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El Dorado County Board of Education seeks Area 5 trustee to fill Richard Fischer's spot
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/12/2024 - 2:36pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Board of Education is seeking a member of the public to represent Area 5 which covers South Lake Tahoe and Meyers. Current member Richard Fischer will be stepping down from his role, after representing Area 5 for more than a decade.
The EDCOE board is now accepting applications to fill this vacancy by appointment. The term of the provisional appointment runs through December 13, 2024. The appointed incumbent would be eligible to run for election in the November 2024 Election.
Boulders in road on US50 near Cave Rock
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/12/2024 - 2:21pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Boulders have fallen onto the road on US50 at Cave Rock. One eastbound lane is currently closed west of the tunnel.
A call was made at 2:37 p.m. to alert authorities of the boulders.
No other details are available at this time but use caution when in the area. The Nevada Highway Patrol is on the scene, and the Nevada Department of Transportation is on the way to clear the rocks.
There are no injuries being reported.
Special LTUSD board meeting to discuss elimination of staff
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/12/2024 - 10:29am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a special meeting on Tuesday, March 12 of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Board of Trustees to discuss the elimination of some personnel for the next school year.
The Board has determined that it may be necessary to decrease programs and services no later than the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year and they may find it necessary to terminate some employees at the end of the current school year. School districts must supply this data in March each year so staff is not surprised.
Sierra Club presents talk on urbanization of black bears in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/12/2024 - 7:10am
Event Date:
March 22, 2024 - 5:00pm
The Tahoe Area Sierra Club is holding an educational presentation on the urbanization of black bears and their population on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. Toogee Sielsch, a 41-year-long South Lake Tahoe resident and local black bear expert is the speaker. It will be held in the Aspen/Board Room at Lake Tahoe Community College on Friday, March 22 at 5 p.m.
This presentation will be 40 minutes, diving into the topic of bears. There will be an ASL interpreter present during the presentation.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/12/2024 - 6:00am
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.
Feb. 29 - Mar. 6, 2024
2/29
12:40 CIVIL INCIDENT - Officer initiated activity at Patricia Ln, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.
Prescribed burn operations around Lake Tahoe this week
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/11/2024 - 12:17pm
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.
Tahoe Grizzlies Spring Hockey registration open
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/11/2024 - 11:59am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Registration is now open for Tahoe Grizzlies Spring Hockey. The season in on Sundays from April 7 - May 26 for levels 8U through high school.
The cost is $150 for 8U and new-to-hockey players, $300 for 10U through high school. Jerseys and socks are included.
If new to hockey, or with little experience, learn the foundational skills - skating, stick handling, passing, and other basics.
The Memorial Day Tournament is included at the Tahoe Blue Center for 10U / 12U and High School age groups.
5 Rs of early childhood development
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/11/2024 - 8:35am
As parents, we all want what's best for our children. We understand the importance of providing them with the tools they need to succeed in life. That's why it's crucial to lay a strong foundation for their development from the very beginning. Just like planting seeds in a garden, the care and attention we give to our children during their early years can make all the difference in their growth and future success.
Here are five simple yet powerful strategies, outlined by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), to help you support your child's development:
Girls help rescue two people who fell through ice at Sawmill Pond
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/10/2024 - 10:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two people and their dogs are safe after being rescued after falling through the ice at Sawmill Pond on Sunday.
Chris Bloch, his two daughters Coral Dawn-Bloch and Sequoia Dawn-Bloch, and their friend Kaiya Catalan were driving by Sawmill when Coral noticed people on the ice. She commented how unsafe the ice was, and in under a minute the people fell through. They had gone onto the ice to rescue their dogs.
Whittell High School remodel on Douglas County School District agenda
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/10/2024 - 10:44am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The next meeting of the Douglas County School Board will be held on Tuesday, March 12 at 4 p.m.
El Dorado County VHR ordinance evaluations to be presented at Lake Tahoe open house
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/09/2024 - 5:55pm
Event Date:
March 20, 2024 - 5:30pm
The public is invited to an open house to get updates on the El Dorado County vacation home rental (VHR) ordinance on Wednesday, March 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Beach Retreat and Lodge Event Center.
Supervisor Brooke Laine assembled a VHR Advisory Committee to discuss the current ordinance, looking at what works, and what doesn't. They will share their evaluation during the meeting on Wednesday. The committee is recommending changes to:
• Effective Complaint Management & Enforcement
• Increase Fines and Penalties
• Stronger Compliance & Standards
Daylight saving time begins Sunday, time to spring forward!
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/09/2024 - 5:02pm
One sure sign of spring is the annual changing of the clock as Daylight Saving Time begins. On Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 2 a.m., most states will move their clocks forward one hour.
1784 - The idea of daylight saving is first conceived by Benjamin Franklin.
1914-1918 - Britain goes on DLS during World War I.
March 19, 1918 - The Standard Time Act establishes time zones and daylight saving. Daylight saving is repealed in 1919, but continues to be recognized in certain areas of the United States.
1945-1966 - There is no federal law regarding Daylight Saving Time.
Weak weather systems could bring some snow to Lake Tahoe through Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/08/2024 - 4:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The weekend forecast is much different than last week's blizzard, and once we get through a series of small weather systems next weekend looks fabulous!
The series of quick-hitting systems bring chances of showers and breezes over the weekend into early next week. A travel period to watch will be from Sunday afternoon through Tuesday when intermittent Sierra impacts will be possible.
The National Weather Service in Reno forecast for South Lake Tahoe:
Saturday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Frustration over snow removal issues in the county portion of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/08/2024 - 4:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Storms come, and storms go at Lake Tahoe. Snow is nothing new, but what happened in the El Dorado County part of Lake Tahoe caught many but surprise, and left them angry.
After feet of snow fell last weekend, snowplows were deployed to get to the roads and remove snow. The problem with this storm for county residents was the lack of plows that came to clear the roads. Some zones got one sweep by a plow each day, while residents along Upper Truckee Road and its sidestreets did not see a plow for a few days, leaving deep snow for vehicles to navigate.
Man arrested after high speed chase from Minden to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/08/2024 - 1:14pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - A man has been arrested after allegedly leading deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) on a high-speed chase from Gardnerville to South Lake Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe City Council agenda: renter's assistance program. roads and road audit, budget and more
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/08/2024 - 7:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 9 a.m. in the Council Chambers at the airport. The public can participate in person or online (instructions and viewing options here).
The agenda includes the mid-year budget review, an update on the 2024 Road Rehabilitation Program, and:
A presentation on a basin entry fee.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/07/2024 - 6:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of Feb. 19 - Feb. 25, 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 February 19 - February 25, 2024
2/19
Arrests
None
Other Calls
01:10 Emergency Hang-up - Occurred on Spruce Ave. Disposition: CLEAR NO FURTHER.
Second credit card skimmer found on South Lake Tahoe 7-11 POS system
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/06/2024 - 11:33am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A second credit/debit card skimming device has been found on a 7-11 point-of-sale (POS) system in South Lake Tahoe. On Wednesday, a customer at the 7-11 on Emerald Bay Road found the device and pulled it off the machine.
El Dorado County Civil Grand Jury seeks new members - informational meeting in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/06/2024 - 8:58am
Event Date:
March 27, 2024 - 6:00pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - A very important part of the government process, the Civil Grand Jury, is looking for new members. In June 2023, the El Dorado County Civil Grand Jury completed its investigative report of the county's building and planning department. The jury's actions are a result of complaints, concerns, and annual reviews, and the results are compiled in a report that is presented to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors.
Bureau of Indian Affairs to hold public meeting on Painted Rock Mine
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/06/2024 - 8:25am
Event Date:
March 20, 2024 - 4:30pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is scheduled to hold a public meeting to allow members of the public to learn about the Painted Rock Mine Draft Environmental Assessment. The in-person public comment meeting is scheduled to occur on March 20, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center (1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, Nevada). The public meeting will include a short presentation, time to converse with subject-matter experts, and time to make a verbal public comment on the content of the revised Environmental Assessment.
