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CalTrans closes I-80 for whole day Sunday, will reassess Monday - no word on US-50
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/26/2021 - 10:44amLAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Snow and wind are creating hazardous conditions on roads around Lake Tahoe. CalTrans has announced that both westbound and eastbound lanes of I-80 between Colfax and the Nevada state line will remain closed Sunday. They will reassess the situation on Monday but at this time there is no estimated time of reopening.
Some roads around Lake Tahoe closed due to heavy snow and more on the way
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/26/2021 - 8:46amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was a white Christmas for everyone in the Sierra and even down to low elevations, and the storm is not giving up as another 15" to 25" of snow is still forecasted before it's over. Major travel arteries are closed and the California Highway Patrol reports cars still stuck in snow from Saturday evening when US50 closed.
The Winter Storm Warning is in place for the Lake Tahoe Basin until 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 28.
Man arrested as suspect in Alpine County murder
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/24/2021 - 3:26pmALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - A Markleville man died from multiple gunshot wounds at the Sierra Pines Mobile Home Park on Thursday, and a man has been arrested as a suspect in the murder.
On December 23, 2021, deputies from the Alpine County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of gunshots at Sierra Pines, 19750 SR89. When they arrived, they found James Foley on the front porch of a home, deceased.
Deputies arrested 49-year-old Christopher Joseph Torok of Markleville as a suspect in Foley's murder.
There were other injuries in this incident.
California DAs: DUIs are 100% avoidable - celebrate safely
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/24/2021 - 1:35pmEL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Deadly DUIs are on the increase across California, and the state's district attornies are sounding the alarm: They are 100 percent avoidable, and it's easy to celebrate safely.
"Don't Drink and Drive" has been a campaign from the Ad Council and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration since 1983, but its message continues to be extremely important as people continue to lose their lives due to a driver under the influence, and those numbers are rising.
White Christmas at Lake Tahoe brings road controls, power outages
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/24/2021 - 12:27pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The forecasted snow has arrived this week around Lake Tahoe and the Sierra, and coming with the heavy loads have been power outages along with chain controls. Liberty Utilities reports over 4,000 of its customers at Lake Tahoe remain without electricity, 2,195 of those in El Dorado County. At 9:00 a.m. Friday morning, 9,000 customers did not have power and crews are working to get the remaining customers back on line.
Last minutes gift shopping in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/23/2021 - 9:56pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Need a last-minute gift or something for the hard-to-buy-for person? South Lake Tahoe has plenty to offer in unique gifts that may not be found in other communities. Shop early on Christmas Eve as many may be closing early, especially with the stormy weather expected.
Just a few ideas:
City and County offices closed for holiday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/23/2021 - 6:34pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe administrative offices will be closed on Friday, Dec. 24 and Monday, Dec. 27 in observance of the Christmas holiday and Friday, Dec. 31 in observance of New Year’s Day. Parks and Recreation will operate on a modified schedule. El Dorado County also announced closures.
The following municipal offices and services will be closed:
The City Manager’s Office, City Attorney’s Office, Human Resources, and the Finance Front Counter, all located at City Hall, 1901 Lisa Maloff Way.
Development Services, 1052 Tata Ln.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/23/2021 - 4:07pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to the weeks of November 22-28, 2021. 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 November 29 - December 5, 2021
11/29
Arrests
09:32 Drunk in Public Cave Rock Av & Bigler Av
15:35 DUI Glenwood Wy & Fawn Wy
Other Calls
Heavy snow around Lake Tahoe - chain controls, accidents, power outage
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/23/2021 - 1:53pm2:45 p.m. update: Caltrans is holding traffic on I-80, SR267 is closed, SE88 at the Carson Spur is closing at 3:00 p.m. for avalanche control and there is no estimated reopening time. The Mt. Rose Highway is closed. If traveling, watch the California and Nevada road websites.
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak has closed all state officers so staff can get home and off the roads.
Department of Water Resources sending $10M to El Dorado County to fix Caldor Fire damage
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/23/2021 - 10:36amThe Department of Water Resources (DWR) today released its first phase of awards to 20 projects through the Urban and Multibenefit Drought Relief Grant Program. El Dorado County is being awarded $10 million for the Irrigation District to construct an intertie between drinking water sources to increase system reliability in response to major impacts to its infrastructure by this year’s Caldor Fire.
The funding awards will provide critical support to communities across the state dealing with the impacts of drought conditions.
