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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.
Washoe County Sheriff holds press conference about Jeremy Renner's "tragic accident"
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/03/2023 - 4:25pm
RENO, Nev. - Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam held a press conference on Tuesday afternoon to clarify details regarding actor Jeremy Renner's New year's Day accident and his department's response.
Renner, who is a resident of Washoe County, lives about two miles from the summit of Mt. Rose.
Those That Survived, story of the Donner Party, at next Wylder Hope Valley history program
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/03/2023 - 2:34pm
Event Date:
January 8, 2023 - 1:00pm
The Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra speaker series with a living history presentation of "Those That Survived" on Sunday, January 8 at 1 p.m.
David & Gayle Woodruff assume the characters of Donner Party organizer and survivors, James and Margret Reed as they recount the gripping tale, of the courageous and heroic efforts of themselves and others, who saved the lives of 45 of the 81 destitute soles, who were trapped by severe, early season snowstorms in the Sierra Nevada during the winter of 1846-47.
First snow survey of the year near Lake Tahoe: 55.5 inches of snow, 177% of average
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/03/2023 - 2:08pm
The first snow survey of the season at Phillips Station was conducted Tuesday by the Department of Water Resources (DWR). This manual survey recorded 55.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 17.5 inches, which is 177 percent of the average for this location which is at the entrance to Sierra-at-Tahoe.
The snow water equivalent measures the amount of water contained in the snowpack and is a key component of DWR’s water supply forecast. Statewide the snowpack is 174 percent of average for this date.
Thomas Warren Schwindeman ~ 1986 - 2022
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/03/2023 - 10:30am
In loving memory of Thomas Warren Schwindeman.
Thomas was born in South Lake Tahoe, California, on February 6, 1986. Thomas passed away on December 25, 2022.
Thomas is survived by his mother, Julie Schwindeman, Jasmine (sister) and Jahn Jacobson, Niece Cora Jacobson, Aunt Sue Vradenberg, Uncle Douglas and Karen Broemmer, Aunt Paula and Cousin Nadine Schwindeman and Cousins Hector and Kasadid Broemmer.
Laine sworn in as El Dorado County supervisor, Thomas become board chair
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/03/2023 - 10:10am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Brooke Laine was sworn to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, January 4, 2023. She takes her role after winning the November election and replacing the termed-out supervisor from District 5, Sue Novasel.
It took just 20 minutes into her term when she had to be the voice of reason as the board decided on its 2023 leadership roles.
New laws for 2023 in South Lake Tahoe and California
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/02/2023 - 8:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Legislature was busy in 2022, passing nearly 1,200 bills with nearly 1,000 of those becoming law after they were signed by Governor Newsom.
It is hard to know what is new for 2023, but good to know that many were minor fixes to previous laws, while others pertain to certain industries or phased in over time.
NDOT announces winning names in snowplow contest
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/02/2023 - 3:52pm
CARSON CITY, Nev. – Nevada Thaw Enforcement is one of the creative winning names selected in the Nevada Department of Transportation’s first-ever Name-A-Snowplow contest.
The winning snowplow names, representing the three regions of Nevada, are:
Cirque du Snowleil – Southern Nevada / Mt. Charleston
Sierra Scoop – Northwestern Nevada / State Route 431, Mt. Rose Highway
Nevada Thaw Enforcement – Northeastern Nevada / Interstate 80, Near Elko
SnowBeGone Kenobi – Honorable Mention
The winning names will be placed on the named snowplows using a specially-made decal.
Kudos: Heavenly hosts Bread & Broth Monday Meal
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/02/2023 - 2:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On Monday, December 12, Bread & Broth’s volunteer cooks used their very creative and talented culinary skills to prepare a tasty roast lamb dinner to serve to the guests who braved the snowy elements to attend the meal served at St. Theresa’s Grace Hall. In addition to acknowledging the Chart House for donating the lamb, the meal was made possible by the $300 funding provided by Vail’s EpicPromise Grant program for Heavenly Mountain Resort’s Adopt A Day of Nourishment sponsorship.
