Ski Run Boulevard
South Lake Tahoe bank robbed
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/24/2018 - 10:36pm
The South Lake Tahoe branch of the Sierra Central Credit Union was robbed on Thursday evening at 5:30 p.m.
At that time, a man wearing a black pinstriped suit walked into the bank and demanded money. He is described as a white male adult with dark complexion and he had a fake beard.
The bank is located in the shopping area at the corner of Ski Run Boulevard and Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
No other details are available at this time. The South Lake Tahoe Police department will be releasing more information when available.
Public launch party for LimeBike in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 7:53pm
Event Date:
May 27, 2018 - 12:00pm
LimeBike, the bike sharing service that was in South Lake Tahoe in 2017, is officially back for the summer, and to mark the occasion there will be a public launch party on Sunday, May 27 from noon to 3:00 p.m. on Ski Run Boulevard. Enjoy free rides trying out LimeBike's dockless bike share system. Meet at Ski Run Marina or Over the Edge Sports.
All launch party participants can enjoy discounts at Blue Angle Cafe.
4th of July Parade to take new route through South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/22/2018 - 7:00am
Event Date:
July 4, 2018 - 10:00am
UPDATE 7.3.18: Information in this story has changed:
There will once again be a 4th of July Parade through South Lake Tahoe, and the community is invited to participate.
Celebrate the nation's birthday on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 beginning at 10:00 a.m. There is a new route this year. The parade will be staged on Ski Run Boulevard and head West on Highway 50 to Al Tahoe Boulevard where the parade will lead up Al Tahoe Blvd. and conclude again at Bijou Community Park with a community barbecue.
Prescribed burns in Lake Tahoe ahead of next storm
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/09/2018 - 7:31pm
Prescribed fire operations will continue around several areas around Lake Tahoe this week, weather permitting. he Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT), which includes the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, California State Parks, California Tahoe Conservancy and the U.S. Forest Service will continue prescribed fire operations in Sugar Pine Point and Burton Creek state parks on the West Shore, Carnelian Bay and Kings Beach on the North Shore, Logan Shoals on the East Shore and on Kingsbury Grade and off Ski Run Boulevard on the South Shore. Smoke may be present.
Prescribed fire operations continue around Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/02/2018 - 7:56pm
Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team has announced continued prescribed fire operations by the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team at several locations in the Lake Tahoe Basin this week, weather and conditions permitting. Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, California State Parks, California Tahoe Conservancy and the U.S.
Law enforcement investigating shots fired; Pioneer Trail shut down
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/18/2018 - 1:43pm
UPDATE 5:15PM: Pioneer Trail is back open after multiple agencies responded to the sounds of gunshots near Temple Bat Yam.
At 11:09 a.m. March 18, South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) dispatch received two simultaneous calls for the same general area, one for the shots fired and another for the activation of a burglar alarm. Since they were so close in proximity, police officers responded as they could be related calls according SLTPD Officer Matt Morrison.
Column: Marking five years of progress on regional plan
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/17/2018 - 12:17pm
Conserving and restoring Lake Tahoe’s natural environment and revitalizing its communities requires a delicate balancing act. Historically, building consensus around how to strike that balance has been one of the region’s greatest difficulties.
Lake Tahoe reached its strongest-ever consensus on that balance with the 2012 Regional Plan and its focus on sustainable redevelopment to restore natural areas, bring legacy development up to modern environmental standards, and create walkable, bikeable, and vibrant town centers.
Ski Run Presents: Photographer Chris Burkard
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/04/2018 - 7:16pm
Event Date:
January 5, 2018 - 6:30pm
There’s a good reason nearly three million people follow photographer/filmmaker Chris Burkard and his company, Chris Burkard Photography, on Instagram. His work has captured some of the most beautiful places and committed people on the planet and now he will be in South Lake Tahoe on Friday, January 5 for the speaker series, Ski Run Presents.
Donate to the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Coat Drive
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/06/2017 - 1:17pm
Event Date:
December 26, 2017 (All day)
Getting new coats as gifts and need a place for your gently used old ones? The South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Department is holding their annual Coats for Kids Drive starting December 26, 2017.
Bins will be set up at the two stations, Station 1 at 1252 Ski Run Boulevard and Station 2 at 2101 Lake Tahoe Boulevard from December 26 - January 31, 2018. The donated coats will be distributed to Choices for Children and Tahoe Youth & Family Services and will keep kids, from the little ones to teenagers, warm and protected from Tahoe's cold winter.
