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Two fires north of Lake Tahoe keeping firefighters busy
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/11/2024 - 7:34pm
MONDAY UPDATE: As of 9 a.m., the fire has burned about 500 acres and is being worked on by 200 personnel from federal, state, and local fire agencies. The fire has been renamed the Gold Ranch Fire. Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District said their focus today is to maintain the progress they have made as winds pick up this afternoon and there is a Red Flag warning for the area. 400 homes are threatened. The goal is to hold fire south of Interstate 80, north of Garson Road. Evacuations remain in effect, and the evacuation map remains the same.
Candidate Keith Roberts shares his platform and why he is running for South Lake Tahoe City Council
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/11/2024 - 8:09am
Keith's statement of candidacy and platform in his quest for a seat on the South Lake Tahoe City Council.
Who Is Keith Roberts?
I'm a citizen who wants to help our city solve its challenges as a levelheaded public servant, with an emphasis on the servant and not the ruler.
I'm a citizen who wants to re-unite our City and our City Council.
I believe the responsibility of a Council Member is to do what the Citizens tell him to do, to be a Public Servant, using skills and collaboration to achieve the goals the Citizens feel are most important!
Extension of filing period for South Lake Tahoe City Council candidates
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/11/2024 - 7:58am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The filing period for those interested in running for the two open South Lake Tahoe City Councilmember positions has been extended since the two incumbents are not running for reelection. Those interested have until August 14 at 5 p.m. to file. So far, three people have decided to run and complete the paperwork, Keith Roberts, David Jinkens, and Nick Speal, according to El Dorado County Elections.
Cristi Creegan and John Friedrich did not file to run for a second term.
Crozier Fire at 1,960 acres, 14% contained - community meeting Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/10/2024 - 11:20pm
UPDATE Sunday 8PM: The fire remains at 1,938 acres with 28 percent containment. Minimal burning activity was observed today, with smoldering trees, downed snags, and pockets of brush continuing to burn within the established perimeter. The large amount of dry fuel remains a significant concern. However, improving weather conditions and a gradual cooling trend are expected to support firefighting efforts as crews continue to mop up and strengthen containment lines.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/10/2024 - 11:03pm
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.
July 29 - August 4, 2024
7/29
08:34 CIVIL INCIDENT - Officer initiated activity at Town Valley Townhome, Tata Ln, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: SERVED.
Major delays expected on SR28 project in North Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/10/2024 - 6:41pm
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans is advising motorists of a broadband installation project and gas-line replacement work continuing along State Route 28 (SR-28) along the north shore of Lake Tahoe next week.
The broadband project is part of a larger statewide effort by the California Department of Technology to bring high-speed broadband into rural communities. The contractor for this project is Teichert Construction.
Utility work is scheduled along the shoulders of both directions of SR-28 at the following locations and times:
El Dorado Community Foundation offers financial help to Crozier Fire evacuees
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/10/2024 - 4:49pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado Community Foundation (EDCF) has started an emergency response fund for those evacuated from the Crozier Fire. In the event of a community emergency causing mandatory evacuations within El Dorado County, EDCF has been opening applications for possible assistance within 24-72 hours of the onset of mandatory evacuations.
Just as they did during the Caldor Fire, EDCF provides assistance for individuals and families under mandatory evacuation orders. Currently, they are offering $300 gift cards to help evacuees during these tough times.
El Dorado County starts a dedicated Crozier Fire webpage as fire grows to 1960 acres
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/09/2024 - 9:40pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The Crozier Fire burning in the steep, rugged terrain northwest of Placerville has grown to 1,960 acres and it remains five percent contained.
The fire continues to burn in areas with receptive and abundant fuels. Crews continue to engage actively in parts of the fire when it is possible to build direct lines, reinforce lines, and mop up. Crews are working around high heat and steep, rocky terrain.
Weather remains hot and dry Friday night and through the weekend with poor overnight relative humidity recoveries.
