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Plane goes down in Rubicon Bay - Two rescued
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/01/2023 - 11:43am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A single fixed-wing aircraft went down in Lake Tahoe Saturday morning at Rubicon Bay. The two people on board were rescued by citizen boaters in the area, with one of those from the plane having a serious head injury, according to El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) Captain Michael Lensing.
The plane is now fully submerged underwater.
EDSO has units responding to assist and their boat is on the water at the scene to watch for fuel leaks and other Hazmat issues.
When bears and vehicles collide - Keep Tahoe bears wild!
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/30/2023 - 4:45pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Drivers Beware! Throughout the year the Lake Tahoe Basin experiences fluctuations in the number of visitors and vehicle traffic. The winter ski and summer recreation seasons bring more vehicles to the Tahoe Basin, which increases the risk of bears being struck by vehicles. Bear-vehicle collisions pose a risk to bears, people, and property.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/29/2023 - 11:38pm
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.
June 22 - June 28, 2023
6/22
08:20 SUSP VEH STOP - Officer initiated activity at Elks Club Of Slt, Elks Club Dr, South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.
Potential harmful algal bloom identified in Washoe Lake
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/29/2023 - 6:34pm
WASHOE LAKE, Nev. – Scientists sampling surface waters at Washoe Lake State Park have identified a potential Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) along the shoreline of the lake. The Interagency HAB Task Force – comprised of officials from the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, Nevada State Parks, and the Nevada Department of Wildlife – are working together to ensure the public is notified to help protect the health of park visitors and their pets.
USFS asks the public to stay on official trails, especially in Rabe Meadow
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/29/2023 - 3:33pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) is asking the public to stay on official trails and avoid creating new undesignated trails. One area of particular concern is Rabe Meadow near Burke Creek and Nevada Beach.
National Forest lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin include hundreds of miles of official trails designed and constructed to protect wildlife habitat and water quality.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office prepares for busy 4th of July
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/28/2023 - 11:17pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is preparing for the upcoming 4th of July celebration and is wishing everyone a safe and happy Independence Day. Due to the volume of celebrants within the Stateline casino core, Nevada Beach, and Zephyr Cove areas throughout the holiday, DCSO is reminding residents and visitors to be safe and mindful of the laws surrounding the festivities.
The goal of DCSO is to protect life and property while at the same time allowing celebrants to enthusiastically celebrate the holiday. DCSO emphasizes safety first.
South Lake Tahoe 4th of July fireworks and parade information
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/28/2023 - 10:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The nationally recognized “Lights on the Lake” fireworks extravaganza entails 20 minutes of bright lights and colors that illuminate the night sky to celebrate a memorable traditional Independence Day.
Airplane lands safely without landing gear at Lake Tahoe Airport
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/28/2023 - 7:19pm
7:45PM UPDATE: A crane has removed the plane from the runway and it is now reopened. About seven gallons of fuel spilled and it has been cleaned up.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A four-passenger Bellanca Super Viking plane had to land at Lake Tahoe airport Wednesday afternoon without the use of its landing gear.
A call came in at South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) at 6:32 p.m. about a pilot unable to get their plane's landing gear down. By the time the first responders made it to the airport, the plane had already landed on its "belly."
Countdown to ACC: Fantasy Golf Contest tees up milestone American Century Championship
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/28/2023 - 11:31am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The American Century Championship Fantasy Golf Contest is now underway, allowing fans to start building their teams at www.accfantasygolf.com for a chance to win $10,000 for a charity of their choice. Participants have until July 13 to pick their starting team of five players from over 80 sports legends and celebrities competing in the prestigious American Century Championship annual celebrity golf tournament July 14-16, 2023 in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada. The 2023 tournament marks the 25th anniversary since American Century became the title sponsor in 1999.
El Dorado County supervisors appoint new chief administrative officer
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/27/2023 - 11:19pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The Board of Supervisors unanimously appointed Tiffany Schmid to permanently fill the position of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) during its meeting Tuesday. Schmid has been acting and interim CAO for three months. She will be responsible for the County's budget and its overall operations.
