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Strong winds and snowfall likely around Lake Tahoe this weekend; Fire weather concerns with wind
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 10:49am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The month of February has been a fairly dry one but it may end with snow in the Lake Tahoe basin this coming weekend. After unseasonable warmth the past few days, expect a sharp change in the weather Saturday evening into Sunday as a powerful cold front sweeps across the Sierra and northern Nevada.
High Sierra Softball signups now underway
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/27/2020 - 11:48am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Registration is now open for the High Sierra Softball League's 2020 season. Learn skills, make friends and be part of a team...and everyone plays. The league is open to players ages 5-16 - Minis age 5-8, Minors age 8-12, Majors age 12-16.
Online regular registration is open until March 21.
Registration Status: Open
Regular Registration: Saturday, February 1, 2020 - Saturday, March 21, 2020
Late Registration: Sunday, March 22, 2020 - Sunday, March 29, 2020
Program Duration: Saturday, March 28, 2020 - Sunday, June 21, 2020
Sales tax revenues increase in South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/26/2020 - 4:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Quarterly reports on the sales tax received by the City of South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County (EDC) were released this week. The quarter ending September 2019 shows the County's taxable sales in the unincorporated area grew by 4.3 percent when compared to the same period in 2018. In South Lake Tahoe, taxable sales grew by 6.0 percent. County-wide including both cities within its boundaries saw a 5.1 percent increase. In comparison, the Sacramento region was up 4.5 percent.
Time running out to apply to become a UC Master Gardener of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/26/2020 - 10:50am
UC Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe invite Tahoe-based community members with a passion for gardening and helping others to join their 2020 training.
This training is fun, informative and hands-on and is a chance to learn science-based sustainable gardening practices. No prior experience necessary.
Play Ball! Signups and tryouts scheduled for South Tahoe Babe Ruth
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/26/2020 - 9:57am
Event Date:
March 22, 2020 - 11:00am It’s time to sign up for the South Tahoe Babe Ruth 2020 season!
Last year, all three of the South Tahoe Babe Ruth All-Star age divisions were Nevada State Champions. Now its time to start the new season and tryouts are scheduled for March 22 and 29 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Depending on weather, tryouts will be held at Todd Fields or South Tahoe High School.
Babe Ruth is a recreational baseball league serving players born on or before August 31, 2007 and have aged out of Little League. Everyone plays.
To sign up, please use the following link:
South Tahoe Little League holds final registration day, junior umpire training and clinics Sunday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/26/2020 - 12:05am
Event Date:
March 1, 2020 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This is a big weekend for South Tahoe Little League.
On Sunday, March 1, it is AAA and Majors Warm-Up Clinic in the South Tahoe High School Gym. Go "knock off some rust" before player evaluations on March 15 and 22 (reserve time for those two dates here).
The AAA players clinic will run from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and Majors will hold theirs from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Vehicle reported stolen in Placerville leads to arrests made in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/25/2020 - 7:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On Thursday, February 20, an officer from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) on routine patrol located a vehicle that was believed to be part of a crime in the Placerville area.
At 8:00 a.m. two days prior, the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) responded to a call near Placerville about an alleged carjacking. The victim knew the suspects and had been riding in the vehicle with them at the time of the incident. They had just driven from South Lake Tahoe to the Placerville area where the crime occurred, EDSO said.
New digital billboard up to help combat trash in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/25/2020 - 12:03am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The "Take Care Bear" spent the recent holiday weekend helping spread the message of keeping Lake Tahoe sled hills clear of trash and sled debris.
While hundred of visitors snapped selfies with the bear, others mingled with him as he reminded all to throw away their broken sleds, rather than leaving them littered on the snow.
To coincide with the bear visits, a new billboard went up in Folsom, California with the same message.
