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Douglas County urges residents to prepare for possible flooding
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/07/2023 - 11:37pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - With an increased chance of precipitation in the forecast for March 9-12, Douglas County is urging residents to prepare for potential flooding. According to the National Weather Service, “The first system arrives late Thursday and continues Saturday. Heavy precipitation is expected, with high elevation heavy, wet snow.”
With wet weather on the horizon, residents should avoid unnecessary travel and prepare for possible road closures.
Douglas County offers the following tips and resources:
SANDBAG FILL STATIONS
Stand-up Comedy at Stateline Brewery - 3rd Thursdays
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/07/2023 - 9:21pm
Event Date:
March 16, 2023 - 7:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Every 3rd Thursday, Dead Panda Comedy and Omni Entertainment bring the laughs to Stateline Brewery in South Lake Tahoe. Watch killer headlining comedians and supporting comics and laugh your butt off!
So grab some drinks and friends and grab your discounted presale tickets off Omni's website, and save even more when you join their free VIP program.
The March 16 show:
Clean California Community Cleanup
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/07/2023 - 9:10pm
Event Date:
March 25, 2023 - 9:00am
Join the League to Save Lake Tahoe for Clean California Community Days. Spring into action with a volunteer service event and celebration sponsored by the Governor’s Office, Caltrans, and partners across California. This statewide, 11-day event kicks off Friday, March 17 with a big splash of activities occurring on Saturday, March 25. The goal is to work together to clean up our communities and spread the word about taking pride in keeping California clean.
Spooner Summit Cleanup and Outreach Day
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/07/2023 - 8:51pm
Event Date:
March 25, 2023 - 9:00am
The unofficial sled hill at Spooner Summit is an annual hotspot for winter-time litter pollution. Shattered plastic sleds are left behind, and their remains can hurt wildlife and lake clarity.
Be a part of the solution! Visit the League to Save Lake Tahoe outreach booth at the sledding hill on March 25 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. and learn how to be a Tahoe Blue Gooder and show off your "slediquette." Then, join Tahoe community members and visitors to clean up the area and help Keep Tahoe Blue!
Winter Weather Advisory Wednesday for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/07/2023 - 3:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Weather Advisory in effect for Wednesday from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. Then, with rain forecast at Lake Tahoe, a Winter Storm Watch is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Sunday morning above 6500 feet.
Rain expected Thursday-Monday at Lake Tahoe, now is the time to prepare
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/07/2023 - 1:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Emergency managers and weather experts are watching the computer models this week to see how the forecast atmospheric river (AR) is going to materialize, and what it could mean for the Sierra and Lake Tahoe, as well as lower elevations.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno says the storm door blows wide open on Thursday, with models showing the current North Pacific ridge breaking down and allowing a strong upper-level jet to transport subtropical moisture to our region.
Bread and Broth seeks new treasurer
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/07/2023 - 8:38am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - St. Theresa’s Bread & Broth, an all-volunteer organization whose mission is to ease hunger in the Lake Tahoe South shore community, has a volunteer opportunity opening and is looking for individuals interested in joining our efforts to help others.
North Tahoe Fire seeing alarming increase in gas leaks, carbon monoxide-related emergencies
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/06/2023 - 10:54pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - North Tahoe Fire is reporting an alarming increase in gas leaks, Carbon Monoxide (CO) related emergencies, and other hazard-related emergencies resulting from repeated storms and heavy snow. Since January 1, 2023, they say hazard calls have accounted for nearly 20 percent of non-EMS incidents.
Firefighters are on a mission to empower the public with information on ways to prevent snow-related emergencies by properly maintaining mountain homes.
Supervisor Laine to ask BOS for postponement of VHR agenda item due to snow and safety concerns
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/06/2023 - 3:14pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - On Tuesday, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors has a presentation scheduled on the Vacation Home Rental (VHR) program for the incorporated portion of Lake Tahoe. It is currently set for 10 a.m. certain, but Supervisor Brooke Laine, who represents the Lake Tahoe portion of the county, is asking for a postponement.
Laine said an important topic like VHRs needs to be heard when residents are not facing the effects of recent storms.
From Laine:
Column: Managing hypertension through diet
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/06/2023 - 2:26pm
A high blood pressure diagnosis, or hypertension, can be scary, as it contributes significantly to the risk of heart attacks and strokes. While nearly half of all adults have hypertension, according to the American Heart Association, there are many lifestyle habits you can adopt to reduce or prevent high blood pressure.
