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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.
Construction projects around Lake Tahoe mapped out
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/08/2017 - 9:28am
With the launch of an revamped TahoeRoads.com, the public now has information needed to navigate the roads around Lake Tahoe on both sides of the state line during a road work season that has major projects planned.
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
South Lake Tahoe area rivers and creeks over banks, some flooding in Tahoe Keys
Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/05/2017 - 4:00pm
Above average temperatures combined with an above average, and still deep, snowpack in the Sierra has led to the flooding of the Upper Truckee River, Trout Creek and Cold Creek in South Lake Tahoe. The extra water in the river has also led to slight flooding on Colorado Avenue in the Tahoe Keys.
Flood Advisory issued for the Truckee River from North Lake Tahoe to Reno
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/26/2017 - 10:34pm
Water management officials increased the flow out of Lake Tahoe Wednesday afternoon, prompting warnings of minor flooding along the Truckee River from the dam to Truckee, and abnormally high flows along the river through Reno and Sparks. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood advisory for Placer, Nevada, and Southern Washoe County County through 2:45 p.m. Tuesday May 2.
Caltrans roadwork projects in Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County for the week
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/22/2017 - 1:40pm
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls due to slope damage.
State Route 89 (Placer County/El Dorado County): Motorists can expect one-way traffic control at various locations from the Tahoe City “Wye” to Alpine Meadows Road from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday and from Valley View Drive to General Creek State Park from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday for dead tree removal.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/16/2017 - 2:37pm
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 Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
4/9
2:58 p.m. - Missing Person - Humboldt St - R/P REPORTED A MISSING PERSON.
5:18 p.m. - Death Investigation - 62-YEAR-OLD FEMALE FOUND DECEASED IN TRUCKEE RIVER.
It's official: Wettest winter on record for Northern California
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/13/2017 - 12:02pm
Those who live in the Sierra know its been a wet and snowy winter, but now the record books support what they've experienced over the past six months: It is now the wettest winter on record in the Northern California mountains.
Precipitation measured at eight stations from Lake Tahoe to Mt. Shasta surpassed to old record held for 35 years. In that winter of 1982-1983 there was 88.5 inches of of precipitation measured at the same eight station. Today's measurement was 89.7 inches.
Letter: Pam Suwinsky's friends thank the South Lake Tahoe community
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/09/2017 - 8:47pm
The following is a letter from Kathy Wilbrecht Lawson, a friend of Pamela Suwinsky, the woman whose body was found in the Upper Truckee River in South Lake Tahoe on Sunday:
Body of missing Sacramento woman found in Upper Truckee River in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/09/2017 - 4:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The body of 62-year-old Pamela Suwinsky was found in the Upper Truckee River Sunday morning, about one-third mile north of Highway 50. Divers found her before noon but did not have positive identification until about 2:30 p.m. this afternoon.
Prescribed burning set to resume around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/24/2017 - 5:46pm
The California Tahoe Conservancy, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, California State Parks and the U.S. Forest Service are planning on continuing prescribed fire operations March 27, depending on conditions.
If fire crews get the okay, operations will be near Tahoe City, Glenbrook, Round Hill, Kingsbury Grade, and South Lake Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe - 15 acres at Sunset Stables Property. North of Elks Club neighborhood, East of Upper Truckee River.
South Shore Nevada - Lower Kingsbury Area - 15 acres, Edgewood Creek Area - 40 acres.
Sunday and Monday storm to pack a wallop: 5 ft of snow above 7500 ft; high winds and flooding
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/19/2017 - 12:07am
The next storm headed to Northern California and Western Nevada is an atmospheric river that is trending wetter, just like the other storms South Lake Tahoe has seen in 2017 according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
A Lake Wind Advisory, Winter Storm Warning and and Flood Watch have all been issued for Lake Tahoe.
Upper Truckee River recedes, 110.65 billion gallons of water added to Lake Tahoe in 2017
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/11/2017 - 11:36am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. = Rain and snow in 2017 has brought Lake Tahoe up to levels not seen since the summer of 2013, and they may pass that point this week.
As of February 11, 2017, the lake is 3.14 feet above its natural rim with an elevation of 6,226.14 feet above sea level. To reach the maximum elevation, Lake Tahoe has just 2.86 feet to go, 1.14 to reach "full."
Rain still falling in South Lake Tahoe, snow moving in at upper elevations
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/09/2017 - 7:52pm
Rain is still falling in South Lake Tahoe but chain controls are starting to go up at upper elevations as snow begins to fall. Up to 1"-2" more precipitation is still expected Thursday night at the 6,200 ft elevation.
Lake level rain is forecast to end Friday with a winter storm warning in place until Saturday morning at 1:00 a.m. 4"-7" of snow is expected in South Lake Tahoe during that time.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue saves dogs from icy water
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/28/2017 - 4:22pm
Not only humans are rescued by firefighters, a fact two lucky dogs can attest to. On Saturday, January 28, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) responded to the end of Venice Drive near where the Truckee River meets the lake after a call went into dispatch about two dogs who fallen into the icy water.
Lake Tahoe at highest since 2013; Over 66 billion gallons of water added in 2017
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/28/2017 - 1:07pm
After a series of storms fondly dubbed by South Lake Tahoe locals as "Januburied" and "Snowmaggedon" hit the Lake Tahoe region in January, the water levels in the lake have risen to the highest levels since 2013.
As of January 28, 2017, Lake Tahoe is at an elevation of 6225.08, 2.08 feet above its natural rim of 6,223 feet above sea level. The lake is considered full at the legal limit of 6,229.1 ft, so there is still quite a big of storage left, 482,400 acres of water to be exact.
Tahoe RCD records largest stormwater flows at monitoring sites during recent storm
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/26/2017 - 7:09pm
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. - The January 7, 2017 storm that hit the Sierra Nevada and brought with it over 5 inches of rain before several feet of snow, also brought along some records, too.
During this storm event the Tahoe Resource Conservaton District (TRCD) Stormwater Monitoring Program measured the highest flows ever recorded at all eight of their monitoring locations since monitoring began in 2013. The Tahoe Valley site, located off Tahoe Keys Blvd., measured 1.5 million cubic feet of flow, nearly 90 percent of the flow that was observed throughout the whole 2016 water year!
City of South Lake Tahoe declares state of emergency to pave way for funding
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 7:45pm
The South Lake Tahoe City Council members voted unanimously to declare a state of emergency in the city after widespread flooding occurred after an atmospheric river passed over the community on January 7 and 8, 2017. The flooding was replaced by several feet of snow through January 12.
While the total impact on the community during the storm has yet to be tallied, making the declaration directs state and federal funds to South Lake Tahoe to alleviate the financial burden should major repairs be needed.
Lake Tahoe now 1.67 feet above natural rim, highest January since 2013
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/15/2017 - 2:47pm
Lake Tahoe is filling up with water and is currently holding the most water for the month of January since 2013.
With a natural rim of 6223 feet in altitude, Lake Tahoe is above that by 1.67 feet at 6224.67 today, January 15, 2017. On this date in 2016, the lake was almost three feet lower at 6221.7. The highest January point in the past six years was in 2012 when the lake was at 6226.62. The highest point during this period was on June 5, 2012 when the elevation of the lake was 6227.65.
Nevada starts to clean up after floods; Roads remain closed including Kingsbury Grade
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/09/2017 - 7:56pm
Many roads in Nevada were under water Sunday after torrential rains went through, causing rivers and streams to flood. In Reno alone 50 roads were closed due to high water levels, and all bridges over the Truckee River in Reno were also closed.
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) spent the day evaluating the state's roads affected by floods and rain. Multiple state roads in the greater Truckee Meadows and Carson Valley areas remain closed, including those in the Sparks industrial area and areas of Reno, including East McCarran Boulevard and South Virginia Street.
Truckee River nearing flood stage as torrential rains hit South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/08/2017 - 8:20pm
Emergency crews have been busy all day, responding to homes, businesses and roads flooding. The number of calls haven't been accumulated yet, but those listening to police and sheriff scanner feeds know it must be dozens if not, hundreds.
The Upper Truckee River in South Lake Tahoe is at 11.26 feet as of 7:00 p.m. Sunday. 11.50 feet is considered major flooding with 12.5 feet at the disastrous level.
Evacuation Center opened in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/08/2017 - 6:45pm
7:25 p.m. update Sunday - A second evacuation site has been set up at South Tahoe Middle School in the Multi-Purpose Room. It will accommodate pets and is staffed by the City of South Lake Tahoe staff and South Tahoe Action Team volunteers.
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The City of South Lake Tahoe and American Red Cross have opened an evacuation center at South Tahoe High School in the school's student union.
