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El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/28/2019 - 12:10am
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:
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Lincoln Reagan Dinner
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/24/2019 - 3:25pm
Event Date:
February 12, 2019 - 5:30pm Former El Dorado County Judge, Fox and Friends First contributor and California Secretary of State candidate Steven Bailey will be speaking to the South Lake Tahoe Republican Women about the 2018 election during the Lincoln Reagan Dinner on February 12, 2019.
In addition, Assemblyman Kevin Kiley will speak to those attending about his campaign for California State Senate.
The social event begins at 5:30 p.m. at Tep's Villa Roma in South Lake Tahoe. A No-Host bar is open from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Dinner buffet is served at 6:30 p.m. and the speakers begin at 7:30 p.m.
Location
Teps Villa Roma
3450 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
City of South Lake Tahoe and owners group reach agreement on Measure T lawsuit
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/24/2019 - 12:07am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City and the South Lake Tahoe Property Owner's Group have reached an agreement on the enforcement of Measure T, a voter-initiated ballot measure to remove over 1,300 vacation home rentals from neighborhoods by the year 2021.
There were two major portions of the measure though that were to go into effect immediately, a change to occupancy rates and a halt to the issuing of new permits for the vacation accommodations made popular by websites like Airbnb.
S.T.A.R. program.celebrates 25 years in El Dorado County
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/23/2019 - 2:41pm
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office started the S.T.A.R. program (Sheriff’s Team of Active Retirees) in 1994 with volunteers in Placerville and South Lake Tahoe. The volunteers help law enforcement officers, firefighters, and paramedics to ensure public safety, by performing traffic controls and maintaining roadblocks.
Man arrested after honey oil lab starts house fire in Meyers
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/23/2019 - 9:23am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A rental home in Meyers was severely damaged in a fire on January 15, 2019, the result of an illegal drug lab according to the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO).
At 3:18 p.m., Lake Valley Fire Protection District responded to the report of a car crashing into a home at the intersection of Tomahawk Lane and Apache Avenue. Upon arrival, they found a structure and vehicle fire and called in South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue for backup.
Standstill on South Lake Tahoe area highway and streets; Groups looking into solution
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/22/2019 - 7:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's almost a perfect storm for traffic in Lake Tahoe: extra visitors in town for the holiday weekend and epic ski conditions with snow and chain requirements over US50 and Echo Summit.
On Monday, locals and visitors alike were part of that storm, leaving motorists stranded along US 50, Lake Tahoe Blvd., and all surface streets in Meyers that have a link to the highway over Echo Summit.
Road conditions changing on day that has brought snow, rain, thunder snow to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/20/2019 - 3:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Chain controls have been lifted on several Lake Tahoe area roads, but that doesn't mean the snow storm is over. January 20 has been a day full of weather, from rain and thunder snow, to white-outs at the ski resorts and breezy conditions.
Both Kirkwood and Heavenly Ski Resort had to close some ski lifts earlier today after lightning was striking in the area and Sierra-at-Tahoe closed early due to high lightning potential.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/20/2019 - 12:42pm
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 time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
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Column: Building on Lake Tahoe’s Progress
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/19/2019 - 4:40pm
2018 was an extraordinary year for Lake Tahoe, and one of the region’s most successful years in decades. The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) assisted by dozens of partners approved landmark programs and projects, including a new Shoreline Plan, a comprehensive update of TRPA’s development rights system, and the U.S. 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project.
Merger of El Dorado Savings with PacWest Bancorp terminated
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 3:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In September, PacWest Bancorp announced the signing of a definitive agreement and plan of merger with El Dorado Savings, a transaction that was valued at approximately $466.7 million at the time.
Now the deal is off.
At a meeting of El Dorado shareholders on January 9, 2019, the transaction did not receive the two-thirds affirmative vote of outstanding shares as required under applicable federal law.
Letters: January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 12:08pm
As January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, one might ask, “exactly what is human trafficking?”
