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Tahoe’s perseverance has been on full display over the past weeks as residents, businesses, plow drivers, and emergency responders have managed a dangerous and exhausting confluence of atmospheric rivers and winter weather. While we welcome the snowpack and the water it brings, the intensity at which it arrived has major downsides for our communities and the lake.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Barton Health Foundation, as part of its Heart Safe Community program, recently donated eight automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to aid in the response of heart issues to the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 2,000 young, seemingly healthy people under age 25 in the United States die each year of sudden cardiac arrest.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - Due to the atmospheric rivers impacting the Lake Tahoe region, the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) are advising the public to avoid the Taylor-Tallac Restoration Project area adjacent to the southwest end of Lake Tahoe.

KINGS BEACH, Calif. - Placer County will be holding an informational meeting on the Kings Beach Western Approach Project at 6 p.m. on March 21 at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach. County staff will present a status update on the project, followed by a question-and-answer session.

The meeting will be live-streamed on Zoom for those who are not able to attend in person. Participants can also call in by dialing 1-877-853-5247 and enter meeting ID: 934 6043 9518.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. – El Dorado County resident Sandra Tidwell pled guilty to felony animal cruelty charges and was sentenced this week to 90 days in jail and 250 hours of community service.

When a search warrant was served on the 50-year-old's home in El Dorado Hills in July 2022, animal services officers found 25 German Shepherd and Husky breed dogs living in deplorable conditions, including 15 adult dogs and ten puppies at Tidwell’s property where she was illegally keeping the animals inside her 1,200 square foot home.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Enjoy the sun, quiet and calm while it lasts around Lake Tahoe as storms are hanging out on the horizon.

Cool, dry weather is in store to end the work week, but a couple of quick and weak storms will bring a chance of mountain snow and gusty winds this weekend. It is after the weekend when there is potential for a larger, stronger storm (sorry).

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Do you know an outstanding adult or married couple 60 years or older performing exemplary work in the community as a volunteer?

Hosted by the El Dorado County Area Agency on Aging and the El Dorado County Commission on Aging the annual “Senior of the Year” award will be presented to the nominated volunteer by the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors in the Board of Supervisors Chambers on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

- Nominees must be El Dorado County resident(s) and 60 years of age or older

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Snow removal has been a challenge this winter with much more than just snow to deal with. One of those challenges has been equipment, and the need for four new graders and two blowers.

During its Tuesday meeting, the South Lake Tahoe City Council approved the purchase of those items along with a smaller blower for trails and bike paths. The price tag is a big one, over $3,500,000.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – The Precautionary Evacuation Warning for the Buckeye/Dangberg Reservoir area has been lifted. On Sunday, March 12, Douglas County issued a Precautionary Evacuation Warning for the Buckeye/Dangberg Reservoir area due to a possible reservoir overflow which could affect homes and property in the area. The reservoir waters did not breach the rim and have since receded. At the direction of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and East Fork Fire, the precautionary evacuation warning has been lifted.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe Middle School Club Live volunteers recently cleared fire hydrants in South Lake Tahoe. On February 11 at 10 a.m., Club Live volunteers cleared fire hydrants around the school.

Club Live is a school club that encourages kids to lead a healthy lifestyle. During meetings Club Live often will have a game to get everyone up, moving, and socializing. The club also teaches kids about the threat of smoking, vaping, and drinking irresponsibly.

So, why did Club Live clear fire hydrants around the school?

A Go Fund Me fundraiser has been established for former South Lake Tahoe resident Luke Garratt.

The 26-year-old is now recovering in the Los Angeles area after having a stroke followed by open heart surgery. He is facing 4-6 months of physical therapy at a skilled nursing center to regain his strength back.

Tahoe Douglas Firefighters Union 2441 is holding a St.Baldrick's head-shaving fundraiser in the Alpine Union at Hard Rock Tahoe on March 17 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Teams will be shaving their heads in support of childhood cancer research.

Sign up at stbaldricks.org/events/TDFD2023 to donate to the group cause, or support a person who is seeking donations, or to join in the fun and "brave the shave."

UPDATE 4 p.m.: The numbers have changed a bit during the day. There have now been 150 inspections, with 103 homes/businesses damaged and 15 red-tagged. The following streets in South Lake Tahoe and Meyers are currently closed: Ute, Choctaw, Angora Creek, and Werner Salas.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is no surprise that the area has been hammered this winter, and now heavy snow loads on businesses and homes are being damaged due to collapsing roofs.

UPDATE 3/14 9 a.m. - The Round Hill Safeway is opening its doors by 9:00 a.m. this morning after a long night of snow removal and coordination between engineers and the Douglas County building department.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Calif. - The Safeway at Round Hill is closed at this time due to concerns about building safety. Douglas County's Community Development office placed a red tag on the building Monday morning, saying the structure was unsafe for occupancy at this time.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The sisterhood of the Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) is founded on a deep commitment to serving the community, especially women and youth, and making a positive impact through the dignity of service. Bread & Broth was once again thrilled to have these inspiring women of SITS sponsor a second Adopt A Day of Nourishment this year on Monday, March 6.

UPDATE 3/14 3 p.m.: Lake Tahoe Unified School District received the go-ahead to reopen Building C on the South Tahoe High School campus.

UPDATE 3/13 4 p.m.: Over the past week, representatives of the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) and LTUSD determined the flat roof buildings at South Tahoe High School should be reviewed. They did so with the use of a drone. It was determined that the A-B-C hall at the school was in need of further review so on Monday, CalFire conducted a walkthrough with the LTUSD directors of facilities and transportation.

UPDATE: All LTUSD Schools are on a 2 hour delay - some bus routes are inaccessible.

Please note update to bus route alternate stops:
Atrori & Mandan-please go to Pioneer & Mandan
Sonora & Aspen-please go to Wildwood & Aspen
Sonora & Spruce-please go to Wildwood & Birch
Originally the Sonora & Spruce alternate stop was Wildwood & Spruce but now it is Wildwood and Birch.

Monday is now a delayed start for all schools except Truckee Elementary. Today Truckee Elementary is closed due to snow load issues on the roof.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Saint Theresa Church is holding its annual St. Patrick's Dinner of traditional corned beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, and Irish soda bread on Friday, March 17, from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

The dinner will be held in Saint Theresa Grace Hall, 1041 Lyons Avenue.

This is a fundraiser and the cost for adults is $15, and for kids ages 5 - 12 $10.

The dinner is a sit-down dinner and tickets are available in the parish office this week, or at the door.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Stella Van Dyke Johnson American Legion Post 795 of South Lake Tahoe invites community members and visitors to attend a fundraiser dinner with live music by Cash Only a day early on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The American Legion Hall is at 2748 Lake Tahoe Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe.

“We encourage everyone to beat the rush and join us for dinner a day early,” said American Legion Auxiliary President, Carol Olivas. “This is a wonderful opportunity to meet our members, enjoy an evening of delicious food and live music, and help support Post 795.”

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The heavy snow loads and excess water from the current train of storms continues to compromise roofs around South Lake Tahoe. On Sunday morning, Raley's at the Y closed due to leaking issues. "Due to weather, and in an abundance of caution, we have temporarily closed our store," said the store in a statement. "We will post updates as they become available."

TJ Maxx in South Lake Tahoe is also closed due to leaking issues and safety concerns.

On Saturday, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue responded to a mobile home on Julie Lane that had a roof collapse.

As we deal with snow, rain, dangerous roofs, and roads, the time change may be the last thing on our minds. Sunday, March 12 marks the one time a year when a day has 23 hours in it as Daylight Saving Time begins, and clocks move forward at 2 a.m.

But why are we still having to switch times twice a year after California voters voted to abolish the ritual? Voters passed a ballot measure in 2018 by almost 60 percent, telling the state legislature they wanted a change to daylight saving. State lawmakers still have not passed legislation to abolish it.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After two days of closure, Heavenly Mountain Resorts plans on opening on Sunday with a delayed start time. They are currently digging out, tackling rime ice removal from lifts/lift terminals, conducting snow safety work, and preparing across the mountain for guests to return.

There has been heavy and deep higher elevation snow and rime ice, so those upper mountain runs and lifts won't be open at first. The plan is to have the following areas open:

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Barton Health has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Core Certification in spine surgery, and total knee and hip joint replacement surgery. The two-year recertification demonstrates Barton’s continuous compliance with performance standards and efforts to provide high-quality, compassionate care to the Tahoe community.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners declared a local state of emergency to seek assistance from the Nevada governor and state agencies during the current flooding situation.

The County’s decision came amid a period of significant precipitation. With saturated soil and more rain and snowfall on the way, the County remains concerned about localized flooding.