Truckee
Free solar assessment opportunity in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/12/2018 - 8:06pm
On April 17, 2017 the City of South Lake Tahoe committed to becoming the 26th city in the United States to obtain 100 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2032. This 100 percent renewable effort was joined locally by the Lake Tahoe Unified School District, Vail Resorts and our regional neighbors Truckee and Nevada City.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork June 10 - 16
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/09/2018 - 5:45pm
The following are Caltrans road projects on the California side of Lake Tahoe for the next week:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
South Tahoe High sends off 190 students during graduation ceremony
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/08/2018 - 9:11pm
South Tahoe High sent off 190 graduates on Friday during ceremonies at the school's football fields, with many heading to college and others to start their careers.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork June 4 - 9
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/04/2018 - 1:31pm
The following is the Caltrans schedule for Lake Tahoe basin roads this week.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 49 (El Dorado County): Work continues on a $22 million project to replace the South Fork American River Bridge in Coloma-Lotus. This project will make seismic improvements to the new bridge, widen the structure to allow for 8-foot shoulders and 6-foot sidewalks, and also make roadway improvements to State Route 49 on either side of the bridge. Completion is expected in mid-August. No traffic-interfering work is scheduled on the highway.
Follow up to acclaimed national park book readings at LTCC and Truckee
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/31/2018 - 3:50pm
Event Date:
June 13, 2018 - 7:00pm SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — “Permanent Vacation II: Eighteen Writers on Work and Life in Our National Parks” will launch June 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Aspen Room at Lake Tahoe Community College. The second volume of this popular collection features writers from national parks all over the country, including locales like Cape Cod and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
The event is free and open to the public.
Injured paraglider rescued from steep embankment near Mt. Rose
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/29/2018 - 8:28am
An injured paraglider was rescued from a steep embankment along the Mt. Rose Highway near the Slide Mountain trailhead on Monday, May 28.
Rescue personnel from North Lake Tahoe Fire, Truckee Meadows Fire and the Washoe County Sheriff Search and Rescue team and HASTY team assisted in getting the injured person up from 200 feet down using high angle rescue methods.
Victim’s injuries are not life-threatening per fire personnel.
Lake Tahoe area farmer's markets prepare to open for season
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/28/2018 - 12:39am
It's almost time to enjoy fresh food, fruit, vegetables and other goods at farmer's markets in North and South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Carson City, Incline Village and the Carson Valley.
Starting Friday, June 2:
Big changes for Wye in North Lake Tahoe as iconic features removed
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 1:44pm
There are still trout in the Lake Tahoe Basin, but soon there will no longer the large trout sculpture that for years has greeting people to the town of North Lake Tahoe.
The iconic 21-foot trout sculpture has been sitting in the island intersection between State Route 89 and State Route 28 along with the Williamson Tree and Rotary Club flagpole.
SLTPD honors and promotes during National Police Week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/20/2018 - 10:32pm
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) held the annual awards ceremony Thursday, honoring the retirement of K9 Tara, the promotion of Jeff Roberson to Sergeant, awards for bravery and for service.
The celebration was started with the National Anthem sung by South Tahoe High School senior Caroline Krolicki and a presentation of the colors by the department's Honor Guard.
Lake Tahoe protection groups appealing decision on Martis Valley West project
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/10/2018 - 12:07pm
The League to Save Lake Tahoe, Mountain Area Preservation and Sierra Watch are filing today a notice of appeal in California’s Third District Court of Appeals seeking adequate environmental protection for Lake Tahoe from the proposed Martis Valley West Project.
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals hosting Town Hall meeting and networking mixers
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/07/2018 - 3:55pm
Event Date:
May 16, 2018 - 6:00pm
Lake Tahoe, Calif. - A candidate's town hall meeting and two networking mixers have been planned by the Tahoe Regional Young Professionals (TRYP).
A South Shore networking mixer will take place on Wednesday, May 9 at The Loft from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and will include one free drink and complementary appetizers for attendees. The cost of the mixer is free for members and only $10 for non-members.
Fanny Bridge/SR-89 project in full swing, expect delays in Tahoe City
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/07/2018 - 3:11pm
Work resumed May 1 on the SR 89/Fanny Bridge Community Revitalization Project in Tahoe City, a project that will bring a new Truckee River Bridge, three roundabouts, and street improvements including lights and sidewalks.
The old Fanny Bridge will be replaced with one that has a new bridge rail that matches the original bridge rail, plus there will now be sidewalks and bike lanes on both sides.
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
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/04/2018 - 9:16pm
The following are the 82 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from April 20-30, 2018
4/20
02:31 - 1000 block of Takela Dr -EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
09:37 - 1600 block of Venice Dr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
10:14 - 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - Sprinkler activation, no fire/ unintentional
11:42 - 1000 block of Lakeview Ave - Dispatched & cancelled en route
12:09 - Barton Hospital - EMS call, interfacility transfer - False alarm or false call, other
Lake Tahoe area boat inspection stations opening for 2018 season
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/30/2018 - 11:56am
The successful Lake Tahoe roadside boat inspection stations are reopening for the 2018 boating season. The fight against aquatic invasive species (AIS) has gone on for the last ten years, and officials say a large part of their success in keeping the lake clear are the stations located around the lake.
Since 2018, Tahoe Resource Conservation District (RCD) inspectors have performed over 70,000 vessel inspections, decontaminated 32,576 of them using hot water, and have found hundreds of vessels containing foreign species such as mussels, snails and plant material.
Upper Truckee Marsh closed to dogs May 1 - July 31
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/29/2018 - 10:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.- Dogs will be banned from the Upper Truckee Marsh area starting Mary 1 due to protection of a critical breeding habitat for special, threatened and endangered species such as the Willow Flycatcher.
This is the California Tahoe Conservancy's annual seasonal dog closure and it will end July 31.
Beginning August 1, dogs will again be permitted access to the Upper Truckee Marsh, if they are on leash. The Conservancy-owned Cove East property, west of the river, remains open for year-round, leashed dog access.
Public invited to take part in 18th annual Tahoe Truckee Snapshot Day
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/26/2018 - 10:39am
Event Date:
May 19, 2018 - 9:00am
Join over a hundred community members at the League to Save Lake Tahoe's largest one-day water quality monitoring event of the year on Saturday, May 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
This free event is family friendly and all ages are invited. No experience necessary. Refreshments will be provided but bring a reusable water bottle.
Road to a solution for traffic jams as cars leave South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/22/2018 - 10:11pm
There are several reasons, as well as ideas for a solution, surrounding the traffic jams in Meyers that occur on many Sundays and holidays as vehicles leave the South Lake Tahoe area.
El Dorado County Supervisor Sue Novasel held another town hall meeting about traffic with almost 30 people at the Lake Tahoe Environmental Magnet School this week. She brought along El Dorado County transportation staff and was joined by the California Highway Patrol.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/22/2018 - 10:45am
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:
4/13
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
TERC talk at Lake Tahoe: The Last Straw
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 11:09am
Event Date:
April 19, 2018 - 6:00pm
In advance of Earth Day, the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center will have a presentation on April 10 around the fact that 500 million straws used, and discarded, daily in the United States.
That is enough straws to wrap around the Earth's circumference 2.5 times a day.
STPUD receives second award for transparency
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/16/2018 - 11:04am
South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) has been awarded the District Transparency Certificate of Excellence through California Special District’s Association. The certificate is good for two years and is the second consecutive time STPUD has been issued one.
Changes ahead for South Shore bus services
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/13/2018 - 11:07pm
One thing is certain, something has to change or there will not be enough money to operate buses around the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. What isn't certain is how those changes will look, where extra funding can come from, or if services will have to be cut.
During Friday's Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) board meeting, options to keep a sustainable transit system in place for Lake Tahoe were discussed. Buses continue to operate at a loss and that cannot continue, according to the TTD staff.
Area volunteers honored by Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/11/2018 - 1:49pm
Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada (GSSN) have announced this year’s recipients of both their volunteer awards and those for the Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), and several are from South Lake Tahoe, Zephyr Cove, Truckee and the Carson Valley.
They will be honored during Volunteer Recognition & Award Ceremony on Saturday, April 21 at the Peppermill Hotel and Casino in Reno. The ceremony is GSSN's way of thanking and celebrating their amazing volunteers and the priceless love they give girls every day through unwavering dedication to their success.
Winners:
Heritage Award
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/08/2018 - 12:25pm
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:
3/29
Lake Tahoe almost full, Upper Truckee River above flood stage
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/07/2018 - 6:03pm
The rain in the Sierra Thursday and Friday melted snow, sending the water down into rivers and the lake faster than normal. While the Upper Truckee River in South Lake Tahoe is over the banks and flooding the meadow, Lake Tahoe got closer to full.
The Upper Truckee is moving at 1960 cubic feet per minute, much faster than the 112 feet per minute just a week ago. It is also just over 11 feet in height, a few inches above the flood stage per NOAA-NWS.
Lake Tahoe measured at 6228.7 ft above sea level on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. The legal limit is 6229.1, the natural rim is 6223 ft.
Tahoe Truckee Snapshot Day
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/06/2018 - 11:57am
Event Date:
May 19, 2018 - 9:00am Join the fun as we capture the water quality of the Tahoe Truckee Watershed through this hands-on monitoring event. Meet at Lake Tahoe Community College Aspen Room Saturday, May 19 at 9 am. Teams led by trained team leaders will then go out to local streams and rivers throughout South Tahoe to collect data to create a snapshot in time of water quality. The data collected can be used for restoration projects and overall watershed protection.
Wear layers, sunglasses, sun hat and sunscreen. Be prepared to possibly wade in the water. Bring a reusable water bottle.
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College
United States
See map: Google Maps
Accidental drowning ruled as cause of death of woman found in Upper Truckee River
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/03/2018 - 1:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The cause of death of the Sacramento resident whose body was found in the Upper Truckee River in South Lake Tahoe on April 9, 2017 has been as accidental drowning by the El Dorado County Coroner.
Pamela Suswinsky, 62, was in town with her ex-husband and friend, Henry Suwinsky, and they were staying at the Motel 6 on Lake Tahoe Blvd. Henry said they came to town because she wanted her dog, Wilson, a 150-plus pound Newfoundland to experience snow for the first time.
Change in weather ahead for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/02/2018 - 9:12pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Just as many were enjoying sunny skies and temps in the 50s and 60s, Mother Nature is sending a bit of change to the area this week.
Coming in from the west is a significant storm with gusty winds and heavy rains Friday through Sunday. The storm is a warm and wet one so there will be the potential for flooding along creeks, streams and rivers.
Monday will be back in the mid-50s.
From the National Weather Service in Reno:
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival summer schedule
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/29/2018 - 7:56pm
Imagine your toes in the sand, a fantastic bottle of wine nearby, a gourmet meal in hand and first-class entertainment before you…all while basking in a perfect Lake Tahoe sunset with your friends or special someone beside you. You’re not dreaming, you’re experiencing the thrill of Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival at Sand Harbor, a Nevada State park near Incline Village.
3rd Annual OMG Fun Run
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/29/2018 - 3:58pm
Event Date:
June 3, 2018 - 10:00am MEYERS, Calif. — Register now for the third annual OMG Fun Run to be held Sunday, June 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Old Meyers Grade in Meyers.
