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COVID-19 cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/25/2022 - 6:09pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - It appears the post-holiday surge of COVID-19 cases in El Dorado County is starting to decline as daily cases have been dropping. During the last surge, hospitalizations were about two weeks after recorded cases, and any related deaths were two to four weeks after the hospitalizations. There have been 229 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 23,847. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive.
Washoe County commissioners to abolish the position of constable in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/25/2022 - 5:20pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The Washoe County Commissioners today held a Hearing to abolish the office of the constable in Incline Village.
They heard a first reading of an ordinance to amend the Washoe County Code to abolish the position. Other constables’ offices in Washoe County were abolished in 1998 as their roles in civil cases became obsolete with the expansion of local law enforcement.
Agreement for 56-acre-project in South Lake Tahoe involves land swap, new design
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/25/2022 - 12:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A new 50-year agreement between the City of South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County has been approved for what is known as the 56-acre parcel.
Prescribed burn operations resume around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/24/2022 - 9:27pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - If conditions and weather are favorable, the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) will conduct widespread prescribed fire operations this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Operations are expected to continue throughout the winter season to help land managers reduce hazardous fuels that can feed unwanted wildfires. Smoke will be present.
COVID-19 cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/24/2022 - 4:47pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 670 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since Friday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 23,618. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive.
There are now 128.7 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county.
There is an interactive dashboard for the county with extra details here: See HERE.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 1217 cases - +19
LTUSD opens up home sporting events to athlete's family members
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/24/2022 - 4:25pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) postponed student concerts and canceled in-person attendance at home sporting events when they were experiencing high levels of student and staff absences due to COVID-19.
Student and staff absences trended down sharply last week according to LTUSD, and as of Monday, absences since Wednesday decreased by 66 percent.
Taking into consideration that there are very few home games remaining, especially for seniors, LTUSD "is inviting family members in athletes’ households to attend this week’s home games."
South Lake Tahoe motel suffers damage in fire
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/24/2022 - 3:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A very quick response by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) Monday morning helped keep fire damage to three rooms at the Pinewood Inn.
At 11:34 a.m. Monday, the report of a structure fire at the South Lake Tahoe motel came into emergency dispatch. The Pinewood Inn is located at 3818 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
SLTFR Battalion Chief Jay Manning was just two blocks away when the call came in and as he pulled into the motel parking lot he saw smoke coming from one of the rooms on the east wing.
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care surpasses $1M fundraising goal to build new wildlife hospital
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/23/2022 - 8:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In just six months, supporters of Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC) have been able to raise the funds necessary to build a state-of-the-art wildlife hospital and recovery center in South Lake Tahoe.
Another repeat of weather for South Lake Tahoe: Dry, warmer days, cold nights
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/23/2022 - 6:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Seasonably warm afternoons will return for most of this week with generally light winds. A quick system will bring a shot of
colder air and an east wind shift Tuesday with another round of gusty winds along the Sierra crest. Meaningful precipitation remains unlikely through the end of the month, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.
Fire burns building at Donner Ski Ranch, comes close to chair lift
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/22/2022 - 6:15pm
A Friday night fire at Donner Ski Ranch has burned one building and came close to ski lifts. When firefighters from Truckee Fire District and CalFire Nevada-Yuba-Placer (NEU) arrived at the scene the fire was already well established, according to their post on social media.
The fire was in an area not accessible by vehicles and firefighters responded on a snowcat and snowmachine. Nearby trees were cut down to prevent fire spread to the nearby chair lift.
The building was located at the bottom of Chair 5 at the resort.
Police investigation opens after body found in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/22/2022 - 3:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A wildlife photographer out taking photos Saturday morning found the remains of a person in the snowy meadow along Trout Creek in South Lake Tahoe.
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) responded to the area behind U.S. Bank and Rite Aid after receiving a call from the photographer just before 9:30 a.m. on January 22, 2022.
According to SLTPD Sgt. Doug Sentell, at this point they are unsure if the deceased person is male or female, how long they have been in the snow, and how they died.
Prescribed burn operations around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/22/2022 - 12:00pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) continues prescribed fire operations if conditions and weather are favorable. Operations are expected to continue throughout the winter season to help land managers reduce hazardous fuels that can feed unwanted wildfires. Smoke will be present.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/21/2022 - 10:49pm
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.
Report for January 13 - 19, 2022
1/13
02:15 SUSPICIOUS SUBJECT IN PROGRESS - Officer initiated activity at Tahoe Townhouses, Pioneer Trl, South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: ARREST
Weekly recap of COVID-19 cases in counties around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/21/2022 - 4:26pm
Weekly roundup of COVID-19 around Lake Tahoe. All except El Dorado County are for the week and El Dorado data is from yesterday.
EL DORADO COUNTY
There have been 308 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 22,640. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive.
There are now 141.3 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county.
Alpine County hosts "Living with Bears" virtual meeting with Fish & Wildlife
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/20/2022 - 9:42pm
Event Date:
January 27, 2022 - 5:30pm
Join Alpine County Community Development on Thursday, January 27 for an internet-based video and phone conference to learn about “Living with Bears,” hosted by Shelly Blair, wildlife biologist for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The program is only virtual, starting at 5:30 p.m. There is no in-person attendance option.
It’s not uncommon to see bears in and around communities located near bear habitats. A bear sighting alone is not a cause for concern.
Learn how to prepare for wildfire via educational series from Living With Fire
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/20/2022 - 9:20pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - As 2022 begins to take shape, this is a great opportunity to consider preparing your home, family, property, and yourself for wildfire. Begin your wildfire preparation journey by viewing the many educational workshops that were presented during the 2021 Lake Tahoe Wildfire Awareness Campaign (LTWAC). This campaign lasted from May to October 2021 and featured different workshops on how residents can prepare for wildfires and reduce their wildfire risk.
Lake Wind Advisory issued for Lake Tahoe starting Friday morning
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/20/2022 - 8:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for the greater Lake Tahoe area from 7:00 a.m. Friday to 4:00 a.m. Saturday.
Northeast winds of 15 to 25 mph are expected with gusts up to 40 mph. Waves on Lake Tahoe will be 2 to 4 feet.
Small boats, kayaks, and paddleboards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.
Lake Tahoe Boulevard Class I Bicycle Trail approved, construction starts in May
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/20/2022 - 6:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During its meeting on Tuesday, the South Lake Tahoe City Council approved the final expenses for the Lake Tahoe Boulevard Class 1 Bicycle Trail from Viking Way to the Y.
The lane configuration has been in place for the past year, creating one lane in each direction and a center turn lane, now the actual bicycle lanes with paving and striping will be constructed.
COVID-19 cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/20/2022 - 5:41pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 338 new cases of COVID-19 and two new deaths recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 22,640. This does not include at-home tests that may have been positive.
There are now 148.4 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county.
There is an interactive dashboard for the county with extra details here: See HERE.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 1188 cases - +22
COVID-19 cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/19/2022 - 4:52pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 263 new cases of COVID-19 and two new deaths recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 22,302. This does not include at-home tests that may have been positive.
There are now 150.2 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county.
There is an interactive dashboard for the county with extra details here: See HERE.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 1166 cases - +11
City looks at creating ordinance to allow movable tiny homes
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/19/2022 - 3:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council took the first steps in creating an ordinance that will allow park-model RVs less than 400 square feet in size on parking pads at South Lake Tahoe properties to help alleviate the housing crisis.
The Council addressed several issues but since some major adjustments to the staff's proposal were requested, Council will vote on a first draft at a future meeting.
UC Davis study shows resilience in frequent-fire forests may require significantly reducing tree densities
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/19/2022 - 12:08pm
What does a “resilient” forest look like in California’s Sierra Nevada? A lot fewer trees than we’re used to, according to a study of frequent-fire forests from the University of California, Davis.
More than a century ago, Sierra Nevada forests faced almost no competition from neighboring trees for resources. The tree densities of the late 1900s would astonish most Californians today. Because of fire suppression, trees in current forests live alongside six to seven times as many trees as their ancestors did — competing for less water amid drier and hotter conditions.
City Council fills vacancies on several different South Lake Tahoe commissions
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/19/2022 - 11:28am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Several community members stepped up this year and applied for the openings on various South Lake Tahoe commissions. During the Tuesday City Council meeting, the council members filled most vacancies.
New business licenses issued by the City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/18/2022 - 7:33pm
The following businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe during the months of October, November, and December 2021:
OCTOBER
10/1
JUANITA HERNANDEZ-MORIN PSY D
10/4
CAMERON CONSTRUCTION
10/6
PENINSULATORS INC
SLATON & SON ROOFING INC
WENDY HUNT FOR HAIR
10/12
ACR SOLAR INTERNATIONAL CORP
LOVO DIEGO
WOODLAND WELDING WORKS
10/13
ENERGY SERVICE PARTNERS
MAND RENTAL PROPERTIES LLC
MEYER MAINTENANCE
SAN LEANDRO PAINTING & ROOFING
SERENITY THERAPEUTICS
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC
10/14
JARVIS PHOTOGRAPHY
COVID-19 cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/18/2022 - 4:37pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 1,014 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since Friday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 22,039. This does not include at-home tests that may have been positive.
There are now 144.6 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county.
