News
The City of South Lake Tahoe seeks input on the Lake Tahoe Airport Master Plan
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/16/2024 - 7:00am
Event Date:
June 3, 2024 - 4:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA, May 15, 2024 – The City is seeking input from the community on updating the Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) 20-Year Master Plan. There are three ways to provide feedback about future improvements of airport facilities and infrastructure, via a survey, through the comment portal at www.cityofslt.us/AirportMasterPlan, and at the in-person open house. The Lake Tahoe Airport Master Plan Survey is open through Friday, June 21.
Local coalition confident voters will reject “divisive and unfair” vacancy tax
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/15/2024 - 9:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A local coalition of residents, small businesses, and taxpayers has been formed to launch a campaign to defeat the proposed vacancy tax in South Lake Tahoe. On Wednesday, the El Dorado County Registrar of Voters certified the tax measure after it received enough signatures to qualify for the ballot in November.
Mechanical forest thinning project to begin near South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/15/2024 - 9:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) is scheduled to begin mechanical forest thinning this week on approximately 75 acres located in two locations, one near High Meadows Trail and one near Cascade Properties in South Lake Tahoe. The Lake Valley Mechanical Contract is part of the South Shore Hazardous Fuels Reduction and Healthy Forest Restoration Project intended to reduce the risk of severe wildfires near neighborhoods and create healthier forests in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
South Lake Tahoe Vacancy Tax to go on the ballot in November
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/15/2024 - 9:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The proposed vacancy tax measure in South Lake Tahoe has made it to the November 2024 ballot after the El Dorado County Registrar of Voters verified the 2,471 signatures submitted by Locals for Affordable Housing were sufficient. Only 1,159 valid signatures were needed.
The measure is titled "An Initiative measure to establish a tax on owners of vacant residential units in the City of South Lake Tahoe."
Environmental Improvement Program presentation on North Lake Tahoe rounds out series
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/15/2024 - 8:29am
Event Date:
May 16, 2024 - 6:00pm
Join Environmental Improvement Program partners for the latest on projects happening at Lake Tahoe. Learn about the Incline Meadow Restoration Project, local fuel reduction projects, Sand Harbor Master Plan Update, and more, plus how to stay engaged on all these initiatives.
Register HERE. The webinar will be held on Thursday, May 16
from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. on Zoom.
Here is the full lineup of projects to be presented:
Incline Meadow Restoration Project
El Dorado County Board of Supervisors direct staff to bring back updated VHR ordinance
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/14/2024 - 11:39pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - For the last several months, El Dorado County Supervisor Brooke Laine has coordinated a 13-member advisory group of locals to evaluate the current Vacation Home Rental (VHR) situation and find solutions for any problems that have occurred since its implementation. All viewpoints on VHRs were represented on the advisory group, including those against and for VHRs, and those in the industry.
The Supervisors met in South Lake Tahoe for its weekly meeting on Tuesday, with VHRs one of the Tahoe Basin-focused agenda items.
South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting canceled
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/14/2024 - 3:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next scheduled meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council on May 21 has been canceled due to a lack of an in-jurisdiction quorum. In order for remote participation by council members, three of the five would have to be in the council chambers. In the case of May 21, only two would have been.
The next council meeting will be held on June 4 at 9 a.m. Agenda items originally scheduled for May 21 will be moved to that date.
Tahoe author releases Tahoe 123, book signing events planned
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/14/2024 - 9:20am
The latest book by Incline Village resident Kevin Sullivan has been released. In Tahoe 123, join Beary Bear and Cheeky Chipmunk as they count their way around Lake Tahoe. Busy Beavers, Dashing Deer, Merry Marmots, and more fun than you can count.
National Boating Week highlights need to be safe and responsible on the water
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/14/2024 - 8:17am
The California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) uses National Safe Boating Week May 18-24, 2024 to emphasize the importance of responsible boating practices and water safety awareness at Lake Tahoe and across the state.
As temperatures warm and with the Memorial Day holiday coming up, boaters will start to gear up for the summer season of adventure, and DBW and the U.S. Coast Guard are sharing the top seven tips for safe and enjoyable boating experiences:
Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan receives 2024 Project Excellence Award
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/13/2024 - 9:35pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan received a 2024 Project Excellence Award from the Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals (SORP) during the National Outdoor Recreation Conference held in Stateline last week. The award recognizes the dedication and innovation of individuals and organizations in advancing the outdoor recreation profession while upholding SORP's values of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion; sustainable recreation; people; community; collaboration; and skill development.
El Dorado County supervisors meeting in South Lake Tahoe Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/13/2024 - 12:18pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors will have their May 14 meeting in the City of South Lake Tahoe council chambers at the airport at 10 a.m. On their agenda is the discussion of changes to the VHR rental program, the Tahoe Area Plan, and moving Meeks Bay Fire to North Tahoe Fire.
There is a 10 a.m. certain item concerning the County's Vacation Home Rental ordination and updates recommended by Supervisor Brooke Laine and her 13-member community advisory committee.
Committee recommendations:
Effective Enforcement is Essential
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/13/2024 - 8:22am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of Apr. 29 - May 5, 2024. Location Checks are when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations and calls are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc.) but stats are collected separately.
Log for April 29 - May 5, 2024
4/29
Arrests
Fairly dry and warmer week ahead in South Lake Tahoe; small chance of thunderstorms
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/12/2024 - 9:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Isolated showers and thunderstorms will bring gusty outflow winds, small hail, and brief heavy downpours through the early week with the best chances in the Sierra. Otherwise, it will be drier and
much warmer this week with temperatures more like early summer. Streams will be running fast and cold! Exercise caution if venturing out on area rivers, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/11/2024 - 9:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following calls only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
April 29 - May 5, 2024
4/29
02:42 SUSP VEH STOP - Officer initiated activity at Margaritas Cafe, Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ADVISED.
Did you miss out on seeing the northern lights from Lake Tahoe? Here are chances for a repeat
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/11/2024 - 1:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Did you see it? The northern lights, or the aurora borealis, put on an amazing show around the world Friday night. The dancing ribbons of light have captivated people for centuries, but those lights rarely make it to Lake Tahoe and the rest of northern California and Nevada. The bucket list moment was one many didn't expect to get from their home.
South Lake Tahoe man identified as one of two hikers found deceased on Mt. Whitney
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/09/2024 - 11:34pm
INYO COUNTY, Calif. - The Inyo County Sheriff's Office responded to a call regarding two overdue hikers on Mt. Whitney on Tuesday, May 7 around 8:30 p.m. The hikers intended to descend to the “Notch” with the intention of skiing/snowboarding from the “Notch” back to Upper Boy Scout Lake where they had set up camp. The “Notch” is located on the right side of the face of Mt. Whitney from the Mount Whitney Mountaineer Route.
STPUD planned rate increase to be voted on after public hearing on May 16
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/09/2024 - 11:09pm
Event Date:
May 16, 2024 - 2:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) will consider raising water and sewer rates at its May 16 board meeting. The public has been invited to public meetings over the past several months, and now they are invited to participate in the final step to raise rates for water and sewer customers. STPUD says $132 million is needed over the next ten years to bring the system up to par.
Arrest made after stolen car crashes, suspect evades police in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/09/2024 - 3:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Reno man has been arrested on suspicion of stealing a car in Sacramento and failing to stop for officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) on Wednesday, May 8.
Douglas County School Board announces six candidates for superintendent job
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/09/2024 - 6:01am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County School District trustees will decide which of the six candidates for the superintendent position they will interview, and how they will obtain stakeholder feedback at their May 21 meeting.
Applications of the six individuals have been distributed to the trustees along with a screening form where they will individually rank the candidates. During the May 21 meeting, the trustees are scheduled to discuss their screening results and select which candidates will be brought forward for interviews.
Time for irrigation system spruce-up
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/08/2024 - 10:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – It’s been a long winter for your yard. While your plants go dormant to cope with the colder weather, your sprinkler system can feel the effects of winter. Cracks in the pipes can lead to costly leaks, and damaged sprinkler heads can waste water and money.