Business Licenses issued by the City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 8:05pm
The following 86 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe during the months of December 2019 and January 2020:
DECEMBER
12/2
RALPH ANDERSEN & ASSOCIATES
12/3
MCCOY CONSTRUCTION LLC
12/4
ANDREW BOWEN SERVICES
12/5
ACORN LANDSCAPING
MINTIER HARNISH LP
12/6
LWE HANDYMAN SERVICES
MINDEN HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
WHITE MAGIC MUSIC LLC
12/10
TAHOE CANNABUS
12/12
ALOIS BAUMGARTNER TAXI DRIVER
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 12:27am
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:
2/15
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork February 23 - February 29
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 1:01am
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 building season begins in May. The following is their weekly schedule:
SPECIAL EVENT
State Route 28 (Placer County) from the junction with State Route 89 to Sierra Terrace Road in Tahoe City: Motorists can expect the highway closed from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, February 29 for the SnowFest Parade.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 12:46am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to February 4 - February 20, 2020.
2/4
ARRESTS (2):
71-year-old male arrested for public intoxication.
34-year-old male arrested for public intoxication, violation of probation, and on a felony warrant out of Nevada County for violation of probation.
TRAFFIC STOPS (4)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (24):
Alarm: 800-block Emerald Bay Rd
Assist Outside Agency: Tata Ln/Lake Tahoe Blvd
Assist Outside Agency: 3400-block Lake Tahoe Blvd.
City of South Lake Tahoe Visioning and Strategic Planning workshop
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/22/2020 - 6:47pm
Event Date:
February 25, 2020 - 1:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - City Council will be meeting at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday to review their 2019 list of priorities including the City motto, vision and core values, and see if anything needs to be added or modified.
In February 2019, the City Council and key City staff participated in a full-day
Presentation on Lake Tahoe Events Center February 27
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/21/2020 - 5:26pm
Event Date:
February 27, 2020 - 1:30pm
STATELINE, Neve - The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners will hear a presentation from the Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority (TDVA) on the Tahoe South Events Center Project during their February 27 board meeting which starts at 1:30 p.m.
The presentation will include project updates, status and all project-related studies, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) approval process and related transportation funding requirements, financing package from all funding sources, and the proposed pledge by the Douglas County Redevelopment Area No. 2 (RDA #2).
Prescribed fire operations to continue around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 10:19pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT) has plans to continue prescribed fire operations around Lake Tahoe over the next several weeks, weather, conditions and staffing permitting.
In the map above, the following operations are scheduled (clockwise starting with Sugar Pine Point State Park):
Sugar Pine Point State Park - California State Parks
Rod Beaudry Trail northwest of Ehrman Manion
Burn Type: Hand Pile
Total Acreage: 2.00
Planned Ignition: 03/02/2020
Burton Creek State Park - California State Parks
Burton Creek State Park, North of Rocky Ridge
Texas woman hits $1.34M jackpot at Harveys Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 1:32pm
STATELINE, Nev. - There was an exciting end to the Presidents’ Day Weekend for Dorothy Boone of Temple, Texas as she hit the Three Card Poker progressive jackpot at Harveys Lake Tahoe on the night of Monday, Feb. 17, resulting in a win of $1,340,518.
Dorothy had been playing for approximately one hour when she hit the progressive jackpot with a Royal Flush in Spades on the 3 Card Poker table at Harveys. It was a first time Lake Tahoe visit for Dorothy and her husband, which almost didn’t happen as their group had originally planned to visit Laughlin, Nevada.
Interested in being a licensed day care facility in South Lake Tahoe? - Canceled
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 9:56pm
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a big need in the community for licensed childcare providers in South Lake Tahoe. Choices for Children will be holding an orientation on April 1 for those interested in becoming providers.
Registration is required for the 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. licensing orientation for Family Day Care Home at Choices for Children, 1029 Takela Drive, Suite 1. Call 530-541-5848 to register.
Letter: Why we are still voting No on Measure B
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 1:49pm
We would like to respond to a recent "Letter to the Editor" on 2/17/20 in which the author infers that we may not have reached out to Lake Valley Fire for information. We have had multiple conversations with LVFPD Board Member, Leona Allen. Ms. Hall sent a letter seeking information and clarification to Chief Alameda which was published in a local newspaper and went unanswered.
Sportsmanship, not rivalry, at South Tahoe High-Truckee High basketball game
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/18/2020 - 4:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There has always been a strong rivalry between South Tahoe High and Truckee High but in just one minute that changed and what came out of their February 7th basketball game was an extreme case of sportsmanship, team and school spirit, and class.
