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The Mosquito Fire burning in El Dorado and Placer counties is now 50,330 acres in size and firefighters have been able to place a containment line around 25% of the fire.

Today’s slightly stronger southwest winds aloft broke up the smoke inversion that has been hanging over the Mosquito Fire for the past several days. With the smoke inversion clearing out by midday, the fire activity increased significantly this afternoon due to the increased ventilation and available oxygen to support burning. That activity prompted more mandatory and warning areas of evacuations in both counties.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for Stumpy Meadows according to the El Dorado Sheriff’s Office.

The boundaries for the evacuated area are:

East of Stumpy Meadows
West of the Wentworth Springs Road and Ice House Road intersection
South of the County Border
North of Onion Creek

Please evacuate the area using Southbound Ice House Road towards Highway 50. Please use caution as there are firefighters and equipment in the area.

Visit the interactive for evacuations here: maphttps://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/8398/71817/.

In celebration of Constitution Week, September 17 – 23, the South Lake Tahoe City Council presented a Constitution Week Proclamation to the Lake Tahoe Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution at its meeting on September 6.

Constitution Week commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution that took place in Philadelphia in 1787. In 1955, then President Dwight Eisenhower officially recognized Constitution Week. The Constitution is America’s most important document, as it emphasizes all our responsibilities for protecting and defending our great heritage.

Fire behavior Monday night was minimal, and the night-shift firefighters took full advantage of that, getting a lot of work done in many areas around the fire perimeter.

The Mosquito Fire is currently mapped at 49,761 acres and is now 18% contained.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe and South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce are honoring and celebrating "Unsung Heroes" on Thursday, September 22.

Four residents - Sherry Acri, Laure Tolstad, Bob Harms, and Ted Turner have been chosen for their contributions to the community as they found ways to make life easier for their neighbors during the pandemic. There have always been great volunteers on the South Shore, but over the past two years, the community has been the recipient of thousands of hours of selfless work by volunteers.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Since there were no applicants for the Area 2 trustee in the November 8 election, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) is going to appoint one.

Per the Education Code, LTUSD must publicly announce the vacancy for the four-year term that will run from December 2022 to December 11, 2026.

Area 2 is defined in the yellow area in the photo above. Applicants must reside in that area, from Al Tahoe Blvd to Stateline between Pioneer Trail and the lake.

Bread & Broth has been awarded a Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation Grant designed to provide financial resources to continue the organization’s efforts to respond to the food insecurity in the Lake Tahoe South Shore community. The Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation is a non-profit charity, founded in 1996, dedicated to supporting the Lake Tahoe Region by partnering with donors who are committed to helping local non-profit organizations create a more prosperous regional community.

The Mosquito Fire continues to progress primarily to the north and east. Despite cooler temperatures, the historically dry fuel moisture in the vegetation continues driving the fire’s growth. On Sunday, the fire made a run to the northeast in the drainage between Foresthill Road and Deadwood Road. Firefighters have been building in-direct control lines and when
necessary utilizing strategic firing operations to stay ahead of the fire on this corner.

Size: 46,587 acres
Containment: 10%
Total Personnel: 2,397
People Evacuated: 11,260
Structures Threatened: Approximately 5,848

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Almost 100 people showed up for the South Lake Tahoe 9/11 ceremony at the American Legion Post 795 on Sunday, a ceremony honoring the victims and first responders of the tragedy 21 years ago.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A tribute to 9/11 was presented to local fire departments on Sunday, something that will be shared at all of the South Shore agencies.

I am running for City Council because I care a lot about our City, all the people who live here, and our future. I want to give back to the community the benefit of my knowledge being a retired City Manager with over 35 years of experience and a 20-year resident of South Lake Tahoe.

I know cities. I know how they operate, and I know how governance in the Basin works. I can and will get things done for the people who live here.

Chris Sneed has climbed a rock off of US-50 to place a flag every year since September 11, 2001. He replaces the previous year's flag on September 10 so the day that will forever be engrained in our history starts with a new flag.

As the television at Spitzen Lumber in Incline Village was showing the planes hitting the Trade Center towers in New York City, Chris was inside the store getting supplies for a job he was doing at the time for Granite Construction.

"I said to myself, this is not good," says Chris. "I knew then that everything about all of our lives was about to change."

Members of the united command working on the Mosquito Fire held a community meeting Saturday, updating the public both in person and virtually on the status of the fire that started on September 6.

The fire has burned 37,326 acres and remains 0% contained.

Just one look at the numerous testimonials on Robbe Lehmann’s campaign website shows why he should be voted for. It includes positive comments of strong support from current and former Douglas County School District (DCSD) principals, teachers, staff, and numerous parents of current and past students. These are the people who worked with him constantly and saw firsthand the quality and dedication he brought to the job over the past years. I also have my own personal experience with Robbe regarding an issue I brought up last year.

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 September 1 - September 7, 2022

9/1

10:04 CIVIL INCIDENT - Officer initiated activity at Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: SERVED.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a big need for blood donations and there will be a South Lake Tahoe community blood drive on Friday, September 16 from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Located at the South Lake Tahoe Parks & Recreation Gym, 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.

Donors are encouraged to please schedule an appointment. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows.

Suicide is the 10th leading overall cause of death in the United States and number two among people between the ages of 10 and 34. It was responsible for nearly 46,000 deaths in 2020. It deeply impacts individuals, families, and communities.

Every person can play a role in helping to prevent suicide by knowing a few key things and where to get help.

Bike the West has been monitoring the Mosquito Fire burning to the west of Lake Tahoe and came to the difficult decision on Thursday to cancel the 2022 America's Most Beautiful Tour De Tahoe. They had been hoping to get back on track after COVID and the 2021 Tamarack and Caldor fires.

With cycling being a heavy cardio activity, the bad air quality from the fire would hamper riders, said organizer Curtis Fong. The Mosquito Fire grew to over 13,000 acres on September 8, 5,000 of those acres burning in under two hours. There is no containment at this time.

UPDATE 7 p.m Thursday: Fire officials have updated the acreage burned to 13,705 acres. The fire made a 5,000-acre run today in a matter of 2-3 hours, working into El Dorado County. In a community meeting tonight, they joined Placer County officials to update the public on the status of the Mosquito Fire. Volcanoville has been impacted, according to CAL FIRE.

Ash is starting to fall in South Lake Tahoe.

PLACER/EL DORADO COUNTIES, Calif. - The Mosquito Fire burning west of Lake Tahoe continues to grow, prompting more evacuations in both El Dorado and Placer counties.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Whether you are a homeowner or a renter, living in a fire-prone landscape is a shared responsibility – everyone plays a role. As fire danger remains high, the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team urges Lake Tahoe renters to prepare themselves and their families for wildfire with the Lake Tahoe Long-Term Renter’s Guide.

The free guide details how to sign up for emergency notifications, how to pack a Go-Bag, how to interpret Red Flag Warnings and evacuation warnings/orders, and how to make an evacuation plan.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Federal Bureau of Investigation Sacramento Field Office (FBI Sacramento) is cautioning the public to be wary of any unsolicited call, especially if the caller claims to be from the FBI.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Azul Latin Kitchen, located in South Lake Tahoe's Heavenly Village, recently awarded a check for $25,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe.

I am excited to announce my candidacy for South Tahoe Public Utility District Board of Directors. It is with great pride that I offer my experience and expertise to continue to serve the South Shore community. I am kicking off my campaign by reaching out to you to ask for your endorsement and support.

Veterans will be convening at the American Legion Hall in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, Sept. 17 to participate in South Lake Tahoe's first Veterans Stand Down.

The stand down was conceived by the El Dorado County Veterans Affairs Commission to help vets who have difficulty meeting with veterans representatives or seeking veterans services due to the remoteness of living in the High Sierra.