News
Major delays expected between Kings Beach and Tahoe City during Caltrans SR28 project
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/22/2024 - 6:00am
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Caltrans is advising motorists of a broadband installation project continuing along State Route 28 (SR-28) along the north shore of Lake Tahoe next week.
The broadband project is part of a larger statewide effort by the California Department of Technology to bring high-speed broadband into rural communities. The contractor for this project is Teichert Construction.
Utility work with one-way traffic control is scheduled along SR-28 at the following locations and times:
Open house to share plans for reshaping the heart of South Lake Tahoe.
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/21/2024 - 6:03pm
Event Date:
September 25, 2024 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - The City of South Lake Tahoe, in collaboration with a local planning team, is creating an area plan that fosters a more defined sense of place in central South Lake Tahoe. This includes re-evaluating and updating things such as pedestrian and bike routes, density and dimensional standards, design standards, and where and what recreational amenities may be developed in the future.
The public is invited to an opportunity to learn more about the plan and share your ideas about improvements for the Mid-Town area.
WHEN & WHERE:
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
World’s largest Sugar Pine discovered in Yosemite
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/21/2024 - 5:50pm
On August 25, 2024, big tree hunters Michael Taylor, Carl Casey and Martin Crawford measured a massive sugar pine that they knew about in Yosemite National Park. The team calculated that it was not only the largest known sugar pine, but the largest pine tree on Earth.
I recently spoke with Taylor – who is the original and lead “discoverer” of this and many other champion trees and has recently pioneered that use of LiDAR to find tall trees – about how he found this incredible sugar pine. He initially put it very simply and said, “It has an unusual background, actually.”
Edgewood Tahoe to undergo clubhouse remodel
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/21/2024 - 5:25pm
STATELINE, Nev. — Lake Tahoe's Edgewood Tahoe Resort has announced upcoming renovations to its clubhouse and Edgewood Restaurant. In partnership with Plant Construction Company, LP and Collaborative Design Studio, the project will be begin October 19, 2024, with a planned public reopening in June 2025.
The remodeling project will elevate the overall aesthetic of the clubhouse and enhance the fine dining experience currently offered at Edgewood Restaurant. The transformation will welcome a new and refined dining concept, with announcements coming soon from the property.
Nearly 175 teams came to Tahoe for 2024 Fall CUFA STFC Championship
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/21/2024 - 2:03pm
South Tahoe Futbol Club experienced the most successful tournament weekend in the club's 38-year history last weekend at the 28th annual Come Up for Air (CUFA) tournament in South Lake Tahoe and Stateline.
Five teams won first-place trophies, and three more claimed runner-up finishes in the tournament that attracted nearly 175 teams in the bi-state event. During its three tournament weekends in spring and fall, CUFA attracts over 450 teams annually and provides an economic benefit of $2.5 million to local businesses.
Whittell High School student Olive Jillson Hamner named National Merit Scholarship semifinalist
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/20/2024 - 9:57pm
ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - Olive Jillson Hamner, a student at George Whittell High School, has earned academic honors as a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist.
“We’re thrilled to celebrate Olive’s success and recognize her for the great work she’s been doing. We’re proud of her strong academic performance in the classroom and in the community” said Principal Sean Ryan “There’s so much that makes the students at Whittell unique, and this honor reinforces the opportunities that are provided to all students at our small school.”
North Shore Housing Workshop rescheduled
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/20/2024 - 5:40pm
Event Date:
October 7, 2024 - 6:00pm
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) invites the public to be a part of a new affordable housing initiative, "Cultivating Community, Conserving the Basin." This next phase of the Tahoe Living program aims to make housing more accessible and equitable, while also improving the environment and climate resilience of the region.
Christmas Tree permit program in Lake Tahoe Basin paused for next several years
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/19/2024 - 4:24pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - They gave us a heads-up last year, and now the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has made the official announcement that their Christmas Tree permit program will pause in 2024. The pause will last for several years due to limited cutting areas suitable for gathering Christmas trees.
