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El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/03/2023 - 7:04pm
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.
September 21 - September 27, 2023
9/21
09:54 DECEASED PERSON - Occurred on Rubicon Trl, in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.
Nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and the Wireless Emergency Alerts Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/03/2023 - 2:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET (11:20 a.m. at Lake Tahoe).
Lake Tahoe prescribed fire operations continue, conditions and weather permitting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/02/2023 - 11:39am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) is scheduled to continue fall-prescribed fire operations this week beginning today, Oct. 2, 2023. If conditions and weather are favorable, California State Parks may continue understory burning over the next two weeks in Burton Creek and Sugar Pine Point state parks, and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit may continue burning piles on Angora Ridge near Fallen Leaf Lake. Smoke will be present.
Jude Wood receives Horizon Award at Pacific Leadership Conference
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/02/2023 - 11:17am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Jude Wood, the executive director of the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT) was honored with the Horizon Award at the 2023 Pacific Leadership Conference at the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles last week.
Each year, hundreds of dedicated Boys & Girls Club executives, board members, and professional staff from across the Pacific region gather under the same mission to outline an encouraging path forward for the nation’s youth.
Three vying for Tahoe Township Justice of the Peace to replace retiring Judge Glasson
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/01/2023 - 11:23pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - During the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners meeting on Thursday, October 5, the board is set to discuss and possibly appoint the next Justice of the Peace. The Honorable Richard Glasson will officially retire on October 5, leaving the remainder of his term to be filled.
During the meeting, the commissioners will be recognizing Judge Glasson for 23 years of service to the State and County.
South Lake Tahoe forecast as October gets underway - dry and 70s by the weekend
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/01/2023 - 8:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There was a dusting of snow on the mountaintops around the Lake Tahoe Basin this weekend, but there is no more precipitation (rain or snow) in the 7-day forecast. Much of the week will be rather dry along with a general warming trend as the low progresses eastward. Temperatures will see a steady climb through the week after Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. The only wrinkle in the week will be a reinforcing shot of cold air late Monday into Tuesday morning across eastern NV. This will slow the warming trend by a day or so.
Douglas County: Commissioners: Oct. 5 meeting about VHRs, Oct 19 meeting in Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/01/2023 - 6:11pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – At their next meeting on October 5, the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners have an item on their agenda that states a presentation and possible discussion will be held on vacation home rentals (VHRs) after a petition was filed by five residents to amend the VHR ordinance. The commissioners are set to discuss the financial impacts such an initiative could pose for the county - a loss of millions of dollars.
City of South Lake Tahoe to get a pulse from community on possible tax increases
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/01/2023 - 6:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday night to hire a polling firm to get an accurate pulse on the South Lake Tahoe community on possible tax increases through transient occupancy tax (TOT) and a real estate transfer tax via the initiation of becoming a charter city.
Bellamy parking garage at Heavenly Village closing for construction
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/30/2023 - 12:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Due to construction, the Bellamy parking garage at Heavenly Village will be inaccessible from Monday, October 2 through Monday, October 16.
The entrance and exit of the garage are being updated as well as configuration and flow changes. Parking along Bellamy Court will be free during this period.
Cold front bringing rain to lake level, chance of snow at upper elevations
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/29/2023 - 3:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A cold storm arriving in the Sierra Nevada Friday, bringing with it gusty winds and a quick (and, this time, shortlived) transition to chilly and showery conditions this weekend into early next week.
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued south of Lake Tahoe, in Mono County.
The best potential for showers, even some high-elevation snow, will be from Saturday into Sunday.
Friday afternoon at Lake Tahoe will see mostly sunny skies with a high near 66. Southwest wind will be around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Then it changes -
Hate-filled antisemitic comments distrupting council and board meetings across California
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/29/2023 - 2:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Far-right extremists and hate groups have taken over the public comment periods at meetings across the state. It wasn't just El Dorado County's Board of Supervisors meeting this week, but it was also the government meetings of Sonoma County, Saratoga, South San Francisco, El Cerrito, Walnut Creek, Sacramento, Monterey, and the list is growing. The comments have harassed officials and disrupted meetings with hate-filled messages targeting racial and ethnic minorities, the LBGTQ+ community, and the Jewish community.
Hydraulic oil leak Into Indian Creek Reservoir causes it to close to recreational use
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/28/2023 - 8:51pm
ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - On Thursday, September 28, approximately fifteen
gallons of hydraulic oil leaked into Indian Creek Reservoir and the reservoir is closed for recreational use.
Seniors, Inc hosting Ice Cream Social and month-long game of Hand and Foot
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/27/2023 - 9:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe Senior Citizens Inc. is holding an ice cream social as well as scheduling the game Hand and Foot for a month.
On Sunday, October 15 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., join them for an Ice Cream Social at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center. People are encouraged to bring a friend as a possible new member, age 50+. This event is for senior citizens only.
Public comments during El Dorado County BOS meeting filled with antisemitism and profanity
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/27/2023 - 9:03pm
El Dorado County, CALIF. - The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors' meeting on Tuesday turned into a blitz of antisemitic hate speech during the meeting's second public comment period of the day.
Caller after caller spoke during each of their three-minute time allotments via Zoom, each of them filling the 180 seconds with derogatory comments about those of Jewish faith, as well as profanity.
DCSO asking for public assistance after man speaks to children inappropriately at Target
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/27/2023 - 6:15pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Calif. – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) responded to the Target store on September 26 on the report of a male adult who had reportedly been making conversations with children and allegedly speaking to them in an inappropriate fashion while inside the store.
These incidents were reported to have occurred on September 20 around 7:15 p.m., and on September 25 at an unknown time.
Sculpture made entirely of trash from Lake Tahoe unveiled at Tahoe Blue Event Center
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/27/2023 - 3:02pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - “Surfaced,” a new art installation created with more than 450 pounds of items recovered from last year’s 72-mile scuba cleanup of Lake Tahoe, was unveiled Wednesday at the new Tahoe Blue Event Center.
The art was created by Oregon-based and internationally recognized artists Joel Dean Stockdill and Yustina Salnikova of Building 180.
Prescribed fire operation near Tahoe City brings large plume of smoke
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/27/2023 - 1:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a large prescribed fire operation at Burton Creek State Park with a large plume of smoke, causing concern from people around Lake Tahoe. As announced, California State Parks is working on a large hazardous fire fuels project requiring the implementation of prescribed fire within the wildland-urban interface of their park regions.
On Wednesday, 20 acres were ignited and another 20 acres is expected to be ignited on Thursday, and 21 on Friday.
Expect early morning traffic delays as NDOT installs traffic signal at US50/Warrior Way
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/26/2023 - 5:35pm
ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) says drivers should expect early morning travel delays as they install the traffic signal at US50 and Warrior Way in Zephyr Cove.
The early-morning travel delays will take place on Sept. 28.
The new light is being installed to enhance traffic flow and improve safety. Since July, drivers have seen daytime lane and shoulder closures as the base of the signals have been installed and other roadside improvements made.
One more day to participate in TRPA housing survey; Meeting Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/26/2023 - 11:27am
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) has launched a FlashVote survey to gain further community input on code amendments needed to reduce the cost of building deed-restricted affordable and workforce housing in the region.
The FlashVote survey will be open until 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, September 27.
Please take the quick survey to provide your input - https://www.flashvote.com/lake-tahoe-basin-nv-ca/surveys/regional-housing-09-23.
Quarry Fire at 1,774 acres and smoke expected to head northeast to the Carson Valley
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/26/2023 - 10:23am
The Quarry Fire in the Stanislaus National Forest was one of many fires in that area started by lightning on September 9. As of Tuesday, September 26, it has burned 1,774 acres of Miwok Ranger District land.
Smoke from the Quarry Fire is visible in the area around the fire and is expected to drift to the northeast to just south of Lake Tahoe and into the Carson Valley south of US50 on Tuesday afternoon. Check out the fire and smoke map at fire.airnow.gov for more information.
City Council to consider ballot measure for taxes to fund affordable housing, snow removal, transit
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/25/2023 - 8:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During their meeting on Tuesday, September 26, the South Lake Tahoe City Council will be considering revenue-generating ballot measures to pursue for the November 2024 election. The Council had asked staff to prepare a report on expenditure plans to show how the City would spend additional revenue generated through a successful ballot measure on housing and/or transit.
They have until June 2024 to decide if they will add a ballot measure to the November 2024 ballot.
Possible ballot measures:
City of South Lake Tahoe prepares for Lake 2o event with extra traffic enforcement
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/25/2023 - 1:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) is aware of the arrival of Lake 2o car group participants beginning on Wednesday, September 27. In prioritizing the safety and security of the community, SLTPD has partnered with surrounding law enforcement agencies which include the California Highway Patrol, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, El Dorado County Sheriff's Office, Nevada State Police-Highway Division, and the U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement branch for coordinated traffic enforcement through Sunday, October 1.
Fundraiser started to create new home for Sierra Child & Family Services after flooding
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/25/2023 - 12:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — In April 2023, after the second highest snow year on record, South Lake Tahoe experienced significant flooding. Unfortunately, part of the office space that Sierra Child and Family Services have called home for over 10 years was victim to flooding, causing extensive and devastating damage to its operations. Sierra Child and Family Services provides foster care, adoption, and outpatient mental health clinics with wraparound services, and is an essential part of South Lake Tahoe’s ecosystem supporting children and families.
Impact of flood damage
Be aware of rental and internet scams
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/25/2023 - 11:41am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Scams continue on the internet for a plethora of things, like sales of household items, vehicles to home rentals, both vacation homes and full-time rentals.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) reported on Monday that they were made aware of at least two new reports of fraud/scams regarding rental properties.
First week of Fall at Lake Tahoe: Windy, mild start with temperatures dropping by end of week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/24/2023 - 9:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A low-pressure system lifts quickly northeast into the Pacific Northwest through Monday, and then a deep upper trough and attendant cold front will swing across northern Cal./Nev. This will create some gusty southwest winds, but most of the higher wind speeds will be north of I80, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.
Expect near-average daytime temperatures and dry conditions through mid-week
Sculpture made of litter from 72-mile Lake Tahoe clean-up to be unveiled
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/24/2023 - 9:11pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - “Surfaced,” the permanent art installation at the new Tahoe Blue Event Center at Stateline, will be unveiled on Wednesday, Sept. 27 in a ceremony from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
NDOT begins $11M highway project in Gardnervile
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/24/2023 - 5:44pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – Beginning Sept. 25, drivers will see intermittent lane closures as the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) launches preliminary construction of a year-long highway improvement project to reconstruct U.S. 395 through downtown Gardnerville.
Beginning Sept. 25 through mid-winter, drivers will see 24/7 single lane closures and lane shifts on small sections of U.S. 395 between First Street and Waterloo Lane. The majority of lane closures will be short in length, with work zones of a few hundred feet.
Tahoe Fund CEO Amy Berry recipient of prestigious national award from America's State Parks
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/24/2023 - 5:35pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. – Nevada State Parks has announced that its nominee, Amy Berry, has been chosen to be the recipient of the prestigious Rockefeller-Udall Award by leaders of America's State Parks. They presented her the award during the recent 2023 National Association of State Parks Directors Conference at Lake Tahoe. Named in honor of Laurance Rockefeller and Stewart Udall, this award celebrates an individual who has a legacy of unwavering dedication to enhancing America's state parks in a meaningful capacity, be it on the national, regional, or local scale.
Prescribed fires around Lake Tahoe scheduled to resume Monday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/23/2023 - 10:26pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) fall-prescribed fire program may begin as early as Monday, Sep. 25, 2023. If conditions and weather are favorable, California State Parks is scheduled to conduct understory burning on approximately 80 acres over the next three weeks in Burton Creek and Sugar Pine Point state parks and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit may begin burning piles near Fallen Leaf Lake. Smoke will be present.
Planned operations:
Caltrans Lake Tahoe highway project updates for SR28 and US50
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/23/2023 - 10:03pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans will be doing emergency work on US50 next week as well as the continuation of utility work on SR28. Motorists need to be aware of traffic-interfering work and plan accordingly.
Starting Monday, September 25 emergency work will begin to remove and replace damaged sections of U.S. 50 from Meyers to the Nevada state line. One-way traffic control and lane shifts for bi-directional travel are expected between the Truckee River Bridge and Pioneer Trail, 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/23/2023 - 9:26pm
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.
