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Placer County Planning Commission sends amended Palisades project to supervisors
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/06/2024 - 10:15am
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. - The Placer County Planning Commission recommended approval of Alterra’s development proposal for the Palisades Tahoe property in Olympic Valley with some conditions, much to the disappointment of Sierra Watch, a group of local conservation advocates who want to protect the integrity of the region and its natural resources.
Bear Fire is now 15% contained,3327 acres in size
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/05/2024 - 9:09pm
SIERRA COUNTY, Calif. - Firefighters have been facing hot, dry days and windy conditions on the Bear Fire, which is burning west of Reno, north of Truckee, in the Tahoe National Forest. Since starting on September 2, the fire has burned 3,327 acres and is now 15 percent contained. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Incident Information: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/.../catnf-bear-fire-tahoe
Full agenda for South Lake Tahoe City Council on Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/05/2024 - 5:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Flight Deck Grill & Golf Club may soon be coming to the Lake Tahoe Airport as a new concessionaire agreement will be discussed and possibly approved on Tuesday. The South Lake Tahoe City Council will receive a presentation from Flight Deck Grill & Golf Club, LLC on their plans for the space that has been vacant since February 16, 2024.
Thomas McMurray of Stateline has plans for a "full-service dining experience
West Shore Trail to be renamed in honor of the late Senator Dianne Feinstein
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/05/2024 - 4:15pm
TAHOE CITY, Calif. – In a moving tribute to the late Senator Dianne Feinstein, the Tahoe City Public Utility District (TCPUD) Board of Directors has unanimously approved renaming the West Shore Trail in her honor, recognizing her incredible legacy and dedication to Lake Tahoe.
El Dorado County jurors to receive $100 per day in pilot program
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/05/2024 - 2:20pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - California AB1981 is a pilot program that will pay a daily rate of $100 to jurists in some counties, and El Dorado County is one of the chosen areas. Starting September 1, 2024, residents called into jury duty in El Dorado County will receive $100 per day, starting on the second day of service. Before that, the fee was $15 per day.
The pilot will explore whether increases in juror compensation and mileage reimbursement rates increase juror diversity and participation.
El Dorado County supervisors to discuss suggested VHR ordinance changes
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/04/2024 - 10:12pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors will hear a list of recommended changes to the Vacation Home Rental (VHR) ordinance at their next meeting on September 10. It is time certain on the agenda for 1:15 p.m., meaning it won't be heard before that time but it could be after.
After the VHR ordinance was approved, Supervisor Brooke Laine formed an advisory committee to evaluate it and recommend changes. The committee comprised representatives in Area 5 with VHRs - Meyers, Tahoma, Meeks Bay, Pollock Pines, and Strawberry.
City of South Lake Tahoe seeks council member to complete John Friedrich's term
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/04/2024 - 1:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On September 3, Mayor Pro Tem John Friedrich submitted a letter of resignation to the South Lake Tahoe City Clerk, effective immediately.
Friedrich attended the recent budget meeting remotely but has been unable to attend meetings for several weeks for personal reasons.
The City of South Lake Tahoe has opened the application process to fill the vacant city council seat. The remaining term of Friedrich's seat is until December 10, 2024.
Douglas County adds Zoom option to commissioner's meeting due to elevator issues
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/04/2024 - 6:00am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – Douglas County will be providing a virtual Zoom option during the Board of County Commissioners meeting at 10 a.m. on September 5, 2024. The historic courthouse elevator is currently receiving upgrades and is inaccessible, and the Zoom component will allow for the meeting to be accessible to all individuals.
Members of the public who wish to view and/or participate in the meeting may use the Zoom registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wfxwnnQOR4Gy824Xfe3UeA#/registration
STPUD expands customer assistance program
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/04/2024 - 5:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - – Low-income South Lake Tahoe residents may be
eligible to receive a discount on their monthly water and sewer bill through South Tahoe Public Utility District’s expanded Customer Assistance Program. Effective September 1, 2024, eligible low-income STPUD customers can qualify for a 15 or 25 percent discount off their water and sewer rate.
