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Sundance Film Festival to show movie from South Lake Tahoe filmmaker
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/29/2021 - 7:37pm
From South Lake Tahoe to the Sundance Film Festival, a movie by local film maker Manuel Crosby is making a surprising journey after being created over coffee with a friend at the kitchen table.
Crosby was in his hometown of Valley Springs on a break from USC Film School and hanging out with his friend Darren Knapp. They got to taking about used cars, and what does the new owner really know about the car’s history. In just a few months the two had completed the script to “First Date,” a thriller, dark comedy. crime movie meets high school coming-of-age romance.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/26/2021 - 6:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officers announced 61 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, 16 are in El Dorado Hills, 9 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 17 in Greater Placerville, 1 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 2 in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 4 in North County, 2 in South County, 8 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 2. Total now awaiting address5 confirmation: 116.
Bread & Broth 4 Kids moves weekly food bag program due to storm
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/26/2021 - 5:24pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Students receiving weekly food bags from Bread & Broth 4 Kids will be able to pick them up at normal locations on Friday this week, due to the pending blizzard.
Buses from Lake Tahoe Unified School District normally distribute the bags to students with the breakfasts and lunches on Wednesdays, but with the possibility of a snow day and heavy snow, Bread & Broth moved to Friday for safety concerns.
STPUD extends COVID-19 rate relief program
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/26/2021 - 2:05pm
The South Tahoe Public Utility District Board of Directors extended the COVID-19 Rate Relief Program to assist residents and businesses that are facing financial
hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The District’s COVID-19 Rate Relief Program offers a 50 percent credit up to $3,000 for the next quarterly sewer bill for customers in need.
“Extending the rate relief program is necessary because it’s obvious that the community is still suffering from the financial effects of COVID,” says Kelly Sheehan, Board President.
Blizzard Warning now in effect as Atmospheric River brings feet of snow to the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/26/2021 - 9:53am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The warnings have been coming for over a week, and now the day weather experts have been warning us about is here. For snow that has been measured in inches so far this winter, a big change hits Lake Tahoe and the Sierra starting Tuesday night when it will be measured in feet.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has now upgraded the storm warnings to blizzard level.
Reminder to keep up on pet's vaccines after rabid skunks found in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/25/2021 - 9:25pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The identification of three rabid skunks on the West Slope has prompted the El Dorado County Animal Services to remind pet owners to keep up on their animal's rabies vaccines.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/25/2021 - 7:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officers announced 182 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday. Of those, 44 are in El Dorado Hills, 36 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 19 in Greater Placerville, 10 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 12 in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 8 in North County, 6 in South County, 38 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 9. Total now awaiting address5 confirmation: 114.
Lake effect snow could bring additional six inches of snow to South Shore Lake Tahoe Monday night
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/25/2021 - 4:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a new Winter Weather Advisory for Monday at 4:00 p.m. to Tuesday morning at 4:00 a.m. This new advisory is due to what is known as "lake effect snow." Six more inches of snow can drop on the south shore of Lake Tahoe area this evening.
Lake effect occurs when a mass of unstable cold air moves over a mass of water that is warm in comparison. The lake provides moisture for the band of weather moving over it.
Cal Tahoe JPA seeks bids to remodel old jail for new headquarters
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/25/2021 - 1:24pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bids are currently being sought for the remodel project at the new home of the California Tahoe Emergency Services Operations Authority (CalTahoe) in South Lake Tahoe. They have been without a permanent home since early 2020 when South lake Tahoe Fire Rescue took back its Station 2 for fire and medic operations.
Interested in becoming a member of AAUW?
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 9:19pm
The AAUW – South Lake Tahoe Branch is a branch of the American Association of University Women, a national organization of more than 170,000 members and supporters. Founded in 1881, the AAUW has been the voice heard at the national level promoting education equity for girls and women.
The AAUW today seeks to continue to unite graduates of educational institutions and be a powerful advocate and visible leader in equity and education through research, philanthropy, and measurable change in critical areas impacting the lives of women and girls.
