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Lake Tahoe area roadwork through July 18 - 24
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/17/2021 - 10:52pm
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.
CALTRANS - Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Red Flag Warning issued for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/17/2021 - 1:08pm
3:15PM 7/18 UPDATE: The National Weather Service in Reno has changed the time of the Red Flag Warning for the Lake Tahoe Basin. It is now in effect from 8:00 p.m. Sunday to 11:00 a.m. Monday. They are calling for abundant lightning on dry fuels for the Northern Sierra Front, Tahoe Basin and Northeast California.
Additional storms are expected Monday afternoon but they will be much wetter.
It is possible outflow winds in the areas of the storm could see gusts up to 40 mph.
Road closures in place near Tamarack Fire
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/17/2021 - 11:09am
ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - There are road closures in place due to the Tamarack Fire currently burning near the town of Markleeville.
SR88
Closed from the junction of US305 in Mono County to the Mono/Alpine County line.
They are currently adding a closure at SR89/SR88 Woodfords Canyon to block access on SR89 south. The roads need to be kept clear for emergency personnel.
Highway 4 is not closed and is currently open west of the Highway 89 and Highway 4 junction.
Collision on US50 and Lake Parkway in Stateline, expect delays
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/17/2021 - 7:51am
STATELINE, Nev. - The Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) reported a vehicle collision with injuries at 8:15 a.m. Saturday at Lake Parkway and US50 in Stateline.
They are responding and advising the public to expect possible delays.
This story will be updated as more information is made available.
Column: Aquatic invasive species threats are on the rise
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/16/2021 - 7:09pm
As scorching heat waves bombard the Western U.S. and Lake Tahoe breaks records of its own, climate change impacts are being felt throughout the watershed. The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center last week released a report of Tahoe’s annual clarity measurements in which the effects of escalating temperatures were front and center.
LTUSD offering week of free summer enrichment camps for grades K-12
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/16/2021 - 4:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) is offering a week of free Summer Enrichment Camps for students in grades K-12 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday-Friday August 9 - 13. All classes/grades will start each day at South Tahoe Middle School.
The programs will include hiking, mountain biking, robotics, and other fun activities. Sign up with name and grade to find out the full list of available camps HERE.
21,000 acres consumed in Tamarack Fire south of Lake Tahoe, Evacuation orders expand
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/16/2021 - 3:37pm
SUNDAY UPDATE: All current updates are now on http://southtahoenow.com/story/07/18/2021/tamarack-fire-remapped-18299-acres-evacuation-orders-still....
El Dorado County to start roadwork projects including one on Sawmill Road
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/16/2021 - 2:24pm
El Dorado County Department of Transportation will be performing surface
treatments on several roads over the next three months.
The work will begin on July 26th, 2021 and conclude no later than October 31, 2021 for the following roads: Sawmill Road in South Lake Tahoe, Carson Road in the Camino/Placerville area, Greenstone Road in Placerville, Bar J Ranch Subdivision in Cameron Park, Marina Woods, Oakridge Village Subdivision and
Franciscan Oaks/Oak Tree Village Subdivision in El Dorado Hills.
Potential wildland fire smoke impact on Death Ride south of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/16/2021 - 2:09pm
7:00PM UPDATE: The Death Ride has been canceled due to the Tamarack Fire.
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The Alpine County Health Officer Dr. Richard Johnson has said smoke from several fires is now visible over Markleeville, Monitor Pass and Ebbetts Pass, all locations of Saturday's 40th annual Death Ride.
Changes to portions of Douglas County VHR ordinance on hold after judge issues order
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/16/2021 - 1:28pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – Douglas County has been issued a temporary restraining order to not implement portions of its new Vacation Home Rental (VHR) ordinance. It temporarily stops the County from limiting VHR occupancy based on parking, prohibiting tandem parking on private property, implementing new fines for violations, requiring a notice be posted for unscheduled VHR property inspections and creating the VHR Advisory Board, as currently constituted, until such time as a final determination can be made regarding the constitutionality of the ordinance.
El Dorado County celebrates Probation Services Week
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/16/2021 - 7:02am
For more than 100 years Probation in California has led, collaborated, and defended effective practices within the justice system. Probation is focused on helping justice involved individuals transition out of the system permanently through transformative and evidence-based rehabilitation.
Spooner Lake Park to close rest of summer for construction of a new visitor center and amphitheater
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/15/2021 - 6:38pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. — Construction is underway to build a new Visitor Center and Amphitheater at Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Spooner Lake. A temporary park closure is necessary to protect the safety of park visitors due to the presence of open trenches and heavy equipment operations. The main entrance, parking areas and front-country will be closed to public access beginning on July 19, 2021 and are anticipated to re-open in early September, 2021.