Registration is now open at meyerscommunityfoundation.org through 8:00 p.m. June 2. Advanced registration is $15 for adults and $5 for children (12 and under) and includes a free OMG t-shirt. Kids under 5 attend free. Registration the day of the event is $20 for adults and $10 for children and will be held onsite at Old Meyers Grade from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Location
Old Meyers Grade
United States
See map: Google Maps
Column: Working together for a healthier Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/23/2018 - 3:13pm
Earth Day at Lake Tahoe has a special meaning. Working together through the Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program, more than 50 local, state, federal, nonprofit, and private sector partners are implementing projects and programs to conserve the Tahoe Basin’s environment and fix past environmental harms.
Poker Run for those with electric vehicles at Tahoe Truckee Earth Day
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/22/2018 - 1:13pm
Drive an electric vehicle? All drivers are invited to celebrate Tahoe Truckee Earth Day with a poker run scenic cruise around Lake Tahoe on Saturday, April 21, 2018.
Flood, wind, avalanche and storm warnings in place: 2 -5' of snow expected above 7500
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/21/2018 - 2:30pm
There are several warnings in place for South Lake Tahoe:
Avalanche Watch - The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee has issued a backcountry avalanche watch for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area from 5:00 p.m. Wednesday to 7:00 a.m. Friday between Yuba Pass at the north and Ebbetts Pass to the south.
Lucky Beaver donates to Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/20/2018 - 9:56am
Today, Lucky Beaver Bar & Burger presented the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows with a $5,000 donation to support before and after-school programming at the organization’s 22 sites throughout the Truckee Meadows, which serves Reno, Sparks and Fernley areas.
A look at the roads around Lake Tahoe for Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/17/2018 - 9:53am
Road controls are still up on Lake Tahoe roads as the two day storm that dropped 45" of snow at Heavenly moves to the east. There is a chance of scattered snow showers in South Lake Tahoe with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 31. Winds will be from the southwest 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible. Tonight, isolated snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Sunny and 36 on Sunday!
South Lake Brewing celebrates beer and community
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/16/2018 - 9:10pm
Many head to the cooler at their local beverage purveyor, perhaps never thinking of the process involved in getting that beer from the brewery to their lips.
This week, South Lake Brewing Company canned 4,800 cans of three types of beer, their already famous Fog Nozzle and Angora IPA, along with their Pillow Line Pale Ale. This was their second canning since opening in May, 2017, and it was also their biggest.
Chain controls and road closures around Lake Tahoe and in the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/16/2018 - 8:14am
Its a snowy one this morning! If you must be on the roads, drive with care. Here is a road report for 8:00 a.m. Friday, March 16:
Highway 50 from Meyers to 3,000 ft level at Camino - R2 - Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles except four wheel/ all wheel drive vehicles with snow-tread tires on all four wheels. (Four wheel/all wheel drive vehicles must carry traction devices in chain control areas).
Highway 50 in Nevada from Stateline to Carson City - R1 - Chains or Snow Tires Required
Most Lake Tahoe area schools are closed, LTCC open
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/16/2018 - 7:16am
It is a snow day for most Lake Tahoe area schools.
A list of closures:
Lake Tahoe Unified Schools are closed
All Washoe County Schools are closed
Zephyr Cove Elementary is closed
Schools in the Tahoe Truckee School District are closed
Pollock Pines Elementary School District schools are closed
All Truckee Meadows Community College campuses are closed
Lake Tahoe Community College is open. For any additional updates students are staff are asked to check their social media pages.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/14/2018 - 9:49pm
The following are the 142 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Feb. 16 - 28, 2018
2/16
04:38 - 2500 block of Palmira Dr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
10:09 - 1600 block of Glenwood Way - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
12:14 - Heavenly - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
10:57 - Barton Hospital - EMS Call, Interfacility Transfer
14:47 - Pioneer Tr at Sonora Ave - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address
Bottom barriers for Lake Tahoe to be purchased after Tahoe Fund challenge
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/13/2018 - 4:08pm
The Tahoe Fund and the Tahoe Water Suppliers Association (TWSA) are pleased to announce the successful completion of fundraising efforts to purchase 150+ bottom barriers, and other necessary supplies, for the control of aquatic invasive species at Lake Tahoe.
