fallen leaf lake
AlertTahoe system to get final two Lake Tahoe fire cameras
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/08/2018 - 4:25pm
Over 50 possible major forest firest have been prevented in the Lake Tahoe Basin since the AlertTahoe camera system was installed around the lake over the last four years. The combination of technology, human observation and firefighters on the ground kept those small fires contained to a space of less than one acre.
James Fire between Genoa and Carson City burns 260 acres, at 30% containment
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/09/2018 - 1:31pm
9:14 p.m. update: The James Loop Fire was reported at 12:45 p.m. at the James Canyon Development near Carson City, Nevada. Tonight, the fire was mapped at 260 acres and is currently 30 percent contained. The fire was caused by heavy equipment working on a new home under construction The fire burned 163 acres of private and 107 acres of Bureau of Indian Affairs lands, but threatened lands
managed by the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The East Fork Fire Protection District was in unified command with the U.S. Forest Service.
Visitor drowns at Fallen Leaf Lake
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/03/2018 - 10:28am
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
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/01/2018 - 10:34pm
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
Major sewage spill at Fallen Leaf Lake thwarted by STPUD crews
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/29/2018 - 5:27pm
Crews from South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) worked through the night to prevent a major sewage spill at Fallen Leaf Lake after blocked sewer was discovered. Their efforts prevented 1,800 gallons of sewage getting into the lake, but 10 gallons did make it in.
At 7:44 p.m. on Thursday, June 28, 2018, STPUD received a call from a resident on Fallen Leaf Lake Road reporting a possible sewer back-up. Upon inspection, the District confirmed a sewer blockage on the private sewer lateral with some spilled sewage pooling around the private manhole.
Most ballots now counted in El Dorado County, Novasel and Curtzwiler move on
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/13/2018 - 10:16pm
More ballots have been counted in El Dorado County, leaving just over 2,000 still be counted out of the almost 23,000 left to do after election day.
County Supervisor 5th District
It appears Curtzwiler and Novasel will face off again in November.
JEFFREY SPENCER 1120 16.82%
NORMA SANTIAGO 916 13.76%
KENNY CURTZWILER 2149 32.28%
SUE NOVASEL 2454 36.86%
County Supervisor 4th District
If Ranalli doesn't get to 50 percent there will be a runoff with Lori Parlin in November.
LORI PARLIN 4439 37.86%
BOGDAN AMBROZEWICZ 1451 12.38%
MICHAEL RANALLI 5818 49.62%
Lake Tahoe area boat inspection stations opening for 2018 season
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/30/2018 - 11:56am
The successful Lake Tahoe roadside boat inspection stations are reopening for the 2018 boating season. The fight against aquatic invasive species (AIS) has gone on for the last ten years, and officials say a large part of their success in keeping the lake clear are the stations located around the lake.
Since 2018, Tahoe Resource Conservation District (RCD) inspectors have performed over 70,000 vessel inspections, decontaminated 32,576 of them using hot water, and have found hundreds of vessels containing foreign species such as mussels, snails and plant material.
New South Lake Tahoe communications system; Price tag close to $4M
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/16/2018 - 8:58pm
In the South Lake Tahoe public safety communication system installed in 1965, there are three major problems:
1) There are three systems working totally separately: the police, fire and public works departments;
2) Trees have grown since the system was installed 53 years ago, now blocking signals through the town;
3) Having functioning radio frequencies near water is challenging.
DNA tests confirm identities of two bodies found in Fallen Leaf Lake
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/19/2018 - 4:28pm
The identities of the two bodies found in Fallen Leaf Lake in the fall of 2017 have been released, confirming what law enforcement found at the time. They were identified as 71-year-old Cynthia Ellis and 74-year-old Michael Whalen after the California Department of Justice verified them through DNA samples.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Detectives said there is no evidence of foul play.
Widespread prescribed fire operations continue around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/26/2018 - 5:15pm
Members of the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT), which includes local, state and federal agencies, will continue prescribed fire operations this week in multiple locations around the Tahoe Basin, weather permitting. North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, California Tahoe Conservancy and U.S.
Prescribed burns sending smoke into air around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/21/2018 - 4:10pm
Smoke from prescribed fire operations can be seen above South Lake Tahoe from points all around the lake.
The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT), which includes local, state and federal agencies, has numerous locations around Lake Tahoe where they will be burning overgrown vegetation.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/25/2017 - 12:47am
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:
12/13
10:31 p.m. - VHR Violation - South Upper Truckee Rd - VACATION HOME RENTAL. NO VIOLATION OR CITATION ISSUED.
12/15
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/19/2017 - 11:47am
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:
11/9
Update on recovered bodies at Fallen Leaf Lake
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/15/2017 - 11:16am
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Department has issued a press release after South Tahoe Now broke the story on November 13 concerning the recovery of two bodies in Fallen Leaf Lake.
Here is an updated statement from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office:
Bruce’s Legacy, an underwater search and recovery team from Wisconsin, came to Fallen Leaf Lake to assist The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office with a deep water search for two missing people.
First firefighting boat of its kind on Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/13/2017 - 10:46pm
Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District christened Marine 24 Monday, giving Lake Tahoe its first year-round firefighting boat.
At a cost of almost $500,000, Marine 24 is able to fight fire from hoses on board as well as hooking up to pipes along lakefront homes in Douglas County and piping water from the lake into water tenders. The boat can send water 300 feet, but their main function will be to pump water into pipes at the shore that water tenders will hook up to.
Two bodies retrieved from Fallen Leaf Lake
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/13/2017 - 7:01pm
11-15-17 update can be found here: http://southtahoenow.com/story/11/15/2017/update-recovered-bodies-fallen-leaf-lake
Bruce's Legacy, the underwater search and recovery team from Wisconsin, was at Fallen Leaf Lake recently, searching the water for a missing person. What they found was more than expected when bodies of both a man and woman were recovered.
TRPA announces top 15 Best in the Basin awards
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/28/2017 - 5:16pm
he Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) on Wednesday recognized 15 exceptional projects completed in 2016 with Best in Basin awards.
Now in its 27th year, TRPA’s Best in Basin awards program each year showcases projects around the lake that demonstrate exceptional planning, implementation, and compatibility with Tahoe’s natural environment and communities.
Fire Fest returns to the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/20/2017 - 2:15pm
Event Date:
September 30, 2017 - 10:00am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Helicopters, fire trucks, K-9s and demonstrations are just a few of the activities planned for 23rd annual Fire Fest on Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. outside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe.
Admission is free and the event is a great opportunity for families to have fun while learning about safety and conservation.
Kokanee Trail Runs in South Lake Tahoe this October
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/12/2017 - 4:51pm
Event Date:
October 8, 2017 - 7:00am
Tahoe Mountain Milers are holding their annual Kokanee Trail Runs during the Fall Fish Fest on October 8. Participants can choose to participate in the 5K, 10K 1/2 Marathon or the Tadpole Trot at the Sno-Park on Highway 89 north of Camp Richarson.
Race day registration begins at 6:00 a.m. or those wanting to join in can sign up
on October 7 at Oktoberfest at Camp Richardson. Online registration is at
tahoemtnmilers.org.
The long-distance run will start at 7:00 a.m., the Tadpole Trot at 8:00 a.m.
Community celebrates local public safety employees
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/08/2017 - 12:25am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 2nd annual Public Safety Appreciation Day was held on Thursday, September 7, and community members came out to say "thank you" to personnel from several agencies.
The City of South Lake Tahoe hosted the event which had live music, free BBQ and ice cream and a thank-you card making station.
Kids were able climb on board fire trucks, meet the new Search & Rescue puppy and get to know those who protect them on a daily basis.
Agencies invited were:
Calfire
· California Highway Patrol
· Nevada Highway Patrol
· Douglas County Sheriff's Office
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/27/2017 - 11:13am
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.