New Winter Storm Watch issued for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/02/2023 - 2:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Pacific storm door has opened and an active weather period will be bringing more storms to the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the Lake Tahoe Basin in effect from Wednesday, January 4 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, January 5 at 10 p.m.
Heavy, wet snow is possible with total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches, except 1 to 2 feet with isolated amounts of 3 feet above 7000 feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 100+ mph along the ridges.
Over 22K NV Energy customers remain without power, warming shelters set up
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/02/2023 - 11:26am
Crews from NV Energy continue to work around the clock to restore power to more than 22,000 customers who remain without electric service after a severe winter storm caused more than 1,000 outages on December 31, 2022, in the Reno, Tahoe, Carson City, and Minden/Gardnerville areas. The company is bringing in additional NV Energy crews from southern and eastern Nevada as well as contracted crews to assist in restoration efforts and repair the storm-damaged equipment.
At the height of the outage, over 35,000 customers were without power.
South Lake Tahoe man arrested after allegedly brandishing weapon in suspected road rage incident
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/02/2023 - 8:58am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) and El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) received a call on Sunday, January 1 about a road rage incident near the Y in South Lake Tahoe.
The caller said another driver had brandished a handgun at them during the incident. They said they saw the suspect crash his vehicle into a snowbank in the eastbound lanes of Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Actor Jeremy Renner injured and airlifted from Mt. Rose area near Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/01/2023 - 11:30pm
WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. - The Washoe County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) responded to a reported traumatic injury in the area of the Mt. Rose Highway at 9 a.m. on Sunday, January 1, 2023.
According to a press release, actor Jeremy Renner, who is a resident of the area, was injured and transported via care flight to a Reno area hospital.
Details of the incident have not been disclosed by WCSO and their Major Accident Investigation Team is currently looking into the circumstances of the incident.
Lake Tahoe forecast: Fast moving storm late Monday, bigger storm midweek
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/01/2023 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Just as everyone is clearing out after the New Year's Eve storm, two more incoming storms are expected to impact the Lake Tahoe Basin again this week, with additional storms into the second week of 2023.
For this week, a weak storm will bring light snow accumulations to all
elevations from late Monday afternoon through daybreak Tuesday. A stronger storm will then bring gusty winds late Wednesday with another round of heavy wet Sierra snow and a mixture of rain and snow to lower elevations Wednesday night and Thursday.
Douglas County opens warming shelter due to power outages and low temperatures
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/01/2023 - 12:20pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - An emergency warming shelter has been activated for Douglas County residents in Gardnerville, Nev. Starting January 1, 2023, it will be at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center, 1329 Waterloo Lane. The shelter will be on the senior side and will remain open until further notice.
Another round of storms is predicted to hit the region later in the week.
Several residents remain without power and freezing temperatures are expected. To contact the community center, please call (775) 782-5500.
Sessions Tahoe starts the new year under new ownership
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/01/2023 - 12:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is an announcement from Phil Blowney, who has owned Sessions Salon in South Lake Tahoe with La Donna Faedi since 1987:
To all our many friends and clients we have met since 1986 at Sessions Salon, La Donna and I are pleased to announce we are turning over the ownership to Kelly Escobedo.
To the dozens of stylists that we have helped to build their careers, we thank you all for your efforts and professionalism that have helped make Sessions the longest-running successful salon at the Lake.
I-80 and US-50 open; Thousands of NV Energy and Liberty Utilities customers without power
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/01/2023 - 11:48am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Almost 3,000 Liberty Utilities customers on the South Shore, and thousands of NV Energy Customers from Douglas County to Reno are still without power to start 2023.
Crews are working around the clock to restore power.
Weather continues to wreak havoc on roads in the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/01/2023 - 1:28am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The atmospheric river that slammed into California continues to cause issues for travelers as it starts to depart the state.
US-50 from Ice House Road to Meyers was closed for much of the day on Saturday, only to shut down again after briefly reopening due to poor conditions (as of 1 a.m. Sunday it is open with chain controls). Caltrans crews spent the evening pulling out cars that were ill-equipped for the heavy snow.
Saturday night updates from Caltans and NDOT
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/31/2022 - 7:47pm
Caltrans representatives said Saturday has been one of the most challenging they’ve ever experienced due to the massive atmospheric river that hit California.
Here are some 7:30 p.m. Saturday updates:
Interstate 80 remains closed between Colfax and the state line due to whiteout conditions and dozens of stalled vehicles to rescue over Donner Summit. It most likely will remain closed for several more hours as the snow continues to fall at a steady rate.
Highway 50 reopened at about 5:30 p.m. but they will be holding traffic periodically overnight for avalanche control.
More Sierra highway closures due to poor conditions
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/31/2022 - 5:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Due to deteriorating driving conditions, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has closed sections of the Mt. Rose Highway, Kingsbury Grade, and other mountain highways.
U.S. 50 from Meyers to Ice House Road remains closed due to high water levels of the American River flooding onto the highway.
Caltrans has closed parts of I-80 due to adverse conditions.
Stay off the roads tonight if at all possible. If a road shows open when you leave it may close before arriving so be tuned into up-to-the-minute reports.
Power outages due to storm in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/31/2022 - 2:40pm
4:30 PM UPDATE: The power outage at Lake Tahoe has grown to almost 20,000 Liberty Utilities customers. At 4:12 p.m., a large outage occurred affecting much of the South Shore. There is no estimated time of restoral of power.
NV Energy is also reporting multiple outages, over 26,000 customers are affected in Northern Nevada.
Most of the California Liberty outage is due to the power it receives from Nevada's NV Energy. Still no cause being released.
NDOT advises against driving in current winter storm
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/31/2022 - 2:26pm
With an atmospheric river winter storm hitting northern Nevada, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is urging motorists to avoid driving during inclement weather. There have already been road closures and flooding roadways.
The snow and slush that have fallen on roadways throughout the day are leading to reduced traction. As temperatures continue to drop, ice has the potential to form under a light layer of snow on the roadway. Adding to the dangerous driving conditions is the potential increase of impaired drivers following New Year’s Eve celebrations.
All hands on deck in South Lake Tahoe; Sand bags still available in city and county
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/31/2022 - 1:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The atmospheric river is living up to its name as heavy rain fell overnight throughout the region, leaving in its wake rivers in flood stage, roads impassable, and major issues for the homeless of South Lake Tahoe.
Winter Storm Warning in place until Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/31/2022 - 12:50pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Things changed quickly from heavy rain warnings to flood and winter storm warnings. The forecasted 1-2 inches of rain for Saturday at Lake Tahoe is now up to 20 inches of snow around the lake.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Storm Warning until Sunday, January 1 at 4 a.m. Expect heavy snow with additional snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches, except 2 to 3 feet above 7000 feet.
Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.
US 50 closed in both directions between Meyers and Ice House, some ski resort operations closed or on hold
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/31/2022 - 10:10am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Travelers need to be aware of road closures before traveling in the Sierra. As the rain turned to heavy snow Saturday morning, rock and mudslides occurred.
US50 is closed from Sly Park to Meyers due to heavy flooding and mud at a few spots, mostly west of Whitehall. There is no estimated time of opening and motorists are advised to use alternate routes and expect delays. No detours are provided.
There is also a closure at Sly Park Road.
SR89 is closed around Emerald Bay.
Caltrans has no estimated time for the road reopening.
Official swearing in ceremony for Douglas County officials
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/30/2022 - 5:21pm
Event Date:
January 3, 2023 - 3:00pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – The Douglas County Office of Elections is hosting an official swearing-in ceremony on January 3, 2023, in Gardnerville from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The ceremony is open to the public and offers the community an opportunity to congratulate local officials as they prepare to take office. The ceremony is in the dining hall of the Douglas County Community & Senior Center, located at 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, Nev.
As a result of the 2022 election cycle, the following officials* will be sworn-in:
Amy Burgans, Douglas County Clerk-Treasurer
Kudos: Toys For Tots thanks the South Lake Tahoe community
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/30/2022 - 2:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - Toys for Tots would like to thank the following businesses for helping to ensure every kid in the South Lake Tahoe area had a toy for Christmas.
The following stores have had drop boxes for many years:
Lake Tahoe Acupuncture and Wellness
Bank of the West
Blue Zone Sports
Chase International
Coldwell Banker
Hard Rock Casino Hotel Tahoe
Harrah's
Kelly Moore Paint
Lake Tahoe Beach Club
Meeks
Nels Hardware
South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center
Raleys Stateline
South Lake Brewing Co.
Tahoe Oral Surgery
Tahoe Valley Pharmacy
Toy Maniacs
Jim Bagan Toyota
Message from retiring El Dorado County Sheriff John D'Agostini
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/30/2022 - 10:00am
It is with bitter-sweet emotions I write this letter to everyone in our wonderful county.
We have been through much together these past twelve years. We have experienced tragedies and blessings. We have celebrated successes and mourned losses.
And, while I have accomplished much these past twelve years, I have all of you and all the superb staff at your Sheriff’s Office to thank for making it possible. Without their hard work and your support, we wouldn't be where we are as an agency and able to serve you at the level we do.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/30/2022 - 9:48am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of December 20-26, 2022. 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 20 - December 26, 2022:
12/20
Arrests
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls for the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/29/2022 - 6:40pm
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 22 - December 28, 2022
12/22
00:33 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES REPORT - Occurred on Copper Way in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: UNABLE TO LOCATE.
California snow water content 156% of normal to-date, 51% of annual average amount
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/29/2022 - 3:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The snow year is off to a good start for 2022-23 after this month's snow followed by rain covering the mountains that feed into California and Nevada's water supply.
As of December 29, the snowpack in the central Sierra is at 154 percent of the average for this date, and 52 percent of the April 1 average. The snow water equivalent is 14.4 inches, the amount of water contained and collected should the snow melt. The state as a whole is close, with snowpack at 156 percent of the average for the date, and 51 percent of the April 1 average.
Weather forecast prompts cancelation of SnowTown Throw Down, fireworks still on
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/29/2022 - 2:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lakeview Social of South Lake Tahoe planned a two-day end-of-the-year outdoor event, SnowTown Throw Down. Due to the forecasted wet weather for both days, organizers have had to cancel.
At this time, everything is still planned for Heavenly Village but wind and weather could impact their events. If they are able to safely operate, organizers said it's still "a go."
Christmas Cheer and Sierra-at-Tahoe staff helped by generosity from locals and Reno Toy Run
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/29/2022 - 12:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For the past 25 years, hundreds of Northern Nevada families have had a special Christmas thanks to the Northern Nevada Confederation of Clubs (COC) Toy Run.
The Reno Toy Run raised over $100,000 in 2022 and organizers were able to give $4.000 to Christmas Cheer, the only California-based group to receive a check. The Brotherhood Motorcycle Club is a COC member and presented the check to Christmas Cheer in South Lake Tahoe. Christmas Cheer had fourteen volunteers on-site daily to help take care of local families.
Photo of Lake Tahoe after the big snowstorm in December
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/29/2022 - 11:43am
The big snowstorm that hit Lake Tahoe than began with rain on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, turned into classic Sierra Cement by nightfall. Local Bob Buehler took this photo and created a video that can be seen here: https://vimeo.com/784691631.
The storm didn't snow there and another few feet continued to fall on top. Then the temperatures dropped into the teens for several days causing everything to freeze up and turn into ice.
These images were taken along the east shore of Tahoe in Snug Harbor with Mt. Tallac in full view to the west-southwest.
Nevada gaming: South Shore Lake Tahoe win up 8%, statewide down over 7%
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/29/2022 - 9:34am
Nevada’s nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $1,220,869,734 for the month of November 2022, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board's monthly report released today. This amounts to a 7.62 percent decrease compared to November 2021, when licensees reported a gaming win of $1,321,592,551. For the fiscal year (July 1, 2022 through October 31, 2022), the gaming win has barely increased, up by .76 percent.
The "gaming win" represents the computed income of casinos before business expenses and taxes.
Combating fentanyl overdoses in South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado and Placer counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/28/2022 - 6:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This is the second of a two-part story on the current fentanyl epidemic, and what is being done in the area to combat fentanyl and illegal opioids and prevent deaths.
Fentanyl is being sold throughout the county in record amounts.
Free Wellness Webinar: Sleep Hygiene- How to Get a Better Night's Rest
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/28/2022 - 5:37pmEvent Date:
January 12, 2023 - 5:00pm
Wellness Webinar: Sleep Hygiene: How to Get a Better Night's Rest
Thursday, January 12, 5:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. with Dr. Greg Tirdel, Barton Sleep Lab.
Free Barton Wellness Outing
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/28/2022 - 5:34pm
Event Date:
January 9, 2023 - 10:00am
Free Barton Wellness Outing on Monday, January 9 at Pope / Baldwin Bike Path from West End, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Research shows time in nature can improve your mental and physical health. Enjoy the benefits of nature with a stroll led by a Barton Wellness Advocate. For more information, visit BartonHealth.org/WellnessOutings. Weather dependent.
Douglas County asks residents to prepare for potential flooding
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/28/2022 - 5:08pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - County officials are informing residents to prepare for flooding due to storms moving through the region this Friday through Sunday. A Flood Watch is in effect for the Lake Tahoe Basin and Western Nevada from Friday morning through Saturday evening. Douglas County residents could expect to see some road closures on arterial roads such as Mottsville, Centerville Lane, Muller Lane, and Genoa Lane. Residents are encouraged to check the Douglas County website and social media channels for updates on flooding and road closures.
A wet end to 2022 in South Lake Tahoe and the Sierra, flood and storm warnings in place
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/28/2022 - 12:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is another warm atmospheric river heading to the Sierra beginning Friday. At this time, temperatures are too warm for heavy snow levels except for locations above 7000 feet. Those hoping for more snow just have to wait a few days as the first week of 2023 should see lower temperatures and snow, especially January 4-5.
Kudos: Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority says "Thank You" for donations to Christmas Cheer
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/28/2022 - 10:00am
At a recent "Give Back" gathering at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe, the South Shore sales community and area businesses gave generously to benefit locals in need. Lake Tahoe Visitor's Authority (LTVA) staff delivered over 100 toys and multiple bags of food to Christmas Cheer, along with $375 in cash and $200 in gift cards for their annual Christmas distribution.
These donations will make a difference in the lives of many and bring some holiday cheer to those less fortunate in our community.
We are grateful to all who donated.
- LTVA/Visit Lake Tahoe Team
Kudos: South Lake Tahoe Soroptimists thank the community
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/28/2022 - 9:31am
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe would like to thank the community for supporting our Joyous Holiday Auction. Through this fundraiser, our club was able to raise money to support programs that enhance the lives of children and adults in our community.
CANCELED - Wylder Resort Hope Valley starts the new year with Snowshoe Thompson history program
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/28/2022 - 9:00am
Event Date:
January 1, 2023 - 1:00pm
Due to the heavy snow in Hope Valley and snow removal being unable to clear the parking lot in time at the General Store, the Sunday program has been canceled. It will be rescheduled.
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Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra speaker series with a living history presentation of Snowshoe Thompson-Mailman of the Sierra on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at 1 p.m.
California has seized enough fentanyl to kill everyone in North America, twice
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/27/2022 - 6:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The end-of-the-year numbers concerning fentanyl in California show the state's National Guard and other agencies have confiscated 28,765 pounds of the deadly drug in 2022. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) said this amount is enough to kill every person in North America two times.
This is a 594 percent increase in the amount seized when compared to 2021.