Sass Talk: It's ok to not go along, to just get along
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/02/2017 - 7:32pm
This opinion piece has been updated.
Blue Ribbon Award winners announced
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/10/2017 - 8:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE – The winners of the 10th annual Blue Ribbon Awards were announced Thursday night at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Over 300 community members attended to celebrate the winners of seven awards that honor outstanding South Shore businesses, organizations and individuals for civic contributions, tourism experiences, customer service and entrepreneurial achievements.
The following are the winners of the 10th annual Blue Ribbon Awards:
Geotourism Award
Winner: Tahoe Rim Trail Association
Honorable Mention: Edgewood Tahoe
Sponsored by Bike the West
Possible changes to Herbert Avenue discussed at public meeting
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/27/2017 - 12:22am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With the addition of Bijou Marketplace along Highway 50 between Ski Run Boulevard and Herbert Avenue, owners of nearby properties have started to look at how this new development will help their businesses.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Open House
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/11/2017 - 2:56pm
Event Date:
October 14, 2017 - 10:00am
During Fire Prevention Week each year, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue holds their Open House to highlight fire safety in the community as well as opening their doors for tours and activities.
Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., both SLTFR fire stations will be open to the public.
Station #1 is located at 1252 Ski Run Boulevard. Learn how to use a fire extinguisher and participate in CPR training. Find life safety info, tours, static displays of fire equipment as giveaways.
Public invited to participate in Herbert Avenue Transportation Study
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/10/2017 - 4:18pm
Event Date:
October 25, 2017 - 6:00pm
Herbert Avenue in South Lake Tahoe may be revamped due to the new business development on Highway 50 and Ski Run Boulevard and the existing businesses at Herbert Avenue and Highway 50. To involve the community and get their opinion, the City of South Lake Tahoe is holding a public meeting at the Senior Center on Wednesday, October 25 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The "Herbert Avenue Circulation Study" is looking at possible alternatives to the current configuration.
The evening will include a presentation by LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc. and community discussion.
South Lake Tahoe activities during Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/09/2017 - 3:04pm
Event Date:
October 12, 2017 - 6:30pm
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and two events are planned by Live Violence Free to raise not only awareness, but funds for their South Lake Tahoe programs.
On Thursday, October 12, enjoy the Purple
Party at McP's starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 online and $15 at the door. Free appetizers, live music and contest for best purple costume. There was going to be a parade, but dropping temperatures have moved the party inside.
McP's is located at 4125 Lake Tahoe Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for September 17-23
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/15/2017 - 8:19pm
The following is the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) roadwork schedule for the Lake Tahoe area.
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from Forest Road to the El Dorado Ditch in Fresh Pond: Westbound motorists can expect #2 lane closed for pavement repair. Completion is expected by the end of October.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope and roadway repair work. Completion is expected by the end of this year.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Work begins at Bijou Marketplace; Whole Foods 365 plans first Lake Tahoe store
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/07/2017 - 4:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - "We've been waiting to be in South Lake Tahoe for a long time," said R. Adam Smith, Executive Director of Store Development for Whole Foods in Northern California. "Couldn't be more thrilled than to be here today."
Smith took part in Monday's groundbreaking at the new Bijou Marketplace along with the Jim Halferty and Chris Peto of Halferty Development Ground, the owners of the property along Highway 50 and the corner of Ski Run Boulevard, and local officials.
Fire alarm prompts evacuation of South Lake Tahoe timeshare
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/25/2017 - 8:46pm
Guests staying at Diamond Resort's Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort in South Lake Tahoe were evacuated Tuesday afternoon after a smoke alarm sounded in the Ski Run Boulevard property.
At 4:40 p.m., South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) responded. Upon arrival they found the guests already outside and they headed in.
Some workmen had been on the 5th floor of the timeshare hotel, soldering on pipes inside the wall. Surrounding insulation ignited and the alarm was sounded as the workmen pulled the smoking culprit out of the wall.
Share a Smile campaign kicks of at Tahoe Modern Makers
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/02/2017 - 3:51pm
Event Date:
July 8, 2017 - 4:00pm
Tahoe Modern Makers is inviting the community, both locals and visitors, to the first day of their free Share a Smile campaign on Friday, July 7 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at their store located at 3668 Lake Tahoe Blvd in South Lake Tahoe.
