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COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/10/2021 - 4:43pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is reporting 30 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday: 1 from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 7 in El Dorado Hills, 1 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 2 in North County, 7 in Greater Placerville, 3 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 0 in South County, 6 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 3. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 100.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/10/2021 - 2:37pmSOUTH 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/05/08/2021/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
Added to last week's report
5/2
North Tahoe/Truckee ‘Envirolution’ Club get Raley's leadership to cut down on use of plastic
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/10/2021 - 1:29pmINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Lake Tahoe has big problems that are in small plastic pieces. To support efforts to reduce plastic waste, students from environmental clubs at four high schools in the region partnered with staff from local nonprofits to learn about plastic reduction programs and how they can help Take Care of Lake Tahoe. On Earth Day 2021 their efforts, which began in the fall of 2019, came to fruition when the CEO of Raley’s agreed to create lasting, sustainable changes at their stores.
2021 Summer Concert Series returns to Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys this July
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/10/2021 - 9:11amUPDATE: Phish was previously announced as having their two-day engagement in July, but it has been rescheduled for 8/31 and 9/1.
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - After a summer of no concerts around Lake Tahoe, the summer of 2021 is going to see a resurrection of the music scene. Harrah’s and Harveys Lake Tahoe today announced the lineup for the 2021 Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series returning to the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena starting in July 2021.
Cal Fire suspends all outdoor residential burn permits in El Dorado and Amador counties
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/09/2021 - 10:16pmCal Fire has suspended all burn permits for outdoor residential burning within the State Responsibility Areas of Alpine, Amador, El Dorado, Sacramento, and San Joaquin counties just a week after allowing homeowners to get the permits. Starting at 12:00 a.m. Monday, May 10, the ban goes into effect due to the increasing fire danger posed by dead grass, dry brush, and live vegetation combined with hotter, drier conditions in the region.
Sunny week ahead for South Lake Tahoe; Possible records mid-week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/09/2021 - 9:02pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Breezy north winds will be in the Lake Tahoe Basin into Monday. Then, temperatures will warm to well above normal through Friday as
high pressure overspreads the Great Basin. Unusually dry air will allow for good cooling at night, however. Pacific low pressure could bring breezy winds, cooler temperatures, and a chance of showers this coming weekend but forecast confidence is fairly low this far out, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.
Kites Weekend at Dangberg Home Ranch
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/09/2021 - 8:37pmEvent Date:
Repeats every day until Sun May 16 2021 .
May 15, 2021 - 10:00am
May 16, 2021 - 10:00am
Something in the Wind, a free kite flying event, will take place at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday and Sunday, May 15-16 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. On the same weekend, the non-profit Friends of Dangberg Home Ranch is hosting its annual rummage sale, Scatter's Attic, at the park from 8:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m. Both activities are free to attend.
Planning Commisson set to vote on conversion of old storage units to tourist accomodation units
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/09/2021 - 7:03pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Planning Commission has an item on their agenda Thursday that will discuss an application for a special use permit and design review proposing to convert an existing 3,300 square foot commercial building to four tourist accommodation units that would be named Camp Tallac.
The 14,810 square foot property at 839 Tallac Avenue in the Al Tahoe neighborhood has been used commercially for years and has an aging storage unit business along the road.
Heavenly Village Brewfest set for June 19
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/09/2021 - 5:03pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - COVID-19 has put the brakes on many fundraisers and group events, but as more get the vaccine and businesses start the process to get back to full capacity, events are also making a comeback.
El Dorado County supervisors to discuss options to end clustering of vacation rentals
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/09/2021 - 3:53pmEL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - At their May 11 meeting, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors will consider options to addressing Vacation Home Rental (VHR) clustering in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Staff will present 300-foot, 500-foot, and 1000-foot buffers around existing VHRs. The 1000-foot buffer would be considered around homes that sleep 12 or more occupants.
Public input is welcome at the meeting during the open forum format. This item is scheduled to be considered no earlier than 1:30 p.m.
U.S. Coast Guard urges public awareness of illegal charter boat operations
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/08/2021 - 6:34pmThe Coast Guard anticipates increased recreational boating traffic this summer and encourages the public to ensure charter vessel captains are licensed and Coast Guard certified before booking a charter.
