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Public invited to Tahoe El Dorado Area Plan workshops
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/28/2024 - 10:51am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado County is hosting a series of four in-person community workshops for its Tahoe El Dorado Area Plan (TED) effort June 3-6, 2024. The TED is a long-term planning document that will update and incorporate the Meyers Area Plan and other unincorporated communities in the Tahoe Basin area of the County.
Head-on collision between motorcycles leaves one man dead, other injured near Red Lake
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/28/2024 - 10:40am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A head-on collision between two motorcycles has resulted in the death of a 50-year-old man from Hayward, Calif.
On Monday, May 27 at approximately 5 p.m., Marcus Canizales was riding his 2007 Harley Davidson V-Rod west on SR-88, near Red Lake, at approximately 65-70 MPH. Heading east was a 2007 BMW K1200 GT motorcycle driven by a 52-year-old Gardnerville, Nev. man, also at 65-70 mph.
Highs in the 70s all week long in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/27/2024 - 7:31pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The spring rollercoaster on weather at Lake Tahoe is over, for the time being, as the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno is calling for a calm and sunny week ahead.
Warm and generally dry weather prevails through the week. Above-average temperatures continue, except during mid-week. There are low chances for isolated showers Tuesday for the Sierra, northeast California and far western Nevada.
The South Lake Tahoe forecast from NWS Reno:
Tuesday - Sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind, becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Work resumes Tuesday on Gas Line Replacement Project on SR28 between Kings Beach and Tahoe City
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/26/2024 - 3:25pm
TAHOE CITY, Calif. – Caltrans is advising motorists of traffic-interfering work continuing on State Route 28 (SR-28) along the north shore of Lake Tahoe next week.
Southwest Gas and its contractor, Q&D Construction, continue work on a gas line replacement project on SR-28 between Tahoe City and Kings Beach.
One-way traffic control is scheduled between Mackinaw Road and Rocky Ridge Road from Tuesday, May 28 at 10 p.m. until Friday, May 31 at noon.
South Lake Tahoe sales tax collection down in 4th quarter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/25/2024 - 10:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe’s taxable receipts from October through December 2023 were six percent below the fourth sales period of 2022. Excluding reporting aberrations, actual sales were down 4.8 percent.
Small bear cub abandoned at Bear League offices at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/24/2024 - 10:04pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On Mother's Day weekend, someone left a bear cub in a pet crate in the driveway of the Bear League office in Homewood. A note was attached, asking the Bear League to "please help Moses he doesn't have a mother."
The cub was about seven pounds, and almost three months old.
With similarities to the biblical Moses who was placed in a basket and floated down the Nile River to escape death, the bear Moses would have certainly faced death if it was left in the wild alone, without its mother.
Forest Service tips for Memorial Day weekend at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/24/2024 - 6:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Memorial Day weekend, honoring the heroes who gave their lives in military service to this nation, also marks the kickoff of summer for many visitors to national forests. The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has provided helpful links and safety tips to ensure a safe Memorial Day weekend at Lake Tahoe.
Car fails to yield, hits Lake Tahoe Unified School District bus, injuring two
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/24/2024 - 12:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There was a collision between a bus from the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) and a Toyota Rav 4 on Friday morning, just before 8 a.m.
According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the bus was traveling on Sacramento Avenue when the Toyota pulled out from Merced Avenue where there was a stop sign, failing to yield to the bus which had the right of way. The vehicle then hit the bus.
Washoe County Sheriff's Office investigation leads to arrest of Incline Village murder suspect
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/24/2024 - 6:10am
WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. - A suspect in the murder of 54-year-old Jeffrey McCunn on June 23, 2023, in Incline Village, Nev. has been arrested.
A continuing investigation by Washoe County Sheriff’s Office detectives led to the arrest of 30-year-old Alec Flores on May 23, 2024.
Final steel beam in place for dormitory at Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/23/2024 - 10:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It seems like yesterday when the Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) trustees and leadership team joined the community in turning over the first shovels of dirt at the site of the college's dream of 50 years, an on-campus dormitory.
The date was August 9, 2023, when the college kicked off the building of a 32,000 square foot, 33-room, 100-bed dormitory between the library and the gym, overlooking Trout Creek.
