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El Dorado County man drowns after car goes into American River
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/13/2017 - 5:31pm
A Silver Fork man was on his way to work in Pollock Pines Friday when it is believed his vehicle crashed into the American River, sending him and his vehicle into the water.
Digger Gooch, 37, was westbound on Highway 50 February 10 when deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) believe he crashed into the river which was moving rapidly due to heavy rains in the area.
Warm Room Open House: Share the love and bring a blanket
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/13/2017 - 4:30pm
Event Date:
February 22, 2017 - 4:00pm
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. – The Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless invites the South Shore community to attend their second annual Warm Room Open House on Wednesday, February 22 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 2179 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe. The Warm Room provides overnight refuge from the elements in a safe and warm environment for adult men and women who are experiencing homelessness.
The Open House offers visitors a chance to tour the 2016-2017 space of operation, to meet volunteers and Board members, and to ask questions about the program and homelessness in our community.
Roads around Lake Tahoe a mess, I80 closed due to mudslide, Hwy 50 closed again near Ice House
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/10/2017 - 2:17pm4:30 p.m. update: Just as the Highway 50 opened, it is once again closed in both directions due to a "large mud slide" at Ice House Road, the third slide on Highway 50 today.
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4:30 p.m. update: Highway 50 through Kyburz is back open. Traffic is reduced to one-lane controlled traffic, but moving.
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Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/10/2017 - 10:53am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Friday, February 10.
WINTER STORM WARNING CONTINUES THRU 1:00AM SATURDAY MORNING. RAIN & SNOW EXPECTED WITH SNOW LEVEL AT 6500 FEET. MODERATE TO STRONG GUSTY WINDS CONTINUED WITH RIDGE GUSTS UP TO 85MPH THAT WILL HAMPER THE OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFT. EXPECT DELAYS IN ALL LIFTS OPENING AFTER SNOW SAFETY PROCEDURES…
WEAR YOUR GORE-TEX OUTERWEAR WITH A HOOD AND TAKE A SKIGEE OR CLOTH TO WIPE GOGGLES… BE SAFE AND SKI & RIDE WITH A BUDDY IF YOU GO OFF-PISTE.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/08/2017 - 2:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of some of the 218 calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between January 24 and January 30, 2017.
Calls resulting in arrests:
1/24
Disturbance in the 4100 block of Manzanita
1/25
Unlicensed driver in the 3900 block of Pioneer Trail
1/26
Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of South Ave
1/27
Unlicensed driver at Lakeview Ave and Harrison Ave
1/28
Unlicensed driver on Montreal Rd
Man killed in North Lake Tahoe officer-involved shooting identified
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/06/2017 - 9:59pm
The victim in an officer-involved shooting in North Lake Tahoe has been identified as 27-year-old Jose Gonzales Lera from Lakewood, Colorado.
Lera took a female hostage at gunpoint and was eventually shot and killed by Placer County Sheriff's deputies early Friday morning.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/05/2017 - 12:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - 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 time of story.
1/29
12:38 a.m. - DUI turnover - Emerald Bay Road - A A SHERIFF'S SERGEANT ON PATROL STOPPED A VEHICLE FOR A TRAFFIC VIOLATION AND RECOGNIZED THAT THE DRIVER WAS
INTOXICATED. 27-YEAR-OLD MALE WAS ARRESTED.
Officer involved shooting closes SR89 near Squaw Valley/Alpine
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/03/2017 - 8:28am
The Placer County Sheriff's Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred around 3:00 a.m. Friday near North Lake Tahoe.
At around 1:40 a.m., deputies and California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers attempted to pull over a suspected DUI driver, who was driving dangerously and erratically on Highway 28. The pursuit was terminated a few minutes later.
At 2:45 a.m., a deputy saw the car on Highway 28, near Dollar Hill, again driving erratically, and attempted to pull him over. The male driver failed to yield, and a pursuit began.
Fatal crash south of Lake Tahoe claims life of Carson City man
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/01/2017 - 7:38pm
11:00 a.m. update February 2 - A 30-year-old Carson City resident died in the Wednesday night three-car crash at the top of Luther Pass on SR89 near Grass Lake. The unidentified man was driving a Ford F150 northbound at about 4:29 p.m. when, for unknown reasons, drifted to the right. A witness told the California Highway Patrol (CHP) that the driver then overcorrected and went into oncoming traffic.
Routes revealed for two-day Amgen Women's Race in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/31/2017 - 7:01am
Once again the top female cyclists will head to Lake Tahoe for the Amgen Breakaway from Heart DiseaseTM Women's Race empowered with SRAM for the start of their four-day race May 11-14, 2017. A new route was revealed today with the women racing over Luther Pass and Kingsbury Grade on the second day of their race.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Kirkwood Mountain Resort AAD Crew
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/30/2017 - 11:02pm
A big thank you to all of the volunteers who braved snow covered roads to help feed the vulnerable and hungry at Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal serving on January 23. Being the biggest snow fall in years, no one was really sure if the meal’s volunteers or any dinner guests would be able to travel the roads to St. Theresa’s Grace Hall. Amazingly, 65 dinner guests and most of the scheduled volunteers attended the dinner.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/29/2017 - 12:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - 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 time of story.
1/22
No Reports
1/23
9:32 a.m. - Death Investigation - South Lake Tahoe - 65-YEAR-OLD MAN DECEASED.
9:59 a.m. - Impersonate to get money - Crystal Air Dr - VIA EDSO ON LINE REPORTING SYSTEM- VICTIM REPORTED IDENTITY THEFT BY UNKNOWN SUSPECT(S).
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/28/2017 - 10:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of some of the 1038 calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between December 25, 2016 and January 23 2017.
Calls resulting in arrests:
12/25
Drunk in Public at Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Keys Blvds
Drunk in Public in the 1100 block of Bonanza
Drunk in Public in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
12/26
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
Assault with a deadly weapon in the 800 block of Lakeview Ave
12/27
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
12/28
South Lake Tahoe Mayor Sass: Snow removal, fire code, state of emergency and more
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/28/2017 - 9:41am
It’s been great seeing all of my friends and acquaintances who have lived here for less than 10 years posting photos and sharing how Snowmageddon 2017 has blown them away. I did the same when I first moved to Tahoe back in the 70’s and storms like this were not uncommon. Back then playing was more important than clearing the snow. I had a big Dodge Ram 4x4 pickup and I j drove over the snow in my driveway and packed it down. I did not own a snowblower and can’t remember shoveling much. One year the packed snow was so high I could not get the truck under the carport.
CHP officer finds herself inches away from accident after work
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/25/2017 - 11:41am
As California Highway Patrol Officer Ruth Loehr headed home after working in Meyers Tuesday night, little did she know she was about to have a close call in the type of accident she normally responds to.
On January 24 at 5:30 p.m., Loehr was driving southbound on SR-89 just cresting the hill near Grass Lake on Luther Pass and was behind a truck tractor & trailer combination ("Big Rig"). Both Loehr and the truck driver passed a Toyota FJ Cruiser that was heading north when, for unknown reasons, it hit the snow berm. The Toyota rolled onto its side, just missing Loehr's vehicle by inches.
More closures Monday including City and USFS offices
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/23/2017 - 10:04am10:00 a.m. update - Due to severe weather and hazardous driving conditions, City Administrative offices are also closed today, Monday, January 23rd. They anticipate reopening at 8:00 a.m. on January 24th.
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Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit offices are closed today, Monday, January 23, 2017.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/22/2017 - 2:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - 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 time of story.
1/15
11:30 a.m. - Disobey Court Order - Twin Bridges - A CITIZEN REPORTED HIS 56-YEAR-OLD NEIGHBOR VIOLATED A CIVIL HARASSMENT RESTRAINING ORDER.
10:25 p.m. - Possession of Marijuana - Thunderbird Ct - DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO A VEHICLE D.O.T. REQUESTED TO BE REMOVED FOR A SNOW PLOW. DURING THE SNOW TOW,
Highway 50 back open over Echo Summit; Cars stuck on side roads
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/22/2017 - 11:13am
Echo Summit was closed this morning so crews could work on avalanche control, creating a backup not only on Highway 50 in Meyers, but on side roads leading to the summit. Heavy snow stranded several motorists on North Upper Truckee near Mt. Rainer. Lake Tahoe Blvd was closed at Sawmill Pond while the highway was closed to prevent more drivers from driving towards North Upper Truckee.
SLT Police contending with drivers going too fast and not prepared for conditions
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/20/2017 - 4:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - There are basic rules when behind the wheel, not only in fair weather, but also in stormy and snowy weather as South Lake Tahoe has been experiencing.
Here are tips for driving in snow from the American Automobile Association (AAA):
- Accelerate and decelerate slowly
- Drive slowly
- The normal dry pavement following distance of three to four seconds should be increased to eight to ten seconds
- Know your brakes
- Don't stop if you can avoid it
- Don't power up hills. ...
- Don't stop going up a hill
- Stay home
Cars parked on streets causing major problems for snowplows
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/19/2017 - 7:03pm
Snowplow operators have been working 12-hour shifts to get the roads in South Lake Tahoe cleared of snow, and they will continue widening roads starting Friday to prepare for the next storm.
During winter snow conditions, snow plows have the right of way on streets and vehicles left unattended in the streets are subject to a citation and/or getting towed. Law enforcement is seeing a large number of cars parked on neighborhood streets and not where they belong in driveways.
Artists sought for summer program at Valhalla in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 3:19pm
Valhalla Tahoe is looking for three artists to participate in this summer's Artists-in-Residence program in South Lake Tahoe in July and August.
As part of the Valhalla Art, Music & Theatre Festival, an annual summer arts festival at the historic Heller (Valhalla) Estate, the artists are highlighted in the Viking Gallery.
Valhalla Tahoe invites artists to submit a proposal for consideration for the 2017 season.
SR-89 at Emerald Bay remains closed; Staff clearing up to 30 feet of snow
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/17/2017 - 4:18pm
The four-mile section of SR-89 around Emerald Bay remains closed after recent storms dumped snow on Lake Tahoe. Caltrans maintenance staff have begun the process of clearing the roadway which has up to 30 feet of snow in some locations as well as debris from last week's storm.
Icy roads lead to South Lake Tahoe three car accident
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/16/2017 - 9:34pm
Updated 9:45 p.m. - Three cars were involved in a series of incidents on Pioneer Trail that ended with one overturned car just before 6:30 p.m. Monday night.
According to Capt. Al Martinez of South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, a truck driving westbound near Price Road spun out of control on ice and ended up in a snowbank. One vehicle traveling in the opposite direction saw what happened and was able to stop, but a second car behind them had to make an evasive maneuver which resulted in an overturned car.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/15/2017 - 3:50pm
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 time of story.
1/8
5:22 p.m. - Vacation Rental Scam - Shawnee St - A VACATION RENTAL SCAM OCCURRED. VICTIMS IN THEIR 40'S PAID PEOPLE FOR A VHR THAT THEY WEREN'T AUTHORIZED TO RENT.
1/9
9:29 a.m. - Petty Theft - Saddle Rd - VIA EDSO ON LINE REPORTING SYSTEM-VICTIM REPORTED PETTY THEFT.
1/10
No Reports
Douglas County road crews cannot work again until January 17
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/13/2017 - 7:35pm
The Douglas County road crews cannot work anymore hours over the three-day weekend due to their having reached the maximum number of driving hours allowed due to flooding and snow conditions in the Carson Valley over the last week.
Hours are regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The Douglas County staff can resume regular duty on Tuesday January 17, 2017 at 7:00 a.m. If an emergency arises, staff may be called in after 5:00 a.m. on Sunday.
Tahoe City woman dies when tree falls on car on SR-89
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/12/2017 - 11:40pm
A 43-year-old woman from Tahoe City, Calif., was killed Thursday after a tree fell onto her car as she was driving north of Squaw Valley on SR-89.
According to the California Highway Patrol in Truckee, several cars were on the roadway at about 6:30 p.m. when a tree fell onto the road, hitting two cars, a Subaru and Cadillac Escalade.
The driver of the Subaru was pronounced dead at the scene.
Another tree fell on a third car as the driver stopped to check on the occupant of the Subaru. Occupants of the Cadillac and Tesla were uninjured.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/12/2017 - 10:05am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is January 12.
A WINTER STORM WARNING CONTINUES TODAY THRU 10:00PM THIS EVENING… GOOD NEWS IS THERE’S MORE SNOW FALLING AND WINDS HAVE DIED DOWN…
MOST RESORTS ARE DIGGING OUT AND PLANNING TO HAVE SOME LIFTS TURNING… EXPECT DELAYS AND LOWER MOUNTAIN LIFTS TO OPEN FIRST AND UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS AFTER SNOW SAFETY. CALL AHEAD…
STAY ON DESIGNATED OPEN RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE. STAY OUT OF THE BACK COUNTRY TODAY…
NDOT begins long list of repairs in Nevada after storm damage
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 7:30pm
After Nevada Governor Sandoval toured the flood damaged areas of Western Nevada, Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and their emergency contractors jumped on their long list of repair needs after the flooding damaged several state routes.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 11:19am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Wednesday, January 11.
A BLIZZARD WARNING IS IN EFFECT TODAY THROUGH 10:00AM THIS MORNING… FOLLOWED BY A WINTER STORM WARNING POSTED TODAY THRU THURSDAY MORNING… AVALANCHE WARNING POSTED TODAY THROUGH 5:00PM.
Traffic stuck for hours at Echo Summit due to avalanche and safety concerns
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2017 - 8:30pm
After drivers were stuck on both sides of Echo Summit starting at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Caltrans has closed the highway as of 7:05 p.m. Eastbound traffic is being stopped at the Sly Park, and westbound in Meyers. Unsafe driving conditions due to heavy snow and the threat of avalanches have been a concern all day.
As of 7:00 p.m., cars hadn't moved much. For a short time at 4:00 p.m. Caltrans was attempting escorted travel from Meyers heading west before closing down the highway.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2017 - 10:54am
Good morning skiers and riders. If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is January 10, 2017.
A BLIZZARD WARNING IS IN EFFECT TODAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING FOLLOWED BY A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WEDNESDAY THRU THURSDAY MORNING… WHITE OUT CONDITIONS WITH STRONG GUSTY WINDS WILL HAMPER THE OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS, SO ALL LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/09/2017 - 9:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - 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 time of story.
1/1
2:53 a.m. - Felon in possession of Stun Gun - Edgewood Circle - 48-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR FELON IN POSSESSION OF A STUN GUN
1/2
NDOT reopens Kingsbury Grade
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/06/2017 - 9:18pm
Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has announced that State Route 207/Kingsbury Grade, the main connection between South Lake Tahoe and the Carson Valley is back open after temporary repairs were made to stabilize the sink hole.
"We actually put in an interim repair and in the spring or early summer we'll come back and completely reinstall the eroding drainage pipe that caused the sinkhole," said Meg Ragonese, NDOT Public Information Officer.
She told South Tahoe Now to remind motorists that even though the road is open tonight, chains or snow tires are required.
Fatalities on Nevada's roads rose in 2016
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/06/2017 - 3:12pm
It wasn't record setting, but it was disturbing for safety officials in Nevada to read the reports that more people died on Nevada roads in 2016 than the previous year.
Preliminary data shows that 327 traffic fatalities occurred on the state's roads in 2016, one more death than in 2015. There were five more crashes, more pedestrians deaths by vehicles (5), and more motorcyclist deaths (21).
Alcohol related crashes and deaths decreased in 2016, with 11.46 percent fewer deaths and 15.38 percent fewer crashes relating to drunk driving.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/06/2017 - 9:36am
Good morning skiers and riders. If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is January 6.
A WEATHER BREAK TODAY WITH MORE SNOW AND RAIN COMING THIS WEEKEND… WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY POSTED FOR SATURDAY, 4AM TO 10PM… GET OUT TODAY AND ENJOY THE FRESH SNOW… MOST RESORTS OPENING MORE TRAILS… STAY ON OPENED RUNS, ONLY AND IF YOU VENTURE OFF PISTE, ALWAYS SKI & RIDE WITH A BUDDY. HAVE FUN & PATIENCE WITH LIFT LINES…
HWY 89 EMERALD BAY ROAD & HWY 207 KINGSBURY GRADE ARE CLOSED.
BUCKLE UP AND CARRY TIRE CHAINS AND BE PREPARED FOR WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS…
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/05/2017 - 9:59am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and rider, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is January 5.
LOTS OF FRESH POWDER REPORTED AT ALL RESORTS… THE WINTER STORM WARNING IS POSTED THRU 10AM THIS MORNING… ALL LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING AND WITH DELAYS FOR SNOW SAFETY PROCEDURES… CALL AHEAD.
R1 & R2 ROAD RESTRICTIONS ARE POSTED ON ALL HIGHWAYS IN AND AROUND LAKE TAHOE. HWY 89 EMERALD BAY ROAD & HWY 207 KINGSBURY GRADE ARE CLOSED.
BUCKLE UP AND CARRY TIRE CHAINS AND BE PREPARED FOR WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS…
Important safety tips when navigating South Lake Tahoe roads during wet storm
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/04/2017 - 7:01pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe’s Snow Removal crews have been working around the clock to clear snow on city roadways. The combination of the snow and rain mixture is casing roadways to flood. It is imperative to provide snow removal vehicles the right of way as they work to clear roadways as well as blocked drainage ways.
Follow these safety tips:
Do not drive through water that is too deep. “Turn around – don’t drown”
Do not try and cross the snow berm in the center lane. Wait until snow removal crews have cleared the center lane for crossing.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/04/2017 - 9:53am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting Lake Tahoe, welcome!
January 4, 2017
A CHALLENGING HUMP DAY TO MAKE TURNS… A WINTER STORM WARNING IS POSTED THROUGH TOMORROW MORNING… ALL LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING… UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS ARE CLOSED AT HEAVENLY, SIERRA AT TAHOE, SQUAW, MT ROSE & MAMMOTH… ALPINE MEADOWS & DONNER SKI RANCH CLOSED TODAY… CALL AHEAD.
R1 & R2 ROAD RESTRICTIONS ARE POSTED ON ALL HIGHWAYS IN AND AROUND LAKE TAHOE. I-80 & HWY 89 EMERALD BAY ROAD & HWY 207 KINGSBURY GRADE ARE CLOSED.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/03/2017 - 9:17am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is January 3.
MORE NEW SNOW REPORTED AT RESORTS… WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY AND WINTER STORM WARNING POSTED… SO ALL LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING… 2 TO 4 FEET OF SNOW PREDICTED BY WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
R1 & R2 ROAD RESTRICTIONS ARE POSTED ON ALL HIGHWAYS IN AND AROUND LAKE TAHOE. BUCKLE UP AND CARRY TIRE CHAINS AND BE PREPARED FOR WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS…
HAVE FUN AND PATIENCE WITH HOLIDAY LINES… STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!
Slow moving traffic leaving South Lake Tahoe after long holiday weekend
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/02/2017 - 12:31pm
With roads clear on Sunday it still took drivers almost three hours to make it the 99 miles Stateline to Sacramento, and it appears today will be worse due to heavy snow and chain controls.
The California Highway Patrol is currently working on a collision by Ice House Road and Highway 50 and they closed the road at 11:16 a.m. to clear the vehicles.
They are also working on accidents near Bridal Veil Falls and the old St. Paulie's Inn. Bridal Veil Falls area was also the scene of many Sunday evening accidents.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/02/2017 - 9:40am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders, and if you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is January 2.
HAPPY NEW YEAR WITH NEW SNOW REPORTED AT RESORTS… WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY AND WINTER STORM WARNING POSTED… SO ALL LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING… ROAD CONTROLS UP ON ALL HIGHWAYS IN AND AROUND LAKE TAHOE.. BUCKLE UP AND CARRY TIRE CHAINS OR BE PREPARED FOR WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS…
HAVE FUN AND PATIENCE WITH HOLIDAY LINES… STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/01/2017 - 2:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - 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 time of story.
12/25
1:16 a.m. - Death Investigation - No other info available
8:05 a.m. - Death Investigation of 87-year-old female
2:12 p.m. - Search & Rescue - Luther Pass Rd - SEARCH AND RESCUE INITIATED FOR A LOST 15-YEAR-OLD FEMALE SKIER AT WATERHOUSE PEAK OFF LUTHER PASS.
12/26
Keep yourself and those around you safe during New Year's holiday, do not drive impaired
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/31/2016 - 2:35pm
Deaths caused by drunk drivers had decreased during the past three decades due to increased awareness, education and more choices of sober drivers, but authorities are seeing a rise in 2016. Over 10,000 people died in 2015 after someone chose to drink and drive.
New Year's Day is the single deadliest day for drunk driving and accidents caused by drunk drivers. The 12-hour window between 6 p.m. on Dec. 31 and 6 a.m. on Jan. 1 tends to have about 71 percent more crashes where alcohol or drugs are listed as a contributing factor.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/31/2016 - 9:45am
Good morning and Happy New Year's eve Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is December 31, 2016.
A GREAT DAY TO END 2016 BY MAKING TURNS ON THE MOUNTAIN… PARTLY CLOUDY SKIES WITH LOTS OF LIFTS & TERRAIN TO CELEBRATE… HAVE FUN AND PATIENCE WITH HOLIDAY LINES… STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Partly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 32F to 37F. East winds up to 10 mph.
New California laws in 2017: Human trafficking, car seats, cell phones and more
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/30/2016 - 11:15pm
Denim is now the state’s official fabric to recognize its role in California history, and every autographed collectible sold in California must come with a certificate that verifies it's not a forgery. Those are just two of 898 new laws facing Californians in 2017.
Here are just a few of them compiled in part by California Highway Patrol (CHP):
Expect weather and traffic to cause problems for travelers to and from Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/30/2016 - 10:10am
Caltrans is alerting motorists traveling in the Sierra foothills, to mountain areas or over the Donner or Echo Summits during the New Year’s weekend to be prepared for travel delays. Cold temperatures and alternating bands of precipitation are predicted to arrive Friday night and continue through Tuesday morning, January 3, resulting in winter driving conditions, even at lower elevations.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/30/2016 - 9:55am
Good morning and happy holidays Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting Lake Tahoe, welcome!
Today is December 30, 2016
A GREAT DAY TO GET OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN AS WE MOVE INTO THE NEW YEAR’S WEEKEND… HAVE FUN AND PATIENCE WITH HOLIDAY LINES… STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Partly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 40F to 50F. Southwest winds up to 10 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Ridge gusts up to 50 mph.
11-year-old boy from Sacramento dies in crash on Highway 50 near Riverton
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/29/2016 - 10:17pm
An 11-year-old boy was killed and three other people were injured when a BMW went off Highway 50 in El Dorado County, the California Highway Patrol said.
The crash happened about 12 a.m. Wednesday on westbound Highway 50 near Riverton Court when a 33-year-old man driving a BMW lost control of his vehicle as he was making a turn, officers said. The driver tried to apply his breaks when the wheel locked causing the car to go off the road.
Placerville CHP Sgt. Chris Davis said the speed limit in this area is 55 mph, but that night it was dropped to 45 as a precaution.
Thousands of gallons of water lost after car strikes South Lake Tahoe fire hydrant
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/26/2016 - 11:17pm
12/27/16 update 11:45 a.m. - Pioneer Trail in South Lake Tahoe reopened and the water was turned back on at 1:00 a.m. this morning after a car struct a fire hydrant on Frontier Court Monday evening.
South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) was at the scene until 3:00 a.m.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/26/2016 - 9:16am
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 time of story.
12/18
2:28 p.m. - Vandalism - E. San Bernardino Ave - A VEHICLE WAS VANDALIZED ON A PUBLIC ROADWAY.
2:45 p.m. - Driving on a suspended license - Highway 50 - INITIATED A VEHICLE STOP FOR A TRAFFIC INFRACTION. 33-YEAR-OLD MALE DRIVER WAS SUBSEQUENTLY ARRESTED AND BOOKED INTO THE COUNTY JAIL.
