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Phillips Station snow pack measured at 68% of average; Mt. Rose at 86%
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/01/2022 - 4:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In their third snow survey of the season at Phillips Station near Sierra-at-Tahoe on March 1, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) measured 35 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 16 inches, which is 68 percent of average for this location for March.
The snow water equivalent measures the amount of water contained in the snowpack and is a key component of DWR’s water supply forecast. Statewide, the snowpack is 63 percent of average for this date.
Sean Donohoe found guilty of the murder of South Lake Tahoe gas station attendant
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/01/2022 - 12:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Lake Tahoe jury has found Sean Donohoe guilty of murdering Manpreet Singh in 2013. The jury of seven men and five women found Donohoe guilty of murder in the first degree and answered "true" to all three special allegations that he intentionally used a .45 caliber semi-automatic weapon in killing Singh.
Kudos: Inversion Gymnastics thanks community sponsors
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/01/2022 - 7:10am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Despite having no season in 2021, the Inversion Gym’s competition teams from South Lake Tahoe came back strong in early 2022, placing in competitions in Reno, Loomis, and Auburn. The kids have been thrilled about the chance to compete.
South Lake Tahoe COVID-19 vaccination clinics scheduled
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/01/2022 - 7:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is hosting three vaccine clinics in South Lake Tahoe this week. All of them will be held at the county's public health office located at 1360 Johnson Blvd. Both Pfizer and Moderna doses are available.
Wednesday, March 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday, March 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
To schedule an appointment or find additional clinics, visit myturn.ca.gov or call 833-422-4255. Walk-in appointments may be available.
Signups for Kiddie Kickers indoor soccer program at Kahle Community Center
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/01/2022 - 6:30am
STATELINE, Nev. - Sign-ups have begun for Kiddie Kickers, the Douglas County Parks and Recreation soccer program for ages 4-5. The indoor soccer introductory program is for beginners, and emphasizes basic fundamentals, sportsmanship, and, most important of it all, having fun while learning the game.
Games will be played on Sundays between 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. from March 27 - May 15, 2022. Kids will be assigned to a team based on random selection.
To participate, kids must be age four by 4/1/22. The cost is $45 and includes a team t-shirt and an award.
Prescribed burn operations continue around Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/28/2022 - 7:46pm
Depending on favorable conditions, the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) will continue prescribed fire operations this week around the Lake Tahoe Basin. These prescribed fires are expected to continue throughout the winter season to help land managers reduce hazardous fuels that can feed unwanted wildfires. Smoke will be present.
1. Sugar Pine Point State Park - California State Parks. Location: General Creek Campground. Burn Type: Hand Piles. Total Acreage: 7.00. Planned Ignition: 02/28/2022. Duration of Ignition and Smoke Production: 2 Weeks.
Senior dine-in meals resume in South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County March 7
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/28/2022 - 7:22pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - After being closed to in-person meals through the pandemic, El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Program has announced the reopening of its dining sites on March 7, 2022.
Dine-in meals will be served at senior nutrition congregate dining sites in Placerville, Pollock Pines, Greenwood, Pioneer Park, Cameron Park, and South Lake Tahoe from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Advance reservations will be required for the service.
The South Lake Tahoe dining site is located at 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Kudos: 2022 Fresh Tracks 5K Snowshoe Walk/Race raises funds for METAvivor
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/28/2022 - 6:48pm
It was a bluebird Sunday morning as 58 walkers and racers lined up for the Fresh Tracks 5K Snowshoe Walk/Race on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at Camp Richardson Resort. The event was hosted by the Tahoe Mountain Milers Running Club. Tuesday and Wednesday’s storm brought enough snow for an out and back course on groomed trails.
Results:
1st - Alek Simpson, 25, of South Lake Tahoe won the event in 27:19
2nd - Kevin Calhoun, 28, also of South Lake Tahoe in 36:04
3rd - Sean Finn, 17, of Carson City in 37:04.
In the women’s race:
Mask requirements dropped for California students starting March 12
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/28/2022 - 6:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As COVID-19 case rates and hospitalizations continue to drop across the West, masking guidance is being updated starting at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 11.
Starting at that time, masks will no longer be required in schools in South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, and districts across California, Oregon, and Washington.
The governors of each state, Newson, Brown, and Inslee, issued the joint statement on Monday.
COVID-19 daily cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/28/2022 - 6:03pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 36 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since Friday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 26,460. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive. Case rates continue to drop.
There are now 12.3 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county, the lowest in weeks.
There is an interactive dashboard for the county with extra details here: See HERE.
Floating log breakwater installed at Topaz Lake Campground
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/28/2022 - 8:20am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Topaz Lake Campground boat ramp breakwater project has been completed in Douglas County, ahead of schedule and under budget.
South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/28/2022 - 8:15am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next city council meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 1, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
The agenda:
Citizen Appointments to Commissions and Boards – Building & Housing Board of Appeals. Appoint one person to the board.
Small Business Sustainability (SBS) Loan Program Update. Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive a report on the 2021 COVID-19 Small Business
Sustainability (SBS) Loan Program. Discuss and provide direction to staff on the loan repayment plan or loan forgiveness option.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue - Annual Report 2021
Multi-faith clergy to hold candlelight vigil in Reno to pray for peace in Eastern Europe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 02/27/2022 - 10:56pm
Event Date:
March 6, 2022 - 4:00pm Christian-Muslim-Hindu-Buddhist-Jewish-Baha’i-Pagan religious leaders of northwestern Nevada will unite in a candlelight vigil and pray together in Reno on March 6 at 4:00 p.m., seeking peaceful resolution of violent armed conflict in Eastern Europe.
Being jointly coordinated by Saint Catherine of Siena Episcopal Church Rector the Reverend Thomas W. Blake and Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, this candlelight vigil will include prayers from diverse religious traditions in English, Spanish, Arabic, Sanskrit, Pali, Hebrew and Persian for peace and ending of war in Eastern Europe.
Column: Hidden heart disease
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/27/2022 - 5:49pm
Cardiovascular diseases are the most common causes of death and disability for women in the United States. 1 in 9 women between the ages of 45 to 64 will develop symptoms of some form of cardiovascular disease. After age 65, the ratio climbs to 1 in 3 women.
Warming trend until mid-week at Lake Tahoe, then another system with possible rain/snow arrives
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/27/2022 - 5:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Temperatures will warm to well above normal Tuesday and Wednesday before a modest Pacific storm brings increased breezes along with light rain and snow showers Thursday and Thursday night. A colder
storm is possible late Friday into Saturday with the potential for snow showers. Below-average temperatures with additional slider-type systems could continue into next week, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.
5th annual State of the South Shore Community Address
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/27/2022 - 12:52pm
Event Date:
March 9, 2022 - 6:00pm
Chamber members, business leaders, and the general public are invited to attend the State of the South Shore Community Address on March 9 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The third annual Tahoe Chamber meeting is a unique opportunity to hear from one representative from each jurisdiction - the City of South Lake Tahoe, Douglas County, El Dorado County, and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. The meeting will highlight recent accomplishments, current challenges and opportunities, and strategic objectives for 2022.
Guest speakers will include:
California's "Safer from Wildfires" shows how to protect homes, get insurance discounts
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/27/2022 - 12:25pm
During a time when insurance companies have been canceling policies around the Lake Tahoe Basin and Sierra due to wildfire threats, a recent announcement by state regulators comes at a beneficial time.
There is possible financial relief ahead for those living in wildfire areas of California for fire-hardened homes and communities. State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced new regulations through the “Safer from Wildfires” framework to protect existing homes and communities.
Nevada gaming revenues remain strong, South Shore "win" down slightly
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/27/2022 - 10:12am
Nevada’s non-restricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $1,078,761,266 for the month of January 2022, a gain of 41.58 percent over the same period in 2021. The South Shore Lake Tahoe casino's win was down 4.39 percent over the same period with their gaming revenue of $17,067,309, according to the State's monthly gaming revenue report.
Last month's report showed over $18.5M in gaming revenue on the South Shore and $1.15M for the state of Nevada.
Column: Sleep soundly for a healthier heart
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/26/2022 - 6:30pm
Sleep is a naturally recurring and essential function that allows your body and mind to rest and restore between periods of activity, stress, and other stimulative experiences. While it’s most often associated with mood and mental function, sleep also fights off diseases and can contribute to overall body and organ health.
South Lake Tahoe book launch for Suzanne Roberts's latest, Animal Bodies: On Death, Desire, and Other Difficulties
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/26/2022 - 5:07pm
Event Date:
March 5, 2022 - 7:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join Cuppa Tahoe and author Suzanne Roberts for the launch of her latest book, Animal Bodies: On Death, Desire, and Other Difficulties on Saturday, March 5 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Suzanne will read from her book and there will be a question and answer period.
There are limited tickets available for this private event. The cost is $30 and includes a dedicated and signed copy of the book, a drink, and pastry.
Western Nevada College's Nursing and CNA students shine at job fair
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/26/2022 - 7:00am
The future job market is looking bright for Western Nevada College’s (WNC) Nursing and Allied Health students who shined at a job fair earlier this month.
WNC’s National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) hosted a Job Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 15, for the first time in five years. Seventy-five current students had the opportunity to secure future employment, interview with hospitals and health care facilities, learn more from four-year colleges about bachelor degree opportunities and scholarship funding available through WNC Foundation.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office log for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/26/2022 - 6:20am
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 February 17 - February 23, 2022
2/17
12:58 LOST PROPERTY - Occurred in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.
North Lake Tahoe High School senior raises funds for wildland fire protection
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/25/2022 - 8:43pm
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Just last week, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced “Safer from Wildfires,” a new insurance framework that incorporates wildfire safety measures that make homes and businesses more resilient to wildfire. The North Tahoe Fire Protection District (NTFPD) has been incorporating many of these same elements, collaborating with communities to prepare for fire season.
Weekly COVID-19 case update for counties around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/25/2022 - 7:20pm
Weekly roundup of COVID-19 around Lake Tahoe. All except El Dorado County are for the week and El Dorado data is from yesterday.
EL DORADO COUNTY
There have been 38 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 26,424. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive. Case rates continue to drop.
There are now 14.4 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county, the lowest since the beginning of the Omicron variant.
El Dorado County restaurant defies injunction to close due to lack of health permit
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/25/2022 - 3:01pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - A preliminary injunction prohibiting all operations relating to the Apple Bistro in Placerville has been issued by the El Dorado County Superior Court. On Friday, February 19, 2022, the court said no operations can resume until a health permit is obtained, but the restaurant has continued to be open, and according to their social media, plan on staying open.
Barton Health invests in new technology for knee and hip replacement patients
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/25/2022 - 12:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Health continues to innovate with the latest modern technology to ensure the highest quality medical care for patients. A new investment in joint replacement technology will enhance the patient experience for total knee, total hip, and partial knee replacements. Barton is one of the first hospitals in the region to offer Mako SmartRobotics™, a robotic system that enables orthopedic surgeons to have a more predictable surgical experience with increased precision and accuracy, resulting in better outcomes for patients.
Road Beat: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Review - To truck or not to truck
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/25/2022 - 11:36am
Brilliant? Or lame a pretender? The Road Beat tests the new Santa Cruz to find out where it fits in.
What is it?
Hyundai's Santa Cruz, an 'almost-truck' aimed to capture buyers who don't need a full-sized, traditional truck. Based on a Hyundai Tucson crossover underneath, this unibody creation brings truck practicality and usefulness but aims to drive just like a normal car. It's supposed to be a truck for people that don't necessarily need nor want a truck. But, is it any decent, and does it have a place in the world?
What's hot?
Grow Your Own - High Altitude Gardening workshops begin in March
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/25/2022 - 11:08am
Learn how to grow at high elevation during the 2022 High Elevation Garden Workshops/Grow Your Own Series. Enjoy instruction will cover river/lake-friendly gardening and cultivation techniques, various strategies to apply based on the local growing environment, history/background on featured plants, and information on how to garden organically at high altitudes. These family-friendly workshops are in collaboration with UCCE Lake Tahoe Master Gardeners, University of Nevada Reno Desert Farming Initiative, UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, and Slow Food Lake Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge's March for Food to benefit Christmas Cheer
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/25/2022 - 10:19am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOD, Calif. - During the month of March, the South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge is conducting a food drive in support of the local non-profit organization Christmas Cheer, which is a year-round emergency food pantry.
COVID-19 daily cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/24/2022 - 8:14pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 38 new cases of COVID-19 and two new deaths recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 26,386. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive. Case rates continue to drop.
There are now 15.3 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county, the lowest since the beginning of the Omicron variant.
Grand opening celebration as the Flight Deck in South Lake Tahoe changes hands
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/24/2022 - 7:49pm
Event Date:
February 26, 2022 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Not every restaurant can provide a view of snowcapped mountains, tall trees, and landing aircraft along with their food, but that is exactly what patrons can expect at the Flight Deck.
DNA gets "Hank the Tank" off the hook; CDFW to trap, tag and release the South Lake Tahoe bear
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/24/2022 - 4:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 500-lb black bear in South Lake Tahoe who has gained international fame as "Hank the Tank" has been issued a reprieve, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is no longer on a mission to euthanize him if caught.
Just as humans can be exonerated of a crime through DNA evidence, bears also can be off the hook for knocking down garage doors and gaining entry into homes for food.
Fundraiser for young South Lake Tahoe man who suffered a stroke
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/24/2022 - 6:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 24-year-old South Lake Tahoe man was airlifted to Renown Hospital in Reno on February 5 after suffering a stroke. Wesley Ficklin, a 2016 graduate of South Tahoe High, was at home with what he thought was a cold. It turned out he had COVID-19 and formed a blood clot that went to his brain.
After an extensive brain procedure and time in the ICU, Wesley is now in a rehabilitation center working on getting all of his motor skills back.
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office detectives seek to find family, friends of woman found deceased
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/24/2022 - 6:20am
WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. - Detectives from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office would like to speak with anyone who might have had contact with Trena Bristol. The 56-year-old woman's body was found last week in the remote hills of the southwest Peavine Mountains.
They believe Bristol may have worked in South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Sacramento, and Reno.
Foul play is not suspected but detectives are seeking to speak with anyone who knows, or has had contact with, Bristol in an effort to resolve this case.
Lake Tahoe-Truckee region recognized at the Visit California Poppy Awards
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/24/2022 - 6:10am
The Lake Tahoe-Truckee region was recognized in five categories and six awards at the Visit California Poppy Awards, more than any other regional destination in the state. The event was held in San Francisco on Feb. 15, 2022, honoring the best and brightest of California tourism during the conclusion of Visit California’s Outlook Forum Conference.
Tube Tahoe fundraiser for South Tahoe Futbol Club
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/24/2022 - 6:01am
Event Date:
February 27, 2022 (All day)
Spend Sunday at TubeTahoe in Meyers and help support the South Tahoe Futbol Club (STFC).
Between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on February 27, tube for 1.5 hours for just $25 instead of the normal $55. People must state they are there for STFC. All funds raised at this rate will be donated to the club that serves over 200 youth in the South Lake Tahoe community.
COVID-19 cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/23/2022 - 5:52pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 23 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 26,348. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive. Case rates continue to drop.
There are now 16.2 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county, the lowest in weeks.
There is an interactive dashboard for the county with extra details here: See HERE.
Mechanized equipment now allowed when thinning forests on steeper slopes around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/23/2022 - 5:05pm
Forest thinning projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin just got a new partner that will help remove the threat of wildfires in a cheaper and more efficient manner.
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board unanimously approved a change to its policy that will now allow mechanical thinning on slopes with a 30-50 percent grade. Prior to today's action, it was only allowed on slopes under a 30 percent grade and anything steeper had to be done by hand crews, pile burning, and aerial logging to protect water quality from potential erosion.
Ashes-to-Go returns to South Lake Tahoe on Ash Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/23/2022 - 4:10pm
Event Date:
March 2, 2022 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Pastor Diana Turner of Hope Lutheran Church is holding their fifth Ashes-to-Go in South Lake Tahoe in honor of Ash Wednesday.
You can find Pastor Turner at Stateline distributing ashes and blessings in the area in front of the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel on Lake Tahoe Boulevard on March 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
TRPA decision allows manufacturing, wholesale, and distribution uses in Gateway area of South Lake Tahoe Tourist Core
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/23/2022 - 2:39pm
A decision today by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) governing board will allow the Tahoe Wellness Center to move forward through the City of South Lake Tahoe's cannabis use permit process. By a vote of 12-2, the board approved changes to the Tourist Core Area Plan (TCAP) Tourist Center Gateway District Special Area #1, reversing their previous action. In January 2022, they had voted against the proposed changes, leading the City of South Lake Tahoe to ask for the matter to be brought back before the board for reconsideration.
Temple Bat Yam’s Purim in the Powder returns
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/23/2022 - 11:34am
Event Date:
March 12, 2022 - 8:00am
Join Temple Bat Yam in celebrating the spring holiday of Purim with the comeback of “Purim in the Powder”. On Saturday, March 12, participants will be skiing and snowboarding at Heavenly in (optional) costumes. Since this is a fundraiser, participants are asked to get sponsors to pledge money for the number of runs they respectively make. The goal is 18 runs which equal over 4,000 vertical feet.
Beacons, Bags & Brews outdoor recreation education event in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/23/2022 - 11:10am
Event Date:
February 24, 2022 - 6:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join Lake Tahoe Ale Worx, PT Revolution, Tahoe Backcountry Alliance, Sierra Avalanche Center, Tahoe Sports LTD, and TahoeLab on Thursday, February 24 at 6:30 p.m. for a free event on backcountry adventure preparation.
Beacons, Bags & Brews will feature walkthrough interactive stations set up on the patio adjacent to Ale Worx at The Crossing at Tahoe Valley - each set up to help you prepare for Lake Tahoe's backcountry with avalanche education.
North Lake Tahoe Fire crews get 50-75 gallons of diesel fuel spilled from jackknifed truck
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/23/2022 - 10:52am
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - A truck traveling on SR28 Tuesday on icy and snowy roads jackknifed, causing about 50-75 gallons of diesel fuel to spill onto the roadway.
North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District (NLTFPD) responded after receiving the call at 12:19 p.m. The initiated immediate cleanup operations on the stretch of road which is adjacent to a drain that leads to a creek that leads to Lake Tahoe.
Next TERC presentation: What do the sediments at Lake Tahoe tell us about the climate?
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/23/2022 - 10:26am
Event Date:
March 10, 2022 - 12:00pm
Join the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) at its next virtual discussion on Thursday, March 10 from 12:00 p.m to 1:00 p.m. Dave Osleger, a Professor of Teaching in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at UC Davis, will discuss his research on how sediment layers decipher the environmental and climatic conditions of the past provide perspective for understanding modern climate systems.
The talk will explore the processes that transport sediment into Lake Tahoe and how they can be used to tease out ancient episodes of drought and precipitation.
Showing of snowboarding film Mountain Revelations in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/23/2022 - 9:43am
Event Date:
February 25, 2022 - 6:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join PT Revolution is their one-night-only premiere of Teton Gravity Research's powerful snowboarding film, Mountain Revolutions, on Friday, February 25.
COVID-19 daily cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/22/2022 - 5:26pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 98 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since Friday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 26,325. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive. Case rates continue to drop.
There are now 17.6 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county. This is the first time the case rate has fallen below 20 since December.
Catalyst Community moving office to the "Y "area of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/22/2022 - 5:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Catalyst Community is moving to a new home on March 1, 2022. The local resource and referral childcare agency will be moving to 870 Emerald Bay Road, Suite 400/401 in South Lake Tahoe.
Catalyst Community offers:
• FREE childcare referrals
• Help to pay for childcare
• A Resource Lending Library with educational toys, Loose Parts, Die Cut, and laminating available to parents and childcare providers
• The Healthy Bottom Lines: monthly free diapers, wipes, and baby formula
• Used children’s clothes
Prescribed burn operations scheduled for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/22/2022 - 3:34pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) will continue prescribed fire operations around Lake Tahoe this week as conditions and weather allow. These prescribed fires are expected to continue throughout the winter season to help land managers reduce hazardous fuels that can feed unwanted wildfires. Smoke will be present.
1. Project Name: Tahoe City - Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District. Location: Tahoe City, CA. Burn Type: Hand Piles. Total Acreage: 40.00.
Jackknifed truck and fuel spill into Lake Tahoe closes SR28/ SR89 around Emerald Bay also closed
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/22/2022 - 2:50pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - At this hour both routes between the north and south shore of Lake Tahoe are closed. A jackknifed truck that was chained up and an unplowed roadway prompted the closure of SR89 around Emerald Bay early this morning, and it remains closed as of 3:00 p.m. Tuesday.
NWS looking for citizen rainfall observers during annual March Madness campaign
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/22/2022 - 2:01pm
Rain and snowfall amounts are monitored closely around Lake Tahoe and the rest of Nevada and California. The results play a critical role in determining several things, including drought monitoring for agricultural interest, researching a changing climate, or better forecasting of the severity of fire season. Since the staff of different agencies cannot be everywhere across the county, they rely on volunteers.
The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) helps to fill in these critical rain and snowfall gaps by leveraging the public.
