california
Road closures planned to alleviate South Lake Tahoe and Meyers holiday traffic woes
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/12/2019 - 1:46pm
Event Date:
June 18, 2019 - 6:00pm
In anticipation of traffic congestion during the upcoming 4th of July and Labor Day holidays, El Dorado County (EDC) is hosting a public meeting to discuss traffic control measures in the Lake Tahoe Basin on Tuesday, June 18 at 6:00 p.m. at the California Conservation Corps building.
El Dorado County Department of Transportation (EDCDOT) will present a traffic congestion circulation alternative that officially and temporarily closes portions of both Sawmill Road and North Upper Truckee at Highway 50.
NV Energy and Liberty Utilities outline wildfire mitigation plans for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/11/2019 - 1:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With electrical transmission lines found to be at fault in recent California fires, agencies responsible for supplying electricity to communities have been creating plans to prevent fires in the future.
Both companies that supply power to Lake Tahoe, NV Energy and Liberty Utilities, have announced new mitigation efforts to reduce the risk of fire.
And they're off! Pony Express annual re-ride leaves Missouri, in South Lake Tahoe June 19
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/10/2019 - 11:34pm
Imagine you live in the year 1860 with vast wilderness and wide-open plains between Missouri and California. You're one of the chosen riders on top of a horse with a mochila strapped on your saddle, navigating along the trail where unknown dangers lay ahead.
You're not on a leisure trip, you're one of a team of boys and young men traveling 1,966 miles in ten days on horseback, delivering mail to and from the West.
Aryan Brotherhood prison gang drug and murder ring broken up with help of El Dorado County DA's Office
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/06/2019 - 11:27pm
The El Dorado County (EDC) District Attorney's Office recently helped with a state-wide investigation focused on offenders operating a criminal enterprise from both inside and outside state prisons.
Sixteen members and associates of a prison-based gang have been charged after a long-running investigation into drug trafficking and murders inside and outside of California’s prisons.
The EDC DA office's investigative division has the kind of highly trained and experienced detectives that are often called in to help with operations of this magnitude.
Squaw Valley man arrested on child pornography charges
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/06/2019 - 12:21pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Squaw Valley man has been arrested after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children alerted Placer County Sheriff's Office that he was downloading child pornography.
The Placer County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Unit, with the assistance of the Truckee Police and Scottsdale Police Departments, arrested 71-year-old William Heacox on June 5.
Public meeting to discuss $688.7M El Dorado County recommended budget
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/05/2019 - 11:07pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The Board of Supervisors will hold a public meeting on June 17 to go over the El Dorado County Fiscal Year 2019-20 Recommended Budget of $688.7 million. This special meeting starts at 10:00 a.m. and will be held in the Board's Placerville meeting room at 330 Fair Lane.
The County's Chief Administrative Officer, Don Ashton delivered the budget to the supervisors and it is also available online for review. State law mandates that the Recommended Budget be submitted to the Board on or before June 30th of each year.
Bike Rodeo in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/04/2019 - 6:31pm
Event Date:
June 8, 2019 - 7:00pm The Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra in conjunction with the El Dorado County Sheriff's office, South Lake Tahoe Police Department, Lake Valley Fire Department, South Lake Tahoe Fire Department, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, California Highway Patrol, Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition and Blue Zone Sports will be hosting a bike rodeo at South Tahoe Middle School on Saturday June 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
LTCC expands College Promise to three years free college for eligble local students
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/04/2019 - 4:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Good news for the entire community on both sides of the California-Nevada border. Lake Tahoe College Promise, the free tuition program at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC), is expanding from one year to three years starting Fall 2019.
New website shows visitors and locals over 40 public beaches in the Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/04/2019 - 9:58am
A new website has been launched by the Tahoe Fund that will guide both locals and visitors to over 40 beaches around Lake Tahoe. Along the iconic shores of the lake are hidden gems along with popular spots, all providing people a chance to experience the beach and shoreline activities.
The website offers information about how to get to each beach, where to park, hours of operation, what amenities and services are offered, if any, along with other helpful information beachgoers might be interested in.
South Lake Tahoe restaurants give local law enforcement free meals all week
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/03/2019 - 5:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A group of restaurants will be showing their appreciation to local law enforcement from June 3 to June 9, 2019.
This isn't the first time Azul Latin Kitchen, California Burger Co., Social House Deli and Ten Crows BBQ have honored those who are tasked with the responsibility of protecting the community. They have had first responder days, and most recently, days to say "thank you" to snow removal crews.
Vegetable preservation class in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/03/2019 - 5:07pm
Event Date:
June 18, 2019 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The University of California Master Food Preserver Program is returning to the South Shore with their Vegetables: Preserve & Serve class on Tuesday, June 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Library.
UC Master Food Preservers will explain each step of canning, dehydrating and freezing as methods of preserving vegetables to use throughout the year. This follows up their June 3 class on preserving fruit.
Voters to select new California State Senator to represent District 1 on June 4
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/03/2019 - 4:38pm
There is a Special Runoff Election on June 4, 2019 scheduled to fill a vacancy in Senate District 1. All currently registered voters in the County of El Dorado are eligible to participate.
When Ted Gaines won a seat on the California Board of Equalization in November, the Senate District 1 seat he had held since 2011 was up for grabs. In March there was an election to decide his replacement, but since no candidate won more than 50 percent of the vote the top two are now on Tuesday's ballot.
Woman seriously injured in South Lake Tahoe bike accident
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/02/2019 - 7:04pm
11:00 p.m. UPDATE: The woman injured in Sunday's bike accident reports no broken bones, a few stitches and is a bit sore.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 39-year-old woman from Auburn, California is currently at Barton Hospital after an accident in front of the Grocery Outlet Store in South Lake Tahoe Sunday evening.
The woman was riding a small electric bicycle in a westerly direction on the sidewalk when she apparently lost control of the bike on loose gravel, causing her to fall onto the roadway where she was hit by a car, according to South Lake Tahoe Police Sgt. Jason Cheney.
Bay Area woman identified as Eagle Falls accident victim
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/02/2019 - 1:06am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 35-year-old woman from the San Francisco Bay Area has been identified as the person who was swept away in the quick-moving current of Eagle Falls near Emerald Bay on Friday.
Dina Stephanie Espinosa had been sitting in one of the pools of water near the waterfall when she slipped as she was reaching for a branch, got caught in the current and went over the waterfall, according to the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO).
South Lake Tahoe City Council to discuss possible change to Charter City
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/01/2019 - 7:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - When the City formed in 1965 it was incorporated as a general law city for the purpose of having more local control over public services such as police, fire, and snow removal.
Now there is discussion about changing to a charter city. During their March 5 meeting, Councilmember Cody Bass asked that this subject come forward at a future meeting and Councilmembers Jason Collin and Devin Middlebrook said they were interested in learning more about what the differences are between the two, and what it would mean to South Lake Tahoe to switch.
70th Anniversary of the Wagon Train through South Lake Tahoe Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/01/2019 - 9:46am
Event Date:
June 2, 2019 (All day)
The Highway 50 Wagon Train will once again traverse the Sierra this week, just as the pioneers of the 1800s once did. People seeking riches headed west after gold was discovered near Placerville in 1849, but their routes were varied as very few had traveled that direction before them.
Having a voice in the Lake Tahoe Main Street Management Plan
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/31/2019 - 9:01am
STATELINE, Nev. - Dozens of residents from both sides of the state line on the South Shore attended the Main Street Management Plan workshop Wednesday to participate in planning the future of Lake Tahoe Boulevard from Pioneer Trail/Raley's area to MontBleu.
Former SLT City Attorney headed to new job in Santa Maria
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/30/2019 - 5:13pm
Former South Lake Tahoe City Attorney Tom Watson has resigned from his position with the City of Tracy, California and taken a new one as the City Attorney of Santa Maria, a community south of San Luis Obispo.
Watson will start with them on June 17 after his contract was unanimously approved by the Santa Maria City Council on May 7.
"I have confidence in his abilities to manage and lead the City Attorney’s Office for years to come,” said Mayor Alice Patino in a news release. “I look forward to him effectively managing the legal needs of our city.”
Public meeting on Pioneer Trail/US 50 Safety Project in Meyers
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/30/2019 - 2:14pm
Event Date:
June 12, 2019 - 6:00pm
The County of El Dorado will be holding a public workshop to receive residents’ input on the Pioneer Trail/ U.S. 50 Intersection Safety Improvement Project on Wednesday, June 12 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the California Conservation Corps in Meyers.
Project alternatives currently being evaluated include a ‘no build’ option, a larger signalized intersection, and a roundabout.
If you are interested in learning more about the Project, this would be an excellent
opportunity for you to help influence the future of Meyers.
LTUSD told to take a "pause" on spending and plan on major budget cuts
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/29/2019 - 5:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District received a message last night: Take a pause and don't spend any more money until the two-year budget can be completed. The budget must include major cuts in expenses.
LTCC leases South Lake Tahoe property for student housing
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/29/2019 - 12:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) is taking a first, big step toward helping address the lack of affordable student housing in the community by leasing a five-unit apartment building near Ski Run Blvd.
The college's trustees gave authority to school administration to sign a five-year lease with the owner of that apartment building during their meeting Tuesday evenings. The lease starts on July 2, 2019.
Violations of distracted driving laws continue to increase despite education
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/28/2019 - 4:41pm
Even with the increase in anti-distracted driving campaigns, abusers of this law are on the rise according to data received during the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April.
During April, 19,850 citations were issued to drivers who violated California’s hands-free cell phone laws. This is a 3.6 percent increase from April 2018.
New El Dorado County website launched as new vegetation ordinance begins
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/28/2019 - 3:15pm
El Dorado County has created a new website as part of its efforts to keep residents informed, safe and prepared for wildfires. Part of this new informative site is an explanation of defensible space and the County's new vegetation ordinance that takes effect May 30, 2019.
The County will use the next nine months to educate the public as to what the ordinance is and how to comply.
Public invited to US50 Main Street Management Plan Open House
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/28/2019 - 11:04am
Event Date:
May 29, 2019 - 5:30pm
The next phase of the Highway 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project (SSCRP) begins with an open house on its Main Street Management Plan on Wednesday, May 29 at the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) office from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome to drop in any time.
SSCRP, commonly referred to as the Loop Road Project, will include seven more key components to be completed by the TRPA and Tahoe Transportation District (TTD). The first of those components is the Main Street Management Plan.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/26/2019 - 1:09pm
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.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
5/15
8:05 a.m. - Battery on Custodial Officer - Al Tahoe Blvd - 32-YEAR-OLD MALE
Barton Hospital nurses go out on strike
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/24/2019 - 4:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The almost 180 registered nurses at Barton Hospital went out on a planned strike Friday morning to show the South Lake Tahoe hospital they want a fair contract, one that honors all of their demands.
Official last day of school set for South Lake Tahoe students
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/24/2019 - 2:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Each year the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Board of Education approves a calendar with three snow days built into the school year. Should there be more than three snow days, decisions have to be made: move the last day of school or apply to the State of California for a waiver on the extra days, thus giving students fewer than the required days in the classroom.
South Lake Tahoe's Stephanie Zepeda inducted into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/24/2019 - 1:32pm
Stephanie Zepeda, a 2011 graduate of South Tahoe High School, was recently initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Zepeda was initiated at the University of Southern California.
Zepeda is a 2015 graduate of UC San Diego and now in graduate school at USC.