September 14 - September 20, 2023
9/14
09:38 SUSP VEH STOP - Officer initiated activity at James Ave/Tahoe Keys Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ADVISED.
Quarry Fire in Stanislaus National Forest sending smoke into Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/23/2023 - 6:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The smell of smoke and hazy skies around Lake Tahoe on Saturday are from a fire burning in the Stanislaus National Forest. Two weeks ago there were 38 ignitions on the Forest from lightning storms. Most are out, but the U.S. Forest Service is letting the Quarry Fire burn within predetermined parameters to accomplish a few goals including reducing concentrations of dead ground fuels, re-establishing multigenerational timber stands, improving wildlife habitat, promoting vegetation diversity, and introducing fire into fire-adapted ecosystems.
South Lake Tahoe meadow cleared of multiple homeless camps and 200 cubic yards of debris
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/22/2023 - 12:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Several large dumpsters full of old beds, propane canisters, furniture, and trash were cleared from the meadow along the Upper Truckee River behind Motel 6 in South Lake Tahoe this week.
Fall Fish Fest canceled in South Lake Tahoe due to safety concerns
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/21/2023 - 7:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU), with the support of the Great Basin Institute, has canceled the Fall Fish Fest originally planned for Oct. 14, 2023. The event has had challenges over the last few years due to a lack of staff or low water levels.
This year, LTBMU said there were public safety concerns about holding the festival due to anticipated large crowds, limited staffing capacity, and potential human-bear conflicts.
Invasive New Zealand Mudsnails found in Lake Tahoe for first time
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/21/2023 - 3:04pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - For the first time, invasive New Zealand Mudsnails (NZMS) have been found in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
The Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Program includes comprehensive monitoring of Lake Tahoe for aquatic invaders. Contract divers with Marine Taxonomic Services, Ltd. were underwater surveying invasive weeds on the South Shore and discovered tiny snails on the bottom of the lake nearly a half mile offshore from the mouth of the Upper Truckee River.
Tahoe Blue Event Center officially opens, full schedule of events slated
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/21/2023 - 12:02am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - It was years in the making, but as the ribbon was cut at the Tahoe Blue Event Center on Monday, smiles quickly replaced all signs of the long, at times hard, journey that was taken to open the doors.
As invited guests were touring the new venue located in Stateline, final touches were being finished in the 4,200 - 6,000 seat arena and 10,000 square feet of meeting spaces, well-appointed seating around fireplaces in front on picture windows with views of the lake, Mt. Tallac, and Heavenly Mountain Resort.
Skyland neighborhood community meeting on fuel break project and wildfire preparedness
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/20/2023 - 9:59pm
Event Date:
September 21, 2023 - 4:00pm
ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - Tahoe Douglas Fire is hosting a community meeting for the Skyland neighborhood on Thursday, September 21 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at fire station 23, 193 Elks Point Road.
The meeting will be held both in person and on Zoom.
Learn about protecting the neighborhood and valuable infrastructure from wildfire and the upcoming fuel break project being installed south of Skyland.
For more information, call 775.588.3591 or visit tahoefire.org.
The video call link is https://meet.google.com/zgt-fwzs-ihp, or dial 1-216-525-9320 Pin: 626 926 690#
East Shore Trail expansion underway; Donor opportunities with the Tahoe Fund
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/20/2023 - 9:19pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Work is underway to expand the Tahoe East Shore Trail another eight miles past the original three miles between Incline Village and Sand Harbor. The first segment was completed in 2019 through a partnership of 13 agencies and groups and more than 600 Tahoe Fund donors. Together they were able to secure a $12.5 million federal grant to bring the scenic trail alive.
City Manager appoints Hilary Roverud as South Lake Tahoe Assistant City Manager
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/20/2023 - 7:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – South Lake Tahoe City Manager Joe Irvin has announced to appointment of Hilary Roverud to the position of assistant city manager.
Roverud, who most recently had been the City's director of development services, will bring her extensive experience in local government and commitment to community development to help lead the city in achieving its vision for the future.
City Manager Irvin, who oversaw the selection process, expressed his enthusiasm for her appointment.
El Dorado County BOS vote to rescind proclamation for American Christian Heritage
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/20/2023 - 12:17am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously during their meeting Tuesday to rescind the contentious proclamation they previously approved that recognized July as American Christian Heritage Month.
