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City of South Lake Tahoe celebrates 50th with History Hunt Week
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/21/2015 - 9:47pm
Which year was “Lakeshore Park Beach” renamed the “Thomas F. Regan Memorial Beach?”
What year did Campground by the Lake open?
These are just a few of the questions asked in the interactive History Hunt created to celebrate the City of South Lake Tahoe's 50th anniversary. The community has been invited to participate in family friendly "History Hunt Week" from August 22 to August 29, 2015.
Tahoe Transportation District appoints Russell Nygaard as Transportation Capital Program Manager
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/17/2015 - 7:58pm
The Tahoe Transportation District recently appointed Russ Nygaard as transportation capital program manager to oversee the planning, design and execution of the agency's capital projects.
With 26 years engineering experience in transportation and bridge projects, Nygaard will perform project management duties and assist with funding procurement and budget maintenance while ensuring all federal requirements are met and executed on schedule.
July 4 DUI checkpoint on Spooner Summit nets five arrests
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/06/2015 - 8:42pm
Over 2,000 cars drove through a July 4 sobriety check point in Douglas County on US 50 at Spooner Summit.
There were 22 drivers who were pulled over to a secondary screening during the check point which lasted from 2:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Of those, three were arrested for driving under the influence of drugs, one for driving under the influence of alcohol and one person was arrested on an outstanding warrant.
Motorcyclist killed in crash on US 50 in Zephyr Cove Saturday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 1:07pm
There was a deadly accident involving a car and a motorcycle on Highway 50 in Zephyr Cove Saturday evening around 8:00 p.m.
A 2015 Nissan Versa, driven by 31-year-old Alma Jaramillo-Garcia of Moxee, WA was driving eastbound on Highway 50 near N. Martin Drive. For unknown reasons she drifted into the westbound lane into the path of a 2015 Harley-Davidson motorcycle ridden by 53-year-old Amber Hallmark of Antioch, CA.
South Lake Tahoe Police officers to be honored in ceremony
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/06/2015 - 2:57pm
Event Date:
May 14, 2015 - 2:00pm
Not only are eight South Lake Tahoe Police Department employees being honored during a ceremony on Thursday, May 14, two K9s will be officially sworn in.
The annual ceremony is held in conjunction with National Peace Officer’s Memorial Week. This year, the awards will be given during part of the City of South Lake Tahoe's 50th Anniversary celebration.
Lake Tahoe roadside boat inspection stations open May 1
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/24/2015 - 10:12pmRoadside stations for inspections and decontaminations of motorized boats and watercraft are officially opening for the 2015 boating season. Locations, hours of operation and opening dates are as follows:
Opening Thursday, May 1st:
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., 7 days a week
• Meyers: at the junction of US 50 and Highway 89
• Spooner Summit: at the junction of US 50 and Highway 28 in Nevada
• Alpine Meadows: Highway 89, off Alpine Meadows Road north of Tahoe City *
*Road construction on Alpine Meadows Road: Go to placerroads.com or call 530-581-0471
Douglas County Connectivity Plan to be unveiled
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/21/2015 - 11:53pm
The Douglas County Economic Vitality team is working on Countywide Connectivity project and will present its work and vision at the February 5, 2015 Board of Commissioners meeting in Minden. This information will also be shared at the February 19, 2015 board meeting in Stateline.
Glenbrook crash claims life of Carson City man
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/14/2015 - 2:53pm
Nevada Highway Patrol troopers responded to an early morning accident on Wednesday just south of Glenbrook on Lake Tahoe's Highway 50.
According to the investigation, a maroon 2001 Jeep Wrangler driven by single occupant, 27-year old Joseph David Winters formerly of South Lake Tahoe, was traveling eastbound on US 50 in the right travel lane as he approached mile marker 3 in Douglas County.
Public coming up with ideas on the Loop Road/Hwy 50 Revitalization Project
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/24/2014 - 11:05pm
During last week's Loop Road open house, residents and businesspeople gave their input on what they felt the US Highway 50/South Shore Community Revitalization project should offer.
Results show that 82% of the people participating believe the most important goal is to beautify the corridor and create gathering spaces for locals and visitors.
