Traffic
South Lake Tahoe Police: We are in protect mode and we are not shutting down roads
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/27/2020 - 2:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As soon as the City of South Lake Tahoe issued an emergency order that allows them to issue administrative citations to those who violate California's 'stay at home' order, social media has been ablaze with rumors about martial law.
"We are not stopping cars unless it is for a traffic violation," stressed South Lake Tahoe Interim Police Chief Shannon Laney. "We are in protect mode for the community during this pandemic.
A rumor was started via social media, warning everyone that police were stopping all cars and identification was being checked.
TRPA approves 6,000 seat Tahoe South Event Center
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/25/2020 - 6:28pm
STATELINE, Nev. - The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) board today unanimously approved the Tahoe Douglas Visitor’s Authority Tahoe South Event Center planned for the parking lot area of Montbleu Casino Resort in Stateline. Edgewood Tahoe has donated the 13.3 acres at the corner of Lake Parkway and Highway 50 needed for the center.
America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride in Lake Tahoe rescheduled
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/25/2020 - 8:53am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Another event casualty due to the coronavirus is the 29th annual America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride. Originally set for Sunday, June 7, it has been rescheduled to combine with the 18th annual Tour de Tahoe, set for Sunday, September 13, 2020. This due to the uncertainty of current and changing CDC coronavirus COVID-19 restrictions and mandates by national, state and county health agencies.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/22/2020 - 12:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Calls Added to Last Week's Report:
3/14
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork March 22 - 28. 2020
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/21/2020 - 7:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled work on El Dorado County and other Sierra roads.
Day-long traffic jam over Echo Summit as vehicles leave Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/15/2020 - 7:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Sunday has been one big traffic jam for travelers trying to head west over Echo Summit. And as it the normal case, when traffic backs up the mapping apps direct drivers to side residential roads, many of which were unplowed and hard to navigate.
As of 7:30 p.m., traffic is still very heavy in Meyers and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is currently working on two accidents, one west of Sierra-at-Tahoe Road and the other east of Strawberry.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/15/2020 - 2:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Calls Added to Last Week's Report:
3/7
Heavy snow to continue through Monday; Avalanche warnings, Road closure update
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/15/2020 - 9:23am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The forecast snow is here, with 2-3 feet reported at the upper elevations. The snow is affecting lower elevations as well, with chain controls starting to the west at Apple Hill.
If on the roads, check conditions often and go slow as there is snow and ice on the roads and a lot of traffic. There is another 21" of snow forecast for Sunday at lake level.
For up to the minute information, visit https://nvroads.com/ for Nevada roads and http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ for California roads.
Chain controls as of 9:00 a.m. Sunday:
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El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/08/2020 - 11:02am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Calls Added to Last Week's Report:
2/29
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork March 8 - 14
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/07/2020 - 4:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) will work on projects through the Sierra, as weather permits this winter. There are no major projects going on in the Lake Tahoe Basin until the building season begins in May. The following is their weekly schedule:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork March 1-7, 2020
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/29/2020 - 11:48am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) will work on projects through the Sierra, as weather permits this winter. There are no major projects going on in the Lake Tahoe Basin until building season begins in May. The following is their weekly schedule:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/29/2020 - 10:49am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to February 21 - February 25, 2020.
2/21 - 2/23
ARRESTS (14):
25-year-old male arrested for DUI.
36-year-old male arrested for DUI.
44-year-old female arrested for trespassing.
30-year-old male arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence.
50 year old female arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence and violating a protective order.
60-year-old male arrested for resisting arrest.
40-year-old male arrested on a warrant of Douglas County.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork February 23 - February 29
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 1:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) will work on projects through the Sierra, as weather permits this winter. There are no major projects going on in the Lake Tahoe Basin until building season begins in May. The following is their weekly schedule:
SPECIAL EVENT
State Route 28 (Placer County) from the junction with State Route 89 to Sierra Terrace Road in Tahoe City: Motorists can expect the highway closed from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, February 29 for the SnowFest Parade.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 12:46am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to February 4 - February 20, 2020.
2/4
ARRESTS (2):
71-year-old male arrested for public intoxication.
