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Watching Jamie Anderson and other Lake Tahoe area athletes compete in Olympics

Just like 2018, the 2022 Winter Olympics are being held halfway across the globe. Many Olympic events will be taking place while most of us are asleep with the 16 hour time difference between Beijing and South Lake Tahoe.

Volunteer drivers needed for senior meal delivery in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Program is currently looking for dedicated, caring volunteers for the home-delivered meal program in South Lake Tahoe. A volunteer generally works one day each week on an assigned route, delivering meals between 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

“If you enjoy helping others, your time would be greatly appreciated,” said Ruth Green, program coordinator for the Senior Nutrition Program. “Volunteers are often the brightest part of the day for older adults who may not have regular visitors.”

RoadBeat: 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum review

Two years on, how does Toyota's hybrid SUV hold up in top-level Platinum trim?

I first drove Toyota's new Highlander nearly two years ago already, sampling both the Hybrid and non-Hybrid variants. I liked them both for their quality, impressive interiors, and the Hybrid's outrageous real-world fuel economy. But in the meantime, I've had chances to drive some of its rivals. Now, coming back to the Highlander Hybrid, how does it hold up two years into its model run?

What is it?

Pine tree cut down by vandal(s) at Regan Beach in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) is investigating another act of vandalism at Regan Beach after a tree was found cut down between the lake and a row of homes.

City of South Lake Tahoe receives $17.3M grant to help develop Sugar Pine Village

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe has been awarded $17,359,470 for the Sugar Pine Village project which is planned for the Y area of the city. The grant funds come from the California Strategic Growth Council’s Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) program.

The grant is a critical piece of a complex funding structure that will provide essential financing to develop the 248-unit multi-phase workforce affordable housing project along Julie Lane and Tata Lane and Lake Tahoe Boulevard.

COVID-19 daily cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 64 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 25,323. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive. Case rates continue to drop.

There are now 64.7 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.

Broadband survey and webinars for Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Tuolumne and Mariposa counties

Alpine, Amador, Calavera, Tuolumne, and Mariposa Counties have invested in creating a broadband roadmap for the Central Sierra region and efforts are now underway to identify gaps in broadband service, establish priorities, and to leverage funding opportunities to accelerate investment in broadband infrastructure. This follows what South Lake Tahoe has been involved in.

NDOT hiring for paid summer internships

The Nevada Department of Transportation is looking ahead to the summer road construction season by accepting applications through February for paid summer internships.

The internship program allows students to gain real-life engineering and construction experience with on-the-job training in civil and environmental engineering, including highway construction, maintenance, surveying, and asset management, as well as traffic engineering, ADA compliance and civil rights, environmental stewardship, and bridge inspection.

Letter: 56-acre project recreation area - planning or abuse?

I have always been very interested in the 56-acre project and saw the latest post about the land swap, etc. I want to STRONGLY object to any idea of putting City and/or County facilities in the 56-acre project area. To do so, would severely compromise the nature of the project for recreation and senior services. Parking would be problematic in this area — the ONE area that the people of South Lake Tahoe have dedicated to their enjoyment and functions. The fact that using the new facility to rent out for events, will already take lots of additional parking.

Free Active Threat Training and Response for communities and businesses

The Sacramento Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) is bringing Situational Awareness Training to the region for community members, local businesses, community organizations, faith-based groups, and non-profit Organizations.

UASI represents the four-county region of El Dorado, Yolo, Sacramento, and Placer. This training is paid for by the Homeland Security Terrorism Grant and is being offered for free in a webinar format for community-based members.

Sunday community fundraisers continue at Flatstick Pub with Epic Promise in February

Event Date: 
Repeats every week until Sun Feb 27 2022 .
February 6, 2022 - 11:00am
February 13, 2022 - 11:00am
February 20, 2022 - 11:00am
February 27, 2022 - 11:00am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - — South Lake Tahoe’s first indoor mini-golf course, Flatstick Pub, will be teaming up with the EpicPromise Foundation in order to lift up South Lake Tahoe.

Each Sunday of February, Flatstick Pub will donate $1 for every beer and $1 for every round of mini-golf purchased.

Flatstick Pub’s one-of-a-kind mini-golf course encourages camaraderie and a chance to bond with fellow civic-minded citizens over the needs of Tahoe’s communities. Guests can learn from EpicPromise Foundation representatives how their efforts meet the challenges of their mission head-on.

COVID-19 daily cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 29 new cases of COVID-19 and one new death recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 25,259. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive. Hospitalizations and case rates have been dropping both locally and across the state.

There are now 78 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county.

Barton adds family medicine physician to Community Health Center team

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Health is welcoming Dr. Jennifer Norris to its network of care providers. Dr. Norris, formerly of Alpine Family Practice, is a board-certified family practice physician who has joined the care team at Barton’s Community Health Center, an outpatient facility providing primary and specialty healthcare services for the Lake Tahoe region.

14th annual Blue Ribbon Award winners announced

The Tahoe Chamber's 14th Annual Blue Ribbon Award winners were announced last week during a private event at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and live broadcast for virtual public attendance.

There were dozens of nominations for the awards (see full list here) and the winner, runner-up and finalists are listed here:

Tourism Award by the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority

Lake Tahoe Balloons / Award Winner
Weddings at Lakeside Beach / Runner-up
Flatstick Pub / Finalist

Douglas County man arrested on domestic violence charges after standoff with deputies

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - A Gardnerville man was arrested after a standoff with deputies and booked on domestic violence charges on Tuesday night after he allegedly beat a woman over a period of days.

STPUD holding public meeting as they create new Recycled Water Strategic Plan

Event Date: 
February 8, 2022 - 4:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Public Utility District is developing a Recycled Water Strategic Plan to identify and analyze options to determine the most cost-effective, innovative, and environmentally conscious way to manage recycled water in the future. To learn about and offer input on the development of the Plan, attend the first virtual public meeting on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Earthquakes centered southeast of Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There was a 3.54 magnitude earthquake centered 12.5 miles west of Topaz Lake and south of Markleeville at 5:41 p.m. Tuesday, according to the University of Nevada Reno Seismology Lab. USGS reported the quake at 3.8 magnitude and at a depth of .8 miles.

Several people in South Lake Tahoe reported feeling it.

UNR Seismology placed it at a depth of 13.87 km (8.6 miles).

This was followed by 1.3m, 1.4m, and 1.5m earthquakes closer to the junction of SR89/SR4.

COVID-19 daily cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 47 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 25,230. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive. Hospitalizations and case rates have been dropping both locally and across the state.

There are now 98 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county.

Rash of smash and grabs in South Lake Tahoe Monday

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A rash of vehicle burglaries occurred on the South Shore Monday, both in California and Nevada.

South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) responded to six "smash and grabs" between Whole Foods and Stateline within a 90-minute period on January 31. In the same time frame, deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office responded to three.

Super Bowl party dip pack fundraiser for South Tahoe High Girls Softball

Support Vikings Softball during its first Super Bowl Bean Dip Party Pack fundraiser. Enjoy your Super Bowl Sunday by watching the game, not preparing the food.

100 percent of proceeds support the South Tahoe High School Vikings Softball Team and the fundraiser is in partnership with High Sierra Softball.

Order a Super Bowl 7-layer Bean Dip Party Pack that will be delivered to your home, or your mom’s home, or a friend’s home - all for a good cause.

The Super Bowl Party Dip for 4 includes:

One family-size bag of tortilla chips

Big Game Viewing Parties at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
February 13, 2022 - 2:30pm

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe
Big Game Viewing Parties
Sunday, February 13, 2022

Viewing Party: Graceland Ballroom
Registration and Doors: 2:30 p.m.
The Big Game Begins: 3:30 p.m.

Price: $75 per ticket

Ticket price includes stadium style food, one drink ticket and bucket of select beer and seltzer per table.

Guests purchasing tickets will receive a raffle ticket upon registration for a chance to win official football memorabilia. Memorabilia item is to be determined.

Registration and Ticket Pick-Up

Location

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe
50 Highway 50
United States

Eric Nageotte Memorial 5K Snowshoe Walk & Race at Camp Richardson benefits METAvivor

Event Date: 
February 27, 2022 - 10:00am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Mountain Milers Running Club is holding the Eric Nagoette Memorial 5K Snowshoe Walk & Race at Camp Richardson on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. The beneficiary of the event is METAvivor in support of metastatic breast cancer research in honor of club member Rene Gorevin, Dr. Kelly Shanahan, and other local Tahoe women.

Promotions for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) held a promotion ceremony in council chambers Thursday, recognizing staff who have been promoted.

Officer Brian Hannink was promoted to patrol sergeant, Sergeant Jeff Roberson was promoted to lieutenant, and Sergeant Scott Crivelli moved to detective sergeant.

Sierra snowpack at Phillips Station 109% of normal, 92% of normal statewide

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After epic snowstorms in December bringing above average snowfall, and a dry January, the snowpack was measured today at 109 percent of average at Phillips Station for February 1.

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today conducted the second snow survey of the season at the Phillips Station location, west of Lake Tahoe.

Nevada's casinos once again have strong showing in monthly revenue report

Nevada’s non-restricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $1,150,169,585 for the month of November 2021, a gain of 68.23 percent over the same period in 2020. The South Shore Lake Tahoe casino's win was up 18.95 percent over the same period with their gaming revenue of $18,569,338, according to the State's monthly gaming revenue report.

Last month's report also showed over $18M in gaming revenue on the South Shore and $1.32M for the state of Nevada.

Untethered offers a new kind of office space community at Lake Tahoe

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Renovations are now complete on the newest office space at Lake Tahoe - Untethered. After their successful "Cowork Tahoe" in South Lake Tahoe, David and Jamie Orr have teamed up with Chet Pipkin and his family business to offer something new to the Nevada side of the South Shore - reimagined coworking spaces.

COVID-19 daily cases for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 308 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 25,183. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive. Hospitalizations have been dropping both locally and across the state.

There are now 105.9 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.

Liberty Utilities to hold public webinar on multiple topics

Event Date: 
February 3, 2022 - 5:30pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What do you want to know about your electric company? Liberty Utilities will be hosting a virtual question and answer session for customers who want to learn more about the company’s operations, as well as available payment and energy efficiency programs.

Attendees will hear from a panel of representatives from different departments and have the chance to ask questions during a live Q&A
following a brief presentation.

Date: Thursday, February 3, 2022
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Register online here:

Lake Tahoe agencies continue widespread prescribed fire operations

The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) is scheduled to continue widespread prescribed fire operations this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin, conditions and weather permitting. Operations are expected to continue throughout the winter season to help land managers reduce hazardous fuels that can feed unwanted wildfires. Smoke will be present.

Column: Avoid foot and ankle injuries during winter sports

The joy of winter is upon us along with the sports and outdoor activities that come with it. Winter sports are a great way to get some fresh air and have fun during these cold months. However, they can also involve high-speed and high-impact activities, which contribute to many injuries of the foot and ankle.

Over 5,200 acres treated by French Meadows partnership in third season of work

For the third consecutive year, partners of the French Meadows Forest Restoration Project have wrapped up another season of forest treatments in the Tahoe National Forest. Despite the challenges of an extremely dangerous fire season in 2021, the French Meadows Partnership safely treated roughly 1,000 acres using a combination of mastication, mechanical thinning, hand thinning and prescribed fires. A portion of this acreage is on private land owned by the American River Conservancy, which has independently raised funds and treated 1,345 acres over several years.

Learn about the Eastern Sierra gold rush at Wylder Hotel Hope Valley

Event Date: 
February 5, 2022 - 2:00pm

Wylder Hotel Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra History series on Saturday, February 5 with a stirring presentation, “Into the Jaws of Hell” by historian and author David Woodruff.

He will recount the dramatic and heroic tale, of how forlorn, starving and moribund argonauts found demise in the desert instead of the riches of the goldfields they had sought and christened the chilling name upon their near-fatal location, Death Valley.

Free comedy show at South Lake Brewing Company

Event Date: 
February 12, 2022 - 8:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Ready to have some laughs with your friends and neighbors in South Lake Tahoe? There will be a free comedy show on Saturday, February 12 at South Lake Brewing Company starting at 8:00 p.m.

The show will feature comics Josh Means, Becky Lynn, Robert Omoto, and Logan Farr.

Grab a seat and a pint in the tasting room before the entertainment kicks off.

South Lake Brewing Company is located at 1920 Lake Tahoe Boulevard.

End to an almost dry month in Lake Tahoe, start of February not much different

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Dry and mild conditions will prevail through Monday ahead of a dry cold front that will bring colder temperatures and increased winds to kick off February. Benign and dry weather will persist with a blocking ridge deflecting the storm track for the Sierra and western
Nevada until further notice, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.

Aside, from another round of potentially gusty east winds along the Sierra crest next weekend, we will maintain a rather quiet pattern with mild temperatures and dry weather.

El Dorado County Sheriff's report

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 January 20 - 26, 2022

1/20
08:36 CIVIL INCIDENT - Officer initiated activity at Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: SERVED.

South Lake Tahoe fireworks are scheduled to return in 2022

Event Date: 
July 4, 2022 (All day)

The Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority has approved a contract for the 2022 Lights on the Lake fireworks show on the fourth of July.

Absent for the last two July 4 celebrations on the South Shore due to COVID-19 and travel restrictions, organizers will try once again.

There is still the possibility of canceling the July 4 show, depending on the pandemic and any possible restrictions that would be associated with it, but at this time plans are underway.

There is no word from other jurisdictions around Lake Tahoe as to the status of their fireworks shows.

Annual South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue awards celebration

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) held its annual awards ceremony on Friday night, celebrating a year of new firefighters, new babies, promotions, and other accomplishments.

SLTFR Chief Clive Savacool led the ceremony with about 60 people filling City Council Chambers. He reflected on 2021 and the challenges the department faced with fires, city evacuations, snowstorms, and power outages, as well as managing the pandemic with sick firefighters and vaccination clinics.

Highlights

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office installs Tek84 Body Scanner at jail

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) recently purchased the Tek84 Body Scanner which conducts X-Ray imaging with federal funding related to the COVID-19 pandemic (American Rescue Plan).

Remembrance

Taken away too soon, Dennis "Spike" Wright.
August 7, 1975 - January 30, 2016

You are thought-about every day

A "thank you" to all of the people who are involved in getting justice for your horrific murder, says mom Janet Wright.

Weekly recap of COVID-19 cases in counties around Lake Tahoe

Weekly roundup of COVID-19 around Lake Tahoe. All except El Dorado County are for the week and El Dorado data is from yesterday.

EL DORADO COUNTY

There have been 212 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 24,875. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive.

There are now 117 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county.

Christopher Andrew William Little ~ 1992 - 2022

Christopher Andrew William Little, 29, of South Lake Tahoe, born December 21, 1992, died January 25, 2022. He is the son of Duane and Tamara Wallace of South Lake Tahoe and Kevin Little of Tulare. He attended local schools and graduated from STHS in 2011. He was a member of the wrestling team and took the NIAA championship in 2007. Chris was an avid skier, snowboarder, rock climber, and fisherman. He was an electrician and had a dog grooming business called Pup Culture. He accepted Christ as his Savior at the age of 8 and was baptized by his grandfather Rev. Paul Wallace in Lake Tahoe.

South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District meeting

Event Date: 
February 3, 2022 - 1:00pm

South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District

Hybrid Meeting, LTVA Conference Room at Stateline, NV

SLTTID Special Board Meeting, 1:00 pm, Thursday, February 3

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Call to Order

Roll Call

Introduction of Guests and Staff

Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting

Approval of Agenda

USFS seeks person for opening on El Dorado County Resource Advisory Committee

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The USDA Forest Service is seeking nominees to fill an opening on the 15-member El Dorado County Resource Advisory Committee. Candidates for the current opening must be a federal land use permit holder or a non-industrial private forest landowner in El Dorado County. Applications are requested by March 1, 2022.

Tahoe National Forest seeks Public comment on proposed Pines to Mines multi-use trail

NEVADA CITY, Calif. – The Tahoe National Forest is seeking public input on its proposed Pines to Mines trail project. The proposed Pines to Mines multi-use trail would run 68 miles in length and would connect Nevada City to Truckee, Calif. It would include existing Forest Service network trails and would involve some new trail construction.

South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County COVID-19 update:797 new cases, 6 deaths recorded

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 797 new cases of COVID-19 and six new deaths recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 24,663. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive.

There are now 121.1 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 - 1263 cases - +27

Free Park Day at Sugar Pine Point State Park in celebration of the Winter Olympics

TAHOMA, Calif. - In honor of the history of hosting the 1960 Olympic Nordic events at what is now Sugar Pine Point State Park, the Sierra State Parks Foundation is hosting Olympic Trails Day on February 20, 2022.

The Foundation will be proving free day-use parking passes to encourage snow sports experiences to all. The first 50 registrants will have their State Park parking pass paid for by the Foundation. The park is open from sunrise to sunset.

Tahoe Women's Community Fund receives large donation from Tahoe Turning Point

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Turning Point served the community for 40 years with residential treatment homes for at-risk young men. The non-profit offered a wraparound treatment plan addressing emotional health, a structured school plan as well as substance abuse support - all funded by the State of California.

TRPA unanimously approves Tahoe Keys Control Methods Test

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Following approval from the Lahontan Water Quality Control Board on January 13, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board voted unanimously on Wednesday to certify the Final Environmental Impact Statement and approve the Tahoe Keys Lagoons Aquatic Weed Control Methods Test Project.

The agency’s vote clears the way for a multifaceted test of methods to control aquatic invasive weeds. The range of proven and innovative weed control methods will be tested in targeted areas within the Tahoe Keys.

Douglas County man arrested after a stabbing in Meyers, hit and run in South Lake Tahoe

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - A Meyers resident suffered a stab wound to his chest after confronting a man parked in his driveway on Sawmill Road on January 21. The victim was leaving his home at about 5:00 p.m. when he saw a man parked in a yellow Dodge Ram tow truck. A short argument occurred and the suspect allegedly stabbed the victim with a black knife.

The knife went into the victim's chest just above the heart, resulting in a partially collapsed lung and he was transported to Barton Hospital.

Police investigating after South Lake Tahoe school bus hit by BB

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A school bus traveling on Blackwood Avenue in South Lake Tahoe was hit by an apparent BB on Tuesday afternoon.

Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) informed families in an email of the incident which happened at 3:54 p.m. January 25, 2022.

There were no injuries but the bus had some window damage.

The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) were in the area of the 3700 block of Blackwood last night, and again Wednesday to speak to possible witnesses and gather evidence. It remains under investigation.

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