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Gunman identified in South Lake Tahoe drive-by shooting
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/21/2015 - 9:35pm
11/3/15 - Update - The scene of the crime has now been reported as the dead-end portion of Spruce Avenue.
Original Story:
Authorities have identified the suspected shooter in last week's drive-by shooting in South Lake Tahoe.
Samuel Tovar, 26, of South Lake Tahoe is wanted for shooting at a 19-year-old man who was standing in a lot near the corner of Highway 50 and Ski Run Boulevard just before midnight on October 14, 2015. Police were called when the unidentified victim showed up at Barton Hospital with gunshot wounds to his leg.
City addressing complaints about Caltrans projects in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/20/2015 - 6:53pm
There's an old joke about the seasons in Lake Tahoe: There are two seasons in Lake Tahoe. Winter, and Road Construction.
While the "winter" comment may not be as it once was, there is no question about "road construction" as it now goes from May through October.
Part of living in the mountains is sharing our best weather months with construction workers, road controls and traffic cones. Residents get that. But what drivers went through during the 2015 construction on highways 50 and 89 was not only inexcusable, it was preventable.
Tahoe Chamber announces nominees for Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/20/2015 - 3:35pm
The Tahoe Chamber announced the nominations Tuesday for the 2015 Blue Ribbon Awards. There were 150 nominations received from the community for their annual awards program that recognizes exceptional South Shore businesses for excellence in service, entrepreneurship and experience among other areas.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for October 18 - 24, 2015
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/18/2015 - 7:07pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
South Lake Tahoe man wounded in drive-by shooting
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/15/2015 - 12:03pm
A 19-year-old man was shot in the leg overnight, apparently the victim of a drive-by shooting near the intersection of Highway 50 and Ski Run Boulevard. Officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department were called to Barton Hospital just after midnight on the report of a man with a gunshot wound.
The unidentified man's injury is not life threatening according to SLTPD Lt. David Stevenson.
Since the shooting, police have recovered a truck near the "Y" that is suspected of being involved in the crime.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for October 11 - 17, 2015
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/11/2015 - 11:23am
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for October 5-10, 2015
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/05/2015 - 1:15pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
National Coffee Day - What's popular in South Lake Tahoe?
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/29/2015 - 8:28am
As if anyone needed a reason to drink coffee, September 29, 2015 is National Coffee Day. It even has it's own hashtag #NationalCoffeeDay.
Before Starbucks opened in March of 1971, the only real choices for a cup of coffee were black, or with cream and/or sugar.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for September 27 - October 3
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/27/2015 - 8:57pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Plan unveiled for old Factory Stores at the Y location
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/25/2015 - 8:35am
"The Factory Stores at the Y" will soon be transformed into "The Crossing at Tahoe Valley" if the plan is approved by the City of South Lake Tahoe. In January, 2015, The Sutter Capital Group of Sacramento announced they had purchased the property after it fell into bankruptcy.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for September 20 - 26, 2015
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/21/2015 - 4:47pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Facts about Saturday's South Lake Tahoe 50th Anniversary Parade
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/16/2015 - 10:05pm
More than 100 vehicles and floats will be in Saturday's parade that will be celebrating the City of South Lake Tahoe's 50th anniversary. Along with the moving entries there will also be 500 people walking along the route.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for September 13 - 19, 2015
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/14/2015 - 8:17am
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Heavy traffic leaving South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/07/2015 - 11:17am
The heavy holiday traffic in South Lake Tahoe is showing up on the newly installed CalTrans message boards. As of 11 a.m., it was a 14 minute drive from the intersection of Highway 50 and Pioneer Trail near Stateline to the "Y." It is a 70 minute trip from that same location to Meyers and 160 minutes to Placerville.
Three new message signs were unveiled in South Lake Tahoe just before the 4th of July holiday weekend.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for September 6 - September 12
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/07/2015 - 8:25am
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
South Tahoe High reunion to coincide with City's 50th Parade
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/05/2015 - 8:55am
Event Date:
September 19, 2015 (All day)
South Tahoe High School alumni are having an "All Class Reunion" that will be held over the weekend of September 18-20, 2015 to coincide with the City's 50th Anniversary parade.
The reunion home base is the Knight's Inn (formerly Super 8 and the Sands Motel).
The weekend of celebration starts off with a meet-n-greet on Friday afternoon at 4 p.m. with no-host cocktails and dinner following. During the day on Saturday the classes will participate in the City of South Lake Tahoe's parade which runs along Highway 50 from Al Tahoe Blvd to the Y, starting at 10 a.m.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Blood Drive
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/04/2015 - 3:49pm
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue is hosting a community blood drive in honor of the 9-11 fallen heroes. It will be held at fire station #3 at the "Y" located at 2101 Lake Tahoe Blvd on Thursday, September 10 from 9 a.m.. to 1 p.m.
Donations can be made by appointment or drop ins. Appointments can be made by logging onto BloodHero.com and entering the code:SLTF. Or, by contacting firefighter Kim George at 530-307-9596 (either call or text).
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for August 30 - September 5
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/30/2015 - 9:34pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
South Tahoe Public Utility District to install 72 new fire hydrants
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/29/2015 - 8:24pm
Construction action on the corner of Black Bart Avenue and Pioneer Trail has had many people curious since this is normally a quiet spot, and has been since the post office left his location years ago.
South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) is having 72 new fire hydrants installed on the South Shore and their property at this corner is the staging area for the contractor on the project, White Rock Construction.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for August 23 - August 29
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/23/2015 - 2:59pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Barton Ranch in South Lake Tahoe set for demolition
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/18/2015 - 10:07pm
In what many locals was hoping wouldn't be the case, the Barton Ranch in South Lake Tahoe is set for demolition.
Family members who own the land and the buildings have spent years trying to get to this point in order to remove what they say is a dangerous set of buildings that have caused problems with vandals and vagrants.
On Tuesday, employees of Allied Environmental, Inc of Shingle springs were on site to remove asbestos in preparation for demolition.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for August 16 - 22
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/16/2015 - 10:40am
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Emotional honor cordon for firefighter in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/13/2015 - 6:55pm
It was an emotional scene on Thursday morning in South Lake Tahoe as the local community came together with members of multiple fire agencies, the Forest Service and law enforcement to say goodbye to Michael "Mikey" Hallenbeck, the firefighter who lost his life on August 8 while fighting his first fire.
Fallen firefighter to be honored with processional through South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/12/2015 - 3:54pm
There will be an escorted processional from South Lake Tahoe to Placerville on Thursday to honor 21-year-old Mikey Hallenbeck. The young U.S. Forest Service firefighter, and Sierra-at-Tahoe employee, died while fighting his very first fire on Saturday
The U.S. Forest Service and cooperating fire agencies will escort Hallenbeck from the "Y" in South Lake Tahoe to his final resting place. The procession will start at approximately 10 a.m. and proceed westbound on Highway 50 up Echo Summit, through Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort, down to Placerville. It is expected to end at 2 p.m.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for August 9 - 15
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/09/2015 - 9:59pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Judge orders Runnels Automotive to remove vehicles
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/07/2015 - 4:26pm
Long considered a nuisance in South Lake Tahoe, the abandoned cars being stored at Runnels Automotive in South Lake Tahoe must be removed following a ruling by El Dorado County Superior Court Judge Daniel Proud on Thursday.
The Judge issued an order granting the City of South Lake Tahoe’s application for abatement to remove the abandoned vehicles stored at the automotive shop located at 986 Emerald Bay Road, which is the corner of Highway 50 and Lake Tahoe Blvd commonly known as the "Y."
South Tahoe High Grad Jory John releases new book
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/03/2015 - 11:52pm
STOP RIGHT THERE. Don’t move a muscle, buster. Stay out of this book or I WILL CHOMP YOU!
Meet Bear. He's exhausted. All he wants is to go to sleep. Meet Duck, Bear's persistent next-door neighbor. All he wants is to hang out . . . with Bear
If you're a dinosaur, all of your friends are dead. If you're a pirate, all of your friends have scurvy. If you're a tree, all of your friends are end tables.
These are just a few lines out of books written by South Tahoe High School graduate Jory John who's ninth book, "I Will Chomp You," is being released on Tuesday.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for August 2 - 8
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/02/2015 - 3:10pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for July 27 - August 1
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/27/2015 - 11:58am
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Update on Southwest Gas pipeline project on Highway 50
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/25/2015 - 5:15pm
Road construction in South Lake Tahoe is synonymous with summer, and that continues to be evident on Highway 50.
