alpine county
El Dorado County COVID-19: One new confirmed case in Lake Tahoe region
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/23/2020 - 6:09pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - One Lake Tahoe area resident has tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the area's total up to 14 and the El Dorado County total up to 40.
Since Wednesday, 45 new tests for the virus have been administered, bringing the total tested to 1,700.
One more person has recovered and to date, 35 people have recovered.
The new case is a male in the 18-49 age group from the Lake Tahoe region. The Lake Tahoe region of the County includes South Lake Tahoe, Meyers, Kyburz, and Tahoma.
Totals for the county:
No new confirmed COVID-19 cases in El Dorado County; Incline Village now at 18
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/22/2020 - 6:26pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There were no new cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County today, leaving the total at 39. The statistics also remained the same for recoveries (34). 1,655 people have been tested, 35 additional people and 1,616 tests have been returned as negative or results are pending.
The Lake Tahoe region of the County (Kyburz to South Lake Tahoe, Meyers to Tahoma) has 13 cases.
Totals for the county:
Pollock Pines, Camino,Kyburz - 1 (Zip codes 95726, 95720, 95709)
El Dorado Hills - 15 (Zip Code 95762)
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 0 (Zip codes 95623, 95619)
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe and surrounding counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/21/2020 - 5:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is reporting one new case of COVID-19. A woman in the 50-64-year-old age group from El Dorado Hills tested positive on Tuesday, April 21.
This brings the total number of cases in El Dorado County to 39. Three more people have recovered from the virus, bringing that total to 34. Thirty more people were tested for coronavirus today. To date, 1,620 people have been tested with 1,581 negative or pending.
The Lake Tahoe region of the County (Kyburz to South Lake Tahoe, Meyers to Tahoma) has 13 cases.
Two new cases of COVID-19 in Lake Tahoe region of El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/20/2020 - 4:21pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County, both in the Lake Tahoe region which includes Meyers and South Lake Tahoe.
One male, one female in the 18-49-year-old range were confirmed over the weekend. Their ages dropped the median age of positive cases from the age of 49 to 47.
This brings the total positive tests in the county to 38.
The county reports 130 new tests administered, and no new recoveries. To date, 1,590 tests have been administered with 1,552 coming back as negative or are pending.
El Dorado County COVID-19: One new case; Recoveries up to 31
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/17/2020 - 8:08pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There was one new reported case of COVID-19 in El Dorado County Friday, and it was the first one in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz area. This case is a man 65 or over.
On the positive side of things, two more people have recovered. There have been 36 reported cases with 31 recoveries.
Pollock Pines, Camino,Kyburz - 1 (Zip codes 95726, 95720, 95709)
El Dorado Hills - 14 (Zip Code 95762)
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 0 (Zip codes 95623, 95619)
North County - 2 (Zip codes 95664, 95614, 95651, 95635, 95634, 95633)
Again, no new El Dorado County COVID-19 cases; One new in Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/16/2020 - 6:09pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There were no new COVID-19 cases in El Dorado County on Wednesday, April 16. There are currently 35 confirmed cases with just six active at this time. 1,400 tests have been performed.
Pollock Pines, Camino,Kyburz - 0 (Zip codes 95726, 95720, 95709)
El Dorado Hills - 14 (Zip Code 95762)
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 0 (Zip codes 95623, 95619)
North County - 2 (Zip codes 95664, 95614, 95651, 95635, 95634, 95633)
Greater Placerville - 5 (Zip codes 95643, 95613, 95667)
Cameron Park, Shingle Springs - 3 (Zip codes 95672, 95682)
One additional confirmed COVID-19 case in South Lake Tahoe; 3 new cases in Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/14/2020 - 6:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One more person in the South Lake Tahoe region has tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the area's total to 11 and 35 in El Dorado County.
There have also been 25 recoveries. Officials report 1,300 tests administered to date and most of those coming back as negative.
In El Dorado County:
El Dorado Hills - 14 (Zip Code 95762)
South Lake Tahoe - 11 (Zip Code 96150, 96142, 95735, 95721, 96151, 96152, 96154, 96155, 96156, 96157, 96158, 95646)
Placerville - 5 (Zip Code 95643, 95613, 95667)
Cameron Park, Shingle Springs, Rescue - 3 (Zip Code 95672, 95682)
El Dorado County COVID-19: Two new cases in El Dorado Hills; 16 recoveries
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/10/2020 - 4:44pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Department of Health and Human Services is reporting two new positive cases of COVID-19 in the area, both in El Dorado Hills. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 32.
The County is also reporting confirmed cases now on their daily report. There have been 16 residents who have recovered from COVID-19, to date.
According to the report, 1,125 tests have been made on residents, with 1,093 of them negative or still outstanding.
South Lake Tahoe has 9 confirmed cases of the virus.
South Lake Tahoe COVID-19 cases remain at 9; Washoe County sees two more deaths
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/09/2020 - 4:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The has been one more El Dorado County resident to test positive for COVID-19, bringing the total cases in the county to 30.
El Dorado Hills - 11
East Slopt (Including South Lake Tahoe, Meyers) - 9
Placeville - 5
Cameron Park, Shingle Springs, Rescue - 3
North County - 2
To date, approximately 1,070 tests have been given with 1,040 of those negative or pending.
Washoe County
Washoe County had two more residents die from COVID-19 today:
A female in her 60s who had underlying health conditions
One new person tests positive for COVID-19 in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/08/2020 - 6:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One new case of COVID-19 has been reported in El Dorado County. The new case is in Placerville, bringing the total in the county to 29.
El Dorado Hills - 10
East Slope (including South Lake Tahoe and Meyers) - 9
Placerville - 5
Cameron Park, Shingle Springs, Rescue - 3
North County - 2
There have been no deaths from COVIF-19 in El Dorado County.
Washoe County
Washoe County reported three deaths to COVID-19 on Wednesday:
Male in his 70s with underlying health conditions
Four new COVID-19 cases for El Dorado County; One South Lake Tahoe case drops off
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/07/2020 - 5:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There were four new cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County Tuesday, three in El Dorado Hills and one in Placerville. The total went from 25 to 28 though due to one case in the South Lake Tahoe region dropping off.
Originally one person identified as a Tahoe-area resident on Monday actually was not and lives elsewhere.
There are currently 28 confirmed cases in the county:
El Dorado Hills - 10
East Slope (including South Lake Tahoe and Meyers) - 9
Placerville - 4
Cameron Park, Shingle Springs, Rescue - 3
North County - 2
New COVID-19 cases for all counties surrounding Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/06/2020 - 5:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There has been one more person who tested positive for COVID-19 in the South Lake Tahoe area over the weekend, bringing the total to 10. In El Dorado County there are now 25 positive cases.
El Dorado Hills - 7
Placerville - 3
Shingle Springs, Rescue, Cameron Park - 3
North County - 2
The South Lake Tahoe region includes Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, to north of Meeks Bay.
Of the 849 tests, 683 have come back as negative.
Alpine County
Winter Storm Warning until Monday for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/05/2020 - 11:17am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Winter Storm Warning is in place for the Lake Tahoe Basin until noon on Monday, April 6. At 10:00 a.m. Sunday, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno said to expect heavy snow with additional snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches, except 1 to 3 feet above 7000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph in the lower elevations and up to 90 mph over Sierra ridges.
Census Day: Use time at home to help shape the future of the community
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/01/2020 - 10:14am
Today is Census Day, the day that determines who is counted in the 2020 Census and where they are counted.
18 cases of COVID-19 now in EL Dorado County; 6 in Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 6:10pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been three more positive COVID-19 cases in El Dorado County, bringing the total of confirmed cases to 18 as of 4:00 p.m. March 31.
County officials said the virus has been identified on the West Slope and in South Lake Tahoe, but the number of each case in each area is not known.
Carson City Health and Human Services on Tuesday morning reported one new positive case of COVID-19 in the Quad County region: Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey counties. This brings the total number of cases in the Quad-County region to 12.
Alpine County has first confirmed case of COVID-19
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 5:08pm
ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - Today the Alpine County Health Department was notified of the first laboratory-confirmed case of the new coronavirus COVID-19 infection in an Alpine County resident. The individual is recovering at home and was never hospitalized.
Alpine County is located south of Lake Tahoe, has a population of 1,120 and is 743 square miles in size and includes Markleeville and Bear Valley.
An investigation has determined the person was exposed and acquired the infection in a location distant from Alpine County. This person and their household "have
Chain controls in place on Lake Tahoe area roads
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/25/2020 - 8:21am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a Winter Weather Advisory in place until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday. Expect snow to fall in Lake Tahoe for another day as the latest in a series of small storms passes through.
For Wednesday: Snow likely before 11:00 a.m., then snow showers after 11:00 a.m. Some thunder is also possible. High near 35. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Fatal shooting in Douglas County under investigation
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/22/2020 - 10:28am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Department (DCSO) Is investigating a shooting that left one dead in Gardnerville.
At 9:31 p.m. on March 21, 2020, DCSO deputies responded to a report of gunshots in the area of the 1400 block of Bumblee Drive. When they arrived they found a deceased male, a victim of gunshot wounds.
Deputies located, detained and interviewed all parties they believed to be involved.
Sunny skies over Lake Tahoe Tuesday, many road controls remain
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/17/2020 - 9:13am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is still a chance of snow all week in Lake Tahoe, but the sun is now out, allowing people to catch up on shoveling out driveways, parking lots and roads.
As of 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, the following road controls and closures are in place:
US50
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on US-50 from mile post 59.8 in El Dorado County to mile post 70.6 in El Dorado County in California.
Chains or Snow Tires Required - on US-50 from mile post 14.0 in Carson City County to mile post 5.4 in Lyon County in Nevada.
Day-long traffic jam over Echo Summit as vehicles leave Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/15/2020 - 7:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Sunday has been one big traffic jam for travelers trying to head west over Echo Summit. And as it the normal case, when traffic backs up the mapping apps direct drivers to side residential roads, many of which were unplowed and hard to navigate.
As of 7:30 p.m., traffic is still very heavy in Meyers and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is currently working on two accidents, one west of Sierra-at-Tahoe Road and the other east of Strawberry.
Heavy snow to continue through Monday; Avalanche warnings, Road closure update
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/15/2020 - 9:23am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The forecast snow is here, with 2-3 feet reported at the upper elevations. The snow is affecting lower elevations as well, with chain controls starting to the west at Apple Hill.
If on the roads, check conditions often and go slow as there is snow and ice on the roads and a lot of traffic. There is another 21" of snow forecast for Sunday at lake level.
For up to the minute information, visit https://nvroads.com/ for Nevada roads and http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ for California roads.
Chain controls as of 9:00 a.m. Sunday:
I80
Multiple accidents, heavy snow, reported on Lake Tahoe and Sierra roadways
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/14/2020 - 5:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's been a busy day on the highways around Lake Tahoe today with several accidents and road closures.
As of 5:00 p.m. Saturday, law enforcement and rescue teams have responded to a reported head-on collision on Pioneer Trail, west of Golden Bear, a collision on Pioneer Trail and US 50 in Meyers, a collision on US 50 at Kyburz, a car off the roadway on SR89 near Emerald Bay and two collisions on US88 near Kirkwood. There are also numerous collisions on I80 and on the North Shore.
Area agencies planning and using precaution in case COVID-19 hits South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/06/2020 - 5:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Over 34 million Americans have caught the flu this year with over 20,000 deaths recorded, but its the coronavirus COVID-19 that is getting all the headlines.
There are no current reported cases of COVID-19 in South Lake Tahoe/El Dorado County, Alpine County or Douglas County, but local agencies want to be prepared, just in case people come down with the virus.
Snow blankets the Lake Tahoe Basin, finally
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/01/2020 - 11:54am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It has been a while since Lake Tahoe has experienced measurable snowfall. The promised winter weather arrived overnight, with 8" of snow reported at the South Shore of Lake Tahoe by Sunday morning. Area ski resorts are reporting 4"-12" and Reno and the Carson Valley, due to some lake-effect snow, had 5"-7".
Even as the storm exits, expect wind as a new Lake Wind Advisory has been issued from noon on Sunday to 4:00 a.m. Monday.
Snowshoe Thompson Ski & Snowshoe event celebrates 20 years
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/29/2020 - 12:08pm
Event Date:
March 7, 2020 - 9:00am
The 20th Annual Snowshoe Thompson Ski & Snowshoe Celebration returns once again to the Sierra on Saturday, March 7 at 9:00 am, at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course in South Lake Tahoe.
Snow or no snow, event activities begin with a guided tour starting at 9:30 am with Norwegian native and longboard ski expert Nina MacLeod, who will also give a longboard ski demonstration if sufficient snow is present. Attendees should bring their own snowshoes and cross country skis.
Facts about the flu and Wuhan coronavirus
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/04/2020 - 3:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - At least one vacationing family is canceling their trip to Lake Tahoe due to fears about the spread of coronavirus 2019-nCoV, but health officials say this virus is not currently spreading in the community, here or in the United States. If they want to be concerned about anything being spread, they say, the flu is what they really need to be focusing on.
During this 2019-20 flu season, 10,000 people have died in the United States and there have been 19 million cases and 180,000 hospitalizations, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
Proposed parcel tax for county residents to support Lake Valley Fire
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/26/2020 - 11:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On March 3, 2020, voters in the Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) boundaries will decide if Measure B should pass, a measure that would give the fire department funds for much-needed equipment, apparatuses, and supplies.
Chain controls and spin-outs making for slow exit from Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/26/2020 - 11:22am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Its been a standstill in Meyers Sunday morning as snow perhaps caught some people without chains on their vehicles by surprise. Caltrans was holding traffic on Highway 50 in Meyers as crews worked to get cars out of snowbanks on Echo Summit, but it has since started moving. They were pulling in multiple towtrucks from the area and advising them to tow all cars without chains. Some tow trucks were stuck in traffic on North Upper Truckee Road and on the highway. I80 near the SR89 exit is slow-moving at this time.
Lake Tahoe clearing out after quick snowstorm, clear holiday weekend ahead
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/17/2020 - 8:53am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Storms for the winter of 2019/20 haven't been prolific, but this week's one-day storm left behind up to two feet of snow at Lake Tahoe ski resorts and about a foot around South Lake Tahoe.
Chain controls remain on mountain roads Friday morning but expect them to be dropping as the forecast calls for partly sunny skies and a high of 35. Saturday and Sunday will be partly to mostly sunny and in the mid-40s.
Road controls as of 7:45 a.m. January 17:
US50
Promised storm arrives in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/16/2020 - 4:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Yes, it is snowing in Lake Tahoe! The predicted winter storm has arrived as is forecast to drop 10"-16" of snow at lake level before midnight Thursday, and up to two feet of snow at upper elevations.
Chain controls are in place on all mountain roads around the Lake Tahoe Basin and in the Sierra. On US50, chains are required as low as Placerville and trucks over 65-feet in length are not allowed on the road. On I80, chains are required starting in Colfax. There are several jackknifed big rigs on the highway. Prior to heading on the roads, check conditions.
Latest storm passing Lake Tahoe, chain controls up - Bigger snowfall expected Thursday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 8:58am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was windy and snowy overnight around the Lake Tahoe Basin with gusts over the Sierra ridge peaking out at 137 mph overnight at Alpine Summit. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in place until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday with the Lake Wind Advisory up until 7:00 p.m.
Both Sierra-at-Tahoe and Heavenly Mountain Resort are reporting 1" of new snow this morning, so far. Kirkwood reports 3" of new snow.
Lake Tahoe chain controls in place; expect them to fall this morning
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/08/2020 - 8:37am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Chain controls are currently up on some mountain highways around Lake Tahoe. It was windy overnight, bringing in a quick storm that left a dusting of snow at lake level. As things clear out this morning, the rest of Wednesday will be partly sunny with a high near 39. Southwest winds will continue up to around 10 mph. Tonight, snow is likely, mainly after 4:00 a.m. Low will be around 21. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New snow accumulation of less than one inch is possible.
Snow brings a mess to roads around South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/22/2019 - 2:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The latest storm hit quickly Sunday morning, bringing snow to South Lake Tahoe area roads and, with those, chain controls, traffic issues and collisions.
Drivers heading west over Echo Summit have been attempting short cuts through Lake Tahoe Blvd., Mandan Street, Sawmill Road and North Upper Truckee, and because of that they are creating a mess with double parking as they put on chains and blocking the roadway.
It's flu season, take precautions to not become a statistic
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/17/2019 - 1:06am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's that time of the year when people are experiencing coughs, fevers, sore throats, body aches and runny or stuffy noses. It's flu season!
El Dorado County health officials said they saw an earlier start than normal of the flu season this year and now all regions of the country are seeing elevated widespread levels of flu-like illness.
Seasonal influenza activity in the United States has been elevated for five weeks and continues to increase, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
New executive director announced for Live Violence Free
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 3:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Live Violence Free (LVF) has announced the hiring of a new executive director. Debra Dyason has joined the South Lake Tahoe-based non-profit tasked with promoting a violence-free community.
Debra brings 20 years of expertise as a senior non-profit leader, funder, public policy advocate, and recent Executive Director of a domestic violence and sexual assault agency (First Step of Wichita Falls, Tex.). Debra is passionate about empowering survivors so they can lead their best lives free from violence and abuse.
Rain in the Lake Tahoe Basin; Higher elevation snow and avalanche warning
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/01/2019 - 12:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Winter Storm Warning remains in place for the Lake Tahoe Basin until 10:00 a.m. Monday. It is currently raining at lake level and at Echo Summit.
The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee has issued a Backcountry Avalanche Warning for the Sierra from Yuba Pass to Ebbetts Pass from Sunday morning until Monday morning at 7:00 a.m.
The latest storm system is still over the Sierra with more on the way. With high of 38 and low of 33, expect rain to continue in South Lake Tahoe.
Road conditions at 11:00 a.m. Sunday:
I80
Big rigs not allowed on I80 or US50; Chain controls in place over Lake Tahoe area roads
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/30/2019 - 9:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heavy traffic over Donner Summit on I-80, an incoming snowstorm and slick conditions have led Caltrans officials to not allow any commercial tractor-semitrailer combinations on the highway from Applegate to the state line. They estimate this will be the case until Monday morning.
Many of those big rigs were coming over US-50 and Echo Summit, but no longer. The commercial semis 65-feet and longer are no longer allowed over the summit. It is unknown at this time when they will be allowed.
I80 closed due to multiple spin outs; Chain controls up on US50
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/29/2019 - 9:59pm
There have been multiple vehicle spinouts on I80, forcing its closure tonight between Colfax and the Nevada state line. Highway 20 also is closed at Nevada City due to the spinouts. Motorists on I-80 should be prepared for long delays, according to Caltrans.
It is not snowing but ice is a concern.
Chain controls as of 8:45 p.m. Friday:
US 50
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on US-50 from mile post 59.8 in El Dorado County to mile post 70.6 in El Dorado County in California.
I80
Beautiful Thanksgiving day around Lake Tahoe, more snow expected
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/28/2019 - 12:25pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Chain controls over many mountain roads are being lifted this morning as the beautiful blue skies Lake Tahoe is famous for are appearing from behind the clouds.
As of 11:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving, Caltrans has removed chain controls from US50 at Echo Summit but there is a small pocket from Fresh Pond to Sly Park that requires them at this time.
A foot of snow blankets South Lake Tahoe; Heavenly opens and road controls in place
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/27/2019 - 10:45am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is one word to describe Wednesday: SNOW! Winter made its appearance in the Lake Tahoe basin Tuesday and will continue this week as one storm exits and another stops by.
Lake Tahoe Community College is closed for the day. The college will reopen at its normal time after the Thanksgiving holiday weekend on Monday, Dec. 2. The City of South Lake Tahoe offices are open.
Chain controls go up as storm hits Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 4:35pm
5:00 p.m. Update: Expect a snowy night and slow-moving over roads in the Sierra. Chains controls on US50 are now up starting in Cedar Grove, west of Pollock Pines, at Pioneer on SR88, and above Gold Run on I80.
At this hour, traffic is at a standstill on I80 after multiple spinouts and crashes all the way to the California-Nevada state line.
CHP is also reporting some issues on US50 west of Echo Summit with two spots were cars are off the roadway, as well as SR88 near Christmas Valley.
New officer sworn in for South Lake Tahoe Police Department
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/18/2019 - 8:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 2008 Douglas High School graduate is the newest member of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD).
Ryan Brown was sworn in by SLTPD Chief Brian Uhler in front of family, fellow officers, members of the SLT Fire Department and other staff members on Monday afternoon. He comes from the Alpine County Sheriff's Office where he spent four years as a deputy. Ryan has also been with the Nevada Air National Guard for six years.
Jake Krzaczek sworn in as South Lake Tahoe Police Department's newest officer
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/04/2019 - 5:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Jake Krzaczek, the newest officer for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD), was sworn in Monday afternoon in front of a large crowd of family, friends, fellow officers from SLTPD, firemen and paramedics from SLT Fire Rescue, and other members of the community.
Officer Krzaczek, who is 24-years-old, was born and raised in South Lake Tahoe and graduated from STHS in 2013. He has been with the Alpine County Sheriff's Office as a deputy for the past two years.
STPUD informs Alpine County they are ending recycled water agreement
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/25/2019 - 9:18am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Effective the end of November, the South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) is ending an agreement with Alpine County regarding its recycled water operations.
STPUD has paid Alpine County an annual mitigation fee to address potential impacts caused by recycled water for 35 years, a fee that is approximately $100,000 per year.
STPUD says there have not been adverse impacts from the recycled water operations and the agreement is no longer necessary.
Low nighttime temperatures aiding suppression of Caples Fire
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/12/2019 - 10:13am
There was minimal fire activity on the Caples Fire last night due to near freezing nighttime temperatures, high relative humidity, and very light winds. The natural wind patterns from the west/southwest will continue to be good for suppression actions. Temperatures are moderate during the day and the relative humidity is low, and those nighttime conditions help with light winds and high relative humidity recovery.
Chautauqua of Hiram D. Scott at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/08/2019 - 2:14pm
Event Date:
September 22, 2019 - 10:00am The final Chautauqua of the 2019 Festival season will portray Hiram D. Scott, Alpine County, California pioneer, on Sunday, September 22, at 10:00 am.
Hiram Daniel Scott was a ship builder from Pittston, Maine by trade. Initially he settled in Santa Cruz, California in 1847, then followed the Gold Rush when gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill. There he operated a ferry business across the San Joaquin River.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
See map: Google Maps
Fatal crash involving gas tanker in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/07/2019 - 12:50pm
Update 10:00 p.m. - One person has died after the tanker truck they were driving on Highway 50 just west of South Lake Tahoe collided with the Upper Truckee River bridge near Elks Club Road.
The preliminary investigation shows that at 11:55 a.m. on Saturday, September 7 the driver of a Toyota Prius was making a right turn from Elks Club Road onto Highway 50 when he pulled out in front of the eastbound truck. According to CHP South Lake Tahoe Commander Terry Lowther, the driver of the Pruis violated the truck driver's right-of-way.
20th annual Markleeville Creek Day during Great Sierra River Cleanup
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/20/2019 - 8:17pm
Event Date:
September 21, 2019 - 9:00am
MARKLEEVILLE, Calif. - Alpine Watershed Group, in partnership with the Great Sierra River Cleanup, will be hosting its 20th annual Markleeville Creek Day on Saturday, September 21, 2019. This event allows for the completion of important restoration work through several projects across the Carson River watershed. Volunteers will have the opportunity to plant willows in Hope Valley, remediate head cuts in Grover Hot Springs State Park, remove invasive and noxious weeds from meadows and riparian zones, or cleanup roads as part of the Adopt-A-Highway program.
STPUD reminds customers to conserve water during power outages
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/13/2019 - 2:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – When risk of catastrophic wildfire becomes too great, local electric utilities may turn off the power for extended periods of time. While your first thought might be eating all the ice cream in your freezer, don’t forget to think about your water use. South Tahoe Public Utility District (District) urges customers to conserve water during power outages to make sure there is enough water to fight a fire.
State rejects ten-year extention of CalTahoe JPA contract
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 9:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For months the California Tahoe Emergency Services Operations Authority (CTESOA) has been working on a new ten-year contract to provide emergency ambulance services in the Lake Tahoe area of El Dorado County and northwestern Alpine County, just as they have since 2001. They have been providing these services through a Joint Powers Authority (JPA).