Another 67% of the respondents believe there should be efforts to reduce traffic congestion and improve mobility options, 60% said the project should revitalize the area and boost economic development.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/18/2014 - 12:56am
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to for November 6 through November 13, 2014. They responded to 169 calls during the 8 day period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
11/6
Under the influence of drugs in the 2100 block of South Ave
Under the influence of drugs in the 1200 block of Tata Lane
Warrant in the 900 block of Pioneer Trail
DUI in the 3800 block of Pioneer Trail
11/8
Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of South Ave
Battery of a Peace Officer in the 2100 block of South Ave
Wild horse and motorcyclist both die after Silver Springs collision
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/02/2014 - 10:35pm
An unidentified man was killed Wednesday night after his Harley Davidson motorcycle collided with a wild horse on US 50 in Silver Springs, NV. The horse had to be put down after the accident.
At approximately 8:25 p.m., the motorcyclist was traveling westbound when he hit the horse, causing him to be ejected from his bike and thrown into the eastbound travel lane. The drivers of three passenger vehicles traveling eastbound did not see the accident or the man in the roadway and were unable to avoid running over him.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/28/2014 - 9:48pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between July 31 and August 10, 2014. They responded to 412 calls during the 11 day period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
7/31
Unlicensed Driver in the 3700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Spousal Abuse in the 4100 block of Cedar Ave at 12:53 a.m.
Domestic Violence Battery in the 4100 block of Cedar Ave at 1:37 p.m.
Burglary in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of South Ave
Update on the BIjou Area Erosion Control Project
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/09/2014 - 12:20am
Crews have been working on an underground stormwater system in the Bijou area of South Lake Tahoe. The work is causing both Fairway Drive and Bal Bijou Road to have detours during the week but open and no controls on weekends.
Work is wrapping up with the installation of a box culvert for Bijou Creek and work is now focused on new curbing and inlets. The Bal Bijou storm drain system will be connected at US 50 next week, with curb installation to follow.
South Lake Tahoe's Loop Road Project Update
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/08/2014 - 11:31pm
The US 50/South Shore Community Revitalization Project, also known as the Loop Road Project, is halfway through an Environmental Impact Study which should be released in about nine months.
Kingsbury Grade Closes to Valley Traffic Thursday; Bus Ridership to be Monitored
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/30/2014 - 10:21pm
May 1 is here, and than means road construction on Kingsbury Grade (State Route 207) which is closing off through traffic to the Carson Valley is also here.
Community Workshop on Meyers Area Plan to be Held Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/18/2014 - 9:12pm
Event Date:
March 19, 2014 - 6:00pm
Residents of Meyers and the surrounding South Lake Tahoe community have been actively participating in what is called the "Meyers Area Plan." During the last community meeting on February 26 several concerned citizens spoke about what they wanted, and didn't want, to see their in their town.
El Dorado County officials took the numerous public comments made both at the meeting and on-line and have created potential revisions to the Draft Meyers Area Plan.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/03/2013 - 10:35pm
During the week of November 19 through November 26, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 171 Calls.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
11/19
Burglary in the 1300 block of Glenwood Avenue
11/20
Unlicensed driver at Midway and Pentagon
11/21
Contributing in the 1700 block of Venice Drive
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Road
DUI in the 2400 block of Venice Drive
Driving on a suspended or revoked license at Blackwood and Herbert
Spousal Abuse in the 1000 block of Long Valley Ave
11/22
US 50 Revitalization/Loop Road Meeting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/23/2013 - 7:43amEvent Date:
September 25, 2013 - 6:00pm
The public will be able to voice their opinion of the proposed "Loop Road" project during the final meeting of the US 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project Community Review Committee (CRC) meeting this week.
The 6 p.m. meeting will be held on Wednesday September 25 at the LTVA building at 169 Highway 50 in Stateline.
Agenda items include discussion of US 50/South Shore Community Revitalization Project Priorities and Design Elements and the final CRC Recommendation to TTD (Tahoe Transportation District) Board of Directors.
Low Turnout for Loop Road Project Meeting
Submitted by newsroom on Fri, 07/26/2013 - 7:41am
Very few community members turned out for the US 50/South Shore Community Revitalization Project meeting held at Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel on Thursday night. Invitations were mailed and/or hand delivered to all residents in the proposed project area so they’d be able to better understand the process of relocation and financial reimbursement should the Revitalization Project be approved. Since many of those invited speak Spanish and Tagalog, interpreters were on hand to assist with translations, but no one in attendance needed their services.