8/20
1:40 a.m. - Discharging Firearm - Chippewa St - 25-YEAR-OLD MALE SUBJECT WAS ARRESTED FOR FIRING A HANDGUN INSIDE OF HIS RESIDENCE AND BEING DRUNK IN PUBLIC. A REPORT WAS GENERATED FOR DOCUMENTATION.
Fallen Leaf Lake Fire added to CalTahoe JPA
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/21/2017 - 8:17pm
For years the Fallen Leaf Lake Fire Department (FLLF) has wanted to join the South Lake Tahoe and Lake Valley fire departments and be part of the California Tahoe Emergency Services Operations Authority (CTESOA), and today they finally got their wish.
During Monday's meeting of CTESOA, also known as the CalTahoe JPA, the Board of Directors voted unanimously to add FLFF, giving them an ALS to be stationed at Fallen Leaf Lake as well as a possible voting spot on the board. (ALS-Advanced Life Support)
Paul Francis D’Anneo
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/28/2017 - 11:49pm
Surrounded by family at his home in Carson City, Paul Francis D'Anneo passed from this life to the next July 20, 2017. Paul was born in Oakland, CA on November 24, 1933 to Arnaldo and Ruth (Dobbins) D'Anneo. He married Barbara Moore in Berkeley, CA. Having attended Cal Poly, he worked as an electronics engineer.
South Lake Tahoe holds 2nd annual Public Safety Appreciation Day
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/22/2017 - 10:58pm
Event Date:
September 7, 2017 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Everyone is invited out to Lakeview Commons on Thursday, September 7 to say "thank you" to the men and women who protect the South Shore communities at the 2nd annual Public Safety Appreciation Day.
The City of South Lake Tahoe will be hosting the event from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and will feature live music, BBQ, a thank you card making station and blue ribbons to tie around the trees at Lakeview Commons as a visual way to say thank you.
This is a multi-agency event to show appreciation:
· Calfire
· California Highway Patrol
Free chipping service for city and county residents
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/18/2017 - 6:17pm
Residents of South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado county, Fallen Leaf Lake and Alpine County are encouraged to take advantage of the free curbside chipping service offered by the Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD).
The free service will be offered through October, weather permitting.
Homeowners can work on their defensible space by removing limbs and slash on their property, then the chipping crew will come by and collect it, then convert into wood chips.
This action reduces flammable vegetation and helps homeowners protect their property from the threat of wildfire.
Super Scoopers return to Lake Tahoe Airport
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/08/2017 - 12:33am
Two Bombardier CL415 firefighting aircraft have returned to South Lake Tahoe for their third summer, using the airport as a base once again to fight fires across the nation.
In 2015 the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) got the aircraft on a five year contract to use at their disposal. They can be used around Lake Tahoe or sent to other states, depending on the need.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/02/2017 - 12:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
6/25
2:25 a.m. - Death Investigation - Rubicon Trail - DEPUTIES ASSISTED THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL IN INVESTIGATING THE SCENE OF A VEHICLE ROLLOVER ACCIDENT. DECEASED MALE 49-YEARS-OLD, DRIVER A 27-YEAR-OLD MALE SUSPECTED DUI.
Lake Tahoe Visitor's Authority donates to new TAMBA trails
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/20/2017 - 1:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority fundraising effort from last month’s Amgen Tour of California raised more than $1,700 for the Tahoe Area Mountain Bike Association toward building new mountain biking and hiking trails. A welcome reception, team presentation and silent auction provided necessary funds toward Phase One construction of the new trail system totaling six miles at Fallen Leaf Lake/Angora Ridge.
This summer TAMBA is working with the U.S. Forest Service to build the initial phase of the eventual 15 miles of new trails. Phase One includes:
Medical adventure race returns to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/12/2017 - 7:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Wilderness enthusiasts, healthcare professionals, first responders, outdoor educators, and medical students are encouraged to put their emergency medical knowledge to the test and sign up for the second annual Tahoe MedWAR Challenge on Saturday, September 9.
Wildfire Safety Expo in South Lake Tahoe Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/11/2017 - 1:02pm
Event Date:
June 17, 2017 - 12:00pm
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue along with multiple local agencies are coming together and hosting the 4th annual Wildfire Safety Expo on Saturday, June 17 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the TJ Maxx parking lot located at the “Y” where
Highways 50 and 89 intersect.
Everyone one is invited to the free event with lots of information about being prepared in case of a wildfire.
Forest thinning operations near Fallen Leaf Lake until July 1
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/30/2017 - 9:43pm
Whole tree removal will take place near Fallen Leaf Campground for the next month as part of the U.S. Forest Service's healthy forest program in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
The public is being asked to avoid that area during operations due to hazardous conditions associated with heavy equipment, falling trees, limb removal and trees being cut into sections.
Work in this area will stop around July 1, 2017, and any unfinished work will resume after Labor Day.
The work area along Fallen Leaf Lake Road off of SR-89 could be hazardous even when work crews are not present so use caution.
A few areas around Lake Tahoe without power
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/30/2017 - 11:09am
Approximately 240 customers in the Commonwealth Drive area of Kings Beach are experiencing an outage. Crews are onsite repairing a bad underground cable with estimated restoration around 3:00 p.m.
About 15 customers in the remote back area of Fallen Leaf Lake (Lilly Lake and Glen Alpine areas) will be without power for about two weeks as power poles and lines destroyed by winter storms are replaced via helicopter.
"Thank you to our customers for their patience and understanding as we make repairs in both these areas," said Kathy Carter of Liberty Utilities.
Prescribed burns scheduled around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/20/2017 - 10:14pm
Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, California State Parks, and the U.S. Forest Service may continue prescribed fire operations next week beginning May 22.
If conditions are favorable, operations are scheduled to take place near Sugar Pine Point, Glenbrook, Lower Kingsbury Grade, Ski Run Boulevard, Fallen Leaf Lake and Meyers. Operations may continue over the next several weeks, weather permitting.
A) Lower Kingsbury Grade Area - 5 acres
B) Sugar Pine Point State Park - 5 acres
C) Hwy 50/Logan Creek Dr - 50 acres
D) SR-89/Grass Lake Rd - 30 acres
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/14/2017 - 5:44pm
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.
5/7
2:11 p.m. - Search & Rescue - Horsetail Falls - SEARCH AND RESCUE INITIA
TED FOR 2 LOST HIKERS AT HORSETAIL FALLS.
5/8
2:51 p.m. - Threats/Terrorize - Meyers - 16-YEAR-OLD JUVENILE MALE WAS SUBSEQUENTLY ARRESTED FOR MAKING THREATS AGAINST HIS FAMILY.
Prescribed burning to continue around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/12/2017 - 3:30pm
Weather permitting, North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, California State Parks, California Tahoe Conservancy, and the U.S. Forest Service may continue prescribed fire operations next week beginning May 15, 2017. If conditions are favorable, operations may take place near Sugar Pine Point, Brockway Summit, Incline Village, Glenbrook, Lower Kingsbury Grade, Ski Run Boulevard, Lake Tahoe Airport, Fallen Leaf Lake and Meyers. Operations may continue over the next several weeks, weather permitting.
A) 5 acres on Lower Kinsgbury
Prescribed burning to continue next week around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/06/2017 - 5:35pm
If conditions are favorable around Lake Tahoe next week, the North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, California State Parks, California Tahoe Contservancy, and the U.S. Forest Service will be continuing their prescribed fire operations.
Operations are scheduled near Sugar Pine Point, Brockway Summit, Incline Village, Glenbrook, Lower Kingsbury Grade, Ski Run Boulevard, Lake Tahoe Airport, Fallen Leaf Lake and Meyers.
