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65-foot maximum rules for truckers on Sierra highways
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 10:11am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Those watching the roads around Lake Tahoe during storms will often see a California Highway Patrol (CHP) incident where a "big rig" is stuck going around Emerald Bay on SR-89.
During normal conditions, a truck and attached trailer have a difficult time making the switchbacks just south of Emerald Point but add snow and the situation is dangerous.
The highway around Emerald Bay has been closed during the most recent storms, yet two large trucks have had to be towed after being stuck at the switchbacks just before the road closure gate.
Lake Tahoe Winter Weather Advisory Wednesday ahead of little break before more storms
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 8:27am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Wednesday, January 11 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
More snow is expected with total new snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, except 5 to 10 inches above 7000 feet. They are calling for wind gusting as high as 70 mph.
Some Lake Tahoe area roads are closed tonight
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2023 - 9:06pm
Kingsbury Grade/SR207 is closed along the entire route due to extreme weather conditions and numerous vehicle spin-outs. It is unknown at this time when it will be safe enough to reopen.
I-80 is closed from Colfax to the Nevada state line due to whiteout conditions.
US-50 is currently open but has been closed at times Tuesday due to conditions and avalanche control. Chains or 4WD with snow tires are required from Meyers to Cedar Grove at this time.
US-50 at the base of Spooner Summit near US-395 is closed.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District calls Snow Day Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2023 - 8:20pm
WEDNESDAY UPDATE: Douglas County schools at Lake Tahoe are canceled for today, with the valley schools on a 90-minute delay. Incline Village schools are on a virtual learning day due to hazardous conditions. Tahoe Truckee School District is open.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - There will be no school for students in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) on Wednesday, January 11.
Column: Power outage safety
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2023 - 2:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Power outages during or after winter storms have become a common occurrence in our region. When the power goes out, especially for prolonged periods of time, being prepared can help reduce anxiety and keep you and your family safe until the lights come back on.
Closures at Lake Tahoe due to snowy conditions
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2023 - 11:04am
The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners meetings for January 10 and 11 have been canceled due to inclement weather and dangerous traveling conditions. Agenda items for these meetings will be rescheduled for a later date and time to be announced.
Boys & Girls Club is closed on Tuesday.
The South Lake Tahoe Library had a late start at 11 a.m., and the Play and Learn group with Silke is canceled. Please keep an eye on their social media for further updates.
Forever Dance has closed its Carson City and Lake Tahoe studio.
Canceled - Wylder Resort Hope Valley history series continues with "Into the Jaws of Hell"
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2023 - 10:17am
Event Date:
January 15, 2023 - 1:00pm
Due to the forecasted storm, this event has been canceled for Sunday and will be rescheduled for another date.
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Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series on Sunday, January 15 at 1 p.m. with a 50-minute presentation on "Into the Jaws of Hell."
Local historian David Woodruff recounts the dramatic and heroic tale of how forlorn and desperate argonauts found demise in the desert while searching for a shortcut to the California goldfields, and christened the chilling name upon their fatal location, Death Valley.
Tickets on sale for annual Father Daughter Sweetheart Dance
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2023 - 9:42am
STATELINE, Nev. - The annual Father Daughter Sweetheart Dance will be held on Friday, February 3 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Haveys' Convention Center.
This is a very special event for daughters and their fathers (or adult male chaperone) to dance and visit with friends.
Refreshments will be served.
Tickets are now on sale for $15 per person. This is a popular event and normally sells out. For tickets and more information, please call Kale Community Center
(775) 586-7271.
Chain controls in place for all Lake Tahoe area roads
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2023 - 9:14am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With heavy snow forecast for the Sierra all day, and into Wednesday, expect chain controls to remain through the day on most mountain roads.
US 50
From Stateline to Carson City - Chains Required, All Vehicles except 4-wheel drive with Snow tires
From Meyers to Sand Flat (west of Kyburz) - Chains Required, All Vehicles except 4-wheel drive with Snow tires
I 80
Tractor Trailers are not allowed
From two miles east of Baxter to Nevada state line - Chains Required, All Vehicles except 4-wheel drive with Snow tires
Snow Day for Lake Tahoe Unified and Tahoe Truckee Unified school districts
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2023 - 8:28am
As a result of the heavy rains yesterday, flooding on some streets and campuses, and further snow falling on Tuesday, all Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) schools will be closed on January 10.
Tahoe Truckee School District is also on a snow day.
Douglas County Schools at Lake Tahoe are "Main Bus Stops" only.
Incline Village schools are moved to online and will not be holding in-person classes.