Remodel and tech investments expand medical imaging at Barton Health
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/18/2020 - 1:03am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Health continues its expansion of medical imaging technology, investing in the latest equipment that enhances services, expands care, and improves the patient experience. The acquisition of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system has equipped Barton to now offer advanced MRI prostate and breast screenings. In addition, Barton’s Nuclear Medicine Suite recently completed a $1.2 million remodel to accommodate a new hybrid SPECT/CT scanning system that provides a new view on health issues within the body.
New hotel coming to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/17/2020 - 12:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The old Super 8 motel on Lake Tahoe Boulevard and adjacent Lotus Pho restaurant in South Lake Tahoe are currently closed as pre-construction activities have begun on a four-story 120-unit Hampton Inn and Suites.
The asbestos abatement has been completed as have the pre-demolition permits and the current two-story building is set for demolition soon. Once that happens, crews will be waiting for the May 1 grading date to get started on what is promised to be a "facelift to the area."
Investigators say they arrest main source of meth, cocaine and heroin to El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/16/2020 - 3:54pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - A two-month-long investigation into narcotics coming in to El Dorado County culminated with the arrests of one man and two women on February 11, 2020.
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) narcotics team executed a search warrant at a home in Los Banos, California. Their investigation had led them to the home where two people, 28-year-old Julio Chavez and 29-year-old Dennise Castro-Lopez, resided. EDSO says the Los Banos residents were the main source of supply of methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin to El Dorado County.
Day of the Young Child to be held in South Lake Tahoe -Canceled
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/15/2020 - 12:06am
CANCELED - SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Choices for Children is once again hosting "Day of the Young Child" on Saturday, March 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center.
There will be booths, kids' activities, games and child information provided by several groups. Other sponsors for the fun-filled day are First 5, Kiwanis, South Tahoe Refuse, and EDCOE.
Free lunch will be served to children.
The Recreation Center is located at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.
El Dorado County's 100 top paid employees
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/14/2020 - 11:21pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Auditor-Controller Joe Harn has updated the list of the County’s 100 highest compensated employees for the calendar year 2019.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork February 16 - 22
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/14/2020 - 10:56pm
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 building season begins May 15. The following is their weekly schedule:
LONG TERM PROJECTS
Surprise during South Lake Tahoe murder trial
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/13/2020 - 9:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In a surprise move on Thursday during the murder trial of Dion Jermaine Vacarro in South Lake Tahoe, the man who had previously pleaded guilty in the same case in exchange for a lighter sentence changed his mind.
Letter: Tahoe deserves a new representative in Congress
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 10:25pm
It is time for Tahoe to have a new representative in Congress. Tom McClintock has represented our region in congress since 2009. During that time he has not promoted our interests.
1. He never moved into our district. He continues to live in a gated community in Elk Grove. Is our district not nice enough for him to live in? After all, we are paying his salary.
2. He has not had a town hall in the Lake Tahoe District during the past 4 years.
3. His votes are not supportive of our local needs. His votes that do not represent our community are represented by the following votes:
Letter: Vote "No" on Measure B
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 3:40pm
Measure B is up for a vote. I am voting NO because the Lake Valley Fire Protection District spends most of its revenue on salaries and benefits leaving nothing to pay for new equipment.
Illegal tow practices being investigated by South Lake Tahoe police
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 9:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) and the El Dorado County District Attorney Vern Pierson are investigating possible illegal and improper predatory towing practices.
SLTPD has received several informal complaints from the public about the possible illegal tow practices that involve cars removed from private parking areas near the Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe.
The complains involve a tow company improperly holding stored vehicles longer than necessary, thus adding extra storage fees to the vehicle's owner.
Strolo Tahoe CF Winterfest
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 11:22am
Event Date:
March 6, 2020 (All day) SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif, - The Cystic Fibrosis Lifestyle Foundation (CFLF) is hosting its inaugural STROLO Tahoe CF Winterfest event on the slopes at Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe March 6-8, 2020.
CFLF help people with cystic fibrosis live STROnger and LOnger (STROLO).