Prescribed fire operations at Lake Tahoe may resume tomorrow
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/06/2023 - 12:20pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Conditions and weather permitting, the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) may resume prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe. The Nevada Division of Forestry is scheduled to burn hand piles near Incline Village beginning March 7, 2023. Smoke will be present.
The project they will be working on is the Bon Pland Pile Burn at Sand Harbor. This week they plan to burn two acres of hand piles from 10 a.m. Tuesday until Thursday. Hours of ignition are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with smoke production expected from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Next TERC talk at Incline Village - Attraction and Relationships
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/06/2023 - 12:13pm
Event Date:
March 23, 2023 - 5:30pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The next UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) talk will be on Attraction and Relationships on March 23, 2023. Why are relationships so hard? Join Dr. Paul Eastwick as he upends what we think we know about how dating works and replaces it with a much more hopeful—and scientifically stronger—vision of relationships.
Joint South Lake Tahoe planning commission and city council meeting on Thursday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/06/2023 - 11:34am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe planning commission and city council will hold a joint ethics training meeting in council chambers on Thursday, March 7 at 9 a.m.
This is required for any legislative body that gets any type of compensation, salary, or stipend. It is required for local agency officials to receive at least two hours of training in general ethics principles and ethics laws relevant to their public service every two years.
Sam Hunt latest artist to be announced for Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/06/2023 - 8:48am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Sam Hunt is the latest musical artist announced for the summer concert series at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys.
Hunt is bringing his Summer On The Outskirts tour with special guests Brett Young and Lily Rose on August 13, 2023.
Singer and songwriter Sam Hunt won the American Music Award in 2015 for "New Artist of The Year" and won the American Academy of Country Music award in 2018 for his single, "Body Like a Back Road."
Heavenly plans delayed opening Monday with limited operations
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/05/2023 - 10:50pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heavenly Mountain Resort is aiming for a start on Monday at 11 a.m. for both the lower California and Nevada sides. The gondola and top of the gondola lifts and facilities will be closed.
Access to the mountain will be from the California Base Lodge and Nevada.
They will try to expand lifts and terrain as they can.
Atmospheric River heading to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra, snow and rain possible
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/05/2023 - 10:31pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - We haven't had much time to breathe between storms around Lake Tahoe this winter, and this week won't be much different except this coming week's snow accumulations will be minor compared to the most recent storms.
Expect periods of snow showers through Wednesday. Snow accumulations will be minor in comparison, but are still capable of travel difficulties.
Snow Day for LTUSD and TTUSD students Monday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/05/2023 - 6:49pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Students in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) have a snow day again on Monday, March 6. This is due to the heavy snow in South Lake Tahoe over the weekend, and more forecasted Sunday night.
The excessive snow is requiring additional time to make sure school sites are safe for students and staff. City and County snow crews will continue working on clearing roads in the community.
All schools in Tahoe Truckee Unified School District are also closed.
Other El Dorado County schools closed Monday:
Camino Union School District - all sites
Man pleads "no contest" in killing his infant son in South Lake Tahoe in 2008
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/05/2023 - 4:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An El Dorado County man has been convicted for the 2008 murder of his three-week-old infant son following an investigation revitalized by the El Dorado County Cold Case Homicide Task Force and South Lake Tahoe Police Department.
David Paul DeMartile, Sr. pleaded no contest to second-degree murder before Judge Michael J. McLaughlin on February 24, 2023. A jury trial had been scheduled when the plea was entered.
El Dorado County Sheriff Jeff Leikauf declares state of emergency for county
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/05/2023 - 1:30pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff Jeff Leikauf has proclaimed a local emergency for the current storm situation. It was signed on March 3 and released via social media on March 5, 2023.
This move allows the County to be included in Governor Newsom's State of Emergency and gives the region the possibility of receiving resources for public infrastructure repairs. The county had been left out of the March 1 proclamation for the counties of Amador, Kern, Los Angeles, Madera, Mariposa, Mono, Nevada, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Sierra, Sonoma, and Tulare.
VHR presentation at El Dorado County supervisor meeting
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/05/2023 - 12:09pm
UPDATE: Supervisor Brooke Laine will be asking her fellow supervisors to postpone this agenda item until May 2.
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - On Tuesday, March 7, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors (BOS) will receive a presentation on the Vacation Home Rental (VHR) program for the incorporated portion of Lake Tahoe. The El Dorado County ordinance covers Christmas Valley to Tahoma and not the City of South Lake Tahoe.
Over a foot of fresh snow on Lake Tahoe area roads, I80 closed as well as others Sunday morning
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/05/2023 - 10:44am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Snow-covered roads surround Lake Tahoe and the Sierra after over a new foot or more of new snow fell over the last 24 hours.
US50 over Spooner Summit was closed Sunday morning but it has since reopened, and with I80 closed, all westbound traffic was being diverted from Nevada onto Kingsbury Grade.
Conditions can change quickly since the forecast is snow all day Sunday and into Monday morning, so search road conditions prior to getting on the road.
As of 10:15 a.m. Sunday:
I80 is closed from Applegate in Placer County to the Nevada state line.
South Lake Tahoe man dies in two-car collision on US50 at Ice House Road
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/04/2023 - 6:37pm
An 83-year-old South Lake Tahoe man has been identified as the person who was killed in a collision on US50 near Ice House Road on Thursday afternoon.
Marvin H. Buchmiller, a long-time advocate for mentally and emotionally challenged members of the South Lake Tahoe community, died after another vehicle crossed into opposing lanes, hitting Buchmiller's Kia Sportage.
Buchmiller had a 52-year-old passenger in his vehicle. That man, who is unidentified, was hospitalized with major injuries. Buchmiller was eastbound heading home after taking his passenger to a doctor's appointment.
Three-time Country Music Award winner Dierks Bentley heading to Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/04/2023 - 3:02pm
The 2023 Summer Concert Series has announced that three-time Country Music Award winner Dierks Bentley is bringing his Gravel & Gold Tour to Lake Tahoe on Friday, August 4 at 7 p.m.
Special guests Molly Tuttle, The Red Clay Strays & Golden Highway will be joining him on the stage behind Harvey's Tahoe.
Presale starts Thursday, March 16 at 10 a.m. (code BLUE). For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit HERE.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/04/2023 - 1:41pm
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.
February 16 - March 1, 2023
2/16
09:36 CIVIL INCIDENT - Officer initiated activity at Palmira Ave, South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: SERVED.
Wylder Hope Valley history talk on Death Valley - A Nice Place to Visit, Tourism Below Sea Level
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/03/2023 - 8:35pm
Event Date:
March 4, 2023 - 1:00pm
Wylder Resort Hope Valley will host another history program on Saturday, March 4 at 1 p.m. Local historian David Woodruff presents "A Nice Place to Visit-Tourism Below Sea Level."
How did a location best known for producing laundry soap with one of the least marketable names imaginable, Death Valley, come to be one of the “must-see” destinations for travelers and adventurers the world over? Using rare and one-of-a-kind vintage photos, he’ll recount the improbable story in a free 50-minute slide show.
Motorists advised of challenging driving conditions as Lake Tahoe area gets another Winter Storm Warning
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/03/2023 - 7:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The alerts for travel over Sierra highways have been issued, and Caltrans has joined in to alert motorists of the incoming storm that will create "challenging mountain travel this weekend."
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno carried the statement, "Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds may cause tree damage and lead to power outages. Blowing and drifting snow may bring near-zero visibility at times and rapid disorientation if attempting to travel."
Safety tips for residents in snow country from Southwest Gas
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/03/2023 - 7:02pm
As snow continues to build up over the Sierra, Southwest Gas is providing residents with winter safety tips.
The buildup of snow around natural gas meters and piping, as well as falling ice and snow from rooftops, can create hazards for natural gas customers.
Southwest Gas encourages people living in the Lake Tahoe Basin and other areas with heavy snow to take extra precautions to ensure natural gas piping, meters, and outdoor appliances remain safe:
• Do not bury or allow snow to cover any natural gas piping, meters, exhaust vents or appliances.
California and Nevada snowpack measurements show huge gains after recent storms -
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/03/2023 - 5:22pm
The snowpack in the Sierra continues to grow and records may be breaking before winter is said and done.
On Friday, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) did its monthly snow survey on Phillips Station near Sierra-at-Tahoe, the third such manual survey of the season. Staff recorded 116.5 inches of snow and a snow water equivalent of 41.5 inches, which is 177 percent of average for this location on March 3.
TRPA names Kimberly Chevallier as new deputy director and chief partnerships officer
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/03/2023 - 4:31pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) has selected Kimberly Chevallier as the agency’s deputy director & chief partnerships officer, filling a position left open when the Governing Board chose Julie Regan to lead the agency after a national search.
Explosion and fire causes extensive damage at South Lake Tahoe home
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/02/2023 - 9:50pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A brand new home in Meyers exploded on Thursday afternoon, sending flames and smoke into the sky. There were multiple 911 calls to emergency dispatch as neighbors saw the fire and heard the explosion.
Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) responded to the home on Piute Street, finding it fully engulfed. Several trucks and engines from LVFPD were at the scene, and South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue was also called in to assist.
27th annual CASA Box Lunch fundraiser
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/02/2023 - 9:31pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is holding its 27th annual Box Lunch fundraiser on April 20, 2023. This long-standing community event helps support the continuation of the nonprofit's advocacy services and shares information about the mission and scope of its work.
Please join CASA as they raise their Barsotti apple juice glasses to another great year of our Box Lunch fundraiser event. They serve 3,000 pre-ordered lunches on both the west and east slopes of El Dorado County.
Samuel Adams Air and Après rescheduled at Heavenly Mountain Resort
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/02/2023 - 4:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. Due to the potential for inclement weather this weekend, Heavenly Mountain Resort has moved the date for the inaugural Samuel Adams Air + Après event. Originally scheduled for Saturday, it has been moved up and will be held on Friday, March 3.
The event features professional skiers and snowboarders in a big-air event. The whole family will enjoy watching the free show.
How much snow on South Lake Tahoe roofs is too much? Two local buildings damaged with cave-ins
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/02/2023 - 4:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One of the signs of near record amount of snow around Lake Tahoe is the height and weight of snow on the roofs of all buildings. This week there have been two buildings that suffered damage on the South Shore as the roofs caved in after the snow load became too much.
What is too much?
New York man dies at Heavenly Mountain Resort
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/02/2023 - 11:57am
UPDATE FRIDAY, MAR. 3: The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office has provided new information about this tragic event. The New York man has been identified as 46-year-old Wesley Whalen, and the story has been updated.
Agencies release first-ever Tahoe Regional Trails Strategy, webinar planned
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/02/2023 - 11:05am
Event Date:
March 31, 2023 - 5:30pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Buried beneath an ever-deepening blanket of snow in the Lake Tahoe Basin lie more than 580 miles of official dirt trails that provide recreation, transportation, fitness, and fun for those in the outdoors. For the first time ever, a coalition of Tahoe partners has developed a Tahoe Regional Trails Strategy to take a basin-wide perspective to trail planning and building. The strategy released this week serves as a blueprint for a connected and accessible dirt trail network for Tahoe.
Enjoy the short storm reprieve as a new Winter Storm Watch is issued for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/01/2023 - 8:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Hold onto those hopes of sunny, warm beach weather for a bit longer (okay, a lot longer) around Lake Tahoe. As residents around the lake had a much-needed break on Wednesday and getting more of the same through Friday, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Storm Watch Saturday-Monday.
There will be widespread snow, strong winds, and travel headaches, in other words, more of the same.
Longtime staff member named interim director of Tahoe Youth & Family Services
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/01/2023 - 6:21pm
The Tahoe Youth & Family Services (TYFS) Board of Directors has appointed Cheyanne Lane as the new interim executive director for the agency that started in 1971.
Cheyanne began working for TYFS in 2006 and has filled many roles during her tenure. Most recently, she has served as the agency's Supportive Services manager focusing on homeless intervention and prevention services to ensure that unaccompanied minors and homeless young adults in our community have a voice and are represented.
No school Thursday for Lake Tahoe Unified School District
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/01/2023 - 5:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As many residents are starting to dig out from the past week's snowstorm, some roads are still not cleared. The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) has said school buses cannot safely maneuver the streets.
In conversations with both city and county representatives, it is clear that roads will not be widened by tomorrow morning, according to LTUSD. As a result, school will be canceled Thursday, March 2, 2023.
Bipartisan, bicameral legislation to extend the authorization of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/01/2023 - 5:22pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Today, U.S. Senator Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced her bipartisan, bicameral legislation to extend the authorization of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act. This law has delivered millions of dollars in federal funding to Lake Tahoe since the original law passed in 2000, supporting environmental protection and habitat restoration programs across the basin.
Washington rape kit leads to arrest in 1979 Lake Tahoe murder
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/01/2023 - 3:30pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - On September 28, 1979, Patricia Carnahan was beaten, strangled, and left for dead at Sugar Pine State Park at Lake Tahoe.
Carnahan died, and her body was recovered and investigators gathered evidence, including a sexual assault kit (SAK) which provided a DNA sample. At the time, no suspect(s) were identified or arrested. Her identity was unknown at the time, and she was buried in a nondescript grave marked "Unidentified Female" with Tahoma 9-79 as the location and date.
20th annual Drug Store Project coming this April
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/01/2023 - 9:37am
The 20th annual Drug Store Project returns to an in-person event in South Lake Tahoe on April 4, 2023. Sixth-grade students from area schools will be taking part in the day-long event at South Tahoe Middle School
Homeschool students are invited, and if not signed up, please contact tahoedsp@gmail.com.
Christmas Cheer to remain closed Wednesday, hope to open doors Thursday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/28/2023 - 9:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Christmas Cheer will not be open again on Wednesday due to the storm and needed cleanup.
Volunteers wanted to get the word out to the public so those who use the food bank won't attempt to go out in the snow.
They are scheduled to be open on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Christmas Cheer is located at 1120 3rd Street, South Lake Tahoe.
Snow Day on Wednesday for students in South Lake Tahoe , Tahoe Truckee, Alpine County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/28/2023 - 6:41pm
UPDATE: Douglas County schools at the lake will not open on Wednesday. They will determine status of valley schools by 5:15 a.m.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With continued snow, road conditions, and campuses still buried even after long hours of clearing snow, Lake Tahoe Unified School District has canceled school for Wednesday, March 1.
The Blizzard Warning expires at 4 a.m. Wednesday, with snow expected through the morning.
Douglas County School District said they will determine the status of classes in the morning.
Carson City schools are on a two-hour delay.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District's community meeting moved due to snow
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/28/2023 - 3:38pm
Event Date:
March 15, 2023 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) State of the District/LCAP Community Conversation at South Tahoe High School has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 15 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The meeting has been rescheduled due to the heavy snow received over the last several days, giving the public a chance to dig out and get back on the roads.
Kudos: Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe hosts Bread & Broth dinner
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/28/2023 - 3:16pm
Long active in the Lake Tahoe South Shore community, the Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe and its members believe in service and want to make a difference by working together, and with, other members of the community. That is why sponsoring a Bread & Broth Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) on Monday, February 20, was a natural fit for the service organization and the members who volunteered to help with their sponsorship dinner.
South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting canceled due to blizzard
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/28/2023 - 10:15am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Due to the current severe weather conditions, the City of South Lake Tahoe has canceled the Tuesday City Council meeting which was slated for 5:30 p.m.
The agenda items will be moved onto the agenda for its next meeting on March 14. The planned Mayor For The Day events that were to occur Tuesday are being moved to the March 28 evening council meeting.
City Manager Joe Irvin stated, “This decision was made in the interest of public safety. We discourage travel today and tonight given continued blizzard conditions.”
Blizzard conditions continue in the Lake Tahoe Basin and Sierra
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/28/2023 - 9:47am
UPDATE 12:45PM: US50 is now closed at Echo Summit due to avalanche control, heavy snow and multiple spin-outs.
Travel is highly discouraged. If you don't need to be on the road, CHP says "don't." There is no estimated time of reopening.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Blizzard warnings continue for the Lake Tahoe region and the Sierra, with more heavy snow forecast for the rest of the day on Tuesday. The warning expires at 4 a.m. Wednesday with snow ending around 7 a.m.
Story of South Lake Tahoe teacher heads to the stage in New York City
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/28/2023 - 8:49am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe community knows her as a dedicated and celebrated teacher at her alma matre, one who is full of energy and passion. They know her as the winner of the 8th season of Dancing with the Tahoe Stars in 2020.
People know her as a champion for LGBT+ youth, an advocate celebrated by the California Teachers' Association in California Educator and Read This, Save Lives by Sameer Jha.
Snow days once again at Lake Tahoe area schools
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/27/2023 - 7:36pm
The forecast shows the snow will not be letting up until the end of the night on Tuesday, and heavy snow is expected to cover roads until then, making travel hazardous. Conditions have led school districts to cancel school on Tuesday, February 28.
Lake Tahoe Community College has called a snow day for Tuesday, as has Alpine County Schools, Lake Tahoe Unified School District, Douglas County School District, Tahoe Truckee Unified School District, and many in El Dorado County.
For Alpine County, all Alpine sites will be closed, including AELC, DVES, and BVES.
Lake Tahoe area road closures as blizzard bears down on the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/27/2023 - 6:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Due to heavy snow, poor visibility, and multiple vehicle issues on Lake Tahoe area roads, the following roads have been closed:
SR89 over Luther Pass between Christmas Valley and Hope Valley. It is closed around Emerald Bay.
SR88 is closed to eastbound traffic at Dew Drop; closed from 3.5 miles east of Silver Fork to Kirkwood and the Carson Spur; from 2 miles east of Kirkwood to 5 miles west of Picketts Junction. Closed to westbound traffic at the junction of SR89 in Woodfords due to a disabled vehicle.
