Truckee
South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge hosts 17th annual Kids' Fishing Derby
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/12/2019 - 11:12am
Event Date:
September 22, 2019 - 8:00am The South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge presents the 17th Annual Kids' Fishing Derby on Sunday, September 22, at Lake Baron in Tahoe Paradise Park. The event runs from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All children up to the age of 16 are invited to attend, free of charge, and will be provided free hot dogs, sodas, and chips. Cash savings certificates, provided by El Dorado Savings Bank, will be awarded to the three largest fish caught, and all children will receive a raffle ticket to pick from a large selected of toys and games.
Location
Tahoe Paradise Park
United States
See map: Google Maps
North Upper Truckee neighborhood evacuation drill and BBQ September 18
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/11/2019 - 5:42pm
Event Date:
September 18, 2019 - 6:00pm
MEYERS, Calif. - The Upper Truckee Neighborhood is invited to participate in an evacuation drill and fire preparedness meeting on Wednesday, September 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Lake Valley Fire Station 7.
Lake Tahoe and Sierra roadwork for September 8-14
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/10/2019 - 9:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Scheduled roadwork around the Lake Tahoe Basin is still in full swing before the winter hiatus.
For those wondering about the old Caltrans traffic camera at the Y: it is being replaced and when received there will be a lane closure coordinated for installation.
The camera at the new roundabout in Meyers can be rotated to analyze traffic needs and will not be aimed just at the roundabout for the time being.
The following are the Caltrans projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/09/2019 - 11:24pm
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 and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
8/28
Update on fiery tanker explosion in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/09/2019 - 4:31pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 36-year-old man from North Highlands, California has been identified as the driver of the gasoline tanker involved in Saturday's deadly crash and explosion.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has released more information based on its investigation. No names are being released at this time.
On September 7 at approximately 11:45 a.m. a tanker truck and trailer fully loaded
Fatal crash involving gas tanker in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/07/2019 - 12:50pm
Update 10:00 p.m. - One person has died after the tanker truck they were driving on Highway 50 just west of South Lake Tahoe collided with the Upper Truckee River bridge near Elks Club Road.
The preliminary investigation shows that at 11:55 a.m. on Saturday, September 7 the driver of a Toyota Prius was making a right turn from Elks Club Road onto Highway 50 when he pulled out in front of the eastbound truck. According to CHP South Lake Tahoe Commander Terry Lowther, the driver of the Pruis violated the truck driver's right-of-way.
Moose Lodge raises $14,000 for South Lake Tahoe Cancer League during Longest Day of Golf
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/02/2019 - 12:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - From sunup to sundown, golfers recently hit the links at Tahoe Paradise Golf Course to raise funds for the South Lake Tahoe Cancer League. Sponsored by the Moose Lodge of South Lake Tahoe for 14 years, the Longest Day of Golf raised $14,000 to go to help local cancer patients.
On Friday a check was presented by tournament organizer Mary Luckel to the Cancer League during a barbeque at the Moose Lodge. The men and women of the Moose Lodge, the golf course and many local businesses helped the league during their Longest Day of Golf.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/01/2019 - 10:55pm
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 and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
8/21
Lake Tahoe and Sierra area roadwork for September 1 - 6
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/31/2019 - 9:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are about so left of scheduled roadwork around the Lake Tahoe Basin before winter hiatus. Most traffic-interfering work will be limited from 6 a.m. Friday, August 30 through 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 3 for Labor Day weekend. Exceptions may be granted depending on the work and route.
The following are the Caltrans projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Two Placerville area men arrested after high-speed chase in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/30/2019 - 11:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two El Dorado County men have been arrested on multiple charges after leading law enforcement on a chase through South Lake Tahoe and Meyers Friday afternoon.
At 1:12 p.m., the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) was notified of a reckless driver on US50 near Heidi's Restaurant. The person who called it in said the car was a Lexus 4-door and it was heading west.
Great Sierra River Cleanup
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/29/2019 - 2:36pm
Event Date:
September 21, 2019 (All day) Join Clean Tahoe on Saturday, September 21st from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Cove East for a cleanup along the Truckee River, followed by a beach picnic. Volunteers can meet at the Cove East trail (to the right of the entrance to the Keys Marina)and pick up trash on foot, or launch your kayaks behind Motel 6 and pick up litter on the river banks from the water. Our field crew will escort the kayaks down the river. Sign up at www.clean-tahoe.org/great-sierra-river-cleanup
Road closures set as travelers leave South Lake Tahoe on Labor Day
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 4:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The second of two pilot plan holiday weekends designed to help alleviate traffic congestion on Meyer's back roads will take place on Monday, September 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Holiday traffic from South Lake Tahoe that heads west on Highway 50 over Echo Summit has been directed by apps like Waze and Google Maps to take side roads as the quickest route home. The redirected routes go through neighborhoods and block residents from their homes.
An Ordinary Day until.....Bees
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 1:20pm
In the time that it takes to text someone, pet your dog, or order a great meal at a local restaurant, something went very wrong. An ordinary day veered sideways and I was no longer on a relaxing vacation. I was working to save someone’s life.
Location
Upper Truckee Meadow
river drive
United States
See map: Google Maps
One arrested after hitting pole in Meyers: Knocks out power, phone and cable services
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/27/2019 - 10:46pm
MEYERS, Calif. - Many people were without power for several hours overnight Sunday after a car driven by a suspected drunk driver collided with a power pole on North Upper Truckee Road just before midnight.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a 24-year-old woman from Yerington, Nevada was heading south on the road about 200 feet north of its intersection with US50 when she ran into a power pole.
Meyers roundabout to be fully open by Labor Day Weekend
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/27/2019 - 12:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The new roundabout in Meyers on Highway 50 at the base of Echo Summit has already been partially open but on Thursday motorists will be able to use the complete roundabout as designed, including the westbound by-pass lane.
Final paving will be done Wednesday and Thursday night so the bypass lane of the roundabout should be open by Thursday morning. The speed limit in the area is posted at 20 mph through the roundabout, 30 mph as one exits to the west and 40 mph will remain the speed limit through Meyers.
Power outage in the Upper Truckee Road area; Crews on the way
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/25/2019 - 11:42pm
12:00 a.m. update: According to Liberty Utilities they are working to restore power to those in the North and South Upper Truckee area of Meyers. At this time they expect to have power restored between 2:30 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. but it may be up to six hours, according to the California Highway Patrol.
North Upper Truckee Road is closed in the area of the downed pole.
The condition of the driver is unknown at this time.
MEYERS, Calif. - There are reports of a power outage near the Upper Truckee Road area of Meyers Sunday night.
Lake Tahoe and Sierra roadwork for August 25 - 31
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/24/2019 - 7:55am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are still almost two months left of scheduled roadwork around the Lake Tahoe Basin before winter hiatus. Most traffic-interfering work will be limited from 6:00 a.m. August 30 through 8:00 p.m. September 3 for Labor Day weekend. Exceptions may be granted depending on the work and route.
State Route 89 (Placer County): Motorists can expect intermittent short delays on State Route 89 at Sugar Pine Point State Park in Tahoma from 6:30-9:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 24 and from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, August 25 due to the Lake Tahoe Triathlon.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork August 18 - 24
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/17/2019 - 5:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are still about two months left of scheduled roadwork around the Lake Tahoe Basin before winter hiatus. The following are the Caltrans projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): Work continues on a $5.2 million project to upgrade metal beam guardrail and construct concrete barriers at 89 locations from the Red Hawk Undercrossing to 1.9 miles west of the junction with State Route 89 in Meyers. Completion is expected in spring 2020.
New channels planned for the Upper Truckee River in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/13/2019 - 9:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Tahoe Conservancy had originally planned to get work started on their $9 million, multi-stage Upper Truckee River project to restore and enhance over 500 acres of floodplain this fall, but that has been postponed until 2020.
Letter: CIty of South Lake Tahoe takes on renewable energy leadership
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/10/2019 - 7:02pm
South Lake Tahoe’s renewable energy leadership is providing the opportunity for the installation of substantive solar projects on the rooftops and properties of public buildings throughout the Sierra. The City took on this leadership role in May after signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to become the lead agency for the Sierra under the Solar Energy and Economic Development (SEED) Fund, a not-for-profit program aimed to empower public agencies to evaluate and participate in regional collaborative procurement of municipal solar projects.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork August 11 - 17
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/10/2019 - 7:41am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County Roadwork schedule for Caltrans projects.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Routes 28/89 (El Dorado and Placer County): Work is now complete on a $4.8 million project to remove dead and dying trees from State Routes 28 and 89 in various locations of El Dorado and Placer counties. Completion is expected this fall.
Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day- Fall
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 2:09pm
Event Date:
September 21, 2019 - 8:30am Saturday, September 21 | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, celebration for volunteers to follow
Location: Upper Truckee River at Johnson Meadow, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Volunteer work - 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Lunch celebration for volunteers - 12:30 - 2 pm
Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to this fun, hands-on restoration day. By pitching in, you are improving the watershed habitats that surround Lake Tahoe. Healthy forests and meadows act as natural pollution filters to Keep Tahoe Blue.
Lunch, refreshments and a prize will be provided to all volunteers.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork August 4-10
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/03/2019 - 10:43am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County Roadwork schedule for Caltrans projects.
Most traffic-interfering work will be limited from noon Thursday, August 1 through 8 p.m. Monday, August 5 and noon Wednesday, August 7 through 8 p.m. Monday, August 12 for Hot August Nights.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Routes 28/89 (El Dorado and Placer County): Work continues on a $4.8 million project to remove dead and dying trees from State Routes 28 and 89 in various locations of El Dorado and Placer counties. Completion is expected this fall.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork July 28 - August 3
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/27/2019 - 5:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County Roadwork schedule for Caltrans projects.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Routes 28/89 (El Dorado and Placer County): Work continues on a $4.8 million project to remove dead and dying trees from State Routes 28 and 89 in various locations of El Dorado and Placer counties. Completion is expected this fall.
Invasive mussels found during Lake Tahoe boat inspections
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/24/2019 - 2:21pm
Mandatory inspections of all boats launching in Lake Tahoe and other Sierra lakes has resulted in the interception of invasive quagga mussels on two boats.
The detection of the infestations of aquatic invasive species took place at the California inspection stations in Meyers and Truckee.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork July 21 - 27
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/20/2019 - 11:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County Roadwork schedule for Caltrans projects.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Routes 28/89 (El Dorado and Placer County): Work continues on a $4.8 million project to remove dead and dying trees from State Routes 28 and 89 in various locations of El Dorado and Placer counties. Completion is expected this fall. No traffic-interfering work is scheduled.
South Lake Tahoe Labor Day traffic test to include full road closures
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/17/2019 - 6:31pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In an attempt to address traffic concerns on side roads in the Meyers area, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and El Dorado County (EDC) conducted a test and put up two road closures on Sunday, July 7, 2019.
Barriers were placed at the intersections of Highway 50 and both Sawmill and North Upper Truckee roads in an attempt to keep westbound holiday traffic out of the neighborhoods and on the highway. In addition, they were also evaluating the traffic backup on both roads and the routing of traffic by directional apps like Waze and Google.
Burlap & Denim BBQ party and ranch tour for Bread & Broth 4 Kids
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/15/2019 - 10:22pm
Event Date:
August 24, 2019 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bread & Broth is putting the "fun" back into fundraising and bringing back their unique Burlap & Denim BBQ and Ranch Tour on Saturday, August 24 from noon to 4:00 p.m.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork July 14 - July 20
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/13/2019 - 8:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County Roadwork schedule for Caltrans projects:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Routes 28/89 (El Dorado and Placer County): Work continues on a $4.8 million project to remove dead and dying trees from State Routes 28 and 89 in various locations of El Dorado and Placer counties. Completion is expected this fall.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork July 8 - 13
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/08/2019 - 12:31pm
7/9 UPDATE: This report has been updated to include lane closures that were added after press time.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Transporation (Caltrans) is working on roads at Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County this week. Here is a list of both long-term and short-term projects in the area.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Letters: I live in Rocky Point. This is why I support the Loop Road Project.
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/08/2019 - 8:26am
You know how frustrating it is for residents who live on North Upper Truckee, Sawmill, and countless other ‘shortcut’ streets during holidays when everyone is trying to leave town on their roads, usually driving too fast, backing up traffic, and not showing much respect for the people who live there?
That’s my life every day.
Winners announced in annual Optimist Day in Paradise Duck Races
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/01/2019 - 10:46pm
The Optimist Club of South Lake Tahoe recently held a fun and successful Day in Paradise at Tahoe Paradise Park. Part of the day's festivities were the duck races with 156 decorated business entries.
The Business Duck Best of Show went to Lukin's Water Company and they chose to donate their $100 prize money to High Sierra Softball. First runner up was Base Camp Pizza, followed by SLT Mini-Storage with both of their entries in the top four, and honorable mentions went to Soroptimists International of Tahoe Sierra and Azul Latin Kitchen.
Caltrans: Plan ahead for your 4th of July and Celebrity Golf trips to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/29/2019 - 6:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next two weeks will be some of the busiest days for South Lake Tahoe due to two of the area's highly attended summer occasions. The best way to enjoy travel both for locals and visitors is to plan ahead and know what to expect.
Starting with the 4th of July holiday, expect heavier than normal traffic on roads to, from and around Lake Tahoe Wednesday-Sunday. Caltrans work on their area projects will be suspended during that duration with roadwork resuming Monday, July 8.
The three-mile long Tahoe East Shore Trail opens to bikes and pedestrians
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/28/2019 - 4:35pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Tahoe East Shore Trail at Lake Tahoe is now open to non-motorized bicycle and foot traffic. The Nevada Department of Transportation and Tahoe Transportation District, along with their partners in the project, celebrated during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday afternoon the three-mile path between southern Incline Village and Sand Harbor State Park.
20,000 miles pedaled during Lake Tahoe Bike Challenge
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/27/2019 - 4:27pm
During the first two weeks of June, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition teamed up to lead the 14th annual Tahoe Bike Challenge. 285 people took the challenge and biked 20,420 miles at Lake Tahoe.
The basin-wide challenge is a friendly competition that encourages individuals and teams to track trips and miles on their bikes. Starting June 1 and running through June 14, Tahoe Basin bikers prevented an estimated 6,945 pounds of carbon dioxide from escaping into the atmosphere.
NDOT updates roadside parking restrictions around Sand Harbor
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/25/2019 - 10:10pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Roadside parking restrictions will continue to be strictly enforced on State Route 28 south of Incline Village when the Tahoe East Shore Trail opens on June 28. The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has also added some new no parking areas in southern Incline Village.
Some South Lake Tahoe beaches to temporarily close due to high water levels
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/24/2019 - 3:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) will limit public access and temporarily close portions of some south shore beaches starting Friday, June 28, 2019. They announced beaches they own near Lakeview Commons and the Upper Truckee Marsh will close for public safety and to protect sensitive wildlife habitat and areas prone to erosion.
Conservancy votes to allow Oflying Water Control Project to move forward on their land
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/22/2019 - 6:43pm
The California Tahoe Conservancy voted during their board meeting on Thursday to allow El Dorado County to use five of their parcels to develop a water quality project in the Tahoe Paradise neighborhood.
The project will include the construction of conveyance channels and detention basins, and install perforated pipes to infiltrate stormwater, which will increase groundwater recharge and reduce stormwater volumes, peak flows, and stormwater pollutants.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork June 23 - 29
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/22/2019 - 9:17am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County Roadwork schedule for Caltrans projects:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Routes 28/89 (El Dorado and Placer County): Work continues on a $4.8 million project to remove dead and dying trees from State Routes 28 and 89 in various locations of El Dorado and Placer counties. Completion is expected this fall.
Pilot full closure program on two roads in Meyers to help address traffic issues
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/19/2019 - 5:11pm
El Dorado County unveiled their pilot plan Tuesday evening, one that is designed to help alleviate traffic congestion on Meyer's back roads during two holiday weekends this summer.
El Dorado County Department of Transportation (EDCDOT) Director Rafael Martinez joined other staff members in presenting the traffic congestion circulation alternative to the approximately 25 people in attendance. There will be a hard closure in place on Sawmill Road near Highway 50, and on North Upper Truckee near Highway 50 during the July 4th and Labor Day holiday weekends as part of a pilot project.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork June 16 - 22
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/15/2019 - 4:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County Roadwork schedule for Caltrans projects:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Routes 28/89 (El Dorado and Placer County): Work continues on a $4.8 million project to remove dead and dying trees from State Routes 28 and 89 in various locations of El Dorado and Placer counties. Completion is expected this fall.
Viking Corner: This Week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/14/2019 - 7:27am
A big shout out to Ruby Abuhajleh for writing her "Viking Corner" column this year! She will write some stories this summer but this is her last column for the school year. She'll be back in the fall!
As the school year wraps up, students at South Tahoe High School are getting their beachwear ready for summer break.
The school year of 2018-2019 had many highlights for STHS students. Here are some:
Junior Bryce Dunnigan said his highlight of the school year was going to the volleyball and basketball games with his teammates from Tahoe Hockey Academy.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/12/2019 - 2:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the call logs for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department June 7-11, 2019.
6/7
ARRESTS (1):
32-year-old female cited and released for driving without a license.
TRAFFIC STOPS (9)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE:
Alarm: 2100-block Tahoe Vista Dr.
Animal Incident: 1000-block Heavenly Village Way
Assist Outside Agency: 2200-block Arizona Ave.
Assist Outside Agency: 2100-block Ruth Ave.
Battery: 1200-block Fairway Ave.
Bears: 3700-block Needle Peak Rd.
Boat Incident: 2400-block Venice Dr.
Day in Paradise and Duck Races return to Tahoe Paradise Park
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/12/2019 - 2:00pm
Event Date:
June 15, 2019 - 8:00am
The annual South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club Day in Paradise is fun for the whole family and returns to Tahoe Paradise Park on Saturday, June 15 from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
It is a whole day jam-packed with fun starting off with a pancake breakfast from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Then their famous Duck Races being on the Upper Truckee River at the park. There is also a Car & Truck Show and Shine, kid's game with prizes, free live music from noon to 6:00 p.m., a beer and wine garden, a luau with a roasted pig and a silent auction.
Admission is free.
Road closures planned to alleviate South Lake Tahoe and Meyers holiday traffic woes
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/12/2019 - 1:46pm
Event Date:
June 18, 2019 - 6:00pm
In anticipation of traffic congestion during the upcoming 4th of July and Labor Day holidays, El Dorado County (EDC) is hosting a public meeting to discuss traffic control measures in the Lake Tahoe Basin on Tuesday, June 18 at 6:00 p.m. at the California Conservation Corps building.
El Dorado County Department of Transportation (EDCDOT) will present a traffic congestion circulation alternative that officially and temporarily closes portions of both Sawmill Road and North Upper Truckee at Highway 50.
Warmer temps ahead for South Lake Tahoe; Rapid melting of snowpact expected
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/09/2019 - 10:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Temperatures will become very warm with highs near 80s in Lake Tahoe and above 90 degrees for most lower elevations Monday through Wednesday. Dry conditions are expected through Tuesday, then isolated afternoon and evening thunderstorms will be possible from Wednesday through next weekend.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/09/2019 - 2:15pm
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 and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
5/29
Lake Tahoe area roadwork June 9-15
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/08/2019 - 7:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County Roadwork schedule for Caltrans projects:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Routes 28/89 (El Dorado and Placer County): Work continues on a $4.8 million project to remove dead and dying trees from State Routes 28 and 89 in various locations of El Dorado and Placer counties. Completion is expected this fall.
June 10-14
Squaw Valley man arrested on child pornography charges
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/06/2019 - 12:21pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Squaw Valley man has been arrested after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children alerted Placer County Sheriff's Office that he was downloading child pornography.
The Placer County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Unit, with the assistance of the Truckee Police and Scottsdale Police Departments, arrested 71-year-old William Heacox on June 5.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork June 3 - 8
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/03/2019 - 3:25pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County Roadwork schedule for Caltrans projects:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Routes 28/89 (El Dorado and Placer County): Work continues on a $4.8 million project to remove dead and dying trees from State Routes 28 and 89 in various locations of El Dorado and Placer counties. Completion is expected this fall.
June 3-7