Now is the perfect time to spruce up your irrigation system before you start watering. To get started, follow these four simple steps—inspect, connect, direct, and select:
Police search for driver of stolen car that crashed car in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/08/2024 - 9:04pm
THURSDAY UPDATE: The suspect has been arrested. See here for more details-https://southtahoenow.com/story/05/09/2024/arrest-made-after-stolen-car-crashes-suspect-evades-police-south-lake-tahoe.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Multiple agencies responded to a stolen car being driven at a high rate of speed between Meyers and Emerald Bay Road on Wednesday afternoon at around 2 p.m. Officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) had located a vehicle stolen out of Sacramento. The driver failed to stop and fled at a high rate of speed through the "Y".
Douglas County Commissioners to hold special meeting on final 2024-25 budget
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/07/2024 - 9:20am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners are holding a special meeting that will include the final adoption of the County Budget Fiscal Year 24-25. The Town of Gardnerville, Town of Genoa, and Town of Minden will also present their prospective budgets to the Board.
This meeting will be held on Monday, May 20, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the Historic Courthouse in Minden, located at 1616 8th Street, Minden, NV 89423.
City Council meeting to cover Sunray Motel and Motel 6 updates, fire severity zones
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/06/2024 - 3:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 7 at 9 a.m. The public can participate in person at the Lake Tahoe Airport, or online.
On the agenda:
Cool start to the week at Lake Tahoe, warming up for Mother's Day
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/06/2024 - 8:24am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With a quick storm dropping 7-11" of snow around Lake Tahoe over the weekend, and more at upper elevations, things will be drying out and warming up in the week ahead.
The forecast for South Lake Tahoe from National Weather Service in Reno:
Today - Sunny, with a high near 54. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight - Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday - Sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
North Lake Tahoe utility project continues on SR28 between Tahoe City and Kings Beach
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/05/2024 - 8:12pm
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. – Caltrans is advising motorists of traffic-interfering work continuing for the 2024 construction season on State Route 28 (SR-28) along the north shore of Lake Tahoe next week.
Southwest Gas and its contractor, Q&D Construction, will continue work on a gas line replacement project on SR-28 between Tahoe City and Kings Beach.
- One-way traffic control is scheduled at Mackinaw Road in Tahoe City from Sunday, May 5 at 7 p.m. until Friday, May 10 at noon.
Late season snow causing issues on Lake Tahoe roads
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/04/2024 - 4:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Traffic is currently being held at both Echo Summit and Donner Summit due to spinouts and travel issues. The forecast storm is living up to its potential and there are chain controls on US50, I80, SR89, SR88, and other roads.
This is a fast-moving storm and road controls should be gone overnight.
For current road information in California, visit https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ and in Nevada, https://www.nvroads.com/.
Fire at north end of Fallen Leaf Lake quickly doused
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/03/2024 - 11:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Multiple crews responded to a wildfire on the north end of Fallen Leaf Lake Friday evening. At approximately 6 p.m., USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit DIV 1 & Engine 342, CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit, and South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue were on the scene of a fire that was reported at one-half acre in size.
By about 10 p.m., what was named "The Leaf Fire" was contained with a fuel break completed around the fire.
The cause is under investigation.
Battle against invasive weeds not just in the water: Lawsuit threatens herbicide testing
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/03/2024 - 10:25pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Aquatic invasive plants (predominantly curly leaf pondweed and Eurasian watermilfoil) have taken over more than 90 percent of the 172-acre Tahoe Keys lagoon system, and, according to the 2015 UNR Implementation Plan, they are considered the most immediate threat to Lake Tahoe.
City of South Lake Tahoe to start work on Phase 1 of Tahoe Valley project
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/03/2024 - 5:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The construction of Phase I of the Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt Improvement Project is set to resume on Monday, May 6, 2024. Phase 1 construction activities will include stormwater collection, conveyance, and treatment infrastructure installation within the Tahoe Valley area.
South Lake Tahoe man indicted for impersonating a federal officer
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/03/2024 - 4:52pm
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A federal grand jury has returned a four-count indictment on Thursday against Anton Andreyevich Iagounov, 38, of South Lake Tahoe, charging him with falsely impersonating a federal officer on multiple occasions.
The U.S. Attorney's office said Iagounov pretended to be a federal law enforcement agent by creating false investigative documents, which purported to be sent by a federal agent, in an attempt to obtain government documents and other sensitive information.
Weekend Lake Tahoe storm upgraded to late season Winter Weather Warning
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/02/2024 - 10:39pm
FRIDAY Update: The Advisory has been upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning from 11 a.m. Saturday to 8 am. Sunday. Expect heavy snow above 5000 feet. Snow accumulations up to 5 to 8 inches around the Lake Tahoe Basin, 8 to 12 inches over higher Sierra passes, and up to 12 to 20 inches of snow across the Sierra Crest above 7000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. Wind-prone areas along Hwy-395 in Mono County may see gusts 60+ mph. Higher Sierra ridgetops may see gusts 100+ mph.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/02/2024 - 10:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of Apr. 22 - Apr. 28, 2024. Location Checks are when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations and calls are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc.) but stats are collected separately.
Log for April 22 - April 28, 2024
4/22
Arrests
00:38 Unwanted - Occurred on Echo Rd. Disposition: Misdemeanor Arrest.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/02/2024 - 8:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following calls only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
April 22 - Apr. 28, 2024
4/22
07:29 ORDINANCE VIOLATION REPORT - Occurred on Eighth Ave, in Tahoma, CA. Disposition: IN SERVICE.
Technology being used as a partner in forest fuels treatment at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/02/2024 - 2:26pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - "We'll lose the whole forest if we don't jump in and do work now," said Tahoe Fund CEO Amy Berry during Wednesday's demonstration of BurnBot in Incline Village, Nev. She said enough of talk, and now it's up to the private sector to partner with agencies that do forest thinning projects to get the job done.
The Lake Tahoe Basin is home to about 220,000 acres of forest, and according to Landtender, there are about 22,000,000 too many trees in the Basin. Before silver was discovered in Virginia City there were approximately 25 trees per acre around the lake.
Lake Tahoe boating season begins with Clean, Drain, & Dry - Inspection stations now open
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/01/2024 - 4:50pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. - Lake Tahoe watercraft inspection stations are open for the season to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species and boaters can now book an appointment for this summer online, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and the Tahoe Resource Conservation District (Tahoe RCD) announced today. With the discovery last year of invasive New Zealand mudsnails in Lake Tahoe, the agencies are urging boaters, paddlers, beachgoers, and anglers to learn how to prevent the spread of this new threat.
Beaches start to open around Lake Tahoe this weekend
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/01/2024 - 4:28pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - As summer approaches, beaches and other recreational sites around Lake Tahoe are starting to open. Hazard tree removal could delay opening in any of the areas though crews are working as quickly as possible to clean up areas that experienced winter damage. Part of the opening process includes the United States Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) completing the seasonal hiring of crews and staff to manage sites and waiting for the danger of a freeze to pass before turning on water systems for restrooms.
Inspiration Point has already opened.
Landscape debris burn permits available in El Dorado County, but not in city limits
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/01/2024 - 7:00am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - CalFire has opened the residential burn season for the Amador-El Dorado Unit. Homeowners in the unincorporated areas of El Dorado County may get a Residential Burn permit starting May 1. No matter when you got your last burn permit, you will need to get a new one in 2024. They are free of charge and can be obtained at https://burnpermit.fire.ca.gov/. Burn permits must now be obtained online - submit the application and watch a short educational video.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office asks for public's help in identifying stolen car suspects
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/30/2024 - 3:41pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - On Sunday, March 10, 2024, an unidentified male and female suspect allegedly sold a stolen white 2021 Toyota 4Runner to a resident of Douglas County. The Toyota was stolen in Reno, Nevada, on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for assistance in identifying these individuals. The female suspect has a distinct tattoo on the right side of her forehead which reads “mike.”
Tahoe Interagency Bear Team: What does it mean to respect wildlife?
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/30/2024 - 3:16pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - As humans, we are innately fascinated with the natural world and often spend time and money to view the strength and resiliency of wildlife. We have zoos, safaris, wildlife excursions, and more dedicated to viewing wildlife. Those serve as excellent ways for education and conservation but people in the wild to get photos with bears and other wildlife are not conducive to successful interactions.
Lake Tahoe grading season starts May 1
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/30/2024 - 2:55pm
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) reminds residents, property owners, and project managers that the grading and digging season for permitted projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin begins May 1.
South Lake Tahoe Police Department promotes two
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/30/2024 - 2:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) held a promotion ceremony on April 29 to celebrate the promotion of two of their staff.
Public comment sought on California Tahoe Conservancy’s Draft Strategic Plan
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/30/2024 - 9:08am
The California Tahoe Conservancy invites the public to review its draft 2024–2029 Strategic Plan and provide comments. Over the past year, the Conservancy has developed this draft plan based on input from its Board, partners, and the public. Public input will help strengthen the plan.
TRPA oversight committee of Nevada Legislative to meet at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/30/2024 - 7:00am
Event Date:
May 3, 2024 - 1:00pm
The next regular meeting of the Nevada State Legislative Committee for the Review and Oversight of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and the Marlette Lake Water System will be held Friday, May 3 at 1 p.m. in the Trepp Room at Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation, Incline Village, Nevada.
This committee of the Nevada Legislature meets several times every other year during the state’s interim session to discuss the work of TRPA and Nevada state agencies in the Lake Tahoe Basin and to provide oversight on issues important to Nevada citizens.
Small scale prescribed fire operations continue at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/30/2024 - 6:10am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Members of the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) will continue prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting. Smoke may be present throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding areas. View smoke management tips and the current air quality index at AirNow and the U.S.
Two men arrested after South Lake Tahoe fight
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/29/2024 - 1:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A fight that started inside Starbucks in the Village Center in South Lake Tahoe led to the arrests of two men, a 34-year-old and a 19-year-old, both out of Gardnerville.
When officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) arrived to the call of a big fight, the two men ran away towards the old Raley's. Witnesses pointed the officers in the direction of the men, both of whom refused to stop.
Spring is the time to implement defensible space and home hardening
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/29/2024 - 11:40am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – As we move into the warm season, it’s time to start thinking about defensible space and home hardening. The choice Tahoe residents make to live in the forest surrounding beautiful Lake Tahoe comes with added responsibility. This responsibility includes minimizing the risk of wildfire from embers landing on or around your home or property. Research suggests that 60-90 percent of home ignitions are due to embers falling on something combustible such as pine needles, leaves, juniper bushes, and/or patio furniture.
Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil's team to hold office hours at LTCC
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/29/2024 - 9:37am
Event Date:
April 30, 2024 - 1:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil's team will be at Lake Tahoe Community College on Tuesday, April 30 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The mobile office hours allow the public an opportunity to share concerns, issues, and advocacy.
This will also be a chance to receive updates on key issues Alvarado-Gil is tackling at the Capitol in Sacramento.
District Representative Heidi Mayerhofer will be at the college in the Student Commons.
Seasonable temperatures and breezy winds start off the week at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/28/2024 - 5:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Seasonable temperatures and breezy winds will be in place to start the week off at Lake Tahoe before a dry cold front cools things back down by Wednesday. Temperatures will then quickly rebound to above-average for the second half of the week.
Winds will also see an uptick on Monday and Tuesday with west-northwest breezes developing each afternoon with gusts of 25-35 mph, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. This could create some choppy conditions across area lakes.
El Dorado Transit expanding Sacramento commuter route and schedule
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/27/2024 - 8:33pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado Transit will be adding a route to its popular Sacramento Commuter service and extend all routes to include a stop at the May Lee State Office Complex (formerly known as the Richards Boulevard Office Complex, or RBOC) at 651 Bannon Street, near the intersection of Richards Boulevard and North 7th Street. A total of five trips will occur starting on May 6, 2024, in both the morning and in the afternoon. The Sacramento Commuter Service originates at Park and Ride locations in western El Dorado County and ends in downtown Sacramento.
Conservancy: Van Sickle Bi-State Park to reopen, Seasonal dog closure at Upper Truckee Marsh
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/26/2024 - 8:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Tahoe Conservancy made three announcements on Friday, all going into effect on May 1. The gates and facilities at Van Sickle Bi-State Park will reopen, the seasonal dog closure to protect wildlife starts at the Upper Truckee Marsh, and the Tahoe Pines parking lot will reopen.
On May 1, park roads, parking lots, restrooms, and drinking fountains will all become available for visitors, and trash collection will resume at Van Sickle Bi-State Park in South Lake Tahoe.
