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Quick Veteran's Day storm at Lake Tahoe - Lake and winter weather advisories
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/10/2024 - 7:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a quick-moving storm forecast for Lake Tahoe on Monday, Veteran's Day. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued both a Winter Weather Advisory and a Lake Wind Advisory.
The Lake Wind Advisory is for 10 p.m. Sunday through 7 p.m. Monday. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and waves 2 to 4 feet for Lake Tahoe.
Liberty implements Public Safety Power Shutoff for some Alpine County residents
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/10/2024 - 5:18pm
MONDAY Update: Liberty is implementing a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) for Markleeville, Woodfords, and Desolation Hotel (Hope Valley) customers due to extreme fire conditions. Customers need to plan for an extended power shutoff that will begin at 8:15 a.m. on Monday, November 11, and could last more than 24 hours.
If they are unable to secure necessary alternative power, customers are encouraged to visit the Liberty Community Resource Center from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Woodfords Community Center, 96 Washoe Blvd.
Smoke fills Lake Tahoe Basin from prescribed fires again
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/09/2024 - 4:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Smoke from prescribed fire operations in the Sierra Nevada and areas west has found its way into the Lake Tahoe Basin. While none of the fires are currently active, there was residual smoke that got trapped in an inversion layer.
The prescribed fires in the Lake Tahoe Basin were ignited through Friday south of Luther Pass Campground, on Columbine Trail, and Uppaway Estates, Glenbrook.
The National Weather Service in Reno said the winds that will be accompanying the incoming weather system on Sunday should move smoke out of the Lake Tahoe area.
South Lake Tahoe sales tax collection up in second quarter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/08/2024 - 8:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe has released the second quarter (April-June) sales tax report. Tax received on sales in the city was up for this quarter by 4.4 percent while El Dorado County and the State of California were both down in this same period.
South Lake Tahoe’s gross receipts from April through June were 4.2 percent above the second sales period in 2023. After adjusting for reporting modifications such as audit corrections and delayed payments, actual sales were up 4.4 percent. Sales tax results varied across tax groups.
Jinkens, Roberts win seats on South Lake Tahoe City Council, Measure U passes and Measure N fails
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/08/2024 - 5:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Elections Office released another ballot count on Friday afternoon, solidifying several offices and ballot measures.
Measure U is passing 60.58% to 39.42% (55% was needed to pass), and Measure N is failing, 28.36% voting yes and a resounding no count of 71.64%.
Suspect dies, deputy injured after Douglas County shooting
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/08/2024 - 1:28pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – One man died and a deputy from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) was injured in an early morning shooting in the Gardnerville Ranchos.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/08/2024 - 12:10am
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.
October 14 - October 27, 2024
10/14
11:29 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE REPORT - Occurred at Arrowhead Ave/Apache Ave, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.
El Dorado County's lack of staff will affect snow removal operations at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/07/2024 - 10:41pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The standing-room-only crowd at Meyers Elementary Thursday evening came for one thing, to find out why there are not enough snowplow operators for adequate snow removal this season in the unincorporated areas of El Dorado County at Lake Tahoe.
LTUSD reports vague threat to South Lake Tahoe school
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/06/2024 - 9:34am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) sent out a notice to the public, parents, and staff to alert them of a vague and non-direct threat to a school.
On Election Day, reports of threats to schools in Maine and other locations were received and investigated.
Mid-Town Area Plan Open House
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/06/2024 - 12:02am
Event Date:
November 13, 2024 - 5:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe, in collaboration with a local planning team, is creating an area plan that fosters a more defined sense of place in central South Lake Tahoe. Through outreach efforts this summer and fall, including stakeholder meetings, open houses, and public hearings, community members have shared with staff a clear vision of what this area should become.
Miller, Gneiting and Johnson leading in Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/05/2024 - 11:41pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The first round of election night results have been released for Douglas County.
As of 10:20 p.m.:
School Board Trustee, District 3
Englekirk, Dwight D. "Doug" 10,358
Miller, Erinn 16,060
School Board Trustee, District 5
Casselberry, Antoinette 11,002
Gneiting, Melinda 15,352
Justice Of The Peace, Tahoe Township
Gardner, Richard 1,108
Johnson, Michael K. 1,669
Justice of the Peace, East Fork Township
Schemenauer, Jeff 9,226
Trotter, Laurie 14,293
County Commissioner, District 1
Dempsey, Brian NPP 4,316
Gibson, Jason G. DEM 6,310
Election night final: Measure N failing, Measure U passing, Jinkens and Roberts in the lead
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/05/2024 - 8:30pm
UPDATE 12:02 AM WEDNESDAY: The final results of the election night tally have been released. The next count will be released at the end of the day on Friday:
City Of South Lake Tahoe City Council Member - Top 2
52.94% of eligible voters/6,412
DAVID JINKENS 2,717 27.56%
KEITH ROBERTS 1,944 19.72%
AIMI XISTRA 1,657 16.81%
NICK SPEAL 1,531 15.53%
CAITLIN MCMAHON 1,069 10.84%
HEATHER CADE-BAUER 538 5.46%
MARJORIE "M" GREEN 403 4.09%
Lake Tahoe Unified School District Trustee Area 3
57.62% of eligible voters/2,487
BOB ANDERSON 1,583 77.52%
Update on the new Keep Tahoe Blue Environment and Education Center
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/05/2024 - 4:59pm
You may have noticed that the scene at our new Keep Tahoe Blue Environment & Education Center—located at the corner of Highway 50 and Al Tahoe Boulevard—looks a little different lately. Here's a short video update about what's new and what's next.
https://www.keeptahoeblue.org/buildingupdate & https://www.keeptahoeblue.org/actualizaciondeledificio
Fuels reduction mastication work this week near Golden Bear Trail
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/05/2024 - 11:28am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) forest thinning projects are underway and will continue through the fall, conditions and weather permitting. Not to be confused with prescribed fires, this project is masticating vegetation around the Golden Bear neighborhood of South Lake Tahoe.
Prescribed fires resume at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/05/2024 - 11:20am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) Fall Prescribed Fire Program resumes this week on Lake Tahoe’s east and south shores. Conditions and weather permitting, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District will burn piles near Glenbrook and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will burn piles off Luther Pass near the campground, and off Columbine Trail near South Lake Tahoe.
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe to be first Lake Tahoe resort to open for 2024/25 season
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/04/2024 - 7:36pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe will be the first Tahoe area resort to kick off the 2024-25 winter season when it opens Friday, Nov. 8. Early season snow, ideal temperatures that have allowed the resort to fire up its extensive snowmaking system, and the fact that Mt. Rose has the highest base area elevation at 8,260’ have all contributed to the resort’s ability to get skiers and riders on snow for some of their first turns of the season.
South Lake Tahoe City Council and El Dorado County Supervisors meet Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/04/2024 - 6:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council and El Dorado County Board of Supervisors are both holding 9 a.m. meetings on Tuesday, November 5.
For City Council, its agenda includes:
Proclamation Recognizing November 2024 as "Youth Homeless Outreach Prevention Education" (HOPE) Month
A radon presentation
The discussion and possible approval of an Energy Facilities Financing Contract to fund the already approved energy upgrades at City facilities, in an amount not to exceed $11,414,389.
Alpine County Sheriff's Office announces new Safe Drug Disposal Program
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/04/2024 - 2:49pm
ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - The Alpine County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) has launched the Safe Drug Disposal Program in partnership with Life in Check, a leading organization dedicated to safe and responsible medication disposal. This initiative aims to provide Alpine County residents with a secure, anonymous, and environmentally friendly way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs.
Safe Drug Disposal Receptacles have been installed at three convenient locations to serve the community:
99 Water St., Markleeville, Calif.
75 Diamond Valley Rd., Markleeville, Calif.
South Tahoe High Cross Country teams run well at NIAA 3A state tournament
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/03/2024 - 8:50pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe High Boys and Girls Cross Country teams were in Las Vegas this weekend for the NIAA 3A State Championships.
On the boys' side, Jacob Manning took his third-place finish in the 3A Northern Regionals and headed down south. Manning ran a 16:54.5, giving him fifth place at State in a field of 69 runners.
South Tahoe High earned a fifth-place finish at State with seven runners.
Other South Tahoe High finishers: Shamus Nealis (13th), Cooper Munson (38th), Luke Amato (44th), Austin Reichel (48th), Elijah Harper (50th), and Jones Mason (60th).
Sitting El Dorado County Supervisor John Hidahl passes away at 73
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/03/2024 - 7:53pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - John Hidahl, the current El Dorado County supervisor for District 1, died suddenly in his El Dorado Hills home on Saturday afternoon. He was 73.