34-year-old male arrested for public intoxication, violation of probation, and on a felony warrant out of Nevada County for violation of probation.
TRAFFIC STOPS (4)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (24):
Alarm: 800-block Emerald Bay Rd
Assist Outside Agency: Tata Ln/Lake Tahoe Blvd
Assist Outside Agency: 3400-block Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Upcoming meetings to update public on Lake Tahoe's SR89 West Shore plan
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/21/2020 - 11:32am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The public is invited to explore the future of Lake Tahoe's West Shore during one of three public opportunities offered by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, and Tahoe Transportation District. The State Route 89 Recreation Corridor Management Plan outlines the projects needed to improve the visitor experience, reduce traffic congestion, and preserve the environment from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoma.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork February 16 - 22
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/14/2020 - 10:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) will work on projects through the Sierra, as weather permits this winter. There are no major projects going on in the Lake Tahoe Basin until building season begins May 15. The following is their weekly schedule:
LONG TERM PROJECTS
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/09/2020 - 1:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Calls Added to Last Week's Report:
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Fatal collision on US50 west of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/07/2020 - 5:37pm
Two people were seriously injured and another died due to a collision on US50 near Fresh Pond on Thursday, February 6, 2020.
At approximately 6:20 p.m., 89-year-old Jean Macke of Fair Oaks, California was driving her 2014 Ford Escape eastbound on US-50, just west of Fresh Pond, at a speed of approximately 65 MPH. At the same time, Silun Xie, 56, was driving a 2013 Toyota Sienna with his passenger Xumin Yang, 55, westbound on US-50. They are from both from Riverbank, Calif.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/04/2020 - 4:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to January 30 - February 3, 2020.
1/30
ARRESTS (4):
31-year-old female arrested for felony domestic violence, assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm, false imprisonment, and preventing a witness or victim by threat or force.
47-year-old male arrested on a Douglas County warrant.
40-year-old female arrested for public intoxication, battery on a peace officer, and resisting arrest.
58-year-old male arrested for trespassing.
TRAFFIC STOPS (11)
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork February 2-8
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/03/2020 - 11:28am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Most major work by Caltrans on Sierra highways is on winter suspension, but some temporary work can be completed, weather permitting. Here is the week's schedule for Caltrans:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): Work is winter suspension on a $5.2 million project to upgrade metal beam guardrail and construct concrete barriers at 89 locations from the Red Hawk Undercrossing to 1.9 miles west of the junction with State Route 89 in Meyers. Completion is expected in late spring 2020.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/31/2020 - 5:24pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to January 15 - January 29, 2020.
1/15/20
ARRESTS (6):
54-year-old male arrested for hit and run causing injury and DUI.
53-year-old male arrested for public intoxication.
36 year old female arrested for theft and felony threats.
20-year-old male arrested for being a minor in possession of alcohol.
32-year-old male arrested for public intoxication, resisting arrest, possession of a controlled substance.
Eastbound I-80 closed after multiple big rigs crash near Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/28/2020 - 2:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Eastbound Interstate 80 is currently closed after there were multiple collisions involving semi-trucks near Nyack, Calif. Given the number of trucks involved, it could be several hours until the road reopens to eastbound traffic. Alternate routes are advised for the time being though caution is urged on the major bypass, SR20 due to scheduled tree work and increase in traffic.
According to the CalTrans maintenance superintendent, a full closure of eastbound I-80 is expected for at least 4-6 hours. or between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Chain controls and spin-outs making for slow exit from Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/26/2020 - 11:22am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Its been a standstill in Meyers Sunday morning as snow perhaps caught some people without chains on their vehicles by surprise. Caltrans was holding traffic on Highway 50 in Meyers as crews worked to get cars out of snowbanks on Echo Summit, but it has since started moving. They were pulling in multiple towtrucks from the area and advising them to tow all cars without chains. Some tow trucks were stuck in traffic on North Upper Truckee Road and on the highway. I80 near the SR89 exit is slow-moving at this time.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork January 25 - February 1
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/25/2020 - 9:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has some scheduled work on roads in the Sierra in the coming week. While the major mountain roadwork is stopped until spring, there is still work being done.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): Work is winter suspension on a $5.2 million project to upgrade metal beam guardrail and construct concrete barriers at 89 locations from the Red Hawk Undercrossing to 1.9 miles west of the junction with State Route 89 in Meyers. Completion is expected in late spring 2020.
South Lake Tahoe man arrested on drug charges; Bail set at $1.5M
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/22/2020 - 7:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Stuart Robert Miller, 32, was arrested by the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) on Saturday, January 11, 2020, after a traffic stop lead to the discovery of a large amount of cocaine (2.25 pounds), a large amount of cash, methamphetamine, and heroin in the vehicle.
The Western El Dorado County Narcotics Enforcement Team (WENET) obtained a search warrant of his home on Glorene Street in South Lake Tahoe. Inside, deputies found a large amount of methamphetamine (approx. 100 grams) and a loaded firearm.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork January 19-25
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/18/2020 - 7:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is winter but Caltrans is still able to work on highways in the Sierra, weather permitting. This week they have no scheduled work around Lake Tahoe.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): Work is winter suspension on a $5.2 million project to upgrade metal beam guardrail and construct concrete barriers at 89 locations from the Red Hawk Undercrossing to 1.9 miles west of the junction with State Route 89 in Meyers. Completion is expected in late spring 2020.
Road and closure update: Traffic on US50 being held, LTCC closing at 6 pm
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/16/2020 - 5:55pm
6:50 p.m. update: US50 is back open but SR89 at Emerald Bay remains closed as does SR88 just west of Kirkwood.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A winter storm is currently delivering heavy snow and creating unsafe road conditions in the Lake Tahoe Basin. There are several updates to roads and schools for Thursday at 5:00 p.m.:
Due to numerous spinouts, traffic on US50 is being held at Twin Bridges. Crews are also in the region performing avalanche control.
SR89 at Emerald Bay is closed due to unsafe conditions. No estimated time of reopening.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/12/2020 - 11:31pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Calls Added to Last Week's Report:
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DUI suspect arrested after rollover crash on US50 at Echo Summit; Westbound traffic delayed an hour
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/12/2020 - 12:55pm
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has arrested the driver of the Ford truck involved in the single-vehicle rolloever just west of Lake Tahoe Sunday morning. The driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in the 11:16 a.m. crash.
The highway was backed up for over an hour as the truck and driver were removed from the scene.
12:37 p.m. update: US50 over Echo Summit is now open with no controls. The vehicle has been removed.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork January 12-18
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/12/2020 - 1:02am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans will continue roadwork projects in El Dorado County and Lake Tahoe as weather permits. All grading has been completed in the Lake Tahoe Basin until Spring 2020.
LONG TERM PROJECTS
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/09/2020 - 12:05am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to December 13 - December 27, 2019.
Dec. 13-15
ARRESTS:
31-year-old female arrested for felony resisting arrest, felony child cruelty, misdemeanor domestic violence, and misdemeanor resisting arrest.
34-year-old female cited and released for driving on a suspended license.
26-year-old male cited and released for displaying unlawful registration.
37-year-old male arrested for felony domestic violence and bringing a controlled substance into the jail.
Early morning crash backs up traffic near Zephyr Cove
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/07/2020 - 2:33pm
A single-vehicle crash Tuesday morning backed up traffic on US50 at Zephyr Cove for almost an hour.
At 8:30 a.m., emergency crews responded to the rollover which took place in the westbound lanes of the highway.
The Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) says ice is to blame for the crash. Lanes were closed until the crash scene could be cleared.
Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District (TDFPD) was able to evaluate the occupants at the scene.
NHP and TDFPD both say the occupants were not transported.
Drivers stopped for snow play adventures continue to park dangerously & illegally
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/06/2020 - 5:49pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many head to the Sierra to experience snow in all forms, from the ski slopes to sledding and building snowmen. With the fun and excitement awaiting, many seem to have forgotten the laws of being safe on the roadway and parking on the highways, and not observing "no parking" zone rules,
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork January 5 - 11
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/04/2020 - 11:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans will continue roadwork projects in El Dorado County and Lake Tahoe as weather permits. All grading has been completed in the Lake Tahoe Basin until Spring 2020.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Letter: County needs to protect residents from impacts of SnowGlobe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/02/2020 - 10:46am
Again, my family and I have been subjected to the invasive noise pollution inside our home from yet another SnowGlobe event. I live in the county near Sierra House School. I purchased this home to live in a quiet and peaceful alpine environment. Now, my home is 1.18 miles or 6,225 feet from a large and loud musical venue that violates noise regulations, creates pollution, and drains governmental resources in my community. All the while, I am paying tax dollars for services not rendered. It is very disappointing, to say the least!
Road Beat: 2020 Honda Clarity plug-in hybrid, Still an almost perfect EV
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/28/2019 - 9:03pm
Clarity was originally a name reserved for Honda’s venture into fuel cells which still exists in the Clarity Fuel Cell. But at a price approaching $60,000, its sales are very small at about 625 units for 2018. While that is a percentage increase of about 35 percent, the actual number of increased unit sales was under 200 year over year. See how percentage increase figures can be misleading? However, the new Clarity Plug-in Hybrid is having robust sales in comparison (over 18,0000 units sold) and for many a good reason.
Dozens of new California laws go into effect in 2020
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/26/2019 - 4:33pm
New laws will be going into effect in California in the new year, putting into place California legislature action during 2019. There are many changes including road safety and distracted driving penalties, roadkill rules, minimum wage, independent workers and rent caps.
Except where noted, these laws are effective January 1, 2020:
Traffic Safety
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is highlighting several new laws passed this year:
Snow brings a mess to roads around South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/22/2019 - 2:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The latest storm hit quickly Sunday morning, bringing snow to South Lake Tahoe area roads and, with those, chain controls, traffic issues and collisions.
Drivers heading west over Echo Summit have been attempting short cuts through Lake Tahoe Blvd., Mandan Street, Sawmill Road and North Upper Truckee, and because of that they are creating a mess with double parking as they put on chains and blocking the roadway.
Woman arrested on felony DUI charges after two-car collision in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/20/2019 - 6:38pm
7:45 p.m.- A 44-year-old woman has been arrested on felony DUI charges after the Nisan XTerra she was driving collided with a Toyota Tundra on US50 and Ski Run Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe at 5:12 p.m. Friday, December 20.
She is currently at Barton Hospital being treated for an injury and to have her blood drawn (at her request). Once released she will be booked into the El Dorado County Jail in South Lake Tahoe, according to SLTPD Sgt. Nick Carlquist.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/15/2019 - 1:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a recap of calls responded to by the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from December 5 to December 12, 2019:
12/5
ARRESTS:
76-year-old female arrested for DUI.
Juvenile arrested for assault and resisting arrest.
43-year-old male arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence.
30-year-old female arrested for transporting marijuana in a vehicle and violation of probation.
TRAFFIC STOPS (10)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (19):
Alarm: 800-block Hazel Dr
Bike Stop: 1900-block Lake Tahoe Blvd
City of South Lake Tahoe newsletter: At Lake Level
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/13/2019 - 9:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The December edition of the City of South Lake Tahoe's "At Lake Level" has been released by City Manager Frank Rush. This month Rush covers SnowGlobe, the 56-acre site and a possible new Fire/EMS station for the community.
56-Acre Site
Ceremony to celebrate completion of new SR 89 realignment and bridge project in Tahoe City
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/11/2019 - 12:06pm
Event Date:
December 16, 2019 - 10:00am
TAHOE CITY, Calif. – A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Monday, December 16 to celebrate the opening of the State Route 89 realignment, including the new Truckee River Bridge in Tahoe City.
Attendee parking will be located at the Tahoe City Transit Center along West Lake Blvd. The public should plan to arrive by 9:45 a.m. to park and walk to the ceremony location, which starts at 10:00 a.m. The bridge will be closed for the event.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/09/2019 - 10:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are some of the calls officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department recently responded to.
11/13
ARRESTS (2)
49-year-old male arrested for indecent exposure.
