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Using fire to protect Tahoe's forests from fire
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/15/2021 - 9:12pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Prescribed fires in the Lake Tahoe Basin are much more than a crew going out to an area with a torch to start a fire in the forest. Fuel managers create a plan, or a prescription, to protect a healthy forest from the severity of a forest fire. Prescribed fires are one of the tools used to accomplish the goals, the other being cutting down trees to thin the forest.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/15/2021 - 4:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is reporting 19 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday: 0 from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 5 in El Dorado Hills, 1 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 1 in North County, 4 in Greater Placerville, 2 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 1 in South County, 3 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 2. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 104.
New leadership team at Lake Tahoe Unified School District
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/15/2021 - 2:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be three new principals at Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) this fall as well as leaders in four newly created positions at the district office and the digital learning academy. Those new positions are Director of Elementary Education, Director of Secondary Education, Associate Superintendent/Chief Business and Operations Officer, Associate Superintendent/Chief Education Officer & Program Director, Principal of Elevated Digital Learning Academy
Prescribed fire operations continue around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/15/2021 - 12:06pm
The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team will continue prescribed fire operations this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin, conditions and weather permitting. Smoke may be visible. A map with project locations and detailed information is available for viewing at tahoelivingwithfire.com or described below and seen in map attached.
Celebrating one year of sustainable fashion in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/15/2021 - 10:16am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - When Ginger Threads Collections founders, Shayna Dorris and Bridget Collins envisioned opening a sustainable fashion boutique, the pandemic was nowhere in sight. They created a logo, built a website and started finding brands to partner with.
As the inventory started coming in, the Covid-19 cases around the world started to climb. The boutique officially launched as planned on March 18, 2020 as the United States went under a stay-at-home order. It certainly wasn’t ideal, but it was too late to turn back!
Tahoe Transportation District board approves purchase of old Incline Village site
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/14/2021 - 11:09pm
STATELINE, Nev. - The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) board voted Friday to authorize the purchase of the old Incline Village elementary school site from Washoe County School District. The 6.41 acre property at 771 Southwood Boulevard has been used as a parking lot for the seasonal TTD East Shore Express for the last nine years and they hope to transform it into a more permanent part of the transportation link around Lake Tahoe.
Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra holds virtual 32nd annual Elegant Evening
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/14/2021 - 7:10pm
Event Date:
April 23, 2021 - 6:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) club is hosting its 32nd annual Elegant Evening fundraiser on Friday, April 23, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Once again, the event will be held virtually due to the pandemic but the fun and excitement of the in-person event will carry through to the on-line version.
Snowy start to the week in Lake Tahoe - possible new system arrives late Thursday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/14/2021 - 4:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Low pressure will move through the region tonight and tomorrow bringing a period of snow and gusty winds to the Sierra, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. Additional snow and slick roads are possible for western Nevada Monday evening into Tuesday morning. Spring conditions will return by the middle of the week ahead of another potential storm system late week.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/14/2021 - 3:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to the weeks of February 15 - 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. COVID calls are related to state and county guidelines.
Last report: http://southtahoenow.com/story/03/07/2021/south-lake-tahoe-police-blotter
New Report:
2/15
South Tahoe High Volleyball fundraiser at AleWorX
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/14/2021 - 9:41am
Event Date:
March 14, 2021 - 11:00am
The South Tahoe High School Vikings Volleyball Team will be holding a fundraiser at Lake Tahoe AleWorX on Sunday, March 14.
One-hundred percent of the profit from 11:00 a.m.. to 9:00 p.m. will go to the team.
Lake Tahoe AleWorX is located in the Crossing at Tahoe Valley, 2050 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.
Implementing Tahoe housing solutions webinar - Accessory Dwelling Units
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/13/2021 - 12:57pm
Event Date:
March 31, 2021 - 12:00pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is holding a 12:00 p.m. webinar on March 31 that will focus on the use of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Register for the webinar, Implementing Tahoe Housing Solutions, here (https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KdJoxIWlQ-aQLJ-O26j4wA). The webinar is scheduled for 45 minutes.
Winter Storm Watch issued for Lake Tahoe Sunday-Monday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/13/2021 - 11:28am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued Winter Storm Watch for the Greater Lake Tahoe area from 5:00 p.m. Sunday to 5:00 p.m. Monday.
They are calling for the possibility of heavy snow for the Tahoe Basin and Alpine
County. Lake level - 2 to 4 inches possible; Above 7,000 feet - 4 to 8 inches possible.
Up to a foot of snow is possible near the Sierra crest.
Southwest winds could gust around 30 to 40 mph for Sierra valley communities with gusts up to 80 mph along the Sierra crest.
Special Carson Valley veteran's vaccination clinic
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/13/2021 - 10:17am
Event Date:
March 18, 2021 - 1:00pm
All veterans who are registered patients with the VA (Veterans Affairs) are eligible to participate in an upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinic.
On Thursday, March 18, the VA clinic will be held at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
To secure an appointment, current patients should call 775.782.5265 or come by the clinic but space is limited.
If not a current patient, call 775.328.1293 with your DD214 and income information to see if qualified.
The Senior Center is located at 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, Nevada.
Spring Forward - Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/13/2021 - 9:16am
One sure sign of spring is the annual changing of the clock as Daylight Saving Time begins. On Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 2:00 a.m., most states will move their clocks forward one hour, the 103rd anniversary of the Spring time change.
The state of Florida just voted to keep Daylight Saving Time year round, and Arizona and Hawaii don't move clocks forward at all.
CNN researchers came up with the following timeline for the clock change:
1784 - The idea of daylight saving is first conceived by Benjamin Franklin.
1914-1918 - Britain goes on DLS during World War I.
Second variant of COVID-19 found in Washoe County
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/12/2021 - 8:46pm
The Washoe County Health District (WCHD) is announcing the first case of the COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 in Washoe County. The Nevada State Public Health Laboratory (NSPHL) confirmed the new variant, which was first detected in the United Kingdom (UK).
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/12/2021 - 5:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is reporting 11 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday: 0 from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 3 in El Dorado Hills, 0 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 0 in North County, 1 in Greater Placerville, 2 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 1 in South County, 3 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 1. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 102.
South Shore waiting to make 4th of July fireworks celebration decision
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/12/2021 - 3:25pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Earlier this week the Incline Village Crystal Bay Visitor Bureau (IVCBVB) announced they were canceling its 4th of July fireworks display for the second consecutive year due to ongoing pandemic concerns and heightened summer visitation concerns.
Process begins to raise parking fines along US50 and SR89
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/12/2021 - 12:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is kept busy almost every weekend on highways they patrol leading to, and around, Lake Tahoe. There are speeding issues and traffic concerns as with other heavily used roadways, but local CHP officers are kept even busier in the Tahoe area due to illegal parking.
During the winter, travelers pull over on US50 between Strawberry and South Lake Tahoe and on SR89 near Emerald Bay to get out and enjoy the snow. Most of the time they are parking on stretches that are marked as "No Parking" and adjacent to private property.
Column: Taking unprecedented action against aquatic invasive species
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/12/2021 - 10:12am
A return to pre-pandemic normalcy is still a few steps from our reach, but as the vaccine continues to roll out and contagion numbers improve, many of us are looking forward to taking our lives off hold and possibly having a safe summer. Warmer temperatures enliven more than our spirits, however. Aquatic invasive weeds in Lake Tahoe do most of their malignant growth in warmer weather, and this summer will also mark a surge in basin-wide work to knock them back.
South Tahoe Refuse donates used trucks to Sister City Ameca, Mexico
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/11/2021 - 10:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe Refuse is donating two of its dump trucks to the City of Ameca, the sister city of South Lake Tahoe located in Jalisco, Mexico.
John Marchini of South Tahoe Refuse was part of the first Sister City delegation from South Lake Tahoe that visited Ameca in February, 2020. During that visit they toured the city's wastewater treatment facility, its disposal services and landfill. With Marchini's assistance they are looking at the possibility of relocating that landfill and becoming more environmentally conscious.
