smoke may be present throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding areas. View smoke management tips and the current air quality index at AirNow and the U.S.
Family of men attacked by mountain lion release updates on what happened, fundraising
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/25/2024 - 5:08pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The family of the two young men involved in Saturday's mountain lion attack near Georgetown have released updated information. Taylen Robert Claude Brooks, 21, was killed, and his brother Wyatt Jay Charles Brooks, 18, was severely injured.
The following is from the Brooks/Welsh Family and Wyatt:
The week ahead in South Lake Tahoe - dry, sunny until mid-week, rain and snow through Easter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/25/2024 - 10:51am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Other than a slight chance of showers over the Sierra and western Basin this afternoon, the first half of the week will feature dry conditions and gradual warming, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. The next storm arrives on Wednesday with periods of unsettled weather lasting through Easter weekend.
Liberty power outage in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/25/2024 - 10:34am
10PM Update: Over 500 customers of Liberty were without power for several hours Monday, with a handful still out at this hour. Liberty estimates all will be restored by 1:30 a.m.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A power outage was reported for a section of the South Shore Monday morning, just before 10 a.m. At this time, Liberty is reporting 3814 customers without electricity. It is affecting people from Elks Club to the Y in Meyers/South Lake Tahoe.
The cause of the unplanned outage is unknown at this time.
According to the Liberty outage map, the estimated restoral is by 2:30 p.m.
South Lake Tahoe annexation, new Lakeview Commons operators, and more at next Council meeting
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/24/2024 - 3:50pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council will be held on Tuesday, March 25 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Airport.
New business agenda items:
Keith Lewis, former Douglas schools chief, named executive director of Carson Valley Visitors Authority
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/24/2024 - 2:45pm
CARSON VALLEY, Nev. - Keith Lewis will take the reins as the Carson Valley Visitors Authority’s (CVVA) executive director on April 2, 2024. He will be leading the organization’s tourism efforts. The CVVA’s mission is to connect and influence travelers to visit the four areas that fall within the visitors authority’s marketing region — Gardnerville, Genoa, Minden and Topaz Lake — under the forward-facing Visit Carson Valley brand.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/24/2024 - 2:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following calls only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Mar. 14 - Mar. 20, 2024
3/14
13:37 VERBAL DISTURBANCE IN PROGRESS - Occurred on Us Hwy 50, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/24/2024 - 2:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the weeks of Feb. 26 - Mar. 10, 2024. Location Checks are when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations and calls are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc.) but stats are collected separately.
Log for February 26 - March 10, 2024
2/26
Arrests
04:00 ADW - Occurred at Margaritaville on Lake Tahoe Blvd. Disposition: Felony Arrest.
Mountain lion kills man in El Dorado County, injures his brother
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/24/2024 - 9:41am
SUNDAY UPDATE: Per a spokesman for the family, the 18-year-old victim has undergone multiple surgeries for his injuries and is expected to make a full recovery. The family is grateful for the prayers and condolences from the community however wishes for privacy to process this tragic event.
Additionally, there have been multiple “Go Fund Me” accounts allegedly set up in support of the family. These accounts are not associated with the family or authorized by the family, according to EDSO.
Douglas County School Board meeting: "Let's get back to the kids!"
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/23/2024 - 6:10pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County School Board (DCSB) held a special meeting on Thursday to correct their actions the previous week when there was a violation of the Open Meeting Law (OML).
During their March 13 meeting, new board member Yvonne Wagstaff made a motion Tuesday to select Jeanne Dwyer as superintendent, and the motion passed 5-0 with current Board President David Burns and Past President Susan Jansen abstaining.
A look at the staffing numbers and budget comparison at LTUSD
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/23/2024 - 2:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With potential layoffs pending for eight teachers and two high school administrators in Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD), speculation has been circulating that the District is too "top heavy."
For a comparison, we have looked at the budgets for the 2017-18, 2020-21, and 2023-24 school years. For the same years, we also looked at the number of staff at the District level and school enrollment.
LTUSD budget
City of South Lake Tahoe launches community survey
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/22/2024 - 4:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe has initiated a resident survey to get input on government services and measure the quality of life in the community. The City plans to use the data in future strategic planning and priority setting. The survey allows more people to participate in shaping the future of South Lake Tahoe.
“We are excited to receive more input from the community on priorities. The survey will help us get a baseline understanding of our services and allow us to measure our impact going forward,” said City Manager Joe Irvin.
Spring weather is coming, and with it some very hungry bears - Keep Tahoe bears wild!
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/22/2024 - 3:27pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The snow will melt soon in the Lake Tahoe region and winter will give way to a busy spring for area wildlife. Bears that have been wintering in their dens will emerge soon and they will be hungry!
Winter Weather Advisory issued for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/21/2024 - 9:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Just when you thought it was safe to start dreaming of spring and gardening, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Lake Tahoe Basin. The warning is in effect from 2 p.m. Friday to 11 a.m. Saturday.
Footprints in snow and mud lead law enforcement to South Lake Tahoe man hiding behind boulders
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/21/2024 - 7:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Lake Tahoe man was arrested on Thursday after attempting to hide from law enforcement on the hill above Amerigas.
A deputy from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) attempted to pull over a vehicle being driven recklessly at approximately 10:51 a.m. on US50 near Elks Club Drive. The driver attempted to abscond from EDSO and hide his vehicle behind the local Amerigas. After attempting to hide his vehicle, the driver ran through the snow into the forested area attempting to flee from the deputy.
