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El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/18/2018 - 9:24am
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:
3/4
3:20 p.m. - Vandalism - BLitzen Rd - R/P CLAIMS THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE HOUSE CAUSED BY THE 41-YEAR-OLD MALE SUSPECT.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/17/2018 - 10:27pm
The following are the 153 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Mar. 1 - 15, 2018
3/1
04:32 - 1600 block of Marshall Ct - Special type of incident, Dispatch error
05:37 - Barton Hospital - EMS Call, Interfacility Transfer - Dispatched & cancelled en route
09:41 - 3700 block of Blackwood Rd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
12:31 - 800 block of Rubicon Tr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
12:21 - Heavenly - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Search and Rescue response under Heavenly Gondola
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/17/2018 - 2:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heavenly Valley Ski Patrol and the Search and Rescue (SAR) teams from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office and Douglas County Sheriff's Office responded to an injured skier under the Gondola line on Wednesday, March 15 at about 12:23 p.m.
The local 54-year-old woman was backcountry skiing out-of-bounds when she injured her lower leg between the Gondola mid-station and Van Sickle Bi-State Park.
South Lake Brewing celebrates beer and community
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/16/2018 - 9:10pm
Many head to the cooler at their local beverage purveyor, perhaps never thinking of the process involved in getting that beer from the brewery to their lips.
This week, South Lake Brewing Company canned 4,800 cans of three types of beer, their already famous Fog Nozzle and Angora IPA, along with their Pillow Line Pale Ale. This was their second canning since opening in May, 2017, and it was also their biggest.
Search on for man missing in Alpine County near Bear Valley
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/16/2018 - 1:10pm
There is an active search underway for Thomas Mullarkey after he failed to return to his Arnold, California cabin after a day of skiing at Bear Valley Resort in Alpine County Wednesday.
His wife Jane Drummond-Mullarkey contacted the Alpine County Sheriff's Office at 11:30 p.m. March 14 when her husband did not return. Shortly after, sheriff's personnel located his car at the resort.
Avalanche warnings in place for Lake Tahoe back country and Crystal Bay
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/16/2018 - 11:10am
March 16 3:00 PM update: Washoe County has issued a Stage 2 Avalanche Alert for the Crystal Bay and Third Creek area. Stage 2 Avalanche Alert Action: In a Stage 2 Avalanche alert, if you choose to evacuate, please do so now or within the next 2-4 hours.
The next and final alert is a Stage 3 Avalanche Alert.
Stage 3 Avalanche Alert Action: A Stage 3 Avalanche alert signifies a shelter-in-place alert and a warning to NOT leave your home for up to 24 hours.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/14/2018 - 9:49pm
The following are the 142 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Feb. 16 - 28, 2018
2/16
04:38 - 2500 block of Palmira Dr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
10:09 - 1600 block of Glenwood Way - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
12:14 - Heavenly - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
10:57 - Barton Hospital - EMS Call, Interfacility Transfer
14:47 - Pioneer Tr at Sonora Ave - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address
22 disabled veterans heading to Lake Tahoe for special week at Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/11/2018 - 1:06pm
Twenty-two injured veterans will arrive at the Reno-Tahoe airport Sunday evening and head to Squaw Valley / Alpine Meadows for 3rd annual Military to the Mountains program through March 17, 2018.
Eight of the veterans are residents of the Reno/Sparks area and will join the arrival celebration at 7:45 p.m. at the airport near the ski statue.
The week long adaptive ski week is sponsored by High Fives Foundation, Adaptive Training Foundation, City of Reno, Achieve Tahoe and Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows.
Meyers traffic plan has some success after first weekend
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/07/2018 - 9:21pm
If you drive through Meyers on a Sunday you've most likely come across gridlock traffic through the neighborhoods as vehicles trying to head west after their South Lake Tahoe weekend look for the quickest route, courtesy of smart phone apps.
El Dorado County Supervisor Sue Novasel held a Town Hall meeting on February 28, providing a forum for residents, law enforcement and staff to discuss solutions. One suggestion that came out of that meeting was put into place on Sunday, March 4 and was fairly successful.
SnowGlobe to stay with modifications to address concerns
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/07/2018 - 1:25am
SnowGlobe will be returning to South Lake Tahoe in December, 2018, but it will be with some modifications to mitigate sound issues residents have as well as playfield concerns.
A majority of those speaking at Tuesday's City Council meeting said they are for SnowGlobe continuing, but 38 percent of those who spoke us gave a list of concerns they have from the popular three-day festival.
Tahoe Search and Rescue locate two skiers at Heavenly
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/05/2018 - 9:42pm
Two skiers who went out of bounds at Heavenly Mountain Resort Sunday were found safe and uninjured at approximately 6:50 p.m. March 4, 2018.
The pair were in waist deep snow and had trouble getting out according to El Dorado County Sheriff Sgt. Anthony Prencipe. They called for help and Tahoe Search and Rescue responded at about 5:30 p.m.
Prencipe said they two skiers, whose names and hometowns were not released, were uninjured and able to ski out on their own once help arrived.
Mother and son die in snow slide at Kirkwood
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/05/2018 - 6:19pm
A woman and her son visiting with other family members at Kirkwood Ski Resort on Sunday, March 4 died in a snow slide near their condominium, according to the Alpine County Sheriff's Office.
Olga Perkovic, 50, and her seven-year-old son were reported missing at 6:40 p.m. They had last been seen on Chair Seven at 4:00 p.m. The search was focused on that area.
At 9:00 p.m., a neighbor of the missing pair noticed ski gloves on the snow adjacent to their condominium. The neighbor investigated the gloves and found the pair buried underneath three feet of snow. They were unconscious.
Squaw Valley - Body of missing boarder found, avalanche injures 5
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/02/2018 - 7:16pm
A snowboarder missing since yesterday afternoon was found deceased at Squaw Valley Ski Resort on Friday. Rocklin resident Wenyu Zhang, 42-years-old, was found deceased this morning by Squaw Valley Ski Patrol. A search area was narrowed through the use of a tracker program used by the resort.
Lake Tahoe storm closes college and schools
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/01/2018 - 8:54am
The blizzard warnings in the Lake Tahoe basin have prompted school officials to close schools, or in the case of Douglas County, put them on late start.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District is on a Snow Day. All Schools Will be CLOSED today due to the Blizzard Warning issued by the National Weather Service.
Round two to start dropping snow Wednesday night in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/27/2018 - 3:17pm
Lake Tahoe is enjoying a sunny and clear day Tuesday as the next storm starts to brew in the northwest. Up to 20 inches of snow fell at Lake Tahoe area ski resorts, but with what is expected latter in the week that will be nothing.
Very heavy snowfall accumulations are forecast for the foothills and mountains of Northern California, the heaviest snow expected to begin Wednesday night with major travel delays possible by Thursday. This system will be the strongest storm this winter, with snow to be measured in feet, not inches.
How the Olympics in Lake Tahoe changed the games forever
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/25/2018 - 7:23pm
As the 2018 Olympics come to a close, taking a look back to the 1960 event at Squaw Valley and Lake Tahoe puts a lot into perspective. Perhaps those Olympics should have been called "Against All Odds."
SAR volunteers aid in search of Bay Area man missing in Yosemite
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/24/2018 - 11:38pm
A weekend hike in Yosemite turned into a six-day long ordeal for a Bay Area man this week.
Oakland resident Alan Chow, 36, had his backpacking gear and wilderness permit when he set out on a solo hike Saturday, February 17 on the loop trail in Yosemite's northern wilderness area above Hetch Hetchy, about a mile from O'Shaughnessy Dam.
He became disoriented and lost his way.
Chain controls remain up and snow continues to come down
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/22/2018 - 10:36pm
The snow has been falling all down in the Sierra, giving residents and visitors a glimpse into a winter that hasn't been even a slight resemblance into the big winter of 2017.
At this point, every seems to be happy with what fell Thursday. Snow totals aren't in from the ski resorts yet since they release them in the morning, but they most likely will be several inches and hovering near the one foot level.
Continued cold with chance of snow until weekend
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/19/2018 - 5:15pm
Ski resorts are reporting several inches of snow from this past weekend's storm in Lake Tahoe, and more may be on the way.
Kirkwood is reporting 10 inches of snow in the last 24 hours, Heavenly - 3", Sierra-at-Tahoe - 7", Squaw/Alpine - 5", Northstar - 5", Mt. Rose - 7", and Diamond Peak - 2".
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno is reporting that after Monday, there is a chance of snow Wednesday through Saturday, and possibly into next week. A cold low pressure trough will remain over the Lake Tahoe and Western Nevada region with below normal temperatures.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/19/2018 - 1:31pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 643 calls for the 23 days between January 16 - February 7, 2018.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
1/16
Driving on a suspended/revoked license in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Petty Theft in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Transient/Homeless at Lake Tahoe Blvd & Herbert Ave
1/17
Transient/Homeless in the 1800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
1/18
Warrant in the 1000 block of Shepherds Dr
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/18/2018 - 7:32pm
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:
2/7
2:28 a.m. - Spousal Battery - South Lake Tahoe - 28-YEAR-OLD FEMALE ARRESTED FOR SPOUSAL BATTERY.
City of South Lake Tahoe to host cannabis workshop
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/15/2018 - 12:18am
Event Date:
February 20, 2018 - 5:00pm
After Tuesday's normally scheduled 9:00 a.m. meeting, they will move to the Tahoe Beach Retreat & Lodge for an evening Cannabis Workshop to discuss upcoming regulations concerning the sales of adult-use cannabis in South Lake Tahoe. They moved to the larger venue due to expected participation.
On February 20, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., members of the public can give their input on what an ordinance concerning the sales of cannabis in city limits should look like. Besides council members there will also be representative of the Planning Commission and Cannabis Subcommittee.
South Lake Tahoe home recently seen on "The Bachelor" for sale
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/12/2018 - 11:09pm
If you caught the January 22, 2018 episode of The Bachelor that showed bachelor Arie Luyendyk, Jr. in many scenic spots around South Lake Tahoe you most likely saw the home the show's contestants, the bachelorettes, stayed in while in town.
That 17,000 square foot house on Sherman Way is now for sale with a price tag of $15,880,000. It has 17 bedrooms, 18 bathrooms, five fire places, a swimming pool, high end features and appliances, and amazing views.
Tahoma murder suspect identified
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/12/2018 - 5:04pm
LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Sunday's suspicious death in Tahoma has officially been ruled a homicide by El Dorado County Sheriff’s Detectives.
Jeremy David Virgo, 47, was arrested for murder after a chase ensued after deputies from El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) responded to shots being fired in the area of Timber Wolf Drive and Alder Street in the West Shore community of Tahoma.
Death in Tahoma leads to chase and arrest at Homewood Ski Resort
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/11/2018 - 8:09pm
4:00 p.m. update: A 47-year-old man has been identified as the suspect in Sunday's murder in Tahoma. For more information: http://southtahoenow.com/story/02/12/2018/tahoma-murder-suspect-identified
LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. A chase along State Route 89 between Tahoma and Homewood today resulted in the arrest of a man who is being accused of being involved in a shooting and suspicious death.
Olympic viewing schedule for Jamie Anderson and Maddie Bowman
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/10/2018 - 1:35pm
Update Saturday: Looks like weather has caused a delay in Jamie's Slopestyle. Schedule shows it rescheduled for 10:00 a.m. Monday in PyeongChang - 5:00 p.m. Sunday on the west coast. Sunday prime time coverage starts at 4:00 p.m.
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Opening ceremonies were held for the 2018 Olympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea on Friday, and now the athletes hit a full schedule of events through February 25.
Special City Council meeting to decide Kerry's fate; Meston outlines plans
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/09/2018 - 10:09pm
News spread through South Lake Tahoe this week that surprised and shocked many, the City Council's decision to put City Manager Nancy Kerry on indefinite leave. The council will be meeting in closed session on Monday, February 12, 2018 to discuss the situation. Their agenda item, "PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)" starts at 9:00 a.m.
That section of code allows special and closed session meetings to consider the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, discipline, or dismissal of a public employee.
South Lake Tahoe florist changes hands
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/09/2018 - 1:20am
The Enchanted Florist in South Lake Tahoe now has a new owner, long time local Karen Estes.
Owners Jeri and Noboru Oishi owned the popular flower shop on Emerald Bay Road for 16 years and handed over the keys to Estes on February 1, 2018.
"I love anything flowers," said Estes who had operated an online and corner market, Karen's Flower Stand.
Truckee rock climber falls to his death overnight
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/08/2018 - 4:14pm
A Truckee man died after falling more than 100 feet down a cliff Wednesday night, Placer County sheriff's officials said.
The Placer Search and Rescue and Nordic teams responded when they received a call of a fallen hiker at 10:00 p.m. near Squaw Valley.
The unidentified man was with two friends in the area of Big Chief, just east of Highway 89 and Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Ski Resort. The men, in their 20s and 30s, did some rock climbing during daylight hours and then went to hike to the top of Big Chief after dark with their headlamps on.
