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Snowboard from Connecticut dies at Northstar
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/24/2017 - 6:29pm
A 43-year-old man died at Northstar California Resort on Thursday, February 23 after ending up in a tree well as he was snowboarding at the North Lake Tahoe resort. He was on advanced terrain at the resort, but it was not released which run he'd been snowboarding on.
The unidentified man was from New Caanan, Connecticut.
Northstar Ski Patrol initially responded to the incident and were joined by Northstar Fire Department in providing emergency care. They pronounced the man deceased at the ski area.
Suspect in murder of Mendocino commerical pot grower arrested in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/24/2017 - 5:52pm
2/25/17 - Updated information at the end of this story provided by Mendocino Sheriff.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - A fugitive pot plant trimmer suspected in the robbery and brutal killing of an operator of a commercial marijuana farm in Mendocino County was arrested in South Lake Tahoe Friday afternoon.
Man arrested after allegedly assaulting a South Lake Tahoe police officer and stealing his baton
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/24/2017 - 11:58am
A South Lake Tahoe man is sitting in the El Dorado County jail after being arrested on suspicion of several charges including headbutting a police officer, grabbing his baton and trying to also grab his weapon.
37-year-old Richard David Castello is being held on $192,500 bail for taking an officer's weapon, obstruction of justice and battery on a peace officer.
Tahoe Warm Room celebrates community, success and Wendy David
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/24/2017 - 10:33am
The Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless held an open house Wednesday, February 22 to show the community their new winter home, introduce volunteers and board members, answer questions and honor South Lake Tahoe Councilmember, and Mayor Pro Tem, Wendy David.
David has been a driving force in the community to provide the basic, necessary temporary shelter to those in housing insecurity during the dangerously cold season.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/24/2017 - 8:40am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is February 24.
TGIF… WITH A BREAK IN WEATHER AND SOME BLUE SKIES TO START THE DAY AND GREAT SNOW CONDITIONS!
SKI & RIDE WITH A BUDDY IF YOU GO OFF-PISTE. STAY ON OPENED TERRAIN ONLY… DO NOT DUCK CLOSED ROPE LINES… HAVE FUN & BE SAFE!
SURFACE CONDITIONS ARE POWDER & MACHINE GROOMED CORDUROY AND SKIER-RIDER PACKED
POWDER.
Avalanche on Mt. Tallac above Lake Tahoe 1,000 feet long, 150 feet wide
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/23/2017 - 11:17pm
The Sierra Avalanche Center is reporting a large (D4) slide that appeared to run during the rain on Monday, February 21 in Desolation Wilderness on the slopes of Mt. Tallac above Lake Tahoe.
The 1,000 foot long avalanche named Corkscrew Slide Path, started at an elevation of 6800 feet and was approximately 150 feet wide. Trees up to approximately 6 inches in diameter were visible within the debris at the end of the slide.
Potholes a high priority for City of South Lake Tahoe; Work to begin as weather permits
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/23/2017 - 2:46pm
Potholes are a reality anywhere water is able to get under pavement, and after a long, hard winter as South Lake Tahoe is experiencing, our local roads are not immune. All across the country potholes wreak havoc with drivers each winter, causing damage to cars and tires as well as fraying a few nerves.
They seem to be everywhere, and drivers on many roads can be seen using defensive driving skills warranting an "ace" on a Sega GT or Daytona USA video game.
Tahoe Paradise Resort Improvement District meeting Thursday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/23/2017 - 12:48pm
Event Date:
February 23, 2017 - 6:00pm
A public meeting will be held by the Tahoe Paradise Resort Improvement District Board of Directors on Thursday, February 23 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the park located at 1011 E. San Bernardino in Meyers.
Discussion on several items are on the agenda, including park regulations, improvements and weddings/special events.
Here are some of those agenda items:
Disc golf at park update
RVs in the park
Surplus equipment removal update
each sand project
Grants update (including ADA)
Potential conversion to Recreation district
Sign program for park update
USFS videos with Julia Mancuso focuses on Tahoe National Forest and World Cup
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/23/2017 - 12:16pm
The U.S. Forest Service has released two videos created to not only highlight the upcoming World Cup ski events at Squaw Valley, but to celebrate the Tahoe National Forest.