Affordable housing workshop in South Lake Tahoe open to the community
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/04/2024 - 5:01am
Event Date:
September 9, 2024 - 6:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) at their upcoming affordable housing community workshop on Monday, September 9 at 6:30 p.m. at Bijou Community School Multi-purpose Room. Learn about a new project that aims to tackle the housing crisis in Lake Tahoe while protecting and improving the environment.
Final steps completed on annexing Meeks Bay Fire into North Tahoe Fire Protection District
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/03/2024 - 10:01pm
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - North Tahoe Fire Protection District (NTFPD) has provided fire protection and advanced life support services to the Lake Tahoe West Shore area of El Dorado County through a shared services agreement with the Meeks Bay Fire Protection District since 2014.
What to know about algae in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/03/2024 - 6:00am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. – Algae in Lake Tahoe has been a hot topic this summer. While these tiny organisms are a natural part of Tahoe’s aquatic ecosystem, algae can become a harmful algal bloom, or HAB, under the right conditions. No HABs have been detected in Lake Tahoe this summer, but this time of year is when to be on the lookout when warm, shallow water increases the likelihood for HABs. For everyone who enjoys the region’s lakes, rivers, and creeks, it’s important to know how to spot a HAB, where to report your sightings, and what to do to keep yourselves, your pets, and others safe.
Bear Fire burning in Tahoe National Forest
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/02/2024 - 7:01pm
UPDATE 9.3 at 9 PM: The Bear Fire has grown to 2,000 acres. The combination of warming temperatures, dry fuel conditions, and strong winds intensified the fire's behavior today. Fire crews are working tirelessly to establish containment lines, while aviation resources are actively engaged in delivering retardant and water drops. Winds tonight are expected to remain steady from the west at around 10 mph. Due to the increased fire activity, the Sierra County Sheriff’s Office has expanded evacuation warnings to include zones SIE-E058 and SIE-E059.
Learn how to become a Firewise USA neighborhood in Lake Tahoe Basin at workshop
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/02/2024 - 1:51pm
Event Date:
September 19, 2024 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the Tahoe Resource Conservation District (TRCD) for an informative and free Firewise USA Workshop where you'll learn essential tips on how to navigate the Firewise application process. All Lake Tahoe community members are encouraged to attend, especially those who want to become Firewise recognized and learn more.
It will take place on Thursday, September 19 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the South Tahoe Public Utility District Board Room, 1275 Meadow Crest Drive, South Lake Tahoe.
Emanate Gallery & Framing in South Lake Tahoe closing
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/02/2024 - 1:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Emanate Gallery & Framing at The Crossing at Tahoe Valley in South Lake Tahoe is closing its doors after operating since February 2018.
"After many years of showcasing incredible talent and being a part of this vibrant community, we have made the difficult decision to close our doors," said the owners in a letter to customers. "Several factors have informed this decision, including family health and new, exciting family transitions."
Starting September 3, owner Angela Cabrera will continue what she did before opening the gallery, custom framing.
After windy start, sunny and warm week for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/01/2024 - 9:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After the week starts with a Red Flag Warning, things should calm down as the upper air trough moves east. This is
followed by a return to seasonably warm temperatures for the remainder of the work week along with closer-to-normal temperatures by the weekend.
The weekly forecast for South Lake Tahoe from the National Weather Serivce in Reno:
Labor Day - Sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
After windy start, sunny and warm week for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/01/2024 - 9:23pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After the week starts with a Red Flag Warning, things should calm down as the upper air trough moves east. This is
followed by a return to seasonably warm temperatures for the remainder of the work week along with closer-to-normal temperatures by the weekend.
The weekly forecast for South Lake Tahoe from the National Weather Serivce in Reno:
Labor Day - Sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Red Flag Warning issued for Lake Tahoe and surrounding area Monday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/01/2024 - 8:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a Red Flag Warning and Lake Wind Advisory in place for Lake Tahoe on Monday, September 2 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. No campfires, wood fires, or any other flame is allowed in the Lake Tahoe Basin during the warning.
Red Flag Warning: Expect gusty winds and low humidity for the Tahoe Basin, Southern Sierra Front, and Western Lassen County.