STHS tackle Logan Langemeier headed to Jacksonville University
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/08/2018 - 1:26pm
South Tahoe High offensive tackle Logan Langemeier will be wearing the green and white of the Jacksonville University Dolphins football team this fall.
During an official signing ceremony at the school Wednesday, the 6'4" 240 pound senior credited his mom and his training for getting him to this point.
A football player since the age of eight, Logan said he tried soccer but fell in love with football through Pop Warner.
Proposed improvements at Heavenly released
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/07/2018 - 3:17pm
The U.S. Forest Service has released their draft decision for proposed improvements to existing skiing and snowboarding terrain at Heavenly Mountain Resort. Much of the work will be done on runs outside of the Lake Tahoe Basin boundary.
Those proposed improvements would include selective widening of ski trails, removing trail obstacles and relocation and/or realignment of some portions of existing snowmaking air and water pipelines to improve user experience, maintain user safety, increase energy and water efficiency, and maintain native species.
South Lake Tahoe cannabis discussion to move to evening meeting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/06/2018 - 11:02pm
The Cannabis Community Committee gave a presentation to the South Lake Tahoe City Council Tuesday, outlining the work they've done and recommendations for the City's ordinance for cannabis sales.
Fifteen members of the community came together as the committee and met with Mayor Pro Tem Tom Davis, Councilwoman Brooke Laine, Police Chief Brian Uhler, City Attorney Nira Doherty and City Staff member Lisa Watson to discuss and research issues facing legal sales of cannabis in the city limits.
South Lake Tahoe property to be purchased as part of Bijou Creek Restoration Project
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/06/2018 - 3:07pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe agreed Tuesday to accept funds from the California Tahoe Conservancy to purchase a home on Woodbine Road as part of the three-phased, 850-acre Bijou Park Creek Watershed Restoration Project.
Whittell Winter Sports Burger Night Fundraiser
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/05/2018 - 10:12am
Event Date:
February 7, 2018 - 3:00pm The community is invited to head out to the Red Hut Cafe in South Lake Tahoe Wednesday for the Whittell High School Winter Sports Burger Night fundraiser. All proceeds go to support the Whittell Basketball Team, Ski Team and cheerleaders.
The Red Hut Cafe Burger Night Fundraiser is on February 7 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For just a $10 donation you get a burger, homemade chips and a fountain soda. The Red Hut donates 100 percent of the proceeds to the school.
Red Hut Cafe located at 1001 Ski Run Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/04/2018 - 7:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
1/24
9:58 a.m. - Petty Theft - Heavenly Village Way - R/P REPORTED A THEFT.
1/25
7:32 a.m. - Death Investigation - South Lake Tahoe - 83-YEAR-OLD MALE DECEASED.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/02/2018 - 6:45pm
The following are the 88 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Jan. 22 - 31, 2018
1/22
00:59 - 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
14:46 - 3600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - Detector activation, no fire unintentional
14:55 -3500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
15:23 - Barton Hospital - EMS Call, Interfacility Transfer
19:00 - 3800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Plans to ease North Lake Tahoe traffic during ski season
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/29/2018 - 12:41pm
The snow is falling, and the ski season is about to hit high gear heading toward the big Presidents Day weekend. Will Tahoe roads be ready to handle the traffic?
Probably not. The surge of traffic on Friday nights and Saturday mornings is intense, notably on Highway 89, the only route to Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows ski areas. Highway 89 was a parking lot at times last year, as were some Truckee streets.
Prescribed burning around Lake Tahoe resumes
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/27/2018 - 8:40pm
he Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT), which includes local, state and federal agencies continue to carry out prescribed fire operations this week in multiple locations around Lake Tahoe, weather and conditions permitting. Smoke may be present.
Burn areas in Lake Tahoe (size, location, responsible agency):
A) 25 acres - West side of First Creek drainage - North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District
B) 20 acres - Diamond Peak Ski Resort - North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District
C) 8 acres - Champagne Rd. - North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/27/2018 - 7:43pm
The following are the 84 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Jan. 11 - 21, 2018
1/11
11:34 - 1100 block of Sierra Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
14:52 - Barton Hospital - EMS call, Interfacility Transfer
16:54 - 1900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - Fire, other
22:58 - 4100 block of Manzanita Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
1/12
01:18 - 1000 block of Takela Dr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Kudos: Bread and Broth thanks Kirkwood
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/26/2018 - 8:29am
Since 1989, Bread &Broth has been serving free hot dinners to thousands of diners every year. Beginning in 2010, the ‘Adopt A Day of Nourishment’ program was put into place to encourage individuals, churches, organizations and business to join B&B in providing these needed meals as a service to the our community.
