bicycle

As South Lake Tahoe prepares to host Stages 1 & 2 of the AMGEN Tour of California Women's Race on May 8-9, people are working throughout the community, preparing for all of the events surrounding the world class cycling event.

There is a VIP reception and team presentation at Riva Grill on Thursday, May 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Now that weather is favorable for roadwork, Caltrans and NDot have begun their projects around Lake Tahoe and the surrounding areas.

Long term projects:

State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe's West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to for the week of April 9 to April 15, 2015. They responded to 137 calls during the 7 day period.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

4/9
Drunk in Public in the 1700 block of 13th St
DUI in the 3700 block of Blackwood Rd

4/10
Petty Theft in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Petty Theft in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
DUI at Osborne Ave & Charles Ave
Spousal Abuse in the 3700 block of Blackwood Rd
Drug Offense in the 1000 block of Glen Rd

The public has two upcoming opportunities to plan the future of Lake Tahoe bike and pedestrian paths, the first of which will be held on Tuesday, April 14 at the South Lake Tahoe Library from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The Lake Tahoe Region Bike and Pedestrian Plan (BPP) was last updated in 2010, and because of this, the Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization (TMPO) is conducting an online survey as well as holding a meeting on both the North and South shores of Lake Tahoe.

There were two high-end bike thefts in South Lake Tahoe city limits this week and the Police Department is issuing a warning.

One bike, a Kona ManoMano, was stolen off the back of a Tahoe Youth and Family Services board member's car as he attended an afternoon meeting at the agency's office on Fremont Avenue. His bike is described as a 27 speed Kona ManoMano, white in color with black printing. A witness saw a man walking by the parking lot with bolt cutters at approximately 4:20 p.m. on Monday, March 30. In a matter of moments the perpetrator was riding off on the bike.

The most innovative South Shore businesses will exhibit at the 2015 Business EXPO: Innovation in the Basin on Friday, March 27. The largest business and networking event of the year, Tahoe Chamber’s Business EXPO includes 100 local businesses ranging from restaurants and resorts to recreation providers to retailers. The event includes food and drink tastings, giveaways and a new networking lounge sponsored by the City of South Lake Tahoe, Winters Construction Group and Red Carpet Events and Design.

Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, in its capacity as the Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization, is asking people to take an online survey and provide public input needed to create a connected, accessible, and safe bicycle and pedestrian network at Lake Tahoe.

The survey is being offered through June 30. It is available at http://tahoempo.org/atpsurvey/ and takes about 15 minutes to complete.

Heavenly Mountain Resort added summertime activities to the top of the gondola last summer but that was only the beginning if the Epic Discovery Project gets approval from the necessary agencies.

Renovate, improve, contemporize and rebrand. That is what Burke Fathy says Sutter Capital Group plans to do with the former Factory Stores at the Y.

"The property needs to be repositioned," said Fathy, a partner with Sutter, told South Tahoe Now. "We are going to rebrand it from a factory store and make it more mixed tenant and give it new life."

The Sacramento investment group recently purchased the center after it fell into bankruptcy after years of mismanagement, Fathy said.

A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life for Douglas W. Anderson

July 16, 1963 - December 13, 2014

Doug was the son of August William Anderson and Bridget Anderson.

Doug has left behind his wife, Sue Swanson Anderson of 20 years, and two beautiful and amazing children, Bailey Nichole Anderson and Daniel August Anderson. He is also survived by his four sisters, Alice Anderson Palmer and her son Hunter Busenlehner, Betsy Kelly, Kate Anderson and Maureen Walker.

The tributes and memories of Dejon Smith continue to pour in via Facebook and media outlets as well as through much desired hugs.

South Tahoe High had counselors on hand Monday during the school day, helping students deal with grief. The death of 14 year old freshman Dejon Smith has affected not only his friends and classmates but also unknown people around the country.

During last week's Loop Road open house, residents and businesspeople gave their input on what they felt the US Highway 50/South Shore Community Revitalization project should offer.

Results show that 82% of the people participating believe the most important goal is to beautify the corridor and create gathering spaces for locals and visitors.

Another 67% of the respondents believe there should be efforts to reduce traffic congestion and improve mobility options, 60% said the project should revitalize the area and boost economic development.

As part of their mission to give back to the community and protect the environment, Vail Resorts gave away 49 grants to Lake Tahoe area groups during a ceremony on Tuesday at Heavenly Valley.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.

The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.

10/5
1:21 a.m. - Golden Bear Trail - A MALE AND FEMALE WHO HAVE BEEN DATING FOR FOUR YEARS GOT INTO A VERBAL ARGUMENT. BOTH DENIED VIOLENCE. DOCUMENTATION ONLY.

5:43 p.m. - Jameson Beach Road - A 34 YEAR OLD WOMAN BELIEVED HER PURSE FELL OFF OF HER BICYCLE ON THE TRAIL BETWEEN CAMP RICHARDSON AND HER RESIDENCE. AREA CHECK CONDUCTED. DOCUMENTATION ONLY.

10/6

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.

The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.

9/20
5:50 p.m. - Baldwin Road: 21 YEAR OLD WOMAN ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC INTOXICATION. 849 FORM COMPLETED FOR RELEASE WHEN SOBER.

10:53 p.m. - Thunderbird Drive: A REPORT OF A VACATION RENTAL

11:03 p.m. - Bella Coola Drive: A REPORT OF A VACATION RENTAL

9/21
11:37 p.m. - Lake Tahoe Blvd: A 27 YEAR OLD MAN WAS CITED FOR POSSESSION OF AN OPEN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE AND MARIJUANA INSIDE OF A VEHICLE.

The 3rd Annual Fall Festival and Chili Cookoff was held in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday at the Recreation Center.

Jeanne Prestella of the Beachcomber Inn won $100 as the Judge's favorite in the Chili Cookoff with Niki Congero of the Humane Society coming in second. The other entrants were Bryan Schwartz of Bob Dog Pizza in Meyers and John Fontenelli with his "Bachelor's Kitchen" entry.

Bike trails in South Lake Tahoe received rehabilitation this summer with $250,000 of funds from Measure R. Trails inside city limits received new paving and are open and ready to ride. Planned restoration of the trails over bridges at Trout Creek and Upper Truckee Meadow are not completed yet and expected to be done this fall.

Locals and visitors alike enjoy riding bike in Lake Tahoe on a daily basis, and there is now a new tool for cyclists to use: a newly updated bicycle trail map showing all of the trails on the North and South shores.

With the addition of new trails around the basin, the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition (LTBC) found it necessary to update the Lake Tahoe Bikeways Map. The newest stretch of trail from Fallen Leaf Lake to Baldwin Beach didn't make the printing deadline according to Ty Polastri, LTBC Project Director.

California Senator Diane Feinstein will host the 18th Annual Lake Tahoe Summit on Tuesday, August 19 being held on the lawn at Valhalla. The theme for the day is Drought, Wildfire and Invasive Species: Confronting the Effects of Climate Change on Lake Tahoe.

The public is invited to attend. Preregistration is over so plan on registering at Valhalla on the 19th starting at 9 a.m. The main program will start at 10 am.

The Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition is providing a free Bike Valet at the Kiwanis Community Fair in South Lake Tahoe at LTCC. They need volunteers to work 2-4 hour shifts on Saturday 8/30 and Sunday 8/31 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 .pm. This is a fun event and a great way to get involved with the Coalition.

The second volunteer opportunity is on September 7 which marks the 12th Annual TOUR DE TAHOE event produced by Bike The West. The Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition hosts the final rest stop on Spooner Summit, providing snacks, water, and support.

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between July 1 and July 20, 2014.

Calls resulting in arrest:

7/1
Violation of Domestic Violence Court Order in 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Battery, Domestic Violence in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

7/2
Drunk in Public in 900 block of Park Ave
Warrant attempt in the 1100 block of Bowers Ave
Warrant in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Under the Influence of Drugs in the 700 block of San Jose Ave

A tractor trailer collided with a bicyclist inside the tunnel at Cave Rock on Thursday, resulting in serious injuries to the cyclist.

Clarence Aldridge, 48, from Bakersfield, CA was riding his bike eastbound on Highway 50 just before 10 a.m. July 10th. He was traveling through the Cave Rock tunnel at the same time Richard Pettay, 39, of Carson City, NV was driving his Kenworth tractor truck and trailer.

The South Lake Tahoe Police Department will conduct targeted pedestrian and bicycle safety law enforcement this summer in order to reduce accidents. They will be deploying officers on bicycles and motorcycles to educate the public.

In 2013, the South Lake Tahoe Police department conducted 42 injury traffic collision investigations that involved serious and/or fatal injuries. 10 of those collisions involved bicycles and 5 involved pedestrians.

Between June 6 and June 12, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 170 calls.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

6/6
Resisting in the 800 block of Secret Harbor Dr
Resisting in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Spousal Abuse in the 3800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Unlicensed Driver at Lakeview Ave & Riverside Ave

6/7
DUI in the 1900 block of D St
Unlicensed Driver at Ski Run Blvd & Pioneer Tr
Drunk in Public in the 900 block of Modesto Ave
Warrant in the 800 block of Patricia Ave
Drunk in Public in the 3600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd