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Accident at Strawberry adding to holiday traffic jam leaving Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/18/2016 - 1:46pm
An overturned vehicle near Strawberry is creating a holiday traffic jam over Highway 50 today. Eastbound lanes are blocked at Mile Marker 41.
The California Highway Patrol is reporting no injuries in the accident which was reported at 11:49 a.m. Tow trucks just arrived at 12:30 p.m. and are getting the vehicle out of the roadway.
Traffic through Meyers has been reported as heavy all day, which is normal after a holiday weekend in Lake Tahoe, but several drivers have said they haven't moved in over 30 minutes.
Scholarship fund created in honor of South Lake Tahoe's Mitch Underhill
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/18/2016 - 12:59pm
It's been almost two-and-a-half years since South Lake Tahoe native Mitch Underhill died unexpectedly at the age of 34. The firefighter/paramedic with Lake Valley Fire Protection District was passionate not only about his family and career, but for the mountains and community he left behind.
In his memory, the Mitch Underhill Mountain Fund has been created at Lake Tahoe Community College.
"He was so loved in the community," said his widow Sarah. "He was an inspiration."
Still no sign of missing Sugar Bowl ski instructor; Not seen since Thursday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/18/2016 - 9:32am
There is still no sign of 23-year-old Carson May, the Sugar Bowl ski instructor who went missing after taking an after-work run Thursday afternoon, despite efforts by 60 searchers at the resort on Sunday.
Searchers were back on this hill at 8:00 a.m. today.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/18/2016 - 8:32am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday, January 18, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
A winter weather advisory is in effect until 10:00 a.m. Monday.
Find out if Curiosity found life on Mars during next TERC talk
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/17/2016 - 7:26pm
Event Date:
January 28, 2016 - 5:30pm
Is there life on Mars? The Curiosity rover is currently exploring the Gale Crater on Mars and the NASA Mars Science Laboratory team has discovered lake and river deposits that show that ancient Mars was habitable by Earth-like life.
Dr. Dawn Sumner, from UC Davis and the NASA Mars Science Laboratory team, will be speaking in Incline Village at the next UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) talk held on Thursday, January 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Ski With a Ranger program starts at Heavenly this week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/17/2016 - 7:09pm
Everyone is invited to "Ski with a Ranger" at Heavenly Mountain Resort beginning Friday, January 22, 2016. The popular program is offered by the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.
Tours will be held every Monday and Friday beginning at 1:00 p.m., last approximately one-hour and continue through April 1, 2016, weather permitting.
Prescribed burns to continue in Lake Tahoe basin
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/17/2016 - 6:53pm
Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, California State Parks and the California Tahoe Conservancy are planning to continue prescribed fire operations next week beginning Tuesday, January 19, 2016 in the following areas:
Tranquility - Between Round Hill and Zephyr Cove, 3 acres of hand piles will be burned. The ignition date is planned for 1/20/16. Fire and smoke will be present during five days of burn down time with smoke expected to travel to the north/northeast. Smoke may be visible from Zephyr Cove to Round Hill.
LTCC speaker series: Exercise: A Potent Medicine?
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/17/2016 - 6:37pm
Event Date:
January 27, 2016 - 6:00pm
Lake Tahoe Community College faculty member Dr. Walter Morris will give a talk on what science has revealed about exercise during the school's next featured lecture, “Exercise: A Potent Medicine?” on Wednesday, January 27 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board/Aspen room.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/17/2016 - 6:18pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
1/10
12:54 a.m. - Vacation Rental Issue - Pioneer Trail
9:13 p.m. - Annoying Phone Calls - 14-year-old-girl reported being harassed by a male juvenile over a social media site.
1/11
No Reports
1/12
No Reports
1/13
Mountain Resort Television daily segment
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/17/2016 - 12:42pmIn today's Mountain Resort Television segment, reporter Ashley Lindner interviews Marco Huerta, a Certified Enrollment Counselor at Barton Health about Covered California.
Watch "The City in 60," where the City of South Lake Tahoe PIO Tracy Franklin updates the public on snow plows and local meetings.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/17/2016 - 9:00am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday, January 17, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
A winter weather advisory is in effect from 4 p.m. Sunday to 10:00 a.m. Sunday. Heaviest snow from midnight to 8:00 a.m. Sunday. 8 to 14 inches above 7000 feet, 3 to 8 inches at lake level.
Search continues for missing Sugar Bowl ski instructor
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/16/2016 - 9:53pm
The search for a missing Sugar Bowl ski instructor has been called off for the evening by the Placer County Sheriff's Office.
More than 50 people spent the day searching for 23-year-old Carson May who hasn't been seen since Thursday when he went skiing after work.
Searchers, with the help of search and rescue dogs, have been focusing their search on the back side of the mountain where the sheriff's office has been able to get pings from May's cell phone.
South Lake Tahoe Teen Court needs student volunteers
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/16/2016 - 9:13pm
Event Date:
January 21, 2016 - 5:00pm
El Dorado County Teen Court in South Lake Tahoe is recruiting new student participants for the spring program. All students going to school in the county in grades 8 through 12 are eligible.
The Teen Court volunteer training will be held on January 21, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the El Dorado County Superior Court, Department 4, located at 1354 Johnson Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe.
Winter weather advisory issued for Lake Tahoe Sunday-Monday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/16/2016 - 7:23pm
The Lake Tahoe Basin will see more rain and snow with the next system moving in Sunday night.
Forecasters have had difficulty nailing down this system as their forecast guidance has been all over the board, according to the National Weather Service. Currently, the main core of moisture and best storm dynamics are expected to be over the southern Cascades of Oregon and the front range of Northern California. Still, decent moisture will stream into the Northern Sierra Sunday afternoon into Monday.
Mountain Resort Television daily segment
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/16/2016 - 9:27amYour Mountain Resort Television segment for Saturday, January 16, 2016.
South Tahoe Now and Mountain Resort Television have teamed up to provide readers with video stories about Lake Tahoe along with daily written news. Each day South Tahoe Now will carry their most recent informative stories.
In this story, reporter Austyn Harrington checks in with Mifico Scarves, a new company designing fashionable ski/snowboard scarves for the mountain. Mention this news segment on Saturday 1-16-16 Trunk Show at Simply Tahoe in Northstar Village to recieve $10 off each scarf purchase!
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/16/2016 - 9:04am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday, January 16, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
A lake wind weather advisory is in effect until Saturday at 7:00 p.m. Resorts may be affected today by winds, so check status prior to hitting the slopes.
STHS Alpine Team presents Chasing Shadows, the new Warren Miller Film
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/16/2016 - 8:56am
Event Date:
January 29, 2016 - 7:30pm South Tahoe High School is proud to announce they will be showing the new Warren Miller Movie, Chasing Shadows on January 29th at 7:30 p.m. in the High School Theater.
COST is $15.00 if the tickets are purchased at the school's ASB office. They are $16.50 if purchased through the school's online store at LTUSD.org.
Location
South Tahoe High School
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd
Theater
United States
38° 54' 35.8704" N, 120° 0' 55.0836" W
See map: Google Maps
South Lake Tahoe woman facing brain cancer with friends, family and hugs
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/15/2016 - 9:35pm
"I will not let cancer define who I am. Cancer is not going to be my story."
Those powerful words come from South Lake Tahoe local Krista Kline Carson.
The 1989 South Tahoe High graduate, wife, mother and wellness coordinator for Barton University, is battling cancer after a tumor removed from her brain was found to be Stage IV Glioblastoma Multiforme, one of the fastest growing brain cancers. On Monday, January 18 she begins a six week regime of radiation and chemotherapy.
Mountain Resort Television daily segment
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/15/2016 - 6:57pmSouth Tahoe Now and Mountain Resort Television have teamed up to provide readers with video stories about Lake Tahoe along with daily written news. Each day South Tahoe Now will carry their most recent informative stories.
In this story, reporter Austyn Harrington checks in with Tahoe native, Whittel High School graduate and Kendama USA team member, Tj Kolesnik who looks back on his Kendama career and how the game has helped inspire those around him.
Sierra snow conditions create rare avalanche problem
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/15/2016 - 6:34pm
Unusual snowpack conditions in the Sierra Nevada are contributing to a type of avalanche problem that in the past decade has rarely been widespread in the region.
That’s according to the Sierra Avalanche Center, a non-profit organization that partners with the U.S. Forest Service to observe and analyze snow conditions in the Lake Tahoe area and beyond.
“There could be avalanches in places that have never seen avalanches before,” said Brandon Schwartz, lead forecaster for the center.
LTVA uses interactive tools to help visitors plan their Lake Tahoe vacations
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/15/2016 - 6:04pm
With an estimated three million visitors to the Lake Tahoe Basin annually, there is a lot of vacation planning occurring, and the Lake Tahoe Visitor's Authority has made it easier for those traveling to the South Shore.
Six months ago they launched "Explore Your Trip," a itinerary planning tool on their website that helps travelers plan their trip based on what they like to do, what their budget, what they like to each and many other categories.
Cinderella at South Tahoe High School
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/15/2016 - 1:21pm
Event Date:
January 22, 2016 - 7:00pm
Snow got in the way of school in South Lake Tahoe today, but the show must go on and opening night of Cinderella is on.
Lake of the Sky Outfitters Movie Night
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/15/2016 - 1:17pm
Event Date:
January 22, 2016 - 7:00pm "Meru" is one of the best mountaineering films since "Touching the Void". This film features awesome scenery, edge of your seat climbing,and look into what it takes mentally and physically to climb the big peaks.
Admission is $5.00 at the door.
Refreshments and a free raffle.
Please RSVP to 541-1027
The movie will be shown at Unity at the Lake, 1195 Rufus Allen Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe.
Location
Unity At the Lake
1195 Rufus Allen Blvd.
United States
38° 56' 22.4448" N, 119° 58' 24.0816" W
See map: Google Maps
Skies clearing, leaving behind fresh snow and avalanche warning
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/15/2016 - 10:36am
The ski resorts are welcoming new snow as a storm that passed through left behind up to 15 inches of it behind on the slopes. Crews are cleaning up the roads around the lake with many controls in place.
There is an avalanche warning for slopes steeper than 30 degrees. Human triggered avalanches are likely and natural avalanches are possible according to the National Weather Service.
As of 9 a.m., chain controls are up on Highway 50 over Echo Summit, requiring all cars to have chains unless 4WD with snow tires on all four wheels from 3 miles east of Kyburz to Meyers.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/15/2016 - 8:21am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday, January 15, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Winter weather advisory for the Lake Tahoe Basin lasts until today at 10:00 a.m. Resorts may be affected today by winds, so check status prior to hitting the slopes.
South Lake Tahoe schools closed, Douglas County one hour delay
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/15/2016 - 6:54am
It's a snow day for all Lake Tahoe Unified schools today, Friday, January 15. This includes South Tahoe High, South Tahoe Middle School and Meyers, Tahoe Valley, Sierra House and Bijou Elementary schools.
Douglas County schools at the lake are on a one hour delay with buses stopping at main bus stops only.
The corner of Tina Court and Ski Court for students living in the Tramway and Kingsbury Village area: ZCES - Bus will arrive at 7:57 a.m. and depart at 8:20 a.m.
Glenbrook area will board at the entrance to Glenbrook
ZCES - Bus will arrive at 7:36 a.m.
Kudos: Azul Latin Kitchen serves at Bread & Broth
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/14/2016 - 6:27pm
Azul Latin Kitchen was the “Adopt A Day of Nourishment” sponsor for the Bread & Broth dinner served at St. Theresa Church Grace Hall on Monday, January 4. It is a great fit to have the Tahoe Restaurant’s Azul Latin Kitchen join with B&B to provide meals to local individuals who are in need of hot nutritious food along with a warm and secure place to spend an hour or two during Tahoe’s very cold winters.
TRPA releases draft active transportation plan for Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/14/2016 - 6:20pm
Improving transportation options for bicyclists and pedestrians is one of the most effective strategies to conserve and restore Lake Tahoe’s environment, revitalize the economy, enhance recreation opportunities, and improve public health, according to Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) officials.
Chance of rain and snow in South Lake Tahoe for next week
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/14/2016 - 5:53pm
The snow in South Lake Tahoe on Thursday started almost exactly at the time the winter weather advisory said it would: 2 p.m. The advisory is in effect until 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 15.
Chain controls are up on all mountain roads around Lake Tahoe, and with 3-5" snow expected during the evening, expect them to stay up all night.
Chain controls as of 4:30 p.m. Thursday:
Kingsbury Grade - Chains or snow tires
Spooner Summit / Hwy 50 - Chains or snow tires
Echo Summit / Hwy 50 - Chains or 4WD with snow tires from 1.5 miles west of Kyburz to Meyers
Despite snow, Tahoe’s climate still changing
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/14/2016 - 1:38pm
The New Year is getting off to a phenomenal start with snow falling at Lake Tahoe. It seems long ago since we’ve had snow around the lake, but as California and Nevada continue to grapple with four years of drought and water shortages, the snow couldn’t be falling at a better time.