Location
Heavenly Resort
United States
See map: Google Maps
Andrew Joseph Mora ~ 1982 - 2020
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/10/2020 - 10:26pm
Andrew (Andy) Joseph Mora, 37, passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at Renown Hospital. He was born on December 15, 1982, in Reno, Nevada to Andrew and Kristie Mora.
Snowshoeing Around Lake Tahoe -- a scenic guide
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/10/2020 - 3:42pm
Snowshoeing Around Lake Tahoe: Must-Do Scenic Treks provides snowshoers with an invaluable guide for adventures in the Lake Tahoe Basin and beyond. Whether it is traipsing through virgin snow or on a worn path, this book contains a route for everyone who likes to play in the outdoors in winter. Venture to frozen alpine lakes and wilderness peaks or enjoy the beauty at lake level.
Location
PO Box 13406
United States
See map: Google Maps
South Lake Tahoe City Council set to act on selling properties for affordable housing
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/10/2020 - 12:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The St. Joseph Community Land Trust (SJCLT) in South Lake Tahoe provides permanently affordable homes and supportive programs for low and moderate-income residents. They may have a few more to offer if the City Council meeting on Tuesday goes as expected.
Oregon Ducks win back-to-back Pac-8 Hockey Championships in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/09/2020 - 3:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was a full weekend of action on the ice in South Lake Tahoe as the Ice Arena was home to the Pac-8 Men's Hockey Championship. The final game put the #1 and #2 seeds from the north, the University of Oregon and Boise State, together to fight it out for the trophy.
For the second consecutive year, and for the fifth time, the Oregon Ducks will be taking home the championship title back to Eugene. They blanked the Boise State Broncos 3-0.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/09/2020 - 1:20pm
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:
2/1
TRPA housing committee to discuss Accessory Dwelling Units in Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/08/2020 - 11:43pm
Event Date:
February 12, 2020 - 1:00pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Local Government and Housing Committee of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) will be holding a public meeting on Wednesday, February 12 to discuss Accessory Dwelling Unit policy in the Lake Tahoe Basin. They will be meeting at 1:00 p.m., at TRPA office, 128 Market Street, Stateline, Nev.
Oregon and Boise State headed to Pac-8 Men's Hockey finals in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/08/2020 - 10:25pm
Event Date:
February 9, 2020 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The University of Oregon is looking for a repeat as champions when they face Boise State on Sunday at noon for the Pac-8 Men's Ice Hockey Championship at the South Lake Tahoe Ice Area.
The top four teams from both the North and South Divisions have been in town for the three-day tournament. In the North Division, Oregon (11-3) and Boise State (9-3-2) secured the top two spots in the division. The Eastern Washington Eagles (8-5-1) were the third seed and Western Washington (7-7) was the fourth and final seed.
Tahoe Women's Community Fund to give away a record $125,000 in grants
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/07/2020 - 9:46am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - To celebrate the 5th year of The Tahoe Women’s Community Fund (TWCF), a record $125,000 will be granted to the South Shore Community this spring.
The 212 members of TWCF contributed to the fund and Lisa Maloff made another generous donation. The $125k they will be giving to the community through grants is 49 percent higher than last year.
Members vote where the grants will be focused and they've added a new category this year, the Inspiration Grant.
Categories
$40,000 Inspiration Grant
- Accepting grant requests up to $40,000.
Fours years after man killed in South Lake Tahoe over pot deal, one trial begins
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/07/2020 - 1:45am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was a snowy night on January 30, 2016, when Dennis Wright, Jr. brought at least 100 pounds of pot to the Beverly Lodge on Lake Tahoe Boulevard to sell to an interested party. Wright, who was better known as Spike, never made it back to his home in River Pines, Amador County that night. Instead, he was shot and killed at about 7:45 p.m. in the parking lot of the motel.
Science Expo volunteers needed in both South Lake Tahoe and Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/06/2020 - 2:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center is seeking volunteers to assist with this year's Science Expo. No experience is necessary and the job is "fun and easy."
Volunteers will facilitate a hands-on science investigation station with small groups of elementary students. All the volunteers need is a willingness to have fun and share science with local youth. Training will be provided prior to the event.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/04/2020 - 4:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to January 30 - February 3, 2020.
