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Historic Dangberg Ranch volunteer opportunities
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/09/2021 - 8:15pm
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park is looking for volunteers interested in helping with seasonal events, gardening, and to be ranch house docents.
The park’s 2021 Summer Festival features a kite flying weekend, concerts, Chautauquas, and guest speakers. Assisting during these events allows volunteers to enjoy events free of charge.
Gertrude’s Garden and flower beds surrounding the park’s historic buildings are always in need of attention as the seasonal flowers grow and bloom.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/09/2021 - 7:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Today's case count appears to have decreased by 5 but there are actually 2 new cases, one in Greater Placerville and one in the Cameron Park area. They have been catching up on address confirmation.
Seventh graders celebrate the end of a year of Tahoe Garage School
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/09/2021 - 6:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Parents and students had to get creative in navigating the school year in the middle of a pandemic, and nothing may have been more out of the box than the Tahoe Garage School.
What started out as a temporary solution for the first few weeks of the 2020-21 school year, ended as a full year of 7th grade for eight boys in a garage. Yep, a garage.
Almost 300 acres burn in Jacks Valley Fire
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/09/2021 - 4:10pm
UPDATE 6:00 p.m.: The Jacks Valley Fire is now 100 percent contained and the burned acreage remains at 285.
UPDATE 4:00 p.m.: The fire has been remapped at 285 acres and is 85 percent contained. The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and East Fork Fire Protection District remain in unified command of this incident.
UPDATE 6/10 7:45 a.m.: The Jacks Valley fire started south of Jacks Valley Road yesterday afternoon. Multiple state, federal and local agencies responded and began suppression operations in coordination with both fixed and rotor-wing aircraft.
Fire on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/09/2021 - 2:14pm
6/10/21 UPDATE: The Meeks Fire is now 90 percent contained after burning 2.6 acres. Fire crews worked throughout the night and the fire is now 90% contained. They will remain in the area continuing to mop up hotspots and patrol for lingering smokes throughout the day. The cause a tree into powerlines causing the powerline.
Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe reopens doors to public at both locations
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/09/2021 - 10:08am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) is officially reopening its doors on June 17 at both locations - Truckee and South Lake Tahoe. Public hours have been limited due to the pandemic but things will be back in full swing.
DCSO seeks public's assistance in locating suspects in Cave Rock theft
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/09/2021 - 9:09am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is asking for the public’s assistance to identify the suspect(s) involved in a vehicle burglary and the fraudulent use of a credit card at Cave Rock.
During the day on May 24, 2021, a vehicle parked at the Cave Rock Trailhead was broken into. A purse with several credit cards was stolen. A short time later, the stolen credit cards were used at the Walmart and Target stores in northern Douglas County. Video surveillance of these transactions shows the pictured persons using the cards (see photos above).
Carson Valley Days schedule
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/08/2021 - 9:58pm
The summer season is officially underway in Carson Valley this week as the community celebrates its 111th annual Carson Valley Days packed with daily activities for the whole family.
Presented by Carson Valley’s Active 20-20 Club No. 85, events will span the weekend from Thursday, June 10 until Sunday, June 13. All carnival, live music, sporting, and vendor activities will be held in Lampe Park, located on Waterloo Lane. The Facebook event can be found here.
First case of Hantavirus reported in Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/08/2021 - 9:44pm
A Douglas County man has been diagnosed with Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome after being exposed to the virus while spring cleaning, according to the Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS).
CCHHS said due to medical privacy no additional information about the case will be released.
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) is a severe, sometimes fatal, respiratory disease in humans caused by an infection with hantaviruses. HPS is a rare disease with only 14 cases being reported in Nevada, outside of Clark County, since 2005.
Fundraiser for Riva Grill partner and general manager fighting ALS
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/08/2021 - 9:20pm
Over the years, Scott Craig, partner and general manager of Riva Grill, has donated thousands of dollars to numerous charities and fundraisers in Lake Tahoe. It would be hard to find a time when Scott denied a request for a good cause.
Meyers Mountain Market updates - starts Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/08/2021 - 6:03pm
Event Date:
Repeats every week until Wed Sep 01 2021 .
June 9, 2021 - 3:00pm
June 16, 2021 - 3:00pm
June 23, 2021 - 3:00pm
June 30, 2021 - 3:00pm
July 7, 2021 - 3:00pm
July 14, 2021 - 3:00pm
July 21, 2021 - 3:00pm
July 28, 2021 - 3:00pm
August 4, 2021 - 3:00pm
August 11, 2021 - 3:00pm
August 18, 2021 - 3:00pm
August 25, 2021 - 3:00pm
September 1, 2021 - 3:00pm
MEYERS, Calif. - The time has finally come for a Certified Farmer's Market every Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Tahoe Paradise Park! Long-time locals Leon Abravanel and his wife Kree are bringing the Meyers Mountain Market to the park all summer long, starting June 9. The market will feature fresh produce, food trucks, arts and crafts, and live music.
The whole family is invited to attend!
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/08/2021 - 5:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County has announced 4 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday: 0 from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 2 in El Dorado Hills, 1 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 0 in North County, 0 in Greater Placerville, 0 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 0 in South County, 1 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 0. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 87.
Whose water is it? Lake Tahoe water levels dropping quickly as demand increases
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/08/2021 - 3:23pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Those watching the level of Lake Tahoe know it is dropping quickly, and it's not just because of a lack of snowfall this year and another year of drought.
Understanding why the lake drops, and who causes it to drop (yes, there is a person - the watermaster), is key to knowing why the lake should be at its natural rim of 6,223 feet above sea level by the beginning of August. As of June 8 the lake is two feet above that rim.
Enjoy a two-day physical theater camp with Aurora C. Gooch and Tahoe Arts Project
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/08/2021 - 1:41pm
Event Date:
June 22, 2021 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Local recording artist and theater veteran Aurora C. Gooch will be leading a two-day Physical Theater Camp in South Lake Tahoe with the Tahoe Arts Project.
Kids from grades 3-12 can join Aurora at the Marcia Sarosk Dance Studio June 22-23 and learn what physical theater is all about.
The cost is just $10 that covers both days and a tee-shirt.
Age groups:
Grades 3-5: 10:00 a.m.
Grades 6-8: 11:30 a.m.
Grades 9-12: 1:00 p.m.
Is Your Home Ignition Resistant? theme of new Lake Tahoe Wildfire awareness campaign
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/08/2021 - 8:34am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Since fire knows no boundaries, state lines, or jurisdictions, a concerted effort at Lake Tahoe is underway to inform the public on wildfire preparation and awareness.
This fire season (May-October) the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT) introduced the Lake Tahoe Wildfire Awareness Campaign with the first message: “Is Your Home Ignition Resistant?” Information can be found HERE.
Adopt your best friend for free during Maddie's Pet Adoption days
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/07/2021 - 10:44pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sat Jun 12 2021 .
June 11, 2021 (All day)
June 12, 2021 (All day)
Maddie’s Pet Project of Nevada has announced Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days happening Friday, June 11, and Saturday, June 12, 2021. Thanks to funding provided by the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation, all adoption fees are being waived for dogs and cats at participating animal welfare organizations across Nevada during this event.
More than 7,600 animals have found their forever homes during this event in the past three years. This year, 50 Nevada animal welfare organizations, including both large and small animal shelters and private rescue groups, will be a part of it!
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/07/2021 - 6:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County has announced 15 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday: 0 from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 4 in El Dorado Hills, 2 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 0 in North County, 5 in Greater Placerville, 3 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 3 in South County, 2 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: -4. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 87.
Douglas County commissoners approve new VHR ordinance and appoint advisory board
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/07/2021 - 4:28pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Vacation home rentals (VHRs) in Douglas County will have a new set of rules to follow starting the third Thursday in July, the 15th. By a vote of 4-1, the County Commissioners approved the updated ordinance that adds new parking regulations, a cap of 600 permits in Tahoe Township, creates a new tier system based on home size, and other updates. There will now be a civil penalty of $20,000 for operating an unpermitted Tier 3 VHR and $10,000 for unpermitted Tier 1 or Tier 2 homes.
DCSO prepares for Carson Valley Days - Asks public to take safety precautions
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/07/2021 - 2:07pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - It is time for the 111th annual Carson Valley Days celebration and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) urges attendees and those traveling through Minden and Gardnerville to use extra precautions on the road. The event will be held from June 11 to June 13.
LTCC launches free 24/7 mental health support service for students
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/07/2021 - 11:03am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As part of Lake Tahoe Community College’s ongoing response to COVID-19 and its mental health consequences for so many, registered LTCC students now have free, immediate, and unlimited access to professional mental health counseling. This support is being provided through TimelyMD, a telehealth company that specializes in higher education.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/07/2021 - 9:10am
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 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.
Last Week's Log: http://southtahoenow.com/story/05/31/2021/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
Added to that report
5/31
Earth, Wind & Fire gets the party going at the Lake Tahoe outdoor concert venue
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/07/2021 - 8:22am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Caesars Entertainment has announced a new addition to the lineup at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harvey's Tahoe during the American Century Championship. On Saturday, July 10, Earth, Wind & Fire will take the stage at 7:30 p.m.
The opening act will be Poolside. This DJ set is the recording project of producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Jeffrey Paradise.
Hope Lutheran Church holding season's first craft fair
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/06/2021 - 11:17pm
Event Date:
June 19, 2021 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Hope Lutheran Church is holding a parking lot Craft Fair on Saturday, June 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Everyone is invited to join in the summer's first craft fair and enjoy local vendors, along with hotdogs and nachos.
Space is still available for vendors too. Contact the church at 530.541.1975 or by emailing them at pastordanahlc@gmail.com.
Hope Lutheran Church is located at the Y, 930 Julie Lane, South Lake Tahoe.
Summer of events announced for the historic Dangberg Ranch
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/06/2021 - 11:03pm
June events launch the 2021 Summer Festival at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.
South Lake Tahoe forecast: Breezy week ahead with cooling temperatures
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/06/2021 - 6:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Low pressure dropping south along the West Coast through mid-week Wednesday will bring windy conditions each day with the Red Flag Warning continuing until 9:00 p.m. Monday. There is also a Lake Wind Advisory from noon to 9:00 p.m. Monday.
After a week that saw several record highs, a cooling trend will continue with highs dropping to 10-15 degrees below average by Wednesday. Dry weather will prevail, except a few showers are possible late Wednesday in northeast California and northwest Nevada. Breezy and mild conditions may persist into next weekend.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/06/2021 - 12:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to the weeks of May 24 - 30, 2021. Location Checks are- when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations and calls are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc.) but stats are collected separately.
May 24
Arrests
07:26 Adw DV 2600 Block of Lake Tahoe Bl
Other Calls
00:18 Detail 100 Block of Bellamy Ct
02:02 Location Check 800 Block of Emerald Bay Rd
City Council Chambers reopens to in-person meetings
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/05/2021 - 6:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Starting June 10, in-person meetings will resume in the South Lake Tahoe City Council chambers for both the council and the Planning Commission.
Thursday, June 10 is the Plannng Commission meeting starting at 3:00 p.m., and City Council follows with its first meeting back in-person on Tuesday, June 15 for an evening meeting.
Plannng Commission has an agenda posted and City Council wll post its agenda at the end of the week. For agendas, visit HERE.
Red Flag Warning in effect for Lake Tahoe Sunday and Monday - No flames allowed
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/05/2021 - 5:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Lake Tahoe Basin and Truckee region both Sunday and Monday from noon to 11:00 p.m.
These are the conditions where a spark can become a catastrophic wildfire, with dry fuels, low humidity, and high winds in the forecast. All of the wildfires that have caused devastation across California and northern Nevada in recent years occurred during red flag weather conditions.
Douglas County Chautauqua event features Will and Alice James
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/04/2021 - 7:41pm
Event Date:
June 26, 2021 - 7:00pm
Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see two famous Nevada characters come to life in a Chautauqua about the great cowboy artist and author Will James and his wife Alice on Sunday, June 26 at the CVIC Hall in Minden.
Historic Wagon Train skips South Lake Tahoe in 2021
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/04/2021 - 6:56pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - You can blame it on the pandemic...the 72nd annual Wagon Train returns after missing 2020 due to COVID-19, but the schedule and route are being altered due to a lack of California Highway Patrol (CHP) escorts. Organizers said CHP told them they are too short-handed due to the pandemic and cannot spare officers to escort them through Meyers and over Echo Summit this year.
'Groundbreaking' bills honor Nevada's indigenous peoples, outlaws sundown sirens, provides free tuition, and more
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/04/2021 - 5:09pm
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak signed into law Friday three bills that directly affect Nevada's indigenous tribes and communities, including providing free tuition for native students, outlawing sundown sirens and racially offensive mascots, and transfers management for the Stewart Indian School museum and cultural center.
The bill signing was held Friday at the campus of the Stewart Indian School, and Gov. Sisolak was joined by tribal elders as well as legislative representatives.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/04/2021 - 4:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County has announced 4 new cases of COVID-19 since yesterday: 0 from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 1 in El Dorado Hills, 1 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 1 in North County, 0 in Greater Placerville, 0 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 0 in South County, -1 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 3. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 91.
Washoe Tribe hiring for Meeks Bay Resort - Transportation from Gardnerville included
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/04/2021 - 3:32pm
The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California is looking for enthusiastic, motivated, flexible, diverse candidates with outstanding customer service skills to fill positions at Meeks Bay Resort.
Meeks Bay Resort Worker
$15.60 an hour
- High School Diploma or GED
- six months of housekeeping or maintenance experience, or a combination of education and experience
Transportation will be provided from Gardnerville, NV to Meeks Bay.
Leadership Lake Tahoe deadline extended
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/04/2021 - 1:14pm
Tahoe Chamber has extended the application deadline for the 2021-2022 Leadership Lake Tahoe program. If you are interested in this year’s class, you have
an extra week to submit your application by Friday, June 11.
Sessions will run from September 2021 through June 2022 with participants meeting once a month and focusing on key community topics. For more information and to complete the application, visit tahoechamber.org/leadershiplaketahoe.
Preforming arts at South Tahoe High beneficiary of Lake Tahoe AlexWorx fundraiser
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/04/2021 - 8:04am
Event Date:
June 4, 2021 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - PABA, the South Tahoe High Performing & Visual Arts Booster Association, is holding a fundraiser on Friday, June 4 at Lake Tahoe AleWorx in the Crossing at Tahoe Valley.
A portion of all sales starting at 5:00 p.m. will go to support PABA so they can continue to support the art, photography, music, digital arts, and theater programs at South Tahoe High School
Enjoy a beautiful summer night on the patio, some delicious food, and support the arts.
AleWorx is at 2050 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.
NDOT to begin overnght lane closures of US-50 between Stateline and Spooner Summit/SR-28
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/03/2021 - 7:13pm
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has announced there will be overnight lane closures along U.S. 50 from Stateline to Spooner Summit beginning June 6 and going into early fall. The closures will happen periodically between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on weekdays for utility work.
Crews will work on small sections of the highway at a time. One lane in each direction will remain open as they work. Business and residential access will remain available. Motorists should anticipate minor traffic delays.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/03/2021 - 4:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County has announced 8 new cases of COVID-19 since yesterday: 0 from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 0 in El Dorado Hills, 1 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 2 in North County, 3 in Greater Placerville, 0 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 0 in South County, 1 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 1. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 88.
A second fireworks show added in the South Shore after Lights on the Lake canceled
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/03/2021 - 11:40am
Event Date:
July 4, 2021 - 9:20pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. - A group of South Shore businesses, residents, and groups have come together to put on a Fourth of July fireworks show of their own after the Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority canceled its Lights on the Lake due to crowd and safety concerns.
New Tahoe Regional Trails Plan being developed, public input survey underway
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/03/2021 - 10:56am
The first Tahoe Regional Trails Plan is being developed to improve recreation at Tahoe by connecting and improving the network of dirt trails in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) announced today there is a public survey to aid in the development of the new plan, and the timing is perfect ahead of National Trails Day on Saturday, June 5.
Win ice cream and chance for Giants tickets during Lift Literature's inaugural Summer Reading Challenge
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/03/2021 - 10:38am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lift Literature has announced its inaugural Summer Reading Challenge for kids on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe for ages 2-18. Many kids may have fallen behind during the pandemic, so Lift Literature wants to help them fall in love with reading again!
Read 300 minutes to earn a free ice cream! There will be four grand prize winners who will each receive family game tickets (for four people) to see the San Francisco Giants!
Tahoe Paradise Park holds "Return to Paradise" this Saturday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/03/2021 - 8:56am
Event Date:
June 5, 2021 - 10:00am
Paradise Park’s inaugural ‘Return to Paradise’ will be held on Saturday, June 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the park, located at 1011 E. San Bernardino Avenue in Meyers.
It is free to attend. Highlights include a children’s treasure hunt, food trucks, live music, a raffle, and a silent auction. Parking for the event will be at the Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School, 1095 E. San Bernardino Avenue in Meyers.
Generous Tahoe-area sponsors have donated dozens of valuable raffle prizes for the event, with some exceptional items being presented at the event in a silent auction.
New home hardening and defensible space real estate disclosures in California
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/02/2021 - 10:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Those living around Lake Tahoe know the fire danger, but those buying homes may not always be aware of exactly how extreme that danger can be at a home sitting in the middle of a forest.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/02/2021 - 4:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County has transferred some previously identified cases out of the county so it appears there were no new COVID-19 cases today. There have been two, both people in the 18-49-year-old range, one from Placerville and one from the Cameron Park area. The overall change since yesterday: -1 - 0 from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 0 in El Dorado Hills, total cases: 0 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 0 in North County, 1 in Greater Placerville, 1 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 0 in South County, 0 in Lake Tahoe region.
CHP cites 22 drivers for making turns at closed intersections near South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/02/2021 - 2:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After a few weekends of verbal warnings to drivers making right turns from Sawmill and North Upper Truckee roads when prohibited, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) ticketed 22 drivers on Memorial Day.
CHP patrol units wrote eight citations at Sawmill Road and 14 at North Upper Truckee Monday. Four of the violators had local addresses, five were frequent visitors and four said they were tourists. Four of the ticketed did say they were told by someone to take that route, according to CHP South Lake Tahoe Officer Ruth Loehr.
Inmate found at Thunderbird after going missing from Lake Tahoe work crew
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/02/2021 - 1:35pm
3:34 p.m. Update: Johannsen was found by Washoe County Deputies on the Thunderbird Lodge property at around 2:15 p.m. this afternoon. He was walking on the main roadway, less than 50 yards away from the main house. Deputies detained Johannsen and released him to the NDOC.
WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. - An inmate assigned to minimum-security work detail on the east shore of Lake Tahoe has become separated from his work crew. According to the Washoe County Sheriff's Office, Ray Johannsen was with the Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) fire crew just west of Memorial Point.
5th annual OMG Fun Run in Meyers June 27
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/02/2021 - 11:58am
Event Date:
June 27, 2021 - 10:00am
MEYERS, Calif. - Old Meyers Grade at the base of Echo Summit will be full of butterflies, leopards, superheroes, young groups, old groups, and world-class athletes on Sunday, June 27 for the 5th annual OMG Fun Run.
Registration is now open for the fun event that brings out runners, joggers, walkers of all abilities, and most in Tahoe-style entertaining costumes.
Excavated dirt from new Tahoe South Events Center being reused nearby
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/02/2021 - 8:22am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Construction on the new Tahoe South Events Center is underway with more than 50,000 cubic yards of dirt being excavated from the site at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa. Normally this much dirt is transported out of the Lake Tahoe Basin which not only adds to the construction costs but also adds miles driven on local roads and more emissions sent into the air.
The dirt from the events center didn't have to make a long trip. In cooperation with Edgewood Tahoe and Tahoe Beach Club, the dirt is being repurposed for landscaping features and fill dirt.
American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe offers free tickets to military
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/01/2021 - 9:03pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Active-duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, military retirees, and veterans can receive complimentary tickets for the 32nd annual American Century Championship July 7-11, 2021 in Lake Tahoe, Nevada.
City to fly flags at half staff in honor of Los Angeles firefighter fatally shot at work
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/01/2021 - 8:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tragedy broke out in the Agua Dulce fire station Tuesday at 10:53 a.m. when an off-duty firefighter entered the building and starting shooting, killing a firefighter and wounding a captain.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/01/2021 - 4:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is reporting 8 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday: 0 from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 2 in El Dorado Hills, 0 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 0 in North County, 0 in Greater Placerville, 3 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, -2 in South County, 2 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 3. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 90.