In Memory: Kaleb Curtzwiler
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/09/2024 - 2:09pm
Kaleb James Martin Curtzwiler died August 9, 2010. He was 28.
Mr. Curtzwiler was born Jan. 27, 1982, at Barton Memorial Hospital in South Lake Tahoe. The 2000 South Tahoe High School graduate was an avid soccer player.
Although he did not ski competitively, it was a sport he participated in with his family and one that he excelled at.
Sir Rod Stewart postpones Lake Tahoe concert
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/09/2024 - 1:57pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Sir Rod Stewart canceled his August 9 show at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Lake Tahoe, just a few hours before showtime. On his Instagram account, a statement put to rest rumors that have been circulating since the singer canceled his 200th show in Las Vegas earlier in the week due to strep throat.
According to Instagram, Sir Rod Stewart canceled both his Lake Tahoe show and his August 10 Lincoln, Calif. show due to a "summer strain of COVID-19."
LTCC Haldan Gallery showing opening - Luminous Nights: A Dance of Light and Darkness
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/09/2024 - 10:24am
Event Date:
August 16, 2024 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College has announced the opening of "Luminous Nights: A Dance of Light and Darkness," a photography exhibition by Vanessa Franking. The exhibit will run from August 12 to September 20 in the college's Haldan Gallery.
The gallery will feature an artist's reception on August 16 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., offering an opportunity for attendees to meet the artist and
discuss her work.
South Tahoe Association of Realtors Home of the Week
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/09/2024 - 9:59am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This week's Home of the Week winner from the South Tahoe Association of Realtors:
Listing Agent: Alora C Reynolds
Listing Brokerage: Chase International - South Lake Tahoe
(530) 444-0710, areynolds@chaseinternational.com
Property Address: 2532 Bertha Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
MLS # 140581
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 2
Square Footage: 896 Sq Ft.
Price: $545,000
Knight Monsters welcome Brett Boeing as assistant coach
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/09/2024 - 8:52am
STATELINE, NV – The Tahoe Knight Monsters, proud ECHL Affiliate of the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights and the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights have announced that the team has hired Brett Boeing as assistant coach.
Boeing, 29, joins the Knight Monsters coaching staff from the United States Hockey League’s (USHL) Dubuque Fighting Saints where he served as a Volunteer Assistant Coach. Boeing was a member of a coaching staff that helped guide the Fighting Saints to a President Cup Finals appearance this past season.
Column: Keys to Hydration
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/09/2024 - 8:29am
Working up a good sweat when you exercise lets you know you're working hard, but it's also a sign you're losing water — water that needs to be replaced. Dehydration, a dangerous loss of body fluids, should be considered during hot days, especially with extended sun exposure.
One-way controlled traffic planned for SR89, SR88 and SR4 in Alpine County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/08/2024 - 10:15pm
ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control next week on SR-4, SR-88, and SR-89 for construction and maintenance operations.
Work is scheduled as follows:
STATE ROUTE 4
• One-way traffic control from the Alpine Ranger Station to Silvertip Campground for pavement work beginning Monday, August 12, through Thursday, August 15, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Nevada State Prison Preservation Society tours through October
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/08/2024 - 9:30pm
CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Nevada State Prison Preservation Society will be offering its final prison tours of the season in September and October. Tours are 90 minutes in duration and include a viewing of the death chamber.
Day Tour tickets are $20 and ghost walks are $50. To buy tickets please visit: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/nevadastateprisonpreservationsociety
Smoke from Crozier Fire makes its way into Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/08/2024 - 9:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Crozier Fire burning west of Lake Tahoe has grown to 1,582 acres and it remains five percent contained. The smoke from the fire made its way into the Lake Tahoe Basin on Thursday evening, affecting air quality on the east shore, with some poor air quality also seen in other areas of the lake, and into the Carson Valley and Reno.
The sunset in the photo above was taken from Round Hill Pines Resort.
There are currently 1,309 personnel working on the fire including those on 113 engines, 17 water tenders, 12 helicopters, 31 hand crews, and 13 dozers.
Celebrate the music of the 60s and 70s in San Francisco at next South Lake Tahoe Library program
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/08/2024 - 9:32am
Event Date:
August 27, 2024 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - "Rockin at the Fillmore with Bill Graham" is heading to the South Lake Tahoe Library on August 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Learn about the legendary impresario at the heart of San Francisco’s 'Summer of Love' music scene.
Rock Promoter Bill Graham was crucial to establishing San Francisco as the epicenter for the psychedelic rock music sounds of Jefferson Airplane, the Grateful Dead, Big Brother and the Holding Company with Janis Joplin and many others.
Crozier Fire northeast of Placerville continues to grow, evacuation orders in place
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/08/2024 - 8:37am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The Crozier Fire burning on the west slope of the Sierra Nevada in El Dorado County has grown to 706 acres and is five percent contained. The fire is burning in a remote area of heavy timber and thick brush which makes access difficult. There are 752 firefighting personnel working on the fire with 46 engines, four helicopters and 14 hand crews.
Free chipping services available from Lake Tahoe area fire districts
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/08/2024 - 6:00am
Defensible space is the barrier that helps slow or halt the progress of fire that would otherwise engulf a property, and Lake Tahoe area fire departments are offering free chipping services to help with that task. Creating and maintaining defensible space is a key concept in wildfire prevention and is important for local fire-adapted communities.
All neighborhoods can take steps toward creating defensible space around their homes by clearing vegetative debris, pine needles, and woody materials.
Lake Tahoe Comic Con returns at Tahoe Blue Event Center
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/08/2024 - 5:01am
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Sep 15 2024 .
September 14, 2024 (All day)
September 15, 2024 (All day)
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - After a successful inaugural year, the 2024 Lake Tahoe Comic Con returns to the Tahoe Blue Event Center on September 14 and 15, 2024. Special celebrity guests will be on hand on both days. There will also be an amateur cosplay contest with prizes (games, toys) taking place on BOTH days (adults on Saturday at 4 p.m. and kids on Sunday at 3 p.m.).
Letter: Pay it Forward Project invites community to find South Lake Tahoe volunteer opportunities
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/07/2024 - 10:33pm
I am sure many of us are tired of all the negative TV political ads and how our leaders and the news media tend to divide us!
Well let’s try something a little different, we at the Pay it Forward Project would like everyone to consider something a little more positive, working together with others in our community and volunteering a minimum of two hours a month, that’s just 24 hours a year. In this work, you will find that we all have a lot more in common than the differences we hear about in the media.
Carson City School District students required to use cellphone pouches this school year
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/07/2024 - 11:41am
The Carson City School District has announced a school-based initiative aimed at enhancing the educational environment and minimizing distractions in classrooms. Starting August 19, 2024, all middle and high school students will be required to place their cell phones and other smart technology devices in locking pouches during school hours.
Pete Buttigieg announced as this year's Lake Tahoe Summit keynote speaker
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/07/2024 - 11:21am
Event Date:
August 14, 2024 - 10:00am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg has been invited as the keynote speaker for the 28th annual Lake Tahoe Summit on August 14.
This year’s theme is “Connecting Tahoe: Investing in Transit, Trails, and Technology for the Future” and the summit is open to the public. The focus will be on efforts by federal, state, and local stakeholders to address Lake Tahoe’s transportation challenges and support innovative solutions to protect the lake for future generations.
Wednesday recipe from Lake Tahoe Markets
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/07/2024 - 10:57am
While it’s exciting to see all the fresh fruits and vegetables available at Farmers' Markets in late spring and early summer, I find that I get even more excited to see mid-summer fruits and vegetables that I would like to explore. Such as figs!!
Fresh figs are a delightful addition to any Farmers Market. They have a unique, honey-like flavor and a sweet, syrupy juice that makes them incredibly versatile. With their sweet flavor and jammy texture, figs are a hidden gem at Farmers' Markets. Fresh varieties of figs are available from July to early October.
Smokey Bear turns 80 - Birthday party in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/07/2024 - 9:17am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – August 9, 2024, marks the 80th birthday of the beloved icon of the USDA Forest Service, Smokey Bear! To celebrate, the USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit in coordination with Great Basin Institute and Heavenly Mountain Resort, will host two events in celebration of Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday.
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office joins forces in Pedestrian Safety Campaign
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/07/2024 - 8:45am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will be joining forces with participating law enforcement agencies in Nevada for a Joining Forces Pedestrian Safety Campaign. The campaign will take place from August 7-31, 2024.
Nevada had 109 pedestrian fatalities in 2023. This Pedestrian Safety Campaign aims to increase law enforcement participation by coordinating highly visible patrols across the State of Nevada to educate both pedestrians and drivers about road safety.
New fire starts in El Dorado County: Crozier Fire growing with evacuations in place
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/07/2024 - 7:38am
9:00AM THURSDAY UPDATE: The Crozier Fire burning on the west slope of the Sierra Nevada in El Dorado County has grown to 706 acres and is five percent contained. The fire is burning in a remote area of heavy timber and thick brush which makes access difficult. There are 752 firefighting personnel working on the fire with 46 engines, four helicopters and 14 hand crews.
Wildlife Crossing Project to close U.S. 395 through Sonora Junction for two weeks
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/06/2024 - 10:14pm
U.S. 395 will fully close for 15 days for the Sonora Junction Shoulders Project as crews install two under-highway wildlife crossings, providing safe and sustainable passage for mule deer and other area wildlife.
Beginning Wednesday, September 4, the highway will fully close between Bridgeport and State Route 108.
The project, which began construction in May, is widening the shoulders of the highway to 8 feet, installing rail-element retaining walls, stabilizing slopes with anchored mesh, and installing wildlife crossings.
TRPA seeks public's input on 25-year transportation plan for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/06/2024 - 2:37pm
Event Date:
August 20, 2024 - 6:00pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Join the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) for an overview of the Connections 2050 Regional Transportation Plan, which will identify a broad range of projects, programs, and strategies needed to improve Tahoe’s transportation system over the next 25 years.
This plan creates a vision for a comprehensive transportation system that will reduce congestion and preserve Tahoe’s environment.
Forest thinning projects continue at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/06/2024 - 10:42am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) forest thinning projects are scheduled to continue for the next several weeks, conditions and weather permitting. Some projects are expected to continue through the fall. For project details, including the lead agency, start date and expected duration, view the Forest Thinning Projects Map at Tahoe Living With Fire which highlights current and upcoming projects.
River City Waterway Alliance volunteers clean up South Lake Tahoe meadow
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/06/2024 - 8:17am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Johnson Meadow behind Grocery Outlet in South Lake Tahoe is often the spot where homeless encampments pop up with tents, chairs, sleeping bags, and trash intermingled among the willows, wildflowers, and river.
In early June this year, part-time resident Randy Smith wandered into the meadow and was delighted to see the wildflowers. Those views were quickly replaced with abandoned camp debris.
Local author releases new book - To Hell With You
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/06/2024 - 6:00am
A riveting account of a young woman who ventured into hell with her husband. One of them made it back. One did not.
Follow her through the flames as the veil of wisdom opens revealing forgotten tools used to navigate through heartbreak and adversity and heal the scars of life. From this incredible journey, readers will realize that it is possible to do more than just escape from the throes of Hell.
Lydia Gascón Samaniego wrote, To Hell With You, telling a vulnerable story that can help you:
Process the patterns of pain,
Find a different understanding of forgiveness,
Bass Camp presents Taco & Tequila Festival with Viral Pioneer, BBNO$, Wüki, and Good Times Ahead
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/06/2024 - 5:30am
Event Date:
August 17, 2024 (All day)
RENO, Nev. – Fresh off the success of the Bass Camp Fest VII, which electrified Wingfield Park, the excitement continues as Bass Camp brings another major event to Downtown Reno - the Tacos & Tequila Festival. Scheduled for August 17 at 12 p.m. at J Resort’s Glow Plaza, this all-day celebration promises a vibrant mix of music, food, and entertainment!
