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El Dorado County fire prompts evacuations near Georgetown
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/04/2018 - 6:58pm
8:00 p.m. update: The Sliger Fire is now 75 acres with 20 percent containment. There are no new evacuations at this time.
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Over 200 homes have been evacuated this evening after a fire broke out at Sliger Mine Road and Hida Way, northwest of Georgetown.
The fire, called the Sliger Fire, broke out at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4 and is burning at a moderate rate of spread in timber south of the middle fork of the American River near the Placer County-El Dorado County border. Full air and ground resource response fighting this fire.
North Fire near Emigrant Gap at 500 acres, 10% containment
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/03/2018 - 10:36pm
8:20 p.m. update 8/4/18: The North Fire acreage has grown to approximately 700 acres. It continues to burn in the North Fork of the American River Canyon, and area characterized by steep, rugged terrain. The Helibase has been been moved to Truckee. It remains at 10% contained.
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9:00 a.m. update 9/4/18: Updated mapping has shown the North fire has burned 500 acres. Hand crews, dozers, and engines worked through the night establishing an anchor point and starting to flank the fire with handline, hose lays, and dozer line. 10 percent contained.
Great Sierra River Cleanup
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/28/2018 - 12:36pm
Event Date:
September 15, 2018 - 9:00am Join the 10th annual Great Sierra River Cleanup in conjunction with California Coastal Cleanup day. Hundreds of volunteers will be going out this day cleaning up the Lake Tahoe region on Saturday, September 15 from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
Bring your reusable water bottle, gloves if you have them and friends! Snacks and equipment provided.
A lunch celebration for volunteers will be hosted after the cleanup at the League to Save Lake Tahoe office at 2608 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. Beer will be provided by Oskar Blues and wine by Robert Mondavi.
Weed killing mats lining parts of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/23/2018 - 2:35pm
The final bottom barriers have been installed at Lakeside Marina, completing a project to cut light to invasive weeds that thrive in warmer parts of Lake Tahoe.
Ferguson Fire 100% contained; firefighters gaining control on most others
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 11:34pm
There are still several fires burning in California but firefighters have gained the upper hand on many of them.
Ferguson Fire: The Ferguson Fire is now at 96,901 acres with 100 percent containment and 881 personnel currently engaged on the fire. During the most critical time in the fire, over 3,000 people were assigned to the incident from all over the world. There have been 2 fatalities and 19 injuries. 10 structures have been destroyed.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/19/2018 - 10:01am
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 time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
8/8
12:34 a.m. - Bear Break-in - Country Club Dr
Lake Tahoe area roadwork August 19-25
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/18/2018 - 10:01am
The following is a list of the Caltrans roadwork projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County for the week of August 19 - August 25, 2018.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Grand opening weekend for The Hangar
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/17/2018 - 3:21pm
There is a three-day grand opening of The Hangar in South Lake Tahoe, a four-acre outdoor craft beer taproom and bottle shop located on the grounds of the old
Tahoe Amusement Park on the Upper Truckee River.
They will have a stacked beer lineup from the bay and around the lake. There will be food from Steve's Pizza, The Butchers Kitchen and The Oven along with daily raffles and pint giveaways for the first 80 pints bought each day.
On Saturday, August 18, there will be a ribbon cutting at 12:30 p.m.
Northern California fire update
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/14/2018 - 10:42pm
Smoke hasn't been as present in the Lake Tahoe Basin over the last few days as it has been, but fires are still burning in Northern California.
Fire updates for Northern California fires, Yosemite reopens Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/10/2018 - 6:13pm
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for the Sierra, including the Donnell Fire area where 23,824 acres since starting on August 1. Northwest winds and low relative humidity may increase activity along the southern and eastern areas of the fire, keeping smoke away from Lake Tahoe. Concern areas include Long Valley, Haypass, Sardine, and Red Rock Meadows. The fire may also travel in a Southeast direction towards Kennedy Meadows within the Middle Fork Stanislaus River corridor. A Forest Order Closure has been issued for the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness and Spicer Lake.
National Forest Foundation receives nearly $13 million for forest restoration work in Tahoe/Truckee
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/09/2018 - 9:27am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The National Forest Foundation (NFF) has received a major grant from the California Climate Investments Forest Health Grant Program to conduct important forest health work on the Tahoe National Forest, the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) and State Responsibility Area (SRA) lands in the Truckee / Tahoe region.
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Tahoe Keys corporation yard to move from Upper Truckee River marsh
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/08/2018 - 11:59pm
The Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) will be moving their corporation yard from a 2.21-acre parcel of environmentally sensitive land to a developable 0.99-acre parcel adjacent to the Tahoe Keys Marina.
On Wednesday, the California Tahoe Conservancy Board authorized their staff to move forward with an agreement with TKPOA. This move allows the Conservancy to restore the site as part of its Upper Truckee Marsh restoration project, one of the largest and most important restoration projects in the history of the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Update: Smoke continues to come to Lake Tahoe from fires in the west
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/07/2018 - 11:01pm
A number of fires across northern and eastern California continue to bring hazy conditions and degraded air quality to northeast California, the Sierra, and western Nevada. According to the National Weather Service in Reno, areas at greatest risk for unhealthy to very unhealthy air quality are from Sonora Pass to South Lake Tahoe and Carson City.
CAL FIRE awards $27.5 million to reduce wildfire risks
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/07/2018 - 7:55pm
Today, CAL FIRE awarded four grants totaling $27.5 million to fund high-priority forest health projects designed to combat climate change and reduce the risk of wildfires.
Current status of fires burning in Northern California and Nevada
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/05/2018 - 8:30am
Smoke from fires west of Lake Tahoe is expected to come into the basin again today, but Sunday morning is clear. Here is an update on most fires in Northern California and Western Nevada.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork August 5 - 11
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/04/2018 - 6:40pm
The following is a list of the Caltrans roadwork projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County for the week of August 5-11, 2018.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Smoke in Lake Tahoe Basin coming from Northern California fires
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/03/2018 - 3:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Friday morning started off clear and sunny, but by mid-morning smoke from from several California fires filled the Lake Tahoe Basin.
The smoke Friday has been a combination of the Carr Fire, the Mendocino Complex fires (Ranch Fire and River Fire) and the two western El Dorado County fires according to the USFS office in South Lake Tahoe. The Whaleback Fire and Ferguson Fire are also burning north and south of the lake.
Abandoned homeless camps cleaned up in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/02/2018 - 8:01pm
For the past several months, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) has been contacting homeless individuals using the meadow behind Motel 6 as an illegal campground, advising them that the area would soon be off limits.
League to Save Lake Tahoe backs Upper Truckee River Project at Lake Tahoe Golf Course
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/30/2018 - 1:40pm
The following is a comment in support of Preferred Alternative 2B of the Upper Truckee River Restoration and Golf Course Reconfiguration Project submitted by the League to Save Lake Tahoe to California State Parks:
Lake Tahoe area roadwork July 29 - August 4
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/29/2018 - 11:45am
The following is a list of the Caltrans roadwork projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County for the week of July 29 - August 4, 2018.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Restoration of Upper Truckee River planned near Lake Tahoe Golf Course; Public comment ends July 30
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/29/2018 - 12:59am
There are just two days left for the public to comment on a proposed restoration project of the Upper Truckee River that runs adjacent to the Lake Tahoe Golf Course and Washoe Meadows State Park.
SLT Fire Rescue crew working the over 33,000 acre Ferguson Fire
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/23/2018 - 1:19pm
Four firefighter/paramedics from South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue are part of the 3,000 firefighting personnel at the Ferguson Fire burning northeast of Mariposa in Western Yosemite. This is the fire responsible for sending smoke into the Lake Tahoe basin for a week.
One engine with Captain Tyler Jack, Engineers Kevin Van Kirk and Mike Taormina and Firefighter Danny Vallejo left the South Shore nine days ago for a 14-day assignment at the fire.
They are joined by crews from Fallen Leaf Fire Department, Northstar Fire and North Tahoe Fire Protection District.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/22/2018 - 9:07am
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 time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
7/11
Lake Tahoe area roadwork July 22-28
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/21/2018 - 9:50pm
The following is a list of the Caltrans roadwork projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County for the week of July 22 - 28, 2018.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Column: Lake Tahoe Summit-recommitting to collaboration
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/19/2018 - 1:04pm
Nearly 25 years ago, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and dozens of partners embarked on an unprecedented mission to conserve and restore the Lake Tahoe Basin’s treasured natural resources through the Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program (EIP).
Delaware Sand Filter being installed on US50 in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/16/2018 - 11:52pm
Many have wondered about the structure being built near the Upper Truckee Bridge at US50 and River Drive in South Lake Tahoe. It's tall framing from two weeks ago has become a system of steel, cement, sand and is an in-line facility for stormwater collection and treatment.
This system, called a Delaware sand filter, stands alone and requires no pond or pretreatment. There was a like filter system installed at US50 and Rufus Allen Boulevard a couple of years ago. It has been found to be effective in removing common pollutants from stormwater drain off.
Current fuel conditions prompt USFS to place fire restrictions in Tahoe National Forest
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/16/2018 - 10:32pm
The U.S. Forest Service ordered Fire Restrictions across the Tahoe National Forest starting Monday, July 16, 2018. The decision to order fire restrictions came after an analysis of current fuel conditions and weather observations. This analysis revealed the potential to support large fire growth across the Tahoe National Forest.
Tahoe National Forest covers land from the Sierra foothills to the California/Nevada state line, except for the Lake Tahoe basin.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork July 15-21
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/14/2018 - 9:48pm
The following is a list of the Caltrans roadwork projects in the Lake Tahoe Basinand El Dorado County for the week of July 15 - 21, 2018.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe area roadwork July 8 - 14
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/06/2018 - 11:29pm
The following is a list of the Caltrans roadwork projects in the Lake Tahoe Basinand El Dorado County for the week of July 8 - 14, 2018.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe area roadwork July 1 - 7
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/02/2018 - 4:13pm
The 4th of July is not only a fun holiday, but it is a very busy one in Lake Tahoe. Due to heavy holiday traffic, Caltrans will suspend their roadwork projects at the lake.
Roadwork on U.S. Highway 50 from the "Y" intersection to the Trout Creek Bridge will be suspended starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 3. The regular weekly construction schedule will resume at 9 p.m. Thursday, July 5.
Although construction will be suspended for the holiday, there will be heavy traffic and work zones will still be set up. Please "Be Work Zone Alert."
Lake Tahoe area roadwork June 24-30
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/23/2018 - 2:20pm
The following are a list of Caltrans roadwork long and short term projects at Lake Tahoe for the week:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe area roadwork schedule through June 23
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/19/2018 - 12:26pm
The following are Caltrans road projects on the California side of Lake Tahoe for the next week:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 49 (El Dorado County): Work continues on a $22 million project to replace the South Fork American River Bridge in Coloma-Lotus. This project will make seismic improvements to the new bridge, widen the structure to allow for 8-foot shoulders and 6-foot sidewalks, and improve the roadway on both sides of the bridge. Completion is expected in mid-August. No traffic-interfering work is scheduled on the highway:
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/17/2018 - 6:29pm
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:
June 6
8:56 a.m. - Burglary - Standford Hill Rd - R/P REPORTED A BURGLARY.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork June 10 - 16
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/09/2018 - 5:45pm
The following are Caltrans road projects on the California side of Lake Tahoe for the next week:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe area roadwork June 4 - 9
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/04/2018 - 1:31pm
The following is the Caltrans schedule for Lake Tahoe basin roads this week.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 49 (El Dorado County): Work continues on a $22 million project to replace the South Fork American River Bridge in Coloma-Lotus. This project will make seismic improvements to the new bridge, widen the structure to allow for 8-foot shoulders and 6-foot sidewalks, and also make roadway improvements to State Route 49 on either side of the bridge. Completion is expected in mid-August. No traffic-interfering work is scheduled on the highway.
Two new state parks for Nevada
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/31/2018 - 10:32am
The Nevada Division of State Parks has not established a new state park in over 20 years, but now the organization is set to unveil a pair of new state parks, the Ice Age Fossils State Park and the Walker River State Recreation Area.
Ice Age Fossils State Park is located in North Las Vegas Valley near the Floyd Lamb County Park.
The Walker River Recreation Area, located in Mineral and Lyon counties will incorporate 29 scenic miles of the East Walker River in Western Nevada and is made up of four former ranches, the Pitchfork, Rafter 7, Flying M and the Nine Mile Ranch properties.
Lake Tahoe area farmer's markets prepare to open for season
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/28/2018 - 12:39am
It's almost time to enjoy fresh food, fruit, vegetables and other goods at farmer's markets in North and South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Carson City, Incline Village and the Carson Valley.
Starting Friday, June 2:
Big changes for Wye in North Lake Tahoe as iconic features removed
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 1:44pm
There are still trout in the Lake Tahoe Basin, but soon there will no longer the large trout sculpture that for years has greeting people to the town of North Lake Tahoe.
The iconic 21-foot trout sculpture has been sitting in the island intersection between State Route 89 and State Route 28 along with the Williamson Tree and Rotary Club flagpole.
SLTPD honors and promotes during National Police Week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/20/2018 - 10:32pm
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) held the annual awards ceremony Thursday, honoring the retirement of K9 Tara, the promotion of Jeff Roberson to Sergeant, awards for bravery and for service.
The celebration was started with the National Anthem sung by South Tahoe High School senior Caroline Krolicki and a presentation of the colors by the department's Honor Guard.
Viewing guide for Lake Tahoe routes of Amgen Tour of California
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/11/2018 - 12:30pm
It's time again for the Amgen Tour of California, and the South Lake Tahoe area once again is host to both the men's and the women's portions of the race.
On Friday, May 18, the town will be the scene for the men's Stage 6 and the women's Stage 2, but with the rolling road closures and number of people in town for the day will take some planning to watch the excitement.
One driver dies in truck crash in Alpine County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/09/2018 - 5:19pm
UPDATE 5/10/18 10:30 a.m.: State Route 88 remains closed near Woodfords Thursday morning as crews work to remove the demolished tanker truck involved in Wednesday's fatal crash.
Gregory Brown, 46, of Oakland, California has been identified as the driver, whose body was found at the scene nine hours after the crash.
Emergency personnel responded to the 10:05 a.m. call on May 9, 2018 on State Route 88 near the Caltrans maintenance yard west of Woodfords and the SR-89 junction. Upon arrival they found an overturned tanker and detached cab off the roadway.
Amgen cyclists "racing" local celebrity Howie Nave
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/08/2018 - 5:21pm
Lauren Hall and Lauretta Hanson with the UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling team will be “racing” local radio host Howie Nave on the bike path at Kahle Meadow trailhead to Nevada Beach on Wednesday, May 9. They’ll meet for coffee at Clydes Coffee Roasting Co at 10:00 a.m. and will take off around 11:00 a.m. Public, media, cycling enthusiasts, community members, businesses are welcome to mingle for coffee as well as join them for a fun race/bike ride to the beach.
Fanny Bridge/SR-89 project in full swing, expect delays in Tahoe City
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/07/2018 - 3:11pm
Work resumed May 1 on the SR 89/Fanny Bridge Community Revitalization Project in Tahoe City, a project that will bring a new Truckee River Bridge, three roundabouts, and street improvements including lights and sidewalks.
The old Fanny Bridge will be replaced with one that has a new bridge rail that matches the original bridge rail, plus there will now be sidewalks and bike lanes on both sides.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork May 6-12
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/05/2018 - 8:58am
The following are the current California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) road projects in the El Dorado and Placer County areas of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra for the week of May 6 - May 12, 2018.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Man found deceased in El Dorado County river
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/03/2018 - 6:40pm
On May 1 at around 11:15 p.m., the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) was notified by Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) that they had received a distress call from one of their contracted security officers who said he was in his vehicle in a river.
That officer, 33-year-old Jared Cluff of Sacramento, was near the SMUD Powerhouse on Peavine Ridge Road east of Pollock Pines, but his exact location was unknown.
Upper Truckee Marsh closed to dogs May 1 - July 31
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/29/2018 - 10:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.- Dogs will be banned from the Upper Truckee Marsh area starting Mary 1 due to protection of a critical breeding habitat for special, threatened and endangered species such as the Willow Flycatcher.
This is the California Tahoe Conservancy's annual seasonal dog closure and it will end July 31.
Beginning August 1, dogs will again be permitted access to the Upper Truckee Marsh, if they are on leash. The Conservancy-owned Cove East property, west of the river, remains open for year-round, leashed dog access.
Judges McMorris, Tiras and 25 others receive Nevada educational awards
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/26/2018 - 11:40am
Twenty-seven Nevada judges have received awards for educational achievements earned through judicial education. The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) provides judges continuing education programs to ensure a competent and professional judiciary.
“Nevada citizens deserve to feel confident their judges hand down the best decisions,” said Chief Justice Michael L. Douglas. “These awards demonstrate a commitment by Nevada judges to obtain knowledge about changes in the law and judicial practices.”
Lake Tahoe area roadwork April 22-28; SLT project resumes May 1
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/20/2018 - 7:53pm
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) works on roads at Lake Tahoe, mainly during summer months. The following is their schedule for the week of April 23-28, 2018.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Book reading and signing with local author at Camp Richardson General Store
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/18/2018 - 8:15pm
Event Date:
April 22, 2018 - 11:00am Jennifer Quashnick is the local author of the Mountaingirl Mysteries series, in which Rachel Winters, a Lake Tahoe resident frequently accompanied by her dog Bella, finds herself embroiled in murder, mystery, and romance in the Tahoe Basin and beyond. The series begins with the Sierra Nevada Trail of Murder, where Rachel and Bella discover a murder victim along a local hiking trail. The series continues with Sierra Nevada River of Lies and Sierra Nevada Dangerous Developments.
Location
Camp Richardson General Store Cafe
1900 Jameson Beach Road.
United States
38° 56' 4.0596" N, 120° 2' 26.9376" W
See map: Google Maps
Lake Tahoe almost full, Upper Truckee River above flood stage
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/07/2018 - 6:03pm
The rain in the Sierra Thursday and Friday melted snow, sending the water down into rivers and the lake faster than normal. While the Upper Truckee River in South Lake Tahoe is over the banks and flooding the meadow, Lake Tahoe got closer to full.
The Upper Truckee is moving at 1960 cubic feet per minute, much faster than the 112 feet per minute just a week ago. It is also just over 11 feet in height, a few inches above the flood stage per NOAA-NWS.
Lake Tahoe measured at 6228.7 ft above sea level on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. The legal limit is 6229.1, the natural rim is 6223 ft.