ADA attorney indicted by federal grand jury
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 4:38pm
For more than a decade, attorney Scott Norris Johnson has made it his business to sue thousands of small business owners around Lake Tahoe and up and down the state over alleged violations of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).
Today he finds himself in hot water after a federal grand jury returned an indictment today against the Carmichael resident, charging him with three counts of making and subscribing a false tax return.
Emerald Bay boulder incident draws $50,000 fine for contractor and Caltrans
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/22/2019 - 4:36pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - All involved parties reached a settlement today concerning the May 2018 boulder rolling incident at Emerald Bay. At that time, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) received a complaint about the contractors hired to build a retaining wall at Emerald Bay on SR89. In that complaint, a video was provided that showed equipment pushing a large boulder over the edge of the road as crews cheered. As the boulder rolled it took out or damaged several trees, including a majestic Sugar Pine.
Police pursuit of South Lake Tahoe man caught on film in Sacramento
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/22/2019 - 10:49am
1:00 PM UPDATE: More information has been released in the arrest of Christopher Wadstein in Sacramento. Police found almost a pound of methamphetamine in the fire after his truck burst into flames.
Wadstein is a long time South Lake Tahoe resident with arrests dating back to his teenage years. Lt. Shannon Laney said their first file on him was in 2001. His previous convictions range from drugs and vandalism to kidnapping and weapons
charges. He is also believed to be a skinhead white supremacist prison gang member according to SLTPD.
El Dorado County hires David Livingston as new County Counsel
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/21/2019 - 5:14pm
After holding the position on an interim basis since February, David Livingston was appointed by the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors today to the position of County Counsel.
“I’m honored to have the trust of the Board of Supervisors to hold the position of County Counsel,” said Livingston. “I look forward to continuing my career with El Dorado County and providing legal advice to the Board on the myriad legal issues that come before it.”
Master Gardeners 2019 Plant Sale
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/20/2019 - 5:28pm
Event Date:
June 22, 2019 - 12:00pm The UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe are having their 6th annual Plant Sale on Saturday, June 22, 2019 from 12 noon to 2 PM. (Or until all plants are sold, so arrive early!) This year’s sale will be held in the Cowork Tahoe parking lot. (Formerly Tahoe Mountain Lab) at 3079 Harrison Avenue, SLT. There will be a wide variety of Tahoe and Sierra natives as well as many high elevation adaptive plants. Vegetable plants will be very limited this year.
Location
Cowork Tahoe
3079 Harrison Avenue
South Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
28th annual “America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride” around Lake Tahoe June 2
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/20/2019 - 1:05pm
Event Date:
June 2, 2019 (All day)
Over 3,000 bicycle enthusiasts will be riding the 72 miles around Lake Tahoe on Sunday, June 2 as they participate in the 28th annual America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/18/2019 - 10:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the call logs for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department May 14-15, 2019.
5/14
ARRESTS:
45-year-old male arrested for felony threats, felon in possession of a firearm, and assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm.
36-year-old male cited and released for driving on a suspended license.
TRAFFIC STOPS (5)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (38):
Abandoned Vehicle: Eloise Ave/7th St.
Abandoned Vehicle: Ski Run Blvd/Terry Ln.
Alarm: 2300-block Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Alarm: 3600-block Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Keep Tahoe Bears Wild - Practice proper food storage and trash disposal
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/18/2019 - 10:21pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Lake Tahoe natural resource and law enforcement agencies remind residents and visitors to practice proper food storage and trash disposal at all times while in bear country. Intentional or unintentional feeding of bears can result in unwanted bear behaviors, increased human-bear conflicts, and public safety issues, as well as fines and possible jail time for violators. Each year law enforcement and state wildlife officers respond to hundreds of calls in which bears may pose a public safety threat or are damaging property. In some cases, the bear must be euthanized.
