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Mid-August updates from NDOT on SR 431 and SR28 projects
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/13/2023 - 2:14pmINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and its contractors continue work on SR431 and SR28 at Incline Village. The NDOT and Q&D Construction's SR 431-28 Tahoe Project is a multi-year highway improvement project that will revitalize and enhance the existing roadways and utility/drainage systems helping preserve pavement and protect Lake Tahoe.
Drivers can expect reduced speeds through the work zone and up to 30-minute delays. Construction operations are weather-dependent and subject to change.
The following is the upcoming work schedule:
2023 Envision Tahoe Venture Summit to be held at new event center
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/13/2023 - 10:14amEvent Date:
October 20, 2023 - 9:00am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Envision Tahoe Venture Summit is an opportunity to catalyze change and take action to benefit our regional economy while supporting our community, quality of life, and environment. This year's summit will be held on October 20, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the new Tahoe Blue Events Center in Stateline, Nev.
North Lake Tahoe Highway Project updates for SR28
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/13/2023 - 9:45amPLACER COUNTY – Caltrans is advising motorists of continued traffic-interfering work on State Highway 28 in North Lake Tahoe next week.
Southwest Gas and its contractor, Q&D Construction, continue to work on a gas line replacement project on Highway 28 between Tahoe City and Kings Beach.
One-way traffic control is scheduled between Center Street and Ridgewood Road in Carnelian Bay from Sunday, August 13 at 7 p.m. until Friday, August 18 at 8 a.m. No work is scheduled on the weekend.
"Speed dating" event to match community members to nonprofits in need of board members
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/12/2023 - 11:16pmEvent Date:
October 4, 2023 - 6:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado Community Foundation (EDCF) is looking for community members who are interested in learning more about local nonprofits, and possibly serving as board members.
EDCF is hosting the second annual South Lake Tahoe non-profit "speed dating" event on Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe at 1100 Lyons Ave.
El Dorado County working on last ditch effort to get California TV stations in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/12/2023 - 8:05pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For years, South Lake Tahoe residents have been expressing their desire to bring California television stations to Spectrum/Charter Communications, and other cable and satellite providers. There have been letters and telephone conversations with government officials, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and KCRA and other Sacramento television stations.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/12/2023 - 6:48pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following calls 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.
August 3 - August 9, 2023
8/3
02:38 VERBAL DISTURBANCE IN PROGRESS - Occurred at Camp Richardson on Jameson Beach Rd. in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: UNABLE TO LOCATE.
Kudos: Weidinger PR hosts Bread & Broth Monday Meal
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/12/2023 - 5:15pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - “It’s a privilege to work with such a wonderful crew of volunteers who give their time, talents, and hearts to the community,” shared Phil Weidinger, as he and his Weidinger PR staff members hosted the Monday Meal served at St. Theresa Grace Hall on July 31. Phil, Weidinger PR’s Chief Incite Officer, and his Adopt A Day team members Jenn Boyd Lemming, Lucy Priest, and Christina Proctor, also brought their “A” game in their efforts to help feed the dinner guests at the weekly meal they sponsored.
Electric boat catches fire at Homewood Marina
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/11/2023 - 9:32pmLAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An electric boat caught on fire Friday afternoon at the Homewood Marina at Lake Tahoe, sending smoke into the air. When the U.S. Coast Guard arrived they found the North Tahoe Fire Protection District on scene already, battling the fire on the boat.
Fortunately, no one was injured during this fire, and no property damage besides the boat was reported.
Letter: A community voice is a powerful tool
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/11/2023 - 9:24pmI am very pleased to learn that Caltrans decided to maintain the existing speed limit along U.S. 50 and SR 89 in the City of South Lake Tahoe for the next 14 years. I want to thank all of those who wrote letters and spoke out in opposition to raising the speed, the City Council for holding a public hearing on the matter and supporting us, and Caltrans for listening.
Plans for old Lilly Tires corner before South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/11/2023 - 4:13pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Muller Redevelopment Project at 2629 and 2635 Lake Tahoe Boulevard is before the South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission on August 17.
For decades the two parcels were home to first Pete Lilly's Firestone and later Lilly's Tire Service before Pete's retirement and sale of the properties. The new owner, Steven Muller, has a major redesign of the corner property before the commission that will bring a mixed-use project. This will include converting the previous retail and warehouse commercial
Caltrans not raising existing speed limits in South Lake Tahoe city limits
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/11/2023 - 3:36pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After heavy public input about the proposed speed limit change along US50 and SR89 in South Lake Tahoe, Caltrans has agreed to keep the existing speed limits. The public comments from the June 20 City Council meeting and input from the City have led to the speed limits remaining the same for at least the next 14 years.
