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El Dorado County safety personnel kept busy on South Shore
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/10/2017 - 10:07pm
Wednesday and Thursday were very busy for local safety personnel and volunteers in El Dorado County as they responded to four search and rescue calls and another call concerning suspicious gunshots.
At noon Wednesday, August 9, Search and Rescue (SAR) volunteers were initially told a male hiker on the Tahoe Rim Trail near Freel Peak was suffering from an allergic reaction to peanuts. The victim was able to walk out to awaiting rescuers near Willow Creek Road below Horse Thief Canyon.
Traffic issues at Sand Harbor causing dangerous conditions and congestion
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/10/2017 - 6:35pm
The Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) is becoming concerned with traffic issues around Sand Harbor on State Route 28 near Incline Village, especially early mornings on Saturdays and Sundays.
Drivers parking and those stopping in the middle of the road trying to park are creating backups and dangerous situations before the popular beach even opens.
On many weekend mornings the traffic is backed up all the way into Incline Village, causing major delays, and this is when there is no road construction.
Teens arrested at In-N-Out after Placerville robbery at Payless Shoe Source
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 10:39pm
Deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) arrested two juveniles in Placerville on August 8 after a robbery at the Payless Shoe Store on Missouri Flat Road.
Just before 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, the two allegedly entered the store and took an undisclosed amount of cash from the register. One of the two males had a knife. They then fled on foot.
A short time after the deputies located the teens at In-N-Out Burger and they were arrested.
According to EDSO, witnesses and the victim identified the teens as those who committed the crime as did video surveillance.
El Dorado County Supervisors respond to judge's ruling on Measure E
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/08/2017 - 5:49pm
The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors today issued the following statement
about El Dorado County Superior Court Judge Warren Stracener’s decision regarding the constitutionality of Measure E, which was passed by voters in June 2016. It enacted or reinstated certain restrictions and policies concerning roads and traffic congestion, especially traffic issues related to new development:
Three-car crash near Sierra sends two to hospital
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/07/2017 - 7:37pm
The California Highway Patrol released their report today of the July 29 three-car collision on US50 east of Sierra at Tahoe Road that sent one to Renown on Care Flight and another to Barton, both with multiple injuries.
Caltrans working on I-80 and Hwy 50 this week
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/07/2017 - 5:32pm
Those traveling to and from Lake Tahoe this week may want to take note of traffic alerts on both Interstate 80 and Highway 50.
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be doing overnight Work to repair rough spots in the roadway Monday night through Friday morning. They will be doing grinding and paving work on U.S. Highway 50 on the section of the roadway that descends after Echo Summit into the Tahoe Basin.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for August 6 - 12
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/05/2017 - 7:57pm
The following is the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) roadwork schedule for the Lake Tahoe area. Please note, due to “Hot August Nights” events in Reno, and the expected extra traffic in Tahoe, most lane closures will be restricted from noon Thursday, August 10 until 8 p.m. Monday, August 14.
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
Sass Talk: Sierra Boulevard, Roadwork, The Crossing, LimeBike and more
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/05/2017 - 8:43am
The city received some good news this week. We were successfully awarded $2.9 million in federal funds to complete all of the funding for the Sierra Blvd. Streetscape project-we are now 100% funded through construction. Kudos to Stan Hill with the City for his excellent grant application. Per Jim Marino, Asst.
Tahoe Rim Trail work days to reroute trail near Mott Canyon
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/03/2017 - 9:58pm
The Tahoe Rim Trail Association is holding their biggest trail project of the year and are looking for volunteers to lend a hand. They will be rerouting the trail near Mott Canyon off the dusty, steep access road.
Once finished, the trail will be a beautiful single-track trail with expansive views of the Carson Valley.
Workdays will be taking place all month long most Tuesdays and Saturday: Sign up HERE.
Two die in Minden skydiving accident
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/03/2017 - 1:24pmAugust 4 update: The cause of the accident is still under investigation. The pair's parachute deployed but there was an unknown problem that caused it to not slow their descent.
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Update 2:55 p.m.: At approximately 10:15 am on Thursday, August 3rd, 2017, deputies of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office were called to a report of two skydivers down near the Minden Airport. Upon arrival, deputies found two deceased skydivers on the ground outside the perimeter of the airport.
Tahoe Arts Project to hold annual Music on the Beach
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/02/2017 - 5:35pm
Event Date:
August 24, 2017 - 7:00pm
Grab your friends and a good bottle of wine and head to the beach to enjoy good music, a beautiful sunset and raise funds for the Tahoe Arts Project on Thursday, August 24 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Trey Stone, Niall McGuiness and John Shipley will once again perform on the beach at Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge in South Lake Tahoe as the community dances, sits back in their beach chairs, sip wine and enjoy friends.
The suggested donation is $10 for the evening and all proceeds go to Tahoe Arts Project. There will also be a raffle and some desserts for sale.
Johnson Lane residents invited to meeting on area drainage master plan
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/01/2017 - 9:55pm
Event Date:
August 9, 2017 - 5:00pm
An informational meeting and open house will be held on Wednesday, August 9 for Douglas County residents living in the Johnson Lane area to learn about a new drainage master plan. The meeting will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the C.V.I.C. Hall in Minden, Nev.
Woman injured after high speed motorcycle chase in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/01/2017 - 3:56pm
An attempted traffic stop in South Lake Tahoe Saturday afternoon led to a high speed chase through town that ended with a woman being injured and the suspect getting away.
At 12:35 p.m. July 29, a call came into police dispatch about a disturbance between a male and female on the side of Tahoe Keys Boulevard near the intersection with Michael Drive. The caller said it appeared the female was trying to leave the area but was being prevented by a male on a motorcycle.
Air quality issues close Bank of the West in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/01/2017 - 2:13pm
8:00 p.m. update: Road construction on Highway 50 is what led to the closure of Bank of the West in South Lake Tahoe.
"Nearby construction resulted in an air quality issue at our South Tahoe Branch, which was quickly identified and is being remedied," Anita Fox, Senior Vice President of Public Relations and Corporate Communications for Bank of the West told South Tahoe Now this evening. "We anticipate re-opening the branch no later than Thursday."
In the meantime, those wishing to conduct in-branch transactions can visit the bank's Tahoe City Branch at 150 West Lake Boulevard.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for July 31 - August 5
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/31/2017 - 12:35pm
The following are California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) projects in the at Lake Tahoe.
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
State Route 193 (El Dorado County): Motorists can expect a full closure of the highway from the junction with State Route 49 in Placerville to Chili Bar from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Monday through Friday for roadwork repairs. More information: http://bit.ly/2to2pbb
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
El Dorado County receives loan to build 11-acre public safety complex
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 10:03pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado County has received a $57.14 million loan to build a public safety complex in Diamond Springs that will bring together the Sheriff’s Office operations which are currently spread out across 13 different locations in the county.
The loan is provided through the Community Facilities Direct Loan Program.
Area fire update: Detwiler, Preacher, Ranch and Latrobe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 8:37pm
Douglas County's lightning caused Preacher Fire is 20 percent contained this evening and has burned 5,386 acres since starting early Monday morning. The fire is burning in the Pine Nut Mountains in steep and hard to access terrain.
South of Folsom near Rancho Murieta, the Latrobe Fire has burned 1,000 acres and is now 40 percent contained. The fire, which started Wednesday afternoon, is near Latrobe Rd & Scott Rd.
Man arrested in Bay Area also suspect in Tahoe ski area indecent exposure cases
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/25/2017 - 7:05pm
Ongoing indecent exposure cases in two counties over 200 miles apart may have been solved with the arrest of 34-year-old Wellington Potter of San Jose, Calif.
At 7:00 p.m. on July 17, 2017, a white Volkswagen Jetta stopped on a San Jose street and its driver exposed himself while masturbating after he called a 9-year-old over to his open window. The suspect drove away.
A few days after this incident a Santa Clara Police Detective reviewed a law enforcement flier put out by the Placer County Sheriff’s Office in Lake Tahoe.
Douglas County declared disaster area after Preacher Fire scorches 4,651 acres
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/25/2017 - 6:08pm
Douglas County Board of Commissioners signed a Disaster Declaration today due to the lightning caused Preacher Fire which is burning seven miles southeast of Gardnerville.
The fire is currently estimated at 4,651 acres as of 6:00 p.m. on July 25. It is being managed at this time by Sierra Front Type 3 Incident Management Team (IMT) with support from East Fork Fire Protection District and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Mapping glitch downsizes Preacher Fire to 4,651 acres burned
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/25/2017 - 7:43am
8:45 p.m. update: Firefighters on the Preacher Fire have gained ground on the fire and have been able to get it 20 percent contained. It was actively burning all day with single tree torching, creeping, and wind-driven runs. The total burned remains at 4,651 acres.
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4:45 p.m. update: Acreage burned in the Preacher Fire is a lot less than previously reported due to a glitch in mapping. The fire, which started Monday with a lightning strike, has burned 4,651 acres.
Preacher Fire near Gardnerville swells to 3,130 acres, evacuations in place
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/24/2017 - 4:47pm
9:00 p.m. update: The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) has initiated evacuations for areas east of Pine Nut Road to include Fred's Street, Sandoval, Taildragger, Bluebird, and Bar-J Roads as well as in the Sierra Spirit Ranch area including, Blue Sage Road, Badger Lane, Robinson Road and Lena Lane. In addition, Washoe Tribal Police are evacuating the Bodie Flats area in the vicinity of Courtland Avenue.
The lightning-sparked Preacher Fire burning in the Pine Nut Mountains southeast of Gardnerville has swelled to 3,130 acres according to DCSO with winds moving north.
Sale of Kingsbury Middle School is focus of special school board meeting
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 1:50pm
A special meeting of the Douglas County School Board will be held on Monday, July 24 at 4:30 p.m. to discuss, review and vote on one of two options surrounding the sale of Kingsbury Middle School.
The district closed the school during the 2008-2009 school year due to declining enrollment. Zephyr Cove Elementary School and Whittell High School adjusted the grades the serve to absorb the middle school students. The district put the school building and property on the market in 2012 and it has now been vacant for over eight years.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork July 23 - 29
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/22/2017 - 8:54pm
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be working on the following road projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin between July 23-July 29, 2017.
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
State Route 193 (El Dorado County): Motorists can expect a full closure of the highway from the junction with State Route 49 in Placerville to Chili Bar from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Monday through Friday for roadwork repairs. More information: http://bit.ly/2to2pbb
Boy suspected of starting Auburn fire while smoking marijuana
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/20/2017 - 1:41pm
8:45 p.m. update: A juvenile has been arrested by CalFire law enforcement officers for starting Thursday's fire in Auburn.
The boy told officers that he was smoking marijuana when the nearby brush caught fire. He then called and reported the fire. He was taken into custody by CalFire at the scene and booked at the Placer County Juvenile Hall on arson-related charges.
Expect delays on Kingsbury Grade Tuesday as trees removed
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/17/2017 - 10:48amMotorists traveling on Kingsbury Grade between Daggett Pass and Highway 50 can expect delays on Tuesday, July 18 as crews from NV Energy removes two large trees.
Single lane closures with a traffic flagger alternating traffic will be in place on between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. near Buchanan Road.
The trees are encroaching near power lines and need to be removed.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork July 16 - 22
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/15/2017 - 6:06pm
The following is a list of Caltrans projects at Lake Tahoe for the week.
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
State Route 193 (El Dorado County): Motorists can expect signalized one-way traffic control about 1 mile north of the junction with State Route 49 in Placerville around the clock for slope repair work.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Head on collision on Black Bart Ave in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/14/2017 - 10:20pm
Three people were`sent to the hospital Thursday afternoon after two cars collided on Black Bart Avenue in South Lake Tahoe.
Just after 4:00 p.m., the driver of one of the cars involved apparently fell asleep at the wheel, drifted over the yellow line into the path of a second car according to Ruth Loehr of the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Loehr said both drivers were transferred to the hospital as well as one passenger.
CHP, El Dorado County Sheriff's officers, Lake Valley Fire and paramedics responded to the crash which closed a section of the road for almost an hour.
Local firefighters stop by celebrity golf to support Charles Barkley
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/14/2017 - 5:47pm
"Charles Barkley became a beacon of hope and support for the firefighters and the recovery efforts of the community," Tahoe Douglas Fire Marshal Eric Guevin told the crowd at the 10th tee Friday morning. "Charles, we are here to support and cheer you on in your game today. We want people to care, be aware and prepare for wildfires. On behalf of the Fire Chiefs of Lake Tahoe, Sir Charles thank you for caring."
Two new fires in Northern Nevada in Washoe Valley and Cold Springs
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/14/2017 - 4:14pm
11:30 p.m. update: All evacuation orders have been lifted on both the Brenda Fire and the Cold Springs Fire.
Multiple resources aggressively attacked both fires Friday, preventing them from moving through the dry hillsides.
As of tonight, Truckee Meadows Fire Department is reporting 1500-2000 acres have burned in the Cold Springs Fire.
The Brenda Fire east of Washoe Lake has burned an estimated 1200 acres and it is 10 percent contained.
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"Best hole ever" - Justin Timberlake hangs out with boys from wimZr
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/13/2017 - 6:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Since golfing in his first American Century Championship in 2015, Justin Timberlake has enjoyed the camaraderie at Edgewood Tahoe's hole #7 during the Celebrity-Amateur tournament on Thursdays of celebrity golf week.
