News
El Dorado County supervisors appoint Measure S committee, say goodbye to CAO Don Ashton
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/22/2023 - 1:20pm
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 - 4:47pm
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 - 4:20pm
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 - 12:40pm
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 - 12:13pm
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 - 9:30pm
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 - 4:13pm
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 - 7:48pm
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 - 12:19am
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 - 10:50pm
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 - 11:34am
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 - 11:13am
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 - 9:20pm
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 - 8:39pm
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 - 10:22pm
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 - 12:28pm
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 - 4:43pm
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 - 1:53pm
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 - 1:46pm
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 - 10:51pm
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.
Orphaned black bear cub escapes enclosure in South Lake Tahoe, public's help sought to locate him
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/11/2023 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC) are asking for the public’s help in locating a young, orphaned black bear that has escaped from LTWC’s facility on Al Tahoe Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe where it had been rehabilitating since mid-December.
The 13-month-old male black bear weighs approximately 50 pounds, is microchipped, and has a visible, metal tag in its right ear numbered 1028. The bear escaped from LTWC’s outdoor enclosure Thursday evening, Feb. 9, at approximately 5:30 p.m.
Almost 10,000 truck loads of snow removed from highway in South Lake Tahoe this season
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/10/2023 - 7:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It has snowed a lot in South Lake Tahoe this season, and the record-setting snow hasn't ended yet. Caltrans District 3 is responsible for clearing the snow off the state roads, 1,330 lane miles worth at Lake Tahoe, some of those on the South Shore.
As the highway goes through the community, snow cannot be stored on the sides of the four- and five-lane road as it can elsewhere as businesses and homes line those sides. Instead, it is trucked to the end of Sierra Boulevard to the Caltrans snow dump.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office call log for Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/10/2023 - 6:18pm
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 2 - February 8, 2023
2/2
11:56 VANDALISM - Occurred at Heavenly Valley Ski on Saddle Rd. in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: ADVISED.
Chance of snow Friday-Saturday around Lake Tahoe and the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/10/2023 - 1:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This week has been a great glimpse of what lies ahead this spring, but winter is still here and this weekend will show that, although briefly. Friday is on the mild side around Lake Tahoe as our net weather system moves on down the California coast.
Expect light hit-or-miss snow showers and gusty Sierra winds Friday night into Saturday. There may be some travel issues, but otherwise, the storm won't be full of headaches and large amounts of snow and there is a 60 percent chance of snow in South Lake Tahoe.
Increase of 911 calls after phones and watches think their skiing owners are hurt
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/09/2023 - 12:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An upgrade to the safety features of the Apple Watch and iPhone 14s is providing false calls to the 911 dispatch center in South Lake Tahoe as well as those in other ski areas.
This new software upgrade is meant to detect car crashes and automatically alert 911 dispatchers. It is so sensitive though, when a skier or snowboarder falls in the snow, the device calls for help, thinking the user has been hurt.
Alpine County forms Tamarack Emergency Fire Restoration Team
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/08/2023 - 11:28pm
ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - To help the community recover from the Tamarack Fire, Alpine County has formed the Tamarack Emergency Fire Restoration Team (EFRT). With a grant from the USDA, the County is able to provide support for private landowners with the restoration of fire-impacted lands, mitigation of hazard fuels, and reforestation activities.
Getting a handle on tourism at LakeTahoe through collaborative stewardship efforts
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/08/2023 - 4:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - First it was a headline in Fodor's in November, suggesting people avoid visiting Lake Tahoe to give it a break. They had put the region on a list of natural attractions that could use a break, proclaiming that "Lake Tahoe has a people problem."
In SFGate on Wednesday, the headline read "Don't drive to Tahoe on any Friday in February, travel experts say." Their research with WAZE revealed searches to South Lake Tahoe from the Bay Area jumped more than 70 percent on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in January when compared to other days.
Cascade to Meeks Trail ready for review; Webinar scheduled
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/07/2023 - 10:05pm
Event Date:
February 16, 2023 - 4:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The State Route 89 corridor is one of the most visited and popular destinations within the Lake Tahoe Region. Traffic congestion and year-round visitor demand exceeds current infrastructure during peak times.
Debunking myths key to understanding and preventing human trafficking
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/07/2023 - 9:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The topic of human trafficking becomes a common headline during Super Bowl week and a recent social media post in South Lake Tahoe has unveiled the need for a better understanding of the topic.
The Polaris Project is a non-profit dedicated to the support of human trafficking victims, accurate data, and research, and eliminating modern slavery. They work to dismantle the systems that allowed trafficking to happen in the first place.
To better understand this worldwide issue, definitions, and facts are important.
USFS: Survey detects 36 million dead trees in California with 1.4 million in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/07/2023 - 2:25pm
A report from the USDA Forest Service reveals about 36.3 million trees across 2.6 million acres of federal, state, and private land died in California in 2022. This year, the central Sierra Nevada Range and areas further north showed the highest mortality rates with true firs being the most impacted.
In El Dorado County, an estimated 1.4 million trees died with an estimated 78,000 acres having tree mortality. The county with the most dead trees is Siskiyou with an estimated 4.1 million on 310,000 acres, followed by Trinity with 3.3 million, and Placer County with 3 million dead trees.
Housing in South Lake Tahoe: Affordable housing projects and a look at inventory
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/07/2023 - 12:10am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In an examination of housing in South Lake Tahoe, one needs to look at many moving parts from regulations to land availability to affordability. In the second in a series, we will be looking at affordable housing projects in the city, those that have been completed, in the works, and planned.
People struggle both to find a place to live as well as paying for it, not only in South Lake Tahoe but across the country. Millions struggle monthly just to pay rent.
Raley's to leave their Village Center location in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/06/2023 - 5:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - The Raley's in the Village Shopping Center at Stateline in South Lake Tahoe will be leaving that location. The lease expires on June 30, 2023, and after a year of negotiations, the landlord and grocery store could not come to an agreement on lease terms.
Raley's has had stores in South Lake Tahoe for 60 years and will continue with its location at the "Y" on Emerald Bay Road.
One area of planned prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/06/2023 - 12:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) may continue prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe. Conditions and weather permitting, the Nevada Division of Forestry may burn hand piles near Incline Village beginning tomorrow, Feb. 7, 2023. Smoke will be present.
The one area scheduled for treatment is the Bon Pland Pile Burn area south of Incline Village on SR28. 20 acres of hand piles are slated to burn between February 7-10. Ignition is planned between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., with smoke possibly present until 5 p.m.
South Lake Tahoe to see sunshine this week, slight chance of snow to wrap up weekend
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/05/2023 - 6:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As the latest in winter storms passes through, some sunshine and temperatures in the 40s are in the forecast. Expect some icy roads Monday morning.
Overall, the week ahead will be quiet on the weather front, other than one weak system brushing across areas near the Oregon border Tuesday-Wednesday. There is a 20 percent chance for a few very light showers near the border along with a slight uptick in breezes for areas near and north of I-80.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/05/2023 - 5:12pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of January 3 - January 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 January 3 - 9
1/3
01:39 Vehicle Check - Officer initiated activity at Diy Center, Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: CLEAR NO FURTHER.
Traffic being held on I-80 and slow moving over US-50 at Echo Summit
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/05/2023 - 4:13pm
Caltrans is holding traffic in both directions on Interstate 80 due to whiteout conditions and multiple spinouts over Donner Summit. At the same time, it has been slow going from South Lake Tahoe with chain controls in place on Highway 50.
Travelers on US-50 will find two sets of chain controls, one from Meyers to Twin Bridges and the other from Fresh Pond to Pollock Pines. There have been multiple traffic issues on the highway all day due to slick conditions.
Chains are also required on the Nevada side of US-50, from Stateline to Clear Creek.
SR-89 around Emerald Bay is closed.
Housing in South Lake Tahoe: The Housing Element
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/05/2023 - 12:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Affordable, low-income, workforce housing has been at the forefront of conversations, planning, and complaints not only across the country but also in South Lake Tahoe.
South Tahoe Now will be looking behind the scenes to get an idea of what is underway, being planned, or still on a "to-do" list. First, a review of what determines local projects needs to be understood.
The term "Housing Element" has been in the California news this week as the deadline for cities to turn in their housing plans loomed large at the end of the day on January 31.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office call log for Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/03/2023 - 6:41pm
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.
January 26 - February 1, 2023
1/26
10:36 SUSPICIOUS SUBJECT IN PROGRESS - Occurred at Kyburz Dr/Us Hwy 50, in Kyburz. Disposition: ADVISED
1/27
Birthing season for Lake Tahoe's black bears
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/03/2023 - 1:24pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next generation of black bears at Lake Tahoe are being born in the next two-three weeks.
While the mating season was last summer, the embryos do not start to develop until the mother bear enters the den, and they are normally born mid-January through February.
New chair and vice-chair for California Tahoe Conservancy board
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/02/2023 - 2:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) has announced the election of Adam Acosta as its new Board Chair and Tamara Wallace as Vice-Chair. Acosta is the first Latino to Chair the Conservancy Board.