Southwest Gas is conducting gas-line relocation work on the road from the "Y" to Al Tahoe Boulevard.
From July 26 to July 31, they will be working between Third Street and Truckee Drive during both the daytime and nighttime hours. The work starts at 8 p.m. on Sunday and will go until 8 a.m. on Friday.
Traffic control will be in place near the construction activity to shift traffic away from the work zone; however, access to residences and businesses will be maintained
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for July 20 - July 25
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/20/2015 - 3:32pm
Long Term Projects
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for July 12-18
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/11/2015 - 7:39am
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
City takes first steps to get out of the ambulance business
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/07/2015 - 9:59pm
South Lake Tahoe Fire Chief Jeff Meston made a presentation Tuesday, asking for an alteration to the Cal Tahoe JPA agreement for City provided ambulance services.
Meston wants the City to remain a part of the JPA, but hand over ambulance duties to Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD).
South Lake Tahoe U-Haul planning big improvements
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/07/2015 - 9:11pm
U-Haul is making changes at its South Lake Tahoe location and they are challenging their neighbors to help make the entrance to the community a more visually pleasing one.
David Pollock, Development Manager for U-Haul, spoke to the South Lake Tahoe City Council on Tuesday morning, telling them of plans for their local store.
You choose: Stay in South Lake Tahoe longer, or sit in traffic
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/03/2015 - 9:27pm
Three new message signs were unveiled in South Lake Tahoe this week, just in time for the holiday weekend. Since the fourth of July is a big tourist draw, it is the perfect time to test out all the message signs can provide to those on the road.
Who wouldn't want to enjoy the lake a little bit longer, hike or bike a little bit longer, or linger over a big meal instead of sitting in traffic over Echo Summit on Highway 50?
Family activities all day long on July 4th in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/03/2015 - 7:48pm
Well before the fireworks are set off above Lake Tahoe at 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, families will be able enjoy a plethora of activities along the South Shore.
The day starts off with the Annual South Lake Tahoe 4th of July Parade at 10 a.m. The procession will start at the SLT Recreation Center, to Highway 50 and down to Cardinale Way past the "Y." It will be over by 11 a.m.
Meet South Lake Tahoe Police Chief Brian Uhler at next 'Coffee With a Cop'
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/01/2015 - 11:18am
Event Date:
July 2, 2015 - 8:00am
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department has been meeting with community members and visitors one day a week for the past month during "Coffee With a Cop."
Lieutenants, Sergeants and the Chief have been at the Stateline area Starbucks each Thursday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., giving everyone a chance to meet the department's administrative staff and help shape policing efforts in South Lake Tahoe.
There have been a few people who have shown up each week because they knew the SLTPD would be there, others just stop by when they see them sitting at the table.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for June 29 - July 2
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/30/2015 - 1:04am
Due to the increase of travelers expected in the Lake Tahoe basin, all road work projects will end for the week on Thursday, July 2.
On the South Shore:
Time running out to relocate historic Barton Ranch Complex
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/29/2015 - 11:35pm
Unless someone comes forward with the manpower, location and money needed to relocate the historic Barton Ranch Complex at the "Y", it will be torn down. Barton family members were granted the approval for demolition during Monday's Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) special hearings officer meeting.
The public has 21 days to file an appeal to the decision or the TRPA can approve the demolition.
Opinion: We need to keep historical buildings for future generations
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/28/2015 - 8:47pm
As I sat on the lawn in front of the historical Dangberg Ranch on Sunday, I smiled and imagined that South Lake Tahoe could have such a place.
The house that stands at the Dangberg Ranch, which is adjacent to the Park Ranch on Hwy 89 just north of Mottsville Lane, was home to a family that played an important role in the growth and shaping of the Carson Valley. They founded Minden, NV and established many businesses in the areas of banking, farming and a hotel. Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park preserves this essential chapter in Nevada’s history.
Destruction of Barton Ranch on June 29 TRPA meeting agenda
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/25/2015 - 1:17am
Event Date:
June 29, 2015 - 2:00pm
The family members who own the historic W.D. Barton Ranch Complex located at the "Y" in South Lake Tahoe want to tear it down. The community has been very vocal in recent months about wanting to keep the buildings for the historical value. The Lake Tahoe Historical Society has heard from a group would is interested in buying the property, though it isn't for sale.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for June 21 - June 27
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/21/2015 - 8:10pm
Here is a list of road projects around the Lake Tahoe basin.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from the junction with State Route 89 to 2nd Street in South Lake Tahoe: Eastbound motorists can expect alternating lane closures from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Friday for gas line relocation work. Eastbound motorists can also expect the right shoulder closed at the same location from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for trenching.
Learn how to prepare for wildfire in South Tahoe Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/19/2015 - 3:57pm
Event Date:
June 20, 2015 - 12:00pm
Learn how you can be fire safe in your home and community at the Wildfire Safety Expos in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, June 20.
Agencies will be on hand to provide information on creating a home evacuation plan,preparing for fire, creating defensible space around your property and more.
The expo will be at the TJ Maxx parking lot at the "Y" from 12:00 p.m. to 3 p.m.
If you cannot attend, visit their website for more information.
Tahoe Bike Challenge wraps up with a Cycle Celebration
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/19/2015 - 9:08am
Event Date:
June 20, 2015 - 12:00pm
The 2nd annual Cycle Celebration will culminate the Tahoe Bike Challenge where 315 riders made 2,706 trips and covered 17,299 miles in the Lake Tahoe area on their bikes between June 1 and 14. All of those miles saved participants $3,845 in gasoline.
Bellamy Court at the back of Heavenly Village (by the parking garage) will be closed off for the celebration on Saturday, June 20 for a plethora of activities to celebrate biking in Lake Tahoe from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for June 14 - June 20
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/14/2015 - 10:39pm
Here is a list of road projects around the Lake Tahoe basin.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from the junction with State Route 89 to 3rd Street in South Lake Tahoe: Eastbound motorists can expect alternating lane closures around the clock from 7 a.m. Monday to 7 a.m. Friday for gas line relocation work.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for June 7 - June 12
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/07/2015 - 5:35pm
Here is a list of road projects around the Lake Tahoe basin.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from the junction with State Route 89 to 2nd Street in South Lake Tahoe: Eastbound motorists can expect alternating lane closures from 5 p.m. to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday for gas line relocation work.
Community and Council looking forward to Tahoe Valley Area Plan
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/02/2015 - 8:55pm
Twenty years and many meetings later, the Tahoe Valley Area Plan unanimously passed the first of two final hurdles at Tuesday's City Council meeting.
In the first reading to adopt the three resolutions which make up the plan, Mayor Hal Cole and the City Council thanked everyone who was part of the long process to start shaping things up at the "Y". "This plan will have an impact for years to come," said Cole.
City staff and locals help kick off the Tahoe Bike Challenge
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 10:35pm
Local cyclists got into the biking mode Monday in South Lake Tahoe at the start of the two week long bike challenge.
Pearl Izumi at the Y hosted the "Ready, Set, Pedal" party with swag bags, food and special discounts. Riders gathered at the store and started on either a 5 mile or a 10 mile loop.
Tahoe Valley Area Plan and single room rental ordinance on City Council agenda
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 9:30am
The South Lake Tahoe City Council has a full agenda for their Tuesday, June 2 meeting at the airport.
After several public forums, meetings and presentations, the council will be deciding to adopt the Tahoe Valley Area Plan, which is the vision for the area around the "Y" in South Lake Tahoe. The City starting working on the plan in January of 2014, after the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) adopted the Regional Plan update at the end of 2012.
South Lake Tahoe roadwork report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 8:21am
Here is a list of road projects around the Lake Tahoe basin.
Project: State Route 89 (El Dorado County): Work continues on a $25 million project from the "Y" junction with U.S. Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe to Cascade Road, north of Camp Richardson. Curb, gutter and sidewalks will be added in the 1.1-mile four-lane section, and the highway will be widened in the two-lane section to Visitor Center Road to provide 4-foot paved shoulders on each side. Drainage systems are also being built and the roadway will be resurfaced. Completion is expected by spring 2017.
