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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.
Information boards about Caldor Fire placed around South Shore
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/24/2021 - 11:11am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caldor Fire press information officers (PIOs) have started to set up information boards (traplines) for fire information. The boards have maps and recent recaps.
USFS and the PIOs will change the boards once a day.
They are located in the parking lot of TJ Maxx in South Lake Tahoe at the Y, Holiday Market in Meyers, both Safeway stores, MontBleu Casino, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District stations 21, 24 and 25 (top of Kingsbury, Zephyr Cove, Glenbrook) and at the evacuation center set up at the Douglas County Community Center.
Caldor Fire morning update: 117,704 acres and 9% contained
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/24/2021 - 7:43am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The Caldor Fire is now 117,704 acres in size and firefighters have a nine percent containment line at the "heel" of the fire. Overall, activity at the Caldor Fire through the night remained moderate with some significant terrain-driven runs in Division W. The up-canyon southwest winds decreased and moderate humidity recovery allowed firefighters to engage in direct control tactics while advancing indirect line construction.
33,056 residents in the region remain evacuated from their homes.
COVID-19 cases for Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/23/2021 - 10:26pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 202 new cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County since Friday.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 660 cases - +16 - The 14-day new case rate is 60 with 442 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 2764 cases - +35 - The 14-day new case rate is 184 with 433 per 100,000 residents.
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 604 cases - +14 - The 14-day new case rate is 56 with 595 per 100,000 residents.
North County - 638 cases - +12 - The 14-day new case rate is 73 with 504 per 100,000 residents.
LTUSD and DCSD develop plans for smoky school days
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/23/2021 - 9:30pm
With unprecedented smoke and unhealthy air filling the Lake Tahoe Basin, two area school districts have created policies to deal with students and school days when there is bad air quality.
Douglas County School District (DCSD) didn't have a plan in place for the first day of school Monday, with with AQI levels around 400 PM2.5, students were kept indoors. But by the end of day Superintendent Keith Lewis sent a letter to parents.
Several South Lake Tahoe events postponed due to smoke and the Caldor Fire
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/23/2021 - 8:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Local organizers have canceled or postponed events that were to be held outdoors in the South Lake Tahoe area this week. The cause is the Caldor Fire burning to the southwest of Lake Tahoe, and the heavy smoke generating from the 100,000+ acre fire.
This list will be updated as more information is made available.
The Lake Tahoe Historical Society is postponing its Tuesday History Nights at the Beach. They will resume next Tuesday. Air quality permitting
Caldor Fire Monday evening update: Fire now 9% contained, 114,166 acres
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/23/2021 - 6:31pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The Caldor Fire is now 9 percent contained and has burned 114,166 acres since starting during the evening of August 14. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
The fire was active in the early portion of the day due to the inversion layer lifting rapidly which fed the fire. As the day progressed the weather improved which allowed crews to continue building containment lines throughout various areas of the fire.
Fundraiser in Sparks to raise money for El Dorado Community Foundation fire victim fund
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/23/2021 - 5:02pm
Event Date:
August 24, 2021 - 5:00pm
There will be a fundraiser for the El Dorado Community Foundation's Caldor Fire victim relief fund in Sparks, Nevada on Tuesday, August 24 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. It will be held at the Rail City Ale House located at 2121 Victorian Avenue.
Attendees will get special wines paired with Prosciutto Wrapped Honey Lemon Shrimp, Tossed Mesclun Salad with Balsamic Dressing, Grille French Pork Chop with Spinach Dijon sauce over Portobella Mushroom Risotto, and Molten Lava Cake with Raspberries. Tickets are $68 per person and ten percent of funds raised will go to the Foundation.
Three South Lake Tahoe residents facing federal charges along with man from Texas
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/23/2021 - 1:50pm
During a coordinated law enforcement operation in South Lake Tahoe and Stateline on August 10, 11 people were arrested including four on federal drug and gun trafficking charges.
A federal grand jury returned three indictments on Aug. 19, charging four of those individuals with drug and gun crimes committed in and around South Lake Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe hitting record amounts of PM2.5 in the air leading to harmful air quality
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/23/2021 - 12:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Smoke from the Caldor Fire has been pouring into the Lake Tahoe Basin during the past week, but Sunday night saw record breaking numbers for bad air quality.
Smoke from wildfires contains chemicals, gases and fine particles that can harm health. The greatest hazard comes from breathing fine particles in the air, which can reduce lung function, worsen asthma and other existing heart and lung conditions, and cause coughing, wheezing and difficulty breathing.
Monday morning Caldor Fire update: 106,562 acres and 5% contained
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/23/2021 - 7:38am
The Caldor Fire in El Dorado County southwest from Lake Tahoe is now measured at 106,562 acres and is 5 percent contained
Overnight downslope winds, low temperatures, and moderate humidity levels
aided in slowing fire spread. Crews continue to encounter heavy down and
drought-stressed fuels that are extremely receptive to spotting.
Widespread haze, smoke and poor air quality forecast for week ahead in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/22/2021 - 10:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Expect seasonable temperatures with typical afternoon and evening breezes through the middle of the week, with lighter breezes and some warming possible late in the week and for next weekend.
Westerly winds will continue to push wildfire smoke with degraded air quality into the Sierra and western Nevada. No rain is in sight through next week.
Caldor Fire News: 104,309 acres, 5% contained
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/22/2021 - 6:39pm
The Caldor Fire is now mapped at 104,309 acres and is now 5 percent contained.
The operational boundary of the Caldor Fire will be moving out to SR89 on Monday morning but there will be no new evacuation warnings or orders moving with it.
The eastern operation objective line was at Strawberry Creek, but with the fire moving in Kyburz, Calfire moved it out.
"We don't want to be fighting fire from 89," said fire managers during their evening recap Sunday. "We're just giving people room to fight the fire. We have no intention of letting the fire get to 89."
Updated information for El Dorado Community Foundation's Caldor Fire relief fund
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/22/2021 - 12:12pm
Due to the overwhelming response to the requests for the Caldor Fire Fund relief, the El Dorado Community Foundation (EDCF) updated the link for applications and updated the parameters for those needing assistance.
Preparing, planning and keeping informed key during time of emergencies
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/22/2021 - 11:29am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With the Caldor Fire looming to the west of us, the Dixie Fire to the north, and the recent Tamarack Fire to the south, its time to prepare should such an event come into the Lake Tahoe Basin.
The City of South Lake Tahoe has initiated its Emergency Operations Center and is providing the public with video updates each morning and evening. They can been seen on its Facebook page and website.
Caldor Fire at almost 100,000 acres, 0% contained, 328 structures destroyed
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/22/2021 - 7:00am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The Caldor Fire burning southwest of Lake Tahoe is now 98,149 acres and remains 0 percent contained.
The Caldor Fire remained active again throughout the night, particularly in the northeast section of the fire. Vegetation and timber is igniting very easily and spotting continues to occur ahead of the fire perimeter.
There was a spot fire late in the day Saturday on the north side of US50 near Kyburz and that has grown to about 400 acres. Firefighters will be prioritizing this spot fire today.
DIerks Bentley show at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena canceled
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/21/2021 - 7:45pm
Due to public safety and the fires in the Lake Tahoe area, the Dierks Bentley show at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena originally scheduled for Sunday has been postponed.
His show in 2020 was canceled due to COVID-19, and the August 22 was a rescheduled date.
Caldor Fire now at 90,107 acres
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/21/2021 - 6:53pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The Caldor Fire is expected to push east and north through tonight, according to CalFire. It has now burned 90,107 acres and remains 0 percent contained.
The ever-changing incident made some advancement to the east and northeast today, along with some action on the western edge near Jenkison Lake south of Pollock Pines, and south near Amador County.
As of 7:00 p.m. Saturday, 13,114 structures are threatened, 270 have been destroyed and 15 damaged.
City of South Lake Tahoe sets up emergency operation center to work with Caldor Fire command
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/21/2021 - 5:36pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Basin continues to fill up with smoke and ash from the Caldor Fire burning to the southwest. Aircraft is currently mapping the fire from the air and new numbers on how big the fire is should be available by about 7:00 p.m.
Caldor Fire: 82,444 acres, 0% contained - 245 structures destroyed
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/21/2021 - 8:05am
The fire perimeter of the Caldor Fire increased overnight, and so far 82,444 acres have burned and there is 0 percent contained.
Lake Tahoe's state parks on the West Shore close
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/20/2021 - 11:03pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With the Caldor Fire burning in El Dorado County with forecast erratic wind patterns, California State Parks have completely closed all state parks on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe until further notice.
These parks include Emerald Bay State Park, D.L. Bliss State Park, and Sugar Pine Point State Park.
The complete closure of parks also means the day use areas, campgrounds, historic house museum tours and visitor centers will remain closed until further notice.
Weekly recap of COVID-19 for counties around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/20/2021 - 10:39pm
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 84 new cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County since yesterday.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 644 cases - +4 - The 14-day new case rate is 51 with 376 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 2729 cases - +12 - The 14-day new case rate is 185 with 435 per 100,000 residents.
Douglas County opens Community Center for Caldor Fire evacuees
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/20/2021 - 8:26pm
The Douglas County Community and Senior Center is currently opening its doors as a precautionary measure at the request of El Dorado County to take in evacuees from the Caldor Fire.
At this time, the fire has not reached Lake Tahoe or Douglas County but evacuees from Echo Summit and Twin Bridges are being told to head east to Lake Tahoe where there are no evacuation centers.
The Red Cross will be arriving at the Community Center to assist any evacuees starting at 8:00 a.m. on August 21, 2021.
Caldor Fire mapped Friday at 75,845 acres, 0% contained
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/20/2021 - 7:39pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The Caldor Fire burning southwest of Lake Tahoe is now 75,845 acres big, and 0 percent contained.
There was an increase in fire activity due to wind shifts in a southerly direction. The main fire spread was in a northeasterly direction towards Highway 50. Fire-damaged timber continues to cause rollout and ember cast that is aiding spotting distances up to a half-mile long in all areas. Due to very dry receptive fuel beds, the vegetation is igniting easily throughout the fire area.
Structures Threatened: 15,000
Structures Destroyed: 164
Caldor Fire evacuation orders and warnings expanding
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/20/2021 - 4:11pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The evacuation boundaries for the Caldor Fire have expanded to include a warning for Echo Summit and Twin Bridges.
As of 4:30 p.m. Friday:
Evacuation Warnings
• From the evacuation order line in Twin Bridges east to the Echo Summit
and from Highway 50 south to the Amador and Alpine County lines and
north to the Placer County line.
• Dry Lakes Section: This section is north of Wentworth Springs Road up to
the Placer County line and the remaining section of El Dorado County
south of Placer County to Loon Lake.
US50 from Meyers to Sly Park closed in both directions due to Caldor Fire
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/20/2021 - 3:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Due to heavy smoke from the Caldor Fire, and emergency crews on the roads, US50 is closing from the Meyers roundabout to Sly Park Road this afternoon. It will be closing in both directions by approximately 4:30 p.m.
Please plan ahead and use an alternate route. Both SR88 and I80 are open at this time.
To watch road conditions including closures, visit http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.
For Caldor Fire information, visit https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7801/.
Sample the Sierra canceled for 2021 due to fires, COVID19 and vendor staff shortages
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/20/2021 - 3:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Sample the Sierra, South Lake Tahoe’s annual farm-to-fork festival originally scheduled Sept. 18, 2021, has been cancelled by event organizers.
Planners made the difficult decision based on numerous factors: recent impacts on businesses and the public from the Caldor Fire in El Dorado Country, a spike in COVID cases due to the Delta variant, and staffing concerns among numerous restaurant partners. All tickets will be fully refunded.
Live at Lakeview cancels show, looks forward to 2022
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/20/2021 - 2:25pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In response to the recent spike of active COVID-19 cases, Live at Lakeview producers continue to place events on hold, choosing to value the health and well-being of the community over profit.
The September 2nd show that producers were hopeful would be possible, has officially been cancelled.
Originally scheduled to begin on Thursday, August 5, 2021, the popular Live at Lakeview Sumer Music Series will remain on hold until summer of 2022.
Joint maximum traffic enforcement operation in South Lake Tahoe this weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/20/2021 - 11:34am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be a joint maximum traffic enforcement operation this weekend with the South Lake Tahoe Police Department and Douglas County Sheriff's Office with assistance from the California Highway Patrol and Nevada Highway Patrol.
