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Tahoe Women's Community Fund selects awardees of $125,000 in grants
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/10/2020 - 10:40am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Tahoe Women’s Community Fund has announced its 2020 Grant Recipients. This year they received applications for grants from over 50 organizations. Of that group, 11 non-profits on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe have been chosen to receive $125,000 that will be distributed.
Inspiration Grant Recipient:
• Boys & Girls Club of South Lake Tahoe (Building Bright Futures – $40,000)
Focus Grant Recipients in the category of Poverty, Housing, or Basic Needs):
• St. Theresa’s Parish (Bread and Broth 4 Kids: Push for Protein – $15,000)
It's okay - daily life looks different for everyone at this time
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/09/2020 - 10:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It has been a few weeks (though it may seem like months) since business shut their doors, nonessential workers were asked to stay home and nonessential travel came to a screeching halt in order to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus and COVID-19.
National map shows local areas perform well in social distancing efforts
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/09/2020 - 10:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County and Douglas County both scored well in the Unacast Social Distancing Scoreboard that rates states and counties across the United States in how well they are social distancing during the pandemic.
Overall, residents are abiding by the states' "stay at home" ordering and leaving home to work at essential jobs and for essential needs such as food.
South Lake Tahoe COVID-19 cases remain at 9; Washoe County sees two more deaths
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/09/2020 - 3:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The has been one more El Dorado County resident to test positive for COVID-19, bringing the total cases in the county to 30.
El Dorado Hills - 11
East Slopt (Including South Lake Tahoe, Meyers) - 9
Placeville - 5
Cameron Park, Shingle Springs, Rescue - 3
North County - 2
To date, approximately 1,070 tests have been given with 1,040 of those negative or pending.
Washoe County
Washoe County had two more residents die from COVID-19 today:
A female in her 60s who had underlying health conditions
South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting to address cell towers and housing workplan
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/09/2020 - 2:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City Council will hold their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 14 starting at 9:00 a.m. with a closed session at 8:45 a.m.
This will be an online meeting that can be followed on Charter Channel 21 or via the City's website, https://cityofslt.us/. Remote public participation is allowed by email or phone (instructions below).
TRPA ramps up their online permitting process
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/09/2020 - 12:59pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Since there is no such thing as "business as usual" in the world today, businesses and agencies continue to change how they help customers and the public in a virtual world in order to protect all during the COVID-19 crisis.
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is one that is expanding virtual services with the building season ahead to protect both staff and customers.
Agency employees have been working around the clock to move permitting, planning, and document request services to online operations since stay-at-home orders went into effect.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office promotes Autism Recognition Alert Program
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/09/2020 - 12:30pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - In honor of Autism Awareness Month, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is displaying magnets on their patrol cars for the month of April as well as sporting a newly wrapped vehicle with vinyl decals to increasing awareness throughout the community surrounding Autism Spectrum Disorder.
For the first time, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has wrapped a car with blue puzzle pieces as an inviting way for children and adults with autism to meet police officers in a casual setting.
Letter: Lake Tahoe Event Center- Your support needed
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/09/2020 - 9:06am
With coronavirus impacts being our community's major priority, we hope you're staying safe and encourage everyone to stay at home and follow directions from health organizations so we can return to our jobs, schools, and normal lives safely, and as soon as possible. While health wellbeing is the leading concern, the reality of long-term economic impacts from this terrible virus makes the need to plan for a secure future a priority now more than ever.
Reno man arrested after allegedly stealing hundreds of surgical masks from VA Hospital
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/08/2020 - 6:06pm
RENO, Nev. – Peter Lucas, 35, of Reno, was arrested yesterday and appeared in court today for allegedly stealing hundreds of surgical masks from a supply cart at the Ioannis A. Lougaris VA Medical Center (VA Medical Center) in Reno.
Barton Health community update: Medical Corps needed, 1300 masks made
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/08/2020 - 5:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Working closely with state and county health agencies in a regional response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Barton Health is preparing for an anticipated patient surge by more than doubling its hospital bed capacity as well as expanding its facilities to accommodate patients who may be infected by the virus.
