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UC Davis researcher Charles Goldman to discuss Lake Tahoe, climate change
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/28/2013 - 4:04pm
Lake Tahoe, climate change and how global warming affects the lake will be the subject of a discussion by renowned limnologist Dr. Charles Goldman Friday, 6 p.m. June 7 at the Sierra Nevada College campus in Incline Village.
UC Davis research at Lake Tahoe began with Dr. Goldman. In 1959, he formed the Tahoe Research Group and began regularly monitoring Lake Tahoe. Goldman successfully combined effective research and social action with his pioneering studies of lake eutrophication (the dense growth of algae and other organisms).
Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Public Forum scheduled for May 23
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 2:13pmEvent Date:
May 23, 2013 - 5:30pm
The Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Coordination Committee will host a free public forum on Thursday, May 23, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Inn By The Lake, located at 3300 Lake Tahoe Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
Wildfire Awareness Week kick-off May 25 at MontBleu
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 10:57am
Lake Tahoe fire protection agencies all agree: defensible space isn’t a bunch of hot air. To back up the importance of defensible space, they’re organizing a free Wildfire Awareness Week kick-off event that includes free tethered Smokey Bear hot air balloon rides (weather permitting), firefighter photo opportunities, a pancake breakfast and more on Saturday, May 25th from 8am – 12pm outside MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa.
California, Nevada governors agree to preserve Lake Tahoe Compact, renew commitment from both states
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 3:50pm
The governors of California and Nevada have agreed to renew a bi-state partnership to preserve, protect and enhance Lake Tahoe through the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Compact.
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval and Calif. Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced Tuesday an agreement that renews the partnership, which has been under threat of repeal.
El Dorado supervisors honor kayaker for rescue effort
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 1:03pmThe El Dorado County Board of Supervisors honored Mark Divittorio for helping to rescue a family last month when their car plunged into the South Fork of the American River.
On Thursday, April 4 the Lemler family was traveling along Highway 50 when their vehicle left the roadway and ended up submerged and on its side in the American River. The three young daughters managed to escape to the roof of the vehicle. Mr. Lemler remained trapped inside the vehicle while Mrs. Lemler worked to keep his head above the water.
State water board OKs multi-state plan to protect Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/07/2013 - 12:00pmThe State Water Resources Control Board on Tuesday approved certification of a water quality management plan that allows regional planning and water quality agencies to balance infill development needs and environmentally protective policies focused on improving Lake Tahoe clarity.
Application process underway for El Dorado County Grand Jury
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/29/2013 - 11:55amApplications are being taken for the 2013-2014 El Dorado County Grand Jury. Nineteen jurors will be picked to serve for a year beginning July 1.
The El Dorado Civil Grand Jury is an investigatory body created for the protection of society and the enforcement of the law. It is an arm of the Court and a representative of the public. Although it is an arm of the Court, it operates independently of direct Court supervision. It is a check against governmental authority. It is not a branch of the County, nor is it answerable to the District Attorney.
Lahontan water board OKs long-term South Lake Tahoe tree project to reduce fire danger
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 04/26/2013 - 2:25pmFire fuel reduction plans and forest thinning projects amounting to about 10,000 acres around South Lake Tahoe have been approved by the Lahontan Regional Water Board. Plans will get underway this summer with efforts lasting anywhere between eight to 10 years, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
The large-scale project has been in the works since the 2007 Angora fire where 254 homes burned.
The following is a joint news release from the U.S. Forest Service and the Lahontan Board.
League to Save Lake Tahoe receives $60,000 Wells Fargo grant
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/22/2013 - 1:01pmThe League to Save Lake Tahoe received a grant Monday from Wells Fargo and Company as part of a $3 million Wells Fargo Environmental Solutions for Communities grant program across 64 community-based nonprofits nationwide to help support land and water conservation, energy efficiency, infrastructure and educational outreach.
Lead Paint Renovator, Repair, Painter (RRP) Training Course Offered
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/09/2013 - 4:03pmEvent Date:
April 19, 2013 - 8:00am
South Lake Tahoe's Lead Safe Tahoe program has partnered with Lake Tahoe Community College to offer a Renovator, Repair, Painter (RRP) course in both English and Spanish, April 19-20.
The one-day class explains how to comply with the Environmental Protection Agency's RRP rule. Subjects covered include: health effects, regulations, lead safe work practices, containment, cleaning and record keeping.
After passing an end-of-class exam, students receive RRP initial training certificates.
Wild Horses and Renegades nationwide viewing circle in South Lake Tahoe Saturday
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/27/2013 - 4:48pm
Event Date:
March 30, 2013 - 7:00pm Lake of the Sky Outfitters and Unity at the Lake invite you to be part of a nationwide viewing circle orchestrated by Native Wild Horse Protection and American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign.
Location
Unity at the Lake
1195 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 56' 24.6156" N, 119° 58' 22.746" W
See map: Google Maps
San Diego State students forego traditional spring break to serve South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/26/2013 - 9:42am
Event Date:
March 31, 2013 (All day) Fifteen students from San Diego State University will forego the typical spring break of beaches and relaxation to teach thousands of children in a small mountain community how to save energy and save the environment.
Members of the student organization CALPIRG Energy Service Corps will travel to South Lake Tahoe, Calif., from March 31 through April 5 to spread the word on energy savings.
Location
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Police sketches past time of South Shore Lake Tahoe firefighter
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 03/24/2013 - 12:55amIn a world of aerial drones, stun guns and surveillance cameras, an electric eraser doesn’t seem like much of a crime-fighting tool.
For Leona Allen, a spokeswoman for Lake Valley Fire Protection District and certified composite sketch artist, the handheld device is a cherished part of a crime-fighting kit that includes pencils, a blending stump and a sketch pad.
Go here to read the full story.
TRPA announces 2012 Best in the Basin Award winners
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 03/21/2013 - 4:59pmThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency on Thursday announced the 2012 Best in the Basin award winners and will recognize the recipients March 27 at the TRPA governing board meeting.
This is the 23rd year for the program that recognizes Lake Tahoe area projects for demonstrating exceptional planning, design, and compatibility with the Lake Tahoe environment. Local professionals in the fields of landscaping, planning, engineering, water quality, and resource management judged each category. A reception for all Best in Basin winners and judges will follow the awards ceremony.
Applications being taken for El Dorado County Grand Jury
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 03/12/2013 - 11:38amThe annual opportunity for citizens to take part in the 2013-2014 El Dorado County Grand Jury by submitting their names for possible nomination has arrived.
The Grand Jury is an excellent vehicle for committed men and women to keep government close to and responsible to all of our County’s citizens. Applicants must be Untied States citizens, at least 18 years of age, have resided in the County for at least one year at the time of the swearing-in date, and cannot hold an elected office.
No injuries after house fire near Meyers
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/27/2013 - 2:50pmOther than a puppy that suffered from smoke inhalation, no one was injured after a house fire started at 1601 Estate Court, South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday. Lake Valley Fire Protection District Fi...
Special Olympics to Host South Lake Tahoe Polar Plunge
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 02/12/2013 - 6:38pm
Event Date:
March 23, 2013 - 10:00am
Donned in costumes, but without the protection of wet suits, Special Olympics athletes and their supporters will jump into icy waters on March 23 for the annual South Lake Tahoe Polar Plunge, a fundraiser for Special Olympics Northern Nevada and California.
EarthJustice: Weakened Environmental Plan for Lake Tahoe Challenged in Court
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/12/2013 - 11:02am
Two Tahoe conservation groups, the Sierra Club and Friends of the West Shore, filed a federal lawsuit on Monday challenging new rules for Lake Tahoe that seriously reduce protections for the treasured mountain lake. The new Tahoe Regional Plan Update, approved in December by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), shifts authority over future development decisions to local jurisdictions. The plan also allows those towns and counties to adopt weakened pollution controls that do not meet the minimum environmental requirements established by TRPA.
TRPA: Pointless lawsuit a major step backward for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 02/11/2013 - 5:41pmA lawsuit was filed in federal district court today against the first significant update to environmental protection standards at Lake Tahoe since 1987, a move that rolls back the clock nearly that far on efforts to restore the Lake’s fragile ecosystem, according to the bi-state Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), the defendant in the case.
Tahoe Douglas hires new fire inspector
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/09/2013 - 6:00amSylvia Lee has been hired as Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District's new fire inspector.Lee has relocated from Las Vegas, where she was previously the entertainment coordinator for the Bellagio. F...
Fire station to host blood drive
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 5:53pmTahoe Douglas Fire Protection District will host a blood drive Jan. 30 in Zephyr Cove.Fire Chief Ben Sharit has committed to host blood drives in Zephyr Cove every two months in an effort to provid...
Agency, search and rescue host kids Winter Wilderness Survival program
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 12:27pmEvent Date:
February 6, 2013 (All day)
For the past 17 years, North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District and Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue have collaborated together to teach the 4th graders at Incline Elementary School about Winter Wilderness Survival, better known as the “Hug-A-Tree” program. The program focuses on teaching children what to do should they ever find themselves lost in the wilderness. This year the program will be held at the Incline Elementary School on Wednesday, Feb. 6.
Avalanche search training continues this week at Mt. Rose Summit Highway
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 12:18pmThe North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District will continue its avalanche training on Wednesday and Friday at the Mt. Rose Summit Highway, across from the summit parking lot area.
Training objectives and stations will cover transceiver and RECCO search, proper probe line set up and execution, snow pit/snow pack information and a search dog demonstration.
Fire district holds ice training at Heavenly
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/18/2013 - 6:16pmTahoe-Douglas Fire Protection District firefighters and Heavenly Mountain Resort ski patrollers participated in ice rescue training at the resort's East Peak reservoir this week.Although ice rescue...
Systems fixed after pipes burst at Tahoe casinos
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/15/2013 - 2:34pmRENO, Nev. (AP) - Fire officials restored all the fire protection systems at four Lake Tahoe casinos after sub-zero temperatures caused pipes to freeze and break at each of the high rises on Tahoe'...
Hot ash sparks deck fire at South Lake Tahoe home
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 01/13/2013 - 10:51pmFirefighters in South Lake Tahoe knocked down a deck fire Jan 12 that was started by hot ash.
Karl Koeppen, shift commander for the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department, said minimal damage was done to the structure and interior of the home, located in the Pioneer Village area. The fire burned the deck structure but did not creep into the interior. The residents were allowed to stay in the house after the fire was knocked down.
Flushing Nemo: Report warns home aquarium species a potential threat to California waters
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/09/2013 - 4:23pm
Well-intentioned children and aquarium hobbyists seeking to “free” their pet fish down a toilet bowl or into a local waterway may inadvertently be contributing to the threat of invasive species downstream, according to a new report from the University of California, Davis.
Forest Service approves Upper Echo Lakes Fuels Reduction project
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/02/2013 - 4:10pmA tree thinning and fuels reduction project on about 100 acres in the Upper Echo Lakes area and portions of a roadless area could begin this year, according to a decision by the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.
The project would take up to six years to complete and includes the removal of trees up to 16 inches in diameter, which would be collected, put into piles and either burned or made available for firewood. There is a possibility of brief closures of areas adjacent to the Pacific Crest Trail, according to the Forest Service.
Lake Tahoe 2035 transportation plan targets emission reduction strategies
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/19/2012 - 12:41pmAlong with the Lake Tahoe Regional Plan Update, Mobility 2035, which is the Lake Tahoe Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy, was also approved by regional boards last week at Harveys Resort convention center in Stateline.
