upper truckee
Prescribed fire operations continue around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 12:08pm
The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team will continue widespread prescribed fire operations this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin, if conditions and weather allow. Smoke may be visible.
1. Twin Peaks 49 - USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit - West River Park Drive and South Upper Truckee Road, Meyers, CA. Burn Type: Hand Piles.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/03/2021 - 8:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to the weeks of December 21 - 27, 2020. Location Checks are- when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations and calls are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc.) but stats are collected separately. COVID calls are related to state and county guidelines.
12/21/20
Arrests
00:28 DUI Pioneer Tr & Aspenwald Rd
15:55 DUI 1100 Block of Keller Rd
California Tahoe Conservancy awards over $340,000 to Washoe Tribe to restore Meeks Meadow
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/15/2020 - 9:27am
The California Tahoe Conservancy Board has awarded a $380,454 grant to the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California for the Máyala Wáta Restoration Project at Meeks Meadow, and area rich in cultural and ecological importance.
Bread & Broth 4 Kids adjusts weekly food program for South Lake Tahoe youth
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/08/2020 - 3:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In an ever changing pandemic situation, Bread & Broth 4 Kids has adjusted their weekly food bag program for South Lake Tahoe school age youth.
Bags will be on the school buses (schedule below) on Wednesdays when school is in session (no delivery December 23 and 30). When school resumes to in person instruction, this schedule will adjust to fit the need and school schedules.
South Lake Tahoe police pursuit of suspect lands one in jail
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/19/2020 - 10:29pm
UPDATE 11/20 11:30AM: On the night of November 15, 2020, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) responded to a domestic violence incident in the 1200 block of Sierra Boulevard. A woman had been bettered after her boyfriend returned to their apartment after being at a local bar, allegedly throwing her around by her throat. The boyfriend, Brandon Bannowsky, then allegedly stole the victim's car and fled.
Boil water order lifted for North Upper Truckee neighborhood
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/19/2020 - 7:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The boil water advisory for the North Upper Truckee and
Chiapa neighborhood has been lifted - the tap water is safe to drink.
The South Tahoe Public Utility District collected an additional 30 water samples within the affected area on the evening of Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Chlorine residual levels were found to be normal at all sites. No coliform bacteria, which includes E. Coli, was detected in any of the samples.
North Upper Truckee boil water order to continue until final test results received
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 8:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Those in the North Upper Truckee neighborhood in Meyers are still until a boil water advisory but that could be lifted Thursday. The South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) has received good results on their first set of water samples from the North Upper Truckee neighborhood.
STPUD collected 30 water samples from the affected Tuesday evening. The tests for chlorine residuals came back normal (ranging from 0.4 to 0.8 parts per million) and no coliform bacteria was detected in any of the samples.
Lake Valley Fire releases holiday truck schedule
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 4:09pm
The time-honored tradition of Lake Valley Fire Protection District touring streets in their jurisdiction with a decorated fire engine returns starting December 11.
Due to COVID-19, the Holiday engine will not be handing out candy canes this year but all are welcome to wave and say hello from a safe social distance. Each night they start their trek between 5:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
December 11 – Echo View Estates, Tahoe Mountain Road, Mule Deer Circle
December 12 – Lake Tahoe Blvd from Boulder Mountain Drive to Grizzly Mountain Drive
Boil water order in place for North Upper Truckee area
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/17/2020 - 5:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe Public Utility District has issued a boil water alert for the North Upper Truckee neighborhood for all streets off North Upper Truckee between Highway 50 and Zuni Drive, and the Chiapa neighborhood. The boil water advisory is issued out of an abundance of caution and is expected to be resolved by Thursday evening or Friday morning.
Tahoe Fund calls for projects to fund that help preserve the Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/17/2020 - 10:36am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Fund has kicked off its annual Request for Projects process, a time they seek applications seeking funds of $5,000 to 1,000,000 to complete their goals to help preserve Lake Tahoe.
The funding for projects are designed to restore Lake Tahoe’s famed clarity, create healthier forests, improve transportation, create more sustainable recreation, and inspire greater stewardship in the region.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/08/2020 - 1:09pm
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.
Last Week's Log: http://southtahoenow.com/story/11/01/2020/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
11/1
2:37 a.m. - Corporal Injury to Spouse/Cohabitant - Meyers - 25-YEAR-OLD MALE SUSPECT
First storm of the season drops snow around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/08/2020 - 10:47am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Law enforcement has been busy this morning with vehicles stuck in the snow around Lake Tahoe and on the surrounding mountain passes. Meyers is reporting 12" of snow, South Lake Tahoe 9.5", Genoa 7", Alpine Meadows 7" and the Gardnerville Ranchos up to 14".
