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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.
Chilly end to 2021 and start of 2022 at Lake Tahoe; Next storm panning out weaker than expected
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/30/2021 - 6:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The end of 2021 will be much quieter weather-wise in the Lake Tahoe Basin after the recent crushing series of winter storms.
If bringing in the new year outdoors, you'll find the coldest air in nearly five years, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. Expect frigid temperatures Saturday and Sunday mornings. Forecast lows are in the single digits to mid-teens for much of western Nevada and below zero in colder Sierra communities.
South Lake Tahoe and Douglas County prepare for New Year's Eve celebrants
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/30/2021 - 4:33pm
Law enforcement agencies from South Lake Tahoe and Douglas County will be on the South Shore Friday night as revelers welcome in the new year on the street through Stateline.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) and South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) are preparing efforts to ensure public safety for visitors and residences during the celebration.
Without the outdoor concert Snow Globe in town, SLTPD is repositioning its team back to pre-Snow Globe operations when they had an increased presence at Stateline.
Tahoe Keys Marina sold to Suntex Marinas of Dallas
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/30/2021 - 3:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Suntex Marinas Investor, LLC has completed a purchase of the Tahoe Keys Marina in South Lake Tahoe. The Dallas, Texas-based company owns and operates marina properties across the country with three others in California - Lake Don Pedro Marina in LaGrange, Moccasin Point Marina in Jamestown, and Pleasure Cove Marina in Napa.
Suntex announced the sale on Christmas Eve.
Go Fund Me fundraiser set up for South Lake Tahoe area woman
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/30/2021 - 2:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A GoFundMe account has been set up for a local woman who is in a fight against lung cancer.
Kimberly Templeton has made it her life’s mission to give back to the communities she has lived and worked in, and now she is in need of help from those communities.
Sierra snowpack measured at 202% of average
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/30/2021 - 1:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After the strong December storms, the snow survey conducted Thursday near Sierra-at-Tahoe measured 78.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 20 inches, which is 202 percent of average for this date.
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today conducted the first snow survey of the season at Phillips Station, west of South Lake Tahoe.
Early winter storms this month provided a strong start to the season and some drought relief, but California remains in a drought.
Caltrans: Avoid non-essential mountain travel through the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/29/2021 - 7:47pm
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Caltrans Director Toks Omishakin is urging motorists to avoid non-essential mountain travel until weather conditions improve. Caltrans has closed 45 state highways since December 24 due to record snowfall in the Sierra Nevada. While Caltrans has reopened 29 highways – including Interstate 80 and U.S. Highway 50, the main gateways to Lake Tahoe – roadway conditions remain challenging with extensive delays and chain controls in effect.
COVID-19 cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/29/2021 - 7:08pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 72 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 17,495. The wrapup of all other counties around the lake takes place on Fridays.
There is an issue today with the new interactive dashboard for the county and extra details are not showing. See HERE.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 1007 cases - +2
El Dorado Hills - 3773 cases - +24
October report: Area casinos see rise in gaming win
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/29/2021 - 5:03pm
Nevada’s non-restricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $1,321,624,724 for the month of October 2021, a gain of 71.38 percent over the same period in 2020. The South Shore Lake Tahoe casino's win was up 5.96 percent over the same period with their gaming revenue of $18,162,310, according to the State's monthly gaming revenue report Wednesday.
Last month's report showed a large loss on the South Shore after the Caldor Fire forced evacuations of South Lake Tahoe and Stateline.
Winter hike to see Tuesday's Cave Rock traffic
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/29/2021 - 4:23pm
CAVE ROCK, Nev. - Ryan Curry hiked up to the top of Cave Rock during the Lake Tahoe traffic jam on Tuesday night and took this photo at 7:30 p.m. He wanted to show his business partner, Russ Irwin, just how the traffic looked. Irwin had been unable to get back to Lake Tahoe due to the traffic on US-50 and SR-207.
The blue-lighted tree seen in the photo is on US50 at the turn up into Cave Rock Estates. Heavenly Valley and Gun Barrel Run are in the distant background of the photo.
Column: 2021 Highlights from your water and sewer district
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/29/2021 - 2:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Not to be outdone by 2020, 2021 delivered fires,
evacuations, more COVID, big winter storms, and power outages. And once again, our tough, little mountain town came together to overcome and carry on. The South Tahoe Public Utility District was proud to play an important role in meeting these big challenges and consistently providing safe, clean
Snow covered roads leading to some accidents, stranded vehicles
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/29/2021 - 12:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Even though the roads are open, there are still chain restrictions and several resulting issues along the highway.
