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Lake Tahoe area roadwork October 23 - 29
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/23/2016 - 9:50amLONG-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 - 11:34amIn 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.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/16/2016 - 10:53amEl 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 press time and the story will be updated when provided.
10/9/16
12:58 a.m. - Vacation Rental - Player Dr - VACATION RENTAL REPORT
12:56 p.m. - Disorderly Conduct: Alcohol - Emerald Bay Rd - A 54-YEAR-OLD FEMALE WAS CONTACTED DURING A WELFARE CHECK IN A PARKING LOT AND ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC
INTOXICATION.
Upper Truckee River channel project close to completion
Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/30/2016 - 10:30pmA 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 - 7:43pmAn 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.
Public invited to tour Upper Truckee River restoration project
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/22/2016 - 11:49pmEvent 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 - 6:15pmLONG-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 August 28 - September 3
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/27/2016 - 6:00pmMost 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 - 9:15pmA 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 - 8:25pmLONG-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.
Small fires started this summer at transient camps around South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/13/2016 - 11:36pmSouth Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and other area fire departments have responded to several illegal cooking fires in homeless encampments this summer, some which have spread to burn up to several hundred feet.
The cause of the July 19 fires behind the power station by the Heavenly Gondola and in the Trout Creek area behind Ross are still under investigation, but sources have said they were both most likely started by illegal campfires. Fire crews also responded to transient camp fires on July 27 and August 8 as well as several illegal cooking fires.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/09/2016 - 1:19pmEl 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 press time and the story will be updated when provided.
7/31
1:15 a.m. - Vacation Rental Issue - Gentian Circle - VACATION RENTAL VIOLATION
6:45 p.m. - Runaway - South Lake Tahoe - 16-YEAR-OLD MALE RAN AWAY
8/1
Dogs allowed back in the Upper Truckee Marsh, ban ending
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/30/2016 - 6:07pmThe seasonal dog closure of the Upper Truckee Marsh ends on Sunday, July 31.
Each year, the California Tahoe Conservancy closing the marsh to dogs from May 1 through July 31 to protect the critical breeding habitat for special, threatened, and endangered species.
USFS begins final stage of Upper Truckee restoration project, river closed in area
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/11/2016 - 11:05amBeginning 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.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork schedule July 3 - July 9
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/03/2016 - 2:19pmNOTE: 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 - 10:34amMost 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.
New business licenses issued in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/25/2016 - 9:56amSouth Tahoe Now is adding a new monthly feature. The following businesses took out business licenses with the City of South Lake Tahoe during the month of May:
05/02/2016 - ANANDA YOGA - 693 MODESTO AVE # 3
05/02/2016 - BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES 685 PLACERVILLE DRIVE
05/02/2016 - G BEDWELL CONSTRUCTION 897 ALAMEDA AVE
05/03/2016 - RICK MARTIN CONSTR & GEN ENG CORP 48415 HAMPSHIRE ROCKS RD
05/06/2016 - ALLIED SERVICES 3666 CINDYS TRAIL
05/06/2016 - GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SACRAMENTO 1069 EMERALD BAY RD
05/06/2016 - ROCK SOLID 3666 CINDYS TRAIL
Community members protect Lake Tahoe, stabilize banks of the Upper Truckee River
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/08/2016 - 10:14pmCommunity members gathered to restore and stabilize the banks of the Upper Truckee River in South Lake Tahoe as part of Restoration Day on June 4, a new annual day of environmental restoration organized by the League to Save Lake Tahoe.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork schedule June 5 - June 11
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/04/2016 - 6:25pmLONG-TERM PROJECTS
June 5-10 - State Route 89 (Placer County) from Mankato Place to Granlibakken Road: Motorists can expect one-way traffic control at various locations around the clock from 10 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Friday for drainage work and curb and gutter construction.
June 6-9 - State Route 89 (El Dorado County) from Meeks Creek to Wilson Avenue: Motorists can expect one-way traffic control at various locations from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday for pavement fog sealing.
Prescribed fire burning near airport in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/26/2016 - 1:38pmA prescribed fire by the Lake Valley Fire Department in the trees and brush surrounding the Upper Truckee River caused some concern by area residents on Thursday afternoon.
Large plumes of smoke could be seen from miles away, and with the burn not on the normal U.S. Forest Service weekly list of prescribed burning, many calls were made from concerned citizens. According to the USFS office in South Lake Tahoe, they alone had dozens of phone calls.
Community invited to help the river during the annual 'Restoration Day'
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/26/2016 - 1:25pm
Event Date:
June 4, 2016 - 9:15am Help the League to Save Lake Tahoe assess the success of last year’s Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day. They will survey the plants that volunteers planted last September, water any plants that need a little care, stabilize streambanks and survey for aquatic invasive plants. By pitching in, the community can make a direct impact in restoring the habitat of the Upper Truckee River.
Ride your bike as part of the Tahoe Bike Challenge and receive a special prize. Refreshments will be provided. Lunch vouchers will be given to all volunteers.
When: Saturday, June 4 from 9:15 am to noon
Lake Tahoe area roadwork schedule May 22 - May 28
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/21/2016 - 8:47pmNOTE: 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.
