News
Clean Tahoe schedules $5 Dump Day
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/21/2023 - 6:49pm
Event Date:
June 10, 2023 - 8:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's the day that many locals wait for - $5 Dump Day on June 10! An annual tradition in South Lake Tahoe, Community Cleanup Day allows residents to get rid of unwanted items for just $5 a carload, along with free dumping of mattresses, refrigerators, computers, and televisions. The cost is $10 for a truckload or for Nevada residents. No construction materials are allowed.
From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., vehicles can go through the line at South Tahoe Refuse, located at 2140 Ruth Avenue, South Lake Tahoe (yes, you could go through more than once).
Mural wall comes down as Tahoe Wellness Center expands into new space
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/21/2023 - 4:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The mural painted on the temporary walls at Tahoe Wellness Center (TWC) in South Lake Tahoe came down on Friday. People loved the art, disliked it, or ignored it, but it is now gone as TWC owner Cody Bass prepares to unveil the business expansion.
While the mural on the outside is gone, the same artist, MEAR ONE, is painting another on one full wall inside the cannabis dispensary.
Tahoe Chamber cancels 2023 Sample the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/21/2023 - 11:22am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Chamber has announced they are canceling this year's farm-to-fork festival Sample the Sierra in South Lake Tahoe. They cited the extremely wet conditions that continue from the record-breaking winter storms.
Residents chime in on El Dorado County VHR ordinance
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/20/2023 - 5:31pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Supervisor Brooke Laine held a Vacation Home Rental (VHR) update meeting with El Dorado County staff Wednesday night in Meyers. On the agenda was a presentation from the county's VHR Program Manager, Brendan Ferry.
Laine said the meeting was to "start the conversation" as the county reviews the current ordinance and looks for possible updates.
Originally scheduled for a March Board of Supervisors' meeting but postponed due to heavy snow, Ferry gave attendees the same presentation he'll give to the board on May 2.
Wood cutting permits available May 1 on Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/20/2023 - 9:00am
CARSON CITY, Nev. – Dead and downed firewood cutting permits will be available starting Monday, May 1 on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts. Forest officials stress that it is extremely important for firewood cutters to pay special attention to the terms and conditions of their permits.
Firewood permits cost $10 per cord with a two-cord minimum and a 10-cord maximum for the year. A cord is the amount of wood in a stack four feet wide by four feet high by eight feet in length. Permits are valid through Dec. 31, 2023.
Roof collapse not enough to sideline Sidestreet Boutique for long
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/19/2023 - 12:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barbara Parina remembers March 5, 2023, very well.
"The chandelier was swaying and there were cracking noises coming from the roof," said Barbara, the owner of South Lake Tahoe's Sidestreet Boutique. She knew it was more than nearby avalanche control cannons but was not exactly sure what was happening. She got the customers out and closed up.
At 10:58 p.m. that evening, the cameras showed her what was happening - the roof above Sidestreet Boutique collapsed and the sprinkler system cracked, sending massive amounts of water into the store.
Prescribed fire operations continue around Lake Tahoe this week
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/19/2023 - 8:18am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) will continue prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe. The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is scheduled to burn hand piles on the East Shore today, April 19, 2023. Ignitions typically begin around 10 a.m. and smoke will be present.
Two areas are planned this week:
Bliss 10 - USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, Between Secret Harbor and Whale beaches, west of Highway 28. Burn Type: Hand Piles
El Dorado County committee on in-home supportive services seeks members
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/18/2023 - 2:34pm
The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority Advisory Committee of El Dorado County is seeking new members to fill current consumer and provider vacancies. The IHSS Public Authority Advisory Committee is appointed by the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors and serves in an advisory capacity to the Board and the IHSS Public Authority on issues and concerns affecting recipients and providers of the IHSS Program.
Insurance commissioner and state senator to speak at community's wildfire preparedness day
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/18/2023 - 12:54pm
Event Date:
May 6, 2023 - 11:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Al Tahoe Firewise USA® Community and the City of South Lake Tahoe are hosting a community-wide wildfire preparedness event on Saturday, May 6 from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center. The first Saturday in May is National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day.
