News
Lake Tahoe Christmas tree permit sales begin November 6
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/24/2023 - 11:11am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's that time of year again, the annual Christmas tree permit sale by the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU).
This year, tree permits begin being sold on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. Permits will be sold in person only at the Forest Supervisor’s office in South Lake Tahoe at 35 College Drive. Permits cost $10 each (please bring cash only), with a limit of one permit per family or household.
Lake Tahoe forecast: Chance of rain and snow in the week ahead
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/22/2023 - 9:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The warm temperatures at Lake Tahoe have been great, but I suppose all good things must come to an end. Or, are they ending? Time will tell. Fall-like conditions return this week as a series of cooler storms moves through the region. Rain showers and breezy winds will continue tonight into early Monday morning. Additional chances for precipitation and gusty winds are projected to arrive mid-week.
The weekly forecast from the National Weather Service in Reno:
Monday - Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind around 5 mph.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/22/2023 - 12:40am
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.
October 12 - October 18, 2023
10/12
09:53 CIVIL INCIDENT - Officer initiated activity at Pasadena Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: SERVED.
10/13
SLT Planning Commission to discuss Tourist Core plan updates, cannabis, F Street housing
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/22/2023 - 12:04am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission will hold its next meeting on Thursday, October 26 at 3 p.m.
On their agenda:
Receiving a presentation on draft amendments of the Tourist Core Area Plan. There is no vote planned but there will be discussion. The original plan is from 2013 and has been updated a couple of times, but staff has been working on the Tourist Core plans to fit the city's strategic plan. The updated plan
Column: 60 years of Barton Health ~ The 2010s
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/21/2023 - 11:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - 60 years ago, the community’s dream of a local, Tahoe-based hospital became reality. Barton Health has assembled a collection of articles to commemorate 60 years of quality and compassionate health care for our community and its visitors. Beginning with the 1950s, an article outlining the events of each decade will be published monthly, culminating with the 2020s on Barton’s official 60th anniversary in November. Follow along this historical journey each month and learn more at BartonHealth.org/History.
California invests $3.7B to continue rebuilding transportation infrastructure for all travelers
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/21/2023 - 11:03pm
SACRAMENTO — The California Transportation Commission (CTC) this week allocated more than $3.7 billion for projects to rebuild the state’s transportation infrastructure to enhance safety and create more convenient options for travelers.
Some of the projects are near Lake Tahoe, including Truckee and I80 in the Sierra.
Former MLB pitcher and woman arrested as suspects in 2021 Homewood murder
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/20/2023 - 11:09am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Arrests have been made in a two-year-old Lake Tahoe murder case. The murder of 70-year-old Robert Gary Spohr and the attempted murder of his wife, 68-year-old Wendy Wood shocked the small community of Homewood on the shores of Lake Tahoe on June 5, 2021.
Douglas County commissioners tackle VHR density levels with one asking for ban north of Cave Rock
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/19/2023 - 6:27pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - After the Douglas County Board of Commissioners approved the latest update to the Vacation Home Rental (VHR) ordinance this past summer they asked for a look at density levels.
In July and August of 2023, the VHR Advisory Board conducted public hearings and discussed the issue of density. The VHR Advisory Board ultimately concluded that the 15 percent density limitations should not be changed at this time. They wanted the current rules to be in place for one year to then look at further changes if needed.
Douglas County Commissioners vote to show loss of $2.1M if ban on VHRs imposed
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/19/2023 - 4:55pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - During their Thursday meeting, the Douglas County Commissioners heard the financial implications should a resident-initiated ban on vacation home rentals (VHRs) be approved by voters in 2024.
First phase of Heavenly Village parking garage improvements wrapping up
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/19/2023 - 3:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe continues improvements to the Heavenly Village Parking Garage including a new circulation pattern, structural repairs, and accessibility improvements. Most of the work has been completed and the garage is now open to the public. Completion of phase 1 of the project is expected by Friday, October 27.