This year, he wanted to one one of the boys so he showed up and hung out for a couple of hours, dancing, dishing out comments about the celebrity's golf swings and shots and had what looked like a great time.
Big rig gets stuck trying to get around Emerald Bay; Road reopens
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/11/2017 - 5:50pm
A big rig jackknifed on State Highway 89 near Emerald Bay at Cascade Lake Road Tuesday afternoon, closing the road as crews worked to get it off the road.
According to Caltrans, the big rig became stuck at 4:41 p.m. when it was unable to make it through a hairpin turn. All traffic was stopped in both directions until 6:22 p.m. when the rig was moved to a pull out by Eagle Point.
Traffic is now moving in both directions.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/09/2017 - 2:54pm
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 Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
7/2
6:20 p.m. - Vacation Rental Ordinance - Lone Indian Trail - NOISE
7:56 p.m. - Grand Theft - Emerald Bay Rd - UNKNOWN SUSPECT(S) STOLE AN UNSECURED BICYCLE.
8:29 p.m. - Assault and Battery - Emerald Bay Rd - SUBJECTS WERE INVOLVED IN ASSAULT AND BATTERY AFTER A ROAD RAGE INCIDENT.
Magician Rob Lake returns to Lake Tahoe, treats first responders to show
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/09/2017 - 1:37am
International award winning magician Rob Lake has returned to the South Shore, bringing his trademark illusions to Harrah's Tahoe.
On Saturday night Lake invited South Lake Tahoe area firefighters and law enforcement to the show, along with their families (and media too).
Lake Tahoe area roadwork July 9 - 15
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/09/2017 - 12:35am
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
State Route 193 (El Dorado County): Motorists can expect signalized one-way traffic control about 1 mile north of the junction with State Route 49 in Placerville around the clock for slope repair work.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/09/2017 - 12:19am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 289 calls between June 27 - July 3, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
6/27 (31 calls)
9:57 p.m. - Transient/Homeless - 1000 block of Lakeview Ave
6/28 (37 calls)
1:02 a.m. - Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
9:40 a.m. - Transient/Homeless- 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
1:38 p.m. - Warrant in the 2100 block of James Ave
Construction underway on Gondola Vista Estates in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/06/2017 - 7:40pm
Victims identified in fatal Kingsbury Grade crash
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/06/2017 - 3:01pm
Carson City residents have been identified as the victim's in Tuesday night's fatal collision on Kingsbury Grade.
On July 4 at 9:26 p.m., Nevada Highway Patrol troopers responded to the scene of a head-on collision on SR207/Kingsbury about two miles up from Foothill Road. Upon arrival they found a crash involving a 2013 Ford F150 and 2012 Scion XB.
The NHP preliminary investigation shows the driver of the Scion was driving eastbound and allowed his vehicle to cross over the double yellow lines into the path of the Ford, causing a head-on collision.
Highway 50 down to one lane due to accident near Round Hill
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/06/2017 - 12:14pmThere is a three-vehicle accident at Highway 50 and Elks Point Road near Round Hill. The highway is down to one lane in both directions as vehicles involved are blocking left lanes.
Please slow down and use caution.
According to the NHP there are no injuries.
No other details available at this time.
Four teens uninjured in Pioneer Trail crash
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/05/2017 - 8:24am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Four teenagers were in a car that crashed on Pioneer Trail Tuesday night after the fireworks show in South Lake Tahoe. Even though the car they were in suffered major damage, no one was injured.
For unknown reasons, the 17-year-old male driver allowed his 2006 Volkswagon Jetta to leave the road and collide with a guardrail as his was driving southbound just north of Jicarilla.
California Highway Patrol officer Ruth Loehr told South Tahoe Now that the passengers were all female, ages 17, 15 and 14.
There is no other information available at this time.
Fatal crash in Alpine County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/05/2017 - 7:50am
A single car crash in Alpine County Monday afternoon claimed the life of a Nevada man.
At 3:30 p.m. on July 3, the driver of a Ford pickup was headed east on Airport Road one mile east of State Route 89 in Markleeville, Calif. For an unknown reason the car drifted off of the paved portion of the road and onto the shoulder. The pickup and driver went down a steep dirt embankment and overturned onto it's roof. It was a single crash.
The unidentified 61-year-old male driver was from Moundhouse, Nev. No alcohol appears to be involved.