September 23 is 33rd annual National Public Lands Day - free admission, volunteer opportunities
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/19/2023 - 9:53pm
There are five days every year that the National Park Service offers free entrance to more than 400 National parks that charge an entrance fee. This includes free entrance to Joshua Tree or Death Valley and free parking at Lake Mead and Lake Mohave.
The next free day at National Parks is on Veterans Day, November 11.
South Lake Tahoe man sues the California Tahoe Conservancy after flooding of home
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/19/2023 - 7:55am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Lake Tahoe man is suing the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) after his home was filled with water for 80 days this past winter.
Damian Sowers, a lifelong local who lives on El Dorado Avenue, can now only visit the home his parents built 60 years ago. The house was filled with 16" of water that came in from the Upper Truckee River during the heavy 2022-23 winter.
Nevada Public Lands Day – Fee-free day at Nevada State Parks
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/18/2023 - 11:27pm
Event Date:
September 23, 2023 - 7:00am
Nevada State Parks will be “fee-free” in honor of Nevada Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 23. Nevada residents and visitors are invited to celebrate Nevada Public Lands Day when park fees, including entrance, camping (Saturday night), and boating will be waived at state parks throughout Nevada.
Coffee With the Mayor: Learn more about the City budget on Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/18/2023 - 3:05pm
Event Date:
September 19, 2023 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join South Lake Tahoe Mayor Cristi Creegan and the Director of Finance, Olga Tikhomirova, on Tuesday, September 19 at 9 a.m. for an overview of the City's 2023-2024 budget.
They will be at Cuppa Tahoe, located in the Crossing at Tahoe Valley, 2054 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
The South Lake Tahoe City Council approved a budget of just under $150 million during its August 22 meeting. Included in the budget is the primary General Fund budget of approximately $56.3 million and Measure S Sales Tax general fund budget of $6.3 million.
Governor Newsom appoints EDC Chief Probation Officer Brian Richart to state board
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/18/2023 - 9:29am
SACRAMENTO, Calif. Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced the appointment of El Dorado County Chief Probation Officer Brian Richart to the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC).
“I am deeply honored to receive this appointment,” said Chief Richart. “I’m looking forward to bringing my unique perspective to the BSCC. I believe my experience in probation and focus on supporting people as they change their lives thereby improving the safety of our communities will be a valuable contribution to the Board and to carceral settings and community corrections throughout California."
Is it goodbye Summer, hello Fall around Lake Tahoe this week?
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/17/2023 - 8:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is September 17 and the forecast for the week ahead includes the word "upper elevation snow." Some may think it's too early, while others dream of the slopes around Lake Tahoe opening.
Two planes collide at Reno Air Races, killing both pilots
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/17/2023 - 4:48pm
UPDATE: The Reno Air Racing Association has released the names of the two members of their racing family who died in Sunday's crash. Nick Macy and Chris Rushing passed away in a landing accident. Both men were expertly skilled pilots and Gold winners in the T-6 Class, Macy piloted Six-Cat and Rushing flew Baron’s Revenge. Families of both pilots have been notified and support services are onsite as they deal with this tragedy.
Utility work continues on State Route 28 and paving on State Route 89
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/16/2023 - 11:17pm
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. – Caltrans is advising motorists of continued traffic-interfering work on State Highways 28 and 89 in north Lake Tahoe next week.
Southwest Gas and its contractor, Q&D Construction, continue to work on a gas line replacement project on Highway 28 between Tahoe City and Kings Beach. In addition, pavement repairs are scheduled on various sections of Highway 89.
Lake Tahoe Community College celebration with State of the College Address
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/15/2023 - 9:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Community leaders, faculty, staff, and students filled the Duke Theatre at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) on Thursday for the annual State of the College Address.
The theme for the day was "Gratitude" and the college's Superintendent/President Jeff DeFranco walked everyone through a few challenging years that included COVID, the Caldor Fire and evacuation, and a winter that provided endless snowstorms over and over again.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/15/2023 - 8:10pm
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.
September 7 - September 13, 2023
9/7
08:51 ORDINANCE VIOLATION REPORT - Occurred on Del Norte St, in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.