One new person tests positive for COVID-19 in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/08/2020 - 5:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One new case of COVID-19 has been reported in El Dorado County. The new case is in Placerville, bringing the total in the county to 29.
El Dorado Hills - 10
East Slope (including South Lake Tahoe and Meyers) - 9
Placerville - 5
Cameron Park, Shingle Springs, Rescue - 3
North County - 2
There have been no deaths from COVIF-19 in El Dorado County.
Washoe County
Washoe County reported three deaths to COVID-19 on Wednesday:
Male in his 70s with underlying health conditions
Some second homeowners to provide housing for those affected by coronavirus
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/08/2020 - 1:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In a time when many in the community are upset with the second homers or their renters who came to "shelter in place" in South Lake Tahoe, many of homeowners have come together to provide needed housing to agencies bringing in the essential workforce.
"VHRs for Essential Service Workforce" will be providing housing for 7-29 days for those needed in the community during the coronavirus pandemic, those who need to quarantine for themselves or are in town to assist, and not for any other purpose by owners or guests.
Tahoe Chamber hosts virtual Town Hall with Barton Health
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/08/2020 - 12:38pm
Event Date:
April 10, 2020 - 11:00am
The Tahoe Chamber is holding another Virtual Town Hall on Friday, April 10, this time with Dr. Clint Purvance, CEO of Barton Health, and Chris Kiser, Executive Director of the Barton Foundation.
From 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Tahoe Chamber CEO Steve Teshara will lead the conversation as they discuss the hospital's efforts to combat the coronavirus crisis, the COVID-19 Response Fund, and what the community can do to mitigate the spread.
Woman arrested after allegedly licking items at South Lake Tahoe grocery store
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/08/2020 - 10:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Lake Tahoe woman was arrested on Tuesday, April 7 after store employees allegedly found her licking items, and licking her fingers before putting things into her shopping cart.
The mid-town Safeway at the corner of Johnson and Lake Tahoe Boulevards called the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) after an employee said they spotted 53-year-old Jennifer Walker putting pieces of jewelry from the store on her hands and licking them.
According to SLTPD, Walker began to load her cart with merchandise from the store after licking her hands.
Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities weekly tip: #3 Talking to kids about wildfire
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/08/2020 - 9:31am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities is presenting their third "Tip of the Week," an ongoing series for the public since they are unable to perform their normal community outreach services.
Below are tips, lessons, videos, and hands-on activities for the children in the home.
This Week's Tip: Talking to Kids About Wildfire
Four new COVID-19 cases for El Dorado County; One South Lake Tahoe case drops off
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/07/2020 - 4:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There were four new cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County Tuesday, three in El Dorado Hills and one in Placerville. The total went from 25 to 28 though due to one case in the South Lake Tahoe region dropping off.
Originally one person identified as a Tahoe-area resident on Monday actually was not and lives elsewhere.
There are currently 28 confirmed cases in the county:
El Dorado Hills - 10
East Slope (including South Lake Tahoe and Meyers) - 9
Placerville - 4
Cameron Park, Shingle Springs, Rescue - 3
North County - 2
Special South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/07/2020 - 2:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - City Council has two items on their special meeting agenda for Wednesday, April 8 at 1:00 p.m. The meeting is live-streamed on Channel 21 and on the City’s website at www.cityofslt.us.
There will be no formal action on the first item. They will be discussing their newly appointed Transformational Change Committee which is comprised of Councilmembers Cody Bass and Devin Middlebrook.
At their meeting last week, the council created two other committees as well that will address the response and recovery to the COVID-19 crisis:
Sierra State Parks holding Earth Day drawing contest for all ages
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/07/2020 - 2:11pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Sierra State Parks Foundation is hosting an Earth Day Drawing Contest for all ages. Show them what you love about Lake Tahoe and the planet!
Age divisions are as follows; Pre-K and Kindergarten, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-12, and Adults. There will be prizes awarded to the winner of each age division.
3D face shields created in South Lake Tahoe for Barton Hospital - Printer help needed
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/07/2020 - 9:41am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Hospital would like 1000 face shields for staff during the coronavirus pandemic, and a South Lake Tahoe couple has taken on the challenge. With about 100 masks a week they are in search of help from the community in their 3D printing efforts.
Keith and Linda Cloutier, owners of Rudy's Plumbing and Heating, are currently in production of the masks. Since a 3D printer takes about 3.5 hours to print one face shield, Keith is asking for community members who have a 3D printer to join him so they can get more shields to Barton.
Earth Day online - Virtual Wild and Scenic Film Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/07/2020 - 8:05am
Event Date:
April 22, 2020 (All day) 2020 marks the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day and now, more than ever, it is important to spend time reflecting on and celebrating Mother Earth. The Sierra Nevada Alliance (Alliance) is proud to provide a way to appreciate our planet and inspire advocacy from the safety of your couch during the coronavirus pandemic. The Alliance is inviting everyone to celebrate Earth Day online with the Virtual Wild and Scenic Film Festival On Tour.
New COVID-19 cases for all counties surrounding Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/06/2020 - 4:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There has been one more person who tested positive for COVID-19 in the South Lake Tahoe area over the weekend, bringing the total to 10. In El Dorado County there are now 25 positive cases.
El Dorado Hills - 7
Placerville - 3
Shingle Springs, Rescue, Cameron Park - 3
North County - 2
The South Lake Tahoe region includes Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, to north of Meeks Bay.
Of the 849 tests, 683 have come back as negative.
Alpine County
Christmas Cheer in great need of food donations
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/06/2020 - 12:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Christmas Cheer is an emergency food pantry operating in South Lake Tahoe and, with an increased need with many out of work due to the current coronavirus situation, they are running low on non-perishable food supplies.
They have seen many more people than normal coming into their office and volunteers say it is putting a big dent on their supply.
Incline Village GID votes to ban smoking from all facilities
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/06/2020 - 12:29pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID) Board of Trustees voted unanimously to prohibit the use of any form of tobacco at all district-owned and operated facilities, including restrooms, spectator and concession areas.
Per Nevada statutes, marijuana and vaping use were already prohibited in all public spaces.
The move by the board was to "help protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents and guests of Incline Village and Crystal Bay."
Important service update from South Tahoe Refuse
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/06/2020 - 11:55am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe Refuse is continuing to provide essential health and safety services to the community with regular trash pickup and they are notifying customers of some changes they have implemented to minimize the spread of coronavirus and protect their employees.
Effective immediately:
Garbage collectors will not pick up any loose garbage. All trash must be contained in bags within trash cans and secured with a lid, or in a secured dumpster.
Barton Health seeks those with clinical experience to join "Medical Corps" as influx of COVID-19 cases expected
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/06/2020 - 10:07am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Health is seeking retired or available physicians, nurses, EMTs, and other medical professionals with clinical expertise to work with the hospital as it prepares to treat an influx of patients expected during the coronavirus crisis.
South Lake Tahoe's Bread & Broth seeks volunteers as needs increase
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/06/2020 - 9:41am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For over thirty years, Bread & Broth has provided hot, nutritious meals for those facing food insecurity in the South Lake Tahoe community. They provide food on Monday and Friday evenings, and, since 2015, weekend food bags for K-8 Lake Tahoe Unified School District students.
Fundraiser set up for those out of work due to business closures in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/05/2020 - 11:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With a large number of South Lake Tahoe employees currently out of work due to closures mandated by the fight against the coronavirus, a South Lake Tahoe woman has set up a fundraiser to help those financially hurt the most.
Roberta Hainline, housekeeping manager with Vacasa, was concerned after she had to lay off her entire staff of 22.
"I know that all of those people that lost their jobs live paycheck to paycheck. Even though they are eligible for unemployment, the need is immediate," said Hainline, who was also furloughed.
Enjoy South Lake Tahoe businesses that are open
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/05/2020 - 10:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Support of local businesses is important during these trying times, and a website has been created to give users up-to-date information on those open to the public during the coronavirus pandemic.
Visit https://tahoe.is/ for a complete list.
This list is updated by the business owners as things change.
Enjoy South Lake Tahoe businesses open during the pandemic
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/05/2020 - 10:38pm
Douglas County Sheriff: Parents and juveniles could be cited and fined for after hours activity
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/05/2020 - 10:29pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s cooperation with Nevada Governor Sisloak's directive to "Stay at Home" and advising everyone to stay at home and to keep juveniles under close watch.
The Sheriff’s Office report an increase in juvenile activity after curfew hours away from their homes including their response to a late-night situation in the Pinenuts involving juveniles. Curfew in Douglas County is 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and midnight on weekends.
Lake Tahoe starts the week with snow and ends with a sunny and warming weekend
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/05/2020 - 5:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A potent spring storm will continue to impact the Sierra tonight into Monday morning with periods of heavy snowfall and hazardous
travel. Cool and snowy/rainy conditions persist through Tuesday but chances will diminish as the low exits the region. High pressure then builds for the second half of the week with a drying and warming pattern expected heading into the weekend.
The weekly forecast from the National Weather Service in Reno:
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/05/2020 - 11:23am
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 Report - http://southtahoenow.com/story/03/29/2020/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
This Week's Report
3/29
Winter Storm Warning until Monday for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/05/2020 - 10:17am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Winter Storm Warning is in place for the Lake Tahoe Basin until noon on Monday, April 6. At 10:00 a.m. Sunday, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno said to expect heavy snow with additional snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches, except 1 to 3 feet above 7000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph in the lower elevations and up to 90 mph over Sierra ridges.
South Lake Tahoe library offering story time and other digital services while closed
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/04/2020 - 5:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Even though the El Dorado County library in South Lake Tahoe is closed to the public to comply with social distancing requirements, many services including storytime are offered online.
Library cards that are due to expire have been extended. All books due during their closed times will be accepted after reopening with no late fees. Their drop box is closed so no books can be dropped off.
All due dates have been extended to May 29, 2020.
Caltrans projects in South Lake Tahoe and on Echo Summit set to resume in May
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/04/2020 - 3:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be returning to the South Shore of Lake Tahoe this spring to complete two major projects.
El Dorado County health official orders end to all nonessential travel to Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/03/2020 - 6:25pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Those living in the Lake Tahoe Basin have experienced a large number of visitors and non-fulltime residents coming into the area, and today the El Dorado County Public Health Officer issued a no-travel order.
Dr. Nancy Williams issued the order to start immediately and will remain in place until April 30, 2020, unless extended or modified.
COVID-19 cases in the South Lake Tahoe area up to 9, El Dorado County at 22
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/03/2020 - 4:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two more positive tests for COVID-19 were received in the South Lake Tahoe region of El Dorado County, and one more in El Dorado Hills, bringing the county total up to 22.
Two of the new cases were community-acquired and one is under investigation.
The South Lake Tahoe region of the county runs from Tahoma to Meyers and includes the city of South Lake Tahoe.
To date, 849 have been tested for the virus in El Dorado County with 683 coming back negative and the results on about 144 are still pending.
South Lake Tahoe parks to remain closed during pandemic
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/03/2020 - 3:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Parks run by the City of South Lake Tahoe that were closed for the season will remain closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We aren’t discouraging public access to the parks, we want our residents to get outside during this crisis,” said Public Works Director Ray Jarvis. “We are going to keep the parks closed to vehicle access though to discourage large gatherings and to continue to encourage people to follow state and federal guidelines.”
Warm Room expands and relocates to assist South Lake Tahoe homeless
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/03/2020 - 12:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) as relocated its Warm Room operations to the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center in order to provide a 24/7 shelter for the most vulnerable residents until at least April 30.
In addition to their expanded operations they have also made the following changes:
● Set up 8 isolation bays for people experiencing non-COVID-19 symptoms.
● Providing 22 private motel rooms for our vulnerable seniors and those experiencing complex underlying health conditions.
Barton Health's community updates and advisories on coronavirus COVID-19
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/03/2020 - 12:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Health continues to adapt and respond to the spread of coronavirus COVID-19 in the community. The health and safety of patients and care providers is the top priority, and operational changes continue to evolve at Barton Memorial Hospital and across Barton’s coordinated network of medical offices in preparation for any potential surge in patient care.
Douglas County to VHR owners and tourists: Do not rent homes, Do not visit at this time
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/03/2020 - 12:09pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Consistent with directives issued by Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak, and the guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control, Douglas County is urging travelers and short-term rental owners/managers, to take this threat to our community seriously, act responsibly and refrain from renting vacation home properties to non-essential travelers at this time.
Nightly cheer in South Lake Tahoe in support of healthcare and essential workers
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 5:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Marin County has their coyote calls, New York City has their clapping, and now South Lake Tahoe will have a nightly cheer to honor and support essential workers and healthcare professionals working during the COVID-19 crisis.
Local Troy Matthews started the idea on Facebook Thursday and wants to see the community respond and go outside and give a big cheer for five minutes starting every night at 8:00 p.m.
Seven confirmed cases of COVID-19 in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 4:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County has created a new dashboard for COVID-19 cases and it shows South Lake Tahoe leads all areas with confirmed cases.
There are 7 confirmed cases in the South Lake Tahoe region, 3 in Placerville, 4 in El Dorado Hills with the County's other 5 cases spread around the west slope.
797 people have been tested with 648 of those coming back negative for the virus. 130 are still pending.
Of the confirmed 19 cases:
9 - travel-related
1 - contact with a known case
6 - community-acquired
3 - cause under investigation
10 - male
9 - female
Winter Storm Watch in place for Lake Tahoe this weekend
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 1:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What was originally forecast to be a sunny and mild weekend has changed into one that is calling for two different storms bringing heavy snow to the greater Lake Tahoe area.
Lake Valley Fire Protection District helping locals with food and donations
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 11:57am
MEYERS, Calif. - The members of the Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) help the community every day as first responders and protecting the community, but they are now adding on a new role.
They have donated money as well as started a program to go grocery shopping for the elderly in their district or for those unable to get to the store due to coronavirus impacts.
Last week members of the district's foundation presented a check for $1,000 to Bread & Broth to help supply food to those in the community who are impacted by layoffs due to the coronavirus.
FBI warns of possible cyber crimes during coronavirus pandemic
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 10:26am
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The FBI anticipates cyber actors will exploit increased use of virtual environments by government agencies, the private sector, private organizations, and individuals as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Computer systems and virtual environments provide essential communication services for telework and education, in addition to conducting regular business. The criminal, or cyber actor, will exploit vulnerabilities in these systems to steal sensitive information, target individuals and businesses performing financial transactions, and engage in extortion.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District students will not return this school year
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/01/2020 - 5:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Governor Newsom said it was a possibility two weeks ago, California’s schools chief Tony Thurmond recommended the state’s public schools prepare to provide distance learning through the end of their school years on Tuesday, and now today, it became a reality in South Lake Tahoe.
El Dorado County Office of Education (EDCOE) announced they are taking a safety-first approach and immediate action to extend the school facility closures through the end of the school year.
South Lake Tahoe second home owners asked to leave under some circumstances
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/01/2020 - 4:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Owners of vacation rentals or second homes located in South Lake Tahoe may not use them as long as the Governor's "Stay at Home" order is in place unless are doing so under allowable circumstances.
Sierra snowpack at 66% of April 1 average; Statewide it is 53% of average
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/01/2020 - 2:18pm
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The precipitation of March did not do enough to boost the snowpack in the Sierra to high figures, but it did give surveyors better figures than the 47 percent of average one month ago. The manual measurement of the snowpack at Phillips Station near Sierra-at-Tahoe showed the snow depth was 43.5 inches with a snow water equivalent (SWE) of 16.5 inches. This is 66 percent of the April 1 average at that location southwest of Lake Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe City Council does not approve eviction protection action for businesses
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/01/2020 - 1:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During their special meeting Wednesday, the South Lake Tahoe City Council discussed three topics related to the current COVID-19 pandemic crisis.
One of their action items was to vote on an urgency ordinance that would establish a moratorium on commercial evictions due to COVID-19. During their emergency meeting on March 20, 2020, the Council unanimously supported a provision to put a temporary moratorium on residential evictions.
