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FAQs from the US Forest Service on closures
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 1:55pm
The USFS regional emergency closures have created a lot of questions from forest recreational users. Here are the frequently asked questions (FAQ) provided by the Forest Service:
Q) Is there an imminent threat of fire, are we in immediate danger?
USFS: Backcountry areas closed to camping except PCT and Desolation Wilderness
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/07/2020 - 9:48pm
The U.S. Forest Service tonight added additional restrictions to its previously announced fire restrictions and closures of campgrounds and day use areas on U.S. Forest Service land in California and the Lake Tahoe Basin starting September 7 at 5:00 p.m.
There is now an emergency camping prohibition that goes into effect on Tuesday, September 8, 2020.
Public gives input on proposed changes to USFS snowmobile/winter travel plan
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/15/2019 - 1:24am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - When the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) revised their Forest Plan over 10 years ago, many wanted them to include changes to snowmobile and other winter travel access to public lands at the same time. With the amount of public comment and the recognized need to have its own plan, they separated the two.
In 2011, LTBMU started a collaborative group to develop a proposed action plan for Winter Recreation and Over Snow Vehicle (OSV) use in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Open Houses on proposed snowmobile/winter recreation access around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/07/2019 - 12:05am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – There was a lot of public reaction when the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) released their "Proposed Action for the Winter Recreation and Over Snow Vehicle (OSV) Travel Management Project" in September. That document outlined changes to snowmobile access in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
New snowmobile access proposed for parts of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/24/2019 - 12:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has released the "Proposed Action for the Winter Recreation and Over Snow Vehicle (OSV) Travel Management Project," and in that document are changes to snowmobile access in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
They have proposed to open OSV use (snowmobiles) to areas around the lake that have been restricted in the past and close up other areas. The plan still leaves about 50 percent of the lands managed by LTBMU open to OSV use.
The new areas proposed for OSV use
Volunteers needed to assist the public in the Lake Tahoe backcountry
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/26/2019 - 10:47pm
The USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) is forming a new volunteer team to provide a “uniform presence” in Lake Tahoe areas where they do not have staff available to be in the field or on the many trails.
A formation meeting for is being held for all potential volunteers on Friday, June 28 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at LTBMU Supervisor Office located at 35 College Drive in South Lake Tahoe.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/02/2019 - 3:45pm
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 and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
5/22
5:20 a.m. - Burglary - Highway 50 - R/P REPORTED A BURGLARY
Funds needed to reroute 1.3 miles of Tahoe Rim Trail/Pacific Crest Trail
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/04/2017 - 10:26pm
The rerouting of a 1.3 mile section of the joint Tahoe Rim Trail and Pacific Crest Trail near Echo Summit has been proposed in order to move hikers away from the noisy highway and instead traverse the far side of a ridge that offers more pristine views and less traffic noise.
This will be a partnership between the Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA), the Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA), the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and the Eldorado National Forest.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/13/2017 - 9:34am
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.
8/6
12:09 a.m. - Vacation Rental Complaint - Plumas Cir - NOISE COMPLAINT
2:23 a.m. - Vacation Rental Complaint - Elks Club Dr - NOISE COMPLAINT
2:56 a.m. - Vacation Rental Complaint - Tionontati St - NOISE COMPLAINT
3:20 a.m. - Vacation Rental Complaint - Bonanza Tr - NOISE COMPLAINT
Snow and water still over many Desolation Wilderness trails
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/26/2017 - 8:57am
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit wilderness ranger scouting expeditions last week have brought back some updated trail conditions for those planning to venture into Desolation Wilderness.
Many hikers are turning around because of difficulty they have in finding the trail because of the large amount of snow at upper elevations, limited dry ground, frozen lakes, and high stream crossings.
PCT hikers find comfort, supplies and angels in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/30/2016 - 11:03pm
What gained in popularity with the movie and book by Cheryl Strayed, "Wild," people are hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in record numbers, and many of them stop by South Lake Tahoe on their way from border to border.
To date, Lake of the Sky Outfitters at the South Lake Tahoe "Y" has seen about 650 of the PCT hikers stop by. Being the largest city near the 2,650 mile trail that takes most hikers about five months to complete, the community offers what many of them seek on "zero days": supplies, motels, a shower, lots of food and mail.
Central California near Lake Isabella has burned 43,460 acres, destroyed 150 homes, killed two
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/24/2016 - 6:31pm
3:00 p.m. update 6/29: Rain showers in the mountains above Bakersfield have helped fire fighters gain control of the Erskine Fire which has now consumed 46,684 acres near Lake Isabella.
The 1,743 firefighters at the scene have a containment line around 60 percent of the fire.
There are currently no evacuations in place and a re-entry plan has been established. 257 homes were destroyed with another 17 damaged.
South Tahoe High Vikings get fourth straight win against Fernley
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/11/2015 - 12:52am
South Tahoe High's varsity boys basketball team has been racking up the wins over the last eight days, coming away with victories in the last four games.
Coach Joby Cefaul's Vikings beat Fernley on Saturday, January 10 by a score of 80-68. They started their winning streak on Saturday, January 3 when they beat Spring Creek 65-38, followed by Tuesday's win over Dayton (63-48) and Thursday's 68-58 win over Union Mine of Placerville.
South Tahoe High football team gets first win during homecoming celebrations
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/12/2014 - 10:19am
A pep rally and a parade through South Lake Tahoe started off the South Tahoe High homecoming festivities on Friday afternoon which culminated in a convincing win on the gridiron for the varsity Viking football team.
Looking for their first win during the 2014 football season, South Tahoe took their 0-6 record to the field against the team from Dayton. They scored 28 unanswered points after Dayton started off the game with a safety.
Division iA Standings
School Name League W-L Pct. PF PA overall W-L
Churchill County 6-0 1.000 269 65 6-1
Movie Night and Sale
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/18/2014 - 1:10pm
Event Date:
March 28, 2014 - 7:00pm Join us for the showing of "Tell it to the Mountain: Tales from the PCT" a new film about hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail. This movie will be sure to get you in the mood for hiking! The showing will be held at Lake of the Sky Outfitters at 1023 Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe on March 28 at 7 p.m.
We will also be holding a pre movie sale from 6:00 to 7:00 where you can save 20% to 50% on all apparel,30% on all winter footwear, and 30% off all snowshoes. We will donate a portion of the proceeds from this sale to the Sierra Nevada Alliance.
Location
Lake of the Sky Outfitters
1023 Emerald Bay Rd.
South Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
US economic growth up to still-modest 2 pct. rate
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/26/2012 - 10:33amASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. economy grew at a slightly faster 2 percent annual rate from July through September, buoyed by more spending by consumers and the federal government.Even with the increase...
Foreclosures made up 20 pct. of home sales in 3Q
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/26/2012 - 10:42amLOS ANGELES (AP) - Foreclosures made up a smaller slice of all U.S. homes sold in last year's third quarter, as banks delayed placing properties for sale and home sales slowed.Despite the decline, ...