Advertisements for these boat rentals and charter trips portray inexpensive excursions that often put the public’s safety at risk and the Coast Guard has cited illegal charters in California for failing to have a credentialed mariner, not having enough life jackets aboard, and overloading boats.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/08/2021 - 6:04pmSOUTH 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/04/29/2021/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
Added to Last Week's Log;
4/25
Roadwork scheduled around Lake Tahoe for week of 5/9 - 5/15/21
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/08/2021 - 5:10pmSeveral 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. Until May, road work in the Lake Tahoe area will be limited.
NDOT - Lake Tahoe and Douglas County
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/07/2021 - 5:08pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is reporting 12 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday: 2 from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 4 in El Dorado Hills, 1 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 1 in North County, -2 in Greater Placerville, 1 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 0 in South County, 5 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 0. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 97.
Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra and South Lake Tahoe Police recognize STMS students
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/07/2021 - 3:14pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During the inaugural Digital Drama Awareness Week at South Tahoe Middle School, besides the daily messages for students and parents from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD), there was a poster contest for those in 6th-8th grades.
El Dorado Beach boat ramp to remain closed this summer due to Lake Tahoe water levels
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/07/2021 - 12:20pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Due to low lake levels, the City of South Lake Tahoe has announced it will not be opening its boat ramp for motorized vessels at El Dorado Beach this summer.
Column: Better mental health through diet
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/07/2021 - 7:54amWe have all been under a great deal of stress in the last year. Understanding the role of food and nutrition in brain health can help us cope with stress better and even reduce symptoms of depression, irritability and anxiety.
Foods and nutrients can greatly influence our brain health. Our brains have a unique and complex metabolism and need specific foods and nutrients to function optimally. Many of these nutrients cannot be made by our bodies; they only come from our diets.
South Tahoe High musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone to be livestreamed
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/07/2021 - 7:23amEvent Date:
Repeats every day until Sun May 23 2021 .
May 21, 2021 - 7:00pm
May 22, 2021 - 7:00pm
May 23, 2021 - 7:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The show must go on! South Tahoe High students are starring in The Drowsy Chaperone, a musical within a comedy over two weekends in May. The show, filled with laughter, fun, and toe-tapping show tunes will be live-streamed May 14-16 and May 21-23.
South Tahoe High musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone to be livestreamed
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/07/2021 - 7:21amEvent Date:
Repeats every day until Sun May 16 2021 .
May 14, 2021 - 7:00pm
May 15, 2021 - 7:00pm
May 16, 2021 - 7:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The show must go on! South Tahoe High students are starring in The Drowsy Chaperone, a musical within a comedy over two weekends in May. The show, filled with laughter, fun, and toe-tapping show tunes will be live-streamed May 14-16 and May 21-23.
Carson Valley Trails Association hosts month-long 'Trail Bingo Challenge'
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/07/2021 - 5:00amEvent Date:
May 8, 2021 (All day)
The Carson Valley Trails Association (CVTA) is holding its inaugural Trail Bingo Challenge for the whole month of May. This challenge will be a fun and exciting way to get out with friends and family to enjoy the amazing sights and sounds of the Carson Valley trail network while gaining useful insight into the mission, accomplishments, and future plans of the CVTA.
You can hike, bike, run, or ride your way to a win and no matter how you decide to play, the prizes (besides enjoying the great scenery and physical activity) will be amazing.
New fire chief named for North Tahoe Fire Protection District
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/07/2021 - 5:00amThe North Tahoe Fire Protection District has announced the appointment of Steve Leighton as its new fire chief.
Chief Leighton was appointed by the Board at its April 27 meeting. He replaces the retiring Chief Mike Schwartz, who served as North Tahoe’s Fire Chief since 2012.
Did you feel it? 4.87 magnitude earthquake near Truckee
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/06/2021 - 8:51pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There has been a series of earthquakes near Truckee and Donner Lake tonight, with the biggest, so far, measured at 4.87 magnitude.
The University of Nevada Reno Seismological Lab is reporting the 9:35 p.m. earthquake at 5.35 m, but the US Geological Survey (USGS) has it measured at 4.87 m, occurring eight miles north of Donner Lake.