South Lake Tahoe business sells liquor to minor, has ABC license temporarily suspended
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/05/2024 - 2:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – A South Lake Tahoe business, Mi Pueblo Market on Pioneer Trail, had its California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license temporarily suspended after selling to a minor decoy. The South Lake Tahoe Police Department, along with agents of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), conducted a minor decoy operation in November 2023. During that operation, a clerk at the business sold alcohol to a minor decoy.
South Lake Tahoe teen hit by vehicle on icy road in Meyers
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/05/2024 - 2:26pm
This story has been updated with new details:
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 15-year-old South Lake Tahoe teen was hospitalized on Saturday after getting pinned between a snowbank and a Jeep Wrangler.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) of South Lake Tahoe is still investigating, but the initial report shows they received a call at approximately 4:26 p.m. on March 2, about multiple vehicles in a collision and an injury on an extremely icy road.
South Tahoe Refuse issues service alert
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/05/2024 - 11:34am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe Refuse (STR) is making efforts to reach those scheduled for collection this week, however, due to hazardous road conditions and challenges navigating narrow roadways, there may be delays or missed garbage/recycling pick-ups in certain service areas for the week of March 4, 2024.
No big storms on the horizon for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/05/2024 - 9:58am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As many are in the middle of the "Big Dig" after the recent blizzard, there are some thoughts about the upcoming forecast. Luckily for Lake Tahoe residents, the next system due Tuesday is heading north of I80, with concerns for those in Lassen county, and a chance of snow to the south in Mono County. As we escape this one, it looks like things will be totally cleared out on Friday as a small ridge develops. But, sorry, don't get too comfortable with those sunny skies and no wind yet.
Snow Day again for Lake Tahoe Unified School District
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/04/2024 - 8:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - All Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) schools will be closed on Tuesday, March 5, due to road conditions and their inability to safely operate buses in certain areas of the district.
LTUSD said they are experiencing challenges in Meyers, Christmas Valley, sections off of Pioneer Trail, Upper Truckee, and portions of Highway 50.
Additionally, many of their staff members have communicated they cannot get to school safely on Tuesday.
Berkeley man run over by truck he was helping push up hill in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/04/2024 - 7:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 60-year-old man from Berkeley, Calif. suffered major injuries on Sunday after helping the truck in which he was a passenger rolled over him.
On Sunday, March 3 at about 12:22 p.m., a 73-year-old man from Vacaville was attempting to drive his Ford F350 up Mandan Street just north of Apache Avenue. It was snowing, the wind was blowing and the roads were snowy and icy, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The truck couldn't make it up the steep hill and the two passengers got up to help push the truck, along with people from vehicles behind them.
Monday morning closures and delays for El Dorado County at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/04/2024 - 8:19amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County courts in South Lake Tahoe are closed today. Courts on the west slope are assigned for:
- All Small Claims and Unlawful Detainer matters that are pending in Department 4 will be assigned to Department 12.
- All Domestic Violence and Civil Harassment Restraining Order matters that are pending in Department 4 will be assigned to Department 12.
• All Family Law Law & Motion matters that are pending in Department 4 will be assigned to Department 12.
Snow Day Monday for many Lake Tahoe area schools
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/03/2024 - 5:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - All Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) schools will be closed on Monday, March 4 due to the heavy weekend storms. Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe will also be closed.
It will also be a snow day for all Truckee Tahoe Unified School District schools. All school activities are canceled unless otherwise notified.
Tahoe casinos "win" figure $18.2 million in January
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/03/2024 - 2:44pm
Nevada’s nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $1,279,418,577 for January 2024, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board's monthly report released Thursday. This amounts to a .51 percent increase compared to the same month a year ago when licensees reported a gaming win of $1,272,953,912 *. For the fiscal year to date (since July), the gaming win has increased by 4.77 percent with $9,285,452,921 in "win".
The "gaming win" represents the computed income of casinos before business expenses and taxes.
US50 at Echo reopens; update on other roads around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/03/2024 - 8:26am
From Caltrans: This morning's situation on US50 on Echo Summit is what they say is "a sluff," not a slide. It was in the bluffs east of the summit on the lake side, not in the avalanche zone. This is an area of steep rocks and the snow will shed naturally. It was about 3 feet of snow in the westbound lane. There were no injuries and crews were able to clear it quickly, in about a half hour. It's a common occurrence amplified by the rapid and substantial snowfall. Caltrans plow/patrol trucks can handle the majority of these sluffs.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/02/2024 - 8:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of Feb. 12 - Feb. 18, 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 February 12 - February 18, 2024
2/12
Arrests
None
Other Calls
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/02/2024 - 3:23pm
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.
