2019
Road Beat: 2019 Honda Passport, Honda’s best ever SUV/CUV and Best in Class
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/28/2019 - 9:52pm
Not very often does a new car/truck come along that gets my attention as the new Honda Passport did. It is certainly not a rebadged Isuzu as the original “rush to market” first Passport was.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/26/2019 - 8:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to April 23-25, 2019.
4/23
ARRESTS (3)
35-year-old male arrested for loitering on private property, trespassing, violation of parole, and resisting arrest.
41-year-old male arrested for driving while license suspended for DUI; Cited and released.
39-year-old female arrested for public intoxication.
TRAFFIC STOPS (7)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (24):
Alarm: 2900-block Springwood Dr.
North Lake Tahoe security guard arrested on 403 felony counts
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/25/2019 - 5:41pm
A North Lake Tahoe security guard has been arrested on 134 fugitive warrants from North Carolina for more than 300 charges of Third-Degree Sex Exploitation of a Minor.
Just after midnight on Thursday, April 25, deputies from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance call from the Crystal Bay Casino. Security guard Richard Britt called the deputies for assistance with an unwanted subject at the North Shore property.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/24/2019 - 11:29pm
“Tahoe Douglas Rotary has served our community for over 50 years,” stated Susan Glasson while volunteering at Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal on April 15, 2019. “Rotary’s motto is ‘Service Above Self’ and it is our distinct pleasure to join with Bread & Broth in providing delicious meals and food to all who show up.” For the last several years, the Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club has been sponsoring six Adopt A Day of Nourishments annually.
Neurodiversity class offered by the LTCC Foster and Kinship Care Education program
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/24/2019 - 11:18pmEvent Date:
April 27, 2019 - 10:00am
The Foster and Kinship Care Education (FKCE) program at Lake Tahoe Community College is offering a free class at Lake Tahoe Community College on "Neurodiversity: ADHD, Autism Spectrum, Sensory Processing Disorder, Learning Disabilities, Differently Abled vs Special Needs." It will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the college's room B103.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/24/2019 - 7:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the 67 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from April 16 - April 23, 2019.
4/16
1000 block of 89 Hwy - EMS: Dispatched & canceled en route
4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - Smoke detector activation, no fire/unintentional
Barton Hospital - EMS Call - Interfacility Transfer
Gold Tip Ave at Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
4/17
2200 block of Butler Ave- EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
14th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/24/2019 - 2:56pm
Event Date:
April 27, 2019 - 2:00pm After Earth Day celebrations in South Lake Tahoe, join the Sierra Nevada Alliance as they present their 14th annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival on Saturday, April 27 at Harrah's Tahoe. The 2nd annual Wild Child film fest is from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the adult's program 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Each year, they choose powerful environmental and adventure films so people are inspired to take further action regarding issues that impact the environment, ourselves and our world. This year they are showing a series of short films that will not only inspire kids but adults as well.
Location
Harrah's Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
South Lake Tahoe to spend almost $3M on new snow removal equipment
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/23/2019 - 10:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With about $8 million in unassigned General Fund reserves, the South Lake Tahoe City Council voted last week to spend about $2.5 million for the replacement of four pieces of critical snow removal equipment and the purchase of one new piece of equipment.
The Department of Public Works has thirty-one pieces of heavy equipment assigned to snow removal operations for use on roads, the airport, facilities, parks, and
trails. Some of that equipment can do double duty and work during non-winter months including loaders, pick-up trucks, and tractors.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/23/2019 - 5:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to April 17 - 22, 2019.
April 17
ARRESTS (1):
28-year-old male arrested for violation of probation and resisting arrest.
TRAFFIC STOPS (18)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (37):
Alarm: 3400-block Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Alarm: 900-block Ski Run Blvd.
Alarm: 1100-block Emerald Bay Rd.
Child Molestation: Location Redacted.
Civil Problem: 3300-block Sandy Way
Disturbance: 3200-block Apple St.
Opening dates announced for USFS recreational spots around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/22/2019 - 8:50pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The snow is melting and temperatures are rising, signaling the change of seasons in Lake Tahoe, and the opening of campgrounds, beaches and other recreational areas.
The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will soon begin the process of opening their facilities in the Lake Tahoe Basin, weather and snow conditions permitting,
The first two beaches to open will be Baldwin and Nevada with an opening date planned for this Saturday, April 27, 2019.
ONE TAHOE listening session on North Shore Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/22/2019 - 7:45am
Event Date:
April 23, 2019 - 4:00pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - In January 2019, the Tahoe Transportation District (TTD), in collaboration with agency partners, launched ONE TAHOE, an initiative focused on achieving the full funding necessary to transform the community transportation vision into reality.
ONE TAHOE seeks to gather community input on funding solutions to implement the Regional Transportation Plan Vision.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office celebrates newest SAR graduates
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/22/2019 - 6:00am
The newest members of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Team were recently celebrated at the graduation ceremony at the Carson Valley United Methodist Church in Gardnerville on April 16, 2019.
The academy they attended was taught at the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) by members of the Douglas County Search and Rescue Team, consisting of training in the classroom and practical training in the field.
Public comment sought on USFS-Liberty Utilities plan to thin forests around power lines
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/20/2019 - 7:00am
Liberty Utilities and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) are working together on a proposal to reduce the risk of unwanted wildfires on approximately 6,300 acres of forest in the Lake Tahoe Basin along 55 miles of power line corridors.
The Liberty Utilities Resilience Corridors Project would help create healthier and more resilient forests while reducing the risk of unwanted wildfires that could ignite either from vegetation coming in contact with utility infrastructure or failures of infrastructure.
Final Mountain Resort Report of the season
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/20/2019 - 7:00am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!
Here is the Mountain Resort Report for April 19-21, 2019.
Happy Easter! Spring Conditions continue as Resorts head into Easter Weekend. Many Resorts will be closing after April 21… And, some will remain open thru May and others into July… It’s been a great snow year and we wish you a safe Spring Skiing Season!
WEATHER – Greater Lake Tahoe Area:
Friday: Partly cloudy. Highs 61 to 71. Light winds becoming southwest around 10 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
Column: Shoreline Plan making progress
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/20/2019 - 6:00am
More than a billion people in nearly 200 countries will come together to celebrate and support environmental protection during Earth Day events this April.
This year’s international Earth Day celebration begins the countdown to Earth Day 2020, the 50th anniversary of the event that helped launch the environmental movement and opened the doors to critical U.S. environmental laws like the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act.
Free tickets to American Century Golf in Lake Tahoe for active duty and retired military
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/19/2019 - 6:00am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The first tee shot won't be hit for several more weeks but organizers are preparing for the 30th annual American Century Championship July 9-14, 2019 on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe.
They have announced that all active duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, military retirees, and veterans will receive complimentary tickets for themselves and one guest each day of the tournament.
Celebrate Earth Day in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/18/2019 - 11:20pm
Event Date:
April 27, 2019 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A full day of earth-friendly events and activities returns to South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, April 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Bijou Community Park, located at 1201 Al Tahoe Boulevard.
Earth Day recognizes, celebrates and promotes our region’s unique beauty while educating people about its environmental issues. South Lake Tahoe’s free event includes children’s activities, local vendors, environmental booths, nature walks with Tahoe Institute for Natural Science, and live “river rock and mountain blues” by Boot Juice.
TRPA: What's new for the 2019 Lake Tahoe boating season
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/18/2019 - 10:50am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – New boating safety programs are coming online at Lake Tahoe this summer, according to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA).
Additional enforcement of no-wake zones and excessive boat noise under TRPA’s Shoreline Program are two measures being taken to protect the lake and non-motorized watercraft and swimmers. Boat inspections fees are also being adjusted for the first time in seven years to better safeguard the lake from aquatic invasive species, and sticker fees now include a $12 fee as part of the Shoreline Program.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/18/2019 - 6:12am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the 58 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from April 8 - April 15, 2019.
4/8
Barton Hospital - EMS call, Interfacility Transfer
Heavenly Resort - EMS call, Interfacility Transfer
Barton Hospital - EMS call, Interfacility Transfer
900 block of Park Ave - Alarm system sounded, no fire/unintentional
Barton Hospital - EMS call, Interfacility Transfer
Barton Hospital - EMS call, Interfacility Transfer
Roadwork schedule for $5.5M Sierra Boulevard Complete Streets Project
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/17/2019 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After this summer's work is completed on Sierra Boulevard, those driving, walking and riding on the road will enjoy sidewalks, Class 1 and Class 2 bike lanes, parallel parking spots, reduced lane size, lighted sidewalks, underground utilities, landscaping, crosswalks and see the new water quality improvements.
The $5.5 million project on the .6 mile long Sierra Boulevard is funded mostly by grants.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/17/2019 - 4:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to on Tuesday, April 16, 2019.
ARRESTS (1):
25-year-old male cited and released for driving without a license.
TRAFFIC STOPS(7)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (28):
Abandoned Vehicle: 2600-block Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Alarm: 2200-block Balboa Dr.
Assist Outside Agency: Glorene Ave/Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Disturbance: 4100-block Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Drunk in Public: 3300-block Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Found Property: 1300-block Tata Ln.
Location Check:3300-block Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Lime scooters return to South Lake Tahoe with contract, new fees
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/16/2019 - 7:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lime is returning to South Lake Tahoe this summer, but with some changes both visibly and financially during a new one-year trial period for 2019.
After much discussion on Tuesday night, the City Council unanimously approved a new contract with Lime that will bring up to 550 scooters to town this season, but, as reported before, the bikes are not returning.
The Council wanted to make sure not all 550 will appear on opening day at the beginning of May and will work with Lime to start slow.
Caltrans to hold public meeting on Meyers and South Lake Tahoe projects
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/16/2019 - 4:59pm
Event Date:
April 24, 2019 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Long has been the joke that there are two seasons in Lake Tahoe, winter and roadwork. Both are holding up true for 2019 as we leave a long and heavy winter and prepare for several road construction projects.
On Wednesday, April 24, CalTrans is inviting the public to come out and learn about their three projects scheduled to begin on US 50 in the Lake Tahoe Basin this summer. The public meeting will be in the South Tahoe High School Student Union from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/16/2019 - 4:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe Now has been posting the call logs from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department for years, and while that will still continue the format is changing. After today we will post complete logs Tuesday-Friday with Tuesdays being a list of the weekend calls.
The following is a full recap of all activity for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from April 5 - 15, 2019.
April 5-7
ARRESTS (11):
36-year-old male arrested for disobeying a court order.
45-year-old male arrested for loitering on private property and resisting arrest.
Trevor Noah hits the stage this summer at Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/16/2019 - 10:54am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The hilarious host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” Trevor Noah, is bringing his “Loud & Clear Tour” to the 2019 Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series at Harveys Outdoor Arena on Friday, July 5.
Crisis Intervention Training in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/15/2019 - 9:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Live Violence Free is offering their spring Crisis Intervention training this May, giving the public the opportunity to work with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in the state of California.
This certification can help with volunteer and employment opportunities for people interested in working with this population. They give this training just twice a year.
Suspected drunk driver threatens police after crashing vehicle in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/14/2019 - 9:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Lake Tahoe man is currently at Barton Hospital after rolling his vehicle and threatening police with a knife on Sunday evening.
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) was dispatched to the area of Ski Run Boulevard and Pioneer Trail after witnesses called them about a possible drunk driver on April 14, 2019.
At 5:53 p.m. officers were headed to the area when they were called about the same vehicle driving through the mobile home park at the corner of Pioneer Trail and Blackwood Rd.
Laugh for LEAD
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 04/14/2019 - 3:00pm
Event Date:
April 29, 2019 (All day) Stand up comedy and a chance to be part of a Game Show! A night of laughs, prizes, and more benefits a great organization! All proceeds go to LEAD with Horses programs for at-risk youth.
It will be held at the Laugh Factory inside the Silver Legacy in Reno on Monday, April 29, 2019, 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30)
$35.00 to $200.00 —Single ticket (includes drink) for $35, VIP table $200
More Info
http://leadwithhorses.com/laugh/
Ticket/Registration Links
https://donorbox.org/laugh
Location
Laugh Factory
407 N Virginia St
Reno, NV 89501
United States
See map: Google Maps
Keep Tahoe Blue Earth Day Cleanup and Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/12/2019 - 10:08pm
Event Date:
April 22, 2019 (All day) SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. The League to Save Lake Tahoe is celebrating Earth Day with a movie, presentation, and festival on April 22, 2019 and the public is invited to join them at the Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe.
Make a difference, learn more and win fun prizes!
The day starts with a clean up of the area from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Now that the snow has melted trash is showing and help is needed to keep things clean. Meet at the village at 9:00 a.m.
Then, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. visit environmental non-profit booths at Heavenly Village. Visit all booths and win prizes.
Location
The Loft at Heavenly Village
1001 Heavenly Village Way
United States
See map: Google Maps
SLT City Council meeting to include construction allocations, camping regulations
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/12/2019 - 7:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tuesday's evening meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council will have a full agenda that includes replacement of aging snow removal equipment, a Lime License Agreement, and temporary suspension of the City's Residential Allocation Procedures.
LTCC receives grant to expand College Promise program
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/11/2019 - 2:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The free college program at Lake Tahoe Community College, the College Promise, was just awarded a $150,000 grant to enhance and expand the program. They were just one of three community colleges in the state to receive the grant.
Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Promise program provides a free year of tuition for first-time, full-time students. With this grant award, LTCC can further enhance the program, adding free services and extra support to improve Promise student success.
STHS grad fundraising for Maasai Girls Education
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/11/2019 - 12:30pm
Event Date:
August 10, 2019 (All day) Former South Tahoe High School runner Kate Lambdin is taking on the next challenge on her marathon journey around the world. This time - Africa. Lambdin was a member of the STHS 2004 and 2005 State Championship Cross Country Teams and continued her running career at San Jose State University.
Work resumes on shared use path in Incline Village along SR28
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/11/2019 - 12:08pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The final stage of the three-plus mile shared-use path from the southern end of Incline Village to Sand Harbor State Park along SR28 will begin on April 22, ending a four-year, multi-agency water quality and traffic safety improvement project.
Autism awareness event to be held in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/11/2019 - 11:13am
Event Date:
April 30, 2019 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In honor of National Autism Awareness Month there is an event on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 to not only bring awareness of autism to the community with a panel discussion, but to celebrate with a silent auction, games, and food. "An Evening With Autism" will be held in the South Tahoe Middle School Multi-Purpose Room from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
2nd Bi-Annual Basin Blitz shows Caltrans renovations help Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/11/2019 - 12:03am
The League to Save Lake Tahoe held its second bi-annual Basin Blitz this spring to assess progress in improving Lake Tahoe’s stormwater infrastructure (pipes, drains and sediment-catching basins). These features flow directly into Lake Tahoe and carry fine sediment pollution from our roads and neighborhoods into the lake, further degrading its clarity.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/10/2019 - 11:11pm
The following is a recap of activity for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from March 20 - April 6, 2019. They had 469 calls during this period. The last report for March 14 - March 19, 2019 can be seen HERE.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
3/20
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Fremont
3/21
Stalking in the 2200 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Welfare Check in the 800 block of Gardner St
3/22
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/10/2019 - 9:35am
As an all-volunteer, non-profit organization, Bread & Broth is extremely grateful for the support we receive from many generous members of our community. From volunteering personal time to making donations, every means of support for B&B’s efforts in easing hunger brings relief to those who are food insecure.
Jackpot of Gems
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/10/2019 - 9:23am
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Apr 28 2019 .
April 27, 2019 - 10:00am
Event Date:
April 28, 2019 - 10:00am Join us for the 55th annual 2019 Jackpot of Gems!
This event is for the whole family with 40+ *gem, mineral, and fossil exhibits from Nevada and elsewhere; demonstrations of lapidary, carving, beading, and wire wrap; gold panning; a busy silent auction; hourly drawings for prizes with a grand prize of $500, and 25+ vendors *for your shopping pleasure!
Come join us for this exciting weekend!
Saturday, April 27 from 10am to 5pm and Sunday, April 28th, from 10am to 4pm.
Reno Livestock Event Center, 1350 N. Wells Ave., Reno, NV 89512
Admission is $5. Kids 12 and under FREE!
Location
Reno Livestock Events Center
1350 N Wells Ave
Reno, NV 89512
United States
See map: Google Maps
Cal-Tahoe JPA moves towards new 10-year contract with County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/09/2019 - 11:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For almost 18 years the California Tahoe Emergency Services Operations Authority (CTESOA) has been providing ambulance service to the portions of El Dorado County at Lake Tahoe and parts of northwestern Alpine County through a Joint Powers Authority (JPA).
Laser measurement of Sierra snowpack from the air being considered in Sacramento
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/09/2019 - 9:17pm
At a price tag of $150 million, the California legislature is considering a bill that, if approved, would change the way the Sierra snowpack is measured each year.
For 90 years the snowpack has been measured at several locations including Phillips, just west of Lake Tahoe. Normally performed in front of media, staff from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) snowshoe into a spot where they stick a pole into the snow to measure the depth and water content of the snow.
Local woodturner donates piece for Soroptimist charity auction
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/09/2019 - 11:49am
South Lake Tahoe artist Malcolm Tibbetts has once again donated one of his famous woodturning creations to the Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) Elegant Evening fundraising event on Saturday, April 13, 2019.
Bids on "Ovals in the Woods" are accepted online and bidders do not have to attend the event to participate.
Tibbetts left the Heavenly management team in 2002 to start a new career that would work within his longtime love of woodworking. He is now a full-time studio artist designing, engineering and creating amazing works of art in segmented woodturning.
Participants sought for Leadership Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/09/2019 - 11:08am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Leadership Lake Tahoe has been helping shape the South Shore community since 2003 and organizers are looking for the next class of participants for the ten-month program.
The intensive development program helps emerging leaders from various sectors of the community, including Barton Health and The City of South Lake Tahoe, as well as small business owners and entrepreneurs such as Cowork Tahoe, Lake Tahoe AleWorX and South Tahoe Now.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/08/2019 - 11:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the 17 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from March 21 - April 7, 2019.
3/21
Tahoe Island Dr - Unintentional transmission of alarm, other
Morro Dr - Public service assistance, other
Tamarack Ave - CO detector activation due to malfunction
Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Pony Express Rd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Barton Hospital - EMS call, Interfacility Transfer
3/22
Mooring permitting underway in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/08/2019 - 12:48pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif – New online permitting options are available for mooring permits at Lake Tahoe. The Lake Tahoe Shoreline Plan approved by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency in 2018 requires lakefront property owners, homeowners’ associations, and marinas to register all existing boat moorings, including buoys, boatlifts, and boat slips.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork April 7 - 13, 2019
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/07/2019 - 11:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Major Caltrans roadwork projects around Lake Tahoe will not start until at least May 1, and in the case of the $35M Tahoe City project, until mid-June due to the height of the Truckee River. In the meantime, there will be short-term projects.
Here is the week's roadwork for Caltrans for the week:
SHORT-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 49 (El Dorado County) at the Weber Creek Bridge: Motorists can expect intermittent one-way traffic control from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday for guardrail replacement work.
Daffodil Hill closes for the season after just one weekend
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/07/2019 - 12:25am
For those waiting for an annual sojourn down State Route 88 to Daffodil Hill, it's time to change your plans. They opened for the season on March 30, not knowing their season would only last two days.
A rainy week has more than dampened spirits, it also damaged the thousands of daffodils lining the four-acre farm owned by the McLaughlin family.
Business licenses issued by City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/06/2019 - 8:09pm
The following 35 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe during the month of February 2019:
2/1
IMMOOS FIRE PROTECTION INC
JOLINE WELCH CLEANING
KEITH BROWN DRYWALL INC
ON TAHOE TIME
2/4
2129 HELEN - DUPLEX
2/6
ANYTIME VENDING
2/7
AQUINO & GASPER MAINTENANCE
LAKE TAHOE LODGING (GONDOLA VISTA)
WHISKEY DICKS SALOON LLC
2/11
ERIC LABRECQUE CONSTRUCTION
NATURALLY MAID
ROBERT ELECTRIC INC
2/12
PAYNES SHARED HOME RENTAL
Community wildfire evacuation and preparedness meeting
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/06/2019 - 1:44pm
Event Date:
April 25, 2019 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The threat of wildland fires grows in California and the Lake Tahoe Basin every year. They are becoming larger, more destructive and deadly than ever before. Do you know what to do in case of fire?
The public needs to be prepared when wildfire strikes. The Camp Fire in November 2018 was the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history to date. It burned 153,336 acres, destroyed 18,804 buildings and killed 85 people. The center of that fire was Paradise, California, They had held city-wide fire drills and appeared to be prepared.
Public workshop on proposed STPUD rate increases
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/06/2019 - 10:08am
Event Date:
April 18, 2019 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) is hosting a public meeting on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at 1275 Meadow Crest Drive to discuss proposed rate increases.
Most of South Lake Tahoe’s water and sewer system was built in the 1950s and 1960s. Much of this infrastructure needs to be upgraded, repaired or replaced.
Snapchat joyride with AR-15 style weapon in South Lake Tahoe sends teen to jail
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/05/2019 - 6:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 19-year-old man from Dayton, Nevada was arrested in South Lake Tahoe on Friday after he was allegedly found with an illegal and loaded weapon.
On April 5, 2019, at 2:19 p.m. the Douglas County Sheriff's Office called the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) with a "Be On The Lookout" for a black Mercedes with a passenger that was brandishing an AR-15 style weapon.