It was followed by a 2.98 m 10.5 miles NNW of Donner_Lake at 9:37 p.m. and a 1.4 m at 9:52 p.m.
National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/06/2021 - 8:15pmEvent Date:
May 8, 2021 - 12:00pm
National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day is May 8, a time to remind all pet owners they should prepare for the furry friends as well as the family.
Earthwise in South Lake Tahoe is celebrating the day with Tahoe Paws, Pet Evac Pak, and South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue at the store from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
There will special sales and a raffle as well as important information on how to prepare for disasters with pets.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/06/2021 - 5:02pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is reporting 26 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday: 0 from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 7 in El Dorado Hills, 1 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 3 in North County, 7 in Greater Placerville, 4 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 0 in South County, 4 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: -2. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 97.
Two turn restrictions up Meyers for summer to help alleviate Lake Tahoe traffic pains
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/06/2021 - 4:07pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Drivers on Sawmill and Upper Truckee roads in Meyers will notice some changes on the stop signs at U.S. Highway 50. Crews from El Dorado County were out on the corners Thursday to install new turn restriction signage.
Turn restrictions prohibit right-hand turns from North Upper Truckee Road to westbound U.S. Highway 50 and from Sawmill Road to westbound U.S Highway 50 on Sundays and holidays between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The restrictions start immediately and will terminate on October 31, 2021.
DCSO seeks public's help in identifying suspect in stolen credit card use in Stateline and South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/06/2021 - 1:58pmThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in a burglary and unlawful use of credit card investigation.
The crimes being investigated were committed in the area of casino properties in Stateline, Nevada as well as in retail establishments in South Lake Tahoe during the month of April.
Investigators have exhausted all other leads and are asking if anyone recognizes the person shown in the surveillance photos above. Please contact DCSO Investigator Steven Schultz at 775-782-6206. Reference case number 21SO10875.
Lake Wind Advisory Thursday - Some cooling this weekend, then back to high 60s/low 70s
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/06/2021 - 1:40pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Lake Wind Advisory is in effect Thursday from noon until 8:00 p.m. The National Weather Service (NWS) expects southwest to west winds, 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Waves on the lake could be 2-4 feet from mid-lake to eastern shores.
The low-pressure system moving into the Pacific Northwest that is bringing the winds will also bring isolated thunderstorms and blowing dust east of Highway 395. Lighter breezes continue into Friday with cooler temperatures for Friday and the weekend. Next week will feature warm conditions with light winds.
39% of El Dorado County eligible residents are currently vaccinated - Barton holds another clinic at Heavenly
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/06/2021 - 11:05amEvent Date:
May 21, 2021 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Health will be holding another drive-through vaccination clinic at Heavenly Mountain Resort on Friday, May 21. Those who received their first vaccination at the April 30 clinic should already have their appointments scheduled. Individuals in need of their first or second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine may receive it at this clinic. The clinic is held in partnership with the State of California and Vail Resorts.
Beach passes will be sold this year for South Shore beaches
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/06/2021 - 10:00amLAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - With the recreation sites opening around Lake Tahoe, a popular annual task is to purchase an annual beach pass for those areas managed by California Land Management Service.
The following campgrounds and beaches at the lake are operated by California Land Management (CLM):
Baldwin Beach
Bayview Campground
Fallen Leaf Campground/Store
Kaspian Campground/Beach
Meeks Bay Campground
Nevada Beach Campground/Beach
Pope Beach
William Kent Campground/Beach
Proposed expansion of LTUSD social, mental and sexual health curriculum
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/06/2021 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) is working to expand Social Emotional and Mental Health instruction this year and in future years, including adopting curriculum and resources.
Sexual health and healthy relationships is an important piece of the California Department of Education Health Education Framework. This year, LTUSD is looking at the adoption of curriculum for South Tahoe Middle School and South Tahoe High School to be implemented during the 2021-2022 school year.
Kyle Mazzoni ~ May 4, 1990 - May 2, 2021
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/06/2021 - 5:00amOn Sunday, May 2, two days before what would have been his 31st birthday, beloved son and brother, Kyle Mazzoni, passed from this Earth to Heaven. Kyle is survived by his parents Darla and Tim Mazzoni, his brother Korey, his furry brother Max, and his Grandma Rosemary DePompa. He also was blessed with many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Heavenly Village announces live music schedule for the summer
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/05/2021 - 6:29pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With many Lake Tahoe Basin concert series either postponed or canceled due to COVID-19, the Heavenly Village is expanding its live music schedule this summer. The free series has shows over 39 weeks this year with the summer series starting May 28.
Tahoe Youth Activist Movement is holding peaceful protest against Line 3
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/05/2021 - 5:41pmEvent Date:
May 7, 2021 - 11:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Youth Activist Movement is holding a protest on Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. as part of a National Day of Action that calls for the defunding of Line 3, a proposed expansion of the pipeline that carries tar sands over Anishinaabe land in Northern Minnesota.
The Tahoe group along with those around the country are gathering May 7 to protest at bank branches and headquarters of those funding Line 3.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/05/2021 - 4:54pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is reporting 6 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday: 0 from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 2 in El Dorado Hills, 1 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 0 in North County, 1 in Greater Placerville, 1 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 0 in South County, 3 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: -2. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 97.
Next TERC lecture - Rethinking Fire: Cultural Burning and the Art of Not Fighting Fire
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/05/2021 - 3:46pmEvent Date:
May 13, 2021 - 12:00pm
The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) is hosting "Rethinking Fire: Cultural Burning and the Art of Not Fighting Fire" on Thursday, May 13 at 12:00 p.m.
This is another lecture from the TERC Spring Science Series.
Drive-through Day of the Young Child in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/05/2021 - 2:55pmEvent Date:
May 22, 2021 - 9:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Day of the Young Child will still be held this year but in a fun, drive-through format. On Saturday, May 22, the annual event will be held at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Every child from toddler age through school-age will receive an activity bag from Catalyst Community as they drive through the event with fun activities for school-age children. The following groups will have a set up along a special route for the kids to enjoy while they stay in their vehicles:
Participating Agencies:
1. Catalyst Community
Two days, two intruders shot in Douglas County homes
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/05/2021 - 12:04pmDOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - For the second day in a row, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) has responded to a call of a person entering a home uninvited and being shot by a homeowner.
At approximately 5:55 a.m. on Tuesday, May 4, DCSO deputies responded to a report of trespassing and a man shot in a Topaz Ranch Estates home in Wellington, Nevada. The trespasser was pronounced deceased at 6:45 a.m. DCSO is currently investigating the incident in the 1500 block of Topaz Ranch Road.
May vaccine clinic in South Lake Tahoe relocates to recreation center
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/05/2021 - 9:12amEvent Date:
May 17, 2021 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Due to some logistical issues, the City of South Lake Tahoe is relocating its May 17 vaccine clinic. Originally scheduled for Heavenly Mountain Ski Resort, the clinic will now take place at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation center which was the scene of the previous fire department's clinic.
Wellness webinar: Nutrition and Brain Health
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/05/2021 - 7:32amEvent Date:
May 13, 2021 - 5:00pm
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, join Barton Psychiatrist, Dr. Joseph Hibbeln, for a virtual discussion on nutrition and brain health on Thursday, May 13 at 5:00 p.m.
Learn about:
- The power of diet and nutrition their role in brain health
- What foods can help maintain your mood, stress and overall mental wellbeing
- Foods to be aware of that can hinder your mental health
The webinar will be hosted via Zoom and advanced registration is required. To register, visit https://bartonhealth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vldLn3wMRGyYMJTf-HiGMg.
Road Beat: Tested - 2021 Lexus ES 350 F Sport needs more F Sport
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/05/2021 - 6:54amTake away the F Sport name and promise from the ES 350 and it becomes an appreciably comfortable, understandable, and convincing luxury sedan at a decent price. The issue here, though, is in the name. Lexus' F division was created nearly 15 years ago as a viable alternative and rival to hard-hitting performance divisions like BMW's M and Mercedes' AMG. F stands for Fuji speedway, by the way, Toyota's (Lexus' parent company) home track that also serves as testing ground; It's also spectacular.