Human trafficking is defined as the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or receipt of persons by means of coercion, abduction, fraud, deception, for the purpose of exploitation. Sex trafficking is defined as a commercial sex act that is induced by force, fraud, or coercion, or in which the person induced to perform such act has not attained 18 years of age. Of particular note is the automatic classification of trafficking in children under 18 years of age.
Office and business closures in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 8:29am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - All El Dorado County facilities in South Lake Tahoe are closed for Thursday, January 17 due to inclement weather. This includes the South Lake Tahoe Library.
Due to a blizzard warning and high winds, both Snowmobile Tours and MS Dixie II Sightseeing Cruise has been cancelled for today.
Tahoe Toys & Treasures is closed.
El Dorado County office of Education is closed, which is a county office, but most know it as Head Start and Early Head Start.
Volunteers for Bread & Broth 4 Kids: Food bags will be packed on Friday morning at 8:45 instead of Thursday.
Snow impacting roads around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 8:06am
LAKE TAHOE, CA/NV - CA/NV - Roads around Lake Tahoe and the Sierra have snow tire and chain controls and two of them are closed due to conditions. The following is a list of local controls as of 8:00 a.m. January 17.
US50
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on US-50 from mile post 0.0 in Douglas County to mile post 1.0 in Carson City County in Nevada.
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on US-50 from Twin Bridges to Meyers in El Dorado County in California.
I80
Free sandbags available for South Lake Tahoe residents
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/16/2019 - 7:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With rain falling on top of Tuesday's snow and ahead of a predicted snowstorm Thursday morning bringing concerns of flooding, the City of South Lake Tahoe is offering free sandbags to residents.
There are two locations to pick up the bags:
• City Public Works Yard, 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd.
• Fire Station 3, 2101 Lake Tahoe Blvd. (In the back off James)
The City supplies the sand and the bags, but residents will need to fill their own bags and transport them back home. Bring a shovel if possible though there are some provided for use at the sandpile.
Woman identified in South Lake Tahoe homicide; Suspect remains in custody
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/16/2019 - 3:24pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The woman who died in Sunday's homicide on Carson Avenue in South Lake Tahoe has been identified as 65-year-old local resident Valorie Turley.
Road closures around Lake Tahoe; Fatal crash on Hwy 50 near Placerville closes road
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/15/2019 - 8:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The roads are a mess around the Lake Tahoe Basin, with SR-89 around Emerald Bay and SR-88 near Kirkwood closed due to conditions.
Tahoe Warm Room open house for the community
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/15/2019 - 4:45pm
Event Date:
February 7, 2019 - 3:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless is hosting an open house at the South Lake Tahoe Warm Room on February 7, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event will begin with tours of the Warm Room from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Warm Room is the overnight emergency shelter we operate each winter to give our homeless neighbors respite from the worst of the winter weather. This year the Warm Room is located at 1201 Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe, next door to Ernie’s Coffee Shop.
“Elevate Your Palate” Restaurant Week in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/15/2019 - 2:23pm
Event Date:
January 20, 2019 (All day)
The unique cuisine, craft breweries and beer bars of South Lake Tahoe will be highlighted during Elevate Your Palate Restaurant Week January 20-27, 2019. There will be promotions and specials offered througout the South Shore during the week.
Everyone is encouraged to enjoy the locally brewed craft beers and specialty dishes offered.
Letter: SnowGlobe needs another home
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/14/2019 - 8:11pm
Snowglobe 2018 is now in the books. There have been some successes as well as some difficulties. This year saw the introduction of professional sound engineers to help reduce the sound and new field protection to prevent further damage to our new play fields. The sound is reported to have been improved for many though the people who live nearest this event in Pioneer Village, along the Bijou Meadow, around Johnson Lane and in Sierra Tract continue to be bombarded by three days of sound.
Lake Tahoe Humane Society disbands, turns operations over to Truckee Tahoe group
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/14/2019 - 7:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Almost two years after their executive director embezzled almost $60,000 from the Lake Tahoe Humane Society (LTHS), the nonprofit tasked with helping local pets, is folding after 51 years of serving the South Lake Tahoe community.
