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New business licenses issued by the City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/18/2022 - 8:28amThe following businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe during the months of September - November 2022:
SEPTEMBER
9/1
ALFREDO ZACARIAS
PREMIER DIGITAL MEDIA MARKETING
9/2
GATHERED AND GROWN HOME LLC
9/6
IMAGINE BOUTIQUE
JACKSON LEWIS PC
MAGGIES RESTARUANT AND BAR
9/7
BC CONSTRUCTION
HIGHSCAPES
LAKE VALLEY SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENTS
9/8
PRAX PRECISION CLEANING
SPROUSE COMMUNICATIONS INC
9/9
DC ROOFING & WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS
STEAMERS BAR & GRILL
9/12
MARIE L CUNNINGHAM
SMT MAINTENANCE LLC
9/13
DREW CONSULTING INC
Kudos: Bijou PTA thanks all for a great return of the school's Holiday Faire
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/18/2022 - 7:53am-
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Bijou PTA board members, names listed below.
Saturday's Bijou Holiday Faire was a great success! The PTA was beyond excited to bring this once-annual event back after a few years missed from COVID. And prior to that, the Faire always seemed to fall on a day with a major snowstorm.
Yesterday was absolutely beautiful weather-wise, kids coming in and out all afternoon enjoying 10 different crafts, pictures with Santa and the Grinch, and a free Santa Shop for them to pick out gifts for their families!
More riders using El Dorado Transit from South Lake Tahoe to Placerville, Sacramento
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/17/2022 - 5:46pmRidership on the El Dorado Transit buses which connect South Lake Tahoe to the West Slope and Sacramento has increased 47 percent this year, going from an average of 17.1 passengers per bus in 2021 to 25.2 passengers this year. This marks ridership that is steadily increasing toward pre-pandemic levels.
The affordable mode of transportation allows riders to go from either the Stateline Transit Center or the South Lake Tahoe Y Transit Center to Placerville, Cameron Park, and the Amtrak station in Sacramento. The one-way cost is $20 for all locations except for Amtrak, which is $34.
Antonucci releases new book on Tahoe's Environmental History
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David C. Antonucci
Historian and Author David C. Antonucci has a new book, the Environmental History of Lake Tahoe.
The story of Lake Tahoe is the story of people and the environment and their reciprocal influences. The environment shaped the lives of the early people of Tahoe, and later, people shaped the Tahoe environment. Native peoples, pioneers, and early visitors conformed to the environment's demands and existed in harmony with their surroundings. By 1860, loggers, hoteliers, ranchers, developers, and tourists imposed their demands on Tahoe's
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/17/2022 - 3:00pmSOUTH 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.
December 1 - 14, 2022
12/1
12:00 CIVIL INCIDENT - Officer initiated activity at Bonanza Ave, South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: SERVED.
Snow cleared from SR-89 around Emerald Bay, Caltrans opens roadway
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/16/2022 - 10:19pmCrews from Caltrans have been able to reopen SR-89 around Emerald Bay. Snow from two series of storms led to the road shutting down. The road reopened Thursday with chain controls, and those controls have since been removed.
Before starting on any journey in the Sierra, check https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ as conditions can change.
There is little to no parking available along the highway, and parking spots are available at the Vikingsholm lot and, if snow is cleared, at the entrance to Eagle Falls.
Two Trails of Lights in South Lake Tahoe to enjoy - one by foot, one by vehicle
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/16/2022 - 7:33pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Take a journey on the Trail of Lights in South Lake Tahoe through the holiday season. From 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., wander along the trail starting at the recreation center.
The decorations are from last week's Festival of Lights and they will remain throughout the month for all to enjoy.
It is an easy walk, about 100 yards, and parking is at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center, 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd. Stop by your favorite spot for hot cocoa on the way to bring it along as you enjoy the holiday spirit.
But save some as you follow the other Trail of Lights.
Column: Snow removal safety
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/16/2022 - 2:21pm-
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Targhee Oeveraas, MD, MS, FACEP
By Targhee Oeveraas, MD, MS, FACEP
Lake Tahoe is known for its snowfall with multi-day storms dropping deep, often heavy, snow. And while our region embraces these storms, removing snow is a necessary and strenuous task.
Shoveling
Shoveling snow requires significant exertion and should be approached like an exercise. Don't eat a big meal or drink alcohol before or soon after shoveling. Dress in layers and cover your mouth and nose to limit the cold air you inhale. Warm up and stretch out the muscles of the back, arms, shoulders, and legs before heading outside.
Rotary Club of South Lake Tahoe presents check to Live Violence Free
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/16/2022 - 2:08pm-
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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Rotary Club of South Lake Tahoe presented a check for $1500.45 to Live Violence Free (LVF). During its monthly board meeting, they voted to give LVF %500 to help buy Christmas presents for the families they serve.
Then they found out it was the nonprofit's 45th anniversary and wanted to help them celebrate.
A member challenged the membership to match the $500, and that request was met and doubled.
Finalists named for 15th annual Blue Ribbon Awards
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14th annual Blue Ribbon Award winners
The Tahoe Chamber has announced the finalists for the 15th annual Blue Ribbon Awards that celebrate exemplary businesses and people who positively impacted the community in 2022. The finalists will be honored at a special awards ceremony on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
Kiwanis of Lake Tahoe holding 2nd annual Sock Drive
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/15/2022 - 11:28pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe is holding its 2nd annual Sock Drive to help those in the South Lake Tahoe area. Their goal is 2,000 socks and they are over halfway there! The socks can be for kids, teens, men, or women.
Motel 6 and surrounding property still in sights of California Tahoe Conservancy
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/15/2022 - 7:31pm-
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Map of projects along the Upper Truckee River
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On November 8, 2021, the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) board had given staff the okay to start negotiations to purchase the 31.5-acre site currently home to Motel 6 and the old Carrows building in South Lake Tahoe. At the time they had approved $10,000,000 to purchase the environmentally sensitive parcels, demolish existing structures, and stabilize the related sites which are along the Upper Truckee River.
Cold weekend ahead for South Lake Tahoe, temps warming up before the holiday
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Sunset Wednesday night at Lake Tahoe. Photo from Visit Lake Tahoe camera in South Lake Tahoe
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - High pressure will continue to block storms from reaching the Sierra and western Nevada through the weekend. Due to the snow cover and light winds, we will continue to see below-normal temperatures.
Lake Tahoe will see slowly warming temperatures throughout the upcoming week. For Monday to Wednesday, models hint at a subtle, quick-moving trough to the north. There is a low possibility of snow showers during this time though there will be some gusty winds.
Man arrested in South Lake Tahoe on suspicion of a 2013 murder
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/15/2022 - 6:06pm
By Paula Peterson
UPDATE: The victim was located on July 23, 2013, walking near the KOA Campground near the Upper Truckee River. He had major injuries and was transported to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries on September 16, 2013.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 38-year-old man who has called the South Lake Tahoe area home for the last several years was arrested on December 13, 2022, after a warrant was issued for his arrest on suspicion of murder.
Kudos: Mt. Tallac High thanks local dental staff
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/15/2022 - 11:31amMt Tallac would like to thank Dr. Deanna Brothers, Dr. Jason Reid, and Drue Baginski for their pro bono support of our students who are in dental crisis.
Your time, generosity, and expertise will never be forgotten.
Fondly,
Mt Tallac High School
Katz Amsterdam awards almost $2.5M to support communities where Vail has resorts
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/15/2022 - 10:41amLAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Katz Amsterdam Charitable Trust and Foundation has awarded $2.46 million in mental and behavioral health grants to community-based organizations in nine mountain communities across North America, including Lake Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe, and Truckee. This is the fifth year grants were awarded, with aggregate funding of over $13.5M, to help increase overall access to mental health care, reduce behavioral health stigma and improve community-developed services for communities of color and indigenous populations. This year’s grants will benefit over 40 organizations.
Conservancy approves easements to Caltrans for US50 safety project in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/15/2022 - 10:08amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) project to improve safety for walkers and cyclists along US50 needed an agreement from the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) to allow access and easements to move forward. During its board meeting Thursday, the CTC board unanimously approved the items needed to support the safety project that will add street lighting, painted bike lanes, improved bicycle signage, and enhanced crosswalk visibility along the highway. The project extends from the South Lake Tahoe “Y” east to the intersection with Pioneer Trail.
Kudos: Harrah’s/Harveys’ HEROs support community
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/14/2022 - 11:39pm-
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Left to Right: Darlene Winkelman, Bob Colescott, Janee White, Krysteena Palaroan, Jeff Colameco, Andrea Masavage.
“I really enjoy volunteering at Bread & Broth’s Monday dinner,” shared Janeen White, Harrah’s/Harveys’ PD Event Host. “It made me feel good to help others in the community who aren’t as fortunate”.
Janeen and her fellow HEROs teammates were on hand to support Bread & Broth's (B&B’s) evening Monday Meal on December 5 as the casinos’ HEROs organization sponsored their second Adopt A Day of Nourishment of 2022.
Tahoe Paradise Park Board Meeting Thursday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/14/2022 - 8:34pmEvent Date:
December 15, 2022 - 6:00pm
The next meeting of the Tahoe Paradise Recreation & Park District Board of Directors will be held on Thursday, December 15, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. It will be held via zoom:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86183486474?pwd=RzJJTzJIRzdKa2dTbitXcU5aaUhYUT09
Meeting ID: 861 8348 6474
Passcode: 430475
BOARD MEETING AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER AND CONFIRMATION OF QUORUM
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. OPEN FORUM FOR PUBLIC - 3-MINUTE LIMIT / SPEAKER
5. CLAIMS PAYMENTS – Tom/Joanne
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Project Committee: Greg/Joe
Grant Committee: Judy
Douglas County schools at Lake Tahoe to use main bus stops only due to road conditions
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/14/2022 - 8:16pmZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - Douglas County School District has released a Lake Schools Bus Notice for Thursday and Friday, December 15-16.
Due to current road conditions, bus RT 202 will be using these main stops:
- For George Whittell High School - the stop for Upper Kingsbury /Tramway/ area will be at SKI and TINA from 6:30 a.m. to 6:40 a.m.
- The stop for Chimney Rock students will be KINGSBURY and MANOR at 7:02 a.m.
- All other stops remain the same
- For Zephyr Cove Elementary School - the stop for Upper Kingsbury/ Tramway/Andria area will be SKI and TINA from 7:40 a.m. to 7:50 a.m.
Senior Citizen’s Law Enforcement Academy starts in Douglas County in January
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/14/2022 - 7:17pmDOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in partnership with the Douglas County Triad has announced a Senior Citizen’s Law Enforcement Academy will be held in 2023.
The Senior Citizen’s Law Enforcement Academy will be held over the course of one week, Monday, January 23 through Friday, January 27. Classes will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day at the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center, located at 1038 Buckeye Road, Minden, Nevada. This academy is open to seniors who reside anywhere in Douglas County.
Out-of-This-World note cards for sale in Western Nevada College fundraiser
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/14/2022 - 7:08pm-
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One of the notecards available during the WNC fundraiser
Western Nevada College (WNC) will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Jack C. Davis Observatory in 2023. The observatory is named after the college’s first president and opened in 2003 with astronaut Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the Moon, lecturing at opening ceremonies.
In honor of this milestone anniversary, WNC Foundation and the JCDO Director Dr. Thomas Herring have worked together to create some spectacular astrophotography for its annual fundraising note card campaign.
Liberty Utilities asks for Lake Tahoe customers to contact them if still without power
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/14/2022 - 6:39pm-
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Cause of previous outage at Lake Tahoe
All outages should always be reported
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The majority of Liberty Utilities customers around South Lake Tahoe and Meyers have had their power restored after Saturday's storm left thousands in the dark.
Anyone out of power that hasn’t received a message from Liberty is being asked to please report it, as it is possible there are individual outages the utility may be unaware of
Wylder Resort Hope Valley history program Reflections of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/14/2022 - 4:40pmEvent Date:
December 18, 2022 - 1:00pm
Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series on Sunday, December 18 with a 45-minute slide show, Reflections of Lake Tahoe.
Using seldom-seen vintage photos, historian David Woodruff takes a look back at the many people and events that have affected this magnificent Sierra Nevada gem over the years including the multiple efforts to create a Lake Tahoe National Park.
The beauty after the Lake Tahoe storm
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/14/2022 - 4:19pmA photo of beautiful snow-covered Lake Tahoe on December 13, 2022, from the east shore.
erial Photography by Bob Buehler
Community STEM Week at Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/14/2022 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Celebrate HSI STEM week at the Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC). Radical Innovative Scholars Advancing STEM (RISAS) is the newest program on the LTCC campus after they received a five-year $5 million federal grant to help Latino/a/x/e and low-income students pursuing various STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) degrees. They join other Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) receiving funds to help Latino/a/x/e and low-income students who are interested in pursuing education and careers in STEM.
TERC lecture: True fir mortality - the canaries of mixed-conifer forests
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/13/2022 - 8:53pmEvent Date:
December 15, 2022 - 5:30pm
Join Beverly Bulaon from the U. S. Forest Service at the U.C. Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) on December 15 for an important discussion about the health of the forest around us. The doors open at 5:30 pm. and the presentation begins at 6 p.m.
This will be both in-person event and on zoom.
3rd annual Tahoe Backcountry Safety Awareness Week
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/13/2022 - 8:30pmLAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - From athlete panel sessions about backcountry safety to expert talks about snowpack science and the impacts of wildfires on snow conditions, the third annual Tahoe Backcountry Safety Awareness Week is chock full of in-person and virtual events curated by Take Care Tahoe that focuses on the dangers of the backcountry. From December 12-17, 2022, just as avalanche danger will be increasing in the area due to the weekend storm, both novice and experienced backcountry users will have opportunities to learn how to safely recreate in the backcountry this winter.
Lucky Beaver Bar & Burger raises $10,000 South Lake Tahoe charities
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/13/2022 - 8:10pm-
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Margo and Lucky Beaver staff collecting toys for annual Toy Drive
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The annual Lucky Beaver toy and food drive raised over $10,000 for local charities Christmas Cheer and Phoenix Food Pantry. The event was founded by Lucky Beaver co-owner Mike Leeper after he was notified of a toy & food shortage in the Lake Tahoe Basin for the holiday. Mike and his staff took it upon themselves to not only purchase toys but also supported the annual Heavenly Village Turkey Drive. The public, patrons, players, and staff all support the Lucky Beaver Toy Drive and the turnout for 2022 was incredible.
City of South Lake Tahoe reopens charging and warming room at Senior Center
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/13/2022 - 5:10pm9AM UPDATE WEDNESDAY: With power restored to South Lake Tahoe, the warning room has closed.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City of South Lake Tahoe will re-open the charging and warming station at the Senior Center, 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd., starting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13 for a 24-hour period.
As Liberty Utilities continues to work to restore power, the City recognizes many have been without power for more than 48 hours and want to provide a safe and warm location to recharge devices. Staff will be onsite, but no other services will be provided.
Challenges of restoring power after the recent South Lake Tahoe storm
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Photo of broken power poles between Meyers and Stateline taken from helicopter. Photo from Liberty
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Liberty crew member climbing in snow to locate power issues. Photo provided by Liberty
By Paula Peterson
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As over 3,000 Liberty Utilities customers in South Lake Tahoe and Meyers experience another day without power, there will be light at the end of the tunnel for many Tuesday at 6 p.m.
That is when another large section of customers should be back online according to Liberty Sr. Director of Operations Lindsay Maruncic.
"We are working on clearing a major outage today," said Maruncic Tuesday afternoon.
Conservancy grants $305,000 to Washoe Tribe to improve forest, watershed, and wildfire resilience
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/13/2022 - 3:57pm
News Release
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) has awarded a $305,000 grant to the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California for work in the Lake Tahoe Basin to improve forest and watershed health and reduce wildfire risk. The grant helps increase the Tribe’s capacity to participate in forest, watershed, and wildfire resilience projects at Tahoe, as well as to advance the use of cultural prescribed burning and to cultivate culturally significant native plants.
South Lake Tahoe City Council selects Cristi Creegan as mayor, Cody Bass as mayor pro tem
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/13/2022 - 10:04am-
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South Lake Tahoe Mayor Cristi Creegan
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South Lake Tahoe Mayor Pro Tem Cody Bass
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During the annual realignment of the South Lake Tahoe City Council, Cristi Creegan was elected as mayor, and Cody Bass was elected mayor pro team.
The terms are for one year but Bass brought up again his desire to make these two positions for nine months so all five would have a chance to be mayor during their four-year term as a council member. It was approved previously but the City Code prevented it so any future changes would have to result in a code change.
Douglas County closes Kahle Community Center warming shelter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/13/2022 - 8:51amSTATELINE, Nev. - The warming shelter at the Douglas County Kahle Community Center is now closed. NV Energy expects to have power restored by 10 a.m. There are approximately 70 customers on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe without power.
For up-to-date information visit the NV Energy Power Outage website here: https://www.nvenergy.com/outages-and-emergencies/view-current-outages
In California, Liberty Utilities expects to have power restored by 10 a.m. as well and the City has no plans to reopen the Senior Center warming and charging room.
Two-hour delay start to Lake Tahoe Unified Schools on Tuesday, 90-minute delay for Douglas
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/12/2022 - 6:02pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) will be on a two-hour delayed start to school on Tuesday, December 13. Many families and staff have been without power for an extended period of time, and many are still shoveling snow to get out of their homes.
As a result of this storm, many are still dealing with the impacts of the snow, including downed trees and damage. LTUSD schools are experiencing similar impacts and could use the additional time to prepare for students.
Douglas County opens warming shelter at Kahle Community Center
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/12/2022 - 5:11pmSTATELINE, Nev.- Douglas County has opened a warming shelter at the Douglas County Kahle Community Center as part of a collaborative effort to assist those without power from the NV Energy Outage.
The center will be open all night in response to the cold temperatures affecting the Tahoe area.
Address:
Kahle Community Center
236 Kingsbury Grade
Stateline, NV 89449
Ph: (775) 586-7271
Liberty Utilities urges safety when coming across downed power lines
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/12/2022 - 4:34pmThis message is from Liberty Utilities due to the number of downed power lines around South Lake Tahoe.
Safety is their top priority.
Please check your property for any downed wires prior to leaving your home or removing snow. If you see a downed wire, please stay at least 30 feet away and call them immediately at 1-844-245-6868.
City of South Lake Tahoe opens Senior Center as charging and warming station
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/12/2022 - 12:02pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City of South Lake Tahoe will open a charging and warming station at the Senior Center, 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd., on Monday, December 12 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
As Liberty Utilities continues to work to restore power, the City recognizes many have been without power for more than 24 hours and want to provide a safe and warm location to recharge devices. Staff will be onsite, but no other services will be provided.
What: Charging & Warming Station
Where: Senior Center, 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
When: December 12, 12-4pm
Lucky Beaver takes over Lakeside Inn tradition of feeding Douglas County deputies and court staff
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Some of those from Douglas County joining in on the feast. Photo by STN.
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L-R: Victor Corea, assistant manager, Troy Beebe, manager, and Margo Quintero, manager from the Lucky Beaver. Photo by STN.
STATELINE, Nev. - The Douglas County courthouse at Lake Tahoe was filled with the delicious smells of a holiday feast on Friday. For years Lakeside Inn and Casino brought over a meal for the staff in the building including deputies, clerks, and court staff including the judge. When they closed there was nobody to fill the slack until Lucky Beaver Bar & Grill staff prepared a large meal for them.
Food safety before, during and after power outages
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/12/2022 - 11:19amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With residents around Lake Tahoe experiencing prolonged power outages over the weekend due to the storm, food safety is an issue when food has been unrefrigerated.
Don't taste it to determine if it's okay to eat! It may not be safe to eat after the loss of power and you may need to throw away food that could make you sick.
Here are guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC);
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Road controls continue around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/12/2022 - 9:48am-
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Monday morning clockwise from upper left: Castle Peak, Mt. Rose, Echo Summit, Pioneer Trail
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As the Lake Tahoe Basin shovels out the feet of snow from their driveways, road crews are busy removing snow to allow for easier and safer movement.
Heavenly is reported 68" of new snow over the last 48 hours.
Sierra-at-Tahoe reports 50"-78" over the last 7 days.
Kirkwood reports 48" of snow in the last 48 hours.
Palisades Tahoe reports 69" of new snow over the last 7 days.
Diamond Peaks reports 42" of snow from the latest storm.
There are still road controls on all major area highways.
As of 9 a.m.:
NV Energy and Liberty Utilities report some continued outages
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/12/2022 - 8:02am-
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Power outages for Liberty Utilities customers at 7:50 a.m. Monday
NV Energy reports 1,062 customers at Lake Tahoe between Stateline and Glenbrook still do not have power. At this time they expect restoral by 9:30 a.m. Monday.
Liberty Utilities reports 6.050 customers of theirs around Lake Tahoe remain without power as well, with expected restoral by noon Monday. Most of the outages are on the South Shore but there are areas around Fallen Leaf Lake, Kings Beach, and a couple of other pockets still out as well.
LTCC, DCSO, TTUSD among school closures or delays on Monday around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/12/2022 - 7:42amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Due to some continued power issues and snow removal after the weekend's storm, some schools are closed.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District schools are closed.
Lake Tahoe Community College's campus will be closed on Monday, December 12, due to widespread power outages in the area. Monday's final exams will be rescheduled, and students will be notified by their instructors.
Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District schools are closed.
Lake Tahoe Unified Schools canceled for Monday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/11/2022 - 6:26pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Unified School District ILTUSD) made the following announcement today:
Greetings LTUSD Families,
Due to heavy snow, no power in several schools (and communities), down trees, roads not cleared and campuses not quite ready, all LTUSD schools will be closed on Monday, December 12, 2022.
Please be safe. Thanks for your understanding.
Winter weather warning continue around Lake Tahoe as crews work on restoring power/clearing roads
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/11/2022 - 11:34am-
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Red is closed, solid blue is chains required except 4WD with snow tires, broken blue line is chains or snow tires.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe is under a Winter Storm Warning until 4 a.m. Monday. Even though the heaviest snowfall is most likely over, another 3-5" of snow is expected at lake level in South Lake Tahoe during the day Sunday. A High Avalanche Warning is in place for the Central Sierra Nevada Mountains between Yuba Pass (Hwy 49) on the north and Ebbetts Pass (Hwy 4) on the south, including the greater Lake Tahoe area.
Over 13,000 Liberty Utilities customers without power around Lake Tahoe, over 1400 without in NV Energy area
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/11/2022 - 7:51amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A large portion of Liberty Utilities customers on the South Shore, and some spread around Lake Tahoe are without power Sunday morning.
Most were restored by 1:30 a.m. this morning, but it was short-lived with power going out again after 5 a.m.
Crews are working to get the power restored and, according to the outage website, they hope the power is up by 8 a.m., after that for Portala and North Shore.
Thank you South Lake Tahoe community from Tahoe Swim Team
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/10/2022 - 10:01pm-
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Successful Swim-A-Thon fundraiser. Photo from Leslie Edmonds
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Competing in Minden, photo from Leslie Edmonds
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Sparks IMX/IMR Altitude Meet. Photo by Leslie Edmonds
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Sparks IMX/IMR Altitude Meet. Photo by Leslie Edmonds
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On behalf of the coaches, swimmers, and parents of the Tahoe Swim Team, we would like to sincerely thank the South Lake Tahoe community for supporting our successful Go Fund Me Campaign. The Tahoe Swim Team has recently regrouped as a local nonprofit and unexpectedly had to start over from scratch. Due to the overwhelming generosity of the community, the team has a strong foundation and more swimmers than ever participating in the program.
Power outage in the South Lake Tahoe/Meyers area
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/10/2022 - 8:46pm-
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Outage map at 8:38 p.m. Saturday
SATURDAY 10 PM UPDATE: A few more areas of South Lake Tahoe are added to the list of those without power. Some areas of Stateline, Al Tahoe. and Tahoe Sierra are also without electricity. 6577 Liberty Utilities customers are without power.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heavy snow Saturday night is not only making driving a miserable experience through the Sierra, but it has also led to power outages for over 5,000 customers in the South Lake Tahoe and Meyers area.
Stolen car chase ends in South Lake Tahoe with one arrested
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/10/2022 - 7:29pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An Incline Village, Nev. man was arrested Thursday night after a stolen car chase that went through Washoe County, Douglas County, and ended in South Lake Tahoe.
Deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) called South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) to alert them just before 7:30 p.m. on December 8 that they were inbound into the city limits in pursuit of a stolen vehicle, a 1999 Expedition. SLTPD went to Stateline to put out spike strips on the highway but missed the car that was going at a reported 90 mph.
Tahoe Magic extends gratitude to those who say "yes" to fill needs of the community
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/10/2022 - 5:56pmAs 2022 comes to a close, Tahoe Magic would like to sincerely thank our community for the partnership we have had with you for more than 28 years. Tahoe Magic became a certified 501c3 nonprofit organization in 1994. For many years, Tahoe Magic orchestrated a very large Christmas present-giving event for up to 600 children annually in our South Shore communities.