1/30
ARRESTS (4):
31-year-old female arrested for felony domestic violence, assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm, false imprisonment, and preventing a witness or victim by threat or force.
47-year-old male arrested on a Douglas County warrant.
40-year-old female arrested for public intoxication, battery on a peace officer, and resisting arrest.
58-year-old male arrested for trespassing.
TRAFFIC STOPS (11)
Prescribed fires to continue around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/03/2020 - 5:37pm
Members of the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT), which includes local, state and federal land management agencies, will continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks in the Tahoe Basin as conditions, staffing and weather allow. Smoke may be visible.
The following 12 areas are on the schedule:
Aspen Lily Lake 1011 - USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.
Location: Powerline Road (Forest Road 12N08), off Pioneer Trail near South Lake Tahoe. Burn Type: Hand Piles - Total Acreage: 14.00 - Planned ignition: 1/25/20
150th anniversary of Carson City Mint celebrated with public activities, special coin
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/03/2020 - 11:37am
Event Date:
February 4, 2020 (All day)
It is one thing to study history; it is another witness it. Visitors to the Nevada State Museum in Carson City this Tuesday, Feb. 4, will find themselves in history’s front row as the museum celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Carson City Mint. Just as it did 150 years earlier to the day, the Mint’s Coin Press No. 1 will be pressing silver coins, complete with the famous “CC” mint mark.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork February 2-8
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/03/2020 - 11:28am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Most major work by Caltrans on Sierra highways is on winter suspension, but some temporary work can be completed, weather permitting. Here is the week's schedule for Caltrans:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): Work is winter suspension on a $5.2 million project to upgrade metal beam guardrail and construct concrete barriers at 89 locations from the Red Hawk Undercrossing to 1.9 miles west of the junction with State Route 89 in Meyers. Completion is expected in late spring 2020.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/02/2020 - 1:05pm
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:
1/25
Fire hits South Lake Tahoe home twice in one night
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/02/2020 - 12:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A home on Idaho Avenue in South Lake Tahoe had two fires overnight, resulting in damage to both the house and garage.
At 5:52 p.m. February 1, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) was called out to the home after what appears to be ashes placed in the garage caught on fire. The fire was knocked down and after being cleaned up, the fire crew left.
Inversion brings unusual heavy fog to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/01/2020 - 2:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Fog is normally associated with San Francisco and the coastal cities of California, not with Lake Tahoe.
On Friday and Saturday, a strong inversion was in place at around the 7,000-7,500 foot level, compressing the molecules that normally evaporate off of the lake and keeping them trapped closer to the ground and the lake.
Inversions exist on a fairly common schedule, but the experience the past two days was different for a couple of reasons:
Dylan K Sterling ~ 12/20/84 - 1/11/20
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/01/2020 - 11:30am
Dylan Kane Sterling passed away unexpectedly on Jan 11, 2020, in Ecorse, Mich. He was 35-years-old. Son of Kevin and Michele Sterling, brother to William, Joshua and sister Chelsea.
Dylan grew up in South Lake Tahoe, Calif. After graduating from South Tahoe High Scool in 2003 he moved to Phoenix, Ariz. to attend Universal Technical Institute - Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Division. He completed his studies becoming a certified motorcycle and small engine mechanic.
Dylan always loved going for a hike locally with his dog Spanky.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/31/2020 - 5:24pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to January 15 - January 29, 2020.
1/15/20
ARRESTS (6):
54-year-old male arrested for hit and run causing injury and DUI.
53-year-old male arrested for public intoxication.
36 year old female arrested for theft and felony threats.
20-year-old male arrested for being a minor in possession of alcohol.
32-year-old male arrested for public intoxication, resisting arrest, possession of a controlled substance.
Ski With a Ranger program starts at Heavenly Mountain Resort
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/31/2020 - 12:24pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit invites the public to Ski with a Ranger at Heavenly Mountain Resort this winter, starting on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. Tours will begin each Friday at Tamarack Lodge, at the top of the Heavenly Gondola at 1 p.m. The tours last approximately one-hour and continue through March 27, 2020, weather permitting.