A new board of directors had taken several steps, including the sale of their Emerald Bay Road building and laying off of employees, to get LTHS back on their feet but could never get the nonprofit's community standing back.
Suspect identified in South Lake Tahoe murder
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/14/2019 - 11:43am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 71-year-old local man has been arrested for the murder of his 65-year-old female roommate.
James Byron Cleveland was arrested by the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) after they responded to a Carson Avenue residence on a call of an injured woman on Sunday, January 13, 2019.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/13/2019 - 10:48am
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 time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
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One arrested in South Lake Tahoe honey oil explosion
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/12/2019 - 9:12am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One man has been arrested in connection with Friday's house fire on Kyburz Avenue in South Lake Tahoe.
Joe Johnson, 37, was arrested on a felony charge of manufacturing a controlled substance and a misdemeanor charge of obstruction of a police officer.
Overdue backpackers rescued by deputies and volunteers from El Dorado County Sheriff's Office
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/09/2019 - 10:29pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) and Search and Rescue volunteers responded to a call on Sunday, January 6 about overdue backpackers in the El Dorado National Forest, just as severe winter weather hit the region.
Family members provided deputies with the backpacker's travel plan and a map of their planned route.
South Lake Tahoe man arrested after allegedly attempting to carjack firefighter's vehicle
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/09/2019 - 2:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 27-year-old South Lake Tahoe man picked the wrong vehicle to try and carjack and is now behind bars for his actions, facing several charges including attempted kidnapping.
New Registrar of Voters and head for Health and Human Services appointed
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/08/2019 - 1:54pm
The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors today approved the appointment of Bill
O’Neill as Registrar of Voters, effective January 9, 2019.
O’Neill was most recently vice president of election cybersecurity and consulting for Runbeck Elections Services, Inc., a private sector elections technology, products and services company. While there, he built a collection of new election-focused software products which improved, among other things, the duplicate ballot
El Dorado County's newly-elected officials sworn in
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/07/2019 - 11:02pm
Two El Dorado County Supervisors and eight other elected officials were sworn into office on Monday, January 7 during a ceremony in the Board of Supervisors meeting room in Placerville.
El Dorado County Superior Court Presiding Judge Suzanne N. Kingsbury administered the oath.
Board of Supervisors who took the oath of office were Lori Parlin, who was elected to represent District 4, and Sue Novasel, who was re-elected to represent District 5. It was a historic moment since, for the first time in El Dorado County the majority of the Board of Supervisors is comprised of women
Some roads closed around Lake Tahoe due to snow and wind
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/06/2019 - 3:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Interstate 80 is closed at this hour due to white out conditions and zero visibility from Colfax to the Nevada state line. SR-89 around Emerald Bay is also closed. No estimated time of reopening was provided.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/06/2019 - 11:30am
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 time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
12/26
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/06/2019 - 9:11am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Powder to the People! Freshies Galore! Get Out Early today… Winter Storm Warning is still in effect, continuing thru Monday Morning. Winds are increasing with the next weather system coming in by late morning, so lifts will operate Wind & Weather Permitting. Wind Holds at some resorts this morning… Lift operations will change thru out the day. Road Controls posted for all Highways in and around Lake Tahoe… Carry tire chains and drive with care. Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Headaches on the roadway as storm enters Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/05/2019 - 3:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If you don't have to be on the roads around Lake Tahoe today, don't go.
As the beginning of fairly strong weather system has just hit the Sierra, there are not only chain controls but also a series of collisions and spinouts. The storm shouldn't have surprised anyone as warnings have been in place all week.