"We normally do a different craft each week but we feel as if the "Share a Smile campaign is going to be big," said Debbie Carty. "We want the community to embrace randomly bringing a smile to a strangers face and what that can mean for a community."
Lake Tahoe area roadwork June 25 - July 1
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/24/2017 - 1:47pm
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
State Route 89 (El Dorado County) from South Upper Truckee Road to Luther Pass: Motorists can expect one-way traffic control at various locations from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday for dead tree removal work.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork June 18-24
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/17/2017 - 5:53pm
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) at Alder Creek Road: Motorists can expect intermittent one-way traffic control from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 6 a.m. to noon Friday for mudslide removal work.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork June 12-17
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/12/2017 - 3:51pm
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
State Route 89 (El Dorado County) from Bliss Memorial State Park to Rubicon Glen Drive: Motorists can expect one-way traffic control at various locations from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday for dead tree removal work.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork June 4 - 10
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/03/2017 - 6:53pm
SPECIAL EVENT
Motorists can expect northbound State Route 89 to be closed at Spring Creek Road from 6:30-8:30 a.m. on Sunday for “America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride.”
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from Peavine Ridge Road to Hazel Valley Road: Westbound motorists can expect the #2 lane closed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday for drainage work.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork May 28-June 3
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/27/2017 - 7:07pm
The following is the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) roadwork schedule for the week. Most work resumes on Wednesday after the holiday weekend but some work starts on Tuesday, check the schedule below.
EMERGENCY PROJECT
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
Farmers markets return to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/23/2017 - 4:28pm
The snow has melted (most places) at lake level and spring is finally here, so that means it's time for farmers markets in South Lake Tahoe.
First market to open is the Lake Tahoe Market on Wednesday, May 24 at Kahle Community Park, 236 Kingsbury Grade near the state line from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. They will be open on Wednesdays through the summer.
Prescribed burns scheduled around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/20/2017 - 10:14pm
Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, California State Parks, and the U.S. Forest Service may continue prescribed fire operations next week beginning May 22.
If conditions are favorable, operations are scheduled to take place near Sugar Pine Point, Glenbrook, Lower Kingsbury Grade, Ski Run Boulevard, Fallen Leaf Lake and Meyers. Operations may continue over the next several weeks, weather permitting.
A) Lower Kingsbury Grade Area - 5 acres
B) Sugar Pine Point State Park - 5 acres
C) Hwy 50/Logan Creek Dr - 50 acres
D) SR-89/Grass Lake Rd - 30 acres
Lake Tahoe area roadwork May 21-27
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/19/2017 - 7:28pm
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from Bull Creek Road to Alder Creek Road near White Hall: Motorists can expect intermittent one-way traffic control from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to noon Friday for drainage work.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork May 14-20
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/13/2017 - 6:58pm
The following is a list of roadwork projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin, both on the North and South Shore.
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from Bull Creek Road to Alder Creek Road near White Hall: Motorists can expect intermittent one-way traffic control from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to noon Friday for drainage work.
Prescribed burning to continue around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/12/2017 - 3:30pm
Weather permitting, North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, California State Parks, California Tahoe Conservancy, and the U.S. Forest Service may continue prescribed fire operations next week beginning May 15, 2017. If conditions are favorable, operations may take place near Sugar Pine Point, Brockway Summit, Incline Village, Glenbrook, Lower Kingsbury Grade, Ski Run Boulevard, Lake Tahoe Airport, Fallen Leaf Lake and Meyers. Operations may continue over the next several weeks, weather permitting.
A) 5 acres on Lower Kinsgbury
City of South Lake Tahoe sells property to Halferty Development for $3.1 million
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/09/2017 - 4:26pm
Portions of the land where Knight's Inn currently sits and the corner lot at Ski Run Boulevard and Highway 50 were sold today to the Halferty Development Corporation for $3,100,000.
During a special meeting of the City Council two agreements were approved. The first was a Commercial and Disposition and Development Agreement (CDDA) and the second was a Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between the City of South Lake Tahoe and Halferty.
Prescribed burning to continue next week around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/06/2017 - 5:35pm
If conditions are favorable around Lake Tahoe next week, the North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, California State Parks, California Tahoe Contservancy, and the U.S. Forest Service will be continuing their prescribed fire operations.
Operations are scheduled near Sugar Pine Point, Brockway Summit, Incline Village, Glenbrook, Lower Kingsbury Grade, Ski Run Boulevard, Lake Tahoe Airport, Fallen Leaf Lake and Meyers.
