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Assessor says El Dorado County homeowners may be eligible for property tax relief

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado County Assessor Jon DeVille is reminding property owners in the path of the recent torrential rainstorms and snowstorms that they may be eligible for tax relief.

“The recent spate of winter storms have caused significant damage and in some cases devastating losses," Assessor Jon DeVille said. “I want to remind property owners that you may be eligible for property tax relief that could save you money on your taxes as you move forward.”

TRPA approves plans for Lake Tahoe Community College dormitory

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During its meeting on Wednesday, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board unanimously approved a 33-room, 100-bed dormitory for Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) in South Lake Tahoe.

The dorms will be deed-restricted for low-income LTCC students from the Lake Tahoe region and California only. The target date for opening is July 1, 2025.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe to be acquired by Fertitta Entertainment

STATELINE, Nev. - The Hard Rock in Lake Tahoe will soon be a Golden Nugget, according to an announcement today from Fertitta Entertainment, LLC. The company, which also owns the Chart House chain and the Houston Rockets, announced they signed a purchase agreement to acquire the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe in Stateline, Nevada, including land and business situated on twenty-four acres from Paragon Gaming for an undisclosed price.

The transaction is expected to close within the next seven to twelve months, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

Douglas County Sheriff seeks public's help in identifying armed robbery suspects

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for assistance in identifying two individuals suspected of an armed robbery at the Home Depot located at 921 Jacks Valley Road on March 9, 2023.

The suspects left in a silver 2017 Ford Fusion with California license plate 9BBS792.

If you have information related to this case or can identify the suspects, contact Douglas County Dispatch at 775-782-5126 or Investigator Wharton at 775-586-7253. Reference DCSO case number 23SO05913.

El Dorado County supervisors vote to disband Human Rights Commission, reduce ethics training

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Even with endless public comments in support of keeping the El Dorado County Human Rights Commission intact, the majority of supervisors voted to disband it during its meeting on Tuesday.

During its previous meeting, the Board of Supervisors had voted 3-2 to disband the commission in a first reading, then on March 21, the same 3-2 vote sealed the deal in a second reading.

NLTFPD: Know before you throw

The winter that keeps on giving is still alive and well! While we are hoping with the official arrival of Spring that we will see the sun more than snow, until then, “Know Before You Throw.”

Taking advantage of breaks between storms is the best opportunity for snow-clearing preparations.

Quick Tip Reminders:

Kindness matters - Some South Lake Tahoe plow drivers being threatened, assaulted

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Most of us learned at a very young age to treat others with kindness and respect. We learned how to be courteous.

Remember learning that respect is about treating others the way you would want to be treated, at all times and in all situations?

If COVID taught us anything, we learned that many people missed these important lessons, and the long, cold winter with heavy snowfall has also brought out a new set of bad behaviors.

New issue on SR89 at Emerald Bay - slide sends trees and snow onto bridge

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Highway 89 around Emerald Bay has been closed for weeks due to the large amount of snow needing to be safely cleared from the roadway. Caltrans crews have just hit a significant roadblock in their continued efforts to reopen the highway.

A massive slide has happened and the stretch of road approaching and onto the Eagle Falls Sidehill Viaduct is now littered with trees, boulders, and several feet of snow.

The bridge will need to be cleared of snow and the structure inspected for damages before it can be reopened to traffic.

Lake Tahoe's bears need everyone, locals and visitors, to be "bear wise"

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - If bears could read, we wouldn’t need BearWise®.

Bears excel at acting in what they perceive is their best interests: finding food, finding shelter, finding mates, raising their cubs, and coexisting with each other. But they have no clue that avoiding people and people places would be in their long-term best interests.

Reno resident arrested after allegedly stealing purse from car at Lake Tahoe day care

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - A woman watching a daycare center on Michelle Drive at Stateline on Tuesday allegedly stole a purse from the car of a woman picking up her child at the center. Inside the purse were credit cards and phones.

Tax filing deadline moved for those living in El Dorado County and others under State of Emergency

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - California individuals and businesses impacted by the 2022-23 winter storms have qualified for an extension to file and pay both federal and state taxes until October 16, 2023. There will be no penalties assessed between April 18 and October 16 on payments that may be owed with 2022 tax filings.

Originally the extension was moved to May, but with the onslaught of storms January-March, authorities moved the date out to October 16 to help residents who were coping with the disasters.

This includes:

2023/24 parking plans at Heavenly, Kirkwood and Northstar to include reservations and paid parking

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With winter storms creating epic snow around Lake Tahoe, a result has been road congestion and parking challenges at ski resorts. Vail Resorts announced today that these issues have led them to make changes to their parking plan at Northstar California, Heavenly Mountain Resort, and Kirkwood Mountain Resort for the next ski season.

TRPA to discuss Incline Village Area Plan change, LTCC dorms, and Cascade-Meeks trail

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Lake Tahoe Community College dorms, the Cascade Lake to Meeks Bay trail, and a possible change to the Tahoe Area Plan for Incline Village are all on the agenda at Wednesday's meeting of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Board of Directors.

Douglas County seeks VHR permit holder to fill out term on advisory board

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners is currently accepting applications for one appointment to the Vacation Home Rental Advisory Board. All applicants must be Douglas County residents. The current vacancy is for a VHR Permit holder who resides in the Tahoe Township.

This appointed applicant would serve out the existing term which expires December 31, 2023, at which point, the appointee can re-apply for a 4-year term.

More Lake Tahoe ski areas announce the extension of season

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – With a wild winter season and near-record-setting snowfall across the region, Northstar California, Heavenly Mountain Resort, and Kirkwood Mountain Resort will add additional days to ski and ride season, allowing guests to enjoy an even longer spring season on the slopes this year.

Heavenly will add three full weeks to its schedule, with a new closing date of Sunday, May 7.

Northstar will add two additional weekends, remaining open Friday, April 21 – Sunday, April 23, and Friday, April 28 – Sunday, April 30.

South Lake Tahoe has had over 76 percent of days at below-average temperatures this winter

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If you think it's been colder at Lake Tahoe this winter, you're right! Not only have snowfall amounts been above average, but so have the daily temperatures.

Between November 1, 2022 and March 20, 2023, 103 days in South Lake Tahoe saw below-average temperatures out of the 134 days where the temperature was recorded. This is 76.87 percent of the winter.

The cold started early in South Lake Tahoe as November 2022 had 25 days with below-average temperatures at an average of seven degrees a day. Twelve days were below average by double-digits.

Crews continue to work on closed US395 at Mono Lake after multiple avalanches

This winter has taken its toll on Sierra highways, and US395 is no exception. The road had been closed along the Walker River and near Bishop, and now a series of avalanches along US395 between Lee Vining and SR167 has kept the highway closed for weeks.

The closure is due to multiple avalanche incidents from February 25-28 in the area of the 2016 Marina Fire. About 1/2 mile of the highway was closed by a 30-40 foot wall of snow.

South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission to examine taxes to fund affordable housing

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Most can agree that South Lake Tahoe and most communities across the country need better affordable housing options for residents. A problem with the needs is that funding needs to be made available to build the needed units.

Never ending winter at Lake Tahoe - Storm warning, storm watch, rain, snow in the forecast

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The first day of spring is on March 20, and even though we normally experience some snow in March, it often comes after many breaks in the cold weather and glimpses of warmth.

Plan on periods of gusty winds, rain, and snow today into early Monday. After a brief break, a second weather system will move into the region Tuesday and Wednesday with additional Sierra snowfall and mountain travel impacts. Rain and snow are forecast for Lake Tahoe and western Nevada with snow accumulations possible Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

March Madness tournament for trails at Lake Tahoe

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - When it’s not buried in snow, Tahoe is home to an incredible network of trails. Whether it’s the one right in your backyard or the one that requires a permit to access, everyone has their favorite trail in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

El Dorado County Public Health: Protecting adolescents with preteen vaccines

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. – The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Division is reminding parents of the importance of preteen vaccinations.

“Vaccines are one of the best ways to avoid serious and deadly diseases, and can even stop some types of cancer,” said Dr. Nancy Williams, El Dorado county public health officer. “Ensuring that preteens have the vaccines they need can protect them now and into adulthood.”
 