Suspect arrested for attempted lewdness with a child, other charges in Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/21/2024 - 1:00pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - A 31-year-old Douglas County man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted lewdness with a child under 16 years of age, luring a child, using a child to produce pornography, and indecent or obscene exposure in the presence of a child.
On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) arrested Valeriu Monchamp of Gardnerville and he is currently in the Minden jail on a $225,649 bail hold.
El Dorado County VHR Advisory Committee presents list of recommended changes
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/20/2024 - 10:49pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado County Supervisor Brooke Laine held a community vacation home rental (VHR) meeting Wednesday to review the results of the 13-member VHR Advisory Committee. Laine put together a volunteer committee from many segments of the community to evaluate the current VHR ordinance over the last eight months. Their goal was to create a document to help reduce community divisiveness and discover where the community might find common interests and common ground on the design and management of its VHR Program.
More than $2M coming to El Dorado County for water projects
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/20/2024 - 9:39pm
The House of Representatives passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024, which included Representative Kevin Kiley's request for more than $2 million in funding for projects in the El Dorado County region.
South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) will be receiving $1M for enhancing the resilience of critical water infrastructure.
Man facing multiple life sentences after South Lake Tahoe jury finds him guilty
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/20/2024 - 8:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An El Dorado County man is facing multiple life sentences after being found guilty of 10 felonies in a South Lake Tahoe courtroom on March 6.
On July 17 and 18, 2021, Joshua Thomas Lee Gardner went to the Sunray Motel in South Lake Tahoe to collect a drug debt from a woman who lived there. Once inside her room, Gardner robbed the victim at gunpoint and threatened to kill her.
Possible changes in transportation services coming to South Lake Tahoe and Meyers
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/19/2024 - 11:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Transportation services on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe have changed over the years, going from free casino shuttles to the fun, Nifty Fifty trollies, and many other steps along the way. There have been many challenges, but a new proposition is in the works to help fix it.
Currently, the South Shore is serviced by two fixed bus routes along US50 provided by the Tahoe Transportation District (TTD). There is a large area that is not serviced by a bus, including Meyers (except for paratransit services).
Conservancy announces acquisition of Motel 6 property and surrounding sensitive land
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/19/2024 - 1:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After months of negotiations, Motel 6 in South Lake Tahoe and the 31 surrounding acres are being sold, and escrow should close in the coming weeks. The motel, the adjacent vacant restaurant, and the parking lot will be removed and the environmentally sensitive land along the Upper Truckee River will be restored and preserved.
The land was owned by the Knox Johnson family.
Contract signed as ExplorUS expands operations at Camp RIchardson to include marina
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/19/2024 - 12:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Even though the U.S. Forest Service gave the 20-year concessionaire permit for Camp Richardson to ExplorUS, the marina was still owned and operated by Bob Hassett and Camp Richardson Resort Incorporated (CRRI). Hassett was the former concessionaire of the government-owned resort.
A one-year contract was signed this month to have ExplorUS take over operations of the marina.
College Bound Lake Tahoe hosts guided workshop for parents
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/18/2024 - 6:34pm
Event Date:
March 20, 2024 - 8:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - College Bound Lake Tahoe (CBLT) will host a free workshop for parents on Wednesday, March 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Family Resource Center (FRC) in South Lake Tahoe. The workshop is meant to prepare parents to ensure their children meet the high school graduation requirements needed to attend college.
CBLT is a collaboration between the Lake Tahoe Community College Dual Enrollment program, the FRC, and the Lake Tahoe Unified School District.
"Bear Aware" more than a snappy slogan - it shows how human behavior must change at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/18/2024 - 3:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The black bears who call Lake Tahoe home need the humans that live and visit there to know proper bear behavior. And it isn't the behavior of the bears, but of the humans, that will keep the bears healthy and alive.
Bears have started to emerge from their winter lodging, and they need humans to properly secure their food and property to ensure their survival. The sooner in a bear's life we do this, the better the chance they have to safely coexist with humans.
Small-scale prescribed fire operations continue at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/18/2024 - 3:33pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Members of the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) will continue prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting. Smoke may be present throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding areas. View smoke management tips and the current air quality index at AirNow and the U.S.
Enjoy the dry and quiet weather at Lake Tahoe while it lasts - snow and rain expected at end of week
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/18/2024 - 9:39am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - The dry and quiet weather pattern with a warming trend continues in the region through midweek. The only exception will be the slight chance for some isolated showers and thunderstorms along the Sierra crest on Tuesday afternoon. Enjoy it while it lasts because we`re in for a bit of a rude awakening by the time the weekend comes around. More winter-like conditions will be resurging Friday into the weekend with a trend to wetter, colder conditions, and snow.
Fix a Leak Week March 18-22 - Help prevent 1 trillion gallons of water wasted annually through leaks
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/17/2024 - 10:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Did you know that nearly 1 trillion gallons of water is wasted from household leaks yearly across the country? Join the nation and South Tahoe Public Utility District (District) during Fix a Leak Week, March 18 to 24, to save water and money.
Sponsored by EPA's WaterSense® program, Fix a Leak Week is an annual event that promotes water conservation by supporting utility customers as they chase down and repair leaks in their homes.
Team Tahoe on Capitol Hill in support of extending the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/17/2024 - 9:47pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - It was the late California Senator Diane Feinstein who dubbed those who protect our beautiful lake "Team Tahoe." Since she and the late Nevada Senator Harry Reed hosted the first Lake Tahoe Summit, over $1B has been allocated through the bi-partisan Lake Tahoe Restoration Act (LTRA) in 2000 and 2016 for projects around Lake Tahoe to keep sediments from entering the lake, keep forests healthy, remove invasive species, along with other projects.
