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California and Nevada snowpack measurements show huge gains after recent storms -
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/03/2023 - 6:22pm
The snowpack in the Sierra continues to grow and records may be breaking before winter is said and done.
On Friday, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) did its monthly snow survey on Phillips Station near Sierra-at-Tahoe, the third such manual survey of the season. Staff recorded 116.5 inches of snow and a snow water equivalent of 41.5 inches, which is 177 percent of average for this location on March 3.
TRPA names Kimberly Chevallier as new deputy director and chief partnerships officer
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/03/2023 - 5:31pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) has selected Kimberly Chevallier as the agency’s deputy director & chief partnerships officer, filling a position left open when the Governing Board chose Julie Regan to lead the agency after a national search.
Explosion and fire causes extensive damage at South Lake Tahoe home
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/02/2023 - 10:50pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A brand new home in Meyers exploded on Thursday afternoon, sending flames and smoke into the sky. There were multiple 911 calls to emergency dispatch as neighbors saw the fire and heard the explosion.
Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) responded to the home on Piute Street, finding it fully engulfed. Several trucks and engines from LVFPD were at the scene, and South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue was also called in to assist.
How much snow on South Lake Tahoe roofs is too much? Two local buildings damaged with cave-ins
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/02/2023 - 5:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One of the signs of near record amount of snow around Lake Tahoe is the height and weight of snow on the roofs of all buildings. This week there have been two buildings that suffered damage on the South Shore as the roofs caved in after the snow load became too much.
What is too much?
New York man dies at Heavenly Mountain Resort
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/02/2023 - 12:57pm
UPDATE FRIDAY, MAR. 3: The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office has provided new information about this tragic event. The New York man has been identified as 46-year-old Wesley Whalen, and the story has been updated.
Enjoy the short storm reprieve as a new Winter Storm Watch is issued for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/01/2023 - 9:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Hold onto those hopes of sunny, warm beach weather for a bit longer (okay, a lot longer) around Lake Tahoe. As residents around the lake had a much-needed break on Wednesday and getting more of the same through Friday, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Storm Watch Saturday-Monday.
There will be widespread snow, strong winds, and travel headaches, in other words, more of the same.
Bipartisan, bicameral legislation to extend the authorization of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/01/2023 - 6:22pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Today, U.S. Senator Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced her bipartisan, bicameral legislation to extend the authorization of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act. This law has delivered millions of dollars in federal funding to Lake Tahoe since the original law passed in 2000, supporting environmental protection and habitat restoration programs across the basin.
Washington rape kit leads to arrest in 1979 Lake Tahoe murder
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/01/2023 - 4:30pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - On September 28, 1979, Patricia Carnahan was beaten, strangled, and left for dead at Sugar Pine State Park at Lake Tahoe.
Carnahan died, and her body was recovered and investigators gathered evidence, including a sexual assault kit (SAK) which provided a DNA sample. At the time, no suspect(s) were identified or arrested. Her identity was unknown at the time, and she was buried in a nondescript grave marked "Unidentified Female" with Tahoma 9-79 as the location and date.
20th annual Drug Store Project coming this April
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/01/2023 - 10:37am
The 20th annual Drug Store Project returns to an in-person event in South Lake Tahoe on April 4, 2023. Sixth-grade students from area schools will be taking part in the day-long event at South Tahoe Middle School
Homeschool students are invited, and if not signed up, please contact tahoedsp@gmail.com.
Snow Day on Wednesday for students in South Lake Tahoe , Tahoe Truckee, Alpine County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/28/2023 - 7:41pm
UPDATE: Douglas County schools at the lake will not open on Wednesday. They will determine status of valley schools by 5:15 a.m.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With continued snow, road conditions, and campuses still buried even after long hours of clearing snow, Lake Tahoe Unified School District has canceled school for Wednesday, March 1.
The Blizzard Warning expires at 4 a.m. Wednesday, with snow expected through the morning.
Douglas County School District said they will determine the status of classes in the morning.
Carson City schools are on a two-hour delay.
South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting canceled due to blizzard
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/28/2023 - 11:15am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Due to the current severe weather conditions, the City of South Lake Tahoe has canceled the Tuesday City Council meeting which was slated for 5:30 p.m.
The agenda items will be moved onto the agenda for its next meeting on March 14. The planned Mayor For The Day events that were to occur Tuesday are being moved to the March 28 evening council meeting.
City Manager Joe Irvin stated, “This decision was made in the interest of public safety. We discourage travel today and tonight given continued blizzard conditions.”
