closed
Caples Fire 100% contained, 3,435 acres burned
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/02/2019 - 11:34pm
A burned area assessment of the area burned by last month's Caples Fire is now underway. The Incident Commander Kevin Breitwieser has declared that the Caples Fire is now 100 percent contained and in patrol status at 3,435 acres.
There has been almost no change in fire size since October 18. The extreme wind event on October 26 that prompted a public safety power shutoff was a good test of the containment lines and resulted in three small spots that were extinguished. Traces of smoke from interior burning will continue to be visible, but no additional fire growth is expected.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork 11/3 - 11/9
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/02/2019 - 10:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As road construction season in the Sierra winds down, Caltrans crews are wrapping up work for 2019 on several major projects.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): Work continues on a $5.2 million project to upgrade metal beam guardrail and construct concrete barriers at 89 locations from the Red Hawk Undercrossing to 1.9 miles west of the junction with State Route 89 in Meyers. Completion is expected this fall or spring 2020.
EDC school leaders educate Gov. Newsom on PSPS impacts
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/31/2019 - 5:32pm
On Thursday, October 31, Governor Gavin Newsom and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond visited El Dorado County and Blue Oak Elementary School to learn about the impacts of the recent PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). Gov. Newsom and Superintendent Thurmond met with El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ed Manansala, Buckeye Union School District (BUSD) Superintendent Dr. David Roth, and several BUSD officials to hear first-hand about the challenges that school officials encounter when making decisions regarding school closures.
Pet food and supplies being gathered for Sonoma County fire victims
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/29/2019 - 10:42pm
Pet food and pet supplies are being collected for those displaced and affected by the fires in Sonoma County.
There are several local drop-off locations but make sure items aren't left outside a closed business. Things left out would attract bears and other wildlife. Below is a list of times and locations:
South Lake Tahoe Fire Department
Station 1 on Ski Run & Station 3 on Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Lake Valley Fire Department on Keetak St in Meyers
Monday thru Thursday 9L00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
All back open after overturned truck closes parts of road in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/28/2019 - 9:59am
4:00 p.m. UPDATE: Most likley it will be the rate of speed a truck driver was traveling at that caused a semi-truck carrying woodchips to overturn in South Lake Tahoe Monday morning.
The 51-year-old woman from Placerville who was at the wheel was traveling from the south on Emerald Bay Road/US50 when she attempted a right-hand turn onto Lake Tahoe Blvd./US50. The truck tipped over and the cab and woodchips slide over into the westbound lanes of Lake Tahoe Blvd.
School and building closures Monday on West Slope of El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/27/2019 - 11:44pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The PG&E power shutdown has prompted County officials to close several departments. The following County departments will be closed Monday, October 28, 2019 due to power outages:
Agriculture
Airports in Georgetown and Placerville
Building A
HHSA - Briw Road Campus
HHSA - Spring Street Campus
HHSA - Veterans Hall
Placerville Jail
Libraries (Cameron Park, Georgetown, Placerville, Pollock Pines)
Parks
Union Mine Facility
Probation
Child Support Services
Public Defender
District Attorney
Downed power line on US50 in Kyburz closes lanes in both directions
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/27/2019 - 4:18pm
9:00 p.m. update: Both lanes pf US50 have been cleared and are open to through traffic.
5:20 p.m. update: Westbound traffic is being allowed to move. Shortly, one-way controlled traffic will begin.
* * *
Traffic is backed up on US50 near Kyburz after a downed power line fell onto the roadway October 27. According to Caltrans, both eastbound and westbound traffic is stopped.
The incident started at 2:55 p.m. Sunday and as of 4:15 p.m., there is no estimated time of clearing.
Use SR 89 to SR 88 or I80 to head west from Lake Tahoe at this time.
Lake Tahoe and Sierra area roadwork 10/27 - 11/1/19
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/26/2019 - 8:49pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans is wrapping up their 2019 road projects in the Sierra and on the California side of Lake Tahoe.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
STPUD informs Alpine County they are ending recycled water agreement
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/25/2019 - 9:18am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Effective the end of November, the South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) is ending an agreement with Alpine County regarding its recycled water operations.
STPUD has paid Alpine County an annual mitigation fee to address potential impacts caused by recycled water for 35 years, a fee that is approximately $100,000 per year.
STPUD says there have not been adverse impacts from the recycled water operations and the agreement is no longer necessary.