"My heart is broken," said District 5 Supervisor Brooke Laine. "It was my honor to know and serve with John Hidahl. He was extremely thoughtful and dignified. I extend my love to his wife, Eileen, and the family. It is a great loss."
El Dorado County released a statement Sunday morning.
Continued delays between Kings Beach and Tahoe City for broadband project
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/03/2024 - 6:49pm
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Caltrans is advising motorists of a broadband installation project continuing along State Route 28 (SR-28) along the north shore of Lake Tahoe next week.
The broadband project is part of a larger statewide effort by the California Department of Technology to bring high-speed internet into rural communities. The contractor for this project is Teichert Construction.
Utility work and striping operations with one-way traffic control are scheduled along SR-28 at the following locations and times:
South Lake Tahoe forecast: Cold nights, mostly sunny days in the week ahead
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/03/2024 - 6:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The week ahead doesn't have any storms on the horizon, but an early glimpse at the start of the following week may have some changes. Expect it to be breezy with east to northeast winds on and off through Wednesday with below-normal temperatures.
We are getting into that time of year for inversions, with the current pattern being favorable Monday and Thursday-Saturday for warming temperatures aloft. Air stagnation with haze and pollutant buildups are likely in the valleys and urban areas, without Lake Tahoe being affected.
Judge rules against San Francisco's vacancy tax, giving hope to those opposing Measure N
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/02/2024 - 3:52pm
A coalition of property owners and real estate groups in San Francisco won their first court battle this week as San Francisco Superior Court Judge Charles Haines issued a tentative ruling in their case against the City's Proposition M.
Van Sickle BI-State Park and Tahoe Pines close to cars for the season
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/01/2024 - 9:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The Van Sickle Bi-State Park gate closed to vehicles for the winter season on Friday. The California Tahoe Conservancy said the visitor facilities are also closing, but park grounds remain open all winter to the public.
The Conservancy and Nevada State Parks co-manage the 725-acre Van Sickle Bi-State Park. The park provides day-use opportunities for hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. For visitor safety, sledding is not allowed.
Fall means feeding frenzy for black bears
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/01/2024 - 8:31pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Autumn is here, and black bears are entering a temporary physiological state known as “hyperphagia.” During hyperphagia, also known as the fall feeding frenzy, bears consume as much as they can to bring their fat stores to a level where they can survive the quickly approaching winter months.
Now is the time to secure food, garbage, and recycling - all this is needed to keep Tahoe bears wild!
In the fall, an adult bear can consume 20,000 to 24,000 calories a day and can gain multiple pounds per day.
Golden mussels found in North America for first time, Lake Tahoe on high alert
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/01/2024 - 7:56pm
Last week California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) discovered golden mussels that could significantly damage the ecology of waterbodies in the Bay-Delta near Stockton, Calif. Lake Tahoe is now on high alert, according to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA). It is the first time the species has been detected in North America.
Charcoal use ban lifted in South Lake Tahoe; Burn permits now available for other areas
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/01/2024 - 1:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Effective Friday, November 1, South Lake Tahoe Fire Chief Jim Drennan has lifted the ban on using charcoal for barbeques in the City of South Lake Tahoe.
Residents may continue to use propane, pellets, liquid petroleum, and now charcoal, for outside cooking.
There is never any open flame burning with wood allowed in the City limits of South Lake Tahoe at any time of the year, except in the designated fire rings at Campground by the Lake.
Winter Weather Advisory in place for Lake Tahoe Friday - Saturday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/31/2024 - 10:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Greater Lake Tahoe area from 5 pm. Friday to 5 p.m. Saturday.
NWS Reno said to expect snow accumulations up to 4 inches below 7000 feet with an inch or so at Lake Level, and 4 and 8 inches above 7000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph over Sierra ridges.
IMPACTS - Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
City of South Lake Tahoe is accepting applications for several commissions and boards
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/31/2024 - 10:06pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Clerk’s office has started the solicitation process for Commission and Board applications.
Applications for the following will be due by 12 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 2024:
El Dorado Community Action Council (one seat)
El Dorado County Commission on Aging (one seat)
TRPA Advisory Planning Commission (one seat)
Applications for the following will be due by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2025:
Airport Land Use Commission (two seats)
Building Board of Appeals (five seats)
Parks and Recreation Commission (four seats)
What this election means for the Douglas County School District — and it’s chaotic board
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/31/2024 - 9:25pm
The Douglas County School Board has made a number of headlines both regionally and nationally since the 2022 election leading to a new majority taking hold.
