sierra tract
Power outage in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/06/2020 - 8:47pm
All power was restored by 8:50 p.m. Friday.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Liberty Utilities is reporting 3,725 customers in South Lake Tahoe are without power Friday evening.
At this time the cause of the outage is unknown but their website estimated restoration by 10:30 p.m.
Residents are reporting outages in the Sierra Tract to Montgomery Estates neighborhoods and areas surrounding those.
We will keep you updated....we are without power too!
Construction temporarily stopped on South Lake Tahoe Greenway trail due to material delay
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/11/2020 - 11:53am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Work had been underway on two phases of the 3.86-mile long South Tahoe Greenway Shared-Use Trail but activity has come to a temporary halt due to material issues.
COVID-19 resulted in delayed delivery of materials for the precast concrete boardwalk system needed on the trail. The Houston, Texas concrete plant contracted for the project has been directly impacted.
Work underway on Al Tahoe Safety and Mobility Project in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/23/2020 - 9:18am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If you've been driving through town lately you've most likely noticed the road work on Al Tahoe Boulevard.
After a restriping/lane change pilot project in 2017 that reconfigured two of the four vehicle travel lanes and added buffered bike lanes on Al Tahoe Blvd., the rest of the project has now begun. The project has been years in the making through the planning, funding, public input, and permitting stages.
Construction of new phases of South Tahoe Greenway Shared-Use Trail underway
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/22/2020 - 12:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Work has begun on two phases of the 3.86-mile long South Tahoe Greenway Shared-Use Trail (Greenway) that will connect Sierra Boulevard in Tahoe Sierra Tract to the Van Sickle Bi-State Park near Stateline in South Lake Tahoe.
The project was approved in 2011 and 2016 and will provide users with a safe way to travel by non-motorized means off of the highway through the heart of South Lake Tahoe. The whole length will include neighborhood connectors and the ability to join the popular trail from the Y to past Baldwin Beach.
Letter: Fire, safety, noise and trash concerns remain with SnowGlobe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/07/2020 - 4:45pm
Welcome to the ninth year summary of the SnowGlobe Music Festival. This is the first year the TRPA has done any monitoring and the event continues to violate TRPA’s pre-existing rules. We can add air pollution to the list of accomplishments for this event given the recent successful lawsuit by the Center for Environmental Health (CEH). Onsite inspections for building and fire continue to find violations (they have had violations every year) and the fireworks were moved to an open undeveloped area in the forest of Bijou Park this year.
Opinion: Sierra Boulevard is at an end; Looking forward to the next beginning
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/24/2019 - 11:54pm
It's been one heck of a summer in terms of driving around town. Between Echo Summit and the Meyers roundabout, the horrible accident at Elks Club, US50 through town and then the construction at Stateline that caused delays back to Zephyr Cove in mid-September. Luckily, the Stateline issue was quickly remedied, the highway at Elks Club seems mostly repaired, and the Meyers roundabout turned out great.
Police investigating graffiti incidents in South Lake Tahoe neighborhood
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/23/2019 - 7:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) is investigating over ten cases of graffiti that occurred in the Tahoe Sierra (Sierra Tract) neighborhood early Friday morning.
The suspect(s) used spray paint on cars, homes, bear boxes and trailers.
Anyone with information is asked to call 530-542-6100 or secret witness at 530-541-6800.
City of South Lake Tahoe newsletter: At Lake Level
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/01/2019 - 6:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - City Manager Frank Rush writes a community monthly newsletter and shares it on South Tahoe Now. The following is the May 1, 2019 edition:
Sign Up for the Brand New City Newsletter
Letter: SnowGlobe needs another home
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/14/2019 - 9:11pm
Snowglobe 2018 is now in the books. There have been some successes as well as some difficulties. This year saw the introduction of professional sound engineers to help reduce the sound and new field protection to prevent further damage to our new play fields. The sound is reported to have been improved for many though the people who live nearest this event in Pioneer Village, along the Bijou Meadow, around Johnson Lane and in Sierra Tract continue to be bombarded by three days of sound.
Community gives families displaced from South Lake Tahoe apartments some holiday cheer but still in need of permanent housing
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/18/2018 - 1:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On December 12 six South Lake Tahoe families learned the apartment building they called home was no longer habitable and they had to vacate by December 17.
As the deadline loomed panic set in for the residents of 3546 Spruce Avenue, they tried to find new housing in a city where available rentals are almost non-existent, especially for those of a lower income level without financial means to pay higher rent and deposits.
South Lake Tahoe's $5.5M Sierra Boulevard project to start in 2019
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/13/2018 - 2:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Sierra Boulevard Complete Streets project that was slated to begin as soon as the 2018 building season began is now scheduled for a May 1, 2019 start (or sooner if weather allows).
Volunteers collect 2,465 pounds of litter at “Spring Cleanup” event
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/17/2018 - 1:45pm
On Saturday May 12th, 294 volunteers scoured South Tahoe neighborhoods to help clean up litter and kick off the summer with a sparkling clean town. The groups of volunteers covered nineteen different locations and gathered an estimated 2,465 pounds of trash and debris from our environment.
Volunteers took to the streets along Lake Tahoe Blvd and around Stateline, Ski Run, Bijou, Al Tahoe, Rufus Allen, Tahoe Sierra/Sierra Tract, Tahoe Island, Gardner Mountain, and the “Y”. Some neighborhoods had multiple groups fanning out to cover more ground.
SnowGlobe to stay with modifications to address concerns
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/07/2018 - 1:25am
SnowGlobe will be returning to South Lake Tahoe in December, 2018, but it will be with some modifications to mitigate sound issues residents have as well as playfield concerns.
A majority of those speaking at Tuesday's City Council meeting said they are for SnowGlobe continuing, but 38 percent of those who spoke us gave a list of concerns they have from the popular three-day festival.
Letter: An open letter to South Lake Tahoe City Council
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/22/2018 - 12:16am
Dear Council Members:
My name is Scott Ramirez, I am a long time resident of South Lake Tahoe. Some of you know me and my family and are familiar with our activities to support our town. We are advocates for our community and volunteer where we can.
Prescribed fires set to resume around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/25/2017 - 1:06am
After taking a break during the Thanksgiving holiday, the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT) resume prescribed fire operations next week, beginning Monday, November 27, 2017, weather permitting.
North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District, California State Parks and the California Tahoe Conservancy will conduct prescribed fire operations above Incline Village, D.L. Bliss and Burton Creek state parks and near the airport in South Lake Tahoe. Smoke may be visible.
North of the CSLT Airport, Southwest of the Sierra Tract Subdivision - 8 acres
Hwy 89 / Lester Beach Road - 8 acres
TRPA announces top 15 Best in the Basin awards
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/28/2017 - 5:16pm
he Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) on Wednesday recognized 15 exceptional projects completed in 2016 with Best in Basin awards.
Now in its 27th year, TRPA’s Best in Basin awards program each year showcases projects around the lake that demonstrate exceptional planning, implementation, and compatibility with Tahoe’s natural environment and communities.
USFS to start chemical treatment of invasive species in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/10/2017 - 1:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Starting later this month, the USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will start using chemical treatment to try and eradicate, control and contain known infestations of invasive plants. Their focus will be on 90 sites covering 18.25 acres of sites inside the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Power outage in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/30/2017 - 8:20pm
9:25 p.m. update: Several readers are reporting their power has been restored on Mandan, Golden Bear, part of Sierra Tract. It looks like all should be back on soon if you're still experiencing an outage.
The Liberty Utilities website is still showing 3705 customers out. They have not said what the cause of the outage was at this time.
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Liberty Utilities is reporting a widespread power outage in South Lake Tahoe. As of 9:00 p.m., 3705 customers are out along Pioneer Trail, Black Bart, Sierra Tract, Sierra House and a few other areas.
Almost 1,500 lbs of trash collected during Clean Tahoe's “Spring Clean”event
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/09/2017 - 11:31am
After the record-breaking winter we experienced in South Lake Tahoe, we also saw record-breaking amounts of litter throughout our community as the snow melted. On Saturday May 6th, 118 volunteers scoured South Tahoe neighborhoods to help clean it up and kick off the summer with a litter-free town. The groups covered fifteen different locations and gathered 1,484 pounds of trash and debris from our environment.
Designer on board for new Sierra Boulevard Project
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/07/2017 - 10:02pm
Sierra Boulevard is about to get a whole new look that will include a better experience for bicyclists and pedestrians, streetlights and water quality improvements.
During Tuesday's South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting, NCE, Inc. was awarded a contract to design the project which will run from Barbara Avenue to Palmira Avenue. They will be paid up to $610,110.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue responds to car fire
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/21/2017 - 5:33pm
The driver of a Pontiac Grand Am was unharmed after his car caught on fire in the Sierra Tract neighborhood Tuesday afternoon.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue responded to the call near the corner of Reno and Osborne streets at 1:15 p.m. Upon arrival they found flames coming from the car's engine. The driver has been heading down the street when he noticed smoke coming from the engine and pulled over.
Maria Barrows-Crist 1952 - 2017
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/01/2017 - 6:37pm
The South Lake Tahoe community has lost someone who touched many lives, especially the over 6,700 young ones she cared for through her day care center, Kindertown.
Maria Rose Barrows-Crist was born January 18, 1952 and died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 22, 2017. She died peacefully in her sleep.
Recently retired, she was busy spending time and traveling with her children, grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Controversy brewing as City and County reps on Tahoe Conservancy Board resign
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/15/2017 - 6:33pm
Friday's board meeting of the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) was delayed almost two hours due to ice on the road near near Zephyr Cove, causing it to close, and those weren't the only icy conditions on the South Shore that day.
The other ice could be felt during the meeting as conflict of interest, ethics, integrity, suspicious actions and lack of transparency were the theme of the day.
All three items on the agenda Friday were placed there amid a stressed relationship between the City of South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County and Patrick Wright, the Executive Director of the CTC.
Parts of Sierra Tract and Gardner Mountain have highest voter turnout in SLT
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/03/2016 - 9:20pm
Registered voters at Stateline, the Y and Bijou don't normally vote in elections but those living in Montgomery Estates, the Tahoe Keys, Gardner Mountain and parts of Sierra Tract do, according to a new research project at U.C. Davis.
Public invited to ceremony marking end of Sierra Tract erosion control project
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/23/2016 - 5:48pm
Event Date:
October 28, 2016 - 10:30am
The public is invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony that will celebrate the completion of the Sierra Tract Phase 3-4 of their erosion control project on Friday, October 28 at 10:30 a.m. on the corner of Palmira Ave. and River Dr.
An underground low impact stormwater system has been created to treat runoff and remove pollution (primarily fine sediment) from developed roadways, commercial, and residential land uses that discharge directly into the Upper Truckee River and
eventually Lake Tahoe.
Small fire burns again in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/12/2016 - 2:35pm
What is becoming almost a daily occurrence, firefighters in South Lake Tahoe have responded to another fire in the forested area in the outskirts of the city.
On Wednesday, at 2:11 p.m., an El Dorado County Sheriff's deputy spotted smoke and made the first call to 911. The fire started in the area between Lodi Avenue in the Sierra Tract and the Lake Tahoe Airport.
According to the U.S. Forest Service, .18 acre burned. As of 4:00 p.m., there is a full containment line and firefighters remain on the scene.
Greenway shared use trail in South Lake Tahoe gets approval
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/17/2016 - 6:06pm
Even though construction won't start until 2019, a major step forward to the completion of the South Tahoe Greenway Shared-Use Trail Project occurred Thursday when the California Tahoe Conservancy approved the updated project and authorized an additional $200,000 in funding.
Collision on Pioneer Trail causes power outage for over 3,500 customers
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 4:58pmTwo different incidents on the South Shore Sunday night left 3,510 customers without power for about 45 minutes.
At 9:35 p.m., the California Highway Patrol responded to a collision near the intersection of Pioneer Trail and Golden Bear Trail. A 39-year-old South Lake Tahoe resident lost control of his pick-up truck on snow and ice as he headed around a curved in the southbound lane on Pioneer. He veered into a utility pole causing damage to the truck and breaking the pole, but there were no injuries to the driver or his passenger.
Widespread power outage in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/13/2016 - 10:30pm10:45 p.m. ..Power has been restored in most areas.
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There is a widespread power outage on the South Shore tonight with reports of no electricity from Meyers to the Black Bart area, Highland Woods and Sierra Tract.
Liberty Utilities has crews responding.
They don't have an estimate yet of when power will be restored or how many customers are affected.
Readers at the Y, Tahoe Kets, Bijou and Stateline all report having power.
City of South Lake Tahoe's 2015 Year in Review
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/31/2015 - 1:47pm
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.
Let it snow
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/28/2015 - 12:37am
This snow bear was created by Wendy Schumacher and her son Kyle. They live in the Sierra Tract neighborhood.
Land swap to make way for new South Lake Tahoe trail
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/09/2015 - 11:50pm
Event Date:
January 7, 2016 - 6:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Community College Board of Trustees, the City of South Lake Tahoe and the California Tahoe Conservancy will soon be voting to swap land they own around the college so the South Lake Tahoe Greenway Shared-Use Bike Trail can be built between Bijou Community Park and Sierra Tract neighborhood.
Schedule for South Lake Tahoe's decorated fire truck released
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/01/2015 - 2:24pm
The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department has released the schedule for their 2015 decorated Christmas engine. All of the fun runs nightly from December 10 to 24 barring any weather issues or emergencies.
The truck leaves Fire Station 2 at 5:00 p.m. nightly.
Thursday, December 10.....Keys/Venice
Friday, December 11.......Glenwood
Saturday, December 12.....Keys Blvd / State Sts
Sunday, December 13.......South Y /Tata
Monday, December 14.......Barton / Tahoe Island
Tuesday, December 15......Al Tahoe Blvd
South Tahoe Greenway plans moving forward
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/18/2015 - 11:17pm
Sometime in the future, one will be able to hop on a bike at Van Sickle Bi-State Park and travel on Class 1 trails to Sierra Tract, and hopefully beyond.
The concept for the trail where people would walk and bike safely off the main roads actually began in 1985. Caltrans owned land through the middle of neighborhoods where a highway was proposed, but when it was apparent that would never be built, the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) joined Caltrans in discussions to obtain the land.
Tahoe awarded millions for new bike and pedestrian projects
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/23/2015 - 8:42am
The California Transportation Commission announced this week that it will award nearly $9 million in Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant funding to help complete three major bike and pedestrian projects in the City of South Lake Tahoe and Tahoe City.
Members of the Lake Tahoe Bikeway Partnership applied for the grants. The partnership formed several years ago to secure funding for critical trail segments to improve bicyclist and pedestrian safety and complete the Lake Tahoe Bikeway, a comprehensive multi-use trail network for the Lake Tahoe Region.
South Tahoe Public Utility District to install 72 new fire hydrants
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/29/2015 - 8:24pm
Construction action on the corner of Black Bart Avenue and Pioneer Trail has had many people curious since this is normally a quiet spot, and has been since the post office left his location years ago.
South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) is having 72 new fire hydrants installed on the South Shore and their property at this corner is the staging area for the contractor on the project, White Rock Construction.
South Tahoe High Grad Jory John releases new book
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/03/2015 - 11:52pm
STOP RIGHT THERE. Don’t move a muscle, buster. Stay out of this book or I WILL CHOMP YOU!
Meet Bear. He's exhausted. All he wants is to go to sleep. Meet Duck, Bear's persistent next-door neighbor. All he wants is to hang out . . . with Bear
If you're a dinosaur, all of your friends are dead. If you're a pirate, all of your friends have scurvy. If you're a tree, all of your friends are end tables.
These are just a few lines out of books written by South Tahoe High School graduate Jory John who's ninth book, "I Will Chomp You," is being released on Tuesday.
Construction on first phase of new trail begins on Monday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/02/2015 - 8:29pm
The California Tahoe Conservancy announced today that construction of the first phase of the South Tahoe Greenway Shared Use Trail will begin on Monday, July 6, 2015. The new bike and pedestrian trail extends about a half of a mile between Herbert Avenue and Glenwood Way and is scheduled to be completed by August.
Construction on Sierra Tract Erosion Control Project to start soon
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/01/2015 - 10:57pm
There were just a few residents in attendance at Tuesday's construction kickoff meeting about the City of South Lake Tahoe's Sierra Tract Erosion Control Project, Phases 3 & 4. The project will reduce erosion and sediment discharges in to the Upper Truckee River and Lake Tahoe.
City planners and the contractor were on hand to present the building schedule and explain what residents will experience over the next two building seasons.
Learn about Sierra Tract Erosion Control Project at public kick off meeting
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/27/2015 - 4:32pm
Event Date:
June 30, 2015 - 6:00pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe is holding a "Kick-off Meeting" for the Sierra Tract Erosion Control Project, Phase 3 and 4, on June 30, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center gym located at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd.
Construction of the project is scheduled to commence in early July, 2015 and continue throughout the 2015 and 2016 summer construction seasons. The construction contractor for the project will be available to answer questions regarding construction activities and schedule.
Cycling celebrated in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/20/2015 - 10:53pm
Cycling in South Lake Tahoe was the focus of the second Annual Cycle Celebration on Saturday. Kids both young and old were at the Heavenly Village to participate in a Bike Parade, Bike Rodeo, Bike Tune-Up station and informational booths.
The celebration wrapped up the two-week long Tahoe Bike Challenge where hundreds of people got out of their cars and biked to school, work and for play.
During Saturday's activities, the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition honored the Town of Truckee and Karen & Pete Fink for their contributions to cycling in the region.
All bids for Sierra Tract Erosion Control Project may be rejected
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/01/2015 - 8:47pm
All bids for the final phase of the Sierra Tract Erosion Control Project may be rejected during Tuesday's City Council meeting.
Originally, Vinciguerra Construction was awarded the project even though their bid wasn't the lowest. The City felt the lowest bid, submitted by Burdick Excavating Company, didn't meet all of the federally required regulations (required due to federal financing).
South Lake Tahoe fire causes damage and claims two dogs
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/30/2015 - 11:45am
It took South Lake Tahoe firefighters just 15 minutes to put out an early morning fire in the Sierra Tract neighborhood that caused one minor injury and claimed the lives of two dogs that lived in the house.
The emergency call came into dispatch at 1:32 a.m. Thursday, April 30. Nine units responded from the South Lake Tahoe, Cal Fire, Lake Valley Fire and Tahoe Douglas Fire departments with a total of 16 personnel. Once the fire was under control, Tahoe Douglas units were released to cover the city while others stayed on scene for over two hours to clean up the scene.
Some noise complaints but sound levels on target for SnowGlobe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/29/2014 - 11:40pm
Throngs of people were seen throughout South Lake Tahoe Monday afternoon and evening as they made their way to Lake Tahoe Community College and the 2014 SnowGlobe. By 8 p.m., 12,000 people were already at the concert. Many walked, parked nearby or took advantage of the shuttle busses provided by the event planners and the City.
"They have done a good job on signs, parking shuttles, sound and security," said South Lake Tahoe City Manager Nancy Kerry of the event planners. "Sound levels have been on target and below."
Power being restored in South Lake Tahoe; Trees being cleared off lines and roadways
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/11/2014 - 11:56pm
High winds kept emergency personnel busy throughout the day on Thursday. Downed power lines and trees wrecked havoc on the South Shore where many residents were without power for much of the day and evening.
A 200 ft tall tree fell at St. Theresa's Catholic Church just before noon. A photo of the tree barely missing the statue of St. Theresa in front of the church made it to the national news via Associated Press according to Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District Marshall Eric Guevin. Most of the damage was to the tree.
South Lake Tahoe holiday fire truck hits the streets
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/04/2014 - 12:24am
The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department continues the holiday tradition of driving through City neighborhoods and passing out candy canes to our community youth. The decorated engine will Fire Station 2 at 5 p.m. nightly beginning December 10 and going through Christmas Eve.
December 10 Tahoe Keys and Venice Blvd.
December 11 Glenwood
December 12 Keys Blvd. and State Streets
December 13 South Y and Tata Ln.
December 14 Barton & Tahoe Island
December 15 Al Tahoe Blvd.
December 16 Springwood and Bijou Pines
December 17 Main Areas and Highway 50
City of South Lake Tahoe Receives $2.8M Grant to Correct Sierra Tract Erosion Issues
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/16/2014 - 11:31pm
A $2.8M Proposition 84 grand was received by the City of South Lake Tahoe’s Engineering Division yesterday. The Round 2 grant will correct erosion control issues in the Sierra Tract neighborhood.
Sugarpine Foundation Tree Planting
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/26/2014 - 8:39pmEvent Date:
April 10, 2014 - 1:00pm
The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe and the Sugarpine Foundation will be planting sugarpine seedlings in South Lake Tahoe on city land between Sierra Tract and the airport.
The public is invited to join them. Tools and seedlings will be provided.
Meet at 1262 Beecher Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA.
For more information, contact Maria Marcheva at (650) 814-9565 or maria@sugarpinefoundation.org.
Festive Fire Trucks Tour South Lake Tahoe Neighborhoods For The Holidays
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/10/2013 - 9:21am
The City of South Lake Tahoe Fire Department and the Lake Valley Fire Department have announced their Christmas Fire Truck tours for the season:
In the city limits the fire truck leaves Station 2 at 5 pm each night and runs their route until 8 pm.
Tuesday, Dec 10 - Venice/Tahoe Keys Area
Wednesday, Dec 11 - Glenwood
Thursday, Dec 12 - Keys Blvd/State Streets
Friday, Dec 13 - South Y/Tata
Saturday, Dec 14 - Barton/Tahoe Island
Sunday, Dec 15 - Al Tahoe
Monday, Dec 16 - Springwood/Bijou Pines
Tuesday, Dec 17 - Main Areas along Hwy 50
Wednesday, Dec 18 - Stateline/Hotels
Forest thinning begins between Montgomery Estates and Sierra Tract
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 2:21pmThinning of trees for fuels reduction and forest health begins this week on National Forest System lands between Montgomery Estates and Sierra Tract in South Lake Tahoe.
The contractor has begun mobilizing equipment and will begin cutting trees within the next few days. The Forest Service has closed the area from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. daily through July 26 for public safety due to heavy equipment operations and falling trees.