Opinion: Sierra Boulevard is at an end; Looking forward to the next beginning
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/24/2019 - 11:54pm
It's been one heck of a summer in terms of driving around town. Between Echo Summit and the Meyers roundabout, the horrible accident at Elks Club, US50 through town and then the construction at Stateline that caused delays back to Zephyr Cove in mid-September. Luckily, the Stateline issue was quickly remedied, the highway at Elks Club seems mostly repaired, and the Meyers roundabout turned out great.
New snowmobile access proposed for parts of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/24/2019 - 12:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has released the "Proposed Action for the Winter Recreation and Over Snow Vehicle (OSV) Travel Management Project," and in that document are changes to snowmobile access in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
They have proposed to open OSV use (snowmobiles) to areas around the lake that have been restricted in the past and close up other areas. The plan still leaves about 50 percent of the lands managed by LTBMU open to OSV use.
The new areas proposed for OSV use
Some El Dorado County schools and office to close Thursday due to planned power outage
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/23/2019 - 4:38pm
The following El Dorado County schools are closed on Thursday, October 24, 2019, due to PG&E's planned safety power outage:
Black Oak Mine Unified School District - all schools
EDCOE - 6767 Green Valley Rd., Placerville
EDCOE Charter Alternative Education Programs - all schools
El Dorado Union High School School District - all schools
Gold Oak Union School District - all schools
Gold Trail Union School District - all schools
Mother Lode Union School District - all schools
Pioneer Union School District - all schools
Column: Detoxify with Yoga - Four ways to shed toxins and feel healthier through Yoga
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/23/2019 - 3:51pm
Maybe you overdid it this weekend. Perhaps you really like cheese. Somehow an entire cheesecake disappeared and you think it might be in your belly. Regardless of how the toxins got into you, your task is to now get rid of them. Yoga can help!
Kriya: Cleansing
Caples Fire is now 73 percent contained; 3,434 acres burned
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 10:23pm
The Caples Fire has been transferred back to USFS and managed by a smaller Type 4 organization now that it is 73 percent contained. A Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team is assigned to the fire to determine what actions need to be taken to repair damage or prevent further damage from erosion and precipitation.
What started as a USFS prescribed burn on September 30 was reclassified as a wildland fire ten days later, giving crews extra and needed resources from local and state responders when winds fanned flames.
Forest Service begins seasonal closure of Lake Tahoe recreational sites
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/21/2019 - 9:24pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's that time of year again when the Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) begins the winter closure of their recreational facilities around the Lake Tahoe Basin. Seasonal closures apply to many Forest Service recreation sites including beaches, campgrounds, picnic areas and National Forest roads.
Lake Tahoe and Sierra area roadwork October 20 - 26
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/19/2019 - 10:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans is conducting work on Lake Tahoe and Sierra highways. The following are their current projects for the week of October 13-19, 2019.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): Work continues on a $5.2 million project to upgrade metal beam guardrail and construct concrete barriers at 89 locations from the Red Hawk Undercrossing to 1.9 miles west of the junction with State Route 89 in Meyers. Completion is expected this fall or spring 2020.
Finishing touches on Sierra Boulevard include striping and landscaping
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/17/2019 - 9:50pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's been a long summer of road construction in South Lake Tahoe and it is coming to an end, leaving behind a new Sierra Boulevard and Highway 50 and synchronized lighting on the highway.
Both Caltrans and the City of South Lake Tahoe applied for an extension to the October 15 seasonal grading end and they have through the end of October to finish up their projects.
Paving operations are nearly complete on Sierra Blvd. The contractor, Herback General Engineering, will be performing some corrective paving work through the week.
Achievable housing project planned for North Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/12/2019 - 9:12pm
Placer County has purchased the 11-acre Nahas property near Tahoe City for $3.42 million. They are working with housing developer partner Related-Pacific Companies to develop conceptual options for a potential mixed-use commercial and achievable housing project on the site.
While the purchase represents a step forward in bringing more achievable housing to North Lake Tahoe, development concepts for the site are still in early stages and no project proposal has yet been brought forward for formal consideration or approval.
Sierra and Lake Tahoe area roadwork October 13 - 19
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/12/2019 - 8:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans is conducting work on Lake Tahoe and Sierra highways. The following are their current projects for the week of October 13-19, 2019.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): Work continues on a $5.2 million project to upgrade metal beam guardrail and construct concrete barriers at 89 locations from the Red Hawk Undercrossing to 1.9 miles west of the junction with State Route 89 in Meyers. Completion is expected this fall or spring 2020.
El Dorado County closes some of their west slope offices due to power outage
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 1:18pm
Due to PG&E’s Public Safety Power Shut off, the following is the current status of
County buildings operations on the West Slope:
Closed to the public
Agriculture
1. Building A (Board of Supervisors, Chief Administrative Office, Human Resources, County Counsel)
2. Child Support Services (Shingle Springs)
3. Health and Human Services Agency - Briw Road
4. Health and Human Services Agency - Spring Street Complex
5. Placerville Jail
6. Libraries – Placerville, Georgetown
7. Union Mine
Open to the public
1. Animal Shelter
2. AQMD
Expect lingering smoke in Lake Tahoe Basin; Winds change direction Wednesday night
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 12:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Smoke from the prescribed burn near Caples Creek should affect the Lake Tahoe Basin through Wednesday afternoon, then shift direction as the winds come from the Northeast.
The USFS Eldorado National Forest has completed ignitions on the Caples Prescribed Fire. Crews will patrol and monitor the area over the next few days during the wind event Wednesday through Thursday. Smoke sensitive individuals are encouraged to reduce their exposure by avoiding smoky areas, closing windows, or staying indoors.
Pedestrian killed in South Lake Tahoe hit-and-run collision
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/06/2019 - 10:45pm
10/7 update: A 20-year-old college student went to the South Lake Tahoe Police Department at 12:30 a.m. this morning, telling them he believed he was involved in the fatal hit-and-run. Marlon Cruz, a member of the Lake Tahoe Community College men's soccer team, was arrested after an investigation by SLTPD and interview with Cruz. The vehicle used in the hit-and-run has been located. For more updates and a statement from LTCC, visit http://southtahoenow.com/story/10/07/2019/man-arrested-fatal-hit-and-run-collision-south-lake-tahoe.
Students ready to start first full week back at Sierra House Elementary
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/06/2019 - 9:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Students and staff at Sierra House Elementary are starting their first full week back in their school Monday. All students in grades K-5 are getting settled in.
"It is so good to be back!" said Principal Karin Holmes. "The kids are doing great and the staff is so happy to be back in their classrooms. We are getting organized and enjoying being home. Our staff and students did not miss a beat in the transition back to Sierra House."
The school's annual Walkathon fundraiser is Friday, October 11.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork October 6 - 12
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/05/2019 - 9:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans is conducting work on Lake Tahoe and Sierra highways. The following are their current projects for the week of Octber 6-11, 2019.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Meyers roundabout bypass lane will reopen when signage installed
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/04/2019 - 5:46pm
The newly installed roundabout at the intersection of US50 and SR89 in Meyers isn't fully functional yet. The westbound bypass lane is still closed as Caltrans awaits the installation of new signs.
According to Caltrans, when the bypass lane initially opened motorists were confused on how to use it. They put cones up to close it off again until instructional signs could better inform users.
They hope to have the sign package installed in the coming week and reopen the bypass lane up again.
Soroptimists of South Lake Tahoe to fund softball field renovations
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/03/2019 - 6:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For the past decade, the Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe (SISLT) club has been allocating a percentage of annual fundraising efforts to a 'Major Project Fund.'
Members wanted to meet a series of developed criteria and ultimately leave a lasting legacy in South Lake Tahoe with that project and considered needs presented by area non-profits. A winner has been selected and members have just voted to give $325,000 to support the Soroptimist Softball Renovation Project.
City Council approves first cannabis development agreement for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/03/2019 - 2:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During Tuesday's City Council meeting a development agreement with Redefining Organics, LLC was approved, making way for the first cannabis microbusiness since Tahoe Wellness was allowed to move operations from medical-use to adult-use cannabis.
Forest Order closes Taylor Creek and land around it; Rainbow Trail still open
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/02/2019 - 8:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Just as the throngs of visitors head to Taylor Creek to watch the annual salmon run up Taylor Creek, the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has issued a forest closure to last through the spawning season, October 27.
The public, including photographers, cannot enter Taylor Creek or be within 400 feet of the creek from the Fallen Leaf Dam and continuing north to the high-water mark on the shore of Lake Tahoe.