Column: Have you heard? Ways to protect your hearing
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/11/2023 - 8:15amAbout 48 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss, so it’s important to take steps and create habits throughout your life that will preserve this important sense. Just like blood pressure, weight, and other health benchmarks, hearing should be checked regularly, treated if necessary, and protected from damage.
Though noise affects our hearing over time, noise-induced hearing loss is preventable. The following tips can help protect hearing at any age.
Happy Homestead Cemetery taking orders for bricks and engraving before Veterans Day Ceremony
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/10/2023 - 10:22pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Happy Homestead Cemetery District has a new newsletter out, and they'd like to inform the community of the upcoming events.
Veterans Day Ceremony - November
Day of the Dead Ceremony- November
Wreaths Across America- December
If you would like to purchase a Military Brick, there is still enough time to have the engravings complete by Veterans Day.
If you would like to purchase an engraving on the Public Safety Wall, these engravings can be completed as well.
Stop by the office to place your order, bricks and engravings are $100.
Eastern Placer County evacuation and emergency preparedness town hall at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/10/2023 - 6:35pmEvent Date:
August 17, 2023 - 6:00pm
The eastern Placer County community is invited to participate in a town hall event on August 17 at 6 p.m. to discuss evacuation planning and strategies along with emergency preparedness.
This informational session aims to provide the community with a better understanding of what public safety agencies are doing to prepare for wildfire emergencies. The town hall will also provide residents with strategies to enhance their own readiness.
Jelly Bread headlines Friday's Music in the Park
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/10/2023 - 6:11pmEvent Date:
August 11, 2023 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The fun continues at Tahoe Paradise Park on Friday, August 11 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. for the third concert of the Music in the Park series.
Jelly Bread is headlining with their "desert twang, urban funk and rock sound."
Grab your lawn chairs, coolers, picnic baskets, blankets, and grab your spot on the lawn near the clubhouse.
The concert is free but organizers accept donations.
The final Music in the Park show will be on September 1 with Boot Juice with their river rock and Americana sound.
Jim Haydn Sears ~ 1952 - 2023
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/10/2023 - 5:46pmAs his wife held his hands, Jim Haydn Sears passed away peacefully on July 26, 2023, in Carbondale, Colo., at the age of 71. Throughout his life, Jim found immense satisfaction in serving and protecting his country and community, both in the U.S. Army and in various law enforcement positions. Numerous accolades note his intelligence, ingenuity, initiative, common sense approach to challenges, calm and easygoing nature, and, above all, his interest in helping others. He was not averse to challenging tradition or providing his point of view, even when it conflicted with that of his superior.
All lanes currently blocked at Spooner Summit due to injury crash
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/10/2023 - 3:39pm6:15PM Update: Traffic is moving but the road is not completely clear. Use caution if driving near US50/SR28.
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - There is a major incident near the intersection of US50 and SR28 at the top of Spooner Summit. There are few details at this time but the Nevada State Police Highway Division is reporting an injury crash and all lanes are blocked.
It was reported at 3:45 p.m. Thursday.
If new information becomes available this story will be updated.
Hard Rock Lake Tahoe one step closer to new ownership, new name
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/10/2023 - 3:07pmLAKE TAHOE, Nev. - It looks like the Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe is headed to town. On Wednesday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board recommended the licensing of executives Tilman Joseph Fertitta, Steven Lee Scheinthal, and Richard Holden Leim of Golden Landry’s LLC and GN NV Holdings LLC for what has been known as the Hard Rock Lake Tahoe since the end of 2014.
Things should be final at the Nevada Gaming Commission's August 24 meeting when the final approval of licensing is voted on.
Pledge to continue support of protecting Lake Tahoe made at annual Summit
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/10/2023 - 2:07pmKINGS BEACH, Calif. - The Washoe Tribe called Da-ow-a-ga (or as we know it, Lake Tahoe) as their home for centuries, and two members of the tribe were at the 27th annual Lake Tahoe Summit Wednesday to share the importance of the lake to their people.
"Tahoe is not only beautiful for us, this is life, the heart of our people," explained Washoe Chairman Serrell Smokey. "The earth and water gave us life."
Chairman Smokey said that after they were forced out of the Lake Tahoe Basin they are coming back to work together to not only acknowledge the Washoe land but to protect it.
Slow Food Lake Tahoe Edible Garden Tour
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/10/2023 - 11:45am
Event Date:
August 19, 2023 - 9:00am Join Slow Food Lake Tahoe (SFLT) for a tour of local, high sierra edible gardens on Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 9am – 2pm. Get inspired by gardens of all shapes and sizes - all grown successfully in our high elevation region. Participants will leave with ideas and resources for their own garden space. We'll move caravan style, beginning at the SFLT Food Bank Garden located at the Truckee River Regional Park. Bring a friend, meet some inspiring gardeners with all levels of skill, and join us on this adventure through town!
Location
SFLT Food Bank Garden, 10500 Brockway Rd, Truckee, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
North Lake Tahoe Fire warns of dangers, provides water safety tips after several water rescues
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/09/2023 - 5:52pmINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District (NLTFPD) is warning of an increased risk of water rescues at Lake Tahoe due to the cold water temperatures. The water temperature at Lake Tahoe is currently 67 degrees, which is considered cold water. Cold water can quickly lead to cold water shock, swim failure, and hypothermia, which can be deadly.
“We have already responded to several water rescues this summer,” said NLTFPD Fire Chief Ryan Sommers. “We want to remind everyone to be aware of the dangers of cold water and to take precautions to stay safe.”
Official groundbreaking at site of new LTCC dorms - "It's a game changer"
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/09/2023 - 4:27pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What started as a dream 50 years ago has now moved into stages never before imagined at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC).
"This is a truly historical day for LTCC," said the college's President Jeff DeFranco on Tuesday in front of a crowd of state and community leaders, project staff, and the public. "This project is a game changer for the college, the community, and the students."
Spend the New Year's holiday with Excision at new Tahoe Blue Event Center
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/09/2023 - 2:40pmEvent Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Dec 31 2023 .
December 30, 2023 - 8:00pm
December 31, 2023 - 8:00pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Ring in the New Year with Excision in Lake Tahoe at the new Tahoe Blue Event Center. Excision will be at Big Blue December 30-31.
Learn about Creative Nature Observations at the South Lake Tahoe Library
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/08/2023 - 11:08pmEvent Date:
August 22, 2023 - 5:30pm
Join the South Lake Tahoe Library for an interactive and inspiring talk on ways to have more meaningful experiences in the outdoors. Gavin, from the South Lake Tahoe Library, will present a selection of science-rooted tips for creatively engaging with the natural world, blended with a reading of fine nature poetry and prose, paired with local wildlife photography.
The presentation is geared for adults but all are welcome.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
The South Lake Tahoe Library is located at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
Council approves contract and bond sale for new recreation center in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/08/2023 - 10:53pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – It's not going to be cheap, but when all is said and done, South Lake Tahoe will have a state-of-the-art recreation and aquatic center for all ages.
During its August 8 meeting, the South Lake Tahoe City Council unanimously approved the center which will cost about $70M.
To accomplish this, the Council approved the issuance of 2023 Lease Revenue Bonds for $55M, combined with $12.4M already collected from Measure P funds, $1M from Measure S, $2.7M from ARPA unallocated funds along with some other sources.
Area nonprofits invited to apply for part of over $116K from LTVA, NBC, and American Century
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/08/2023 - 10:13pmLAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - While Steph Curry’s do-or-die eagle putt to win on the final hole of the American Century Championship in July will live in the annals of tournament lore, what $116,250 in donations from the event will do to help local non-profits over the coming year will make a difference in people’s lives.
Community Hike With The Mayor and Ice Cream Social
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/08/2023 - 10:36amEvent Date:
August 24, 2023 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join South Lake Tahoe Mayor Cristi Creegan and the City's Complete Streets Program Manager, Jason Burke, on a Community Hike on Thursday, August 24 at 5:30 p.m. They will be sharing the history of the Class I bike trails, new additions to the trails, and future expansions along the bike trail adjacent to El Dorado Beach (one-mile round trip).
Following the hike, join them for some ice cream while overlooking the lake at Lakeview Commons (dairy-free options will be available).
Current parking area closing as USFS begins parking upgrades at Chimney Beach Trailhead
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/08/2023 - 10:16amThe parking area at Chimney Beach Trailhead on Highway 28 will be closed for construction beginning August 14, 2023, and is expected to remain closed through the end of October. USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit contractors are scheduled to begin construction to increase the number of parking spots at the popular East Shore destination. Trails will remain open during construction.
Column: Understanding opioid use disorder and embracing harm reduction strategies
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/08/2023 - 9:08amEvent Date:
August 10, 2023 - 5:00pm
Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a complex and challenging condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. It is crucial to approach this issue with compassion, empathy, and a focus on harm reduction strategies. By understanding OUD and using de-stigmatizing language, we can promote a more inclusive and supportive environment for those affected by this condition.
City Council to vote on $67.8M recreation center contract, Heavenly parking plan, inclusionary housing ordinance
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/07/2023 - 6:41pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council meets on Tuesday, August 8, and they have a full agenda to discuss, with the public portion of the meeting starting at 9 a.m.
On their agenda:
Transportation options for 27th annual Lake Tahoe Summit at Kings Beach
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/07/2023 - 3:58pmEvent Date:
August 9, 2023 (All day)
KINGS BEACH, Calif. - Going to the 27th annual Lake Tahoe Summit in the Kings Beach State Recreation Area on Wednesday? On-site parking will be very limited that day and attendees are encouraged to use public transportation, walk, or use a complimentary shuttle service to get to and from the summit. There will also be a bicycle valet service courtesy of the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition.
Save the Date: Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care holding Wild & Free fundraiser
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/07/2023 - 2:10pmEvent Date:
September 26, 2023 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care is holding its popular fundraiser, Wild & Free on September 26 at Valhalla Tahoe.
Last year's event sold out and included a catered dinner, custom drinks, fun activities, and a special auction, all to support the feeding, care, and medical needs of the hundreds of wild animals and birds that pass through their doors every year.
Tickets are not on sale yet, so save the date and watch for details. Visit https://ltwc.org/.
TERC hosting multicultural Full Steam Ahead event at Kings Beach
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/07/2023 - 1:46pmEvent Date:
August 18, 2023 - 2:00pm
Full STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Ahead event is a free, bilingual (Spanish + English) community, family-friendly event at Tahoe Backyard, Kings Beach. This event merges science and art with interactive stations designed to inspire creativity and critical thinking in the participants of all ages and bring attention to the beauty of science.
Unleash your inner scientist and artist at the Full STEAM Ahead event on Friday, August 18 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Tahoe Backyard, 8428 Trout Ave., Kings Beach.
Kudos: Cinnabon/Partridge family sponsors Adopt A Day of Nourishment
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/07/2023 - 1:07pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - “Bread & Broth provides such a wonderful and important service to the community, and we are so happy to help out,” shared Kristi Partridge as she took a moment from her volunteer duties at Bread & Broth’s (B&B) Monday Meal on July 24. Kristi and her husband, Damon, are the owners of the Cinnabon store located insie Harveys Tahoe and they were really thrilled to sponsor their first Adopt A Day of Nourishment.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/06/2023 - 11:10pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of July 25-31, 2023. Location Checks are when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations and calls are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc.) but stats are collected separately.
Log for July 25-31, 2023
7/25
Arrests
UNR hosts Talks at Tahoe series at Prim Library in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/06/2023 - 7:32pmEvent Date:
August 24, 2023 - 6:00pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Prim Library at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe is the perfect location to play host to a new public speakers’ series — Talks at Tahoe — where those in Incline Village and the surrounding communities can join together for engaging conversations.
Talks at Tahoe will feature notable guests to engage in meaningful conversations on topics relevant to the local region, nation, and world. The talks are followed by a hosted reception where guests can continue the conversation with the evening’s speaker.
The Fall of 2023 speakers:
Community invited to provide input on El Dorado County mental health funds
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/06/2023 - 7:23pmEL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health Division invites the public to provide input on the annual update to its Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan. The update covers fiscal years 2023/24 to 25/26.
Highs near 80 all week in South Lake Tahoe; Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms mid-week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/06/2023 - 6:46pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A much drier pattern returns through Thursday with near-seasonable summer-like temperatures. A pattern change looks to favor a period of showers and thunderstorms later next week into next
weekend, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.
The chance of showers coming from Tropical Storm Eugene which is projected to continue to spinning northwest south and west of the Baja California before briefly stalling mid-week in the Eastern Pacific. Eugene’s remnants
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/06/2023 - 6:26pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following calls 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.
July 20 - August 2, 2023
7/20
00:20 NOISE DISTURBANCE IN PROGRESS - Occurred at Camp Richardson on Jameson Beach Rd. in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: ADVISED.
Caltrans advising motorists of continued traffic-interfering work on State Highways 28 and 267 in North Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/05/2023 - 7:04pmNORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Caltrans is advising motorists of continued traffic-interfering work on State Highways 28 and 267 in North Lake Tahoe next week.
Southwest Gas and its contractor, Q&D Construction, continue to work on a gas line replacement project on Highway 28 between Tahoe City and Kings Beach.