Blizzard conditions continue in the Lake Tahoe Basin and Sierra
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/28/2023 - 10:47am
UPDATE 12:45PM: US50 is now closed at Echo Summit due to avalanche control, heavy snow and multiple spin-outs.
Travel is highly discouraged. If you don't need to be on the road, CHP says "don't." There is no estimated time of reopening.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Blizzard warnings continue for the Lake Tahoe region and the Sierra, with more heavy snow forecast for the rest of the day on Tuesday. The warning expires at 4 a.m. Wednesday with snow ending around 7 a.m.
Snow days once again at Lake Tahoe area schools
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/27/2023 - 8:36pm
The forecast shows the snow will not be letting up until the end of the night on Tuesday, and heavy snow is expected to cover roads until then, making travel hazardous. Conditions have led school districts to cancel school on Tuesday, February 28.
Lake Tahoe Community College has called a snow day for Tuesday, as has Alpine County Schools, Lake Tahoe Unified School District, Douglas County School District, Tahoe Truckee Unified School District, and many in El Dorado County.
For Alpine County, all Alpine sites will be closed, including AELC, DVES, and BVES.
Lake Tahoe area road closures as blizzard bears down on the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/27/2023 - 7:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Due to heavy snow, poor visibility, and multiple vehicle issues on Lake Tahoe area roads, the following roads have been closed:
SR89 over Luther Pass between Christmas Valley and Hope Valley. It is closed around Emerald Bay.
SR88 is closed to eastbound traffic at Dew Drop; closed from 3.5 miles east of Silver Fork to Kirkwood and the Carson Spur; from 2 miles east of Kirkwood to 5 miles west of Picketts Junction. Closed to westbound traffic at the junction of SR89 in Woodfords due to a disabled vehicle.
South Lake Tahoe CHP to offer free teen driver safety classes
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/27/2023 - 3:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is offering free driver safety classes for teenage drivers this March and April.
This Start Smart program is aimed at helping newly licensed and future licensed teenage drivers become aware of the responsibilities that accompany the privilege of being a licensed California driver. The program was created in an effort to preemptively reduce the incidence of teen injuries and deaths resulting from motor vehicle collisions.
Big rigs once again blocking South Lake Tahoe area roads
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/27/2023 - 10:32am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The minute each winter I80 closes to tractor-trailer semitrailer combinations, many seek other ways to make it over the Sierra. US50 at Echo Summit is a common goal, as is SR88 at Woodfords.
South Lake Tahoe forecast: Blizzard could drop 2-3 feet of snow at lake level, up to 6 feet at upper elevations
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/26/2023 - 7:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a Winter Storm Warning in place for the Lake Tahoe Basin until Monday morning at 11 a.m., and then a Blizzard Warning takes over and is in place until 4 a.m. Wednesday.
NTSB says downed Care Flight plane broke apart prior to crashing near Stagecoach
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/26/2023 - 6:37pm
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a press conference Sunday in Carson City regarding the downed Care Flight airplane that crashed in Stagecoach on Friday night.
During the conference, it was confirmed that the plane's wing had broken off mid-flight only about 14 minutes after it had taken off.
Go Fund Me fundraiser established for couple that died in Care Flight crash
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/25/2023 - 9:04pm
The names of the Reno couple who died in Friday night's crash of a Care Flight plane near Stagecoach, Nevada have been released on a fundraising site.
Mark "Bear" Rand was on his way to Utah to receive life-saving medical treatment, and he was accompanied by his wife Terri.
"Mark and Terri were big-hearted, family-oriented, proud parents and grandparents. The Rand family is now coming together to figure out how to move forward," said the post on Go Fund Me.
Go Fund Me fundraisers set up for Care Flight pilot, nurse and paramedic
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/25/2023 - 7:48pm
While notifications to the family members of the five people aboard Friday night's deadly crash of a Care Flight plane have been made, names have not been officially released. Friends of the Care Flight pilot, nurse, and paramedic identified them when they started Go Fund Me fundraisers to help their families during this difficult time.
Ready for some more? Blizzard Warning and Winter Storm Watch for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/25/2023 - 5:12pm
UPDATE: NWS Reno says the incoming storm has picked up in intensity, bringing with it the potential for blizzard conditions across the Sierra Nevada. Because of this, they have issued a Blizzard Warning for Lake Tahoe and the Eastern Sierra starting at 10 a.m. Monday, through 4 a.m. Wednesday. During this period, total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 feet, except 4 to 6 feet above 7000 feet are expected. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph with over 100 mph along Sierra ridgetops.