New app helps drones users with regulations and restrictions
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/14/2016 - 10:07am
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a smartphone app that will help owners of unmanned aircraft systems (a.k.a. drones) with current or upcoming requirements and restrictions.
The B4UFLY app is now available for Apple devices and can be found in the App Store. Now, with just two taps of the phone, users know if it is safe to fly at their current location.
Volunteer drivers needed to deliver meals to seniors in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/14/2016 - 9:33am
The El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Program in South Lake Tahoe continues to have a great need for community volunteer drivers to help deliver lunchtime meals to homebound seniors and other vulnerable people. The meals are prepared by the Senior Nutrition Program and the volunteers deliver those meals.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/14/2016 - 9:01am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday, January 14, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Winter weather advisory issued for the Lake Tahoe Basin from January 14 at 2:00 p.m. to January 15 at 10:00 a.m.
Tahoe, A Visual History may be gone, but memories to last a lifetime
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/13/2016 - 8:13pm
Recently, I had the chance to visit the much-hyped Tahoe: A visual History at the Nevada Museum of Art. Located in the hip, CalAve District wedged between downtown and midtown Reno, the museum offers locals to the region a taste of world-class art collections. During events like Art Town (a marathon of a hundred-or-so art related events in Reno during the month of July), the museum offers innumerable pieces from local and global artists alike.
Actor Mark Ruffalo testifies at Nevada solar panel hearing in Carson City
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/13/2016 - 7:25pm
A big-name actor joined others in testifying Wednesday before a panel on Nevada solar power rates. A rate hike that took effect on January 1 has caused a ripple through the industry, resulting in hundreds of layoffs.
The Public Utilities Commission met in Carson City to discuss whether to suspend controversial new rates for rooftop solar power customers. They were looking at requests from solar company groups and the state consumer advocate to put a stay on the new rate hikes.
The actor is a climate change advocate and was greeted by a standing ovation after his testimony.
Shawna Brekke-Read leaves City of South Lake Tahoe Director job
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/13/2016 - 7:00pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe is now without their Development Services Director after Shawna Brekke-Read left the position in December.
Brekke-Read was in the position just over a year after leaving the Town of Moraga in 2014 where she served as their Planning Director.
Her husband Don, who is a middle school teacher, had stayed behind in the Bay Area after she accepted the new position. According to City of South Lake Tahoe City Manager Nancy Kerry, Brekke-Read wanted to move back to the Bay Area to be with her husband.
The City has started recruiting for the vacant position.
City of South Lake Tahoe job openings
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/13/2016 - 5:26pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe is actively recruiting for the following positions:
Assistant City Clerk
Douglas County Commissioners and Manager Jim Nichols parting ways
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/13/2016 - 5:11pm
After just 17 months on the job, Douglas County Manager Jim Nichols is leaving his position. The Douglas County Board of Commissioners have announced that Nichols' employment relationship with the county is coming to an end.
Officially, a mutual separation agreement will be presented at the next Board of County Commissioner’s meeting on January 21, 2016. This meeting will be held at Stateline.
Rock comes down on Highway 50 near Wright's Lake
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/13/2016 - 4:43pm
The boulder that fell into traffic lanes on Wednesday afternoon was 15 feet wide and weighed 20 tons.
UPDATE 6:30 p.m. - All pieces of the boulder that locked Highway 50 near the Wright's Lake turnoff have been removed and the road is open and free of controls around the rock, but chains or 4WD with snow tires are required from Meyers to three miles east of Kyburz.
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UPDATE: 4:30 p.m. - Caltrans have blasted the rock and are now in the process of removing the pieces. At this time the road is still controlled traffic in one direction.
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Hopeful Henry: Happy New Year, You can make a difference this year.
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/13/2016 - 8:16am
I like to start every year with this story, it is simple yet meaning full and will hopefully remind everyone that you can make a difference. When I’m having a bad day, feeling like what we do doesn’t matter or just isn’t enough, I re read this story and it reminds me that as long as we keep trying and never give up we are making a difference. If you have not read this short story, read it now and hopefully it will inspire you. If you have read it before, re-read it and get reminded of how much of a difference you can make.
The Starfish
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/13/2016 - 8:03am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday, January 13, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
There are winds today so lift statuses may change throughout the day.
Need help signing up for a health care plan in South Lake Tahoe?
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/12/2016 - 5:30pm
Event Date:
January 20, 2016 - 3:30pm
Barton Health is hosting an open enrollment working session on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at the Lake Tahoe Community College from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
During this session, individuals can apply for health coverage and have access to certified representatives for any needed assistance. The deadline to sign up is January 31, 2016.
They are reminding people to bring their picture identification, social security number and household income to the enrollment session.
Remaining residents asked to move; Tahoe Beach Club ready to break ground
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/12/2016 - 4:00pm
The remaining tenants at the Tahoe Shore Mobile Home Park at Stateline, Nev., have been given 90 days to find new housing now that owners of the Tahoe Beach Club will be breaking ground on a 20-acre luxury lakefront condominium project.
This announcement should come as no surprise to the people who own or rent the mobile homes since they were originally told in 2003 that they would have to move so the project could be built.
The Tahoe Beach Club has been 14 years in the making and now it looks like the first shovels will be moving dirt at the new lakeside development by June, 2016.
Winter Weather Advisory issued for Lake Tahoe Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/12/2016 - 12:39pm
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada starting at 4 a.m. Wednesday, January 13, 2016.
The first storm in potentially a series of them is forecast to impact the area according to NWS in Reno. There is an additional chance for a storm late Thursday and again Saturday, but forecast confidence in these is lower.
Their forecast:
Today - Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight - A 20 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sheila Charlene Middlebrook 1950 -2015
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/12/2016 - 11:50am
On Wednesday morning, December 23, 2015, my wife and best friend, Charlene Middlebrook lost her long and courageous battle with cancer. As with everything she did, Charlene handled the cancer and a subsequent stroke, with grace, courage, total resolve and of course her humor and her smile, once again being the hero in our family. Charlene and I met here in Tahoe 35 years ago and soon discovered that we had both grown up in Southern California about two miles apart.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/12/2016 - 8:33am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday, January 12, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high of 45 and a low tonight of 31. Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind around 5 mph. Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Vacation home rental scams on the rise in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/12/2016 - 12:37am
Imagine getting a group of 19 of your closest friends together to rent a large and high end vacation home in South Lake Tahoe for a ski week over the holidays, just steps from Heavenly Mountain Resort. You've found the right place, and for $8,000 for the week, it's yours. The inside elevator will take you and all of your buddies up into three floors of bedrooms, a pool table, hot tub, chef's dream of a kitchen and several living rooms and fire places. You leave San Diego for the ten hour ride to Tahoe.
Keith Urban announces tour stop at Harvey's Outdoor Arena
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/11/2016 - 9:42pm
Keith Urban is set to embark on his first arena tour in two years.
His RipCORD World Tour 2016 will feature Brett Eldredge, who toured with Urban as a special guest on his 2014 Raise ‘Em Up Tour.
Newcomer and critical darling Maren Morris will join the tour as this year’s special guest, and Urban promises it will be one heck of a time.
“We’ll be playing a lot of new music from RipCORD, all new production, new cities where we’ve never played … and Brett Eldredge and Maren Morris? It’s gonna be potent and unbridled,” Urban said in Monday’s (Jan 11) announcement of the tour.
City looking for Bicycle Advisory Committee members
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/11/2016 - 9:19pm
The South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers Authority (JPA) is seeking applicants to fill the seven open positions on the Bicycle Advisory Committee, as required by Measure R.
Three of the open positions are for two-year terms, and the terms of the other four will expire in January, 2017 at which time four two-year terms will be open.
The Bicycle Advisory Committee expects to continue to have work until the year 2030. If a member of the committee one can expect monthly meetings during their term.
For those wishing to apply there are three way to get an application:
Missing Lake Tahoe skier rescued in same area as previous day SAR training
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/11/2016 - 4:30pm
Douglas County Search and Resuce (DCSAR) spent Saturday doing technical training on the eastern slopes of the Carson Range. Heavenly Mountain Resort allowed the members to ride the Gondola and Tamarack chair before the resort opened to the public so that the training could focus on safely traveling down to the valley, as would be required on a real rescue.
They didn't have to wait long to use their finely tuned skills since they were called out to the resort on Sunday after a skier became lost in the same general area. DCSAR was able to safely locate and rescue the unidentified person.
