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Christmas Cheer opening Monday for food needs in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/30/2021 - 7:29am
Christmas Cheers is opening its doors today, August 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. unless evacuation orders change.
Director Joanne Shope is opening up on a day they are normally closed so people in need of food can get it. They are located at 1120 Third Street in South Lake Tahoe.
Normal hours for Christmas Cheer is 11:00 a.m. t0 2:00 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday.
Bread & Broth is unable to get food deliveries and many volunteers have evacuated, so they will not be open on Monday. Friday's status is dependent on current conditions.
Over 40,000 people evacuated from the beast of a fire: the Caldor Fire at 177,260 and 14% contained
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/30/2021 - 7:03am
Humidity recovery remained poor overnight and allowed the fire to continue to
actively burn. Fuel conditions remain critical and we still see active crown runs and group torching in the northeastern divisions of the fire. Current fire behavior is contributing to ember casts traveling up to half a mile. We anticipate early morning winds in the northeast area of the fire. Fire weakened trees continue to present a risk for crews.
Red Flag Warning for Lake Tahoe Monday into Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/29/2021 - 11:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Greater Lake Tahoe and Truckee Area, Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern Lyon and and Western Mineral Counties. It will be in effect from 2:00 p.m. Monday to 11:00 p.m. Tuesday.
Expect gusty winds and low humidity for eastern Sierra and western Nevada.
Winds...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Higher gusts possible in wind prone areas and along exposed terrain. Ridgetop winds may gust over 50 mph, even during the overnight period.
El Dorado County Superior Court in South Lake Tahoe closed Monday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/29/2021 - 9:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For the safety of staff and court users, the South Lake Tahoe Branch of the El Dorado County Superior Court will be closed on Monday due to evacuations and road closures.
The court website will be updated with more information. Visit HERE to check out current schedule.
All of South Lake Tahoe now on evacuation warning or order; Barton Hospital evacuating patients
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/29/2021 - 8:36pm
There are now new evacuation orders and warnings for the Lake Tahoe and Alpine County area. The following are additions to the earlier notice.
Evacuation Order:
El Dorado County
Desolation Wilderness from the watershed ridge to the CA ENF/CA TMU wilderness boundary.
From the El Dorado/Placer county line to Echo Lakes.
Alpine County
Sunday night update: Caldor Fire loses some containment, now at 13% and 168,387 acres
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/29/2021 - 7:20pm
Five thousand more people were evacuated Sunday afternoon after the Caldor Fire made a run for the ridges to the east. It has burned 168,387 acres and containment dropped to 13 percent due to the increase in fire's size at the east/northeast end.
Evacuation orders were issued for Christmas Valley and parts of the South Shore, with warnings extending to Emerald Bay.
According to Calfire, the fire made a "significant run" to the east and northeast" sides today with extreme fire behavior observed.
Not too late to sign up for emergency notifications in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/29/2021 - 6:42pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - With part of the South Shore under mandatory evacuations, will you know when its time to leave?
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office has the Code Red emergency alert system that will alert residents when they are under mandatory evacuations and orders.
It's not too late and very important: https://ready.edso.org/. You can sign up with a land line, cell phone (or both) and an email address.
For all of the latest information and maps, links to social media, follow their page: https://edcgov.us/Pages/Caldor-Fire.aspx
Evacuation orders now into the Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/29/2021 - 4:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is now a large change to the evacuation orders for the Caldor Fire. This is the time to take action immediately if in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Evacuation Order:
El Dorado County
• Christmas Valley from Highway 89 West to Echo Summit
• Highway 89 due West to Watershed Ridge/Echo Summit and South to the Amador/El Dorado County line.
Critical fire weather at the Caldor Fire Sunday: 156,515 acres and 19% contained
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/29/2021 - 9:31am
The Caldor Fire is now 156,515 acres in size and remains 19 percent contained. Sunday is a critical fire day as its the hottest and driest day since the fire started on August 7 and will be challenging firefighters all day before the winds come and add to that challenge.
The big plume of smoke over the fire seen through the Armstrong Lookout Alert wildfire camera at 10:00 a.m. is the fire consuming fuel on its own as there are no firing operations planned today. Firefighters will be working to create new control lines over the ridges today.
Caldor Fire Saturday night update: 152,545 acres and remains at 19%
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/28/2021 - 7:27pm
The Caldor Fire has now burned 152,545 acres and remains at 19% contained.
The overnight inversion layer over the fire was present until 2:00 p.m. Saturday which decreased fire spread, spotting, and visibility well into today’s firefighting operations. As the inversion lifted erratic winds and low humidity increased fire activity with ember casts of up to one mile, according to the Calfire Press Information Officer (PIO) Saturday evening.
America's Most Beautiful Tour de Tahoe bike ride postponed to 2022 due to Caldor Fire
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/28/2021 - 6:00pm
Bike the West has had to postpone their America's Most Beautiful Tour de Tahoe which was set for Sunday, September 12, 2021. Organizers had to make the difficult decision due to unhealthy air quality from the Caldor Fire burning to the southwest of Lake Tahoe.
Lake Tahoe man now the Master Maker, Kingman wins Season 3 of Making It
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/28/2021 - 5:02pm
In what could be the happiest and kindest competition show on television, the third season of Making It ended Thursday, with a Lake Tahoe man taking home the coveted title of Master Maker and a check for $100,000.
Adam Kingman, a 2010 Whittell High School graduate, brought home top honors from the show that showcased his artistic and creative MacGyver-like skills which are blended with repurposing and crafting.
Vahalla Tahoe postpones/cancels some shows due to Caldor Fire
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/28/2021 - 3:00pm
With the Caldor Fire burning to the southwest of Lake Tahoe, and out of an abundance of caution, Valhalla Tahoe has decided to postpone its next three shows.
The Boathouse 25th Anniversary Show with Dirty Cello has been rescheduled for October 6, 2021. Claudia and Bruce will be opening the show and proceeds will still go to the Boathouse Theatre Lighting project.
If you purchased tickets and are no longer able to attend due to the date change or no longer wish to attend due to the mask requirement or COVID-19 surge, please email info@valhallatahoe.com for a full refund.
Weekly recap of COVID-19 for counties around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/28/2021 - 2:46pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Weekly roundup of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in counties around Lake Tahoe, except for El Dorado County which is a daily update.
EL DORADO COUNTY
There have been 92 new cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County since Thursday. The previous drive-through testing facility in South Lake Tahoe has been closed due to smoke all week so testing is limited.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 651 cases - +7 - The 14-day new case rate is 62 with 457 per 100,000 residents.
Military personnel mobilized to provide wildfire support
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/28/2021 - 11:59am
At the request of the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho, 200 active-duty U.S. Army soldiers are being sent by the Department of the Defense to Northern California to assist with wildfire suppression efforts this September.
After receiving training, the soldiers will serve as hand crews, assisting with wildfire suppression efforts, just as other Army teams did to support 2020's August Complex and Creek wildfires.
Road Beat: Review ~2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is all about style
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/28/2021 - 11:43am
Style, style, style. Here's living proof that people-moving crossovers don't have to be boring.
How do you (attempt to) dethrone such normality like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V? By building something like the all-new Tucson. From Hyundai, everybody's favorite value brand they love to crack now unjustified jokes about, this is a new compact crossover SUV designed to ignite some creativity into a field defined by conformity. However, is it more than just its eye-grabbing exterior and charming interior?
Day in Paradise canceled due to smoke, fire and COVID concerns
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/28/2021 - 10:10am
The South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club canceled this year's Day in Paradise, originally scheduled for August 28 due to the Caldor Fire.
"Due to the air quality, fire concerns and COVID concerns, the Optimist Club has made the tough decision to cancel this year's Optimist Club Day in Paradise and Duck Race. We hope that all understand the we did not make this decision lightly and hope to be back next year," said the club in a statement.
The planned silent auction will move to an online format and will let the public know when that happens.
15th day of Caldor Fire: 149,684 acres and 19% contained
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/28/2021 - 9:39am
The Caldor Fire, which started on the evening of August 14, has so far burned 149,684 acres in El Dorado County. The contained is 19 percent. Containment lines are at the head of the fire, the western edge.
The nighttime inversion layer returned bringing a reduction in fire spread, spotting, and visibility. Down-canyon winds and low humidity increased fire activity in Division D, the area south of Pollock Pines near Sly Park Road Firing operations continued in the eastern flanks, while firefighters took advantage of the slow easterly winds to improve control lines.
Caldor Fire Friday night: Containment 19% as 145,463 acres burn; New evacuation orders for Pleasant Valley
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/27/2021 - 6:54pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - "We're doing everything we can so the fire doesn't make it into Tahoe," said Calfire incident commander Eric Schwab during Friday's community meeting.
Emergency closure of courts due to smoke from Caldor Fire
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/27/2021 - 2:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Due to widespread smoke from the Caldor Fire, the El Dorado Superior Court is under an emergency order to protect staff and court users.
The order allows the court to extend the last day for time not waived jury trials and for preliminary hearings through September 17. This allows people the Court flexibility in terms of pulling officers away from dealing with the state of emergency to come to court and testify. Also, many people in the County have been evacuated, displaced or have left their homes.
Taking care of South Lake Tahoe homeless during adverse conditions
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/27/2021 - 2:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - While most people can go inside to get a reprieve from the smoke filling the Lake Tahoe Basin, there is a population that cannot - the homeless.
The Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) has been working to assist this population of vulnerable people. They have been providing information and protection to these unsheltered individuals at their offices and their team members have been doing outreach in known encampments.
City of South Lake Tahoe and tourist agency: Now is not the time to visit Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/27/2021 - 10:20am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (LTVA) is recommending visitors postpone any immediate travel plans to the area due to impacts from the Caldor Fire. The tourism agency representing both California and Nevada on the South Shore consulted with local authorities Thursday, including the City of South Lake Tahoe.
Smoky Lake Tahoe as Caldor Fire grows to 143,951 acres
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/27/2021 - 9:04am
The Caldor Fire is now 143,941 acres and remains 12 percent contained. While containment lines may grow on one end, the fire growth on another end has left the percentage of area with a strong containment line around it remains the same. There will be heavy smoke once again in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Suspicious fire overnight in South Lake Tahoe; Vehicle catches fire while transporting wood
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/26/2021 - 10:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Fire personnel from Lake Valley Fire and the US Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) were called to the scene of an illegal bonfire above High Meadow Trail on Wednesday night at approximately 8:24 p.m.
The first responders were able to quickly put out the fire which LTBMU said was about 3' x 3'.
Two LTBMU patrol units were up in the area Thursday to look into the cause which is still under investigation.
COVID-19 cases for Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/26/2021 - 8:45pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 80 new cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County since yesterday. COVID testing is limited in South Lake Tahoe due to cancelations due to smoke of the outdoor testing facility at El Dorado Beach. The County is trying to move it to an indoor location.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 671 cases - +7 - The 14-day new case rate is 60 with 442 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 2802 cases - +17 - The 14-day new case rate is 189 with 445 per 100,000 residents.
Caldor Fire Thursday night update: 139,510 acres and 12% contained
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/26/2021 - 7:00pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The Caldor Fire southwest of Lake Tahoe led to new evacuation orders and warnings (see below) but there no evacuation orders in the Lake Tahoe Basin at this time. As of Thursday evening, the fire has burned 139,510 acres and remains 12 percent contained.
