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Controversial Martis Valley West project approved by Placer County Supervisors
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/13/2016 - 9:05pmThe Placer County Supervisors today approved one portion of the controversial Martis Valley Project on 1,052 acres adjacent to the Northstar California Resort, west of State Route 267.
Known at Martis Valley West, the project will add residential and commercial uses while permanently preserving 6,376-acres known as the East Parcel. Even though the acres will be preserved, 760 units and 6.6 acres of commercial area previously approved for the East via the Martis Valley Community Plan will be transferred to the West Parcel.
Lake Tahoe at natural rim for first time since April
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/12/2016 - 9:48pmOn April 9, 2016, Lake Tahoe reached its natural rim for the first time in ten months after a wet winter gave much needed water to the lake. Since then the melting snowpack was enough to keep water levels above its natural rim, that is, until today.
The natural rim is 6,223 feet.
There is 20-50 percent chance of rain in the area through Wednesday, but rainfall amounts aren't forecast to be measurable.
Forest thinning resumes on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/12/2016 - 5:18pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE - To reduce fuels in the forest, as well as to promote forest health, the thinning of trees will resume between Fallen Leaf Lake and Camp Richardson Corral this week. Crews will also be working in the Spring Creek Homeowners Tract.
Whole tree and mechanical cut-to-length (CTL) tree removal will take place in these areas over the next several months, weather permitting and some areas will be closed for public safety as they do the cutting.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/10/2016 - 10:50pmThe following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from September 1 to 7, 2016.
9/1/16 - 8 calls: 4 EMS, 1 interfacility transfer, 2 public service, 1 smoke detector activation
9/2/16 - 10 calls: 3 EMS, 2 assist invalid, 2 wildland fires, 1 canceled en route, 1 alarm activation - no fire, 1 vehicle accident no fire
9/3/16 - 14 calls: 6 EMS, 2 interfacility transfers, 1 smoke detector activation - no fire, 1 power line down, 1 water problem, 2 unauthorized burning, 1 brush fire
Lake Tahoe area roadwork September 11-17, 2016
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/10/2016 - 8:25pmLONG-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.
Expect new travel delays as Cave Rock project enters final phase
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/09/2016 - 11:50pmLAKE TAHOE, Nev. – Travelers going through the Cave Rock area of Lake Tahoe should anticipate minor delays as construction crews enter the final phase of construction on a $6 million safety project. There will be work zone traffic pattern changes as both lanes of the roadway are repaved, spraying of concrete continues as well as other final tasks. The project is expected to be completed by October.
Sacramento man identified as Lake Tahoe diving victim
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/08/2016 - 10:07pmThe man who died Monday as he was doing underwater exploring around the SS Tahoe in Glenbrook Bay has been identified.
Michael Stephen Majewski, 63, of Sacramento was diving with two friends in about 360’ of water. All three are experienced divers and had completed a similar dive at the same wreckage the day before but for unknown reasons, Majewski made an emergency ascent to the surface. When he reached the surface he was unconscious and not responsive.
Restoration work from fuel spill at Zephyr Cove Resort resumes on Monday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/08/2016 - 3:27pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/692143-apd_zephyrcv_ltcruises_logos.jpg?1473373907)
Zephyr Cove Resort will remain open for business as soil impacted by a 2011 underground fuel release is removed from an area near the south beach volleyball courts starting Monday, September 12.
Even though those driving by and visiting the resort will see the activity, impact to operations is expected to be minimal. There may be some disruption to parking and the volleyball area but watercraft rentals and sightseeing boats will continue to operate during the excavation.
Restoration work from fuel spill at Zephyr Cove Resort resumes on Monday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/08/2016 - 3:27pmZephyr Cove Resort will remain open for business as soil impacted by a 2011 underground fuel release is removed from an area near the south beach volleyball courts starting Monday, September 12.
Even though those driving by and visiting the resort will see the activity, impact to operations is expected to be minimal. There may be some disruption to parking and the volleyball area but watercraft rentals and sightseeing boats will continue to operate during the excavation.
Ackerson Meadow added to Yosemite, largest addition to park since 1949
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/08/2016 - 8:59amYosemite National Park is celebrating the gift of 400-acre Ackerson Meadow, the largest expansion of the park's boundaries since 1949. The meadow, a critical wetlands and meadow habitat on the park's western boundary, was purchased by the Trust for Public Land for $2.3 million and then donated to the park.
League to host 19th Annual Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/07/2016 - 9:20pmEvent Date:
September 10, 2016 - 8:30am
The League to Save Lake Tahoe will host the 19th annual Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day on Saturday, September 10 in South Lake Tahoe. Community members will gather for this fun, all-ages, hands-on restoration day at the Angora Burn Area.
Community input sought for creation of a Tahoe Shoreline Plan
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/07/2016 - 8:22pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/692129-shoreline_plan.png?1473305106)
Event Date:
November 3, 2016 - 6:00pm
A collaborative planning process to enhance and protect the 72 miles of Lake Tahoe shoreline has begun, and they would like public input to complete the plan.
There will be two workshops this fall to help guide creation of a Shoreline Plan that not only protects the scenic shoreline, but enhances recreational access to the lake.
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is seeking community input during the workshops which will be held on the North Shore on Wednesday, Sept. 21 and at the south end on Thursday, Nov. 3.
Man dies while scuba diving in Glenbrook Bay as he explored SS Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/06/2016 - 11:18amA 63-year-old man diving in Lake Tahoe near Glenbrook Bay died on Monday, September 5.
Marine Patrols from Douglas County Sheriff, Washoe County Sheriff and El Dorado County Sheriff, along with Tahoe Douglas Fire all responded to the distress call of a scuba diver in trouble just after 10:00 a.m.
Labor Day fireworks show on South Shore Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/03/2016 - 6:39pmEvent Date:
September 4, 2016 - 8:30pm
In celebration of the end of summer in South Lake Tahoe, the annual pyrotechnic extravaganza will explode over the lake at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 4.
The show features a simultaneous music broadcast that can be heard on local stations KRLT-FM 93.9 and KOWL - AM 1490.
Fireworks will be visible from many viewing areas around the South Show, but here are some of the sweet spots to get a front row seat:
Lake Tahoe area roadwork September 4-10, 2016
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/03/2016 - 5:51pmLONG-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.
Top Ten Cat Tips from Hopeful Henry
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/02/2016 - 3:19pmDear Hopeful,
I know you're of the canine set, but I need some hints and tips to share with my feline friends.
Signed,
Meowwww
Dear Meowww,
Of course, always love to help friends of ALL animals! Here are my TOP TEN useful, and surprising cat tips:
Cats Dig Running Water
Construction crews moving right along on SR28 road project
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/02/2016 - 2:55pmThe first phase of the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) project along State Route 28 from Sand Harbor to Incline Village is now 25 percent completed.
Part of the completion includes a “shoofly,” a temporary lane detour around the existing road to keep traffic flow of one lane in each direction at Tunnel Creek
Upon completion the project will:
Include three plus miles of shared-use path from the south end of Incline Village to Sand Harbor
Relocate and also organize shoulder-parking areas near Ponderosa Ranch and Tunnel Creek Café
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/01/2016 - 9:14pmThe following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from August 26 to August 31, 2016.
8/26/16- 13 Calls: 7 EMS, 2 interfacility transfers, 1 good intent call, 1 alarm sounded - no fire, 1 vehicle accident with injuries, 1 medical assist
8/27/16- 14 Calls: 9 EMS, 1 detector activation-no fire, 1 smoke detector malfunction, 1 heat detector malfunction, 1 no incident found, 1 interfacility transfer
8/28/16- 7 Calls: 4 EMS, 1 canceled en route, 1 passenger vehicle fire, 1 interfacility transfer
President Obama urges all to protect the national treasure, Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/31/2016 - 9:24pm"I've never been here," President Obama told the crowd at the 20th annual Lake Tahoe Summit on Wednesday. "Its not that I didn't want to come, but nobody invited me."
The President said he'd be sure to be back. "I'll be coming here more often through my transportation won't be as nice," the President said to a crowd appreciative of his humor.
"I'll be back not because its beautiful, not just because Godfather II happens to be my favorite movie, but because this place is spectacular because its one of the highest, deepest, purest lakes in the world," said the President.
Harry Reid, the "all star lineup and clean up hitter Barack Obama"
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/31/2016 - 8:17pm"We're here to celebrate because we love Lake Tahoe," Nevada Senator Harry Reid said at the 20th annual Lake Tahoe Summit on Wednesday. Reid, who started the focus on Lake Tahoe along with President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore with the first Summit in 1997.
"Like a World Series team who can't rest on their laurels," said Reid, "we need to build on progress."
Reid went on with his World Series antidote and introduced the "All Star Lineup" at the 20th Summit, his last in office as he won't be seeking reelection after serving the state in Washington since 1987.
Bird found to have first case of West Nile Virus in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/30/2016 - 3:25pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/691966-el-dorado-county.jpg?1472596035)
El Dorado County health officials have received confirmation from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) that a dead bird found in the Placerville area has tested positive for West Nile virus, the first for 2016. The bird, a Western Scrub Jay, was found on August 23, 2016. There have been no reported cases of human infection with West Nile virus this year in El Dorado County.
Letter: Tahoe's water agencies welcome President Obama
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/29/2016 - 9:57pmWe welcome President Obama to Lake Tahoe, which is admired for its great depth and clarity and beautiful alpine surroundings. As Tahoe’s public water agencies, we are hard at work on a water infrastructure initiative to enhance critical preparedness needs and hazard mitigation in the wildland-urban interface against the threat of catastrophic wildfire.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork August 28 - September 3
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/27/2016 - 6:00pmMost lane closures will be restricted from 6 a.m. Friday, September 2 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 6 because of the Labor Day holiday weekend.
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.
Slipping and sliding down Ski Run was the Tahoe event of the weekend
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/27/2016 - 5:26pmThe upper portion of Ski Run Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe was transformed into a massive water slide and block party on Saturday, courtesy of Tahoe Regional Young Professionals (TRYP) and Slide the City.
By looking at the faces of those descending down the water covered inflatable tarp, and hearing their squeals of delight, this event will become an annual occurrence on the South Shore.
"This was so awesome," said one young participant who was on his 10th slide of the day. The cost was $15 per run, $30 for three runs, or $45 for the whole day.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/26/2016 - 10:20pmThe following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from August 19 to August 25, 2016.
8/19/16: 17 calls: 8 EMS, 1 interfacility transfer, 3 dispatch errors, 1 vehicle accident with injuries, 3 canceled en route, 1 public service assist
8/20/16: 14 calls: 8 EMS, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 smoke scare/odor of smoke, 1 gasoline spill, 3 canceled en route
8/21/16: 12 calls: 4 EMS, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 interfacility psych transfer, 3 dispatch error, 1 vehicle accident no injuries, 1 false alarm, 1 alarm sounded-no fire
Man attemps swim across Lake Tahoe for charity
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/26/2016 - 9:15pmIt had been months of planning and training for former South Lake Tahoe resident Ric Llewellyn as he prepared to swim across the Lake Tahoe in an effort to raise money for a charity close to his heart.
On Wednesday, August 24, all of the preparation was put to test for the endurance athlete as he entered the 68 degree water at Emerald Bay for the 8.5 mile swim across the lake.
Businesses recognized for keeping Lake Tahoe blue
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/25/2016 - 5:18pmThe League to Save Lake Tahoe has launched a program that recognizes Tahoe-based businesses taking action to protect Lake Tahoe.
So far, nine local businesses have pledged their commitment to Keep Tahoe Blue: Azul Latin Kitchen, Ernie’s Coffee Shop, High Sierra Gardens, Lake of the Sky Outfitters, RISE Designs, Tahoe Blue Vodka, Tahoe Sports & Entertainment, Tahoe Training Camps, and The Free Bird.
Kirkwood and Vail Resorts face steep fines for dumping asphalt into creek
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Kirkwood Mountain and Vail Resorts are facing steep fines after an anonymous complaint led Central Valley Water Board officials to investigate water quality impacts after it was found that asphalt grindings from parking lots at the resort ended up in Kirkwood Creek during snow removal operations during the 2015-16 season.
It was found during the inspection that the asphalt grindings, commonly spread on parking lots to assist with traction during icy and snowy conditions, ended up in Kirkwood Creek and other sensitive areas.
Time change for Tahoe Summit with President Obama
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/24/2016 - 1:14pmEvent Date:
August 31, 2016 - 1:30pm
Nevada Senator Harry Reid will host President Obama, California Governor Jerry Brown and California Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer at the 20th annual Lake Tahoe Summit on Wednesday, Aug. 31 at Harvey's Outdoor Arena. Nevada’s homegrown band, the Killers, will also take the stage for a special performance.
The time for the summit has changed to 1:30 p.m. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. Those attending can expect heavy traffic and road closures.
Opinion: Why I'm a candidate for South Tahoe Public Utility District Board
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/23/2016 - 10:06amI am lucky to have lived in South Lake Tahoe for 9 years and grateful to be raising my children in such a wonderful place. I received a Masters Degree in Land Use Planning from UNR and am currently a solution oriented AICP, Senior Planner at Midkiff & Associates. My commitment to community service led me to the Leadership Lake Tahoe program, board membership with the Tahoe Drug Free Coalition, the Chamber Government Affairs Committee and the fight against climate change.
Nevada Governor Sandoval joins others as SR28 pathway project breaks ground
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/20/2016 - 9:52pm![](https://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/691772-brian-sandoval.jpg?1471758223)
A two-three year project to create a three-mile shared-use path as well as enhance safety, accessibility and water quality on State Route 28 officially got underway Friday with a groundbreaking ceremony at Sand Harbor. Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval led the festivities that will improve the busy and narrow highway which sees more than 2.5 million vehicles and 2,000 pedestrians and bicyclists.
The path will run from the south end of Incline Village to Sand Harbor State Park.
Moose Lodge hosting 15th annual Kids' Fishing Derby at Lake Baron
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/20/2016 - 9:32amEvent Date:
September 18, 2016 - 7:00am
The South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge is hosting their 15th annual Kids' Fishing Derby on Sunday, September 18, at Tahoe Paradise’s Lake Baron. Families find this event fun and exciting, and it is free to all children under the age of 16. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. at Lake Baron, near the main entrance.
Hot Dogs, Chips, Sodas, and water are provided free to all registered children and are available for purchase by others. The event wraps up at 1:00 p.m.
Basin's only asphalt company, Tahoe Asphalt, to undergo major renovations
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/19/2016 - 3:41pmIn operation in South Lake Tahoe since 1964, Tahoe Asphalt Inc. will replace their aging equipment this fall, some as old 63-years-old.
The batch plant, the only one of its kind in the Lake Tahoe Basin, was recently granted approval for their renovations by the South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission after a series of public meetings. Located on Industrial Avenue, it predates most buildings west of the "Y", but a few neighbors were concerned about the plant and what it does to the environment.
Truckee photographer captures water spout on Donner Lake
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/19/2016 - 12:07amA water spout was spotted on Donner Lake Thursday, and Truckee photographer Jeremy Jensen was there to catch the image on film. Thunderstorms were going through the Sierra at the time.
Jensen said the water spout picked up children on a paddle boat in the China Cove area at about 4:30 p.m., knocking them into the water. Eyewitnesses told Jensen that the group of children are "A-Okay."
"Nature is wild, I've never seen something like this in Truckee," Jensen said on his Facebook page.
Opinion: Another historic turning point for Tahoe this Summit
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/18/2016 - 10:45amLake Tahoe was at a crossroads in 1997. The lake’s famous water clarity, once measuring 100 feet, was declining year after year because of stormwater pollution from roads and developed areas and erosion from streams damaged by logging and cattle grazing.
Housing in South Lake Tahoe: Is it affordable?
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 11:48pmMany conversations around South Lake Tahoe center around affordable housing, but the community isn't alone in this topic.
City officials still hope to make Knight's Inn and Ski Run corner project a reality
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 10:29pmThe City of South Lake Tahoe is still trying to work out a deal with the Halferty Development Company, a $4 million sale of the developable portions of the lots known as the "Knights Inn Properties."
During Tuesday's City Council meeting a purchase agreement was scheduled to be voted on, but SLT City Manager Nancy Kerry had to pull it off the agenda.
"We are still working on it," Kerry told South Tahoe Now. "We are still negotiating and have some issues to work out."
Lake Tahoe area roadwork through August 20
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 8:25pmLONG-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.
Fire severely damages Tahoe Queen
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 9:12amZEPHYR COVE, NV - Investigators and vessel inspectors from Coast Guard Sector San Francisco are on the scene of Tuesday's fire on board the 119-foot passenger Lake Tahoe paddle wheel boat, the Tahoe Queen.
"Most of the damage is limited to the boat's pilot house and second deck," Lt. Jake Aulner of the U.S. Coast Guard told South Tahoe Now. "This can be attributed to the great response by the Tahoe Douglas Fire Department."
Aulner and the team from USCG Yerba Buena Island will be at the scene until the cause of the morning blaze is determined.
Nevada Governor visits Lake Tahoe for Tahoe Beach Club groundbreaking
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/15/2016 - 8:22pm"It's going to be an interesting journey," then-TRPA director Juan Palma told Bob Mecay back in 2002. Little did Mecay know then that it would take until 2016 to see completion of that journey.
Mecay, President of Tahoe Beach Club, unveiled the end of the journey in a beachfront groundbreaking ceremony Monday in a spot that will see 143 condominium residences, a private beach club, two to five-bedroom condominiums, a private pier, lakefront clubhouse, health club, spa and pool.
Lake Tahoe Humane Society holding "Poker Ride" and "Show and Shine"
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/15/2016 - 2:00pmEvent Date:
August 20, 2016 - 12:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Humane Society is inviting everyone to their fundraisers this weekend in South Lake Tahoe, both which get people outside, visiting their favorite bars and beaches, and both helping out pets in the area.
The action starts on Saturday, August 20 with a fun Poker Ride which starts off at California Burger at Heavenly Village. Registration starts at 10:00 a.m. and the event starts at noon.
Poker hands will be collected at five stops, which include beaches and bars. The hands will be entered into the contest, with the worst and best winning bicycles.
Major project begins in Incline Village; Expect SR 28 road closures
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/15/2016 - 1:24pmWeekday lane closures will begin today, August 15, State Route 28 south of Incline Village as the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) starts work on a multi-year project to construct a shared use path and make other roadway safety and water quality improvements.
Through fall, drivers should anticipate periodic construction-related lane closures on State Route 28 in the Ponderosa Ranch and Tunnel Creek areas south of Incline Village.
Boat sinks in Lake Tahoe with 4 men on board; All rescued after late night search
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/14/2016 - 11:37amFour men from San Francisco are very lucky today after being rescued early Sunday morning after their rented boat sank three miles off shore in the cold waters of Lake Tahoe.
Shouts for help were heard from people staying both at the Zephyr Cove Presbyterian Center and in Marla Bay, and 911 calls were made into the Tahoe Douglas Fire station.
For reasons unknown at this time, the boat started taking in water at about 10:00 p.m. None of the four passengers were wearing life jackets.
Man dies in Lake Tahoe after jet skiing accident
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/14/2016 - 11:02amA 22-year-old man from Oakland, Calif., drowned off the shore of South Lake Tahoe on Saturday after a jet skiing accident.
At 6:10 p.m. August 13, a person at the Timber Cover Marina reported an over due jet skier. Officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to the pier where they learned two men had been thrown off a rented jet ski after hitting a wave about 100 yards off the the marina. One man was able to swim back to the jet ski, but the other man, Raeshon Williams, did not. Neither man was wearing a life jacket.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/14/2016 - 12:15amThe following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from August 1 to August 10, 2016.
8/1/16: 15 calls - 6 EMS, 2 interfacility transfers, 1 ring or jewelry removal, 1 public service, 1 wildland fire, 1 arcing or shorted electrical equipment, 2 no incidents found, 1 unauthorized burning
8/2/16: 8 calls - 1 EMS, 1 carbon monoxide detector activation, 1 medical assist, 1 good intent call, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 citizen complaint, 1 call to assist invalid, 1 barbeque, tar kettle issue
8/3/16: 6 calls - 6 EMS
Full daytime closure of State Route 89 near Emerald Bay starts Monday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/12/2016 - 10:28pmStarting Monday, September 12, State Route 89 will be closed during the daytime hours of 4:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for two weeks. The road will close just north of South Lake Tahoe from Cascade Creek Bridge to Bayview Campground and Inspiration Vista Point.
Ask Hopeful Henry: Why cats lose weight
Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/12/2016 - 7:01amDear Hopeful Henry,
I have a 15 year old cat who has started losing weight and is just not that interested in food (except for turkey sandwich meat). We have been to the vet and basically he is just old. He still cuddles and plays and uses his litter box so I really don’t want to have to put him down yet. Do you have any suggestions that might encourage his eating?
Thank you,
Skinny Cat
Dear Skinny Cat,
League to Save Lake Tahoe encourages public to attend Squaw Valley project meeting
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/10/2016 - 7:25pmEvent Date:
August 11, 2016 - 10:30am
The Village in Squaw Valley, a proposed redevelopment proponents say will reestablish the resort as a premier mountain resort destination and ensure its sustainable future, in on the agenda of the Placer County Planning Commission on Thursday, August 11.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Incidents
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/10/2016 - 6:58pmThe following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from July 13 to July 31, 2016.
7/13 - 14 calls: 9 EMS, 1 psych interfacility transfer, 3 smoke scare/smell of smoke, 1 canceled en route.
7/14 - 11 calls: 7 EMS, 1 public service call, 2 interfacility transfers, 1 no incident found.
7/15 - 8 calls: 5 EMS, 2 interfacility transfer, 1 smoke detector malfunction.
7/16 - 17 calls: 14 EMS, 1 citizen complaint, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 canceled en route.
7/17 - 10 calls: 8 EMS, 1 grass fire at rear of 1030 Al Tahoe Blvd, 1 canceled en route.
Jobe SUP 2 the People paddleboard demo tour at North Shore
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/10/2016 - 4:19pm
Event Date:
August 13, 2016 (All day) An international paddleboard company, Jobe Sports, will be at Hidden Beach in Incline Village on Saturday, August 13 from noon to 2:00 p.m. They are offering a free paddleboarding event where rigid and inflatable paddleboards will be available for everyone to test out.
They'll also be giving away sponsored swag and gifts as well.
The Jobe Sports month-long tour started in San Diego in July and has made it to Lake Tahoe.
Check out #JobeSUP2thePeople and their website for more information on the tour stops: jobesports.com/sup2thepeople.
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