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Visitor drowns at Fallen Leaf Lake

On July 1, 2018, deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office (EDSO) were dispatched to a report of a drowning at Fallen Leaf Lake. It was occuring at the same time as a Search and Rescue operation was being formed to help an ill person at Eagle Falls and helicopters were on the way to that scene at the time of the call of the drowning. Some diverted to the lake.

The victim was identified as Sudhamo Ahuja, a 70-year-old male from San Jose, Calif. and his next of kin has been notified.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.

Some of those recently added to last week's log:

6/20

5:15 p.m. - DUI Turnover: Alcohol - Wagon Train Trail - AOA TURNOVER 50-YEAR-OLD MALE SUSPECT WAS ARRESTED FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.

6/21

Lake Tahoe area roadwork June 24-30

The following are a list of Caltrans roadwork long and short term projects at Lake Tahoe for the week:

LONG-TERM PROJECTS

Lake Tahoe area roadwork schedule through June 23

The following are Caltrans road projects on the California side of Lake Tahoe for the next week:

LONG-TERM PROJECTS

State Route 49 (El Dorado County): Work continues on a $22 million project to replace the South Fork American River Bridge in Coloma-Lotus. This project will make seismic improvements to the new bridge, widen the structure to allow for 8-foot shoulders and 6-foot sidewalks, and improve the roadway on both sides of the bridge. Completion is expected in mid-August. No traffic-interfering work is scheduled on the highway:

Lake Tahoe area roadwork June 10 - 16

The following are Caltrans road projects on the California side of Lake Tahoe for the next week:

LONG-TERM PROJECTS

Lake Tahoe area roadwork June 4 - 9

The following is the Caltrans schedule for Lake Tahoe basin roads this week.

LONG-TERM PROJECTS

State Route 49 (El Dorado County): Work continues on a $22 million project to replace the South Fork American River Bridge in Coloma-Lotus. This project will make seismic improvements to the new bridge, widen the structure to allow for 8-foot shoulders and 6-foot sidewalks, and also make roadway improvements to State Route 49 on either side of the bridge. Completion is expected in mid-August. No traffic-interfering work is scheduled on the highway.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.

Some of those recently added to last week's log:

5/9

Large contingent of NFL players heading to Lake Tahoe for annual golf tournament

A contingent of active NFL players and coaches, including newcomers Larry Fitzgerald, Case Keenum, Mitch Trubisky, Sean Payton and Bill O’Brien, highlight the field of competitors at the 29th annual American Century Championship golf tournament in Lake Tahoe, July 10-15 airing on NBC and NBCSN. www.americancenturychampionship.com

Lake Tahoe area roadwork May 6-12

The following are the current California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) road projects in the El Dorado and Placer County areas of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra for the week of May 6 - May 12, 2018.

LONG-TERM PROJECTS

Roadwork season returns in South Lake Tahoe

The three-year long, $56.9 million Caltrans project on a two-mile stretch of Highway 50 from the Y to the Trout Creek Bridge is set to resume next week in South Lake Tahoe.

Scope of work in 2018 is from Winnemucca Avenue to Silver Dollar Avenue as well as repaving the “Y” intersection. Work is scheduled to begin Monday, April 30 at 6:00 a.m. from Winnemucca Avenue working east. The work schedule for May will be from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Lake Tahoe area roadwork April 22-28; SLT project resumes May 1

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) works on roads at Lake Tahoe, mainly during summer months. The following is their schedule for the week of April 23-28, 2018.

LONG-TERM PROJECTS

Roadwork to resume on retaining wall project at Emerald Bay

Repair work to build a new retaining wall along a section of State Highway 89 in Emerald Bay is set to resume next week.

The retaining wall is being built near the Eagle Point Campground and work should be completed by the end of May. The northbound lane of the highway is closed and reversing one-way traffic is being controlled by automated signals.

A new concrete barrier near Eagle Falls was completed as part of the $4.4 million project last fall.

USFS gives opening dates for Lake Tahoe recreation areas

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will soon begin the process of opening recreational facilities in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Weather and snow conditions permitting, Inspiration Point will be the first site to open on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Baldwin and Nevada beaches open April 28. The Taylor Creek Visitor Center opens Friday, May 25. The Tallac Historic Site parking area opens Tuesday, May 15, and will be staffed beginning Saturday, May 26.

The following is a list of opening/service dates, weather and snow conditions permitting:

USFS host six Russian delegates in South Lake Tahoe

Six delegates visiting the United States from Russia stopped by Lake Tahoe last week as part of the cultural exchanges programs, Friendship Force and Open World.

The delegates first stopped in Washington, D.C. before heading to the Reno/Lake Tahoe area.

