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Tahoe Douglas Fire responds to Thursday night fire in Glenbrook
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/10/2023 - 7:47pm
GLENBROOK, Nev. — A house fire in Glenbrook on Thursday was quickly contained by the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District (TDFPD).
On March 9 at 8:27 p.m., TDFPD responded to the home with seven apparatuses. Flames were visible. All occupants made it out of the residence without injury and damage was isolated to a few rooms.
The cause of the fire is undetermined and no other information is available at this time.
South Lake Tahoe Fire and East Fork Fire provided coverage for the district as TDFPD was at the Glenbrook fire.
Heavenly Mountain Resort to remain closed Saturday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/10/2023 - 3:25pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As expected, this latest atmospheric river has created major challenges for Heavenly Mountain Resort, its employees, and the South Lake Tahoe community. Due to these challenges, the resort will remain closed for a second day on Saturday.
Both the City of South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County has declared a State of Emergency, and impacts from the weather are widespread from the resort through Lake Tahoe.
Counties reminding all it is illegal to price gouge during a State of Emergency
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/10/2023 - 3:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With many homeowners around Lake Tahoe in need of snow removal from roofs during the rain-on-snow event, quotes for services have been seen from what many feel are reasonable, to what many believe are unreasonable. The El Dorado County District Attorney's Office joined Placer County today in reminding the public it is illegal to price gouge during a state of emergency.
"Price gouging for snow removal and other goods and services is illegal and we will hold you accountable," said DA Vern Pierson of the practice during the state of emergency.
STPUD seeks public's help in preventing sewer spills during floods at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/10/2023 - 2:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – With heavy rain on snow causing flooding, South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) asks customers to help prevent stormwater from entering the sewer system. Do not open manholes. Run sump pumps into the storm drain and not into the sewer system.
Local governments ask for people to not travel to Lake Tahoe this weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/10/2023 - 12:50pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, US Forest Service, California Highway Patrol, and Placer County are among others all asking for no nonessential travel to the Sierra and Lake Tahoe during the duration of the atmospheric river.
Road closures and other issues due to flooding and snow
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/10/2023 - 12:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With rain in the Lake Tahoe Basin and Carson Valley, roads are being covered with standing water. Some roads are closed due to standing water and other weather-related reasons so research all roads before driving.
US50 between Meyers and Twin Bridges has reopened with no controls. A mud/rock slide near Johnson Pass Road closed the road overnight as they cleared the roadway.
Some South Lake Tahoe and Douglas County offices closed
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/10/2023 - 9:44am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – Due to travel impacts from regional flooding, Douglas County offices are closing Friday, but County courts will remain open for normal business hours.
Aside from essential public safety, corrections personnel, and courts, all county offices will close early.
There is currently flooding on many roads around Douglas County. Douglas County Sheriff Daniel Coverley has advised that motorists should avoid travel in unnecessary and non-emergency situations.
Second Serving will be closed Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/10/2023 - 9:03am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Bread & Broth Second Serving at Lake Tahoe Presbyterian Church in South Lake Tahoe will be closed on Friday.
Due to weather and road conditions, the decision was made to not serve on Friday for the safety of guests and volunteers.
They will resume next Friday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Lake Tahoe Presbyterian Church is located at 2733 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe.
Schools closed in South Lake Tahoe, North Lake Tahoe and Truckee, and Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/10/2023 - 7:24am
10 a.m. update: The Douglas County Sheriffs' office has asked to have all valley dchools to close due to current road conditions and road closures. All DCSD Valley Elementary students who were picked up on the bus are being taken to school and families will need to pick them up. If you haven't sent your student to school please keep them at home. Secondary students can return home on the bus or use their usual transportation method to get home.
Governor Newsom adds El Dorado, Placer and 19 additional counties to State of Emergency
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/09/2023 - 9:43pm
SACRAMENTO Calif. – With a series of storms forecasted to continue through mid-March, including at least two atmospheric rivers, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency for 21 additional counties on Thursday. This move is to support storm response and relief efforts in Butte, El Dorado, Fresno, Humboldt, Imperial, Inyo, Lake, Mendocino, Merced, Monterey, Napa, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, and Yuba counties.
Fire starts after Swiss Mart gas station canopy falls in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/09/2023 - 7:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Another canopy at a South Lake Tahoe gas station fell on Thursday evening, this time causing a fire at one of the gas pumps.
The roadway was closed at the Swiss Mart station at 913 Emerald Bay Road as emergency crews responded. The fire has been contained to one pump and there was no damage reported at the building and no injuries.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue has extinguished the fire and is still on the scene.
There is no other information available at this time.
Emergency Operations Center opened for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/09/2023 - 6:42pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The CalFIRE, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, and Lake Valley Fire are currently in Unified Command with direction from the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to respond to various life and safety requests. El Dorado County and the City of South Lake Tahoe are working together to address the current emergency the area is facing due to a rain-on-snow event.
Another building in South Lake Tahoe suffers roof failure due to snow load
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/09/2023 - 5:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - More South Lake Tahoe buildings suffering damage from heavy snow loads on roofs.
On Wednesday, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue responded to a business at 2226 Eloise on reports the roof collapsed. Upon arrival, they found a roof failure under the snow load. The pressure caused two bay doors to be blown out. It is now red-tagged as it is unstable.
On Thursday, a beam snapped at 2184 Ruth and the South Lake Tahoe building responded.
2023 final year for National Championship Air Races at Reno-Stead Airport, new venue possible
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/09/2023 - 2:38pm
RENO, Nev. – On Thursday the Reno Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) and the Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) announced that they have reached an agreement for 2023 to be the final year the Reno-Stead Airport will host the National Championship Air Races. The Reno Air Racing Association’s final Reno-Stead Airport event is set to take place from September 13-17 and will feature the seven classes of air racing plus extraordinary military and civilian demonstrations that fans have come to love as well as a celebration of the event’s almost 60 years in northern Nevada.
League to Save Lake Tahoe shares results of science and innovation projects
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/09/2023 - 2:26pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - With snow piling up to historic levels in the Lake Tahoe Basin, summer is a distant thought for residents and visitors. The League to Save Lake Tahoe, an environmental advocacy and action organization dedicated to Keep Tahoe Blue, is already planning ahead to protect the Lake once the snow melts.
Heavenly to close on Friday due to incoming storm, weekend operations on day-to-day basis
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/09/2023 - 1:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heavenly Mountain Resort will be closed on Friday, March 10 due to the incoming atmospheric river storm system. This system will impact South Lake Tahoe through the weekend and into next week, so there may be further operation issues.
Both the City of South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County has issued emergency proclamations and Heavenly said they want to do their part and support the community during the emergency situation.
Liberty encourages customers to prepare for the approaching winter weather
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/09/2023 - 11:59am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Winter weather and high winds are anticipated across the region this weekend. The expected combination of snow, rain, freezing temperatures, and winds may produce hazardous conditions and the potential for outages.
Liberty is preparing for potential impacts from the storm and has brought in additional crews to assist with outage response. All of their linemen and additional crews are staged throughout the service territory, ready to respond to outages.
City manager issues emergency proclamation for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/08/2023 - 8:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The city manager, acting as the director of emergency services, has issued a local emergency proclamation for the City of South Lake Tahoe to leverage all available tools from local, state, and federal resources in response to potential impacts from the forecasted atmospheric river. The emergency proclamation allows the director of emergency services to waive procurement rules and issue emergency orders to address a fluid and changing situation.
Lake Tahoe area residents urged to prepare for impacts of rain-on-snow Thursday-Sunday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/08/2023 - 11:58am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is no sugarcoating this - the National Weather Service has issued not only Winter Storm Watch starting Thursday at 4 p.m. for the Lake Tahoe Basin, but also a Flood Watch.
It is rare when those two types of warnings are issued for the same region at the same time. Both are in effect until 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 11.
All Lake Tahoe agencies are warning the public of the possible issues from a rain-on-snow event.
Latest victim of heavy snow in South Lake Tahoe - Awning at vacant Runnels Automotive
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/08/2023 - 10:39am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With heavy snow on residential and commercial roofs around Lake Tahoe, some buildings are showing the stress of the extra and unusual weight.
Today the canopy at the vacant Runnels Automotive property tipped over, most likely due to the weight of the snow.
Douglas County urges residents to prepare for possible flooding
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/07/2023 - 11:37pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - With an increased chance of precipitation in the forecast for March 9-12, Douglas County is urging residents to prepare for potential flooding. According to the National Weather Service, “The first system arrives late Thursday and continues Saturday. Heavy precipitation is expected, with high elevation heavy, wet snow.”
With wet weather on the horizon, residents should avoid unnecessary travel and prepare for possible road closures.
