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Column: Fees benefit water quality and trails
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/21/2019 - 6:32pm
While it still feels like winter, with a healthy snowpack and ski resorts reporting record monthly snowfall in February, another building season is fast approaching. One of the questions people ask the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency each year is why they have to pay mitigation fees for their development, like new homes and remodeling projects.
Lime Scooters but not Lime Bikes return to South Lake Tahoe this summer
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/20/2019 - 9:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After two summers in South Lake Tahoe, Lime is not bringing back their green bikes to town this May and instead are concentrating on their popular electric scooters, the fastest growing segment of the San Franciso-based company.
Community forum on the US 50 Revitalization Project in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/12/2019 - 7:44am
Event Date:
March 14, 2019 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The community is invited to attend a forum on the US 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project this Thursday, March 14, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center.
10th annual Nevada Moves Day on March 20
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/07/2019 - 2:03pm
Schoolchildren from across the state of Nevada will be taking part in organized event that promote walking or bicycling to school on Nevada Moves Day, March 20, 2019.
The 10th annual event will feature school-wide events in Carson City, Clark, Washoe, Lyon and many other counties. Children not taking part in an organized school event are encouraged to involve their families in safely walking or bicycling to school on this special day and throughout the year.
Planned Meyers roundabout project to get underway in April
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/06/2019 - 11:41pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) plans to start work in April on their $4.1M project to convert the existing T-intersection at US50 and SR89 in Meyers into a three-leg roundabout.
Federal funds will be used to create what transportation officials say is a safety project by reducing the number and/or severity of collisions at the intersection. At this intersection there were 16 accidents on the Highway 50 side, and four accidents on the Highway 89 side from 2008 to 2013. There were no fatalities in those accidents.
Column: Shaping Lake Tahoe’s future through collaboration
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/22/2019 - 9:39am
We are stronger at Lake Tahoe when we work together. Everyone benefits when people of different interests, backgrounds, and perspectives agree to bring their ideas, energy, and creativity to the table to shape solutions for a healthier, more vibrant, and sustainable Lake Tahoe.
Working together can be hard, of course. But we’ve built a spirit of collaboration at Lake Tahoe and it’s growing. Through it we are achieving things that once seemed impossible, things that we could never achieve working on our own.
Nominations sought for Lake Tahoe HIghway 50 Main Street working group
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/12/2019 - 12:56pm
STATELINE, Nev. – With the recently approved U.S. 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project in South Lake Tahoe (also known as the Loop Road), three people are being sought to become a working group that will help develop a Main Street Management Plan for the area.
ONE TAHOE launched to address transportation needs around the lake
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/24/2019 - 12:58pm
Event Date:
January 29, 2019 - 4:00pm
LAKE TAHOE, CA/NV – Lake Tahoe needs our help. The “Jewel of the Sierra” is being loved to death. The vast amount of trips being made by motor vehicles have contributed to severe traffic congestion, unsafe conditions for cars, pedestrians, and cyclists, mounting air pollution, declining lake clarity, and other negative impacts.
All okay after vehicle vs. pedestrian collision in Strawberry
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/22/2019 - 2:20pm
STRAWBERRY, Calif. - A Sunday afternoon collision between a pedestrian and a Chevy Tahoe left a vehicle overturned and a pedestrian with very minor injuries near Strawberry, west of Lake Tahoe.
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.
Carson City woman dies in Douglas County collision
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/17/2018 - 9:22pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - A Carson City woman died after being struck by a SUV on US-395 early Saturday morning.
At approximately 6:20 a.m., troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) responded to reports of a crash involving a pedestrian in the area of Cradebaugh Bridge and Stephanie Way in Douglas County.
US 50/South Shore Community Revitalization Project approved by TRPA
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/15/2018 - 6:09pm
LAKE TAHOE, CA/NV - It's been 38 years in the making. On Thursday, November 15, 2018, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Board of Directors unanimously approved the final joint environmental document for the US 50/South Shore Community Revitalization Project, also known as the "Loop Road."
Last week, the board of the Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) unanimously approved the same document, the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS/EIS).
Overwhelming support of South Shore Community Revitalization Project at TRPA meeting
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/01/2018 - 10:55pm
STATELINE, Nev. - A standing room only crowd was in the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) board room on October 25, 2018 for an updated presentation, and plans for the next steps, of the U.S. 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project, commonly known as the Loop Road. It reroutes Highway 50 from its current location in front of Heavenly Village and the casinos to behind Raley's, the Village Center and Harrahs Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/23/2018 - 4:21pm
The following are the 85 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Oct. 1 - 10, 2018:
10/1
07:19 - 4100 block of Pine Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
09:48 - College Drive - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
12:19 - 1900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - Vehicle accident with injuries
12:13 - Barton Hospital - EMS call, Psych Interfacility Transfer
16:07 - 700 block of Eloise Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Caltrans District 3 projects created by SB1 funds
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 2:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Have you ever wondered where the extra gas tax money you now pay at the pump is going? The increase on the excise taxes on gasoline and diesel along with new registration fee for cars based on their value have so far created 26 projects in District 3 as well as in other districts across the state.
But now that funding is being challenged.
SLT City Council candidates respond to 100% Renewable Committee questions
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/07/2018 - 11:14pm
On April 18, 2017 the South Lake Tahoe City Council unanimously passed a resolution to do two things: Power the South Lake Tahoe community with electricity provided from 100 percent renewable sources by 2032; and reduce community carbon emissions from baseline by at least 80 percent by 2040. The 100% Renewable Committee was formed to help the City accomplish these tasks.
Meet the Candidate: Tom Davis promises to continue to be fair, open and listen to the concerns of all
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/05/2018 - 1:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Each of the nine candidates for City Council answered the same ten questions that were given to them by South Tahoe Now. For nine consecutive days the candidate's responses will be shared in the order received.
Today, the current Mayor Pro Tem Tom Davis gives his responses as he seeks re-election to the South Lake Tahoe City Council:
Bicycle and pedestrian safety focus of new CHP campaign
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/05/2018 - 8:01am
The safety of pedestrians and bicyclists is the focus of a federal grant to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) for the coming year.
The California Pedestrian and Bicyclist Enforcement and Education Project (CPBEEP) grant runs from October 1, 2018, through September 30, 2019. During this year-long statewide campaign, CHP officers will conduct enhanced enforcement activities and public education campaigns.
Victim identified in fatal Lake Tahoe pedestrian - vehicle collision
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/04/2018 - 4:04pm
South Lake Tahoe resident Michael Spate has been identified as the man who died after being struck by a vehicle just before 7:30 p.m. on September 28, 2018.
The preliminary investigation suggests Spate, who was 65-years-old, was crossing Lake Tahoe Boulevard near the driveway into Denny's and US Bank. He was not walking in a crosswalk.
South Lake Tahoe man dies after being struck by vehicle
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/29/2018 - 12:24am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 65-year-old man died Friday night after being struck by a vehicle near Denny's on Lake Tahoe Boulevard. Just before 7:30 p.m. on September 28, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) received several calls about a pedestrian versus vehicle collision near the intersection of Lake Tahoe and Al Tahoe Boulevards.
Upon arrival they found an unresponsive man lying in the roadway in front of Denny's. South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue personnel arrived and pronounced the local man deceased at the scene.
CHP School bus safety enforcement operation in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/20/2018 - 10:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - California Highway Patrol officers will be riding on local school buses on September 24 during a state-wide school bus pedestrian safety enforcement operation.
Motorists across the state continue to disobey the law requiring them to stop for a school bus with its flashing red lights activated and stop arm extended. During a one-day survey in 2016 of 137 school districts in California, over 26,000 motorists failed to stop for a school bus that was stopped to load or unload pupils.
SR89 to close overnight in Meeks Bay
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/19/2018 - 4:38pm
Caltrans is alerting motorists to a full overnight closure of a section of State Highway 89 in the Meeks Bay area on Thursday.
The highway is scheduled to be closed from 1:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. Thursday between Meeks Bay Resort & Marina and Sugar Pine Point State Park to allow for a bridge to be installed at Northridge Drive as part of the ongoing bike path extension from the state park to the resort.
2019 project to reroute Upper Truckee River through South Lake Tahoe marsh
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/13/2018 - 2:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Money is on its way to South Lake Tahoe to restore the Upper Truckee Marsh, the largest remaining wetland in the Sierra Nevada, and reverse damage created by decades of development.
The California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) announced Thursday they received $1,700,066 from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife towards their project to redirect the Upper Truckee River to its historic network of channels through the Marsh. Water flowing through the Marsh will slow down, allowing sediment to settle instead of reaching Lake Tahoe.
Forest Service to host public tour for Meeks Bay Restoration Project
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/11/2018 - 10:11am
Event Date:
October 10, 2018 - 2:00pm
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will host a public tour to announce the proposed action and public comment period for the Meeks Bay Restoration Project on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. The public tour will take place from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Meeks Bay Resort, 7941 Emerald Bay Road (Highway 89), Meeks Bay, CA 96142. The 45-day comment period begins with the publication of the Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement in the Federal Register on Tuesday, Sep. 11, 2018. Comments are most helpful if received by Friday, Oct. 26, 2018.
Nevada law enforcement joining forces to emphasize importance of safe and sober driving
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/31/2018 - 11:50pm
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is joining the Nevada Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies in the state to emphasize the importance of safe and sober driving during the Labor Day Holiday weekend and beginning of September.
The enforcement began on August 25 and ends on Monday, September 10.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will dedicate extra officers to DUI enforcement as part of a statewide JOINING FORCES campaign aimed at reducing tragedies caused by people driving under the influence.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/28/2018 - 11:24pm
The following are the 146 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from August 7 - 19, 2018:
8/7
07:18 - 2199 block of South Ave - Explosion (no fire), other
07:53 - 1700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - Alarm system sounded, no fire unintentional
08:34 - 2000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - Alarm system sounded due to malfunction
13:20 - Mount Rose Rd at Jobs Peak Dr - Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
17:06 - 3300 block of Needle Peak Rd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Several crashes in South Lake Tahoe this weekend, including one involving pedestrian
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/20/2018 - 11:29am
First responders around the South Lake Tahoe area were kept busy over the weekend with collisions, a jet ski crash and a major incident involving a pedestrian and vehicle.
On Sunday, August 19 at 12:12 a.m., South Lake Tahoe fire and police departments responded to the intersection of Lake Tahoe Boulevard (Hwy 50) and Lakeview Avenue on the call of a pedestrian versus vehicle crash.
Steve Teshara named president of California Association of Councils of Governments
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/31/2018 - 3:12pm
Steve Teshara, CEO of the Tahoe Chamber and chairperson of the Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) Board of Directors, now has another leadership duty for the upcoming year.
Teshara will serve as the president of the California Association of Councils of Governments (CALCOG), a group whose membership includes 47 regional governments involved in the planning, funding, and development of the state’s transportation infrastructure.
He has been representing TTD on the CALCOG Board.
New pedestrian beacon lights on US50 in Marla Bay area of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/20/2018 - 12:14pm
It an attempt to make the crossing of US 50 in the Marla Bay area safer, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has completed a $294,000 safety project.
Education key to user safety on e-scooters in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/20/2018 - 7:13pm
You can't miss them. A person buzzing down the road or bike path on a lime green electric scooter, courtesy of the newest and hottest trend, scooter sharing. In South Lake Tahoe, Lime Bike introduced the scooters a few weeks ago, and since then the popularity has increased daily.
One thing every user has is a huge smile on their face. One thing most riders don't have is a helmet and knowledge of electric scooter laws.
According to the LimeBike website, their scooters, Lime-S, are custom designed by
Lake Spirit Awards celebrate dedication to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 7:14pm
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) recognized four people for their commitment to protecting and enhancing Lake Tahoe’s environment with Lake Spirit Awards on Wednesday.
People whose passions include building new paths and trails led the way in nominations this year, with improving mountain biking routes, creating new multi-use paths, and advancing pedestrian and bicycle safety among the interests of the award winners.
Big changes for Wye in North Lake Tahoe as iconic features removed
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 12:44pm
There are still trout in the Lake Tahoe Basin, but soon there will no longer the large trout sculpture that for years has greeting people to the town of North Lake Tahoe.
The iconic 21-foot trout sculpture has been sitting in the island intersection between State Route 89 and State Route 28 along with the Williamson Tree and Rotary Club flagpole.
Camp Richardson light to remain "off line" indefinitely
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/17/2018 - 11:40am
CAMP RICHARDSON, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After meeting with partner agencies, Caltrans has decided to discontinue the use of the pedestrian hybrid beacon crossing device on State Route 89 in Camp Richardson indefinitely.
In an effort to make for safe pedestrian passage across the highway and to manage traffic through the State Highway 89 corridor, Caltrans installed the beacons in 2016 but they were often confusing to drivers with its yellow and red light system.
Fanny Bridge/SR-89 project in full swing, expect delays in Tahoe City
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/07/2018 - 2:11pm
Work resumed May 1 on the SR 89/Fanny Bridge Community Revitalization Project in Tahoe City, a project that will bring a new Truckee River Bridge, three roundabouts, and street improvements including lights and sidewalks.
The old Fanny Bridge will be replaced with one that has a new bridge rail that matches the original bridge rail, plus there will now be sidewalks and bike lanes on both sides.
Work resumes on State Route 28 project at Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/24/2018 - 5:10pm
Single lane closures on State Route 28 will resume on Monday, April 30 as the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) starts the third year of their shared use path and water quality project with traffic safety improvements near Sand Harbor.
Column: Working together for a healthier Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/23/2018 - 2:13pm
Earth Day at Lake Tahoe has a special meaning. Working together through the Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program, more than 50 local, state, federal, nonprofit, and private sector partners are implementing projects and programs to conserve the Tahoe Basin’s environment and fix past environmental harms.
Children encouraged to participate in Nevada Moves Day
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/11/2018 - 8:23pm
Many Nevada schoolchildren will take part in organized events that promote walking or bicycling to school on Nevada Moves Day, held March 21.
Walking and bicycling to school events are planned for Carson City, Clark, Washoe, Lyon and many other counties across the state. Children not taking part in an organized school event are encouraged to involve their families in safely walking or bicycling to school on Nevada Moves Day and throughout the year.
Avalanche warning issued for Crystal Bay area
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/02/2018 - 6:32pm
The entire Sierra Nevada are under a high avalanche warning in the back country at all elevations, but now there is a warning in the Crystal Bay area of Lake Tahoe in neighborhoods.
Per the Washoe County Emergency Management avalanche expert, due to weather conditions and forecasted incoming weather conditions, a Stage 1 Avalanche Warning has been issued for the residents of Crystal Bay/Third Creek subdivisions.
South Lake Tahoe's Sierra Boulevard study released for public review
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/17/2018 - 8:59pm
The Sierra Boulevard Complete Streets Project is slated to start construction as soon as the building season in South Lake Tahoe gets underway in 2018. As part of the process, an The Initial Sturdy/Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) is now up for review and public comment. Comments can be made until March 26, 2018.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/17/2018 - 11:41am
The following are the 58 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Feb. 9 - 15, 2018
2/9
09:24 - Kirkwood Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11:59 - Kirkwood Dr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11:35 - 1000 block of Sierra At Tahoe Rd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
12:39 - 3500 block of Bobby Grey Cir - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
16:35 - 4th St at South Ave - Vehicle accident with injuries
Pedestrian transported to hospital after being hit in Tahoe Keys intersection
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/15/2018 - 5:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - An early morning collision at the intersection of Venice Drive and Tahoe Keys Boulevard sent one to the hospital.
At 7:50 a.m. Thursday, February 15, a 16-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 94-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection of the two streets.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, JPA ambulance and South Lake Tahoe Police Department all responded.
The pedestrian was transported to Barton Hospital with a head injury.
According to SLTPD Lt. Shannon Laney, the driver is at fault.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/09/2018 - 6:34pm
The following are the 89 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Feb. 1 -8, 2018.
2/1
03:09 - 1000 block of Takela Dr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
05:42 - 1300 block of Johnson Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
03:48 - Barton Health - EMS Call, Interfacility Transfer false alarm
13:31 - 3800 block of Saddle Rd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
14:17 - 700 block of Jeffrey St - Unintentional transmission of alarm, other
Safety along Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe analyzed
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/07/2018 - 9:53pm
Highway 50 through South Lake Tahoe serves a lot of functions, from a local road for commuters both on bicycles and in cars, to a major highway to transport visitors through the city.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/02/2018 - 5:45pm
The following are the 88 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Jan. 22 - 31, 2018
1/22
00:59 - 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
14:46 - 3600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - Detector activation, no fire unintentional
14:55 -3500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
15:23 - Barton Hospital - EMS Call, Interfacility Transfer
19:00 - 3800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Cell phone use and speeding top list of citations issued by Washoe Sheriff's deputies
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/31/2018 - 2:35pm
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Deputies participating in a Nevada Department of Public Safety Joining Forces Distracted Driving prevention campaign this month cited more than 80 drivers for speeding and 43 drivers for cell phone use.
Joining Forces is a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement program that promotes statewide enforcement in the areas of: DUI, distracted driving, seat belt, and speed and pedestrian safety. The goal of these enforcement campaigns is to save lives by increasing public awareness about the dangers of making poor choices while driving.
Pedestrian hit by car on Pioneer Trail in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/26/2018 - 8:12am
A 27-year-old South Lake Tahoe resident is recovering after being hit by a vehicle late Thursday evening.
At about 11:00 p.m. on January 25, a vehicle was heading southwest on Pioneer Trail and passing in front of the Americana Village when it hit the pedestrian.
The driver said they did not see the victim and immediately stopped and is cooperating with police. South Lake Tahoe Police (SLTPD) and Fire Rescue responded and the pedestrian was transported to Barton Hospital with non-life threatening injuries according to SLTPD Lt. Shannon Laney.
Public input sought on new Tahoe South Events Center
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/05/2018 - 9:56pm
Could there soon be a publicly-owned events center on the corner of Highway 50 and Lake Parkway on the MontBleu parking lot in Stateline, Nevada?
The plan to build the 88,420 square foot Tahoe South Events Center is now in the scoping stage where the public can weigh in and provide comments on the Tahoe Douglas Visitor's Authority (TDVA) proposal to construct the assembly, event and entertainment venue.
Meyers Area Plan topic of three upcoming meetings
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/04/2018 - 12:43pm
Meyers, the commercial, public services, and recreation hub of unincorporated El Dorado County at the South Shore may soon have a new area plan and there are three upcoming public meetings on the plan. It could be adopted at the third meeting, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) board meeting on February 28.
Vehicle fatalities decline, pedestrian and cyclist deaths rise on Nevada roads
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/03/2018 - 1:27pm
The Nevada Departments of Transportation and Public Safety are reminding Nevadans to share the road after Nevada pedestrian traffic deaths rose in 2017 amid a decline in overall statewide traffic deaths.
In 2017, Douglas County had a rise in all deaths on the road: Fatal crashes up from 5 to 9, fatalities up from 5 to 11, alcohol fatal crashes up from 1 to 2, and number of fatalities in those crashes up from 1 to 3.
Opinion: Working together on traffic and parking at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 4:00pm
The rural mountain lifestyle we all enjoy at Lake Tahoe is not isolated from the major urban areas nearby. On a typical holiday weekend, the Tahoe Basin turns into a recreation thoroughfare as tens of thousands of day and overnight visitors who sustain our local economy drive up from the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, and Reno.
