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COVID-19 cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/11/2022 - 5:25pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 198 new cases of COVID-19 and two new deaths recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 20,056. This does not include at-home tests that may have been positive.
There are now 93.1 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county.
There is an interactive dashboard for the county with extra details here: See HERE.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 1085 cases - +8
TOCCATA performance of BRRRoque Masters cancels one performance
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/11/2022 - 3:56pm
The Tahoe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus (TOCCATA) performance of BRRRoque Masters 2022 scheduled for St John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church in Glenbrook has been canceled. The cancelation comes due to due to new COVID mandadtes from the church. The orchestra would not fit into the sanctuary with six-feet distancing.
Tickets already purchased can be used at any of the following shows or upcoming February events:
Saturday, January 15 at 3:00 p.m., Christ the King, Tahoe City
Sunday, January 16 at 3:00 p.m. at The Cornerstone Church, Incline Village (note location change)
Nine acts booked so far for the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena in summer 2022
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/11/2022 - 2:50pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Nine acts have committed so far to play at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys Tahoe this summer. Some are a rebooking of missed concerts due to the pandemic, others are on new tours. More concerts are expected to be added to the schedule
The concert schedule to date (subject to changes):
Kenny Chesney - July 12 - 13
Miranda Lambert – July 28
Dierks Bentley – July 30
Train - August 5
Eric Church - August 27 - 28
Keith Urban - September 1
Jack Johnson - September 4
Alabama - September 9
Jackson Browne - September 10
Dancing With The Tahoe Stars postponed to October due to current COVID surge
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/11/2022 - 2:21pm
Event Date:
October 15, 2022 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In light of the current COVID-19 outbreak, Tahoe Arts Project has decided to postpone its popular fundraiser, Dancing with the Tahoe Stars. It has moved from March to October 15, 2022.
"We have made this decision for the health and safety of the community," the non-profit said in a statement.
For more information on events and how to support Tahoe Arts Project, visit http://www.tahoeartsproject.org/.
Road Beat Review: 2022 Toyota Sienna blends space with efficiency
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/11/2022 - 9:32am
The Road Beat tests and reviews the 2022 Toyota Sienna XSE. It's a minivan with a hybrid powertrain. Does this make minivans cool?
What is it?
Lake Tahoe Unified School Board to meet on Thursday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/10/2022 - 9:33pm
Event Date:
January 13, 2022 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) is holding its next regular meeting on Thursday, January 13 at 6:00 p.m. A closed session meeting will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. They held a special meeting Monday, their monthly professional development session.
LTUSD keeping an eye on COVID-related absences of staff and students
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/10/2022 - 8:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) is keeping an eye on current cases of COVID-19 in the community, and the number of teachers and students who are out sick. Depending on those numbers, there is a chance the district will shift to virtual learning at all schools.
Alpine County moves to remote school and public meetings due to COVID-19 surge
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/10/2022 - 5:22pm
ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - Alpine County Health Officer Dr. Richard Johnson has directed all public meetings in the county to move to a virtual format until further notice. He is also encouraging workplaces to conduct meetings remotely as well.
This morning four individuals tested positive for COVID-19 and they performed contact tracing and discovered that 40 percent of students and 48 percent of staff have been exposed at Diamond Valley Elementary School and the District office.
COVID-19 cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/10/2022 - 4:58pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 864 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since Friday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 19,858. This does not include at-home tests that may have been positive.
There are now 80 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county.
There is an interactive dashboard for the county with extra details here: See HERE.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 1077 cases - +31
Prescribed fire operations scheduled for Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/10/2022 - 12:24pm
Weather and conditions permitting, the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) may conduct prescribed fire operations over the next two weeks at Lake Tahoe. Operations will continue throughout much of the winter season to help land managers reduce hazardous fuels that can feed unwanted wildfires. Smoke will be present.
In the map:
1. Lower Tyner - North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District. Northeast of Lariat Circle, Incline Village. Burn Type: Hand Piles. Total Acreage: 38.00.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/10/2022 - 12:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to the weeks of December 20 - 26, 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 20 - 26, 2021
12/20
Arrests
No Arrests
Other Calls
02:32 Traffic Stop 2200 Block of Lake Tahoe Bl
03:52 Mental Dist Person 1400 Block of Melba Dr
Kudos: Thank you Blue Granite Gym for support
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/10/2022 - 9:57am
We would like to thank Blue Granite Gym for supporting our efforts. We work with a small group of boys from South Tahoe Middle School and South Tahoe High School, helping them make good choices both in school and in our community.
Gia, Paul, Freeman, and Matt did an amazing job teaching our group, patience, teamwork, trust, and a new skill. As we continue to work with this group we are grateful for all the support our community has to offer.
Thank you Blue Granite Gym,
Amy Jackson and Susan Baker
Column: Tips for safe winter driving
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/09/2022 - 9:10pm
Each winter, especially in our snowy climate, driving accidents become a common cause of emergency department visits. Vehicle operators, passengers, and pedestrians are all at heightened risk in adverse weather, when snowy or icy road conditions exist.
Ten students make up South Lake Tahoe's community-based First Tech Challenge Robotics team
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/09/2022 - 5:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The community-based First Tech Challenge Robotics team from South Lake Tahoe has been in Northern Nevada League events and currently rests in fifth in the 15-team league.
They competed in their first Northern Nevada League Meet on November 17 and placed 4th, followed by a fifth-place finish on December 8 at the Innevation Center's K-12 Robotics Center in Reno.
Their next event is coming up in Reno on January 19.
Ten students are competing on the South Lake Tahoe team, eight middle schoolers and two high schoolers:
Jay Feeney
Logan Habicht
Lake Tahoe weather forecast: Dry and mostly sunny
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/09/2022 - 5:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - High pressure with inversions and increased air stagnation will remain over the region through at least the middle of the week, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. A weak disturbance will be possible late this week, but minimal chances for rain or snow. Temperatures will remain seasonable for the next few days, rising
to slightly above average mid to late week.
Ribbon cutting for new "Angel of Tahoe" building for the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/09/2022 - 12:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's been years in the making, but the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT) is preparing to move into a brand new building in South Lake Tahoe. They held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday to celebrate the accomplishment in preparation for the kids being able to start moving in after furniture is in place in February.
Searchers recover body of missing skier Rory Angelotta
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/08/2022 - 5:26pm
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. - Volunteers with the Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue Team and Nevada County Sheriff's Search & Rescue located the body of missing skier Rory Angelotta on Saturday morning at 10:42 a.m.
The sheriff's office said the 43-year-old was found approximately one-half mile from a residential neighborhood at Schaffer Mill Creek, north of Northstar Ski Resort where the Truckee resident went missing on Christmas Day.
Drink and Putt for a Cause in January at Flatstick Pub in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/08/2022 - 5:00pm
Event Date:
January 9, 2022 - 2:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe’s first indoor mini-golf course, Flatstick Pub, will be teaming up with Achieve Tahoe in order to lift up Lake Tahoe. Each Sunday of January, Flatstick Pub will donate $1 for every beer and $1 for every round of mini-golf purchased to Achieve Tahoe, a North Lake Tahoe-based non-profit organization that provides year-round outdoor recreation programs for children and adults with physical, sensory, and intellectual disabilities.
Column: Give your immunity a leg up
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/08/2022 - 3:49pm
The COVID-19 pandemic put a spotlight on our immune systems—a complex collection of cells and compounds that defend our bodies against infection.
While vaccines are a proven first line of defense, we can implement a one-two punch approach and reinforce our natural defense system with a diet rich in vitamins and minerals. Including foods in your daily routine that are packed with the following nutrients may improve your overall health and resistance to illness.
Sierra-at-Tahoe’s Straight A Pass Program partners with Vail Resorts to support education
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/08/2022 - 3:31pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Sierra-at-Tahoe has partnered with Vail Resorts to continue to honor academic achievement by offering South Shore school students the opportunity to ski or ride at Heavenly, Kirkwood, and Northstar with a Tahoe Local Pass through the EpicPromise program.
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.
