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EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There were 78 new cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County over the weekend. The county doesn't have data on how many of the new cases are breakthrough cases or the Delta variant, but they have been been alerted to 11 Delta variant cases, all with lab collection dates between May and early July.

The new cases:

Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 573 cases - +14 - The 14-day new case rate is 22 with 162 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 2426 cases - +31 - The 14-day new case rate is 87 with 205 per 100,000 residents.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - With firefighters getting a handle on the Tamarack Fire that burned in Alpine, Lyon, and Douglas counties, members of the community are showing their support with "thank you" signs.

Douglas High School in Minden, Nev., was the command center for the fire. People came out with over 50 signs and banners to express their thanks to the fire crews working on the fire which is now 68,103 acres in size and 54 percent contained.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Flash Flood Watch in effect from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Monday, July 26. Monsoonal moisture spreading north into east central California, Lake Tahoe, the Sierra Front and western Nevada will produce slow moving thunderstorms across the region today.

Slow moving hybrid type thunderstorms could produce short periods of heavy rains, NWS Reno said.

Firefighters made significant progress on the Tamarack Fire overnight and it is now 45 percent contained. Evacuations have been lifted for nearly 2,000 people, and US-395 and SR-88 have both reopened.

1,623 personnel remain on the lightning-caused fire which is now 67,764 acres, a gain of about 1,000 acres.

SR-89 is still closed, though open to residents only, in both directions from CA-88 to US-395 in California. Highway 4 is closed over Ebbett's Pass.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Expect widespread thick smoke from area fires to continue to impact the region at least through Monday, and possibly Tuesday. While to most impact will be to the Reno-Carson Valley area, some smoke will continue to fill the Lake Tahoe Basin though it should be subsiding, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.

Evacuations for the Topaz Ranch Estates and Topaz Lake lifted at 2:00 p.m. today, July 25, residents are allowed to return to their homes. Non-mandatory evacuations remain in place for the Holbrook Junction/Highlands area and Spring Valley areas.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Bliss Experiences is taking the yoga experience to the next level and have opened in the Tahoe Village/Crescent V Plaza in South Lake Tahoe. The have created custom curated experiences for renewal and reconnection through adventures, workshops, lectures, and guided explorations All are led by Lake Tahoe area professionals and small business owners sharing their passions and love for self-care and the great outdoors.

Several different agencies have roadwork projects around the Lake Tahoe Basin from spring to fall. Each week we publish projects planned by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the County of El Dorado, and the City of South Lake Tahoe.

CITY OF SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

Lake Tahoe Boulevard from Viking Way to the Y Intersection - Work begins July 14 and goes through mid-August.

Pioneer Trail from the intersection of Pioneer Trail and Black Bart Avenue to Blackwood Road - July 26-end of August

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Douglas County is currently conducting preliminary exterior damage assessments of structures including homes, outbuildings, wellhouses and barns in areas where fire activity has been observed.

All evacuations for Douglas County remain in place and US395 remains closed for public safety concerns. A preliminary survey of the area south of Leviathan Mine Road determined that 13 structures have been damaged or lost.

The Tamarack Fire that starts in Alpine County on July 4 is now 65,152 acres and remains at 4 percent contained.

Firefighters working on the fire that has now spread to east of US-395 expect extreme fire behavior on very dry terrain. If the smoke and conditions allow, fire attack will continue including the arrival of two "Super Scoopers." Their plan:

Branch I - Hold fire south of China Spring. Secure Hwy 395 slopover. Secure structures along Hwy 395, Topaz Ranch Estates, and Smith Valley.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The second Coffee with the Mayor will be held on Wednesday, July 28 at 9:00 a.m. at Fire Station #2.

Mayor Wallace will join South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Chief Clive Savacool and other local and federal agency representatives to discuss wildfire preparedness, defensible space and Reverse 911 notification systems.

The public is invited.

Fire Station #2 is located across from South Tahoe Middle School at 2951 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.

Lake Tahoe’s sunny days and 72-miles of shoreline offer the perfect summer playground. Spending time outdoors can have many health benefits, and movement in the water can provide physical benefits. Water activities are also calorie-burners and can help you tone up, unconventionally.

One of the most peaceful ways to experience the lake is to paddle. Kayaking and paddleboarding engage your core and, depending on your fitness level and exertion, can get your heart pumping. Boats and boards can be launched on most public shorelines, and rental shop options are abundant.

9:30PM UPDATE: More firefighting resources are headed to the Tamarack Fire including two "Super Scoopers" that can pull out 1,600 gallons of water from lakes in just 20 seconds. There are now 1,425 personnel assigned to the fire.

Humboldt-Toiyable National Forest officials have created an interactive map to help the public better understand where they are in proximity to the perimeter of the Tamarack Fire, or if they are in an evacuation zone.

The map will be updated once or twice a day or as the perimeter changes, but is not in real time.

The map display can be adjusted by toggling on and off layers located to the left of the map. You can also use the search bar to enter a specific address and the ruler to measure from that location to the edge of the fire.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The ninth season of the Live at Lakeview Summer Music Series will start on Thursday, August 5 at 4:30 p.m. After a year hiatus due to the pandemic, the popular event at Lakeview Commons will host five Thursday evenings of music through September 2.

The weekly even is possible due to a partnership with the City of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Wellness Center, and On Course Events.

Caltrans is alerting motorists to scheduled overnight utility work on State Route 28 (SR-28) in Tahoe City, requiring one-way traffic control next week.

Caltrans will be digging holes to locate underground utilities along the highway shoulders ahead of future SR-28 roadway improvements. The utility work is scheduled nightly Monday, July 26 through Friday, July 30 between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. A one-mile section of SR-28, from the SR-89 South/SR-89 West Shore separations to the Tahoe State Recreation Area Campground, will be under one-way traffic control during work periods.

5:30PM UPDATE: The spot fire east of Hwy 395 near Holbrook Junction has been growing rapidly despite firefighters’ diligent efforts to contain it. Aerial resources estimated the spot at about 2,500 acres as of 4:10 p.m. Firefighters on the ground and aircraft continue to battle the growing spot under exceptionally difficult weather and fuel conditions.

4:10PM UPDATE: The Tamarack Fire has jumped US395. Evacuations have been issued for all residents in the Topaz Ranch Estates and Topaz Lake areas. All residents are being asked to evacuate to Smith Valley High School.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Three years of hard work creating more than five miles of hand-built singletrak trail construction has paid off with the completion of the Stanford Rock Trail on the Lake Tahoe West Shore.

Through a partnership between Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA) and and the U.S. Forest Service, the project was completed yielding over 2,200 feet of elevation gain, and increases trail access for non-motorized users including mountain bikers, hikers and equestrians alike, who seek to enjoy the beauty of Lake Tahoe.

The Summit Fire is one of several lightning ignited fires associated with recent thunderstorms in the central Sierra Nevada. The fire is burning in the Mokelumne Wilderness on the Eldorado National Forest in remote, steep terrain. An aggressive full suppression strategy is being used due to extreme drought conditions, and the extensive values at risk in the area.

It started on July 20 at about noon and has burned 16 acres. One hundred personnel are assigned to the fire that is burning three miles south of Kirkwood.

ALPINE COUNTY, Calif./DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Tamarack Fire continues to burn south of Lake Tahoe in the Markleeville and Woodfords areas. It has crossed into Nevada and heading toward US395. The highway is now closed between SR 208 and China Springs Road in Douglas County. The fire is still south of the CA-88 road and west of the CA-89 road. Crews will continue to work in this area to keep the fire from crossing the road.

So far, 43,900 acres have burned since the fire started July 4.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The South Tahoe Public Utility District will be flushing water mains in the Tahoe Sierra neighborhood between July 26 – August 6, 2021. The District recommends residents not use water while the District is flushing the waterline on their street, as the water may be
cloudy or discolored. District staff will distribute door hangers one to two business days before the work is planned and will knock on doors the day the work will occur.

Roads in and near the Tamarack Fire area are closed due to the wildfire and possible expansion of evacuation zones.

As of 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, State Route 88 is closed from Pickett's Junction to the Nevada state line, and State Route 89 is closed from the junction of State Route 88 to the junction of State Route 4.

Closures can change at any time so it is best to keep informed. For California roads, visit http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ and in Nevada, https://nvroads.com/.]

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Due to current conditions and the Tamarack Fire burning out of control not far away, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Chief Clive Savacool has ordered new fire restrictions for within the city limits until further notice. This order starts at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2021.

NO- Charcoal BBQs
NO- Pellet BBQs
NO- Wood fires,INCLUDING THE CAMPGROUND
YES- Propane Fire pits and grills
YES- Liquid petroleum or gas camp stoves.

Should it be a Red Flag Warning event, all sources of flame including gas is banned.