In South Lake Tahoe, a delivery truck is blocking the eastbound lanes Wednesday morning but a tow truck is on the scene and removing it from the berm on US-50.
Use caution while drive and watch for vehicles stuck in the snow.
US-50 to the west has had some stuck vehicles, so know before you go by visiting http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ for California and https://nvroads.com/ for Nevada roads.
Emergency operations in place as South Lake Tahoe becomes a snowed in "island"
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/29/2021 - 11:43am
UPDATE 1/1/22: The City of South Lake Tahoe deactivated its Emergency Operations Center today at 8:00 a.m.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The standstill traffic situation on all roads leading to and from South Lake Tahoe Tuesday made headlines and prompted one governor to declare a State of Emergency.
Vehicles crept along the 72 miles from Spooner Summit on US-50 to Placerville on US-50, barely moving at times as massive numbers of people tried to navigate the Sierra when I-80 closed and US-50 reopened.
Road controls continue around Lake Tahoe as new storm moves in
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/29/2021 - 9:12am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The promised next storm moved in overnight and is forecast to continue through at least Wednesday afternoon. The Winter Weather Advisory is in place until 10:00 p.m.
Road controls as of 9:00 a.m. 12/29:
US50
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on US-50 from mile post 17.7 in El Dorado County to mile post 52.5 in El Dorado County in California.
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on US-50 from mile post 52.1 in El Dorado County to mile post 70.6 in El Dorado County in California.
U.S. Senator Harry Reid dies at the age of 82
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/28/2021 - 10:03pm
Nevada lost a political powerhouse and true public servant today with the passing of U.S. Sen. Harry Reid. He was dedicated to the people of Nevada, serving as a state senator, lieutenant governor, and our longest-serving senator over his nearly 60-year career. His story is well-known, rising from a small town in rural Nevada to become a heavy-hitting member of Congress.
CalTrans opens I-80 in both directions from Nevada state line to Colfax
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/28/2021 - 9:30pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - CalTrans has opened I-80 to both westbound and eastbound traffic that are essential commercial trucks and passenger vehicles only from Colfax to the Nevada state line.
Permit loads & non-essential commercial trucks are NOT permitted to use the interstate at this time.
US-50 opened overnight to both directions, resulting in massive traffic jams the whole length from Placerville to Nevada.
Always keep up on road conditions by visiting http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ for California roads and https://nvroads.com/ for Nevada roads.
Bottlenecks around Lake Tahoe prompt Governor Sisolak declaring State of Emergency
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/28/2021 - 9:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After the City of South Lake Tahoe activated its Emergency Operations Center, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak declared a State of Emergency for Northern Nevada due to impacted roads.
COVID-19 cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/28/2021 - 6:45pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 72 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 17,495. The wrapup of all other counties around the lake takes place on Fridays.
There is an issue today with the new interactive dashboard for the county and extra details are not showing. See HERE.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 1005 cases - +3
El Dorado Hills - 3749 cases - +17
City of South Lake Tahoe activates Emergency Operations Center - Advises essential travel only
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/28/2021 - 4:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With all roads in and around South Lake Tahoe bogged down with standstill traffic for hours Tuesday, the City of South Lake Tahoe City Manager Joe Irvin has activated the Emergency Operations Center. The opening of the center will be to effectively manage the local impacts of the extreme weather and road conditions.
Only essential travel is advised at this time.
I-80 partially reopens to some eastbound traffic
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/28/2021 - 3:11pm
CalTrans has reopened eastbound I-80 to passenger vehicles and essential commercial vehicles only. No estimated time of reopening westbound lanes or allowing other vehicles.
R2 chain controls are in effect from Alta to the Nevada state line.
The highway has been closed for days along with other mountain highways. When US-50 opened late Monday, stranded motorists hit the road. After a jackknifed truck and multiple vehicles slid into the snowbank, it closed again Tuesday morning.
Mt. Rose Highway reopens after being closed since Dec. 23
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/28/2021 - 2:40pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The entire length of Mt. Rose Highway (State Route 431) is now open in both directions, with chains required for all vehicles except 4-wheel drive with snow tires. Trucks remain prohibited on the highway from Douglas Fir Drive to Incline Village.
Expect long delays through South Lake Tahoe Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/28/2021 - 11:07am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If you plan on passing through South Lake Tahoe as a means to get over US-50, be prepared for not only long waits but possibly no gasoline at local stations.
With I-80 still closed, US-50 is the only major route open over the Sierra to get trucks and vehicles between the Sacramento valley and Reno/Carson area.
At 11:00 a.m., a quick overview of the situation on supplies:
Safeway in South Lake Tahoe has no gas, but shelves are still pretty stocked. No delivery trucks have been able to get to the store.
US-50 reopens, again, after accident and jackknifed truck
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/28/2021 - 9:07am
UPDATE 10:22AM: US-50 has reopened but drivers need to be aware there is massive gridlock in both directions for miles. Trees are still in the roadway so use caution. R2 chain controls are in effect: Trucks full chains, only 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all four are allowed without chains.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - US-50 was not open very long as a jack-knifed truck and a collision has closed it again.
As of 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, the highway is closed from Meyers to Sand Flat so emergency crews can clear the roadway.
New Winter Weather Advisory issued for Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/27/2021 - 10:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - First the good news: A Winter Storm Warning has been canceled for the Lake Tahoe Basin. The bad news? A Winter Weather Advisory took its place. Not too bad of news since the new storm isn't as strong as previously predicted.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno said the warning will start at 10:00 p.m. Tuesday after a brief break in the snowfall through Tuesday afternoon. 1-4 inches of snow is possible for communities around Lake Tahoe and the Carson Range. 4-8 inches along the Sierra crest.
The warning will be in place until 10:00 p.m. Wednesday.
Truckee man missing at Northstar since Christmas Day
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/27/2021 - 10:08pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The search continues at Northstar Ski Resort after a 43-year-old skier went missing on Christmas Day.
Placer County Sheriff's Office was contacted at 9:57 p.m. on December 25 after Rory Angelotta of Truckee did not show up at a planned dinner with friends. Angelotta had told the reporting party that he was going skiing during the day.
CalTrans crews reopen US50 over Echo Summit
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/27/2021 - 8:51pm
9:00AM UPDATE 12/28: The road has closed again due to a jackknifed truck and accident. Cars are also sliding. Follow http://southtahoenow.com/story/12/28/2021/us-50-closed-again-due-accident-and-jackknifed-truck for updates, or the CalTrans quickmaps.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Crews have been able to tackle all of the snow on US-50 over Echo Summit and it has reopened. All westbound and eastbound lanes are open from Meyers to Placerville.
Chains are required on all vehicles except for four-wheel-drive with snow tires on all four wheels.
I-80 remains closed at this hour.
COVID-19 cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/27/2021 - 5:08pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 235 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since Wednesday, December 22 in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 17,423. The wrapup of all other counties around the lake takes place on Fridays.
There is an issue today with the new interactive dashboard for the county and extra details are not showing. See HERE.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 1002 cases - +23
El Dorado Hills - 3732 cases - +65
Zillow names South Lake Tahoe the "Most Popular Overall Town"
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/27/2021 - 3:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - West Coast cities took the top four spots of the most in-demand places of the year according to Zillow, the leading real estate marketplace in the country. Most of those spots belong to South Lake Tahoe.
Postal carriers unable to get to your home? How to get your mail in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/27/2021 - 3:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Since many South Lake Tahoe roads have not yet been plowed after the most recent snow, mail carriers are unable to deliver mail to most homes.
The post offices in Meyers and Tahoe Valley were closed Monday but officials hope to get them open by Tuesday.
The main post office on Al Tahoe Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe is open and staff will hold all mail that hasn't been delivered due to inaccessible mailboxes for ten days, but there are actions residents can take to assure mail will be held longer in case of more storms.
"Record" snowfall figures non-existent for South Lake Tahoe, but snow lab near Boreal broke their record
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/27/2021 - 2:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There has been a lot of snow around Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada this week, but official records on whether this storm is record-breaking for South Lake Tahoe are non-existent.
The Central Sierra Snow Laboratory (CSSL) located just southwest of Boreal Ridge off of I-80 is at the 6,894-foot level and has been keeping current records since 1970. It is a research and teaching facility of the University of California, Berkeley under the guidance of Dr. Andrew Schwartz, the station manager and lead scientist at the lab.
Bread & Broth food distribution canceled for Monday due to current conditions
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/27/2021 - 11:45am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bread and Broth normally provides bags of food to the community on Mondays, but they will be unable to open on December 27 due to road and weather conditions.
Since most people are unable to get out on the road due to plowing status, the non-profit group did not want people venturing out for food. Food deliveries to its Lyons Avenue location also could not happen due to conditions.
Bread & Broth will be open on Friday, December 31 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with normal food bags distribution.