Vendors sought for South Lake Tahoe Multicultural Celebration
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/06/2024 - 5:01am
Event Date:
September 14, 2024 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the City of South Lake Tahoe and its Multicultural Committee on Saturday, September 14 as the community is invited to come together and learn about, and celebrate, different cultures through art, music, food, and entertainment.
This free one-day event will feature cultural displays, kids' activities, food trucks, vendor booths, and more, at Bijou Community Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Juvenile arrested after car stolen in South Lake Tahoe, crashes into police car
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/05/2024 - 8:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A juvenile was arrested on Saturday after allegedly stealing a vehicle from a home on Tanglewood Drive. South Lake Tahoe Police Lt. Scott Crivelli said the car was stolen at 3 a.m., and later in the day it was spotted near Martin Avenue and Black Bart Avenue. The officer from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) who saw the stolen car attempted to make a traffic stop at Black Bart and Genoa avenues. The car sped away.
Bread & Broth 4 Kids Cram-A-Fire-Truck with food event
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/05/2024 - 5:49pm
Event Date:
August 10, 2024 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Help Bread & Broth 4 Kids on Saturday, August 10 when they hold Cram-A-Fire-Truck from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Grocery Outlet.
For many years, Bread & Broth 4 Kids has sponsored Cram-A-Cruiser events to supplement the food purchased for the B&B 4 Kids weekend food program. For the upcoming event this weekend, the fire department has donated the use of a fire truck to hold all food donations. They are hoping the community will “cram” the vehicle with nutritious, kid-friendly food items.
Stuck big-rig closes SR89 at Emerald Bay for much of the day
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/05/2024 - 3:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The driver of a 73-foot big rig took a route not approved as a truck route on Monday morning, finding himself, and the truck, stuck on SR89 and stranding motorists. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded at 11:12 a.m. to the area just north of Cascade Creek, and south of Emerald Bay. Traffic was held up for hours when the truck took a turn too tight, blocking the flow of vehicles.
The truck-trailer combination will remain on the highway until it can be moved safely, but traffic is flowing. The air lines on the truck are inoperable.
12th annual Tahoe Blue Vodka Bloody Mary Competition this Sunday in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/05/2024 - 11:24am
Event Date:
August 11, 2024 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 12th annual Tahoe Blue Vodka Bloody Mary Competition returns for its annual showcase of mixology mastery on Sunday, August 11, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Beach Retreat & Lodge in South Lake Tahoe. This year’s competition promises to be the most rousing yet, featuring a blend of innovative concoctions and mouth-watering garnishes that highlight the creativity of the region's top bartenders.
Douglas County School District making leadership moves this summer
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/05/2024 - 8:53am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County School District (DCSD) has been filling open leadership positions, a positive change after what many looked at as a turbulent year. After the board recently approved the hiring of Frankie Alvarado as its new superintendent, other new roles have been made known.
Kudos: Vail’s Kirkwood Mountain Resort helps serve Bread & Broth meal
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/05/2024 - 8:16am
The Bread & Broth talented cooks served up a great dinner at the Monday Meal on July 29 to the 96 dinner guests who came to St. Theresa Grace Hall between 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to enjoy both another hot, full-course meal and socializing with their fellow diners. It’s always a surprise to the dinner guests as to the evening’s menu but once again they were not disappointed. Baked pork chops smothered in a mushroom/onion gravy, rice, broccoli with a cheese sauce, applesauce, and a green salad made up the evening’s food lineup.
OpEd: If you care about housing issues In Tahoe, vote no on the Vacancy Tax
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/05/2024 - 7:42am
I have been a South Lake full-time resident for nearly five years, and in that short time, I’ve managed to build a community here for myself. I have no plans to leave or become a part-time resident. This is my home, and I love and cherish it deeply.
