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El Dorado County Sheriff's report
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/08/2022 - 2:47pm
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 December 30, 2021 - January 5, 2022
12/30
07:59 SNOW TOW - Officer initiated activity at Pioneer Trl/Oflyng Dr, South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: ASSISTED.
TRPA to hold hearing on proposed Tahoe Keys aquatic weeds test
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/07/2022 - 9:27pm
Event Date:
January 26, 2022 (All day)
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) will host a public hearing on January 26 to decide on the next steps for the Tahoe Keys aquatic weeds test project.
This project is proposed by the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) will analyze which combination of treatment methods best protect Lake Tahoe by most effectively controlling aquatic weeds in the Tahoe Keys lagoons and halting their spread into the lake.
Women in Leadership workshop and lunch at Hard Rock Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/07/2022 - 9:13pm
Event Date:
March 2, 2022 - 8:30am
UPDATE: The date has been changed from February 9 to March 2.
COVID-19 case updates for counties around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/07/2022 - 6:59pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Weekly roundup of COVID-19 around Lake Tahoe. All except El Dorado County are for the week and El Dorado data is from Friday.
EL DORADO COUNTY
There have been 242 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 18,994.
There are now 63.6 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county.
Guilty Christmas cancels last two shows
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/07/2022 - 2:44pm
After surviving the snow, the power outages and rescheduling, Guilty Christmas has now been hit with the other big problem. One of our cast members has tested positive for COVID. So for the safety of all we are cancelling our last two performances January 7 and 8. Ticket holders will be refunded, but please have patience because Valhalla staff is down to one person. We are so sorry to have to cancel yet again, but we will try again next year.
Column: Tune your body for winter sports
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/07/2022 - 1:09pm
Winter is upon us in Tahoe, and while the weather outside may look frightful, it makes the mountains so delightful! With resorts open and the snowpack building in the backcountry, the excitement continues to grow among winter enthusiasts. And much like you tune your boards/skis and change the batteries of your avalanche beacon, it’s key to also pay attention to your most important piece of equipment… YOU!
A few tips to keep you going all season and beyond:
Changes being discussed for South Lake Tahoe schools
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/07/2022 - 12:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) is considering some changes to operations and will be conducting public meetings in the next two weeks to get feedback from staff and parents.
Senate Bill 328 and newly instilled Education Code 46148 require the school day for the middle and high schools to begin no earlier than 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., respectively, effective no later than July 1, 2022.
Dog missing since Caldor Fire evacuations rescued from snowy South Lake Tahoe mountainside
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/06/2022 - 11:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Russ is one lucky dog and he has a team of animal lovers and rescue experts in South Lake Tahoe to thank.
In August, Russ was in South Lake Tahoe with his owner who was in town for a temporary job when the three-year-old pit bull mix went missing. A lost dog report was made and given to Animal Control, but the whole town evacuated within two days due to the Caldor Fire and Russ's human had to leave without him. He returned home to Riverside County thinking he'd never see Russ again.
South Lake Tahoe seeing surge in COVID-19 - Testing sites keeping busy
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/06/2022 - 6:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Cases of COVID-19 are surging across the country due to a spread during the holidays and the emergence of the new variant Omnicron. In the past seven days, El Dorado County has recorded 1,075 new cases of COVID-19, 250 of those in the Lake Tahoe region of the county.
Lake Tahoe Snowjam 2022 with Bone Thugs N' Harmony plus Too $hort and DJ Shortkut
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/06/2022 - 5:33pm
Event Date:
January 15, 2022 - 7:00pm
Late-Nite Productions presents "Lake Tahoe Snowjam 2022" featuring Bone Thugs N' Harmony plus Too $hort and DJ Shortkut (from the World Famous Beat Junkies), live at Bally's Lake Tahoe (formerly Montbleu Resort) in Stateline, Nev. This is taking place on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. Advance tickets are available starting at $34.95 (plus tax/fee’s) in person at the Montbleu Box Office, by calling (775)588-3515 or online at www.Ticketmaster.com ($5 increase day of show). General admission with tiered sections.
419 Western Nevada College students make fall Dean’s List
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/06/2022 - 5:21pm
Western Nevada College has announced that 419 students have been named to the Fall 2021 Dean’s List. For consideration for WNC’s Dean’s List, students must complete at least 12 units during the semester and accumulate a grade point average of 3.50 or higher. Each member of the Dean’s List will receive a congratulatory letter from Dr. J. Kyle Dalpe, WNC’s officer in charge, provost and senior vice president.
Congratulations to the following students for achieving this academic honor:
South Lake Tahoe
Kenneth Partney
Zephyr Cove
Matthew Mason, Tyler Schellhammer
Incline Village
Lake Wind Advisory and chance of rain/snow before a sunny weekend in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/06/2022 - 4:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A quick storm brings a chance for light rain and snow Friday, mainly for northeast California and northwest Nevada, including the Lake Tahoe Basin, with gusty winds for many areas. High pressure returns over the weekend with tranquil weather persisting through at least the middle of next week.
A Lake Wind Advisory is in place for Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph are expected with waves on the lake, 2 to 4 feet.
COVID-19 cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/06/2022 - 3:33pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 179 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 18,752.
There are now 61.3 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county.
There is a new interactive dashboard for the county with extra details here: See HERE.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 1042 cases - +2
El Dorado Hills - 4100 cases - +51
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 923 cases - +7
COVID-19 cases in South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/05/2022 - 8:13pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 103 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 18,573.
There are now 48.7 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county.
There is a new interactive dashboard for the county with extra details here: See HERE.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 1040 cases - +7
El Dorado Hills - 4049 cases - +28
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 916 cases - +10
LTUSD not moving to remote learning at this time - COVID-19 testing for symptomatic staff and students
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/05/2022 - 6:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) is experiencing a high volume of COVID-19 cases among staff and students, but schools have been able to operate safely and stay open.
At this time, LTUSD has no plans to shift to remote learning but they are prepared should staff shortages prevent them from operating schools. Currently, that move is not necessary as the current rate of staff shortages and student absences due to COVID-19 is not enough to close schools.
City of South Lake Tahoe snow blowing operation schedule
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/05/2022 - 5:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe's snowplow drivers have been working 24/7 since the Christmas storm to remove snow from the city's roadways. The City has now shifted from snow plowing to snow blowing operations and they'll be working to reduce berms and widen the roadways as practical.
Caltrans seeks public comment on two projects planned for I-80
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/05/2022 - 4:46pm
Caltrans is currently seeking public feedback on two proposed Interstate 80 (I-80) improvement projects in Placer and Nevada counties.
First baby of the year arrives in South Lake Tahoe at Barton Hospital
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/05/2022 - 3:24pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The first baby of the year in South Lake Tahoe arrived on Saturday, January 1 at 10:41 p.m. at Barton Memorial Hospital, just in time to start 2022 with parents Drew Norberg and Austin Norton of Incline Village.
The baby, Sloan Augustine Norton, is a second-generation Barton baby. His mother Drew was also born at Barton and his parents grew up in South Lake Tahoe.
Baby Sloan weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces, and measured 20.5 inches long, and joins big brother Winston Norton.
County moves forward on new roundabout at US50 and Pioneer Trail in Meyers
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/05/2022 - 7:00am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors approved two items on Tuesday that move forward the continued planning of a new roundabout at the intersection of US-50 and Pioneer Trail in Meyers.
Officially named the Pioneer Trail/ U.S. Highway 50 Intersection Safety Improvement Roundabout Project, the supervisors adopted its California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Mitigated Negative Declaration by a unanimous vote.
South Lake Tahoe snow removal plan lays out expectations and priorities
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/04/2022 - 9:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe has a 15-page snow removal plan (seen here) that the public can read to know several things from snowplow response to different categories of snowstorms, what streets are done first, and the eight zones maintained by one crew per zone.
COVID-19 cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/04/2022 - 5:28pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Cases of COVID-19 continue to surge not only across the country but in California and El Dorado County. There have been 176 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 18,470.
There are now 36 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county.
There is a new interactive dashboard for the county with extra details here: See HERE.
20th annual Tahoe Adventure Film Festival on Saturday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/04/2022 - 5:07pm
Event Date:
January 8, 2022 - 8:00pm
Marking twenty years of adventure sports cinematography and culture, Tahoe Adventure Film Festival (TAFF) is the annual gathering with the outdoor adventure community, animated with music, go-go dancers, wild entertainers, and dramatic action imagery. All before the films begin. This year it will be held on Saturday, January 8 at 8:00 p.m. at Bally's Lake Tahoe (formerly MontBleu Resort) in Stateline, Nev.
It’s where the industry’s best filmmakers premiere their latest adventure sports films one night only hosted by festival creator and adventurer, Todd Offenbacher.
Plans abandoned for 2022 Winter Wonderland in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/04/2022 - 3:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Plans for a Winter Wonderland on the 56-acre area in the middle of South Lake Tahoe have been abandoned after the parties involved couldn't come to an agreement.
California still remains in drought after December storms, though less severe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/04/2022 - 2:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Following a very wet and rather cold December across California, much drier (as well as warmer) weather is now expected in many parts of the state for the foreseeable future. A persistent ridge that had been anchored for weeks over the Gulf of Alaska shifts eastward toward the West Coast.
The record-breaking snow in the Sierra last week put the current snowpack at 202 percent above average for this time of year, and reservoirs in California surged with Folsom lake seeing almost 50 feet of added water, and 90 feet at Lake Oroville.
Meet Mayor Middlebrook and Mayor Pro Tem Creegan at next Community Conversation
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/04/2022 - 10:13am
Event Date:
January 12, 2022 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - At the next Community Conversation, the public is invited to meet with South Lake Tahoe Mayor Devin Middlebrook and Mayor Pro Tem Cristi Creegan.
This quarterly conversation will be held on Wednesday, January 12 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall at the airport, 1901 Lisa Maloff Way.
South Lake Tahoe homeowners can receive up to $10,000 for renting to locals
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/04/2022 - 9:54am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lease to Locals, a new program in South Lake Tahoe, is a pilot incentive program that will connect property owners to locals seeking long-term rentals as the community faces a critical shortage of workforce housing.
Previously, the South Lake Tahoe City Council approved an agreement with Truckee-based Landing Locals to administer the program just as they have done in the town of Truckee. Landing Locals is a start-up company specializing in mountain-community workforce housing.
Power out to over 6200 customers in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/03/2022 - 8:29pm
Tuesday morning update: There are still 290 South Lake Tahoe area customers without power this morning. The Liberty Utilities website says they expect those outages to be fixed this morning.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Liberty Utilities is reporting 6,216 customers are without power Monday night in several different neighborhoods due to trees down and blown transformers. Wind gusts are forecast to be 55 mph tonight. The High Wind Advisory is in place until Tuesday at 7:00 a.m.
Broken water main sends estimated 650k gallons of water down hill, into Lake Tahoe homes
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/03/2022 - 8:12pm
ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - A team from Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District (TDFPD) spent much of Sunday night pumping water out of homes after a water main broke, sending thousands of gallons of water down the hill from Zephyr Heights.
The main broke on North Martin after opening a six-inch lateral to the main pipe. An estimated 650,000 gallons of water were sent down the hill according to Fire Marshal Eric Guevin. It flowed from North Martin down US50 into Cedar Street and Lincoln Highway in Zephyr Cove.
587 new cases of COVID-19 for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/03/2022 - 6:11pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Cases of COVID-19 continue to surge not only across the country but in California and El Dorado County. There have been 587 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since Thursday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 18,294.
There are now 28.7 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county.
There is a new interactive dashboard for the county with extra details here: See HERE.
Christmas Tree pickup during South Tahoe Refuse collection days
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/03/2022 - 5:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe Refuse will be collecting Christmas trees during normal garbage collection days.
Christmas trees must be free of ornaments, tinsel, etc.
The trees can be put out for collection on normal service days or taken to the South Tahoe Refuse Resource Recovery Facility at no charge. The facility is located at 2121 Eloise Ave., South Lake Tahoe.
There is no deadline and green waste is collected curbside year-round.
Much smaller New Year's Eve crowd in Lake Tahoe than normal
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/03/2022 - 4:51pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Both the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) and Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) said the crowds at Stateline on New Year's Eve were quiet with far fewer incidents than in years past.
An estimated 1,500-2,000 people were in Stateline at midnight, a much smaller number than the estimated 30,000-40,000 people seen years ago. US-50 did not have to be closed during the evening.
Warnings through Washoe Valley - Non-essential traffic not recommended
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/03/2022 - 3:51pm
6:00PM Update: Starting at 7:00 p.m. Monday, I-580 from Bowers to Eastlake will be closed in both directions due to weather. US-305A will also be closed in the Washoe Valley at this time.
The Nevada State Police and NDOT will reassess the situation at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Winds are expected to be in excess of 60 mph this evening.
WASHOE VALLEY, Nev. - High winds through the Washoe Valley have created limited visibility and severe winter driving conditions, prompting a special warning.
South Lake Tahoe power outage
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/03/2022 - 1:12pm
1:25PM Update: The power has been restored to South Lake Tahoe customers.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Liberty Utilities is reporting a power outage in South Lake Tahoe that is affecting 2,516 customers, or ten percent of its local customers.
At this time crews are on their way to determine the reason. Customers in the Bijou and South Tahoe Middle School are affected, including Safeway.
When more information is made available this story will be updated.
Annual dirt road closures in the Eldorado National Forest begin
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/03/2022 - 10:50am
The Eldorado National Forest has started its annual closure of native surface (dirt) roads. The closure went into effect on January 1 and will remain in place until at least April 1.
Angora Fire highlighted at TERC webinar on severe wildfire threats to soil and water resources
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/03/2022 - 8:36am
Event Date:
January 20, 2022 - 12:00pm
Join the next UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Center (TERC) on Thursday, January 20 from 12:00 p.m. to learn about the effects of wildfire on soil and water resources.
Randy Dahlgren, UC Davis Soil Biogeochemist, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, will discuss what his research team has examined in the aftermath of several wildfires in northern California, including the 2007 Angora Fire in South Lake Tahoe and the 2012 Rim Fire near Yosemite.
For a preview, see https://eos.org/science-updates/wildfires-are-threatening-municipal-water-supplies
High wind warning to start off the week in Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/02/2022 - 8:24pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Prepare for a potentially damaging wind event Monday afternoon into early Tuesday, mainly in eastern California from Coleville north and for far western Nevada, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. Snow and blowing snow may slow travel around the Tahoe Basin and across northeast California and far northwest Nevada late Monday afternoon into Tuesday morning. Mid-week should feature dry and warmer conditions with chances of rain, snow, and gusty winds for the end of the week.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks community for its hosted holiday meal giveaways
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/02/2022 - 4:09pm
In a similar fashion to the COVID-impacted holiday season of 2020, Bread & Broth once again hosted holiday meal food giveaways in 2021 to provide Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners to food-insecure members of the Lake Tahoe South Shore community.
In early November, Bread & Broth reached out to the community requesting funds to purchase food for the upcoming holidays, and the community responded generously.
Column: Ankle injury can be prevented with exercise, management
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/02/2022 - 3:58pm
The feet and ankles, supporting the weight of the rest of your body, are prime targets for painful injuries. From broken bones to frostbite, you're at extra risk for foot and ankle injuries during winter. With some management and exercises, many can be prevented.
Guarding against injury is best accomplished by increasing both flexibility and strength in the ankle and foot. Target the muscles that support your ankles to protect your joints by strength-training two or three times a week on alternating days and always after you've warmed up.
Sierra-at-Tahoe still trying to start its 75th season: "We're resilient, we'll bounce back"
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/02/2022 - 3:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As ski resorts around Lake Tahoe are experiencing the record December snowfall and large crowds, Sierra-at-Tahoe sits on the sidelines waiting its turn.
The Caldor Fire destroyed key parts of the popular resort when the fire took over the mountain west of Lake Tahoe on August 29 and 30, 2021. After the fire passed and headed to Meyers and South Lake Tahoe, initial assessments were minor damage to the resort, but as the smoke cleared the true devastation was obvious.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/02/2022 - 1:06am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to the weeks of November 22-28, 2021. 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 6-19, 2021
12/6
Arrests
22:09 Brandishing 3400 Block of Spruce Av
Other Calls
00:27 Location Check 1000 Block of Johnson Boulevard
Letter: Emergency operations in the City of South Lake Tahoe need to change
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/01/2022 - 6:49pm
The past four months are not soon to be forgotten. After having seen the city roads come to a standstill during the Caldor fire evacuation, our city responded to a very predictable overload of cars due to the I-80 closure and Highway 50 reopening by doing exactly what?
Are we to continue to understand that the City of South Lake Tahoe has no control of the roads through our City and no means of contacting those who do have control of our roads when the town is overrun?
El Dorado County Sheriff's report
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/01/2022 - 6:08pm
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 December 23 - December 29
12/23
01:46 NOISE DISTURBANCE IN PROGRESS - Occurred on Meadow Vale Dr, in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: QUIET ON ARRIVAL.
New California and Nevada laws in 2022
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/01/2022 - 4:51pm
On the first day of January each year a slew of new laws take effect, many of which people will never hear of unless directly impacted. In California, the second-fewest number of legislative bills were passed, second only to the previous year due to COVID-19.
How high is the snow on your roof in Lake Tahoe?
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/01/2022 - 3:19pm
After the recent storms that hit Lake Tahoe, snow is building up on roofs throughout the region. This photo was sent in by Carol Nageotte. Her neighbor Bonnie Turner took the photo of Ron Nageotte and Tom Wion on Carol's roof.
They live on the top of Kingsbury Grade on the South Shore.
Vail closes on $118 million deal to buy three new properties including Seven Springs Mountain Resort
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/31/2021 - 3:14pm
Vail Resorts announced Friday it has closed on the acquisition of Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Hidden Valley Resort, and Laurel Mountain Ski Area in Pennsylvania. The Company purchased the resorts, including the ski areas, a hotel, conference center, and other related operations, from Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Inc. and its affiliates for a final purchase price of approximately $118 million, including customary closing purchase price adjustments.
Vail Resorts now has a network of 40 resorts worldwide.
Op/Ed: Don't look back, look forward in 2022
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/31/2021 - 12:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Let's put 2021 in the rearview mirror and plan ahead for a better 2022.
Last year doesn't have to be forgotten as we can use 2021 as an experience to learn from (Caldor Fire, COVID-19, polarization) and help guide us to decisions we'll make in 2022.
As we welcomed in a new year 12 months ago:
Who knew one year ago there would be a small group of people in the community that would disrupt public meetings for their own agenda and bullies elected officials?
Column: People need to change behaviors to reduce human/bear conflict issues in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/31/2021 - 8:56am
Not only was 2021 a chaotic year in South Lake Tahoe for a number of reasons, but we also experienced a record number of bear/human conflict issues. I've heard a number of people opine that this was due to the Caldor Fire, but that is not only an over-simplistic view. The fire actually had little effect on the activities of our local "urbanized" black bear population other than giving them free reign in neighborhoods around town, and in some of those areas for up to three weeks, during the Caldor Fire evacuation.
Gaming Control Board: Casinos must enforce mask mandate over New Year's holiday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/31/2021 - 7:57am
STATELINE, Nev. - With another sharp increase in cases of COVID-19 occurring in Nevada, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NCB) will be intensifying enforcement of the state's mask directive as crowds flock to the state's casinos over the New Year's holiday weekend.
If a casino does not enforce the mask directive it could face disciplinary action.
Search called off at Northstar for Truckee man missing since Christmas
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/30/2021 - 11:56pm
TAHOE CITY, Calif. - The Placer County Sheriff’s Office has suspended emergency rescue operations at Northstar Ski Resort for missing skier Rory Angelotta. They determined there is no realistic possibility Rory has survived the severe winter conditions since he went missing on Christmas Day at the resort.
A scaled response is still planned for recovery operations at the resort.
COVID-19 cases in South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/30/2021 - 6:42pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Cases of COVID-19 continue to surge not only across the country but in California and El Dorado County. There have been 140 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 17,707. The wrapup of all other counties around the lake takes place on Fridays.
There are now 21.3 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county.
