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Women of Amgen compete as hard as men, so why do they make less?
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/06/2017 - 5:28pm
When the Amgen Tour of California roars into town, the speeding peloton will feature some of the most accomplished women in the sport, their heads down and hands gripping low on the bars as they race to the finish line.
These pros train long, grueling hours on the bike and, much like their male professional counterparts, put on an exciting and inspiring show for the fans. But the similarities end when you begin to dig into the details.
Prescribed burning to continue next week around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/06/2017 - 4:35pm
If conditions are favorable around Lake Tahoe next week, the North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, California State Parks, California Tahoe Contservancy, and the U.S. Forest Service will be continuing their prescribed fire operations.
Operations are scheduled near Sugar Pine Point, Brockway Summit, Incline Village, Glenbrook, Lower Kingsbury Grade, Ski Run Boulevard, Lake Tahoe Airport, Fallen Leaf Lake and Meyers.
Points on the map:
A) 5 acres on Lower Kingbury
B) 32 acres on Upper Jennifer/Tyner area
C) 5 acres at Sugar Pine Point
Autism is focus of next TERC talk in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/06/2017 - 4:04pm
Event Date:
May 18, 2017 - 5:30pm
What is Autism? What Causes Autism? Can Autism be Treated? is the next lecture at the U.C. Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) in Incline Village on May 18. This is presented by the UC Davis Mind Institute featuring David Amaral Ph.D., distinguished professor from the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
Wildflower Talk at the SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 05/06/2017 - 3:19pm
Event Date:
June 20, 2017 - 6:00pm Sarah Hockensmith of the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS) returns to introduce us to the diverse wildflowers of the Tahoe region. To celebrate the hundreds of plant species in the region, Sarah will cover the basic structures of flowers, some of the best locations to find wildflowers at Lake Tahoe, and what wildflowers to expect at those locations. We hope to see you there! Free and open to all. Presented by the Friends of the Library.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W
See map: Google Maps
About Being Homeless: Meet Blue at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 05/06/2017 - 3:14pm
Event Date:
June 6, 2017 (All day) This event has been canceled.
Join us for a talk with local author and poet, Blue Marie Balcita. Ms. Balcita was homeless on the streets of South Lake Tahoe at age thirteen. She is now a best-selling author, entrepreneur, and the Chief Sociology Analyst at The Analysis Project. She will be coming to the South Lake Tahoe Library to discuss her books, poetry, and the ordinary yet extraordinary madness of her life. Her books will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library and the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless. Open to all.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W
See map: Google Maps
Deputy accidentally shoots bear with live bullet in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/06/2017 - 3:12pm
A Washoe County Sheriff's deputy trying to scare off a group of bears in Incline Village Saturday morning shot the mother bear with a live round instead of a rubber round.
At approximately 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2017, deputies responded to a report of a group of bears near residences in the area of Driver Way and Village Boulevard in Incline Village.
On arrival, deputies encountered a mother bear and three cubs. This group of bears had been previously identified as food aggressive and deputies have had numerous encounters with this group in recent weeks.
South Lake Tahoe Mayor Sass: Teamwork, roads and VHRs
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/06/2017 - 7:39am
This past city council meeting all 5 council members agreed to have staff present us a ballot measure that would increase the city sales tax by 1/2%. This came after a survey was completed and results were presented by the outside independent company contracted by the city. The results indicated that almost 68% of the survey respondents supported the increase as long as the funds would be dedicated by law to roads.
Cone Zone: Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County roadwork schedule May 7-13
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/05/2017 - 8:49pm
SPECIAL EVENT
The AMGEN Tour of California Breakaway from Heart Disease women’s professional cycling race returns to Lake Tahoe on Thursday, May 11 and Friday, May 12. Stage 1 is scheduled from 10:40 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and Stage 2 from 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Motorists can expect delays at intersections as the 120 cyclists ride through. For more information, visit http://amgentourofcalifornia.com/home
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
TrapBags installed along Carson River to prevent flooding in Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/05/2017 - 8:04pm
A temporary levee-like barrier has been placed along the East Fork of the Carson River near the Aspen Mobile Home Park in anticipation of flooding as the snow continues to melt in the Sierra.
Douglas County, Carson Valley Conservation District and the mobile home park worked together to get on a temporary fix called "TrapBag." 600 feet of these barriers were installed along the river.
South Lake Tahoe area rivers and creeks over banks, some flooding in Tahoe Keys
Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/05/2017 - 3:00pm
Above average temperatures combined with an above average, and still deep, snowpack in the Sierra has led to the flooding of the Upper Truckee River, Trout Creek and Cold Creek in South Lake Tahoe. The extra water in the river has also led to slight flooding on Colorado Avenue in the Tahoe Keys.
New format for Master Gardeners plant sale in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/05/2017 - 2:56pm
Event Date:
June 9, 2017 - 3:00pm The UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe are having their 4th annual Plant Sale takes on a different format this year. Natives and other perennials need more time to grow out of their overwintering slumber so the sale will be held in two segments. Vegetable plants will be sold at the Ski Run Farmers Market on friday, June 9 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (or until all plants have been sold) and the Natives and Perennials will be sold on Saturday, September 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Sierra House Elementary School.
Location
Ski Run Farmers Market
Ski Run
3 pm - 7 pm
United States
38° 44' 1.734" N, 120° 36' 26.3628" W
See map: Google Maps
Registration open for Barton's 23rd annual Golf Tournament
Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/05/2017 - 6:30am
Event Date:
June 23, 2017 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Polish your shoes and dust off your clubs because the Barton Foundation’s golf fundraiser is just around the corner.
The 23rd annual Barton Foundation Golf Tournament will take place Friday, June 23 at Lake Tahoe Golf Course. Attendees will golf, dine, and help an important cause: community health.
Growing Food in Tahoe Workshop held at Kahle: Potatoes & Onions
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/05/2017 - 6:22am
Event Date:
May 6, 2017 - 1:00pm Ever consider growing fruits and vegetables in your garden here in Tahoe? Join UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe this May for free workshops to learn how food can be grown at the Lake. Participants receive instruction on cultivation techniques, and history/background on the plants being highlighted. Everyone will leave with free plants for their gardens. These are family friendly workshops, with hands-on opportunities to get acquainted with growing vegetables.
Family Resource Center's 14th annual Cinco de Mayo Festival Friday
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/04/2017 - 7:53pm
Event Date:
May 5, 2017 - 5:00pm
The South Lake Tahoe Family Resource Center (FRC) is holding their 14th annual Cinco de Mayo Festival on Friday, May 5 starting at 5:00 p.m. at Heavenly Mountain Resort. The community is invited to join them for an "all you can eat" Mexican food buffet, dancing with live music and a fabulous raffle.
Tickets can be purchased at the center for $20 or at the door for $25. Children ages 6-12 are $10 and 5 and under are free. Raffle tickets for chances at prizes donated by local businesses are available for $5 each of 5/$20.
South Lake Tahoe locals commemorate National Day of Prayer
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/04/2017 - 6:55pm
The first national call to prayer came in 1775, when the Continental Congress asked the colonies to pray for wisdom in forming a nation. Since then, a call to prayer has continued from President Lincoln’s proclamation of a day of “humiliation, fasting, and prayer” in 1863 to an annual national day of prayer signed by a joint resolution by Congress in 1952 that was signed by President Truman.
Now, the National Day of Prayer is held on the first Thursday in May.
South Tahoe Pop Warner President arrested for embezzlement
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/04/2017 - 5:07pm
2:30 p.m. update 5/5/17: Christopher Klug turned himself in Friday. He is currently in the El Dorado County jail on a $25,000 bail hold.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a South Lake Tahoe man suspected of embezzling funds from the South Tahoe Pop Warner football program.
Prepare for increase in mosquitoes this spring and summer
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/04/2017 - 11:54am
With increased water in the area from recent winter and spring storms that brought record-breaking precipitation into the area, Douglas County Emergency Management and Mosquito Abatement General Improvement District is expecting more mosquitos in Douglas County this season.
Typically mosquito breeding sites in Douglas County are monitored starting April 1. The long winter has not allowed for this process. Standing water creates opportunities for mosquitoes to develop and bites from mosquitoes can transmit diseases to people and animals.
Letter: Lake Tahoe Humane Society needs our help
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/04/2017 - 11:27am
Our local Humane Society needs our help.
Day in and day out our local Humane Society answers the needs of people who have lost their cat or dog or those who have been forced to move to a place where their pets are not allowed. They host spay and neutering clinics to help with over population and other pet inoculation issues. This past Christmas I saw them giving out pet food to those who were too poor to feed their pets.
Cinco de Mayo celebration at Azul to raise money for Tahoe Youth & Family Services
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/04/2017 - 8:00am
Event Date:
May 5, 2017 - 4:00pm
Azul Latin Kitchen in the Heavenly Village will be having a Cinco de Mayo party on Friday to raise funds for Tahoe Youth & Family Services. From drink specials to a dunking booth, the fun will be a unique way to celebrate the holiday South Lake Tahoe style.
From 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on May 5, the public can enjoy drink specials, a frozen t-shirt contest (see the video in this story), dunking booth, a silent auction and fun and surprises.
All funds raised go to support the agency which has provided counseling, mentoring and support programs to the community since 1971.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/04/2017 - 6:30am
The following are the 101 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from April 17-30, 2017.
4/17
08:04 - 4000 block of Cedar Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
07:33 - 2000 block of Pinter Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with 11:36 - 900 block of Lodi Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
13:41 - 1200 block of Meadow Crest Dr - Smoke detector activation, no fire/ unintentional
14:31 - Kirkwood Avenue - Special type of incident, Dispatch error
Changes ahead in South Lake Tahoe forecast
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/04/2017 - 5:58am
The warm weather has been a welcome relief from a long, wet winter, but the dry and sunny days are gone from the from the forecast for at least a week. The National Weather Service says to expect showers, thunderstorms and even snow (sorry) as unsettled weather passes through the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Here is their forecast:
Today - Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight - Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Lake Tahoe Humane Society regrouping after director fired
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 8:08pm
For 50 years the Lake Tahoe Humane Society has offered services to animals in the South Lake Tahoe community. They are now facing challenges after their Executive Director Niki Congero was fired when allegations of embezzlement arose when their bank called them about irregular activity on the agency's debit card.
Tahoe Roads launches new brand and improved website
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 5:41pm
Those who have used TahoeRoads.com for their roadwork and conditions information in the past will now find an all new, updated look.
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has now included information on roads around the lake, including information from the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT).
The goals of the website are to:
- Educate the public on the benefits of the construction happening around the lake
- Keep the public and partners updated on project details and roadwork schedules
185,000 guests used Airbnb this winter in Sierra; Hosts earned $32 million
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 4:56pm
Short-term vacation rentals in the Sierra from Truckee to Bear Valley earned more money this winter and brought in more guests than in the past, according to a report released by Airbnb.
More than 185,000 visitors booked rooms or homes from Airbnb hosts during the 2016-17 winter, up 48 percent from last winter. Also on the rise were earnings by hosts, revealing the surge of short-term rentals that have put neighbors against neighbors, and had community leaders grappling with their impact on neighborhoods.
Some USFS campgrounds in Lake Tahoe opening May 12
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 2:10pm
Snow is preventing some Lake Tahoe West Shore campgrounds from opening, but others are ready to go beginning May 12, 2017.
The West Shore campgrounds still have a large amount of snow at lake level which is causing the delay in their opening. Meeks Bay Campground will open on May 19, and Kaspian and William Kent campgrounds will open on June 2.
Fallen Leaf Campground will open May 12, but some sites will be closed due to wet conditions.
Here is a list of USFS facilities and projected open and close dates:
64 Acres Beach - Year-round, weather permitting (walking access)
South Lake Tahoe Police Department celebrates 50th anniversary with community party
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 1:11pm
Event Date:
May 20, 2017 - 2:00pm
The 50th anniversary of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) will be celebrated with a community party on Saturday, May 20 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Lakeview Commons.
There will be food, music, the annual SLTPD awards ceremony, as well as booths to highlight what the department does for the community. Meet SLTPD staff and officers and enjoy fun and games.
Booths include:
SWAT booth – South Lake Tahoe Police Department SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) division will be hosting a booth with educational information.
Squaw Valley attempting to keep one lift open all summer long
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 12:45pm
For the first time ever, Squaw Valley will operate past July 4 and is now planning for an "endless season." They will attempt to keep one lift open on Saturdays to take advantage of the over 714 inches of snow that fell this winter.
Viewing guide for Amgen women's races around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 8:00am
On Thursday and Friday, May 11 and 12, over 120 of the world's elite cyclists will descend upon Lake Tahoe for Amgen Breakaway from Heart DiseaseTM Women’s Race empowered with SRAM. The race presenter AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, created routes that will challenge these top female cyclists. They will vie for the coveted jersey during the four-day race. After Lake Tahoe they head to Elk Grove on May 13, and the finale in Sacramento on MMay 14.
USFS announces West Shore fuels reduction project
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 6:30am
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) released the final decision to reduce hazardous fuels on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe. The West Shore Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Fuels Reduction and Forest Health Project will treat approximately 4,875 acres extending from Emerald Bay to Burton Creek State Park.
Voters may see 1/2 cent sales tax increase measure on November ballot
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/02/2017 - 6:38pm
With millions of dollars in road repair needs ahead over the next several years, the City of South Lake Tahoe is going to move forward with plans to put a ballot measure before the voters this November.
A half-cent sales tax increase in the city limits would bring in enough funds to start a preventative maintenance program as well as fixing current problems, something Assistant Public Works Director Jim Marino said they've wanted for over ten years.
Cram-a-Cruiser food drive to be held this Saturday in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/02/2017 - 5:23pm
Event Date:
May 6, 2017 - 10:00am
Bread & Broth 4 Kids (BB4K) is holding their popular Cram-a-Cruiser food drive at South Lake Tahoe’s Grocery Outlet on Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Pro golfer Paige Spiranac to play at American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/02/2017 - 4:48pm
Breakthrough professional golfer and personality Paige Spiranac will be in Lake Tahoe for the 28th annual American Century Championship (ACC) celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe July 14-16, 2017.
The 24-year-old college golf standout at San Diego State and social media sensation produced a win on the developmental Cactus Tour in 2016 and will test her skills against the competitive celebrity field as she continues to pursue her professional career in golf and modeling.
Upper Truckee Marsh closed to dogs through July 31
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/02/2017 - 2:33pm
Dogs are currently banned from the Upper Truckee Marsh area due to protection of a critical breeding habitat for special, threatened and endangered species such as the Willow Flycatcher and Yellow Warbler.
The California Tahoe Conservancy announced today its annual seasonal dog closure which will be in place July 31.
Beginning August 1, dogs will again be permitted access to the Upper Truckee Marsh, if they are on leash. The Conservancy-owned Cove East property, west of the river, remains open for year-round, leashed dog access.
Linkin Park with Machine Gun Kelly to play at Lake Tahoe Outdoor Concert series
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/02/2017 - 2:04pm
Linkin Park announced their One More Light World Tour today, and they'll be making a stop at the lake on Friday, September 1 at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys.
They will hit the stage with special guest Machine Gun Kelly.
In an effort to put tickets into the hands of real fans, first access to tickets for the One More Light World Tour will be reserved exclusively for fans – not scalpers or bots, just as Eric Church has done with his tour (he follows Linkin Park on September 2 and 3).
Last day of school for South Lake Tahoe students announced
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/02/2017 - 1:23pm
Lake Tahoe Unified School District finally got word back from the State on their request to waive snow and flood days taken this winter.
The California Department of Education (CDE) granted five of the seven days applied for, making the last day of school Tuesday, June 20, 2017.
South Lake Tahoe community help needed during Spring Clean up Day
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/02/2017 - 1:07pm
Event Date:
May 6, 2017 - 9:00am As the snow melts from this record-breaking winter, the litter and debris that has been covered up for months is starting to show. Volunteers are invited to get involved and help kick off this summer with a clean, litter-free town at the Clean Tahoe Program’s 2nd Annual “Spring Clean” event on Saturday, May 6th from 9am-noon.
Plumber's torch sets off fire at Alder Inn in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/02/2017 - 6:06am
Damage was kept to a minimum after a quick response by firefighters from South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue on Monday afternoon at the Alder Inn on Ski Run Boulevard.
The fire started on the first floor where a plumber was working with a torch. It went into the second floor through plumbing chases.
"A quick and aggressive fire attack minimized damage to the structure," SLTFR said on their Facebook page.
The call came in at 1:30 p.m. May 1.
Sierra House Elementary raising funds for Charlie Cart Project
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/02/2017 - 5:45am
From the day they set foot in the kindergarten classroom, students at Sierra House Elementary school learn about soil, seeds, planting and growing food, and now parents at the school are raising money to take lessons for all K-5 students to the next level.
SLT Police stepping up responses to complaints of homeless and transients
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/01/2017 - 10:18pm
During the spring and summer of 2016, the City of South Lake Tahoe received many complaints for homeless people causing safety and health problems in parks and public places, mainly Lakeview Commons, Campground by the Lake, Heavenly Village and the transit centers at both ends of town.
This spring the number of calls have increased, and officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police have responded. The main five locations the problems occurred at in 2016 remain the same so far in 2017.
South Lake Tahoe teachers show support for free and quality education for all students
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/01/2017 - 8:08pm
Members of the California Teacher's Association (CTA) and California Federation of Teachers (CFT) across the state brought out the posters and wore red on May 1 to advocate for public education and immigrant students.
South Lake Tahoe teachers joined in and greeted parents and students as they arrived for school Monday, displaying posters and letting students know they all had a right to quality and free public education, and asking all to take the pledge (as seen below).
Roadwork to cause delays on Kingsbury Grade for next two months
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/01/2017 - 5:41pm
Dirt and debris will be removed from the Carson Valley side of Kingsbury Grade from May 1 to June 30, and the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is cautioning drivers that they may face delays from 5-minutes to 30-minutes.
NDOT contractor Q&D will be removing debris from eroded roadside slopes and drainages Mondays through Fridays, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Most travel delays are expected to average under five minutes.
The loose dirt and debris will be removed from 15 roadside slopes along the grade.
Final measurement of snow in Sierra shows water-rich snowpack at 190% of normal
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/01/2017 - 5:23pm
Monday was the final manual snow survey at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada, and the snowpack is still measured at a healthy 190 percent of the May 1 long-term average of Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) which is 14.6 inches. Today's measurement was 27.8 inches.
The survey was conducted by the Department of Water Resources (DWR).
New CFO now on the job for Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/01/2017 - 4:44pm
Vicki Moore has been selected for the permanent position of Chief Financial Officer of Douglas County after holding the position on an interim basis since the position became vacant in October, 2016.
“I look forward to continuing to build strong working relationships with the Department Heads, Elected Officials and other County Staff as we strive to develop and implement the strategic goals of the County,” said Moore.
Eric Church heads to the South Shore for two shows at outdoor arena
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/01/2017 - 4:33pm
Country music singer/songwriter Eric Church has announced the second half of his 2017 "Holdin' My Own" tour, and it begins on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe which he makes a stop at the Outdoor Concert Arena at Harveys on September 2 and 3.
Each show begins at 7:00 p.m.
Church's 62 stop tour has been thrilling audiences with three-hours of top music. It is unknown at this time what opening act(s), if any, will be with Church when he starts the final eight shows of 2017 in Lake Tahoe.
Ticketmaster will be selling tickets to the public on May 19.
Register for South Lake Tahoe AYSO during month of May
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/01/2017 - 2:32pm
Event Date:
Repeats every month until Wed May 31 2017 .
May 1, 2017 (All day) Registration is open for all youth ages 4 to 18 for the AYSO regular soccer season. It is first come, first served from May 1- May 31. To register, log onto their website at http://www.sltayso.org/. The season starts with practices in August and wraps up in the middle of October.
All players play at least half of every game. The cost per player for the entire season is $87.50 and includes
• All League play (8-12 games for U6 division and up)
• End of the season Tournament and Trophies/Awards
California Boater Card soon to be required for Lake Tahoe and other waterways
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/01/2017 - 8:26am
To increase safety on not only Lake Tahoe, but on waterways across the state, operators of motorized vessels will soon be required to possess a California Boater Card. The first group to fall into this category, those 20 years of age or younger, must have a card by January 1, 2018 with other age groups added annually.
Those renting boats will not be required to get a card, nor will those in the state less than 60 days or holding a commercial fishing license.
Grading season begins in Lake Tahoe, but only if soil is ready
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/01/2017 - 7:25am
The annual grading season of May 1 to October 15 begins today in the Lake Tahoe Basin and those who will be disturbing soil need to remember some rules after this wet winter.
No grading can take place during times of precipitation, and if the project site is still covered in snow, saturated or muddy, all grading and soil disturbing activities must be suspended.
Temps into the 70s this week in South Lake Tahoe; Chance of rain by end of week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/30/2017 - 10:49pm
Warming temperatures and sunny skies are on hand for those in the Lake Tahoe Basin through Thursday. Expect a high of 71 on both Wednesday and Thursday.
There is a slight chance of rain and thundershowers starting Thursday night to Saturday night.
Monday - Sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 32. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday - Sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 34. East wind around 5 mph.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue looks to City Council for new boat
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/30/2017 - 10:27pm
Without a boat since 2015, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) will ask City Council for $75,000 on Tuesday for the purchase of a used SAFE boat.
The former fire rescue boat, Marine 17, was taken off the lake (decommissioned) in 2015 after 15 years of service. Needed repairs amounted to more than the value of the boat. Since the SLTFR has borrowed Marine 2 which belongs to the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD).
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/30/2017 - 9:15pm
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 Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
4/23
8:39 a.m. - Vacation Rental Violation - Shoshone St - RESPONSE TO A PERMITTED VHR FOR NUMEROUS VIOLATIONS SURROUNDING A VHR.
11:45 a.m. - Search & Rescue - Waterhouse Peak - SEARCH AND RESCUE INITIATED FOR AN INJURED 39-YEAR-OLD FEMALE SKIER OFF OF WATERHOUSE PEAK.