There is an interactive dashboard for the county with extra details here: See HERE.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 1155 cases - +32
LTUSD issues temporary restrictions for athletics, performing arts, meetings
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/18/2022 - 3:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With COVID-19 cases continuing to surge not only in South Lake Tahoe but around the country, some new temporary restrictions are going to be added to the functions of Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD.
It is the largest surge in cases within the LTUSD community that has been seen since the pandemic began.
LTUSD will be implementing some changes to achieve their main goal of keeping students in the classroom and the district open five days per week.
Temporary restrictions through January 28, 2022:
Keep Tahoe Blue says Lahontan Water Board approval of Tahoe Keys Control Methods Test on the right path
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/18/2022 - 10:34am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lahontan Water Quality Control Board voted unanimously on January 13 to approve a test of methods to tackle the growing infestation of aquatic invasive weeds in the Tahoe Keys. The final approval will be needed from Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA). They will hold a public hearing on January 26 and possibly take action on the methods test.
South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District meeting Thursday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/18/2022 - 10:07amEvent Date:
January 20, 2022 - 2:00pm
The next meeting of the South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District will be held on Thursday, January 20 at 2:00 p.m. It will be a hybrid meeting, with those wishing to attend in person at the Lake Tahoe Visitor's Authority conference room at Stateline, or via Zoom Here.
Agenda
• Call to Order
• Roll Call
• Introduction of Guests and Staff
• Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
• Approval of Agenda
• Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items, 5-Minute Limit)
• Discussion/Possible Action
City Council to address moveable tiny homes, 56 acres master plan and more during Tuesday night meeting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/17/2022 - 6:57pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, January 18 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in person at Council Chambers at the airport, and online. They will meet first at 5:00 p.m. in a closed session.
To read the agenda, watch the meeting, and/or participate, visit https://www.cityofslt.us/84/Watch-City-CouncilPlanning-Commission-Me.
The meeting will start off with a presentation by the South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce on sustainability and transportation.
Items on the agenda:
No big changes in the South Lake Tahoe forecast: Sunny, mild, dry
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/16/2022 - 9:12pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - High pressure continues to dominate the weather pattern with dry conditions through this week along with a gradual warming trend. Strengthening surface inversions and light winds may enhance haze
and pollutant buildup early this week, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.
While the ridge will mostly eliminate chances of Pacific moisture or
El Dorado County Sheriff's report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/16/2022 - 4:10pm
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.
Report for January 6 - 12, 2022
1/6
03:31 GRAND THEFT REPORT - Occurred on Onnontioga St, in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.
Kenny Curtzwiler running again for El Dorado County supervisor for Area 5
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/16/2022 - 2:16pm
I have lived, worked, and enjoyed South Lake Tahoe as a resident since 1977 when I came here for a vacation and stayed on as so many have. What makes me qualified for this position?
Commitment. I have been married for 40 years, built our dream home, raised three children, and have owned a Tree Service and Firewood business, Construction Clean Up and Hauling Service since 1981.
DCSO seeking public's help in finding those responsible for Pacific Gas Station burglary
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/15/2022 - 11:08pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCS0) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the theives involved in a burglary at Pacific Gas located at 1479 U.S. Highway 395 Gardnerville, Nevada.
On or about December 23, 2021, Pacific Gas Station was burglarized and all r leads have been exhausted, prompting DCSO to ask for the public’s assistance at this time.
The person(s) responsible stole a large inventory of various brands of tobacco products.
Wind and waves cause significant damage to Tahoe Douglas Fire's Marine 24
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/15/2022 - 10:29pm
ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - A recent Lake Tahoe storm with wind gusts of 65 mph and above and waves 6-8 feet high caused damage to Marine 24, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District's (TDFPD) fire and rescue boat.
The winds caused the boat to crash against the dock, causing significant damage. The boat then floated to the shoreline.
"We expect the boat to be out of service for fire and rescue missions for
the foreseeable future, while Tahoe Douglas personnel work diligently to get Marine 24 back afloat and fully operational," said TDFPD Fire Marshal Eric Guevin in a statement.
Weekly recap of COVID-19 cases in counties around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/14/2022 - 7:10pm
Weekly roundup of COVID-19 around Lake Tahoe. All except El Dorado County are for the week and El Dorado data is from yesterday.
EL DORADO COUNTY
There have been 335 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 21,025. This does not include at-home tests that may have been positive.
There are now 124.9 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county.
COVID-19 cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/13/2022 - 5:30pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 356 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 20,690. This does not include at-home tests that may have been positive.
There are now 109.7 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county.
There is an interactive dashboard for the county with extra details here: See HERE.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 1099 cases - +10
Forest Service land purchase adds almost 500 acres to Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/13/2022 - 4:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Three parcels in South Lake Tahoe have been acquired by the USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU). The land, located in the Upper Cold Creek watershed, is 487.5 acres in size. The purchase allows the land to be added to the National Forest System (NFS) of lands within the LTBMU for conservation and public enjoyment.
Funding for the purchase came from the Bureau of Land Management under the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act, which provides federal funds from land sales in southern Nevada.
USFS: Practice winter recreation safety ahead of MLK Weekend
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/13/2022 - 3:36pm
With record-breaking snow accumulation throughout the state, all visitors to California’s National Forests should plan ahead and ensure your vehicles are snow-ready as road conditions may impact access heading into Martin Luther King Jr. weekend.
Sierra at Tahoe drone footage before and after the Caldor Fire
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/12/2022 - 8:41pm
Christopher Vonderwerth took these photos and drone footage at Sierra-at-Tahoe, showing the devastation of the Caldor Fire.
LTUSD nurses unable to contact students with possible COVID-19 exposure
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/12/2022 - 6:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) is advising all parents that there is a high probability that all students have been exposed to COVID-19 this week.
Due to the drastic increase in COVID-positive staff and students, school nurses are unable to notify each individual student of exposure at this time. COVID positives have increased at every location exponentially and affect almost every classroom district-wide, according to LTUSD leadership.
Douglas County closes Zephyr Cove Elementary and Whittell High School due to COVID-19
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/12/2022 - 6:15pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County School District is looking at its schools on a case-by-case basis when dealing with staffing shortages and student call-outs due to COVID-19.
As of Wednesday, the District announced that Whittell High will close Thursday, and since they normally have Fridays off and there is a Monday holiday, students will return on Tuesday, January 18.
Zephyr Cove Elementary School closed on Tuesday due to an outbreak with staff and they were able to pivot to remote learning quickly according to DCSD Superintendent Keith Lewis.
COVID-19 cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/12/2022 - 5:40pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 278 new cases of COVID-19 and one new death recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 20,334. This does not include at-home tests that may have been positive.
There are now 100.5 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county.
There is an interactive dashboard for the county with extra details here: See HERE.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 1099 cases - +14
Lake Tahoe Unified School District closes schools Thursday/Friday due to critical staff shortage
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/12/2022 - 4:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) announced this afternoon they have to close schools for the remainder of the week due to a critical staff shortage.
LTUSD leadership said this decision was not being made lightly, but through a process of careful evaluation and consultation with administrators and staff.
2021 was 4th warmest year on record with record warmest December in US
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/12/2022 - 10:19am
The December contiguous U.S. temperature was 39.3 degrees F, 6.7 degrees above average, making it the warmest December on record and exceeding the previous warmest December in 2015, according to a report released this week by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
COVID-19 testing updates for LTUSD staff and students
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/12/2022 - 8:07am
There has been a significant increase in the number of COVID-19 tests administered at the Al Tahoe school site for students and staff of Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) over the past few days.
LTUSD is currently out of PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests, and rapid antigen tests are only available at this time. They are working with the California Department of Health to get more of the PCR tests by Thursday.
COVID-19 testing at the Al Tahoe Site, 1100 Lyons Ave., South Lake Tahoe, is only for LTUSD staff and students
COVID-19 cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/11/2022 - 5:25pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 198 new cases of COVID-19 and two new deaths recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 20,056. This does not include at-home tests that may have been positive.
There are now 93.1 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county.
There is an interactive dashboard for the county with extra details here: See HERE.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 1085 cases - +8
LTUSD keeping an eye on COVID-related absences of staff and students
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/10/2022 - 8:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) is keeping an eye on current cases of COVID-19 in the community, and the number of teachers and students who are out sick. Depending on those numbers, there is a chance the district will shift to virtual learning at all schools.
Alpine County moves to remote school and public meetings due to COVID-19 surge
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/10/2022 - 5:22pm
ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - Alpine County Health Officer Dr. Richard Johnson has directed all public meetings in the county to move to a virtual format until further notice. He is also encouraging workplaces to conduct meetings remotely as well.
This morning four individuals tested positive for COVID-19 and they performed contact tracing and discovered that 40 percent of students and 48 percent of staff have been exposed at Diamond Valley Elementary School and the District office.
COVID-19 cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/10/2022 - 4:58pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 864 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since Friday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 19,858. This does not include at-home tests that may have been positive.
There are now 80 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county.
There is an interactive dashboard for the county with extra details here: See HERE.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 1077 cases - +31
Prescribed fire operations scheduled for Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/10/2022 - 12:24pm
Weather and conditions permitting, the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) may conduct prescribed fire operations over the next two weeks at Lake Tahoe. Operations will continue throughout much of the winter season to help land managers reduce hazardous fuels that can feed unwanted wildfires. Smoke will be present.
In the map:
1. Lower Tyner - North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District. Northeast of Lariat Circle, Incline Village. Burn Type: Hand Piles. Total Acreage: 38.00.
