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South Tahoe High students organize fundraiser to pay food tab for health care workers
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 9:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe High students have started a GoFundMe account to raise funds to pay the food tab at Sprouts Cafe in South Lake Tahoe.
The "pay-it-forward” fundraising efforts began with sophomores Kaya Roberts, Claire Gurner, Sophia Aronoff, and Soleil Weed. They were working on a history project about "the change we want to see in the world" and decided to do research on mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local students among 650 graduates of Western Nevada College
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 6:19pm
Although Western Nevada College has delayed its commencement ceremony to honor its 2020 graduation class because of COVID-19, the college is proud to announce and congratulate its list of graduates.
Following the spring semester 2020, 650 students have graduated with 692 degrees and certificates. Eighteen of those were given to residents around Lake Tahoe.
Virtual Western Nevada College choir debuts with 'One More Day'
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 5:55pm
Western Nevada College in Carson City, working with a core of performers from the Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company, has created a virtual choir — Broadway Rising! — to share the power and beauty of Broadway during these times when live performance is no longer possible.
Since WNMTC's most inspiring experience on stage was “Les Misérables” in the fall of 2013, they thought it fitting to select “One Day More” from that musical as the musical theatre company’s first virtual project.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 5:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There have been no new cases of COVID-19 in EL Dorado County since Monday. 176 more tests were administered, with 4,584 tests to date. One more person has recovered, bringing that total to 53, leaving 14 active cases.
There have been 25 cases in the Lake Tahoe area (including South Lake Tahoe, Meyers, Kyburz, and Tahoma).
Pollock Pines, Camino,Kyburz - 2 (Zip codes 95726, 95720, 95709)
El Dorado Hills - 19 (Zip Code 95762)
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 3 (Zip codes 95623, 95619)
North County - 3 (Zip codes 95664, 95614, 95651, 95635, 95634, 95633)
Lake Tahoe boat ramps to start opening up for boats not needing inspection
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 9:47am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Boat ramps around Lake Tahoe will start opening this week, but at this time only vessels with an intact Lake Tahoe inspection seal can launch and no uninspected vessels from outside the Tahoe Region will be able to get on the water.
Virtual Sierra watercolor series of classes taught by South Lake Tahoe artist
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 9:39am
South Lake Tahoe artist Gina Stowell will be leading a watercolor series for the Sierra Nevada Alliance that will explore how to draw and watercolor paint the beautiful landscapes, migrating songbirds, and wildflowers of the Sierra Nevada.
This will be done virtually so open to anyone who signs up.
This will be a series of three 90-minute classes held once a week. Participants can either sign up for one class or the series of three classes. Each class costs $20 and the series of three classes is $50.
All proceeds will support the Sierra Nevada Alliance’s work.
Tahoe Chamber announces list of 2020 list of 40 Under 40 honorees
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 8:09am
The Tahoe Chamber has announced the 2020 list of 40 Under 40 honorees. The 40 Under 40 program highlights and honors the South Shore's brightest young community leaders and business professionals’ accomplishments, community involvement, and leadership.
New TAHOE housing program in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 7:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Saint Joseph Community Land Trust (SJCLT) has announced a new program that seeks to preserve existing housing stock for permanently affordable, full-time homes for Tahoe Basin employees and residents. It is called the TAHOE (Tahoe Affordable Home Ownership Enabling) program.
TAHOE has been created to do three things:
1. Provide assistance to income-qualified households searching for a home in the Tahoe Basin;
2. Enable SJCLT to purchase available homes to be made available to income-qualified Tahoe Basin employees or full-time residents;
Commercial cannabis sales and other related businesses approved for Meyers
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 6:02pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved on May 12 an amendment to their ordinance for the retail sale, commercial distribution, and commercial indoor cultivation of recreational adult-use cannabis as it pertains to the Meyers community.
Originally, no zoning in Meyers qualified for these activities as their Area Plan zoning didn't match up with the approved areas for El Dorado County's legal activities could fit.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 5:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is reporting three new cases of COVID-19 since Friday, all in the Lake Tahoe region, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 67. Of the new cases, all are male with two in the 18-49 age group, the other in the 65+ age group.
There were no new recoveries over the weekend, leaving 15 active cases.
505 additional tests were conducted since Friday, 4,408 to date.
There have been 25 cases in the Lake Tahoe area (including South Lake Tahoe, Meyers, Kyburz, and Tahoma).
Applications available for El Dorado County small business recovery funding
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 1:58pm
Since the beginning of March as the COVID-19 crisis was just beginning to feel like it could become a threat in our community, the El Dorado Community Foundation has granted out over $280,000 to individuals in need and nonprofits striving to continue providing their services through lost funding and canceled fundraisers.
The Foundation is beginning to shift focus from response to recovery as they see sectors of the community start to open back up. One component of that needed recovery will be in the form of financial support to the small business community.
Column: Summer outdoor plan critical to COVID management
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 10:17am
Ambiguity, uncertainty, and contradictions abound in this pandemic. Add time to the list of contradictions swirling around us. Morning and night sometimes seem a week apart. The first month of shelter‐in‐place dripped by for many of us. The second month was gone before we knew it. And now summer is fast approaching. We welcome the season because in ordinary times it can elevate our well‐being, but these are not ordinary times. With most of the attention and intensity now on reopening, the question that hangs in the balance is, are we ready? Is it the right time?
Celebrating South Tahoe High's seniors in a socially distancing manner
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 9:38am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With the Class of 2020 having a graduation experience unlike any in history, parents and faculty are trying to still create a remembrance now that traditional graduation ceremonies are canceled.
For South Tahoe High School (STHS), all 226 graduates received yard/window signs over the past few days. Principal Carline Sinkler, teachers, staff, and other volunteers visited each home in South Lake Tahoe with the signs provided by the Barton Foundation.
Fanny Bridge replacement in 2022; Work on first phase of two new roundabouts finishes in 2020
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 6:36pm
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If you've been on SR89 near Tahoe City lately you've noticed the new roundabout that was installed south of the Fanny Bridge near the transit station. A new bridge over the Truckee River was also created during the first stage of the SR89/Fanny Bridge Revitalization Project which included another roundabout on the west end of Tahoe City on SR89.
Winter Weather Advisory to start off the weekly South Lake Tahoe forecast
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 5:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The calendar says the week before Memorial Day, but Mother Nature isn't too keen on letting summer get a start in Lake Tahoe.
A late-season storm will bring gusty winds, below-average temperatures, mountain snow, and periods of valley rain for the rest of today through Tuesday. Cloud cover hangs around into Wednesday keeping temperatures below seasonal averages with a few showers possible. Winds increase Thursday ahead of another system
which could bring a second round of cooler temperatures and scattered showers back to the region for Friday and Saturday.
Local mountain lifestyle brand moves from ski and snowboard masks to face masks
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 1:50pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Now that people are wearing masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, a change in masks can become a fashion statement instead of just a health statement.
Virtual Made in Tahoe Festival over Memorial Day Weekend
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 1:40pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Mon May 25 2020 .
May 22, 2020 (All day)
May 23, 2020 (All day)
May 24, 2020 (All day)
May 25, 2020 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. The annual Made in Tahoe festival held during the Memorial Day Weekend at Squaw Valley has moved their event to October, but, to highlight local craftspeople who would normally be there, a virtual weekend event has been created.
Times are hard, especially for the artisan and small business community so organizers have brought together 50 local artisans, businesses, chefs, organizations, and entertainers featuring a wide array of offerings that are made in or inspired by the Lake Tahoe Basin and Truckee areas.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 1:20pm
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.
Added to Last Week's Log - http://southtahoenow.com/story/05/10/2020/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
5/9
4:33 p.m. - Vacation Home Rental - Crystal Air Dr - COVID
Fire quickly put out near Van Sickle Bi-State Park in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/16/2020 - 6:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What appears to have been a cooking fire that got away in the forest near Van Sickle Bi-State Park on Saturday brought out a full response from South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue with assistance from Tahoe Douglas Fire, Lake Valley Fire, Cal Fire, and the U.S. Forest Service.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Jay Manning was driving on Lake Tahoe Boulevard near Stateline when he noticed smoke from the park just after 12:30 p.m. on May 16. At that same time, a ranger from the park called into 911 to report a fire.
Bread & Broth helping to ease hunger in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/16/2020 - 5:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Nine weeks into the COVID-19 crisis, Bread & Broth is still providing food to those in the community who are being impacted by the loss or reduction of income due to the temporary closing of many of our communities’ businesses. Thanks to many generous monetary donors and volunteers, Bread & Broth is providing bags of food through their Monday and Friday food bag giveaway program at Grace Hall and B&B 4 Kids program.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork May 17 - 23
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/16/2020 - 9:41am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has resumed work on area highways. The following is their current project list at Lake Tahoe and in the Sierra. Most traffic-interfering work will be restricted from 6:00 a.m. Friday, May 22 until 10:00 p.m. Monday, May 25 due to the Memorial Day holiday.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Road Beat: 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Limited - Still best basic hybrid you can buy
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/16/2020 - 9:29am
It has been about a year and a half since I last tested a Hyundai Ioniq hybrid, a base model stickering for just $23,210. This time around, my tester was a near top of the line limited. Essentially, they are the same vehicle except for content. But that doesn’t mean that this base unit is a stripper? It isn’t as it comes standard with power windows, mirrors, backup camera, and most everything else one could want.
Wind Advisory in effect for Lake Tahoe Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/16/2020 - 8:50am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Wind Advisory for the Lake Tahoe area as well as the Reno, Carson City and Minden area for Sunday, May 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Winds are expected from the southwest at 20-30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
After the winds, the real fun starts with snow and rain in the four-day forecast for South Lake Tahoe.
From NWS Reno:
Today - Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Light southwest wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Face coverings to be required on South Lake Tahoe buses and at transit stations
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/16/2020 - 8:26am
All passengers on Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) buses will be required to wear a face covering while on transit buses and in transit facilities starting Monday, May 18.
This new requirement is to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in public settings where social distancing measures are difficult to maintain and in line with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe and surrounding counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/15/2020 - 5:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There were two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County on Friday, both in the Lake Tahoe region. Both of the cases are male, one 18-49 years old and the 50-64 years old.
179 more people were tested in the county with a total now of 3,903. The goal of health officials is 132 per day. There are two free testing sites for those without symptoms in the county that will test anyone with an appointment, one in Shingle Springs and the other in South Lake Tahoe.
There have now been 52 recoveries and there are currently 12 active cases in the county.
USFS lifts closures at recreation sites around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/15/2020 - 5:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) said the order to close Lake Tahoe recreation sites will expire Friday at midnight and won't be extended.
Regional developed recreation site and South Shore Recreation Corridor will be open starting May 16 according to Lisa Herron of LTBMU.
The closures were to keep in line with local, state and federal regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Three arrested in Stateline drug operation bust
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/15/2020 - 2:40pm
STATELINE, Nev. - An early morning raid on a home at the top of Kingsbury Grade has resulted in the arrest of three people.
On Thursday, May 14, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team executed a search warrant at a home on Bonnie Court in Stateline after a five-month-long investigation. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) Street Enforcement Team has been looking into the methamphetamine trafficking activities of Joseph Cudia, a 45-year-old male from Sacramento and Diego Coralles, a 47-year-old male from South Lake Tahoe.
South Tahoe High Valedictorian headed to Stanford; Salutatorian to UCLA
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/15/2020 - 1:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Even though the end of the school year is taking on a new appearance, the academic successes of the students at South Tahoe High School (STHS) are still being celebrated.
Nancy Garcia Corea is the valedictorian for the Class os 2020 at STHS. She carries a 4.6154 GPA and is headed off the Stanford University when school begins in the fall. Nancy will be studying sociology and wants to go to law school with the goal of becoming a defense attorney.
Remembering STPUD Director Jim Jones
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/15/2020 - 10:22am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On May 7, 2020, South Lake Tahoe lost a steadfast advocate for safe, clean drinking water and reliable wastewater services. James R. Jones, 77, a local engineer and avid sailor, served on South Tahoe Public Utility District’s Board of Directors for 39 years (1977-1989, 1993-2020). During his tenure on the Board, Director Jones focused on building for the future, instead of 'kicking the can down the road.’
Final webinar on the future of transportation in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/15/2020 - 7:42am
Event Date:
May 18, 2020 - 12:00pm
Through its four-part webinar series, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) has offered a window into the future of Lake Tahoe’s transportation system. Each part in the series – from trails and transit, to technology and communities – explored a different aspect of the Regional Transportation Plan, the vision that will guide transportation in the Tahoe Basin for the next 20 years.
Did you feel it? Series of quakes 180 miles away from South Lake Tahoe wake residents
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/15/2020 - 6:28am
The University of Nevada Reno Seismology Lab is reporting a series of earthquakes between the towns of Mina and Tonopah, Nevada early Friday morning, the largest a 6.5 magnitude.
Many people around Lake Tahoe say the 4:00 a.m. earthquake woke them up.
It has been followed by, so far, 15 strong aftershocks measuring 3.1 to 5.4 have occurred. The USGS website has over 15,000 comments in their "Did You Feel It" section from Reno to the San Francisco Bay Area and down to Bakersfield and Las Vegas.
Experienced California education advocate joins Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 6:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) has selected a seasoned professional with two decades of experience in California state policy and politics to fill a critical role during unprecedented and uncertain times.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe and surrounding counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 5:07pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Health officials are reporting two new cases of COVID-19 in the county and both from the Diamond Springs/El Dorado area. One male and one female, both 18-49 years old.
To date, 3,724 tests for the virus have been administered, an addition of 320 since yesterday. There were no new recoveries and currently there are 11 active cases.
To date, 62 COVID-19 cases in the county with 20 in the Lake Tahoe area (including South Lake Tahoe, Meyers, Kyburz, and Tahoma).
Pollock Pines, Camino,Kyburz - 2 (Zip codes 95726, 95720, 95709)
Vehicle involved in Incline Village hit and run crash sought
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 4:33pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a vehicle believed to have been involved in a hit and run crash in Incline Village on Tuesday, May 12.
The crash occurred in the area of College Drive and Crest Lane at approximately 6:00 p.m. No injuries were reported.
Deputies are looking for a silver 2001-2004 Toyota Tacoma, similar to the one pictured above. The suspect vehicle should have damage to the left front fender and front bumper.
Full closure of US50 over Echo Summit moved to after Labor Day
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 1:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A planned full closure of US50 over Echo Summit for the Sidehill Viaduct Replacement Project has been postponed to after Labor Day, 2020.
Caltrans made the announcement on Thursday that construction has not progressed enough to where the bridgework requiring a full closure could not be completed by June 15.
A full closure of Highway 50 is not permitted between June 15 and Labor Day due to high traffic volumes expected during the peak summer season in South Lake Tahoe.
List of weekly food giveaways in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 1:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With many people and families struggling to keep food on the table during the pandemic, the South Lake Tahoe community is providing several weekly options as well as special days. Community support of volunteer time and donations has been overwhelming during these trying times.
Friday, May 15
The Nevada Food Bank will be at the parking lot of the American Legion with Christmas Cheer. The truck with fresh produce will be there from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Live at Lakeview still hopes to have some concerts this summer in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 12:13pm
All special events on City property through at least July 14 have been postponed, which includes the Live at Lakeview Summer Music Series.
Originally scheduled to begin on June 25, 2020, the upcoming season of Live at Lakeview is unknown.
Lake Tahoe's East Shore Trail now has new interpretive features
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 11:25am
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The Tahoe East shore Trail has become an interpretive trail after 23 new educational signs were installed thanks to funds from the NV Energy Foundation. The signs provide information on regional history, the environment, and local wildlife.
The popular trail runs between Incline Village and Sand Harbor State Park with parking on SR28 at Tunnel Creek in Incline.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe and surrounding counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/13/2020 - 5:39pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been no new cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County, but there has been one new recovery.
To date, 60 COVID-19 cases in the county with 20 in the Lake Tahoe area (including South Lake Tahoe, Meyers, Kyburz, and Tahoma). There have been 51 recoveries and nine active cases remain county-wide.
Pollock Pines, Camino,Kyburz - 2 (Zip codes 95726, 95720, 95709)
El Dorado Hills - 19 (Zip Code 95762)
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 1 (Zip codes 95623, 95619)
North County - 3 (Zip codes 95664, 95614, 95651, 95635, 95634, 95633)
South Shore 4th of July fireworks show canceled; TDVA aims for Labor Day show
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/13/2020 - 4:32pm
STATELINE, Nev. - The Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority (TDVA) voted unanimously Wednesday afternoon to cancel the 4th of July fireworks show on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe due to concerns around COVID-19 and large group gatherings.
Not all is lost though as TDVA is planning on a Labor Day Lights on the Lake show on Sunday, September 6, Labor Day Weekend. That show will depend on the coronavirus situation at the time and the TDVA board of directors has until July 23 to decide and not be held to any fees from Zambelli Fireworks, the producer of the show.
Federal CARES Act sends $8.6M to help free Lake Tahoe transit services
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/13/2020 - 3:43pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Lake Tahoe transit providers Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) and Tahoe‐Truckee Area Regional Transit (TART) will be getting a boost from the federal government after they received word that $8.6 million form the CARES Act is headed their way. Transit services are especially critical to essential workers during this COVID crisis, the agencies said today.
These funds will help sustain free transit services for the public.
Three near-fatal overdoses in Douglas County - Counterfeit Percocet pills with fentanyl
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/13/2020 - 1:33pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - In the past 72 hours, three people have had near-fatal overdoses in Douglas County due to fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills being ingested. Deputies were able to quickly administer Naloxone to save the victims.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) warned the public two months ago regarding the counterfeit Percocet pills with fentanyl being sold in the area.
Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities Weekly Tip #8: Create Defensible Space
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/13/2020 - 12:27pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities is presenting their eighth "Tip of the Week," an ongoing series for the public since they are unable to perform their normal community outreach services. All tips are ways people can prepare for wildfire while staying at home. They will be providing a total of ten tips.
Tip #8: Create Defensible Space
South Lake Tahoe students show appreciation for meal delivery
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/13/2020 - 12:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Students in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) show their appreciation daily as the bus drivers deliver daily meals to bus stops and schools around South Lake Tahoe.
From March 18 to May 7, the LTUSD drivers have delivered 26,066 meals at their stops, Monday through Friday. The meals are prepared early each day by staff and sent out on buses to their appointed routes.
Some students recently sent the drivers some "thank you" cards to show their appreciation (see photos above).
Council approves $200,000 to go to business grants, COVID expenses and restaurant vouchers
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/13/2020 - 11:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - City Council approved $200,000 Tuesday to be used in the South Lake Tahoe community through business grants, COVID-related expenses, and a restaurant voucher program.
Following on the heels of their $50,000 donated to five nonprofits supplying food to the South Lake Tahoe community during the pandemic, the Council voted to follow the direction of the task force and allocate $100,000 to fund the COVID Compliance Grant Reimbursement Program, $50,000 for a Small Business Grant Program, and $50,000 to a Local Restaurant Voucher Program.
City Council amends emergency ordinance that fined second homeowners
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/12/2020 - 10:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City Council voted Tuesday to amend their Emergency Order No. 1 from April that authorized administrative citations and fines of $1,000 for violations of the Governor's Stay at Home Order.
The City will not be fining second homeowners who visit their home in South Lake Tahoe but they will continue to fine those found renting out vacation homes until the Governor's ban on non-essential travel is amended.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe and surrounding counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/12/2020 - 5:22pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The County's Public Health Department is reporting four new cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County, two men, two women with one each in the areas of Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz; Diamond Springs/El Dorado; North County; and South County.
This brings the total number of cases to 60, with 50 recoveries and ten active cases. To date, 3,324 tests have been administered to residents with 131 of those new Tuesday.
Twenty people in the Lake Tahoe region of the county have tested positive. This region includes South Lake Tahoe, Meyers, Kyburz, and Tahoma.
All events on City of South Lake Tahoe property postponed through at least mid-July
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/12/2020 - 4:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Events on City property through at least July 14 have been postponed, including the 4th of July Parade.
As South Lake Tahoe starts to reopen with guidelines from California Governor Newsom for Phase 2, the directives toward events won't be addressed until future phases so the City took action during their meeting Tuesday.
South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County can move ahead in reopening phase
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/12/2020 - 1:51pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - California Governor Gavin Newsom has given El Dorado County the go-ahead to move fully into Stage 2 of the reopening phases. They joined Butte County to became the first two counties in the state to be allowed to move forward.
While businesses can start to reopen, there is still a statewide ban on nonessential travel. Second-home owners are still asked to respect that order and come to South Lake Tahoe to check their homes, or quarantine upon arrival. Vacation rentals are still not allowed in this stage.
Overland Meat to hold its final food giveaway in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/12/2020 - 12:25pm
Event Date:
May 18, 2020 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Hundreds of people from the South Lake Tahoe community have benefited from the generosity of Overland Meat and Seafood Company at their hamburger giveaways.
The final one will be held on Monday, May 18 starting at 10:00 a.m.
The Grand Finale will have a theme of "Tahoe Dinners for Tahoe."
Raley's will be donating 500 packages of taco seasoning, Safeway is donating produce, Mission Tortilla is donating tortillas and Overland is donating over 1,200 pounds of hamburger.
The partnership will give hundreds of residents a taco dinner.