Winds will be from the southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 30 to 40 mph.
Humidity will be 15 to 20 percent.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/01/2024 - 7:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of August 19-25, 2024. 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 August 19 - August 25, 2024
8/19
Calls Resulting in Arrest
Group gathers to protest South Lake Tahoe's proposed Measure N
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/01/2024 - 6:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An estimated 60-70 people took over the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd. and Al Tahoe Blvd. on Saturday to protest Measure N, the proposed $6,000 vacancy tax on November's ballot.
There were new and long-time locals and second-home owners carrying signs side-by-side during the event that was organized by local business owner Erick Asbury. He also paid for the signs people carried.
"It was very positive and everyone was very happy to be out there," said Councilmember Tamara Wallace who was out on the corner with husband Duane.
Two men hospitalized after they fought, allegedly stabbed each other
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/31/2024 - 7:49pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two South Lake Tahoe residents fought Saturday evening, with each getting stabbed and transported to Barton Hospital. South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) responded to the wooded area near Kyburz Avenue and US50 near the Lake Tahoe Airport at about 5 p.m. on August 31.
SLTPD is investigating and there are not many details available at this time, but so far what is known is that one of the victims called 911. Both men were transported to Barton Hospital with undisclosed injuries, but SLTPD said they are stable at this time.
Cave Rock and Sand Harbor State Park boat ramps transition to winter hours
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/31/2024 - 7:13pm
Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3, the Sand Harbor and Cave Rock boat ramps will shift to winter operating hours. The new schedule will see both boat ramps open daily from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sand Harbor's boat ramp will now be open seven days a week.
To ensure all boats are properly inspected and sealed by the 4:30 p.m. closing time, we strongly recommend planning to pull your boat or jet ski from the water by 4:00 p.m. This will provide boat inspectors with sufficient time to complete the necessary sealing process.
Major delays possible between Kings Beach and Tahoe City as Caltrans works on SR28 project
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/31/2024 - 4:39pm
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 is scheduled along the shoulders of both directions of SR-28 at the following locations and times:
Next generation of boat - an all-electric, "flying" hydrofoil
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/30/2024 - 11:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It could have been straight out of an episode of The Jetson, and part of a futuristic dream - well, the future is here. An all-electric hydrofoil boat skimming along the surface of the lake, using no gas, no lake water, the ability to make tight turns and use "crabwalk," and with no worries about waves or wakes.
Navier Boats is at Lake Tahoe this holiday weekend, following up on popular demonstrations over the Fourth of July.
CAL FIRE law enforcement officers arrest arson suspect in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/30/2024 - 6:28pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - A 41-year-old woman has been arrested as the suspected arsonist in three separate fires that were set in Placerville. CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officers, assisted by the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office arrested Lacy Young of Waterford on Thursday, August 29 for starting the fires earlier in the day in the area of Fort Jim Road and Newtown Road.
Woman dies in fall at Lover's Leap in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/30/2024 - 3:36pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There was a fatal climbing accident at Lover's Leap, Twin Bridges on Thursday afternoon. A 30-year-old woman fell while climbing with her partner and died from her injuries, according to the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office.
On August 29 at about 5 p.m., El Dorado County Search and Rescue and the sheriff's office helicopter, Echo 1, responded to the area and assisted with the recovery.
At this time there is no further information that will be released. When more information becomes available this story will be updated.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/29/2024 - 11:00pm
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 19 - August 25, 2024
8/19
15:08 LOST PROPERTY - Occurred at Silver Fork Rd/Us Hwy 50, in Kyburz, CA. Disposition: UNABLE TO CONTACT.
Positive results following Clean Up The Lake’s research in Stampede and Boca Reservoirs
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/29/2024 - 5:46pm
Clean Up The Lake (CUTL) and The Martis Fund have successfully concluded a new pilot research initiative, yielding even more positive results than anticipated. After completing underwater Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) surveys and submerged litter cleanups in Stampede and Boca Reservoirs from June 26th to July 3rd, 2024, the organization is pleased to report extremely low litter loads and no concerning AIS infestations.
Help take care of Lake Tahoe this Labor Day weekend
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/29/2024 - 6:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Lake Tahoe is a cherished destination and it’s up to each one of us to take care of and protect this special place. This Labor Day weekend, the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) encourages residents and visitors to plan, follow fire restrictions, leave areas cleaner than they found them, and practice good stewardship habits.
CHP prepares for Labor Day Weekend traffic with increased enforcement
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/29/2024 - 5:01am
As the Labor Day holiday approaches, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is launching a statewide enforcement effort to keep the public safe on the road through the holiday weekend.
South Lake Tahoe CHP officers will be joining the statewide Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) beginning at 6:01 p.m. on Friday, August 30, and continuing through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 2. During the holiday weekend, all available CHP officers will be on patrol to encourage safe driving and assist motorists.
U.S. Postal Service cancels plan to move operations affecting Reno and Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/28/2024 - 10:25pm
Nevadas U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen successfully led a bi-partisan effort to stop the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) plan to move postal operations from Reno to Sacramento. That plan would have caused local South Lake Tahoe mail to go to Reno, then to Sacramento for processing, back to Reno, and then to South Lake Tahoe.
Two-vehicle crash jams up traffic in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/28/2024 - 2:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A collision involving two vehicles in South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday sent one person to the hospital and jammed up traffic for about an hour.
At 12:07 p.m., first responders got the call about the collision at the intersection of Takela and Lake Tahoe Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe. Upon arrival, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue had to extricate a woman from the inside of a Toyota Camry. She was transported to Barton Hospital with minor to moderate injuries, according to Sgt. Justin Brock of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department.
South Lake Tahoe Police remind drivers to watch for kids as they head back to school
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/27/2024 - 5:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Now that school is back in session there is no time like the present to remember to "drive smart" during Back-to-School Month by slowing down and always looking for children on and near roads.
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) is asking drivers to slow down, follow the speed limit, and be extra careful driving through school zones.
Washoe County Sheriff's Office arrests suspect following standoff in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/27/2024 - 11:05am
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - On August 26, 2024, at approximately 2:15 p.m., Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of an unknown disturbance at a residence in the 300 block of Alder Court in Incline Village.
American Beverage grants over $300k to South Tahoe Refuse to assist with new cart system
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/27/2024 - 5:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - American Beverage has announced a $305,600 grant awarded to South Tahoe Refuse to improve the recycling infrastructure for 19,100 South Lake Tahoe residents.
The grant, given in collaboration with The Recycling Partnership, will help fund the new recycling carts that are being rolled out this week to provide a more convenient and effective collection of trash, green waste, and recyclables. The grant will also help fund residential outreach materials with educational information on what materials can be recycled using the new carts.
Recreate responsibly as enjoying forests for the Labor Day Weekend
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/26/2024 - 4:26pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Labor Day weekend is often the last big holiday celebration before fall begins, and the USDA Forest Service reminds visitors to plan ahead. That includes preparing for any forest closures and fire restrictions.
There have been 606 wildfires in California national forests this year, and over 96 percent are human-started versus lightning-caused.
South Lake Tahoe City Council to work on 2025 budget during Tuesday's workshop
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/26/2024 - 3:25pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next city council meeting for the City of South Lake Tahoe will be held on Tuesday, August 26 starting at 9 a.m. at the airport. This meeting will serve as the annual Budget Workshop, along with some other agenda items. The public can participate in-person or online.
The total FY 2025 (Fiscal Year 2025 that starts Oct. 1) City budget across all funds is approximately $297.2 million, including the primary General Fund budget of approximately $68.8 million and Measure S Sales Tax general fund budget of $8.0 million.
Some STPUD customers can receive free “smart” water monitoring device
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/26/2024 - 10:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - – Eligible South Tahoe Public Utility District customers can receive a free smart water monitoring device to detect leaks, prevent water damage and be a part of a state-wide study.
California passed Senate Bill 1157 which sets new water use objectives for urban water suppliers. The regulation sets a state-wide indoor water use standard of 42 Gallons per Capita per Day (GPCD) beginning January 1, 2030. The Department of Water Resources is working with Flume to evaluate the
FBI launches "Take A Beat” campaign to raise awareness of fraud and scams
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/25/2024 - 10:27pm
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Sacramento Field Office is participating in a nationwide effort, “Take a Beat,” to raise awareness of the frauds and scams impacting the public and to encourage reporting to law enforcement. Throughout this campaign, the FBI will offer tips for identifying and preventing them and explain how victims can report these incidents to help protect others.
Warmer, drier weather pattern for Lake Tahoe but possible change for Labor Day
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/25/2024 - 10:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The sneak peak of fall last week is heading out and waiting its turn on the calendar, for now. A drier and warmer weather pattern returns with temperatures climbing to near or a few degrees above normal. Signs are pointing to a more active weather pattern this Labor
Day Weekend has the potential for storms and increased breezes, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. If you have outdoor plans, keep a close eye on the forecast as we approach the weekend.
The weekly forecast for South Lake Tahoe from NWS Reno:
Major delays expected between Kings Beach and Tahoe City as Caltrans poroject continues
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/25/2024 - 11:41am
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 is scheduled along the shoulders of both directions of SR-28 at the following locations and times:
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/25/2024 - 11:28am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of August 12-18, 2024. 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 August 12 - August 18, 2024
8/12
Calls resulting in arrests:
Tahoe Paradise Park plagued with vandals, trespassing, and now gunshots
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/24/2024 - 6:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Paradise Park in Meyers has been experiencing an increase of unwanted activity at night, mostly between the hours of 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Some outdoor event cancelations around South Lake Tahoe Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/23/2024 - 1:56pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, calif. - The current weather system that brought cooler temperatures and gusty winds to South Lake Tahoe has caused a few weekend events to be canceled or postponed.
The Forest Service announced the Pathways for Wildlife presentation at the Lake of the Sky Amphitheater at Taylor Creek on Friday night is postponed and will be rescheduled for an evening in September.
CHP holding DUI Sobriety Checkpoint in Meyers Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/23/2024 - 1:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Highway Patrol (CHP) South Lake Tahoe Area office has announced a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Sobriety Checkpoint to be held Friday, August 23, 2024. It will take place on US-50, west of Apache Avenue, within the unincorporated area of El Dorado County.
Dancing With the Tahoe Stars announces 2024 lineup
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/23/2024 - 1:08pm
Event Date:
October 12, 2024 (All day)
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The lineup for Tahoe Arts Project's (TAP) 11th
annual Dancing with the Tahoe Stars has been revealed. During their Music on the Beach Thursday, all ten "seasoned dancers" along with their "Tahoe star" partners were announced. This year's theme is "Dancing Through the
Decades," where each couple will incorporate a specific decade into their performance, promising a night filled with nostalgic tunes and fantastic moves.
The dancers for the October 12 event:
Freeskier Molly Armanino with partner Shane Sheets
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue holds pinning ceremony
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/23/2024 - 9:11am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) recently held a pinning ceremony for two of their team members, Jay Manning and Wade Norberg. Manning was promoted to Fuels Division Chief, and Norberg is a new hire who transferred to SLTFR from the Dixon Fire Department.
The celebration was attended by SLTFR staff, the Lake Valley Fire Department, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department, the City of South Lake Tahoe staff, the chipping crew, family, and friends.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/22/2024 - 10:25pm
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 12 - August 18, 2024
8/12
00:56 VERBAL DISTURBANCE IN PROGRESS - Occurred on Atroari St, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.
Deceased woman found along rocks on shore of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/22/2024 - 2:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The body of a woman in her early 50s was found on the rocks along the shore of Lake Tahoe on Thursday morning. At 11:25 a.m. on August 22, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) and South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) responded to a call of an "unresponsive" person on the shoreline area across from the Fremont Avenue area. Upon arrival, first responders started lifesaving measures but they were unable to revive her and she was pronounced deceased.
Lake Wind Advisory for much of Lake Tahoe, Red Flag Warning up in surrounding area
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/22/2024 - 8:28am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for Lake Tahoe Basin from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. Donner Lake, and Prosser and Boca reservoirs are also included in the warning.
Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and waves up to 3 feet should be expected. Small boats, kayaks, and paddleboards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.