Over the last two decades, most legal and safe areas to park during snow removal conditions have been cleared of suitable trees or are currently being treated for forest health and fuel reduction projects.
TTD updates Bus Route 50 in South Lake Tahoe to run every 30 minutes
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/19/2024 - 3:57pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) has made some updates to its routes that will make getting around Lake Tahoe more convenient for the South Lake Tahoe community and visitors. Starting this week, Route 50 has increased its frequency and will now run every 30 minutes, ensuring more flexibility and easier connections for everyone. The bus remains free to ride.
Key highlights of the new schedule:
- First departure from the Y at 6:20 a.m.
- Last departure from Stateline at 8:50 p.m.
- Three additional loops daily between the Y and Stateline
WNC professor: Lake Tahoe is North America’s oldest freshwater, permanent lake, 3rd oldest in world
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/19/2024 - 10:54am
Before considerable scientific research by Western Nevada College Professor of Geosciences Dr. Winnie Kortemeier, it was understood that Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake in North America, was created during the Pleistocene era, also known as the Ice Age, roughly 10,000 to 2.6 million years ago.
Through her radiometric dating of rocks and examining the basalt that has interacted with the water of Lake Tahoe, Dr. Kortemeier has determined that the lake is 2.3 million years old.
AT&T agrees to get the lead cables out of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/18/2024 - 1:16pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - From Baldwin Beach to Rubicon Bay and inside Emerald Bay there are approximately six miles of submerged century-old cables containing about 107,000 pounds of lead in Lake Tahoe. They are just feet away from iconic Emerald Bay, beautiful beaches and tall trees, and underneath the turquoise blue water Lake Tahoe is known for.
Going blue and green in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/18/2024 - 12:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The rollout of the new three-cart trash system is well underway in South Lake Tahoe, with the carts now making their way into the El Dorado county portion of the South Shore. As with anything new, things have been confusing for some, drawing numerous complaints from others, with most ready to try out the new way of disposing of garbage, green waste, and recyclables.
Barton Health named official medical provider for Tahoe Knight Monsters
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/18/2024 - 9:02am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Tahoe Knight Monsters, the ECHL’s newest hockey team, has selected Barton Health as their Official Medical Provider.
“We feel very fortunate to have Barton Health by our side,” says David Hodges, co-owner of the Tahoe Knight Monsters. “It is reassuring to know we have a talented group of medical experts locally who understand the demands and challenges elite athletes face. Barton Health has a long history of serving this community and we look forward to our partnership in this area as well.”
Lake Tahoe Basin-wide evacuation plan completed, open for 60-day comment period
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/18/2024 - 8:20am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif/Nev. - A new Lake Tahoe Regional Evacuation Plan has been developed through a collaboration between Lake Tahoe fire chiefs, law enforcement agencies, and emergency management personnel. The plan was created using a diverse team of experts from two states and five counties, using experiences gained during past major wildfires.
The 185-page document is a "living document" intended to provide the public with critical information related to evacuations and will be updated periodically.
Suspect arrested, accused of starting the Crozier Fire that burned 1,960 acres in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/17/2024 - 11:34am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) has arrested a suspect for causing the Crozier Fire that ignited in El Dorado County on August 6, 2024.
On September 16, EDSO arrested Jason Robinette, 48, of Placerville, on a warrant issued by CAL FIRE Law Enforcement. The arrest was made following an investigation into the Crozier Fire.
Robinette was arrested in Placerville and booked into the El Dorado County Jail on charges of arson and starting the Crozier Fire, ultimately burning 1,960 acres in El Dorado County.
Bail has been set at $250,000.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office investigating apparent murder-suicide at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/17/2024 - 11:12am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - At 4:30 p.m. Sunday, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) responded to a report of two deceased persons in a vehicle in the Glenbrook area. Deputies arrived in the US50 and Kelly Circle area near the historical marker, and discovered a male and female, in the front seat of a GMC pickup truck.
DCSO Sheriff Dan Coverley said it appears the male shot the female and then shot himself.
TRPA and partners remove illegal moorings from Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/17/2024 - 10:22am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – When the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) passed its 2018 Shoreline Plan, the process of the cleanup of illegal buoys and moorings began. The Plan capped the number of piers and boat moorings, along with other shoreline activities such as commercial operations such as boat charters.
Celebrating "The Mayor of Tahoma" as he wraps up decades serving on local fire board
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/16/2024 - 8:18pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - When the residents of Tahoma want to find out why firetrucks with sirens running are in their neighborhood, they call Ed Miller, the unofficial "Mayor of Tahoma." No matter the time of day or night, they called. And since he stays connected to all the goings-on in the Tahoma area of El Dorado County, they ask for his input on all sorts of topics.
One person dies after mid-air collision near Minden-Tahoe Airport
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/16/2024 - 10:25am
11:30AM UPDATE: The Minden-Tahoe Airport is open with one runway available.
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - East Fork Fire Protection and Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) responded Monday morning to the area south of Johnson Lane near Heybourne Road for a report of an airplane crash.
DCSO is reporting that the two aircraft collided in the air around 9:47 a.m. on September 16. One of those aircraft were able to make a landing at the airport, while the other crashed into a field off Highway 395 near Johnson Lane.
A mixed week of weather for Lake Tahoe this week from upper elevation snow, rain, to snow and return to 70s
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/15/2024 - 9:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Are you ready to hear the words "storm systems" or do you want to hang onto summer a little longer? Well, in the next ten days, both sides will have the forecast they want from rain and upper elevation snow to start the week ahead, moving back into the 70s to wrap the week up.
Lake Wind Advisory in place for Lake Tahoe on Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/14/2024 - 7:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for the Lake Tahoe area for Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. This includes the greater Lake Tahoe area including South Lake Tahoe, Markleeville, Truckee, Glenbrook, Stateline, Tahoe City, and Incline Village.
Winds will be from the southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph and waves 1 to 3 feet.
Small boats, kayaks, and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing.
The South Lake Tahoe forecast for the next two days:
Davis Fire is now 76% contained, 5,824 acres burned
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/14/2024 - 7:12pm
WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. - Firefighters on the Davis Fire had another successful day working on increasing containment along the Davis Creek Road area and Joy Lake area. The hard work of firefighters has allowed the fire containment to increase over the last few days steadily, and it is now at 76 percent. With increased winds today, interior burning may occur in pockets of unburned fuel and the public could see isolated areas of smoke over the next few days.
Davis Fire is now 76% containes, 5,824 acres burned
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/14/2024 - 7:09pm
WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. - Firefighters on the Davis Fire had another successful day working on increasing containment along the Davis Creek Road area and Joy Lake area. The hard work of firefighters has allowed the fire containment to increase over the last few days steadily, and it is now at 76 percent. With increased winds today, interior burning may occur in pockets of unburned fuel and the public could see isolated areas of smoke over the next few days.
Expect delays on SR28 project between Kings Beach and Tahoe City
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/13/2024 - 2:58pm
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Caltrans is advising motorists of a broadband installation project continuing along State Route 28 (SR-28) along the north shore of Lake Tahoe next week.
The broadband project is part of a larger statewide effort by the California Department of Technology to bring high-speed broadband into rural communities. The contractor for this project is Teichert Construction.
Utility work with one-way traffic control is scheduled along SR-28 at the following locations and times:
Tahoe Basin Caldor Hazard Tree Fuels Reduction Project begins, project area will be temporarily closed
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/12/2024 - 9:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Mechanical hazard tree removal will begin this week in the Caldor Fire Area off Pioneer Trail near South Lake Tahoe, and on Echo Summit this fall. The purpose of the Tahoe Basin Caldor Hazard Tree Fuels Reduction Project is to reduce excess vegetation (fuels) associated with remaining hazard trees and to stabilize and revegetate priority areas disturbed by fire suppression and initial hazard tree removal activities.
Some residents allowed back into homes in Davis Fire area as crews continue to gain ground
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/12/2024 - 5:14pm
WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. - Crews have continued to make good headway on the Davis Fire on Thursday. All containment lines in place around the Davis Fire perimeter have been held, and hand crews will continue to shore up the lines (going back 20-100 feet into the fire area).
A couple of isolated unburned pocket areas - a total of 10-20 acres are producing the smoke seen in the area on Thursday. Firefighters want to burn them out and minimize future smoke on the fire. There was no change to the fire acreage during the day and remains at 5,824 acres.
LTUSD seeks people interested in the open Area 1 Trustee seat
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/12/2024 - 11:44am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With no candidates coming forward for the November election of a trustee for Area 1, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Board of Education is seeking interested persons who would like to be appointed. Trustee Larry Reilly did not seek reelection to the Area 1 seat.
The position to be filled is a four-year term ending December 14, 2028.
Due to the vacancy on the Board of Education due to a "failure to elect," LTUSD Board of Education will appoint someone. Applications will be accepted until Friday, October 4 at 5 p.m.
Transient arrested after fleeing from officers on a bike after small fires found in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/12/2024 - 11:15am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A transient has been arrested on suspicion of setting two small warming fires between Bijou Park and the bike path near Murietta Drive in South Lake Tahoe.
On September 12, 2024, just before 6 a.m., first responders were called to the area when a person reported seeing smoke about 100 yards away from the bike path.
Upon arrival, officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) located the fire and observed a male subject fleeing from the area on a bicycle. Officers pursued the man and quickly took him into custody.
More South Lake Tahoe motels offering Davis Fire evacuees discounted rooms
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/11/2024 - 8:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe extends its deepest condolences to those impacted by the Davis Fire in the Reno area. South Lake Tahoe residents and business owners experienced the challenges of evacuation during the Caldor wildfire threat in 2021 and many found accommodations and services in surrounding communities. In response to the ongoing fire, the City of South Lake Tahoe is collaborating with partners to do the same for those displaced.
Fire has been kept within Davis Fire perimeter despite high winds
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/11/2024 - 4:00pm
UPDATE 8PM: After a good day on the fire lines, crews were able to get a containment line around 37 percent of the fire. So far, 5,824 acres have burned. There are 631 personnel are on the fire.
South Lake Tahoe Police and Douglas County Sheriff's Office warn public of email scam
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/11/2024 - 3:23pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Thousands of different types of scams are currently listed on the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) website, from romance and elder scams to those involving sextortion and phishing. A current scam is currently making its rounds around Lake Tahoe and the surrounding area, and the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) and Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) are both warning the public to not be a new victim.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office Calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/10/2024 - 9:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following calls only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
August 26 - September 1, 2024
8/26
08:09 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES REPORT - Occurred on Thunderbird Dr, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.
Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe offering discounted rooms to Davis Fire evacuees
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/10/2024 - 8:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In response to the recent wildfire evacuations, the Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe is offering a safe and welcoming space for evacuees at a deeply discounted rate. Effective immediately, evacuees can book a room for just $99 per night, with the resort fee and pet fee waived, to accommodate those displaced by the fires.
Guests looking to take advantage of this special offer can book online using the code “DAVIS”.
Davis Creek Fire at 5,646 acres, now 31% contained
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/10/2024 - 6:46pm
WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. - Fire managers at the Davis Fire burning south of Reno have reported the fire is now 31 percent contained, burning 5,646 acres. Evacuation zones have been updated, with some areas reduced to evacuation warning zones, with evacuation warning zones growing (see photo above or refer to https://perimetermap.com/).
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno said the Red Flag Warning Wednesday is a "particularly dangerous situation," a warning they haven't issued in five years.
Suspect arrested for alleged scam of Douglas County senior citizen
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/10/2024 - 5:48pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - An elder scam investigation conducted by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Street Enforcement Team (DCSET) has led to an arrest. On September 9, 2024, the DCSET identified a suspect who was part of a group that used threats to intimidate the victim into giving them approximately $68,000.
DCSET made contact with one of the suspects who drove to the victim's residence to pick up more money. DCSET was able to arrest Minglong Chen for Conspiracy, Extortion, and Exploitation of the elderly/vulnerable person.
Complex Incident Management Team now in place for Davis Fire
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/10/2024 - 2:11pm
WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. - The allied command agencies working on the Davis Fire have ordered a Complex Incident Management Team (CIMT) for the fire that has been burning in the Washoe Valley since Sept. 7, 2024. The fire has burned 5,596 acres and is zero percent contained.
With the CIMT, more resources are available, and incident meteorologists and fire behavior experts are on the scene. (In California this type of team has been called a Type 1 management team).
Crews fighting Davis Fire facing Red Flag Warning this week
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/10/2024 - 8:45am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Davis Fire, burning above Washoe Valley, has burned 5596 acres as of Tuesday morning. The containment line remains at zero percent. 423 personnel are currently working on the fire.
There is a Red Flag Warning in the fire area through Wednesday evening. Fire crews will continue to work on perimeter control today, especially in areas of high fire activity.
All evacuations remain in place, and areas under evacuation orders are closed to the public. Due to fire activity, there are no public escorts into the evacuated areas at this time.
Happy 174th Birthday California!
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/09/2024 - 6:44pm
The State of California quietly celebrated its 174th birthday Monday, unlike its neighbor to the east who has a holiday and big parade to mark the occasion. California was admitted to the United States as the thirty-first state on September 9, 1850, making it the first state to do so without first being a territory.
There was cake and ice cream in Sacramento, the state's capitol, on Monday, but what happened to the annual paid holiday and celebration?
Winds keep fanning Davis Fire; Red Flag Warning for Reno Tuesday and Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/09/2024 - 5:37pm
6:30PM UPDATE: The Davis Fire is now measured at 5,000 acres, still with no containment. There are currently 12 helicopters assigned to the fire with 10 dozers, 58 engines, 15 crews, and 600 personnel. A community briefing is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Depoali Middle School in Reno.
WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. - The Davis Fire burning in the mountains above the Washoe Valley continues to cause problems with evacuation warnings still in place from Davis Park to Arrowcreek.
Forest thinning continues around the Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/09/2024 - 1:20pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) forest thinning projects are underway and scheduled to continue for the next several weeks, conditions and weather permitting. Some projects are expected to continue through the fall. For project details, including land ownership, lead agency, start date, and expected duration, view the Forest Thinning Projects Map at Tahoe Living With Fire which highlights current and upcoming projects.
Davis Fire remapped at 4,703 acres, 0% containment
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/09/2024 - 8:39am
WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. - Fire officials have been able to remap the Davis Fire and the mapping shows the fire at 4,703 acres. There is no containment this morning. Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District (TMFPD) says 600 fire personnel are working on the fire.
There is no change Monday morning in the evacuation zones.
TMFPD says the fire held in most areas overnight but wind gusts are expected this afternoon.
SR431, the Mt. Rose Highway remains closed from Mt. Rose Ski Area to South Virginia. I580 is open. Old 395 is closed from I580 to South Virginia.
Major delays expected again between Kings Beach and Tahoe City during SR28 broadband project
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/08/2024 - 8:26pm
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Caltrans is advising motorists of a broadband installation project continuing along State Route 28 (SR-28) along the north shore of Lake Tahoe next week.
The broadband project is part of a larger statewide effort by the California Department of Technology to bring high-speed broadband into rural communities. The contractor for this project is Teichert Construction.