Community Meeting - Transportation District (TTD) completing Relocation Assistance Plan and Community Impact Assessment
Submitted by newsroom on Wed, 07/24/2013 - 4:35pmEvent Date:
July 25, 2013 - 5:00pm
Acquisition and Relocation Process Community Meeting
Community Workshop:
July 25, 2013 5 P.M. to 7 P.M.
Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel
4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Spanish and Tagalog Interpreters will be present.
PURPOSE OF THE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP:
-Explain the Appraisal, Acquisition and Relocation Assistance process.
-Inform you of the rights you have as an owner or tenant of property impacted by the proposed road realignment.
Lake Tahoe Roadside Boat Inspection Stations Open for Season
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/01/2013 - 3:13pmRoadside stations for Lake Tahoe boat inspections and watercraft decontamination are officially open at three locations — Meyers, Spooner Summit and Alpine Meadows — with stations at Northstar and Homewood to open May 23.
Study: South Shore Lake Tahoe Loop Road plan would contribute up to $25 million annually
Submitted by newsroom on Fri, 02/22/2013 - 11:51am(Stateline, Nev.) – A recent US Highway 50 economic analysis indicates that a completed downtown area outlined within the US 50/South Shore Community Revitalization project (aka Loop Road), City of South Lake Tahoe’s General Area Plan and the South Shore Vision Plan would provide for an annual retail sales increase of $16 million to $25 million.
Skibum: Five predictions for the new year
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/19/2013 - 9:46am
While tragic in nature as to what happened at the Globe event ( I can actually relate to what the parents are going through having lost one of my own) the lawsuits will likely begin. Doesn’t matter who, if anyone, is at fault you can bet there'll probably be one.
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One hospitalized in Highway 50 accident near the Cave Rock tunnels
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/13/2012 - 11:06amA Carson CIty woman was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a vehicle accident Thursday morning near the Cave Rock tunnel.
The accident was reported at 7:32 a.m. The preliminary crash investigation details indicate that a silver Subaru was traveling westbound on US 50 driven by Patricia Schille, 48, of Carson City, reports Trooper Daniel Lopez.
Top choices for Highway 50 project presented at Open House
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 12/09/2012 - 5:28amEvent Date:
December 13, 2012 - 4:00pm
The leading alternatives for the US 50/South Shore Community Revitalization Project (Loop Road) as determined by attendees of two previous public workshops as well as next steps will be presented by the Tahoe Transportation District, www.TahoeTransportation.org, at an open house, Thursday, December 13, 4-6 p.m., at Harveys Lake Tahoe, Emerald Bay B Room.
Workshop on Wednesday for proposed South Shore Lake Tahoe Highway 50 revitalization project
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 11/04/2012 - 5:33pmEvent Date:
November 7, 2012 - 1:00pm
The Tahoe Transportation District will host its second public workshop to discuss the US 50, Lake Tahoe South Shore Community Revitalization project, Wednesday, November 7, at Embassy Suites from 1-3 p.m.
The Lake Tahoe workshop will provide background on the project, outline goals and solicit input from individuals throughout the community. The open house format allows for members of the community to participant in the workshop anytime between workshop hours.
Community workshops for US/50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/29/2012 - 1:52pmEvent Date:
October 30, 2012 - 5:00pm
Two US 50/South Shore Community Revitalization Project workshops are planned in the coming days. The first will be Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 5-7 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College, Aspen Room. Another meeting is planned for Nov. 7 from 1-3 p.m. at Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe, Tallac Ballroom.
The South Shore Community Revitalization Projection is being considered to promote increased safety, efficient traffic flow and environmental and visual improvements along Highway 50. For more information go here.
Update: 4 Motorists Killed, 3 Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash on US 50 in Lyon County
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/14/2012 - 7:08pmThe names of the four people killed in a fiery crash Tuesday on Highway 50 near Dayton in Lyon County may be released on Wednesday, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. The accident happened shortly before 9:00 a.m. east of Dayton and involved two pickups and a one-ton truck each towing a trailer with two transporting cattle. The four who died and the three injured are all believed to be from Northern Nevada.
Here is a news release by the Nevada Highway Patrol:
South Lake Tahoe begins road paving projects
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/31/2012 - 3:42pmThe City of South Lake Tahoe has begun its annual paving project this week, July 30, 2012. Sierra Nevada Construction of Sparks, Nev., has been selected to perform the $2,858,000 contract.
Open house to present Incline to Sand Harbor transit service
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 05/13/2012 - 10:48amThe Tahoe Transportation District will host an Open House forum on Wed., May 16, to discuss the SR Highway 28 corridor safety and congestion issues. The forum will introduce the East Shore Express, a proposed shuttle from Incline Village to Sand Harbor Beach State Recreation Area this summer as well as updates on the North Demonstration Bikeway, a 3-mile off-road path between Incline Village and Sand Harbor.
Lake Tahoe Roadside Boat Inspection Stations Open for Season
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 05/03/2012 - 2:51pmRoadside stations for inspections and decontaminations of motorized boats and watercraft are officially open for the 2012 boating season at 5 locations entering the Lake Tahoe Basin.
“Boat inspections are critical to maintaining the health of Lake Tahoe and our local recreation-based economy,” said Ted Thayer, TRPA’s Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator. “Through the efforts of the Tahoe Resource Conservation District’s well-trained inspectors and other private and public partners committed to the Lake, we expect to have another successful season.”
Chain controls throughout Lake Tahoe region after storm pounds the Sierra
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 03/17/2012 - 9:01am
The winter storm the finally came to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra has dumped several feet of snow, with a few more inches on the way, according to the National Weather Service in Reno. With the heavy stuff now having passed through, the real fun has begun at Lake Tahoe ski areas, who are reporting three or more feet of fresh snow from the storm. Top to bottom, up to five feet of snow has fallen over the past few days at many ski resorts.
Transportation and the Economy Kicks Off Tahoe Regional Young Professionals
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 9:14amTahoe Regional Young Professionals’ development and education speaker series kicks off, March 15, from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Airport’s Flight Deck Restaurant and Bar with Alfred Knotts, principal planner/project manager for the Tahoe Transportation District.
Shuttle bus mishap on Highway 50 sends 1 to hospital
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 3:09pm
An accident this morning involving a casino shuttle carrying 18 passengers on Highway 50 in Douglas County was reportedly caused by a mechanical problem, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. The accident was reported at around 9:30 a.m. One person was transported to Carson Tahoe Hospital for unspecified claimed injuries.
New bus shelters sprout up in South Lake Tahoe area; more on the way
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 8:18pm
The operator of BlueGo, the South Lake Tahoe area public transportation system, has installed four new bus shelters in the city with plans for three more in early 2012 to provide additional safety, convenience and comfort for riders.
Walnut Creek man Killed on Highway 50 near Stateline on New Years Day Identified
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 2:37pmThe 21-year-old Walnut Creek, Calif. man who was struck and killed by a California Highway Patrol vehicle and a shuttle bus early Sunday morning on Highway 50 near Stateline at Lake Tahoe has been identified as Alex M. Moore, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
The accident happened between Lake Village and Elks Point Road and was reported around 12:44 a.m. Sunday morning. Here is the latest news release from NHP Trooper Chuck Allen:
NHP releases details on CHP Pedestrian Accident That Killed Walnut Creek man on Highway 50 at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 01/01/2012 - 2:24pm
The Nevada Highway Patrol has released the following information regarding the Highway 50 accident near Stateline at Lake Tahoe early Sunday morning that claimed the life of a 21-year-old Walnut Creek, Calif., man after being struck by a California Highway Patrol vehicle. The accident happened between Lake Village and Elks Point Road and was reported at 12:44 a.m. Sunday morning, said NHP Trooper Chuck Allen. The pedestrian, whose identity has not been released pending notification of family, died at the scene of the accident.
Walnut Creek man killed by California Highway Patrol SUV at Lake Tahoe on Highway 50
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 01/01/2012 - 3:04amUPDATED 1:30PM: A 21-year-old Walnut Creek, Calif. man was struck and killed by a California Highway Patrol vehicle early Sunday morning, New Year's Day, on Highway 50 near Stateline at Lake Tahoe, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
The accident happened between Lake Village and Elks Point Road and was reported around 12:40 a.m. Sunday morning, said NHP Troopers Mike Edgell and Chuck Allen. The pedestrian, whose identity has not been released pending notification of family, died at the scene of the accident.