Snow could delay opening of grading season at Lake Tahoe for some projects
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/17/2023 - 3:54pm
The Lake Tahoe Basin grading and digging season for permitted projects normally runs from May 1 to October 15, but with the record snowpack this year at the lake, some projects and sites may be delayed this year due to unseasonal amounts of snow and wet conditions.
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) said property owners and project managers should plan ahead for delays to the start of grading activity and pre-grade inspections.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/16/2023 - 9:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of April 3-April 9, 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 April 3 - April 9, 2023
4/3
01:23 DUI - Officer initiated activity at Motel 6, Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: Misdemeanor Arrest.
Winter makes a "brief" return at Lake Tahoe to start off the week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/16/2023 - 5:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Another cold storm moves into the region Monday into Tuesday bringing gusty winds, significantly cooler temperatures, and
chances for rain and snow showers (sorry about the "s" word).
There is another Lake Wind Advisory in place for Lake Tahoe from 1 p.m. Monday to 8 a.m. Tuesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) said winds from the southwest are expected during this time - 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Waves on the lake will be 2 to 4 feet.
South Lake Tahoe man arrested on multiple charges
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/15/2023 - 4:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Lake Tahoe man was arrested Saturday morning and has been booked into the El Dorado County Jail on multiple charges. Officer Simon with the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) made a traffic stop on Stateline Avenue after seeing a vehicle that had a suspended registration.
Douglas County community services director recognized with prestigious state award
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/14/2023 - 1:54pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Community Services Director Scott Morgan was recently honored with a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by the Nevada Recreation and Parks Society (NRPS). For only the second time in its 77-year history, NRPS awarded him the Dundee Award which was named after Dundee Jones who was a pillar of professionalism in the industry and the first Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Henderson.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District to hold public hearing on collective bargaining proposals
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/14/2023 - 9:51am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) will be holding a public hearing during its April 27 board meeting on labor negotiations in the 23/24 school year.
2022/23 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PROPOSALS
El Dorado County Sheriff's calls in Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/13/2023 - 8:17pm
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.
April 6 - April 12, 2023
4/6
00:37 SUSP VEH STOP - Officer initiated activity at Vikingsholm, State Hwy 89, Tahoma. Disposition: CHECKS CLEAR.
Flood Watch in place this weekend as temperatures warm up in the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/13/2023 - 7:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Flood Watch for portions of California and western Nevada, including the greater Lake Tahoe area; Lassen, Eastern Plumas, Eastern Sierra counties; Surprise Valley; the greater Reno, Carson City, Minden area; and Mineral and southern Lyon counties. The Watch is in place from 3 p.m. on Saturday to 7 a.m. Monday.
Drug Take Back Day on April 22 in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/13/2023 - 3:03pm
Event Date:
April 22, 2023 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 22, 2023, and in South Lake Tahoe it will coincide with Earth Day at Lake Tahoe Community College.
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department and the Tahoe Alliance for Safe Kids (TASK) will have a booth at the Earth Day event. Bring expired, unwanted, and unused human and pet prescription medications and drop them off at their booth into secure bins. No syringes or sharps will be accepted.
Barton Health begins 60th anniversary celebration
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/13/2023 - 1:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This year, Barton Health celebrates its 60th anniversary –– a rich history of community support, medical thought leadership, and steadfast commitment to caring for others. Reflecting on the past 60 years, each decade represents a significant milestone in the evolution of healthcare in our community, and each month through November, Barton will share decade-themed content and festivities to commemorate the journey of the health system.
Douglas County Commissioners decide changes to Lake Tahoe VHR ordinance
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/13/2023 - 10:49am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - In search of a perfect, balanced ordinance for vacation home rentals in Douglas County, the Vacation Home Rental (VHR) Advisory Board created a list of proposed changes and presented it to the County's planning commission, and on Monday, the County's Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held a special meeting to discuss.
El Dorado County road maintenance crews begin tackling Lake Tahoe roads
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/12/2023 - 1:36pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - After the epic winter of 2022-23, roads around Lake Tahoe have seen the effects with large potholes and crumbling pavement on many streets. Caltrans, the City of South Lake Tahoe, and El Dorado County all have roadways they are responsible for on the South Shore, and all have started their repair work.
