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Conservancy awards $912K in grants for projects around Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/17/2020 - 8:48am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - At its last meeting, the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) authorized $912,000 for grants to advance climate change adaptation and improve community sustainability in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
The Conservancy Board approved three climate adaptation grants, all funded by Proposition 68:
More closures announced in South Lake Tahoe due to coronavirus concerns
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 5:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a rapidly changing response to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, with businesses, nonprofits, and agencies having to change procedures and policies often.
At this time, the following closures or change to business practices have been announced:
South Lake Tahoe grocery stores trying to fill shelves
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 9:50am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Due to grocery items flying off the shelves at stores, some local businesses have changed their hours to allow time to restock. Hot items are toilet paper, paper towels, milk, eggs, and canned food items.
Both Safeway stores on the South Shore have changed their hours to 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. instead of being 24-hours. The pharmacy hours have remained the same.
El Dorado County declares public health emergency in response to COVID-19
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/12/2020 - 8:19pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado County today declared a public health emergency to ensure appropriate resources and funding are available to the County in its response to novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).
LTUSD asks students and staff to self-quarantine if returning from any COVID-19 infected area
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/11/2020 - 11:49pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) sent out a letter to all students and staff concerning the district's Pandemic Preparedness Plan in regards to travel and self-quarantine.
Effective Monday, March 9, 2020, all students and staff returning from travel out-of-the-country or from COVID-19 infected areas in California or other areas of the United States are strongly recommended to self-quarantine in their home for 14 consecutive days beginning the date of their return to South Lake Tahoe.
High Wind and Winter Storm Watches in place for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/11/2020 - 9:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This winter hasn't been much of a snow producer, but a new storm heading to the Lake Tahoe basin will try and change that. A significant looking late-season winter storm on the horizon starting late Friday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS)in reno.
Tahoe Douglas Rotary cancels annual St. Patrick's Celebration due to Covid-19 concerns
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/10/2020 - 12:03pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club has decided to cancel its 52nd annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration planned for March 20, 2020, but people may still participate in an online auction and Hawaiian vacation raffle.
The club said, that though no cases of the CoronaVirus Covid-19 have been confirmed in this area, they wanted to keep with its commitment to benefit the community and not hold the popular event.
Area agencies planning and using precaution in case COVID-19 hits South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/06/2020 - 5:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Over 34 million Americans have caught the flu this year with over 20,000 deaths recorded, but its the coronavirus COVID-19 that is getting all the headlines.
There are no current reported cases of COVID-19 in South Lake Tahoe/El Dorado County, Alpine County or Douglas County, but local agencies want to be prepared, just in case people come down with the virus.
Truck heading to South Lake Tahoe catches fire, causes explosions
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 1:21pm
STATELINE, Nev. - A big rig heading west on US50 near the state line on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe caught on fire just after 3:00 a.m. Monday, March 2.
Crews from the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District (TDFPD) and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) responded. The driver of the truck disconnected the cab from the trailer and TDFPD was able to suppress the fire before it spread.
El Dorado County update on novel coronavirus COVID-19
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 5:05pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials and agency partners are closely monitoring the outbreak of novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) that originated in China. As of today, there are no known cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County.
“It’s important to keep in mind that while the situation is evolving, the risk throughout the U.S. is currently low,” said El Dorado County Health Officer, Dr. Nancy Williams.
Dry, warm conditions lead to a snowpack at 47% of average
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/27/2020 - 1:44pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The monthly manual survey of the snowpack at Phillips Station, just west of Lake Tahoe, revealed data that won't catch many by surprise. There is 29 inches of snow with a snow water equivalent (SWE) of 11.5 inches at the location near US50 and Sierra-at-Tahoe Road. This is 47 percent of the March average at this spot.
The SWE measures the amount of water contained in the snowpack, which provides a more accurate forecast of spring runoff.
Heartbreaking end after police pull drowning dog out of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/27/2020 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On just after 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) responded to a call of a dog that was hit by a vehicle near the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
Lobo, a large Siberian Husky, was accidentally let out of a hotel complex while the family was away. Witnesses tried to render aid at the scene but Lobo panicked, bit them and ran off.