Olympic gold medalist Julia Mancuso is featured in each video showing the beauty and recreational values of the forest where she grew up.
Fun yoga class to raise funds for Bread & Broth 4 Kids
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/23/2017 - 11:25am
Event Date:
March 1, 2017 - 5:30pm
In honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday, Susan Glasson will be holding a yoga practice on March 1 to raise funds for Bread & Broth 4 Kids, the program that supplies over 120 backpacks full of food weekly to students in need in the South Lake Tahoe community.
"Celebrate the wisdom and silliness of Dr. Seuss in this Yoga class that is for all ages," said Glasson. "Bring the kids and grandma too, all you need is your willingness to have some fun!" Beginners are welcome.
South Lake Tahoe fundraiser to raise funds for Fallen Leaf Lake trail
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/23/2017 - 10:57am
Event Date:
February 26, 2017 - 6:30pm
The Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA) and the U.S. Forest Service are teaming up this summer to build six miles of new trails in the Fallen Leaf Lake and Angora Ridge area, the first phase of 15 miles of trails in the area which will cost $120,000.
This Sunday, the community is invited to a special fundraiser for the project at the Blue Angel Cafe in South Lake Tahoe.
Men wanted for questioning in theft of over 100 battery cores from Douglas County Walmart
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/23/2017 - 9:12am
Two men are wanted for questioning in two recent thefts at the Walmart on Topsy Lane in the Carson Valley. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is investigating the thefts which occurred on January 30 and February 20.
In both cases, two male subjects stole used vehicle battery cores from a fenced area near the automotive service department. At this time it is believed that over 100 battery cores were taken between the two thefts.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/23/2017 - 8:22am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is February 23.
MORE FRESH SNOW IS REPORTED AT RESORTS SO FRESH POWDER CONDITIONS CONTINUE… LAYER UP AND DRESS WARM!
SKI & RIDE WITH A BUDDY IF YOU GO OFF-PISTE. STAY ON OPENED TERRAIN ONLY… DO NOT DUCK CLOSED ROPE LINES… HAVE FUN & BE SAFE!
CARRY TIRE CHAINS AS ROAD CONTROLS ARE POSTED ON MOST HIGHWAYS IN AND AROUND THE LAKE AND TWO HIGHWAYS ARE CLOSED FOR AVALANCHE MITIGATION.
SURFACE CONDITIONS ARE POWDER & MACHINE GROOMED CORDUROY AND SKIER-RIDER PACKED POWDER.
New Tahoe Chamber CEO brings passion for business and economic development
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/22/2017 - 10:25pm
"I'm looking for opportunities to build strategic relationships and leverage resources, and not duplicating what we already have," Craig A. Schmidt said after being on the job for five days at the Tahoe Chamber. "That is what excites me about the South Shore."
Schmidt is the new Chief Executive Officer for the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce, a job vacant since July 1, 2016 when "B" Gorman left to develop her coaching business.
Lake Tahoe ski resorts extend season; Squaw and Alpine aim to stay open until July 4
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/22/2017 - 8:16pm
With hundreds of inches of snow covering the mountain of Lake Tahoe, four area ski resorts announced today they will be extending their ski season.
Snowboarder spends cold night lost in mountains after going out-of-bounds at Heavenly
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/22/2017 - 6:02pm
A 32-year-old man is lucky to be alive today after spending the night lost in the mountains of South Lake Tahoe after snowboarding out-of-bounds at Heavenly Mountain Resort.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Search and Rescue (SAR) team was notified at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday that the man, identified only as "Aarin," was disoriented and lost. Aarin was able to call Heavenly Valley Ski Patrol to tell them he was in deep snow and having trouble navigating.
Draft 2017 Regional Transportation Plan released
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/22/2017 - 1:33pm
Stateline, Nevada – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) on Wednesday released its Draft 2017 Regional Transportation Plan. TRPA updates the long-term plan every four years as a blueprint to prioritize and guide investments that will improve Lake Tahoe’s transportation system over the next 20-plus years.
"Atomspheric River" drink created for season at Harrah's and Harveys
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/22/2017 - 12:55pm
Rivers have flooded, the lake is filling and snow is covering the slopes because of the several atmospheric rivers to hit Lake Tahoe this winter. To celebrate the epic season, the Beverage Department team at Harrah’s and Harveys Lake Tahoe concocted a cocktail to honor and celebrate the winter.
The "Atmospheric River" drink "blends the frosty peaks of the Sierra Nevada with the stunning shades of blue found only at Lake Tahoe," said John Packer of Harrah’s and Harveys Lake Tahoe.
Improv brings their comedy back to South Lake Tahoe at LTCC
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/22/2017 - 11:12am
Event Date:
March 3, 2017 - 7:30pm
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. — Have some laughs and escape the winter blues with a night of off-the-wall, original comedy provided by Random Acts of Improv, the resident improvisation company of the Theatre Arts Department at Lake Tahoe Community College. The fun takes place Friday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. in LTCC’s Duke Theatre, inside the Fine Arts building on campus.
Power issues for Placer and Nevada counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/22/2017 - 9:59am
7:30 p.m.update 2/23:
Floriston: After working nearly 24 hours and bringing in a second generator, attempts to provide temporary power have failed. Crews will begin to rebuild the line on Friday in this steep terrain with the goal of restored power by early Saturday morning.
River Road/Silver Creek/Fir Crags/Hwy 89: Crews were able to begin repairs today; a helicopter will come in tomorrow to complete with restoration expected late Friday/early Saturday.
Storm heads out of Lake Tahoe, leaving behind several feet of snow
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/22/2017 - 9:21am
As residents in the Lake Tahoe area shovel out of their homes, ski resorts are boasting impressive totals of powder underneath clearing skies.
The Lake Tahoe ski resorts are reporting up to five feet of new snow in the last seven days. If the month of March is a normal month with heavy snow, most resorts should see record breaking snow fall by the end of the season.
The National Weather Service in Reno forecast, there is a 20-40 percent chance of snow in South Lake Tahoe through Saturday. A small system passes on Friday, with a stronger one coming Sunday and Monday.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/22/2017 - 8:33am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is February 22.
A WINTER STORM WARNING EXPIRES THIS MORNING AND THERE’S PLENTY OF FRESH POWDER…
MORE FRESH POWDER IS REPORTED AT RESORTS CAUSING DELAYS IN LIFT OPERATIONS AFTER SNOW SAFETY PROCEDURES AND THERE’S SOME BLUE SKIES THIS MORNING.
SKI & RIDE WITH A BUDDY IF YOU GO OFF-PISTE. STAY ON OPENED TERRAIN ONLY… DO NOT DUCK CLOSED ROPE LINES… HAVE FUN & BE SAFE!
Delayed start for North Shore schools, South Shore schools on winter break
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/22/2017 - 7:57amSchools in the Tahoe Truckee and Washoe County School districts are on a two hour delayed start schedule for Wednesday, February 22.
Schools in the Lake Tahoe Unified and Douglas County School District are on winter break this week so not affected by the snow, except to go out and play in it!
All other area schools are on a normal schedule according to their websites.
Northstar Mountain 20-year master plan approved by Placer County Board of Supervisors
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/21/2017 - 7:06pm
LAKE TAHOE, CALIF., - The Northstar Mountain Master Plan was approved Tuesday by the Placer County Board of Supervisors, providing a roadmap for the next 20 years for the North Lake Tahoe resort.
Sierra-at-Tahoe hosts Freeride World Tour qualifying event
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/21/2017 - 5:43pm
Event Date:
March 3, 2017 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Sierra-at-Tahoe will host the second annual Huck Cup, a 2-Star Freeride World Tour Qualifying event on March 3-4, 2017. The Freeride World Tour is a worldwide circuit of freeride skiing and snowboarding events where athletes compete on legendary and challenging terrain at the most renowned resorts around the world. The event will take place in Huckleberry Canyon, 320 acres of backcountry terrain accessed by five gates at the summit of Sierra-at-Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue responds to car fire
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/21/2017 - 4:33pm
The driver of a Pontiac Grand Am was unharmed after his car caught on fire in the Sierra Tract neighborhood Tuesday afternoon.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue responded to the call near the corner of Reno and Osborne streets at 1:15 p.m. Upon arrival they found flames coming from the car's engine. The driver has been heading down the street when he noticed smoke coming from the engine and pulled over.
I80 closure bringing big rigs through South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/21/2017 - 3:36pm
If you think you're seeing more 18-wheeler trucks in South Lake Tahoe, you would be correct.
Since I80 has been closed this afternoon due to poor traction and whiteout conditions, many trucks are heading to US50 over Echo Summit in order to take their loads west.
Current road conditions:
SR88 from Red Lake to Martin Meadown, including the Carson Pass, is closed.
Kudos: Bread and Broth thanks Mind Body Physical Therapy
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/21/2017 - 12:51pm
Helping to feed those in need, Mind Body Physical Therapy hosted Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal on February 16. It’s really wonderful that these folks not only help others feel better in their work lives but also donate their personal time and funds to provide healthy meals and compassion to food insecure members of the South Tahoe community.
Find out how to get involved at Helping Hands Volunteer Fair
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/21/2017 - 12:21pm
Event Date:
March 15, 2017 - 3:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - - In 1977, Live Violence Free was founded by volunteers with a phone booth and a desire to make South Lake Tahoe a safer, happier place to live.
Many other local nonprofits in the area have similar stories of their origin. South Lake Tahoe’s nonprofit and other service organizations were forged out of volunteerism. Dedicated individuals looking to make a difference have laid the foundation for the strong culture of service that exists in our community.
To further this culture, people need to continue to give time and labor back to the community.
Lake Tahoe Basin Federal Advisory Committee meeting in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/21/2017 - 11:11am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - The Lake Tahoe Basin Federal Advisory Committee (LTBFAC) is scheduled to meet Tuesday, February 28, 2017, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Forest Supervisor’s office, 35 College Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. LTBFAC will address issues related to federal activities at Lake Tahoe.
Items on the agenda include an update on the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) secondary list and priority setting, a review of LTBFAC goals and objectives, a schedule of 2017 meetings, and membership and vacancy information.
Highway 50 westbound lane deteriorating near Bridal Veil Falls
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/21/2017 - 9:33am
11:00 a.m. update: The slope supporting the highway at Bridal Veil Falls, two miles east of Fresh Pond, slipped several feet last week, requiring the closure of the westbound #2 lane. The damage has increased this week, impacting the #1 lane.
This section of the highway will be under one-way reversing traffic controls Tuesday as contractor Doug Veerkamp Engineering, Inc. sets up k-rail for the work site, and it will be reduced to one lane in each direction for the next few months as repair work is performed to stabilize the slope.
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Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/21/2017 - 9:17am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Tuesday, February 21.
A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT THRU WEDNESDAY MORNING.
24”- 40”+ OF FRESH POWDER IS REPORTED AT RESORTS CAUSING DELAYS IN LIFT OPERATIONS AFTER SNOW SAFETY PROCEDURES AND STRONG GUSTY WINDS AFFECTING OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS.
CLOSED RESORTS: MT ROSE SKI TAHOE; DONNER SKI RANCH; ALPINE MEADOWS
ALL OTHER RESORTS REPORTING UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS ON HOLD AND DELAYED OPENINGS AFTER SNOW SAFETY… CALL AHEAD!
Widespread power outages along Lake Tahoe's north and west shores
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/21/2017 - 9:02am
9:30 p.m. update:
Portola: Trees fell on primary line; crews on site making repairs; most customers should be restored by 10 pm.
River Road/Silver Creek/Fir Crags Road/Hwy 89. Avalanche danger and weather conditions prohibiting crews from accessing damage; customers should plan on multi-day outage. We hope to access Weds morning.