Care Flight plane crashes near Stagecoach, killing all five on board
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/25/2023 - 11:15am
A fixed-wing Care Flight plane crashed Friday night outside of Stagecoach, Nev. All five on board were killed.
The Lyon County Sheriff's Office said they received multiple calls about a possible airplane crash at approximately 9:15 p.m. Deputies were joined by Lyon County and Douglas County search and rescue teams, and Central Lyon Fire in a search of the area. At 11:15 p.m., the aircraft was located and there were no survivors.
Caltrans closes westbound lanes of I-80 after multiple collisions
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/24/2023 - 6:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans has closed the westbound lanes of I-80 from the Nevada state line to Truckee. Vehicles are being turned around at the state line. There is no estimated time for reopening.
The interstate was closed overnight, then earlier today it reopened to vehicles only and all tractor-semitrailer combinations were not allowed.
US50 over Echo Summit was closed for over two hours due to a truck fire earlier on Friday, and it has seen heavy traffic since it opened back up.
Truck fire stalls traffic on US50 at Echo Summit, I80 remains closed to trucks
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/24/2023 - 1:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Dodge pickup truck with a trailer heading west on US50 caught fire at 11 a.m. Friday morning, temporarily closing the highway which was already experiencing heavy traffic with the closure of I80.
The truck had a 50-gallon tank of gas onboard and the driver was concerned it would catch fire.
As of 12:30 p.m., the scene is being cleared and the truck and trailer were moved into Gunmount. (12:44 p.m. update - road has reopened)
The resulting backup on Pioneer Trail and US50 into South Lake Tahoe was lengthy
Douglas County urges residents to be prepared for next series of storms
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/23/2023 - 9:13pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – With a new series of winter weather in the forecast, Douglas County urges residents to prepare in advance. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno, there will be a “significant winter storm Friday into Saturday, followed by a brief break before another major winter storm midday Sunday through Tuesday night.”
Douglas County wants to urge all residents to prepare in advance for the upcoming storms. Our community should avoid unnecessary travel and have emergency plans in place in case of power outages and dangerous snow conditions.
Multiple vehicle issues along US50 between Meyers and Placerville, on I80 and other Sierra roads
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/23/2023 - 7:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The snow has been constant over the Sierra, causing headaches along the mountain highways.
As of 6:45 p.m. Thursday, traffic is behind held between Pointview in Placerville to Meyers due to multiple spinouts. There is also avalanche control at Echo Summit and drivers can expect more of the same through the night.
I80 is closed at the state line to Colfax due to whiteout conditions.
SR89 around Emerald Bay is closed and there are high avalanche warnings for that area.
Christmas Cheer closed and Meals On Wheels not in service Thursday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/23/2023 - 10:54am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe food pantry Christmas Cheer will be closed on Thursday, February 23 due to snow conditions.
The South Lake Tahoe Senior Center is open for senior nutrition for dine-in and take-out only. There will be no home delivery Thursday.
The Vitalent Blood Drive Friday is postponed.
Free tax preparation at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center is canceled today.
The Child Support Services office in South Lake Tahoe is closed today.
This story will be updated if more information on other closures is made available.
Cannabis tax revenues of $221.6 million reported for Q4 in California
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/23/2023 - 1:02am
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) reported cannabis revenue on Wednesday for the fourth quarter of 2022. As of February 16, 2023, total cannabis tax revenue from fourth-quarter returns is $221.6 million. This includes California’s cannabis excise tax, which generated $108 million; and $113.6 million in sales tax revenue from cannabis businesses. The total reported cannabis tax revenues do not include outstanding returns and they also do not include locally imposed taxes collected by cities and counties.
Planning Commission meeting first of many to look at possible changes to South Lake Tahoe area plans
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/23/2023 - 12:37am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The public is invited to the next meeting of the South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission as they discuss both the Tahoe Valley and Tourist Core area plans. Feedback is important as the City starts looking at amendments to the plans.
The meeting will be held Thursday, February 23 at 3 p.m. in the City Hall-Council Chambers, 1901 Lisa Maloff Way. Zoom will also be available.
This is the first of multiple public hearings to gain feedback from stakeholders and the general public.
Several rounds of snow storms in the Lake Tahoe forecast into March
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/22/2023 - 9:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A cold and stormy period will continue through the end of February and into the beginning of March, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. They say to anticipate several rounds of snow at all elevations, leading to widespread travel difficulties in the Sierra. Periods of enhanced winds will make it feel that much colder. Bundle up and protect vulnerable populations and pets.