This is a good day to stay off the roads. If driving, follow all controls, give yourself distance from the car in front of you, and take your time. The storm is moving out of the area but there will be some lingering snow until around 1:30 p.m.
Tahoe Conservancy opens restored Tahoe Pines campground to public
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/27/2020 - 10:24pm
The unique and valuable habitat of the Upper Truckee in Meyers has been preserved through another California Tahoe Conservancy project at the site of the old Tahoe Pines Campground. They have finished building a new accessible-to-all trail and other public access features at the 8.1-acre site in Meyers. Visitors can enjoy easy access to the Upper Truckee River and experience the newly restored wetlands and wildlife habitat along Lake Tahoe’s largest tributary.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/18/2020 - 3:05pm
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.
Last Week's Log: http://southtahoenow.com/story/10/11/2020/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
This Week's Log:
10/11
Restoration nearing completion, public soon able to access old Tahoe Pines campground
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/08/2020 - 12:48pm
The unique and valuable habitat of the Upper Truckee in Meyers has been preserved through another California Tahoe Conservancy project at the site of the old Tahoe Pines Campground. The project opens public access to the river and will feature a picnic table or two, bike racks and informational kiosk.
COVID Kudos: Safer and Better Biking in Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/07/2020 - 11:50am
There are changes in the air and it's not just the leaves. School is going back, construction season is wrapping up, and Al Tahoe Boulevard is getting a new look.
Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day- Fall
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 4:30pm
Event Date:
September 26, 2020 - 8:30am Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to help the League to Save Lake Tahoe celebrate National Public Lands Day through a fun, hands-on restoration event. By pitching in, you will help improve ecosystem function and the wildlife habitats that surround Lake Tahoe. Healthy forests and meadows act as natural pollution filters to Keep Tahoe Blue.
Saturday, September 26 | 8:30 am - 1 pm
Location: South Lake Tahoe - Upper Truckee River
Location
South Lake Tahoe- Upper Truckee River
United States
See map: Google Maps
Homeless man arrested after fire found near Trout Creek in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 11:42am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Emergency crews responded to the Trout Creek meadow behind Lake Tahoe Community College on Saturday at about 2:00 p.m. after receiving a call about a homeless man starting a fire.
When officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) arrived they located the fire and extinguished it with water from the river, according to Lt. Travis Cabral.
At the fire was 36-year-old Dustin Travis Myers, a homeless man who Cabral said tried to dissuade them from filing charges.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District revamps food delivery bus schedule
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/12/2020 - 8:25am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Meal Delivery schedule for Phase 1 Distance learning is being changed starting Monday, September 14. At the beginning of the school year there were seven buses and, based on figures from the first two weeks, routes have been adjusted and there are now five buses.
The buses are loaded with breakfasts and lunches and each student can stop by a bus stop or one of the four selected school sited to pick the meals up Monday-Friday (unless a school holiday).
Van Sickle Bi-State Park, Upper Truckee Marsh and other areas closed for public safety
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/11/2020 - 7:50pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Tahoe Conservancy has temporarily closed multiple high-use Conservancy properties for public safety. The Conservancy intends these closures to complement similar temporary closures of National Forest Lands to protect the public and firefighters during this time of unprecedented and historic fire conditions.
Temporarily closed sites include:
- Van Sickle Bi-State Park (includes both California and Nevada sides of the park)
- Upper Truckee Marsh (except for Cove East area, accessed by Venice Drive)
- Eagle Rock
Roundabout protest to be focused on getting county leaders to act on traffic concerns
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/02/2020 - 9:25pm
MEYERS, Calif. - Another protest is planned at the US50 roundabout in Meyers on Friday, September 4, just as thousands of tourists flock to Lake Tahoe in a traditional weekend wrap-up of summer.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/30/2020 - 7:21pm
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.
Last Week's Log - http://southtahoenow.com/story/08/16/2020/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
This Week's Log:
8/23
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/24/2020 - 3:32pm
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.
Last Week's Log - http://southtahoenow.com/story/08/16/2020/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
This Week's Log:
8/16
Right turn restrictions during peak travel days in Meyers approved by committee, on to supervisors
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/16/2020 - 11:18pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - As most in the South Lake Tahoe and Meyers area already know, getting out of town over US50 and Echo Summit on Sundays and holidays can be slow moving during summer, but during the winter it can be a miserable time both for visitors and locals.
Public invited to virtual field tour of Johnson Meadow Restoration Project
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/11/2020 - 7:10pm
Event Date:
August 18, 2020 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Resource Conservation District (TRCD) is inviting the community to attend a virtual field tour for the Johnson Meadow Restoration Project on August 18 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
TRCD acquired the Johnson Meadow property in 2018. The 206-acre meadow, located along Upper Truckee River in the heart of South Lake Tahoe, provides valuable habitat and ecosystem services as well as community open space for all the residents and visitors of South Lake Tahoe.
Plea expected in deadly South Lake Tahoe tanker crash
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 11:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It has been 11 months since the deadly tanker crash on US50 and Elks Club Road claimed the life of a 36-year-old North Highlands man. The thick black smoke from the wreckage could be seen for miles as emergency response crews worked on extinguishing the blaze.
Upper Truckee River Marsh restoration update and video
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 11:17am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Work is underway on the Upper Truckee Marsh to restore and enhance over 250 acres floodplain by returning river flows to the center of the marsh. This will enrich native fish and bird habitat and act as a natural pollution filter that will improve water quality before it reaches Lake Tahoe.
Meyers traffic meeting to discuss possible right turn restrictions this winter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/02/2020 - 3:03pm
Event Date:
August 5, 2020 - 9:00am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. Calif. - Traffic leaving South lake Tahoe through Meyers on Sundays and holidays through the winter can be a nightmare. Map apps lead visitors onto roads that are steeper and not plowed as much as US50, thus creating hazards and clogged roads. Tow trucks are backlogged hours to assist getting the stuck vehicles off Apache, Mandan, North Upper Truckee and Sawmill Roads.
Due to these jammed roads, residents in the area cannot to get to work or the grocery store, and a Traffic Advisory Committee was formed to seek solutions.
Volunteers spend Tahoe Forest Stewardship day restoring Johnson Meadow
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/28/2020 - 10:18am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Johnson Meadow was once used as a post-Gold Rush dairy farm, became a place for summer cattle grazing, and is now being restored as part of the Upper Truckee River watershed. The Tahoe Resource Conservation District (TRCD) purchased the Johnson Meadow in 2018, a critical step in restoring the river's watershed that contains significant wildlife habitat, including river, riparian, meadow, and upland habitat areas.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/24/2020 - 4:22pm
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.
Last Week's Log - http://southtahoenow.com/story/07/12/2020/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
This Week's Log
7/12
2:55 a.m. - Vacation Home Rental - Kickapoo St - VHE- NOISE
Sign up for July 25 Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day- Summer
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/24/2020 - 11:58am
A few spots are left in the this summer's Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day on Saturday, July 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join the League to Save Lake Tahoe for a small, RSVP only and physically distanced restoration event. The deadline to sign up is coming quickly - 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 24.
By pitching in, you are improving ecosystem health and the wildlife habitats that surround Lake Tahoe. Healthy forests and meadows act as natural pollution filters to Keep Tahoe Blue.
Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to this fun, hands-on restoration day.
California Tahoe Conservancy names Jane Freeman as acting executive director
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/17/2020 - 3:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - When the California Tahoe Conservancy Executive Director Patrick Wright was named interim director of Governor Gavin Newsom’s Forest Management Task Force, his temporary replacement needed to be found.
The agency's Board of Directors didn't have to look too far and selected the Deputy Director Jane Freeman and their interim executive director for the next six to nine months.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/12/2020 - 9:06pm
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.
Added to Last Week's Log - http://southtahoenow.com/story/07/07/2020/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
7/4
4:02 p.m. - Vacation Home Rental - Muskwaki Dr - VHR COMPLAINT
Temporary public access, traffic changes at the Upper Truckee Marsh
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 6:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Starting in July public access will be limited or restricted in portions of the Upper Truckee Marsh to protect the public during construction of the new river and marsh restoration project.
The California Tahoe Conservancy is restoring more than 250 acres of the marsh ecosystem to enhance wildlife habitat, improve water quality entering Lake Tahoe, and create an accessible-to-all trail to Lake Tahoe. Restoration activities will continue into fall 2022.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/08/2020 - 3:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to the week of June 1-6, 2020. The calls listed COVID can be related to home and business checks due to COVID closures including Vacation Home Rentals and violation of stay-at-home orders. Location Checks are when officers search an area at certain address.
6/1
ARRESTS (4)
Warrant 2100 Block of South Av
Transient/Homeless 900 Block of Sunset Dr
Transient/Homeless 900 Block of Sunset Dr
Unlicensed Driver Lake Tahoe Bl & Lodi Av
LOCATION CHECKS (7)
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/31/2020 - 3:53pm
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.
Added to Last Week's Log - http://southtahoenow.com/story/05/26/2020/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
5/23
7:17 p.m. - Vacation Home Rental - Apalachee Dr - VHR-COVID COMPLAINT
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/26/2020 - 7:21am
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.
Added to Last Week's Log - http://southtahoenow.com/story/05/17/2020/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
Seasonal dog closure at Upper Truckee Marsh in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/10/2020 - 3:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The annual closure of the Upper Truckee Marsh to dogs is underway and will last through July 31. Each year the California Tahoe Conservancy closes the marsh to dogs, both on and off-leash, to protect sensitive habitats for birds and other wildlife during breeding season.
The Conservancy-owned Cove East property, west of the Upper Truckee River, remains open for year-round leashed dog access. Beginning August 1, dogs will again be permitted access to the Upper Truckee Marsh, provided they are on leash.
Old Tahoe Pines Campground restoration to include picnic area, parking and trails
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/04/2020 - 6:00pm
MEYERS, Calif. - An old campground at the base of Echo Summit in Meyers is undergoing a major transformation that will not only create new wetlands and restore habitat along the Upper Truckee River, it will also create public access.
Work gets underway this week at the old Tahoe Pines Campground on a $1.63M project that will include new accessible-to-all trails, bridge and parking lot, and other features along the river which is Lake Tahoe's largest tributary.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork May 3 - 9
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/02/2020 - 1:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has resumed work on area highways. The following is their current project list at Lake Tahoe and in the Sierra.
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 late spring 2020. No traffic-interfering work is scheduled.
$11.5M project to restore the Upper Truckee Marsh now underway
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/28/2020 - 10:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The largest wetland restoration project in the history of the Lake Tahoe Basin is now underway in the Upper Truckee River Marsh. The major project to restore the marsh in South Lake Tahoe has been years in the making to fix the environmental damage done by the creation of the Tahoe Keys.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/19/2020 - 12:35pm
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.
Added to Lake Week's Report - http://southtahoenow.com/story/04/13/2020/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
4/11
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork March 29 - April 4
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/28/2020 - 2:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) will work on projects through the Sierra, as weather permits this winter. There are no major projects going on in the Lake Tahoe Basin until the building season begins in May. The following is their weekly schedule:
Please remember to stay home except for essential needs.
California is under a Stay-at-Home Order and only essential travel is permitted.
~ Avoid travel ~ Stay-at-Home ~ Beat COVID-19 ~
Learn more at covid19.ca.gov
#StayHomeSaveLives
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Conservancy awards $912K in grants for projects around Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/17/2020 - 7:48am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - At its last meeting, the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) authorized $912,000 for grants to advance climate change adaptation and improve community sustainability in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
The Conservancy Board approved three climate adaptation grants, all funded by Proposition 68:
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork February 23 - February 29
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 12:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) will work on projects through the Sierra, as weather permits this winter. There are no major projects going on in the Lake Tahoe Basin until building season begins in May. The following is their weekly schedule:
SPECIAL EVENT
State Route 28 (Placer County) from the junction with State Route 89 to Sierra Terrace Road in Tahoe City: Motorists can expect the highway closed from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, February 29 for the SnowFest Parade.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/22/2020 - 11:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to February 4 - February 20, 2020.
2/4
ARRESTS (2):
71-year-old male arrested for public intoxication.
34-year-old male arrested for public intoxication, violation of probation, and on a felony warrant out of Nevada County for violation of probation.
TRAFFIC STOPS (4)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (24):
Alarm: 800-block Emerald Bay Rd
Assist Outside Agency: Tata Ln/Lake Tahoe Blvd
Assist Outside Agency: 3400-block Lake Tahoe Blvd.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/16/2020 - 3:22pm
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.
Calls Added to Last Week's Report:
2/8
Prescribed fires to continue around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/03/2020 - 4:37pm
Members of the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT), which includes local, state and federal land management agencies, will continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks in the Tahoe Basin as conditions, staffing and weather allow. Smoke may be visible.
The following 12 areas are on the schedule:
Aspen Lily Lake 1011 - USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.
Location: Powerline Road (Forest Road 12N08), off Pioneer Trail near South Lake Tahoe. Burn Type: Hand Piles - Total Acreage: 14.00 - Planned ignition: 1/25/20
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/26/2020 - 11:09am
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.
Calls Added to Last Week's Report:
1/18
Chain controls and spin-outs making for slow exit from Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/26/2020 - 10:22am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Its been a standstill in Meyers Sunday morning as snow perhaps caught some people without chains on their vehicles by surprise. Caltrans was holding traffic on Highway 50 in Meyers as crews worked to get cars out of snowbanks on Echo Summit, but it has since started moving. They were pulling in multiple towtrucks from the area and advising them to tow all cars without chains. Some tow trucks were stuck in traffic on North Upper Truckee Road and on the highway. I80 near the SR89 exit is slow-moving at this time.