Ward Canyon: broken pole; estimate most customers restored by 10 pm.
Tuesday morning look at Lake Tahoe area roads and weather
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/21/2017 - 8:42am
It was very windy overnight in South Lake Tahoe with the highest gust of 56 mph recorded at the Lake Tahoe Airport at 1:03 a.m. Tuesday morning. From 7:00 p.m. Monday to 8:00 a.m. Tuesday morning, winds have stayed in the 30-50 mph range. According to the forecast, winds will 25 mph during the day with gusts as high as 45 mph Tuesday, breezy over night with winds 15-20 mph and gusts to 30 mph.
Alpine Meadows (recorded at 8643 feet) experienced high winds all night with winds at 11:00 p.m. Monday recorded at 144 mph along with gusts of 199 mph.
Avalanche closes Mt. Rose Highway in both directions
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/20/2017 - 11:02pm
An avalanche Monday night has closed SR-437 in both directions at the summit. There is approximately 20 feet of snow covering the road.
The Nevada Highway Patrol and Nevada Department of Transportation are both responding to the avalanche and will begin clearing operations.
There is no estimated time of reopening at this hour and no other information is available.
Trudy Greenough 1932 - 2017
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/20/2017 - 9:34pm
Like the sunshine on a summer day Trudy's smile and child like curiosity will be greatly missed world round as she stayed connected with every continent. Born in Modesto, Ca. to Orville and Tillie Harding.
University of Nevada to hold radon awareness event at TRPA
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/20/2017 - 7:53pm
Event Date:
March 2, 2017 - 6:00pm
The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Radon Education Program is offering free radon test kits and an educational presentation about radon on Thursday, March 2 at 6:00 p.m. at the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) offices.
Free radon test kits will be available for Nevada residents and test kits can be purchased at low-cost for out-of-state residents.
Kirkwood passes the 500" of snow mark; Other Lake Tahoe resorts close behind
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/20/2017 - 4:32pm
The two feet of snow added to the slopes at Kirkwood Ski Resort this week has pushed their snowpack to 508 inches as of Sunday, and there is still lots more to come.
With another month of winter, Kirkwood still has time to add many more inches to their snowpack, as do all other Sierra Nevada Resorts. Kirkwood had 504 inches of snow in 2012, the last strong winter experienced in the mountains near Lake Tahoe. March is historically a month where snow can reach the same, or higher, levels than January and February.
Road closures and chain controls in place as heavy snow hits South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/20/2017 - 11:51am
3:40 p.m. update: It is taking three hours from the Y to Meyers, so if you're on the road you may want to consider going inside for the rest of the day. The snow is not letting up and there is a lot more to come.
Traffic heading west from South Lake Tahoe is still slow going, and there have been several weather and traffic relate incidents on US50 west of Lake Tahoe. At this time, emergency vehicles are at the scene of a three-car accident near Kyburz. The road has reopened but may need to close again to remove one of the cars.
What is best solution to keep visitors leaving Lake Tahoe on Highway 50 and not on side streets?
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/20/2017 - 11:24am
It's another snowy weekend, and another weekend of drivers trying to head home over Echo Summit via Lake Tahoe Blvd and North Upper Truckee Road. With a backup at the chain control stop in Meyers, many are trying to circumvent not only the traffic, but the controls and causing issues on snow covered side roads.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/20/2017 - 9:07am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is February 20.
RAIN & SNOW WILL DAMPEN YOUR PRESIDENT’S DAY WITH A WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT THRU TUESDAY AFTERNOON. FRESH HEAVY SNOW REPORTED AT RESORTS CAUSING DELAYS IN LIFT OPERATIONS AFTER SNOW SAFETY PROCEDURES AND STRONG GUSTY WINDS AFFECTING OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS.
DRESS FOR STORM CONDITIONS WITH YOUR GORE-TEX JACKET, WEAR ORANGE, YELLOW OR ROSE TINTED GOGGLES. TAKE A SKIGEE OR CLOTH TO CLEAR LENSES. SKI WITH A BUDDY OF YOU GO OFF-PISTE; HAVE FUN AND BE SAFE!
'Mark Twain on Architecture' Topic of Presentation at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/20/2017 - 7:30am
Event Date:
May 6, 2017 - 10:00am The Friends of the Library are excited to present Dr. Peter Mires will share his program "Mark Twain on Architecture". The presentation consists of what he learned during his research fellowship at the Elmira College Center for Mark Twain Studies. By pairing passages gleaned from Twain’s work with examples of extant buildings, presenter Peter Mires illustrates Mark Twain’s comments, opinions, and tastes—humorous or otherwise—on the subject of American architecture. What a unique take on Twain. Free and 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
Tahoe Women's Community Fund has $29,000 to give to local nonprofits.
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/19/2017 - 10:33pm
The Tahoe Women's Community Fund has $29,000 to give to South Lake Tahoe non-profit groups and agencies who focus on five critical areas they've selected for funding in 2017. $10,000 grants will be given to those chosen whose focus is children and youth, and mental health and wellness. $3,000 will given in three grants: poverty and housing, education and literacy, and environment and the community.
The Request for Proposals are now available and due back February 28 at 5:00 p.m. They can be found HERE.
First Grand Jury since 2008 to be seated in Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/19/2017 - 9:53pm
The Ninth Judicial District Court was given $100,000 to fund a Grand Jury by the Douglas County commissioners during their meeting Thursday in Lake Tahoe.
Funds will be used to cover the jury's costs for the remainder of this fiscal year and next year, and includes their fees, supplies, travel expenses, security costs and attorney fees among other expenses needed to function.
New Sprint cell tower to be installed this summer in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/19/2017 - 8:16pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission recently approved a transmission and receiving facility replacement project which will bring a taller cell tower for Sprint to the South Shore.
A 150-foot monopole will be erected adjacent to the current 110-foot lattice tower. Once the taller pole is built on an elevated concrete pad surrounded by new fencing, the old tower will be dismantled.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/19/2017 - 11:32am
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.
2/12
No Reports
2/13
9:40 p.m. - Driving on a suspended/revoked license - Lake Tahoe Blvd -28-YEAR-OLD MALE DRIVER WAS CITED AND RELEASED FOR DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED LICENSE IN SOUTH LAKE TAHOE.
2/14
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/19/2017 - 9:52am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe and President's Weekend!
Today is February 19.
STARTING OFF THE DAY WITH SOME BLUE SKIES BUT WILL TURN MOSTLY CLOUDY AS THE NEXT WEATHER SYSTEM APPROACHES. WINDS WILL INCREASE TODAY SO ALL UPPER MTN LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING… A WINTER STORM WARNING IS POSTED TO START TONIGHT THRU EARLY TUESDAY MORNING…
Sunday and Monday storm to pack a wallop: 5 ft of snow above 7500 ft; high winds and flooding
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/18/2017 - 11:07pm
The next storm headed to Northern California and Western Nevada is an atmospheric river that is trending wetter, just like the other storms South Lake Tahoe has seen in 2017 according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
A Lake Wind Advisory, Winter Storm Warning and and Flood Watch have all been issued for Lake Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/18/2017 - 10:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 192 calls between February 7 - 13, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
2/7
Warrant in the 1800 block of 13th Street
Driving on a suspended/revoked license at Lake Tahoe Blvd & Industrial Ave
Warrant in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
2/8
Unlicensed driver at Lake Tahoe Blvd & Edgewood Circle
2/9
Transient/Homeless in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
2/10
Lost snowboarder at Alpine Meadows found safe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/18/2017 - 7:05pm
7;45 p.m. update: The snowboarder was found alive and well. He had hiked about three miles in the snow to an area known as Diamond Crossing. The Placer County Sheriff's Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team are currently hiking with him out of the back country.
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A 32-year-old snowboarder is missing on the back side of Alpine Meadows Ski Resort after he became separated from a friend.
Twelve searchers from the Placer County Sheriff's Tahoe Nordic search and rescue teams are working on a full search.