The Winter Weather Advisory is in place until 4 a.m. Friday, then a Winter Weather Watch until Saturday, February 25 at 10 a.m.
El Dorado County supervisors appoint Measure S committee, say goodbye to CAO Don Ashton
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/22/2023 - 2:20pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - During its meeting Tuesday, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors congratulated Don Ashton as he bid farewell after serving 12 years of service with the County. He served as chief administrative officer for the last seven years.
The supervisors presented a proclamation recognizing Ashton's dedication to public service. It stated "Your leadership, integrity, and dedication to the employees and residents of El Dorado County will be missed,"
New Keep Tahoe Blue building in South Lake Tahoe to be environment and education center
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/21/2023 - 5:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Those driving by the intersection of Lake Tahoe and Al Tahoe Boulevards over the past few months may have noticed the old office building at the corner under construction.
The League to Save Lake Tahoe (Keep Tahoe Blue) purchased the building to create a new environment and education center designed around opportunities for the public to learn, appreciate and take part in protecting Lake Tahoe.
Forest treatment completed to better protect Truckee from wildfire
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/21/2023 - 5:20pm
The Glenshire-Brockway project, a 1,175-acre project to reduce hazardous fuels between Glenshire and Brockway summits has been completed. The project is a collaboration of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), the National Forest Foundation (NFF), and the Truckee Fire Protection District (TFPD).
The area is full of dense forest stands across both public and private lands. Crews thinned brush and small trees for wildfire mitigation while maintaining the more fire-resilient trees.
USFS seeking comments on proposal to complete restoration of Burke Creek near Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/21/2023 - 1:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) in partnership with the Nevada Tahoe Conservation District (NTCD) is seeking comments on a proposal to complete restoration efforts at Burke Creek and Rabe Meadow on Lake Tahoe’s southeast shore. The Burke Creek Rabe Meadow Riparian Restoration Project area is located near Stateline, Nevada. It includes portions of Rabe Meadow and the lower reaches of Burke Creek that run through the meadow and enter Lake Tahoe near Nevada Beach. Comments will be accepted from Feb. 21 through March 14, 2023.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/21/2023 - 1:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of January 10 - January 16, 2023. 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 January 10 - 16, 2023
1/10
02:15 Emergency Hang-up -Occurred on Pioneer Trl. Disposition: CLEAR NO FURTHER.
New storm heading to the Sierra prompts Winter Weather Advisory
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/19/2023 - 10:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Pleasant conditions will continue through the holiday weekend, with the warmest temperatures expected Monday. An abrupt change happens Tuesday as an active weather period returns with a two-part storm that will bring high winds, snow, and cold through late week. It is looking like there will be another cold, snowy pattern returning at the end of February.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the first part of the storm Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. for the Lake Tahoe Basin. Gusty winds with lighter snow could cause visibility issues.
Nevada DOT federal transportation funds grants available for nonprofits and agencies
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/19/2023 - 5:13pm
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is inviting government and non-profit organizations to apply for federal transportation funds available through the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP).
Through April 14, applications will be accepted for non-traditional, community-based transportation projects that improve safety, expand travel choices, and enhance the transportation experience.
Eligible projects include planning, design, and construction of the following type of improvements:
Bicycle, pedestrian, and non-motorized transportation facilities
Sales taxes collected in South Lake Tahoe in Q3 up 29 percent as summer business improves
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/18/2023 - 8:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After a rough couple of years with the pandemic, the third quarter of 2022 was a bright spot for South Lake Tahoe. Receipts from July through September were 29.1 percent above the third sales period in 2021. Excluding reporting aberrations, actual sales were up 27.3 percent. Aberrations are from delayed payments, audits of receipts, and other reporting modifications.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/18/2023 - 1:19am
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.
February 9 - February 15, 2023
2/9
09:39 CIVIL INCIDENT - Officer initiated activity at E St, South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: SERVED.
Winter recreation safety this Presidents Day Weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/17/2023 - 11:50pm
With Presidents Day weekend here, remember to plan ahead for this fee-free day! Ensure your vehicles are snow-ready and practice caution when enjoying winter recreation in California’s national forests.
Brush up on winter safety tips from Recreate Responsibly, and follow these tips for a safe, fun outing on snow and ice:
Lane shifts on US95 south of Gardnerville as NDOT makes roadside drainage repairs
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/17/2023 - 12:34pm
Lane shifts will take place on US-395 south of Gardnerville from February 20-March 3 as the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) repairs roadside erosion.
Reduced lanes and speed limits and ramp closures will be in place on I-580 and US-395 near the Reno spaghetti bowl Saturday, Feb. 18 as roadway striping is refreshed.
Beginning Monday, Feb. 20 through March 3, northbound US-395 near Rockbottom Road will be shifted to use the southbound passing lane on weekdays between 7 a.m.-5 p.m. The primary southbound travel lane will remain open.
Barton Health ER nurse helps save woman on flight to Hawaii
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/17/2023 - 12:13pm
When a nurse on vacation travels to Hawaii, the last thing they'd expect is to be called into service on the airplane trip over. But that is exactly what happened to Daryl Braga of South Lake Tahoe.
Braga was seated and watching an in-flight movie with his wife and daughter on a flight from Sacramento to Maui when a flight attendant hurriedly ran by his aisle seat. Unlike in the movies, there was no overhead page asking for medical personnel, but he knew to go to the action and let them know of his qualifications.
South Lake Tahoe extended forecast looks cool and wet
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/16/2023 - 10:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The healthy snowpack in the Sierra could get more added to it as a cold and snowy weather pattern looks to be setting in after the holiday weekend. Until then, it's a slow and gradual warming trend.
According to Tahoe Weather, the hype is already building for the cold and snowy pattern that could last through the end of February, and possibly into early March.
Sunday and Monday will be sunny and near 50 degrees, so enjoy it while you can!
Woman sentenced to 32.5 years after Tahoe drug bust that led to deputies' fentanyl exposure
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/16/2023 - 9:39pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - One of the women involved in a series of drug sales that led to five Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) deputies being exposed to fentanyl in October is heading to prison. Regina Rojas, who was 35 at the time of her 2022 arrest, was sentenced to an aggregate term of 32.5 years with a minimum parole eligibility of 12 years and four months.
Rojas is from Rancho Cordova, Calif.
City Council commits over $850,000 to microtransit in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/14/2023 - 11:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The successful multi-agency partnership that brought Lake Link Microtransit Service to South Lake Tahoe and Stateline will be continuing. The City of South Lake Tahoe contributed $150,000 for the 2022-23 pilot year, and the city council Tuesday committed another $200,000 - $150,000 for the 2023-24 service year, and $50,000 for the remainder of the fiscal year 2023 since the original agreement ended in June, the city's fiscal year ends September 30.
Family of Kris Jackson settles for $4.5M in civil lawsuit against City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/14/2023 - 1:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe and the parents of Kris Jackson have reached a $4.5 million settlement.
Jackson, who was 22 at the time, was shot by a South Lake Tahoe police officer as he exited a motel room by a rear window at the Tahoe Hacienda Inn on June 15, 2015.
City Attorney Heather Stroud announced the settlement at Tuesday's City Council meeting.
Escaped bear cub still on the loose in South Lake Tahoe, but search parties are discouraged
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/13/2023 - 5:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Seiad, the orphaned bear cub that escaped from Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC), is still missing. The cub arrived at LTWC in December from the Seiad area in Siskiyou County in Northern California. The cub is about 12-13 months old and gained about 25-26 pounds since arrival and weighs about 50 pounds. He is healthy, has no medical issues, and has lots of survival skills.
FBI: Don’t let a criminal break our heart and your bank account
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/13/2023 - 2:53pm
Valentine's Day is an important day to prevent being lured into a romance scammer's web, especially as online dating continues to be a mainstream method for meeting new people. Unfortunately, criminals also leverage online platforms to develop connections with you to steal much more than your heart. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Sacramento Field Office is educating the public about romance scams to stop criminals in their tracks and to urge victims to reach out to law enforcement right away to protect themselves and others.
Protecting South Lake Tahoe, one hydrant at a time - one man's annual mission
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/13/2023 - 2:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe fire agencies have been asking for the public's help in keeping the basin's 4,097 hydrants clear of snow this winter, a daunting task. A cleared fire hydrant allows firefighters quicker access to much-needed water in the case of an emergency.
While many have taken the challenge and kept the hydrant closest to their home clear, one South Lake Tahoe man takes on dozens by himself every winter.
A cold blast at Lake Tahoe starts Monday night, sets the tone for the week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/12/2023 - 11:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A very cold winter system will arrive late Monday at Lake Tahoe, reminding us that we are still in the middle of winter. Warming temperatures appear across the region Monday but it is shortlived as the next system arrives Monday afternoon. This system will produce strong, chilly west-to-northwest winds along with chances for light snowfall. Wintry
temperatures return Tuesday and Wednesday, with slow moderation into next weekend, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.
