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Wildland Firefighter fundraiser at Red's July 29
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/16/2016 - 9:15pm
Event Date:
July 29, 2016 - 4:00pm
An event to raise money for the families of firefighters killed in the line of duty will be held at Red's Old 395 on Friday, July 29 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Wildland Firefighter Foundation is holding the event which includes a raffle, wild beard contest, Smoky Bear and other fun. The donations will come from $1 raffle ticket purchases and beard contest entries.
To donate, or for more information, contact Lindy McDonald at 775-220-7185.
Chautauqua of Virgil Earp: The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral By Larry Ford
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/15/2016 - 2:19pm
Event Date:
July 20, 2016 - 6:30pm Larry Ford will present “Virgil Earp: The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, July 20, at 6:30 pm.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Highway 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.4556" W
See map: Google Maps
County wants publc input on water use and storm water management
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/14/2016 - 12:33pm
The El Dorado County Storm Water Team is surveying residents to better understand public awareness and concerns about water use and storm water management. The information from the survey will help the team develop a strategy to prioritize water quality protection efforts.
They would like citizens to complete the anonymous survey found here: https://www.survey monkey.com/r/RK6DHPY.
It should take no longer than ten minutes to complete and will be available through August 31, 2016.
Hwy 89 road project on West Shore switches to nighttime schedule
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/12/2016 - 6:06pm
Now that the 4th of July holiday has passed, construction on the Caltrans Hwy 89 project along the West Shore of Lake Tahoe is now on an overnight schedule and will remain so for the next several weeks during the peak summer season, the department announced today.
Contractor Road and Highway Builders now works a 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. shift during the week and 10:00 p.m. Sunday to 6:00 a.m. Monday. That schedule is expected to continue until August 15. Completion of the project was originally targeted for the end of this season, but some work now will extend into 2017.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork schedule July 10 - July 16
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/09/2016 - 10:31pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by summer 2017.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork schedule July 3 - July 9
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/03/2016 - 2:19pm
NOTE: Most traffic-interfering work will be restricted until 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 5 due to the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
SPECIAL EVENT
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from the “Y” at Lake Tahoe Boulevard and State Route 89 North to Rufus Allen Boulevard: Motorists can expect a moving closure of both lanes from 10 a.m. to Noon Monday July 4 for the City of South Lake Tahoe 4th of July parade.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe area roadwork schedule June 26 - July 2
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/26/2016 - 10:34am
Most traffic-interfering work will be restricted from 5 a.m. Friday, July 1 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 5 due to the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by summer 2017.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork June 20 - 25
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/20/2016 - 7:22pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by summer 2017.
Opening weekend for Cabaret at Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/10/2016 - 10:05pm
Event Date:
June 11, 2016 (All day)
The smash-hit Broadway musical Cabaret hits the Duke Theatre stage at Lake Tahoe Community College with seven performances June 10-19, 2016.
The college's Theatre Arts Department presents the Tony Award-winning musical with with music and lyrics by the Broadway powerhouse team of John Kander and Fred Ebb.
Property owners fighting weeds in the Tahoe Keys
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/09/2016 - 2:50pm
In an effort to prevent the growth and spread of invasive weeds in the Tahoe Keys, residents are being proactive in the fight to keep their lagoons clean. The Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) has submitted an updated Integrated Management Plan to the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board for approval.
TKPOA's plan is an adaptive, holistic one to greatly reduce aquatic invasive weeds in its lagoons.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork schedule May 22 - May 28
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/21/2016 - 8:47pm
NOTE: Most traffic-interfering work will be limited from 6 a.m. Friday until 10 p.m. Monday, May 30 for the Memorial Day weekend.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by summer 2017.
Phase one of community playfield project to break ground
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/17/2016 - 5:44pm
A joint effort between the City of South Lake Tahoe and Lake Tahoe Community College will soon expand recreation offerings on the South Shore.
The Community Playfields Expansion Project will bring two new playfields to the area as work gets underway on the Community Playfields Expansion Project adjacent to the current soccer field at the college.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for May 15-21, 2016
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/13/2016 - 5:07pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by summer 2017.
Mountain Resort Television: City in 60 and Fire Adapted Communities
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/09/2016 - 9:09pmMountain Resort Television speaks with Marybeth Donahoe, the Fire Adapted Communities Program Coordinator about how nature has adapted to fire and we need to as well. Then Jason Burke does this week's City in 60 talking about the Total Maximum Daily Load Program, helping to keep Lake Tahoe blue and control storm run-off.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for week of May 9 - 14
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/09/2016 - 5:36pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work has resumed on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by spring 2017.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for week of May 1 - May 6
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/29/2016 - 10:35pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work has resumed on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by spring 2017.