Carson Valley Medical Center changes name to Carson Valley Health

GARDNERVILLE, Nev. - When Carson Valley Medical Center’s journey began, they set out to serve the community with compassion, personal connection, and dependability. They said they've been proud of their progress, but when it comes to reaching new altitudes in healthcare, their attitude is – let’s keep climbing.

Now they have a new name but the same commitment.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls at Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that 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.

March 9 - March 15, 2023

3/9

07:27 SNOW TOW - Occurred at Wailaki St/Nahane Dr, in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: ASSISTED.

El Dorado Board of Supervisors vote 3-2 to disband Human Rights Commission

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Even though there was overwhelming support voiced for keeping the El Dorado County Human Rights Commission, the supervisors took a first vote to dissolve the five-year-old commission through the adoption of a new ordinance. Supervisors Brooke Laine and John Hidahl were the only two to vote in favor of keeping the commission, with Supervisors Lori Parlin, John Turnboo, and Wendy Thomas against.

Giga Bite Robotics FTC Team from South Lake Tahoe victorious at Nevada State Championships

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) youth robotics team from South Lake Tahoe emerged as a member of the winning team at the Nevada State Championships earlier this month. Local Team #20681 Giga Bite with partners VC Silver Circuits and MCII formed the winning alliance and battled it out against 29 other teams from across the state and nearby regions.

Forest Service advises caution at Taylor and Tallac creeks in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - Due to the atmospheric rivers impacting the Lake Tahoe region, the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) are advising the public to avoid the Taylor-Tallac Restoration Project area adjacent to the southwest end of Lake Tahoe.

Epic collaboration to prevent a sewer spill at South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – This winter, Lake Tahoe has experienced the third-highest snowfall on record, with more on the way. Last week’s warm atmospheric river caused structural collapses, avalanches, and extensive flooding around South Lake Tahoe. Of particular concern is a flooded sewer pump station on the Upper Truckee Marsh. Epic collaboration resulted in a solution to address flooding and help prevent a sewer spill.

Placer County to hold meeting on Kings Beach Western Approach Project

Event Date: 
March 21, 2023 - 6:00pm

KINGS BEACH, Calif. - Placer County will be holding an informational meeting on the Kings Beach Western Approach Project at 6 p.m. on March 21 at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach. County staff will present a status update on the project, followed by a question-and-answer session.

The meeting will be live-streamed on Zoom for those who are not able to attend in person. Participants can also call in by dialing 1-877-853-5247 and enter meeting ID: 934 6043 9518.

EL Dorado County woman sentenced to 90 days in jail and community service in animal cruelty case

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. – El Dorado County resident Sandra Tidwell pled guilty to felony animal cruelty charges and was sentenced this week to 90 days in jail and 250 hours of community service.

When a search warrant was served on the 50-year-old's home in El Dorado Hills in July 2022, animal services officers found 25 German Shepherd and Husky breed dogs living in deplorable conditions, including 15 adult dogs and ten puppies at Tidwell’s property where she was illegally keeping the animals inside her 1,200 square foot home.

The 12th atmospheric river of the winter is heading to California and Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Enjoy the sun, quiet and calm while it lasts around Lake Tahoe as storms are hanging out on the horizon.

Cool, dry weather is in store to end the work week, but a couple of quick and weak storms will bring a chance of mountain snow and gusty winds this weekend. It is after the weekend when there is potential for a larger, stronger storm (sorry).

California Tahoe Conservancy grants $250,000 to tackle invasive plants

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) Board approved a $250,000 grant to Tahoe Resource Conservation District (Tahoe RCD) for aquatic invasive plant surveillance and rapid response in Lake Tahoe.

“Aquatic invasive species threaten wildlife habitat, water quality, and recreation opportunities at Lake Tahoe,” said Adam Acosta, Conservancy board chair. “We’re excited to support Tahoe RCD’s efforts to detect and remove invasive plant infestations to help protect the Lake.”

Storm impacts to South Tahoe Public Utility District

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Rain-on-snow events bring unique challenges to wastewater operations in Lake Tahoe. As streets and meadows flood, stormwater seeps through manholes and into the sewer system. This inundates wastewater pump stations and the wastewater treatment plant, increasing the risk of sewer spills.

During this week’s atmospheric river, South Tahoe Public Utility District worked every day around the clock to address challenges and ensure reliable water and wastewater services.

City council approves purchase of new snow removal equipment for South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Snow removal has been a challenge this winter with much more than just snow to deal with. One of those challenges has been equipment, and the need for four new graders and two blowers.

During its Tuesday meeting, the South Lake Tahoe City Council approved the purchase of those items along with a smaller blower for trails and bike paths. The price tag is a big one, over $3,500,000.

Raley's plans to reopen one South Lake Tahoe store soon

10:30 p.m. UPDATE: The team at Raley's at the "Y" made great progress in safely removing snow off the roof Wednesday. The Emerald Bay Road store is prepared to reopen at 8 a.m. Thursday, March 16.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The March 2023 storms have been damaging to South Lake Tahoe homes and businesses, with several being closed or red-tagged due to safety and structure concerns.

Douglas County lifts precautionary evacuation warning for Buckeye/Dangberg Reservoir area

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – The Precautionary Evacuation Warning for the Buckeye/Dangberg Reservoir area has been lifted. On Sunday, March 12, Douglas County issued a Precautionary Evacuation Warning for the Buckeye/Dangberg Reservoir area due to a possible reservoir overflow which could affect homes and property in the area. The reservoir waters did not breach the rim and have since receded. At the direction of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and East Fork Fire, the precautionary evacuation warning has been lifted.

Water in Lake Tahoe fully flips for first time since winter of 2018-19

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Lake Tahoe flipped on February 27 or 28 according to the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC). Flipping is when the water fully mixes vertically from top to bottom.

Even though smaller lakes are fully mixed annually, it is less common for Lake Tahoe with a depth of 1,640 feet. The last time Tahoe flipped was in the winter of 2018-19.

TERC researchers are on the like every week to sample water quality, the phytoplankton, and the overall health. They maintain instruments placed on the lake that take instruments every few minutes.

Over 4500 Liberty Utilities customers without power in South Lake Tahoe

The power was restored to most customers by 6:15 p.m.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a power outage in South Lake Tahoe affecting 4,599 customers at this time.

Liberty Utilities has given an estimated time of restoral at 7:52 p.m. No cause has been released.

This story will be updated when new details are available.

Incline High School evacuated over concerns of a gas leak

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - On Tuesday, March 14, the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District (NLTFPD) along with Washoe County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) responded to Incline High School for a reported smell of natural gas.

Students were evacuated while fire crews attempted to locate the origin. No gas was detected inside the structure but high levels of gas were detected in multiple locations in the snow on the roof. Due to the heavy snow load, the crews were unable to locate the origin of the leak with this information, natural gas was turned off to the structure.

Nine South Lake Tahoe and Meyers homes and businesses red tagged, 86 damaged due to snow loads

UPDATE 4 p.m.: The numbers have changed a bit during the day. There have now been 150 inspections, with 103 homes/businesses damaged and 15 red-tagged. The following streets in South Lake Tahoe and Meyers are currently closed: Ute, Choctaw, Angora Creek, and Werner Salas.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is no surprise that the area has been hammered this winter, and now heavy snow loads on businesses and homes are being damaged due to collapsing roofs.

Safeway at Round Hill reopening; Douglas County offices closed

UPDATE 3/14 9 a.m. - The Round Hill Safeway is opening its doors by 9:00 a.m. this morning after a long night of snow removal and coordination between engineers and the Douglas County building department.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Calif. - The Safeway at Round Hill is closed at this time due to concerns about building safety. Douglas County's Community Development office placed a red tag on the building Monday morning, saying the structure was unsafe for occupancy at this time.

South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting moves to virtual only

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tuesday, March 14 meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council has been moved to virtual only. The meeting will be live-streamed on Channel 21, on the City website at www.cityofslt.us, and via ZOOM at this link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87651412447. Instructions for participation are below.

Alpine County EOC declares local emergency, services and offices to close Tuesday-Wednesday

Alpine County has declared a local state of emergency. Due to the March storms and atmospheric river events, conditions are or are likely to become, beyond the control of services, personnel, equipment, and facilities in the County.

In an abundance of caution, Alpine County emergency operations center canceled all commission and committee meetings effective immediately through Friday, March 17, 2023.

LTUSD reopens building at South Tahoe High that was closed due to snow load concerns

UPDATE 3/14 3 p.m.: Lake Tahoe Unified School District received the go-ahead to reopen Building C on the South Tahoe High School campus.

UPDATE 3/13 4 p.m.: Over the past week, representatives of the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) and LTUSD determined the flat roof buildings at South Tahoe High School should be reviewed. They did so with the use of a drone. It was determined that the A-B-C hall at the school was in need of further review so on Monday, CalFire conducted a walkthrough with the LTUSD directors of facilities and transportation.

South Lake Tahoe, Douglas County and Tahoe Truckee school updates for Monday

UPDATE: All LTUSD Schools are on a 2 hour delay - some bus routes are inaccessible.

Please note update to bus route alternate stops:
Atrori & Mandan-please go to Pioneer & Mandan
Sonora & Aspen-please go to Wildwood & Aspen
Sonora & Spruce-please go to Wildwood & Birch
Originally the Sonora & Spruce alternate stop was Wildwood & Spruce but now it is Wildwood and Birch.

Monday is now a delayed start for all schools except Truckee Elementary. Today Truckee Elementary is closed due to snow load issues on the roof.

Winter Storm warning in place for Lake Tahoe through Wednesday

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The storm door remains wide open this week. A Winter Storm Warning continues for the Lake Tahoe Basin through Wednesday, March 15 at 6 p.m.

Expect lesser snow amounts through Monday than originally forecast, then a fast drop in snow levels late Tuesday into Wednesday. Unsettled and showery
conditions remain possible later this week through next weekend.

High avalanche danger for Lake Tahoe - one takes out power lines at Stanford Camp

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The U.S. Forest Service Sierra Avalanche Center has issued a backcountry avalanche warning for the central Sierra Nevada between Yuba Pass to the north and Ebbetts Pass to the south, including the greater Lake Tahoe area. High avalanche danger is expected in the mountains through at least Monday morning.

Expect slabs of wind-blown snow and storm snow to avalanche as heavy snow, some rain, and strong winds continue today. Avalanches could occur on any steep slope at any elevation. Travel in, near, or below avalanche terrain is not recommended.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in Lake Tahoe area

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that 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.

March 2 - March 8, 2023

3/2

05:20 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE REPORT - Occurred on Thunderbird Ct, in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: 1022/Disregard.

Continued structure issues around South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The heavy snow loads and excess water from the current train of storms continues to compromise roofs around South Lake Tahoe. On Sunday morning, Raley's at the Y closed due to leaking issues. "Due to weather, and in an abundance of caution, we have temporarily closed our store," said the store in a statement. "We will post updates as they become available."

TJ Maxx in South Lake Tahoe is also closed due to leaking issues and safety concerns.

On Saturday, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue responded to a mobile home on Julie Lane that had a roof collapse.

Douglas County issues precautionary evacuation warning for Buckeye/Dangberg Reservoir

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - A precautionary evacuation warning has been issued for the Buckeye/Dangberg Reservoir area due to a possible reservoir overflow. If this happened, the 50 homes in the area and property could be affected.

An overflow could impact other property infrastructure in the area.

View a map of the affected area here. Click search bar to type in your address: https://gisservices.douglasnv.us/portal/apps/instant/minimalist/index.html?appid=6e75f6ef2e3045dca51...

Don't forget to turn those clocks forward Sunday

As we deal with snow, rain, dangerous roofs, and roads, the time change may be the last thing on our minds. Sunday, March 12 marks the one time a year when a day has 23 hours in it as Daylight Saving Time begins, and clocks move forward at 2 a.m.

But why are we still having to switch times twice a year after California voters voted to abolish the ritual? Voters passed a ballot measure in 2018 by almost 60 percent, telling the state legislature they wanted a change to daylight saving. State lawmakers still have not passed legislation to abolish it.

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