Road closure on Pioneer Trail Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/01/2019 - 4:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Pioneer Trail will be closed on Wednesday, October 2 between Tamarack Avenue and Blackwood Road from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. for pothole repairs.
Detour routes will be available along Blackwood and Tamarack. Motorists should expect delays when traveling in this area. Ski Run Boulevard will remain open during this period and may also be used as a detour route.
Sierra House Elementary opens fully on Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/30/2019 - 9:31pm
Crews have cleared out of Sierra House Elementary and it is set to reopen to all grades on Tuesday, October 1.
Families, students, and staff got the good news Monday.
"The kids and staff are thrilled to be back," said Lake Tahoe Unified School District Spokesperson Shannon Chandler. "It's like a second home so I imagine that everyone is relieved and comforted to be back."
Lake Tahoe and Sierra area roadwork 9/29 - 10/5
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/29/2019 - 11:01pm
The following is a list of road projects underway by Caltrans around the Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding highways of the Sierra.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lanes close as NV Energy replaces underground vaults at Stateline
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/17/2019 - 7:52pm
STATELINE, Nev. - NV Energy will start work on Highway 50 at Stateline on Wednesday morning to replace equipment in two underground electric vaults.
The work, including excavation and repaving, is estimated to be completed by October 11. The schedule is subject to change based on weather.
During this time, NV Energy will work closely with the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) regarding road closures.
South Lake Tahoe campground closed for restroom renovations
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/17/2019 - 6:35am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Campground by the Lake, the City of South Lake Tahoe's campground at Rufus Allen and Lake Tahoe Boulevards, has closed for the 2019 season.
The City Council approved funds to completely renovate the aging restroom structures, a long-time complaint of many campers.
The new restrooms will have new toilets, insulated water pipes and coin operated showers. In case of the possibility of future winter camping, the facilities will be able to have the showers operate in winter.
Campground by the Lake will reopen in the Spring.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork September 15 - 21
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/14/2019 - 5:58am
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe and Sierra roadwork for September 8-14
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/10/2019 - 9:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Scheduled roadwork around the Lake Tahoe Basin is still in full swing before the winter hiatus.
For those wondering about the old Caltrans traffic camera at the Y: it is being replaced and when received there will be a lane closure coordinated for installation.
The camera at the new roundabout in Meyers can be rotated to analyze traffic needs and will not be aimed just at the roundabout for the time being.
The following are the Caltrans projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Motorcyclist dies in crash on US50 east of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/07/2019 - 11:16pm
CARSON CITY, Nev. - There was a fatal crash involving a single motorcycle on US50/ Spooner Summit Saturday night, one mile above the junction with US395 near the Carson City-Douglas County line.
According to the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP), the passenger on the motorcycle died in the crash which occurred just before 8:00 p.m. September 7.
Care Flight landed on the highway to transport the driver who had critical injuries in the crash.
As of 10:30 p.m. Saturday, one eastbound lane was still closed on US50 for an investigation.
Fatal crash involving gas tanker in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/07/2019 - 12:50pm
Update 10:00 p.m. - One person has died after the tanker truck they were driving on Highway 50 just west of South Lake Tahoe collided with the Upper Truckee River bridge near Elks Club Road.
The preliminary investigation shows that at 11:55 a.m. on Saturday, September 7 the driver of a Toyota Prius was making a right turn from Elks Club Road onto Highway 50 when he pulled out in front of the eastbound truck. According to CHP South Lake Tahoe Commander Terry Lowther, the driver of the Pruis violated the truck driver's right-of-way.
Echo Summit closure moved out to October 18, Caltrans tells those at public meeting
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/05/2019 - 9:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans is now looking at October 18 as the beginning of a two-week closure of US Highway 50 at Echo Summit.
South Lake Tahoe City Council votes to defend Measure T
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/03/2019 - 4:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Vacation Home Rentals (VHR) in South Lake Tahoe continue to be the hot topic, even months after a measure to ban most of them in the city limits narrowly passed in the November 2018 election. Voters approved Measure T by 58 votes.
The subject has created a big divide in the community and a decision by the South Lake Tahoe City Council Tuesday will not lessen that division though their intent is now clear.
Closure of Echo Summit may be closer to mid-October
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/03/2019 - 11:03am
9.6.19 Update: At this time Echo Summit will be closed for 14 days starting on October 18, 2019.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Due to a delay in receiving needed supplies, the Caltrans contractor working on the US 50 Echo Summit Sidehill Viaduct project will be moving their expected full road closure date.
