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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After receiving funds from the State of California Homekey program, the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) purchased three motels in South Lake Tahoe to be transformed into units for those experiencing homelessness.

One of those motels, the El Nido Motel, has been renovated and is now called the Bird's Nest supportive housing community, centrally located at 2215 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The California Tahoe Conservancy has announced the start of the annual seasonal dog closure at the Upper Truckee Marsh. From May 1 through July 31, people must keep their dogs out of the sensitive marsh habitat to protect birds, such as the red-winged blackbird, and other wildlife during the breeding season.

Beginning August 1, leashed dogs may again enter the closed areas of the Marsh.

The Conservancy-owned Cove East property, west of the Upper Truckee River, remains open for year-round leashed dog access.

Snapshot Day is a citizen science water quality monitoring event that takes place every May with the goal of connecting the community with its watershed.

Volunteers fan out across the Truckee River Watershed to take water samples from creeks, streams, and smaller lakes, as well as Lake Tahoe itself, to get a snapshot at one moment in time of the water quality of the Tahoe-Truckee watershed.

Caltrans is alerting Interstate 80 (I-80) eastbound motorists to expect travel delays and a lane reduction between Truckee and the Nevada state line Wednesday, May 4 for various maintenance activities.

From 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, Caltrans will have the #2 (right) lane of I-80 eastbound closed from just east of the Hinton Overcrossing to Floriston.

Exercise and movement, whether outside or in a gym, increase blood circulation and have a profound effect on your mood. Exercise is a great tool when considering lifestyle modifications to improve your quality of life and overall well-being.

Though the end game is clear, like losing weight or being able to continue doing the activities you love, it’s not always easy to find the motivation to exercise. By using the Self-Determination Theory, we identify three key components of motivation to implement a routine and encourage a thriving athlete: autonomy, competence, and relatedness.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Leadership Lake Tahoe Class of 2022 is dedicated to supporting bright futures for children and is launching a fundraiser to help furnish the new Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe building. To double the impact, Desolation Hotel and Maggie's Restaurant, and Untethered Workspace have joined the efforts and will match all monetary donations up to $50,000 from May 4 through May 31.

As California and Nevada enter a third year of drought, the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team is leveling up the region’s preparedness efforts by implementing the Lake Tahoe Wildfire Awareness Campaign. The campaign will run from May through October, highlighting the message: “Tahoe Wildfire Ready.”

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Breezy westerly winds into Monday as the next low-pressure system arrives. Expect widespread gusty winds Monday (wind advisory Monday 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) which could lead to travel and recreation impacts as well as increased fire danger, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. Additional storms are possible into the second week of May as the active weather pattern persists.

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.

Report for April 21 - April 27, 2022

4/21

10:34 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES REPORT - Occurred at Roadrunner on Us Hwy 50. in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a wind advisory for Lake Tahoe on Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with gusts up to 100 mph possible across the Sierra ridge.

Winds will be from the west, 20-30 mph with gusts at lake level up to 55 mph expected, with stronger gusts in wind-prone areas.

Waves are expected to be 2 to 4 feet on area lakes in the Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Greater Reno-Carson City- Minden Area and Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.

STATELINE, Nev. - Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) will be replacing roadside drainage berms and guardrail along Kingsbury Grade beginning May 2.

From 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays from May 2 through mid-June, one-way traffic will be in place on sections of the roadway as traffic flaggers and pilot cars alternate directions of travel. The work will take place on small sections of the Carson Valley side of Kingsbury Grade.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The big day has been set by South Tahoe Refuse and Clean Tahoe: The annual return of $5 Dump Day! It's the one day a year the community can get rid of all the unwanted, unused stuff in the garage, the house, and the backyard, for just $5 a load.

On June 11 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., California residents can bring in a carload to South Tahoe Refuse. The cost is $10 for Nevada residents.

To Whom it May Concern: We are writing to demonstrate our unrelenting support of candidate Tamara Wallace for District 5 Supervisor. We have known Mrs. Wallace to be an honorable public servant who stands by her word and decisions. She works tirelessly in her community both professionally and in her personal time. She is a conservative who understands that meeting in the middle is the only method to collaborate on matters that affect her constituents and the County as a whole, regardless of her political party.

Palisades Tahoe has announced the extension of its ski season to a new projected closing of May 30, 2022. With April bringing not showers, but seven feet of new snow, the resort said they will once again have Lake Tahoe’s longest winter season.

After this week, Palisades is moving to weekends only — that’s Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only until Memorial Day Weekend, at which time they will also operate on Monday. Lifts will be open from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. for now, but if they start to see significant snowmelt, they may shift hours to 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 75-year-old South Lake Tahoe man died Friday afternoon after driving off the roadway and striking a power pole. At about 1:20 p.m., the local man was heading northbound in a black Ford F-150 on Black Bart Avenue when, for unknown reasons, left the roadway. It is unknown at this time if speed played a factor or if it was a medical condition.

The driver was unresponsive at the scene and was transported to Barton Memorial Hospital. He succumbed to his injuries at 2:17 p.m.

The driver has been identified as Joseph B. Hansen.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Four bear cubs who spent the winter at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC) have been released back into the wild near their original homes. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has released Ponderosa, Bodie, Thelma and Louise.

LTWC thanked CDFW for their partnership, planning, and preparation for the big release dates.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heavenly Mountain Resort has moved from winter operations to a focus on summer activities, including a larger operational footprint starting in June, of which its iconic Gondola is a focal point.

Part of Heavenly's preparation work includes completion of annual maintenance on the Gondola, and this year, it requires access to several Gondola towers located within the Van Sickle Bi-State Park. This will necessitate the closure of a portion of the park in the interest of safety (including road access), beginning May 2, with an anticipated end date of May 5.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for the Lake Tahoe area for Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Expect winds from the west, 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Waves on the lake will be 1 to 3 feet.

Small boats, kayaks, and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

The forecast is for sunny skies with a high near 50 with a low tonight of 25.

Gusty winds are expected to return Saturday, and at this time gust up to 25 mph are expected.

Recovering at home, rather than in a hospital, is often a preference for many patients. It can mean greater independence and convenience providing relief for family and caregivers. Home health services continue to gain popularity among patients, medical providers, and insurers alike due to the efficient and effective nature of the services offered.

Calling all actresses and actors! Auditions are being held on Thursday, April 28 for the play "Silent Sky." The play will be at the Valhalla Boathouse Theater this summer, June 23, 24, 26, 30, & July 1 & 2.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - A 22-year-old Gardnerville woman has been identified as the person who died in a crash after being hit by a wrong-way driver on Saturday, April 23.

Troopers with the Nevada State Police (NSP) responded to the scene at 4:07 a.m. after receiving reports of a wrong-way crash on US-395 southbound at Airport Road in Minden.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - School bus drivers and the mechanics who keep the buses moving play an important role in the daily lives of children. The drivers are tasked with the vital responsibility of protecting children on their way to and from school.

As many experienced in the Caldor and Tamarack fires in 2021, evacuating is a very emotional and difficult task for those without pets, and even more daunting for those with dogs and cats.

Thanks to a generous donation by the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation, the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) will be distributing "to-go" bags for pets starting Friday, April 29, 2022.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – What began as a promising winter fizzled out in early 2022, leading to the driest January and February recorded across California and Nevada since record-keeping began. Closer to home, Tahoe City, which has weather records dating back to 1910, set a record for the driest January through March.

On March 31, 2022, the National Weather Service (NWS) drought monitor noted that 40 percent of California and 36 percent of Nevada is suffering from extreme drought, with severe drought conditions evident in the Lake Tahoe Basin.