placerville
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:
Two new cases of COVID-19 in Lake Tahoe region of El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/20/2020 - 4:21pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County, both in the Lake Tahoe region which includes Meyers and South Lake Tahoe.
One male, one female in the 18-49-year-old range were confirmed over the weekend. Their ages dropped the median age of positive cases from the age of 49 to 47.
This brings the total positive tests in the county to 38.
The county reports 130 new tests administered, and no new recoveries. To date, 1,590 tests have been administered with 1,552 coming back as negative or are pending.
El Dorado County COVID-19: One new case; Recoveries up to 31
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/17/2020 - 8:08pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There was one new reported case of COVID-19 in El Dorado County Friday, and it was the first one in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz area. This case is a man 65 or over.
On the positive side of things, two more people have recovered. There have been 36 reported cases with 31 recoveries.
Pollock Pines, Camino,Kyburz - 1 (Zip codes 95726, 95720, 95709)
El Dorado Hills - 14 (Zip Code 95762)
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 0 (Zip codes 95623, 95619)
North County - 2 (Zip codes 95664, 95614, 95651, 95635, 95634, 95633)
Again, no new El Dorado County COVID-19 cases; One new in Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/16/2020 - 6:09pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There were no new COVID-19 cases in El Dorado County on Wednesday, April 16. There are currently 35 confirmed cases with just six active at this time. 1,400 tests have been performed.
Pollock Pines, Camino,Kyburz - 0 (Zip codes 95726, 95720, 95709)
El Dorado Hills - 14 (Zip Code 95762)
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 0 (Zip codes 95623, 95619)
North County - 2 (Zip codes 95664, 95614, 95651, 95635, 95634, 95633)
Greater Placerville - 5 (Zip codes 95643, 95613, 95667)
Cameron Park, Shingle Springs - 3 (Zip codes 95672, 95682)
No new COVID-19 cases in El Dorado County or Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/15/2020 - 6:16pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There were no new positive COVID-19 cases in El Dorado County on Wednesday. Three more residents have recovered, bringing the total to 28 recoveries. There are seven active cases in the County.
Fifty more people were tested, bringing the total tests performed to 1,350.
Where the 35 confirmed cases are located in El Dorado County:
Pollock Pines, Camino,Kyburz - 0 (Zip codes 95726, 95720, 95709)
El Dorado Hills - 14 (Zip Code 95762)
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 0 (Zip codes 95623, 95619)
One additional confirmed COVID-19 case in South Lake Tahoe; 3 new cases in Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/14/2020 - 6:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One more person in the South Lake Tahoe region has tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the area's total to 11 and 35 in El Dorado County.
There have also been 25 recoveries. Officials report 1,300 tests administered to date and most of those coming back as negative.
In El Dorado County:
El Dorado Hills - 14 (Zip Code 95762)
South Lake Tahoe - 11 (Zip Code 96150, 96142, 95735, 95721, 96151, 96152, 96154, 96155, 96156, 96157, 96158, 95646)
Placerville - 5 (Zip Code 95643, 95613, 95667)
Cameron Park, Shingle Springs, Rescue - 3 (Zip Code 95672, 95682)
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.
One new person tests positive for COVID-19 in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/08/2020 - 6:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One new case of COVID-19 has been reported in El Dorado County. The new case is in Placerville, bringing the total in the county to 29.
El Dorado Hills - 10
East Slope (including South Lake Tahoe and Meyers) - 9
Placerville - 5
Cameron Park, Shingle Springs, Rescue - 3
North County - 2
There have been no deaths from COVIF-19 in El Dorado County.
Washoe County
Washoe County reported three deaths to COVID-19 on Wednesday:
Male in his 70s with underlying health conditions
Four new COVID-19 cases for El Dorado County; One South Lake Tahoe case drops off
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/07/2020 - 5:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There were four new cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County Tuesday, three in El Dorado Hills and one in Placerville. The total went from 25 to 28 though due to one case in the South Lake Tahoe region dropping off.
Originally one person identified as a Tahoe-area resident on Monday actually was not and lives elsewhere.
There are currently 28 confirmed cases in the county:
El Dorado Hills - 10
East Slope (including South Lake Tahoe and Meyers) - 9
Placerville - 4
Cameron Park, Shingle Springs, Rescue - 3
North County - 2
New COVID-19 cases for all counties surrounding Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/06/2020 - 5:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There has been one more person who tested positive for COVID-19 in the South Lake Tahoe area over the weekend, bringing the total to 10. In El Dorado County there are now 25 positive cases.
El Dorado Hills - 7
Placerville - 3
Shingle Springs, Rescue, Cameron Park - 3
North County - 2
The South Lake Tahoe region includes Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, to north of Meeks Bay.
Of the 849 tests, 683 have come back as negative.
Alpine County
South Lake Tahoe library offering story time and other digital services while closed
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/04/2020 - 6:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Even though the El Dorado County library in South Lake Tahoe is closed to the public to comply with social distancing requirements, many services including storytime are offered online.
Library cards that are due to expire have been extended. All books due during their closed times will be accepted after reopening with no late fees. Their drop box is closed so no books can be dropped off.
All due dates have been extended to May 29, 2020.
Warm Room expands and relocates to assist South Lake Tahoe homeless
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/03/2020 - 1:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) as relocated its Warm Room operations to the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center in order to provide a 24/7 shelter for the most vulnerable residents until at least April 30.
In addition to their expanded operations they have also made the following changes:
● Set up 8 isolation bays for people experiencing non-COVID-19 symptoms.
● Providing 22 private motel rooms for our vulnerable seniors and those experiencing complex underlying health conditions.
Seven confirmed cases of COVID-19 in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 5:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County has created a new dashboard for COVID-19 cases and it shows South Lake Tahoe leads all areas with confirmed cases.
There are 7 confirmed cases in the South Lake Tahoe region, 3 in Placerville, 4 in El Dorado Hills with the County's other 5 cases spread around the west slope.
797 people have been tested with 648 of those coming back negative for the virus. 130 are still pending.
Of the confirmed 19 cases:
9 - travel-related
1 - contact with a known case
6 - community-acquired
3 - cause under investigation
10 - male
9 - female
Arrests leading to jail bookings are down in El Dorado County during the pandemic
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/01/2020 - 12:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Arrests in South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County are down as a result of "Stay at Home" directives from the State, County, and City.
Though exact numbers are not yet available, a look at the daily arrest logs shows a large decrease. County-wide there were three arrests Sunday and five arrests on Monday, when one month ago there were 32 between the same two days of the month, a reduction of 75 percent.
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
El Dorado County issues "Shelter in Place" for South Lake Tahoe and rest of county
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/19/2020 - 6:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Health Officer Dr. Nancy Williams has issued a "Shelter in Place" for all county residents effective on Friday, March 20 starting at 11:59 p.m.
Residents are being directed to remain at home except to engage in essential activities in order to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Earlier today, Placer County did the same thing which affects North Lake Tahoe.
There are still no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County and this action is meant to help keep the spread minimal when cases are confirmed.
South Lake Tahoe man arrested on 99 felony counts of suspected child molestation
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/19/2020 - 10:56am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After a three-month-long investigation into a suspected serial molester, a South Lake Tahoe man has been arrested.
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) announced the arrest of Christopher Scott Flanders, a 51-year-old local man. Multiple alleged victims are from the South Lake Tahoe area, police said.
Acting on a warrant, Flanders was arrested on Wednesday, March 18 in the Placerville area with the assistance of the Sacramento PRCS Task Force. He is currently in the El Dorado County Jail in South Lake Tahoe with bail set at $2,000,000.
Some El Dorado County buildings closed due to snow; Courts still open
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 11:51am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Many El Dorado County offices in South Lake Tahoe and other areas are closed Monday due to snow.
El Dorado County officials have closed the following buildings due to weather conditions:
Planning and Building
Environmental Management and Union Mine Disposal Site
Department of Transportation (other than road and snow crew)
Airports, Cemeteries, Parks
District Attorney
County Counsel
Child Support Services
Auditor
CAO's office
Human Resources
Assessor
Surveyor
Elections
El Dorado County declares public health emergency in response to COVID-19
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/12/2020 - 8:19pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado County today declared a public health emergency to ensure appropriate resources and funding are available to the County in its response to novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).
Nominations sought for El Dorado County Senior of the Year
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 5:41pm
Do you know an outstanding older adult or a married couple aged 60 years or older who has performed exemplary work in El Dorado County, both in South Lake Tahoe or on the West Slope, as a volunteer? Consider nominating them for the Senior of the Year Award.
The annual “Senior of the Year” award will be presented by the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors on May 19, 2020, at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 330 Fair Lane in Placerville, and is hosted by the El Dorado County Area Agency on Aging and the Commission on Aging.
Snowshoe Thompson Ski & Snowshoe event celebrates 20 years
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/29/2020 - 12:08pm
Event Date:
March 7, 2020 - 9:00am
The 20th Annual Snowshoe Thompson Ski & Snowshoe Celebration returns once again to the Sierra on Saturday, March 7 at 9:00 am, at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course in South Lake Tahoe.
Snow or no snow, event activities begin with a guided tour starting at 9:30 am with Norwegian native and longboard ski expert Nina MacLeod, who will also give a longboard ski demonstration if sufficient snow is present. Attendees should bring their own snowshoes and cross country skis.
Volunteers sought for this summer in Desolation Wilderness
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/26/2020 - 11:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Do you love the Wilderness? Would you like to help preserve its’ breathtaking beauty and natural pristine environment? Do you love spending time outdoors and helping people? Do you have the willingness and dedication to volunteer and help preserve one of our most popular back-country areas overlooking Lake Tahoe and the Crystal Range?
If the answer is yes, then Desolation Wilderness, co-managed by the USDA Forest Service’s Eldorado National Forest and Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU), may offer exactly what you’re looking for.
Solano County man found guilty of murder and robbery by South Lake Tahoe jury
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/25/2020 - 11:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A jury of seven men and five women took just 80 minutes on Tuesday to find Dion Jermaine Vacarro guilty of murdering Dennis "Spike" Wright, Jr. in South Lake Tahoe on January 30, 2016.
Vehicle reported stolen in Placerville leads to arrests made in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/25/2020 - 7:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On Thursday, February 20, an officer from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) on routine patrol located a vehicle that was believed to be part of a crime in the Placerville area.
At 8:00 a.m. two days prior, the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) responded to a call near Placerville about an alleged carjacking. The victim knew the suspects and had been riding in the vehicle with them at the time of the incident. They had just driven from South Lake Tahoe to the Placerville area where the crime occurred, EDSO said.
Investigators say they arrest main source of meth, cocaine and heroin to El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/16/2020 - 3:54pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - A two-month-long investigation into narcotics coming in to El Dorado County culminated with the arrests of one man and two women on February 11, 2020.
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) narcotics team executed a search warrant at a home in Los Banos, California. Their investigation had led them to the home where two people, 28-year-old Julio Chavez and 29-year-old Dennise Castro-Lopez, resided. EDSO says the Los Banos residents were the main source of supply of methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin to El Dorado County.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork February 16 - 22
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/14/2020 - 10:56pm
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 building season begins May 15. The following is their weekly schedule:
LONG TERM PROJECTS
DNA proves innocence of man convicted of El Dorado County murder
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/13/2020 - 11:00pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - A man who was facing life in prison after being convicted in 2005 for a murder that authorities now know he did not commit, is now heading home a free man. Ricky Leo Davis, now 54, was 20-years-old when a friend of his mother, 54-year-old Jane Hylton, was brutally murdered in their El Dorado Hills home in 1985.
On July 7, 1985, Davis and his 19-year-old live-in girlfriend, Connie Dahl, called law enforcement, saying they were at a party in Cameron Park and returned home to find Hylton murdered.
Fours years after man killed in South Lake Tahoe over pot deal, one trial begins
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/07/2020 - 1:45am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was a snowy night on January 30, 2016, when Dennis Wright, Jr. brought at least 100 pounds of pot to the Beverly Lodge on Lake Tahoe Boulevard to sell to an interested party. Wright, who was better known as Spike, never made it back to his home in River Pines, Amador County that night. Instead, he was shot and killed at about 7:45 p.m. in the parking lot of the motel.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/31/2020 - 5:24pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to January 15 - January 29, 2020.
1/15/20
ARRESTS (6):
54-year-old male arrested for hit and run causing injury and DUI.
53-year-old male arrested for public intoxication.
36 year old female arrested for theft and felony threats.
20-year-old male arrested for being a minor in possession of alcohol.
32-year-old male arrested for public intoxication, resisting arrest, possession of a controlled substance.
El Dorado County to handle most residential, multi-family and commercial permits for TRPA
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/24/2020 - 3:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In a move to help property and business owners save time and money, El Dorado County will begin processing additional permits on behalf of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) starting January 28, 2020.
Protecting Lake Tahoe’s environment is the paramount goal of the TRPA and in meeting that goal, a TRPA permit is required for most construction projects inside the Lake Tahoe Basin. This runs the gamut from the addition of a new deck to a sign for a new business.
South Lake Tahoe man arrested on drug charges; Bail set at $1.5M
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/22/2020 - 7:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Stuart Robert Miller, 32, was arrested by the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) on Saturday, January 11, 2020, after a traffic stop lead to the discovery of a large amount of cocaine (2.25 pounds), a large amount of cash, methamphetamine, and heroin in the vehicle.
The Western El Dorado County Narcotics Enforcement Team (WENET) obtained a search warrant of his home on Glorene Street in South Lake Tahoe. Inside, deputies found a large amount of methamphetamine (approx. 100 grams) and a loaded firearm.
Promised storm arrives in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/16/2020 - 4:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Yes, it is snowing in Lake Tahoe! The predicted winter storm has arrived as is forecast to drop 10"-16" of snow at lake level before midnight Thursday, and up to two feet of snow at upper elevations.
Chain controls are in place on all mountain roads around the Lake Tahoe Basin and in the Sierra. On US50, chains are required as low as Placerville and trucks over 65-feet in length are not allowed on the road. On I80, chains are required starting in Colfax. There are several jackknifed big rigs on the highway. Prior to heading on the roads, check conditions.
Missing El Dorado County 11-year-old boy found deceased
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/12/2020 - 4:51pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The Placerville Police Department held a press conference at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, announcing they had found the body of an 11-year-old they had been searching for.
On Saturday, police were notified that the almost 12-year-old Roman Anthony Lopez was missing from his Placerville home on Coloma St. After an extensive search of the area, involving multiple agencies, Roman was found deceased on January 12.
Drivers stopped for snow play adventures continue to park dangerously & illegally
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/06/2020 - 5:49pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many head to the Sierra to experience snow in all forms, from the ski slopes to sledding and building snowmen. With the fun and excitement awaiting, many seem to have forgotten the laws of being safe on the roadway and parking on the highways, and not observing "no parking" zone rules,
After 50 years with USFS, Supervisor Crabtree to retire
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/09/2019 - 2:02pm
PLACERVILLE, Calif. - Eldorado National Forest Supervisor Laurence Crabtree announced that he will retire on January 6, 2020, completing a career that spanned 50 years.
Lake Tahoe and Sierra roadwork December 8-14
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/07/2019 - 1:51am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Snow and winter may have arrived, but there is still some work scheduled, weather permitting.
SPECIAL EVENT
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): Motorists can expect the eastbound and westbound turn lanes from U.S. Highway 50 at Bedford Avenue and the eastbound off-ramps at Broadway and Schnell School Road to be closed from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday for the annual Placerville Christmas Parade.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Survey for older El Dorado County residents to share experiences
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 9:53pm
The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, Area Agency on Aging (AAA), in partnership with the Commission on Aging, is conducting a needs assessment survey of older adults in the community. El Dorado County residents aged 60 and older are encouraged to complete the survey, but interested residents of any age may provide their feedback. The survey, which is open through January 3, 2020, may be accessed online at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/2020OlderAdultSurvey
US50 reopens after 77 cows wrangled after escape from jackknifed big rig
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/27/2019 - 7:17pm
10:15 p.m. update: US50 is now open in both directions. The last of the cows were wrangled and removed from the roadway.
77 cows were on the cattle truck when it jackknifed.
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9:00 p.m. update: CHP reports US50 is still closed and they estimate it will reopen by 10:00 p.m.
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It isn't the snow over Echo Summit that is hampering the Wednesday night drive on Highway 50 east of Placerville, its the cows and a jackknifed big rig near Apple Cafe and Carson Road.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/13/2019 - 11:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to November 7 - November 12, 2019.
11/7
ARRESTS:
38-year-old male arrested for carrying a concealed dagger and possession of a controlled substance.
30-year-old female arrested on a local warrant for misdemeanor domestic violence.
60-year-old male arrested for violation of probation, trespassing, and trespassing while destroying standing timber.
TRAFFIC STOPS (10)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (29):
Battery: 2500-block Knox Ave.
Kentucky man arrested after allegedly stealing EDSO vehicle from South Lake Tahoe parking lot
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/13/2019 - 4:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 30-year-old man from Kentucky is behind bars after allegedly stealing an El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) patrol car from South Lake Tahoe.
During shift change on Wednesday morning at their South Lake Tahoe office, a deputy noticed their loaded patrol SUV was missing from the parking lot. EDSO immediately began to track the SUV and found it to be traveling westbound on US50 past Echo Summit so they advised CHP, Placerville Police Department (PPD) and EDSO units on the west slope.
Grand Jury indicts four men at forefront of marijuana grows linked to El Dorado County deputy's killing
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/07/2019 - 6:08pm
As soon as word spread that El Dorado County Deputy Brian Ishmael was shot and killed in the line of duty on October 23, multiple federal agencies were mobilized and went to work to not only find out who was directly responsible for the death, but also to uncover those in charge of the illegal marijuana grows at the forefront of the case.
Services set for slain El Dorado County Sheriff's Deputy Ishmael
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/03/2019 - 10:33am
PLACERVILLE, Calif. - Funeral services for El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Brian Ishmael will be held on Tuesday, November 5, at 10:00 a.m. at Bayside Church Adventure, located at 6401 Stanford Ranch Road in Roseville, CA.
Funerals for law enforcement who died in the line of duty are very large, with people coming from across the country and the world. The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) expects thousands of people to attend.
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.
A Genoa Evening with Historic Characters Snowshoe Thompson, Lillian Virgin and Anna Harris
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/01/2019 - 1:00pm
Event Date:
November 23, 2019 - 5:00pm Chautauqua characters Snowshoe Thompson, Lillian Virgin and Anna Harris return to Genoa on Saturday, November 23 at 5:00 pm, at the Genoa Town Hall.
This Chautauqua event features Genoa residents of the past. Chautauquans include Steve Hale as Snowshoe Thompson, the legendary “Mailman of the Sierra”, Kim Harris as Lillian Virgin, the originator of the Genoa Candy Dance and DebiLynn Smith as Anna Harris, early Genoa pioneer business owner.
Location
Genoa Town Hall
2287 Main Street, Genoa, NV 89411
United States
See map: Google Maps
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
Three arrested in connection with shooting death of El Dorado County deputy
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/24/2019 - 4:56pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Three men have been arrested in connection with the death of El Dorado County Sheriff's Deputy Brian Ishmael.
Early Wednesday, October 23, Deputy Ishmael responded to a call of theft from a marijuana garden behind a residence on Sand Ridge Road in Somerset, southeast of Placerville. He had a ride-along passenger at the time, an off-duty San Joaquin County Sheriff's deputy.
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
El Dorado County Sheriff's deputy shot and killed in line of duty; Two arrested
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/23/2019 - 10:40am
11:30 a.m. UPDATE: Deputy Brian Ishmael of the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office died in the line of duty early Wednesday after being shot after arrival at a home in Somerset, Calif. They were responding to a call of theft from a marijuana garden.
El Dorado County Sheriff John D'Agostini held a press conference Wednesday morning, updating the public on some of what transpired earlier in the day.
PG&E possibly cutting power to 206K customers due to winds and fire danger
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/21/2019 - 10:44pm
Due to severe wind concerns, PG&E has notified 209,000 customers in 15 counties they may have to proactively turn off power for safety reasons in Northern California beginning late Wednesday evening. The PG&E website has been down, but when working updated information can be found here - http://pge.com/pspsupdates.
The list of affected communities:
AMADOR (13,131 customers)
Amador City, Fiddletown, Jackson, Martell, Pine Grove, Pioneer, Plymouth, River Pines, Sutter Creek, Volcano
BUTTE (23,452 customers)
