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COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 5:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials have announced 14 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county, five in the Lake Tahoe region, three in Greater Placerville, three in El Dorado Hills, one in the Pollock Pines/Camino and Kyburz area, one in the Diamond Springs/El Dorado area and one in the Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue area. Of the new cases, nine are males, five are females, 13 in the 18-49 age group, and one in the 50-64-year-old group.
There have been an additional three recoveries, leaving 73 active cases.
Groundbreaking at Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe with the Angel of Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 3:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Angel of Tahoe, Lisa Maloff, officially got things rolling at the new Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe’s (BGCLT) clubhouse on Tuesday afternoon during an official groundbreaking ceremony.
Local agencies ask public to mask up and be socially distant to #KeepTahoeSafe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 1:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe, the Tahoe Chamber, Barton Health, and Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority came together to produce a Public Safety Announcement (PSA) asking folks to socially distance and wear a mask as people return to Tahoe.
Over the last four months, we have learned a lot about COVID-19 transmission, most notably that people who are infected but are asymptomatic or presymptomatic play an important part in community spread. The use of face coverings by everyone can limit the release of infected droplets when talking, coughing, and/or sneezing,
Fight Fire With a Plan campaign for Lake Tahoe Wildfire Awareness Month
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 7:02am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team is promoting Lake Tahoe Wildfire Awareness Month during July. This year’s theme is “Fight fire with a plan” to encourage residents and visitors to prepare their family, property and possessions now before a wildfire starts by creating a plan.
Some ways to plan include:
Develop a family evacuation plan.
Assemble a Go-bag and a disaster supply kit for your home and vehicle.
Create and maintain defensible space around homes.
Sign up for emergency notifications for residents and visitors and stay informed.
Workout With Law Enforcement Day for Douglas County Special Olympics
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 6:42am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) hosted a “Workout with Law Enforcement” day at Lampe Park in Gardnerville for Special Olympics Athletes, an event that concluded the ‘DCSO Special Olympics Fitness Challenge’.
Members of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office worked-out alongside the athletes, cheering each other on, just as they do at the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run event.
STPUD survey for South Lake Tahoe well owners
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 6:23am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe Public Utility District invites private well owners to take a 5-10 minute survey about their well, water usage, and any concerns they may have concerning their well. For participation in the survey the District is offering guidance on well maintenance, a free site check to help prevent contamination from entering the well, and free water testing to understand the well’s water quality.
4th of July Tahoe Truckee Honor Flyover circling Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 7:11pm
Event Date:
July 4, 2020 - 11:00am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - There won't be fireworks shows around Lake Tahoe but there will be the 4th of July Truckee Tahoe Honor Flyover honoring our nation's independence and frontline healthcare workers. Warbirds will take to the sky, flying over Truckee and Lake Tahoe communities.
A contingent of historic plans will leave the Truckee airport at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday the 4th and fly counterclockwise around Lake Tahoe (schedule below), coming back into Truckee by 12:15 p.m. The planes will not be on display at any airport, just a great show in the air.
Temporary public access, traffic changes at the Upper Truckee Marsh
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 6:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Starting in July public access will be limited or restricted in portions of the Upper Truckee Marsh to protect the public during construction of the new river and marsh restoration project.
The California Tahoe Conservancy is restoring more than 250 acres of the marsh ecosystem to enhance wildlife habitat, improve water quality entering Lake Tahoe, and create an accessible-to-all trail to Lake Tahoe. Restoration activities will continue into fall 2022.
COVID-19 cases for Lake Tahoe area; Barton Hospital bed and ventilator update
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials announced six new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, five in the Lake Tahoe region, and one in the Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue area. Of the new numbers, two are male, four female, four in the 18-48 age group and two in the 50-64 age group.
No new recoveries have been reported, with that number remaining at 122. At this time there are 62 active cases of COVID-19. One positive person remains hospitalized in the ICU with one suspected case in the ICU.
182 additional people were tested for the coronavirus.
Fireworks banned in all Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 3:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If you were planning on setting off fireworks around Lake Tahoe this 4th of July, you can forget about it. They are illegal around the lake and in neighboring counties. A mild winter and a large amount of forest fuels put the area at a high risk of fire this summer, and fireworks could be devastating.
Without the official fireworks shows at the north and south ends of the lake, many fear people will resort to the fireworks bought at roadside stands and Indian reservations. While those are legal in the areas they are sold, they are not legal at Lake Tahoe.
46th annual Ponderosa Ridge Run on 4th of July
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 1:58pm
Event Date:
July 4, 2020 - 10:00am
Austin Angell’s 46th annual Ponderosa Ridge Run will be held Saturday, July 4, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.
The popular event will start at the Spooner Summit Maintenance Station located near the intersection of US50/SR28 on the east side of the summit. The 9.5-mile hilly course is on a non-paved fire road featuring a 2,000-foot elevation gain in the first four miles with scenic views along the Tahoe Rim Trail, and a downhill finish near the end of North Benjamin off Kingsbury Grade (SR207).
Transportation is not provided back to the start area.
City of South Lake Tahoe starts recruiting process for new police chief
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 9:57am
Event Date:
July 23, 2020 - 2:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Former Police Chief Brian Uhler has been gone from the post in South Lake Tahoe since March, and since then the department's two lieutenants Dave Stevenson and Shannon Laney have been sharing the duties.
The City has now started the recruitment process for a new police chief.
“Public safety is a top priority in the City of South Lake Tahoe,” said City Manager Joe Irvin. “We want to make sure we hire the most qualified person who embodies the spirit of our City too.”
Next week's American Century Championship to support equal justice, COVID-19 and local charities
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 9:02am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - It will be different at the American Century Championship at Edgewood next week with no fans allowed, but what won't be different is the philanthropic focus of the tournament.
Undersheriff Randy Peshon retires leaving a legacy of programs for the community
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/29/2020 - 9:19pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There will be some very big shoes to fill when finding a replacement for retiring El Dorado County Undersheriff Randy Peshon. On Tuesday, June 30, Peshon will be putting his badge on for the very last time. For 43 years he's been in some level of law enforcement, the last 33 years in El Dorado County.
During his career in El Dorado County, Peshon has been at the forefront of change from implementing a change in culture at the jail in South Lake Tahoe to getting the new Public Safety Facility built under budget and ahead of schedule.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/29/2020 - 7:12pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials are reporting 21 additional cases of COVID-19 Friday-Monday. Eight are in the Lake Tahoe region, six are in El Dorado Hills, two in the Diamond Springs/El Dorado area, and five in the Greater Placerville area. There was a reclassification of a case in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs.
El Dorado County Human Rights Commission on the supervisor's agenda
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/29/2020 - 4:38pm
PLACERVILLE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors will be addressing the County's Human Rights Commission during their meeting on Tuesday.
Supervisor Lori Parlin is recommending the Board consider providing direction to the Human Rights Commission (HRC) to require that the Commission update its bylaws with language to create a formal process for issues brought before them before putting any issues on their agenda.
Al Tahoe neighborhood meeting about becoming a Firewise USA® community
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/29/2020 - 3:10pm
Event Date:
June 16, 2020 - 5:00pm
7.14.20 UPDATE: The City Council voted to cancel or postpone all events on City project due to the new restrictions related to Covid-19. As a result, this event will a virtual meeting starting at 5:00 p.m. on Zoom. No in-person event will take place.
To join the Zoom meeting -
https://zoom.us/j/94670877324?pwd=bDNyM21VT0ptUnpRaGFpM3Z0NG5PZz09
Meeting ID: 946 7087 7324
Password: 426727
Dial by your location - 1.669.900.6833
Resilience Fund-Tahoe awards first loan to Freshie's in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/29/2020 - 11:09am
The Resilience Fund-Tahoe has funded its first local loan to Freshies Tahoe. The funds helped save their outdoor patio deck, which was in desperate need of repair and will be critical to ensuring their future success serving customers outdoors.
“After many months of unsuccessfully trying multiple federal avenues for support of Freshies during the business disruption caused by the pandemic, we are thrilled to have qualified for this very generous Resilience Fund loan! We are ready to get our deck open! Thank you so much,” said owners Erik and Melodie Ulman.
Kevin Fabino steps down as City of South Lake Tahoe Director of Development Services
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/29/2020 - 10:44am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Kevin Fabino, Director of Development Services, is stepping down after four years of service with the City of South Lake Tahoe.
“I have enjoyed my time with the City, even though it wasn’t always easy,” said Fabino. “We have faced many challenges and I know the team I leave behind will continue to move this community forward.”
Under Fabino’s leadership, the department has faced many challenges including updating how the city issues building permits and reworking the process for managing new cell towers.
Letter: South Lake Tahoe group concerned about black doll found hanging from power line
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/29/2020 - 10:22am
We, community members of South Lake Tahoe, express our deep concern regarding the recent incident of a black doll found hanging from a power line on June 23.
Kudos: Dental Assisting program thanks South Lake Tahoe area dentists
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/29/2020 - 9:52am
Our local dental offices are SUPER HEROS! When COVID-19 shut the world down, it shut our dental offices for about 2.5 months. When they could reopen, they were faced new required PPEs and a shortage trying to get what was needed to reopen. Then there was me, asking them to take my dental assisting students for an externship which requires a minimum of 50 hours spent in the office. Lake Tahoe Community College provided each student with the required PPEs, so it would be less of a hardship for the dental offices to take them.
South Lake Tahoe forecast: Cooler start to a week that ends in the 80's
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/28/2020 - 5:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A passing cold front is bringing windy conditions to Lake Tahoe and Western Nevada Sunday. The winds will be dying down overnight. A cool-down will occur through Monday with temperatures rebounding to near normal by the middle of the week. The seasonal temperatures remain through the weekend. The 4th of July holiday is expected to be sunny with a high of 80 and a low of 45.
Forecast from NWS Reno for South Lake Tahoe:
Monday - Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 5 mph.
Road closures lifting as firefighters make ground on 3,000 acre Poeville Fire north of Reno
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/28/2020 - 4:39pm
Firefighters continued fire suppression operations Sunday on the Poeville Fire burning on the east side of Peavine Mountain northwest of Reno.
The fire actively burned Saturday night in brush and grass and as of Sunday afternoon was 30 percent contained and has burned 3,000 acres. At least eight structures burned, according to Truckee Meadows Fire.
Most road closures and evacuations have been lifted, according to the Washoe County Sheriff's Office. All roads are back open except for Heindel Road and Meyers Avenue as of 5:00 p.m. Sunday.
Bread & Broth 4 Kids starts free summer food program for South Lake Tahoe youth
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/28/2020 - 4:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For the fourth consecutive summer, the St. Theresa Bread & Broth 4 Kids Summer Program will provide weekly food bags for South Lake Tahoe youth every Wednesday until school resumes in August.
Since local schools closed in March due to the coronavirus, Bread & Broth 4 Kids (BB4K) has provided weekly food bags to students at bus stops and schools in coordination with the Lake Tahoe Unified School District as they distributed daily meals. Some weeks the BB4K bags went to over 410 children.
Conservancy awards City of South Lake Tahoe $425K to plan downtown 56-acre project
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/28/2020 - 10:49am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Tahoe Conservancy has awarded a $425,000 grant to the City of South Lake Tahoe to help plan the future of the 56-Acre site, a south shore hub of civic and recreation activity across Highway 50 from Lakeview Commons.
“The 56-Acre site is already a vibrant gathering place for community members and visitors alike, and it has the potential to be so much more,” said South Lake Tahoe City Councilmember and Conservancy Board member Tamara Wallace.
Can still participate in 15th annual Tahoe Bike Challenge as it enters final days
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/28/2020 - 9:49am
The 15th annual Tahoe Bike Challenge began June 1st for a month of biking excitement throughout Lake Tahoe. To date, participants have already logged over 39,000 miles and almost 3,800 trips. This has resulted in 1,685 pounds CO2 not released into the air through car rides.
If you haven't already joined, there's still time to register at lovetoride.net/tahoe. Looking for a team to join? Join the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition team.
Road Beat: 2020 Kia Telluride - The class act of the classes, times two
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/28/2020 - 9:28am
In an all-new vehicle in what can be considered a new size class for SUVs, Lia’s new Telluride has hit a Grand Slam (Salami, if you are Italian or a Yankee Fan), but not an ordinary Grand Slam, but this one landed on River Avenue or Waveland Avenue if you’re a Cubby. I used those exact words about Kia’s sibling, the Hyundai Palisade. It is flat out one of the two best SUVs I have ever driven with performance, ride, handling, quiet, comfort and economy levels that put it immediately at the top of its class and almost every other class. Telluride is also simply a Class act.
Motel 6 in South Lake Tahoe closes for 14 days due to guest with COVID-19
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/27/2020 - 5:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A recent visitor at the Motel 6 on Lake Tahoe Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe called the motel on Friday, informing them they tested positive for COVID-19 after their Tahoe visit.
The motel is now shut down for 14 days and the employees that came in contact with the guest have self-quarantined for two weeks. Guests who were already checked in when the motel found out will finish up their reservation but no new check-ins will be allowed.
Motel 6 will reopen after their quarantine is over on July 9, after the busy 4th of July holiday weekend.
Lake Wind Advisory in effect for Lake Tahoe; Red Flag Warning for Western Nevada
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/27/2020 - 4:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a Lake Wind Advisory in effect for Lake Tahoe, Fallen Leaf Lake until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, June 28. Expect winds from the west 15-25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Waves on Lake Tahoe will be 2-4 feet. Strongest winds and roughest conditions expected Saturday afternoon and evening, and then again on Sunday.
Small boats, kayaks, and paddleboards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.
Caltrans virtual ribbon cutting on $54.9M South Lake Tahoe project
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/27/2020 - 4:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Due to restrictions on gathering in groups because of COVID-19, Caltrans created a virtual ribbon cutting and "thank you" video highlighting their four-year $52.9M water quality improvement project on Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe.
Boaters can expect delays at Lake Tahoe inspection stations
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/26/2020 - 7:49pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - As demand soars for watercraft inspections at Lake Tahoe, agencies preventing the introduction of aquatic invasive species (AIS) into the lake’s pristine waters caution boaters to expect delays and to be prepared to change boating plans through the July Fourth weekend.
COVID-19 case update for some Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/26/2020 - 7:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are no EL Dorado County COVID-19 updates for Friday as the statewide website they utilize for some of their data was down this afternoon. There is one person hospitalized in the ICU in El Dorado County and no suspected cases at this time. The next update is expected on Monday.
All other area Nevada and California counties supplied the following information:
Quad-Counties - Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Lyon
Masks or face coverings required at Reno-Tahoe International Airport
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/26/2020 - 2:47pm
Masks or face coverings are now required to be worn in the Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) terminal’s public areas, by order of Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak. The face coverings order was announced Wednesday.
Due to the change, signage describing the new rules is in place and highly visible.
Valhalla art camps for kids to start in July
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/26/2020 - 10:34am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Valhalla Tahoe will be hosting three week-long sessions of Outdoor Painting Art Camps with local art teacher Gina Stowell. The camps will be held on the Grand Lawn and are designed to allow students to play through painting.
Column: Dreaming of a just and permanent solution
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/26/2020 - 8:24am
With its decision last week, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a real sense of relief and a bit of a reprieve to approximately 800,000 DREAMers in America, including 200,000 in California alone. When the justices sided with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, ruling that the way the Trump administration rescinded the program in 2017 was unlawful, it was a big victory for immigrant communities and their many allies.
South Lake Tahoe Library reopens with reduced hours
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/26/2020 - 6:39am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Library has reopened. On Thursday, June 25, the library opened its doors to the public for the first time since March closures due to the coronavirus.
They have temporarily reduced hours and implemented new protocols to keep staff and the public safe.
Hours:
Monday - 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday/Wednesday - 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday - Saturday - 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday/Monday
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/25/2020 - 6:25pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials have announced there were five new confirmed cases of COVID-19 since Wednesday, one in the Lake Tahoe region, two in El Dorado Hills and two in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs. Of the new cases, three are female, two are male, all in the 18-49-year-old range.
There have been seven new recoveries, leaving the active case number at 41.
There have been no additional hospitalizations and one person remains in the ICU. In California, 4,240 people are currently hospitalized with 1,306 of those in ICUs.
Restaurant reopens after deep cleaning when employee tests positive for COVID-19
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/25/2020 - 2:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With more and more cases of COVID-19 being confirmed across the nation and more people traveling, the chances of employees at our favorite stores, businesses, and restaurants having the virus are also increasing.
Such was the case this past weekend at The Beacon Bar & Grill in South Lake Tahoe.
An employee showed up for work on Saturday, June 20, and informed management he was running a fever. They immediately sent the employee home. A COVID-19 test taken on Sunday confirmed he was positive for the virus on Tuesday.
Incline Village GID enacts emergency order for health and safety on their beaches
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/25/2020 - 1:36pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - New critical health and safety measures are now in place at Incline Beach, Burnt Cedar Beach, Ski Beach, and Hermit Beach. There are now limitations on access and restrictions on group picnic use.
An emergency resolution was passed by the Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID) Board of Trustees to outline the new measures as laid out in their Resolution 1881. They are also enhancing their communication process to expeditiously inform the public regarding ongoing restrictions.
Lime scooters return to South Lake Tahoe July 1
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/25/2020 - 12:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lime will be bringing scooters back to South Lake Tahoe after a unanimous vote by the City Council to temporarily reduce fees associated with the popular mobile devices during their meeting Tuesday. With a reduced season the new charge of $75 per device was not making sense according to the company.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/25/2020 - 9:29am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to the week of June 14-20, 2020. Location Checks are when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc) but stats are collected separately.
6/14
ARRESTS (1)
Transient/Homeless Lyons Av & Lake Tahoe Bl
LOCATION CHECKS (3)
TRAFFIC STOPS (4)
VEHICLE CHECKS (1)
TRANSIENT/HOMELESS (4)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/24/2020 - 5:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials have confirmed three new cases of COVID-19 since Tuesday, one case in the Lake Tahoe region and two in El Dorado Hills. Of the new cases, one is male, two are female and all are aged 18-49.
Harrah's, Harveys and all Caesars properties now have mandatory mask requirements
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/24/2020 - 3:11pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Harrah's Tahoe, Harveys, and all other Caesars Entertainment properties now require masks to be worn by everyone indoors at its properties across the Caesars network. This includes all employees, vendors, contractors, guests, and passersby in their properties.
In a statement today, Caesars Entertainment said the new universal mask requirement began at noon on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Masks are not required when eating and guests will be allowed to smoke or drink by moving the mask, then recovering their mouth and nose when done.
Letter: Help Save Local Radio fundraiser to be held in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/24/2020 - 2:12pm
Our locally owned and operated KRLT 93-9 FM and KOWL 1490 AM are at risk of going off the air. The stations have been on the air for decades supporting us with good vibes like Howie's Morning Rush, The Angel of Tahoe Contest, and Sierra House Weather Kids. Now is the time to support them.
Multiple agencies working on fire east of Lake Tahoe in Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/24/2020 - 1:59pm
Update 6/25 at 9:00 a.m.: The Monarch Fire burning in Douglas County is now 1,794 acres. The fire is burning three miles south of Sierra Spirit Ranch in the Fish Springs/ Pinenut Creek Road area.
3:51 p.m. 6/24 update: From Douglas County: Several agencies including Bureau of Land Management, Douglas County Sheriff's Office, East Fork Fire, the US Forest Service and the Nevada Division of Forestry are currently responding to the Monarch Fire, a Brush fire in the Fish Springs Pinenut Creek Rd area. No structures are threatened at this time. No active road closures at this time.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/24/2020 - 1:33pm
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/06/15/2020/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
This Week's Log
6/14
Column: Wear a face mask to help your community stay healthy
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/24/2020 - 12:53pm
As temperatures at Lake Tahoe are heating up, so are discussions about wearing a face mask in public. While science continues to reveal new information about the coronavirus, one thing is clear: wearing a face mask slows the spread of COVID-19, if enough people wear them.
Kudos: Thank you from Tahoe Magic. We could not have done this without you!!
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/24/2020 - 10:15am
Tahoe Magic wants to thank the hundreds of donors who have contributed during this COVID-19 crisis. We have received $236,893 to date in donations since mid-March and, in turn, we have helped more than 300 families, about 1500 individuals, with assistance totaling $204,094. We are spending your contributions almost as quickly as we are getting them. Every donation has gone directly back into the South Lake Tahoe community to support those needing help with basics: shelter, food and utilities.
5.8 magnitude earthquake near Lone Pine felt in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/24/2020 - 10:06am
Did you feel it? There was a 5.8 magnitude earthquake near Lone Pine and Owen's Lake at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday with reports of it being felt in South Lake Tahoe. It was followed by 3.7, 3.6 and 4.7 aftershocks in the first 19 minutes after the main event.
There has been a lot of seismic activity from south of Topaz Lake and the Mammoth Lake area south to Tonopah over the last several weeks.
There will be more information added to this story as it is made available.
Public meeting on Bijou Park Creek Watershed Restoration Project
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/23/2020 - 9:11pm
Event Date:
June 24, 2020 - 2:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be a public presentation from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24 on the Bijou Park Creek Watershed Restoration Project.
The project is three phases, the first beginning with the removal of the Knight's Inn and addressing flooding issues in that area. The objectives of the complete project are to improve stormwater quality, decrease flooding, restore the Bijou Park Creek SEZ (stream environmental zone), and to install a series of stormwater quality and flood control improvements.