Passage of the Sustainable Communities Strategy makes Tahoe the fourth region in the state of California to approve a plan that complies with new greenhouse gas emissions legislation, according to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization (TMPO).
Lake Tahoe Regional Plan Update approved
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/12/2012 - 6:34pm
For the first time since 1987, Lake Tahoe has a new regional plan for development and land use.
Twelve of the 14 voting members of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency's governing board voted in favor of the new plan, with one member voting against it and another abstaining, according to TRPA spokesman Jeff Cowan.
Business interests say the plan is an overdue overhaul of regulations that will jump-start Tahoe's tourism economy while also protecting its environment.
Feds pledge to improve protection of sacred sites
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/06/2012 - 5:25pmWASHINGTON - Protection of sites held sacred by American Indians and Alaska Natives will be bolstered under a memorandum of understanding signed Thursday by four federal agencies and the Advisory C...
Supreme Court asked to rule on Nevada same-sex law
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/05/2012 - 4:23pmLAS VEGAS (AP) - An advocacy group is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a challenge to Nevada's ban on same sex marriage.The Idaho-based Coalition for the Protection of Marriage on Wednesday...
Training course offered for local contractors
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/01/2012 - 6:00amA Renovator, Repair, Painter course for local construction workers will take place Saturday, Dec. 8.The class will explain how to comply with the Environmental Protection Agency's RRP rule, health ...
Renovator, Repair, Painter (RRP) Training Course for Local Contractors
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/28/2012 - 9:44amEvent Date:
December 8, 2012 - 8:00am
The City of South Lake Tahoe and Lake Tahoe Community College Connect Community Education are sponsoring the Renovator, Repair, Painter (RRP) course for local construction workers. The Lead Safe Worker 8-hour training for Renovators, Repair and Painters is being offered at LTCC campus on Saturday, December 8th from 8am-5pm.
The cost to attend the training is $50 and up to two workers from each local company are welcome to participate.
Council shoots down fire department consolidation
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/20/2012 - 6:05pmSouth Lake Tahoe will not consider consolidating its fire department with Lake Valley Fire Protection District following a Tuesday vote by the City Council.Council members unanimously voted down a ...
With cold weather here, Forest Service urges residents to properly dispose fireplace ash
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/05/2012 - 10:37amWith cold weather upon us, the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit reminds residents to use caution when disposing of woodstove or fireplace ashes. Ashes can remain live and capable of starting a fire for several days, even when they appear to be out.
Grants available for hazardous wood roof replacement
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/01/2012 - 2:45pmLake Valley Fire Protection District has announced that grants are available for homeowners who would like to replace hazardous wood roofs. The Hazardous Wood Roof Replacement Grant program is desi...
El Dorado County joins Howard Jarvis taxpayer group in fire fee lawsuit
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 11:13amEl Dorado County has agreed to join the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association class action lawsuit seeking to overturn California's controversial fire fee.
“Hundreds of residents have contacted the county to voice their frustration about the fire tax,” said Supervisor John Knight. “The Board of Supervisors can’t sit idly by while the state is running a legalized extortion scheme on rural residents.”
Forest Service to lift burn ban, fire restrictions in Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/22/2012 - 6:00pmWith the arrival of cooler, wetter weather, the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will lift fire restrictions for Forest Service managed lands Wednesday, October 23, 2012. Additionally, Forest Service fire chief Kit Bailey, in conjunction with local fire chiefs, will open residential burning the same day.
Candidates oppose fire agency merger
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/12/2012 - 6:00amMerging South Lake Tahoe Fire Department with Lake Valley Fire Protection District got an icy reception from candidates for two South Lake Tahoe City Council seats Wednesday night.
\Discussion of consolidating South Lake Tahoe Fire Department and Lake Valley Fire Protection agency re-emerged in March as a possible cost-saving mechanism for the city and El Dorado County.
Anti-tax group sues to end state fire fee, wants refunds
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/04/2012 - 3:21pmThe Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association announced Thursday that it is suing to end a $150 annual state fire fee imposed on California's rural residents and obtain refunds for those who have already paid.
The group alleges in Sacramento Superior Court that the fee, which the state began collecting in August, amounts to a tax that was illegally approved without the necessary two-thirds majority of lawmakers.
Candidate profile: JoAnn Conner
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/04/2012 - 6:00amJoAnn Conner, 63, is an independent associate and regional manager for LegalShield and Identity Theft Shield. The companies provide legal expense plans and identity theft protection services. Co...
Fire South of Big Meadow under investigation
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/03/2012 - 8:48am
Ted King, Captain Engine 41 and firefighter Skylr Penna-Couttenye are shown mopping up the Luther Fire, south of Big Meadow trailhead off Highway 89 Tuesday. In addition to Forest Service crews, Lake Valley Fire Protection District assisted in suppressing the fire, which was contained at a half acre. The cause is under investigation.
Photo credit: Steve Burns, U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
Firefighters extinguish fire near Luther Pass
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/02/2012 - 4:58pmFirefighters from Lake Valley Fire Protection District and the U.S. Forest Service extinguished a wildfire near Luther Pass Tuesday afternoon. The fire started about 2:15 p.m. south of Big Meadow T...
Accidental cause in fire that destroyed two South Lake Tahoe homes
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/27/2012 - 12:06pmInvestigators looking into the cause and origin of the fire that destroyed two South Lake Tahoe homes last week have determined that the fire was accidental, according to Lake Valley Fire Protection District Fire Chief Gareth Harris.
Lake Tahoe agency hosts Community Appreciation Day and Spirit Awards
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 5:03pmThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency would like to invite the community to its Community Appreciation Day Open House and Lake Spirit Awards on Thursday, September 27 from 4 – 7 p.m. at the TRPA offices at 128 Market Street in Stateline.
This year’s theme is “Making Progress” and will focus on the Regional Plan Update and the 5th anniversary of the Angora Wildfire. Partners include the Tahoe Science Consortium who will show a pictorial display of the Angora Wildfire and restoration efforts.
Forest Service: Fire at Elks Point Road near Highway 50 at Lake Tahoe fully contained at 2.6 acres
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 4:02pm
UPDATE 8PM: The U.S. Forest Service reports Friday night that the fire burning on the Douglas County side of Lake Tahoe on public land off of Elks Point Road has been contained at 2.6 acres. Cheva Heck, spokeswoman for the Forest Service, said local government resources assigned to the fire are being released. An engine will remain at the fire site overnight. The cause of the fire is under investigation. "We have no reports with lightning or problems with power lines. The fire is believed to be human caused," she said.
Highway 395 re-opened after fire burns more than 2,000 acres south of Gardnerville
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 1:15pm
UPDATE 8:45AM: Highway 395 has reopened with controls (pilot vehicle) so expect delays and watch for fire vehicles, according to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center.
Tahoe Douglas Fire District uses insurance bonus money to reward local nonprofits
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 1:18am
Five Douglas County, Lake Tahoe and Northern Nevada area non-profit organizations are the recipients of Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District employee insurance money designed to benefit community groups.
The money directed to the nonprofit groups comes from the fire district's health insurance plan operated through consultant LBG Advisors.
The following organizations were given the gifts:
Inaugural Lake Tahoe Lifestyle Festival, more than just a jubilee
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 11:58pm
A new name and new partnership fashioned after health, recreation and fun; South Lake Tahoe’s inaugural Lake Tahoe Lifestyle Festival drew nearly 2,000 attendees on Saturday, September 8 to Bijou Community Park. This new festival was crafted by Barton Health and the City of South Lake Tahoe to bring children, families and individuals together for health education and non-stop excitement.