Politically, I lean far left. But I have enough experience working in progressive spaces to recognize that no singular piece of legislation is exceptional enough to escape any sort of critical review. Policy only works when it’s written well, regardless of which side is pushing it.
South Lake Tahoe forecast: Sunny and warm
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/04/2024 - 9:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An upper ridge is parked over California this week, keeping daytime high temperatures above average. Late Friday, an upper air trough will move into the Pacific Northwest which will push the ridge to the east a bit. Daytime temperatures may start to cool slightly through the following weekend.
At this time there is no rain or thunderstorms in the forecast.
The South Lake Tahoe forecast for the week from the National Weather Service in Reno:
Monday - Sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monthly gaming report: Lake Tahoe casinos "win" figure was $21.4M in June
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/04/2024 - 9:00pm
Nevada’s nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $1,286,686,312 for June 2024, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board's latest monthly report. This amounts to a 3.25 percent increase compared to the same month a year ago when licensees reported a gaming win of $1,246,020,144. For the fiscal year, the gaming win has increased by 4.36 percent with $15,765,165,340 in "win".
The "gaming win" represents the computed income of casinos before business expenses and taxes.
Major travel delays can be expected on SR28 next week in North Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/04/2024 - 9:23am
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Caltrans is advising motorists of a broadband installation project and gas-line replacement work continuing along State Route 28 (SR-28) along the north shore of Lake Tahoe next week.
The broadband project is a part of a larger statewide effort by the California Department of Technology to bring high-speed broadband into rural communities. The contractor for this project is Teichert Construction.
One-way traffic control is scheduled along SR-28 between the Tahoe State Park entrance and the State Route 89 intersection:
Support local students: Donate to the "Back-to-School Drive" in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/04/2024 - 9:11am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the Marcella Foundation and Mountain House, in partnership with Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS), for a Back-to-School Drive from August 1-14, 2024. For over 20 years, SITS members have provided thousands of backpacks and school supplies to children in South Lake Tahoe. This year, SITS, Marcella Foundation, and Mountain House (formerly Lake Tahoe Christian Fellowship) have teamed up to support even more students and classrooms with the essentials they need for a successful school year.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/03/2024 - 8:40pm
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.
July 22 - July 28, 2024
7/22
03:27 NOISE DISTURBANCE IN PROGRESS - Occurred at Camp Richardson on Jameson Beach Rd, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ADVISED.
November ballot filling up with candidates as deadline draws near
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/03/2024 - 7:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The November 5 election is just over 90 days away, and candidates have started to file the necessary paperwork for several local elected positions open this year.
The deadline to file is August 9, 2024. If an incumbent does not file for reelection, the filing period will be extended to August 14 for that position only.
As of Friday, August 2, the following people have completed the needed paperwork to run for office:
County Board of Education Trustee Area 5 - appointed incumbent Kathy Jensen is running.
Tahoe History Talks on the Beach: Toogee Sielsch and history of urbanized black bears
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/03/2024 - 6:22pm
Event Date:
August 6, 2024 - 6:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Historical Society hosts another Tahoe History Talks on the Beach on Tuesday, August 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Lakeview Commons. This week's speaker is local urbanized black bear expert Toogee Sielsch. He taught himself bear behavior during morning walks in the 1990s and is now South Lake Tahoe's bear authority.
Always entertaining, Toogee (pronounced 2-G) will talk about the black bear's history on the South Shore, why numbers have grown over the last decade, and how people can be better stewards in keeping bears safe.
Letter: People selling glass houses shouldn't throw stones
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/03/2024 - 6:02pm
This week, nine community advocates and I were named in a frivolous lawsuit, the vacancy tax opposition’s latest attempt to use their deep pockets and outside money to sap resources and intimidate local supporters on behalf of special interest groups.
The opposition, funded by California’s real estate lobbying group, is afraid that November’s election won’t turn out in their favor. Sharon Kerrigan, VP of the Realtors Association, recently went on record at a public meeting to say that, “governing shouldn’t happen at the ballot box.” Now they are apparently trying the courts.
