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Ten on ballot for two open seats on South Lake Tahoe City Council
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 9:12pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Candidate paperwork is filed and we now know have a better picture of who willl appear on the ballot November 3 South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County.
For many positions the deadline was Friday, August 7, but if an incumbent chose not to run, that date was moved to August 12.
This story originally listed 11 candidates for City Council but Kevin Brunner did not get the reqfile. valid signatures to file.
As of Wednesday, August 12 at 5:00 p.m., the following candidates turned in their paperwork:
South Lake Tahoe City Council (Two open seats)
Barton earns second Blue Distinction® Center designation
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 8:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Memorial Hospital has been designated as a Blue Distinction® Center for Knee & Hip Replacement. Solidifying a legacy of orthopedic care in the Lake Tahoe region, this national certification marks Barton’s expertise in delivering high-quality medical services and better patient outcomes with knee and hip replacement surgeries.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 7:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another eight people have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday, bringing the total of 793 cases to date. Of the new cases, four are from the Lake Tahoe region, two from El Dorado Hills, one from Greater Placerville and one from South County. In those counts, four are aged 18-49, three aged 50-64 and one aged 65 or older.
An additional 350 people have been tested for coronavirus. There were 342 negative test results received today and 24 assumed recoveries. The current assume positive case load is 157 in the county.
Eldorado Forest sees record number of illegal campfires with increased visitation
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 3:22pm
Forest officials everywhere are saying: Recreate Responsibly.
Despite large campaigns about fire restrictions and "pack it in pack it out," many visitors to the Eldorado National Forest are not acting responsibly.
Fire and law enforcement officers had another busy weekend contacting a record numbers of visitors about campfires they had made that are not allowed under the current fire restrictions in the Eldorado National Forest.
South Lake Tahoe mayor and mayor pro-tem stay in place until after election
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 2:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The mayor of South Lake Tahoe has been a ceremonious position and doesn't carry any special voting privileges. Normally the mayor, and mayor pro tem, are one year terms as guided by City Code, and they will represent the community in those roles.
South Tahoe Restaurant Association updates community on how they #KeepTahoeSafe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 1:47pm
Now, as much as ever, our local community is coming together for the health and wellbeing of our residents and businesses. We are all being affected in different ways by COVID-19 and our local businesses are working to navigate this pandemic safely and successfully.
The South Shore of Lake Tahoe is in uncertain times, but we want to let you know that you can count on:
Businesses taking extra precautions to keep their staff and customers safe.
Residents are coming together to support local businesses.
Local businesses rely on the support of local residents.
Public invited to virtual field tour of Johnson Meadow Restoration Project
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/11/2020 - 7:10pm
Event Date:
August 18, 2020 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Resource Conservation District (TRCD) is inviting the community to attend a virtual field tour for the Johnson Meadow Restoration Project on August 18 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
TRCD acquired the Johnson Meadow property in 2018. The 206-acre meadow, located along Upper Truckee River in the heart of South Lake Tahoe, provides valuable habitat and ecosystem services as well as community open space for all the residents and visitors of South Lake Tahoe.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/11/2020 - 5:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health official have announced another 30 positive cases of COVID-19 since yesterday. Of the new cases, ten are in the Lake Tahoe region, nine in El Dorado Hills, four in Greater Placerville, four in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, two in the North County and one in Diamond Springs, El Dorado. There was one aged under 18, 16 in the age group 18-49, eight aged 50-64 and 5 aged 65 or older.
Another 559 tests were administered. The county was notified of 529 negative results and 17 assumed recoveries. There are 173 assumed active cases.
Tahoe Youth & Family Services holds "Miles for Recovery" virtual event
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/11/2020 - 2:18pm
September is right around the corner and we have an exciting activity for you to participate in while celebrating National Recovery month. This month-long event is designed to educate Americans on mental health and substance use disorders, in addition to celebrating the work of individuals in recovery and providing support to affected families and patients.
City asks for public input on draft Shared Rental Ordianace for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/11/2020 - 1:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With a changing vacation home rental (VHR) landscape in the City of South Lake Tahoe, those wishing to rent their homes may be turning to "shared rentals."
There currently is no ordinance that covers shared rentals as the current VHR ordinance addresses the rental of an entire dwelling for a period of less than 30 consecutive calendar days, Shared rentals deal with renting less that the entire dwelling on a short-term basis.
Tahoe Fund grant helps TAMBA get started on Tyrolian Trail construction
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/11/2020 - 12:13pm
A $45,000 grant from the Tahoe Fund has allowed the nonprofit Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA) to begin a trail improvement project that will reconstruct sections of the Upper Tyrolian Trail in Incline Village. The project is designed to enhance the user experience, make critical trail connections, rehabilitate and restore old logging roads to reduce erosion and improve lake clarity. It is expected to be completed by the end of October 2020.
Construction temporarily stopped on South Lake Tahoe Greenway trail due to material delay
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/11/2020 - 10:53am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Work had been underway on two phases of the 3.86-mile long South Tahoe Greenway Shared-Use Trail but activity has come to a temporary halt due to material issues.
COVID-19 resulted in delayed delivery of materials for the precast concrete boardwalk system needed on the trail. The Houston, Texas concrete plant contracted for the project has been directly impacted.
Free weekly COVID testing in Kirkwood and Woodfords
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/11/2020 - 9:10am
ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - There is a new schedule for COVID testing in Woodfords in Alpine County. Starting this week, testing will take place every week on Thursdays instead of the previous every other week schedule. These tests are for those with or without symptoms.
Tests are in the parking lot of Alpine County Health and Human Services in Woodfords, across the street from the Fire Station.
Plea expected in deadly South Lake Tahoe tanker crash
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 11:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It has been 11 months since the deadly tanker crash on US50 and Elks Club Road claimed the life of a 36-year-old North Highlands man. The thick black smoke from the wreckage could be seen for miles as emergency response crews worked on extinguishing the blaze.
One man dies in Lake Tahoe boating accident
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 6:07pm
UPDATE 8/11/20: A 28-year-old man from Napa, California has been identified as the person who died in a tragic boat incident off shore from South Lake Tahoe on Monday. The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) Marine unit responded along with South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District and the U.S. Coast Guard.
When the call came in around 3:40 p.m., two men were in the water and a third was inside a rental boat. One of the men, David Castorena, had a major injury to his leg and he as not wearing a personal floatation device, or PFD.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 5:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One more person has died of COVID-19 in El Dorado County. A man from Placerville in the 50-64 age group died in an out-of-area hospital, it was confirmed today.
City Council Tuesday: Leash laws, housing project, tourist core and designated free speech area
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 3:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a long agenda for the South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 11. They will be voting on a resolution to create a designated Free-Speech Area at Lakeview Commons for peaceful protests, along with a selection of a new mayor and mayor pro-tem, and discussion of a draft Five Year Capital Improvement Plan.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 2:08pm
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/08/02/2020/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
8/2
12:12 a.m. - Domestic Dispute - Meyers
South Lake Tahoe forecast: Sunny with chance of thunderstorms to start off the week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/09/2020 - 11:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Thunderstorms are expected to move into western Nevada and northeast California Monday and Tuesday, with increasing breezes bringing fire
concerns Tuesday and Wednesday. Daytime temperatures will be near to just above normal this week, with a period of cooler morning lows mid to late week as drier air moves in. There is another chance of isolated thunder storms moving in Friday-Sunday
The forecast from the National Weather Service in Reno:
Full closure of US50 over Echo Summit September 18-October 2
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/09/2020 - 10:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The planned full closure of US50 over Echo Summit for the Sidehill Viaduct Replacement Project will take place September 18 to October 2, 2020. The week prior to that will be one-way controlled traffic as crews prepare for replacement of the existing bridge.
Originally set for completion in 2019, the seven precast bridge girders needed were not completed in time. That pushed the completion date to Spring 2020. There were one-way controlled traffic controls then but a full closure wouldn't have been until the end of June.
November ballot filling up with locals vying for several open seats
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/09/2020 - 6:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are several candidates who turned in their paperwork to run for office by the August 7 deadline, but with no incumbents running for South Lake Tahoe City Council, the deadline for that office is extended through August 12.
As of Friday at 5:00 p.m., the following candidates turned in their paperwork (there still may be some in transit):
South Lake Tahoe City Council (Two open seats)
Bruce Grego, Attorney/Advocate
Leonard Carter, Retired
Daniel P Browne, Jr., Retired Businessman
Cristi Creegan, Business Owner/Volunteer
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork August 9-15
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/09/2020 - 6:00pm
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.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Never Forget, Never Forgotten - Kaleb James Martin Curtzwiler 1/27/82 - 8/9/10
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/08/2020 - 11:56pm
Kaleb James Martin Curtzwiler died August 9, 2010. He was 28.
Mr. Curtzwiler was born Jan. 27, 1982, at Barton Memorial Hospital in South Lake Tahoe. The 2000 South Tahoe High School graduate was an avid soccer player.
Although he did not ski competitively, it was a sport he participated in with his family and one that he excelled at.
City of South Lake Tahoe to launch town hall series, Community Conversations
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/08/2020 - 11:33pm
Event Date:
September 15, 2020 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A new town hall series from the City of South Lake Tahoe will launch this September. The series, called “Community Conversations,” will be a quarterly discussion and a chance for a real dialogue about topics the community cares about.
“It’s an opportunity for the City to highlight issues and projects we’re working on and gives people a chance to ask questions directly to City leadership,” said City Manager Joe Irvin. “The more we are all able to have a healthy discussion, the easier it will be to move South Lake Tahoe forward.”
LTVA giving out $250,000 from celebrity tournament to South Lake Tahoe area nonprofits
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/08/2020 - 11:12pm
STATELINE, Nev. - While the crowds weren't there in 2020 for the 31st annual American Century Championship in July due to COVID-19 safety concerns, its impacts will be felt for years to come by the community. The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (LTVA) will distribute a record $250,000 to local non-profits after the players in the popular celebrity tournament gave up the $600,000 in prize money. It is all being donated to Covid-19 relief organizations, equal justice initiatives and South Tahoe-based non-profits.
South Lake Tahoe Library "Drive-Thru Book Sale"
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/08/2020 - 10:21pm
Event Date:
August 15, 2020 - 10:00am
The Friends of the Library's first ever "Drive-Thru Book Sale" will be held on Saturday, August 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Library. Come to the library's parking lot, drive through to the back parking lot and pick up bags of books, $5 a bag, packed with at least eight (but probably more) books of a certain category. A masked worker will deliver the appropriate bag to you or your trunk. Hand sanitizer will be used after each transaction.
Public invited to help clean up South Lake Tahoe with #IRunWithMaud group
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/08/2020 - 10:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join volunteers who are helping to clean up South Lake Tahoe, one region at a time. There are three clean up Sundays scheduled starting with August 9. #IRunWithMaud, a local anti-racism group, will be cleaning Sierra Boulevard from Barbara Avenue to US50 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Their goal is to help underserved areas by helping to keep them trash free.
Fire restrictions expanded into Washoe County and Humboldt-Toiyabe Forest
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/08/2020 - 9:07am
Starting August 9, the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is entering Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in response to the current severe risk of wildfire. Nevada is experiencing record dry conditions with much of the state in a severe drought.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/07/2020 - 5:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials have confirmed another 13 positive cases of COVID-19 for the county since yesterday. Of those, two are from the Lake Tahoe region, five in El Dorado Hills, three in the Greater Placerville region and three in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue. Two are under the age of 18, seven aged 18-49, three aged 50-64, one aged 65 or older.
160 more tests were administered. There were 147 negative tests returned, 36 assumed recoveries and currently 169 assumed active cases of COVID-19.
With mural project canceled, Leadership Lake Tahoe gives back to the community
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/07/2020 - 3:03pm
Leadership Lake Tahoe is a ten-month-long course held every two years on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. It began in 2003 with a mission to identify and develop current and future leaders through a comprehensive program designed to increase knowledge and awareness of the issues and challenges facing our community. At the beginning, the program was sponsored by the Tahoe Douglas Chamber and South Lake Tahoe Chamber, they merged a few years later and became the Tahoe Chamber (or Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce).
Challenge of accurate Census numbers in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/07/2020 - 11:43am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Every ten years a Census is taken of all people living in the Unitied States. While the state of California currently has a 64.5 percent response rate, South Lake Tahoe once again is lagging far behind.
As of August 6, 28.1 percent of those living in South Lake Tahoe had turned in answers to the Census Bureau. El Dorado County as a whole, 58.6 percent. Nationally, the Census return rate is 63.2 percent.
Why is it so hard to get South Lake Tahoe residents to participate?
Yvonne McGrath - "Sound and Vision" show and fundraiser
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/07/2020 - 5:00am
Event Date:
August 8, 2020 - 10:00am
Please join Make Tahoe Records at Scott Forrest Fine Art Studio for The Art and Music of Yvonne McGrath in the premiere of “Sound and Vision”, a series of introductions to the work of visual artists and the reciprocal connections of music and their art. In the spirit of reciprocity, a portion of the proceeds from sales of Yvonne McGrath’s work and vinyl from the Make Tahoe Records pop-up exhibit will be donated to the Tahoe Art League as part of the “Saturday Show of Support” series.
Douglas County officials give update on Saturday's protest
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 10:56pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - In response to the number of people and groups expected at a protest in Minden, Nevada on Saturday, Douglas County officials have expanded traffic controls to keep everyone safe.
Cement walls have alread been installed to block motor vehicle traffic on Water Street to allow participants to move safely and freely on foot in the area. The protest is planned for 11:00 a.m. on August 8 on the steps of the Judicial Law Enforcement Center in Minden. The road is planned to be closed until Monday.
Peaceful caravan from South Lake Tahoe to Minden BLM protest
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 7:38pm
Event Date:
August 8, 2020 - 11:00am
A group of area residents will be driving to Minden to show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement on Saturday, August 8. Organizers are inviting everyone to caravan to the protest being held in Minden to protest Douglas County Sheriff Dan Coverley's comments made last week.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 5:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials said another 14 people have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of the new cases, 11 are from the Lake Tahoe region and three are from the Greater Placerville region, ten are aged 18-49, three are aged 50-64 and one is aged 65 or older.
92 tests were administered since yesterday, 78 tests came back negative and there were 13 assumed recoveries. At this time there are 178 assumed active cases.
Terry Alan Ogg ~ 1954 - 2020
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 2:40pm
Lake Tahoe has lost one of its icons. At the young age of 66, Terry Alan Ogg left us suddenly July 28, 2020.
Terry was born March 18, 1954 in Richmond, California. He grew up in Pinole, California and graduated from Pinole High School in 1972. As a teenager, he developed a love for music and found his instrument, a "Huge" (his words) Hammond organ. He moved his organ to South Lake Tahoe in 1975 at the age of 21 on a quest to become a rock star, among other interests.
South Lake Tahoe teen arrested for felony hit and run
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 2:20pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For the second consecutive day a person in South Lake Tahoe was the victim of a hit-and-run. Following Tuesday's collision between a SUV and a woman on a Lime scooter where the driver left the scene, a pedestrian was hit on Wednesday night, and again the driver left the scene.
John Koster returns to Lake Tahoe to take helm at Harrah's and Harveys
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 1:16pm
STATELINE, Nev. - A familiar face on the South Shore is returning to be the senior vice president and general manager for Harrah’s and Harveys Lake Tahoe properties.
Caesars Entertainment made the announcement today that John Koster will return to the Lake Tahoe gambling scene after the merger of Eldorado Resorts and Caesars Entertainment.
Upper Truckee River Marsh restoration update and video
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 11:17am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Work is underway on the Upper Truckee Marsh to restore and enhance over 250 acres floodplain by returning river flows to the center of the marsh. This will enrich native fish and bird habitat and act as a natural pollution filter that will improve water quality before it reaches Lake Tahoe.
Fatal crash south of Lake Tahoe near Blue Lakes claims life of 74-year-old Dayton man
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 9:28am
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) in South Lake Tahoe is reporting a fatal collision Wednesday on Blue Lakes Road off of SR88 south of Lake Tahoe.
In the early morning hours of August 5, 74-year-old Michael Glenn Pace of Dayton, Nevada was traveling southbound on Blue Lakes Road, north of Sunset Lake Road, when he failed to negotiate a left curve in the road. CHP says Pace went onto the gravel shoulder and attempted to steer back onto the roadway but his vehicle overturned, tumbled 150 feet down a steep embankment and struck a tree.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 6:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Issues with the state's CalREDIE system is currently impacting the data in California, including El Dorado County. Not all of the negative results are listed so the county positivity rate is showing above the state's eight percent threshold, which is inaccurate.
Additionally, instructions about what residents should do after they've been tested are being emailed to those who tested at the Lake Tahoe Community College site due to delays.
Women injured in hit-and-run Lime scooter verses vehicle collision
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 4:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 31-year-old woman from Alexandria, Virginia is in a Reno hospital today after suffering severe injuries in a South Lake Tahoe hit-and-run collision.
At approximately 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, August 4, first responders arrived in the 3300 block of Pine Hill Road near Keller Road and found the victim laying in the roadway, suffering from severe injuries.
Oregon man dies in motorcycle crash on Kingsbury Grade
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 1:08pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - A Springfield, Oregon man died on Saturday after a crash on Kingsbury Grade/SR207.
At approximately 12:47 p.m. August 1, troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) responded to a serious injury crash at Douglas County Mile Marker 10.
The NHP preliminary investigation shows that 62-year-old Kurt Kelso was traveling north on Kingsbury Grade on his 2003 Harley Davidson. As Kelso was negotiating a left curve his motorcycle left the roadway and struck a dirt mound. He was ejected and transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Incline Village and Crystal Bay homeowners to get $56M tax refund
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 11:55am
Incline Village and Crystal Bay property owners will be soon getting refunds from Washoe County after the County Commission approved a settlement of an estimated $56M during their meeting Tuesday. Half of those funds will come from Washoe County and the rest will come from the other beneficiaries of those tax payments - Washoe County School District, North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District, Incline Village Improvement District, and the State of Nevada.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/04/2020 - 5:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials are reporting nine new cases of COVID-19 since yesterday, five in the Lake Tahoe region, two in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, one in El Dorado Hills, and one in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz. One of the cases was under the age of 18, five aged 18-49, one aged 50-64 and two aged 65 and older.
County officials say the statewide reporting system is experiencing processing delays and figures may be undestated.
El Dorado County DA joins others in letter to the NFL about Stephon Clark's Legacy ad
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/04/2020 - 4:40pm
The California District Attorneys Association today asked NFL Commissioner Roger
Goodell to pull a video produced by the league as part of its new Inspire Change campaign because it “misrepresents the facts” of the officer involved shooting death of Sacramento resident Stephon Clark in 2018.
Fundraising account set up for South Lake Tahoe 10-year-old
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/04/2020 - 4:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There has been an outpouring of concern for 10-year-old Maeson Howard who is currently in the UC Davis Children’s Hospital fighting multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) or Kawasaki disease. Since we shared Maeson's story on Monday, many had asked how they can help the family. Maeson attends Lake Tahoe Environmental Magnet School and lives with his parents and sister in Christmas Valley.
Promotions for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/04/2020 - 11:22am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - New South Lake Tahoe Police Chief David Stevenson was sworn in during a ceremony on Monday, receiving his official badge from his wife Jennifer in front of his mother and sister. The virtual ceremony had just a few attendees due to COVID-19 restrictions, but many were able to log onto their phones and computers and watch the 25-year veteran of the force, and South Tahoe High graduate, move into the top spot in the police department.
Tahoe Chamber hosts virtual Town Hall with local health officials
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/04/2020 - 9:32am
Event Date:
August 7, 2020 - 11:00am
Join the Tahoe Chamber this Friday, August 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for a Virtual Town Hall Q & A on public health protocols for businesses. This important meeting will answer businesses' questions on how they need to react to unique situations surrounding employees testing positive for COVID-19 or being exposed, closing and cleaning guidance, new health inspection procedures, and more.
Attendees are invited to come with questions for El Dorado County and Douglas County health officials.
Register in advance: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-zx3qA3CT2escMUY-QxqkQ.
Nevada drivers can submit ideas for traffic safety messages on electronic signs
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/04/2020 - 8:58am
The Nevada Department of Transportation is inviting Nevada drivers to submit contest entries for creative traffic safety messages to be displayed on electronic freeway signs.
Last year, nearly 285 individuals were killed in Nevada traffic crashes. With over 90% of U.S. crashes caused in part by driver behavior, the message boards are an important driving safety reminder.