USFS accepting applications for permanent seasonal jobs
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/18/2023 - 8:39pm
The USDA Forest Service is accepting applications for permanent seasonal jobs between October 19 and November 22. There are hundreds of entry-level permanent seasonal forestry technician and forestry aid positions available in exciting and rewarding locations across the nation, including 307 positions in California.
Douglas County Commisioners hold Tahoe meeting with VHRs on the agenda
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/18/2023 - 12:49pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will be holding its October 19 meeting at the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency offices at Stateline.
The meeting starts at 10 a.m.
On the agenda:
Presentation and discussion to determine the anticipated financial effect
of a local initiative petition related to Douglas County's Vacation Home Rental (VHR) regulations, which was initiated by five registered voters. The presentation will include the following financial effects if VHRs are banned:
Net lost revenue from VHR permitting fees: $811,865
Free bus rides to Adam Sandler show at Tahoe Blue Event Center
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/18/2023 - 12:03pm
If you plan on attending the Adam Sandler show at the Tahoe Blue Event Center on Thursday, October 19, there are transportation options for the event, and best of all, it's FREE! The Route 50 Express bus conveniently stops directly in front of the events center at the Tahoe Blue Event Center bus stop. Don't miss this opportunity and take advantage of the extended service to enjoy the show safely.
Douglas County School District board continues with actions upsetting to parents, teachers and community
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/17/2023 - 7:40pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The fractured Douglas County School District (DCSD) Board of Trustees met again last week, this time with the public filling the Whittell High School gym at Lake Tahoe for eight hours of discussion on several agenda items, including bylaw changes.
Expect helicopter tree removal this week as part of NV Energy Resilient Corridors project
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/17/2023 - 11:41am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - This week, residents of Upper Kingsbury and Cave Rock can expect to see helicopter logging operations in their areas. Low-flying helicopters will be in the Upper Kingsbury area on Wednesday, October 18, and the Cave Rock area on Thursday, October 19, and Friday, October 20.
The tree removal is part of the NV Energy Resilient Corridor project. Approximately 5,300 acres are in the project area which consists of vegetation treatments in forest corridors adjacent to Nevada Energy transmission power lines.
Canceled - City Council meeting: Heavenly parking, local hiring, and inclusionary housing on agenda
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/16/2023 - 10:37pm
UPDATE: This meeting has been canceled due to a lack of a quorum within the jurisdiction. Also canceled is the 5 p.m. closed session.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council will be on Tuesday, October 17 at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers at the airport.
On the agenda:
Prescribed fires set to continue this week around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/16/2023 - 10:28am
UPDATE: North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District is scheduled to begin understory burning on Oct. 23, through Oct. 30. The locations below have been updated with this updated information.
Temps into the 70s for most of the week at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/15/2023 - 10:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Warm fall days continue the week ahead with potential for near-record highs from the middle into the end of the work week, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. Breezy conditions Monday afternoon and evening with a 10-15 percent chance for showers, mainly near the Oregon border. Outside of Monday, the usual afternoon breezes can be expected. More typical fall conditions return next weekend, with possible cooler weather the following week.
The weekly forecast for South Lake Tahoe from NWS Reno:
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/15/2023 - 9:50pm
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.
October 5 - October 11, 2023
10/5
14:25 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES IN PROGRESS - Occurred at State Hwy 89/SPRING Creek Rd, in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: CHECKS CLEAR.
EDSO arrests boyfriend of Tina Humlick for her murder
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/13/2023 - 10:35pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) has arrested a Placerville man for the murder of his girlfriend, 36-year-old Cristina "Tina" Humlick, a former South Lake Tahoe resident and 2005 graduate of South Tahoe High.
EDSO deputies responded to a call of a stabbing on October 5 at 6:34 p.m. on Prado Vista Court, Placerville. There they found Humlick deceased. At a neighboring residence they located a man who was suffering from traumatic wounds. The male, 43-year-old Michael Thompson, was transported to an area hospital.
Learn the latest about Environmental Improvement Program updates at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/13/2023 - 11:31am
Join Environmental Improvement Program partners for the latest on projects happening around the South Shore of Lake Tahoe on October 18 at noon.
Learn about:
The invasive New Zealand mudsnail discovery
Taylor Tallac Restoration Project
Conservancy open space lots
San Bernardino bridge and Highway 50 roundabout in Meyers
Upcoming bike path connections
Innovative technology to combat pollution
And stewardship opportunities
Supervisor Laine puts brake on Measure S spending by El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/13/2023 - 11:18am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - During the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, October 10, Supervisor Brooke Laine had an item pulled from the consent agenda that involved Measure S spending.
Market at Markleeville canceled Saturday due to closure of SR89 in Alpine County
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/13/2023 - 8:57am
ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - The Market at Markleeville has been canceled due to a mandatory Highway 89 Road closure by Caltrans scheduled for Saturday, October 14, 2023.
Cloudy skies forecast for Lake Tahoe during Saturday's solar eclipse
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/12/2023 - 8:42pm
A partial solar eclipse should be visible from the Lake Tahoe Basin this Saturday, October 14. The peak of the eclipse will occur at 9:21 a.m. from Tahoe and will appear as 85 percent of a total eclipse. Unfortunately, there is a chance that cloud cover will interrupt a clear view of the eclipse. At this time the forecast at 9 a.m. is "mostly cloudy" and 46 degrees.
STPUD receives award in financial excellence
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/12/2023 - 7:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) has been honored with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
"The receipt of this prestigious finance award for 28 consecutive years is a testament to the expertise and professionalism of our employees,” said Paul Hughes, general manager. “It is a reflection of our unwavering dedication to financial transparency, fiscal responsibility, and sound management
practices.”
Sugar Pines Foundation holding tree plantings this fall - 27,000 trees to get into the ground
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/11/2023 - 10:26pm
Join the Sugar Pine Foundation as they get ready to begin a record-breaking planting season this weekend. They will be planting over 27,000 trees this fall and need volunteers.
South Shore Planting
Saturday, October 14
1 pm – 3 pm
1805 Jicarilla Dr, South Lake Tahoe
Join the Zephyr Cove parent group! Great event for families.
TRUCKEE RIVER DAY!
Sunday, October 15
11 am - 1 pm
Sawtooth Trailhead, Truckee FS 06 Road
Sales receipts down in South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County and state for Q2
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/11/2023 - 10:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe saw tax receipts during the second quarter (Q2), from April through June, were 2.5 percent below the second sales period in 2022. Excluding reporting aberrations, actual sales were down 5.1 percent, according to the City of South Lake Tahoe Director of Finance Olga Tikhomirova.
El Dorado County as a whole was down 4.9 percent for Q2, the state down 2.9 percent, and Sacramento region was down 2.2 percent.
Poisonous mushrooms causing illness at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/11/2023 - 4:31pm
There’s a mushroom sprouting in the Lake Tahoe Basin that’s poisonous and may cause health issues for both humans and pets.
The Amanita muscaria mushroom is red with white spots and white gills, and eating it can cause gastrointestinal and possibly neurological issues. It is attractive to children because of its bright colors. It also resembles mushrooms in Super Mario video games and Smurf cartoon shows. Cases of accidental exposure in children have already been reported at Lake Tahoe.
Barton Health is alerting the community after seeing some cases in the Emergency Department.
Tahoe grading and digging season coming to a close
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/11/2023 - 4:08pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is reminding residents and contractors that the annual grading and digging season for permitted projects will end on Sunday, October 15, after which all construction sites must be winterized to protect Lake Tahoe’s famed water clarity. The annual grading season runs from May 1 to October 15.
Prescribed fire operations to continue this week at Lake Tahoe, weather and conditions permitting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/10/2023 - 11:09pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) is scheduled to continue its fall-prescribed fire operations this week, conditions and weather permitting. California State Parks is scheduled to continue understory burning through Oct. 20, 2023, in Burton Creek and Sugar Pine Point state parks and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit may continue burning piles on Angora Ridge near Fallen Leaf Lake and on Echo Summit near Echo Lakes through Oct. 13. Smoke will be present.