Pogacar becomes youngestAmgen Tour of California champ; Van Der Breggen and Hall 1-2 again
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/18/2019 - 5:54pm
UAE Team Emirates’ 20-year-old Tadej Pogacar (SLO) is the 2019 Amgen Tour of California champion after a fast and furious sprint finish at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl concluded a week of racing.
OVERALL RACE RESULTS:
1. Tadej Pogacar (SLO), UAE Team Emirates (UAE) 32h55’12”
2. Sergio Higuita (COL), EF Education First Pro Cycling (USA) +0:16”
3. Kasper Asgreen (DEN), Deceuninck – Quick-Step (BEL) +0:17”
4. George Bennett (NZL), Team Jumbo-Visma (TJV) +0:29”
5. Richie Porte (AUS), Trek-Segafredo (USA) +0:41”
JERSEY WINNERS AT RACE CONCLUSION:
Kudos: Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra thanks Elegant Evening supporters
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/17/2019 - 9:09pm
Dear Community, The sold-out 30th annual Elegant Evening 2019 at Harrah’s Tahoe was a huge success and that was due to the generosity of businesses and friends near and far. We are beyond thrilled that our special appeal for Challenge Day was met and exceeded!
Lead changes as Amgen Tour of California heads into final stage
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/17/2019 - 7:41pm
A determined ride by UAE Team Emirates’ 20-year-old Tadej Pogacar’s (SLO) today could make him the youngest ever Amgen Tour of California champion when the race concludes in Pasadena tomorrow. First-timers to this race, Pogacar and 21-year-old Sergio Higuita battled to the steep summit finish atop Southern California’s Mt. Baldy, with the EF Education First Pro Cycling Columbian rider slipping into second place for the stage after a wide turn to the finish gave the younger rider clearance to the line.
Van Garderen of the USA remains in the lead at Amgen
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 6:28pm
It was Stage 5 for the men's portion of the Amgen Tour of California as well as day 1 for the women on Thursday as both races are now centered in Southern California.
Podium: Stage 5 presented by LEXUS
1. Ivan Garcia Cortina (ESP), Bahrain – Merida (BRN), 4h56’11”
2. Maximiliano Richeze (ARG), Deceuninck – Quick-Step (BEL), +00”
3. Sergio Andres Higuita Garcia (COL), EF Education First Pro Cycling (USA), +00”
Jersey Winners after Stage 5:
Amgen Race Leader Jersey – Tejay van Garderen (USA), EF Education First Pro Cycling (USA)
Tahoe Valley Thunderbird Choir excelled at the Music in the Parks Choir Festival.
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 3:10pm
Tahoe Valley Thunderbird Choir excelled at the Music in the Parks Choir Festival.
The choir consisting of Tahoe Valley Students grades 3 through 5 traveled off the hill to American Canyon High School in American Canyon, California on Saturday, May 11 to be adjudicated. The intention was to provide the students with the opportunity and experience of performing under pressure in the presence of top quality competitors. The result was an outstanding showing that resulted in the choir receiving 1st place in their division and a rating of excellence from the panel of judges.
Rain and crash during Amgen Stage 3: It's a three-peat for Deceuninck – Quick-Step riders
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 10:12am
The Amgen Tour of California Stage 4 presented by Lexus ended with the expected sprinter shootout – UAE Emirates’ Jasper Philipsen (BEL) launched the final attack to the finish line, trailed by BORA-hansgrohe’s three-time World Champion Peter Sagan (SVK). With just meters to go, Deceuninck – Quick-Step’s Fabio Jakobsen (NED) rocketed past both to claim the team’s third stage in three days. Cofidis, Solutions Credits Nacer Bouhanni (FRA) followed the trio across the line in fourth place.
Lake Tahoe spring storm to continue into next week
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 9:13am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Hope you didn't put away your winter coats yet! A weather pattern more typical of early March rather than mid-May came into the Lake Tahoe basin overnight, leaving behind a dusting of snow at lake level. This unusual and persistent weather pattern will continue to send cold Pacific storms into California and Nevada through next week. Expect periods of rain, mountain snow, and strong gusty winds.
Tahoe Beach Bash to raise funds for Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/15/2019 - 12:05pm
Event Date:
July 20, 2019 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – A family friendly event has been planned by the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless at their Tahoe Beach Bash on Saturday, July 20 from noon - 4:00 p.m.
This year’s event is being held at The Beach Retreat and Lodge located at 3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe. The Beach Bash includes live music, beachside barbecue, silent auction, games, a bounce house, face painting, beautiful lake views, beer and wine tasting, Homebrew for the Homeless’s home-brewed beer contest, and more.
All proceeds go to Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless.
Amgen Stage 3: France's Cavagna finishes almost 1.5 hours of next rider
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/14/2019 - 9:48pm
For the second day in a row, a Deceuninck – Quick-Step cyclist claimed his first WorldTour stage win at the Amgen Tour of California, with 23-year-old French rider Rémi Cavagna spending hours on a solo ride several minutes ahead of the peloton.
About an hour into the race day, a breakaway including the USA Cycling National Team’s reigning U.S. U23 National Champion Alex Hoehn (Lenexa, Kansas) and Cavagna (FRA) built their lead to over 10 minutes and ended up spending 100 miles out front of the peloton.
RNs at Barton Memorial Hospital serve notice of intent to strike
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/14/2019 - 5:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Nurses Association (CNA) has served Barton Health with another ten-day notice of their RNs' intent to strike on May 24, 2019. This is the second such notice this year. Their original notice was sent on February 15 and was withdrawn on February 22.
Popular $5 Dump Day on June 8 in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/14/2019 - 3:09pm
Event Date:
June 8, 2019 - 8:00am
Time to clean out your yard, storage area or garage?
Take advantage of the Clean Tahoe Program's annual Community Cleanup Day (aka $5 Dump Day) on Saturday, June 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
It's the one day of the year South Shore residents can bring unwanted items to South Tahoe Refuse at HUGE discounts. Only $5 per vehicle load for California residents ($10 for Nevada residents). They are located at 2140 Ruth Avenue in South Lake Tahoe.
For those bringing a truck and trailer, the charge is $10 for California residents.
- Oversized loads & Uhauls: priced by size ($15-$60)
Voting centers coming to South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County, public input sought
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/14/2019 - 1:35pm
Event Date:
May 21, 2019 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heading to the polls will soon have a different meaning to the voters of South Lake Tahoe and the rest of California as the one-day voting period ends and initiation of voting centers begin.
With the passage of SB450, the 2016 Voter's Choice Act, 11-day and 4-day voting centers are planned to begin in 2020 after being started in 2018 with pilot centers in five counties: Madera, Nevada, Napa, Sacramento and San Mateo. El Dorado County will start vote centers in the 2020 election pending approval from the Board of Supervisors.
South Lake Tahoe weather: Rain and snow in the 10-day forecast
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/14/2019 - 10:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Enjoy your last day of sunshine for a while as a strong, wet and cold weather system heads to California and Lake Tahoe. The 10-day forecast has rain and snow in South Lake Tahoe each day. Have weekend outdoor plans? You may want to have a backup plan in place.
Amgen Tour of California picked the right weekend to start in Northern California. As the race moves south, the storm systems move in.
133 miles later, Denmark's Kasper Asgreen wins Amgen Stage 2 in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/13/2019 - 6:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - People in over 200 countries were watching as 132 cyclists climbed more than 14,500 feet over 133.6 miles Monday, a ride that separated the pack as they crossed the finish line in South Lake Tahoe during the 17th annual Amgen Tour of California.
At the end of the day Kasper Asgreen from Denmark, who rides for Belgium's Deceuninck – Quick – Step, is wearing the green leader jersey. Asgreen finished first, 6 hours, 17 minutes and 11 seconds after leaving Rancho Cordova.
