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DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - County officials say the election process will not be affected after learning on Sunday, November 1 that a Douglas County employee involved in the election tested positive for COVID-19.

Douglas County has worked closely with Carson City Health and Human Services on contact tracing related to the positive case. Individuals who are considered close contacts to the positive case have already been notified regarding their need to isolate or quarantine.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - A Springfield, Oregon man died on Saturday after a crash on Kingsbury Grade/SR207.

At approximately 12:47 p.m. August 1, troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) responded to a serious injury crash at Douglas County Mile Marker 10.

The NHP preliminary investigation shows that 62-year-old Kurt Kelso was traveling north on Kingsbury Grade on his 2003 Harley Davidson. As Kelso was negotiating a left curve his motorcycle left the roadway and struck a dirt mound. He was ejected and transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - The Class of 2020 at George Whittell High School will hold its graduation on Friday, June 19. Since only immediate family members can attend the socially distancing graduation ceremony there will be a parade starting at Kahle Park on Kingsbury Grade at 10:00 a.m. The procession of cars will go along Highway 50 and end up at the Warrior Way high school in Zephyr Cove. Those wanting to cheer the graduates on may do so from along the four-mile route.

STATELINE, Nev. - Three motorcycles were involved in a crash on SR207 Thursday afternoon, leaving one person deceased and two sent to the hospital.

At approximately 2:19 p.m. on June 11, troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) were called to the scene on Kingsbury Grade near Palisades Drive. The investigation is still underway but what is known at this time is one motorcyclist was driving eastbound and two motorcyclists were headed westbound when they collided, according to NHP Trooper Hannah DeGoey.

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.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many head to the Sierra to experience snow in all forms, from the ski slopes to sledding and building snowmen. With the fun and excitement awaiting, many seem to have forgotten the laws of being safe on the roadway and parking on the highways, and not observing "no parking" zone rules,

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A quick-moving storm made its was over the Sierra and Lake Tahoe Saturday night and Sunday morning, leaving behind a few inches of snow and the beautiful views the region is known for.

Recorded snowfall in South Lake Tahoe was 5" with 7" at Heavenly Mountain Resort and 7-10" over at Homewood. The forecast shows some days with sunshine and cold nights ahead until the next chance of snow on Wednesday and again next weekend.

5:00 p.m. Update: Expect a snowy night and slow-moving over roads in the Sierra. Chains controls on US50 are now up starting in Cedar Grove, west of Pollock Pines, at Pioneer on SR88, and above Gold Run on I80.

At this hour, traffic is at a standstill on I80 after multiple spinouts and crashes all the way to the California-Nevada state line.

CHP is also reporting some issues on US50 west of Echo Summit with two spots were cars are off the roadway, as well as SR88 near Christmas Valley.

STATELINE, Nev. - Currently, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners meet once a month at Lake Tahoe, but if Commissioner John Engels gets his way, this week's meeting will be their last at the Lake Tahoe Visitor's Authority (LTVA) building.

They have been meeting at the lake on the third Thursday of the month, but Engel's presentation will suggest this meeting take place in Minden just as their other three monthly meetings do.

Pet food and pet supplies are being collected for those displaced and affected by the fires in Sonoma County.

There are several local drop-off locations but make sure items aren't left outside a closed business. Things left out would attract bears and other wildlife. Below is a list of times and locations:

South Lake Tahoe Fire Department
Station 1 on Ski Run & Station 3 on Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Lake Valley Fire Department on Keetak St in Meyers
Monday thru Thursday 9L00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

ROUND HILL, Nev. - Every Labor Day, the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District (TDFPD) holds a pancake breakfast to support local students in their quest for higher education, and in particular in the field of public service.

They serve Douglas County at Lake Tahoe from the top of Kingsbury Grade to the top of Spooner Summit. This year they chose to invest in the Douglas High School graduating class of 2019 and awarded Alexa Moss with their annual scholarship.

Many of their employees and retirees reside in the valley and have raised their families there.

STATELINE, Nev. – There will be single-lane closures and travel delays on the Carson Valley side of Kingsbury Grade/SR207 starting August 19.

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) will be resurfacing the highway through late September. Crews will be working Mondays through Fridays between 6:00 a.m and 6:00 p.m. There will be a pilot car directing one-way traffic during these hours. Expect delays up to 30 minutes.

Motorists are advised to leave extra travel time and reduce travel speeds to posted speed limits or slower as needed.

6:15 p.m. update: Power has been restored to all but a couple of customers. Those remaining two will have their power back up by 8:30 p.m.

STATELINE, Nev. - NV Energy is reporting 2,439 of their customers in the Kingsbury Grade/Stateline area are without power this afternoon.

A tree fell on a power line and crews are at the scene.

They estimate power will be restored by 6:30 p.m.

No other information is available at this time.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A lead from the Las Vegas FBI led law enforcement to South Lake Tahoe to confront what they thought to be a woman intent on harming herself and perhaps others with a bomb.

Single lane closures will take place on the Carson Valley side of Kingsbury Grade (State Route 207) July 17-31 as the Nevada Department of Transportation clears roadside slopes.

Small sections of Kingsbury Grade will be reduced to one lane from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays July 17-31 between Daggett Summit and State Route 206 (Foothill Road). Motorists are advised to anticipate minor travel delays as traffic flaggers and pilot cars alternate directions of travel through localized road work zones. The road work schedule is subject to change.

The Fox & Hound on top of Kingsbury Grade in Stateline sustained some damage Tuesday after a fire broke out in the kitchen area. All patrons and employees were able to get out with no injuries.

According to Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District Fire Marshal Eric Guevin, the call came in just about noon on July 9.

Upon the fire department's arrival, they found the restaurant's sprinkler system had been activated and took care of the fire and they went into the attic and back of house to do an overhaul to make sure the fire had not spread.

STATELINE, Nev. - Join the community at Kahle Community Park on Kingsbury Grade in Stateline on Monday, June 24 for the annual METAvivor Benefit Concert from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Local musicians Ike & Martin and Carolyn Dolan are donating their time to help raise funds for METAvivor, the only cancer charity in which 100 percent of all money raised goes directly to cancer research.

The benefit concert is on the lawn at Kahle so bring lawn chairs and beverages (no glass containers allowed). There will be finger food and desserts served.

STATELINE, Nev. - Expect delays on the Carson Valley side of Kingsbury Grade/SR 207 starting Monday, June 3 as Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) crews fill roadway cracking.

Single lane closures will take place from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays through approximately June 14 between Tramway Drive and Foothill Road. Motorists are advised to give extra travel time and to anticipate travel delays of up to 15 minutes as traffic flaggers and pilot cars alternate directions of travel.

The road work schedule is subject to change.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Officers with the South Lake Tahoe Police Department were honored Thursday for their roles in the apprehension of a triple-homicide suspect on April 26, 2019.

The suspect allegedly wanted to kill more victims at South Lake Tahoe's Heavenly Village, making the officers' heroic actions that night even more important to the public's safety, according to SLTPD Chief Brian Uhler.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The suspect arrested in Douglas County after engaging law enforcement in gunfire after a pursuit Friday night is now the suspect in three Bay Area homicides.

Stefon Jefferson, a 43-year-old man from the San Francisco area, started Friday off by allegedly fatally shooting a man in Oakland at 10:14 a.m., another in San Francisco at 1:27 p.m. and a third in Berkeley at 2:40 p.m.

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!

Here is the Mountain Resort Report for April 19-21, 2019.

Happy Easter! Spring Conditions continue as Resorts head into Easter Weekend. Many Resorts will be closing after April 21… And, some will remain open thru May and others into July… It’s been a great snow year and we wish you a safe Spring Skiing Season!

WEATHER – Greater Lake Tahoe Area:

Friday: Partly cloudy. Highs 61 to 71. Light winds becoming southwest around 10 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.

Weather permitting, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District and the USDA Forest Service may continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks in the Tahoe Basin.

The following areas are scheduled to be treated at this time:

Kingsbury Grade, off Granite Springs Drive - 2 acres to be burned by Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit 4/8 - 4/12

Behind South Tahoe High School - 15 acres to be burned by Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit 4/8 - 4/12

Adjacent to Sawmill Pond -10 acres to be burned by Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit 4/8 - 4/12

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day and another Beautiful Spring Like Day… Temps will warm up on the Slopes, affecting the Machine Groomed & Skier Rider Packed Powder, and will be softening with warm temps… Use the Sunscreen today… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!

Beautiful Finally Friday… Machine Groomed & Skier Rider Packed Powder… Doesn’t Get Any Better! Use the Sunscreen today… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!