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New deputy director named for the Douglas County Community Services Department
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/17/2024 - 8:53pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Community Services Department has announced the appointment of Ryan Stanton as its new deputy director. With 17 years of dedicated service to the County and an extensive background in parks management, Stanton is poised to make a significant impact in his new role.
“The Community Services Department is confident that Ryan’s extensive experience and deep-rooted commitment to Douglas County will lead to continued growth and development in the department and across the organization,” said Community Services Director, Brook Adie.
Recap from LTUSD board meeting - new trustee appointed
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/17/2024 - 8:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Ellen Camacho has been appointed as the new Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) trustee for Area 1, replacing Larry Reilly who did not seek re-election. Since nobody from Area 1 filed to run for office, LTUSD accepted applications and Camacho was announced during a special meeting on October 8. She will officially begin her duties after being sworn in at the December 12, 2024, board meeting.
Two days of Meyers Mountain Fall Festival this weekend
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/17/2024 - 7:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A new event is coming to the South Shore--Meyers Mountain Fall Festival--on October 19-20, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Think Apple Hill meets Oktoberfest and you'll get an idea of the fun festival at Tahoe Paradise Park.
Kree Abravanel, co-founder of Meyers Mountain Market and Music in the Park is bringing this new two-day event for the community to enjoy. Two days filled with fun, food, and fall festivities.
Message from South Tahoe High School Principal Justin Zunino on school's progress and future plans
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/17/2024 - 3:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - South Tahoe High School (STHS) is excited to share its recent accomplishments and initiatives for the 2024-25 school year. With a strong start, the school highlights updates in student enrollment, academics, extracurriculars, and student support systems.
Enrollment and Demographics
Prepare your Lake Tahoe home for cold temperatures
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/17/2024 - 2:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was a cold one overnight in South Lake Tahoe, and overnight temperatures below freezing look like they're here to stay for a while.
As temperatures begin to drop, protecting your home plumbing from the damage and expense caused by frozen pipes is essential. Remember these tips to prepare your home for chilly temps.
Before freezing temperatures set in:
Turn off and drain irrigation systems.
Disconnect and drain all outdoor hoses.
Insulate exposed pipes or faucets.
Seal holes and cracks in exterior walls, foundation, and around pipes.
Letter: Bob Anderson for LTUSD Board
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/17/2024 - 1:57pm
We are endorsing Bob Anderson for the Lake Tahoe Unified School District school board because he will be an outstanding advocate for the students and will make sure the district is transparent in how it is managed. Bob moved to South Lake Tahoe in 1985 with five years of experience teaching in Southern California. He then taught in LTUSD for 26 years at several different levels and school sites.
Seasonal closure of Lake Tahoe recreation sites started with beaches over the weekend
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/16/2024 - 11:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has begun the annual process of closing National Forest recreational facilities around the Lake Tahoe Basin for the winter season. Seasonal closures apply to many recreation areas and sites including beaches, campgrounds, forest roads, parking lots, and picnic areas.
Campgrounds on LTBMU land managed by Tahoe Recreation, a division of Vista Recreation, closed Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, and included Fallen Leaf, William Kent, Kaspian, and Nevada Beach campgrounds.
Fish and Wildlife has not found evidence of wolves in Lake Tahoe Basin or Hope Valley
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/16/2024 - 10:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There was excitement back in 2011 when the first wolf sighting in California in almost 90 years was made when "OR-7" crossed into California northeast of Dorris, a small town in Siskiyou County. Even though OR-7 is back in Oregon, there have been several confirmed sightings of wolves in California.
Tahoe Chamber announces election endorsements
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/16/2024 - 8:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Chamber has a long history of developing and offering election endorsements to those candidates for local office whose approach, demeanor, and values most closely match our
mission and values as a bi-state community-based business organization. This year, the chamber board of directors also endorsed a No vote on Measure N, the so-called South Lake Tahoe “vacancy tax” and a Yes vote on Measure U, the proposed Lake Tahoe Unified School District school facilities improvement bond.
No on Measure N - The South Tahoe “Vacancy Tax”
New business licenses issued in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/16/2024 - 12:13pm
The following businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe during August and September 2024:
August
8/5
MOUNTAIN VOLT ERIDES
AMERICAN RIVER CAULKING, INC.
A+ HANDYMAN SERVICE
QUICK-FAST COMPUTER AND PHONE REPAIRS
8/6
SIERRA STRIPING, INC
8/9
PRO SUPERIOR CONSTRUCTION INC.
HEAVENLY VILLAGE ICE RINK
8/10
RIDGELINE CLEANING AND ORGANIZING
8/12
JCR CONSTRUCTION INC
TILO PRODUCTS INC.
