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Road Beat: A Tale of Two Highlanders
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/14/2020 - 9:01am
“There can only be one.” The movie Highlander might be considered an acquired taste, but the Toyota Highlander has been anything but. Since its inception in the early 2000s, Highlander has become the dominant force in the mid-size SUV segment. As the antagonist Kurgan said in the movie, though, there can only be one. And one there is, but which Highlander might that be? Spoiler, it’s the Hybrid. For most Toyota devotees, that’s as much reading necessary to decide on their next Toyota. I say next because Toyota buyers are a different breed; they’re loyal.
Missing retired fire battalion chief reunited with family
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/11/2020 - 5:18pm
11:25 p.m. Update: Merlin Turner was found Thursday and has been reunited with his family. According to Fox40 in Sacramento, a family friend said between the stress brought on by COVID-19 and his battle with post-traumatic stress disorder, Turner needed some respite.
Social media was instrumental in finding Turner. Someone reported seeing him in Knights Landing and another person saw him eating a burger at their diner. The family friend says Turner didn’t even realize how many days had gone by or that he was on the news being reported as missing.
One motorcyclist dies in Kingsbury Grade crash at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/11/2020 - 4:17pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Three motorcycles were involved in a crash on SR207 Thursday afternoon, leaving one person deceased and two sent to the hospital.
At approximately 2:19 p.m. on June 11, troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) were called to the scene on Kingsbury Grade near Palisades Drive. The investigation is still underway but what is known at this time is one motorcyclist was driving eastbound and two motorcyclists were headed westbound when they collided, according to NHP Trooper Hannah DeGoey.
Multiple agencies respond to missing child at Hard Rock Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/10/2020 - 4:41pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) responded to the Hard Rock Casino in Stateline at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 10 after they were called about a missing two-year-old girl.
The child's mother had checked into the hotel on Tuesday with her two teenage sons and her daughter. She left the room at 8:00 a.m. to attend a conference being held at the hotel and left the kids sleeping. When she returned at 10:00 a.m. she found the two teens still asleep but her daughter was missing.
Carson Valley Days festival canceled but parade is still happening Saturday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/10/2020 - 10:54am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The 110th annual Carson Valley Days Festival has been canceled but the parade is still happening on Saturday, June 13 starting at 9:00 a.m. Due to health concerns with COVID-19, the popular carnival and all other events were canceled but the Douglas County Commissioners granted approval for the annual parade.
One arrested on multiple charges after head-on collision in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/08/2020 - 6:45pm
6/9/20 update: A 23-year-old man from Garden Valley, California has been arrested on multiple charges after being involved in a two-car Collison on US50 near Skyland at Lake Tahoe on June 8.
At approximately 6:05 p.m, troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) responded to a serious injury crash involving a Honda Civic and Toyota Tacoma.
The crash closed both the eastbound and westbound travel lanes of the highway for several hours as emergency crews aided the victims, transported the two drivers to the hospital via helicopter, and cleared the scene.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/08/2020 - 10:12am
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 and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Added to Last Week's Log - http://southtahoenow.com/story/05/31/2020/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
5/30
7:34 p.m. - Family Quarrel - Clear View Dr - FAMILY QUARREL IN SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork June 6 - 12
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/06/2020 - 1:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has resumed work on area highways. The following is their current project list at Lake Tahoe and in the Sierra.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
NDOT to close Centerville Lane for Douglas County resurfacing project
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/01/2020 - 2:13pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) will have closures in place June 8-17 on Centerville Lane (State Route 756) in Douglas County as they resurface the roadway.
Centerville Lane will be resurfaced between U.S. 395 and State Route 88. Various road and lane closures will be in place Mondays through Thursdays from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily in the following phases beginning June 8 and ending June 17:
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/31/2020 - 4:53pm
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 and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Added to Last Week's Log - http://southtahoenow.com/story/05/26/2020/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
5/23
7:17 p.m. - Vacation Home Rental - Apalachee Dr - VHR-COVID COMPLAINT
Caltrans wrapping up $52.9M South Lake Tahoe project
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/30/2020 - 6:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The last scheduled Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program (EIP) project for Caltrans around Lake Tahoe is almost finished. All traffic-interfering work is now complete on the stretch of US50 from the Y to the Trout Creek Bridge.
Overnight closures of I-80 westbound lanes this week for paving project
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/26/2020 - 8:50am
Caltrans will continue overnight paving work along an approximate three-mile stretch of westbound Interstate 80 near Colfax starting Tuesday, May 26, requiring full overnight closures of the westbound lanes.
Final paving work is scheduled overnight Tuesday, May 26 through Thursday, May 28 from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Martin Brothers Construction of Sacramento will be repaving westbound lanes of the interstate between Rollins Lake Road and the State Route 174 junction in Colfax; an area known as the Colfax Narrows.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork May 24 - 30
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/23/2020 - 12:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has resumed work on area highways. The following is their current project list at Lake Tahoe and in the Sierra. Most traffic-interfering work will be restricted from 6:00 a.m. Friday, May 22 until 10:00 p.m. Monday, May 25 due to the Memorial Day holiday.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Work underway on Al Tahoe Safety and Mobility Project in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/23/2020 - 9:18am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If you've been driving through town lately you've most likely noticed the road work on Al Tahoe Boulevard.
After a restriping/lane change pilot project in 2017 that reconfigured two of the four vehicle travel lanes and added buffered bike lanes on Al Tahoe Blvd., the rest of the project has now begun. The project has been years in the making through the planning, funding, public input, and permitting stages.
Man dies after hitting multiple vehicles in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/21/2020 - 8:25pm
5/22 update 11:00 a.m. - The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) has released a few more details about Thursday's death of a local man.
South Lake Tahoe robbery and car theft leads to arrest of two suspects near Fresh Pond
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/21/2020 - 1:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two different crimes in South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday turned out to be related and the alleged suspects were arrested near Fresh Pond, California.
On May 20 at approximately 2:50 p.m., officers from South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) responded to the 7-11 at 2620 Lake Tahoe Boulevard after receiving a call of a robbery. Upon arrival, the clerk told officers a man and a woman had walked into the store with black masks on, approached the counter where the female demanded money.
Westbound I-80 lanes to close overnight for roadwork
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/20/2020 - 9:01am
Caltrans will continue overnight paving work along an approximate three-mile stretch of westbound Interstate 80 near Colfax Wednesday, May 20, requiring a full overnight closure of the westbound lanes.
Paving work is scheduled overnight Wednesday, May 20 and Thursday, May 21 from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Martin Brothers Construction of Sacramento will be repaving westbound lanes of the interstate between Rollins Lake Road and the State Route 174 junction in Colfax; an area known as the Colfax Narrows.
Detours from Interstate 80 will be in place during the westbound closure:
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork May 17 - 23
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/16/2020 - 10:41am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has resumed work on area highways. The following is their current project list at Lake Tahoe and in the Sierra. Most traffic-interfering work will be restricted from 6:00 a.m. Friday, May 22 until 10:00 p.m. Monday, May 25 due to the Memorial Day holiday.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Road Beat: 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Limited - Still best basic hybrid you can buy
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/16/2020 - 10:29am
It has been about a year and a half since I last tested a Hyundai Ioniq hybrid, a base model stickering for just $23,210. This time around, my tester was a near top of the line limited. Essentially, they are the same vehicle except for content. But that doesn’t mean that this base unit is a stripper? It isn’t as it comes standard with power windows, mirrors, backup camera, and most everything else one could want.
Did you feel it? Series of quakes 180 miles away from South Lake Tahoe wake residents
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/15/2020 - 7:28am
The University of Nevada Reno Seismology Lab is reporting a series of earthquakes between the towns of Mina and Tonopah, Nevada early Friday morning, the largest a 6.5 magnitude.
Many people around Lake Tahoe say the 4:00 a.m. earthquake woke them up.
It has been followed by, so far, 15 strong aftershocks measuring 3.1 to 5.4 have occurred. The USGS website has over 15,000 comments in their "Did You Feel It" section from Reno to the San Francisco Bay Area and down to Bakersfield and Las Vegas.
Full closure of US50 over Echo Summit moved to after Labor Day
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 2:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A planned full closure of US50 over Echo Summit for the Sidehill Viaduct Replacement Project has been postponed to after Labor Day, 2020.
Caltrans made the announcement on Thursday that construction has not progressed enough to where the bridgework requiring a full closure could not be completed by June 15.
A full closure of Highway 50 is not permitted between June 15 and Labor Day due to high traffic volumes expected during the peak summer season in South Lake Tahoe.
Lake Tahoe's East Shore Trail now has new interpretive features
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 12:25pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The Tahoe East shore Trail has become an interpretive trail after 23 new educational signs were installed thanks to funds from the NV Energy Foundation. The signs provide information on regional history, the environment, and local wildlife.
The popular trail runs between Incline Village and Sand Harbor State Park with parking on SR28 at Tunnel Creek in Incline.
Lake Tahoe Basin, El Dorado County and Sierra roadwork schedule for May 11-16
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/11/2020 - 2:51pm
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is working on several projects in the Lake Tahoe area as well as El Dorado County and the Sierra.
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 late spring 2020. No traffic-interfering work is scheduled.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/10/2020 - 5:13pm
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 and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Added to Last Week's Log - http://southtahoenow.com/story/05/03/2020/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
5/2
Seasonal dog closure at Upper Truckee Marsh in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/10/2020 - 4:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The annual closure of the Upper Truckee Marsh to dogs is underway and will last through July 31. Each year the California Tahoe Conservancy closes the marsh to dogs, both on and off-leash, to protect sensitive habitats for birds and other wildlife during breeding season.
The Conservancy-owned Cove East property, west of the Upper Truckee River, remains open for year-round leashed dog access. Beginning August 1, dogs will again be permitted access to the Upper Truckee Marsh, provided they are on leash.
Parking on highway at closed Zephyr Cove Resort resembles summer weekend
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/09/2020 - 3:23pm
ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - The USFS Forest Service closed all of their recreation sites in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in an effort to keep in alignment with federal, state, and local guidance for social distancing, and to ensure the health and safety of its employees, visitors, and volunteers.
Two arrested after pursuit in Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/03/2020 - 1:26am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - For the second time in as many days, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) was involved in a vehicle pursuit.
On May 2, 2020, at 3:10 p.m. DCSO patrol deputies attempted to stop a motor vehicle with fictitious license plates in the area of Waterloo Lane and Centerville Lane in Gardnerville.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork May 3 - 9
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/02/2020 - 2:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has resumed work on area highways. The following is their current project list at Lake Tahoe and in the Sierra.
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 late spring 2020. No traffic-interfering work is scheduled.
Suspect arrested after leading law enforcement on chase in Nevada with stolen car
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/01/2020 - 6:50pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The driver of a stolen Audi has been arrested after leading law enforcement on a chase from Carson City to Minden along US395.
On May 1, at 11:45 a.m., the Carson City Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) located a red Audi two-door vehicle stolen out of California and attempted to pull it over. The driver failed to stop and led CCSO on a chase into Douglas County.
They requested assistance from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) who then took over the pursuit.
Prescribed burn operations resume on Lake Tahoe's northwest shore
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/01/2020 - 8:45am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT) has resumed prescribed fire operations in the Tahoe Basin. California State Parks is currently conducting operations at Burton Creek State Park on Tahoe’s northwest shore and will continue over the next three weeks, weather permitting. Smoke may be visible. View map with project locations/details at https://www.tahoelivingwithfire.com/get-informed/ and sign-up for prescribed fire notifications by sending an email to pa_ltbmu@fs.fed.us.
Operation information:
What is being burned - Seven acres of hand piles
Roadwork schedule for Lake Tahoe and the Sierra for April 25-May 2
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/26/2020 - 6:25pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) will work on projects through the Sierra, as weather permits this winter. There are no major projects going on in the Lake Tahoe Basin until the building season begins in May. The following is their weekly schedule:
Please remember to stay home except for essential needs.
California is under a Stay-at-Home Order and only essential travel is permitted.
~ Avoid travel ~ Stay-at-Home ~ Beat COVID-19 ~
Learn more at covid19.ca.gov
#StayHomeSaveLives
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Construction of new phases of South Tahoe Greenway Shared-Use Trail underway
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/22/2020 - 12:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Work has begun on two phases of the 3.86-mile long South Tahoe Greenway Shared-Use Trail (Greenway) that will connect Sierra Boulevard in Tahoe Sierra Tract to the Van Sickle Bi-State Park near Stateline in South Lake Tahoe.
The project was approved in 2011 and 2016 and will provide users with a safe way to travel by non-motorized means off of the highway through the heart of South Lake Tahoe. The whole length will include neighborhood connectors and the ability to join the popular trail from the Y to past Baldwin Beach.
Full closure of US50 over Echo Summit planned for June
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/21/2020 - 4:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Work on US50 over Echo Summit to replace an 81-year-old bridge has resumed. The $14.1 million Echo Summit Sidehill Viaduct Replacement Project will replace the bridge with a structure that meets current seismic and safety standards.
Travelers can expect daytime work with one-way reversing traffic now, with around-the-clock one-way traffic control from May 26 until May 31, then full closure from June 1 until about June 14.
Caltrans and its contractor expect work to be completed this year.
The current schedule:
New reflective traffic lights installed in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/16/2020 - 3:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - You may have noticed stoplights along Lake Tahoe Boulevard have been changed over the past several days. Crews from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) installed the new light backplates not only in South Lake Tahoe but across the state to increase the visibility of the signals.
South Lake Tahoe mobile vending ordinance modified to ease food truck rules
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/14/2020 - 10:32am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Just over a year ago the South Lake Tahoe City Council approved a new mobile vending ordinance after the desire for food trucks was expressed by locals and businesses without kitchens.
Some annual events in South Lake Tahoe canceled or rescheduled due to coronavirus concerns
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/13/2020 - 5:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - You can add the 27th annual Renaissance Festival to the list of event casualties brought about by the novel coronavirus. Add the 71st annual Highway 50 Wagon Train and two long-running events will be taking the year 2020 off.
Road Beat: Volvo XC40 - Great looks and design, and now less disconnected
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/12/2020 - 4:16pm
Volvo has been on a serious roll with some new product that is off the charts like the new S90, V90, XC90, and XC60 and their sales growth indicates renewed customer enthusiasm. But now we have the new XC40 which was rewarded recently with the European Car of the Year for 2018. So, it was with much anticipation that I awaited the arrival of the new XC40.
Caltrans projects in South Lake Tahoe and on Echo Summit set to resume in May
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/04/2020 - 4:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be returning to the South Shore of Lake Tahoe this spring to complete two major projects.
Road Beat: Toyota Tundra - Not just getting it right, but getting it fun
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/29/2020 - 10:22am
It’s been over two years since my last visit with this second and a half-generation Tundra (the second generation was introduced in 2008 and heavily refreshed in 2014). My last review remarked how Toyota finally made the Tundra into a real “Cowboy Cadillac” (it’s built near San Antonio, Texas) with a ride smoother than a baby’s butt. This new Tundra feels even a bit smoother, perhaps a little less jiggly over Caltrans challenged pavement. And my tester was the new TRD Pro edition.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork March 29 - April 4
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/28/2020 - 3:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) will work on projects through the Sierra, as weather permits this winter. There are no major projects going on in the Lake Tahoe Basin until the building season begins in May. The following is their weekly schedule:
Please remember to stay home except for essential needs.
California is under a Stay-at-Home Order and only essential travel is permitted.
~ Avoid travel ~ Stay-at-Home ~ Beat COVID-19 ~
Learn more at covid19.ca.gov
#StayHomeSaveLives
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
TRPA approves 6,000 seat Tahoe South Event Center
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/25/2020 - 6:28pm
STATELINE, Nev. - The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) board today unanimously approved the Tahoe Douglas Visitor’s Authority Tahoe South Event Center planned for the parking lot area of Montbleu Casino Resort in Stateline. Edgewood Tahoe has donated the 13.3 acres at the corner of Lake Parkway and Highway 50 needed for the center.
America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride in Lake Tahoe rescheduled
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/25/2020 - 8:53am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Another event casualty due to the coronavirus is the 29th annual America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride. Originally set for Sunday, June 7, it has been rescheduled to combine with the 18th annual Tour de Tahoe, set for Sunday, September 13, 2020. This due to the uncertainty of current and changing CDC coronavirus COVID-19 restrictions and mandates by national, state and county health agencies.
Winter Weather Advisory for South Lake Tahoe through Wednesday morning
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/24/2020 - 6:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service in Reno issued a Winter Weather Advisory for 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 25.
The only change to the earlier weather forecast is a slight increase in projected snowfall for areas east of SR89.
Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches in South Lake Tahoe with 5 to 10 inches along and west of Highway 89. Local amounts of 10 to 15 inches possible near the crest. They are calling for winds gusting up to 40 mph this afternoon and evening in the greater Lake Tahoe area.
Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition announces annual award winners
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/24/2020 - 11:49am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - During these challenging times, everyone can use some good news which is why the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition (LTBC) has announced its 2019 Bicycle Achievement Awards. Each year, the LTBC honors those that have made significant advancements to promoting safer bicycling and walking opportunities for the Lake Tahoe-Truckee area.
This year, LTBC received 13 nominations and has announced the following Bike Achievement Awardees:
Public Agency: City of South Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork March 22 - 28. 2020
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/21/2020 - 7:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled work on El Dorado County and other Sierra roads.
Day-long traffic jam over Echo Summit as vehicles leave Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/15/2020 - 7:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Sunday has been one big traffic jam for travelers trying to head west over Echo Summit. And as it the normal case, when traffic backs up the mapping apps direct drivers to side residential roads, many of which were unplowed and hard to navigate.
As of 7:30 p.m., traffic is still very heavy in Meyers and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is currently working on two accidents, one west of Sierra-at-Tahoe Road and the other east of Strawberry.
Multiple accidents, heavy snow, reported on Lake Tahoe and Sierra roadways
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/14/2020 - 5:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's been a busy day on the highways around Lake Tahoe today with several accidents and road closures.
As of 5:00 p.m. Saturday, law enforcement and rescue teams have responded to a reported head-on collision on Pioneer Trail, west of Golden Bear, a collision on Pioneer Trail and US 50 in Meyers, a collision on US 50 at Kyburz, a car off the roadway on SR89 near Emerald Bay and two collisions on US88 near Kirkwood. There are also numerous collisions on I80 and on the North Shore.
South Lake Tahoe forecast: Chance of rain and snow
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/08/2020 - 6:57pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Intermittent Sierra showers will continue through Monday before another storm swings up from southern California with increased chances for precipitation south of Highway 50 for Tuesday and Wednesday. More mild and sunny conditions will return for the last half of the work week before another storm approaches for the weekend according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.
The NWS Reno weekly forecast for South Lake Tahoe:
Monday - A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/08/2020 - 11:02am
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 and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Calls Added to Last Week's Report:
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Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork March 8 - 14
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/07/2020 - 4:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) will work on projects through the Sierra, as weather permits this winter. There are no major projects going on in the Lake Tahoe Basin until the building season begins in May. The following is their weekly schedule:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