It is located at 1735 Lake Tahoe Boulevard. The Recreation Swim Complex is not available as an evacuation center due to flooding at that location.
AlertTahoe camera monitoring potential Truckee River flooding in Reno
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/08/2017 - 2:11pm
The University of Nevada Seismological Lab operates around Lake Tahoe and Western Nevada to monitor earthquake and wildfire data, but now they're helping with flood monitoring.
They have placed a temporary camera above the Truckee River at on Arlington Street in Reno. The view is updated every minute and can be seen here: http://floodwatch.nvseismolab.org/
City of South Lake Tahoe warns residents and visitors of major weather event
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/05/2017 - 5:59pm
If the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecast is correct, South Lake Tahoe could see the largest rain/snow weather event since the memorable floods of 1997 and 2005.
Those traveling to South Lake Tahoe, and those that live here, are being warned to be prepared for the storm which is slated to reach the Sierra overnight Saturday and last until Monday.
Vail Resorts calls on Congress to approve Lake Tahoe Restoration Act
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 10:36am
Vail Resorts has called on the United States Congress to approve the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act of 2015. This Act provides $415 million in funding and reauthorizes important Lake Tahoe restoration activities that began in 1997 and refocuses federal, state and local efforts toward reducing wildfire threats, improving water quality and clarity, and combating invasive species. All of these are important to the local economy at one of the most visited lakes in the world.
Caltrans wraps up 2016 roadwork season in Lake Tahoe, prepares for major projects in 2017
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/23/2016 - 8:45pm
Approximately $158 million was spent on Lake Tahoe water quality improvement projects around Lake Tahoe in 2016, and Caltrans is not done.
In 2017 two major projects will get underway, one on each end of the lake.
During the busy 2016 season, Caltrans and its contractors completed work on two projects on State Highway 89 and made significant progress on a third.
What happened in 2016:
Lake Tahoe area roadwork November 20-26
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/20/2016 - 9:41pm
NOTE: Traffic-interfering work will be restricted from 6 a.m. Wednesday, November 23 through 10 p.m. Sunday, November 27 due to the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe area roadwork November 13 – November 19
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/12/2016 - 10:18pm
NOTE: All lane closures are weather dependent and a storm is expected in the Lake Tahoe area Tuesday through Wednesday night, November 15-16.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe area roadwork November 6 – November 12
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/05/2016 - 11:01pm
NOTE: Due to the Veteran’s Day holiday on Friday, November 11, most lane closures will not be allowed from 6L00 a.m. Thursday, November 10 until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, November 13.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Public invited to ceremony marking end of Sierra Tract erosion control project
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/23/2016 - 5:48pm
Event Date:
October 28, 2016 - 10:30am
The public is invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony that will celebrate the completion of the Sierra Tract Phase 3-4 of their erosion control project on Friday, October 28 at 10:30 a.m. on the corner of Palmira Ave. and River Dr.
An underground low impact stormwater system has been created to treat runoff and remove pollution (primarily fine sediment) from developed roadways, commercial, and residential land uses that discharge directly into the Upper Truckee River and
eventually Lake Tahoe.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork October 23 - 29
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/23/2016 - 9:50am
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 in summer 2017.
Tahoe Paradise Park District looks to consolidate elections to save money
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/21/2016 - 11:34am
In a cost-cutting move, the Tahoe Paradise Resort Improvement District (TPRID) Board of Directors is looking at the possibility of consolidating their elections.
William E. Schultz, the El Dorado County Recorder-Clerk-Registrar of Voters, has presented the board with information on how to accomplish this goal which cost the small park district $5,833 in 2015. With just 605 votes cast in that election, this amount works out to be almost $10 per vote.
11 billion gallons of water added to Lake Tahoe; Lake rises 3" during latest storm
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/18/2016 - 4:43pm
South Lake Tahoe saw over six inches of rain during the series of three storms over the weekend, which did a lot more than bring a little snow to upper elevations.
The storm also send an estimated 11 billion gallons of water into Lake Tahoe according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. This is equivalent to the average total consumptive water use in a year from the Truckee River by the Truckee Meadows Water Authority. The average metered household in the Truckee Meadows uses about 121,000 gallons a year.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork October 16 - October 22
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/15/2016 - 8:47pm
EMERGENCY CLOSURE
State Route 89 (El Dorado County) from Fallen Leaf Lake Road to Vikingsholm Vista Point is closed in both directions indefinitely due to fire damage.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Upper Truckee River channel project close to completion
Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/30/2016 - 10:30pm
A major restoration project of the Upper Truckee River channel and surrounding meadows is about to be completed, three years and $7 million later. Known as Reach 5, the U.S. Forest Service project is improving the river channel stability and aquatic habitat along 1.2 miles of the river adjacent to the Lake Tahoe Airport.
Another goal of the project is to restore surface and subsurface channel connectivity to 120 acres of floodplain, increasing deposition of fine sediments and nutrient uptake on the floodplains as well as raising the ground water levels in the meadow.
Dilapidated building torn down, property restoration to begin
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/25/2016 - 7:43pm
An old, blue building on the corner of Highway 50 and Sawmill Road adjacent to the Upper Truckee River is being demolished, and the sensitive land it sits on will be restored to natural wetlands.
The building is near the site of the historic Ethel's Pie Shop.
The 1.05 acre parcel was acquired by the California Tahoe Conservancy under its Tahoe Livable Communities Program in December 2015.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork September 25 - October 1, 2016
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/24/2016 - 9:40am
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.
Public invited to tour Upper Truckee River restoration project
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/22/2016 - 11:49pm
Event Date:
September 28, 2016 - 5:30pm
The U.S. Forest Service and California Tahoe Conservancy are hosting a field trip for any members of the public interested in their multiple-year project, the Upper Truckee River Reach 5 Restoration Project in South Lake Tahoe.
On Wednesday, September 28 at 5:30 p.m., people invited to head out there to see the final stage, a project over a decade in the works
Lake Tahoe area roadwork September 18-24 , 2016
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 6:15pm
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.
10 Lake Tahoe locations part of Great Sierra River Cleanup
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2016 - 4:05pm
Event Date:
September 17, 2016 - 9:00am Do you love having a blue Lake and clean streams in our Tahoe backyard? So do we! But when we get to work, live and play in a city in the midst of Sierra wilderness, keeping our waters blue and clean takes some team effort.
Location
Multiple Locations
Lake Tahoe Basin
United States
See map: Google Maps
Lake Tahoe area roadwork September 11-17, 2016
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/10/2016 - 8:25pm
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 August 28 - September 3
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/27/2016 - 6:00pm
Most lane closures will be restricted from 6 a.m. Friday, September 2 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 6 because of the Labor Day 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.
Generation Green teens build new boardwalk at Taylor Creek
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/20/2016 - 9:15pm
A new boardwalk on the Taylor Creek Rainbow Trail was officially opened on Friday as Generation Green celebrated the results of their labor with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
The 100 foot boardwalk replaces an often flooded path around the popular stream profile chamber, a path further weakened by beavers boring underneath what used to be full of asphalt.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork through August 20
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 8:25pm
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's famed clarity threatened with warming temperatures
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/30/2016 - 6:39am
Lake Tahoe experienced a year like no other in 2015, according to scientists from the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center in its annual Tahoe: State of the Lake Report, released this week.
Lake Tahoe is experienced warming water, a 4.8 foot drop in clarity, increased algae and a lowering water level.
Thanks to global climate change, Lake Tahoe is warming faster than ever according to the report which covers results from tests conducted on the lake in 2015 concerning water temperature, clarity, invasive species and more.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork schedule July 24 - July 30
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/23/2016 - 6:30pm
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.
USFS begins final stage of Upper Truckee restoration project, river closed in area
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/11/2016 - 11:05am
Beginning today, July 11, and going until October 14, the Truckee River will be closed near the South Lake Tahoe airport in order for the Upper Truckee River Reach 5 Restoration Project to be completed.
USFS using chemicals at 70 sites to remove invasive plants
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/09/2016 - 10:52pm
Earlier this week, the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) resumed a project to eradicate, control, and contain known infestations of invasive plants in the Lake Tahoe Basin using chemical treatment. The work will continue at approximately 70 infestation sites through September, 2016.
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
USFS asks public to stay safe during the Fourth of July holiday at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/27/2016 - 6:10pmThe Fourth of July holiday period is the busiest time of year in the Lake Tahoe Basin. For those visiting during the holiday and attending one of the firework displays over the lake, expect extremely crowded conditions and excess traffic. Because of the Basin’s high elevation, expect intense sunlight during the day and much lower temperatures at night. Bring sunscreen, a jacket, and carry a flashlight. Don’t forget to drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated.
