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Column: Foundations in motivation
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/17/2022 - 6:31pm
Event Date:
April 21, 2022 - 5:00pm
Motivation is different for every person. Finding what motivates you is the key to creating habits, especially in exercise routines. With a consistent exercise routine, the results can be very beneficial. The key is understanding what motivates you.
There are two types of exercise motivation: extrinsic and intrinsic.
Windy start to a week that brings Lake Tahoe snow, rain, and sunshine
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/17/2022 - 5:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - More active weather is on the way beginning Monday. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for the Lake Tahoe Basin that will be in effect from 11:00 a.m. Monday to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday. Expect southwest winds of 15-25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Up to 100 mph at the Sierra Crest and 60 mph in wind prone areas. Waves on the lake 2-4 feet are possible.
Celebrate Lake Tahoe Earth Week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/17/2022 - 4:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Fifty-two years ago, the first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970, having reverberated from a lone Wisconsin senator’s call to action. That initial celebration led to national legislation, such as the Clean Water Act, celebrating its 50th Anniversary, and the strengthening of the Clean Air Act which continues to protect our natural resources.
New Caltrans project for State Routes 88, 89 and 4 to add cameras, electronic signs, and more
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/17/2022 - 12:31pm
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) proposes to install traffic management systems and roadside safety improvements in and around the Kirkwood and Carson Pass area, with one in Meyers and 12 other locations in Amador, El Dorado, and Alpine counties on State Routes 88, 89, and 4. The project is called Carson Transportation Management Systems.
Road Beat: Review - 2022 Toyota Corolla Hybrid will save you money
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/17/2022 - 11:58am
Outrageously good fuel economy makes this an easy recommendation. Do you care about driving? No? Good. Do you care about saving money at the pump and transporting yourself in a reliable fashion? Good! Sounds like the Corolla Hybrid is for you. The Toyota Corolla Hybrid knows exactly what it is, and what it wants to be: This is pure transportation and nothing more. It has only two missions: to get you where you need to be while using as little gasoline as possible. It's actually crazy to think Toyota hasn't sold a Corolla Hybrid before in the United States.
Summer activity opening dates for Heavenly, Kirkwood and Northstar
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/16/2022 - 3:58pm
As the winter ski and ride season winds down in California, Vail Resorts’ three Tahoe resorts, Heavenly, Northstar, and Kirkwood, have announced initial plans for their summer operations.
Column: Improved health through volunteering
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/16/2022 - 3:22pm
April 17-23 is National Volunteer Week, and we celebrate the extraordinary volunteers who donate their time and talents throughout the year to improve our community. This is also a time to amplify the importance of volunteerism, which is not only a generous gesture of goodwill and selflessness but has been found to contribute in many ways to a better life.
Presentation on new Multi-Generational Recreation and Aquatic Center at next recreation commission meeting
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/16/2022 - 11:38am
Event Date:
April 20, 2022 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Parks and Recreation Commission will receive a presentation by the firm, JK Architecture Engineering on the new Multi-Generational Recreation and Aquatic Center at its next meeting.
The meeting is on Wednesday, April 20 at 6:00 p.m. at the current recreation center located at 1180 Rufus Allen Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe.
The ground is scheduled to break on the new facility this year.
Winter Weather Advisory for Lake Tahoe Saturday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/15/2022 - 5:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Saturday, April 16 from 2:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Snow is expected with total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches above lake level, except 6 to 12 inches along and west of Highway 89, including Donner Summit. Southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph and waves of 2 to 5 feet on Lake Tahoe. Ridgetop winds will gust up to 100 mph at times.
Demolition underway at site of old Lakeside Inn to make room for Stateline Medical Center expansion
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/15/2022 - 4:24pm
STATELINE, Nev. - The bulldozers have been busy on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe this week, tearing down the walls of the old Lakeside Inn hotel rooms and other buildings along Kahle Drive that at one time housed a market, bike shop, and the old Glass Crutch casino.
Sunray Hotel code issues not corrected, violations coming
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/15/2022 - 3:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After numerous code violations were found at the Sunray Hotel in South Lake Tahoe on March 7, the City of South Lake Tahoe gave the owners 30 days to address a list of items that needed to be corrected.
On April 13, City staff returned to the Lake Tahoe Boulevard motel used by local weekly and monthly renters.
Guilty verdict for man who killed El Dorado County Deputy Brian Ishmael
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/15/2022 - 2:45pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. – An El Dorado County jury has found Juan Carlos Vasquez-Orozco, 22, guilty of the murder in the second-degree of El Dorado County Sheriff’s Deputy Brian Ishmael. The jury also found Vasquez-Orozco guilty of Assault with a Firearm on El Dorado County Sheriff’s deputies Brian Shelton and Shawn Taroli and San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Tasabia. Tasabia was off-duty at the time, but in the area and assisted deputies.
Man arrested at Stateline accused of stealing more than $1 million from victims
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/15/2022 - 1:34pm
A 65-year-old man suspected of stealing more than $1 million from 10 victims was arrested by deputies from Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) at Stateline on April 1.
The suspect, George Ronald Russell, allegedly made false claims to victims when securing investments in a booklet he wrote called, The DUI Nightmare.
Job Fair for Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/15/2022 - 9:33am
Event Date:
April 25, 2022 - 2:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel is holding a job fair on Monday, April 25 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The hotel is located at 4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.
The newly renovated hotel is looking for new team members who want to have "fun" on the job.
South Lake Tahoe cannabis revenue of $400,000 being dispersed through community grants
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/15/2022 - 9:08am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City of South Lake Tahoe will be dispersing $400,000 in cannabis revenue through a grant process starting Friday, April 15. City Council formally approved the Cannabis Revenue Grant Program during its meeting on March 15.
League of Women Voters to host candidate forum for El Dorado County Supervisor District 5 candidates - Moved to Virtual
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/14/2022 - 8:49pm
Event Date:
April 21, 2022 - 6:30pm
UPDATE: This has been moved to Zoom due to the weather. Time: 6:30 p.m. To join Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88297528341.
Meeting ID: 882 9752 8341
+16699006833,,88297528341# US (San Jose)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The League of Women Voters of El Dorado County is hosting a District 5 Board of Supervisors candidates forum on April 21, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center. An informal meet and greet begins at 6:00 p.m. and the forum begins at 6:30 p.m. The forum will be live-streamed, recorded, and posted on YouTube.
Job Opening: Master Gardener Program Coordinator (CES 2) – South Lake Tahoe, CA
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/14/2022 - 7:34pm
County Location: El Dorado County
Date Posted: February 25, 2022
Closing Date: Until Filled
The University of California is recruiting for its Program Coordinator for Lake Tahoe Master Gardeners, a 50 percent career position with benefits.
Public can help name the board pieces for new MONOPOLY Lake Tahoe game
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/14/2022 - 6:52pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. - Lake Tahoe will be highlighted in its own board game, MONOPOLY Lake Tahoe! Mr. MONOPOLY was at the lake Thursday to highlight the new game and to encourage the public to submit their ideas for what should be featured on the board. Makers of the game, Top Trumps USA, will replace the famous Atlantic City squares (from Boardwalk to Park Place) with representations of much-loved Lake Tahoe historic landmarks, treasured natural destinations, and summertime favorites.
El Dorado County Sheriff's call log at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/14/2022 - 5:56pm
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.
Report for March 31 - April 13, 2022
3/31
09:42 CIVIL INCIDENT - Officer initiated activity at Berkeley Ave, South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: ADVISED.
Help "Cram-A-Cruiser " with Bread & Broth 4 Kids in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/14/2022 - 10:57am
Event Date:
April 23, 2022 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bread & Broth 4 Kids is asking the local community for help in filling a South Lake Tahoe Police cruiser full of food for its weekend food program. Each week, food-insecure students from Lake Tahoe Unified School District get a bag of food for the weekend when school breakfast and lunch programs are not available. Bread & Broth 4 Kids also provides weekly food during the summer.
"Cram-A-Cruiser" is being held on Saturday, April 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Grocery Outlet, 2358 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.
El Dorado Community Foundation opens its first ever combined grant cycle
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/14/2022 - 9:49am
El Dorado Community Foundation has opened its first-ever consolidated grant cycles.
Nonprofit organizations are welcome to apply for multiple grants so long as:
The nonprofit is in good standing with the IRS, SOS, and DOJ (AG).
The organization qualifies for the grant cycles.
Please read all requirements carefully.
The non-profits directly serve El Dorado County Residents (please read specifics with each grant being offered) and all grant cycles will close on Thursday, May 19, 2022. They can all be accessed at https://eldoradocf.org/grants-catalog/
33rd annual Soroptimist Elegant Evening silent auction now live - free evening of entertainment planned
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/14/2022 - 9:15am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 33rd annual Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra Elegant Evening silent auction is now live and everyone is invited to start bidding on all of the fabulous items. The auction will be live through Friday, April 22, the evening of the service club's virtual fundraising party.
To look at the auction items and bid, click here and go! You’ll be notified if you have been outbid or you can take advantage of the "Max Bid" option. Decide what you want to pay as a maximum before the system "pings" you back.
South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club hosts Easter Egg Hunt
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/14/2022 - 8:47am
Event Date:
April 16, 2022 - 10:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Grab those Easter baskets and head over to Lake Tahoe Community College for the South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club Easter Egg hunt on Saturday, April 16, 2022.
Kids ages 1-11 are invited to join in the fun and free tradition.
10:30 a.m. Easter Costume Parade & Contest
10:45 a.m. Easter Bonnet Contest
11:00 a.m. Egg Hunt by age group
The Easter Bunny will be on hand so bring your cameras to capture the memories.
Donohoe sentenced 50 years-life for murder of South Lake Tahoe gas station attendant
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/13/2022 - 7:12pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On March 1, a South Lake Tahoe jury found Sean Thomas Donohoe guilty of murdering Manpreet Singh in August of 2013 as he worked in the US Gasoline station on the corner of Lodi Avenue and Lake Tahoe Blvd. Today, Judge Suzanne Kingsbury sentenced Donohoe to 50 years to life for the cold-blooded killing of Singh.
The history and culture of the Washoe Tribe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/13/2022 - 6:34pm
Event Date:
April 30, 2022 - 1:00pm
Join the Tahoe Rim Trail Association, along with the Friends of the Library, for a presentation on the history and culture of the Washoe Tribe on Saturday, April 30 at 1:00 p.m.
Barton Health Foundation to award $100k to those engaged in health and well-being of Lake Tahoe community
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/13/2022 - 6:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Guided by the results of the Community Health Needs Assessment, Barton Health Foundation partners with local non-profit organizations to support programs and initiatives that are aimed at addressing unmet health needs. Mental Health, Substance Use, and Access to Care rank highest among a long list of concerns in the Lake Tahoe region. The Barton Health Foundation awards grants to non-profit organizations that provide support for members of the community who face these issues.
Easter Week services in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/13/2022 - 6:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Here is a list of some of the Easter Week services at area churches.
Holy Week Continues at Hope Lutheran Church
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 14, at 5:30 p.m.
Good Friday
“The Last 7 Words of Jesus”
Friday, April 15, at 5:30 p.m.
Easter Sunday
April 17
9:00 a.m. “Continental Breakfast”
Followed by Easter Celebration
10:00 a.m.
All are welcome
Hope Lutheran is located at 930 Julie Lane, South Lake Tahoe
or participate online @www.hopeofthesierra.com
St. Theresa Catholic Church
Holy Thursday
"Into the Jaws of Hell" next in Eastern Sierra History series at Wylder Hope Valley
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/13/2022 - 10:49am
Event Date:
April 16, 2022 - 3:00pm
The Wylder Hotel Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra History series on Saturday, April 16 with a stirring presentation, “Into the Jaws of Hell.”
Historian and author David Woodruff recounts the dramatic and heroic tale, of how forlorn, starving and moribund argonauts found demise in the desert instead of the riches of the goldfields they had sought and christened the chilling name upon their near-fatal location, Death Valley.
LTCC celebrates two art exhibits with free closing receptions and artist talks
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/13/2022 - 10:40am
Event Date:
April 21, 2022 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — With COVID cases and mask requirements easing, Lake Tahoe Community College’s (LTCC) Art Department welcomes the community back to campus to enjoy two art exhibits, with free closing receptions and artist talks taking place on the evening of Thursday, April 21 between 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Robert Plant with Alison Krauss, second Keith Urban show added to Lake Tahoe outdoor arena lineup
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/13/2022 - 10:10am
There have been some additions to the 2022 Summer Concert Series at Lake Tahoe. The outdoor shows behind Harvey's kick-off with Norah Jones on June 26 and wrap up on September 10 with Jackson Browne. Robert Plant and Alison Krauss have been added to the lineup with an August 20 stop on the South Shore, and Keith Urban has added a second show and joins Kenny Chesney, Eric Church and Jack Johnson with two shows at the outdoor arena this summer.
The concert schedule to date (subject to changes):
Sunday, June 26 - Norah Jones
Friday, July 8 - The Chainsmokers
Washoe County commissioners approve amendments to vacation rental ordinance
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/13/2022 - 9:34am
WASHOE COUNTY, Calif. - The Washoe County Board of Commissioners had a first reading of a short-term rental (STR) ordinance update at its meeting on Tuesday, wrapping up months of research and public input to amend the county code.
The county's first STR ordinance was approved in March 2021 and went into effect in May of that year. In February 2022, the Board heard a status update on the implementation of the STR program regulations and received a series of policy recommendations. The Board provided direction to staff to
Another round of Easter week storms heading to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/12/2022 - 10:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After a fairly dry January-March, Mother Nature is trying to make up for some lost moisture with the second of three weather systems this week at Lake Tahoe coming in on Wednesday night and Thursday. The third arrives Friday night and into Saturday. Easter Sunday is looking sunny at this time with a high of 54 with what looks like another quick system coming into the Basin on Monday.
Preventing child abuse in South Lake Tahoe starts with one conversation, knowing the signs
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/12/2022 - 9:50pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - While April is Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month, being aware of what child abuse is, what to look for, and how to help is a year-round issue and the happiness of children depends on everyone.
The pinwheel has been the national symbol for child abuse prevention since 2008. The pinwheel connotes playfulness, joy, and childhood and has come to serve as a physical reminder of the great childhoods we want for children.
Prescribed fire operations to continue around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/12/2022 - 4:06pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) may continue burning piles this week on Lake Tahoe’s northwest shore, weather permitting. Smoke will be present. Prescribed fire operations are expected to continue this spring as conditions allow to help land managers reduce hazardous fuels that can feed unwanted wildfires.
Learn how to skate during free session at the Tahoe Ice Arena
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/12/2022 - 2:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Ice Arena is offering a free "Learn How to Skate" session on Saturday, April 16 from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
This session is geared towards children aged 4-10 years old who are looking to learn the basic fundamentals of ice skating. Classes are designed around fun, and focus on balance, learning how to fall and get up, and stride development.
Skates are provided free of charge, and all sessions after April 16 are $10 and are pay-as-you-go. Helmets are encouraged and are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra holding backpack and luggage drive
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/11/2022 - 9:24pm
Event Date:
April 23, 2022 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra is staging a backpack and luggage drive on April 23 in the parking lot of TJ Maxx in South Lake Tahoe from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. They are seeking donations of new or gently used backpacks, duffle bags, and suitcases.
Retired Judges Keller, Phimister, Proud, and Stracener Endorse Slossberg for Judge
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/11/2022 - 9:06pm
Retired El Dorado County Superior Court Judges Eddie Keller, Douglas Phimister, Daniel Proud, and Warren Stracener have joined the long list of current and former judicial officers endorsing Superior Court Commissioner Gary Slossberg for the open Judge seat in the upcoming election on June 7, 2022. They join Retired Presiding Judge Suzanne N. Kingsbury, all current El Dorado County Superior Court Judges, and several judicial officers statewide in endorsing Commissioner Slossberg.
Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team receives 2022 National Wildfire Mitigation Award
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/11/2022 - 9:01pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team has received a 2022 National Wildfire Mitigation Award for innovation and leadership in wildfire mitigation. The award recognizes outstanding service at the federal, state, local, and tribal levels of government and at the community level. It is the highest national honor an organization can receive for exceptional work and significant program impact in wildfire preparedness and mitigation.
Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series lineup
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/11/2022 - 8:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heavenly Village starts its Summer Concert Series on Thursday, May 5 with a special preview of the summer excitement to come with Mariachi Cazadores for Cinco de Mayo. The official series kicks off on Memorial Day Weekend and runs through Labor Day Weekend.
All genres of music will be featured, with most shows on Fridays and Saturdays, holiday Sundays and the week of the 4th of July holiday, and American Century Championship Golf.
David Jack: First wrestler added to South Lake Tahoe's Champion Plaza
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/11/2022 - 2:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was a walk down memory lane Thursday as David Jack was honored with a personalized brick at South Lake Tahoes Champion's Plaza. Surrounded by friends, family, city officials, and the wrestling community, the star wrestler was honored for his accomplishments on the mats from South Tahoe High to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to the Olympic Trials.
David was the first California state wrestling finalist to come from South Tahoe High School.
He Said STHS has always put out great skiers, and he wanted to be a good wrestler but there was no roadmap.
El Dorado County Commission on Aging seeks new member
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/11/2022 - 12:11pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Commission on Aging currently has one membership vacancy and is accepting applications from interested residents of the county. The Commission strives to attain a balanced geographic representation and applicants are sought from all areas of the county, including South Lake Tahoe. Preference is given to individuals aged 60 years and older.
Mind your medicine cabinet: Correct drug management saves lives
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/11/2022 - 8:13am
Among high schoolers in the 12th grade, close to 2 in 10 reported using prescription medicine without a prescription. Two-thirds (66 percent) of teens who report the abuse of prescription pain relievers are getting them from friends, family members, and acquaintances. While some teens abuse medicine to party and get high, many are using medicine to manage stress or regulate their lives.
Operation Save Lake Tahoe - $60M plan to bring in permanent firefighting helicopters
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/10/2022 - 6:56pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - There is no firefighting or rescue helicopter assigned to the Lake Tahoe region on a dedicated, permanent basis, and Tahoe Douglas Fire Chief Scott Lindgren is trying to change that.
Lindgren has created "Operation - Save the Tahoe Basin" to bring the valuable tool to not only the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe but to all of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra.
It will not come cheaply and he estimates he will need $60M to create a helicopter base with two helicopters.
Family outing: Mama bear and cubs
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/10/2022 - 5:53pm
Mama and her cubs were spotted in a yard off Pioneer Trail in South Lake Tahoe. She started to cross the street, then thought better of it. It’s a good reminder to slow down and watch for our furry neighbors when driving.
Photo from Julianna Ormsby.
Snow and wind make a return to Lake Tahoe, starting with Winter Weather Advisory
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/10/2022 - 5:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A strong late-season winter storm arrives on Monday, making it feel like January and not April. Plan on a round of very strong and potentially damaging winds on Monday along with Sierra travel impacts due to snow Monday into Monday night. Much colder weather persists for most of this week with below-freezing temperatures starting Monday night.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Weather Advisory to be in effect from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 12.
Those driving under the influence remain a high focus of South Lake Tahoe law enforcement
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/10/2022 - 1:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One decision to drive while impaired with alcohol or drugs is one too many, but have the educational campaigns aimed at preventing people from driving drunk or high worked?
Man hospitalized with severe injuries after being hit by vehicle in South Lake Tahoe Saturday night
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/10/2022 - 10:13am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 34-year-old man suffered serious injuries after being hit by a taxi on Saturday night in South Lake Tahoe
At 9:39 p.m., emergency personnel responded to calls of a vehicle versus pedestrian incident near the old Chevy's restaurant on Lake Tahoe Blvd., just east of Ski Run Blvd.
Upon arrival, the first responders found the man in the street. The road was blocked off as he was transported to Barton Hospital and officers from South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) began their investigation.
National Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week April 10 – 16, 2022
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/09/2022 - 4:09pm
National Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week is April 10 through 16, 2022. This is a time to recognize the many contributions of Animal Services officers, shelter and office staff, and Animal Services volunteers in El Dorado County.
“Working and volunteering in the animal services field requires a strong passion for helping animals and serving others,” said Henry Brzezinski, manager of El Dorado County Animal Services. “The work can sometimes be difficult, but we all love what we do. Our County is very grateful for our dedicated staff and volunteers!”
Local vacancies on Meyers Advisory Council, Veterans Affairs Commission and Fish and Wildlife Commission
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/09/2022 - 3:41pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Have you ever thought of volunteering to help the community at an advisory level to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors? There are openings on three county commissions and councils that need to be filled by local residents.
Only residents or property owners in the Lake Tahoe region of the unincorporated County may apply for the Meyers Area Council. The other two commission openings can be filled by those living in the incorporated area (South Lake Tahoe city limits).
USFS creating e-bike plan for Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/09/2022 - 3:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – As snow is melting off the trails and the days are getting warmer, for the most part, many recreationists are ready to get outside on foot and on bikes. One of those ways to enjoy the outside at Lake Tahoe that is gaining in popularity is on an electric bicycle, also known as an e-bike. Where one can take an e-bike is often confusing.
E-bikes are seen on both motorized and non-motorized trails around Lake Tahoe, and the US Forest Service is creating the rules for the lands they manage.