25-year-old male arrested for assault and battery.
TRAFFIC STOPS (8)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (31):
Alarm: 1000-block Heavenly Village Way
Alarm: 3600-block Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Assist Outside Agency: Saddle Rd/Pioneer Trail
Assist Outside Agency: 800-block Lakeview Ave.
Attempt to Contact: Murietta Dr/Al Tahoe Blvd.
Battery: 4000-block Cedar Ave.
Lake Tahoe and Sierra roadwork December 8-14
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/07/2019 - 1:51am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Snow and winter may have arrived, but there is still some work scheduled, weather permitting.
SPECIAL EVENT
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): Motorists can expect the eastbound and westbound turn lanes from U.S. Highway 50 at Bedford Avenue and the eastbound off-ramps at Broadway and Schnell School Road to be closed from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday for the annual Placerville Christmas Parade.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
South Lake Tahoe kick-off meeting for City’s new Climate Action Plan
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 8:56pm
Event Date:
December 11, 2019 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The community is invited to a meeting on the City’s first-ever Climate Action Plan on Wednesday, December 11 from 6:00 p.m.to 7:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers at the airport.
In April 2017 the South Lake Tahoe City Council signed a proclamation to move the City’s entire electrical grid to clean energy by 2032, and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent below baseline by 2040.
24th annual Parade of Lights in Douglas County Saturday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/03/2019 - 10:20pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The 24th annual Parade of Lights presented by the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, December 7 starting at 5:00 p.m.
Join in for this fun and beautiful family-friendly event in the towns of Gardnerville and Minden, who have joined Main Street Gardnerville to support this event. The announcing stand and parade judges will be located at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center. The parade runs from Heritage Park in Gardnerville, down Hwy. 395 to Minden Park. This Year’s Theme is: “Favorite Holiday Movie."
Traffic backed up due to rockslide on US50 at Echo Summit
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 3:04pm
Update: US50 over Echo Summit reopened with no lane restrictions at 7:00 p.m.
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Update: Caltrans is estimating US50 on Echo Summit will be open without one-way controlled traffic in another 1-2 hours, or by around 6:00 p.m.
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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There has been a rockslide on US50 at Echo Summit, backing up traffic as crews work to clear the roadway. Rocks and dirt filled the westbound lanes since just after 1:00 p.m. Monday.
One-way controlled traffic will be in place until all debris is removed. It is unknown what time the work will be completed.
Rain in the Lake Tahoe Basin; Higher elevation snow and avalanche warning
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/01/2019 - 12:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Winter Storm Warning remains in place for the Lake Tahoe Basin until 10:00 a.m. Monday. It is currently raining at lake level and at Echo Summit.
The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee has issued a Backcountry Avalanche Warning for the Sierra from Yuba Pass to Ebbetts Pass from Sunday morning until Monday morning at 7:00 a.m.
The latest storm system is still over the Sierra with more on the way. With high of 38 and low of 33, expect rain to continue in South Lake Tahoe.
Road conditions at 11:00 a.m. Sunday:
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Big rigs not allowed on I80 or US50; Chain controls in place over Lake Tahoe area roads
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/30/2019 - 9:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heavy traffic over Donner Summit on I-80, an incoming snowstorm and slick conditions have led Caltrans officials to not allow any commercial tractor-semitrailer combinations on the highway from Applegate to the state line. They estimate this will be the case until Monday morning.
Many of those big rigs were coming over US-50 and Echo Summit, but no longer. The commercial semis 65-feet and longer are no longer allowed over the summit. It is unknown at this time when they will be allowed.
US50 reopens after 77 cows wrangled after escape from jackknifed big rig
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/27/2019 - 7:17pm
10:15 p.m. update: US50 is now open in both directions. The last of the cows were wrangled and removed from the roadway.
77 cows were on the cattle truck when it jackknifed.
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9:00 p.m. update: CHP reports US50 is still closed and they estimate it will reopen by 10:00 p.m.
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It isn't the snow over Echo Summit that is hampering the Wednesday night drive on Highway 50 east of Placerville, its the cows and a jackknifed big rig near Apple Cafe and Carson Road.