Douglas County offers the following tips and resources:
SANDBAG FILL STATIONS
Stand-up Comedy at Stateline Brewery - 3rd Thursdays
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/07/2023 - 9:21pm
Event Date:
March 16, 2023 - 7:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Every 3rd Thursday, Dead Panda Comedy and Omni Entertainment bring the laughs to Stateline Brewery in South Lake Tahoe. Watch killer headlining comedians and supporting comics and laugh your butt off!
So grab some drinks and friends and grab your discounted presale tickets off Omni's website, and save even more when you join their free VIP program.
The March 16 show:
Clean California Community Cleanup
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/07/2023 - 9:10pm
Event Date:
March 25, 2023 - 9:00am
Join the League to Save Lake Tahoe for Clean California Community Days. Spring into action with a volunteer service event and celebration sponsored by the Governor’s Office, Caltrans, and partners across California. This statewide, 11-day event kicks off Friday, March 17 with a big splash of activities occurring on Saturday, March 25. The goal is to work together to clean up our communities and spread the word about taking pride in keeping California clean.
Spooner Summit Cleanup and Outreach Day
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/07/2023 - 8:51pm
Event Date:
March 25, 2023 - 9:00am
The unofficial sled hill at Spooner Summit is an annual hotspot for winter-time litter pollution. Shattered plastic sleds are left behind, and their remains can hurt wildlife and lake clarity.
Be a part of the solution! Visit the League to Save Lake Tahoe outreach booth at the sledding hill on March 25 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. and learn how to be a Tahoe Blue Gooder and show off your "slediquette." Then, join Tahoe community members and visitors to clean up the area and help Keep Tahoe Blue!
Winter Weather Advisory Wednesday for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/07/2023 - 3:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Weather Advisory in effect for Wednesday from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. Then, with rain forecast at Lake Tahoe, a Winter Storm Watch is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Sunday morning above 6500 feet.
Rain expected Thursday-Monday at Lake Tahoe, now is the time to prepare
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/07/2023 - 1:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Emergency managers and weather experts are watching the computer models this week to see how the forecast atmospheric river (AR) is going to materialize, and what it could mean for the Sierra and Lake Tahoe, as well as lower elevations.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno says the storm door blows wide open on Thursday, with models showing the current North Pacific ridge breaking down and allowing a strong upper-level jet to transport subtropical moisture to our region.
Bread and Broth seeks new treasurer
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/07/2023 - 8:38am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - St. Theresa’s Bread & Broth, an all-volunteer organization whose mission is to ease hunger in the Lake Tahoe South shore community, has a volunteer opportunity opening and is looking for individuals interested in joining our efforts to help others.
North Tahoe Fire seeing alarming increase in gas leaks, carbon monoxide-related emergencies
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/06/2023 - 10:54pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - North Tahoe Fire is reporting an alarming increase in gas leaks, Carbon Monoxide (CO) related emergencies, and other hazard-related emergencies resulting from repeated storms and heavy snow. Since January 1, 2023, they say hazard calls have accounted for nearly 20 percent of non-EMS incidents.
Firefighters are on a mission to empower the public with information on ways to prevent snow-related emergencies by properly maintaining mountain homes.
Supervisor Laine to ask BOS for postponement of VHR agenda item due to snow and safety concerns
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/06/2023 - 3:14pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - On Tuesday, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors has a presentation scheduled on the Vacation Home Rental (VHR) program for the incorporated portion of Lake Tahoe. It is currently set for 10 a.m. certain, but Supervisor Brooke Laine, who represents the Lake Tahoe portion of the county, is asking for a postponement.
Laine said an important topic like VHRs needs to be heard when residents are not facing the effects of recent storms.
From Laine:
Column: Managing hypertension through diet
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/06/2023 - 2:26pm
A high blood pressure diagnosis, or hypertension, can be scary, as it contributes significantly to the risk of heart attacks and strokes. While nearly half of all adults have hypertension, according to the American Heart Association, there are many lifestyle habits you can adopt to reduce or prevent high blood pressure.
Prescribed fire operations at Lake Tahoe may resume tomorrow
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/06/2023 - 12:20pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Conditions and weather permitting, the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) may resume prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe. The Nevada Division of Forestry is scheduled to burn hand piles near Incline Village beginning March 7, 2023. Smoke will be present.
The project they will be working on is the Bon Pland Pile Burn at Sand Harbor. This week they plan to burn two acres of hand piles from 10 a.m. Tuesday until Thursday. Hours of ignition are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with smoke production expected from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Next TERC talk at Incline Village - Attraction and Relationships
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/06/2023 - 12:13pm
Event Date:
March 23, 2023 - 5:30pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The next UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) talk will be on Attraction and Relationships on March 23, 2023. Why are relationships so hard? Join Dr. Paul Eastwick as he upends what we think we know about how dating works and replaces it with a much more hopeful—and scientifically stronger—vision of relationships.
Joint South Lake Tahoe planning commission and city council meeting on Thursday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/06/2023 - 11:34am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe planning commission and city council will hold a joint ethics training meeting in council chambers on Thursday, March 7 at 9 a.m.
This is required for any legislative body that gets any type of compensation, salary, or stipend. It is required for local agency officials to receive at least two hours of training in general ethics principles and ethics laws relevant to their public service every two years.
Sam Hunt latest artist to be announced for Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/06/2023 - 8:48am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Sam Hunt is the latest musical artist announced for the summer concert series at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys.
Hunt is bringing his Summer On The Outskirts tour with special guests Brett Young and Lily Rose on August 13, 2023.
Singer and songwriter Sam Hunt won the American Music Award in 2015 for "New Artist of The Year" and won the American Academy of Country Music award in 2018 for his single, "Body Like a Back Road."
Heavenly plans delayed opening Monday with limited operations
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/05/2023 - 10:50pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heavenly Mountain Resort is aiming for a start on Monday at 11 a.m. for both the lower California and Nevada sides. The gondola and top of the gondola lifts and facilities will be closed.
Access to the mountain will be from the California Base Lodge and Nevada.
They will try to expand lifts and terrain as they can.
Atmospheric River heading to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra, snow and rain possible
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/05/2023 - 10:31pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - We haven't had much time to breathe between storms around Lake Tahoe this winter, and this week won't be much different except this coming week's snow accumulations will be minor compared to the most recent storms.
Expect periods of snow showers through Wednesday. Snow accumulations will be minor in comparison, but are still capable of travel difficulties.
Snow Day for LTUSD and TTUSD students Monday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/05/2023 - 6:49pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Students in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) have a snow day again on Monday, March 6. This is due to the heavy snow in South Lake Tahoe over the weekend, and more forecasted Sunday night.
The excessive snow is requiring additional time to make sure school sites are safe for students and staff. City and County snow crews will continue working on clearing roads in the community.
All schools in Tahoe Truckee Unified School District are also closed.
Other El Dorado County schools closed Monday:
Camino Union School District - all sites
Man pleads "no contest" in killing his infant son in South Lake Tahoe in 2008
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/05/2023 - 4:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An El Dorado County man has been convicted for the 2008 murder of his three-week-old infant son following an investigation revitalized by the El Dorado County Cold Case Homicide Task Force and South Lake Tahoe Police Department.
David Paul DeMartile, Sr. pleaded no contest to second-degree murder before Judge Michael J. McLaughlin on February 24, 2023. A jury trial had been scheduled when the plea was entered.
El Dorado County Sheriff Jeff Leikauf declares state of emergency for county
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/05/2023 - 1:30pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff Jeff Leikauf has proclaimed a local emergency for the current storm situation. It was signed on March 3 and released via social media on March 5, 2023.
This move allows the County to be included in Governor Newsom's State of Emergency and gives the region the possibility of receiving resources for public infrastructure repairs. The county had been left out of the March 1 proclamation for the counties of Amador, Kern, Los Angeles, Madera, Mariposa, Mono, Nevada, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Sierra, Sonoma, and Tulare.
VHR presentation at El Dorado County supervisor meeting
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/05/2023 - 12:09pm
UPDATE: Supervisor Brooke Laine will be asking her fellow supervisors to postpone this agenda item until May 2.
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - On Tuesday, March 7, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors (BOS) will receive a presentation on the Vacation Home Rental (VHR) program for the incorporated portion of Lake Tahoe. The El Dorado County ordinance covers Christmas Valley to Tahoma and not the City of South Lake Tahoe.
Over a foot of fresh snow on Lake Tahoe area roads, I80 closed as well as others Sunday morning
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/05/2023 - 10:44am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Snow-covered roads surround Lake Tahoe and the Sierra after over a new foot or more of new snow fell over the last 24 hours.
US50 over Spooner Summit was closed Sunday morning but it has since reopened, and with I80 closed, all westbound traffic was being diverted from Nevada onto Kingsbury Grade.