The main fire spread was on the northeast side along Highway 50 and the
community of Strawberry. Low humidity and up-canyon winds contributed to
Douglas County Sheriff's Office seeks public's help in Zephyr Cove theft case
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/26/2021 - 5:15pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect involved in the theft of packages from a residence in Zephyr Cove.
The suspect is identified as a male adult, approximately 30-years-old, with dark hair and a mustache.
On August 24, 2021, at approximately 4:32 p.m., a white Toyota Tacoma backed into a driveway in the Zephyr Cove area. The male driver exited the vehicle, and stole a number of packages sitting near the residence. He placed them in the bed of the truck before driving away.
High-speed pursuit from Meyers into Douglas County leads to arrest of homicide suspect
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/26/2021 - 4:39pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - An Arizona man wanted in connection with a homicide was arrested Thursday after a high speed chase that reached speeds over 100 mph.
A white Cadillac passed by a license plate reader in Meyers that alerted law enforcement the vehicle was associated with a man wanted for homicide. The California Highway Patrol began pursuit and called ahead to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office at 2:44 p.m. to let them know to expect the vehicle. It had turned east at the intersection of SR89 and SR 88.
Lake Tahoe boat inspections on pause due to smoke
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/26/2021 - 3:54pm
Watercraft inspection stations at Lake Tahoe that help to prevent the introduction of aquatic invasive species (AIS) are closed until further notice due to hazardous air quality and wildfire precautions, according to Lake Tahoe Watercraft Inspection Program agencies. Watercraft inspection stations will remain closed until it is deemed safe for personnel to return to work, they said.
South Lake Tahoe issues local emergency proclamation due to Caldor Fire
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/26/2021 - 2:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. The City of South Lake Tahoe is outside the evacuation warning and order areas for the Caldor Fire, but they issued a local emergency proclamation Thursday to leverage federal and state resources in response to the Caldor Fire.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District postpones start of school year due to Caldor Fire evacuations
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/26/2021 - 10:59am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With the evacuation warnings for the Caldor Fire moving to the Christmas Valley area of Lake Tahoe, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) has postponed the start of the school year.
Since students live in both the evacuation warning and order areas, school with now start on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.
LTUSD said in a statement the health and safety of all families in the community is at the forefront, especially those that live in areas affection by the warning and order.
STPUD asks customers to conserve water during fire emergencies
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/26/2021 - 10:31am
There are no evacuation orders currently in place for the Tahoe Basin. Many in the community are packing their emergency supply kit and coming up with an evacuation plan to prepare in case of fire. The South Tahoe Public Utility District reminds customers to turn off irrigation systems and outdoor hoses in the event of an evacuation.
New evacuation warning issued for Christmas Valley and Hope Valley
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/26/2021 - 9:35am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Calfire has extended the evacuation order and evacuation warning information for the Caldor Fire and includes part of the Lake Tahoe Basin.
An evacuation warning has now been issued for Christmas Valley from SR89 west to Echo Summit, SR89 due west to Watershed Ridge and south to the Amador/El Dorado County line, SR89 south from Luther Pass Road to Picketts Junction on SR88, and west on SR88 to Kirkwood.
El Dorado County opens Local Assistance Center for those affected by Caldor Fire
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/26/2021 - 8:02am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado County officials today announced the scheduled opening a Local Assistance Center (LAC) this Friday, August 27 to provide County and State services, information and resource referrals to individuals, families and businesses impacted by the Caldor fire.
“In these times of natural disaster, it can be overwhelming to know where to turn for help,” said Board of Supervisors chair, John Hidahl. “The LAC is a one-stop location to help our residents start the process of rebuilding their lives and livelihoods.”
Caldor Fire burning southwest of Lake Tahoe now 136,643 acres and remains 12% contained
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/26/2021 - 7:40am
The Caldor Fire in El Dorado County has been mapped at 136,643 acres and is 12 percent contained as of Thursday, August 26 at 7:00 a.m. It was remapped overnight from the air.
