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Letter: Brooke Laine has the decorum, diplomacy, and protocols to find common ground
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/01/2022 - 1:28pm
I am writing to endorse Brooke Laine for Supervisor. I care deeply about our community and look to what can be done in the next term that really affects our residents. It is why I ran for office in the primary. I now look to the effectiveness of who will be our next Supervisor.
The office of Supervisor is an important executive role and oversees most county departments and programs; annually approves their budgets; supervises the official conduct of county officers and employees; controls all county property; and appropriates and spends money on programs that meet our needs.
Soroptimist International invites women in South Lake Tahoe to apply for the Live Your Dream Award
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/01/2022 - 12:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe (SISLT) continues its quest to improve the lives of women and their families through education and training. Education is the great equalizer and has the power to transform our communities. Providing an award to give women the opportunity to develop desirable job skills and make a lasting impact on their families is a game changer.
Van Sickle Bi-State Park to close this week for fall Gondola maintenance
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/01/2022 - 12:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Van Sickle Bi-State Park in South Lake Tahoe will be closed October 5 -7 to allow for maintenance work by Heavenly Mountain Resort. As 2022 summer operations come to a close, Heavenly is shifting its focus toward ski and ride season. That includes preparing the Gondola for additional work as guests from around the world plan to visit this upcoming winter to take in the beauty of Lake Tahoe and recreate in the High Sierra.
Mosquito Fire: 76,788 acres and 90% containment
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/30/2022 - 6:33pm
Over 1,400 personnel remain assigned to the Mosquito Fire as they work towards full fire suppression, suppression repair and strengthening, contingency firelines and hazard tree abatement.
The Mosquito fire is 76,788 acres in size and there is a containment line around 90 percent of the fire.
Letter: Duane Wallace for STPUD
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/30/2022 - 4:21pm
I was glad to see that Duane Wallace is running again for the Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Public Utility District, (STPUD). He is a good man.
Douglas County School Board candidates scheduled to debate
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/30/2022 - 4:09pm
With the election just over a month away, there are opportunities to listen to the candidates for multiple offices in the area. One race has become contentious, that for three Douglas County School Board trustee positions, one for each area 2, 5, and 6.
A group from Douglas County, the non-partisan Good Governance Group, is hosting a debate with the six candidates on October 6 at 5 p.m. at the Douglas County Community Center.
Small fire near Sierra-at-Tahoe possibly smoldering since Caldor Fire
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/30/2022 - 3:54pm
Crews responded to a fire within the Caldor Fire burn area on Thursday afternoon.
At 4:15 p.m. on September 29, the USFS and CalFire fire crews responded to an area near Sierra-at-Tahoe known as Huckleberry Flat. Lake Valley Fire responded and staged in the area. The person calling in the fire had seen a stream of smoke and alerted authorities.
The fire was found about 3,000 feet inside the Caldor perimeter.
Douglas County to host joint Commission/VHR Advisory Board meeting in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/30/2022 - 2:52pm
Event Date:
October 13, 2022 - 10:00am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners and the Vacation Home Rental (VHR) Advisory Board will hold a joint meeting on October 13, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hard Rock Casino in the Revolution Room. The meeting will be video live-streamed through the County’s YouTube Channel and a Zoom component will be offered for those who cannot be physically present.
The meeting will include:
- An update from Douglas County staff on the status of the current VHR program and activities of the Vacation Home Rental Advisory Board.
A Letter from the City Manager to the Community
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/30/2022 - 12:50pm
The safety of our community is my highest priority. As the Lake2O event was recently announced to take place on October 19-23, residents and business owners understandably have shared concerns that promoters and participants of this event in 2020 failed to respect our community. While the promoters claim they are doing everything they can to ensure 2020 is not repeated, I want to make the City’s position very clear.
Coffee With A Cop at Cuppa Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/29/2022 - 10:12pm
Event Date:
October 5, 2022 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — On Wednesday, October 5, 2022, 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 a.m. to 11 a.m. on October 5 at Cuppa Tahoe in South Lake Tahoe.
13 years later: Those responsible for finding Jaycee Lee Dugard speak in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/29/2022 - 10:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are two dates long-time South Lake Tahoe locals will always remember - June 10, 1991 and August 26, 2009. The day when 11-year-old Jaycee Lee Dugard was kidnapped as she walked to her school bus stop on Washoan Blvd., and the other date the day news that she had been found spread quickly through the community.
District V supervisor candidates forum and Measure S presentation
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/29/2022 - 2:54pm
Event Date:
October 5, 2022 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Tahoe Chamber invites the community to hear from El Dorado County District V Supervisor candidates and learn about Measure S on Wednesday, October 5 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The meeting will be held at California Conservation Corps Tahoe Center, 1949 Apache Avenue, in Meyers. The meeting is open to the public and will be live streamed on Zoom.