CONCRETE VALUE CORP
8/13
LAKE RIDGE HOTEL
HAFGUFA DESIGNS
LEVEL 1 ROOFING
RAMOS ROOFING GROUP
8/14
TAYLOR MADE CONSTRUCTION
8/16
Plans underway to open a Brew Brothers at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/16/2024 - 11:37am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Harrah’s Lake Tahoe has announced that construction is underway for Brew Brothers, a new craft beer and dining venue set to open in 2025 (it was previously stated in a press release that this date was 2026 and it has been corrected). Located just off Harrah’s casino floor, Brew Brothers will provide a lively and immersive experience that offers refreshing drinks and delicious bites while complementing the energy of the casino.
Lake Tahoe Historical Society hosts popular Giant Snowflake Making days
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/16/2024 - 11:26am
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Thu Oct 24 2024 .
October 23, 2024 - 11:00am
October 24, 2024 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Historical Society (LTHS) is hosting two days of its Giant Paper Flake Making classes at 10 a.m. on October 23 and 24. Learn how to make the paper flake from one of many patterns available. Each participant will make two or more flakes, with one of them to take home, and the others to stay in the museum.
All flakes made for the museum will be hanging from the museum's ceiling during the holidays and available for purchase!
The cost to participate is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers.
Karen "Penny" Bennett Martin ~ 1955 - 2024
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/16/2024 - 10:51am
Karen Ingrid “Penny” Bennett Martin passed away at age 69 on October 11, 2024. She was born in Iraan, Texas on April 18, 1955. Her parents were Eugene “Gene” Bennett and Margareta “Peg” Barber. She was raised by her Great grandparents who named her “Penny” from her copper-colored hair, and then by her paternal grandparents, Gene “Chile” Bennett and Mary Belle “Mama” Bennett.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office arrests suspect wanted for violent school threats made in Sonoma County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/16/2024 - 10:28am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - A suspect who allegedly made violent threats against an elementary school in Sonoma County, Calif. was arrested at Lake Tahoe on Monday evening. Earlier in the day, detectives with the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office said the suspect, Kevin Harrington, 47, of Santa Rosa, was likely in the South Lake Tahoe area.
Drug Take Bay Day in South Lake Tahoe October 26
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/15/2024 - 11:59pm
Event Date:
October 26, 2024 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Have bottles of prescriptions sitting unused in your medicine cabinet?
A free and anonymous disposal site for expired and unused drugs will be in the American Legion Post 795 parking lot at 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, on October 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of National Drug Take Back Day. The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) in conjunction with the Tahoe Alliance for Safe Kids (TASK) will be hosting the event. TASK and SLTPD will both be on hand to answer any questions or address any concerns the public may have.
Letter: Support Our Schools and Our Children
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/15/2024 - 11:49pm
I urge you to vote for Measure U - let’s collectively uplift the children of our community. Measure U is a bond that will provide much-needed funds for the Lake Tahoe Unified School District to repair and maintain its facilities. Two years ago the community almost passed a bond, but it lost by a slim margin. We need your vote again and we need you to encourage your neighbors to vote as well. This time around, we have made a bigger effort to communicate the needs to our community.
NV Energy to use helicopters for 'essential fire mitigation work' around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/15/2024 - 11:44pm
Since Monday, NV Energy has been using helicopters to replace power poles and to clear large logs and brush that pose fire hazards to the utility's infrastructure around the Lake Tahoe Basin. The helicopters are needed to navigate steep, mountainous terrain in the area.
The project is expected to last approximately five weeks, according to an NV Energy news release. Motorists, customers, and visitors to the area can expect to see the helicopter working overhead, and logging trucks and other heavy equipment in the area.
Letter: Why to vote no on Measure U
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/15/2024 - 3:48pm
Dear Editor: When Lake Tahoe Unified School District's (LTUSD) Measures C and G passed in 1999 and 2008, within three years after each passage we saw a decline in LTUSD enrollment of 541 and 304 students. All in all, the enrollment declined 1,924 students from 2000 to 2011 moving mostly to the Carson Valley/Reno area simply because it became too expensive to live.
The costs of the parcel taxes were passed on to renters and property owners.
Kudos: Heavenly hosts Bread & Broth meal
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/15/2024 - 3:34pm
“We love coming to Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal and helping out,” shared Katie Shanks, marketing manager for the Heavenly Mountain Resort. Katie is the liaison between Bread & Broth’s Adopt A Day of Nourishment program and Heavenly Mountain Resort team members interested in volunteering at a Monday Meal. On Monday, October 7, Blair Davidson, senior analyst planning, and Tyler Joaquin, parking team lead, joined Katie to help the Bread & Broth volunteers from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. with Monday Meal’s setup, serving, and takedown/cleanup.
Public meeting Wednesday as City of South Lake Tahoe develops Vision Zero action plan to Improve road safety
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/15/2024 - 3:24pm
Event Date:
October 16, 2024 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe has announced its commitment to developing a Vision Zero Action Plan to eliminate severe injuries and fatalities on local roadways. This data-driven and comprehensive strategy focuses on creating a safer, more sustainable, and livable community for all roadway users, including those who walk, bike, drive, or use other modes of transportation.
Final Coffee With A Cop for 2024. to be held at Getaway Cafe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/14/2024 - 11:23pm
Event Date:
October 18, 2024 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — On Friday, October 18, members of the California Highway Patrol South Lake Tahoe office, South Lake Tahoe Police Department, El Dorado County Sheriff, and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, have coffee, and build relationships.
All community members are invited to attend. The event goes from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at The Getaway Cafe in South Lake Tahoe.
Salmon starting journey up Taylor Creek in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/14/2024 - 11:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Kokanee salmon are starting their journey up Taylor Creek, though it may be a few more days before the fish fill up the viewing areas along the Rainbow Trail.
A walk out to the Taylor Creek Visitor Center on Monday provided no views of the migrating Kokanee, but two bears were spotted (even though one was far up a tree). Toogee Sielsch, who is on vacation from his job with El Dorado County Vector Control, is spending two weeks at Taylor Creek to assist with the crowds that make the trip to see the salmon run.
Letter: This isn't working
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/14/2024 - 7:03pm
In an op-ed I wrote in August entitled "The HOA no one signed up for”, I said, "would-be developers at Homewood, Crystal Bay, and South Lake Tahoe are learning similar expensive lessons with multi-decade approval processes.” Those words turned out to be somewhat prophetic, as the Biltmore is headed for foreclosure auction and Homewood recently announced they wouldn’t be opening at all this season.
Have you noticed the 45 mph signs missing from Strawberry?
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/14/2024 - 12:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Anyone heading to, or leaving from, South Lake Tahoe on US50 knows the historic spot along the route - Strawberry. Sitting about 20 miles to the west of the lake, thousands of cars drive through each week, most just passing through.
The speed limit on US50 is 55 mph, but for years the speed limit through Strawberry was 45 mph due to the lodge, store, and residents in the area. That is no longer the case.
Valhalla Tahoe celebrates 100 years of the Heller Estate
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/14/2024 - 11:03am
Event Date:
October 26, 2024 - 4:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Valhalla Tahoe, the nonprofit organization that manages the historic Heller Estate, commonly known as Valhalla, is celebrating the 100-year-old historic estate with a special event for the community on Saturday, October 26 from 4 p.m.-9 p.m. The event will honor Valhalla by inviting the community to gather at the historic estate and enjoy the buildings and the grounds.
Letter: A Yes on Measure U is an easy vote
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/14/2024 - 10:54am
Dear Editor, No matter what your thoughts are about other tax measures on this fall’s ballot, please join me in voting â€Yes’ on Measure U for our schools. Some valid questions arose about how other taxes will be raised, enforced, and spent.
Not so for Measure U.
The entire annual $35 tax (per $100k assessed value) will go to capital repairs and improvements at our school sites. None of it goes to salaries or benefits.
Some controversy over South Lake Tahoe city council candidate's occupation description
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/14/2024 - 10:45am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Now that the voter's guide and ballots have been mailed out in El Dorado County, voters may notice a difference in occupation for South Lake Tahoe City Council Candidate Nick Speal. His occupation description has been concerning to some residents.
Bread & Broth turns 35 years old; Celebrates feeding those in need since 1989
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/13/2024 - 10:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In 1989, members of the South Lake Tahoe community were facing a struggle with job layoffs in a tough economy and finding themselves in a tough financial situation. Father John Grace, the pastor at the time at St. Theresa Catholic Church, knew he had to do something and talked it over with Wendy David, a long-time volunteer on the South Shore.
Warm and dry start to the week in South Lake Tahoe; Rain and snow possible before end
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/13/2024 - 10:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Warm and dry start to the week in South Lake Tahoe and the rest of the region, but changes are expected beginning Wednesday. The forecast includes rain and some snow just above lake level. The lows on Thursday will drop 10 degrees below freezing.
The South Lake Tahoe forecast from the National Weather Service in Reno:
Indigenous People's Day - Sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind.
Monday Night - Clear, with a low of around 38. Calm wind.
Tuesday - Sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind, becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Work underway on new South Lake Tahoe project
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/13/2024 - 9:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For decades the corner housed a tire shop, most recently Lilly's Tire Service, and now that same corner is the Q-Zone Redevelopment Project area. The project area encompasses 2629 and 2635 Lake Tahoe Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe.
El Dorado County Supervisors to hold meeting in South Lake Tahoe Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/13/2024 - 8:27pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors (BOS) will hold their next meeting in the South Lake Tahoe City Council chambers, with part of their agenda including a joint meeting with the City Council.
On Tuesday, October 15, the supervisors meeting will start at 9 a.m., with the joint City Council meeting at 11 a.m.
On the BOS side, the Meyers Advisory Council (MAC) will file its annual report, and there will be feedback and/or direction to the Meyers Advisory Council, if necessary.
Letter: There are big differences in candidates for Tahoe Township Justice of the Peace
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/13/2024 - 7:18pm
Dear Editor; Our community deserves a judge with applicable legal and courtroom experience to ensure its safety, as well as the rights of litigants and crime victims.
In 2023, I and two other applicants, including my current election opponent, provided detailed applications and lengthy public interviews with the Douglas County Commissioners to be appointed Tahoe Township Justice of the Peace. The Commissioners unanimously selected me as the most qualified applicant.
Letter: Measure U Is Not Cheap
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/13/2024 - 7:09pm
Dear, Editor; At the risk of sounding like I am not supporting well-maintained schools for our students, I would like to point out discrepancies I have found in Lake Tahoe Unified School District's (LTUSD) ballot language for Measure U as well as to refute some of the misinformation swirling around in several letters supporting the Measure, and the view that, of course, you must vote for it, because it is cheap.
Letter: I support David Jinkens
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/12/2024 - 10:54pm
Dear Editor, I support David Jinkens and want to emphasize his invaluable contributions to the South Lake Tahoe community and his experience as city manager. David is an excellent choice as a potential city council member. Although I no longer reside in South Lake Tahoe after 55 years, I maintain property ownership and have family and friends living there. David Jinkens would make an excellent city council member for South Lake Tahoe.
I hope you vote for David Jinkens. He will work hard for you to improve the quality of life in the city of South Lake Tahoe.
Letter: It is still not the time for Measure N
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/12/2024 - 4:19pm
Dear Citizens of South Lake Tahoe, This is my fourth and last letter to you, the citizens of South Lake Tahoe, until next year. It is my opinion alone as your elected representative and is not the official opinion of the city council.Â
Tahoe Transportation District open public comment period on Short Range Transit
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/12/2024 - 3:54pm
The Tahoe Transportation District has officially opened the public comment period for its Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP), and they are inviting the community to provide input on the initiative. The SRTP sets the vision for the region’s transit services over the next five years, with a focus on sustainability, accessibility, and efficiency.
The public comment period runs until December 4, 2024. They are seeking input from residents, commuters, and stakeholders throughout the Tahoe Basin to ensure the plan reflects the needs of the community.
Delays expected on SR28 between Kings Beach and Tahoe City for Broadband Project
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/12/2024 - 3:47pm
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Caltrans is advising motorists of a broadband installation project continuing along State Route 28 (SR-28) along the north shore of Lake Tahoe next week.
The broadband project is part of a larger statewide effort by the California Department of Technology to bring high-speed internet into rural communities. The contractor for this project is Teichert Construction.
Utility work and paving operations with one-way traffic control are scheduled along SR-28 at the following locations and times:
Homewood Ski Resort announces they will not open for the 24/25 season
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/12/2024 - 11:54am
HOMEWOOD, Calif. - In a letter shared on their website and social media, owners of Homewood Mountain Resort (HMR) announced they will be unable to open for the 24/25 season for financial reasons, but the community says it is more than that.
In May 2024, HMR submitted an application to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) for what they say were minor revisions to the 2011 approved Master Plan. On Sept. 25, the TRPA Planning Committee heard a proposal that revises that plan and changed the language of the Community Access Plan.
500 7th and 8th graders take a journey into Tahoe’s environment aboard the MS Dixie
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/11/2024 - 11:30pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Over two inspiring days, 500 students from the Lake Tahoe Unified School District’s seventh and eighth grades embarked on an unforgettable educational adventure aboard the M.S. Dixie paddleboat, exploring the vital importance of water and environmental stewardship with the South Tahoe Environmental Education Coalition (STEEC).
Tahoe grading and digging season ends October 15
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/11/2024 - 6:05pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is reminding residents and contractors that the annual grading and digging season for permitted projects will end on Tuesday, October 15. All construction sites must be winterized through the wettest part of the year to protect Lake Tahoe’s famed water clarity. Grading season in the Tahoe Basin runs from May 1 to October 15 every year.
The long-standing requirement helps prevent sediment from washing into stormwater systems and the lake and prevents soil compaction and disturbance during the wettest months.
South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District special board meeting
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/11/2024 - 5:54pmEvent Date:
October 17, 2024 - 1:00pm
South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District
Special Board of Directors Meeting
Forest Suites Resort (Tallac Room)
1:00 pm, Thursday Oct 17th, 2024
Call to Order
Roll Call
Introduction of Guests and Staff
Approval of Agenda
Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items, 5-Minute Limit)
AGENDA
Discussion/Possible Action
Action: TID Bi-Law Changes
Discussion: Upcoming TID Elections
Board Member Comments
Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items, 5-Minute Limit)
Next Meeting: Nov 21, 2024. Discussion on Location Possibilities
Adjournment
Letter: Vote for Dave Jinkens
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/11/2024 - 5:46pm
Dear Editor, I have known Dave Jinkens for many years. I was on the City Council when he was originally hired as our city manager. He truly cares about our community and the City Of South Lake Tahoe. He does his homework and provides workable answers. He’s exceptionally good at multitasking.
I look forward to his election on our South Lake Tahoe City Council. Vote for Dave Jinkens this November.
Thank you.
Tom Davis
Little Norway no more - demolished as new owners make plans
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/11/2024 - 1:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What was known as Little Norway for decades is now a thing of the past. Situated along US50 near the top of Echo Summit, Little Norway was a bar and restaurant, a Greyhound bus stop, and a popular apres-ski spot. It was originally established as a post office in 1961.
Over the years, there were three damaging fires at Little Norway, in 1967, 1988, and 1991. The 1988 fire was determined to be arson.
Tahoe Tip Off features women's basketball with University of Nevada and University of Colorado
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/11/2024 - 1:01pm
Event Date:
November 12, 2024 - 7:00pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The first NCAA women's basketball game to be played at Lake Tahoe will take place on November 12 at the Tahoe Blue Event Center. The University of Nevada Wolfpack will take on the University of Colorado Buffaloes.
Game time is 7 p.m.
Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural Tahoe Tip Off at Ticketmaster and the Tahoe Blue box office.
Local donations from 2024 American Century Championship now total $124,000
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/10/2024 - 10:39pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Twenty-six area non-profit organizations were awarded $75,000 from the American Century Championship held this past summer. This brings the total donations from the tournament to local organizations to $124,000. The checks were handed out Thursday during the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (LTVA) board meeting.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/10/2024 - 10:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following calls 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.
September 23 - October 6, 2024
9/23
08:32 CIVIL INCIDENT - Officer initiated activity at Stockton Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: UNABLE TO CONTACT.
Boil Water Advisory has been lifted in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/10/2024 - 4:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The boil water advisory for the South Lake Tahoe residents on the Heavenly mountainside of Pioneer Trail between Ski Run Blvd. and Fern Road has been lifted. The tap water is safe to drink.
The South Tahoe Public Utility District collected additional water samples within the affected area on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Chlorine levels were normal and there were no bacteria, just as the results were from the October 8 testing.
South Tahoe High Golf Team heads to NIAA 3A State Tournament
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/10/2024 - 2:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe High Girls Golf Team ended their season on a high note, and will be heading to Dayton, Nevada Oct. 15-16 for the NIAA 3A State Tournament.
The STHS team held their final tournament against Fallon at Lake Tahoe Golf Course on Oct. 8, with all six girls having their best rounds of the season to solidify their trip to State. The winner of the tournament was going so everything was on the line. The two best rounds for STHS were had by Carly Cox (89) and Piper Arnold (91).
Free workshop for residents to learn about 2025 Medicare plan choices in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/10/2024 - 1:24pm
Event Date:
October 25, 2024 - 9:30am
(PLACERVILLE, CA) - A free, one-hour virtual workshop to help Medicare recipients understand drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans available in El Dorado County in 2025 is scheduled for Friday, October 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The workshop is open to the public and will be held via Zoom and there will be help sessions at all county libraries.
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A one-hour question-and-answer period will follow the workshop. The workshop is presented by the El Dorado County Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP).
Public-private partnerships prevail in preserving the historic Hellman-Ehman Mansion
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/10/2024 - 1:07pm
Over a few weeks in September, California State Park maintenance staff from across the state gathered for a training class on historic roof repair and plaster restoration at Sugar Pine Point State Park. The goal of the class was two parts: restoring a historic landmark and teaching the next generation of skilled restoration professionals.