South Lake Tahoe forecast: Snow, snow, and some more snow
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 8:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A wintry week is on tap for the Lake Tahoe Basin and Western Nevada with at least two winter storms impacting the region. The first arrives Sunday night and the second is shaping up as a blockbuster storm for the Sierra with wind and snow impacts Tuesday night through Thursday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. An active and moist onshore flow is forecast to continue through the weekend and into early February.
TERC lecture: Supporting Youth in Challenging Times
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 4:30pm
Event Date:
February 11, 2021 - 11:00am
Join UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) for their Winter Science Speaks lecture on Thursday, February 11, at 12 noon. This next lecture, Supporting Youth in Challenging Times, will feature Peter Mayfield, executive director of Gateway Mountain Center, and Dana Adams, school psychologist of Tahoe Truckee Unified School District, in a discussion about supporting youth during a pandemic.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork January 24-30, 2021
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 1:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of the long term and short term projects the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled for the week around Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra and El Dorado County. At this time there is no work scheduled for the South Lake Tahoe area.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 11:07am
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/01/17/2021/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
This Week's Log:
1/17
Blizzard conditions expected this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/23/2021 - 5:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An active winter weather pattern will prevail through much of next week as a series of progressively stronger winter storms push through the Sierra and western Nevada. A significant winter storm is looking increasingly likely by late Tuesday through at least Thursday according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. Additional waves of moderate to heavy snowfall are possible through next weekend.
Sunday night and Monday
Record number of Bald Eagles found at Lake Tahoe during annual count
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/23/2021 - 4:32pm
NCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — A record number of Bald Eagles were counted at Lake Tahoe during the recent annual survey conducted by the Tahoe Institute of Natural Science (TINS) and its team of 200 volunteers.
This year 42 Bald Eagles were found, surpassing the previous record of 27 set in 2017.
The record number of volunteers are double the number who turned out for last year's event, part of why TINS believes this was the most accurate count to date. TINS took over local coordination of the national tracking effort nine years ago.
Construction bids now being accepted for Spooner Lake State Park improvements
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/23/2021 - 1:54pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Nevada State Parks is seeking construction bids for Phase 1 of the Spooner Frontcountry Improvement Project. Phase 1 will involve a complete redesign and update of the over 35-year-old facilities, and construction of a new visitor center and amphitheater at Spooner Lake. Proposals will be accepted at the Nevada Division of State Parks office until March 11, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. PST.
Some road controls remain as small weather system moves through Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/23/2021 - 10:51am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A taste of what is to come in the next week hit the Lake Tahoe Basin Saturday. The overnight system is moving out with the next one due Sunday afternoon.
Heavenly reports 2" of snow overnight, Sierra-at-Tahoe 3", Kirkwood 3", Mt. Rose 1" and Squaw Alpine 4".
Road Conditions as of 10:45 a.m. Saturday. US50 over Echo and I80 over Donner controls have been lifted at this time.
SR88
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on CA-88 from mile post 66.7 in Amador County to mile post 19.2 in Alpine County in California.
Al Roker to discuss climate change at Tahoe's Operation Sierra Storm
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 10:21pm
Event Date:
January 25, 2021 - 8:00am
Al Roker of NBC’s Today Show fame, will discuss his passion, interest and concerns about climate change, as well as his storied career as keynote speaker at Operation Sierra Storm, the annual television meteorologists’ conference at Lake Tahoe. The public is invited to tune in via Facebook to watch Roker on Monday, January 25.
Operation Sierra Storm (OSS) in an annual weather conference held on the South Shore. Due to health and safety restrictions, the public is unable to attend Monday's event in person, but they are welcome to participate via Facebook.
Schools plan return to in-person instruction in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 6:31pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If COVID-19 numbers continue on their current downward trajectory, students in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District will be able to return to the classroom February 1 when Phase 2 of reopening plans resumes.
District officials announced Friday they are "cautiously optimistic" about the return to in-person learning in grades TK through 8. LTUSD has been monitoring the local COVID-19 data and case numbers have been stable or trending down, including decreasing cases among their staff, over the last several days.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 5:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officers announced 53 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, 7 are in El Dorado Hills, 11 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 10 in Greater Placerville, 2 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, -1 in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 3 in North County, 2 in South County, 19 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 1. Total now awaiting address5 confirmation: 105.
MontBleu staff credited with saving man's life in swimming pool
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 12:29pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Staff members at MontBleu Casino Resort are being credited with saving the lives of two people who had been swimming in the hotel's swimming pool. One of the swimmers, a 25-year-old man from Fairfield, Calif., had been underwater for almost two-and-a-half minutes before being pulled from the water.
TRPA updated Lake Tahoe Watercraft Inspection program and fees for 2021
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 11:27am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. — The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board has approved updates to Lake Tahoe watercraft inspection fees and added enhancements to make inspections more convenient following an unprecedented year for the program, the agency said today.
Is the COVID-19 surge over in El Dorado County?
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 8:33am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are some promising signs that the COVID-19 surge is over in El Dorado County. If current data continues in the direction it has been headed, El Dorado County is likely near the peak of the post holidays COVID-19 surge.
The surge of cases and hospitalizations began two weeks after Halloween, then continued through the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years holidays.
The El Dorado County Public Health Director Dr. Nancy Williams says we won't reliably know until another week or two has passed if the surge has hit its peak.
Amador County man arrested in Reno after Pine Grove woman's body found
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 11:02pm
1/22/21 UPDATE: The murder suspect Jerry Lee Adams Jr. has been arrested in Reno. For the past two days, investigators from the Amador County Sheriff's Office followed up on multiple tips regarding the suspect's whereabouts. On Friday, January 22, 2021, they developed information that Adams was possibly in the Reno area. This information was provided to the Reno Police Department and at approximately 4:00 p.m., Adams was located inside a Reno area casino and arrested for the murder of Savana Lee Burger.
Column: Understanding COVID-19 vaccines
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 10:05pm
There’s a good chance you or someone you know will soon get a COVID-19 vaccine. El Dorado County is in Phase 1B-Tier 1, which allows residents in certain age categories to now receive a vaccine, along with other identified essential worker categories.
This is great news. The more people who vaccinate, the sooner we will again be able to safely engage in more activities. Many people ask how the vaccines do and don’t do, and how they work in our bodies. Here’s an overview.
What each vaccine does
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 6:49pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officers announced 63 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, 17 are in El Dorado Hills, 13 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 11 in Greater Placerville, 3 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 4 in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 4 in North County, 2 in South County, 4 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 5. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 104.
Lake Wind Advisory in place for Lake Tahoe ahead of series of storms
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 4:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Lake Wind Advisory to be in effect from 1:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday, January 22. Southwest winds from 15-30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected at Lake Tahoe. Waves 3-5 feet from mid-lake to the north and east shores are possible.
Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.
Meyers business helps remove snow play trash; Clean Tahoe can direct others to litter hot spots
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 11:10am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - We've seen the stories and photos of trash left behind by the large number of people spending time in the snow from Truckee to South Lake Tahoe. A growing problem is the people finding whatever patch of snow is available, normally in areas not previously used for snow play.
One arrested after butane honey oil lab explosion in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 9:50am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An explosion and subsequent fire at a South Lake Tahoe home Friday was the result of a butane honey oil (BHO) processing explosion, according to South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD).
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 6:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officers announced 60 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, 16 are in El Dorado Hills, 11 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 4 in Greater Placerville, 5 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 9 in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 2 in North County, 0 in South County, 16 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: -3. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 99.
TRPA Tahoe Blue Crew uses day of volunteering to clean up snow play area
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 3:54pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Using the MLK Day of Service to volunteer, staff from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) spent Monday picking up trash around the informal sled hill between Heavenly Village and Harrah's Tahoe.
The 11 volunteers picked up 68.5 lbs of trash equaling 90 gallons of volume. TRPA is part of the League to Save Lake Tahoe Blue Crew and have committed their volunteers to working in the area twice a month. They'll be back later this week to clean along Montreal Road and Van Sickle Bi-State Park.
Help South Lake Tahoe businesses: Go Local Card now available for purchase
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 10:50am
The Tahoe Chamber and the City of South Lake Tahoe have partnered to launch the GO Local Tahoe Bonus Gift Card program to boost immediate local spending and support South Shore restaurants, retailers and service providers throughout Covid-19 restrictions. The community based, e-gift card allows recipients to spend their card at 41 (and growing) local businesses and rewards purchasers with bonus cards.
Bad batch of Moderna vaccine pulled from El Dorado County and other California communities
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 9:56am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Fewer than ten reactions from one batch of Moderna vaccines distributed in California has prompted state officials to pull it from circulation. Providers of the vaccine from this batch have been asked to pause the administration of lot 41L20A of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine due to possible allergic reactions that are under investigation.
Nonprofits invited to apply for 2021 Endow El Dorado grants
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 10:10pm
The El Dorado Community Foundation is pleased to announce the 2021 Endow El Dorado Grant Cycle will open on February 1, 2021. Endow El Dorado is open to all nonprofits serving the residents and communities of El Dorado County. This year, this funding opportunity has three areas of focus for non-profits to choose from.
The three areas of focus for grants: :
1) Youth, 0-18 years of age ($5,000 application limit)
2) Social Services and Community Mental Health ($10,000 application limit)
3) Pandemic Response ($10,000 application limit)
Applicants may only apply in one area of focus.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 7:50pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officers announced 311 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday. Of those, 63 are in El Dorado Hills, 52 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 60 in Greater Placerville, 15 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 16 in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 17 in North County, 3 in South County, 74 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 11 - Total now awaiting address confirmation: 102.
Planning Commission denies changes to planned cannabis microbusiness in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 4:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is now an open license for a South Lake Tahoe cannabis microbusiness after one of those approved in 2019 will not finish up the process of opening. On January 14, 2021, the City Planning Commission denied a request from James Street LLC to change the name of the approved operator and extend their deadline to open by six months.
Alpenglow Sports Winter Speaker Series features Ingrid Backstrom and Tahoe Fund auction
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 1:36pm
Event Date:
February 4, 2021 - 7:00pm
It’s not too late to register for the fourth event of the 2020-21 Alpenglow Sports Winter Speaker Series and support the Tahoe Fund. Scheduled to take place at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, the free live streamed event will feature a presentation by professional skier Ingrid Backstrom followed by a live raffle that includes coveted outdoor gear. Tickets for the live raffle are available for purchase upon registration for the free event, with proceeds benefiting the Tahoe Fund.
Prescribed fire operations continue around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 12:08pm
The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team will continue widespread prescribed fire operations this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin, if conditions and weather allow. Smoke may be visible.
1. Twin Peaks 49 - USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit - West River Park Drive and South Upper Truckee Road, Meyers, CA. Burn Type: Hand Piles.
New business licenses issued by the City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 11:03am
The following businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe during the months of November and December 2020:
NOVEMBER
11/3
FOOD FREEDOM & HEALING COACHING 20
11/4
Y B MESSY
11/5
MARTA MCLEAN LMFT
11/6
A&A CONSTRUCTION INC
11/9
LABRADOR TAXI DRIVER
SCOTT VAN NEST CLEANING
11/10
DREADFUL SAVIOR
EVOLVE MICROBLADING PMU
11/12
EVOLVE MICROBLADING PMU
11/13
LAKE TAHOE LOCAL CONTACT SERVICES
11/16
KOSKIN CONSTRUCTION
LILLYS TIRE
RUELAS HOUSE CLEANING
11/18
CABIN CREEK ENTERPRISES LLC
EMERALD BAY PHYSICAL THERAPY
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork January 18-23, 2021
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/18/2021 - 10:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of the long term and short term projects the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled for the week around Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra and El Dorado County. At this time there is no work scheduled for the South Lake Tahoe area.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Wisdom gleaned among Old Lake Tahoe Athletic Club members
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/18/2021 - 7:36pm
Like Will Rogers, I'm not a member of any organized political party. I'm an OLTACer, as in Old Lake Tahoe Athletic Club, "Old" being the operative word. Yes, we are 10 members strong, and our good-natured motto is, "I don't give a (fill in the blank with your own inappropriate word) what you think."