Feb. 22 - Feb. 28, 2024
2/22
14:50 IDENTITY THEFT REPORT - Occurred on Uplands Way, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.
2/23
Numerous power outages reported around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/02/2024 - 9:58am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Liberty crews are working on restoring power to almost 6,000 customers around Lake Tahoe. Crews will continue to work around the clock to restore power.
Due to poor road conditions, remote access challenges, heavy snow, falling trees, and/or the nature of repairs required, there may be a delay in getting power restored, according to Liberty.
Snow and wind affecting Lake Tahoe roads and resorts
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/02/2024 - 9:28am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The current storm is not disappointing, with the snow still falling and expected through the weekend. For South Lake Tahoe, the forecast calls for another 16"-24" expected through the day and night.
US50 over Echo Summit has remained open though travel is not suggested due to blowing and heavy snow. I80 was closed for much of Friday, and that can be expected today due to poor traction for trucks, and low visibility for vehicles. SR88 is closed in the Sierra, SR89 is closed around Emerald Bay, and the Mt. Rose Highway is closed.
AARP Tax-Aide Cancelled for Saturday
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/01/2024 - 3:29pm
Event Date:
March 2, 2024 (All day) Due to the inclement weather, Tax-Aide is cancelling its free tax preparation shift at the Senior Center for Saturday, March 2nd. We expect to open again for our shift on Monday, March 4th from 2-6 PM.
USPS proposed changes in Reno would send South Lake Tahoe/Stateline mail to Sacramento
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/01/2024 - 12:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The United States Postal Service (USPS) has proposed a plan to revamp its system in the country in a $40 billion investment strategy. The plan would upgrade and improve the Postal processing, transportation, and delivery networks.
At this time, USPS is conducting an evaluation of current operations and potential future uses of its Reno Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) facility in Reno, Nev.
Prior to storm, snowpack at Phillips Station at 77% of average; Statewide: 80%
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/01/2024 - 9:50am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The monthly snow survey at Phillips Station was conducted on Thursday, Feb. 29, though the figures will be changing as the current blizzard and upcoming storms will be reflected in the April measurement, currently scheduled for April 2.
El Dorado County offices and Sierra-at-Tahoe among businesses closed for the day
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/01/2024 - 7:40am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - With the current storm in full force, many area businesses and agencies may be closed for the safety of staff and customers. This list will be updated during the day as more information is made available.
As of 7:30 a.m. Friday, the following are closed:
El Dorado County Offices in South Lake Tahoe will be closed today, Friday, March 1.
South Lake Tahoe Library.
Sierra-at-Tahoe is closed for the day.
Mt. Rose Ski is closed for the day.
Palisades and Alpine Meadows are closed.
Freshie's Restaurant will be closed.
Snow day for Lake Tahoe area schools
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/01/2024 - 6:17am
The snow is falling, and due to hazardous weather and road conditions, the following schools at Lake Tahoe are closed for Friday, March 1:
Lake Tahoe Unified School District
Zephyr Cove Elementary
Incline Village schools
Tahoe Truckee Union School District
All services and classes at Lake Tahoe Community College (for March 2 also)
University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Boys & Girls Club
Tahoe Conservancy awards $600M to restore Máyala Wáta (Meeks Meadow)
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/29/2024 - 9:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The California Tahoe Conservancy Board has awarded a $600,000 grant to the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) for forestry operations as part of its joint project with the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California to restore Máyala Wáta (Meeks Meadow).
Special meeting of Douglas County Board of County Commissioners postponed due to weather
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/29/2024 - 5:20pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Due to predicted severe winter weather and hazardous driving conditions, the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners have postponed their special meeting originally planned for Friday, March 1, 2024.
In order to ensure maximum participation, the meeting will be rescheduled with a new date and time announced soon.
The only agenda item was discussion and possible action on the draft Strategic Plan for Douglas County. Discussion could have included a review of the Board of County Commissioners' Strategic Objectives and action
Liberty encourages customers to prepare for the approaching winter weather
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/28/2024 - 5:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Liberty encourages customers to prepare for the approaching winter weather.
Severe winter weather has been forecast starting Thursday, February 29, and is expected to last through Sunday, March 3. The high winds and heavy snow may produce hazardous conditions and increase the potential for power outages. Poor road conditions, challenges accessing remote areas, heavy snow, falling trees, and/or the nature of repairs required may result in extended power outages. As such, it is important for you to prepare now.
Here are some tips to help you prepare:
Credit/debit card skimmer found at South Lake Tahoe 7-11
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/28/2024 - 4:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A credit card skimming device was found on a machine in the 7-11 store at the east end of South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday. A customer noticed the blinking lights didn't show up as they normally do when he went to tap his credit card for payment.
Regional collaboration brings over $3M to South Shore for fuels reduction
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/28/2024 - 8:54am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A collaboration between Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) and South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) departments has brought over $3M to the south shore to provide capacity planning for fuels reduction work. Both departments are part of the basin-wide Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT) and have been meeting with agencies on the south shore for the last 18 months to look at fire protection as a regional effort, and not separated by boundaries.
Efforts terminated to raise Tourist Occupancy Tax by 2% in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/27/2024 - 9:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe City Council voted 4-1 on Tuesday to terminate efforts to create a ballot measure to raise the Tourist Occupancy Tax (TOT) by another two percent. A vote to prepare the measure for the ballot would have needed to get started to make it to the November ballot.
Revenues generated would go into the General Fund with the instructions they'd be used toward roads, police, fire, and housing.
NWS issues Blizzard Warning for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/27/2024 - 7:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The headlines have been full of warnings - a big storm is headed to the Sierra Nevada. Some of those headlines are warning of 10 feet of snow at upper elevations, but with some disappointing storms so far in 2024, many are skeptical of the news. But authorities are all on the same page - Sierra travel will be treacherous from Thursday through Sunday, with a period of life-threatening blizzard conditions sandwiched in for Friday night into Saturday morning.
The well-advertised major winter storm should not be catching anyone by surprise.
TRPA releases draft Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, public participation encouraged
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/27/2024 - 6:38pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is encouraging public review and feedback on key transportation plans that are meant to improve Lake Tahoe’s bicycle and pedestrian system and to encourage public involvement in transportation improvements. The Active Transportation Plan focuses on connecting all methods of travel that do not rely entirely on a car, like walking, biking, and rolling.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office arrest man suspected of attempted lewdness with a child and other charges
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/27/2024 - 5:49pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – Members of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) Investigations Division, in coordination with the Douglas County Street Enforcement Team, arrested 32-year-old Richard Fraser on several charges on February 26. Fraser was arrested on suspicion of attempted lewdness with a child under 16 years of age, luring a child, using a child to produce pornography, and indecent or obscene exposure in the presence of a child.
He was arrested in the northern part of Douglas County.
Douglas County Sheriff’s Protective Association endorses Judge Johnson for Tahoe Justice of the Peace
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/27/2024 - 8:58am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Protective Association (DCSPA) has issued an endorsement for the current Tahoe Justice of the Peace Judge Michael Johnson to retain that position.
DCSPA President Justin Fricke made the announcement on February 25.
“I am honored to receive DCSPA’s endorsement,” responded Johnson. “These Douglas County deputies and sergeants are vital participants in the judicial system and have been in a position to observe and evaluate my performance as judge, so I accept this endorsement as an affirmation of my judicial service, past and future.”
Lake Village fire displaces residents
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/26/2024 - 6:58pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Firefighters from the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District (TDFPD) responded to a home fire on Holly Lane in Lake Village on Monday, February 26. The call came in at 11:25 a.m.
Three engines and two rescue vehicles responded. The teams were able to knock down the fire quickly before it spread to other homes and condominiums. The occupants were able to escape without injuries.
The cause of the fire is under investigation and there is no estimate of damage though the home is not inhabitable at this time.