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
Almost half of the West in dry-drought conditions, including Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 11:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It isn't news to those who live in or frequent the Lake Tahoe region, the area has been experiencing very dry conditions this winter. Even though dry, it is not bad enough yet to put Tahoe into a drought category. The Drought Monitor released this week by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) places 45 percent of the country in the D0-D4 categories, or abnormally dry to exceptional drought. This is a big change from 2018-19. At that time Lake Tahoe had well above average snow, but 62.6 percent of the U.S. fell into the Do-D4 categories.
South Tahoe Public Utility District: Christmas Valley water safe to drink
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 9:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – On Tuesday, February 11, 2020, South Tahoe Public Utility District discovered food-grade oil in their Christmas Valley water tank during a routine inspection. Up to one gallon of food-grade oil leaked into the 200,000-gallon water tank due to a mechanical issue and the tank was immediately taken out of service. Results from the water samples collected from the top and
bottom of the water tank and two neighboring homes meet all drinking water standards.
There is no evidence that oil entered the water distribution system.
Passion for baking leads to new South Lake Tahoe boutique business
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 9:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Just taking a look at the photos of fudge, cookies, cakes and other treats can make one's mouth water for a delectable taste of heaven.
The Tahoe Love Bakery is up and running out of Erin Renee Hudak's kitchen in South Lake Tahoe. With her cottage business permit, business license and health inspection in place, Erin opened her home-based business on December 19, 2019.
Christmas Valley residents urged to flush water lines after food-grade oil leak discovered
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/13/2020 - 5:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – One of South Tahoe Public Utility District’s water tanks had a mechanical issue where up to one gallon of food-grade oil leaked into the 200,000-gallon water tank in Christmas Valley. The oil floated to the top of the tank where it was discovered by staff during a routine inspection the evening of Tuesday, February 11, 2020, and the tank was immediately taken out of service.
Wind warnings up through Monday morning in the Lake Tahoe Basin and Sierra
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/09/2020 - 2:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If the reading is verified, the wind gust of 209 mph recorded at Kirkwood just before 8:00 a.m. Sunday is potentially be a new California state record.
The winds throughout the Sierra have closed not only Kirkwood Mountain Resort operations for the day but also Sierra-at-Tahoe. Some lifts are on wind hold or closed at Heavenly Mountain Resort, Squaw Alpine, Northstar, Mt. Rose and others.
TRPA housing committee to discuss Accessory Dwelling Units in Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/08/2020 - 11:43pm
Event Date:
February 12, 2020 - 1:00pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Local Government and Housing Committee of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) will be holding a public meeting on Wednesday, February 12 to discuss Accessory Dwelling Unit policy in the Lake Tahoe Basin. They will be meeting at 1:00 p.m., at TRPA office, 128 Market Street, Stateline, Nev.
Facts about the flu and Wuhan coronavirus
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/04/2020 - 3:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - At least one vacationing family is canceling their trip to Lake Tahoe due to fears about the spread of coronavirus 2019-nCoV, but health officials say this virus is not currently spreading in the community, here or in the United States. If they want to be concerned about anything being spread, they say, the flu is what they really need to be focusing on.
During this 2019-20 flu season, 10,000 people have died in the United States and there have been 19 million cases and 180,000 hospitalizations, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
Fire hits South Lake Tahoe home twice in one night
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/02/2020 - 12:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A home on Idaho Avenue in South Lake Tahoe had two fires overnight, resulting in damage to both the house and garage.
At 5:52 p.m. February 1, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) was called out to the home after what appears to be ashes placed in the garage caught on fire. The fire was knocked down and after being cleaned up, the fire crew left.
Proposed plans for SR-28 corridor from Sand Harbor to Spooner Summit released
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/31/2020 - 12:36am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - New plans have been released on the State Route 28 corridor from Sand Harbor to Spooner Summit on the east shore of Lake Tahoe. After the success of the East Shore Trail from Incline Village to Sand Harbor, the plan is to continue the shared-use trail with other improvements to highway safety and infrastructure; summer recreational access; water, air and scenic quality; and increase non-motorized access to the corridor.
The USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has issued a draft decision for the proposed improvements to this area.
Sierra snowpack at 79% of February average
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/30/2020 - 7:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the second manual snow survey of the season at Phillips Station Thursday, and they found 40.5 inches of snow depth and snow water equivalent (SWE) of 14.5 inches. The snowpack at this location is 79 percent of the February average, with the rest of the state measuring in at 73 percent of average.
The Phillips Station total is 58 percent of the seasonal average.
"It's decent but below average," said Sean de Guzman, chief of DWR’s Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting Section.
SnowGlobe and guests contribute 213 nights at Tahoe Warm Room; Make strides on waste reduction
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/28/2020 - 12:15am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - MTV’s SnowGlobe Music Festival has a continued commitment to give back to the South Lake Tahoe community each year, both during and after the three-day outdoor festival.
SnowGlobe 2019 was able to successfully expand their sustainability program, non-profit, and charitable giving initiatives, they said in a report released Monday.
In 2017, SnowGlobe began its partnership with The Sugar Pine Foundation, planting 200 sugar pine seedlings to help restore Lake Tahoe’s sugar pine population, which now makes up less than 5 percent of the Tahoe Forest.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/23/2020 - 12:53am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the 182 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances to from December 18 - December 31, 2019.
12/18
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 1800 block Lake Tahoe Blvd
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 700 block Merced Ave
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 3900 block Pioneer Tr
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 3100 block Lake Tahoe Blvd
Lineup announced for Tahoe Arts Project's Dancing with the Tahoe Stars
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/15/2020 - 12:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The much-anticipated pairings for the Tahoe Arts Project's 8th annual Dancing With the Tahoe Stars have been announced!
The local celebrities met their professional partners Tuesday night during a party at the Hard Rock Casino.
"Everyone is super excited about it," said Tahoe Arts Project Executive Director Peggy Blowney.
The stars (on the left) and their dancing partners:
Debbie Brown, owner of Cold Water Brewery with Matthew Slater
Jeff Connor, local musician and California Burger partner with Rhonda Keen
Tips to keep pets safe during winter in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 5:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With the arrival of winter, El Dorado County Animal Services is reminding residents to take precautions with their pets.
“Winter in our county regularly brings freezing temperatures, frigid wind, ice and snow,” said Henry Brzezinski, Chief of El Dorado County Animal Services. “These conditions can adversely affect animals in numerous ways, and even threaten a pet’s life. A few simple steps can ensure your pet’s safety.”
Billboard to help spread word of responsible recreation in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/11/2020 - 11:50am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Everyone has seen the pictures, piles of broken plastic sleds left behind in the snow, trash left behind on the beaches and even pet waste disposal bags left along the trails.
Shared on social media, these photos of irresponsible people enjoying the beauty of Lake Tahoe have spread like runny pancake batter. The reason most visit and live around the Lake Tahoe Basin is for the natural beauty everywhere one looks. The majestic peaks and pine-tree filled mountains, the crystal blue water, beaches lining much of the 72-mile circumference of the pristine Lake Tahoe.
Facts about California's water legislation and what it means for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/02/2020 - 8:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - No, you're not going be fined for taking a shower and doing laundry on the same day. A news story by a Los Angeles area television station and carried through the internet on New Year's Day wrongly stated just that as an effect of upcoming water efficiency laws.
Column: 2019 Highlights from South Tahoe Public Utility District
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/02/2020 - 4:15pm
Every day we wash our dishes, fill our water glass, and flush the toilet, likely without thinking much about the systems required to make this all possible. I’d like to think we are doing our job so you don’t have to think too much about it.
First snow survey of the season: 97% of average near Echo Summit, 90% of average in Sierra
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/02/2020 - 2:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the first manual snow survey of the season at Phillips Station Thursday, and they found 33.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 11 inches. The snowpack at this location is 97 percent of average, with the Sierra as a whole at 90 percent of average.
Column: Four secrets about yoga
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/30/2019 - 11:01pm
Considering attempting this 5000-year-old practice that has somehow become a modern phenomenon? Nervous? Don’t be. Here are a few secrets to know before you jump in and try yoga.
1) What To Wear
Back in 2000 when I first began exploring Yoga I would show up for classes in anything from whatever I had worn to class that day to my running shorts and a tank. "Active Wear" was not a thing. It wasn't until I started attending classes at a local gym that I began to seek out clothing that would better allow me to stretch out and bend my body.
The sustainable message behind SnowGlobe Music Festival
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/30/2019 - 4:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many know the annual winter SnowGlobe Music Festival in South Lake Tahoe as a gathering of electronic music fans in the cold outdoors, but they may not know about the behind the scenes efforts to make the event sustainable and to ensure they leave no trace behind where it comes to products used and trash.
To help them in these efforts, Waste Free Earth is on board to create an environment of sustainability through strict guidelines for vendors and sponsors, recycling waste bins throughout the event, and daily trash pickup and sorting.
Science of Cocktails next presentation at TERC in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/29/2019 - 5:32pm
Event Date:
January 31, 2020 - 6:00pm
The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC), together with support from community partners, will host the 4th annual Science of Cocktails with proceeds directly supporting the UC Davis Tahoe Science Center and innovative science education programs.
Shake things up at the UC Davis Tahoe Science Center on Friday, January 31, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. when they hold "The Science of Cocktails," a unique evening event where mixology and science meet.
Day 1 of SnowGlobe in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/29/2019 - 11:57am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 9th annual SnowGlobe Music Festival begins its three-day run in South Lake Tahoe on Sunday. Thousands of festival-goers and electronic music fans are flocking to the area December 29-31 to enjoy not only the music on the Community Playfields but to also hit the slopes and partake in some of the official after parties for the 21+ crowd.
Column: Tahoe Regional Planning Agency celebrates 50 Years
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/19/2019 - 6:50pm
The year was 1969. And what a year it was. On July 20, 1969—the Viet Nam War was raging—American Neil Armstrong became the first person to set foot on the surface of the moon. For much of the decade, America and indeed the world had been mesmerized by the space race.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/15/2019 - 4:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the 116 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances to from November 1 - November 13, 2019.
11/1
00:01 - 2700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
08:10 - 800 block of Julie Ln - Public service assistance, other
09:28 - West Way at 89 Hwy - Smoke scare, odor of smoke
10:36 - 900 block of Julie Ln - Assist invalid
11:23 - 500 block of Emerald Bay Rd - Assist invalid
Column: Lake Tahoe West Landscape Restoration Strategy.
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/11/2019 - 1:24pm
As the Fire Chief serving the north and west shores of Lake Tahoe, I am acutely aware and concerned about the potential for catastrophic wildfire here.
Conservancy receives $2.98M to help restore Upper Truckee Marsh
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/29/2019 - 11:52am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) has been awarded a large piece of funding to help its $10.6 million project to restore the 500 acre Upper Truckee River Marsh.
CTC was awarded $2.98M by the California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) to help with the project at the marsh, the largest wetland in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Winter Weather Warning for Lake Tahoe: Up to 18" of snow forecast for lake level
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/25/2019 - 9:48am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Lake Tahoe Basin from 4:00 p.m. Tuesday to 4:00 p.m. Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations of 8-18 inches at lake level and 1-2 feet above 7000 feet. Localized totals near 3 feet are possible over the multi-day period along the Sierra Crest. Winds will be gusting as high as 60 mph.
The worst conditions will be late Tuesday through midday Wednesday.
Tahoe Basin Wildfire Pre-Attack Plans funded by Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/21/2019 - 1:22am
The Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation has announced a donation of $18,057 to the Tahoe Resource Conservation District (Tahoe RCD) to enhance wildfire suppression capabilities on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe. This donation will result in the expansion of strategic and tactical Wildfire Pre Attack plans covering the entire Lake Tahoe Basin. Pre Attack Plans help first responders by identifying critical infrastructure, vulnerable population groups, evacuation routes, water sources, Temporary Refuge Areas, and locations where forests have been thinned before a wildfire strikes.