Conditions can change quickly since the forecast is snow all day Sunday and into Monday morning, so search road conditions prior to getting on the road.
As of 10:15 a.m. Sunday:
I80 is closed from Applegate in Placer County to the Nevada state line.
South Lake Tahoe man dies in two-car collision on US50 at Ice House Road
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/04/2023 - 6:37pm
An 83-year-old South Lake Tahoe man has been identified as the person who was killed in a collision on US50 near Ice House Road on Thursday afternoon.
Marvin H. Buchmiller, a long-time advocate for mentally and emotionally challenged members of the South Lake Tahoe community, died after another vehicle crossed into opposing lanes, hitting Buchmiller's Kia Sportage.
Buchmiller had a 52-year-old passenger in his vehicle. That man, who is unidentified, was hospitalized with major injuries. Buchmiller was eastbound heading home after taking his passenger to a doctor's appointment.
Three-time Country Music Award winner Dierks Bentley heading to Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/04/2023 - 3:02pm
The 2023 Summer Concert Series has announced that three-time Country Music Award winner Dierks Bentley is bringing his Gravel & Gold Tour to Lake Tahoe on Friday, August 4 at 7 p.m.
Special guests Molly Tuttle, The Red Clay Strays & Golden Highway will be joining him on the stage behind Harvey's Tahoe.
Presale starts Thursday, March 16 at 10 a.m. (code BLUE). For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit HERE.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/04/2023 - 1:41pm
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.
February 16 - March 1, 2023
2/16
09:36 CIVIL INCIDENT - Officer initiated activity at Palmira Ave, South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: SERVED.
Wylder Hope Valley history talk on Death Valley - A Nice Place to Visit, Tourism Below Sea Level
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/03/2023 - 8:35pm
Event Date:
March 4, 2023 - 1:00pm
Wylder Resort Hope Valley will host another history program on Saturday, March 4 at 1 p.m. Local historian David Woodruff presents "A Nice Place to Visit-Tourism Below Sea Level."
How did a location best known for producing laundry soap with one of the least marketable names imaginable, Death Valley, come to be one of the “must-see” destinations for travelers and adventurers the world over? Using rare and one-of-a-kind vintage photos, he’ll recount the improbable story in a free 50-minute slide show.
Motorists advised of challenging driving conditions as Lake Tahoe area gets another Winter Storm Warning
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/03/2023 - 7:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The alerts for travel over Sierra highways have been issued, and Caltrans has joined in to alert motorists of the incoming storm that will create "challenging mountain travel this weekend."
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno carried the statement, "Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds may cause tree damage and lead to power outages. Blowing and drifting snow may bring near-zero visibility at times and rapid disorientation if attempting to travel."
Safety tips for residents in snow country from Southwest Gas
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/03/2023 - 7:02pm
As snow continues to build up over the Sierra, Southwest Gas is providing residents with winter safety tips.
The buildup of snow around natural gas meters and piping, as well as falling ice and snow from rooftops, can create hazards for natural gas customers.
Southwest Gas encourages people living in the Lake Tahoe Basin and other areas with heavy snow to take extra precautions to ensure natural gas piping, meters, and outdoor appliances remain safe:
• Do not bury or allow snow to cover any natural gas piping, meters, exhaust vents or appliances.
California and Nevada snowpack measurements show huge gains after recent storms -
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/03/2023 - 5:22pm
The snowpack in the Sierra continues to grow and records may be breaking before winter is said and done.
On Friday, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) did its monthly snow survey on Phillips Station near Sierra-at-Tahoe, the third such manual survey of the season. Staff recorded 116.5 inches of snow and a snow water equivalent of 41.5 inches, which is 177 percent of average for this location on March 3.
TRPA names Kimberly Chevallier as new deputy director and chief partnerships officer
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/03/2023 - 4:31pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) has selected Kimberly Chevallier as the agency’s deputy director & chief partnerships officer, filling a position left open when the Governing Board chose Julie Regan to lead the agency after a national search.
Explosion and fire causes extensive damage at South Lake Tahoe home
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/02/2023 - 9:50pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A brand new home in Meyers exploded on Thursday afternoon, sending flames and smoke into the sky. There were multiple 911 calls to emergency dispatch as neighbors saw the fire and heard the explosion.
Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) responded to the home on Piute Street, finding it fully engulfed. Several trucks and engines from LVFPD were at the scene, and South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue was also called in to assist.