“The Board of Supervisors is unanimous in their support of Tiffany Schmid, and we are delighted to appoint her as our new Chief Administrative Officer,” said Board chair Wendy Thomas. “Tiffany brings a wealth of
Forest Service encourages responsible recreation July 4 at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/27/2023 - 5:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Fourth of July holiday is next week and marks one of the busiest times of year in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has provided the following helpful information and links to ensure a safe holiday weekend at Lake Tahoe.
More 'Coffee Talks' with Tahoe Regional Planning Agency scheduled for this summer
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/27/2023 - 12:53pm
Event Date:
July 19, 2023 - 5:30pm
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is hosting a series of sessions around Lake Tahoe to foster meaningful discussions with Executive Director Julie Regan on critical topics. Morning Coffee Talks in May and June gave community members the chance to share their thoughts on issues affecting Lake Tahoe and our communities like housing, traffic and safety, and major projects.
Evening Coffee Talks scheduled for this summer:
July 19, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., South Shore location TBD
August 17, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Incline Village, Nevada, UNR Tahoe Campus
438,000 pounds of debris collected during 34th annual $5 Dump Day in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/27/2023 - 12:31pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After a long and destructive winter, it was no surprise that $5 Dump Day 2023 was a busy one! Now in its 34th year, Dump Day is a perennial community favorite. This year the event drew 620 cars through the line, and the Clean Tahoe field crew completed 39 curbside pick-ups for senior or disabled residents, with 438,000 pounds of debris collected in total.
NDOT plans temporary change on one-mile stretch of US50 at Lake Tahoe from five lanes to three
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/26/2023 - 5:28pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is proposing to temporarily restripe a one-mile section of US50 on Tahoe’s East Shore to reconfigure the highway from two lanes to one lane in each direction, with a middle turn lane. Highway officials say this is a limited test project aimed at enhancing transportation safety and access on the corridor.
On June 21, Melissa Chandler, the leader of the NDOT Corridor Planning & Special Studies Program, emailed Douglas County commissioners according to Commissioner Danny Tarkanian.
Understory burn to start near South Lake Tahoe - fire information booth onsite
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/26/2023 - 3:00pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) is scheduled to continue prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe. Conditions and weather permitting, the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is planning to conduct an understory burn on 13 acres near the east side of Pioneer Trail between Jicarilla Drive and Golden Bear Trail on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Forest Service fire prevention staff and partners will be onsite answering questions on Wednesday from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Pioneer Trail across from Jicarilla Drive.
Placerville man sentenced to 15 months in prison for possessing 27 dogs for fighting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/26/2023 - 11:32am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Carlos Villasenor, 40, of Placerville, was sentenced Monday to 15 months in prison for possession of dogs for use in an animal fighting venture, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. Villasenor was also ordered to pay a $5,500 fine and a $2,700 special assessment.
July to mark a big change in temperatures, but until then...
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/26/2023 - 6:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Chances for afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms continue through the middle of the week with relatively mild
temperatures for late June. A ridge will bring significantly warmer and drier conditions by the end of the week and into the July 4th holiday weekend, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. This warm-up will also bring rises to all area waterways.
NV Energy to resume Reliability Improvement Project at Spooner Summit
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/25/2023 - 9:15am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - NV Energy will resume work on its Carson City to Glenbrook Transmission Line Rebuild Project on Monday, June 16 in the Glenbrook and Spooner Summit area.
During construction, the public may experience traffic delays primarily within the Spooner Summit area of US50 and just south of the SR28 interchange. The Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT), Spooner Summit Trailhead, and Spooner Summit South Day Use Area will remain open for public use.
Man found deceased in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/24/2023 - 11:21pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The Washoe County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) is investigating the death of a man in Incline Village, Nev. On June 23, 2023, at approximately 11:28 p.m., WCSO deputies responded to the area of Jeffrey Street and Hazel Court for a report of an unresponsive person.
Upon arrival, first responders found a deceased male at the residence.
Detectives are investigating this as an "isolated incident and there is no outstanding threat to the public."
NDOT continues SR28 project, pauses the Mt. Rose Highway work
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/24/2023 - 10:47pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Nevada Department of Transporation (NDOT) continues its work on SR28 in Incline Village. They will not be working on the SR431 (Mt. Rose Highway) project over the next few weeks. Commercial vehicle restrictions are lifted now through July 9.
Multiple Work Zones on SR 28
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/24/2023 - 9:49pm
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.