CDC warns of serious infections from use of certain artificial tear products
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/02/2023 - 1:33pm
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning the public about serious multi-drug-resistant infections from EzriCare® Artificial Tears.
Between May 17, 2022 and January 19, 2023, CDC identified a cluster of 56 isolates from 50 case-patients in 11 states (CA, CO, CT, FL, NJ, NM, NY, NV, TX, UT, and WA) with serious infections. Thirty-eight cases are part of four clusters. The dates of specimen collection are from May to December 2022.
Quick moving storm heading to the region and Lake Tahoe this weekend
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/02/2023 - 10:49am
Update: A Lake Wind Advisory is in effect from 10 p.m. Thursday to 7 p.m. Friday. A Winter Storm Watch is now in effect from Saturday at 7 pm to Sunday at 10 p.m.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A weak system is expected to push through northeast California Thursday night into Friday. Southwest winds will begin to increase Thursday afternoon in the higher terrain, peaking early Friday morning. Ridgetop gusts of 70 to 100 mph could result in some aviation and mountain recreation disruptions. Winds will begin to diminish Friday afternoon.
North Lake Tahoe putting community and stewardship into resort association rebranding
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/01/2023 - 8:57pm
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A new Tourist Business Improvement District (TBID) covering the north shore of Lake Tahoe is already yielding results that benefit the community, the environment, and the visitor.
Launched in July 2022, an assessment fee was added to all business transactions for those who provide any type of visitor service including food and beverage, and retail. The fee can be paid for by the business, or added to the customer's bill, and is paid by all who use the business, visitor or not. Depending on the zone the business is located in, the fee is one or two percent.
Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe snowpacks still well above normal, some areas at record levels
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/01/2023 - 2:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Snowpack measurements for the Lake Tahoe Basin and the rest of the Sierra Nevada were taken this week, and as expected they are well above average.
There was a big boost from one of the wettest three-week periods on record this January, keeping the snowpack deep and full of water content. California has had eight or nine atmospheric rivers so far this winter. Last year there were two to three. A large number of atmospheric rivers has allowed the wide distribution of rain and snow.
Clean Up The Lake has ambitious dive schedule for Lake Tahoe and other areas of the Sierra in 2023
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/01/2023 - 10:46am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Clean Up the Lake (CUTL) completed a successful 72-mile clean-up of Lake Tahoe in 2022, and plans to return this year as well as dives at Fallen Leaf Lake, Echo Lake, Boca and Stampede Reservoirs in Truckee, California, and four different lakes in Mono County and the Mammoth Lakes Basin.
The non-profit organization is committed to fighting back against plastic and all forms of pollution both above and below the surface of its local waterways.
City of South Lake Tahoe crews working on numerous pothole repairs
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/31/2023 - 6:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With the record-breaking precipitation this winter season, the numerous freeze-thaw cycles are responsible for an unprecedented number of potholes on roads around the Lake Tahoe basin. With clear weather, South Lake Tahoe crews have been out on the City streets to strategically repair potholes.
Caltrans safety and lighting project on US50 through South Lake Tahoe to address concerns
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/31/2023 - 4:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has a $16.8 million safety and lighting project planned for South Lake Tahoe. It is currently in the design phase and will go out for bid this summer.
Small scale prescribed fire operations continue at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/31/2023 - 3:36pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Conditions and weather permitting, Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) members may continue prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe. The Nevada Division of Forestry is scheduled to burn hand piles near Incline Village. Smoke will be present. In addition, smoke may still be visible from the USDA Forest Service’s burn operations last week near Baldwin Beach. For current air quality, visit AirNow.
Two areas for burning this week:
Nevada monthly gaming report: South Shore casinos drop, Nevada revenues increase
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/31/2023 - 10:06am
Nevada’s nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $1,314,478,876 for the month of December 2022, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board's monthly report released today. This amounts to a 14.3 percent increase compared to December 2021, when licensees reported a gaming win of $1,149,986,166. For the fiscal year to date (July 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022), the gaming win has slightly increased, up by 2.87 percent.
The "gaming win" represents the computed income of casinos before business expenses and taxes.
Tahoe Interagency Bear Team to teach people how to live responsibly with bears
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/30/2023 - 1:12pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - A joint effort between the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) has created an innovative program called BearWise. This aims to help people live more responsibly with bears with guidance from several Lake Tahoe agencies.
This has long been the focus of wildlife advocates around the lake, and BearWise is meant to provide the same consistent messaging regarding bears and how to manage human-bear conflict across state lines and through all Tahoe agencies.