As South Lake Tahoe leaders contemplate cannabis consumption lounges, Carson City votes against them
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/15/2021 - 5:00pm
The Carson City Board of Supervisors voted Thursday to approve, on first reading, an ordinance that would outlaw cannabis consumption lounges and consumption of cannabis in public locations.
The second and final reading of the proposed ordinance will happen August 5.
The board voted unanimously to accept the Business Impact Statement (BIS).
Almost 39,000 miles logged as community rallies together for 16th annual Tahoe Bike Challenge
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/15/2021 - 4:23pm
STATELINE, Nev. – During the month of June, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition teamed up to lead the 16th annual Tahoe Bike Challenge. This year, over 300 Tahoe residents and visitors took the challenge and biked 38,955 miles, a distance equivalent to traveling from Tahoe to San Francisco and back 100 times.
Public meeting on El Dorado County's draft Housing Element
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/15/2021 - 3:41pm
Event Date:
July 19, 2021 - 9:00am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There is a public workshop on Monday to discuss the County's draft Housing Element and how they plan to provide an adequate housing supply in the future.
The workshop is scheduled for July 19 at 9:00 a.m. and will be a joint meeting of the Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission. It will be held on Zoom and in person at 330 Fair Lane, Building A, Placerville.
Truckee Tahoe Air Show & Family Festival returns in September
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/15/2021 - 3:10pm
The Truckee Tahoe Air Show & Family Festival “A Day of Remembrance,” soars back in spectacular fashion on Saturday, September 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is sure to be a day packed full of dazzling aerobatic performances and a grand finale unlike anything anyone has ever witnessed at the Truckee Tahoe Airport.
40th anniversary of Death Ride Saturday, expect some road closures
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/15/2021 - 2:45pm
The famous Cycling Tour of the California Alps, also known as the Death Ride, returns this year after being canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic. Not for the faint of heart, as many as 2,500 cyclists from around the world will participate in the endurance event by covering over 103 miles, six highly categorized climbs, and over 14,000 feet of vertical climbing over three mountain passes. And all of this will have in just one day, Saturday, July 17.
Barton Health welcomes newest physician, Dr. Amy Tomlinson
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/15/2021 - 2:21pm
Barton Women’s Health welcomes Amy Tomlinson, MD, obstetrician and gynecologist (OB/GYN). Specializing in complete women’s care services, Dr. Tomlinson is now accepting new patients.
"Dr. Tomlinson is an exciting addition to our Obstetrics and Gynecology team serving the Lake Tahoe region,” said Dr. Matthew Wonnacott, chief medical officer at Barton Health. "Her experience and passion for integrated care for women is a perfect fit for our growing community and expanding healthcare network.”
Todd Borg to present his 19th Owen McKenna mystery at South Lake Tahoe Library
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 9:26pm
Event Date:
August 10, 2021 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Friends of the Library are once again able to have presentations at the South Lake Tahoe Library, and the next one will be on Tuesday, August 10 at 6:00 p.m. featuring local author Todd Borg.
Borg has finished the 19th book in his Owen McKenna mystery series, Tahoe Jade, and he will be sharing it at the Friends of the Library talk.
"A detective who walks confidently in the footsteps of Sam Spade, Philip Marlowe, and Lew Archer..." - Kirkus Reviews.
The South Lake Tahoe Library is located at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
Tickets issued to passerby after big rig turns over off Upper Truckee Road
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 9:07pm
The driver of a big rig escaped injury after taking a turn too fast Monday, overturning onto the shoulder of the road.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) of South Lake Tahoe responded to the scene of the solo traffic collision at the intersection of Mt. Rainer Road and North Upper Truckee Road at approximately 2:10 p.m. on July 12. They said the driver too a left turn too fast.
CHP shutdown Mt. Rainier for safety while Welcomes recovered the vehicle.
A few citations were written for people passing by who were taking photos while driving, according to the CHP.
How hot has it been in South Lake Tahoe?
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 4:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many of us who live around Lake Tahoe tolerate heat when it hits the 80s, but anything higher becomes too hot. Just how hot was in over the past seven days?
Between July 7 and July 12, 2021, South Lake Tahoe set or tied records for the highest temperatures on the 7th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th, with a four-day stretch (July 9-12) in there of consecutive days topping 90 degrees. So far, its not the hottest summer on record but then again, its only July 14!
July 7 - tied the high for that date at 88
July 9 - broke the record high for that date with a 90
One dies, two injured, in separate South Lake Tahoe boating incidents
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 3:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There were two boating incidents on Lake Tahoe Tuesday, one that resulted in a laceration to a foot by a propeller and the other that resulted with the death of a Southern California man.
El Dorado County Sheriff's report
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 12:45pm
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 Week's Log: http://southtahoenow.com/story/07/05/2021/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
Added for 7/4/21
465 Tahoe kids participating in Lift Literature Summer Reading Challenge
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 11:13am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The inaugural Lift Literature Summer Reading Challenge is underway with 465 Tahoe kids signed up to reading as many minutes as possible this summer.
• 168 Elementary/Preschool students
• 150 Middle School students
• 27 High School students
• 120 students attending the Boys & Girls Club Summer Program
This school year set many students behind in reading, so Lift Literature hopes this challenge will help families prioritize reading at home.
Beckwourth Complex Fire now 71 percent contained; over 95,000 acres burned
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 7:44am
The Beckwourth Complex Fire burning about 60 miles north of Lake Tahoe is now 71 percent contained after burning 95,358 acres. The fire closed US-395 a few times as the fire made a move to the Nevada state line. There was some haze in the Lake Tahoe basin on Tuesday caused by smoke from the River and Henry fires as the smoke from Bechwourth headed northeast. The River Fire has burned 9,500 acres in Mariposa County, the 650 acre Henry Fire is burning south of Carson-Iceberg Wilderness boundary.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork through July 18
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/13/2021 - 11:06pm
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.
NDOT - Lake Tahoe and Douglas County
Overnight Roadwork - on SR-431 in both directions from SR-28 to Jupiter Drive in Washoe County Nevada. Rolling closures. Estimated End Time is 6:00 AM on 08/09/21
Letter: Recent Douglas County VHR administration is disorganized and troublesome
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/13/2021 - 8:55pm
On July 15, 2021, Douglas County implemented a revised VHR permit ordinance. Sweeping changes affected approximately 500 to 600 second homeowners in the county and an indeterminate number of bad apple real estate investors running wildcat hotels. “Heads in beds” and occupancy tax revenues support the Tahoe-Reno region. However, this county action is not a balance of Tourism Rules vs. Distressed Residents, but indication of poor local government administration and possible conflict of interest of those enlisted to support enforcement.
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations on the rise again in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/13/2021 - 4:53pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Since Wednesday, July there have been 81 new cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County:
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 545 cases - +5
El Dorado Hills - 2339 cases - +16
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 489 cases - +7
North County - 516 cases - +6
Greater Placerville - 1914 cases +24
Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue - 1854 cases - +14
South County - 134 cases - +1
Lake Tahoe region - 2740 cases - +13
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5 aged 0-17, 46 aged 18-49, 19 aged 50-64, 11 aged 65
The active case count is 360.
Two Measure S-funded South Lake Tahoe road rehabilitation projects set to begin
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/13/2021 - 3:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Funds from the voter-approved Measure S tax increase in 2020 will be used on two road rehabilitation projects set to begin in July. The plans were in place before Measure S, but they not funded until now.
The City of South Lake Tahoe will begin the road rehabilitation projects July 14:
Lake Tahoe Boulevard from Viking Way to the Y Intersection - July 14-mid-August
Pioneer Trail from the intersection of Pioneer Trail and Black Bart Avenue to Blackwood Road - July 26-end of August
Spruce Avenue, the entire length - July 26-end of August
2.1-mile multi-use Lily Lake Trail opens after over 4,000 volunteer hours logged
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/13/2021 - 2:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe’s newest trail, sure to become one of the region’s most iconic, is now open thanks to nearly 4,000 volunteer trail building hours. This new multi-use trail provides a scenic route to Fallen Leaf Lake for non-motorized users as well as a new route into Desolation Wilderness for hikers.
Live Violence Free hosting Let’s Taco ‘Bout LVF
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/13/2021 - 2:34pm
Event Date:
July 23, 2021 - 11:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Throughout the month of July, Live Violence Free (LVF) is hosting a series of events and learning opportunities. They hope to raise awareness about community issues and elevate discussions on how we can make a change.
The community is invited to their Let’s Taco ‘Bout LVF event on July 23, 2021. We invite the community to drop by the office for delicious tacos and outdoor games from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Learn more about LVF, their services, and how to get involved.
Jerry "Jake" Hendrickson ~ 10/25/35 - 7/2/21
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/13/2021 - 6:10am
Gerald Frank Hendrickson went home to be with the Lord on Friday July 2, 2021. He was at his home in South Lake Tahoe with his beloved nephew and care giver, Bill Sendle and Bill's family by his side. Gerald was born in the Ellenville Hospital in Ellenville, New York on October 25, 1935, to Fred and Sarah (Coddington) Hendrickson and was the third of seven sons and two daughters born in his family.
In loving memory of Robert A. Warren
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/13/2021 - 6:00am
Robert Anthony Warren passed away unexpectedly in his South Lake Tahoe home on June 17, 2021. He was born on October 31, 1967 in Concord, Calif.
Robert was a member of the South Lake Tahoe community for more than 20 years where he was a loving father to his two daughters Serenity and Brittany. He is predeceased by his parents who he loved so dearly.
Robert was a personality you would not forget and has many friends all throughout the world that miss his outgoing spirit dearly.
Letters: Tourists and Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/13/2021 - 5:30am
We have to remember we are a tourist town first and foremost. Residents pay the bills of this community with tourist dollars. We do not have an industry that can support us and our lifestyle here without tourism. Every single business up here is directly related to tourism. Yes, we have to cater to them, yes, we have to clean up after them, and yes, we have to make them feel welcome in our community. Sucks for sure.
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival returns to Sand Harbor
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/13/2021 - 5:01am
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Aug 22 2021 .
July 17, 2021 - 7:30pm
July 18, 2021 - 7:30pm
July 19, 2021 - 7:30pm
July 20, 2021 - 7:30pm
July 21, 2021 - 7:30pm
July 22, 2021 - 7:30pm
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August 1, 2021 - 7:30pm
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August 21, 2021 - 7:30pm
August 22, 2021 - 7:30pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Imagine enjoying extraordinary entertainment while sitting under the stars on the white sand beach of Sand Harbor with the indescribable beauty of Lake Tahoe in the background. Your dreams become reality at Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival when its 2021 season gets underway July 17. The show is nightly Tuesday-Sunday at 7:30 p.m. until August 22.
This season features The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) – a riotously irreverent romp.
Two South Tahoe Babe Ruth teams head to regional finals, looking for community support
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/12/2021 - 6:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two of the South Tahoe Babe Ruth teams have done it again - heading the the U.S. Regional finals!
Both the 13-15 year-old and 16-18 year-old teams won the Nevada State All-Star tournament and have qualified to travel to Bakersfield July 25 – July 30, 2021 to face the other seven teams in Regionals (there are eight regions in the country). Their opponents include the Northern, Central and Southern California champs, Arizona and Utah's North and South winners.
Movies are the theme of next Lake Tahoe History Talks at the Beach
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/12/2021 - 5:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What do Whitney Houston, Ryan Reynolds, Tom Cruise, and Elizabeth Taylor have in common? Find out at the second week of the new series, Lake Tahoe History Talks at the Beach.
The City of South Lake Tahoe and the Lake Tahoe Historical Society have teamed together to bring weekly history talks to the beach this summer!
This week's talk on July 13 is from Robin Holabird, author, film reporter, and former Deputy Director of the Nevada Film Office, who will present “Movie Memories at Lake Tahoe."
What is causing that stinky situation in South Lake Tahoe?
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/12/2021 - 3:32pm
UPDATE 7/15/21: The wastewater treatment plant continues to experience issues necessitating the export of partially treated wastewater to the emergency retention basins on the corner of Black Bart Ave and Pioneer Trail in South Lake Tahoe. The District has modified its system and is now able to pump wastewater that is further along in the treatment process to the basins, which should reduce odor.
Join TRYP and Clean Tahoe in cleaning the bike paths around Valhalla and beaches
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/12/2021 - 11:45am
Event Date:
July 14, 2021 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Looking for a fun opportunity to make a difference in the community this summer? Join TRYP (Tahoe Regional Young Professionals) and the Clean Tahoe Program on Wednesday, July 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. as they do their part by cleaning the bike path that connects many of the South Lake beaches.
Click here to sign up for a volunteer spot: https://signup.com/go/NVzgXJz
If you are interested in joining, please RSVP by Monday, July 12. Volunteers are asked to bring closed-toe shoes, sunscreen/hat, light outerwear if needed, and your reusable water container.
AYSO Soccer Fun Night in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/12/2021 - 8:24am
Event Date:
July 16, 2021 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The local AYSO chapter is holding a fun soccer night on Friday, July 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Bijou Elementary School's soccer field.
Kick around the ball, seek volunteer options, hang out with friends and other soccer families and get help with registration for the upcoming season. There will also be people there to answer any soccer season questions.
