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City of South Lake Tahoe seeks online feedback on Hazard Mitigation Plan
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/09/2021 - 5:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City of South Lake Tahoe is inviting the public to participate in their Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) Survey. The survey, which was developed by Wood Environment and Infrastructure Solutions in coordination with South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, is being conducted online and is open now through Friday, November 12.
Public participation in the planning process is an essential strategy for developing a plan that will be effective, supported by community members, and ultimately implemented.
Regan Beach closes for season; Harmful algal blooms detected
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/08/2021 - 8:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Regan Beach started its winter closure on Friday, a little ahead of schedule. Out of an abundance of caution, the City of South Lake Tahoe closed early after harmful algal blooms were found at the beach. They had the presence of Antatoxin-A (cyanobacterial).
COVID-19 cases for Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County and Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/08/2021 - 6:44pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 45 new cases of COVID-19 since yesterday in El Dorado County, and in the Quad County region there were 289 new cases this week.
El Dorado County
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 846 cases - +2 - The 14-day new case rate is 35 with 258 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 3257 cases - +8 - The 14-day new case rate is 71 with 167 per 100,000 residents.
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 737 cases - +1 - The 14-day new case rate is 13 with 138 per 100,000 residents.
New public art piece installed as tribute to all who saved South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/08/2021 - 4:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A new piece of art created with love, passion, talent and gratitude is now sitting in front of Co-Work Tahoe in South Lake Tahoe, an example of "Tahoe Strong."
In July, vandals destroyed one of three turned art pieces created and donated by local artist Malcolm Tibbets that were on display in front of the Harrison Avenue business.
Some snow on higher peaks around Lake Tahoe Friday; stronger storm possible Monday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/08/2021 - 3:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After some widespread rain around Lake Tahoe overnight, many looked to the mountains to see if any snow fell. All peaks had snow from Trimmer and Freel Peaks to the south, Mt. Tallac to the west and Mt. Rose to the north. Though not a lot of snow, its a glimmer of hope for a snowy winter. Snow levels were around 6500 to 8000 feet with snow accumulations around 1 - 3 inches for the elevations above 8000 feet this morning.
"Beer Relief" to celebrate first responders and support Sierra-at-Tahoe employees and programs
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/08/2021 - 1:00pm
Event Date:
October 9, 2021 - 12:00pm
Sierra-at-Tahoe suffered major damage during the Caldor Fire, including the building that stored employee's equipment and belongings.
The Hangar of South Lake Tahoe is throwing a party on Saturday, October 9 to not only raise funds for Sierra staff and programs, but to celebrate first responders who fought the Caldor Fire and protected the community.
The public is invited to support the mountain that have given so much to so many. There will be ski movie premiers, live music, raffle prizes, and beer specials.
Next Coffee with the Mayor to focus on capital improvements, roads
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/08/2021 - 7:31am
Event Date:
October 13, 2021 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Mayor Tamara Wallace will be discussing the City of South Lake Tahoe's Capital Improvement Plan at the next Coffee With The Mayor on Wednesday, October 13 at 9:00 a.m.
Find out more about the 5-year Road Construction Plan during the coffee event.
Join the Mayor at the Public Works building which is located at 1749 D Street, South Lake Tahoe. Masks are required.
Public invited to upcoming workshops on the South Lake Tahoe Housing Element
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/07/2021 - 10:30pm
Event Date:
October 12, 2021 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the City of South Lake Tahoe at two upcoming opportunities to get an update of their Housing Element. Both of the workshops will include the same presentation, but one will be held in person, and one will be online.
Learn more about updates to the housing plan during the interactive online workshop. Identify specific needs and opportunities, and share your insights and ideas on how the City can improve housing opportunities in the future.
Grow your own - Free garlic workshop
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/07/2021 - 10:06pm
Event Date:
October 12, 2021 - 5:00pm
Slow Food Lake Tahoe is offering its last workshop of 2021 on October 12 at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom. Learn how to grow garlic
High elevation gardening is tricky! Enjoy instruction from an expert who will cover planting, harvesting, river/lake friendly gardening techniques, biology discussions, and information on the history of this group of food crops.
The virtual class is free and starter plants are available for $10. To register, click HERE.
Guild Mortgage's South Lake Tahoe office contributes $10,000 to Caldor relief fund
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/07/2021 - 9:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Community Disaster Resource Center (CDRC) got a big burst of funds Thursday with a $10,000 donation from Guild Mortgage of South Lake Tahoe.