Taylor and Tallac Creek Marsh invasive species removal preparations underway
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/11/2021 - 7:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many have noticed the new fencing that went up last week around the Taylor Creek and Tallac Creek marsh in South Lake Tahoe. These fences along the beach and marsh were installed around a project area where crews are working to remove aquatic invasive plants.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/11/2021 - 6:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is reporting 6 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday: 2 are from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 0 in El Dorado Hills, 0 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 0 in North County, -2 in Greater Placerville, -1 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 1 in South County, 2 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 4. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 101.
Lake Tahoe resident named to Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor list for fourth consecutive year
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/11/2021 - 3:39pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Michael Holcomb of the South Shore has been named to Forbes Magazine's 2021 list of Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, the fourth consecutive year he has appeared on the list.
Holcomb is a Morgan Stanley Family Wealth Director and Financial Advisor in the Firm’s Lake Tahoe Wealth Management office on Kingsbury Grade in Stateline.
South Lake Tahoe City Council to hold first of 2021 night meetings
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/11/2021 - 3:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - When the new City Council assembled after the November election it was decided that some meetings in 2021 would be held in the evening. The first of those will be Tuesday, March 16 at 5:30 p.m.
As is the norm through the pandemic and until large groups can safely gather, this meeting will be held virtually. The agenda and log-in instructions can be found in both English and Spanish on the City's website.
Tuesday's agenda includes the following:
Road Beat: 2021 Volvo V90 T6 AWD R-Design makes a case for wagons
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/11/2021 - 1:52pm
Long live the wagon. While there might be some tasteless leftovers from the years of the forgettable 'station wagons,' wagons should not be disregarded. In fact, newsflash: wagons are even cool. No, not small little hatchbacks but proper wagon estate cars. If you don't believe me, just take a gander at this Volvo, because when a wagon looks like the Volvo V90 then yes, they are indeed very, very cool.
Recreate Responsibly is theme of virtual Earth Day art contest
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/11/2021 - 1:29pm
Share your talent and help Sierra State Parks Foundation make the earth a better place! They have announced the return of the Virtual Earth Day Art Contest, which looks to spark the creativity of all those who love the parks of the Lake Tahoe - Donner region. The contest will run from March 25 until April 16. Winners will be announced on Earth Day, April 22.
Alpine County is first in state to move down to yellow tier
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/10/2021 - 8:49pm
Alpine County has moved down to the yellow tier, the least restrictive tier in the
blueprint used by the State of California to quantify risk from COVID-19 infection. They received the news on Tuesday and are the only county in the state to achieve this coveted designation.
At a minimum, counties must remain in a tier for at least three weeks before moving to a less restrictive tier. Counties must meet the next tier’s criteria for two consecutive weeks to move to a less restrictive tier.
Local riders earn D-1 Certification from the United States Pony Clubs, Inc.
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/10/2021 - 8:10pm
MINDEN, Nev. - Bayview Farms Pony Club Riding Center has announced the certification of Bailey Brown, Briezy Caron, Madelynn Hodgkins, and Taylor Undercoffler from Unrated to D-1 at a testing held on March 7, 2021 in Minden.
To earn the certification, Bailey (age 7), Madelynn (age 7), and Taylor (age 16) of South Lake Tahoe, and Briezy (age 10) of Carson City passed an examination that tested horsemanship skills and equine knowledge.
Vail Resorts in Lake Tahoe to extend season by one week
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/10/2021 - 6:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort have announced they will all extend their seasons by one week.
The announcement allows skiers and riders with additional opportunity for skiing and riding this season. It is also a way for Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood to say thank you to guests and pass holders, who have been supportive through a COVID-safe and unique season.
All three resorts operate on a special use permit with the U.S. Forest Service.
Here are the new closing dates for the Lake Tahoe resorts:
DCSO seeks public's assistance in locating stolen tractor and backhoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/10/2021 - 5:34pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. 0 The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a stolen 1995 Caterpillar 416D Tractor and Backhoe.
Over the weekend of March 6-7, 2021, the Caterpillar tractor and backhoe were stolen from a construction site in the area of Johnson Lane located in Minden, Nevada.
The backhoe arm, located on the rear of the tractor, has the name “De Ja Vu” stenciled on it.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/10/2021 - 5:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is reporting 4 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. The County's health officer announced 0 are from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 1 in El Dorado Hills, 0 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 0 in North County, 0 in Greater Placerville, 0 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 0 in South County, 3 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 0. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 97.
Heavenly Village Easter Egg Hunt
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/10/2021 - 4:24pm
Event Date:
April 4, 2021 - 10:00am
The Shops at Heavenly Village are holding an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. for children ages 12 and under. Over 10,000 candy and toy-filled eggs will be hidden including $1,000 in cash prize eggs. Select eggs contain offerings from shops at the Heavenly Village Shop.
The cost is $5 per child and a limited number of tickets are available. To sign up, visit https://www.eventbri.te.com/e/heavenly-village-easter-egg-hunt-tickets-141172295135. All proceeds will be given to a local charity.
2021 Arbor Day Tree Hunt
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/10/2021 - 3:54pm
LAKE TAHOE BASIN - The Sierra State Parks Foundation will host the 2021 Arbor Day Tree Hunt, which will run for six weeks starting March 19. The scavenger hunt encourages the Lake Tahoe community to explore the outdoors and gain new knowledge of local tree species.
Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra honors two local women
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/10/2021 - 3:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) Club is honoring two local women this week, winners of the Live Your Dream and Ruby awards. They will be recognized during the club's meeting on March 11. Each will receive a check and certificate, and in the case of the Ruby Award, a donation also goes to the non-profit they represent.
Ski resorts reporting 7-14" of snow overnight; Winter Weather Advisory in place all day in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/10/2021 - 9:47am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Much needed snow fell over the Sierra overnight, leaving behind a nice addition to the seasonal snowpack. More snow is expected as the Winter Weather Advisory is in place until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Additional accumulation of 1-2" is possible at lake level.
Reported snowfall from the last 24 hours:
Heavenly - 7"
Sierra-at-Tahoe - 10"
Kirkwood - 14"
Mt. Rose - 6-8"
Northstar - 4"
Squaw Alpine - 10"
Road controls in place at 9:30 a.m.:
I80
NDOT report shows U.S. 50 Tahoe corridor more dangerous than other Nevada highways
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/09/2021 - 11:41pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Sunday's fatal collision on U.S. 50 between Zephyr Cove and Marla Bay is another statistic for a dangerous stretch of road, one that has approximately 63 percent more fatal crashes than similar rural principal arterial highways across Nevada.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/09/2021 - 5:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is reporting 17 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. The County's health officer announced 1 are from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 8 in El Dorado Hills, 3 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 1 in North County, 5 in Greater Placerville, 2 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 0 in South County, 0 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: -3. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 97.
Gardnerville man dies in three-car collision on US50 near Zephyr Cove at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/09/2021 - 4:20pm
ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - The Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) has released its preliminary investigation results on Sunday's fatal collision on U.S.50 near Marla Bay.
On Sunday, March 7, 2021 at approximately 5:11 p.m., NHP responded to the crash between three vehicles at Douglas County Mile Marker 3 (the curve between Marla Bay and Zephyr Cove).
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/09/2021 - 3:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Last Week's Log: http://southtahoenow.com/story/03/01/2021/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
This Week's Log:
2/28
South Lake Tahoe blood drive at fire station
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/09/2021 - 12:16pm
Event Date:
March 22, 2021 - 9:00am
Vitalent will be holding its next South Lake Tahoe blood drive on March 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The location has been moved to fire station #3 due to the county's efforts to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine at the training center.
Fire station #3 is located at 2102 Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
Donations are to help maintain a healthy blood supply for patients when they need it the most.
Make an appointment here.
Drop-ins are accepted if space is available.
Donation from popular Lake Tahoe cocktail nets $150,000 for Tahoe Fund
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/09/2021 - 12:03pm
Famous for their Wet Woody drinks, the Tahoe Restaurant Collection is also serving up support for the Tahoe Fund through the “$1 for Tahoe” fundraising program (also known as Green Bucks) at all four of its restaurants. Guests of Gar Woods, Riva Grill, Caliente and Bar of America are invited to leave donations to the Tahoe Fund when they close out their tab. Thanks to its patrons, Tahoe Restaurant Collection has surpassed $150,000 in contributions since they opted into the program in 2015.
Teacher Appreciation Tuesday in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/09/2021 - 9:35am
As we approach the one-year marker of the pandemic, a local non-profit wanted to honor teachers and staff in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District! Teachers and staff have taken on new technology, distance learning, student mental health issues, and so much more!
Lift Literature is a new non-profit in South Lake Tahoe whose mission is to ignite the love of reading in every child. They want to upLIFT teachers, parents, and students through this time and encourage a passion for reading.
Not too late to sign up for TYFS Minutes for Recovery
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/08/2021 - 6:11pm
Tahoe Youth and Family Services (TYFS) and the Carson Medical Center are partnering in the 2021 virtual Minutes for Recovery. Sign-ups for the event end on March 31. This is a great chance to get in shape physically and emotionally since Spring is right around the corner.
Take advantage of this opportunity to support a good cause by doing something positive for yourself! It is not too late to put a team together. Dust off those shoes and start moving!
Most minutes logged win the grand prize of a $100 Amazon Gift Card.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/08/2021 - 5:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is reporting 35 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday. The County's health officer announced 0 are from Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 7 in El Dorado Hills, 4 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 0 in North County, 2 in Greater Placerville, 5 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 0 in South County, 18 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: -1. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 100.
Prescribed fire operations continue around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/08/2021 - 3:40pm
Conditions and weather permitting, the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team will continue prescribed fire operations this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Smoke may be visible.
Tahoe Prosperity Center receives US EDA grant for Tahoe Basin Resiliency Plan
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/08/2021 - 12:32pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Prosperity Center announced today that it received a notice of award of a US Economic Development Administration grant of $164,348 to facilitate a Tahoe Basin-wide Economic Recovery and Resiliency Plan.
“Tahoe’s Transition – Economic Recovery to Resiliency will create an action plan with steps for the region to implement to diversify the regional economy, which has become dangerously dependent on the Tourism sector,” said Heidi Hill Drum, Tahoe Prosperity Center’s CEO.
South Lake Tahoe Community Conversation this Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/08/2021 - 11:20am
Event Date:
March 10, 2021 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe will hold its next Community Conversation town hall meeting via Zoom this Wednesday, March 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Now is the time to ask city leadership those questions you've been wanting to know the answers to. Engage in meaningful conversation without the constraints of a normal agendized meeting.
Ask questions and get answers.
To participate in the virtual meeting, visit https://zoom.us/j/96519959557.
Winter Storm Watch issued for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/08/2021 - 9:24am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the Lake Tahoe Basin and Mono County from 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 9 to 10:00 a.m. Wednesday.
Heavy snow is possible. For the Tahoe Basin, 6 to 12 inches possible at Lake Tahoe level with 12 to 18 inches above 7000 feet. For Alpine and Mono counties...6 to 12 inches possible above 7000 feet with up to 18 inches near the crest, and up to 4 inches possible along and east of US-395.
To start the week off, a Lake Wind Advisory is in effect until 7:00 p.m. Monday.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/07/2021 - 11:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to the weeks of February 8 - 14, 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. COVID calls are related to state and county guidelines.
Last report: http://southtahoenow.com/story/02/21/2021/south-lake-tahoe-police-blotter
New report:
2/8
Arrests
Collision at US 50 near Presbyterian Conference Center at Zephyr Cove
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/07/2021 - 5:36pm
11:25AM 3.8.21 Update: The NHP Major Incident Response Team (MIRT) is expected to complete the preliminary investigation of the fatal collision on Tuesday afternoon. No other information is available at this time.
10:25PM Update: US50 at the scene of the earlier three-vehicle collision has reopened. No other details are available at this time.
7:30PM Update: There’s no estimated time for reopening the roadway at this time. Closure is estimated to last another several hours according to the NHP. Avoid the area.