Throughout the evening hours and overnight, the fire remained active in the
Northeast with most growth occurring in Divisions I and J. Critical fuel conditions, steep and rugged terrain still present a challenge for crews. Firefighters are continuing with the firing operations in Divisions A and W to help strengthen control lines. A division map can be seen above.
Phish moves Lake Tahoe concert to Shoreline Amphitheater
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/25/2021 - 10:11pm
Due to the hazardous conditions caused by the Caldor Fire, Phish has announced their two Lake Tahoe shows will not take place as planned. Originally scheduled to be at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena on August 31 and September 1, they will now play those two shows at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, Calif. on the same dates.
Tickets for the Lake Tahoe shows will automatically be honored on their respective days at Shoreline. Seating at these shows will be general admission, and please note different timing: 5:30 p.m. Doors Open/ 7:00 p.m. Show.
COVID-19 cases for Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/25/2021 - 8:36pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 41 new cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County since yesterday.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 664 cases - +2 - The 14-day new case rate is 57 with 420 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 2785 cases - +16 - The 14-day new case rate is 184 with 433 per 100,000 residents.
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 610 cases - +5 - The 14-day new case rate is 58 with 617 per 100,000 residents.
North County - 64 cases - +5 - The 14-day new case rate is 72 with 497 per 100,000 residents.
Caldor Fire evening update: 126,566 acres and 12 percent contained
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/25/2021 - 7:47pm
The Caldor Fire grew 384 acres in size during the day Wednesday and it is now 126,566 acres and 12 percent contained. Today the Northeast section of the fire continued to grow, adjacent to Highway 50 and Twin Bridges, due to up-canyon winds and spotting. Critical fuel conditions, steep and rugged terrain still present a challenge for firefighters.
Overall, the fire experienced slight growth throughout the day while firefighters worked to strengthen containment and control lines.
Caldor Fire - Next couple of days are critical
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/25/2021 - 5:34pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - With the weather changing over the next two days, firefighters working the Caldor Fire southwest of Lake Tahoe will have good conditions on gaining containment on the 126,000+ acre fire.
During their nightly 5:00 p.m. virtual community meeting, the incident team from Calfire and the US Forest Service updated the public on the status and current situation.
Lift Literature celebrates almost 80 South Lake Tahoe students who logged 96,288 minutes of summer reading
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/25/2021 - 3:17pm
Lift Literature is celebrating the winners of its inaugural Summer Reading Challenge! This year’s challenge was sponsored by the San Francisco Giants, Lovin’ Lake Tahoe, Loan Officer Heather Topol with Guild Mortgage, Andrea Drew Consulting, and Aloha Ice Cream.
Over 80 students completed the challenge and read a combined total of 96,288 minutes! Lift Literature believes that all Tahoe kids should be excited and passionate readers.
Grand Prize Winners
Grant Prize winners won 4 tickets to see the San Francisco Giants. Winners were awarded by age category.
El Dorado County VHRs now have 500 foot clustering rule
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/25/2021 - 2:44pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - In order to strike a balance between quality of life for those living in El Dorado County and those who own second homes and rent them out to tourists, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the first reading of an updated vacation home rental (VHR) ordinance.
The updated provision prohibits new vacation rentals within 500 feet, measured from property line to property line, of a legally existing vacation home rental.
El Dorado County Sheriff's report
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/25/2021 - 2:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Last Log: http://southtahoenow.com/story/08/13/2021/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
Added to that log after publication:
8/8
6:20 a.m. - Search and Rescue - US50 - MEDICAL AIDE SEARCH AND RESCUE AT RALSTON TRAIL
Caldor Fire Wednesday morning update: 126,182 acres and 11% contained
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/25/2021 - 6:45am
The Caldor Fire burning southwest of Lake Tahoe is now 126,182 acres and remains 11 percent contained. Evacuation orders and warnings have not changed.