OMG Fun Run to take runners up Meyers Grade
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/06/2016 - 6:44pmEvent Date:
May 22, 2016 - 10:00am
The inaugural OMG Fun Run will be held in Meyers on Sunday, May 22, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. OMG stands for "Old Meyers Grade," and that is where the course will take participants, over the 2.6 mile round-trip road which at one time took cars up Echo Summit.
Upper Truckee Marsh closed to dogs to protect mating endangered species
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 7:51pmIt's time again for the Upper Truckee Marsh to be closed to dogs in order to protect the critical breeding habitat for special, threatened and endangered species such as the Willow Flycatcher.
The marsh area will be closed through July 31, 2016. Leashed dogs may once again travel through the the Upper Truckee Marsh starting August 1.
The California Tahoe Conservancy-owned Cove East property, west of the river and marsh, remains open for year-round, leashed dog access.
The El Dorado County Sheriff enforces county and city ordinances and Conservancy staff monitors for compliance.
Report of gunshots brings out law enforcement to Meyers
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/03/2016 - 10:44pmEl Dorado County Central Dispatch received a call about gunshots heard in the Meyers area on Monday, May 2 at 9:53 p.m. The caller, a passerby in the area of South Upper Truckee and the Old Meyers Grade said they heard 12-15 gunshots.
A Sheriff deputy responded at 10:08 p.m. and didn't hear or see any suspicious activity in the area.
A check of the area did not reveal anything of concern. No further shots were reported but the deputy remained in the area for an extended period of time just to make sure.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/01/2016 - 7:23amEl 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 press time and the story will be updated when provided.
4/24
2:37 p.m. - Operating Motorcycle without proper license - Lake Tahoe Blvd - 37-year-old-male cited
6:00 p.m. - Manufacturing of Controlled Substance - Plum St - A BHO LAB EXPLOSION WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH LAKE TAHOE. - Suspect is a 36-year-old man.
4/25
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for week of May 1 - May 6
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/29/2016 - 10:35pmLONG-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.
Upper Truckee River near airport closed to the public this summer: Rafting to be affected
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/27/2016 - 9:02pmThe U.S. Forest Service and California Tahoe Conservancy will be finishing their fourth and final year of creating a new channel for the Upper Truckee River near the South Lake Tahoe airport. To accomplish their final tasks, the meadow and river will be closed to the public for much of the summer in order to divert the water into the new channel, relocate fish and mussels, and finish up vegetation projects.
Public can comment on Negative Impact Study for Meyers water quality project
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/23/2016 - 10:21pmThe 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 - 9:43pmCaltrans long-term and short-term roadwork projects around the Lake Tahoe Basin:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/17/2016 - 8:07amEl 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 press time and the story will be updated when provided.
4/10
7:02 a.m. - Found Property - A WALLET WAS RETURNED
4/11
11:31 a.m. - Death Notification - Johnson Blvd - 73-YEAR-OLD MAN DECEASED
12:30 p.m. - PREA report Al Tahoe Blvd (Prison Rape Elimination Act)
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 10:45amEl 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 press time and the story will be updated when provided.
3/20
1:10 a.m. - Obstruction of Justice - Lake Tahoe Blvd - 25-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR DELAYING A PEACE OFFICER DURING THE COURSE OF HIS DUTIES
8:06 a.m. - Death Investigation - 78-YEAR-OLD WOMAN FOUND DECEASED
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/20/2016 - 8:31amEl 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 press time and the story will be updated when provided.
3/13
2:34 p.m. - Possession of a controlled substance - A 29-YEAR-OLD MALE WAS ARRESTED
3/14
1:00 p.m. - False Imprisonment and Human Trafficking
1:05 p.m. - Found Property - High Meadows Trail - A BANK DEBIT CARD WAS REPORTED AS FOUND PROPERTY.
3/15
Conservancy Board awards $7 million in Proposition 1 grants
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/17/2016 - 4:24pmOn 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.
Slow moving exodus from South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/13/2016 - 7:35pmAll day Sunday the traffic heading west out of South Lake Tahoe has been slow moving due to snow, stuck cars, avalanche controls and chain restrictions.
Even with a educational push by the City for travelers to not use the side roads as they travel home, roads such as Upper Truckee, Sawmill and Mandan were heavily traveled by drivers trying to find a quicker way home.
Chains or 4WD vehicles with snow tires are required on higher elevation roads tonight, with chains or snows over SR-267.
New master plan being created for Tahoe Paradise Park
Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/27/2016 - 8:47pmEvent Date:
February 4, 2016 - 6:00pm
As the Tahoe Paradise Park Improvement District celebrates their 50th anniversary, the district's board of directors, along with community volunteers, determined that it is time to create a master plan for the park which is located in the town of Meyers.
The draft master plan will be the subject of a community meeting on Thursday, March 3, 2016, at the California Conservation Corps meeting room from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for week of February 15-20
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/12/2016 - 8:54pmState Route 49 (El Dorado County) from the Coloma School House to Mt. Murphy Road: Motorists can expect one-way traffic from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for utility work.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from Upper Truckee Road to Transit Way in South Lake Tahoe: Eastbound and westbound motorists can expect alternating lane closures from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday for survey work.