Work on new parking lot at Zephyr Cove Stables begins next week
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/28/2016 - 8:17pm
Work on a new driveway and parking lot at Zephyr Cove Stables begins the week of May 1, 2016 when the first stage of the Zephyr Cove Stables Upgrade Project begins. Crews will be upgrading existing facilities, trails and utilities to meet current building code and accessibility standards and install Best Management Practices (BMPs) to improve water quality.
This is a joint project between the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU), Zephyr Cove Resort and Douglas County.
Public can comment on Negative Impact Study for Meyers water quality project
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/23/2016 - 10:21pm
The Meyers area will soon see a new erosion control project and water quality improvement projects in the neighborhood bordered by the Upper Truckee River on the west and Lake Tahoe Golf Course on the northwest, US Highway 501 State Route 89 on the south, and by Pioneer Trail on a small portion on the east.
The County will administer rights-of-way to install the improvements to the existing storm water conveyance system which is comprised of channels, basins, culverts, inlets, and infiltration system.
Lake Tahoe basin roadwork schedule for April 24-30
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/22/2016 - 9:43pm
Caltrans long-term and short-term roadwork projects around the Lake Tahoe Basin:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Rain and snow in South Lake Tahoe forecast
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/21/2016 - 9:21am
Outdoor Earth Day festivities in South Lake Tahoe has meant a return of winter in past years, and 2016 will be no different. Good news for the festival is the Friday night snow will make room for a sunny and warmer Saturday before the next system moves in.
A series of storms are headed to the Sierra, the first set to arrive Thursday night/Friday morning.
It is also closing weekend at Heavenly Mountain Resort, and they should have a fresh layer of powder for the skiers headed to the slopes. Both Kirkwood and Sierra-at-Tahoe are both closed for the season.
New roads, campsites and building relocation at Camp Richardson
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/18/2016 - 12:08pm
Work on the second phase of the new campground and vehicle circulation plan at Camp Richardson Resort will continue beginning Monday, May 2, 2016 and last for approximately three months. Officially named the Camp Richardson Resort Campground and Vehicle Circulation Best Management Practices (BMPs) Retrofit, the result will allow the resort to meet current standards for water quality protection and increase universal accessibility to the area's activities.
South Lake Tahoe: Warm temperatures leading to forecast of rain and snow
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/18/2016 - 6:42am
Just like the graphic in this story, which was shared on Facebook this week by Julia Montgomery of Incline Village, the weather in Lake Tahoe is going to start off the week with near 70 with clear skies, and wrap up with a chance of rain and snow and highs in the 40s.
The record highs for this week are in the 70s, with record lows recorded in the single digits and teens. South Lake Tahoe won't get to either
Today - Sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Tonight - Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork schedule for April 17 - 23
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/15/2016 - 6:07pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work is set to resume on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by spring 2017.
Fast moving storm to bring rain and snow to Lake Tahoe; back in 60s by Sunday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/13/2016 - 8:56pm
A relatively weak Spring storm is headed to Lake Tahoe, bringing with it modest rain and snow amounts as it moves through the Sierra and western Nevada on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
Snow levels will be down to around 4500 - 5500 feet. Although it will be cold enough for widespread snow showers, there won't be much in the way of snow totals with this storm though the West Slope should see more than the Lake Tahoe Basin and Reno. On Wednesday, the NWS in Sacramento forecast 4"-8" for the higher elevations.
Roadwork returns in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/09/2016 - 8:18pm
SHORT-TERM PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from Chiapa Drive to Kyburz Avenue: Motorists can expect intermittent full highway closures at various locations from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for survey work.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from Truckee Drive to Rubicon Trail/Carson Avenue in South Lake Tahoe: Eastbound and westbound motorists can expect the #2 lane and right shoulder closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday for utility work.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for April 3-9, 2016
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/03/2016 - 7:25pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work is in winter suspension on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8.5-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by spring 2017.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/29/2016 - 7:24am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday, March 29, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Black Ice Warning from National Weather Service - The late season storm that brought heavy snowfall to the valleys has resulted in many roads being slick and icy this moroning.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 39 and a low tonight of
NHP in Reno responds to over 75 calls during Monday's storm
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/28/2016 - 2:57pm
The Nevada Highway Patrol had a busy day Monday as they dealt with numerous crashes and stuck cars after a "Spring Slider" dumped a foot of snow in many areas in and around Reno.
Between 4:00 a.m. and noon, NHP troopers responded to 25 crashes that did not require medical response, eight crashes that needed ambulances, and over 45 motorists that needed some sort of assist.