Since the fire is now the number one priority in the nation, more resources will be arriving today.
COVID-19 cases for Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/24/2021 - 7:42pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 51 new cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County since yesterday.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 662 cases - +2 - The 14-day new case rate is 59 with 435 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 2769 cases - +5 - The 14-day new case rate is 177 with 417 per 100,000 residents.
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 605 cases - +1 - The 14-day new case rate is 55 with 585 per 100,000 residents.
North County - 639 cases - +1 - The 14-day new case rate is 71 with 490 per 100,000 residents.
Caldor Fire burning southwest of Lake Tahoe now 122,980 acres, 11% contained
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/24/2021 - 6:32pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The Caldor Fire burning southwest of South Lake Tahoe is now 122,980 acres and there is a 11 percent containment line. The fire was active in the early portion of the day due to the inversion layer lifting rapidly. The Northeast side of the fire saw the most movement towards US50 and Twin Bridges aided by up canyon winds and spotting distances up to a half mile away. In areas that were in alignment with winds, passive crown fire runs were seen.
Free Farmers Market in South Lake Tahoe; Volunteers needed
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/24/2021 - 5:31pm
Event Date:
August 25, 2021 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Food Bank will be in South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, August 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The announcement is late as they weren't sure they could be able make it to town due to the Caldor Fire.
The food truck sets up in the parking lot of St. Theresa Catholic Church at 1041 Lyons Avenue in South Lake Tahoe from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. each fourth Wednesday. They bring fresh fruits and vegetables.
There is no information needed to get food.
FDA officially approves Pfizer two-dose COVID-19 vaccine
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/24/2021 - 2:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially approved Pfizer-BioNTech’s two-dose COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 16 years of age and older. The vaccine also continues to be available under emergency use authorization (EUA) for individuals 12 through 15 years of age and for the administration of a third dose in certain immunocompromised individuals. The Pfizer vaccine will now be called Comirnaty (koe-mir’-na-tee).
Eric Church outdoor concerts this weekend canceled at Lake Tahoe, rescheduled for 2022
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/24/2021 - 11:44am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Eric Church concerts at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena this weekend have been canceled due to smoke and unhealthy conditions from the Caldor Fire.
The concert has already been rescheduled for August 27 and 28, 2022.
"Due to public safety and the fires in the area, we are sorry to announce that we must postpone Eric Church with Paul Cauthen at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys scheduled for this Friday and Saturday, August 27 & 28," said the notice.
All tickets will be honored in 2022.
South Lake Tahoe and Meyers community meeting on Caldor Fire held Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/24/2021 - 11:33am
Lake Valley Fire Protection District is hosting a virtual community Caldor Fire informational meeting on Tuesday, August 24 at 6:00 p.m. Meyers and Lake Tahoe Basin community leaders, the Calfire Incident Management Team 6, and US Forest Service officials will take part in the presentation.
Join the meeting via Facebook Live or Zoom.
Facebook Live:
The meeting will be streamed live on the CAL FIRE AEU Facebook page. www.facebook.com/calfireaeu
Zoom Meeting:
Join https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87310078704?pwd=YUtZU1RHT1MrUkhSb29Hd2lINHd6UT09
Meeting ID: 873 0567 9676
Passcode: 695131
Nevada State Parks close due to smoke but expect to reopen Friday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/24/2021 - 11:25am
Nevada State Parks has been continuously monitoring the Caldor Fire, currently burning southwest of the Lake Tahoe Basin. The fire has produced increasingly hazardous air quality for Northern Nevada and the Lake Tahoe Basin. The air quality forecasts predict a continuation of these hazardous conditions through the upcoming week.
In an abundance of caution for our staff, visitors, and public safety personnel working to battle this fire, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park will close, beginning Monday August 23, 2021 and is anticipated to re-open Friday August 27, 2021, depending on conditions.