House fire in South Lake Tahoe displaces family
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/12/2023 - 10:06am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Lake Tahoe home is a total loss after a Tuesday evening fire on Heather Lake Road.
At 11:23 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) responded to the single-story home to find a fully developed fire. It was knocked down quickly but the damage had already been extensive.
Motorists will see single-lane closures on Kingsbury Grade as NDOT begins road work
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/11/2023 - 2:51pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Single lane closures with travel delays will be in place on weekdays from April 13-28 on Kingsbury Grade (State Route 207) in Douglas County as the Nevada Department of Transportation repairs weather-related roadside erosion.
Beginning Thursday, April 13 through April 28, one lane will be closed on Kingsbury Grade five miles up from Foothill Road weekdays between 7 a.m.-5 p.m. While the majority of delays will be brief, motorists should anticipate up to 30-minute travel delays as traffic flaggers alternate directions of traffic through the work zone.
Supervisor Laine to hold public forum on El Dorado County Vacation Home Rental ordinance
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/11/2023 - 2:09pm
Event Date:
April 19, 2023 - 5:30pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado County District V Supervisor Brooke Laine is hosting a Vacation Home Rental (VHR) Public Forum on Wednesday, April 19 from 5:30 p.m. – 7 pm at the Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School, located at 1095 E. San Bernardino Ave in the Meyers area of South Lake Tahoe.
Laine will be updating the public with a presentation on the current status of the County's VHR program and receive questions and comments from citizens. This is an information-gathering meeting.
Foo Fighters add Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena to its 2023 tour
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/11/2023 - 8:47am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Foo Fighters are heading to Lake Tahoe when they make a tour stop at the outdoor concert series at Harveys Tahoe on August 10 at 7 p.m. The multiple award-winning band just added stops on their 2023 tour with the South Shore benefitting from the addition as the band heads to the Outside Lands Festival in San Francisco.
Prescribed burn operations to continue around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/11/2023 - 5:01am
If conditions remain favorable, the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) will resume prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe. The Nevada Division of Forestry and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit are scheduled to burn hand piles on the East Shore beginning Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Ignitions typically begin around 10 a.m. and smoke will be present.
The two locations for operations this week:
Bon Pland Pile Burn - Nevada Division of Forestry
Tunnel Creek, south of Incline Village
Burn Type: Hand Piles
Total Acreage: 5.00
Planned Ignition: 04/11-13/2023
Lake Tahoe’s clarity the best since 1980s, but is more needed to keep Tahoe blue?
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/10/2023 - 7:03pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - For the last five months of 2022, Lake Tahoe was the clearest it has been since the 1980s and much of that is due to the resurgence of the lake’s native zooplankton, said the U.C. Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC).
TERC and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency released the annual report on lake clarity Monday, a report showing praise for the tiny zooplankton for providing a natural clean-up crew to help restore the lake’s famous blue waters.
South Lake Tahoe pothole plans laid out as temperatures rise
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/10/2023 - 5:57pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If one hasn't been successful playing a game of DodgePothole this winter, then they have been successful in finding one of the hundreds of potholes along streets at Lake Tahoe. Several roads have been damaged from the impacts of the endless winter and its severe storms, and the City of South Lake Tahoe has laid out its road repair plan.
Raley's will not reopen its Stateline location in South Lake Tahoe due to damaged roof
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/10/2023 - 1:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Raley's at Stateline will not be reopening, officials said Monday.
The store had announced previously their lease would expire on June 30 as management was unable to "come to an agreement with the landlord to extend after offering several collaborative solutions."
NDOT prepares for roadwork on US50, and State Routes 28 and 431 this summer
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/10/2023 - 12:33pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has a major project planned for US50 at Warrior Way this summer, along with the third season of a multi-year project to help preserve pavement on sections of State Routes 431 and 28 near Incline Village.
Work is expected to commence on the projects on May 1.
Two-vehicle collision near Bridal Veil Falls injures 12
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/10/2023 - 10:54am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - A head-on collision near Bridal Veil Falls west of Lake Tahoe injured 12 people Sunday afternoon.