Caltrans today told the South Lake Tahoe City Council it is looking more like mid-October for their closing the artery between the lake and Sacramento for up to 14 days. They said the actual closure date is still a moving target.
South Lake Tahoe City Council agenda includes Echo Summit, commodities, new logo and budget
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/02/2019 - 7:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tuesday's City Council meeting will include several items including a closed session at 8:00 a.m. that includes Liberty Utilities' claim that a City snowplow damaged a light pole, causing $56,883.41 in damage.
Lake Tahoe and Sierra area roadwork for September 1 - 6
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/31/2019 - 9:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are about so left of scheduled roadwork around the Lake Tahoe Basin before winter hiatus. Most traffic-interfering work will be limited from 6 a.m. Friday, August 30 through 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 3 for Labor Day weekend. Exceptions may be granted depending on the work and route.
The following are the Caltrans projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Caltrans updates Echo Summit two week closure time frame
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/30/2019 - 7:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.. - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has updated the estimated closure time for US50 over Echo Summit.
Caltrans: No Echo Summit locals passes available at this time
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 5:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Ever since the information was released about the possibility of closing US50 over Echo Summit at the end of September, the Caltrans Maintenance Yard in Meyers has been inundated with requests for a local's pass. If the highway is closed, locals will have an option to head west via Johnson's Pass Road.
Meyers roundabout to be fully open by Labor Day Weekend
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/27/2019 - 12:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The new roundabout in Meyers on Highway 50 at the base of Echo Summit has already been partially open but on Thursday motorists will be able to use the complete roundabout as designed, including the westbound by-pass lane.
Final paving will be done Wednesday and Thursday night so the bypass lane of the roundabout should be open by Thursday morning. The speed limit in the area is posted at 20 mph through the roundabout, 30 mph as one exits to the west and 40 mph will remain the speed limit through Meyers.
Power outage in the Upper Truckee Road area; Crews on the way
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/25/2019 - 11:42pm
12:00 a.m. update: According to Liberty Utilities they are working to restore power to those in the North and South Upper Truckee area of Meyers. At this time they expect to have power restored between 2:30 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. but it may be up to six hours, according to the California Highway Patrol.
North Upper Truckee Road is closed in the area of the downed pole.
The condition of the driver is unknown at this time.
MEYERS, Calif. - There are reports of a power outage near the Upper Truckee Road area of Meyers Sunday night.
Lake Tahoe and Sierra roadwork for August 25 - 31
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/24/2019 - 7:55am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are still almost two months left of scheduled roadwork around the Lake Tahoe Basin before winter hiatus. Most traffic-interfering work will be limited from 6:00 a.m. August 30 through 8:00 p.m. September 3 for Labor Day weekend. Exceptions may be granted depending on the work and route.
State Route 89 (Placer County): Motorists can expect intermittent short delays on State Route 89 at Sugar Pine Point State Park in Tahoma from 6:30-9:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 24 and from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, August 25 due to the Lake Tahoe Triathlon.
23rd annual Lake Tahoe Summit at Valhalla Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/19/2019 - 3:42pm
Event Date:
August 20, 2019 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 23rd annual Lake Tahoe Summit will be held on Tuesday, August 20 at Valhalla starting at 10:00 a.m. Two governors, two senators, a Washoe elder and other state and federal representatives will be on hand to discuss Lake Tahoe, the environment and the future of keeping Tahoe blue and forests healthy.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork August 18 - 24
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/17/2019 - 5:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are still about two months left of scheduled roadwork around the Lake Tahoe Basin before winter hiatus. The following are the Caltrans projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): Work continues on a $5.2 million project to upgrade metal beam guardrail and construct concrete barriers at 89 locations from the Red Hawk Undercrossing to 1.9 miles west of the junction with State Route 89 in Meyers. Completion is expected in spring 2020.
16-acre fire along Highway 50 near Shingle Springs closed roadway Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 3:10pm
7:00 p.m. Update: A fire along Highway 50 Wednesday burned 16 acres after being started when a truck towing a trailer caught fire after having a flat tire at 1:21 p.m. The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office evacuated some home in the area when winds took the flames from the highway in towards a neighborhood.
All residents have been allowed to go back home. Firefighters will stay at the scene overnight to patrol and watch for hotspots.
