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Accident and fire keeping roads into South Lake Tahoe busy with backed up traffic
Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/12/2016 - 3:22pm
A fire just off of Cameron Park Drive is causing backups on Highway 50 in the eastbound lanes. So far, what we know is that several power poles in the Burdock Road area are on fire. El Dorado County Sheriff's deputies have blocked off traffic on Cameron Park Drive heading south to Burdock.
Highway 50 has resulting traffic, my according to CHP that is a result of people watching the flames and smoke which can be seen from the road.
The Ridge Tahoe Says "I Do" to $2 million renovated wedding and event center
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/08/2016 - 4:57pm
The Ridge Tahoe resort at the top of Kingsbury Grade has expanded their wedding and conference capabilities for the newly renovated 3,700 square foot Castle Rock Event Space. The rustic Tahoe mountain venue has expanded its Clubhouse by 2,300 square feet, added two state of the art meeting rooms highlighted by architectural details including complementary natural wood decor, 16-foot high ceilings, and large windows allowing for natural ambient light.
El Dorado Hills bank robber appears to be same as South Shore suspect
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/01/2016 - 5:42pm
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) is working on the strong possibility that a man who robbed the Chase Bank in El Dorado Hills on Friday is the same man who robbed the US Bank on Kingsbury Grade on Wednesday. Lt. Jim Byers of EDSO told South Tahoe Now that the moment the photo of the suspect came out, deputies in South Lake Tahoe saw the resemblance and notified him.
South Lake Tahoe bank robbed Friday; second South Shore bank robbery in three days
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/01/2016 - 2:04pm
8:30 p.m. update 7/1/16: The investigation of Friday's bank robbery at the Al Tahoe branch of El Dorado Savings led to the identification of Gabriel Antonio Evans, 36, of South Lake Tahoe as the suspect.
Detectives secured an arrest warrant for Evans and a search warrant for his residence in the 3000 block of Riverside Avenue. Due to Evan’s past violent criminal history, the SWAT team was employed to make the arrest. Officers, assisted by the FBI, arrested Evans at his residence at 7:45 p.m. this evening.
US Bank on Kingsbury Grade robbed Wednesday
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/29/2016 - 4:04pm
The US Bank on Kingsbury Grade in Stateline was robbed on Wednesday, June 29 at approximately 3:19 p.m. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) is reporting a man entered the bank and passed a note to a teller.
The suspect is described a Caucasian male, approximately in his mid 20’s, 6 ft tall with blonde hair, wearing a black fleece type jacket and white shorts. He reportedly had a handgun.
Tahoe Village recognized for bear logic awareness efforts
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/28/2016 - 5:24pm
Two homeowners associations rose to the challenge when Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval challenged Nevadans to think like a bear as he proclaimed July as Bear Logic Month.
“That is what Bear Logic is all about, thinking like a bear,” said Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) black bear biologist Carl Lackey.
On the South Shore, Tahoe Village Homeowners Association on Upper Kingsbury, and in Reno, the Caughlin Ranch Homeowners Association, have both been recognized by NDOW for their bear logic awareness efforts.
Rock Tahoe Half-Marathon sells out each of first two years in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/09/2016 - 5:21pm
The 2nd annual Rock Tahoe Half-Marathon heads to Lake Tahoe on Saturday, June 18. The 2,000 spots for runners are already full, filling up three weeks before the event. The course takes the participants down 1,000 feet in elevation as they pass some of Tahoe's iconic views.
260 teams coming through Tahoe as they run 178 miles in two day race
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/02/2016 - 9:57pm
The 12th annual Reno Tahoe Odyssey will take runners from Reno, north of Verdi, down to Boca Reservoir, Truckee, down to South Lake Tahoe, over to Virginia City and back to Reno starting Friday afternoon, June 3. The event this year is 178 miles long, has 260 teams which split up 36 legs of the race, and they don't stop as the sun drops, they run all night long.
Kingsbury road rage incident leads to arrest of one driver
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/02/2016 - 2:02pm
Two vehicles driving down Kingsbury Grade on Monday night were involved in a road rage incident that led to the arrest of a Stateline, Nevada man.
On May 30, 2016, at approximately 10:51 p.m., the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) received calls about a road rage incident between two cars driving down Kingsbury Grade. Both of the involved drivers called 911 to complain about the other driver's aggressive and possibly intoxicated driving.
During the incident it is alleged that a gun was pointed at a driver after which the parties separated.
Farmers Markets return to the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/30/2016 - 1:18pm
It is time for farmer's markets to return to South Lake Tahoe and Stateline, the first two set to start Friday, June 3.
On Friday, the popular Ski Run Blvd market opens for their seventh season at 3:00 p.m. Food, crafts, fruit and vegetables will be featured in the middle of the block in front of Blue Angel Cafe. This market will be on all Fridays from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. through September 30. For more information, visit their website www.skirunfarmersmarket.com.
What to do in South Lake Tahoe this Memorial Day weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/27/2016 - 10:22am
The weather is starting to clear and temperatures are warming up, just in time for the Memorial Day weekend. Don't forget, when you are coming or going from the Lake Tahoe Basin, check out the Caltrans message board at http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/. Click on "Options" and "message boards." This handy tool shows you the exact time it takes to get from town over the mountain so you can stay longer and avoid the traffic!
Here is a list of some of the things to do on the South side:
Lake Tahoe Summer Kick Off Car and Bike Show at the Heavenly Village
Prescribed burns to continue in Lake Tahoe basin
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/25/2016 - 9:38pm
Weather permitting, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District and the U.S. Forest Service have scheduled prescribed fire operations again this week, starting April 25.
East Shore: Near Spooner Summit, Camp Galilee and on Kingsbury Grade near Edgewood Drive.
South Shore: Near Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Sawmill Road, Panther Lane near South Tahoe High School, off Highway 89 near Spring Creek, and off Santa Claus Drive and West River Parkway near Christmas Valley.
Prescribed burns on south and east shores of Lake Tahoe this week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/17/2016 - 7:16pm
Weather permitting, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, the Nevada Division of Forestry and the U.S. Forest Service are schedule to continue prescribed fire operations starting Monday, April 18, 2016.
East Shore: Burning planned on the north side of Spooner Lake off Highway 28, Spooner Summit, Camp Galilee and on Kingsbury Grade near Edgewood Drive.
South Shore: Burning planned near Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Sawmill Road, Panther Lane near South Tahoe High School, off Highway 89 near Spring Creek, and off Santa Claus Drive and West River Parkway near Christmas Valley.
Mountain Resort Television daily segment on Audibles
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/31/2016 - 8:12pmMountain Resort Television reporter Austyn Harrington covers the grand opening of Audible's, a new sports bar located on Kingsbury Grade in the old home of The Goal Post.
Reno getting brunt of storm moving through the Sierra Nevada
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/28/2016 - 9:22am
The "Spring Slider" moving across the Sierra Nevada this week has brought heavy snow to the Reno, Nev., area and widespread chain controls. South Lake Tahoe is currently seeing the sun and clear roads.
As of 9:00 a.m. Monday, March 28, there are chains controls up on several area roads.
HWY 50: CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM TWIN BRIDGES TO MEYERS
High avalanche warning for backcountry; Expect snow until Monday morning
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/13/2016 - 12:02pm
It is slow going over Echo Summit this morning with reported delays of up to an hour. As you can see on the photos here, once past the Meyers chain controls it is much smoother moving.
As of 11:45 a.m. Sunday:
Highway 50 - Chains or 4WD with snow tires from 3 miles east of Kyburz to Meyers
State Route 89 is closed at Emerald Bay. Chains are required on all vehicles except 4WD with snow tires from Picketts Junction to Christmas Valley. Chains required on all vehicles except 4WD with snow tires from 5 miles north of the Y to Emerald Bay.
Chain controls going up on Lake Tahoe roads
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/12/2016 - 9:07pm
The next way in a series of storms over the Sierra has made its way into Lake Tahoe tonight, with forecasters predicting up to two feet of snow at lake level by Monday morning.
Interstate 80 has had chain controls up for much of the afternoon, and Highway 50 has just put theirs up.
As of 8 p.m. Saturday, controls are now up on Highway 50 from Twin Bridges to Meyers, with chains required on all vehicles except 4WD with snow tires.
Four arrested after high speed chase through Douglas County and South Lake Tahoe crime
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/28/2016 - 12:26pm
2:45 p.m. 2/28/16 update:
Two different high speed chases through the Carson Valley and up Kingsbury Grade resulted in the arrest of two men and two women on Saturday, February 27, 2017.
At 3:10 p.m., a trooper from the Nevada Highway Patrol spotted a silver Mercedes-Benz with California plates going down U.S. 50 (Spooner Summit) at 85 mph. The driver failed to pull over for the trooper, instead turning South on Highway 395 towards Minden, Nev., at speeds in excess of 100 mph.
Cave Rock tunnel to be extended 60 feet this summer
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/12/2016 - 12:18am
The westbound, lakeside Cave Rock tunnel entrance will get a makeover this summer, one that will stop rocks from falling onto Highway 50, add lighting to the inside of the tunnel as well as adding water quality improvements.
Devin Cartwright, Supervisor with the Nevada Department of Transportation's Roadway Design Division, spoke to the South Lake Tahoe Lodging Association Thursday, giving them a overview of the project that will bring with it one lane of traffic in each direction, causing some traffic delays, 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week from May to October, 2016.
NV Energy to replace 60-year-old transmission line to Tramway Drive
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/05/2016 - 6:02pm
NV Energy is proposing to replace the electrical transmission line that runs from Foothill Rad in the Carson Valley to Tramway Drive near Heavenly Mountain Resort, and a public comment period has been initiated.
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is seeking public input on 634 Line Rebuild project. The draft Environmental Assessment (EA) analyzes the proposed replacement of the transmission line that serves the Kingsbury substation, which provides electricity to Heavenly Mountain Resort and the surrounding Kingsbury Grade area.
Federal funds aiding wildfire preparedness at Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/20/2016 - 4:24pm
The latest round of funding through the U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) includes more than $3 million for projects to help reduce wildfire risk in Lake Tahoe communities.
The funding award for Lake Tahoe is part of nearly $40 million going to projects around Nevada to reduce wildfire risk, conserve landscapes, restore wildlife habitat, and improve public recreation. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced the funding awards this January.
Lake Tahoe native returns to open chiropractic clinic
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/19/2016 - 7:05pm
Event Date:
January 28, 2016 - 5:00pm
Dr. Chris Pavich, who was born and raised in South Lake Tahoe, has returned to his hometown to open Kingsbury Chiropractic.
After attending the University of Nevada, Reno and earning his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life West Chiropractic College, Dr. Pavich opened his office located at 276 Kingsbury Grade #1050 in Stateline.
He will be celebrating the new office with a Tahoe Chamber ribbon cutting event on January 28, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. The Grand Opening is from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Pavich is the grandson of Sierra Ski Ranch founder Vern Sprock.
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.
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
Heavy snow for the Sierras today
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/24/2015 - 10:23am
It's going to be a white Christmas in Lake Tahoe, with heavy snow expected throughout the day Thursday, leaving an expected extra foot of snow at lake level by Friday morning.
If you are traveling you can expect road controls from chains or snow tire requirements to chains or 4WD with snow tires.
Woman hit by car near Kingsbury Grade
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/18/2015 - 8:10pm
A woman walking her dog on Ponderosa Drive was injured after being hit by a car on Thursday, December 17.
Tahoe-Douglas Fire and Douglas County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the 4:30 p.m. accident where they found Madeline Cass under a Toyota pickup truck that was driven by Charles Schofield.
Victim of deadly Kingsbury Grade mobile home fire identified
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/15/2015 - 4:43pm
The woman who died in a house fire on November 13,2015 has been identified.
Tahoe-Douglas Fire and Douglas County Sheriff personnel responded to a mobile home fire at 165 Ponderosa Drive #1 off of Kingsbury Grade, the cause of which was determined to be food left on the stove.
The remains of 64-year-old Deborra Busic were found inside the residence.
Winter Storm warning for Lake Tahoe: 6" to 12" on Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/13/2015 - 11:52am
3:20 p.m. update 12/13/15: Chains controls have expanded. Chains are required on all vehicles except 4WD with snow tires from 9 miles east of Placerville to 3 miles east of Pollock Pines, then snow tires or chains until 5 miles east of Kyburz where it is chains or 4WD with snow tires to Meyers.
Chains or snow tires around the lake including Spooner Summit and Kingsbury Grade.
I80 is chains or 4WD with snow tires from Nyack to Truckee. Trucks are being screened at Applegate and Nevada State Line for maximum chains in possession and permit loads are prohibited.
Prescribed burns to continue in Lake Tahoe basin
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/12/2015 - 9:18pm
North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, the Nevada Division of Forestry and the U.S. Forest Service have scheduled widespread prescribed fire operations the week of December 13, 2015.
Expect to see smoke from the prescribed burns in the following areas:
On the West Shore, off Elizabeth Drive north of Tahoma.
On the South Shore, northwest of Fallen Leaf Lake, off Lake Tahoe Boulevard near Twin Peaks, off South Upper Truckee Road near Meyers and on Kingsbury Grade.
Low inversion layer keeping smoke from prescribed burns near ground
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/05/2015 - 11:14am
Smoke from local prescribed burns can be seen, and smelled, through much of South Lake Tahoe today. A cool night and low inversion layer have trapped the smoke closer to the ground than normal.
What most residents are experiencing is coming from a 69-acre prescribed burn area near Trout Creek that was ignited Friday. The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department said there are no vegetative fires in the basin.
Smoke was especially heavy Friday night and looked much like fog while navigating many streets in the area.
Reno man dies in single car accident on Kingsbury Grade
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/26/2015 - 11:25am
A 52-year-old Reno man died Wednesday night in a single vehicle accident on the Carson Valley side of Kingsbury Grade, a Nevada Highway Patrol trooper said.
The victim was driving a Budget truck westbound when, for an undetermined reason, the vehicle went off the side of the road, hitting a wall. The crash is being investigated as a possible medical issue, said Trooper Dan Lopez.
Traffic was reduced to a single lane in both directions as part of the crash investigation.
Holiday storm reaches Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/24/2015 - 1:54pm
Just as predicted, snow started falling in South Lake Tahoe at noon on Tuesday.
The attached photo is from the Caltrans camera located at Twin Bridges at 12:30 p.m., giving people an idea of what is on the way.
As of 12:30 p.m. on November 24, the following road controls are in place:
From Meyers to 3 miles east of Kyburz on Highway 50, chains are required on all vehicles except or 4WD with snow tires.
Northbound on Hwy 89 from north of Camp Richardson along the west shore to Truckee, Chains are required except on 4WD with snow tires.
Prescribed burns continue in Lake Tahoe basin again this week
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/20/2015 - 11:32pm
North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts will continue prescribed fire operations around Incline Village, Kingsbury Grade and Van Sickle Bi-State Park through next week as weather and conditions allow.
On the west side on Incline Village, crews will be burning 77 acres of hand piles starting Monday, November 23.
35 acres on Park Cattle property near Van Sickle Bi-State Park were ignited Wednesday and will continue as conditions allow.
South Lake Tahoe school/road report for Monday, November 16
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/16/2015 - 8:11am
Schools are open today, Monday, November 16, 2015 for LTUSD, Douglas County and LTCC.
Road controls this morning:
US 50: Is open with no control over Echo Summit. From Stateline to mile post 14.6 above Carson City, Chains or Snow Tires.
US 88: Chains or 4WD with snow tires from on CA-88 from mile post 41.7 in Amador County to mile post 13.4 in Alpine County in Nevada.
SR 207 Kingsbury Grade: Chains or snow tires from mile post 0.0 in Douglas County to mile post 12.0.
Hwy 395: Snow Tires required on US-395 from mile post 0.2 in Douglas County to mile post 23.7
Woman dies in Kingsbury Grade mobile home fire
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/14/2015 - 12:10am
A woman has died in a fire near Kingsbury Grade Friday morning.
Eric Guevon with the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District says the fire at the Ponderosa Mobile Home Park was reported about 12:30 a.m November 13, 2015.
A woman in her 60s was found dead; she died of fire-related causes, but a further cause of death has not been established. Her name has not been released.
The fire started with food left on a stove and is being considered unintentional, according to Guevon, who also says there is no evidence there was a smoke detector in the home.
Prescribed burns to continue around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/13/2015 - 2:57pm
North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, the Nevada Division of Forestry and the U.S. Forest Service will continue widespread prescribed fire operations around the Lake Tahoe Basin over the next several weeks as conditions allow.
Operations may take place in the following areas:
Ward Canyon near Sunnyside will continue next week if not completed on November 13. Fairway Drive near Tahoe City - 28 acres
Carnelian Woods Avenue in Carnelian Bay - 137 acres
Anaho Road in Crystal Bay, Crosby Court, Jennifer Street and Tyner Way in Incline Village - 4.82 acres
South Lake Tahoe News Briefs
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/26/2015 - 8:50pm
The Lake Tahoe Unified School Board student representative is now junior Sarah Smith. She was sworn in by Board President Barbara Bannar at the last meeting.
South Lake Tahoe's Cork & More is not going to close at the end of the month as previously announced. The media coverage of their closing brought potential buyers out of the woodwork. Stay tuned to see if a sale is successful.
Smoke from prescribed burns moving into Lake Tahoe basin
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/26/2015 - 7:30pm
Smoke from prescribed burns moved into the Lake Tahoe basin on Monday, worrying many that there was a nearby out of control fire. Two huge plumes of smoke over the Sierras could be seen from Placerville during the afternoon.
Approximately 5,100 acres of National Forest land are slated to be burned this fall, winter and spring according to the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).
Widespread prescribed burns around Lake Tahoe in coming weeks
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/23/2015 - 5:18pm
North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, California State Parks and the U.S. Forest Service will conduct prescribed fire operations next week in multiple locations around the Lake Tahoe Basin. Operations are planned near Incline Village, Tahoe City, Meyers, Stateline and Zephyr Cove. Operations may continue over the next several weeks as conditions allow.