Truckee police arrest pair for alleged rental fraud at Lake Tahoe homes
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/08/2018 - 1:05am
The Truckee Police Department was notified by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office on March 7, 2018 about a possible fraud that may have taken place in both communities.
A vacation home in Incline Village had been rented for a number of days by a couple using a fraudulent credit card issued by a foreign country. When the rental company returned to the home on Friday afternoon, they discovered major damage to the residence as well as the theft of thousands of dollars worth of electronics and other valuables. The homeowners had reported an approximate loss of $75,000 in theft and damages.
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.
Truckee Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/07/2018 - 3:47pm
Event Date:
April 20, 2018 - 5:00pm
Tickets are now on sale for the 3rd annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival hosted by Mountain Area Preservation (MAP) on Friday April 20 at the Community Arts Center in Historic Downtown Truckee at 5:00 p.m. This year, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival Truckee will show 13 inspiring and adventurous films, including feature films, SHIFT and Follow Through.
Jonathan Szendrey joins Chase International in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 03/04/2018 - 4:04pm
Chase International recently welcomed Jonathan Szendrey to its South Lake Tahoe, Califoria office. With years of experience in selling some of Lake Tahoe’s finest properties, backed with a career in finance and economics, Jonathan Szendrey is ready to apply his expertise to help buyers and sellers alike throughout the Lake Tahoe region.
Location
Chase International
989 Tahoe Keys Boulevard
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 55' 9.5916" N, 119° 59' 46.5036" W
See map: Google Maps
Lake Tahoe digging out
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/03/2018 - 9:24am
The trip to Lake Tahoe on Highway 50 and Interstate 80 Friday was not a pleasant experience for most drivers. Multiple accidents, road closures and heavy snow greeted them throughout the day and night. A winter storm warning is in effect for South Lake Tahoe until 10:00 a.m. Saturday.
It is a cold start to the morning Saturday with 13 degrees at 8:00 a.m. The forecast high for the day is 27. Expect snow showers after 5:00 p.m. with scattered snow showers during the day with an additional 1-3" possible, and another 1-3" possible overnight. Winds 5-10 mph.
Squaw Valley - Body of missing boarder found, avalanche injures 5
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/02/2018 - 7:16pm
A snowboarder missing since yesterday afternoon was found deceased at Squaw Valley Ski Resort on Friday. Rocklin resident Wenyu Zhang, 42-years-old, was found deceased this morning by Squaw Valley Ski Patrol. A search area was narrowed through the use of a tracker program used by the resort.
Lake Tahoe area schools closed Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/02/2018 - 8:13am
Students around the Lake Tahoe basin are going to enjoy another Snow Day on Friday. The following closures are in place:
Lake Tahoe Unified: For the safety of our students and staff
All Schools Will be CLOSED today due to Road and Continuing Blizzard conditions.
All school activities are cancelled unless notified otherwise.
All Douglas County School District schools are CLOSED for today.
Incline Village schools are closed.
Lake Tahoe storm closes college and schools
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/01/2018 - 8:54am
The blizzard warnings in the Lake Tahoe basin have prompted school officials to close schools, or in the case of Douglas County, put them on late start.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District is on a Snow Day. All Schools Will be CLOSED today due to the Blizzard Warning issued by the National Weather Service.
Master Gardener's workshops on growing food in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/27/2018 - 2:25pm
Event Date:
May 14, 2018 (All day)
Learn how to grow vegetables in your Lake Tahoe garden this summer through a series of free workshops presented by the UCCE Master Gardeners. The classes are offered at both ends of the lake on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays during May. This year's classes are potatoes, onions, raspberries, lettuce & kale, and tomatoes.
Each week will be a new theme. The workshops are all family friendly and attendees get to go home with plants for your home garden!
Classes will run from May 14 - June 14th, 2018 in the evenings.