CDRC was formed during the Angora Fire to help those who had lost their homes, and now they've come back together again to help those whose wages were impacted due to evacuation from the Caldor Fire.
COVID-19 cases for Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/07/2021 - 5:58pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 76 new cases of COVID-19 since yesterday in El Dorado County.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 846 cases - +4 - The 14-day new case rate is 38 with 280 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 3257 cases - +10 - The 14-day new case rate is 73 with 172 per 100,000 residents.
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 737 cases - +2 - The 14-day new case rate is 18 with 191 per 100,000 residents.
North County - 826 cases - +4 - The 14-day new case rate is 46 with 318 per 100,000 residents.
WWII Veteran Garfield Ware to be honored in South Lake Tahoe ceremony
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/07/2021 - 1:45pm
Event Date:
October 13, 2021 - 11:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - World War II Veteran Garfield Ware will be honored for his service on Wednesday, October 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Revive Coffee & Wine on Harrison Avenue in South Lake Tahoe.
The 98-year-old Ware was with the U.S. Navy and is a Pearl Harbor survivor.
Johnson Meadow Restoration Project public webinar
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/06/2021 - 10:49pm
Event Date:
October 20, 2021 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Johnson Meadow is located along the Upper Truckee River in South Lake Tahoe, and the property owners, the Tahoe Resource Conservation District (Tahoe RCD), are planning a major restoration of the 206-acre property.
Two more Coffee With A Cop events planned in October
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/06/2021 - 10:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Highway Patrol (CHP), El Dorado County Sheriff's Office and South Lake Tahoe Police Department participated in Wednesday's Coffee With A Cop day at Cuppa Tahoe.
The popular coffee shop at the Y was full of residents and law enforcement who joined together in informal conversations on community issues.
There are two more Coffee With A Cop events scheduled in October, both scheduled to build relationships in an informal setting over coffee:
Column: Support on the Sideline - Role of a Certified Athletic Trainer
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/06/2021 - 10:02pm
Sports are an integral part of the Lake Tahoe lifestyle. From the slopes to the singletrack, rink to the field, activity is identity. So when an injury occurs as a result of action, it can feel like life goes on hold. Despite the temporary setback of an injury, it’s not enough to just heal. Athletes want more than that. Luckily, in Tahoe, we have access to a care team that understands the importance of performing at the highest level.
COVID-19 cases for Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/06/2021 - 6:59pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 8 new cases of COVID-19 since yesterday in El Dorado County.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 842 cases - +5 - The 14-day new case rate is 37 with 273 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 3247 cases - +3 - The 14-day new case rate is 69 with 162 per 100,000 residents.
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 735 cases - +1 - The 14-day new case rate is 19 with 202 per 100,000 residents.
North County - 822 cases - +3 - The 14-day new case rate is 42 with 290 per 100,000 residents.
South Lake Tahoe woman still walks daily as she turns 100-years-old
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/06/2021 - 5:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A special milestone is being celebrated in South Lake Tahoe this week - the 100th birthday of a South Lake Tahoe women.
Vandalized pine trees at South Lake Tahoe's Regan Beach removed, new trees being planted
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/06/2021 - 3:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Nine Jeffrey Pine trees were vandalized two years ago at Regan Beach in South Lake Tahoe, and despite efforts to save the trees they had to be cut down this week.
The 20-year-old trees were attacked by an unknown person(s) in November of 2019, each ending up with a wide swaths of chopping marks on their trunks and holes bored into the bases with poison added.
El Dorado County to prioritize COVID-19 clinics due to low rates of vaccination
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/05/2021 - 10:40pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Public Health Division is prioritizing its public health clinics for those who still need their first and second dose of the vaccine.
According to the County's daily COVID-19 dashboard, only 53.1 percent of eligible residents are fully vaccinated, 59.1 percent have received their first dose.
Councilman Bass wraps up six-year-long legal battle with plea deal
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/05/2021 - 10:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Since June 2015, Cody Bass and his attorney have been in court fighting a legal battle that started when multiple agencies served a search warrant on both the Tahoe Wellness Cooperative (the name of the Tahoe Wellness Center at the time) and owner Bass's South Lake Tahoe home. Agencies were also at Bass's property in Mendocino to conduct a search at the same time.
