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Prescribed fire operations are scheduled to continue around the Lake Tahoe Basin on Monday, March 21, weather permitting.

The areas on the map scheduled to be burned, weather permitting:

A) Burton Creek State Park between North Tahoe High School and Rocky Ridge Properties, 35 acres of hand piles to be burned by California State Parks starting 3/21/16.
B) Sugar Pine Point State Park - Hwy 89 across from General Creek Campground, 12 acres to be burned by California State Parks starting 3/21/16.

The National Park Service has opened up a new front in the fight over the names of historic hotels and other beloved landmarks at Yosemite National Park.

The agency has asked a federal trademark board to cancel trademarks obtained by the company that previously ran the park’s hotels, restaurants and outdoor activities, the Sacramento Bee reported Friday. Those trademarks include the name, “The Ahwahnee,” which was used on a luxurious stone and timber hotel with stunning views of the park’s fabled granite peaks, and “Curry Village,” a woodsy family-friendly lodging complex.

The Food Bank of El Dorado County will be back in South Lake Tahoe at the American Legion Hall on Wednesday, March 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to distribute food to those in need of emergency supplemental groceries.

They are also looking for volunteers from the community to assist from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Volunteers will be assisting in handing out food and signing people in. If you, or someone you may know, are interested in volunteering please contact them at (530) 621-9950 or by email at volunteer@foodbankedc.org.

Spring is back and officially stars this Saturday the 19th, and with the change of season upon us, our thoughts turn to Easter celebrations, spring cleaning and much-needed home improvement projects. Before you take on your springtime projects keep an eye on possible hazards that will affect your furry family members.

Easter Treats and Decorations

The South Lake Tahoe City Council will look at the new Master Fee schedule during the March 14 meeting, something they do annually. The proposed fees and charges for 2015-16 show no change for users of the recreation center or campground, a $2 to $3 increase in daily golf course fees, a $5 to $15 increase in golf course passes.

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 168 calls between March 1 and March 7, 2016.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

3/1
DUI at Reno Ave and Paradise Ave
Vandalism in the 1700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Trespassing in the 3000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Driving on a Suspended/Revoked license in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
DUI in the 2700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Driving on a Suspended/Revoked license at Park Ave and Lake Tahoe Blvd
"Other" misdemeanor at LaSalle Ave and Lake Tahoe Blvd.

The Lake Valley Fire Protection District is sponsoring a community Easter Egg hunt at Tahoe Paradise Park in Meyers, Calif., on Sunday, March 27, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.

Besides traditional eggs, there will be Golden Eggs with special prizes.

Bring cameras as the fire truck and Easter Bunny will be there for photos.

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. They responded to 210 calls over the one-week period between February 9 and February 22, 2016.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

2/9
Vandalism in the 2400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

2/10
No Arrests

2/11
No Arrests

2/12
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Warrant on "Emerald Bay Rd North"
Resisting in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

2/13

Rolling through ranch, forest, farms, and vineyards, the 5th annual Motherlode Century on April 30, 2016 fulfills what avid cyclists search for. The 35 mile (2,824’ of climbing) loop provides a sampling of all the good elements of riding in the Gold Country, while the 66 mile (6,430' gain), 82 mile, and 95 mile (9,177' gain) routes add a remote canyon with two rewarding climbs and awe inspiring scenery.

12:30 p.m. update February 18:

The sun is coming out over Lake Tahoe after a quick moving storm left over two feet of snow at the upper elevations, one foot at lake level.

Chain controls remain at this time, with chains are required on all vehicles except 4WD with snow tires on all 4 wheels from Meyers to Twin Bridges.

Austin’s House invites you to the eighth annual Cowboy Mardi Gras fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 26 at the Carson Valley Inn from 6:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. Put on your jeans and cowboy hat to celebrate the party atmosphere of Bourbon Street in New Orleans on Fat Tuesday. This casual and crazy fundraiser features great food, music, dancing, raffle prizes, and silent auction.

Austin’s House would like to thank our generous sponsors for the Cowboy Mardi Gras: Carson City Toyota Scion donated $2,500, Carson Valley Medical Center donated $1,500 and Frontier Communications donated $1,000.

The westbound, lakeside Cave Rock tunnel entrance will get a makeover this summer, one that will stop rocks from falling onto Highway 50, add lighting to the inside of the tunnel as well as adding water quality improvements.

Devin Cartwright, Supervisor with the Nevada Department of Transportation's Roadway Design Division, spoke to the South Lake Tahoe Lodging Association Thursday, giving them a overview of the project that will bring with it one lane of traffic in each direction, causing some traffic delays, 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week from May to October, 2016.

A Cameron Park, Calif., man was arrested late Thursday night after allegedly pouring gasoline on his girlfriend, then setting her on fire during the course of a domestic argument.

On February 4, deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responded to several 911 calls reporting a woman screaming in the 2700 block of La Crescenta Drive in Cameron Park.

When deputies arrived they found a woman with serious burns to her lower body. She was transported to an emergency room burn unit for treatment.

Just a week after winning her fourth-straight X Games gold medal in women's halfpipe, South Lake Tahoe's Maddie Bowman has struck gold again, this time at the Visa U.S. Grand Prix in Park City.

The American freeskiing halfpipe star and Westminster College student nailed her third and final run in Firday, earning a 89.80 to top Japan's Ayana Onozuka.

Onozuka's first run of 88.80 set the pace for the day, but then Maddie used her newly-learned switch-900 trick to lead her to victory.

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. They responded to 340 calls between January 19 and February 2, 2016.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

1/19
Domestic Battery in the 1000 block of 3rd St
Drunk in Public in the 2000 block of E St

1/20
Resisting in the 3900 block of Pioneer Trail

1/21
Petty Theft in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

1/22
DUI at Fawn and Glenwood Way
Drunk in Public in the 2200 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

1/23

El Dorado County and its Board of Supervisors have been in full stride throughout the last year solving critical issues, making important changes to protect tax dollars and providing expanded services to the public.

Lake Valley and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, California State Parks and the U.S Forest Service have plans to continue widespread prescribed fire operations beginning February 1.

Lake Valley operations: 50 acres northeast of Lake Tahoe Airport off of Barbara Avenue. Planned ignition February 3. 10 days of burn down time. Smoke expected to travel southwest.

The latest round of funding through the U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) includes more than $3 million for projects to help reduce wildfire risk in Lake Tahoe communities.

The funding award for Lake Tahoe is part of nearly $40 million going to projects around Nevada to reduce wildfire risk, conserve landscapes, restore wildlife habitat, and improve public recreation. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced the funding awards this January.

The ski resorts are welcoming new snow as a storm that passed through left behind up to 15 inches of it behind on the slopes. Crews are cleaning up the roads around the lake with many controls in place.

There is an avalanche warning for slopes steeper than 30 degrees. Human triggered avalanches are likely and natural avalanches are possible according to the National Weather Service.

As of 9 a.m., chain controls are up on Highway 50 over Echo Summit, requiring all cars to have chains unless 4WD with snow tires on all four wheels from 3 miles east of Kyburz to Meyers.

The remaining tenants at the Tahoe Shore Mobile Home Park at Stateline, Nev., have been given 90 days to find new housing now that owners of the Tahoe Beach Club will be breaking ground on a 20-acre luxury lakefront condominium project.

This announcement should come as no surprise to the people who own or rent the mobile homes since they were originally told in 2003 that they would have to move so the project could be built.

The Tahoe Beach Club has been 14 years in the making and now it looks like the first shovels will be moving dirt at the new lakeside development by June, 2016.

UPDATE 2:00 p.m. - Three young adults were taken into custody Monday morning in connection with the fatal shooting of a young man over a marijuana deal near a park in north Carson City, Sheriff Ken Furlong said.

The three — two men and a woman — were arrested without incident by Carson City SWAT at an apartment complex on Fifth Street near Harbin Street. The three came out following demands by SWAT to surrender after investigators learned they had been hiding inside a residence.

As we welcome in 2016, the City of South Lake Tahoe would like to reflect on the accomplishments of 2015. The following is a summary of accomplishments during 2015.

Strategic Priority: Fiscal Sustainability
The most important issue facing cities and local agencies is continued steadfast attention to the budget, both short term and long term fiscal impacts.
· FY 15/16 budget adopted on time and without use of alternative revenues (3rd consecutive year).
· Adopted 5-year Financial Forecast and 5-Year Capital Investment Plan.

Celebrate National Winter Trails Day by participating in a FREE guided snowshoe hike in Van Sickle Bi-State Park on January 9, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants will learn about Lake Tahoe’s pristine environment while experiencing the enjoyment of snowshoeing.

There is no cost to participate but it is only open to first 20 people to sign up. Register in advance by calling 530-542-6059 or email: kedwards@cityofslt.us.

A tornado warning for parts of El Dorado and Amador counties has been lifted, but the National Weather Service reports that a tornado did touch down in El Dorado Hills near Folsom Lake and in Cameron Park.

Eric Kurth, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said the tornado touched down in the Browns Ravine area and damage was reported in the area of Hill View Hidden Acres and Mormon Island drives, south of Green Valley Road, in El Dorado Hills about 3 p.m. and moved eastward also touching down in Cameron Park.