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LTCC closed for winter break from December 18 to January 3
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/07/2015 - 5:53pm
Lake Tahoe Community College will officially be closed for Winter Break from Friday, December 18, 2015 through Sunday, January 3, 2016. Classes will not be held during this period, and most of the offices and departments on campus, including the library, will not be open for business. The Winter Quarter will begin on Monday, Jan. 4.
The college’s Child Development Center, however, will be open on Mon. Dec. 21 through Wed. Dec. 23, when the hours will be 7:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. The CDC will then close from Thurs. Dec. 24 until Mon. Jan. 4, when normal business hours resume.
Eating Well: Good for positive mental health
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/07/2015 - 5:42pm
Most people take up exercising to make sure their bodies are the best they can be. And here in South Lake Tahoe, we’re lucky enough to have everything we need to make this possible. Whether it’s hiking, cycling, skiing, or snowboarding, you’ll always be active when you’re here.
New tool gives insight to Lake Tahoe's environmental improvements
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/07/2015 - 5:25pm
A new website puts comprehensive information about the Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program at everyone’s fingertips, allowing people to easily learn more about “Lake-Saving Projects” completed in their own neighborhoods and all around Lake Tahoe.
The new Environmental Improvement Program Project Tracker is online at www.conservationclearly.org/tracker.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for December 7 - 12
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/07/2015 - 5:18pm
Work on all Lake Tahoe basin projects is either suspended for the season or completed. Here is an update on all projects. There is still road work being done on a stretch of Highway 50 in El Dorado Hills:
Significant storm headed to Lake Tahoe; 1-2 ft of snow at lake level
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/07/2015 - 4:56pm
It is still a few days away, but the warnings are already being issued for a winter storm headed to the Sierra Nevada.
A winter storm warning has been issued for Lake Tahoe, starting late Wednesday day and going until Thursday night. The National Weather Service issued the warning, saying there is a potential for significant snow accumulations that may create hazardous driving conditions.
South Lake Tahoe drive-by shooting suspect arrested on multiple felony charges
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/07/2015 - 8:32am
The hunt is over for the suspect in the October 14 drive-by shooting in South Lake Tahoe that sent a 19-year-old man to the hospital.
Samuel Tovar, 43, was arrested after a high-risk search warrant was served at 816 San Francisco Avenue at 10 p.m. Friday, October 4. Inside they found Tovar, who had been avoiding law enforcement since the shooting.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/07/2015 - 8:05am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday, December 7, 2015 for South Lake Tahoe.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high of 53 and a low of 31. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Tonight, mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Uber headed to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/06/2015 - 8:23pm
Fresh powder apparently isn’t the only thing hitting Lake Tahoe in December.
Ridesharing service Uber is planning a simultaneous launch on both sides of Tahoe before the end of the year, filling a key market in its Nevada and California territories.
Uber was not able to provide a specific date for the launch but it could happen as early as late next week, spokeswoman Laura Zapata told the Reno Gazette-Journal.
Crackdown on holiday drunk drivers in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/06/2015 - 6:50pm
If you’re enjoying the holidays with a drink, South Lake Tahoe Police Department has a message for you: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. Due to the increase in drunk-driving-related fatalities around the holidays each year, law enforcement agencies across America will be actively searching for and arresting drunk drivers from December 18 to January 3.
Kudos: Ameriprise Financial volunteers feed hungry
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/06/2015 - 6:16pm
Every year in November, Ameriprise Financial advisors and employees participate in national days of service in partnership with Feeding America. This effort centers around helping the 49 million Americans, including 16 million children and 5.3 million seniors who face hunger in the U.S.
On November 9th, the South Lake Tahoe Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. office sponsored a Bread & Broth “Adopt A Day of Nourishment”, organized by Rick Gross, to join this nationwide effort to feed the hungry.
SOS launches programs at Heavenly with 75 local youth
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/06/2015 - 1:26pm
SOS Outreach, a non-profit serving South Lake Tahoe youth, launched their winter mountain program at Heavenly Ski Resort this weekend. Vail Resorts and Heavenly donate instructors, gear and access to the mountain. For their first day on the mountain Saturday, SOS had 75 at risk and underserved youth for day one of a five day Learn to ski/snowboard Program.
SOS uses core values and positive adults while teaching youth to ski or snowboard.
