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Record temperatures forecast for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/09/2016 - 8:36am
With a snowpack 130% of average, the warm temperatures which are forecast this week in South Lake Tahoe aren't worrying those watching the drought situation, yet.
A high pressure system over the west coast will bring record, or near record, temperatures up and down the coast with Sacramento in the 70s and Los Angeles near 90. Reno will be in the 60s.
The long range forecast from accuweather.com calls for wet weather back again soon. One system next week could bring rain, but stronger chances of rain and snow over the last two weeks of the month.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/09/2016 - 7:41am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday, February 9, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 57 and a low tonight of 26. Today: Sunny, with a high near 57. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Community forum in South Lake Tahoe to discuss the "Loop Road" project
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/08/2016 - 10:56pm
Event Date:
February 10, 2016 - 4:30pm
A different kind of presentation will be made on the US50/South Shore Revitalization Project this week, one that will include a question and answer period and not just the open house atmosphere of recent Tahoe Transportation District meetings on the project. For the past several years, TTD has been holding public meetings and talking with the community shareholders in order to formulate the best plan for the future of Highway 50 through the Stateline portion of South Lake Tahoe, a plan initiated in 1980.
South Tahoe High plans to add Strength and Conditioning Center
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/08/2016 - 9:48pm
South Tahoe High may soon have a new Strength and Condition Center, and the public can make donations to have their name put on the project.
The Sports Medicine program at the school was developed to help train students to assist injured students, and the new plan at the school is being designed to prevent injuries to the student athlete.
Hwy 89 road construction by Fanny Bridge may cause delays
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/08/2016 - 8:48pm
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing grinding and paving work on sections of State Highway 89 in the Tahoe City area the next three days.
The work will take place from Blackwood Creek Road to and including the Truckee River (“Fanny”) Bridge in Tahoe City. It’s scheduled from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, Feb. 9-11 and will require one-way traffic control.
Man allegedly pours gasoline on girlfriend, sets her on fire
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/08/2016 - 8:36pm
A Cameron Park, Calif., man was arrested late Thursday night after allegedly pouring gasoline on his girlfriend, then setting her on fire during the course of a domestic argument.
On February 4, deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responded to several 911 calls reporting a woman screaming in the 2700 block of La Crescenta Drive in Cameron Park.
When deputies arrived they found a woman with serious burns to her lower body. She was transported to an emergency room burn unit for treatment.
Pedestrian dies in Washoe Valley accident
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/08/2016 - 8:19pm
An 18-year-old Carson City, Nev., man died early Monday morning after being struck by a car as he was walking on IR-580 in the Washoe Valley.
Just after 1:07 a.m. on February 8, troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol responded to the accident scene just north of the Bellevue Road overpass. Their investigation indicates that Chile Bartels was walking northbound in the slow lane of the highway when a car driven by 42-year-old Sparks resident James Dolan hit Bartels.
Dolan pulled over and parked according to the NHP.
Prescribed burns to continue on Lake Tahoe East Shore
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/08/2016 - 8:00am
There are two scheduled prescribed fire operations in the Lake Tahoe Basin this week in the areas of Logan Shoals Vista Point and Camp Galilee near Highway 50 on the East Shore.
At the Logan Creek Overlook there are 15 acres of hand piles being burned, with an ignition date of February 8 and will continue as conditions allow. Smoke should travel in a north to northeast direction.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/08/2016 - 7:20am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday, February 8, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 54 and a low tonight of 23. Today: Sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning. Tonight: Clear, with a low around 23. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Winds at the resorts may impact lift operations.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/07/2016 - 6:11pm
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.
1/31
2:54 a.m. - Obstruction of Justice - Cornelian Dr - 56-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR DELAYING A PEACE OFFICER DURING THE COURSE OF HIS DUTIES.
3:42 p.m. - Search and Rescue - Heavenly Resort - SEARCH AND RESCUE INITIATED FOR LOST SNOWBOARDERS
Enrollment up in South Lake Tahoe schools; Homeless youth numbers increase
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/07/2016 - 1:31pm
Dr. James Tarwater, Superintendent of Lake Tahoe Unified Schools, will provide an overview of student data at the next LTUSD School Board meeting on Tuesday, February 9.
Ross stores to raise money for Boys & Girls Club
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/07/2016 - 11:31am
Between February 7 and 21, Ross Dress for Less stores across the country will be raising money for Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and this includes the local South Lake Tahoe store.
Ross will invite their customers to donate at the register to support the youth organization.
The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe will receive 80 percent of the funds raised locally, with the remaining 20 percent going to the national organization.
With a minimum $5 donation there will be a special Boys & Girls Club wristband given, while supplies last.
St. Theresa Catholic Church holding 22nd annual Crab Dinner
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/07/2016 - 11:18am
Event Date:
February 12, 2016 - 6:00pm
It's always a sign of crab season when the St. Theresa Catholic Church holds their annual crab dinner in South Lake Tahoe. This year marks the 22nd year they've held the fundraiser.
This year, the dinner will be held on Friday, February 12. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with their famous dessert auction at 7:45 p.m.
Tickets are $45 in advance or $50 at the door. Tickets are being sold at the Rectory Office located at 1041 Lyons Ave. and at the Religious Education Office at 1081 Lyons Ave., both in South Lake Tahoe. Must be at least 21 to attend.
Plenty of sunshine this week in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/07/2016 - 9:52am
Spring-like forecast for the Lake Tahoe basin this week with a chance of precipitation over the weekend. It's going to be a warm week ahead!
Temperatures will be close to record highs and well above seasonal averages. Periods of warmth in the middle of winter are not uncommon for the Sierra and Western Nevada.
In the long-range forecast, temperatures will trend back to colder and protect the snowpack.
Forecast from the National Weather Service:
Today - Sunny, with a high near 47. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight - Clear, with a low around 18. East wind around 5 mph.
14 car pile-up sends 1 to hospital and closes Highway 88 for three hours
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/07/2016 - 8:37am
A series of five collisions occurred on Highway 88 on the morning of Saturday, February 6, 2016 near the Kirkwood Inn, injuring two and sending one to the hospital.
The collisions were caused by multiple drivers traveling at unsafe speeds for the conditions and following too close to other vehicles according to the California Highway Patrol.
"Slow and Steady Wins the Race couldn't be more true this Saturday morning," the South Lake Tahoe office of the California Highway Patrol said in a statement. "You can't be the first on the mountain if you don't make it there."
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/07/2016 - 7:44am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday, February 7, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 47 and a low tonight of 18. Today: Sunny, with a high near 47. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Clear, with a low around 18. East wind around 5 mph.
Mountain Resort Television daily segment
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/06/2016 - 8:26pmMountain Resort Reporter Ashley Lindner meets up with Karen Houser, a member of Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra to learn about their upcoming event and she delivers your weekly City in 60 with Deputy Services Director for the City, John Hitchcock.
South Tahoe Vikings win a thriller after double overtime
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/06/2016 - 7:08pm
There was excitement on the hill Saturday afternoon as the South Tahoe Vikings beat the Sparks Railroaders in double-overtime, 57-55.
Tommy Cefalu hit two free throws as time ran out to seal the deal for South Tahoe.
It was "Senior Day," a day where all senior basketball players, cheerleaders and dance team members were honored in a pre-game ceremony.
There is no box score available at this time.
Large boulder in roadway at Cave Rock; Down to one lane of traffic
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/06/2016 - 6:34pm
8:15 p.m. update: Highway 50 through Cave Rock is now open and clear. All rocks have been cleared away.
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A large boulder rolled onto Highway 50 Saturday evening on the Lake Tahoe east shore, closing one eastbound lane of traffic on the west side of the Cave Rock tunnel.
According to the Nevada Highway Patrol, just after 6:00 p.m., several rocks fell onto the roadway, the largest too heavy to be moved by one of their patrol cars. They are now waiting for a bulldozer to clear the roadway.
NHP estimates for all to be cleared by 9:15 p.m.
South Tahoe High Alpine Ski Teams end regular season at the top
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/06/2016 - 11:59am
The regular season is over for the seven high schools that make up the Tahoe Basin Ski League, and South Tahoe High took overall first place.
The Boys Team ended the season in first, the Girls Team in second, giving STHS enough points for the overall title.
Whittell High School boys ended the season in fifth, girls in sixth, with an overall sixth place.
Nine tons of patching used on South Lake Tahoe roads so far this winter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/06/2016 - 10:42am
We've all seen them, or driven through them. They are a sure sign of winter, filling with water at every storm. They are small, they are large, and in some states they joke they are big enough they can swallow a small car.
What are they? Potholes.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/06/2016 - 7:50am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday, February 6, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 50 and a low tonight of 17. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. East wind around 5 mph.
University Center at LTCC ready to break ground in Spring of 2017
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/05/2016 - 9:31pm
Long the dream of many in South Lake Tahoe, a four-year educational opportunity is on target to break ground in the spring of 2017 on the grounds of Lake Tahoe Community College. The Lisa and Robert Maloff University Center will then be built and open in the fall of 2018.
William Hill opens new sportsbook inside MontBleu Resort
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/05/2016 - 8:40pm
Just in the time for the biggest sports betting weekend of the year, MontBleu Resort on the South Shore has a new William Hill sportsbook. They had a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday to welcome customers and celebrate the new operation.
MontBleu became the latest location to offer a sportsbook operated by the international company which is based in England. There are 104 other locations in Nevada including the operations at Hard Rock Lake Tahoe.
Assault and larceny crimes on the rise in South Lake Tahoe and County
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/05/2016 - 7:25pm
Crime statistics for South Lake Tahoe, Placerville and the unincorporated area of El Dorado County have been released for 2015, and while some areas have seen a decrease in some types of crime, others have seen some significant changes between 2014 and 2015.
Mountain Resort Television reports on Peek, Football and Skiing
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/05/2016 - 5:29pmPresident & CEO of Mountain Resort Tahoe/Deerfield Media, Stephen Mumblow delivers a retraction reguarding a Lake Tahoe News Line Story broadcast last week, and reporter Ashley Lindner discusses Snowsports Week and where to watch the "big game" this Sunday.
NV Energy to replace 60-year-old transmission line to Tramway Drive
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/05/2016 - 5:02pm
NV Energy is proposing to replace the electrical transmission line that runs from Foothill Rad in the Carson Valley to Tramway Drive near Heavenly Mountain Resort, and a public comment period has been initiated.
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is seeking public input on 634 Line Rebuild project. The draft Environmental Assessment (EA) analyzes the proposed replacement of the transmission line that serves the Kingsbury substation, which provides electricity to Heavenly Mountain Resort and the surrounding Kingsbury Grade area.
Maddie Bowman wins Visa U.S. Freeskiing Grand Prix at Park City
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/05/2016 - 4:52pm
Just a week after winning her fourth-straight X Games gold medal in women's halfpipe, South Lake Tahoe's Maddie Bowman has struck gold again, this time at the Visa U.S. Grand Prix in Park City.
The American freeskiing halfpipe star and Westminster College student nailed her third and final run in Firday, earning a 89.80 to top Japan's Ayana Onozuka.
Onozuka's first run of 88.80 set the pace for the day, but then Maddie used her newly-learned switch-900 trick to lead her to victory.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/05/2016 - 7:46am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday, February 5, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 45 and a low tonight of 18. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind around 5 mph.
Northern Nevada teen wins safety poster contest
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/04/2016 - 11:53pm
The Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety’s Zero teen Fatalities program hosted a state wide contest where Nevada High School students had the opportunity to design an original billboard for Zero teen Fatalities featuring a safe driving message. Topics for the safe driving message included: aggressive driving, impaired driving, distracted driving & seat belts.