Mental Health Grant Awarded for Tahoe Teens and Preteens
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/22/2024 - 9:38pm
A Balanced Life: Individual, Family and Child Therapy, Inc. (ABL) is excited to announce that we are a recipient of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) Round 2: Trauma-Informed Programs & Practices Grant through the DHCS. This funding will allow for free access to both individual and family therapy and group skills classes that will equip youths 11-19 with valuable, concrete skills to manage stress, emotions, thoughts, communication, and relationships in healthier ways.
Douglas County School Board chooses superintendent finalists…again
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/22/2024 - 2:45pm
During their hours-long meeting Tuesday evening, the Douglas County School Board chose three of the six superintendent candidates to move forward into the interview process.
The previous superintendent select ended up not being offered a contract following public outcry after it was revealed he had a criminal and mismanagement history from multiple other school districts.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office responds to drowning at Topaz Lake
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/21/2024 - 9:21pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – On May 19, 2024, at approximately 5:30 p.m., deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO), along with East Fork Fire, responded to the end of Comstock Drive at Topaz Lake for a reported drowning. When deputies and fire personnel arrived, citizens had already moved the victim onto the shore and started performing CPR.
The victim was transported to Carson Valley Health Hospital in Gardnerville where he was pronounced dead. It appears that he was attempting to get a buoy out of the water when he drowned.
Another mechanical forest thinning project to begin near South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/21/2024 - 8:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) is scheduled to begin mechanical forest thinning next week on approximately 687 acres along the Pioneer Trail corridor from Ski Run Blvd. south to Meyers. The Al Tahoe Mechanical Contract is part of the South Tahoe Fuels Treatment Project intended to reduce the risk of severe wildfires near neighborhoods and create healthier forests in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
KRLT still moving forward with change in ownership plans and broadcasting Lights on the Lake July 4
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/21/2024 - 2:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many people may not even know there has been an ongoing behind-the-scenes story in efforts to keep KRLT-FM and KOWL-AM on the air (93.9FM and 1490AM on the dial).
COVID-19 brought many challenges to many types of businesses and people, and those who count on only advertising dollars to stay afloat saw the worst of it when businesses closed and couldn't advertise, then chose not to when reopening.
Over 2,000 cyclists heading to Lake Tahoe for America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride - some road closures involved
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/20/2024 - 6:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Cyclists from across the country will help change the lives of blood cancer patients by gathering in Lake Tahoe on June 2, 2024, to participate in the 31st annual America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride.
Organizers want to remind the community of road closures to be aware of during the race which will be attracting over 2,000 riders.
Weather continues its roller coaster Spring in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/19/2024 - 11:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Spring keeps teasing us in the Lake Tahoe Basin - we're almost to continual warm days, then a new system skirts above us and changes the forecast. In the week ahead, an upper-level low will be moving north of Lake Tahoe, but temperatures trend roughly five degrees lower on Wednesday as some of the cooler air filters in behind the cold front. The air is unstable, bringing a chance of rain before mid-week and again over the weekend.
Forecast from National Weather Service in Ren;
El Dorado County EMS personnel recognized during National EMS Week
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/18/2024 - 7:57am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado County takes great pride in honoring the dedication and unwavering commitment of our Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals who serve as the safety net of our community’s healthcare system. This year, May 19 – 25, 2024 is recognized as National EMS Week, with the theme “Honoring Our Past, Forging Our Future.”
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/18/2024 - 7:48am
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.
May 6 - May 12, 2024
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15:09 ORDINANCE VIOLATION REPORT - Occurred on Crystal Air Dr, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.
South Lake Tahoe Firewise communities schedule spring workshops/work days
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/17/2024 - 10:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many South Lake Tahoe and Meyers neighborhoods have become Firewise certified, helping to make a safe and more resilient community against the threat of wildfire.
The first area neighborhood to become Firewise certified was Al Tahoe, leading the way for others to learn how to work together to reduce the threat of wildfire and show insurance companies their results in hopes of not being canceled.