Information and education key to eliminating South Lake Tahoe traffic jams
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/12/2016 - 5:53pmWith the massive traffic jam created by travelers trying to get out of South Lake Tahoe during the snowstorm January 31, several options have been discussed to prevent a repeat, especially with a large holiday crowd this weekend.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/17/2016 - 6:18pmEl 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 press time and the story will be updated when provided.
1/10
12:54 a.m. - Vacation Rental Issue - Pioneer Trail
9:13 p.m. - Annoying Phone Calls - 14-year-old-girl reported being harassed by a male juvenile over a social media site.
1/11
No Reports
1/12
No Reports
1/13
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/04/2016 - 5:53pmEl 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 press time and the story will be updated when provided.
12/27
No Arrests
12/28
8:06 a.m. - Vandalism - Nez Perce Dr - A VEHICLE'S TIRES WERE VANDALIZED.
10:55 a.m. - Petty Theft - South Upper Truckee - VIA EDSO ON LINE REPORTING SYSTEM- VICTIM REPORTED PETTY THEFT BY UNKNOWN SUSPECT(S).
Upper Truckee Marsh to be restored
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/27/2015 - 10:39pmAfter decades of planning, analysis, and public input, the California Tahoe Conservancy Board recently approved the final plan to restore the largest remaining wetland in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The Upper Truckee River and Marsh Restoration Project will restore over 500 acres of highly disturbed wetland habitat, improving the natural filtration capacity of the Marsh and reducing a major source of fine sediment that clouds Tahoe’s famed lake clarity.
Prescribed burns to continue in Lake Tahoe basin
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/12/2015 - 9:18pmNorth Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, the Nevada Division of Forestry and the U.S. Forest Service have scheduled widespread prescribed fire operations the week of December 13, 2015.
Expect to see smoke from the prescribed burns in the following areas:
On the West Shore, off Elizabeth Drive north of Tahoma.
On the South Shore, northwest of Fallen Leaf Lake, off Lake Tahoe Boulevard near Twin Peaks, off South Upper Truckee Road near Meyers and on Kingsbury Grade.
Tree takes out power line in Meyers, 3,500 customers without electricity
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/11/2015 - 3:23pmA fallen tree in the middle of the forest early Friday morning led to 3,500 Liberty Utilities customers being without power for several hours.
At 1:50 a.m. it was reported that power was cut off to the homes. Crews had to snowshoe into the forest to find out what the problem was, which turned out to be a tree fallen on a power line. They were able to bypass the system and get power up to about 3,100 customers by 9 a.m.
Low inversion layer keeping smoke from prescribed burns near ground
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/05/2015 - 11:14amSmoke 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 in Lake Tahoe basin next week
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/27/2015 - 10:52amNorth Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District, the Nevada Division of Forestry and the U.S. Forest Service will continue widespread prescribed fire operations beginning the week of November 30, 2015.
Operations are planned for the following areas:
57 acres on urban lots on the west side of Incline Village. Smoke expected to travel North/Northeast/East.
28 acres off Fairway Drive near Tahoe City. Smoke expected to travel North/Northeast/East.
105 acres in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park north of Spooner Lake. Smoked expected to travel Northeast.
Lake Valley Fire's Christmas Engine schedule for December
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/24/2015 - 7:27pmThe Lake Valley Fire Protection District has released their schedule for their decorated Christmas Engine. The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department's schedule will be released at the end of next week.
December 11 – Echo View Estates, Tahoe Mountain Road, Mule Deer Circle
December 12 – Lake Tahoe Blvd from Boulder Mountain Drive to Grizzly Mountain Drive
December 13 – West side of North Upper Truckee from Zuni Street Highway 50, Chiapa Drive
December 14 – East side of North Upper Truckee from Grizzly Mountain to West San Bernardino Ave.
Prescribed burns to continue around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/13/2015 - 2:57pmNorth 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
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/01/2015 - 5:57pmEl 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 press time and the story will be updated when provided.
10/25
2:02 p.m. - Coroner's Case - James Ave - A DEATH INVESTIGATION WAS CONDUCTED, DECEASED WAS 38-YEAR-OLD MAN.
2:20 p.m. - Obtain credit/money under false name - Henderson St - R/P REPORTED AN IDENTITY THEFT. A REPORT WAS GENERATED AND FORWARDED TO DETECTIVES FOR FOLLOW UP.
Small numbers of kokanee making their way up Taylor Creek
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/18/2015 - 7:49pmThe annual salmon run up South Lake Tahoe's Taylor Creek has seen far fewer numbers of kokanee than in years past, and not only have the crowds noticed, but so have the bears.
Speculation for the cause is the warmer water at the mouth of Taylor Creek.
"The spawn relies heavily on the presence of high water flow, which under normal conditions would be due to precipitation that comes with colder temperatures," said Lisa Heron, Public Affairs Specialist with the U.S. Forest Service.
With the drought of the last four years, its hard to know what "normal" is anymore.