Christmas tree permits go on sale Monday in Lake Tahoe - other forests already on sale
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/20/2019 - 12:46am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will begin the sale of Christmas tree permits on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. Permits cost $10 each payable by cash, check or credit card (though they prefer the quicker transaction of cash).
There is a change to the policy this year - only one permit will be allowed per family or per address, instead of the previous two. They said by limiting permits to one per family, more will enjoy cutting down a tree this year.
Lake Tahoe and Sierra area roadwork 11/10 - 11/16/19
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/09/2019 - 10:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As weather allows, Caltrans will continue work as they wrap up their projects. NOTE: Most lane closures are restricted on Monday, November 11 due to the Veterans Day holiday.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): Work continues 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 this fall or spring 2020.
Erasing your carbon footprint, from baby steps to leaps and bounds
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/08/2019 - 10:36am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Millions around the world participated in the Global Climate Strike this past September, trying to make their voices heard as they called for action.
A reported 7.6 million people took to the streets, the biggest climate mobilization in history. From small villages to big cities, people spoke, walked, joined hands and used their voices in defense of the climate and an end to reliance on fossil fuels.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/04/2019 - 11:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the 149 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances to from September 24 - October 8, 2019.
9/24
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 1200 block of Margaret Ave
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 800 block of Emerald Bay Rd
EMS call - Interfacility Transfer - Barton Hospital
Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) - D St at Dedi Ln
Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident (MV Ped) - SR 89 Hwy at Fallen Leaf Rd
Smoke or odor removal - 500 block o Emerald Bay Rd
Caples Fire 100% contained, 3,435 acres burned
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/02/2019 - 11:34pm
A burned area assessment of the area burned by last month's Caples Fire is now underway. The Incident Commander Kevin Breitwieser has declared that the Caples Fire is now 100 percent contained and in patrol status at 3,435 acres.
There has been almost no change in fire size since October 18. The extreme wind event on October 26 that prompted a public safety power shutoff was a good test of the containment lines and resulted in three small spots that were extinguished. Traces of smoke from interior burning will continue to be visible, but no additional fire growth is expected.
New Sierra Boulevard officially unveiled with ribbon cutting ceremony
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/01/2019 - 10:58am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Almost six months after work on the rehabilitation of Sierra Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe began, an official ceremony dedicating its reopening was held Thursday.
"The Sierra Boulevard project is more than just a road project," said SLT Mayor Brooke Laine. "It is a quality of life project. Its completion brings more than a half-mile of bike and walking trails to this area."
EDC school leaders educate Gov. Newsom on PSPS impacts
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/31/2019 - 5:32pm
On Thursday, October 31, Governor Gavin Newsom and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond visited El Dorado County and Blue Oak Elementary School to learn about the impacts of the recent PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). Gov. Newsom and Superintendent Thurmond met with El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ed Manansala, Buckeye Union School District (BUSD) Superintendent Dr. David Roth, and several BUSD officials to hear first-hand about the challenges that school officials encounter when making decisions regarding school closures.
Overnight lows and dry air allow for snowmaking operations to start around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/29/2019 - 6:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - While the below-average low temperatures in Lake Tahoe area may be causing some to sadden at the changing of the seasons, ski resorts are moving into high gear and taking advantage of the cold to make snow.
Both cold temperatures and dry air combine to create ideal conditions for making snow.
Heavenly Mountain Ski Resort, Northstar California Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort are all planning to take advantage of this week’s cool weather window to build a solid base for the upcoming winter season.
STPUD informs Alpine County they are ending recycled water agreement
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/25/2019 - 9:18am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Effective the end of November, the South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) is ending an agreement with Alpine County regarding its recycled water operations.
STPUD has paid Alpine County an annual mitigation fee to address potential impacts caused by recycled water for 35 years, a fee that is approximately $100,000 per year.
STPUD says there have not been adverse impacts from the recycled water operations and the agreement is no longer necessary.
