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El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/17/2016 - 1:12pm
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 press time and the story will be updated when provided.
7/10
8:01 a.m. - Disorderly Conduct: Alcohol - Remington Trail - 46-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC INTOXICATION.
12:02 p.m. - Missing Person - Tahoe Paradise - 15-YEAR-OLD BOY REPORTED MISSING.
4:25 p.m. - Death Investigation - South Lake Tahoe - 65-YEAR-OLD MAN DECEASED.
Man runs 65 miles to South Lake Tahoe to show support for law enforcement
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/16/2016 - 7:13pm
It is dark. It is 2:00 a.m. on Friday, July 15 at the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) in Placerville. It is early, but not too early to prevent a group of people to come see Camino resident Hervé Leconte leave on his 65-mile run to the EDSO building in South Lake Tahoe.
Women as Change Makers Summit
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/11/2016 - 10:00pm
Event Date:
October 21, 2016 (All day) A one-day summit celebrating the women* of Reno - Lake Tahoe - Truckee. Women As Change Makers (WACM) is designed to provide women with the tools, knowledge, and network to take their business or career to the next level. Become inspired through the collective synergy of women. Leave enlivened with new skills and new friends.
WACM is an annual event benefiting Zawadisha, a local social enterprise whose mission is to provide small loans to Kenyan women to help finance their livelihoods. WACM is a bridge that connects the two communities we call home.
Location
Whitney Peak Hotel
255 N. Virginia Hotel
Reno, Nevada 89501
United States
36° 58' 36.4476" N, 82° 34' 51.4452" W
See map: Google Maps
USFS using chemicals at 70 sites to remove invasive plants
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/09/2016 - 9:52pm
Earlier this week, the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) resumed a project to eradicate, control, and contain known infestations of invasive plants in the Lake Tahoe Basin using chemical treatment. The work will continue at approximately 70 infestation sites through September, 2016.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork schedule July 10 - July 16
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/09/2016 - 9:31pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by summer 2017.
You choose: Stay in South Lake Tahoe longer, or sit in traffic
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/04/2016 - 10:53pm
The following is a reprint of a story South Tahoe Now carried on the 4th of July weekend in 2015. With the anticipated traffic on roads headed out of the Lake Tahoe basin on Tuesday, we felt this information would be helpful.
Three new message signs were unveiled in South Lake Tahoe this week, just in time for the holiday weekend. Since the fourth of July is a big tourist draw, it is the perfect time to test out all the message signs can provide to those on the road.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork schedule July 3 - July 9
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/03/2016 - 1:19pm
NOTE: Most traffic-interfering work will be restricted until 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 5 due to the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
SPECIAL EVENT
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from the “Y” at Lake Tahoe Boulevard and State Route 89 North to Rufus Allen Boulevard: Motorists can expect a moving closure of both lanes from 10 a.m. to Noon Monday July 4 for the City of South Lake Tahoe 4th of July parade.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/03/2016 - 1:12pm
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 press time and the story will be updated when provided.
6/24
1:13 p.m. - Burglary - Highway 50 - A VEHICLE WAS BURGLARIZED
1:49 p.m. - Search and Rescue - Pacific Crest Trail - SEARCH AND RESCUE INITIATED FOR AN INJURED 55-YEAR-OLD FEMALE HIKER ON PACIFIC CREST TRAIL SOUTH OF ECHO SUMMIT.
Rock Tahoe Half-Marathon sells out each of first two years in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/09/2016 - 4:21pm
The 2nd annual Rock Tahoe Half-Marathon heads to Lake Tahoe on Saturday, June 18. The 2,000 spots for runners are already full, filling up three weeks before the event. The course takes the participants down 1,000 feet in elevation as they pass some of Tahoe's iconic views.
Liberty Utilities begins tree removal for electrical line upgrade at North Shore
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/05/2016 - 7:43pm
On May 31, 2016, Liberty Utilities began helicopter tree removal for the portion of the 650 Electrical Line Upgrade Project on National Forest System lands north of Highway 267 from Brockway Summit to Kings Beach. Public access to the area will be limited during the helicopter operations for public safety.
Spectator's guide to Amgen Tour of California in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/19/2016 - 7:16am
WHO:
Spectators, volunteers, residents, visitors, businesses, sponsors, media, and cycling enthusiasts
WHAT:
Amgen Tour of California returns to Lake Tahoe, May 19:
Men’s Stage 5 races 132.4 miles from Lodi to South Lake Tahoe
Women’s Stage 1 start/finish in South Shore 72.7 mile circumnavigation of the lake
WHERE:
Race headquarters: Heavenly Mountain Resort California Base Lodge
3860 Saddle Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
WHEN:
Thursday, May 19 from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Reno man dies in Echo Summit motorcycle accident
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/16/2016 - 2:32pmThere were two motorcycle accidents over the weekend on the same stretch of Highway 50 near Twin Bridges, resulting in fatality and another person being injured.
On Saturday, May 14 at approximately 5:47 p.m., a 49-year-old Martin Gastanaga of Reno was riding his motorcycle eastbound when he, for unknown reasons, lost control of the bike on a curve, and was ejected.
The California Highway Patrol says the driver was traveling 50 mph just east of Twin Bridges.
Gastanaga died at the scene.
Mental Health Awareness: Reducing number of adults with mental illness in jails
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/14/2016 - 5:41pm
A year ago, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors signed a resolution to participate in the Stepping Up initiative. The initiative, signed by two hundred fifty counties, has one lofty goal: reduce the number of adults with mental illness in the criminal justice system.
What has changed in the last year?
Summit held to build successful businesses and employees
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/10/2016 - 3:49pm
Over 100 people attended the Make Tahoe Work For You Leadership Lake Tahoe Summit on May 6 at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. The one-day Summit, featuring inspiring sessions for individuals and business owners, provided Lake Tahoe residents with tools to make Tahoe a viable place to succeed, both personally and professionally. The Summit was organized by the Tahoe Chamber’s Leadership Lake Tahoe 2016 class.
Mountain Resort Television: TAMBA, Mother's Day and Walk and Roll
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/06/2016 - 6:53pmTAMBA Tahoe Trail Summit is happening this weekend at the Beach Retreat & Lodge in South Lake Tahoe. It's open to the public and don''t miss out on their Mother's Day Ride and breakfast! Then NEXT Saturday is the Head Injury of Northern Nevada's Walk and Roll which help generate funds for their activities for the year.
OMG Fun Run to take runners up Meyers Grade
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/06/2016 - 5:44pm
Event Date:
May 22, 2016 - 10:00am
The inaugural OMG Fun Run will be held in Meyers on Sunday, May 22, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. OMG stands for "Old Meyers Grade," and that is where the course will take participants, over the 2.6 mile round-trip road which at one time took cars up Echo Summit.
Tahoe Trails Summit to discuss the present and future of biking in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/05/2016 - 7:17am
Event Date:
May 6, 2016 (All day)
A free summit in South Lake Tahoe this weekend will bring biking enthusiasts together under one roof for seminars, movies, food and drink. There will also be rides and the showcasing of local trail renaissance during the event which begins on Friday, May 6 and ends with a breakfast and Mother's Day family ride.
The public is invited to attend any, or all, parts of the inaugural Tahoe Trails Summit "Trails of Tahoe Today and Tomorrow" which will be held at the Tahoe Beach Retreat.
Prescribed burns to continue in Lake Tahoe basin
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/01/2016 - 7:49am
Prescribed fire operations are planned to continue this week on the east and south shores of Lake Tahoe.
The U.S. Forest Service, the Nevada Division of State Lands and the Nevada Division of Forestry will start the fire operations on Monday, May 2, weather permitting.
South Shore: Near Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Sawmill Road, Panther Lane near South Tahoe High School, off Highway 89 near Spring Creek, and off Santa Claus Drive and West River Parkway near Christmas Valley.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for week of May 1 - May 6
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/29/2016 - 9:35pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work has resumed on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by spring 2017.
Officer hanging up her shield after 29 years with SLTPD
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/28/2016 - 8:11pm
What does a police officer do after they retire?
Hunt for Bigfoot, of course.
That is what South Lake Tahoe Police Officer Donna Kingman said she'll be doing after hanging up her shield after 29 years of working in the community. Her official last day is April 30, but Thursday was her last shift working in uniform.
Of course, she won't be hunting for Bigfoot in cold, shaded areas as she'll be seeking sun and a life of being "footloose and fancy free."
Prescribed burns to continue in Lake Tahoe basin
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/25/2016 - 8:38pm
Weather permitting, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District and the U.S. Forest Service have scheduled prescribed fire operations again this week, starting April 25.
East Shore: Near Spooner Summit, Camp Galilee and on Kingsbury Grade near Edgewood Drive.
South Shore: Near Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Sawmill Road, Panther Lane near South Tahoe High School, off Highway 89 near Spring Creek, and off Santa Claus Drive and West River Parkway near Christmas Valley.
Lake Tahoe basin roadwork schedule for April 24-30
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/22/2016 - 8:43pm
Caltrans long-term and short-term roadwork projects around the Lake Tahoe Basin:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Prescribed burns on south and east shores of Lake Tahoe this week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/17/2016 - 6:16pm
Weather permitting, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, the Nevada Division of Forestry and the U.S. Forest Service are schedule to continue prescribed fire operations starting Monday, April 18, 2016.
East Shore: Burning planned on the north side of Spooner Lake off Highway 28, Spooner Summit, Camp Galilee and on Kingsbury Grade near Edgewood Drive.
South Shore: Burning planned near Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Sawmill Road, Panther Lane near South Tahoe High School, off Highway 89 near Spring Creek, and off Santa Claus Drive and West River Parkway near Christmas Valley.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork schedule for April 17 - 23
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/15/2016 - 5:07pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work is set to resume on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by spring 2017.
Rock slide closes Highway 50 on Echo Summit; Boulders being removed
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/12/2016 - 6:30pm
A rock slide near Johnson Pass Road closed both lanes of Highway 50 at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday evening. Most of the rocks could be moved to the side of the road, but two large boulders had to wait for heavy equipment to be pushed off the roadway according to the California Highway Patrol.
Both lanes were closed but Caltrans is now allowing intermittent traffic through. As of 7:30 p.m., one large boulder remained. They expected to be done with that boulder by 7:30 p.m.
Volunteers needed for Amgen Tour's South Lake Tahoe competition
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/11/2016 - 10:02pm
The Amgen Tour of California South Lake Tahoe Organizing Committee is seeking 300 volunteers for the combined stages for men and women on Thursday, May 19, 2016.
The men’s elite race Stage 5 will begin in Lodi, Calif. at 10 a.m., and finish around 3:45 p.m. at Heavenly Mountain Resort’s California Base Lodge in South Lake Tahoe totaling 132.4 miles. The women’s Stage 1 will start at 10:50 a.m. and finish approximately at 2:00 p.m. at Heavenly, totaling 72.7 miles.
Prescribed burns continue in Lake Tahoe basin
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/10/2016 - 9:03pm
Weather permitting, California State Parks, the Nevada Division of Forestry and the U.S. Forest Service are scheduled to continue prescribed fire operations beginning Monday, April 11, 2016.
On the North Shore - 10 acres at Burton Creek State Park.
On the East Shore - 32 acres at Sand Harbor, 28 acres at Spooner Summit and 200 acres at Camp Galilee.
Roadwork returns in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/09/2016 - 7:18pm
SHORT-TERM PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from Chiapa Drive to Kyburz Avenue: Motorists can expect intermittent full highway closures at various locations from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for survey work.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from Truckee Drive to Rubicon Trail/Carson Avenue in South Lake Tahoe: Eastbound and westbound motorists can expect the #2 lane and right shoulder closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday for utility work.
Rubbernecking leads to three car pileup on Echo Summit
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/06/2016 - 2:10pm
A three car collision on Echo Summit Saturday, April 2 was the result of one driver not paying attention to the road in front of him on the second day of what happens to be Distracted Driver Month.
The California Highway Patrol had responded to an accident on Highway 50 just west of Old Meyers Grade. As they were taking care of that incident, a Subaru Legacy driven by Ray Garcia, 48, of South Lake Tahoe was heading west when he looked to the left to observe the previous accident.
Public meetings on transportation changes in Meyers
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/04/2016 - 10:24am
Event Date:
April 22, 2016 (All day)
El Dorado County is proposing roadway and multi-us path improvements for the Meyers community, and they are inviting the public to participate during three different outreach meetings on Friday, April 22.
The proposed changes are meant to make the transportation options more safe and attractive for those living in the area as well those visiting or passing through. One option already mentioned by Caltrans is the addition of a roundabout at the Highway 50/Highway 89 intersection to slow down traffic coming from Echo Summit.
Make Tahoe Work for You Summit
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/29/2016 - 9:02am
Event Date:
May 6, 2016 - 10:00am Lake Tahoe’s beauty sets it apart from other world-class destinations – and so do its challenges. Seasonality, low-wage jobs, environmental sensitivities, and regulatory requirements for businesses sometimes make throwing in the towel seem like a more viable option than making Tahoe work for us or our businesses.
The Leadership Lake Tahoe Class of 2016 will hosting an all-day summit on May 6 that will provide participants with the tools needed to make Tahoe work for everyone.
Location
Harrah's
15 US-50
Stateline, NV 89449
United States
38° 57' 34.6248" N, 119° 56' 26.5524" W
See map: Google Maps
TRPA public hearing for Cave Rock project on March 31
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/25/2016 - 5:20pm
Event Date:
March 31, 2016 - 2:00pm
The proposal to install a 60-foot-long tunnel extension at Cave Rock this summer is the subject of a public hearing by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency on March 31, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.
The agency's hearings officer will meet with all interested parties, public included, on the Nevada Department of Transportation's project to create a safer tunnel due to the falling rock and deteriorating hillside on the westbound lanes of Highway 50 entering the tunnel.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/22/2016 - 6:05am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday, March 22, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/18/2016 - 6:20am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday, March 18, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 59 and a low tonight of 30. Today:Sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/17/2016 - 6:06am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday, March 17, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 56 and a low tonight of 30. Today: Sunny, with a high near 56. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Tonight: Clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 6:46am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesay, March 15, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 50 and a low tonight of 21. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. West wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Prescribed burns continuing in Lake Tahoe basin
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 3:36pm
Prescribed fire operations are set to continue this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin, as long as the weather allows burning. California State Parks and the U.S. Forest Service have projects planned near Burton Creek, Sugar Pine Point and D.L. Bliss state parks. On the East Shore, operations are scheduled to take place on Spooner Summit and near Camp Galilee. On the South Shore, operations may take place near Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Sawmill Road, Panther Lane near South Tahoe High School and off Highway 89 near Spring Creek.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/13/2016 - 11:38am
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 press time and the story will be updated when provided.
3/6
11:07 a.m. - Snow Tow - Thunderbird Dr - VEHICLE TOW PUSUANT TO COUNTY ORDINANCE VIOLATION.
3/7
10:45 a.m. - Petty Theft - Saddle Rd - A SNOWBOARD WAS STOLEN AT A LOCAL SKI RESORT.
3:28 p.m. - Death Investigation - South Ave - 90-YEAR-OLD MAN WAS PRONOUNCED DECEASED.
High avalanche warning for backcountry; Expect snow until Monday morning
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/13/2016 - 11:02am
It is slow going over Echo Summit this morning with reported delays of up to an hour. As you can see on the photos here, once past the Meyers chain controls it is much smoother moving.
As of 11:45 a.m. Sunday:
Highway 50 - Chains or 4WD with snow tires from 3 miles east of Kyburz to Meyers
State Route 89 is closed at Emerald Bay. Chains are required on all vehicles except 4WD with snow tires from Picketts Junction to Christmas Valley. Chains required on all vehicles except 4WD with snow tires from 5 miles north of the Y to Emerald Bay.
Chain controls going up on Lake Tahoe roads
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/12/2016 - 8:07pm
The next way in a series of storms over the Sierra has made its way into Lake Tahoe tonight, with forecasters predicting up to two feet of snow at lake level by Monday morning.
Interstate 80 has had chain controls up for much of the afternoon, and Highway 50 has just put theirs up.
As of 8 p.m. Saturday, controls are now up on Highway 50 from Twin Bridges to Meyers, with chains required on all vehicles except 4WD with snow tires.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/12/2016 - 7:44am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday, March 12, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Lake Wind advisory in effect from 4:00 a.m. to noon
Winter Storm Warning from in effect from 4:00 p.m. Saturday to 11 a.m. Monday
Flood Watch in place until 6:00 p.m. Sunday
School Snow Day information for March 7, 2016
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/07/2016 - 6:29amMost schools are open and on regular schedule today, Monday, March 7, 2016.
Lake Tahoe Unified Schools - Open and on regular schedule
Douglas County Schools - Open and on regular schedule
Tahoe Truckee Unified School District - All open except for Donner Trail Elementary
and Donner Summit. Snow day for Donner Trail due to I-80 closure and heavy snow; no bus transportation to and from Donner Summit students. All other schools are open and on a regular schedule.
Incline Village Schools - Open and on a regular schedule.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/05/2016 - 7:59am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday, March 5, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Flash Flood Warning 3/5/16 4:00 p.m. until 3/6/16 6:00 a.m.
Winter Storm Watch 3/5/16 7:00 p.m. until 3/7/16 10:00 a.m.
Wind Advisory 3/5/16 1:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
Wind may be a factor today at some area ski resorts.
Sierra snowpack falls to 83% of average; State looking at continued drought
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/01/2016 - 5:37pm
“Mother Nature is not living up to predictions by some that a ‘Godzilla’ El Niño would produce much more precipitation than usual this winter,” said California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Director Mark Cowin. “We need conservation as much as ever.”
Four arrested after high speed chase through Douglas County and South Lake Tahoe crime
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/28/2016 - 11:26am
2:45 p.m. 2/28/16 update:
Two different high speed chases through the Carson Valley and up Kingsbury Grade resulted in the arrest of two men and two women on Saturday, February 27, 2017.
At 3:10 p.m., a trooper from the Nevada Highway Patrol spotted a silver Mercedes-Benz with California plates going down U.S. 50 (Spooner Summit) at 85 mph. The driver failed to pull over for the trooper, instead turning South on Highway 395 towards Minden, Nev., at speeds in excess of 100 mph.
Widespread prescribed burns to continue around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/27/2016 - 9:00pm
Weather permitting, the Nevada Division of Forestry and the U.S Forest Service are planning on continuing their prescribed fire operations next week beginning Monday, February 29, 2016.
On the East Shore, operations are scheduled to take place near Logan Shoals Vista Point, Camp Galilee, Spooner Summit and Sand Harbor.
On the South Shore, operations are scheduled to take place near Spring Creek, Panther Road, and Lake Tahoe Boulevard near Sawmill Road.
Caltrans looking at roundabout or traffic signal in Meyers
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/26/2016 - 5:04pm
Due to the unsafe intersection of Highway 50 and State Route 89, Caltrans is looking at safety improvements in the area to reduce collisions, and their severity. At this time, the preferred option for Caltrans is adding a roundabout at the intersection to improve conditions after a reported seven accidents at the intersection.
The estimated $3.1 million project is scheduled for construction in 2018-19. It is currently in the environmental phase, with the environmental document scheduled to be finalized in November 2016.
Fire operations to continue at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/22/2016 - 9:39pm
California State Parks, the Nevada Division of Forestry and the U.S Forest Service may continue prescribed fire operations started back up today, February 22, 2016.
On the East Shore, operations are scheduled to take place near Logan Shoals Vista Point, Spooner Summit and Sand Harbor. Ten acres on Spooner, 15 acres at Logan Shoals, 150 acres at Camp Galilee and 30 acres at Sand Harbor.
On the South Shore, operations are scheduled near Eagle Point Campground, Spring Creek and Panther Road. Five acres in Angora Creek area, 10 acres on Panther, 30 acres at Emerald Bay.
Storm passing through South Lake Tahoe, chain controls remain
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/18/2016 - 8:13am
12:30 p.m. update February 18:
The sun is coming out over Lake Tahoe after a quick moving storm left over two feet of snow at the upper elevations, one foot at lake level.
Chain controls remain at this time, with chains are required on all vehicles except 4WD with snow tires on all 4 wheels from Meyers to Twin Bridges.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/18/2016 - 7:48am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday, February 18, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Winter Storm Warning until to noon Thursday. Heaviest snow is expected before 8:00 a.m. where snowfall rates could briefly reach 2 to 3 inches per hour.
Wind Advisory from noon to 6:00 p.m. Thursday.
The following report is from reports at 7:30 a.m. Wind will be an issue at some resorts today so call ahead or follow the links provided to check on current conditions.