Each day of activities staff and youth participate in has a focus, and this first day on the slopes was "courage".
5th annual Sushi Pier Rail Jam to raise money for Boys & Girls Club
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/06/2015 - 11:08am
Event Date:
December 15, 2015 - 7:00pm
On Course Events has teamed up with Sushi Pier Tahoe again to produce the 5th Annual Shred for Sushi Rail Jam on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
Sun, clouds, rain and snow all in forecast this week in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/06/2015 - 9:46am
Sunday - A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night - Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday - Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night - Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday - Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/06/2015 - 9:08am
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 press time and the story will be updated when provided.
11/29
10:15 p.m. - Possession of Controlled Substance - Thunderbird Cr - A 29-YEAR-OLD MALE SUSPECT WAS CITED FOR POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.
11/30
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/06/2015 - 7:30am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday, December 6, 2015 for South Lake Tahoe.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high of 47 and a low of 31. A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Tonight, ostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Community comes out for parade, tree lighting and Santa
Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/05/2015 - 9:05pm
The annual Light Up Lake Tahoe parade led people through town Saturday night on their way to light the Christmas tree at the Y. Carolers kept the crowd entertained, as did cocoa and cookies, as they waited for Santa to arrive via fire truck.
With temperatures sitting at 30 degrees, bundled up children and their parents, and local community members counted down the flipping of the switch for the tree which will stay lit through the holidays.
South Lake Tahoe hockey team raising funds for international finals in Canada
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/05/2015 - 8:12pm
The Lake Tahoe Grizzlies Peewee Team is the 2015 Pacific District Regional Silver Stick Champions in the Peewee B division which has earned them a spot at the International Finals in Ontario, Canada. In order to help the young boys and girls with travel expenses, the team has started a fundraising campaign selling "Tahoe Strong" T-Shirts.
All 14 team members have excelled not only on the ice, but in the classroom according to fundraiser organizer Tye Watson. They players come from South Lake Tahoe, Incline Village, Truckee, Reno, Carson City and Minden.
South Lake Tahoe Cancer League selling See's Candy for season
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/05/2015 - 5:23pm
A sure sign of the holiday season is the opening of the South Lake Tahoe Cancer League's See's Candy Store. Their large selection of fine chocolates are the perfect gift for anyone on your list, and the best thing is that all proceeds go to help locals struggling with cancer.
The See's store is now open at the "Y" from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily until Christmas Eve, or as long as supplies last. It is occupying a vacant store near Starbucks and Beach Hut Deli in the Raley's center.
Low inversion layer keeping smoke from prescribed burns near ground
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/05/2015 - 10:14am
Smoke from local prescribed burns can be seen, and smelled, through much of South Lake Tahoe today. A cool night and low inversion layer have trapped the smoke closer to the ground than normal.
What most residents are experiencing is coming from a 69-acre prescribed burn area near Trout Creek that was ignited Friday. The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department said there are no vegetative fires in the basin.
Smoke was especially heavy Friday night and looked much like fog while navigating many streets in the area.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/05/2015 - 8:26am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday, December 5, 2015 for South Lake Tahoe.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high of 42 and a low of 29. Partly sunny with a south wind around 5 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sign up or change your health care plan
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/05/2015 - 12:03am
Event Date:
December 8, 2015 - 3:30pm
Barton Health's Certified Enrollment Counselors are available to help community members enroll in Covered California insurance or Medi-Cal plan from now until January 31.
One-on-one enrollment sessions are available the follow days and times:
Tuesday, December 8- 3:30-6:30pm
Wednesday, January 20 - 3:30-6:30pm
Both sessions will take place at Lake Tahoe Community College in Computer Lab D123. Enrollment counselors will help individuals and families walk through the process of signing up and selecting a health care plan.
Hopeful Henry: Christmas and Holiday pet tips
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/04/2015 - 11:47pm
First lets tackle the “to eat a Christmas Tree or to not eat a Christmas tree” issue. The tree itself is not particularly dangerous if a few needles are ingested, it will most like come right up via kitty or doggie vomiting. The bigger concern is the stagnant tree water as it is a breeding ground for bacteria and your pet could end up with nausea or diarrhea should they drink it. Speaking of the Christmas Tree make sure you securely anchor your Christmas tree so it doesn't tip and fall, causing possible injury to your pet.
Kudos: Restaurants thanked for Second Serving donations
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/04/2015 - 11:43pm
Every Friday for the last 6 years, Bread & Broth has been partnering with Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church (LTCPC) to feed the hungry through the “Second Serving” program. “Second Serving” meals consist of soup and a simple entrée such as pasta dishes, Sloppy Joes and chili cheese dogs which are served from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Family room of the LTCPC. These meals complement the Bread & Broth Monday evening full-course dinners served at St. Theresa Church Grace Hall.
Dozens of residents targeted by IRS scam
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/04/2015 - 5:07am
More than 50 reports of local residents receiving an IRS phone scam came into the El Dorado County Sheriff's office on Wednesday.
The caller, usually a male, tells the person they owe the IRS money and if they don’t pay right now, a warrant will be issued for their arrest. The male caller has been reported as aggressive and threatening. Two women who received phone calls said the scammer threatened to “rape” them.
Aggressive bear killed by deputies in Meyers
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/04/2015 - 4:36am
Deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office were called out to the neighborhood of Minniconiou and Susquehana Drives on Wednesday morning to reports an aggressive 700-800 pound bear.
The bear had reportedly been disrupting the neighborhood for several weeks by breaking into multiple residences.
Deputies located the bear and attempted to get the bear to move away from the residential area, using loud noises and less lethal bean bag rounds. In most cases these types of tactics are very successful and result in the bear leaving the area.
Weigh in on planned changes at top of Heavenly Gondola
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/03/2015 - 8:19pm
Heavenly is proposing improvement to their existing skiing and snowboarding terrain near the top of the gondola, and the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit wants input from the public.
Improvements would include construction of a permanent ticket sales kiosk, relocation of the Red Fir handle tow lift, installation of a Magic Carpet surface lift, obstacle removal and widening of the Tamarack Return Trail and tree removal under the Blue Streak Zipline.
New mayor and end of plastic bag ban on SLT City Council agenda Monday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/03/2015 - 7:26pm
Event Date:
December 7, 2015 - 9:00am
Hal Cole's term as mayor during the City of South Lake Tahoe's 50th anniversary is coming to a close. During the next City Council meeting on Monday, December 7, the next mayor and mayor pro-tem will be elected. All current council members are eligible though first term Councilwoman Wendy David is the current mayor pro-tem.
Normally held on Tuesdays, the Council meeting was moved to Monday so Tom Davis could attend his daughter-in-law's graduation from nursing school in Tennessee. The meeting starts at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at the airport.
USFS want public's input on how they handle maintenance and events on their Lake Tahoe land
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/03/2015 - 6:00pm
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) is seeking comments on a proposal for the management and uses of existing roads, trails and facilities located on National Forest System (NFS) lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Alert neighbor leads to arrest of pair suspected of stealing package
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/03/2015 - 5:45pm
A South Lake Tahoe man is being credited for the arrest of two people Thursday afternoon after he saw them slowly cruising his neighborhood and stealing a package off a neighbor's front porch.
LTVA's Drive & Drop for Christmas Cheer
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/03/2015 - 11:41am
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Repeats every day until Sat Dec 12 2015 .
December 7, 2015 (All day)
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December 8, 2015 (All day)
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December 9, 2015 (All day)
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December 10, 2015 (All day)
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December 11, 2015 (All day)
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December 12, 2015 (All day) The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and South Tahoe Refuse and Recycling are teaming up this holiday season to make giving to Christmas Cheer easier than ever. The LTVA’s Drive and Drop for Christmas Cheer takes place Monday, December 7 through Saturday, December 12, from 9AM-5PM. Drive through the Visitor Center parking lot at 3066 Highway 50, South Lake Tahoe, and drop your donations of food or toys into the bins provided by South Tahoe Refuse and Recycling.
Location
Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority Visitor Center – California
3066 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 25.746" N, 119° 58' 36.03" W
See map: Google Maps
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/03/2015 - 8:37am
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. The listed calls were responded to from November 19 to November 29, 2015.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
11/19
Drunk in Public in the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 1900 block of B Street
11/20
Warrant in the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 3500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 800 block of Stateline Ave
Probation/Parole Search at Emerald Bay Rd and 10th St
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/03/2015 - 7:14am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday, December 3, 2015 for South Lake Tahoe.
Barton's Festival of the Trees and Lights opens; Winners announced
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/02/2015 - 9:46pm
The annual Barton Foundation Festival of Trees and Lights opened Wednesday at MontBleu with tree judging and the Senior Stroll.
The winners of the designer and school trees and wreath contests:
Designer Tree Category
Best Interpretation of Theme: No Place Like Home, by Cyndy Brown – Carlton
Most Elegant: Tantalizing Tango, by Belen Urrutia
Most “Out of the Box” (Creative): Steampunk Christmas, by Jeri Oishi & Enchanted Florist team
Best of Show: Tantalizing Tango, by Belen Urrutia
LTUSD Trees:
Whittell grad aims to be first American woman in Olympic Skicross
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/02/2015 - 9:23pm
Whitney Gardner realized quickly she was overmatched when she first competed in the Audi FIS Ski Cross World Cup.
The competition was stronger and more experienced. The jumps intimidated her. The features scared her. The courses were too challenging. She was constantly falling. She just wasn’t meeting her own expectations.
Ever since she transitioned into skicross from alpine skiing, Gardner had strove to someday compete on the world cup tour. But now that she was there, she had to admit she wasn’t ready. That was difficult.
LTCC men's soccer team headed to California Final Four
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/02/2015 - 7:49pm
The Lake Tahoe Community College Coyote men's soccer team is headed to the California Community College Final Four this weekend.
After a thrilling overtime victory at home versus Feather River in the third round of the playoffs on Saturday, the team earned a spot at the semifinals at De Anza College in Cupertino on Friday, December 4. The Coyotes are Northern California's $5 seed and they will face off against Oxnard College, the #6 team from the south.
Their game is at 10:00 a.m.. Evergreen Valley and Mt. San Antonio College follow that game at 1:30 p.m.
Two holiday concerts at Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/02/2015 - 7:28pm
Event Date:
December 4, 2015 - 7:30pm
Lake Tahoe Community College’s Duke Theatre will be home to two musical experiences in early December that offer a little something for everyone in the community.
Fulfill Tahoe Youth & Family Services wish list by shopping at Target.com
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/02/2015 - 3:07pm
During the holiday season many South Lake Tahoe locals and business owners want to help out agencies who deal with members of the public who are facing some sort of struggle, whether its financial, housing, counseling or something else.
Tahoe Youth and Family Services has found an easy way for the community to help out their agency with every day needs.
Local Forest Service employee wins national award
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/02/2015 - 1:42pm
Joy Barney was recently honored for her dedication to the U.S. Forest Service's educational programs in the Lake Tahoe basin.
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) Conservation Education Program Specialist was awarded the Gifford Pinchot Pacific Southwest Region Interpreter and Conservation Educator of the Year Award. Named in honor of the first Chief of the Forest Service, the annual award is a national honor given to Forest Service employees for achievement in environmental interpretation and conservation education.
South Lake Tahoe Police warn of possible illegal dental activity
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/02/2015 - 1:30pm
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department has received unspecific information about someone in South Lake Tahoe performing basic dental work without a proper dental office or licenses. A check with two local dentists indicates that some people have needed dental repair work after receiving substandard dentistry possibly occurring in someone’s kitchen. It appears that such activity would function as a “cash” business and prey on the vulnerabilities of the poor.
The police department asks:
New Loop Road plan addresses community's concerns
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/01/2015 - 9:53pm
Another key part of the continuing revitalization of South Lake Tahoe was unveiled to the local community Tuesday evening during an open house presented by the Tahoe Transportation District (TTD). What was once known as the "Loop Road" project has evolved into what is being called the "Community Revitalization Plan."
Family of six rescued from snowy cliff in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/01/2015 - 8:26pmA father and his five children were rescued by the California Highway Patrol after becoming stranded in a wooded and snowy area of El Dorado County for hours, according to officers.
The family of six went on an off-road excursion about 8 a.m. in the Ice House Reservoir area, but realized they were lost soon after.
The Elk Grove father named Ed called the CHP about 2:30 p.m. and told them that his pickup truck had begun sliding toward a cliff, and that he had been holding the brake pedal with both feet for some time to prevent it from going over the edge, the CHP said.
Kudos: STPAL appreciative of volunteers and donations
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/01/2015 - 8:07pm
The South Tahoe Police Activities League (STPAL) would like to extend a thank you to the many community members, organizations and volunteers that made it possible to offer positive alternative activities to the youth of South Lake Tahoe this past summer.
STPAL reached over 60 local middle school-aged kids with the opportunity to learn lifelong skills in mountain biking, skateboarding, and golf alongside positive adult role models.
Unique South Tahoe High fundraiser helps basketball teams and needy children
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/01/2015 - 2:38pm
Many of us have contributed to local school sports teams by buying candy bars, raffle tickets or attending fundraiser dinners, but how many of us have bought soap for ourselves, provided for a needy child in Africa at the same time we're also supporting the teams?
13th Annual Tahoe Adventure Film Festival starts tour in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/01/2015 - 1:38pm
Event Date:
December 11, 2015 - 7:30pm
Marking thirteen years of adventure sports cinematography and culture, Tahoe Adventure Film Festival (TAFF) is the annual gathering of the who’s who of outdoor adventure set in a hypnotic theatrical show of go-go dancers, DJs, and dramatic action imagery by Aurora Photos. It’s where the industry’s best filmmakers premier their latest adventure sports films one night only hosted by festival creator and swashbuckler, Todd Offenbacher. This year's festival in South Lake Tahoe will be on Friday, December 11, 2015 at MontBleu Resort at 7:30 p.m.
Schedule for South Lake Tahoe's decorated fire truck released
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/01/2015 - 1:24pm
The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department has released the schedule for their 2015 decorated Christmas engine. All of the fun runs nightly from December 10 to 24 barring any weather issues or emergencies.
The truck leaves Fire Station 2 at 5:00 p.m. nightly.
Thursday, December 10.....Keys/Venice
Friday, December 11.......Glenwood
Saturday, December 12.....Keys Blvd / State Sts
Sunday, December 13.......South Y /Tata
Monday, December 14.......Barton / Tahoe Island
Tuesday, December 15......Al Tahoe Blvd
Save the life of this week's "Pet of the Week" by adopting her
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/01/2015 - 12:45pm
Once again, the pet of this week is Heavenly, a sweet female Pit who is about 2 years old. She is good with people and well behaved. Heavenly does, however, have a lot of energy!
She would be best in a home with no other female dogs and no cats.
Heavenly needs to find a home very soon. She is at risk of being put down very soon, so if you're interested, please visit her at the El Dorado County Animal Services, 530-573-7925.
For Spay-Neuter services and other support, call the Lake Tahoe Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at 530-542-2857.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/01/2015 - 7:48am
Tuesday's Conditions:
Heavenly - Groomed conditions. 8% of their terrain is now open which means 400 acres, 8 lifts and 22 runs are open. No new snow in the last 24 hours. The base depth is 22". Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind around 10 mph.
Sierra-at-Tahoe - Groomed conditions on 17 of their 21 open trails. 5 lifts are open.
Broadway Terrain Park and Burton Progression Park are open. No new snow in the last 24 hours. The base depth is 10" and the summit is 20". Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
One dead, four injured, and five cars damaged in crashes at SR88 and Mottsville Lane
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/30/2015 - 9:15pm
Two separate accidents at the intersection of SR88 and Mottsville Lane on Friday night left one woman dead and three injured.
Gardnerville resident Janis Hill, 64, died when her BMW entered the intersection at the same time as a Ford Taurus driven by 22-year-old Holly Ducoing of Carson City. The two cars collided and then hit a Honda SUV driven by Minden resident Robin Owens, 64, who was stopped at the intersection.
Hill had been traveling eastbound on Waterloo Lane and Ducoing was southbound on SR88 approaching the intersection with Mottsville Lane.
STPUD explains benefits of snowmaking during a drought
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/30/2015 - 8:32pm
Winter has arrived in the Tahoe Basin with very welcome early snow events and freezing night time temperatures, allowing snowmaking operations to commence to help open ski resorts early. Given California’s drought and the District’s request for continued water conservation, one may wonder about the wisdom of using water for snowmaking.
Another El Dorado County home invasion robbery nets pot and cash
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/30/2015 - 8:04pm
There have been two home invasion robberies in El Dorado County in the last nine days, and in both cases the thieves were after money and marijuana.
On November 28 at 1:15 a.m., sheriff's deputies responded to a home invasion robbery in the 3000 block of Winter Creek Road in Mount Aukum. The unidentified male caller said his wife was the victim and she was home alone. He went home and met deputies there.