Three suspects arrested after attempted home invasion robbery in Meyers
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/18/2021 - 7:18pm
MEYERS, Calif. - Three men were arrested early Saturday morning following an attempted home invasion robbery at a Meyers residence.
Deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) were dispatched to a home at 4:34 a.m. January 16 after dispatch received a call from the residents. They said two men entered their home and attempted to conduct a robbery while using violence. EDSO said the residents resisted and there was some "physical conflict" between two or three residents and the two suspects.
The two suspects then left the home in a vehicle driven by a third suspect.
South Lake Tahoe Mayor Tamara Wallace: Better days ahead
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/18/2021 - 5:46pm
“You’ve got to count to three.” Those were the words of advice attributed to Norm Woods one of the first five city council members. The Cityhood project in 1965 was spearheaded by the South Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce with all five of that first council members coming from the Chamber Board ranks. Norm served as one of the first rotating Mayors and many times thereafter. His advice was offered to the citizens who were newly elected to subsequent councils.
Wind and chance of snow in the weekly forecast for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/17/2021 - 8:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a High Wind Warning in place from 10:00 p.m. Monday to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday. The winds begin to increase Monday out of the northeast as a mostly dry low pressure system drops into the region according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. Expect northeasterly flow to ramp up Monday night with damaging winds possible for the Sierra. Temperatures will cool back toward seasonal averages early this week with better potential for precipitation heading into the final week of January.
High Wind Warning issued for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/17/2021 - 4:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A High Wind Warning is in effect for the Lake Tahoe Basin from 10:00 p.m. Monday to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday. Expect winds 20-30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected, mainly above 6500 feet. Under that elevation, winds are expected 15-25 mph with gusts 30-45 mph.
Over the ridges, winds 60-80 mph are forecast with gusts exceeding 130 mph.
The winds will be coming from the east/northeast.
The warning is mainly for the western half of the Lake Tahoe Basin, Southern Lassen, Eastern Plumas, Eastern Sierra Counties, and northern Mono County west of Highway 395.
Where and how to get COVID-19 vaccines in counties around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/17/2021 - 11:23am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With five different counties in two different states surrounding Lake Tahoe, there are different procedures concerning COVID-19 vaccines depending on which area one resides. As more doses of the vaccine become available, each county is in charge of its own vaccination rollout. Most in California will be vaccinated at community vaccination sites, doctor’s offices, clinics or pharmacies, depending on their county's plans.
On the Nevada side of the lake the state has developed "lanes" instead of the California side "tiers." All information is listed below.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/17/2021 - 10:19am
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/01/10/2021/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
This Week's Log:
1/10
South Lake Tahoe joins other communities in National Moment of Unity and Remembrance
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/16/2021 - 7:42pm
Event Date:
January 19, 2021 - 2:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe and other communities around the lake will join the nation on Tuesday, January 19 as they honor those who have died during the pandemic.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Lake Valley Fire Honor Guard will take part in the nationwide bell-ringing ceremony at 2:30 p.m. There will not be a public ceremony but all are encouraged to ring bells or turn their outdoor lights on to participate in the memorial as well.
Importance of keeping smoke detectors up to date
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/16/2021 - 11:08am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Time is of the essence when fire hits your home. Things can rapidly change from smoke to flames, sometimes giving those inside very little time to get outside to safety.
Even though smoke detectors have been required in new construction and in homes undergoing a remodel for decades, not all homes have working detectors. They are broken, have a dead battery, or missing completely.