Ring in New Year with Murder Mystery dinner party at West Shore Cafe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/23/2021 - 10:18amNew Year’s Eve revelers are invited to ring in 2022 with a Murder Mystery dinner party at West Shore Cafe this year. Presented by the Murder Mystery Company of Los Angeles, the evening will include a fun evening of costumes, intrigue, fun, a three-course pre-fixe dinner prepared by the West Shore Cafe culinary team, and a cash bar.
“Midnight at the Masquerade,” will encourage guests to trade clues, gather information, and solve the “crime” before the masked menace gets away! Evening wear, ball gowns, Venetian masks, suits, and tuxes are what to wear to this festive event.
Avalanche warning for Lake Tahoe through Monday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/23/2021 - 9:09amThe Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee has issued a Backcountry Avalanche Watch for the Greater Lake Tahoe Basin through Monday at 7:00 a.m. with a period of Avalanche Warning with "high" danger during the period through Friday morning.
Periods of HIGH avalanche danger may occur in Central Sierra Nevada from Thursday, December 23 through Monday morning between Yuba Pass (Hwy 49) on the north and Ebbetts Pass (Hwy 4) on the south, including the greater Lake Tahoe area.
City warns skiers that parking will be heavily enforced in residential areas by Heavenly
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/22/2021 - 7:37pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With only one ski resort operating within ten miles of South Lake Tahoe and excellent conditions on the slopes, skiers and riders are heading to Heavenly Mountain Resort.
With so many vehicles using the two levels of parking lots at Heavenly, many people are utilizing city streets to park for the day, sometimes double-parking, blocking driveways, or making streets impassable.
COVID-19 cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/22/2021 - 5:32pmEL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 50 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 17,188. The wrapup of all other counties around the lake takes place on Fridays.
There is a new interactive dashboard for the county with many more details. See HERE.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 979 cases - +1
El Dorado Hills - 3667 cases - +4
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 877 cases - +1
DEA warns of counterfeit pills flooding the U.S. and the use of emojis for transactions
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/22/2021 - 3:26pmThe Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) released information this week about the use of emojis on Snapchap and other social media sites, and e-commerce used in the buying and selling of counterfeit pills and other illicit drugs.
In a statement, the DEA said they are aware of drug trafficking organizations using these symbols to buy and sell counterfeit pills and other illicit drugs and want the public to be aware.
Tahoe Douglas Fire hiring for the Zephyr Fire Crew 2022
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/22/2021 - 11:52amZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District (TDFPD) is hiring for next year's Zephyr Fire Crew. The crew is a Type 2 Initial Attack hand crew that is trained to respond to a variety of emergency incidents but primarily responds to wildland fires.
TDFPD is looking for candidates who are physically and mentally tough and enjoy working outdoors with a team. They will be taking applications until January 31, 2022.
The Zephyr Fire Crew was established in 2008 and is partially funded by the Fire Safe Community Fund.
Qualifications:
Wylder Resort Hope Valley has history and kids events this weekend
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/22/2021 - 9:58amEvent Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Dec 26 2021 .
December 24, 2021 (All day)
December 25, 2021 (All day)
December 26, 2021 (All day)
Wylder Resort Hope Valley has a variety of events this Christmas weekend, all to be held at their General Store on State Route 88. Three different programs will be held, one on the 24th and two on the 26th. With the predicted storm this weekend, call ahead to ensure the programs will still take place.
Winter snow operations: Keeping Lake Tahoe's roads clear
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/22/2021 - 9:29amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With hundreds of lane miles to keep clear each winter on the South Shore, its often a 24/7 operation by staff with the City of South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT)
These agencies tasked with snow removal in the South Lake Tahoe, Meyers, and Stateline area are facing more than heavy snowstorms this season, many are also facing staffing issues.
COVID-19 cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/21/2021 - 6:42pmEL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 13 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 17,138. The wrapup of all other counties around the lake takes place on Fridays.
There is a new interactive dashboard for the county with many more details. See HERE.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 978 cases - (-1)
El Dorado Hills - 3663 cases - +7
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 876 cases - +3
The show must go on! Guilty Christmas performances rescheduled for January
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/21/2021 - 5:20pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Mother Nature, frozen pipes, and a power outage prevented the cast of Guilty Christmas from performing during their one-week stand, and they are trying again! Opening night was the only performance they were able to have at Vahalla Tahoe.
Those who missed out can now watch the musical comedy written for about by people on the South Shore, there will be a three-day run at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course on January 5, 7, and 8 at 7:30 p.m. each night (there is no show on the 6th).
Bald Eagle Tahoe East Shore
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/21/2021 - 4:19pmPhoto by Bob Buehler of a Bald Eagle on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe.
Location
Snug Harbor East Shore Lake Tahoe
Mason Court
United States
See map: Google Maps
First wave of storm not as strong as originally thought, expect heavy snow Christmas Day
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/21/2021 - 12:07pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The first wave of storms headed to Lake Tahoe this week will not be dropping as much snow as originally forecast, but waves of storms starting Christmas Day are still looking strong.
The key to this first wave is the elevation one is at. At lake level, there is a chance of rain and snow, while above 6700 feet the forecast is snow so passes could still see travel issues.
Recent models are showing forecasters there is less snow for Lake Tahoe, especially in this first portion of the weather pattern hitting the area Tuesday night.
Lucky Beaver Toy Run helps families in South Lake Tahoe and Reno
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/21/2021 - 11:26amSTATELINE, Nev./RENO, Nev. - The annual Lucky Beaver Toy Run was once again successful, raising $15,000 in cash and toys at the business's Reno and South Shore locations.
The drive was kicked off with donations from Lucky Beaver Bar and Burgers' inaugural ten-team “Lucky Beaver Dodgeball Tournament” fundraiser hosted at South Tahoe Middle School on December 1. The tournament was won by a local business, Team Vacation Rental Assistance, and the event raised almost $7,000, according to organizer Dreu Murin.
Arriving early is key if using Reno Tahoe International Airport during holiday season
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/21/2021 - 10:57amRENO, Nev. - Large crowds are expected at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) during the Christmas and New Year's holidays, and to lessen the stress, airport staff is working to make the travel experience festive and safe.
New restaurant for Harrah's Lake Tahoe: Sapori Italian Kitchen opens in top floor location
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/21/2021 - 10:44amSTATELINE, Nev. - There is a new restaurant at Harrah's Lake Tahoe, Sapori Italian Kitchen. It moved into the now-closed buffet location on the top floor of the resort and offers the same panoramic views of the Sierra and the South Shore.
Sapori, which means "flavors" in Italian, features dishes cultivated by Chef Ivano Centemeri, executive chef and longtime chef of La Strada at Eldorado Resort Casino in Reno. At Sapori, guests will experience authentic Italian dishes from the pages of the Carano family recipe book with modern additions.
Wreaths Across America becoming a Tahoe Tradition
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/21/2021 - 10:20amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 3rd annual Wreaths Across America ceremony at Happy Homestead Cemetery in South Lake Tahoe was held in very chilly temperatures on Saturday, December 18.
Not even a 12-degree morning, could stop the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) from organizing the event with participants including El Dorado County Supervisor Sue Novasel, South Lake Tahoe Fire and Rescue Chief Clive Savacool, and Battalion Chief Karl Koeppen, and Sergeant Blake Braafladt and Deputy Nick Jones from the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Honor Guard.
COVID-19 cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/20/2021 - 8:42pmEL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 88 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 17,125. The wrapup of all other counties around the lake takes place on Fridays.
There is a new interactive dashboard for the county with many more details. See HERE.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 979 cases - +0
El Dorado Hills - 3635 cases - +21
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 868 cases - +5
Judging period for South Lake Tahoe Holiday Lights Trail homes and businesses extended
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/20/2021 - 3:37pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Chamber has extended the People's Choice Award voting period for the homes and businesses on the Trail of Holiday Lights through December 25.
Local businesses and residents have lit up the town again for the Light Up the South Shore Holiday Contest and bringing much-needed cheer with their festive light displays. The community is invited to travel the Holiday Light Trail Map for a fun and safe activity to enjoy some holiday spirit!
STPUD winterizing tips to help prevent frozen pipes
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/20/2021 - 2:16pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – While dreaming of a white Christmas, don’t let frozen pipes ruin your holiday. With cooler temperatures, staff from South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) have already been busy responding to frozen water pipe calls from customers, and with the cold, stormy forecast this week, they may continue to be busy. STPUD has some winterizing tips to help prevent the damage and expense of frozen pipes. To prevent this, follow these tips:
Winterizing Tips
1. Insulate exposed pipes or faucets.
2. Seal holes and cracks in exterior walls, foundation and around pipes.
Tahoe Fund and Raley's team up for "I Love Lake Tahoe" campaign
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/20/2021 - 1:27pmLAKE TAHOE, Calif. (Dec. 20, 2021) – The Tahoe Fund and Raley’s have partnered with the social good platform PixlBank to launch a unique social campaign designed to promote responsible tourism and inspire residents and visitors to reduce plastics in Lake Tahoe.
The campaign focuses on the “Drink Tahoe Tap” message and is part of a larger initiative called I Love Tahoe.
Kudos: Bijou Library contest brings out creativity
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/20/2021 - 10:08amAs Bijou's new school librarian, I wanted to create something fun for the kids and created 'Disguise a Gingerbread' into your favorite book character contest. I saw a version of this online and thought it was perfect to do before the holiday break.
At the beginning of December, the contest was presented to each class during library time and told the kids to be creative and have fun if they chose to participate.
New dessert and drink business opens in South Lake Tahoe's Heavenly Village
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/20/2021 - 9:31amEvent Date:
December 22, 2021 - 2:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A new business is opening this week at the Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe - Champagne & Chocolate Co. This new place will feature desserts, wine, coffee, and gifts in the old location of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.
Owner Cesar Fausto is inviting the public to a soft opening on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. Locals and visitors are invited to celebrate
the occasion, meet the staff and experience the products. They will feature fudge, caramel apples, coffee, wine, and champagne.
Kudos: LTVA thanks group for Christmas Cheer donation
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/20/2021 - 9:12amOn December 7, 2021, the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority brought the South Shore sales community together at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel for the annual “give back” event to benefit Christmas Cheer All Year.
Together with LTVA staff, this small group donated over 100 toys, food, and $350 in cash. We are grateful to all the individuals and businesses who participated in making the holidays a little brighter for those in need.
Thank you from the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority Team!
South Lake Tahoe shoreline
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/20/2021 - 9:08amA photo of the South Lake Tahoe Shoreline as viewed From Lakeside Marina on December 19, 2021. This beautiful photo by Bob Buehler.
Calm start to the week in Lake Tahoe, then a series of storms with heavy snow expected
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/19/2021 - 10:26pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A series of Pacific winter storms will bring periods of stormy weather to much of California and Nevada next week. There will be few, if any, meaningful breaks in the weather for the Sierra once
the storms begin on Tuesday, so plan ahead.
Quiet weather continues through Monday at Lake Tahoe, then stormy weather returns Tuesday and Wednesday with rain and snow. Snow levels are expected
to rise on Wednesday so very wet snow or a mix of rain and snow is expected for the Tahoe Basin which may limit snowfall potential below 6500-7000 feet.
Winter Weather Advisory and Storm Watch in place for Christmas Week at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/19/2021 - 4:09pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is no doubt that it will be a white Christmas around Lake Tahoe in 2021, and how much snow on the ground will be the gift many are wishing for.
A series of Pacific winter storms will bring periods of stormy weather to much of California and Nevada next week. There will be few, if any, meaningful breaks in the weather for the Sierra once the storms begin on Tuesday, so plan ahead.
El Dorado County Sheriff's weekly report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/19/2021 - 3:53pmSOUTH 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 December 9 - December 15
12/9
03:22 VERBAL DISTURBANCE REPORT - Occurred on Otomites St, in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: ASSISTED.
Keep Tahoe bears wild - Secure that crawl space
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/18/2021 - 7:22pmLAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. Winter is here and as bears search for dens for the cold months ahead, they may decide that your house in the Lake Tahoe Basin is just the right place.
Black bears typically enter dens between mid-November and December. Wild bears usually look for natural dens in rock crevices, under fallen logs or hollow trees, or dig into the root mass of trees. However, in the Tahoe Basin many homes and properties can become a replacement for natural dens, especially:
Outbuildings
Porches, decks and crawl spaces
Vacation homes
Campers and RVs
North Lake Tahoe Resort Association grants $50,000 for regional events
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/18/2021 - 7:09pmTAHOE CITY, Calif. – As part of its annual special events partnership funding, the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association (NLTRA) recently granted $50,000 in support of new and returning regional events that will contribute to the local economy in 2022 by driving overnight visitation and creating a well-rounded variety of events in the region.
Douglas County Sheriff's deputy stabbed by suspect during struggle and arrest
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/18/2021 - 6:26pmDOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - A 25-year-old Gardnerville man considered "armed and dangerous" was arrested Friday following a traffic enforcement stop.
Thomas James Meagher was pulled over by deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) in the area of Ironwood and Pinewood drives in Minden at 2:23 p.m. Meagher was wanted by the Nevada Department of Parolee and Probation and has had a very violent criminal history according to DCSO.
Vehicle registration renewal drop-off services return to Tahoe General Services Office
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/18/2021 - 7:00amSTATELINE, Nev. - The Douglas County Clerk Treasurer’s Office has announced the return of Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) vehicle registration renewals being processed at the Tahoe General Services Office in Stateline.
As of January 1, 2022, the public will again be able to drop off vehicle registration renewals with payment at the Minden Clerk’s Office, the Treasurer’s Office located in the Historic Courthouse at 1616 8th Street, or the Tahoe General Services outside dropbox in Stateline.
South Lake Tahoe emergency shelter being demobilized
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/17/2021 - 9:49pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City is demobilizing the shelter it had set up with the Red Cross to assist with the significant lack of power throughout the community.
Because conditions have improved with power being restored to the majority of homes, the shelter was no longer operational as of 9:00 a.m. Friday, December 17.
The shelter opened on Wednesday after a winter storm hit South Lake Tahoe with wet, heavy snow and winds. the result was a power outage to much of the community with some going without electricity for over three days.
South Tahoe Fútbol Club now U13 NorCal Gold State Cup Champions
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/17/2021 - 9:26pmIt Took a Village…
Two years ago these boys had tears of sadness after making it to the semi-final of the NorCal State Cup and losing on a cold rainy day. This past Sunday, those tears were now tears of joy, as they were crowned as the U13 NorCal Gold State Cup Champions. According to NorCal Premier Soccer, over 700 teams start the tournament in the age brackets of U11-U13. COVID canceled the tournament last season, then this Fall our entire town evacuated due to fire, followed by no practices because of snow, but still, these boys showed up and played every time they had the chance.
Emergency roadwork overnight to close I80 and Highway 20
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/17/2021 - 8:21pmCaltrans is alerting motorists that Interstate 80 and State Highway 20 in the Sierra will be closed early Saturday morning for PG&E emergency repair work.
PG&E crews will be repairing a transmission line at Cisco Grove and a distribution line at Kingvale, then run over interstate 80 to re-establish power to the lines, which were damaged and fell onto the interstate during a storm earlier this week that closed the interstate for several hours.
Caltrans will set up traffic controls to either hold or turn around vehicles – depending on the traffic volumes – at the following locations:
Weekly COVID-19 wrap-up for counties around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/17/2021 - 7:22pmEL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 24 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 17,037. In the Quad Counties, there were 16 deaths, 215 new cases this week. In Placer County, the average daily new cases are 45.86, and there were 5 new deaths recorded this week. In Washoe County, 113 daily new cases, 7 new deaths.
El Dorado County
Moose Lodge delivers 50 boxes of food to families at Family Resource Center
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/17/2021 - 3:47pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For eleven years, the South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge 1632 has supplied boxes of food or money for local families in need, and Christmas 2021 is no different. On Thursday, December 16, members of the lodge delivered 50 brightly decorated boxes, each packed full of canned goods, pasta, vegetables, potatoes, tortillas, and everything else needed to feed a family a big holiday meal. Each family also received a large spiral ham, which was purchased through generous donations from Moose and community members.
TRPA updates regional mitigation fee to match transportation plan
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/17/2021 - 3:34pmLAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. –The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board on Wednesday approved an update to a regional mitigation fee for new projects. The updated mobility mitigation fee will help offset new, in-basin vehicle trips with investments in traffic-reducing projects, the agency said today. The update replaces an air quality mitigation fee that has been in place for decades without annual updates for inflation.
Wreaths Across America at South Lake Tahoe's Happy Homestead Cemetery
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/17/2021 - 2:57pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and Happy Homestead Cemetery are hosting Wreaths Across America 2021 on Saturday, December 18.
They will have a ceremony honoring active military personnel, veterans and first responders.
The event starts at 9:00 a.m. The cemetery is located at 1261 Johnson Blvd. South Lake Tahoe, California.
Lake Tahoe schools open, Carson City closed due to social media rumor spreading through country
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/17/2021 - 7:38amConcern spread around the country after a TikTok social media rumor warned of violence at schools on the day that many of them start a two-week holiday break. It is unclear where the school threat rumor emerged, but the challenge suggests numerous school shootings will take place on December 17.
Column: Health benefits of giving
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/16/2021 - 7:14pmActs of kindness like volunteering, donating to charities or offering emotional support to a loved one often bring about a warm, fuzzy feeling, especially during the holidays. This happiness and satisfaction we get from gift-giving make us feel good, but there are also real health benefits to helping others.