Current Projects:
Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District - 8 acres near Warrior Way
Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District - 25 acres near Hwy 50/Kingsbury Grade
South Shore projects win TRPA's Best in Basin Awards
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/24/2015 - 9:43pm
Several South Lake Tahoe projects were awarded this week by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) as being the "Best in the Basin" for demonstrating exceptional planning, design, and compatibility with Lake Tahoe’s environment and communities.
The projects that were recognized upgraded highways, built new bike trails, improved water quality, restored environmentally-sensitive areas, remodeled blighted commercial buildings, and created defensible space for better wildfire protection.
The Best in the Basin award winners are:
Kingsbury Grade project wins TRPA "Best in Basin" Award
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/24/2015 - 9:03pm
A Nevada Department of Transportation project to repave and enhance Kingsbury Grade last year has received a Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Best in the Basin Award.
The project substantially completed ahead of schedule in 2014, and was recognized as a water quality and erosion control improvement that helped enhance the Lake Tahoe environment.
Changes in store for South Lake Tahoe businesses
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/13/2015 - 10:32pm
South Lake Tahoe is continuing its renaissance with businesses undergoing changes with either complete makeovers, remodeling or demolition and rebuilding.
Over the past several months, South Tahoe Now has been highlighting all of the changes along the South Shore. But we're not done yet as the changes continue.
New Kingsbury Stinger Trail to offer improved user experience
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/04/2015 - 4:02pm
High above the Lake Tahoe Basin rim, a six-member U.S. Forest Service trail crew has been busy reconstructing the Kingsbury Stinger Trail, located on lower Kingsbury Grade. The upgraded trail will remain open to Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs) 50-inches wide (or less) including all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles and non-motorized recreation use such as mountain bikes, hikers and equestrians. When completed, the new trail will offer a thrill-seeking OHV experience, while reducing erosion and impacts to forest resources.
Another bear killed by Nevada officials, this time on Kingsbury Grade
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/29/2015 - 12:57amFor the second time in a week the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) has had to euthanize a black bear that was found near homes.
The bear was trapped overnight in the Kingsbury Area of Douglas County, and was put down because it was a danger to the public.
Mirabelle at Lake Tahoe holding grand reopening
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/20/2015 - 9:42pm
The public is invited to the Grand Re-opening of Mirabelle at Lake Tahoe on Monday, August 24 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Ken Druley, the owner and chef the French restaurant on the south shore, will prepare samples of food from their menu as well as wine tasting.
Tahoe Chamber will officiate a ribbon cutting at 3:30 p.m.
Endurance athletes start 520 mile trek with run from the gondola
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/19/2015 - 11:32pm
Imagine taking part in a race that you don't know when it starts, you don't know where to go or what you'll be doing at what time.
But, you need to be prepared for everything and pack accordingly.
Rebirth and rebranding of Reno/Sparks will affect Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/08/2015 - 1:22pm
Once considered rundown and dirty, Reno, as well as neighboring Sparks, is experiencing a staggering rebirth. Only eight percent of their economy now comes from the gaming and tourism industry, with the remainder coming from a boom of the relocation of manufacturing and distribution companies.
What is evident is that the Reno of today is not the Reno of 25 years ago. It isn't even the same Reno of four years ago.
Zephyr Fire Crew gets a permanent home
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/01/2015 - 6:46pm
The Zephyr Fire Crew no longer has to call the old landfill on Upper Kingsbury Grade's Logging Road Lane as their home. The Tahoe Douglas Fire Department's wildland fire/fuels reduction team was officially welcomed into new digs with an open house this week. The Tahoe Chamber was on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony, but it wasn't any normal ribbon. Zephyr Fire crew members cut through a wooden ribbon with a chainsaw.
Tahoe Douglas Zephyr Fire Crew celebrates new home with Open House
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/24/2015 - 9:37pm
Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District recently purchased new crew facility Station #22, which will act as quarters for the Tahoe Douglas Zephyr Crew. The public is invited to tour the new facility and celebrate the Tahoe Douglas Zephyr Crew on Tuesday, July 28 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tahoe Chamber will officiate a ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
WWII veteran was victim in Monday's fatal car crash on Kingsbury Grade
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/23/2015 - 3:18pm
Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) has released the name of the 93-year-old man who died after a single car crash on SR207/Kingsbury Grade on July 20.
World War II veteran John Jacob Filas of Zephyr Cove was driving his Ford Ranger when it drifted off the road and crashed into a tree. NHP responded to the 2:44 p.m. accident. Filas was transported to Renown Regional Medical Center where he later died due to his injuries.