New ski pass to give users access to 23 resorts in 9 states, 2 countries
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/25/2018 - 10:53pm
The Alterra Mountain Company has announced the a new pass for the 2018-19 season, the Ikon Pass. It will give pass holders access to many of North America’s top mountain destinations, uniting 12 destinations from Alterra Mountain Company with 11 premier partners.
Widespread smoke from controlled burns around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/24/2018 - 4:44pm
Visible smoke at several areas around Lake Tahoe Wednesday are from scheduled prescribed burns.
On the South Shore, smoke can be seen for miles from Oneidas Street where the U.S. Forest Service is burning 100 acres, a project they began on January 17. They do not burn all 100 acres at the same and do small amounts each day, then put the fires out before moving to the next area.
Besides Oneidas, other burn areas drawing a lot of smoke are 70 acres being burned near Thunderbird Lodge near Incline Village and 70 acres near Brockway.
Lake Tahoe man's pursuit of Olympic history
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/23/2018 - 1:37am
South Shore resident Larry Sidney narrowly missed earning a spot on the historic Israeli Olympic Skeleton team headed to PyeongChang in February.
"It's amazingly exciting to be part of it," said Sidney on his return to Lake Tahoe after months of traveling the world and participating in skeleton races in pursuit of an Olympic spot.
Kyle Smaine of South Lake Tahoe wins halfpipe at Mammoth
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/19/2018 - 11:56pm
Kyle Smaine of South Lake Tahoe was the surprise winner of the final selection event for the U.S. freeski halfpipe Olympic team at Mammoth Friday, but will it be enough to earn him a discretionary selection?
The 26-year-old Sierra-at-Tahoe skier has a chance.
The U.S. freeski team added four more athletes to its halfpipe roster for PyeongChang on Friday night.
Alex Ferreira and Torin Yater-Wallace are joining David Wise on the men's team, while Brita Sigourney and Devin Logan are joining South Lake Tahoe's Maddie Bowman on the women's team.
"Ski With A Ranger" returns to Heavenly
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/19/2018 - 3:54pm
The popular program from the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, Ski with a Ranger, resumes at Heavenly Mountain Resort on Friday, January 26. Every Monday and Friday, the tours will start at 1:00 p.m. at Tamarack Lodge at the top of the gondola.
The tours last approximately one-hour and continue through April 6, 2018, weather permitting.
Layer of snow covers South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/19/2018 - 8:41am
"Pray for Snow" dances worked as snow is covering the mountains around Lake Tahoe. Snow showers are tapering off this morning, but now before the weather system dropped 1-2" of snow at lake level and 7-11" at the ski resorts.
Last weekend for snowboarders and skiers to qualify for 2018 Winter Olympics
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/19/2018 - 12:49am
Just one more week of ski and snowboard competition until the 2018 U.S. Olympic teams are closer to being finalized. Focus will be south of Tahoe this week for the U.S. Grand Prix Series at Mammoth Mountain.
The results will help determine who the U.S. sends to next month's Winter Olympics in these disciplines.
Column: Marking five years of progress on regional plan
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/17/2018 - 12:17pm
Conserving and restoring Lake Tahoe’s natural environment and revitalizing its communities requires a delicate balancing act. Historically, building consensus around how to strike that balance has been one of the region’s greatest difficulties.
Lake Tahoe reached its strongest-ever consensus on that balance with the 2012 Regional Plan and its focus on sustainable redevelopment to restore natural areas, bring legacy development up to modern environmental standards, and create walkable, bikeable, and vibrant town centers.
South Lake Tahoe Warm Room report card - A+; Volunteer training next week
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/17/2018 - 12:00am
The Tahoe Coalition for Homeless (TCH) made a presentation to the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) board members Tuesday, updating them on the Warm Room, and how things have gone since opening in their new home January 1, 2018.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/14/2018 - 12:21am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 531 calls between December 21, 2017 - January 3, 2018.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
12/21 - 28 total calls
No Arrests
12/22 - 33 total calls
Unlicensed Driver at Palmira and River Rd
Driving on a suspended or revoked license on Elva Ct
12/23 - 37 total calls
DUI at Black Bart and Pioneer Trail
Unlicensed Driver at Glenwood Way and Blackwood Rd
DUI at Lake Tahoe Blvd and San Francisco Ave