Points on the map:
A) 5 acres on Lower Kingbury
B) 32 acres on Upper Jennifer/Tyner area
C) 5 acres at Sugar Pine Point
Cone Zone: Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County roadwork schedule May 7-13
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/05/2017 - 9:49pm
SPECIAL EVENT
The AMGEN Tour of California Breakaway from Heart Disease women’s professional cycling race returns to Lake Tahoe on Thursday, May 11 and Friday, May 12. Stage 1 is scheduled from 10:40 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and Stage 2 from 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Motorists can expect delays at intersections as the 120 cyclists ride through. For more information, visit http://amgentourofcalifornia.com/home
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
Plumber's torch sets off fire at Alder Inn in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/02/2017 - 7:06am
Damage was kept to a minimum after a quick response by firefighters from South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue on Monday afternoon at the Alder Inn on Ski Run Boulevard.
The fire started on the first floor where a plumber was working with a torch. It went into the second floor through plumbing chases.
"A quick and aggressive fire attack minimized damage to the structure," SLTFR said on their Facebook page.
The call came in at 1:30 p.m. May 1.
Construction to begin on El Dorado Beach to Ski Run Bike Trail in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/21/2017 - 5:17pm
In preparation for the construction of a new El Dorado Beach to Ski Run Bike Trail this summer, contractors will start removing trees and installing temporary Best Management Practices (BMPs) erosion control and water quality measures next week.
The City of South Lake Tahoe's project includes one mile of a Class 1 trail in a dedicated right-of-way separated from the roadway right-of-way on the north side of U.S. Highway 50 between El Dorado Beach and Ski Run Boulevard. The have hired Sierra Nevada Construction (SNC) for the project.
Small group gathers to discuss Meyers and South Lake Tahoe traffic issues
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/06/2017 - 9:55pm
Representatives from several agencies met with the public Thursday night at El Dorado County Supervisor Sue Novasel's second community meeting to discuss traffic issues and the "invasion of neighborhoods" by non-local drivers.
Weekend full of Santa, holiday, films, theater and other activities in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/10/2016 - 9:53am
There is a full schedule of activites on the South Shore this weekend, plenty to do for the younger set as well as adults. Busy Santa can be found all over town!
Family Friendly -
Cruise with Santa aboard the M.S. Dixie II - Sunday, December 11, 2016, 12:00 – 2:00 pm, Cruise with Santa aboard the M.S.Dixie (530) 543-6191
New South Lake Tahoe Christmas event: Ski Run Holiday Stroll
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/02/2016 - 6:37pm
Event Date:
December 11, 2016 - 3:30pm
The Ski Run Holiday Stroll, a new event in South Lake Tahoe, will take place on Sunday, December 11, 2016, between the hours of 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., on Ski Run Boulevard, between Alder and Tamarack streets, on both sides of Ski Run.
All are welcome to attend this fun, family-friendly event which is meant to get the local community into the holiday spirit with several different activities doing on during the two hours.
Small fires continue around South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/28/2016 - 3:06pm
There have been two more small fires around South Lake Tahoe in the last four days, the most recent Tuesday night.
On Saturday, September 24 at 6:30 p.m. there was a small wildfire on National Forest land off Park Avenue. It was approximately 20 feet by 20 feet and the cause is under investigation.
Tuesday, September 27, there was a small wildfire near the same location reported at 10 p.m. It was approximately 50 feet by 50 feet and also remains under investigation.
Spectator's guide to Amgen Tour of California in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/19/2016 - 8:16am
WHO:
Spectators, volunteers, residents, visitors, businesses, sponsors, media, and cycling enthusiasts
WHAT:
Amgen Tour of California returns to Lake Tahoe, May 19:
Men’s Stage 5 races 132.4 miles from Lodi to South Lake Tahoe
Women’s Stage 1 start/finish in South Shore 72.7 mile circumnavigation of the lake
WHERE:
Race headquarters: Heavenly Mountain Resort California Base Lodge
3860 Saddle Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
WHEN:
Thursday, May 19 from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Volunteers needed for Amgen Tour's South Lake Tahoe competition
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/11/2016 - 11:02pm
The Amgen Tour of California South Lake Tahoe Organizing Committee is seeking 300 volunteers for the combined stages for men and women on Thursday, May 19, 2016.