As of 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2019, chain controls are up on all mountain roads around Lake Tahoe on the California side, expected to be going up soon on the Nevada side.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/05/2019 - 10:45am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Get Out Early today… Winter Storm Warning delayed start at 1:00pm… Continuing thru Monday Morning. Winds are increasing this morning, so lifts will operate Wind & Weather Permitting. Wind Holds reported at Heavenly, Kirkwood, Squaw & Alpine… Lift operations will change thru out the day. Carry tire chains and be prepared to changing road conditions… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/04/2019 - 9:21am
Get Out today… Partly to Mostly Cloudy Skies for your Finally Friday of the Holiday week… Plenty of Machine Groomed & Skier Rider Packed Snow… Ski or Ride with a buddy if venture Off Piste… Winds will increase by afternoon, so lifts will operate Wind & Weather Permitting. A Winter Storm Warning is now posted for Saturday morning thru Sunday morning… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 42F-47F (32F-37F on the Slopes). Southwest Winds 10-15 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 50 mph in the afternoon.
Public memorial for Judge Terrence Finney in South Lake Tahoe Friday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 9:58am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A public memorial for the first superior court judge in the community, the Honorable Terrence M. Finney, will be held on Friday, January 4, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Department 3 of the South Lake Tahoe courthouse.
Finney passed away on November 7, 2018 at the age of 84.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 9:29am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Shaping up to be a Beautiful Day to hit the slopes… Warming up a little more today. Snow Surface Conditions are holding up with Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Snow… Some areas of Firm Pack… There are still post New Year’s families & crowds impacting lines… Have Patience. Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Expect Partly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 42F-47F (32F-37F on the Slopes). Light Winds becoming southwest around 10 mph in the afternoon.
South Lake Tahoe man with gang ties arrested with loaded assault rifle
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/02/2019 - 12:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What started out as car crash involving a suspected drunk driver turned out much differently for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) on New Year's Eve.
Officers responded to a report of a traffic collision in the 800 block of Los Angeles Avenue on December 31. Upon arrival they found that a Chevrolet Silverado had struck a parked car and a bear box. The driver, 33-year-old Victor Alfonso Ramos-Eucendo of South Lake Tahoe, appeared to be intoxicated.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/02/2019 - 9:18am
Good Morning & Happy Hump Day Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Shaping up to be a Beautiful Hump Day the Slopes… All the Resort are Open. Warming up today… Snow Conditions are holding up with Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Snow… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Expect Sunny Skies. Highs: 38F-43F (28F-33F on the Slopes). Light Winds.
Tonight: Partly Cloudy. Lows: 13F-23F. Light winds becoming South around 10 mph after midnight.
Special Weather Statement:
Active weather possible this weekend and next week…
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/01/2019 - 9:56am
Good Morning & Happy New Year Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Shaping up to be a Beautiful New Year’s Day to Celebrate on the Slopes… Bundle up today… All the Resort are Open and Geared up, but report upper mountain lifts on WIND HOLD at Heavenly, Kirkwood, Squaw, Alpine, Sugar Bowl & Mammoth… Winds should decrease by afternoon… Call Ahead! Snow Conditions are holding up with Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed snow… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Thank you for making 2018 a great one - looking forward to a fabulous 2019!
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/01/2019 - 12:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As we say goodbye to one year, and welcome in another, I would be remiss without saying a big "Thank You" to all of the South Tahoe Now readers, contributors and advertisers!
As the only daily digital newspaper serving South Lake Tahoe and the surrounding area it is a tough job to be get everything needed to everybody, but I try! I appreciate the tips and ideas, thank you.
City calls second night of SnowGlobe a "success"
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/31/2018 - 4:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Law enforcement and medical issues associated with the 2018 SnowGlobe Music Festival were down again on the event's second night, leading City of South Lake Tahoe staff to call the evening "another success."
After much concern from the community, staff has been working to alleviate concerns from them concerning noise and trouble for law enforcement.
Highlights of the second day include:
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/31/2018 - 9:37am
Good Morning & Happy New Year Eve, Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Shaping up to be a Cold & Windy New Year’s Eve on the Slopes… Bundle up today… All the Resort are Open and Geared up but report upper mountain lifts on WIND HOLD at Heavenly, Kirkwood, Squaw, Alpine & Mammoth… Call Ahead! Snow Conditions are holding up… If you need to rent gear, get there early or rent the night before… If you want to enroll in ski/snowboard lessons, sign up early… Have Patience in Lines… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/30/2018 - 9:03pm
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 time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
12/21
Day 1 wrap up of South Lake Tahoe's SnowGlobe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/30/2018 - 7:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 8th annual SnowGlobe Music Festival in South Lake Tahoe is underway, and after Day 1 city officials reports it was a "smooth start."
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) said they had no significant problems or issues of any kind on Saturday and made just one arrest between 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
In comparison, there were 13 arrests on the first day of the festival in 2017.
Even outside the festival things were quiet.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/30/2018 - 10:13am
Good Morning & Happy Holidays Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Shaping up to be a Beautiful Sunday Funday heading into the New Year’s Holiday… All the Resort are Open and Geared up with more Lift & Trails open… Great Conditions with Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder. Winds may affect upper mountain lifts. If you need to rent gear, get there early or rent the night before… If you want to enroll in ski/snowboard lessons, sign up early… Have Patience in Lines… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Coroner says El Dorado County woman's death a homicide
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/29/2018 - 11:30pm
The death of the 60-year-old grandmother whose body was found by her son on December 18 has been deemed a homicide as a result of blunt force trauma.
Deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) arrived at the home of Helen Hoover McKinney at approximately 8:00 p.m. Once inside they found the victim inside the residence in the town of El Dorado.
Investigators have determined there was no forced entry to the home and the victim's 2017 Nissan 370Z was missing. McKinney's last known contact with family or
friends was on November 29.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/29/2018 - 9:54am
Good Morning & Happy Holidays Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Shaping up to be a Beautiful Saturday heading into the New Year’s Holiday… All the Resort are Open and Geared up with more runs open… Cold temps will keep the snow conditions in great shape with Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder. All Upper Mountain Lifts will Operate Wind & Weather Permitting. If you need to rent gear, get there early or rent the night before… If you want to enroll in ski/snowboard lessons, sign up early… Have Patience in Lines… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/28/2018 - 10:57am
Good Morning & Happy Holidays Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Shaping up to be a Beautiful Finally Friday heading in to the New Year’s Holiday… All the Resort are Open and Geared up with more runs open… Bundle Up… Cold temps & North winds will keep the snow conditions in great shape with Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder. All Upper Mountain Lifts will Operate Wind & Weather Permitting. If you need to rent gear, get there early or rent the night before… If you want to enroll in ski/snowboard lessons, sign up early… Have Patience in Lines… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Douglas County Sheriff's Office plans strong presence in Stateline on New Year's Eve
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/28/2018 - 6:00am
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is preparing for the upcoming New Year’s Eve celebration at Lake Tahoe starting on Monday, December 31, 2018.
Due to the high volume of celebrants within the Stateline casino core area during this event, U.S. Highway 50 may be closed to vehicle traffic in the evening if necessary for public safety. If that should occur, vehicle traffic will be diverted around the Stateline casino core area using upper and lower Lake Parkway Drive. In past years, the road has closed anywhere from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
South Lake Tahoe prepares for SnowGlobe - Important road closure and noise information
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/27/2018 - 7:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Thousands of music fans and dozens of performers are headed to South Lake Tahoe for the 8th annual SnowGlobe Music Festival from December 29-31. Before they get here, hundreds of workers are spending many hours preparing the scene from the delivery and installation of stages, tents, electrical cables, ski jumps, trailers, vehicles and port-a-potties.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/27/2018 - 8:36am
Good Morning & Happy Holidays Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
All the Resort are Open and Geared up… Cold temps will keep the snow conditions in great shape with Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder. If you need to rent gear, get there early or rent the night before… If you want to enroll in ski/snowboard lessons, sign up early… Have Patience in Lines… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Expect Partly to Mostly Cloudy Skies with Isolated Snow Showers. Highs: 25F-30F (20F-25F on the Slopes). North Winds 10-15 mph.