June 15 - June 21, 2023
6/15
08:44 CIVIL INCIDENT - Officer initiated activity at Sacramento Ave, South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: UNABLE TO CONTACT.
Lightning caused fire contained at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/23/2023 - 7:34pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The U.S. Forest Service responded to a small wildfire on the east shore of Lake Tahoe on Friday afternoon. The fire was in an area south of US50 called Montreal Canyon and was named the Genoa Fire.
The Genoa Fire was reported at 3:26 p.m. and was approximately 1/2 acre at 4 p.m. A helicopter provided by Bridgeport Helitack made bucket drops as fire engines headed to the area.
As of 7 p.m., a fuel break is around the fire and it is contained. Crews will remain on the scene overnight to watch the area.
Summer fire restrictions in place around Lake Tahoe starting June 26
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/23/2023 - 6:28pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - On June 26, 2023, CalFIRE NEU (Nevada, Yuba, and Placer counties) and CalFIRE AEU (Alpine, Amador, El Dorado, Eastern Sacramento, and North-Eastern San Joaquin Counties) are suspending burn permits for the season.
This notice normally triggers all local jurisdictions around Lake Tahoe to activate their own restrictions, and it did.
El Dorado County man charged with murder of infant
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/22/2023 - 11:26pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - A 37-year-old man from Cameron Park, Kevin Van Streefkerk, has been arrested by the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) after an investigation by detectives into the death of the man's 5 1/2-week-old infant.
According to EDSO reports, detectives were called to investigate a report of physical abuse against an infant. As a result of the abuse, the infant sustained numerous injuries and was taken to a hospital in critical condition on Saturday. Sadly, the infant succumbed to the trauma and passed away while in the hospital on June 18, 2023.
El Dorado County man charged with murder of infant
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/22/2023 - 11:26pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - A 37-year-old man from Cameron Park, Kevin Van Streefkerk, has been arrested by the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) after an investigation by detectives into the death of the man's 5 1/2-week-old infant.
According to EDSO reports, detectives were called to investigate a report of physical abuse against an infant. As a result of the abuse, the infant sustained numerous injuries and was taken to a hospital in critical condition on Saturday. Sadly, the infant succumbed to the trauma and passed away while in the hospital on June 18, 2023.
500 acre prescribed burn planned in Tahoe National Forest
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/21/2023 - 6:01am
Tahoe National Forest, in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy, plans to prescribed burn up to 500 acres near French Meadows Reservoir, approximately 36 miles northeast of Foresthill, west of Lake Tahoe. Dependent on environmental conditions, the burn is planned to start June 21 and may last up to two weeks.
After ignitions, Tahoe National Forest fire staff will patrol and monitor the area 24 hours a day until the fire is determined out.
Court of Appeal upholds Measure T’s ban on VHRs in South Lake Tahoe residential areas
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/20/2023 - 4:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The ban on vacation home rentals (VHRs) in the South Lake Tahoe city limits has been upheld in the California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District.
CalFIRE responds to small vegetation fire at Vikingsholm
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/20/2023 - 3:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There was a quick response Tuesday to a reported vegetation fire at Vikingsholm on SR89 north of South Lake Tahoe. An emergency call was received at 1:41 p.m. for a "small vegetation fire."
Upon arrival, fire teams were able to extinguish the 2 ft x 2 ft fire.
CalFIRE responded since it is on California State Parks land. With the winds at Lake Tahoe Tuesday, any small fire is a threat so caution is urged.
The cause of the fire at this time is undetermined.
Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan - taking care of Tahoe for generations to come
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/20/2023 - 3:38pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Lake Tahoe means a lot of different things to the people who call the area home, those who visit, who recreate, and who work in the diverse types of businesses from north to south, east to west shores. It is an area of cultural, historical, and environmental contrasts through the two states and five counties that surround its 72-mile circumference.
One person air lifted to hospital after crashing vehicle in front of Harveys Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/20/2023 - 2:44pm
STATELINE, Nev. - One person was critically injured Monday morning after the vehicle they were driving left the roadway in front of Harveys Lake Tahoe crashing into the fence along US50.
At 10:25 a.m. on June 19, a red Kia Forte departed its westbound travel lane on US50, crashing into the fence line in front of the casino, and sticking it twice before returning to the roadway where it struck a vehicle stopped at the red light, causing that vehicle to then strike the car in front of it.
South Lake Tahoe to see a drop in temperature to start off the week - First day of summer Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/18/2023 - 7:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If you were looking for a summery start to the week, you'll have to go somewhere beside Lake Tahoe. A cold front will bring gusty winds and a temperature drop - something local residents have seen perhaps too much of over the last seven months.
At least no snow is in the forecast, but there will be sub-freezing temperatures before summer officially starts on Wednesday. By midweek onward more typical late-day winds return along with a rebound to milder temperatures.
Dry and sunny forecast, and it looks like the "warm" part will come at the end of the week.
Jerod Haase to be honored at Champion's Plaza in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/18/2023 - 6:38pm
Event Date:
June 22, 2023 - 2:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Former South Tahoe High School (STHS) basketball star Jerod Haase will be honored with a brick at Champions Plaza in South Lake Tahoe on Thursday, June 22 at 2 p.m.
The public is invited to celebrate Haase's contributions to the world of sports. The plaza honors local athletes that represent South Lake Tahoe on the national and international stage.
One prescribed burn area planned at Lake Tahoe next week
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/17/2023 - 5:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) is scheduled to resume prescribed fire operations next week at Lake Tahoe. Conditions and weather permitting, the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is scheduled to burn piles on the east side of Fallen Leaf Lake beginning Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Ignitions typically begin at 10 a.m. and smoke will be present.
Jenifer Davidson named new Douglas County Manager
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/17/2023 - 4:37pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - During its meeting on June 15, 2023, the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners approved a contract for Jenifer Davidson to serve as the county’s new county manager. Davidson took the role of interim county manager on June 6 and has been the assistant county manager since April 2016.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/16/2023 - 11:59pm
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.
June 8 - June 14, 2023
6/8
01:46 ORDINANCE VIOLATION REPORT - Occurred on Lupine Trl, in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.
City expands days of operation for El Dorado Beach boat ramp
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/15/2023 - 8:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Low water levels at Lake Tahoe the last two years caused the closure of the boat ramp at El Dorado Beach by this time of year, but the City of South Lake Tahoe announced they will expand its hours starting Friday, June 16.
The ramp will be open Fridays through Mondays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and it will be closed on July 4.
Fees for the boat ramp are collected on-site and can be paid via debit or credit card. The 2023 summer boat ramp fees are as follows:
$ 17.00 Day Use
$ 138.00 Season Pass
$ 45.00 Tahoe Only Sticker
El Dorado County Supervisors unanimously approves a $1 billion spending plan
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/15/2023 - 7:53pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a $1 billion spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year.
The total recommended budget for all governmental funds for Fiscal Year 2023-24 is $1.01 billion, which is $25.7 million (three percent) more than last year’s budget of $986.8 million. These totals reflect all governmental funds, including special revenue funds. They exclude special districts and proprietary funds.
Douglas County officially appoints Emergency Management Director Kara Easton
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/15/2023 - 2:46pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Douglas County’s Emergency Management Director Kara Easton was officially appointed at the Board of County Commissioner’s meeting on June 15, 2023. Although Easton started her employment with Douglas County on May 8, the County was still under contract for Emergency Management services with East Fork Fire District through June 30, 2023. She assumes her official position on July 1, 2023.
New South Lake Tahoe housing project planned address community needs with environmental contributions
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/15/2023 - 2:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A proposed new "achievable" workforce housing project called Alpine Estates is being planned for South Lake Tahoe adjacent to The Crossing at Tahoe Valley. The developer is Alpine Corp. and the planner is Exline & Company.
There will be a public meeting to unveil the project on June 28, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. held in the City of South Lake Tahoe Council Chamber.
Free chipping service offered by Lake Valley and South Lake Tahoe fire departments
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/14/2023 - 2:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) and Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) have joined forces and developed a new chipping program for residents in South Lake Tahoe and Meyers.
Requests are now being taken through an online portal that can be accessed on both the SLTFR and LVFPD websites at South Lake Tahoe or Lake Valley. Links can also be found on both of the agencies' Facebook pages.
Incline Village man arrested on several charges including sexual assault and attempted murder
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/13/2023 - 10:02pm
WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. - An Incline Village man was arrested by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) Tuesday on several charges including two counts of Sexual Assault, one count of Attempted Murder, and two counts of False Imprisonment.
New parking lot, trails planned for old Elk's Club Lodge area near South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/13/2023 - 1:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The property that once housed the Elk's Club in Meyers and was home to years of flea markets is on the next agenda for the California Tahoe Conservancy. On Thursday, June 15, the Board will consider spending up to $1,200,000 on water quality improvements and creating better access to trails and the Upper Truckee River by reconstructing the parking lot and trail connections.
Conservancy to vote on $1M grant to City of South Lake Tahoe for Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt project
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/13/2023 - 12:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - At its next meeting, the California Tahoe Conservancy Board will consider awarding a $1,000,000 grant to the City of South Lake Tahoe to continue constructing the Tahoe Valley Greenbelt and Stormwater Improvement Project.
The meeting is on Thursday, June 15 at 9:30 a.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College in rooms U112 and U1113 and on Zoom. The full agenda and remote access can be found HERE.
Lake Valley Fire seeks new fire safety inspector, applications now being accepted
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/12/2023 - 7:30pm
The Lake Valley Fire Protection District is currently accepting applications for a new job opening from qualified individuals for the position of Fire Safety Inspector I. The eligibility list established from this recruitment will be used to fill a new position. Under the direct supervision of the Fire Prevention Captain, with a 40-hour staff assignment to Fire Prevention, the Fire Safety Inspector I will perform a variety of tasks relating to Fire
Prevention and Community Risk Reduction including:
Lake Literacy: Discover Lake Tahoe audio tour launch this weekend
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/12/2023 - 3:55pm
Event Date:
June 17, 2023 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Experience the launch of the Discover Lake Tahoe Audio Tour and celebrate public lands by learning about language, culture, and responsible recreation practices this Saturday, June 17 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center.
Download the TravelStorys app before the event for the full audio tour experience (use QR code on the photo above). It has been created by the National Forest Foundation which is hosting the 17th event.
Interested in learning more about the history of Lake Tahoe? Come out to the
Former snowboard and soccer coach pleads guilty to distribution of child pornography
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/12/2023 - 3:12pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Timothy Mackey, 42, of South Lake Tahoe, pleaded guilty today to distribution of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
According to court documents, Mackey was a member of chat groups that shared child pornography on the social media platform LiveMe, including a group named “No Limit!!!” On Feb. 6, 2020, and Feb. 25, 2020, Mackey, using the username “bag of rock,” posted multiple images of child pornography in the “No Limit!!!” group.
Next TERC talk: A Lifetime of Science at Lake Tahoe, with Brant Allen
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/12/2023 - 1:49pm
Event Date:
June 22, 2023 - 5:30pm
On Thursday, June 22, UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) will be hosting its next Science Speaks lecture at Granlibakken Tahoe located at 725 Granlibakken Road just south of Tahoe City.
Expect delays as Caltrans starts pavement repair on a stretch of US50
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/11/2023 - 11:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Repair work on a 2.5-mile stretch of US50 between Pioneer Trail and Jewell Road gets started on Tuesday, June 13. Caltrans is alerting motorists that the work will be traffic-interfering as Granite Construction will be grinding down and repaving rough sections of pavement on US 50 in both directions.
This work is part of the $17.1 million Caldor Fire Restoration Project.
Where is summer? Flash flood warning starts off the weekly forecast for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/11/2023 - 9:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Those hoping for two days to string together for a sunny, warm, and dry start to the summer season will have to wait a while. After a wild and wet Sunday in South Lake Tahoe, what does the week ahead have in store?
There was a lot of thunderstorm activity Sunday evening, followed by heavy rain, with more expected.
South Lake Tahoe City Council approves solutions to parking problem around Heavenly
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/11/2023 - 5:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - While there have been parking challenges in the Heavenly neighborhood of South Lake Tahoe for several seasons, the past winter exposed the lack of adequate parking for those using Heavenly Mountain Resort. It was a chaotic scene on several weekends and holidays with cars stuck on the roads surrounding the resort, vehicles sliding and colliding on most streets, and residents in the area unable to get in and out of their driveways.