Entries were judged on the following criteria:
1. Overall Message (30%)
2. Creativity (30%)
3. Social Impact (20%)
4. Entertainment Value (20%)
Genoa Cowboy Festival embodies Western Spirit
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/04/2016 - 11:38pm
Event Date:
April 28, 2016 (All day)
The Town of Genoa, Nevada, announced today that the seventh annual Genoa Cowboy Festival will take place in their town from April 28 through May 1. Previous Cowboy Festivals have attracted thousands of visitors to the picturesque community which is recognized as Nevada’s oldest town, just minutes from South Lake Tahoe.
This year’s event will feature performances by some of the best-known entertainers in Western music and cowboy poetry, including Ian Tyson, Wylie & and Wild West, Mike Beck, Richard Elloyan, Trinity Seely, Andy Hedges, Larry Maurice, and many more.
First $19 million from Measure F being spent at Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/04/2016 - 9:20pm
South Lake Tahoe, CA— With the support of South Lake Tahoe’s voters, Lake Tahoe Community College successfully passed a $55 million bond measure in November 2014. Called Measure F, the bond will make it possible for the college to upgrade and modernize its technology, make necessary repairs to aging facilities and systems, and improve educational programs and students’ learning environment. The first set of bonds was sold¬ in July 2015 for $19 million, or 35% of the $55 million voters approved.
Neddenriep Financial gets winning bid to have room named after them
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/04/2016 - 8:25pm
Neddenriep Financial won the bidding rights to have theiir name on the dining room entrance of the Douglas County Community & Senior Center for one year after making the winning bid of $4,000.
“We are so fortunate to have businesses such as Neddenriep Financial in our community who continue to give to the center,” said Bob Cook, Douglas County Community Services Foundation President. “We are proud to have their name on display and give them this recognition.”
Find your love languages
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/04/2016 - 7:40pm
According to psychologist Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, it is essential for people to feel love and belonging to reach optimal health and wellness. Valentine’s Day, whether you celebrate the holiday or not, reminds us of love. The word “love” can be confusing and have different meanings for everyone.
Mountain Resort Television daily segment
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/04/2016 - 7:31pmMountain Resort Television reporter Ashley Lindner interviews Amber Aneloski, the Co-Chair of Leadership Lake Tahoe about their Bodacious Bowling Fundraiser this Friday and the Leadership Lake Tahoe Summit.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/04/2016 - 7:14am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday, February 4, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high of 39 and a low tonight of 15. Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. East wind around 5 mph.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/03/2016 - 9:04pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. They responded to 340 calls between January 19 and February 2, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
1/19
Domestic Battery in the 1000 block of 3rd St
Drunk in Public in the 2000 block of E St
1/20
Resisting in the 3900 block of Pioneer Trail
1/21
Petty Theft in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
1/22
DUI at Fawn and Glenwood Way
Drunk in Public in the 2200 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
1/23
Eleven LTCC soccer players sign letters of intent
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/03/2016 - 7:43pm
Wednesday was National Signing Day, and eleven players on the the Lake Tahoe Community College Coyote soccer team signed letters of intent and accepted scholarships to attend four-year colleges. LTCC is the only Junior College in the country to send 100 percent of its sophomore team members to a four-year university to play sports.
Another STHS graduate and LTCC soccer player, Andres Orozco, signed a letter of intent to attend University of Antelope Valley in Lancaster, Calif.
The Coyotes made it to the state's Final Four this year and were the Golden Valley Conference Champs.
American Pickers touring California; Want leads on unique collectibles
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/03/2016 - 5:44pm
Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz of Antique Archeology and stars of the television series American Pickers are traveling throughout California to film episodes for their hit show. The team be in the area in March to film episodes.
Bears at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care pick Broncos to win Superbowl
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/03/2016 - 5:13pmIn today's Mountain Resort Television segment, reporter Mikaila Bird checks in with Tom Millham of Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care to see how the black bears at the center are handling winter, and to see if they can help us out by deciding who is going to win the big game this weekend!
Maddie Bowman leads pack at U.S. Freeskiing Grand Prix at Park City
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/03/2016 - 4:38pm
Park City, UT (Feb. 3, 2016) – The U.S. qualified seven total skiers to the finals of the Visa U.S. Freeskiing Grand Prix at Park City on Wednesday, with Maddie Bowman of South Lake Tahoe leading the way with the top spot for the women while Aaron Blunck (Crested Butte, CO) was the top American for the men, qualifying in second.
"Qualifying went really well," said the South Tahoe High graduate. "Everyone’s pretty tired after X Games but everyone went out and did the best that they could do and laid down a good qualifier, so I’m excited for finals."
Two men sought in South Lake Tahoe murder
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/03/2016 - 4:27pm
Investigators from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department are looking for two suspects in Saturday night's murder of 40-year-old Dennis Wright, Jr. at the Beverly Lodge. According to SLTPD, Wright and his girlfriend came to South Lake Tahoe from their home in Amador County to sell 100 pounds of marijuana from a room at the motelnwhich is located on Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue honors staff
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/03/2016 - 11:00am
Chief Jeff Meston and South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) held their annual awards ceremony on Friday January 29, 2016 to celebrate the department's teams members and accomplishments for the past year.
During the ceremony, the following people were honored:
Firefighter of the Year – Mike Mileski
Paramedic of the Year – Sophie Tetlow
Dispatcher of the Year – Linda Clark
STAT Volunteer of the Year – Leonard Smith
Fire Chief’s Meritorious Awards were presented to Marty Creel, Kim George, Jody Benavidez, and Brenen Davis for their work on special projects.
Hopeful Henry: What to do when you find, or lose, a pet
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/03/2016 - 7:39am
With lots of snow we are getting lots of visitors to the slopes around the basin, and a lot of these visitors bring their dogs to enjoy the vacation with the family. Sadly some of these pups get lost which is extra stressful as they are not in a familiar location. We recently have had two visiting dogs who went missing for over a week, one was found, injured but is going to be okay, while the other was found but the extreme outside conditions got the better of his and sadly he passed the night he was found.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/03/2016 - 7:20am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday, February 3, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Sierra snowpack holding 130% more water than average
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/02/2016 - 11:20pm
Recent heavy rains and snow have added much needed water to the Sierra Nevada snowpack, bringing the snow water equivalent at Phillips Station to 25.4 inches, 130 percent of the February 1 average.
Frank Gehrke, chief of the California Cooperative Snow Surveys Program, led the monthly media-oriented manual snow survey near Sierra-at-Tahoe on Wednesday, leading the group to the measuring location which recorded a snow depth of 76.2 inches.
Mountain Resort Television daily segment
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/02/2016 - 5:54pmStory by Mountain Resort Television reporter Ashley Lindner as she discusses Groundhog Day, Dancing with the Tahoe Stars and the Weekly Wag.
Lake Valley Fire seeks public's help to clear out over 1,000 hydrants
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/02/2016 - 5:45pm
With over 1,000 fire hydrants within the borders of the Lake Valley Fire Protection District, they have unveiled the "Adopt a Hydrant" program.
It is impossible for fire crews to shovel and maintain all of them in a timely manner and since the California Fire Code requires fire hydrants to be free of obstructions and immediately identifiable, LVFPD is asking for the public's help.
Tahoe native receives award for investigative journalism
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/02/2016 - 5:04pm
The Society of Professional Journalists has awarded Jason Paladino, Sierra Nevada College Tahoe graduate and native of Truckee, Cal., their NorCal 2016 James Madison Freedom of Information Student Award for his investigation into the Navy’s Sea Dragon program.
Senate Bill designed to fight addiction gaining momentum
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/02/2016 - 2:39pm
The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) will “make a real difference for families and communities” struggling with drug addiction, U.S. Senator Rob Portman of Ohio said Saturday. He spoke about the bill, which has bipartisan support, in a weekly Republican address.
“This epidemic does not discriminate,” Senator Portman said. “Zip codes don’t matter. It’s affecting our cities, suburban areas, and rural counties. Young or old, rich, middle class or poor, black, white, Hispanic or Asian. The grip of addiction affects all of us.”