All Forest Service land in Lake Tahoe Basin, including its beaches and resorts, temporarily close
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/20/2021 - 10:24am
USDA Forest Service is temporarily closing nine Northern California national forests for public safety concerns during the current high fire danger. The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU), and the Tahoe National Forest are included in this order which is in effect from Sunday, August 22 at 11:59 p.m. to September 16 at 11:59 p.m.
South Lake Tahoe Ambassadors honored during the Lake Tahoe Summit
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/20/2021 - 9:50am
During Thursday's 25th annual Lake Tahoe Summit, youth from South Lake Tahoe were recognized for their work this summer in the new ambassador program.
Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/20/2021 - 8:29am
Event Date:
August 24, 2021 - 4:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to a fun, hands-on restoration event, the Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day. Join the League to Save Lake Tahoe in maintaining the recreational trails by cutting back brush on Tuesday, August 24 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
This is a continuation of the work done at the same site in the past to allow for safer and better trails for people to enjoy Lake Tahoe's outdoors. The more people are inspired by the Lake Tahoe Basin, the more they want to take care of it.
Caldor Fire up to 73,415 acres, 0% containment
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/20/2021 - 6:36am
EL ODRADO COUNTY, Calif. - In its Friday morning update, the Caldor Fire team said 73,415 acres have burned and there is 0 percent containment. Throughout the night there was active fire with short range spotting and rollout was still occurring in steep drainages from fire weakened timber. With historic drought conditions there is heavy dead and down fuels through the fire area.
Northern California remains under fuels and fire behavior advisory. Due to ongoing damage assessment of the area the numbers of destroyed and damaged structures are subject to change.
Caldor Fire at 68,630 acres with no containment
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/19/2021 - 7:20pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The Caldor Fire is now measured at 68,630 acres and has no containment line at this time. More firefighters were added today an now 1,118 personnel are assigned to the fire that started about 7:00 p.m. on Saturday.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
COVID-19 cases for Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/19/2021 - 6:42pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 98 new cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County since yesterday.
As of Tuesday, August 17, 2021:
-- Estimated case rate for unvaccinated population in El Dorado County: 51.6 per 100,000
-- Estimate case rate for vaccinated population in El Dorado County: 11.3 per 100,000
-- Estimated number of post vaccination (breakthrough) cases to date: 350
Forest Service closes portions of Lake Tahoe areas including PCT, Rubicon and Tahoe Rim Trail
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/19/2021 - 4:52pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has closed areas of the forest on the west side of Lake Tahoe for public safety during the Caldor Fire. Backcountry areas in Desolation Wilderness, Meiss Country, Barker Pass and McKinney/Rubicon will be closed, along with portions of the Tahoe Rim Trail and Pacific Crest Trail.
The closure is in effect from August 19 to September 19, 2021.
Forest Order:
El Dorado County officials declare State of Emergency due to Caldor Fire
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/19/2021 - 3:37pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors today held a special meeting to vote on ratification of a Proclamation of a Local Emergency due to the Caldor Fire. Sheriff John D'Agostini has the authority to issue the order, which he did on Tuesday, and the Board today unanimously ratified it within the seven days of issuance, as required.
If necessary, the Board can renew the proclamation every 60 days.
Smoke moving east from Caldor Fire, but fire isn't moving
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/19/2021 - 2:57pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Basin has had beautiful blue skies all day Thursday, a big change from days full of smoke from the Dixie and Caldor fires.
Because of the clear day, smoke moving by the Alert Tahoe camera at Sierra-at-Tahoe caused concern, understandably.
As of 3:30 p.m. Thursday, fire officials said the Caldor Fire isn't moving to the east toward Lake Tahoe, but winds are picking up in the fire area and the smoke is moving. There was a report from air resources thinking a new fire had started in the area, but it proved to be just smoke.
ALERT Wildfire starts $1M fundraising campaign to increase fire camera program
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/19/2021 - 1:33pm
ALERT Wildfire, formerly known as ALERT Tahoe, started in Lake Tahoe ten years ago and its initial 11 cameras have helped stop over 100 wildfires in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The cameras are strategically placed to watch for fire starts from lightning and other causes, notifying resources immediately before the fire can get big and unmanageable.
PG&E closes Blue Lakes campgrounds and day use areas for season due to fire
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/19/2021 - 10:59am
ALPINE COUNTY, Calif - Pacific Gas & Electric, (PG&E) has decided to close the Blue Lake campgrounds and day use area for the season, starting today, August 18. The Eldorado National Forest (ENF) closed due to the Caldor Fire, and PG&E decided to do the same due to fire danger.
The Blue Lakes Recreation Complex is operated by PG&E and is surrounded by ENF lands. Blue Lakes are part of a cluster of lakes 12 miles south of Highway 88 at Hope Valley that is operated by PG&E and serve as water storage for downstream hydro-electric plants.
El Dorado County COVID-19 report and case rates for those vaccinated and unvaccinated
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/18/2021 - 4:18pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 65 new cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County since yesterday.
As of Tuesday, August 17, 2021:
-- Estimated case rate for unvaccinated population in El Dorado County: 51.6 per 100,000
-- Estimate case rate for vaccinated population in El Dorado County: 11.3 per 100,000
-- Estimated number of post vaccination (breakthrough) cases to date: 350
POSTPONED - STHS Lady Vikings Soccer Goal Club Pizza Fundraiser
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/18/2021 - 3:42pm
Event Date:
August 24, 2021 - 3:00pm
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE AIR QUALITY AND CALDOR FIRE. IT WILL BE RESCHEDULED
Join the South Tahoe High School Lady Vikings Soccer Goal Club on Tuesday, August 24 for their annual Pizza Fundraiser.
Grand Central Pizza is holding the event from 3:00 p.m to 10:00 p.m.
Fifteen percent of the profits for the night will go to support girls soccer non-profit, the Goal Club, at the high school.
Caldor Fire prompts closure of Eldorado National Forest, possibly through September
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/18/2021 - 8:30am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - In response to the extreme fire behavior demonstrated by the Caldor Fire, and risks to public and firefighter safety, Forest Supervisor Jeff Marsolais has issued an emergency forest closure of all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the Eldorado National Forest. The forest-wide closure (Forest Order No. 03-21-140 will be in effect August 17 through September 30, 2021 to facilitate unimpeded ingress and egress for evacuations, emergency response, and property access.
Caldor Fire grows to 65,474 acres
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/18/2021 - 8:00am
7:30PM UPDATE 8/29: The Caldor Fire is now measured at 68,630 acres and has no containment line at this time. More firefighters were added today an now 1,118 personnel are assigned to the fire that started about 7:00 p.m. on Saturday.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
COVID-19 cases for Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/17/2021 - 4:52pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 103 new cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County since yesterday. The 14-day case rates and number of the population per 100,000 residents are continuing to climb closer to data seen at the height of the pandemic in Winter 2020. It is already higher than last summer. At no time during the winter were all areas of El Dorado County in the red, or high spread, category.
El Dorado Community Foundation starts fund for Caldor Fire victims, donations accepted
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/17/2021 - 4:23pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - A fund has been set up to help people impacted by the Caldor Fire to assist them with immediate relief needs. The El Dorado Community Foundation is making resources available to those affected financially by the Caldor Fire. To qualify, applicants must have a physical address within the range of the fire and that home is their primary residence.
An application is accessible through this link: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/75567-El-Dorado-Community-Foundation
Column: Why you should practice yoga as you age
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/17/2021 - 3:06pm
Yoga is not a practice for the Young. It is a practice to keep us feeling young. As you age the movements, breath work, and mindfulness practices of Yoga can help you to continue living a full and engaging life.
Yoga for the Young
Lake Tahoe Historical Society postpones Tuesday's Tahoe History Talks on the Beach
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/17/2021 - 2:42pm
Due to the ash, smoke and unhealthy air quality, the Lake Tahoe Historical Society is postponing Tuesday's Tahoe History Talks on the Beach. The scheduled program on the history of the Thunderbird Lodge will be moved to September 7.
If air quality improves, the next talk is Tuesday, August 24 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lakeview Commons. It will feature Phillip Sublett on the bombing of Harvey's Resort Hotel & Casino 41 years ago, almost to the day.
August 31 will feature the Sierra Alphorn Players.
Top three things to do to prepare for evacuation during a wildfire
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/17/2021 - 10:04am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - While the Caldor Fire isn't in the Lake Tahoe Basin, its a good reminder how we can all take actions today to be safe and informed. As Winston Churchill said, "He who fails to plan is planning to fail."
