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COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 6:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County is reporting three new cases of COVID-19 since Friday, all in the Lake Tahoe region, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 67. Of the new cases, all are male with two in the 18-49 age group, the other in the 65+ age group.
There were no new recoveries over the weekend, leaving 15 active cases.
505 additional tests were conducted since Friday, 4,408 to date.
There have been 25 cases in the Lake Tahoe area (including South Lake Tahoe, Meyers, Kyburz, and Tahoma).
Fire quickly put out near Van Sickle Bi-State Park in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/16/2020 - 7:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What appears to have been a cooking fire that got away in the forest near Van Sickle Bi-State Park on Saturday brought out a full response from South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue with assistance from Tahoe Douglas Fire, Lake Valley Fire, Cal Fire, and the U.S. Forest Service.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Jay Manning was driving on Lake Tahoe Boulevard near Stateline when he noticed smoke from the park just after 12:30 p.m. on May 16. At that same time, a ranger from the park called into 911 to report a fire.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe and surrounding counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/15/2020 - 6:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There were two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County on Friday, both in the Lake Tahoe region. Both of the cases are male, one 18-49 years old and the 50-64 years old.
179 more people were tested in the county with a total now of 3,903. The goal of health officials is 132 per day. There are two free testing sites for those without symptoms in the county that will test anyone with an appointment, one in Shingle Springs and the other in South Lake Tahoe.
There have now been 52 recoveries and there are currently 12 active cases in the county.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe and surrounding counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 6:07pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Health officials are reporting two new cases of COVID-19 in the county and both from the Diamond Springs/El Dorado area. One male and one female, both 18-49 years old.
To date, 3,724 tests for the virus have been administered, an addition of 320 since yesterday. There were no new recoveries and currently there are 11 active cases.
To date, 62 COVID-19 cases in the county with 20 in the Lake Tahoe area (including South Lake Tahoe, Meyers, Kyburz, and Tahoma).
Pollock Pines, Camino,Kyburz - 2 (Zip codes 95726, 95720, 95709)
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe and surrounding counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/13/2020 - 6:39pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been no new cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County, but there has been one new recovery.
To date, 60 COVID-19 cases in the county with 20 in the Lake Tahoe area (including South Lake Tahoe, Meyers, Kyburz, and Tahoma). There have been 51 recoveries and nine active cases remain county-wide.
Pollock Pines, Camino,Kyburz - 2 (Zip codes 95726, 95720, 95709)
El Dorado Hills - 19 (Zip Code 95762)
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 1 (Zip codes 95623, 95619)
North County - 3 (Zip codes 95664, 95614, 95651, 95635, 95634, 95633)
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe and surrounding counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/12/2020 - 6:22pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The County's Public Health Department is reporting four new cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County, two men, two women with one each in the areas of Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz; Diamond Springs/El Dorado; North County; and South County.
This brings the total number of cases to 60, with 50 recoveries and ten active cases. To date, 3,324 tests have been administered to residents with 131 of those new Tuesday.
Twenty people in the Lake Tahoe region of the county have tested positive. This region includes South Lake Tahoe, Meyers, Kyburz, and Tahoma.
All events on City of South Lake Tahoe property postponed through at least mid-July
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/12/2020 - 5:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Events on City property through at least July 14 have been postponed, including the 4th of July Parade.
As South Lake Tahoe starts to reopen with guidelines from California Governor Newsom for Phase 2, the directives toward events won't be addressed until future phases so the City took action during their meeting Tuesday.
Nominate a COVID-19 hero to win stay at Lake Tahoe vacation rental
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/12/2020 - 11:05am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The owners of a vacation home on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe have created a contest to honor the front line employees who have worked so unselfishly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Claire and Charlie McArthur, owners of The Woodsy Tahoe Cabin, are offering a free six-night stay in October at their home that sleeps ten, has lake views from all levels, and is a 30-second walk to a private homeowners beach.
Alpine County releases their roadmap to reopening
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/12/2020 - 9:29am
ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - Alpine County is grateful to report that we still have only one resident with a laboratory confirmed case of COVID-19 infection. That occurred in March, the person was not hospitalized, and has recovered. Surrounding counties continue to report either no change or a small increase in the number of cases (El Dorado – 56, with 20 in South Lake Tahoe, Douglas (NV) – 24, Calaveras – 13, Amador – 8, Tuolumne – 2, Mono - 32).
Prescribed burn operations at Sugar Pine, Glenbrook and Zephyr Cove
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/08/2020 - 7:45pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District (TDFPD) and California State Parks will conduct understory burns at Lake Tahoe in the coming days.
TDFPD is planning on burning in Glenbrook on May 12 and in Zephyr Cove on May 20, 2020. State Paks is planning on burning at Sugar Pine Point State Park on the West Shore on May 11 and May 18. Both are weather permitting and smoke be visible.
Glenbrook - Burn Type: Hand Piles, Total Acreage: 3.00
Zephyr Cove - Warrior Way, Burn Type: Understory, Total Acreage: 2.00
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe and surrounding counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/08/2020 - 6:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Once again there were no additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County. There were no additional recoveries. Out of the 54 confirmed cases there are nine active cases.
165 additional tests were administered, bringing the total administered to 2,935.
Twenty people in the Lake Tahoe region of the county have tested positive. This region includes South Lake Tahoe, Meyers, Kyburz, and Tahoma.
Totals for the county:
Pollock Pines, Camino,Kyburz - 1 (Zip codes 95726, 95720, 95709)
El Dorado Hills - 19 (Zip Code 95762)
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe and surrounding counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/07/2020 - 6:44pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - County officials are reporting no new COVID-19 cases, with nine active cases remaining. They also say there were no new recoveries on Thursday.
To date, 2,770 tests have been administered.
Twenty people in the Lake Tahoe region of the county have tested positive. This region includes South Lake Tahoe, Meyers, Kyburz, and Tahoma.
Totals for the county:
Pollock Pines, Camino,Kyburz - 1 (Zip codes 95726, 95720, 95709)
El Dorado Hills - 19 (Zip Code 95762)
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 0 (Zip codes 95623, 95619)
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe and surrounding counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/06/2020 - 6:24pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There has been one new reported case of COVID-19 in El Dorado County since Tuesday, this time in the Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue area. The person is a female between the ages of 50-64.
Residents have been given an additional 178 tests, including those administered and the two new stations in Shingle Springs and South Lake Tahoe. There are currently nine active cases with no new recoveries.
Twenty people in the Lake Tahoe region of the county have tested positive. This region includes South Lake Tahoe, Meyers, Kyburz, and Tahoma.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe and surrounding counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/05/2020 - 6:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are just eight active cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County as of Tuesday, May 5. No new cases have been reported with two new recoveries recorded, and 80 new tests were administered by the County. 2,550 people have now been tested for the virus.
Three new cases of COVID-19 reported in El Dorado County; One in Douglas, 48 in Washoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/01/2020 - 7:12pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Since yesterday, the El Dorado County Public Health Department has reported three new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the county told to 47.
Health officials say just one of those cases in actually new, and the other two were listed in the Sacramento County figures. Their identification showed a P.O. Box in Sacramento, but they actually live in El Dorado Hills. Both have since recovered.
Prescribed burn operations resume on Lake Tahoe's northwest shore
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/01/2020 - 8:45am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT) has resumed prescribed fire operations in the Tahoe Basin. California State Parks is currently conducting operations at Burton Creek State Park on Tahoe’s northwest shore and will continue over the next three weeks, weather permitting. Smoke may be visible. View map with project locations/details at https://www.tahoelivingwithfire.com/get-informed/ and sign-up for prescribed fire notifications by sending an email to pa_ltbmu@fs.fed.us.
Operation information:
What is being burned - Seven acres of hand piles
Lake Tahoe snowpack measures 3% of average for May 1; Statewide stations at 37% of average
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/30/2020 - 2:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The fifth and final snow measurement of the year at Phillips Station took place Thursday, and results were very slim. The team from the Department of Water Resources (DWR) measured 1.5 inches of snow with a snow water equivalent (SWE) of 0.5 inches which is three percent of average for May 1.
The SWE measures the amount of water contained in the snowpack, providing a more accurate forecast of spring runoff than snow depth alone.
Lake Wind Advisory in effect for Lake Tahoe through Thursday night
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/30/2020 - 9:27am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The National Weather Service has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for Thursday, April 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. After the advisory expires expect breezy conditions over the next four days.
Southwest winds 10-20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph are forecast on the lake. Waves are expected 2-4 feet.
Small boats, kayaks, and paddleboards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve, the advisory says.
The four-day forecast for South Lake Tahoe from the National Weather Service in Reno:
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe and surrounding counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/29/2020 - 7:28pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - One more person has recovered from COVID-19 in El Dorado County, bringing the total number of cases to four. There were no new cases on Wednesday, with 44 total positive tests in the county. There were 50 more tests for the virus Wednesday, with 2,050 total tests issued with 2,006 negative or pending results.
Fifteen in the Lake Tahoe region of the county have tested positive. This region includes South Lake Tahoe, Meyers, Kyburz, and Tahoma.
Totals for the county:
Pollock Pines, Camino,Kyburz - 1 (Zip codes 95726, 95720, 95709)
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe and surrounding counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/27/2020 - 6:27pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Since Friday, one new person has tested positive for COVID-19, this time a Lake Tahoe area man in the 18-49 age group, bringing the total of people who have tested positive in El Dorado County to 43. Two hundred additional tests have been issued in El Dorado County.
One more person has recovered, leaving five active cases of COVID-19.
Fifteen in the Lake Tahoe region of the county have tested positive. This region includes South Lake Tahoe, Meyers, Kyburz, and Tahoma.
Totals for the county:
South Lake Tahoe forecast: Mostly sunny days with above normal temps to start the week
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/27/2020 - 7:59am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - High pressure will dominate and bring above normal temperatures through Wednesday. Rivers and streams will run faster as snow melts, but no flooding is expected. A low-pressure system will usher in breezy and cooler conditions for the last part of the week with an increasing potential for showers by Sunday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.
Roadwork schedule for Lake Tahoe and the Sierra for April 25-May 2
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/26/2020 - 6:25pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) will work on projects through the Sierra, as weather permits this winter. There are no major projects going on in the Lake Tahoe Basin until the building season begins in May. The following is their weekly schedule:
Please remember to stay home except for essential needs.
California is under a Stay-at-Home Order and only essential travel is permitted.
~ Avoid travel ~ Stay-at-Home ~ Beat COVID-19 ~
Learn more at covid19.ca.gov
#StayHomeSaveLives
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New area county COVID-19 cases: Two in El Dorado, 19 in Washoe, 1 in Douglas
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/24/2020 - 6:07pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Two more people tested positive for COVID-19 in El Dorado County on Friday. Both of the new cases are women in the 50-64 age group. One is from El Dorado Hills and the other from the Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue area. There have also been two recoveries.
Since Thursday, 40 more tests have been administered. So far, 1,1740 tests for the virus have been given with 1,698 coming back as negative or results are still outstanding.
Man rescued from Lake Tahoe after cries for help heard from shore
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/22/2020 - 8:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - People at Regan Beach in South Lake Tahoe heard a man's calls for help about 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, and their call to 911 brought out multiple agencies.
The 36-year-old man from Richmond, California had been kayaking about 400-500 yards offshore when his kayak starting taking on water through a hole.
No new confirmed COVID-19 cases in El Dorado County; Incline Village now at 18
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/22/2020 - 6:26pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There were no new cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County today, leaving the total at 39. The statistics also remained the same for recoveries (34). 1,655 people have been tested, 35 additional people and 1,616 tests have been returned as negative or results are pending.
The Lake Tahoe region of the County (Kyburz to South Lake Tahoe, Meyers to Tahoma) has 13 cases.
Totals for the county:
Pollock Pines, Camino,Kyburz - 1 (Zip codes 95726, 95720, 95709)
El Dorado Hills - 15 (Zip Code 95762)
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 0 (Zip codes 95623, 95619)
South Lake Tahoe forecast: Building high pressure; above average temps by weekend
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/19/2020 - 5:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Low pressure will bring chances for showers and seasonal temperatures the first part of the week. The best chance of showers will be in the eastern Sierra Monday afternoon and evening where some light snow accumulation is possible at the highest passes. High pressure will build for the end of the week with dry conditions and temperatures rising to well above normal levels over the weekend and early next week, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.
Their seven-day forecast for South Lake Tahoe:
Barton Health community update: Patient surge planning almost complete
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/16/2020 - 1:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - While determining the exact timing and scope of coronavirus’ peak in the Lake Tahoe region is difficult, Barton Health is working diligently to be prepared to respond accordingly and address the needs of patients in the community. Surge planning is almost complete including more than doubling hospital bed capacity and expanding facilities to accommodate those who may be infected by the virus.
No new COVID-19 cases in El Dorado County or Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/15/2020 - 6:16pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There were no new positive COVID-19 cases in El Dorado County on Wednesday. Three more residents have recovered, bringing the total to 28 recoveries. There are seven active cases in the County.
Fifty more people were tested, bringing the total tests performed to 1,350.
Where the 35 confirmed cases are located in El Dorado County:
Pollock Pines, Camino,Kyburz - 0 (Zip codes 95726, 95720, 95709)
El Dorado Hills - 14 (Zip Code 95762)
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 0 (Zip codes 95623, 95619)
One additional confirmed COVID-19 case in South Lake Tahoe; 3 new cases in Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/14/2020 - 6:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One more person in the South Lake Tahoe region has tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the area's total to 11 and 35 in El Dorado County.
There have also been 25 recoveries. Officials report 1,300 tests administered to date and most of those coming back as negative.
In El Dorado County:
El Dorado Hills - 14 (Zip Code 95762)
South Lake Tahoe - 11 (Zip Code 96150, 96142, 95735, 95721, 96151, 96152, 96154, 96155, 96156, 96157, 96158, 95646)
Placerville - 5 (Zip Code 95643, 95613, 95667)
Cameron Park, Shingle Springs, Rescue - 3 (Zip Code 95672, 95682)
Campfire and smoking restrictions in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/14/2020 - 12:18pm
The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is implementing fire restrictions earlier than usual this year to reduce the number of human-caused fires and reduce firefighter exposure to COVID-19 during the current pandemic. The Humboldt-Toiyabe will enact fire restrictions prohibiting campfires and smoking outside of vehicles starting on April 15 and going until May 31, or until rescinded.
South Lake Tahoe mobile vending ordinance modified to ease food truck rules
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/14/2020 - 10:32am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Just over a year ago the South Lake Tahoe City Council approved a new mobile vending ordinance after the desire for food trucks was expressed by locals and businesses without kitchens.
Some annual events in South Lake Tahoe canceled or rescheduled due to coronavirus concerns
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/13/2020 - 5:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - You can add the 27th annual Renaissance Festival to the list of event casualties brought about by the novel coronavirus. Add the 71st annual Highway 50 Wagon Train and two long-running events will be taking the year 2020 off.
Road Beat: Volvo XC40 - Great looks and design, and now less disconnected
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/12/2020 - 4:16pm
Volvo has been on a serious roll with some new product that is off the charts like the new S90, V90, XC90, and XC60 and their sales growth indicates renewed customer enthusiasm. But now we have the new XC40 which was rewarded recently with the European Car of the Year for 2018. So, it was with much anticipation that I awaited the arrival of the new XC40.
South Lake Tahoe COVID-19 cases remain at 9; Washoe County sees two more deaths
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/09/2020 - 4:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The has been one more El Dorado County resident to test positive for COVID-19, bringing the total cases in the county to 30.
El Dorado Hills - 11
East Slopt (Including South Lake Tahoe, Meyers) - 9
Placeville - 5
Cameron Park, Shingle Springs, Rescue - 3
North County - 2
To date, approximately 1,070 tests have been given with 1,040 of those negative or pending.
Washoe County
Washoe County had two more residents die from COVID-19 today:
A female in her 60s who had underlying health conditions
One new person tests positive for COVID-19 in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/08/2020 - 6:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One new case of COVID-19 has been reported in El Dorado County. The new case is in Placerville, bringing the total in the county to 29.
El Dorado Hills - 10
East Slope (including South Lake Tahoe and Meyers) - 9
Placerville - 5
Cameron Park, Shingle Springs, Rescue - 3
North County - 2
There have been no deaths from COVIF-19 in El Dorado County.
Washoe County
Washoe County reported three deaths to COVID-19 on Wednesday:
Male in his 70s with underlying health conditions
Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities weekly tip: #3 Talking to kids about wildfire
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/08/2020 - 10:31am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities is presenting their third "Tip of the Week," an ongoing series for the public since they are unable to perform their normal community outreach services.
Below are tips, lessons, videos, and hands-on activities for the children in the home.
This Week's Tip: Talking to Kids About Wildfire
Four new COVID-19 cases for El Dorado County; One South Lake Tahoe case drops off
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/07/2020 - 5:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There were four new cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County Tuesday, three in El Dorado Hills and one in Placerville. The total went from 25 to 28 though due to one case in the South Lake Tahoe region dropping off.
Originally one person identified as a Tahoe-area resident on Monday actually was not and lives elsewhere.
There are currently 28 confirmed cases in the county:
El Dorado Hills - 10
East Slope (including South Lake Tahoe and Meyers) - 9
Placerville - 4
Cameron Park, Shingle Springs, Rescue - 3
North County - 2
Lake Tahoe starts the week with snow and ends with a sunny and warming weekend
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/05/2020 - 6:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A potent spring storm will continue to impact the Sierra tonight into Monday morning with periods of heavy snowfall and hazardous
travel. Cool and snowy/rainy conditions persist through Tuesday but chances will diminish as the low exits the region. High pressure then builds for the second half of the week with a drying and warming pattern expected heading into the weekend.
The weekly forecast from the National Weather Service in Reno:
Winter Storm Warning until Monday for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/05/2020 - 11:17am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Winter Storm Warning is in place for the Lake Tahoe Basin until noon on Monday, April 6. At 10:00 a.m. Sunday, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno said to expect heavy snow with additional snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches, except 1 to 3 feet above 7000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph in the lower elevations and up to 90 mph over Sierra ridges.
Warm Room expands and relocates to assist South Lake Tahoe homeless
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/03/2020 - 1:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) as relocated its Warm Room operations to the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center in order to provide a 24/7 shelter for the most vulnerable residents until at least April 30.
In addition to their expanded operations they have also made the following changes:
● Set up 8 isolation bays for people experiencing non-COVID-19 symptoms.
● Providing 22 private motel rooms for our vulnerable seniors and those experiencing complex underlying health conditions.
Douglas County to VHR owners and tourists: Do not rent homes, Do not visit at this time
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/03/2020 - 1:09pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Consistent with directives issued by Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak, and the guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control, Douglas County is urging travelers and short-term rental owners/managers, to take this threat to our community seriously, act responsibly and refrain from renting vacation home properties to non-essential travelers at this time.
Winter Storm Watch in place for Lake Tahoe this weekend
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 2:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What was originally forecast to be a sunny and mild weekend has changed into one that is calling for two different storms bringing heavy snow to the greater Lake Tahoe area.
Arrests leading to jail bookings are down in El Dorado County during the pandemic
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/01/2020 - 12:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Arrests in South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County are down as a result of "Stay at Home" directives from the State, County, and City.
Though exact numbers are not yet available, a look at the daily arrest logs shows a large decrease. County-wide there were three arrests Sunday and five arrests on Monday, when one month ago there were 32 between the same two days of the month, a reduction of 75 percent.
Placer County COVID-19 update: 57 cases including some at Lake Tahoe; 2 deaths
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 1:31pm
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. - The County of Placer Health & Human Services now reports 57 confirmed cases of coronavirus COVID-19 with two deaths from the virus.
Confirmed cases have been identified in the following areas - Auburn, Carnelian Bay, Granite Bay, Kings Beach, Lincoln, Loomis, Meadow Vista, Newcastle, Olympic Valley, Rocklin, and Roseville. However, testing is still limited.
Washoe County reports their first death of a resident from COVID-19
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 12:06pm
In a Monday morning press conference, Washoe County updated the community on the current COVID-19 situation as they continue to urge residents to stay at home to prevent its spread.
The first Washoe County resident died from COVID-19 over the weekend. He was in his 49s and the case is under investigation. It is unknown at this time if the man has underlying health conditions.
“We’re devastated to learn that a Washoe County resident has died due to COVID-19,” said Kevin Dick, District Health Officer for Washoe County. “Our thoughts are with the family at this time.”
TRPA approves 6,000 seat Tahoe South Event Center
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/25/2020 - 6:28pm
STATELINE, Nev. - The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) board today unanimously approved the Tahoe Douglas Visitor’s Authority Tahoe South Event Center planned for the parking lot area of Montbleu Casino Resort in Stateline. Edgewood Tahoe has donated the 13.3 acres at the corner of Lake Parkway and Highway 50 needed for the center.
Chain controls in place on Lake Tahoe area roads
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/25/2020 - 8:21am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a Winter Weather Advisory in place until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday. Expect snow to fall in Lake Tahoe for another day as the latest in a series of small storms passes through.
For Wednesday: Snow likely before 11:00 a.m., then snow showers after 11:00 a.m. Some thunder is also possible. High near 35. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Washoe County reports 19 new cases of COVID-19; Douglas 1 and no new cases in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/23/2020 - 11:56pm
On Monday, the Washoe County Health District reported 19 additional cases of COVID-19 in that county, moving the total number of cases to 44.
Due to the influx of cases, the Health District will not provide specific details or any other information due to medical information and privacy requirements.
The additional 19 confirmed cases were from 2-plus days of testing due to the increased number of tests being submitted to the Nevada State Public Health Laboratory from throughout the region and state.
Douglas County leaders update on COVID-19 response and community support
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/23/2020 - 12:57pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - In response to COVID-19, Douglas County officials continue to work closely with Carson City Health and Human Services and a regional Emergency Operations Center (EOC) that has been set up in Carson City to ensure compliance with the Governor’s directive while working in partnership to keep Douglas County residents safe.
Tahoe Homeless Coalition adjusts to COVID-19: Operations now 24 hours/day
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/23/2020 - 12:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Due to the rapidly changing health crisis brought by coronavirus and COVID-10, the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) has a new
coordinated COVID-19 response and will be open 24-hours-a-day through April.
In preparation for increased utilization and operational capacity surging expected for the next several months, TCH has made the changes to their sheltering and support service programs. They have seen a 30 percent increase in nightly shelter requests and anticipate that number will increase significantly over the coming weeks.