Road Beat: Review - 2021 Volkswagen Golf TSI is cheap fun
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/05/2021 - 8:38pm
The last of the affordable VW hatchbacks. It's not perfect, but it's a lot of car for under $25,000. Hatchbacks for the win!
A review of the 2021 Volkswagen Golf 1.4T TSI by The Road Beat.
Heavenly Village holding weekend-long Pumpkin Patch
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/05/2021 - 8:09pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Oct 17 2021 .
October 16, 2021 (All day)
October 17, 2021 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Heavenly Village will be holding a Pumpkin Patch on Saturday and Sunday, October 16 and 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day.
There will be pumpkins of all sizes to choose from. They are $5 each while supplies last. Kids are also invited to get their picture taken with the Giant Pumpkin during the Pumpkin Patch hours.
The Heavenly Village is located at 1001 Heavenly Village Way in South Lake Tahoe.
COVID-19 cases for Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/05/2021 - 7:16pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 21 new cases of COVID-19 since Monday in El Dorado County.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 837 cases - +0 - The 14-day new case rate is 39 with 287 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 3244 cases - +4 - The 14-day new case rate is 71 with 167 per 100,000 residents.
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 734 cases - +0 - The 14-day new case rate is 21 with 224 per 100,000 residents.
North County - 819 cases - +2 - The 14-day new case rate is 41 with 283 per 100,000 residents.
Nurse strives "to be the change" after observing Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/05/2021 - 12:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Board of Directors of Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless wishes to thank our staff for their extraordinary work during the evacuation. This was a difficult, emotional time for all of us, but most of us were able to focus on our families, our homes, our lives. The Coalition's
Spooktacular Halloween at Lake Tahoe's historic Zephyr Point
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 10:41pm
Event Date:
October 28, 2021 - 5:00pm
ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - The Zephyr Point Resort is hosting Halloween Spooktacular for the local community on Thursday, October 28 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Zephyr Point Resort is located at 660 US50 in Zephyr Cove, and has been in existence for 100 years. Not only do they want to share the holiday with the public, but also raise funds for the resort's summer youth programs including Children's Day Camp.
Desolation Hotel hosting Spookytacular Tahoe Halloween; $100,000 goal for Caldor Fire victims/firefighters
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 9:40pm
Event Date:
October 31, 2021 - 3:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Even though construction is not yet completed, the new Desolation Hotel is hosting a Halloween charity event from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on October 31 at the job site,
Desolation Hotel's Spookytacular Tahoe Halloween Event will benefit the Wildland Firefighter Foundation and El Dorado Community Foundation's Caldor Fire Fund. The charity event is a family-friendly Halloween festival with trick-or-treating, carnival games, raffles, haunted house, music, food and drinks. Costumes are optional but encouraged.
Last chance for spot on Donor Wall on Tahoe East Shore Trail
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 8:51pm
The Tahoe Fund is installing the new donor wall on the Tahoe East Shore Trail soon, and for those who want to secure a spot on the new section of this wall, the deadline is Friday, October 15.
All donations of $100 or more will be recognized on the Donor Wall.
You can also leave a legacy with an engraved bear-shaped paver for $2,500 or a trout-shaped plaque for $5,000.
Make your donation by clicking HERE.
WordWave returns to the Valhalla Boathouse with three one-act plays
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 8:34pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sat Oct 23 2021 .
October 22, 2021 (All day)
October 23, 2021 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - WordWave returns to the Valhalla Boathouse this month and will feature the three winners of the annual one-act play writing competition.
On October 22 and 23, the public can watch the three winning plays on the stage, than after the performance the play writers will be in attendance to answer questions about their plays and the process they use. Show time each night is 7:30 p.m.
The three plays:
Sugar Bowl and Royal Gorge unveil plans for the 2021-22 season including reopening of The Hotel
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 7:32pm
Sugar Bowl Resort and Royal Gorge Cross Country have announced the plans for the upcoming season, including mandatory vaccinations for all staff. Advance purchase will be required again this season for all visiting guests.
The resort also has plans to reopen The Hotel at Sugar Bowl and all lodges, bars and restaurants at both resorts.
Sugar Bowl will also resume selling season passes later this week, allowing skiers and snowboarders the opportunity to purchase a pass for the first time since the resort paused sales in April.
Caldor Fire now 93% contained, full containment expected mid-month
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 6:45pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - It has been 51 days since the Caldor Fire began four miles south of the Grizzly Flats community. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The fire is currently 221,775 acres and is 93 percent contained. Fire officials expect full containment by October 16.
There are 1,336 personnel and nine helicopters still assigned to the incident.
COVID-19 cases for Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 5:36pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 109 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday in El Dorado County.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 837 cases - +3 - The 14-day new case rate is 41 with 302 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 3244 cases - +8 - The 14-day new case rate is 68 with 160 per 100,000 residents.
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 734 cases - +0 - The 14-day new case rate is 22 with 234 per 100,000 residents.
North County - 819 cases - +11 - The 14-day new case rate is 41 with 283 per 100,000 residents.
Celebration of Life for Wiley Tipton
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/03/2021 - 10:56pm
There will be a Celebration of Life for Wiley Tipton on October 10, 2021. Wiley was born on February 5, 1950 and passed away in his sleep on October 13, 2020.
He had been suffering complications from a recent stroke.
Friends and family are invited to The Landing in South Lake Tahoe for the Celebration of Life at 1:00 p.m. Come share stories, love and laughter.
The Landing is located at 4104 Lakeshore Blvd.
Chance of rain and upper elevation snow this week: Snow at lake level the following week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/03/2021 - 8:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Warm and dry conditions continue into the start of the week with a slight uptick in winds starting Monday. A weather pattern change then appears likely midweek onward with some afternoon breezes,
increased clouds, and a cooling trend, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. Precipitation chances may also return later in the week into next weekend.
There are enhanced fire weather concerns Monday and Tuesday, however, widespread critical conditions are not expected.
Caldor Fire is 50 days old; 91% contained, 221,775 acres
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/03/2021 - 2:27pm
After 50 days, the Caldor Fire continues to to burn in El Dorado and Alpine Counties. It is currently measured at 221,775 acres and is 91 percent contained.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. 782 structures have been
destroyed, 35 structures are threatened, and 81 structures have been damaged. There are 1,438 personnel and 8 helicopters assigned to the incident. Full containment is expected for October 16, 2021.
Rare dragonfly discovered in Truckee, 107 years after last local sighting
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/03/2021 - 11:10am
The scientific community around Lake Tahoe is buzzing after an amazing discovery by the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS). The non-profit organization was hosting a citizen science event in the Donner Lake area when participants discovered a Spiny Baskettail (Epitheca spinigera) dragonfly. The species was first discovered in the region over 100 years ago but had not been seen here since.
Christmas Valley Pumpkin Patch to raise funds for those who lost homes in Caldor and Tamarack Fires
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/02/2021 - 11:04pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Oct 17 2021 .
October 16, 2021 (All day)
October 17, 2021 (All day)
The Celio Family is opening their historic ranch for the Christmas Valley Pumpkin Patch on October 16 and 17 to raise funds for families who lost their homes in the Caldor and Tamarack Fires.
Flames came near the ranch, but it was saved and now the Celios are inviting the community out for two days of fun and "fun"raising from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day.
There will be a pumpkin patch, corn stock maze, petting zoo, arts and crafts, raffle, live music, food and more with all proceeds going to the Community Disaster Resource Center - Lake Tahoe, a 501(c)3.
Food and Drug Administration authorizes booster dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for some groups
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/02/2021 - 12:40pm
On September 22, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amended the emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech’s two-dose COVID-19 to allow for use of a single booster dose, to be administered no sooner than six months following the initial two-dose series. This was then confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on September 24, 2021.
The following populations qualify for a booster dose:
Age 65+
National Coffee With A Cop Day at Cuppa Tahoe October 6
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/02/2021 - 10:36am
Event Date:
October 6, 2021 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On Wednesday, October 6, 2021, members of the California Highway Patrol South Lake Tahoe office, South Lake Tahoe Police Department, El Dorado County Sheriff, and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, have coffee, and build relationships.
All community members are invited to attend. The event goes from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on October 6 at Cuppa Tahoe in South Lake Tahoe.
Column: Your role in suicide prevention
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/02/2021 - 10:29am
Suicide is a leading cause of death, and it is reponsible for one death every 11 minutes in the U.S. Though widespread, suicide is preventable, and individually we can prepare ourselves to help support those who may be at risk.
Know the signs.
Pain isn’t always obvious, but most suicidal people show signs they are thinking about suicide. The signs may appear in conversations, through their actions or in their social media posts. There is a range of signs, but if any of these critical signs are present, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800.273.8255:
Southwest Gas is seeing an increase in damage to its lines, reminds residents to call before they dig
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/01/2021 - 10:49pm
Southwest Gas has seen an increase in damage to natural gas pipelines over the past couple of weeks because residents in the area are doing digging projects without first calling 811. The nice weather is enticing people to finish those projects before it gets too cold and they may not think about the significance of what can happen if they hit an underground utility line.
Placer County welcomes fall festivities
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/01/2021 - 10:33pm
Placer County, a 1,400-square-mile destination in Northern California, is inviting travelers everywhere to live “life at its peak” during California’s beautiful fall season.
Column: Our chance to save Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/01/2021 - 10:28pm
For the last 30 years, science showed us that climate change was threatening the planet and our way of life. Despite decades of warnings, the world has not done enough to stop it. We just felt the full force of climate change’s impacts here in Tahoe as the Caldor Fire endangered the lives of firefighters, thousands of homes, and Tahoe’s sensitive ecosystem.
Fall Fish Fest canceled due to low water in Taylor Creek, but area still open to public
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/01/2021 - 10:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One of the more popular things to do in South Lake Tahoe as the seasons change is to attend the Fall Fish Fest at Taylor Creek, but that won't be the case in 2021.
Due to the ongoing drought conditions and low water levels at Fallen Leaf Lake, the flow into Taylor Creek is running low. The U.S. Forest Service expects the Kokanee salmon will not spawn in the creek due to the low levels. In the past when this happens, the Kokanee have moved on to other creeks to swim up and spawn in, then return to Taylor Creek if conditions allow the following year.
Sacred Space – Releasing and Receiving community event
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/01/2021 - 9:05pm
Over the past year, with all that’s happened in the world and in our community, and now with the Caldor Fire, the Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church hopes community members will stop by the church parking lot to share stories, express grief as well as gratitude, and explore steps to process all that this means in your own life and in our collective life as a community.
COVID-19 cases for Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County and Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/01/2021 - 8:09pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 48 new cases of COVID-19 since yesterday in El Dorado County.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 834 cases - +5 - The 14-day new case rate is 46 with 339 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 3236 cases - +4 - The 14-day new case rate is 93 with 219 per 100,000 residents.
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 734 cases - +1 - The 14-day new case rate is 30 with 319 per 100,000 residents.
North County - 808 cases - +2 - The 14-day new case rate is 37 with 256 per 100,000 residents.
One arrested after pursuit in South Lake Tahoe; One officer and a driver transported to hospital
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/01/2021 - 7:19pm
UPDATE 10:00PM: The family of the two people in the blue Explorer that ended on its roof are expressing their gratitude to the members of the public who helped them out of the vehicle.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A pursuit of a suspected stolen Mazda CX9 Friday led to one South Lake Tahoe man being arrested. At the same time a crash near the pursuit led to two people being transported to Barton Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
This is breaking news and not all information from law enforcement is available at this time.
Caldor Fire now 91% contained; No change in size Thursday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/30/2021 - 10:26pm
The Caldor Fire did not gain any size on Thursday and remains at 221,775 acres burned. Firefighters did gain on containment which is now 91 percent.
1,467 personnel remain working the fire.
Overall a relatively quiet day across the fire. On the west side in Divisions G through W, there were a number of small heat signatures well inside the perimeter, particularly around the Division A/W break. Fire lines along this perimeter are holding well with no issues.
COVID-19 cases for Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/30/2021 - 7:42pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 56 new cases of COVID-19 since yesterday in El Dorado County and two new deaths announced.
Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 829 cases - +3 - The 14-day new case rate is 47 with 346 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 3232 cases - +11 - The 14-day new case rate is 102 with 240 per 100,000 residents.
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 733 cases - +1 - The 14-day new case rate is 29 with 308 per 100,000 residents.
North County - 806 cases - +8 - The 14-day new case rate is 39 with 269 per 100,000 residents.
Wayne Oliver Couch ~ 1935 - 2021
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/30/2021 - 7:11pm
Wayne Oliver Couch passed away on Wednesday, September 22 after a tough year of losing his son, and undergoing a series of health issues and operations. He was the family patriarch, where everyone looked to him for his wisdom and guidance; you could always expect a good story to go with what you needed, whether you asked for it or not.
Moving scam in Douglas County, fake debt collector in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/30/2021 - 5:55pm
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) is alerting the public of an emerging scam taking place affect people who are moving or relocating between states and over large distances.