South Tahoe High Dance Team For A Day invites youth in grades TK-8th
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/09/2023 - 6:28pm
Event Date:
January 21, 2023 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe High Dance Team is hosting a community favorite, Dance team For a Day. Youth in grades TK-8 are invited to join in the fun, learn a routine, and perform during the South Tahoe High Basketball team's halftime during its January 21, 2023 game.
Participants receive a special T-shirt, lunch, and practice with the dance team. The cost is $55.
Drop-off is 10 a.m., performance is 2:30 p.m.
For more information, contact Coach Kylee at SouthTahoeDanceTeam@gmail.com
Douglas County activates call center to respond to flooding incidents
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/09/2023 - 6:06pm
Douglas County has activated a call center to allow the public to report non-emergency incidents related to the current flooding. Residents can call 775-783-6038 to report any non-emergency-related flood concerns. The call center is operational from 8 a.m. through 10 p.m. daily. For flood emergencies, please call 911.
The County has also opened a livestock evacuation center at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Douglas County residents who need to evacuate livestock due to flooding can bring them to 920 Dump Rd, Gardnerville, NV 89410. Call 775-782-5126 to coordinate drop-off.
Kick back and relax with reggae powerhouse SOJA and guest HIRIE at Grand Sierra Resort
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/09/2023 - 5:14pm
Event Date:
February 16, 2023 - 8:00pm
Grammy-award-winning reggae band SOJA and special guest HIRIE are set to perform at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino (GSR) on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023 at 8 p.m.
Tickets for Soja with Hirie at GSR go on sale Thursday, Dec. 22 at 10 a.m. PT and start at $35, plus additional taxes and fees. Infinity Rewards members will have access to presale beginning Wednesday, Dec. 21 from 10 a.m. PT through 10 p.m. PT. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit grandsierraresort.com or call 1-800-648-3568.
Afroman brings the High Hopes for 2023 Tour to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/09/2023 - 5:10pm
Event Date:
January 13, 2023 - 10:00pm
Afroman brings the "High Hopes for 2023 Tour" to South Lake Tahoe, Reno, Nevada City, and Arcata.
Whiskey Dicks Saloon
2660 Lake Tahoe Blvd. South Lake Tahoe Ca 96150
Friday, January 13, 2023
Doors open at 9 pm / 10 pm Show
Advance tickets are available for $25 in person at Whiskey Dicks (S. Tahoe) or Online at www.Ticketweb.com General admission / 21+
ALSO: Meet & Greet at Tahoe Green, South Lake Tahoe - at 4:20 pm on Jan 13, 2023
Board approves Tracy Larkin-Thomason as director of Nevada Department of Transportation
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/09/2023 - 1:29pm
CARSON CITY — The state Transportation Board of Directors on Monday unanimously approved the appointment of Tracy Larkin-Thomason as the Director of the Nevada Department of Transportation. Larkin-Thomason will officially assume her new role as director on Jan. 17, 2023.
Larry the Cable Guy in Reno May 4
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/09/2023 - 11:51am
Event Date:
May 4, 2023 - 8:00pm
Larry the Cable Guy will be at the Grand Sierra in Reno on May 4 at 8 p.m. For tickets, visit HERE.
First South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting of the year: Recreation center, trash, electricity
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/09/2023 - 11:32am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council will be meeting for the first time in 2023 on Tuesday, January 10. They will be in closed session at 8 a.m., with the regular meeting starting at 9 a.m.
In-person and remote access are both options. The meeting will be held at Council Chambers at the airport, 1901 Lisa Maloff Way. To watch live, visit https://cityofslt.us/84/Watch-City-CouncilCommission-Meetings.
El Dorado County issues evacuation warning for Whitehall in American River Canyon
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/08/2023 - 10:29pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) has issued an evacuation warning for two locations in the county:
- Highway 50 and White Hall
- Highway 49 and Union Mine Road to the Amador / El Dorado County border.
Be prepared to evacuate if the warning becomes an order. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should consider leaving now.
Watch Caltrans quickmaps before traveling in the area as these sections may close. https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/08/2023 - 10:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of December 27, 2022 - January 2, 2023. 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.
Log for December 27, 2022 - January 2, 2023:
12/27
Arrests
Winter Storm Warning in place for Lake Tahoe until Wednesday, new storm by end of week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/08/2023 - 5:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Another potent atmospheric river event brings heavy Sierra snow, strong winds, and a mixture of heavy wet snow and lower elevation flooding concerns Monday through Tuesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has a Winter Storm Warning in place for Lake Tahoe, the Sierra, and Western Nevada through 4 a.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.