Points on the map:
A) 5 acres on Lower Kingbury
B) 32 acres on Upper Jennifer/Tyner area
C) 5 acres at Sugar Pine Point
Lake Tahoe roadside boat inspection stations open for season
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/29/2017 - 7:51am
Boating season in Lake Tahoe is here, and with it comes the return of roadside stations that will inspect and decontaminate motorized boats and watercraft heading to the lake.
All motorized watercraft require inspection for aquatic invasive species (AIS) prior to launching into Lake Tahoe, Fallen Leaf Lake and Echo Lake. Invasive species, such as quagga mussels, New Zealand mudsnails, and hydrilla, are known to multiply quickly and colonize underwater surfaces, including docks and piers, water supply and filtration systems, buoys, moored boats, and even the beautiful rocky shoreline.
Widespread fire operations to continue in Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/29/2017 - 7:35am
North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, California State Parks, and the U.S. Forest Service are planning to continue prescribed fire operations next week beginning May 1. If conditions are favorable operations will take place in the following areas:
A) Glenbrook Area - 30 acres
B) Lower Kingsbury Area - 5 acres
C) Upper Jennifer/Tyner Area - 32 acres
D) Sugar Pine - 5 acres
E) Highway 50 and Logan Creek - 50 acres
F) SR89 and Grass Lake/ Luther Pass - 30 acres
G) SR89 and Fallen Leaf Lake Road - 40 acres
H) SR267/Brockway Summit - 40 acres
Prescribed burning to continue around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/22/2017 - 2:02pm
If conditions are favorable next week, North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, California State Parks, California Tahoe Conservancy, and the U.S. Forest Service may continue prescribed fire operations on April 24, 2017.
Scheduled operations would be near Meeks Bay, Tahoe City, Kings Beach, Incline Village, Glenbrook, Round Hill, Lower Kingsbury Grade, South Lake Tahoe, and Meyers. Weather permitting, operations may continue over the next several weeks.
The following locations match the map above:
A) 30 acres near Glenbrook
B) 5 acres on Lower Kingsbury
Lake Valley Fire announces Firefighter and Citizen of the Year
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/17/2017 - 1:42pm
The Lake Valley Fire Protection District held their first Commendation Ceremony on Saturday night at Lake Tahoe Golf Course, honoring firefighters and citizens for their efforts during the past year.
Winners during the evening:
Firefighter of the Year – Ted Jackson
Civilian Award of Merit – Jacob Zorn, Dept of Transportation
Civilian Award of Merit – Ian Whitmarsh, University of San Francisco
Life Saver Award – Alex Vaughn, Sierra-at-Tahoe Ski Patrol
Life Saver Award – Engineer Wes Long and Firefighter/Paramedic Mike Anderson
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/16/2017 - 2:37pm
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.
4/9
2:58 p.m. - Missing Person - Humboldt St - R/P REPORTED A MISSING PERSON.
5:18 p.m. - Death Investigation - 62-YEAR-OLD FEMALE FOUND DECEASED IN TRUCKEE RIVER.
Ancient mega-droughts in the Lake Tahoe Basin and beyond
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/04/2017 - 7:04am
Event Date:
April 25, 2017 - 7:00pm Dr. John Kleppe, Professor Emeritus, University of Nevada-Reno, will be the speaker for the Lake Tahoe Historical Society's Spring General Membership Meeting, Tuesday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the historic Camp Richardson Lodge. The topic is Ancient Mega-Droughts in the Lake Tahoe Basin & Beyond.
Location
Camp Richardson Lodge
1900 Jameson Beach Rd
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
United States
38° 56' 3.9948" N, 120° 2' 26.9304" W
See map: Google Maps
South Lake Tahoe fundraiser to raise funds for Fallen Leaf Lake trail
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/23/2017 - 11:57am
Event Date:
February 26, 2017 - 6:30pm
The Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA) and the U.S. Forest Service are teaming up this summer to build six miles of new trails in the Fallen Leaf Lake and Angora Ridge area, the first phase of 15 miles of trails in the area which will cost $120,000.
