Sunday, October 13, 2024 - 7:27pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors (BOS) will hold their next meeting in the South Lake Tahoe City Council chambers, with part of their agenda including a joint meeting with the City Council.
On Tuesday, October 15, the supervisors meeting will start at 9 a.m., with the joint City Council meeting at 11 a.m.
On the BOS side, the Meyers Advisory Council (MAC) will file its annual report, and there will be feedback and/or direction to the Meyers Advisory Council, if necessary.
Sunday, October 13, 2024 - 6:18pm
Dear Editor; Our community deserves a judge with applicable legal and courtroom experience to ensure its safety, as well as the rights of litigants and crime victims.
In 2023, I and two other applicants, including my current election opponent, provided detailed applications and lengthy public interviews with the Douglas County Commissioners to be appointed Tahoe Township Justice of the Peace. The Commissioners unanimously selected me as the most qualified applicant.
Sunday, October 13, 2024 - 6:09pm
Dear, Editor; At the risk of sounding like I am not supporting well-maintained schools for our students, I would like to point out discrepancies I have found in Lake Tahoe Unified School District's (LTUSD) ballot language for Measure U as well as to refute some of the misinformation swirling around in several letters supporting the Measure, and the view that, of course, you must vote for it, because it is cheap.
Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 9:54pm
Dear Editor, I support David Jinkens and want to emphasize his invaluable contributions to the South Lake Tahoe community and his experience as city manager. David is an excellent choice as a potential city council member. Although I no longer reside in South Lake Tahoe after 55 years, I maintain property ownership and have family and friends living there. David Jinkens would make an excellent city council member for South Lake Tahoe.
I hope you vote for David Jinkens. He will work hard for you to improve the quality of life in the city of South Lake Tahoe.
Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 3:19pm
Dear Citizens of South Lake Tahoe, This is my fourth and last letter to you, the citizens of South Lake Tahoe, until next year. It is my opinion alone as your elected representative and is not the official opinion of the city council.
Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 2:54pm
The Tahoe Transportation District has officially opened the public comment period for its Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP), and they are inviting the community to provide input on the initiative. The SRTP sets the vision for the region’s transit services over the next five years, with a focus on sustainability, accessibility, and efficiency.
The public comment period runs until December 4, 2024. They are seeking input from residents, commuters, and stakeholders throughout the Tahoe Basin to ensure the plan reflects the needs of the community.
Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 2:47pm
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Caltrans is advising motorists of a broadband installation project continuing along State Route 28 (SR-28) along the north shore of Lake Tahoe next week.
The broadband project is part of a larger statewide effort by the California Department of Technology to bring high-speed internet into rural communities. The contractor for this project is Teichert Construction.
Utility work and paving operations with one-way traffic control are scheduled along SR-28 at the following locations and times:
Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 10:54am
HOMEWOOD, Calif. - In a letter shared on their website and social media, owners of Homewood Mountain Resort (HMR) announced they will be unable to open for the 24/25 season for financial reasons, but the community says it is more than that.
In May 2024, HMR submitted an application to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) for what they say were minor revisions to the 2011 approved Master Plan. On Sept. 25, the TRPA Planning Committee heard a proposal that revises that plan and changed the language of the Community Access Plan.
Friday, October 11, 2024 - 10:30pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Over two inspiring days, 500 students from the Lake Tahoe Unified School District’s seventh and eighth grades embarked on an unforgettable educational adventure aboard the M.S. Dixie paddleboat, exploring the vital importance of water and environmental stewardship with the South Tahoe Environmental Education Coalition (STEEC).
Friday, October 11, 2024 - 5:05pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is reminding residents and contractors that the annual grading and digging season for permitted projects will end on Tuesday, October 15. All construction sites must be winterized through the wettest part of the year to protect Lake Tahoe’s famed water clarity. Grading season in the Tahoe Basin runs from May 1 to October 15 every year.
The long-standing requirement helps prevent sediment from washing into stormwater systems and the lake and prevents soil compaction and disturbance during the wettest months.
Friday, October 11, 2024 - 4:46pm
Dear Editor, I have known Dave Jinkens for many years. I was on the City Council when he was originally hired as our city manager. He truly cares about our community and the City Of South Lake Tahoe. He does his homework and provides workable answers. He’s exceptionally good at multitasking.
I look forward to his election on our South Lake Tahoe City Council. Vote for Dave Jinkens this November.
Thank you.
Tom Davis
Friday, October 11, 2024 - 12:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What was known as Little Norway for decades is now a thing of the past. Situated along US50 near the top of Echo Summit, Little Norway was a bar and restaurant, a Greyhound bus stop, and a popular apres-ski spot. It was originally established as a post office in 1961.
Over the years, there were three damaging fires at Little Norway, in 1967, 1988, and 1991. The 1988 fire was determined to be arson.
Friday, October 11, 2024 - 12:01pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The first NCAA women's basketball game to be played at Lake Tahoe will take place on November 12 at the Tahoe Blue Event Center. The University of Nevada Wolfpack will take on the University of Colorado Buffaloes.
Game time is 7 p.m.
Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural Tahoe Tip Off at Ticketmaster and the Tahoe Blue box office.
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 9:39pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Twenty-six area non-profit organizations were awarded $75,000 from the American Century Championship held this past summer. This brings the total donations from the tournament to local organizations to $124,000. The checks were handed out Thursday during the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (LTVA) board meeting.
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 9:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following calls 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.
September 23 - October 6, 2024
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08:32 CIVIL INCIDENT - Officer initiated activity at Stockton Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: UNABLE TO CONTACT.
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 3:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The boil water advisory for the South Lake Tahoe residents on the Heavenly mountainside of Pioneer Trail between Ski Run Blvd. and Fern Road has been lifted. The tap water is safe to drink.
The South Tahoe Public Utility District collected additional water samples within the affected area on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Chlorine levels were normal and there were no bacteria, just as the results were from the October 8 testing.
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 1:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe High Girls Golf Team ended their season on a high note, and will be heading to Dayton, Nevada Oct. 15-16 for the NIAA 3A State Tournament.
The STHS team held their final tournament against Fallon at Lake Tahoe Golf Course on Oct. 8, with all six girls having their best rounds of the season to solidify their trip to State. The winner of the tournament was going so everything was on the line. The two best rounds for STHS were had by Carly Cox (89) and Piper Arnold (91).
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 12:24pm
(PLACERVILLE, CA) - A free, one-hour virtual workshop to help Medicare recipients understand drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans available in El Dorado County in 2025 is scheduled for Friday, October 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The workshop is open to the public and will be held via Zoom and there will be help sessions at all county libraries.
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A one-hour question-and-answer period will follow the workshop. The workshop is presented by the El Dorado County Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP).
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 12:07pm
Over a few weeks in September, California State Park maintenance staff from across the state gathered for a training class on historic roof repair and plaster restoration at Sugar Pine Point State Park. The goal of the class was two parts: restoring a historic landmark and teaching the next generation of skilled restoration professionals.
Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 10:34am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A team from South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) has been at Tahoe Valley Elementary School this week as part of Fire Prevention Month.
SLTFR was awarded a grant from the Parasol Foundation to purchase an inflatable home that students go through and learn about being fire-safe and what to happen in the case of a home fire.
"We are really happy to do this again," said STLFR Fire Marshal/Battalion Chief Kim George.
