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Column: Be Well During the Holidays
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/05/2019 - 11:17pm
It’s happening, already. You have probably seen them.....in every store....Christmas decorations! Every year it happens: Halloween and Thanksgiving are way-sided by Christmas displays. Here are a few suggestions for how to overcome the anxiety resulting from the displays that are distracting our attention.
No One Can Make You Do Anything
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Tahoe Douglas Rotary
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/05/2019 - 10:48pm
“As Rotarians, we practice our motto ‘Service Above Self’,” shared Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club member Brian Williams. “So, volunteering regularly at Bread & Broth is very special. It is a great, meaningful organization that provides a vital service to many of our less fortunate community members. Try it! You’ll like it!”
DAR chapter sponsors Wreaths Across America ceremony
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/05/2019 - 8:57am
Event Date:
December 14, 2019 - 9:00am Lake Tahoe Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will conduct the first Wreaths Across America ceremony ever to be held in the South Lake Tahoe area. The ceremony which remembers and honors those who serve and have served in our armed forces - and those who serve as local first responders - will take place promptly at 9:00 AM, December 14, at Happy Homestead Cemetery (1261 Johnson Blvd.). The public is invited to attend.
Location
Happy Homestead Cemetery
1261 Johnson Blvd., South Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/04/2019 - 11:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the 149 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances to from September 24 - October 8, 2019.
9/24
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 1200 block of Margaret Ave
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 800 block of Emerald Bay Rd
EMS call - Interfacility Transfer - Barton Hospital
Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) - D St at Dedi Ln
Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident (MV Ped) - SR 89 Hwy at Fallen Leaf Rd
Smoke or odor removal - 500 block o Emerald Bay Rd
Finalists named for 12th annual Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/04/2019 - 8:26pm
LAKE TAHOE, Ca./Nv. – Tahoe Chamber's 12th annual Blue Ribbons Awards will be held on Thursday, November 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Harrah's Lake Tahoe. The event honors and celebrates South Shore businesses and individuals.
The cost of the event is $65 for Tahoe Chamber members and $85 for non-members and includes champagne upon arrival, a 3-course dinner and a glass of wine.
Carmen Elaine Withrow 1942 ~ 2019
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/04/2019 - 1:16am
Carmen Elaine Withrow (Terrell) passed away peacefully on October 8th, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. A wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend, she will be dearly missed by those that knew and loved her. She was a compassionate person, kind to everyone, not one to talk about others and always there for you in a time of need. She was born on June 19, 1942 at home in Whitt, Texas, the youngest of 6 children and 12 years younger than the next oldest sibling.
South Lake Tahoe forecast: "Quiet" weather with no precipitation on the horizon
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/03/2019 - 9:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Quiet weather with light winds and hazy conditions continue with above-average daytime temperatures, overnight inversions, and no
precipitation expected through at least the next week.
A high-pressure ridge over the western Pacific will keep the region warm and dry through the foreseeable future - at least through the next week, and most likely the next two weeks according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.
The forecast for South Lake Tahoe from NWS Reno:
Monday - Sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind.
Caples Fire 100% contained, 3,435 acres burned
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/02/2019 - 11:34pm
A burned area assessment of the area burned by last month's Caples Fire is now underway. The Incident Commander Kevin Breitwieser has declared that the Caples Fire is now 100 percent contained and in patrol status at 3,435 acres.
There has been almost no change in fire size since October 18. The extreme wind event on October 26 that prompted a public safety power shutoff was a good test of the containment lines and resulted in three small spots that were extinguished. Traces of smoke from interior burning will continue to be visible, but no additional fire growth is expected.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/31/2019 - 12:16am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to October 17 - 29, 2019.
10/17
ARRESTS (5):
25-year-old male arrested for public intoxication, shoplifting, and violation of probation.
34-year-old male arrested on warrants out of Placer County: 1 violation of probation, and 2 failure to appear bench warrants.
26-year-old male arrested for violation of probation and trespassing.
Supervisor of two marijuana gardens arrested in connection with death of El Dorado County deputy
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/29/2019 - 5:44pm
There has been another arrest in connection with the shooting death of El Dorado County Sheriff's Deputy Brian Ishmael.
The supervisor of two marijuana gardens in the rural communities of Somerset and Georgetown, Jorge Lamas, was arrested in Yuba City on October 25 by the U.S. Marshals Service. Lamas is a resident of that Northern California town.