This Sunday, the community is invited to a special fundraiser for the project at the Blue Angel Cafe in South Lake Tahoe.
Avalanche takes out power to Fallen Leaf Lake, no reported damage
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/08/2017 - 12:45pm
An avalanche near the Stanford Sierra Camp on the shores of Fallen Leaf Lake near Lake Tahoe took out a main power line, causing the area to be without power for much of Tuesday.
Camp officials said there was no damage. Snow came down the mountain as it does about every other year, coming to rest against one of the Stanford Camp's cabins as well as an employee restroom.
Liberty Utilities crews were called out at 10:30 a.m. February 7 to repair the power line and restore power to 25 customers. Power was back up to all by 3:00 a.m. Wednesday.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/22/2017 - 2:11pm
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.
1/15
11:30 a.m. - Disobey Court Order - Twin Bridges - A CITIZEN REPORTED HIS 56-YEAR-OLD NEIGHBOR VIOLATED A CIVIL HARASSMENT RESTRAINING ORDER.
10:25 p.m. - Possession of Marijuana - Thunderbird Ct - DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO A VEHICLE D.O.T. REQUESTED TO BE REMOVED FOR A SNOW PLOW. DURING THE SNOW TOW,
Power could be out for days for those between Tahoe City and Fallen Leaf Lake
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/12/2017 - 6:15pm
5:30 p.m. update Thursday - The Tahoe Keys and Tahoe Mountain area has just lost power temporarily. The West Shore has been restored from Tahoe City South to Sugar Pine Rd. and HWY89 (735 Customers). South Shore crews are deployed and working on six primary wires serving multiple areas. Restoration times are estimated between 8:00 p.m. tonight and tomorrow afternoon. Tahoe Pines Area (Barker Pass Rd. to Cherry St.) has very heavy damage with multiple poles down that requires helicopter repair. Weather permitting, helicopter repair will start tomorrow.
Bread & Broth is grateful for their food donors
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/16/2016 - 6:03pm
In October, Bread & Broth reached the 27-year milestone for serving meals to the Lake Tahoe South Shore community! Currently, Bread & Broth serves a full-course ‘Monday Meal’ at St. Theresa Church Grace Hall and a soup and simple entrée at ‘Second Serving’ at the Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church on Fridays. These two weekly meals and the food ‘give away’ bags distributed at the meals are supported by generous stores, businesses and restaurants who have donated food, beverages and soups to our program throughout the past year.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/30/2016 - 9:14am
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 press time and the story may be updated when provided.
10/23/16
1:15 a.m. - Disorderly Conduct: Alcoholo - Jicarilla Dr - A 34-YEAR-OLD MALE WAS ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC INTOXICATION. THE SUSPECT WAS BOOKED INTO EDCJ AND LATER RELEASED
PURSUANT TO 849(B)(2) PC.
6:56 a.m. - Death Investigation - South Lake Tahoe - 89-YEAR-OLD FEMALE DECEASED.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/23/2016 - 8:54am
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 press time and the story will be updated when provided.
10/16/16
4:21 a.m. - Driving on a suspended license - Lake Tahoe Blvd - 37-YEAR-OLD FEMALE CITED FOR DRIVING ON WITH A SUSPENDED LICENSE.
11:52 a.m. - Assist Douglas County Sheriff - Al Tahoe Blvd - ASSISTED OUTSIDE AGENCY WITH A COURTESY REPORT.
Emerald Fire now 100% contained, road remains closed for cleanup
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/17/2016 - 8:22am
The Emerald Fire is 100 percent contained after burning 176 acres along Highway 89 near South Lake Tahoe.
Debris from the weekend's high winds and torrential rains near the burn area continue to impact the roadway and Highway 89 remains closed until Caltrans completes cleanup. It is closed from Fallen Leaf Lake to Emerald Bay North Gate.
According to Liberty Utilities, all customers have had power restored.
The following areas will be open to residents only:
