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US-395 closed near Topaz Lodge after mudslide crosses roadway into hotel
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/21/2018 - 9:05pm
UPDATE 5/22 6:35 a.m. :. On May 21, 2018 at approximately 6:38 p.m. East Fork Fire Protection District and Douglas County Emergency Management was dispatched to several reports of massive debris flows across US 395 in several locations in and around the Topaz Lodge and on Topaz Park Road.
The Topaz Lodge was occupied with about 200 people who sheltered in place during the event. West 395 and Topaz Park Road were completely impassable. Approximately 20 occupied motor vehicles were impacted on the roadways, with no reported injuries.
Caltrans awards $9.5M contract for Highway 50 repaving at El Dorado County line
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/14/2018 - 11:07am
The main artery between South Lake Tahoe and Sacramento/Bay area will be getting a much needed repaving job with funds from Senate Bill (SB) 1, the gas tax increase that went into effect January 1, 2018.
Caltrans will repave 200 lane miles on U.S. Highway 50 from the El Dorado/Sacramento County line to west of Sunrise Boulevard in Sacramento County from the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
Funds generated because of the bill's passing come from:
A 12-cent-a-gallon increase on gas excise tax
A 20-cent-a-gallon increase in diesel excise tax
One driver dies in truck crash in Alpine County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/09/2018 - 5:19pm
UPDATE 5/10/18 10:30 a.m.: State Route 88 remains closed near Woodfords Thursday morning as crews work to remove the demolished tanker truck involved in Wednesday's fatal crash.
Gregory Brown, 46, of Oakland, California has been identified as the driver, whose body was found at the scene nine hours after the crash.
Emergency personnel responded to the 10:05 a.m. call on May 9, 2018 on State Route 88 near the Caltrans maintenance yard west of Woodfords and the SR-89 junction. Upon arrival they found an overturned tanker and detached cab off the roadway.
Lane closures at Cave Rock as work resumes on roadside slope
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/06/2018 - 4:36pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - There will be single lane closures on Highway 50 near Cave Rock starting Monday, May 7, as Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) completes roadside slope repairs.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork May 6-12
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/05/2018 - 8:58am
The following are the current California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) road projects in the El Dorado and Placer County areas of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra for the week of May 6 - May 12, 2018.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Roadwork season returns in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/28/2018 - 9:20am
The three-year long, $56.9 million Caltrans project on a two-mile stretch of Highway 50 from the Y to the Trout Creek Bridge is set to resume next week in South Lake Tahoe.
Scope of work in 2018 is from Winnemucca Avenue to Silver Dollar Avenue as well as repaving the “Y” intersection. Work is scheduled to begin Monday, April 30 at 6:00 a.m. from Winnemucca Avenue working east. The work schedule for May will be from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Work resumes on State Route 28 project at Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/24/2018 - 6:10pm
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.
Men arrested after pursuit of stolen truck along Highway 50
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/23/2018 - 12:51am
A pursuit of a stolen 2017 Chevy Pickup began on Highway 50 near Riverton and ended near Sly Park Wednesday, leading to the arrest of two men, one for attempted murder of an officer.
The Placerville California Highway Patrol (CHP) attempted to pull over the truck driven by Cesar Ramos, 26, of Hollister, Calif. at Riverton. Instead of stopping, Ramos sped away in the westbound direction at speeds of 90-110 mph.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork April 22-28; SLT project resumes May 1
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/20/2018 - 7:53pm
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) works on roads at Lake Tahoe, mainly during summer months. The following is their schedule for the week of April 23-28, 2018.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
USFS gives opening dates for Lake Tahoe recreation areas
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/09/2018 - 10:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will soon begin the process of opening recreational facilities in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Weather and snow conditions permitting, Inspiration Point will be the first site to open on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Baldwin and Nevada beaches open April 28. The Taylor Creek Visitor Center opens Friday, May 25. The Tallac Historic Site parking area opens Tuesday, May 15, and will be staffed beginning Saturday, May 26.
The following is a list of opening/service dates, weather and snow conditions permitting:
Kingsbury Grade construction to last until fall
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/07/2018 - 8:35pm
Roadway drainage pipe improvements on Kingsbury Grade (State Route 207) began this week, the second scheduled season of improvements.
Explosions close Highway 50 at Stateline
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/01/2018 - 9:35am
11:47 p.m. update: Eastbound lanes on Highway 50 have reopened. The westbound lanes are still closed and traffic must use Lake Parkway instead.
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10:45 p.m. update: Limited traffic will soon be allowed back on two lanes of Highway 50 through Stateline after NV Energy has re-energized their lines and power is back on in the area. As of 10:30 p.m., Douglas County Sheriff's Office spokesperson said it should be about an hour longer until open.
Explosion holes are being patched temporarily and traffic will not be allowed to drive on the plates.
Man survives after jumping out of car going 50 mph in Genoa
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/31/2018 - 5:33pm
A man jumped out of the car he was riding in on Thursday evening after learning his girlfriend wanted to end their relationship.
At approximately 6:30 p.m. on March 29, deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) responded to the area of Genoa Lane and Galeppi Lane after it was reported that a man was jumping out of a moving vehicle.
Man suffers life-threatening injuries after running into snow plow
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/21/2018 - 10:44pm
A man from Reno, Nevada suffered life-threatening injuries on just after midnight on Saturday after his car hit the back of a snow plow on US-395 northbound near the Parr Boulevard
A preliminary investigation by the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) shows that a silver 2014 Nissan Sentra driven by a 44-year-old man was traveling northbound on US-395 in the second travel lane from the left. A yellow Mack Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) snow plow was traveling northbound on US-395 in the left-hand travel lane, ahead of the silver Nissan. The NDOT snow plow was performing
Johnson Lane residents invited to attend drainage master plan presentation
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/21/2018 - 2:42pm
Event Date:
March 10, 2018 - 5:00pm
MINDEN, Nev. – Johnson Lane residents are invited to learn about the recently completed Johnson Lane Area Drainage Master Plan (ADMP). Residents will have the opportunity to meet with drainage experts regarding the study results related to their neighborhood and flood zone. The ADMP was funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and with matching funds provided by Douglas County.
The event will take place at the following location, date and time:
Presentation of the Proposed Johnson Lane Area Drainage Master Plan
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Highway 50 reopens, closing at times for avalanche control
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/16/2018 - 12:14pm
March 16 2:20PM update: Crews have fixed the downed power line and Highway 50 is reopened in the area. Traffic will be held at times at Twin Bridges and Meyers for avalanche control.
Take it easy out there!
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It is a mess along Highway 50 through the Sierra today due to spinouts and downed power lines. The road has been closed in both directions near Silver Fork as crews work on getting a power line off the roadway. Caltrans estimates reopening at 3:01 p.m. at this time.
High speed pursuit ends in Carson City with suspect dead
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/10/2018 - 8:18pm
A high speed pursuit on U.S. Highway 50 East through Lyon County ended when the suspect vehicle left the roadway near Flint and Highway 50 in Carson City. The suspect reportedly had a gunshot wound to the head when he was found by law enforcement officers and died at the scene.
The vehicle was a white Dodge Durango rental vehicle with California license plates. The vehicle pursuit, according to police scanner monitors, reportedly started at USA Parkway, then into Dayton and Mound House, exceeding speeds of 100 mph. No officers were injured.
Meyers traffic plan has some success after first weekend
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/07/2018 - 9:21pm
If you drive through Meyers on a Sunday you've most likely come across gridlock traffic through the neighborhoods as vehicles trying to head west after their South Lake Tahoe weekend look for the quickest route, courtesy of smart phone apps.
El Dorado County Supervisor Sue Novasel held a Town Hall meeting on February 28, providing a forum for residents, law enforcement and staff to discuss solutions. One suggestion that came out of that meeting was put into place on Sunday, March 4 and was fairly successful.
Great snow, blue skies combined for busy Lake Tahoe weekend
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/05/2018 - 12:16pm
No Vacancy signs at South Lake Tahoe lodging properties were prominent throughout South Lake Tahoe this past weekend after tourists headed to town after several feet of snow fell at local resorts
The crowds at Heavenly, Kirkwood and Sierra-at-Tahoe were evident as parking lots were full shortly after opening at each resort.
For a brief time at Kirkwood on Sunday, cars were attempting to park along State Route 88 to gain access to the resort as their lots were full, but the California Highway Patrol (CHP) was on the scene to keep that from happening according to Vail Resorts.
Winter Driving Tips
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/27/2018 - 10:50pm
A blast of winter is headed to Lake Tahoe and Northern Nevada and the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) is reminding motorists that one of the most important factors to consider when driving in inclement weather is SPEED.
Over the past several weeks the NHP has responded to countless crashes on Nevada Highways as a result of driving in less than idea driving conditions. Many of those crashes involved multiple vehicles and all were preventable.
A common violation during inclement weather is “Speed Too Fast For Conditions”.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/25/2018 - 3:01pm
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.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
2/14
NHP kept busy with multiple weather related crashes including 34-car pileup
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/23/2018 - 10:47am
The weather on Thursday, February 22 kept local law enforcement busy with collisions and stranded motorists on local roadways, During the afternoon hours alone, the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) responded to a 19-vehicle crash and a 34-vehicle crash.
At 2:00 p.m., NHP troppers responded to eastbound Interstate 80 about four miles east of Sparks to a call of a four vehicle and one tractor/trailer crash. Upon arrival they found that 19 vehicles were involved, including several tractor trailers with both lanes blocked. Eight people involved in the crashes were transported to area hospitals.
Chain controls remain up and snow continues to come down
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/22/2018 - 10:36pm
The snow has been falling all down in the Sierra, giving residents and visitors a glimpse into a winter that hasn't been even a slight resemblance into the big winter of 2017.
At this point, every seems to be happy with what fell Thursday. Snow totals aren't in from the ski resorts yet since they release them in the morning, but they most likely will be several inches and hovering near the one foot level.
Solutions being sought to alleviate tourist traffic in Meyers
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/20/2018 - 4:51pm
Holiday traffic leaving South Lake Tahoe this weekend created another bottleneck in Meyers as well as on side roads throughout the area from those attempting to find a quicker getaway. The choices they made Monday created a three-hour drive from the Y in South Lake Tahoe to areas in Meyers.
Highway 50 over Echo Summit is designed to handle 1,200 cars per hour without any issues, but those numbers dropped Monday, February 19. Just how much they dropped is unknown as the traffic counters normally placed over the roadway are removed for snow removal.
Chain controls on Sierra roads; slick conditions causing travel issues
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/18/2018 - 8:04pm
Tow trucks are being kept busy tonight as many drivers are finding difficulty navigating roads around Lake Tahoe. There are currently areas of freezing fog and heavy snow, with whiteouts on some higher elevations roads. With this being a holiday weekend, expect more traffic than normal.
NDOT looking for paid summer interns
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/18/2018 - 12:37am
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is looking ahead to the summer road construction season by accepting applications for paid summer internships through Feb. 28.
The internships provide on-the-job training in civil and environmental engineering, including roadway and bridge design, construction, hydraulics, materials, as well as traffic engineering, environmental stewardship and highway project administration, maintenance and storm water management.
The internships take place May through August 2018 and pay up to $18 per hour, depending on education and experience.
Nearly two dozen arrested in City multi-agency drug sweep
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/16/2018 - 6:53pm
Nearly two dozen people were arrested during a monthlong Carson City area drug sweep that involved multiple agencies, the Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team announced Friday.
The Carson City SET, with the assistance from multiple agencies to include, the Department of Public Safety Tri Net Narcotics task force, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigation Unit and the Reno Police Department Street Enforcement Team conducted the narcotics suppression operation targeting those using and selling narcotics in the Carson City area.
Special City Council meeting to decide Kerry's fate; Meston outlines plans
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/09/2018 - 10:09pm
News spread through South Lake Tahoe this week that surprised and shocked many, the City Council's decision to put City Manager Nancy Kerry on indefinite leave. The council will be meeting in closed session on Monday, February 12, 2018 to discuss the situation. Their agenda item, "PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)" starts at 9:00 a.m.
That section of code allows special and closed session meetings to consider the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, discipline, or dismissal of a public employee.
Safety along Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe analyzed
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/07/2018 - 10:53pm
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.
Man extricated from crashed truck on Pioneer Trail in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/07/2018 - 9:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - A man from Northern California is recovering after suffering from a medical condition that caused him to crash his Chevy Silverado pickup into a tree Sunday morning in South Lake Tahoe.
At 9:12 a.m. January 7, emergency crews responded to the crash site on Pioneer Trail near Needle Peak Road. South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue had to extricate the unidentified man from the truck.
The man, who is in his mid-40s, was alone in the truck when he had a seizure. Witnesses reported seeing the driver attempt to pull his truck off the roadway prior to the crash.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/07/2018 - 8:00pm
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.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
12/27
7:04 p.m. - Theft - Crystal Air Dr - A MALE SUBJECT ATTEMPTED TO BOOK A VACATION HOME RENTAL VIA AN AD ON THE INTERNET. IT WAS LATER LEARNED THE AD WAS A SCAM.
12/28
Full slate of South Lake Tahoe activities to enjoy as we say goodbye to 2017
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/30/2017 - 10:43pm
Looking for somewhere to ring in the new year?
We've got you covered in South Lake Tahoe and here are some of your choices.
Hard Rock Lake Tahoe has two ways to enjoy the evening:
Starting at 9:00 p.m., enjoy live music by DJ Rizzo until the ball drops with people of all age at their Light Up The Plaza in front of the casino. This is a free event, but you can purchase an LED wristband that syncs with the music for $10 from Party HQ.
NDOT completes second season of SR 28 shared use path construction
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/17/2017 - 12:32am
The Nevada Department of Transportation this week completed the second construction season of the State Route 28 Shared Use Path, Water Quality and Safety Improvement Project near Incline Village. The entire project is anticipated to complete in late 2018 or early 2019, depending on weather.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork December 17 - 23
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/15/2017 - 7:24pm
The following are the Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County road projects being done in the coming week by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe area roadwork December 10 - 16
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/09/2017 - 10:46pm
As weather permits, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled projects at Lake Tahoe and in El Dorado County. The following are the projects for the week:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Holiday safety tips from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/08/2017 - 12:15am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The holiday season is here! Before you head out the door to finish up or start your shopping, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department would like to take a moment to remind you of a few safety tips.
Vehicle Safety:
Park your vehicle in a well-lit area.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/03/2017 - 10:42pm
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 Shore. 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:
11/22
4:29 p.m. - DUI over .08 - Highway 50 - AN ENFORCEMENT STOP IN TAHOE BY A SHERIFF'S SERGEANT LED TO DUI ARREST OF 25-YEAR-OLD MALE BY THE CHP.
11/24
Lake Tahoe area roadwork December 3-9, 2017
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/02/2017 - 7:46pm
The following is the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) roadwork schedule for the Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County area.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for November 26 - December 2
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/25/2017 - 10:14pm
The following are the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) projects around Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for November 19-25
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/19/2017 - 12:49am
The following is California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) roadwork projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County.
Note: Most traffic-interfering work will be limited from 6 a.m. Wednesday, November 22 through Sunday, November 26 because of the Thanksgiving holiday.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for November 13-18
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/14/2017 - 12:35pm
The following is the scheduled roadwork by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for roads on the California side of Lake Tahoe and in El Dorado County.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
NDOT projects at Lake Tahoe will soon wrap up for season
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/09/2017 - 10:29pm
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) will be wrapping up their two major Lake Tahoe projects for the season over the coming weeks. Crews are working diligently to complete all that they can this construction season before heavy winter weather sets in and makes construction infeasible. Both projects will return with construction next spring.
U.S. 50 Logan Creek Slope Stabilization Project
Accidents in Sierra as storm front passes
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/09/2017 - 9:11am
There are slick roads Thursday morning as rain is falling at lake level and snow fluctuating above 7,000 feet.
The California Highway Patrol is reporting a jackknifed big rig on SR-88 just west of Silver Lake near Tragedy Springs Road. The truck is blocking the west bound lane and part of the east bound lane. Crews are on the scene of the incident which was reported at 7:43 a.m.
Chain controls are up east of Kirkwood on SR-88.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for November 5-11
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/04/2017 - 7:30am
Here is the Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County roadwork schedule from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for Sunday, November 5 through Saturday, November 11, 2017.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Letters: Please vote YES on Measure C
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/31/2017 - 2:36pm
Ever since I moved to South Lake Tahoe, potholes and cracks have covered our city’s roads and presented a danger to residents. We have all seen cars swerve all over the road, only to realize it’s not a drunk driver, but rather someone trying to avoid potholes. Our roads should not be in such disrepair, that a simple trip to the grocery store can feel like an obstacle course. We need to solve this problem.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for October 29 - November 3
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/28/2017 - 5:16pm
As the road construction season winds down, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has announced the following work schedules on roads in the Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Possible changes to Herbert Avenue discussed at public meeting
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/27/2017 - 12:22am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With the addition of Bijou Marketplace along Highway 50 between Ski Run Boulevard and Herbert Avenue, owners of nearby properties have started to look at how this new development will help their businesses.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for October 23-28
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/23/2017 - 11:14am
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has ongoing projects in El Dorado County and the Lake Tahoe Basin. Here is what they are working on this week:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Community meeting on the 2018 Sierra Boulevard Complete Streets Project
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/20/2017 - 10:06pm
Event Date:
November 2, 2017 - 5:30pm
The second of two community meetings concerning the 2018 Sierra Boulevard Complete Streets Project will be held on Thursday, November 2 at 5:30 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center and Swim Complex at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd.
Opinion: We support Measure C
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/20/2017 - 8:00pm
Ever since we moved to South Lake Tahoe thirty eight years ago, we have been proud to call this city our home. Between our community spirit of caring and sharing, excellent schools, and the inspiring nature of the Lake and Mountains, we are truly fortunate to live in such a special place. We recently hosted our foreign exchange student from twenty years ago and we were proud to show him all of the community upgrades such as Heavenly Village, Lakeview Commons, Harrison Avenue, South Tahoe High School, and the new Whole Foods project.