New segment of State Route 89 in Tahoe City opens
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/29/2019 - 9:07am
TAHOE CITY, Calif. - What many have been waiting for is now open to traffic on the North Shore. The long-anticipated new quarter-mile segment of State Route 89 includes a new 153-foot bridge crossing over the Truckee River, a roundabout on the south end next to the Tahoe City Transit Center and another roundabout on the north end near the Caltrans Maintenance Station, allowing a second entry/exit route for Lake Tahoe’s West Shore.
The new Truckee River Bridge and realignment of SR89 are meant to ease congestion in the Tahoe City area.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Sierra Sotheby's International Realty
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/27/2019 - 10:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bread & Broth is always thrilled to have a new Adopt-A-Day (AAD) of Nourishment sponsor join us at our Monday Meal and experience the reward of helping others. Hosting their first AAD, Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty helped feed the dinner guests who joined us on Monday, September 30 to share a communal, hot and nutritious dinner.
Chilly nights, sunny days for South Lake Tahoe in the week ahead
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/27/2019 - 6:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Colder, well below average temperatures will prevail much of the week before milder air returns for next weekend. Lighter winds return Monday before a reinforcing shot of colder air and brisk northeast winds return Tuesday. No rain or snow is expected for the next week.
Lake Wind Warning in effect for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/26/2019 - 12:34am
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for Sunday, October 27 from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Winds from the east are expected 15-25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.
Waves on Lake Tahoe will be 2-4 feet from mid-lake to western shores. Small boats, kayaks, and paddleboards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.
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
New fire chief hired for the City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/23/2019 - 3:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Ken Harrison has been hired to take the helm of South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue. The former battalion chief with the Orange County Fire Authority is bringing years of experience to the lake.
The City hasn't had anyone in the permanent fire chief position since the departure of Jeff Meston retired in February of this year. Battalion Chief Jim Drennan and retired Chief Bruce Martin have shared the duties over the past eight months.
El Dorado County Sheriff's deputy shot and killed in line of duty; Two arrested
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/23/2019 - 10:40am
11:30 a.m. UPDATE: Deputy Brian Ishmael of the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office died in the line of duty early Wednesday after being shot after arrival at a home in Somerset, Calif. They were responding to a call of theft from a marijuana garden.
El Dorado County Sheriff John D'Agostini held a press conference Wednesday morning, updating the public on some of what transpired earlier in the day.
Business licenses issued by City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/21/2019 - 11:49pm
The following 109 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe during the months of August and September 2019:
August (59)
8/1
GREEN EARTH HOME CLEANING
8/2
AC DIKE CO
ENPRO SERVICES
SUPERIOR MECHANICAL SERVICES INC
WILLIAM STAEHLIN STRUCTURAL ENGINE.
8/5
GABRIEL UBIAS CORONA TAXI DRIVER
TEX'S HANDYMAN SERVICE
8/6
CENTRAL PACIFIC ROOFING INC
COMPASS TEAM BLAIR TAHOE
MASSAGE BY MONICA ROSE
8/7
ALPINE EXTERIORS
DARS CABIN IN THE WOODS SHARED HOME
LAKE TAHOE COMM. PRESBY. CHURCH
MOUNTAIN DESERT BUILDERS
RGH CONSTRUCTION LLC
PG&E possibly cutting power to 206K customers due to winds and fire danger
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/21/2019 - 10:44pm
Due to severe wind concerns, PG&E has notified 209,000 customers in 15 counties they may have to proactively turn off power for safety reasons in Northern California beginning late Wednesday evening. The PG&E website has been down, but when working updated information can be found here - http://pge.com/pspsupdates.
The list of affected communities:
AMADOR (13,131 customers)
Amador City, Fiddletown, Jackson, Martell, Pine Grove, Pioneer, Plymouth, River Pines, Sutter Creek, Volcano
BUTTE (23,452 customers)
Forest Service begins seasonal closure of Lake Tahoe recreational sites
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/21/2019 - 9:24pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's that time of year again when the Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) begins the winter closure of their recreational facilities around the Lake Tahoe Basin. Seasonal closures apply to many Forest Service recreation sites including beaches, campgrounds, picnic areas and National Forest roads.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/20/2019 - 11:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to October 7 -16, 2019.
10/7
ARRESTS (2)
72-year-old male cited and released for possession of an altered shopping cart.
32-year-old male cited and released for driving on a suspended license.
TRAFFIC STOPS (14)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (31):
Alarm: 1100-block Emerald Bay Rd.
Assist Outside Agency: 2600-block Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Assist Outside Agency: Lake Tahoe Blvd/River Dr
Assist Outside Agency: 700-block Tuolumne Dr.
Sunny week ahead in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/20/2019 - 10:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - High pressure will be strengthening off of the Pacific Coast, bringing decreasing winds and a warming trend going into the first half of
this week. Change in the weather looks to arrive toward the second half of the
weekend when much cooler temperatures and breezier conditions are possible.
There is a chance for precipitation by at the end of the week.
The forecast from the National Weather Service in Reno:
Monday - Sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
26th annual Golf Classic Silent Auction benefits Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/19/2019 - 10:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bid on week-long vacations to Kauai and other paradises, golf packages at private courses around the country, or a chef-prepared dinner for ten in your home during an online auction to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe through Monday, October 28.
More than 30 prize packages are up for bid including hotel packages at Tahoe and Reno hotels/resorts, sports and movie memorabilia, and $1,000 worth of wine. Visit http://bgclt.charitygrow.org/ to make bids.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Vail EpicPromise, Heavenly and Kirkwood
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/19/2019 - 9:48pm
Every year In November, Vail EpicPromise Grants are generously awarded to many local community non-profit organizations including the Bread & Broth organization. In addition to supporting Bread & Broth’s B&B 4 Kids Program, the Vail Grant provides funds to sponsor 12 annual B&B Adopt A Day of Nourishment dinners which are served at St. Theresa Grace Hall on Monday evenings to any member of the community who attends the dinner.
Daughters of the American Revolution membership surpasses one million
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/18/2019 - 4:12pm
This month, membership in the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has surpassed one million total members since its beginning. Member number one million is Amy Dickinson from Freetown, New York. Amy is the author of the popular advice column, “Ask Amy.” Her journalism career began as a freelancing position with the Chicago Tribune. Her personal life has involved many challenges, including her father’s abandonment of the family when she was a child.
Seasonal temperatures with wind and chance of rain in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/18/2019 - 10:51am
After pleasant weather conditions today, gusty winds and some fire weather, travel, and recreation concerns return Saturday, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
Today will be characterized by generally light winds and average temperatures in South Lake Tahoe, with some sun. Expect this to change by Saturday, however, as a wave drops out of the Pacific Northwest bringing gusty winds to the region. So, if you have outdoor fall and Halloween decorations, today will be a good day to check that they are secured.
City looks at South Lake Tahoe Police Take-Home Vehicle Program
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/16/2019 - 11:49pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Chief Brian Uhler presented the idea of a take-home vehicle policy for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) to the City Council Tuesday, something that many other departments across the world have found to be successful in both recruiting and retention. Not only for these reasons, but take-home vehicles have also resulted in cleaner cars with fewer mechanical problems, longer life-spans and reduced costs.
The Playa's Christina returns to "dock" at Hard Rock Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/16/2019 - 1:12pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sat Nov 02 2019 .
November 1, 2019 (All day)
November 2, 2019 (All day)
The Christina, a 65-foot yacht that once called Lake Tahoe home, is now an iconic art car that has been cruising along the playa in the Black Rock Desert. She is returning to Lake Tahoe during "Docked at Hard Rock" November 1-2.
Flipper Manchester, a South Lake Tahoe construction company owner, was originally hired to demolish the yacht that had been dry-docked at the Tahoe Keys Marina for years.
Lake Tahoe Cruises offers annual Veteran’s Ride Free daytime cruise
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 3:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Cruises is honoring all veterans and active military with a special 'Vets Ride Free' offer November 8 - 10, 2019. Guests are invited to bring the family and enjoy a special scenic cruise on the lake.
The offer is valid for Daytime Scenic Cruises only. Military must show proof of service at the ticket booth to receive their boarding pass.
For reservations please call 800.23.TAHOE or visit the website at www.zephyrcove.com.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 12:09am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the 126 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances to from September 11 - 23, 2019.
9/11
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 3900 block Pioneer Tr
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 3900 block Saddle Rd
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 2100 block Fallen Leaf Rd
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 1000 block Lakeview Ave
EMS call, Interfacility Transfer - Barton Hospital
Caples Fire has burned 2,949 acres and is 53 percent contained
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 8:28pm
10.15.19 7:00 p.m. UPDATE: Tuesday was a productive day for firefighters. The northern ridge and southwestern corner are now contained and being patrolled. The containment lines on the eastern and southwestern sides of the fire containment lines are in progress. The hand line on the south side was extended farther northeast towards Castle Point by crews using tactical firing operations. Stronger winds from the southwest are expected late Wednesday afternoon and evening with light precipitation expected Thursday morning.
South Lake Tahoe forecast: Mostly sunny with slight chance of rain and snow
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/13/2019 - 10:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Haze and smoke from the Caples Fire will continue into
Monday, with a more localized area of smoke for South Lake Tahoe, Markleeville and Minden areas immediately downwind of the fire.
Dry conditions with warmer than average temperatures are expected through midweek according to the National Weather Service in Reno. Light winds Monday and Tuesday will be followed by some increase in winds and a cooling trend from Wednesday into
South Lake Tahoe's haunted Halloween experience returns to Tallac Historic Site
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/13/2019 - 9:09pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Oct 20 2019 .
October 18, 2019 - 6:00pm
October 19, 2019 - 6:00pm
October 20, 2019 - 6:00pm
The Historic Pope and Baldwin Estates have once again been turned into South Lake Tahoe's most haunting Halloween experience, Tahoe Terror.
South Tahoe High students have transformed the estate into unimaginable scares, yet unsolved historical mysteries and ghoulish thrills that can't be found anywhere else. This event has all the ingredients of a truly spectacular outdoor Halloween experience, and the public can "enjoy" them (if they dare) nightly October 18, 19 and 20.
Achievable housing project planned for North Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/12/2019 - 9:12pm
Placer County has purchased the 11-acre Nahas property near Tahoe City for $3.42 million. They are working with housing developer partner Related-Pacific Companies to develop conceptual options for a potential mixed-use commercial and achievable housing project on the site.
While the purchase represents a step forward in bringing more achievable housing to North Lake Tahoe, development concepts for the site are still in early stages and no project proposal has yet been brought forward for formal consideration or approval.
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.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Dr. Nicole Gordon
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/11/2019 - 8:48pm
Bread & Broth holds two meals weekly throughout the year and everyone in the community is invited to enjoy the communal dinners offered every Monday and Friday at St. Theresa Church Grace Hall (Second Serving will return to the Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church once the fire damage has been mitigated). The Monday Meal, served from 4 – 5:30 p.m., is a hot, nutritious, full-course dinner and the Second Serving meal, served on Fridays from 4 – 5:00 p.m. is a soup served with a simple entrée.
Caples Creek prescribed burn turns into wildland fire
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 9:04pm
The Caples Creek prescribed burn that has been sending smoke into the Lake Tahoe Basin and Carson Valley all week has turned into a wildland fire.
On October 10 at approximately 1:30 p.m., fire managers made the decision due to unfavorable weather conditions and the inability to meet previously established objectives. This change allows for additional resources to assist in suppression from partners such as CalFire.
$100K from 30th annual American Century Championship awarded to local nonprofits
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 5:26pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Thursday was money giveaway day at the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (LTVA) meeting at Stateline. Thirty-eight local nonprofits were given checks totaling $100,000, a result of funds raised during the 30th annual American Century Championship at Edgewood.
Tahoe Chamber announces Blue RIbbon Award nominees
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 2:04pm
Event Date:
November 14, 2019 - 5:30pm
Close to 70 nominees will be celebrated at the 12th annual Blue Ribbon Awards on Thursday, Nov. 14 at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino. Join the Tahoe Chamber in celebrating the businesses and individuals that make the South Shore a great community to live, work and play. Admission to this event is $65 for Tahoe Chamber members and $85 for non-members. Tickets include champagne, wine and full 3-course dinner prepared by Harrah’s executive culinary team. Table sponsorships are also available for purchase.
Online auction to benefit Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe full of fun items
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/08/2019 - 11:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bid on week-long vacations to Kauai and other paradises, golf packages at private courses around the country, or a chef-prepared dinner for ten in your home during an online auction to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe through Monday, October 28.
More than 30 prize packages are up for bid including hotel packages at Tahoe and Reno hotels/resorts, sports and movie memorabilia, and $1,000 worth of wine. Visit http://bgclt.charitygrow.org/ to make bids.
CAL FIRE firefighters are staffing up during extreme fire weather across state
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/08/2019 - 9:36pm
CAL FIRE firefighters are staffing up and preparing for the forecasted extreme fire weather across California. The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings and fire weather watches for areas of northern, central and southern California. This will likely be the strongest offshore wind event so far this season.
Cooler but mostly sunny week ahead in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/06/2019 - 8:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Warm autumn weather continues before a cold front brings breezy winds Tuesday and Tuesday night followed by much cooler temperatures Wednesday and Thursday. Widespread freezes will occur Thursday and Friday mornings. Next weekend should be mild and dry, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.
Warm fall temperatures on tap for Monday after a cool morning with light winds. It begins to change Tuesday with increasing winds ahead of a strong, dry cold front. Some lake concerns are possible with the stronger winds.
Mt. Tallac High thanks Bread & Broth 4 Kids and the community
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/05/2019 - 5:20pm
Mt. Tallac High School is grateful and honored to be part of such a supportive community.
Much appreciation is extended to all who attended the Mt. Tallac High School annual Community Meet and Greet. Thank you to the many business owners and managers from All Seasons Plumbing & Heating, Harrah’s and Harveys, Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort, Lake Tahoe Fire Academy, SOS Outreach, Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel, Azul Latin Kitchen, Base Camp Pizza Co., and the Juvenile Service Council. Thank you also to the LTUSD Board Members and community members who attended.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Hope Luthern Church
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/04/2019 - 8:42pm
“It was a great experience!” exclaimed Peter Friederici as he described his volunteering stint on behalf of Hope Lutheran Church of the Sierra’s Adopt A Day sponsorship meal on September 9. Fellow church members Connie Friederici, Robert Guebard, Patti Green and Diane Martin all happily joined Peter in giving their personal time to represent Hope Lutheran and serve a nutritious dinner to their fellow neighbors.
Tahoe Douglas Fire raises funds to award scholarship to Douglas High student
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/04/2019 - 7:39pm
ROUND HILL, Nev. - Every Labor Day, the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District (TDFPD) holds a pancake breakfast to support local students in their quest for higher education, and in particular in the field of public service.
They serve Douglas County at Lake Tahoe from the top of Kingsbury Grade to the top of Spooner Summit. This year they chose to invest in the Douglas High School graduating class of 2019 and awarded Alexa Moss with their annual scholarship.
Many of their employees and retirees reside in the valley and have raised their families there.
Soroptimists of South Lake Tahoe to fund softball field renovations
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/03/2019 - 6:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For the past decade, the Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe (SISLT) club has been allocating a percentage of annual fundraising efforts to a 'Major Project Fund.'
Members wanted to meet a series of developed criteria and ultimately leave a lasting legacy in South Lake Tahoe with that project and considered needs presented by area non-profits. A winner has been selected and members have just voted to give $325,000 to support the Soroptimist Softball Renovation Project.
5,000 Lahontan cuthroat trout to be placed in Lake Tahoe for first time; Public invited
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/02/2019 - 9:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For the first time ever, the Lahontan National Fish Hatchery will release 5,000 large Pilot Peak Lahontan cutthroat trout into their home waters of Lake Tahoe.
Over three days, the 12"-14" sized trout will be placed in the water, and the public is invited to two of those historic, interpretive stocking events during the Fall Fish Festival at Taylor Creek.
Forest Order closes Taylor Creek and land around it; Rainbow Trail still open
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/02/2019 - 8:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Just as the throngs of visitors head to Taylor Creek to watch the annual salmon run up Taylor Creek, the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has issued a forest closure to last through the spawning season, October 27.
The public, including photographers, cannot enter Taylor Creek or be within 400 feet of the creek from the Fallen Leaf Dam and continuing north to the high-water mark on the shore of Lake Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/02/2019 - 10:41am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the 123 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances to from September 1 - 10, 2019.
9/1
Dispatched & canceled en route - On US 50 at Strawberry Rd
Dispatched & canceled en route - 700 block Lassen Dr
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 4100 block Lake Tahoe Blvd
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 1400 block Ski Run Blvd
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 1000 block Heavenly Village Way
South Lake Tahoe weather: Nothing but sun for foreseeable future
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/02/2019 - 12:04am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A warmer and drier trend will be in store through early next week. Dry conditions with light winds are expected through the weekend. Light winds ill prevail on Wednesday with increased winds Thursday. Wind gusts could reach around 25 mph Thursday afternoon across valley locations across the Sierra and western Nevada with 40-50 mph possible along Sierra ridgetops.
