It’s Wagon Train Time Again!
Lake Tahoe, CA/NV…It’s Wagon Train time again! Use caution when traveling around the Wagon Train & enjoy the history. Happening now on US-50 between South Lake Tahoe and Placerville…
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Announces Catalytic Converter Theft Deterrent Program
Reno, NV…Sheriff Balaam is proud to announce the implementation of a new catalytic converter anti-theft program at the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. The intention of this program is to deter and discourage the theft of catalytic converters through community involvement and high visibility recognition of catalytic converters. The program is designed to be a deterrent […]
Traffic Update….Mercedes vs Rock, Both still in Roadway Just West of Kirkwood on Hwy 88
Kirkwood, CA…Traffic Update….Mercedes vs Rock, Both still in Roadway Just West of Kirkwood on Hwy 88 Incident: 00293 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 0 Sr88 Loc Desc: JWO KIRKWOOD Lat/Lon: 38.704456 -120.100381 Detail Information 5:01 PM 4 [11] CALL # 36610 // NEXT AVL OUT OF SILVER STATE TOW 4:59 PM 3 [10] 1039 CT […]
Traffic Delays Expected on Hwy 50 Next Week
South Lake Tahoe, CA…Caltrans is alerting motorists who will be traveling on U.S. Highway 50 between Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe to traffic controls and a detour during pavement repair work near Echo Summit next month. Beginning Tuesday, June 7 at 6 a.m., passenger vehicles and pickup trucks will be detoured via Johnson Pass Road […]
Cherished Campground in Alpine County Close to Reopening Following Tamarack Fire Cleanup
Markleeville, CA…Now, less than a year after the Tamarack Fire blew through parts of Alpine County including the small town of Markleeville where Turtle Rock Park Campground is located, debris removal operations managed by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) have reached completion. In total, state-contracted crews removed more than 95.2 tons of debris […]
Fire Restrictions Effective Immediately in City Limits
South Lake Tahoe, CA…As of Tuesday, June 1, 2022, fire restrictions are in place for the City of South Lake Tahoe until further notice. No charcoal or wood fires are permitted during this time. The use of natural gas (NG), propane (LPG), or pellet BBQ grills, smokers, and firepits are permissible unless a red flag […]
Hwy 50 Between Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe To Experience Traffic Controls and Delays
Lake Tahoe Ca/NV…Caltrans is alerting motorists who will be traveling on U.S. Highway 50 between Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe to traffic controls and a detour during pavement repair work near Echo Summit next month. Beginning Tuesday, June 7 at 6 a.m., passenger vehicles and pickup trucks will be detoured via Johnson Pass Road with […]
Request Curbside Chipping in South Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe, CA/NV…If you have done some yard work or plan to and need some chipping done, go to TAHOEFIRE.org/wildland/chipping to put your request in. Tahoe Douglas Zephyr Crew is taking requests now.
Woman Transported to Barton After Distress in Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe, CA/NV…Marine 17 is officially on the water. While out training , a dispatch came out for a female about 1000’ off the beach and in distress. They successfully pulled the hypothermic swimmer out of the water. She was transported to Barton. Be safe swimming in the early season. Hypothermia can occur in […]
Smokeless Firepits Not Allowed This Summer in Tahoe Area
Lake Tahoe, CA/NV…Smokeless firepits will not be allowed this summer wildfire season. They are still wood burning, can produce embers (per the manufacturers), get hotter than other firepits and can be knocked over. All agencies around the lake are in consensus that these will not be allowed.