2017 sexual assault suspect found in Mexico, extradited to Douglas County with $1,000,000 bail
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/10/2023 - 10:35pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - In February 2017, a man by the name of Ricardo Serrano-Perez was identified as a suspect in the sexual assault of a minor in Douglas County, Nev. During the investigation, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) felt there was strong enough evidence to arrest Serrano-Perez as a suspect. He fled to Mexico. Between 2017 and 2023, legal efforts were made by the Douglas County District Attorney's office to extradite the suspect from Mexico back to Nevada.
Michael K. Johnson named Douglas County Justice of the Peace
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/10/2023 - 2:58pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Michael K. Johnson was appointed to fill the position of Justice of the Peace for the Tahoe Township during the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting on October 5. Johnson will be filling the seat vacated by the retiring Judge Richard Glasson.
Johnson joined Richard Gardner and Cynthia Mohiuddin in interviewing for the position that will be through Glasson's original term, January 5, 2025.
Douglas County School Board meeting at Lake Tahoe Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/09/2023 - 8:48pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - It's just been a few days since their special meeting, but now the regularly scheduled board meeting of the Douglas County School District (DCSD) will be held on Tuesday, October 10. The 4 p.m. meeting will be held at Whittell High School, 240 Warrior Way, Zephyr Cove.
The two bigger agenda items are expected to be the first reading of new bylaws and Joey Gilbert's large invoice for legal services.
Forest Service comment period opens on e-bike policy changes for Lake Tahoe trails
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/09/2023 - 1:20pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - With the popularity of electric bikes, or e-bikes, growing around Lake Tahoe, the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit of the USFS (LTBMU) has proposed an update to its current regulations on trails around the lake. This planned move is to offer increased potential for recreational experiences on National Forest lands. They have opened a 30-day public comment period for the newly released Basin Wide Trail Analysis, which includes constructing 25 miles of new multi-use trail and opening 106 miles of existing trail around the basin to class-1 e-bikes.
Feeling more like fall in the week ahead at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/08/2023 - 11:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Hope you enjoyed the final warm day before some unsettled weather arrives for much of the upcoming week. Gusty winds, much cooler temperatures, and chances for showers are expected through midweek (as well as a slight chance of upper-level snow around Lake Tahoe). A brief, slow warming trend in the latter half of the week will allow for near-normal
temperatures next weekend but with another chance for precipitation, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Reno.
South Lake Tahoe Police Department receives over $98K TO reduce alcohol-related harm
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/07/2023 - 7:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Police Department has been awarded a $98,136 grant from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to reduce alcohol-related harm in the community.
The grant is one of nearly fifty awarded in California to local law enforcement agencies through ABC’s Alcohol Policing Partnership (APP) program.
These grants strengthen local law enforcement efforts by combining theirs with ABC agents who have expertise in alcoholic beverage laws to help reduce alcohol-related harm within their community.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/07/2023 - 6:25pm
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.
September 28 - October 4, 2023
9/28
07:04 SEARCH AND RESCUE - Occurred at Echo Lake on Echo Lakes Rd. in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.
Surprise Douglas School Board vote - Superintendent Lewis stays on the job
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/06/2023 - 11:26pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - In a very surprising turn of events during Friday's special Douglas County School District (DCSD) trustee board meeting, a motion to accept Superintendent Keith Lewis's resignation failed by a vote of 3-4.
Trustee Doug Englekirk from the Tahoe Township, who is the board vice-president, broke away from the three newer board members Susan Jansen, David Burns, and Kathrine Dickerson, and voted on the side of the more seasoned board members, Linda Gilkerson, Carey Kangas, and Tony Magnotta.
Woman killed in El Dorado County homicide was South Lake Tahoe native, STHS grad
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/06/2023 - 10:10pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - On Thursday, October 5 at 6:34 p.m., the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office (EDSO) responded to Prado Vista Lane in Placerville for a report of a stabbing that had occurred. When deputies arrived, they located a female who was deceased in a residence.
At a neighboring residence, a male was located suffering from traumatic wounds. The male was transported to an area hospital.
Show attendees encouraged to use free, expanded bus service to Tahoe Blue Event Center
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/06/2023 - 8:03pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Transportation District has announced they are extending their Route 50 to provide extra bus service to help with expected crowds at the Tahoe Blue Event Center this fall.
If you are planning on attending the shows this weekend you are encouraged to take advantage of the free, expanded service. The bus will start at the Y at the times below, and make normal stops along US50/Lake Tahoe Boulevard including the event center and Kingsbury Transit Center.
October 7: Rumors of Fleetwood Mac
Some burn bans lifted around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/06/2023 - 7:53pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Fire restrictions are being lifted around the Lake Tahoe Basin starting Monday, October 9. Most districts will be operating under the same fall and winter rules, though the City of South Lake Tahoe will continue its ban on open burning.
South Lake Tahoe will allow Solo stoves and charcoal fires starting Monday, but no fires or fire pits with wood or other solid fuel due to City Ordinance.
Expect delays along US50 and SR28 as Caltrans continues roadwork
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/06/2023 - 7:07pm
EL DORADO COUNTY/PLACER COUNTY, Calif. – Caltrans is advising motorists of continued traffic-interfering work on State Route 28 and U.S. Highway 50 within the Lake Tahoe Basin next week.
Electrical work related to the recent repaving of U.S. 50 in South Lake Tahoe will lead to several lane closures starting Monday, October 9.
Monday, October 9 from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. - One eastbound lane will be closed between Trout Creek and Fairway Avenue.
Affordable housing project in South Lake Tahoe coming together, second phase underway
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/05/2023 - 10:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The first phase of Sugar Pine Village has been quickly taking form in South Lake Tahoe. In this phase, 68 rental units are being constructed from stacked modular units in three buildings. It will still be about one year until they can be lived in, but the studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments are taking shape.
Seasonal closure dates announced for USFS beaches and campgrounds
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/05/2023 - 3:58pm
The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has begun the annual process of closing National Forest recreational facilities around the Lake Tahoe Basin for the winter season. Seasonal closures apply to many recreation areas and sites including beaches, campgrounds, forest roads, parking lots, and picnic areas.
TRPA seeks feedback on transit around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/05/2023 - 11:45am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is seeking feedback from transit users this fall. TRPA, in its role as the Regional Transportation Planning Agency, performs an annual evaluation of unmet transit needs around the lake.
Pursuant to the California Transportation Development Act (TDA), the process seeks to identify any unmet transit needs and ensure those that are reasonable to meet, are met before TDA funds are expended for non-transit uses, such as streets and roads. Currently, all TDA funds are allocated to transit uses.
Liberty Utilities postpones planned power outage in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/04/2023 - 11:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Liberty Utilities has postponed its planned power outages for this upcoming weekend, October 7-8.
Businesses and residents near Rufus Allen Blvd would have been affected by the power outage.
Liberty Utilities had originally planned to message those in the area and leave door notices.
The planned outage will occur at a future date.
Douglas County School Board special meeting with termination of superintendent on agenda
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/04/2023 - 12:40am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The newer members of the Douglas County School Board (DCSB) have not kept their feelings about Superintendent Keith Lewis a secret, and according to their special meeting agenda, that relationship is about to end.
On Friday, October 6 at 3 p.m., the board will be meeting at Douglas High School's Media Center, and the public is invited to attend in person, or on Zoom (instructions here).
The agenda item says:
New water year underway, California prepares for a possible wet El Niño year
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/03/2023 - 11:19pm
The start of a new water year in California has the state's reservoirs above average after they were able to capture a total of 3.5 million acre-feet of water in reservoirs since December 1, 2022.
On Tuesday, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) highlighted how the State and its federal and local partners are preparing for the new water year that started on October 1. DWR said they are also preparing for the possibility of another wet season under strong El Niño conditions.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/03/2023 - 10:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of Sept 18 - 24, 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 Sept.18 - 24, 2023
9/18
03:47 Theft-Petty - Occurred at El Nido Motel on Lake Tahoe Blvd. Disposition: Information Report.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/03/2023 - 7:04pm
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.
September 21 - September 27, 2023
9/21
09:54 DECEASED PERSON - Occurred on Rubicon Trl, in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.