The men’s elite race Stage 5 will begin in Lodi, Calif. at 10 a.m., and finish around 3:45 p.m. at Heavenly Mountain Resort’s California Base Lodge in South Lake Tahoe totaling 132.4 miles. The women’s Stage 1 will start at 10:50 a.m. and finish approximately at 2:00 p.m. at Heavenly, totaling 72.7 miles.
Motel and surrounding property could be demolished to make way for new project
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/16/2016 - 10:58pm
The Knights Inn could be purchased by the City of South Lake Tahoe for $6 million should a grant be awarded them by the California Tahoe Conservancy. If that happens, the City would purchase, and then demolish, the motel located on Highway 50 near Ski Run Boulevard to make way for a new environmental and retail project.
There is grant money available through the CTC which the City will apply for. The funds come from the state's Proposition 1 Water Bond which was approved by voters in 2014 to authorize $7.545 billion in general obligation bonds for water projects.
Amgen Tour announces Lake Tahoe men's and women's race schedule
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/28/2016 - 3:08pm
Lake Tahoe will be the scene of both Amgen Tour of California's men's and women's races in May of 2016, and the routes announced Thursday show cyclists will ride into the Tahoe Basin from Kirkwood and Hope Valley, circle the lake, ride up the mountains leading to the Heavenly Mountain Resort and through South Lake Tahoe.
Amgen officials said more than 350 of the world’s top cyclists will challenge themselves in Lake Tahoe by putting their strength and muscle power to the test as they climb, descend and break away along steep and winding stretches of the Sierra on Thursday, May 19.
South Lake Tahoe drive-by shooting suspect arrested on multiple felony charges
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/07/2015 - 9:32am
The hunt is over for the suspect in the October 14 drive-by shooting in South Lake Tahoe that sent a 19-year-old man to the hospital.
Samuel Tovar, 43, was arrested after a high-risk search warrant was served at 816 San Francisco Avenue at 10 p.m. Friday, October 4. Inside they found Tovar, who had been avoiding law enforcement since the shooting.
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.
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
Gunman identified in South Lake Tahoe drive-by shooting
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/21/2015 - 9:35pm
11/3/15 - Update - The scene of the crime has now been reported as the dead-end portion of Spruce Avenue.
Original Story:
Authorities have identified the suspected shooter in last week's drive-by shooting in South Lake Tahoe.
Samuel Tovar, 26, of South Lake Tahoe is wanted for shooting at a 19-year-old man who was standing in a lot near the corner of Highway 50 and Ski Run Boulevard just before midnight on October 14, 2015. Police were called when the unidentified victim showed up at Barton Hospital with gunshot wounds to his leg.
South Lake Tahoe man wounded in drive-by shooting
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/15/2015 - 12:03pm
A 19-year-old man was shot in the leg overnight, apparently the victim of a drive-by shooting near the intersection of Highway 50 and Ski Run Boulevard. Officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department were called to Barton Hospital just after midnight on the report of a man with a gunshot wound.
The unidentified man's injury is not life threatening according to SLTPD Lt. David Stevenson.
Since the shooting, police have recovered a truck near the "Y" that is suspected of being involved in the crime.
Local bartenders to mix up specialties for Barton fundraiser
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/24/2015 - 9:41pm
Event Date:
September 23, 2015 - 5:30pm
Sample Tahoe’s newest cocktail creations at the sixth annual Signature Cocktail Contest. Hosted by the Barton Foundation, the community event will take place Wednesday, September 23 at the Riva Grill at 5:30 p.m.
Contest attendees can sample an assortment of cocktails created by Tahoe mixologists who are comprised of bartenders from local establishments, each showcase a unique concoction with Tahoe Blue Vodka and have been known to add less traditional ingredients like cotton candy or potato chips.
City staff and locals help kick off the Tahoe Bike Challenge
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 10:35pm
Local cyclists got into the biking mode Monday in South Lake Tahoe at the start of the two week long bike challenge.
Pearl Izumi at the Y hosted the "Ready, Set, Pedal" party with swag bags, food and special discounts. Riders gathered at the store and started on either a 5 mile or a 10 mile loop.
South Lake Tahoe road closures on Saturday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/08/2015 - 10:56pm
Stage 2 of the Amgen Tour of California Women's will affect travel in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday.
If you want to watch the race along the route it is advised you get in place by 9:30 a.m. as roads will start to close at that time.
Pioneer Trail will be closed to through traffic from Ski Run Boulevard and Pioneer Trail to US Highway 50 in Meyers and Pioneer Trail until 1 p.m. Please plan accordingly.