Fatal crash on Kingsbury Grade; Road closed
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/04/2017 - 9:35pm
11:10 p.m. update: The Nevada Highway Patrol Fatal Team is at the scene of tonight's fatal crash on Kingsbury Grade between Tramway Drive and Foothill. The road is closed on the valley side and all traffic trying to head over from the lake side is being turned around at Tramway.
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Kingsbury Grade is closed at this hour between Tramway Drive and the Carson Valley as emergency crews work to clear an earlier fatal crash that claimed the lives of two people.
The crash happened about two miles up from the valley floor.
New fire now burning near Spanish Springs
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/04/2017 - 8:24pm
Crews with Bureau of Land Management, Nevada Department of Forestry and Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District have responded to a new fire burning near Spanish Springs and the Pyramid Highway. Dubbed the Winnemucca Ranch Fire, flames have consumed 1,500 acres since starting at 6:25 p.m. Tuesday.
Both ground and air resources are on scene.
At least 11 homes are threatened, according to Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District.
Ironwood Road is being evacuated, according to the Washoe County Sheriff.
South Lake Tahoe road lined with spectators for 4th of July parade
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/04/2017 - 7:40pm
For the second year in a row the City of South Lake Tahoe hosted the annual 4th of July parade through town, bringing hundreds of spectators and participants.
Over 75 vehicle and float entries were joined by more than 200 walkers and cyclists along the route which went along Lake Tahoe Boulevard from the Y to Bijou Park. Hundreds of holiday revelers lined the street wearing red, white and blue, cheering and waving as the parade went by.
Foothill Fire burning near Genoa Lakes Golf
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/03/2017 - 4:42pm
7:15 p.m. update: Fire crews have halted the progress of the Foothill Fire in Douglas County near Genoa Lakes Golf Resort. Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center has updated the amount of acreage burned to 25 acres.
Winds in the area are still an issue and firefighters remain on the scene.
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A grass and brush fire in Douglas County has grown to 85 acres according to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center. Known as the Foothill Fire, it is burning in the area near the new Genoa Lakes ranch course off of Jacks Valley Road in Douglas County.
Guide to enjoying South Lake Tahoe fireworks, and helping clean up on the 5th
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/03/2017 - 10:53am
Event Date:
July 4, 2017 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - To get a front row seat to one of the best fireworks shows in the country, it takes some planning. It will be crowded no matter where one goes along the Lake Tahoe shore, so pack your supplies for the day, relax, and enjoy.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork July 2-8
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/02/2017 - 2:09pm
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from Forest Road/Fresh Pond to Mill Run: Westbound motorists can expect the #2 lane closed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thurday and 6 a.m. to noon Friday for slope clearing work.
State Route 193 (El Dorado County): Motorists can expect signalized one-way traffic control about 1 mile north of the junction with State Route 49 in Placerville around the clock for slope repair work.
Small fire and jet ski accident keeping fire and police busy in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/01/2017 - 5:58pm
The long 4th of July holiday weekend in South Lake Tahoe got off to a busy start Saturday with a water rescue and fire.
A boater saw smoke coming from the hillside near Heavenly, called it in from their location off the Ski Run Marina at 1:29 p.m. and South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Police combed the streets in the area to try and locate the source. The fire was spotted on U.S. Forest Service land off Keller Road in between Ruby Way and Wildwood Ave.
Sass Talk: Cannabis, VHRs and the 4th of July
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/01/2017 - 7:45am
July kicks off the busiest time of the year for our city. Schools out, the temps are soaring in the valleys to the west and east of us, the roads are free of snow, and visitors from all over the world are getting away to see beautiful places and enjoy the great outdoors. For many of our businesses this is is the best time of the year. For many locals who like to play on the mountain trails and along the beach and eventually need to get to work, this is the hardest time of the year.
Lake Tahoe road projects shut down for long holiday weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/30/2017 - 7:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE – With heavy traffic expected around Lake Tahoe this long holiday weekend, both California and Nevada highway departments are suspending their roadwork projects.
Caltrans’ construction projects in the City of South Lake Tahoe and along the West Shore of the lake wrapped up work this morning and won’t resume until after the Fourth of July holiday.
Ex-Lake Tahoe Humane Society director leaves town, no charges filed yet
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/29/2017 - 11:16pm
Former executive director of the Lake Tahoe Humane Society moved out of South Lake Tahoe over the weekend, leaving many in the community questioning the timing after she was fired on March 31 amidst accusations of misappropriation of agency funds.
Niki Congero moved out of her rental home because she was given a 60-day notice to vacate May 4. The owner of the home wanted to use it for his purposes, according to Realty World, the property management company.