El Dorado County dog agility trainer charged with sexually exploiting a child overseas
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/29/2022 - 2:24pm
A federal grand jury returned an indictment today against Terry Francis Le Clair, 64, of Shingle Springs, charging him with sexual exploitation of a child, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Hurray to 30 Years!
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/29/2022 - 2:07pm
For the past three decades, Tahoe Arts Project (TAP) has flourished under the direction and leadership of Peggy Blowney. On October 1, Peggy celebrates 30 years with the organization.
First, she joined TAP as the assistant director in 1992 before becoming its executive director. Her dedication to achieving TAP’s mission goes above and beyond. This has allowed the organization to thrive and grow. Peggy clearly loves what she does, and it shows through the joy she brings to the kids and all the joy that they bring to her.
New Entrepreneur Roundtable launching in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/29/2022 - 1:58pm
Event Date:
October 10, 2022 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The first meeting of the new Tahoe Inc. Entrepreneur Roundtable series will take place Monday, October 10, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Untethered Workspace in Round Hill. The series is free to attend.
Each month, local entrepreneurs and small business owners will have the opportunity to gather and connect in a peer-to-peer mentoring series held in partnership with local coworking spaces Untethered and Cowork Tahoe.
Influenza Vaccine Event at Kahle
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/29/2022 - 8:36am
Event Date:
October 5, 2022 - 10:00am During the month of October, Douglas County Community Health Clinic invites you to get your flu shot at one of its four drive-through clinics.
These vaccine clinics will be held during the following:
Kahle Community Center
236 Kingsbury Grade Rd, Stateline, NV, 89449
October 5, 2022 from 10am-12pm
Douglas County Community and Senior Center
1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, NV 89410
October 12, 2022 from 9am-12pm
Topaz Ranch Estate
3939 Carter Dr, Wellington, NV 89444
October 18, 2022 from 10am-12pm
Indian Hills Senior Center
3394 James Lee, Carson City, NV 89705
Location
Kahle Community Center
236 Kingsbury Grade Road, Stateline, NV 89449
United States
See map: Google Maps
Last chance to support Mt. Tallac High School through Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra art sale
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/29/2022 - 8:17am
The buses are rolling. School is back in session in South Lake Tahoe and Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) is rolling out a fall fundraiser, an online art auction, titled “An Artful Way to Support Mt. Tallac High School Youth.” All sales, 100 percent, go directly to support Mt. Tallac High School. This online-only art auction is open to all for bidding on quality original art from September 1 through September 30 at noon. The auction is live at http://www.artsaleformttallac.org.
Invasive species watercraft inspection stations to change operations starting Oct. 1
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/28/2022 - 8:05pm
The seasons are changing! Beginning October 1, watercraft inspection stations will change locations and shift to a first-come, first-served basis. The appointment system will reopen in 2023.
October 1 through 16:
• AIS inspections and decontaminations will continue to be available at the Meyers, Calif. station Thursday through Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Inspections will also be available 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Lake Forest boat ramp in Tahoe City, CA, and at the Cave Rock-Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park boat ramp in Glenbrook, NV from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily during daylight hours.
Be part of the solution - workshops and survey on Lake Tahoe Stewardship Plan
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/28/2022 - 7:32pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Wed Oct 26 2022 .
October 25, 2022 (All day)
October 26, 2022 (All day)
Lake Tahoe’s communities and economy are rooted in recreation and tourism, touching the lives of all who work, live, and play here. The region is coming together to create a shared destination stewardship plan that will balance the needs of the environment, businesses, visitors, and local communities. This new shared strategy will inspire all to take care of Tahoe.
As a resident of the Lake Tahoe region, your perspectives and experiences related to tourism and outdoor recreation are needed.
Barton wellness program helps reduce risk of major illness through MIND Diet
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/28/2022 - 6:14pm
Event Date:
October 17, 2022 - 5:00pm
Barton Health is offering a new Wellness Program designed to help reduce the risk of major illness through diet. The Mind Diet, or "Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay" Diet, focuses on preventing and managing Alzheimer's dementia and other chronic diseases. Guided by two Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, Becky Espinel, RDN, and Kristen Travis, RDN, the course will take place on Monday, October 17, from 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at the Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness.
El Dorado County supervisors approve $952.3 million budget
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/28/2022 - 11:52am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - During their meeting Tuesday, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 Adopted Budget of $952.3 million in governmental fund appropriations.
“This budget continues the Board’s fiscally conservative approach by balancing the needs to be prepared for a recession, while also investing in much-needed compensation increases and security enhancements for our
employees as well as critical services to our community and our partner organizations”, stated Don Ashton, chief administrative officer.
STHS Homecoming activities Oct 3-10; Homecoming prince and princesses announced
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/28/2022 - 11:16am
Homecoming and Spirit Week start at South Tahoe High on Monday, October 3, and end with the annual Homecoming Dance on Saturday, October 10.
Congratulations to the Homecoming Court of 2022
Sophomores Prince and Princess Class of 2025
Bradley Platero - Prince
Lexy Partida Mariscal - Princess
Junior Prince and Princess Class of 2024
Jay Butterfass - Prince
Hannah Kelso - Princess
Senior Prince and Princess Class of 2023
Javier Sanchez - Prince
Liam Bacon - Prince
Paden Magdaleno - Prince
Itzel Diaz - Princess
Kayla Gomez - Princess
South Tahoe Public Utility District Board of Directors Candidate Forum
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/28/2022 - 9:18am
Event Date:
October 11, 2022 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) is hosting a Board of Directors Candidate Forum on Tuesday, October 11, at 5:30 p.m. in the STPUD Board Room.
Inaugural Bob Baunhauser "Excellence in Community Service" awards
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/27/2022 - 11:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe and the South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce awarded Laure Tolstad the first Bob Baunhauser Excellence in Community Service Outstanding Volunteer Award. She was recognized for her exceptional work with the Phoenix Food Pantry and much more.
During a ceremony, other volunteers were highlighted: Sherri Acri, Bob Harms, and Ted Turner.
"We thank them all for their generous service to our community," said Kiwanian Dick Van Buskirk. "Without selfless people like these, the South Shore would not be as special as it is."
Green sentenced 15 years to life in 37 year old murder case
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/27/2022 - 9:50pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - Judge Suzanne Kingsbury has presided over many murder trials during her career, but she said the murder of Jane Hylton stands out as the single most brutal murder she's ever come across.
Hylton was murdered on July 7, 1985, in El Dorado Hills. Hylton's body was found by her 13-year-old daughter Autumn, their roommate Ricky Davis and his girlfriend Connie Dahle. She had multiple wounds including 29 piercing wounds on her body and neck, including pierced lungs. Hylton was beaten on the face, was bit on the shoulder, and still had the tip of a knife in her head.
I-580 at North Carson to have periodic road closures early Sunday morning
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/27/2022 - 8:24pm
CARSON CITY, Nev. – NV Energy and the Nevada Department of Transportation are announcing brief closures of Interstate 580 between northern Carson City and Washoe Valley during the morning hours of Sunday, Oct. 2.
Level UP webinar: Staying Safe in the Digital Age
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/27/2022 - 8:19pmEvent Date:
October 5, 2022 - 12:00pm
The South Shore community is invited to attend the Tahoe Chamber’s upcoming Level UP Webinar on “Staying Safe in the Digital Age” on October 5 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
In so many ways, life has gone digital, and we need to know how to protect ourselves when exposed to unhealthy or unsafe situations online. This starts with a shift to treating our digital safety like we treat our physical safety. From this perspective, in this interactive workshop, we will explore how anyone can quickly and effectively navigate common and emerging challenges in online spaces.
About the presenter:
Letter: Brooke Laine analyzes issues and works with everyone to find solutions
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/27/2022 - 7:53pm
I am grateful for this opportunity to share that I support Brooke Laine for El Dorado County District V Supervisor. There is a distinct difference between a politician and someone in office who puts the needs of the community first. Brooke has been someone who has always used her elected office for the public good.
Nevada State Police Highway Division investigating multiple fatalities on area roads
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/27/2022 - 7:38pm
Troopers with the Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol Division are investigating several fatal crashes on Northern Nevada highways.
Fatal Crash on US395 and Old Franktown Rd
Four injured when vehicle explodes at Douglas County road construction site
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/27/2022 - 2:10pm
UPDATE: A GoFundMe fundraiser has been established for the four families of the victims. The men are facing weeks, possibly months, at the UC Davis Burn Center and their families are left without the income from the dads, and facing extensive motel stays and travel. For more info, visit https://southtahoenow.com/story/10/04/2022/fundraiser-created-families-four-men-injured-douglas-coun....
Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless announces Project Homekey success and transition in leadership
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/27/2022 - 7:04am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) has announced that over the last two years, unsheltered homelessness in South Lake Tahoe is down by more than 80 percent, and calls for service and avoidable hospitalizations reduced by over 40 percent. They also recently achieved ‘functional zero’ for Veteran homelessness.
Increased human-bear conflicts in South Lake Tahoe as bears prepare for hyperphagia
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/26/2022 - 10:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If you've been experiencing an increase in bear activity in your neighborhood in South Lake Tahoe, you are not alone. As the seasons change entering fall, we are nearing the peak period when bears prepare their bodies for winter.
South Tahoe High homecoming parade and game on October 7
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/26/2022 - 8:59pm
Event Date:
October 7, 2022 - 4:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Alumni and the South Lake Tahoe community are invited to join South Tahoe High students, staff, faculty, school board members, special guests, and Superintendent Cutler on Friday, October 7 for the school's annual Homecoming Parade.
The theme of this year's parade is "Disney."
South Lake Tahoe City Council candidates to be featured on KRLT-FM - forum video now available
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/26/2022 - 8:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With 11 candidates vying for the three open city council positions, it could be a difficult task to get to know them all. There was a joint forum hosted by the Tahoe Chamber with support from the South Lake Tahoe Chamber, the South Tahoe Association of Realtors, and the South Lake Tahoe Lodging Association.
For those that missed it, it was recorded and the 2.5-hour event from September 21 at the Tahoe Beach Retreat can be viewed HERE.
South Lake Tahoe welcomes new audiologist to town
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/26/2022 - 8:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Catch yourself saying "what?" or "huh?" often, or getting up to turn the television volume higher? Dr. Jenelle Sandy, Au.D., CCC-A just might be the answer to your hearing issues. She has just opened a private practice in South Lake Tahoe which is dedicated to audiology services for newborns, pediatrics, and adults.
As her website states, "From hearing safety to hearing technology, we’re 'hear' to serve all of Tahoe’s hearing needs."
Ice hockey returns to South Lake Tahoe - Lake Tahoe Lakers home opener
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/26/2022 - 3:43pm
Event Date:
September 30, 2022 - 7:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Junior Hockey is back for another season as your Lake Tahoe Lakers gear up for their home opener this Friday night at 7:30 p.m. The Lakers will take on the Ontario Jr Reign who are fresh off a resounding win over Long Beach last weekend. This should be a great match up so don't miss out on all the action, especially their "Score for Charity" pre-game event.
Blue Angels return to the Minden-Tahoe Aviation Roundup this weekend
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/26/2022 - 12:49pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Oct 02 2022 .
October 1, 2022 (All day)
October 2, 2022 (All day)
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Blue Angels return to the sky over Northern Nevada once again during the Minden-Tahoe Airport’s Aviation Roundup taking place on Oct. 1 and 2.
Six of the US Navy F-18 Super Blue Hornets who make up the Blue Angels have been seen practicing in the area.
The aviation roundup is a premier airshow produced by Douglas County and hosted at the Minden-Tahoe Airport in Minden, Nevada. The airshow is a bi-annual event and features excellent airshow performers and military jet demonstration teams.
South Lake Tahoe man dies from "negligent discharge of a 9mm handgun," roommate arrested on gun charges
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/26/2022 - 9:07am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) has released information about Friday night's shooting at a residence in the 700 block of James Avenue.
On September 23 at approximately 6:06 p.m., South Lake Tahoe Dispatch received a 911 call about a single gunshot inside a residence and a possible victim of a gunshot wound. SLTPD patrol officers responded and found a 37-year-old man inside the home with a single gunshot wound to the head.
Volunteers rally for 25th year of Tahoe ecosystem restoration event
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/26/2022 - 8:53am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – For the 25th consecutive year, volunteers laced up their boots, pulled on their gloves, and went to work healing Tahoe’s beautiful but sensitive environment for Tahoe Forest Stewardship Days – the region’s longest-running ecosystem restoration event. One hundred volunteers and event partners dedicated Saturday, September 24 to a range of projects on the South Shore that revitalized forests, meadows, and trails damaged by wildfire, threatened by climate change, and squeezed by Tahoe’s millions of annual visitors.
Carson Valley Trails Fest Coming to James Lee Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/26/2022 - 8:22am
Event Date:
October 15, 2022 - 11:00am The Carson Valley Trails Association invites the public to attend our first ever Carson Valley Trails Fest – part trail dedication, part block party!
Opening new trails is always something worthy of a celebration. That’s why, when planning the official dedication of our latest addition to the Clear Creek Trail system, we decided wait for the fall weather to hold a larger ceremony than usual. What we have planned is something more akin to a block party than a trail dedication.
Location
James Lee Park
3394 James Lee Park Rd, Carson City, NV 89705
United States
See map: Google Maps
Forest health partners deploy new technology to help reduce wildfire threats in Lake Tahoe region
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/25/2022 - 8:52pm
TRUCKEE, Calif. — With the Mosquito Fire and Tamarack Fire burning close to Lake Tahoe, and the Caldor Fire entering the Tahoe Basin, the Tahoe Fund and Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation announced the deployment of Land Tender™. This is a powerful new software tool developed by Vibrant Planet, that will allow land managers to collaboratively address wildfire threats and plan forest health and restoration treatments. Land Tender will be used in the Tahoe Basin and surrounding critical watersheds covering 1.5 million acres, making this the largest deployment to date of this new system.
Bridget Legnavsky named president & CEO of Sugar Bowl/Royal Gorge
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/25/2022 - 8:39pm
NORDEN, Calif. – Sugar Bowl Resort announced today that Bridget Legnavsky has been named President & CEO of Sugar Bowl/Royal Gorge based in Norden, Calif., effective October 17. Following a six-month-long talent search, Legnavsky was identified as the top prospect based on her experience and vision. She will work alongside the current President & CEO, Greg Dallas as he transitions to a Vice-Chairman role focused on the execution of the resort’s Master Plan.
Some adoptions are free this week at Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/25/2022 - 8:29pm
Through October 1, all adoption fees at the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) are waived for pets over four months old! Normally, the fee for dogs 5 months and older is $110, and for under four months is $160. Save a life, save a lot!
All pets adopted at HSTT are already spayed or neutered which normally runs $700 for the surgery, more for larger dogs. Also, every pet adopted from them includes an initial medical check, current vaccinations, and a microchip, a savings of $300-$400.
Kudos: Vail Resorts supports Bread & Broth
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/25/2022 - 8:04pm
Vail’s Epic Promise grant monies have been funding Bread & Broth Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) sponsorships since 2011, the year that the Adopt A Day program was first implemented. Since the Epic Promise Grant funds cover the cost of 12 Adopt A Days yearly, Heavenly Mountain Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort crew members alternate monthly meal sponsorships. Starting with their initial participation, all of the AAD crews from the two Vail Resorts have been a delight to have helping with the weekly Monday Meals served at St. Theresa Church’s Grace Hall.
Mosquito Fire now 85% contained, 76,781 acres in size
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/25/2022 - 7:43pm
Yesterday, the eastern flank of the Mosquito Fire was mostly quiet with ongoing patrol, mop-up, and construction of contingency lines. In the late afternoon, as some of the large-diameter trees began to smoke again after last week’s rain event, aircraft were deployed, providing support ahead of ground crews.
Mild week ahead for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/25/2022 - 6:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An upper-level low continued to move north Sunday, allowing for high pressure to continue to build in early next week. Temperatures will top out at 5 to 10 degrees above average, with continued light winds and mostly dry conditions. Breezy afternoon winds are likely Tuesday and Wednesday. A ridge will then build in and stay overhead through next weekend, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.
The South Lake Tahoe forecast for the week from NWS Reno:
El Dorado County Sheriff's call log for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/25/2022 - 5:46pm
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 September 15 - September 21, 2022
9/15
11:52 VANDALISM - Occurred at Camp Richardson on Jameson Beach Rd. in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.
9/16
Gardnerville man found guilty of felony child molestation and other charges
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/24/2022 - 9:31pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 53-year-old Gardnerville resident was found guilty on September 22 of three counts of felony child molestation and one additional felony count of meeting with a minor for lewd purposes.
Robert Allen Oakes is scheduled to be sentenced on October 17, 2022, and is facing the possibility of 26 years to life in prison for his crimes. Judge Michael McLaughlin presided over the three-week trial in South Lake Tahoe.
Forest thinning work resumes near Pioneer Trail and US-50
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/24/2022 - 8:00pm
The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit in partnership with Great Basin Institute will continue mechanical whole tree fuels reduction (thinning) operations around neighborhoods and powerline corridors off Pioneer Trail near Meyers, Calif.
Thinning is scheduled to begin this week in Montreal Unit 25 near the intersection of Pioneer Trail and US Hwy 50. Cutting in Unit 8 is complete at this time, but log hauling will continue for the next week or two.
LTWC Wild & Free dinner at Valhalla Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/24/2022 - 7:51pm
Event Date:
October 18, 2022 - 5:30pm
Wild & Free is back! This year Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care is excited to bring back its Wild & Free in-person fundraising dinner at Valhalla Tahoe. Enjoy a delicious meal catered by South Lake Tahoe favorite, The Cork & More. Enjoy the food, custom drinks, a gorgeous location, and fun activities all while supporting a fantastic cause.
Wild & Free
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 ~ 5:30 p.m.
Valhalla Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