Utility work with one-way traffic control is scheduled along SR-28 at the following locations and times:
City Council candidate Keith Roberts holding meet-and-greet
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/08/2024 - 8:17pm
Event Date:
September 9, 2024 - 6:00pm
South Lake Tahoe City Council Candidate Keith Roberts is holding a "Meet The Candidate" on Monday, September 9 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at South of North Brewing Company.
Meet Keith and learn what he stands for, "common sense over nonsense."
Enjoy free tacos, and also free beer with a donation.
South of North is located at 932 Stateline Ave., Suite B in South Lake Tahoe.
Windy week ahead for Lake Tahoe and the Sierra, a touch of fall mid-week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/08/2024 - 6:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Breezy winds and dry conditions will maintain elevated to critical fire weather conditions around Lake Tahoe and through the Sierra Front through midweek. Enhanced winds and increased chances of showers are expected Wednesday with cooler temperatures late this week, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. There is even a chance for upper-elevation snow.
Anticipate tranquil weather to end the week with temperatures warming back towards seasonal averages by the weekend.
Forecast for South Lake Tahoe from NWS Reno:
Davis Fire picks up again under Red Flag Warnings
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/08/2024 - 11:19am
7:15 PM UPDATE: The Davis Fire burning in the Washoe Valley is now estimated at 6,500 acres with no containment. The fire started in the area of Davis Creek Regional Park, located in Washoe Valley south of Reno, Nevada, around 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 7, 2024. It is reported to be burning in heavy timber and brush, with medium to long-range spotting. Gusty winds are forecasted throughout the week.
CHP investigating homicide on US50 near Camino, suspect arrested
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/07/2024 - 5:36pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - US-50 near Camino was closed early Saturday as the California Highway Patrol (CHP) conducted a homicide investigation. On September 7, 2024, just after 6:30 a.m., CHP officers responded to the call of a disabled vehicle on US-50 east of Snows Road.
Officers quickly located a Chevrolet truck on the right shoulder of the highway. Inside, they found a female occupant who had suffered a fatal gunshot wound. She was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Fast-moving fire in Washoe Valley prompts evacuations and highway closure
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/07/2024 - 4:44pm
10AM UPDATE: I-580 has reopened to through traffic.
CalOES prepositions firefighting resources in El Dorado County and three other areas
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/07/2024 - 9:05am
As critical fire weather, including high temperatures and strong winds, persists, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is working proactively to place firefighting resources in high-risk areas. Cal OES has strategically prepositioned fire engines and personnel in multiple counties to respond if needed.
The prepositioned fire resources include:
El Dorado County:
4 Local Government Engines
2 Local Government Water Tenders
1 Local Government Dispatcher
2 Local Government IMT Members
Los Angeles County:
5 Local Government Engines, Type 1
South Lake Tahoe man reflects on the 13 years since deadly IHOP shooting took his daughter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/06/2024 - 8:24pm
It has now been 13 years since Kenneth Curtzwiler lost his daughter SFC Miranda Summerwind McElhiney in the IHOP mass shooting in Carson City, Nev. She was one of four people who lost their lives that day, September 6, 2011. The shooting also left seven people injured.
Curtwiler, a retired Nevada Army National Guard major, reflected Friday morning on the 13th anniversary of the Carson City IHOP shooting. Several Nevada Guard soldiers were at the IHOP that day to plan observances for the tenth anniversary of 9/11.
Judge approves Rothschild Broadcasting’s deal To buy KRLT/KOWL
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/06/2024 - 7:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Five potential buyers were making moves to buy radio stations KRLT and KOWL, including the Educational Media Foundation, but the bankruptcy court signed off on a deal with the initial offer of $275,000 made by Rothschild Broadcasting. KRLT is 93.9FM and KOWL is 1490AM on the radio dial.
D&H Broadcasting owned the two stations based on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe after buying them from Cherry Creek Radio in a $650,000 deal in 2015.