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
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/28/2016 - 7:18am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday, March 28, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 34 and a low tonight of
Storm bringing cold temps, wind, some snow; 60s by next weekend
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/26/2016 - 6:46pm
Easter Sunday brings with it pleasant temperatures along with a lake wind advisory from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Expect southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Waves on the lake may be 2 to 4 feet with the east and north shore getting the highest ones. Small boats will be prone to capsizing and should remain off the lake until conditions improve.
Things change Sunday night and Monday morning when a slider quickly moves through the Sierra and Western Nevada.
The forecast from the National Weather Service in Reno:
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/26/2016 - 7:37am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday, March 26, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 54 and a low tonight of
32. Today: Sunny, with a high near 54. East wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Spring Slider passing through Lake Tahoe late Sunday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/25/2016 - 6:42pm
A 'Slider' storm is expected to move into the Reno/Lake Tahoe area Sunday night through Monday.
Snow accumulations are likely above 5500 feet and possible down to the lowest valleys including Reno and Carson City and could affect their morning commute on Monday.
Daytime high temperatures will drop around 20 degrees between Sunday and Monday, with freezing temperatures possible overnight on Sunday.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/25/2016 - 7:11am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday, March 25, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 53 and a low tonight of 27. Today: Sunny, with a high near 53. Light west wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Latest storm adds needed water to Lake Tahoe and California
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/23/2016 - 8:56am
The latest storms to hit the Sierra and Lake Tahoe kept wter content in the snowpack close to average, with some areas of California going above average in the precipitation they've received.
Officials from the Department of Water Resources (DWR) will be making their last monthly snowpack measurement near Sierra-at-Tahoe next week, but electronic readings taken March 22, 2016 show the snowpack is at 92 percent of average.
Most of the ski resorts around the lake, while still below average snowpack, are experiencing the best measured snow in a few years.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/23/2016 - 7:25am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday, March 23, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 47 and a low tonight of 27. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. East wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/22/2016 - 7:05am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday, March 22, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/20/2016 - 7:37am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday, March 20, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Spring starts on Saturday, rain and snow return Sunday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/18/2016 - 7:07pm
High pressure off the California coast will be moving slowly inland, bringing continued dry weather and generally light winds with a steady warming trend through Saturday.
The warm temperatures and clear skies will move out and make way for cooler temperatures and gusty winds. The next chance for precipitation returns Sunday into Tuesday as a storm moves through northern California and northern Nevada.
Conservancy Board awards $7 million in Proposition 1 grants
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/17/2016 - 4:24pm
On Thursday, the California Tahoe Conservancy Board awarded more than $7 million for seven watershed restoration and forest health projects around the lake. Thirteen different applicants submitted 32 grant requests totaling $30 million, but with just $13,950,000 to give out, it was a very competitive process.
The money comes from Proposition 1, the $7.545 billion water bond approved overwhelmingly by California voters in November 2014. It was divided around the state to agencies like the Conservancy for water supply infrastructure projects.
Opinion: Be informed on the US50 revitalizaton project plan
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 9:41pm
Rarely do I use this space to comment upon political issues within our community. That said, with the “politicization” of the US Hwy 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project I felt the need to share some background and perspectives for consideration.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 7:46am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesay, March 15, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 50 and a low tonight of 21. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. West wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/13/2016 - 8:07am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday, March 13, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Wind and weather will be an issue at ski resorts today.
Winter Storm Warning until 11 a.m. Monday
Flood Watch in place until 6:00 p.m. Sunday
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.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/12/2016 - 8:44am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday, March 12, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Lake Wind advisory in effect from 4:00 a.m. to noon
Winter Storm Warning from in effect from 4:00 p.m. Saturday to 11 a.m. Monday
Flood Watch in place until 6:00 p.m. Sunday
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/11/2016 - 8:32am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday, March 11, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Lake Wind advisory in place until 6:00 p.m. Friday
Winter Storm Watch in effect from 4:00 p.m. Saturday until 11 a.m. Monday
Flood Watch in place until 6:00 p.m. Sunday
New storm headed to Lake Tahoe: One foot of snow possible at lake level
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/10/2016 - 10:01pm
Could this be a "Miracle March?" With almost two feet of new snow added to ski resorts last weekend, and another two feet expected this weekend, signs are pointing to getting well above average on the Sierra snowpack totals. The precipitation is there, but all depends on the temperature.
The National Weather Service in Reno today said, "Higher confidence this afternoon with potent winter storm expected to arrive Saturday with rain, snow and wind this weekend into Monday morning."
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/09/2016 - 8:32am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday, March 9, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Wind may be a factor at area resorts today.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/08/2016 - 8:57am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday, March 8, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/07/2016 - 8:39am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday, March 7, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Winter Storm Warning extended until 3/7/16 4:00 p.m.
Winds may have an affect on some lift operations today.