Lake Tahoe area recreation spots begin to open for the season
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/04/2021 - 8:56pmThe snow is melting at recreation areas around Lake Tahoe and with warmer days ahead, many of them are beginning the opening process. Crews from USFS - Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit are accessing any winter damage to vegetation or structures, which may delay opening in some locations.
The gates to Tallac Historic Site and Kiva Picnic Area are now open, but the gate to Kiva Beach is not open. The historic site buildings will open on Memorial Day Weekend but the public can now walk around the grounds.
Teacher Appreciation Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/04/2021 - 7:42pmIt is indisputable that kindness as human virtue is in too short supply and too little used these days. Sometimes we wonder how we can heal our seemingly insurmountable divides. Let me post a single word: Kindness.
Mental Health Kits available at the South Lake Tahoe Library
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/04/2021 - 6:49pmThanks to a generous grant from the Barton Foundation, the South Lake Tahoe Library now has Mental Health Kits available to the public for checkout.
Kits are designed for both individuals and families who may be struggling with a mental illness but don’t know how to get help. Whether dealing with a new diagnosis or wanting new ideas for coping and recovery from a long-standing disorder, these kits can help you along the path to better mental health.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/04/2021 - 4:25pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is reporting 27 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday: 1 from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 3 in El Dorado Hills, 2 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 3 in North County, 5 in Greater Placerville, 4 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 0 in South County, 8 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 1. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 99.
Have a flag to retire? A flag retirement ceremony to be held in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/04/2021 - 1:26pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is teaming with the American Legion Post 795 and Boy Scout Troop 594 in conducting a Flag Retirement Ceremony on Flag Day, June 14. The ceremony will be held at the American Legion on Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
If you have a US flag that is worn and cannot be flown, please contact the Lake Tahoe Chapter, NSDAR Regent Rosemary Manning at rosemarymanning@gmail.com and the group can pick it up. You can also drop off the flag at the American Legion Post 795, 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Due to technical difficulties, South Lake Tahoe City Council moves meeting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/04/2021 - 10:17amUPDATE 5.6.21: The City Council regularly scheduled meeting for Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. has been canceled. A Special City Council meeting has been called for Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. The first item on the Agenda will be Closed Session which will last approximately one hour.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If you watch the South Lake Tahoe City Council meetings through the City's Facebook page or on its website, you could see them, but not hear them on Tuesday, May 4 when it started at 9:00 a.m. Only those who participated through Zoom could hear the council and staff.
Thildy Kaelin ~ March 30, 1933 to April 29, 2021
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/04/2021 - 7:55amOur Muetti (Mommy) passed away peacefully on April 29, 2021. Anyone that knew her will understand that she gave a good fight to the very end.
She and her husband immigrated to the United States from Switzerland in 1957. After a very brief time in Tracy, CA they both discovered Lake Tahoe in 1959, bought a tiny motel that they soon completely rebuilt, and over the next 25 years fulfilled their American Dream. The Matterhorn Motel was our home, our fun, our family’s fondest memories. Relationships were created that are still in place today.
Working together to build awareness and break down stigma during Mental Health Awareness Month
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/03/2021 - 11:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Mental Health Awareness Month is dedicated to building awareness, breaking down stigma, and providing resources for individuals and families. During the month of May, South Lake Tahoe government agencies, schools, and organizations will shed light on this issue, highlighting available pathways for support and encouraging involvement from community members and groups.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/03/2021 - 4:30pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is reporting 76 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday: 0 from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 8 in El Dorado Hills, 5 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 4 in North County, 14 in Greater Placerville, 4 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 0 in South County, 40 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 1. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 98.
Conservancy begins seasonal dog closure at Upper Truckee Marsh to protect wildlife
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/03/2021 - 4:13pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Tahoe Conservancy has begun its annual seasonal dog closure at the Upper Truckee Marsh. From May 1 through July 31, dogs may not access the sensitive habitat at the Marsh to protect birds and other wildlife during their breeding season.
The Conservancy-owned Cove East property, west of the Upper Truckee River, remains open for year-round leashed dog access. Beginning August 1, leashed dogs may again enter the Upper Truckee Marsh.
Conservancy staff and California Highway Patrol officers monitor these areas for compliance.