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COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/26/2021 - 6:28pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officers announced 61 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, 16 are in El Dorado Hills, 9 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 17 in Greater Placerville, 1 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 2 in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 4 in North County, 2 in South County, 8 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 2. Total now awaiting address5 confirmation: 116.
Reminder to keep up on pet's vaccines after rabid skunks found in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/25/2021 - 9:25pmEL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The identification of three rabid skunks on the West Slope has prompted the El Dorado County Animal Services to remind pet owners to keep up on their animal's rabies vaccines.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/25/2021 - 7:44pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officers announced 182 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday. Of those, 44 are in El Dorado Hills, 36 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 19 in Greater Placerville, 10 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 12 in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 8 in North County, 6 in South County, 38 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 9. Total now awaiting address5 confirmation: 114.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork January 24-30, 2021
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 1:27pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of the long term and short term projects the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled for the week around Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra and El Dorado County. At this time there is no work scheduled for the South Lake Tahoe area.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 11:07amSOUTH 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.
Last Week's Log: http://southtahoenow.com/story/01/17/2021/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
This Week's Log:
1/17
Some road controls remain as small weather system moves through Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/23/2021 - 10:51amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A taste of what is to come in the next week hit the Lake Tahoe Basin Saturday. The overnight system is moving out with the next one due Sunday afternoon.
Heavenly reports 2" of snow overnight, Sierra-at-Tahoe 3", Kirkwood 3", Mt. Rose 1" and Squaw Alpine 4".
Road Conditions as of 10:45 a.m. Saturday. US50 over Echo and I80 over Donner controls have been lifted at this time.
SR88
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on CA-88 from mile post 66.7 in Amador County to mile post 19.2 in Alpine County in California.
Schools plan return to in-person instruction in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 6:31pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If COVID-19 numbers continue on their current downward trajectory, students in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District will be able to return to the classroom February 1 when Phase 2 of reopening plans resumes.
District officials announced Friday they are "cautiously optimistic" about the return to in-person learning in grades TK through 8. LTUSD has been monitoring the local COVID-19 data and case numbers have been stable or trending down, including decreasing cases among their staff, over the last several days.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 5:39pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officers announced 53 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, 7 are in El Dorado Hills, 11 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 10 in Greater Placerville, 2 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, -1 in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 3 in North County, 2 in South County, 19 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 1. Total now awaiting address5 confirmation: 105.
Is the COVID-19 surge over in El Dorado County?
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 8:33amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are some promising signs that the COVID-19 surge is over in El Dorado County. If current data continues in the direction it has been headed, El Dorado County is likely near the peak of the post holidays COVID-19 surge.
The surge of cases and hospitalizations began two weeks after Halloween, then continued through the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years holidays.
The El Dorado County Public Health Director Dr. Nancy Williams says we won't reliably know until another week or two has passed if the surge has hit its peak.
Column: Understanding COVID-19 vaccines
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 10:05pmThere’s a good chance you or someone you know will soon get a COVID-19 vaccine. El Dorado County is in Phase 1B-Tier 1, which allows residents in certain age categories to now receive a vaccine, along with other identified essential worker categories.
This is great news. The more people who vaccinate, the sooner we will again be able to safely engage in more activities. Many people ask how the vaccines do and don’t do, and how they work in our bodies. Here’s an overview.
What each vaccine does
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 6:49pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officers announced 63 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, 17 are in El Dorado Hills, 13 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 11 in Greater Placerville, 3 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 4 in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 4 in North County, 2 in South County, 4 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 5. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 104.
One arrested after butane honey oil lab explosion in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 9:50amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An explosion and subsequent fire at a South Lake Tahoe home Friday was the result of a butane honey oil (BHO) processing explosion, according to South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD).
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 6:13pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officers announced 60 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, 16 are in El Dorado Hills, 11 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 4 in Greater Placerville, 5 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 9 in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 2 in North County, 0 in South County, 16 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: -3. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 99.
