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No new COVID-19 cases in El Dorado County or Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/15/2020 - 5:16pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There were no new positive COVID-19 cases in El Dorado County on Wednesday. Three more residents have recovered, bringing the total to 28 recoveries. There are seven active cases in the County.
Fifty more people were tested, bringing the total tests performed to 1,350.
Where the 35 confirmed cases are located in El Dorado County:
Pollock Pines, Camino,Kyburz - 0 (Zip codes 95726, 95720, 95709)
El Dorado Hills - 14 (Zip Code 95762)
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 0 (Zip codes 95623, 95619)
USFS closes South Shore Recreation areas: Up to $10,000 fine for violation of order
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/15/2020 - 3:37pm
(Since publishing, LTBMU has corrected the date their order expires.)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - All national forest recreation areas and sites in the South Shore Recreation Corridors are now closed. In an announcement Wednesday, the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) said the closures are to keep in alignment with current federal, state and local guidance for social distancing and to ensure health and safety of its employees, visitors and volunteers.
Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities weekly tip: #4: Make a home inventory list
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/15/2020 - 12:09pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities is presenting their fourth "Tip of the Week," an ongoing series for the public since they are unable to perform their normal community outreach services.
If you had to process an insurance claim after a wildfire, would you be able to remember every valuable item in your home?
One additional confirmed COVID-19 case in South Lake Tahoe; 3 new cases in Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/14/2020 - 5:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One more person in the South Lake Tahoe region has tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the area's total to 11 and 35 in El Dorado County.
There have also been 25 recoveries. Officials report 1,300 tests administered to date and most of those coming back as negative.
In El Dorado County:
El Dorado Hills - 14 (Zip Code 95762)
South Lake Tahoe - 11 (Zip Code 96150, 96142, 95735, 95721, 96151, 96152, 96154, 96155, 96156, 96157, 96158, 95646)
Placerville - 5 (Zip Code 95643, 95613, 95667)
Cameron Park, Shingle Springs, Rescue - 3 (Zip Code 95672, 95682)
Poor response rate and COVID-19 concerns prompt extension of Census deadlines
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/14/2020 - 12:19pm
The 2020 Census is underway and while more households across America are responding every day, there are still many that have not been heard from. Over 70 million households have responded to date, representing over 48 percent of all households in America.
The California response rate is a bit higher at 49.2 percent and 48.3 perfect of Nevadans have replied.
South Lake Tahoe is lower than most, with 20.9 percent of the population replying so far.
Other area results:
44.3 percent El Dorado County
47.9 percent Douglas County
51 percent City of Reno
Tahoe Chamber webinar to focus on emotional and physical wellness
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/14/2020 - 11:00am
Event Date:
April 15, 2020 - 12:00pm
Fostering emotional and physical wellness is more important than ever as we navigate the global pandemic that the COVID-19 crisis has created. The Tahoe Chamber is hosting a Level-Up webinar on Wednesday, April 15 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. to teach strategies that will maximize one's potential during this uncertain time.
This webinar is free for Chamber members and $5 for non-members, but registration is required by 10:30 a.m. on April 15. Register here- https://bit.ly/WellnessAmidstCovid-19
Overland Meat & Seafood gives away 1,000 pounds of hamburger to South Lake Tahoe community
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/14/2020 - 8:35am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The line of "socially distant" people stretched down 3rd Street in South Lake Tahoe Monday morning. They were there to get the free packages of hamburger Overland Meat & Seafood Co. was giving to the community during the financially stressful times brought by the coronavirus
In business since 1987, Overland said this was their best, and largest, event in the 33 years they've been open.
Lake Tahoe area COVID-19 updates: Two new cases in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/13/2020 - 3:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There have been two new cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County since Friday, one in each the South Lake Tahoe area and El Dorado Hills. These new figures bring a total of 34 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county, ten of those on the East Slope (including South Lake Tahoe and Meyers).
On April 3, the South Lake Tahoe region had nine confirmed cases with one being adding and dropped due to error over a week ago.
El Dorado County reports 23 recoveries to date and 1,250 tests taken.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/12/2020 - 11:11pm
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.
Added to Last Week's Report - http://southtahoenow.com/story/04/05/2020/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
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Road Beat: Volvo XC40 - Great looks and design, and now less disconnected
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/12/2020 - 3:16pm
Volvo has been on a serious roll with some new product that is off the charts like the new S90, V90, XC90, and XC60 and their sales growth indicates renewed customer enthusiasm. But now we have the new XC40 which was rewarded recently with the European Car of the Year for 2018. So, it was with much anticipation that I awaited the arrival of the new XC40.
County health officer sets the record straight about non-essential businesses and travel
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/11/2020 - 5:13pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Since California Governor Newsom issued "Shelter in Place" orders for the state on March 19, life changed for millions of people. What was once commonplace, changed overnight.
Navigating through what is essential and what is nonessential has been a struggle for many.
The El Dorado County Public Health Officer Dr. Nancy Williams created a statement Friday to reiterate business, activity and travel restrictions. She also said that she and county leaders may have to impose stricter limitations than imposed by the state should some current practices continue.
Barton Hospital prepared for an anticipated surge in COVID-19 cases
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/11/2020 - 4:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Hospital is prepared to handle a surge in COVID-19 patients with an extra 150 beds identified for use if needed, and if that supply is used, more space is ready to be used through the help of community partners.
This was from Dr. Clint Purvance, CEO & president of Barton Health who participated in a virtual Town Hall meeting on Friday, hosted by the Tahoe Chamber.
Letter: It's time for Tahoe to support Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 04/11/2020 - 10:12am
It’s been three weeks since the coronavirus shut down most of Tahoe, South Shore and North, abruptly putting a huge number of families in crisis.
Many were already living paycheck to paycheck, and now their paychecks have disappeared. It could be months before many citizens here earn money again. Even when businesses re-open, the tourism industry here will likely be deeply depressed long afterward.
Location
PO Box 786
United States
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El Dorado County COVID-19: Two new cases in El Dorado Hills; 16 recoveries
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/10/2020 - 3:44pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Department of Health and Human Services is reporting two new positive cases of COVID-19 in the area, both in El Dorado Hills. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 32.
The County is also reporting confirmed cases now on their daily report. There have been 16 residents who have recovered from COVID-19, to date.
According to the report, 1,125 tests have been made on residents, with 1,093 of them negative or still outstanding.
South Lake Tahoe has 9 confirmed cases of the virus.
National map shows local areas perform well in social distancing efforts
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/09/2020 - 10:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County and Douglas County both scored well in the Unacast Social Distancing Scoreboard that rates states and counties across the United States in how well they are social distancing during the pandemic.
Overall, residents are abiding by the states' "stay at home" ordering and leaving home to work at essential jobs and for essential needs such as food.
South Lake Tahoe COVID-19 cases remain at 9; Washoe County sees two more deaths
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/09/2020 - 3:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The has been one more El Dorado County resident to test positive for COVID-19, bringing the total cases in the county to 30.
El Dorado Hills - 11
East Slopt (Including South Lake Tahoe, Meyers) - 9
Placeville - 5
Cameron Park, Shingle Springs, Rescue - 3
North County - 2
To date, approximately 1,070 tests have been given with 1,040 of those negative or pending.
Washoe County
Washoe County had two more residents die from COVID-19 today:
A female in her 60s who had underlying health conditions
Letter: Lake Tahoe Event Center- Your support needed
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/09/2020 - 9:06am
With coronavirus impacts being our community's major priority, we hope you're staying safe and encourage everyone to stay at home and follow directions from health organizations so we can return to our jobs, schools, and normal lives safely, and as soon as possible. While health wellbeing is the leading concern, the reality of long-term economic impacts from this terrible virus makes the need to plan for a secure future a priority now more than ever.
Barton Health community update: Medical Corps needed, 1300 masks made
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/08/2020 - 5:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Working closely with state and county health agencies in a regional response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Barton Health is preparing for an anticipated patient surge by more than doubling its hospital bed capacity as well as expanding its facilities to accommodate patients who may be infected by the virus.
Woman arrested after allegedly licking items at South Lake Tahoe grocery store
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/08/2020 - 10:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Lake Tahoe woman was arrested on Tuesday, April 7 after store employees allegedly found her licking items, and licking her fingers before putting things into her shopping cart.
The mid-town Safeway at the corner of Johnson and Lake Tahoe Boulevards called the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) after an employee said they spotted 53-year-old Jennifer Walker putting pieces of jewelry from the store on her hands and licking them.
According to SLTPD, Walker began to load her cart with merchandise from the store after licking her hands.
Special South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/07/2020 - 2:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - City Council has two items on their special meeting agenda for Wednesday, April 8 at 1:00 p.m. The meeting is live-streamed on Channel 21 and on the City’s website at www.cityofslt.us.
There will be no formal action on the first item. They will be discussing their newly appointed Transformational Change Committee which is comprised of Councilmembers Cody Bass and Devin Middlebrook.
At their meeting last week, the council created two other committees as well that will address the response and recovery to the COVID-19 crisis:
Earth Day online - Virtual Wild and Scenic Film Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/07/2020 - 8:05am
Event Date:
April 22, 2020 (All day) 2020 marks the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day and now, more than ever, it is important to spend time reflecting on and celebrating Mother Earth. The Sierra Nevada Alliance (Alliance) is proud to provide a way to appreciate our planet and inspire advocacy from the safety of your couch during the coronavirus pandemic. The Alliance is inviting everyone to celebrate Earth Day online with the Virtual Wild and Scenic Film Festival On Tour.
Lake Tahoe starts the week with snow and ends with a sunny and warming weekend
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/05/2020 - 5:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A potent spring storm will continue to impact the Sierra tonight into Monday morning with periods of heavy snowfall and hazardous
travel. Cool and snowy/rainy conditions persist through Tuesday but chances will diminish as the low exits the region. High pressure then builds for the second half of the week with a drying and warming pattern expected heading into the weekend.
The weekly forecast from the National Weather Service in Reno:
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/05/2020 - 11:23am
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 Report - http://southtahoenow.com/story/03/29/2020/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
This Week's Report
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Winter Storm Warning until Monday for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/05/2020 - 10:17am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Winter Storm Warning is in place for the Lake Tahoe Basin until noon on Monday, April 6. At 10:00 a.m. Sunday, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno said to expect heavy snow with additional snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches, except 1 to 3 feet above 7000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph in the lower elevations and up to 90 mph over Sierra ridges.
Caltrans projects in South Lake Tahoe and on Echo Summit set to resume in May
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/04/2020 - 3:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be returning to the South Shore of Lake Tahoe this spring to complete two major projects.
Barton Health's community updates and advisories on coronavirus COVID-19
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/03/2020 - 12:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Health continues to adapt and respond to the spread of coronavirus COVID-19 in the community. The health and safety of patients and care providers is the top priority, and operational changes continue to evolve at Barton Memorial Hospital and across Barton’s coordinated network of medical offices in preparation for any potential surge in patient care.
Douglas County to VHR owners and tourists: Do not rent homes, Do not visit at this time
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/03/2020 - 12:09pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Consistent with directives issued by Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak, and the guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control, Douglas County is urging travelers and short-term rental owners/managers, to take this threat to our community seriously, act responsibly and refrain from renting vacation home properties to non-essential travelers at this time.
Seven confirmed cases of COVID-19 in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 4:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County has created a new dashboard for COVID-19 cases and it shows South Lake Tahoe leads all areas with confirmed cases.
There are 7 confirmed cases in the South Lake Tahoe region, 3 in Placerville, 4 in El Dorado Hills with the County's other 5 cases spread around the west slope.
797 people have been tested with 648 of those coming back negative for the virus. 130 are still pending.
Of the confirmed 19 cases:
9 - travel-related
1 - contact with a known case
6 - community-acquired
3 - cause under investigation
10 - male
9 - female
Winter Storm Watch in place for Lake Tahoe this weekend
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 1:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What was originally forecast to be a sunny and mild weekend has changed into one that is calling for two different storms bringing heavy snow to the greater Lake Tahoe area.
Lake Valley Fire Protection District helping locals with food and donations
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 11:57am
MEYERS, Calif. - The members of the Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) help the community every day as first responders and protecting the community, but they are now adding on a new role.
They have donated money as well as started a program to go grocery shopping for the elderly in their district or for those unable to get to the store due to coronavirus impacts.
Last week members of the district's foundation presented a check for $1,000 to Bread & Broth to help supply food to those in the community who are impacted by layoffs due to the coronavirus.
FBI warns of possible cyber crimes during coronavirus pandemic
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 10:26am
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The FBI anticipates cyber actors will exploit increased use of virtual environments by government agencies, the private sector, private organizations, and individuals as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Computer systems and virtual environments provide essential communication services for telework and education, in addition to conducting regular business. The criminal, or cyber actor, will exploit vulnerabilities in these systems to steal sensitive information, target individuals and businesses performing financial transactions, and engage in extortion.
South Lake Tahoe second home owners asked to leave under some circumstances
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/01/2020 - 4:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Owners of vacation rentals or second homes located in South Lake Tahoe may not use them as long as the Governor's "Stay at Home" order is in place unless are doing so under allowable circumstances.
Sierra snowpack at 66% of April 1 average; Statewide it is 53% of average
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/01/2020 - 2:18pm
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The precipitation of March did not do enough to boost the snowpack in the Sierra to high figures, but it did give surveyors better figures than the 47 percent of average one month ago. The manual measurement of the snowpack at Phillips Station near Sierra-at-Tahoe showed the snow depth was 43.5 inches with a snow water equivalent (SWE) of 16.5 inches. This is 66 percent of the April 1 average at that location southwest of Lake Tahoe.
Census Day: Use time at home to help shape the future of the community
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/01/2020 - 9:14am
Today is Census Day, the day that determines who is counted in the 2020 Census and where they are counted.
Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities Weekly Tip: Make a Family Evacuation Plan
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/01/2020 - 8:18am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Due to Stay at Home orders in place it may be several weeks before the Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities is able to do normal outreach, they are providing weekly tips on how to prepare for wildfire inside the home.
This Week's Tip: Make a Family Evacuation Plan
18 cases of COVID-19 now in EL Dorado County; 6 in Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 5:10pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been three more positive COVID-19 cases in El Dorado County, bringing the total of confirmed cases to 18 as of 4:00 p.m. March 31.
County officials said the virus has been identified on the West Slope and in South Lake Tahoe, but the number of each case in each area is not known.
Carson City Health and Human Services on Tuesday morning reported one new positive case of COVID-19 in the Quad County region: Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey counties. This brings the total number of cases in the Quad-County region to 12.
Tahoe Youth & Family Services to host live chat on coping with the coronavirus pandemic
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 3:52pm
Event Date:
April 15, 2020 - 1:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Youth and Family services will launch their first Facebook Live! Chat to help area residents face the stress created by the current coronavirus pandemic starting on April 15, 2020, at 1:00 p.m.
The nonprofit's licensed clinical social workers will be joined by their licensed and certified drug and alcohol counselors to answer questions and provide tools and tips to help maintain mental health during these difficult and challenging times.
The panel will take questions both before the event and during the broadcast.
South Lake Tahoe City Council to address COVID-19 related items Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 10:07am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, April 1 at 9:00 a.m. to address the formation of a South Lake Tahoe COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force Subcommittee, a moratorium on commercial evictions, and citations and fines for violations of the State of California's Stay at Home order.
Stay at Home in South Lake Tahoe: Police and City addressing concerns
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 4:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Ever since Governor Newsom issued a 'Stay at Home' order on March 19, 2020, there has been confusion on what businesses are essential and what the public can and cannot do. The order was created to protect the health and well-being of all Californians and to establish consistency across the state in order to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Alpine County has first confirmed case of COVID-19
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 4:08pm
ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - Today the Alpine County Health Department was notified of the first laboratory-confirmed case of the new coronavirus COVID-19 infection in an Alpine County resident. The individual is recovering at home and was never hospitalized.
Alpine County is located south of Lake Tahoe, has a population of 1,120 and is 743 square miles in size and includes Markleeville and Bear Valley.
An investigation has determined the person was exposed and acquired the infection in a location distant from Alpine County. This person and their household "have
Vail CEO and his wife donate $2.5M to communities their resorts are located
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 3:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Once again, Vail Resorts' CEO Rob Katz and his wife Elana Amsterdam are giving back to the communities where their employees live and where their company operates.
Today, they announced a donation of more than $2.5 million to provide immediate support to those areas as all contend with the severe impacts of COVID-19.
Immediate emergency relief grants will total $1.5 million and will be distributed to communities including South Lake Tahoe.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/29/2020 - 10:11am
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.
Calls Added to Last Week's Report:
No reports were added to last week's daily call logs.
This Week's Report:
Road Beat: Toyota Tundra - Not just getting it right, but getting it fun
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/29/2020 - 9:22am
It’s been over two years since my last visit with this second and a half-generation Tundra (the second generation was introduced in 2008 and heavily refreshed in 2014). My last review remarked how Toyota finally made the Tundra into a real “Cowboy Cadillac” (it’s built near San Antonio, Texas) with a ride smoother than a baby’s butt. This new Tundra feels even a bit smoother, perhaps a little less jiggly over Caltrans challenged pavement. And my tester was the new TRD Pro edition.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork March 29 - April 4
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/28/2020 - 2:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) will work on projects through the Sierra, as weather permits this winter. There are no major projects going on in the Lake Tahoe Basin until the building season begins in May. The following is their weekly schedule:
Please remember to stay home except for essential needs.
California is under a Stay-at-Home Order and only essential travel is permitted.
~ Avoid travel ~ Stay-at-Home ~ Beat COVID-19 ~
Learn more at covid19.ca.gov
#StayHomeSaveLives
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue reopens midtown station
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/27/2020 - 3:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) once again has three fire stations operating in the city limits. Their Station #2 on Lake Tahoe Boulevard in the Al Tahoe neighborhood reopened at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
In 2015 the City had let Cal Tahoe JPA move the ambulance service into the station when SLTFR restructured and moved all ambulance duties over to the JPA. In return they gave up their fire station for five years.
City of South Lake Tahoe now has power to fine those violating "Stay at Home" order
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/27/2020 - 11:59am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe issued an emergency order Friday morning, one that gives them the power to issue administrative citations to those who violate California Governor Newsom's 'stay at home' order.
“We are taking this crisis seriously and it is important that those who don’t, know there can be consequences to ignoring the Governor’s orders,” said Interim City Manager Brad Kilger, “This is about keeping our community safe, and that’s what this city is going to do.”
Part of Kilger's role for the city is as its director of emergency services.
Nine confirmed cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/27/2020 - 6:20am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Public Health Department has announced there are now nine confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 4:00 p.m. Thursday, March 26. The County is not identifying the communities where these cases are.
This brings the total number of positive cases in the State of California to 4,040. There have been 82 deaths in the state.
Of those 3,666, 886 are community-acquired cases; 2,120 were acquired through person-to-person transmission, travel (including cruise ship passengers), repatriation, or under investigation. This includes 42 health care workers.
Barton Foundation spearheading homemade face mask project in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/26/2020 - 6:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The fact that medical workers in the United States are in need of face masks to protect them against COVID-19 has been well-publicized in the media.
To help with an anticipated need at Barton Hospital in South Lake Tahoe, the Barton Foundation has created a homemade face mask sewing project after members of the community reached out to see how they could help.
Staff researched the best safety options and there are three masks volunteers can use, one with a filter and two simpler versions.
Tahoe Chamber hosts virtual Town Hall with El Dorado County on COVID-19 response
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/26/2020 - 5:20pm
Event Date:
March 27, 2020 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Chamber is holding its second Virtual Town Hall meeting in as many weeks on the local response to the COVID-19 crisis response.
Last week, Chamber CEO Steve Teshara hosted South Lake Tahoe Mayor Jason Collin. On Friday, March 27, he will host El Dorado County District 5 Supervisor Sue Novasel, and the County's Health Officer, Dr. Nancy Williams. The event is on the Zoom platform from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Casinos did well in February - South Shore Lake Tahoe up 21% over a year ago
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/26/2020 - 10:45am
STATELINE, Nev. - Nevada’s nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $1,042,627,516 for the month of February 2020. This amounts to a 3.05 percent increase compared to February 2019, when licensees reported a gaming win of $1,011,785,879 according to the monthly report released today by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