Olympic countdown: Anderson and Bowman lead U.S. teams to South Korea

Gold medalists Maddie Bowman and Jamie Anderson are representing the South Shore once again on the global stage as they head to the 2018 Olympics in PyeongChang February 9-25.

Below are the Olympic snowboarding, free skiing, alpine and freestyle teams headed to South Korea. (names in bold are Lake Tahoe area athletes)

2018 U.S. OLYMPIC SNOWBOARDING SKIING TEAM

Women's Snowboard Slopestyle/Big Air
Jamie Anderson, South Lake Tahoe, Calif. (9/13/1990) *
Julia Marino, Westport, Conn. (9/11/1997)

37th annual mid-winter Bald Eagle Count this week in Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
January 12, 2018 - 9:00am

The 37th annual Mid-winter Bald Eagle Count will be held on Friday, January 12, 2018 at various locations around Lake Tahoe from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.

Some of those recently added to last week's log:

12/27

7:04 p.m. - Theft - Crystal Air Dr - A MALE SUBJECT ATTEMPTED TO BOOK A VACATION HOME RENTAL VIA AN AD ON THE INTERNET. IT WAS LATER LEARNED THE AD WAS A SCAM.

12/28

Donations from Vail Resorts CEO and his wife to focus on mental health issues

Mental Health issues in communities where they have operations will be the focus of a new charitable fund created by Vail's Chief Executive Officer Rob Katz and his wife, Elana Amsterdam.

Katz and Amsterdam created the new charitable fund in October 2017 with funding of approximately $58 million.

Lake Tahoe area roadwork for November 26 - December 2

The following are the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) projects around Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County.

LONG-TERM PROJECTS

Lake Tahoe area roadwork for October 29 - November 3

As the road construction season winds down, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has announced the following work schedules on roads in the Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County:

LONG-TERM PROJECTS

Enjoy Thanksgiving at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe's Lone Eagle Grille

Event Date: 
November 23, 2017 - 12:00pm

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe is serving up some delicious food this Thanksgiving!

From 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, you can enjoy a delicious buffet featuring traditional Thanksgiving trimmings, cheese displays, salads, seafood, and desserts. The extensive menu provides numerous options so both kids and adults can be left full and satisfied.

Pricing is $95 for adults and $35 per child 5-12 years old. 4 and under are FREE. For more information and to see the full menu, please visit https://www.loneeaglegrille.com/.

Lake Tahoe area roadwork for October 23-28

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has ongoing projects in El Dorado County and the Lake Tahoe Basin. Here is what they are working on this week:

LONG-TERM PROJECTS

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.

Some of those recently added to last week's log:

10/13

1:47 a.m. - Possession of Unlawful Paraphernalia - Sierra Blvd - A TRAFFIC STOP WAS INITIATED ON A VEHICLE. IT WAS LATER LEARNED TWO OF THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE HAS

Lake Tahoe recreational areas and forest roads begin their seasonal closures

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will soon begin closing recreational facilities and forest roads around the Lake Tahoe Basin for the winter season. Seasonal closures apply to many Forest Service recreation sites including beaches, campgrounds, picnic areas and forest roads. Keep in mind that Tahoe Valley and Zephyr Cove Resort campgrounds remain open year-round along with Camp Richardson and Zephyr Cove resorts and beaches.

Lake Tahoe area roadwork for October 15-21

The following is a list of Caltrans projects for the following week in Lake Tahoe.

SPECIAL EVENT

State Route 89 (El Dorado County) will be closed to vehicle traffic in each direction around Emerald Bay from approximately 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sunday, October 15 during the Lake Tahoe Marathon. Motorists should be aware of runners along the highway from Homewood to South Lake Tahoe. For more information on all the events from October 13-15, visit www.laketahoemarathon.com/

EMERGENCY PROJECTS

Lake Tahoe area roadwork for October 1-7

Caltrans will be working on Lake Tahoe area roads as long as weather allows. Here is their schedule for the week of October 1-7, 2017.

EMERGENCY PROJECTS

U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from Forest Road to the PG&E canal in Fresh Pond: The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls roadway repair work. Completion is expected in late fall.

U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls roadway repair work. Completion is expected in late fall.

Lake Tahoe area roadwork for September 24-30

The following is the roadwork schedule from Caltrans on Lake Tahoe area roads.

SPECIAL EVENT
State Routes 28 and 267 (Placer County): Motorists should be alert for increased road cyclists on sections of State Routes 28 and 267 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday during the “Stetina’s Sierra Prospect” cycling event. Remember to share the road and allow at least three feet of space. For race information, visit:https://www.sierraprospect.com/

EMERGENCY PROJECTS

Lake Tahoe area roadwork for September 17-23

The following is the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) roadwork schedule for the Lake Tahoe area.

EMERGENCY PROJECTS

U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from Forest Road to the El Dorado Ditch in Fresh Pond: Westbound motorists can expect #2 lane closed for pavement repair. Completion is expected by the end of October.

U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope and roadway repair work. Completion is expected by the end of this year.

LONG-TERM PROJECTS

Expect delays with start of new road project at Emerald Bay

Work has begun on a stretch of State Highway 89 near Emerald Bay to replace a retaining wall and the extend an existing barrier slab and rail.

The contractor, Stewart Engineering, Inc. has established a staging area at the Eagle Falls parking area on the southbound side of the road. Visitors to the area should note that most, if not all, of the parking spots will be blocked by equipment.

Caltrans said work will take place Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There will be reversing one-way traffic control so motorists should expect delays of up to 20 minutes.

Vail Resorts to add workforce housing in Colorado

A subsidiary of Vail Resorts announced Wednesday that it has received approvaly to convert a portion of a commercial property they own in Silverthorne, Colorado to workforce housing.

Colorado Mountain Express got a conditional use permit for their $440,000 project is the latest in Vail Resorts’ $30 million commitment to creating workforce housing opportunities in the communities in which the Company operates, including the Wintergreen development in Keystone and the recently announced plans to rezone a parcel of land in East Vail for workforce housing and open space, pending approvals.

Lake Tahoe area roadwork for September 3-9

The following is the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) roadwork schedule for the Lake Tahoe area.

NOTE: Most traffic-interfering work will be limited through midnight Monday, September 4 due to the Labor Day holiday.

EMERGENCY PROJECT

U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope and roadway repair work. Completion is expected by the end of the year.

LONG-TERM PROJECTS

South Lake Tahoe youth invited to fly the skies during Young Eagles Rally

Event Date: 
September 23, 2017 - 8:00am

Kids will be able to experience South Lake Tahoe from the air during the 25th annual Young Eagles Rally at the Lake Tahoe Airport on September 23, 2017 starting at 8:00 a.m.

The Truckee Chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) will be hosting the event which provides free airplane rides to youth ages 8 to 17 years old.
Volunteer pilots introduce kids to aviation by giving them the free airplane rides, over 40,000 nationwide. Since EAA started in Truckee and South Lake Tahoe, 3400 youth have been able to get into the air.

Lake Tahoe area roadwork for August 20 - 26

The following is the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) roadwork schedule for the Lake Tahoe area.

EMERGENCY PROJECT

U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.

SPECIAL EVENT

State Route 89 (El Dorado County) at the Sugar Pine State Park entrance: Motorists can expect intermittent traffic control Saturday during the Lake Tahoe Triathlon.

LONG-TERM PROJECTS

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue

The following are the 110 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from August 1-8, 2017.

8/1

00:50 - 800 block of Tallac Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
02:50 - Barton Hospital - EMS call, Interfacility Transfer
03:37 - 1000 block of Johnson Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
07:58 - Barton Hospital - EMS call, Interfacility Psych Transfer
09:25 - College Dr - Alarm system sounded, no fire unintentional

Lake Tahoe area roadwork for August 13-19

The following is the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) roadwork schedule for the Lake Tahoe area.

EMERGENCY PROJECT

U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work. Completion is expected late this year.

LONG-TERM PROJECTS

El Dorado County safety personnel kept busy on South Shore

Wednesday and Thursday were very busy for local safety personnel and volunteers in El Dorado County as they responded to four search and rescue calls and another call concerning suspicious gunshots.

At noon Wednesday, August 9, Search and Rescue (SAR) volunteers were initially told a male hiker on the Tahoe Rim Trail near Freel Peak was suffering from an allergic reaction to peanuts. The victim was able to walk out to awaiting rescuers near Willow Creek Road below Horse Thief Canyon.

Open House at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care

Event Date: 
July 30, 2017 - 10:00am

Once a year the public has the opportunity to explore the Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care facility. On Sunday, July 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., they will open their doors to where the wild birds and animals are rehabilitated.

For 40 years the non-profit has been serving wildlife in the Sierra and normally the only people allowed past the front door are the volunteers.

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue

The following are the 63 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from July 7-12, 2017.

7/7

04:17 - 2600 block of Genoa Ave - Special type of incident, Dispatch error
03:40 - Barton Hospital - EMS Interfacility Transfer
11:47 - 1100 block of 3rd St - Central station, malicious false alarm
12:37 - 1000 block of Al Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
15:14 - 2000 block of Marconi Way - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury

History made with Mark Mulder win at American Century Championship

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 28th annual American Century Championship is in the books, and former major league pitcher Mark Mulder won for the third straight year, the first three-peat at the celebrity golf classic at Edgewood Tahoe.

Mulder and his wife Lindsey once again brought their three kids to Lake Tahoe, all who ran out to the 18th green after Mark finished the day with a three-day total of 73 with the modified Stableford scoring.

Derek Lowe and Mardy Fish early leaders at American Century Championship

Day one of the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe is in the book, and former MLB All-Star pitcher Derek Lowe is in the lead. In round one, Lowe scored a 25 in the modified Stableford scoring format.

Favorites to win, Mark Mulder and Tony Romo are 3 back, and 11 back respectively.

The second round of play gets underway at Edgewood Tahoe on Saturday at 7:50 a.m.

Current scoreboard:

Pos Name Scores
1....Lowe, Derek...........25
2....Fish, Mardy...........24
3....Pavelski, Joe.........23
4....Mulder, Mark..........22
4....Rodgers, Aaron........22

Big rig gets stuck trying to get around Emerald Bay; Road reopens

A big rig jackknifed on State Highway 89 near Emerald Bay at Cascade Lake Road Tuesday afternoon, closing the road as crews worked to get it off the road.

According to Caltrans, the big rig became stuck at 4:41 p.m. when it was unable to make it through a hairpin turn. All traffic was stopped in both directions until 6:22 p.m. when the rig was moved to a pull out by Eagle Point.

Traffic is now moving in both directions.

Two large fires continue to burn in Northern Nevada

Two large wildfires that started Monday east of Reno continue to burn.

The Truckee Fire near Wadsworth is now between 18,000 and 20,000 acres and is 15 percent contained. Over 200 firefighters and multiple agencies are working to put out the fire. This fire is now covering portions of Washoe and Churchill counties.

People are asked to stay out of the area and keep traffic clear along Interstate 80.

Fire closes I-80 in Sparks

Interstate 80 is closed in both directions from Patrick to Wadsworth due to wild fires and poor visibility according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. Westbound traffic is being diverted at Derby Dam and eastbound traffic is being diverted at Mustang.

The Earthstone Fire started at 1:30 p.m. Monday and it is now at 3,000 acres according to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center.

Golden Eagle Regional Park in Sparks is closed while crews work on the brush fire near Belmar/Earthstone in Sparks.

Snow and water still over many Desolation Wilderness trails

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit wilderness ranger scouting expeditions last week have brought back some updated trail conditions for those planning to venture into Desolation Wilderness.

Many hikers are turning around because of difficulty they have in finding the trail because of the large amount of snow at upper elevations, limited dry ground, frozen lakes, and high stream crossings.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.

5/28

1:44 a.m. - Disorderly Conduce: Alcohol - Ski Run Blvd - 28-YEAR-OLD MALE SUBJECT CONTACTED IN PARKING LOT OF APT/CONDO. SUBJECT WAS EXTREMELY INTOXICATED AND PLACED UNDER ARREST AND BOOKED AT THE JAIL. SUBJECT WAS RELEASED PER PC 849(B)(2).

Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care membership drive and open house

It isn't cheap to care for hundreds of wild birds and animals each year so Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care is holding their annual membership drive. Funds raised go to medicine, housing, equipment and food for the injured and orphaned wildlife.

Memberships start at $35 and go up to $10,000, or more. Memberships account for 20 percent of the agency's budget. Click here for membership information.

Some USFS campgrounds in Lake Tahoe opening May 12

Snow is preventing some Lake Tahoe West Shore campgrounds from opening, but others are ready to go beginning May 12, 2017.

The West Shore campgrounds still have a large amount of snow at lake level which is causing the delay in their opening. Meeks Bay Campground will open on May 19, and Kaspian and William Kent campgrounds will open on June 2.

Fallen Leaf Campground will open May 12, but some sites will be closed due to wet conditions.

Here is a list of USFS facilities and projected open and close dates:

64 Acres Beach - Year-round, weather permitting (walking access)

Caltrans pulls tree over to get traffic moving again on SR-89

7:50 p.m. update - Caltrans crews have moved the tree over to get traffic moving again. It is now open.
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State Route 89 around Emerald Bay is currently closed after a tree fell onto the road way about one-half mile south of Eagle Falls overlooking Vikingsholm.

Caltrans and the CHP have closed the road to clear the tree which fell at approximately 6:15 p.m. on Monday, April 24.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Thank you Curtis for bringing us this daily ski report for the epic winter of 2016-17!

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Sunday, April 23.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Saturday, April 22.

Shaping up to be a Beautiful Day & Final Weekend for some Resorts. Get Out and Get Your Turns In… Surface Conditions are Machine Groomed & Spring Conditions. Final Weekend of operations for Diamond Peak, Northstar, Bear Valley, Soda Springs all Closing Sunday, April 23 & Sierra at Tahoe Closing on April 24. Have Fun & Be Safe!

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