Bad batch of Moderna vaccine pulled from El Dorado County and other California communities
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 9:56amEL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Fewer than ten reactions from one batch of Moderna vaccines distributed in California has prompted state officials to pull it from circulation. Providers of the vaccine from this batch have been asked to pause the administration of lot 41L20A of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine due to possible allergic reactions that are under investigation.
Nonprofits invited to apply for 2021 Endow El Dorado grants
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 10:10pmThe El Dorado Community Foundation is pleased to announce the 2021 Endow El Dorado Grant Cycle will open on February 1, 2021. Endow El Dorado is open to all nonprofits serving the residents and communities of El Dorado County. This year, this funding opportunity has three areas of focus for non-profits to choose from.
The three areas of focus for grants: :
1) Youth, 0-18 years of age ($5,000 application limit)
2) Social Services and Community Mental Health ($10,000 application limit)
3) Pandemic Response ($10,000 application limit)
Applicants may only apply in one area of focus.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 7:50pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officers announced 311 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday. Of those, 63 are in El Dorado Hills, 52 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 60 in Greater Placerville, 15 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 16 in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 17 in North County, 3 in South County, 74 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 11 - Total now awaiting address confirmation: 102.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork January 18-23, 2021
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/18/2021 - 10:43pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of the long term and short term projects the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled for the week around Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra and El Dorado County. At this time there is no work scheduled for the South Lake Tahoe area.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Three suspects arrested after attempted home invasion robbery in Meyers
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/18/2021 - 7:18pmMEYERS, Calif. - Three men were arrested early Saturday morning following an attempted home invasion robbery at a Meyers residence.
Deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) were dispatched to a home at 4:34 a.m. January 16 after dispatch received a call from the residents. They said two men entered their home and attempted to conduct a robbery while using violence. EDSO said the residents resisted and there was some "physical conflict" between two or three residents and the two suspects.
The two suspects then left the home in a vehicle driven by a third suspect.
Where and how to get COVID-19 vaccines in counties around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/17/2021 - 11:23amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With five different counties in two different states surrounding Lake Tahoe, there are different procedures concerning COVID-19 vaccines depending on which area one resides. As more doses of the vaccine become available, each county is in charge of its own vaccination rollout. Most in California will be vaccinated at community vaccination sites, doctor’s offices, clinics or pharmacies, depending on their county's plans.
On the Nevada side of the lake the state has developed "lanes" instead of the California side "tiers." All information is listed below.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/17/2021 - 10:19amSOUTH 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.
Last Week's Log: http://southtahoenow.com/story/01/10/2021/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
This Week's Log:
1/10
Importance of keeping smoke detectors up to date
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/16/2021 - 11:08amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Time is of the essence when fire hits your home. Things can rapidly change from smoke to flames, sometimes giving those inside very little time to get outside to safety.
Even though smoke detectors have been required in new construction and in homes undergoing a remodel for decades, not all homes have working detectors. They are broken, have a dead battery, or missing completely.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/15/2021 - 5:54pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officers announced 121 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, 28 are in El Dorado Hills, 16 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 16 in Greater Placerville, 7 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 7 in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 2 in North County, 0 in South County, 46 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: -1 - Total now awaiting address confirmation: 91.
The green light to reopen caught many South Lake Tahoe businesses by surprise
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 11:24pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - When the news hit that the Sacramento Region was moving out of the stay-at-home order Tuesday evening, the announcement caught many by surprise, especially those businesses that had been closed since it went into effect December 10, 2020.
South Lake Tahoe teachers and staff start to receive vaccines
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 9:22pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A major step in preparing to open schools back up to in-person classes, teachers and staff from Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) are receiving the first of two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
The news of the available vaccines came earlier than the District expected. They hope to have all staff members receive the first vaccine within the next two weeks, and the second required injection within the next six weeks.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 7:15pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officers announced 68 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, 18 are in El Dorado Hills, 15 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 10 in Greater Placerville, 3 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 11 in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 7 in North County, 1 in South County, 0 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 3 - Total now awaiting address confirmation: 92.
Message from El Dorado County Sheriff
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 7:06pmAs your elected Sheriff I want to address any citizen concerns regarding potential unlawful protests and violence stemming from next week’s Presidential inauguration. I want to send a clear and unwavering message to the residents and visitors of El Dorado County. Your Sheriff’s Office will continue to vehemently support and defend an individual’s constitutional rights to freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
Groundwater management plan update for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/13/2021 - 7:48pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Public Utility District is seeking input from the public as they update the Groundwater Management Plan for the greater South Lake Tahoe area.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/13/2021 - 5:51pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officers announced 104 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, 17 are in El Dorado Hills, 21 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 27 in Greater Placerville, 8 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 4 in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 4 in North County, 1 in South County, 15 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 7 - Total now awaiting address confirmation: 89.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties; Five new deaths in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/12/2021 - 6:27pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officers announced 181 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, 27 are in El Dorado Hills, 27 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 19 in Greater Placerville, 7 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 4 in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 1 in North County, 1 in South County, 92 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 3 - Total now awaiting address confirmation: 82.
El Dorado County and South Lake Tahoe exit state's stay-at-home order
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/12/2021 - 5:18pm1/13/21 UPDATE: The state has updated its website to reflect that hotels and vacation rentals can open with modifications in the purple tier. For all businesses, visit https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Just moments ago, the Greater Sacramento Region, of which El Dorado County is a part, was granted authority by the State to exit the Regional Stay At Home Order, effective immediately. This is based on the State’s four-week projection putting the region’s ICU capacity at 19.1 percent, above the 15 percent threshold announced last month.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 7:18pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officers announced 399 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday. Of those, 43 are in El Dorado Hills, 80 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 72 in Greater Placerville, 41 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 29 in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 20 in North County, 2 in South County, 107 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 5 - Total now awaiting address confirmation: 79.
Sign up to be on COVID-19 vaccine alert list
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 4:45pmEL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Now that the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is moving through the official phases and tiers, a vaccine list has been start for those who are able to respond to a Placerville or South Lake Tahoe Public Health Office within 30-60 minutes of getting an alert.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/10/2021 - 11:31amSOUTH 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.
Last Week's Log: http://southtahoenow.com/story/01/03/2021/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
This Week's Log:
1/3
Kudos: Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe thanks supporters of 12th annual Coat Drive
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/09/2021 - 6:55pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe wishes to extend our appreciation to the following for their help, support, and generous donations that help us to purchase and distribute brand new coats, beanies, and gloves to ensure that the youth in our community stay warm this winter.
The generosity of our donors:
• The Bob Baunhauser Foundation, in remembrance of member Bob Baunhauser
• TLC Investment, in remembrance of member Katy Fagan
• 2020 American Century Championship/Celebrity Golf
• El Dorado Community Foundation/Give Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Unified School District seeks developer fee increase
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/08/2021 - 7:40pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) is seeking a increase of developer fees that go to the district from $2.24 per square foot to $3.20 per square foot. They plan to use the increase in revenue to support its program to reconstruct existing facilities, funds that are needed due to rising costs in South Lake Tahoe.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/08/2021 - 5:29pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officers announced 181 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, 23 are in El Dorado Hills, 21 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 29 in Greater Placerville, 8 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 5 in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 1 in North County, 1 in South County, 98 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: -5 - Total now awaiting address confirmation: 74.
New COVID-19 travel advisory in California: Stay within 120 miles of home
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/07/2021 - 9:37pmThe California Department of Public Health issued a revised Travel Advisory on Tuesday, January 6, 2021, one that supersedes the previous order issued in November and one meant to curb the spread of COVID-19. This new advisory affects all counties in California, whether they are under a Regional Stay Home Order or not.
The updated travel advisory
LTUSD to remain in distance learning due to current county-wide COVID data
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/07/2021 - 8:42pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Superintendent Dr. Todd Cutler has notified teachers, students and staff that they will have to postpone the reopening of in-person classrooms. Citing COVID-19 case levels not dropping to the desired levels in El Dorado County, and testing/tracing capacity, LTUSD will continue with distance learning at this time.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/07/2021 - 6:05pm7:00PM Update: The residency of one of the deceased was reported incorrectly earlier. This has been updated below.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officers announced 69 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, 3 are in El Dorado Hills, 4 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, -3 in Greater Placerville, 2 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 0 in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 1 in North County, 1 in South County, 43 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 18 - Total now awaiting address confirmation: 79.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/06/2021 - 6:05pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officers announced 176 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, 11 are in El Dorado Hills, 23 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 24 in Greater Placerville, 3 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 6 in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 8 in North County, 3 in South County, 91 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 7 - Total now awaiting address confirmation: 61.
Holiday shopping winners announced; Almost $40,000 added to economy with Go Local program
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/06/2021 - 3:18pmThe Tahoe Chamber’s GO Local & Win Holiday Contest rewarded residents for spending locally during the holiday season in a time when small businesses needed it most. Kicking off in late November for Small Business Saturday, the holiday contest recorded $39,134 in spending at local restaurants and retailers through January 1st, a 291 percent increase from the 2019 contest.
Alpine School District seeks bids for Diamond Valley School modernization project
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/06/2021 - 2:27pmAfter the passing of a school facilities bond in 2018, the Alpine County Unified School District is moving forward on the modernization of Diamond Valley School. The district is requesting sealed bids for the Diamond Valley School - Modernization Building A project and they must be received prior to 2:00 p.m., on February 17, 2021.
COVID-19 vaccines start moving through first phase in El Dorado and Alpine counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/05/2021 - 10:57pmEL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - During both the South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting and the El Dorado County Board of Supervisor meetings on January 5, questions were asked of the health care professionals as to when the public can expect to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/05/2021 - 6:40pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officers announced 121 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, 21 are in El Dorado Hills, 28 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 42 in Greater Placerville, 7 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 9 in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 11 in North County, 2 in South County, 5 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: -4. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 54.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/04/2021 - 6:36pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officers announced 376 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since Thursday. Of those, 38 are in El Dorado Hills, 67 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 130 in Greater Placerville, 4 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 38 in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 14 in North County, 8 in South County, 51 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 0. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 58.
Public meeting on planning of 56-Acre Master Plan
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/04/2021 - 3:36pmEvent Date:
January 20, 2021 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The public is invited to participate in another 56-Acre Master Plan virtual session on January 20, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Planning is underway to create a signature park and area in the heart of South Lake Tahoe that will fill a large wish list of projects.
There are many ways the community can participate including taking the self-guided tour onsite, the online survey, and joining the public online meeting.
Online Public Meeting:
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/03/2021 - 8:55pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to the weeks of December 21 - 27, 2020. Location Checks are- when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations and calls are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc.) but stats are collected separately. COVID calls are related to state and county guidelines.
12/21/20
Arrests
00:28 DUI Pioneer Tr & Aspenwald Rd
15:55 DUI 1100 Block of Keller Rd
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/03/2021 - 12:55pmSOUTH 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.
Last Week's Log: http://southtahoenow.com/story/12/27/2020/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
This Week's Log:
12/27
South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County remain under stay-at-home order; Greater Sacramento ICU capacity 6.9%
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/02/2021 - 3:05pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County join the rest of the Greater Sacramento Region and will remain under a regional stay-at-home order due to declining hospital ICU bed availability.
Today the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19, including data on intensive care unit (ICU) capacity across the state. Based on ICU data, four regions, San Joaquin Valley, Southern California, Greater Sacramento and the Bay Area continue under the Regional Stay at Home Order.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork January 3-9, 2021
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/02/2021 - 2:42pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of the long term and short term projects the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled for the week around Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra and El Dorado County. At this time there is no work scheduled for the South Lake Tahoe area.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS