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South Lake Tahoe resident tests positive for plague, most likely from flea bite
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/17/2020 - 11:29am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Lake Tahoe resident has tested positive for plague according to El Dorado County health officials. The individual is currently under the care of a medical professional and is recovering at home.
It’s believed that the person, an avid walker, may have been bitten by an infected flea while walking their dog along the Truckee River Corridor north of Highway 50 or the Tahoe Keys area in South Lake Tahoe. Health officials started investigating the situation after being notified by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
Group rallies to ask for respect from tourists when visiting Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/15/2020 - 11:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe is the vacation destination for millions of people annually, but recent behaviors of many of the tourists have the residents on edge. Trash is being left behind on beaches, trails and picnic areas, overflowing trash containers are shown daily on social media pages, stores are packed and roads are crowded, all during a pandemic while travel orders are still in place for the California.
With international travel at a standstill many are keeping their vacationing during the coronavirus to locations near their homes, and Lake Tahoe is one of those spots.
Local youth ages 5-19 can participate in 4-H virtual projects
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/15/2020 - 10:50pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Head, Heart, Hands, Health. The 4-H Youth Development Program offers many fun and educational activities for its members and it is now available for youth in the South Lake Tahoe area.
Barton earns second Blue Distinction® Center designation
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 9:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Memorial Hospital has been designated as a Blue Distinction® Center for Knee & Hip Replacement. Solidifying a legacy of orthopedic care in the Lake Tahoe region, this national certification marks Barton’s expertise in delivering high-quality medical services and better patient outcomes with knee and hip replacement surgeries.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork August 9-15
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/09/2020 - 7:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of the long term and short term projects the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled for the week around Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra and El Dorado County.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
As South Lake Tahoe boy fights for his life, dad wants officials to take COVID-19 more seriously
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/03/2020 - 3:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As a ten-year-old from Christmas Valley fights for his life at UC Davis, his father has started a fight of his, one that is asking people to take COVID-19 seriously and to stay away from Lake Tahoe in the midst of the pandemic.
South Lake Tahoe schools to reopen August 31 with distance learning
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/31/2020 - 8:39am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Board of Trustees voted unanimously to start the school year August 31 in the first of a four phases - Distance Learning.
USFS cancels all activities at Taylor Creek Visitor Center through October
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/30/2020 - 2:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After much discussion and deliberation, the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has made the difficult decision to cancel planned interpretive programs and visitor services at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center through the end of October, including second- and third-grade conservation education field trips. In addition, they have made the decision to cancel the Fall Fish Festival this year, an event that typically draws up to 12,000 visitors over the weekend.
Special LTUSD board meeting being held to vote on reopening plan
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/29/2020 - 8:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. _ There is a special meeting of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) on Thursday, July 30 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss and take action on a reopening plan for the 2020-21 school year.
Mammoth Lakes added to state's monitoring list; Truckee/North Lake Tahoe ask visitors to stay away on weekends
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/27/2020 - 7:11pm
To help stop the spread of the coronavirus, California Governor Gavin Newsom has added more counties to his "watch list," those showing concerning trends in rates of COVID-19. This list now numbers 37 which makes up 93 percent of the state's population. There are 58 counties in the state.
New on that list are Mono County (home to Mammoth Mountain) and Santa Cruz County, a popular tourist destination. North Lake Tahoe is in Placer County which was added to the list earlier this month.
Fire Weather Watch dropped for area, Red Flag Warning in place Monday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/26/2020 - 7:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for thunderstorms and strong outflow winds for Monday, July 27 from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
Normally, the Basin averages six Red Flag Warnings per season, and this makes four - and it's still July. Please remember all outdoor sources of open flame are prohibited until the Red Flag Warning declaration expires, and that includes gas/propane fire pits and grills.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork July 26 - August 1
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/25/2020 - 2:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of the long term and short term projects the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled for the week around Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra and El Dorado County.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
High school sports news - NIAA moves football and soccer to spring
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/24/2020 - 12:32pm
The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) has announced their high school sports schedule for members in their area, including South Tahoe and Truckee High Schools.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainty of school reopening schedules, traditional fall sports have moved to Spring 2021. Adjustments to the schedules were voted on by the NIAA Legislative Commission which is comprised of the superintendents of each school in the league.
The new schedule (all have six competitive weeks) for NIAA sanctioned sports:
Winter Season Sports
South Lake Tahoe COVID-19 testing place to remain at LTCC
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/22/2020 - 11:58am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As confirmed cases continue to rise in El Dorado County, Lake Tahoe Community College announced it will continue to serve as an appointment-only COVID-19 testing center through August 2020. The college’s standalone Physical Education building is the only large-scale COVID-19 active virus testing site in the entire county.
Red Flag Warning, Fire Watch and Thunderstorm warnings in place for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/20/2020 - 2:25pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Reno for Tuesday, July 21 from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. followed by a Fire Weather Watch for Wednesday, July 22 from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork July 19 - 25
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/18/2020 - 2:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is working on area highways. The following is their current project list at Lake Tahoe and in the Sierra.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
California puts "dimmer switch" on reopening - Many South Lake Tahoe businesses affected
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/13/2020 - 1:19pm
California Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered all counties in California to close indoor restaurants, bars, movie theaters and wineries as the state combats a surge in coronavirus cases. A list of 30 counties has further restrictions.
"We are moving back into a modification mode of stay at home orders," said Newsom in his Monday press conference. "It's a dimmer switch, not on or off."
He said they are looking at conditions and trendlines, both which are becoming points of concern.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork July 12 - 18
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/11/2020 - 6:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) continues to work on area highways. The following is their current project list at Lake Tahoe and in the Sierra.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Compliance to State health mandates urged to keep South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County open
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/09/2020 - 11:17pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The Board of Supervisors held a meeting on Thursday to discuss the current situation of positive cases of COVID-19 in the county, especially in South Lake Tahoe where numbers are starting to grow.
After almost four hours of discussion, both amongst themselves and during public comment, the Board made the following action items but didn't vote on any county-wide orders:
South Lake Tahoe COVID-19 cases alarming to health officials
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 11:58am
Event Date:
July 9, 2020 - 2:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe has 17 percent of El Dorado County's population but around half of the confirmed COVID-19 cases. With a steady increase in confirmed cases over the last few weeks combined with the 4th of July influx of visitors, the County's Public Health Officer Dr. Nancy Williams is looking at the possibility of more restrictive measures for businesses and the public.
Letter: An open letter to the guy who harassed me for wearing a mask on the street
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 2:17pm
To the guy who harassed me for wearing a mask on the street:
You know you were wrong to yell at me from your open car window at a red light. You know you were wrong because when I looked up and said, “what?” your first reaction was, “oh, nothing.”
El Dorado County public health officer: Don't be lax on simple guidelines
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/03/2020 - 3:04pm
Independence Day has a long tradition of bringing family and friends together from near and far to enjoy many of the things that make us uniquely American. Along with all of the freedoms we enjoy we share a strong national conscience. Part of that conscience is accepting responsibility for fulfilling, as individuals,
our civic duties. In these times of pandemic, perhaps our most important civic duty is to ensure the health and safety and wellbeing of ourselves, our families and our community.
COVID-19 testing at Lake Tahoe Community College through July
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 7:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - COVID-19 testing will continue in the Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Physical Education building through the end of July, at a minimum.
The LTCC virus testing site is the only large scale site in El Dorado County after the site at Ponderosa High School in Shingle Springs closed. There has since opened a testing site in El Dorado Hills.
The decision to continue using the facility as a testing site will be made on a month-to-month basis going forward.
Responsible recreation is urged over the 4th of July weekend at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 9:51am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With months of people being under "Stay at Home" orders, and if the past few days are any indication, this holiday weekend will be busy at Lake Tahoe as people get out in the fresh air, hike, bike, go to the beach and get on the water.
The July Fourth holiday at Lake Tahoe will look a bit different this year with firework shows canceled, social distancing, the requirement of face coverings in public places and growing concerns about responsible recreation.
Temporary public access, traffic changes at the Upper Truckee Marsh
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 7:33pm
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.
Can still participate in 15th annual Tahoe Bike Challenge as it enters final days
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/28/2020 - 10:49am
The 15th annual Tahoe Bike Challenge began June 1st for a month of biking excitement throughout Lake Tahoe. To date, participants have already logged over 39,000 miles and almost 3,800 trips. This has resulted in 1,685 pounds CO2 not released into the air through car rides.
If you haven't already joined, there's still time to register at lovetoride.net/tahoe. Looking for a team to join? Join the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition team.
Conservancy Board to consider funding of South Lake Tahoe's 56 acre project plan
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/23/2020 - 10:42am
The California Tahoe Conservancy Board will meet online on Thursday, June 25 at 9:30 a.m. to consider authorization for awarding grants related to public access improvements, climate change adaptation, and forest restoration. The Board will consider approving a combined $1.3 million in recreation and public access improvement grants and $676,000 in forest health grants
Some of those grants:
Tahoe inspections begin June 26 for all boats, appointment required
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/20/2020 - 7:00am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The next phase of watercraft inspections will begin next week, Lake Tahoe water agencies announced Friday. From June 26 - July 1, and again starting July 6, inspections for the prevention of aquatic invasive species (AIS) will be available by appointment only.
Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood announce summer activity opening dates
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/19/2020 - 8:16am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Summer mountain activities will soon get underway at Vail's Lake Tahoe resorts: Heavenly, Northstar, and Kirkwood.
South Lake Tahoe ski instructor and coach indicted on child pornography charges
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/18/2020 - 5:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe man arrested in April on child pornography charges was indicted today by a federal grand jury.
Timothy Daniel Mackey, 39, was arrested at his home after a search warrant served on April 15, 2020. Since that time he has been in jail. If convicted, Mackey faces 5-20 years in prison and up to $250,000 in fines.
Douglas County Recreation opens up their Lake Tahoe Youth Day Camp
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/17/2020 - 7:52pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - In response to Governor Sisolak’s announcement of the State entering Phase 2 of COVID-19 recovery, Douglas County Community Services has announced the reopening of child care programming, Lake Day Camp, at Kahle Community Center starting on Tuesday June 23, 2020.
Procedures will be implemented at the Kahle Community Center as outlined below based on Directive 21 – Roadmap to Recovery for Nevada for Phase 2.
Safety Guidelines for entering the Kahle Community Center building include:
Kudos: South Tahoe Middle School thanks the community for their support
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/17/2020 - 6:55pm
On our last day of school at South Tahoe Middle School, we look back with gratitude to the many individuals and organizations that helped to enrich the lives of our students throughout the 2019-2020 school year. Despite finishing the school year off-campus with remote learning, we were able to envision and execute some wonderful programs and activities including:
● The new STMS robotics team
● AVID college field trips
● High-interest books for classroom libraries
● New books for the school library
● Mountain bikes, parts & tools for PE
● Science magazine subscriptions
Beloved South Lake Tahoe teacher retires
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/17/2020 - 11:21am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For the past 27 years, Frank Kovac has been with the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD).
When he landed in South Lake Tahoe Kovac already had spent time teaching at Fairfax High School, Emerson Junior High, James Rutter Middle School, and Paul Revere Middle School, but he found his niche beginning locally at South Tahoe Middle School.
After one year at STMS Kovac took the position as athletics and activities director at South Tahoe High School (STHS), a position he held for five years.
Barton Foundation to give away $100,000 in local grants
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/16/2020 - 1:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Barton Foundation began accepting applications on June 15 from local nonprofit organizations for this year’s $100,000 Community Health Grant program. Area service groups and organizations that share Barton Health’s commitment to improving community health and well-being are encouraged to apply online at bartonhealth.org/foundation.
Applications will be accepted through June 30, 2020.
Input sought on South Lake Tahoe draft Climate Action Plan strategies
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/14/2020 - 1:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The local community is invited to participate in an online survey to give input on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction strategies that have been brainstormed for the City of South Lake Tahoe's Climate Action Plan (CAP).
Two men rescued from Lake Tahoe after their kayaks capsize
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/07/2020 - 9:42am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two men were pulled from the chilly waters of Lake Tahoe after their kayaks capsized late Saturday afternoon.
At approximately 5:00 p.m. on June 6, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue's Marine 17 was dispatched to the water off of Baldwin Beach for possible kayakers in distress. One of the kayakers was able to make a call and the GPS coordinates put the two men several hundred yards off the shore between Baldwin Beach and Emerald Bay.
Registration open for South Lake Tahoe Junior Giants virtual summer season
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/06/2020 - 5:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Summer baseball leagues across the county will be different this year due to COVID-19, and the South Lake Tahoe Junior Giants program is no different.
The City of South Lake Tahoe Recreation Department has teamed up once again with the Giants Community Fund to offer a free, modified Junior Giants Baseball Program for the 2020 baseball season for youth ages 5-18.
The program features a Digital Dugout offering coaching sessions including physical activities, lessons on health and wellness, reading incentives and character development.
County to ask Governor Newsom to allow their move into next stage of reopening
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/04/2020 - 9:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If California Governor Newsom gives guidelines on the next industries that can open in the state, El Dorado County will be able to move quickly and reopen more businesses and activities.
Needed blood donations not only help others, but give you COVID-19 antibody results
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/03/2020 - 8:51am
With regions re-opening for medical treatments and elective surgeries put on hold due to COVID-19, the need for blood has increased by 25 percent compared to recent weeks. Blood donors are needed to help people through procedures previously delayed, including heart surgeries, cancer treatments, and organ/marrow transplants. Some needs never change including blood for massive trauma, childbirth complications, and emergency surgeries.
All blood types and blood components are needed for patient care now.
Peaceful candlelight vigil held in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/01/2020 - 7:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There have been public gatherings across the country in response to the death of George Floyd on May 25 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, some peaceful, some turning into riots.
On Saturday, May 30, a peaceful candlelight vigil was held at Lakeview Commons in South Lake Tahoe to highlight "Black Lives Matter" and to raise awareness of racial injustice.
Tahoe Bike Challenge expands to full month starting June 1
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/31/2020 - 7:15pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The 15th annual Tahoe Bike Challenge begins on June 1 for a full month of bicycling excitement throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin. Hosted by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition, the Bike Challenge is a basin-wide celebration of biking and a friendly competition to see who can record the most rides.
Column: Sparkling from eyes to mask
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/30/2020 - 2:20pm
When a pandemic hits the best practice is one of consideration. Learn more about how Lake Tahoe Yoga is adjusting to the changes brought on by Covid-19.
Hands Off
One of the best parts of sharing the practice at Lake Tahoe Yoga is receiving physical adjustments. All of the teachers trained at the Lake Tahoe Yoga School learn how to provide supportive and effective adjustments that help you to either deepen or develop awareness during your practice.
Four arrested after five-month long drug investigation in Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/29/2020 - 4:42pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - A five-month-long investigation into the alleged methamphetamine distribution activities of a Gardnerville resident led to an early morning execution of a search warrant at the Helman Drive home of Melissa White on Friday, May 29. Arrested were White and three others, John Neese, Mark Gregg, and Lori Wright.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) says approximately 60 grams of methamphetamine was purchased from White during undercover operations and another 55.3 grams was found in the home Friday. Also located were several tabs of suspected LSD.
City of South Lake Tahoe facilities to start reopening
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/28/2020 - 3:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe will be opening their boat ramp at El Dorado Beach on Friday, May 29. Only boats with valid Tahoe, Echo Lake or Fallen Leaf Lake seals and a 2020 Tahoe sticker will be able to launch. "Tahoe Only" stickers are available for purchase at this launch site. They will be open Friday through Sunday only at this time from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Only one boat will be able to occupy the dock at a time. The boat ramp will be not be accepting cash and wireless payment technology will be utilized.
Free books for South Lake Tahoe first graders
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/28/2020 - 9:12am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Attention parents of local first graders! Every first grader enrolled in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) or at Zephyr Cove Elementary School will get a brand-new, hardbound book they can keep forever!
When parents go to their LTUSD school’s designated Materials Collection Date on June 9 or June 10, one new book will be gifted to each child along with a free puppet.
Parents of first graders at Zephyr Cove Elementary will be contacted prior to the last day of school with additional details for book and puppet pickup.
Barbershops and hair salons allowed to reopen in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/26/2020 - 3:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barbershops and hair salons in El Dorado County and the rest of the state may now open as long as they have a safety plan in place. During California Governor Gavin Newsom's press conference Monday, he gave the green light to these two businesses as long as they follow the guidelines he and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) have published.
Following Newsom's announcement, El Dorado County Public Health Officer Dr. Nancy Williams issued a statement.
Suicides on the rise in South Lake Tahoe during COVID-19 crisis
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/26/2020 - 2:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During the months of March and April 2020 there were five suicides in South Lake Tahoe. That equals the total number of suicides in all of 2019 in the community, and one less than in 2018.
There were none in January or February before the coronavirus hit.
Tahoe Chamber announces list of 2020 list of 40 Under 40 honorees
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 9:09am
The Tahoe Chamber has announced the 2020 list of 40 Under 40 honorees. The 40 Under 40 program highlights and honors the South Shore's brightest young community leaders and business professionals’ accomplishments, community involvement, and leadership.
Commercial cannabis sales and other related businesses approved for Meyers
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 7:02pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved on May 12 an amendment to their ordinance for the retail sale, commercial distribution, and commercial indoor cultivation of recreational adult-use cannabis as it pertains to the Meyers community.
Originally, no zoning in Meyers qualified for these activities as their Area Plan zoning didn't match up with the approved areas for El Dorado County's legal activities could fit.
Three arrested in Stateline drug operation bust
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/15/2020 - 3:40pm
STATELINE, Nev. - An early morning raid on a home at the top of Kingsbury Grade has resulted in the arrest of three people.
On Thursday, May 14, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team executed a search warrant at a home on Bonnie Court in Stateline after a five-month-long investigation. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) Street Enforcement Team has been looking into the methamphetamine trafficking activities of Joseph Cudia, a 45-year-old male from Sacramento and Diego Coralles, a 47-year-old male from South Lake Tahoe.