Snow levels will vary widely Monday so the primary impacts could shift between winter travel and flooding risks. A short storm break is possible mid-late week but more storms appear likely next weekend and beyond.
Heavy snow + holiday crowds + power outage = South Lake Tahoe ski resort parking nightmare
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/08/2023 - 11:34am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was a perfect storm over the holiday weekend at Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe, and it wasn't just the snow. A massive power outage over the New Year's holiday weekend on the Nevada side of the ski resort forced all operations onto the California side and shut down mountain access via the gondola. This left just the California Base Lodge as the only access point to the mountain after feet of snow fell, creating what should have been an epic day on the slopes.
Instead, it was a parking and mountain access nightmare.
Residents of El Dorado County asked to complete broadband test for national survey
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/08/2023 - 10:16am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - As the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) releases the first phase of the National Broadband Map, communities around the country are asked to participate in order to check on broadband availability.
The interactive map will reflect availability, a tool to determine funding and other efforts to bring broadband to unserved and underserved communities. The collected important and accurate data is needed.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls for the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/08/2023 - 12:16am
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.
December 29, 2022 - January 4, 2023
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10:30 ORDINANCE VIOLATION REPORT - Occurred on Mule Deer Cir, in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: ASSISTED.
Public invited to 26th annual Operation Sierra Storm presentations
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/07/2023 - 10:56pm
Event Date:
January 24, 2023 - 8:00am
The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (LTVA) is inviting the public to free presentations on Americans' Indifference to Climate Change, and Tahoe Lake-wide Sustainability Plans during the 26th annual Operation Sierra Storm (OSS) on January 24.
LTVA will host national experts on major environmental issues at OSS, the annual television meteorologists’ conference at Lake Tahoe.
“AMERICANS’ INDIFFERENCE TO CLIMATE CHANGE – EMOTION, FACTS, AND DATA TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE”
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. (including Q & A)
Douglas County urges residents and businesses to prepare for next series of storms
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/07/2023 - 10:12pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. During a short break in the winter storms this weekend, Douglas County urges residents and businesses to take stock of their precipitation defense plans and evaluate additional steps that may need to be taken.
According to the US National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno, a Winter Storm Warning has been issued for northeast California, the Sierra Nevada, and the Eastern Sierra for heavy snow. The warning is in effect o 4 a.m. Wednesday, January 11.
Column: Reframe your resolution
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/07/2023 - 5:40pm
Setting goals is crucial to leading a life you love, having a sense of fulfillment, and being happy. The new year marks a great time to chart a course for personal, professional, and health-related goals. By exercising mental performance, you can be successful. Grab a piece of paper and get ready to break down those New Year Resolutions into actionable goals that keep you accountable and mentally focused.
Road Beat ~ 2022 Volvo XC90 RechargeT8 review: efficient luxury
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/06/2023 - 9:17pm
The 2022 Volvo XC90 T8 - it costs a heck of a lot, but this is a seriously impressive luxury SUV.
What is it?
City of South Lake Tahoe urges residents to prepare for potential flooding impacts from rain on snow event
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/06/2023 - 4:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The National Weather Service has forecast more snow and rain over the next week, including a strong atmospheric river beginning on Monday, January 9. With this, comes the potential of heavy rainfall across the region and the threat of flooding. The flooding threat is heightened due to existing snow and ice on the ground and streams and river basins that are already elevated after numerous storms. If the Monday storm turns warm and brings the forecasted 2-2.5” or more of rain that also melts snow, we could experience similar flooding to 2017 and prior years.
Column: Are you aware of Urgent Care?
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/06/2023 - 4:00pm
Illness and injury often pop up without warning. A slip on ice leads to a swollen ankle, kids wake up with a sudden fever, or we may experience a blockage in the ear that’s affecting hearing. While every scenario is different, knowing where to go in a health emergency can cut down on fear and anxiety in the moment.
Waves of new weather systems headed for South Lake Tahoe, official warnings in place
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/06/2023 - 3:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As if the feet of snow the Sierra Nevada have already received over the last few weeks weren't enough, more storms are heading to Lake Tahoe. Friday was a day of calm and a chance to prepare before the next series of colder winter storms arrives starting Saturday. This first Pacific system arrives Saturday, with a stronger one Sunday morning. A strong atmospheric river event is expected to impact the region Monday through Wednesday next week, bringing heavy Sierra snow, gusty winds, and possible low-elevation flooding concerns.
South Lake Tahoe power outage affected over 4600 Liberty customers
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/06/2023 - 2:40pm
6:00PM FRIDAY UPDATE: All affected customers have had their power restored.
3:30PM FRIDAY UPDATE: Many customers have had their power restored. There are still 981 customers without power near the Y area of South Lake Tahoe. There is no estimation of when electricity will be restored.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is another power outage in South Lake Tahoe. This time, 4,637 customers are without power.
Liberty Utilities crews are responding and at this time, no cause has been released. They estimate to have power restored by 5:05 p.m.
Friends of the Library host author Kae Reed at South Lake Tahoe Library
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/06/2023 - 9:58am
Event Date:
January 24, 2023 - 5:30pm
Everyone seems to have an opinion about vacation rentals. But what’s it actually like to live in the same house with these travelers?
Kathryn (aka Kae) Reed has those answers.
In her latest book, Sleeping with Strangers: An Airbnb Host’s Life in Lake Tahoe and Mexico, she holds nothing back when it comes to expressing what it is like to have paying guests sleeping a few feet from her room in her South Lake Tahoe house and others living downstairs in Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, where she is essentially the Airbnb manager at her sister’s second home.
CANCELED - TJ Carter featured in Tahoe Arts Project country music performance
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/06/2023 - 9:44am
Event Date:
January 13, 2023 - 6:00pm
UPDATE: Due to weather and canceled flights, Tahoe Arts Project is postponing the TJ Carter concert set for this week in South Lake Tahoe. Plans are to reschedule for March. Details to follow.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Arts Project presents TJ Carter on Friday, January 13 at 6 p.m. in the Thunderbird Theater at Tahoe Valley Elementary School. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. There are no presale tickets and admission will be taken at the door.
Barton Foundation grants $881,000 in 2022
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/06/2023 - 8:53am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Barton Foundation continued its mission of advancing local health care through philanthropy in 2022, granting a total of $811,000. The grants are made possible through generous donations and all go to directly support the health of the Lake Tahoe community.
Power restored for 2800 Liberty Utilities customers in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/05/2023 - 5:21pm
6:30PM UPDATE: Power has been restored to most of the affected Liberty Utilities in South Lake Tahoe. The Hope Valley customers are still out.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is another power outage in South Lake Tahoe, this time in Bijou Pines along with a segment near Ski Run Blvd. There is also an outage for 27 customers in Hope Valley and another near Markleeville with 71 customers in the dark.
According to Liberty Utilities, a total of 2,831 customers are without power.
Keeping roads clear of snow in South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/05/2023 - 1:42pm-
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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Snow removal on the South Shore is a massive undertaking after a normal storm, but add into the mix the holiday traffic, and heavy, wet snow, and you get a whole different experience.
Caltrans, El Dorado County Department of Transportation, and the City of South Lake Tahoe are responsible for taking care of the snow on the California side of the South Shore, hundreds of lane miles from Echo Summit to Tahoma, Meyers, and South Lake Tahoe.
Know what to do, and not do, during floods and power outages in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/05/2023 - 11:09am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The new year continues to bring heavy snow and rain. This is great for water supply but very challenging for utility agencies. During power outages, South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) asks customers to conserve water, as all the water and sewer pumps are running on emergency generators. If your neighborhood is flooding, the wastewater collection system and treatment plant are likely being inundated. Do not open manholes. Run sump pumps into the storm drain and not into the sewer system.
Winter Trek for 5th graders begins Jan 23 at Heavenly Mountain Resort
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/05/2023 - 10:49am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has announced the 2023 Winter Trek Conservation Education Program at Heavenly Mountain Resort. Winter Trek is scheduled to begin Monday, Jan. 23, and will continue through the end of March, weather permitting. Field trips are approximately three hours long and will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays, excluding holidays. Reservations are required and will open Monday, Jan. 9.
New community relations manager hired for Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/05/2023 - 9:15am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Eric Cachinero has been hired as the new Douglas County community relations manager. He began his new role on December 28, 2022, at the Douglas County Manager’s Office in Minden. In this position, he is responsible for managing public outreach and community relations for Douglas County and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Dave Stoddart ~ 1947 - 2022
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/05/2023 - 8:55am
Dave Stoddart was born on January 30, 1947, and passed away on December 12, 2022.
Dave and Linda met when he answered an ad in the Sacramento Bee she placed, wanting to sell her 1966 VW bug. Dave wanted to build a dune buggy. They agreed, over the course of their happy 38 years together, that "It was love at first sight."
Opinion: The Republicans' Challenge
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/05/2023 - 8:42am
Two irresistible forces are converging over the election of a Speaker of the House. One is simple math; the other is the full weight of history.
Republicans are only in the majority if they vote as a majority. In a House divided between 222 Republicans and 212 Democrats, any five Republican dissidents can forfeit that majority at any time and on any issue.
Douglas County schools at Lake Tahoe closed
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/05/2023 - 8:26am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Douglas County School District has announced Zephyr Cove Elementary and George Whittell High School will be closed on Thursday due to roads and weather. Valley schools are open with "hub" bus stops only (see here for info).
Students at Lake Tahoe Unified, Washoe County, and Tahoe Truckee school districts are on holiday break this week.
El Dorado County offices, including the library, are closed in South Lake Tahoe due to weather
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/05/2023 - 7:56am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County offices in South Lake Tahoe will be closed on Thursday, January 5, due to road and weather conditions.
This includes the South Lake Tahoe Library.
Library staff reminds the public they can access its digital media collection which includes ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines. They are teamed with the Northnet Library System, and Marinet and Peninsula Library Systems to make the collection even bigger.
This can be found at https://eldoradolibrary.org/.
El Dorado County creates website dedicated to storm information
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/04/2023 - 6:15pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - With a rapidly changing storm situation in the Sierra and El Dorado County, a new website has been created to contain all of the emergency alerts, road closures, warnings, and more.
The public can find the following tabs on the new website in order to have the most recent information:
Animal Services
County Road Closures
Emergency Alert Messages
Emergency Proclamation
Evacuation Orders and Warnings
General Tips
Local Assistance Centers
Non-Emergency Dispatch Phone Numbers
Prepare for Flooding and Debris Flow
Report and Track Power Outages
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue has new battalion chief and fire marshal
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/04/2023 - 5:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – There is new leadership within South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) with promotions for Captain Justin Keys and Captain Kim George.
Fire Chief Jim Drennan selected Keys as battalion chief, effective December 10, and George as fire marshal, effective January 9.
As battalion chief, a position vacated when Drennan was appointed fire chief, Keys will be responsible for the Training Division. He is one of three battalion chiefs with SLTFR (the other two are Karl Koeppen and Jay Manning).
What is a "bomb cyclone" and what does it mean for Lake Tahoe?
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/04/2023 - 2:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A term that has been getting a lot of coverage with the incoming storm is "bomb cyclone," but was is it? A "bomb cyclone" is an area of a low-pressure system that intensifies by 24 millibars within 24 hours (millibars are a unit used to measure atmospheric pressure).
This is not a new meteorological term and has been around for quite some time, but it hadn't been used much. It is more common in the northeast where they see rapidly changing pressure systems more often, but it happens in the west as well.
Flatstick Pub teams with Sierra Child and Family Services for Sunday FundDay
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/04/2023 - 9:45am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe’s first indoor mini golf course, Flatstick Pub, also known as Tipsy Putt, will be teaming up with Sierra Child & Family Services to give back to the South Lake Tahoe community.
Each Sunday in January, Flatstick Pub will donate $1 for every beer and $1 for every round of mini golf purchased to the local nonprofit.
Most Douglas County warming centers close
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/04/2023 - 9:13am
UPDATE 1/5/23: Douglas County said the warming center at Harveys Lake Tahoe has closed but the county said it will reopen if conditions change.
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Douglas County has closed the warming centers at Douglas County Community & Senior Center and the East Fork Fire Protection District Station 4. The county will reopen the centers if they are needed.
The warming center at Harvey’s Lake Tahoe remains open. The address for the warming center is 18 Hwy 50, Stateline, Nev.
Liberty encourages Lake Tahoe customers to prepare for the approaching extreme weather
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/04/2023 - 8:50am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Liberty Utilities is staging crews and preparing for potential impacts from the incoming storm. They encourage customers to prepare as well. Winter weather and extreme winds are anticipated across the region this week. The expected combination of snow, freezing temperatures, and dangerous winds may produce hazardous conditions and the potential for outages. Liberty's crews are prepared to respond to outage emergencies. Liberty encourages customers to prepare as well.
Prepare in advance
First baby of the year arrives early as parents in South Lake Tahoe visiting family
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/03/2023 - 7:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The first baby of the year born in South Lake Tahoe didn't wait long to enter the world just 93 minutes into 2023. Santiago Alejandro Rios was born on January 1 at 1:33 a.m., weighing 4 pounds, 3.7 ounces, and measuring 17 inches long. He was born to Amelia Rios Loya and Francisco Lopez of San Jose, Calif. with Dr. Elisabeth Nigrini overseeing the delivery at Barton Memorial Hospital’s Family Birthing Center.