Dr. Alan Reeder of LTUSD recognized with county-wide award
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/16/2024 - 11:38pm
On Friday, May 10, the El Dorado County Office of Education (EDCOE) and school district representatives gathered to celebrate the achievements of their most exceptional administrators at the annual Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) El Dorado County Chapter Awards Dinner. Held at Jack Russell Farm Brewery in Camino, the ceremony was a testament to educational excellence and a heartwarming evening filled with laughter and poignant moments.
The Lake Tahoe Unified School District's Associate Superintendent, Educational Services Dr. Alan Reeder was among those awarded.
El Dorado County Supervisors approve annexation of Meeks Bay Fire into North Tahoe Fire
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/16/2024 - 11:23pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the annexation of the Meeks Bay Fire Protection District into the North Tahoe Fire Protection District, getting all parties closer to the final step in a lengthy process.
The County's Ad Hoc Annexation Committee along with the Chief Administrative Officer's office both made the recommendation to dissolve Meeks Bay Fire and annex the district to North Tahoe Fire.
The move makes fiscal and practical sense due to the proximity of Meeks Bay to North Lake Tahoe and
Dead bodies are piling up at Carson City funeral homes waiting for cremation for months, investigation reveals
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/16/2024 - 11:02pm
Marie Finkes is the director of FitzHenry’s Funeral Home in Carson City, and said that over the past year, there have been 12 bodies under her care that have been subject to extended stays. This is due to the fact that Carson City Public Administrator Scott Hoen has ignored their repeated requests for an electronic signature releasing the body for cremation.
Man who fled to Mexico after sexual assault of minor in Douglas County sentenced to 20 years
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/16/2024 - 10:49pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County District Attorney’s Office (DA) and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) tried for six years to have Ricardo Serrano Perez extradited to Nevada after the sexual assault of a minor. They were successful on October 9, 2023, and today Serrano Perez was sentenced to 20 years in the Nevada Department of Corrections.
The City of South Lake Tahoe seeks input on the Lake Tahoe Airport Master Plan
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/16/2024 - 7:00am
Event Date:
June 3, 2024 - 4:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA, May 15, 2024 – The City is seeking input from the community on updating the Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) 20-Year Master Plan. There are three ways to provide feedback about future improvements of airport facilities and infrastructure, via a survey, through the comment portal at www.cityofslt.us/AirportMasterPlan, and at the in-person open house. The Lake Tahoe Airport Master Plan Survey is open through Friday, June 21.
Local coalition confident voters will reject “divisive and unfair” vacancy tax
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/15/2024 - 9:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A local coalition of residents, small businesses, and taxpayers has been formed to launch a campaign to defeat the proposed vacancy tax in South Lake Tahoe. On Wednesday, the El Dorado County Registrar of Voters certified the tax measure after it received enough signatures to qualify for the ballot in November.
Mechanical forest thinning project to begin near South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/15/2024 - 9:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) is scheduled to begin mechanical forest thinning this week on approximately 75 acres located in two locations, one near High Meadows Trail and one near Cascade Properties in South Lake Tahoe. The Lake Valley Mechanical Contract is part of the South Shore Hazardous Fuels Reduction and Healthy Forest Restoration Project intended to reduce the risk of severe wildfires near neighborhoods and create healthier forests in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
South Lake Tahoe Vacancy Tax to go on the ballot in November
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/15/2024 - 9:17pm
The story was updated on May 17 concerning the 50 percent plus one rules on required votes.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The proposed vacancy tax measure in South Lake Tahoe has made it to the November 2024 ballot after the El Dorado County Registrar of Voters verified the 2,471 signatures submitted by Locals for Affordable Housing were sufficient. Only 1,159 valid signatures were needed.
The measure is titled "An Initiative measure to establish a tax on owners of vacant residential units in the City of South Lake Tahoe."
Environmental Improvement Program presentation on North Lake Tahoe rounds out series
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/15/2024 - 8:29am
Event Date:
May 16, 2024 - 6:00pm
Join Environmental Improvement Program partners for the latest on projects happening at Lake Tahoe. Learn about the Incline Meadow Restoration Project, local fuel reduction projects, Sand Harbor Master Plan Update, and more, plus how to stay engaged on all these initiatives.
Register HERE. The webinar will be held on Thursday, May 16
from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. on Zoom.
Here is the full lineup of projects to be presented:
Incline Meadow Restoration Project
El Dorado County Board of Supervisors direct staff to bring back updated VHR ordinance
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/14/2024 - 11:39pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - For the last several months, El Dorado County Supervisor Brooke Laine has coordinated a 13-member advisory group of locals to evaluate the current Vacation Home Rental (VHR) situation and find solutions for any problems that have occurred since its implementation. All viewpoints on VHRs were represented on the advisory group, including those against and for VHRs, and those in the industry.
The Supervisors met in South Lake Tahoe for its weekly meeting on Tuesday, with VHRs one of the Tahoe Basin-focused agenda items.
South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting canceled
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/14/2024 - 3:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next scheduled meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council on May 21 has been canceled due to a lack of an in-jurisdiction quorum. In order for remote participation by council members, three of the five would have to be in the council chambers. In the case of May 21, only two would have been.
The next council meeting will be held on June 4 at 9 a.m. Agenda items originally scheduled for May 21 will be moved to that date.
Tahoe author releases Tahoe 123, book signing events planned
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/14/2024 - 9:20am
The latest book by Incline Village resident Kevin Sullivan has been released. In Tahoe 123, join Beary Bear and Cheeky Chipmunk as they count their way around Lake Tahoe. Busy Beavers, Dashing Deer, Merry Marmots, and more fun than you can count.
National Boating Week highlights need to be safe and responsible on the water
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/14/2024 - 8:17am
The California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) uses National Safe Boating Week May 18-24, 2024 to emphasize the importance of responsible boating practices and water safety awareness at Lake Tahoe and across the state.
As temperatures warm and with the Memorial Day holiday coming up, boaters will start to gear up for the summer season of adventure, and DBW and the U.S. Coast Guard are sharing the top seven tips for safe and enjoyable boating experiences:
Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan receives 2024 Project Excellence Award
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/13/2024 - 9:35pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan received a 2024 Project Excellence Award from the Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals (SORP) during the National Outdoor Recreation Conference held in Stateline last week. The award recognizes the dedication and innovation of individuals and organizations in advancing the outdoor recreation profession while upholding SORP's values of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion; sustainable recreation; people; community; collaboration; and skill development.
El Dorado County supervisors meeting in South Lake Tahoe Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/13/2024 - 12:18pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors will have their May 14 meeting in the City of South Lake Tahoe council chambers at the airport at 10 a.m. On their agenda is the discussion of changes to the VHR rental program, the Tahoe Area Plan, and moving Meeks Bay Fire to North Tahoe Fire.
There is a 10 a.m. certain item concerning the County's Vacation Home Rental ordination and updates recommended by Supervisor Brooke Laine and her 13-member community advisory committee.
Committee recommendations:
Effective Enforcement is Essential
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/13/2024 - 8:22am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of Apr. 29 - May 5, 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 April 29 - May 5, 2024
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Arrests
Fairly dry and warmer week ahead in South Lake Tahoe; small chance of thunderstorms
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/12/2024 - 9:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Isolated showers and thunderstorms will bring gusty outflow winds, small hail, and brief heavy downpours through the early week with the best chances in the Sierra. Otherwise, it will be drier and
much warmer this week with temperatures more like early summer. Streams will be running fast and cold! Exercise caution if venturing out on area rivers, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/11/2024 - 9:55pm
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.
April 29 - May 5, 2024
4/29
02:42 SUSP VEH STOP - Officer initiated activity at Margaritas Cafe, Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ADVISED.
Did you miss out on seeing the northern lights from Lake Tahoe? Here are chances for a repeat
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/11/2024 - 1:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Did you see it? The northern lights, or the aurora borealis, put on an amazing show around the world Friday night. The dancing ribbons of light have captivated people for centuries, but those lights rarely make it to Lake Tahoe and the rest of northern California and Nevada. The bucket list moment was one many didn't expect to get from their home.
South Lake Tahoe man identified as one of two hikers found deceased on Mt. Whitney
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/09/2024 - 11:34pm
INYO COUNTY, Calif. - The Inyo County Sheriff's Office responded to a call regarding two overdue hikers on Mt. Whitney on Tuesday, May 7 around 8:30 p.m. The hikers intended to descend to the “Notch” with the intention of skiing/snowboarding from the “Notch” back to Upper Boy Scout Lake where they had set up camp. The “Notch” is located on the right side of the face of Mt. Whitney from the Mount Whitney Mountaineer Route.
STPUD planned rate increase to be voted on after public hearing on May 16
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/09/2024 - 11:09pm
Event Date:
May 16, 2024 - 2:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) will consider raising water and sewer rates at its May 16 board meeting. The public has been invited to public meetings over the past several months, and now they are invited to participate in the final step to raise rates for water and sewer customers. STPUD says $132 million is needed over the next ten years to bring the system up to par.
Arrest made after stolen car crashes, suspect evades police in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/09/2024 - 3:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Reno man has been arrested on suspicion of stealing a car in Sacramento and failing to stop for officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) on Wednesday, May 8.
Douglas County School Board announces six candidates for superintendent job
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/09/2024 - 6:01am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County School District trustees will decide which of the six candidates for the superintendent position they will interview, and how they will obtain stakeholder feedback at their May 21 meeting.
Applications of the six individuals have been distributed to the trustees along with a screening form where they will individually rank the candidates. During the May 21 meeting, the trustees are scheduled to discuss their screening results and select which candidates will be brought forward for interviews.
Time for irrigation system spruce-up
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/08/2024 - 10:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – It’s been a long winter for your yard. While your plants go dormant to cope with the colder weather, your sprinkler system can feel the effects of winter. Cracks in the pipes can lead to costly leaks, and damaged sprinkler heads can waste water and money.
Now is the perfect time to spruce up your irrigation system before you start watering. To get started, follow these four simple steps—inspect, connect, direct, and select:
Police search for driver of stolen car that crashed car in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/08/2024 - 9:04pm
THURSDAY UPDATE: The suspect has been arrested. See here for more details-https://southtahoenow.com/story/05/09/2024/arrest-made-after-stolen-car-crashes-suspect-evades-police-south-lake-tahoe.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Multiple agencies responded to a stolen car being driven at a high rate of speed between Meyers and Emerald Bay Road on Wednesday afternoon at around 2 p.m. Officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) had located a vehicle stolen out of Sacramento. The driver failed to stop and fled at a high rate of speed through the "Y".
Douglas County Commissioners to hold special meeting on final 2024-25 budget
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/07/2024 - 9:20am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners are holding a special meeting that will include the final adoption of the County Budget Fiscal Year 24-25. The Town of Gardnerville, Town of Genoa, and Town of Minden will also present their prospective budgets to the Board.
This meeting will be held on Monday, May 20, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the Historic Courthouse in Minden, located at 1616 8th Street, Minden, NV 89423.
City Council meeting to cover Sunray Motel and Motel 6 updates, fire severity zones
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/06/2024 - 3:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 7 at 9 a.m. The public can participate in person at the Lake Tahoe Airport, or online.
On the agenda:
Cool start to the week at Lake Tahoe, warming up for Mother's Day
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/06/2024 - 8:24am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With a quick storm dropping 7-11" of snow around Lake Tahoe over the weekend, and more at upper elevations, things will be drying out and warming up in the week ahead.
The forecast for South Lake Tahoe from National Weather Service in Reno:
Today - Sunny, with a high near 54. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight - Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday - Sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
North Lake Tahoe utility project continues on SR28 between Tahoe City and Kings Beach
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/05/2024 - 8:12pm
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. – Caltrans is advising motorists of traffic-interfering work continuing for the 2024 construction season on State Route 28 (SR-28) along the north shore of Lake Tahoe next week.
Southwest Gas and its contractor, Q&D Construction, will continue work on a gas line replacement project on SR-28 between Tahoe City and Kings Beach.
- One-way traffic control is scheduled at Mackinaw Road in Tahoe City from Sunday, May 5 at 7 p.m. until Friday, May 10 at noon.
Late season snow causing issues on Lake Tahoe roads
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/04/2024 - 4:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Traffic is currently being held at both Echo Summit and Donner Summit due to spinouts and travel issues. The forecast storm is living up to its potential and there are chain controls on US50, I80, SR89, SR88, and other roads.
This is a fast-moving storm and road controls should be gone overnight.
For current road information in California, visit https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ and in Nevada, https://www.nvroads.com/.