At approximately 12:15 p.m., first responders were called to a two-vehicle collision just west of the falls on US50. Four people were transported by ambulance to Marshall Medical Center and UC Davis Medical Centers, one person was transported by REACH Air Medical Services Calstar 3 to Sutter Roseville Medical Center, and seven were treated and released on scene.
After months of having snow in the forecast, clear and sunny week for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/09/2023 - 7:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Pleasant spring weather will prevail through Monday as high pressure continues to amplify over the western US. An upper-level trough currently situated over the Gulf of Alaska will shift, with another ridge developing behind the trough on Friday, which will favor a gradual warming trend into the weekend. Right now the early models are showing signals of another round of cooler and unsettled weather early next week.
But in the meantime, enjoy pleasant temperatures around Lake Tahoe in the coming week, though it will get windy at times.
Tips for living in harmony with our wild neighbors as they begin their spring search for food
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/09/2023 - 2:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As wildlife around Lake Tahoe start to come out now that spring is finally here, humans need to be aware as they are searching for food sources.
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, South Tahoe Refuse, Clean Tahoe, and Supervisor Brooke Laine have joined together with the help of Leona Allen to disseminate information about coexisting with local wildlife.
The search for food and get wildlife into trouble unless humans learn how to behave, said Leona.
A locally sourced way to address single-use plastic litter in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/09/2023 - 7:48am
Earlier this week, the South Lake Tahoe City Council received a report from the League to Save Lake Tahoe about a collaborative, grassroots program to tackle local litter through outreach to local businesses. To Keep Tahoe Blue, the volunteer-fueled education effort targeted litter items that are far too common: bags, straws, utensils, containers, and other single-use, plastic trash from to-go food.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/08/2023 - 8:57pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of March 27-April 2, 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 March 27 - April 2, 2023
3/27
01:24 Location Check - Officer initiated activity at Safeway, Johnson Blvd, South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: Checks Ok.
Snow slide closes SR89 around Emerald Bay
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/08/2023 - 1:17pm
4:45 p.m. UPDATE: SR89 has reopened around Emerald Bay.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has closed SR89 at Emerald Bay after a snow slide across the roadway Saturday afternoon.
At 1:06 p.m., emergency calls were received of multiple cars trying to get around the popular spot at Lake Tahoe when snow slid across both lanes. CHP is on the scene and has closed SR89 from Eagle Point Campground to Bliss Memorial State Park.
Caltrans is on the way to clear the snow.
Snow slide on Echo Summit delays travel
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/08/2023 - 11:14am
2:15 p.m. UPDATE: The snow has been cleared and US50 at Echo Summit is clear in both directions.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans is working on a snow slide near the top of Echo Summit on US50. At 11:14 a.m. on Saturday, April 8, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to the slide in the westbound lane.
The eastbound traffic is currently moving as the snow is removed from the other lane.
For current conditions, refer to https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.
Historic Cal Neva Lodge on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe sold once again
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/06/2023 - 6:40pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - When Larry Ellison, the founder of Oracle Corp., spent $35.8 million in 2017 to buy the Cal Neva Lodge in bankruptcy court, many hoped he'd bring his Midas touch to Lake Tahoe and the aging resort.
Now six years later, the almost 100-year-old resort once owned by Frank Sinatra has been sold again, this time to McWhinney, a leading real estate investment, development, and management firm out of Colorado.
South Lake Tahoe's new state senator stops by town to meet the community
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/06/2023 - 5:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - California Senate District 4 is big, stretched out over 13 counties including 22 cities from Truckee to Cameron Park, down to Modesto, over to Death Valley, and up to Mammoth and South Lake Tahoe. The new California State Senator for the district, Marie Alvarado-Gil, returned to South Lake Tahoe this week to meet with constituents, this time at South Lake Brewing Company.
Alvarado-Gil is the first woman to ever serve the region and the Democrat to do so in 30 years. This is her first foray into state politics and she is quickly finding its where she belongs.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office call log for the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/06/2023 - 10:55am
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 30 - April 5, 2023
3/30
00:20 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES IN PROGRESS - Occurred on West River Park Dr, in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: CHECKS CLEAR.
Mask requirements end for Barton and other California healthcare systems
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/05/2023 - 4:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For three years there has been a mask mandate in place for hospitals and healthcare facilities due to COVID-19, but as of Monday that is no longer the case. In accordance with California Department of Public Health guidelines, Barton Health has updated its universal masking guidelines for patients and visitors.
As of Monday, April 3, face masks are optional at all Barton Health facilities with some exceptions, said Barton Infection Prevention Manager Jake Vinocur.
Tahoe Art League seeks mural artists for walls in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/05/2023 - 3:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Art League (TAL) is looking for local artist/artist teams to design and create murals around the South Lake Tahoe community. The theme is "Health, Healing and Transformation," a great focus as residents emerge from a rather challenging last few years - including this past (and still ongoing) winter.
Increased law enforcement on campuses after Douglas County schools receive threat
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/05/2023 - 8:54am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) responded to an anonymous threat made to the county's schools on Wednesday. Undersheriff Ron Elges said they received the threat against no particular school or location so they sent deputies to every school.
Elges said they "force multiplied" to schools to conduct area checks and to be visible to any possible threats. He reported nothing was found suspicious and no further reports or threats.
A message was sent to parents by the Douglas County School District (DCSD):
Coyote dies from pellet shot into spine in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/05/2023 - 8:49am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A coyote found with injuries in the Heavenly Valley area and taken to Lake Tahoe Wildlife (LTWC) has died. The coyote was seen dragging its hind legs and trying to crawl under a trailer to get to safety when a nearby resident rescued him and took him to the care center late last week.
X-rays revealed the coyote had been shot in the spine by what appeared to be a plastic pellet, possibly from a BB gun or Airgun.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/05/2023 - 5:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of March 20-26, 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 March 20-26, 2023
3/20
00:53 DUI - Officer initiated activity at Lake Tahoe Blvd/Sawmill Rd, South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: Assisted.
Rubicon Trail wins championship round in Tahoe Fund trail bracket contest
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/04/2023 - 8:34pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Congratulations to the 2023 Tahoe Trails Madness Champion: the Rubicon Trail! The Rubicon entered this tournament as one of the favorites, known for its great lake views, accessibility, and recognizable name.
The champ went up against some tough competition in the Tahoe Fund tournament, facing Ellis Peak in the first round and Mt. Tallac in the second. In the Final Four, Rubicon easily topped Eagle Rock and the Marlette Flume Trail to bring home the title.
Meyers Advisory Council meeting Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/04/2023 - 5:14pm
The next meeting of the Meyers Area Council (MAC) will be held on Wednesday, April 5 at 4 p.m. It can be attended in person at the California Conservation Corps Building (Upstairs Conference Room), 1949 Apache Ave., or on Zoom at https://edcgov-us.zoom.us/j/86468394693.
The agenda includes:
Staff recommending the Council Approve and Adopt the 2023 Meyers
Advisory Council Meeting Calendar.
Chair recommending Member Henriques lead the Council in a discussion
on Meyers Advisory Council Subcommittees.
Chair recommending the Council receive and file an update from Donaldo
Snowpack at Mt. Rose at 211 percent of the median, Lake Tahoe Basin 246 percent
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/04/2023 - 9:42am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - As the California water officials were conducting their monthly snow survey on Monday, Nevada officials were doing the same. Much of the western Sierra snowpack sends snowmelt into California, but the Lake Tahoe Basin except Echo Lakes, and the eastern slopes send the snowmelt into Nevada so the height and snow water equivalent (SWE) are important to both states.
Highway 89 around Emerald Bay now open
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/03/2023 - 7:29pm
It took several weeks and challenges with storms and snow slides, but Caltrans crews have been able to get SR89 open around Emerald Bay.
The road opened over the weekend though there were two small slides both to the north and south of the Emerald Bay portion of the highway. They were quickly cleared and the road never closed though there were chain controls Monday morning due to the snow.
South Lake Tahoe City Council to hold evening meeting Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/03/2023 - 2:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - To start their April 4 meeting off, the South Lake Tahoe City Council will hear a presentation from Keep Tahoe Blue regarding the City's Polystyrene Ordinance and the non-profit's outreach efforts.