Soccer starts mid-August and its the last chance to get kids registered!
There will be free food and drinks.
"Normal" July temperatures return to South Lake Tahoe by mid-week
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/12/2021 - 6:57am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Strong high pressure will persist over the Sierra through Tuesday, with a few degrees of cooling starting Wednesday. High temperatures will be into the upper 80s to mid 90s for Sierra valleys with
highs peaking in the upper 60s to upper 70s even over higher Sierra peaks.
Vinny Del Negro wins the American Century at Lake Tahoe during one hole playoff with John Smoltz
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/11/2021 - 7:10pm
With the temperatures at 90 degrees each day of the American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe, Sunday afternoon was the perfect time for Vinny Del Negro to keep his cool.
The former NBA coach and player was emotional after beating Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz in a one hole playoff on 18 at Edgewood Tahoe.
Road Beat: Review - 2022 Acura MDX does many things well
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/11/2021 - 5:12pm
A value-laden proposition, this luxury offering from Acura does lots well, but rarely anything amazing.
Beckwourth Complex Fire doubles in size Saturday: 55,091 Acres and 8% contained
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/10/2021 - 8:21pm
Intense fire growth occurred (approximately 16,365 acres) during the day in the Beckwourth Complex. It has now burned 55,091 acres in Plumas and Lassen counties north of Lake Tahoe. Containment dropped to eight percent.
Lightning caused both fires in the complex, Sugar and Dotta. The Dotta Fire started by lightning on June 30, 2021 in the area of Dotta Canyon on the Beckwourth Ranger District of the Plumas National Forest. On July 2, 2021 the Sugar Fire started by lightning west of Sugarloaf Peak on the Beckwourth Ranger District of the Plumas National Forest.
Smoltz, Del Negro, Wagner and Sorenstam top the leaderboard in Tahoe; Steph tied for 6th
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/10/2021 - 5:11pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Some familiar names from the world of sports and entertainment are on top of the leader board after round two of the American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe. Former pitcher John Smoltz eagled the 18th hold to take the lead at Edgewood Tahoe after a 26-point second round for a total of 51 points. He’s looking for his first win in 11 tries at the American Century Championship.
NHL Hall of Famer Mike Modano has a very rare albatross during American Century Championship
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/09/2021 - 9:52pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Most golfers will never have one, and its never happened during the 32-year history of the American Century Championship. NHL Hall of Famer Mike Modano pulled off the almost impossible albatross - three below par on the par 5 18th hold at Edgewood Tahoe on Friday.
How clear is Lake Tahoe? Annual report shows 2020 low clarity at 50 feet, high at 80 feet
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/09/2021 - 7:21pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Lake Tahoe’s water clarity measurements, which are indicators of the health of the watershed, averaged 62.9 feet through 2020, the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) announced today.
Lake Tahoe’s clarity peaked in February 2020 when it was deeper than 80 feet. It was at its lowest in mid-May when it measured at slightly more than 50 feet. These readings were within the average range of the last decade. Average clarity in 2020 was just slightly better than the previous year’s average of 62.7 feet.
Beckwourth Complex Fire grows 10,000 acres - almost 25,000 acres burn, 10% containment
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/09/2021 - 3:59pm
The fires burning in the Beckwourth Complex have now consumed 24,525 acres and it is 11 percent contained.
The Sugar Fire within the Complex had significant fire growth yesterday (approx. 10,000 acres). SW wind alignment (plume dominated) and receptive fuels were the contributing factors of fire spread and intensity. Fire behavior included wind driven runs, group torching and long-range spotting. The weather will become hotter and dryer with a forecasted heat wave this weekend. Fuel moistures remain critically low, and relative humidities as low as 10%.
Coffee with the Mayor series starts July 14
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/09/2021 - 2:31pm
Event Date:
July 14, 2021 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe Mayor Tamara Wallace is hosting the first of the Coffee with the Mayor series on July 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the Aspen Room of the Recreation Center. Mayor Wallace will discuss the latest on the 56-Acre Master Plan and share more about Parks Make Life Better Month events.
Staff will be on hand to answer questions. Coffee will be provided.
The SLT Recreation & Swim Complex is located at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.
14-year-old victim of hit-and-run crash in Incline Village - possible witnesses sought
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/08/2021 - 11:01pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - A 14-year-old boy is recovering from substantial injuries he received in a hit-and-run crash in Incline Village on July 2.
Detectives from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) and their Major Accident Investigation Team are seeking information from the public regarding the crash that occurred around 9:45 p.m.