Introduction to Prescribed Fire workshop in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/05/2023 - 6:54pmEvent Date:
August 12, 2023 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado Amador Prescribed Burn Association (PBA) is hosting a workshop on August 12 in South Lake Tahoe to introduce landowners to the use of prescribed fire on private lands and the burn planning process.
The El Dorado Amador PBA would like to invite interested landowners to a prescribed burn planning workshop at the South Lake Tahoe Library, 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd on Saturday, August 12, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The workshop will provide a basic introduction to fire behavior and prescribed fire, with no prior experience necessary.
Kiwanis recognizes two South Lake Tahoe women for their work in the community
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/05/2023 - 6:30pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two local women were recently honored with awards during a visit by the Governor for the California-Nevada-Hawaii District of Kiwanis International, Valarie Brown-Klingelhoefe. The awards were given at the Governor’s mansion in Carson City.
President Rich Dart of the Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra presented a Community Service Award to Joanne Shope and a Distinguished Service Award to Cheryl Millham.
Live at Lakeview celebrates 100th free concert in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/05/2023 - 5:58pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After a decade of bringing free live music to the community, Live at Lakeview celebrates the 100th concert on Thursday, August 10.
“Bringing our community together every Thursday for the last decade has been such an honor,” states Rob Giustina of On Course Events “But none of these 100 shows would have been possible without the support of our event sponsors, vendors, and staff who all come together to make it happen!”
Kudos: SLT El County Dorado Probation Department hosts Bread & Broth meal
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/05/2023 - 4:39pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Every July, the El Dorado County Probation Department celebrates the nationwide Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week. As an extension of activities involved in the celebration, the members of the El Dorado County Probation Department’s South Lake Tahoe office elected to honor and support the South Lake Tahoe community by sponsoring a Bread & Broth (B&B) Monday Meal. through the B&B’s Adopt A Day (AAD) of Nourishment program.
New Presidential appointee for TRPA board; Bud Hicks recognized for his work
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/04/2023 - 7:07pmLAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – During its monthly meeting last Wednesday, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board welcomed Meghan Hays as the newly appointed U.S. Presidential representative to the board and adopted a resolution in appreciation of the service of outgoing Presidential appointee, A.J. “Bud” Hicks, who had served in the non-voting board seat since 2018.
Identities released of two men who died at Lake Tahoe last weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/04/2023 - 2:40pmLAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Washoe County Medical Examiner's Office has released the names of two men who died in Lake Tahoe last weekend. At this time drowning is suspected in both cases though an investigation is being conducted and the office is waiting for toxicology and lab results.
Big conflict bear captured in South Lake Tahoe and headed to sanctuary, cubs going to rehab
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/04/2023 - 2:08pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Wildlife biologists for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) this morning safely immobilized a large female conflict bear responsible for at least 21 DNA-confirmed home break-ins and extensive property damage in the South Lake Tahoe area since 2022. Her three cubs were also captured in the effort. One of the cubs was the one hit by a car on US50 on July 21 near Denny's, but it had been seen often throughout South Lake Tahoe eating, climbing, and walking.
Haze in Lake Tahoe Basin coming mostly from dust over the playas, some smoke
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/04/2023 - 1:05pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The haze in the Lake Tahoe Basin Friday is from a few different sources, but the majority of it is caused by dust that had been kicked up over the playas yesterday evening due to thunderstorm outflows. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno said there was just enough low-level airflow to allow that dust to sneak into the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Lake of the Sky Amphitheater programs at Taylor Creek all month
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/04/2023 - 11:19amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Great Basin Institute is hosting a Summer Speaker Series all month long at the Lake of the Sky Amphitheater at Taylor Creek, starting August 4.
AUG 4. 6:30 PM- 7:30 PM
TAHOE FLY FISHING'S NATURAL HISTORY OF FISHING
AUG 18. 7:30 PM- 8:30 PM
NORCAL BATS: WINGED FLIGHT AT NIGHT
AUG 25. 7:00 PM- 8:00 PM
KELLY LORIA: SNOW, MOUNTAIN STREAMS AND WATER QUALITY IN THE TAHOE BASIN
AUG 26. 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM
MONICA ARIENZO: PLASTIC POLLUTION RESEARCH IN THE TAHOE BASIN
NDOT installing wrong-way driver detection systems on some Carson City freeway ramps
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/04/2023 - 10:57amCARSON CITY, Nev. – Brief overnight ramp and shoulder closures will take place on Interstate 580 in Carson City through August as the Nevada Department of Transportation installs and activates new wrong-way driver detection systems.
Beginning Aug. 4 through late August, intermittent shoulder closures will take place during both day and night hours on I-580 freeway ramps between North Carson Street and Fairview Drive.