This new majority, composed of Trustees Susan Jansen, David Burns, Kathleen Dickerson, and incumbent Doug Englekirk is staunchly and vocally alt-right. They began planning their takeover long before the first day at the dais, as shown by text messages located during a contentious public records request.
Prescribed fire on SR4 at Calaveras Big Trees sending smoke into Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/30/2024 - 3:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There have been many calls to local fire agencies this afternoon about smoke, and the smell of smoke. There is a prescribed fire on SR4 at Calaveras Big Trees and the plume of smoke gets elevated at that point, and the incoming weather system is bringing it right to South Lake Tahoe.
The National Weather Service in Reno could see it on their models, and there is no other source of smoke closer than Calaveras.
Forest Service and Washoe Tribe work together to improve forest health and resilience
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/30/2024 - 11:22am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Washoe Environmental Protection Department (WEPD) recently hosted the first Washoe Intentional Fire Training at Lake Tahoe. This is a significant step toward reintroducing cultural stewardship practices on their ancestral and current homelands. For millennia, Tribal members recognized that fire was an integral part of nature and that frequent, low-intensity fires were essential to reducing wildfire risk and maintaining forest health.
Congressional candidate Jessica Morse stops by South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/30/2024 - 10:44am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Jessica Morse, a candidate for California's 3rd congressional district, stopped by South Lake Tahoe to visit Cuppa Tahoe, the South Lake Tahoe Democratic Club, and the League to Save Lake Tahoe's volunteer appreciation event.
Tahoe Township Judge Johnson builds expertise at National Judicial College
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/30/2024 - 8:55am
Tahoe Township Justice Court Judge Michael K. Johnson recently completed an intensive two-week Special Court Jurisdiction: Advanced course for judges at the National Judicial College. The immersive course aims to provide judges with a solid foundation in courtroom leadership, judicial ethics, evidence, case management, judicial security, and decision-making. Graduates can earn credit hours toward a Master of Judicial Studies degree.
South Lake Tahoe instances of voter intimidation under investigation
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/29/2024 - 9:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What has escalated beyond typical election hijinx is now under investigation. As reported Monday, several homeowners with the No on Measure N signs in their yards have been targeted by person(s) unknown by the content of letters left on the signs.
South Lake Tahoe Police Departments warns residents of current scam targeting locals
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/29/2024 - 7:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) is warning the public about a current scam where the scammers are pretending to be from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department.
Over the past few days, SLTPD has received complaints regarding phone calls from people pretending to be members of their department. The scammer tells the victim they have a warrant for their arrest due to failing to appear in court. The scammers demand immediate payment for the victim to avoid legal repercussions.
Washoe Tribe a partner in latest of several new murals around South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/29/2024 - 12:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A collaboration between the Tahoe Art League, local artists, and the City of South Lake Tahoe, more murals are appearing on the sides of South Lake Tahoe buildings.
The latest was created by Aspen Carrillo is a Washoe Basket and a tribute to the life of Washoe at Lake Tahoe, the center of their life. Members of the Washoe Tribe, including Chairman Smokey, were at the mural last week for a celebration of the completed work.
Chilly week ahead for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/29/2024 - 8:58am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The first taste of winter blew through the Lake Tahoe Basin Monday, and there will be another taste of Sierra snow and valley rain late Wednesday and into Thursday. Another system moves in Friday with chances for more rain and snow through Saturday.
If driving through the Sierra this week, expect slick roads, especially over the passes.
At this time, next week looks to be clear with slightly warmer highs.
The weekly forecast for South Lake Tahoe from the National Weather Service in Reno:
Homeowners with "No on Measure N" signs feel threatened by recent acts of vandalism
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/28/2024 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Measure N, which appears on the ballot in South Lake Tahoe, has been very divisive, pitting many community members against each other. A recent incident in the Al Tahoe neighborhood has drawn concern from homeowners who had a "No on N" sign in their front yards.
One of those, who we're naming "Susie Smith" so her identity is protected, said two people recently came to her home at night and defaced her sign and taped a letter over both sides of it. She said the letter was attempting to intimidate her from voting this election.
El Dorado County DOT holding public meeting on upcoming winter snow removal
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/28/2024 - 11:47am
Event Date:
November 7, 2024 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After an overwhelming situation in March 2024, many residents are concerned with snow removal for the upcoming winter. The El Dorado County Department of Transportation (DOT) will be holding a public meeting in South Lake Tahoe to discuss plans for and take questions about the upcoming winter snow removal operations in the unincorporated portions of the Basin.
Judge issues initial ruling against Douglas County School District and trustees
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/27/2024 - 9:42pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The four men who filed a lawsuit against the Douglas County School District and four of its trustees over a lack of fulfilling public records requests they filed are now entitled to recover expenses and attorney's fees. This is according to Judge Thomas Gregory of the Ninth Judicial District Court of Nevada.
Continued delays on SR28 between Kings Beach and Tahoe City for broadband project
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/27/2024 - 5:37pm
TAHOE CITY, Calif. - Caltrans is advising motorists of a broadband installation project continuing along SR-28 along the north shore of Lake Tahoe next week.
The broadband project is part of a larger statewide effort by the California Department of Technology to bring high-speed internet into rural communities. The contractor for this project is Teichert Construction.
Utility work and striping operations with one-way traffic control are scheduled along SR-28 at the following locations and times:
Conditional voting now open in El Dorado County, vote center and ballot box locations
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/27/2024 - 4:44pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Residents who haven’t registered to vote in the Presidential General Election can still do so, according to El Dorado County Registrar of Voters, Bill O’Neill.
“If you missed the October 21 close of registration deadline to register for the November 5, 2024, Presidential General Election, you can still register to vote by coming to the Elections office at 3883 Ponderosa Rd. Shingle
Springs CA, 95682, or any vote center in the county and complete a voter registration form and vote conditionally,” O’Neill said.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/27/2024 - 3:08pm
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.
October 14 - October 20, 2024
10/14
11:29 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE REPORT - Occurred at Arrowhead Ave/Apache Ave, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.
Lake Wind Advisory and chance of rain and snow for Greater Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/26/2024 - 10:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for the Greater Lake Tahoe area for Sunday from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. The advisory is for South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Glenbrook, Incline Village, Stateline, Markleeville, and Tahoe City.
Expect southwest winds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Waves could be 2 to 4 feet. Small boats, kayaks, and paddleboards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.
Lakeside Park Association wins Best Tasting Water in California award
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/26/2024 - 9:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lakeside Park Association has been recognized with the Best Tasting Water in California award. They received the honor at the annual California Rural Water Association’s Water Expo.
The Lakeside Park Association is a small area of South Lake Tahoe, located just behind the casinos along US50. This historic area is bordered by Park Avenue and Stateline Boulevard from the highway down to Lake Tahoe. This area was subdivided in 1909 into home-size lots used as campgrounds and kept the name Lakeside Park as the first subdivision in El Dorado County.
Sidestreet Boutique reopens after March 2023 roof collapse
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/24/2024 - 12:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The worst part of the March 5, 2023 roof collapse at Sidestreet Boutique for owner Barbara Parina may not have been the loss of about $1.9M in inventory, it's been not seeing her customers who have become good friends over her 52 years in business.
"Come see us, we miss all of our friends," said Barbara after reopening the boutique inside the Village Center in South Lake Tahoe.
Clean Up the Lake heads to Marlette Lake for backcountry cleanup
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/24/2024 - 11:16am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - After over a week of winds that were up and down, the forecast is finally in favor of Clean Up The Lake's first backcountry cleanup, beginning on October 24 at 7 a.m.
If you are interested in joining them on Thursday or Friday, use the RSVP information below.
This is "yet another crazy idea the group dreamed" up a couple of years ago and said they could not be any more excited to see it come to fruition. Thanks to partners Travel North Tahoe Nevada for stepping in and helping give Marlette Lake the support it truly needs!
TRPA taps South Tahoe High alumnus as its next general counsel
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/24/2024 - 10:34am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board has voted unanimously to offer the position of General Counsel to attorney Graham St. Michel. He will oversee compliance cases, violation settlements, and other legal issues for the bi-state agency. He will fill the position held by the retiring John L. Marshall, who has served as TRPA counsel for 25 years.
Helicopter crashes into river in Alpine County, pilot has minor injuries
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/23/2024 - 8:56pm
ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - A day of fishing on the East Carson River in Alpine County didn't end up as planned for one man. On Tuesday, October 24, the Alpine County Sheriff's Office received a report of an overdue fisherman who had flown his privately owned helicopter to go fishing.
Alpine County Sheriff Tom Minder and deputies responded to the area of the East Carson River to locate the fisherman. While en route, deputies were notified the fisherman had called 911 to report his helicopter crashed and was currently in the river.
