UC Davis’s Lake Tahoe Clarity Report Mixed for 2019, Says, Converging Threats Challenge Lake Restoration

UC Davis’s Lake Tahoe Clarity Report Mixed for 2019, Says, Converging Threats Challenge Lake Restoration

Tahoe City, CA…The clarity of Lake Tahoe has long been one of the most important indicators of the changing condition of this iconic water body. In 2019, Lake Tahoe’s clarity decreased nearly 8 feet from the previous year’s dramatic 10-foot improvement. The average annual value in 2019 was 62.7 feet. The lowest value was recorded […]

North Tahoe Fire and Meeks Bay Fire Protection Districts Prohibit ALL Open Burning and Recreational Fires

North Tahoe Fire and Meeks Bay Fire Protection Districts Prohibit ALL Open Burning and Recreational Fires

Tahoe City, Calif. June 12, 2019 – On Monday, June 15, 2019 CAL FIRE is suspending residential burn permits in the Tahoe Basin. This, along with the fire restrictions announced by the USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit on May 28, 2020, are the triggers that prompt North Tahoe Fire Protection District (NTFPD), Meeks Bay […]

One Lap Around Lake Tahoe Spring Edition

One Lap Around Lake Tahoe Spring Edition

South Lake Tahoe, CA…On May 20th we took one lap around Lake Tahoe. We started the camera rolling at Stateline continued on up East Shore to Incline Village, Through Kings Beach, over to Tahoe City and down the West Shore. We made a brief stop at Emerald Bay and then back to South Lake Tahoe […]

A Message From Your Regional Tahoe Healthcare Providers During COVID-19 Outbreak

A Message From Your Regional Tahoe Healthcare Providers During COVID-19 Outbreak

Lake Tahow, CA/NV…With the continuing spread of COVID-19 within the U.S., the healthcare providers of the greater Lake Tahoe/El Dorado Region are working closely with each other and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as California and Nevada health authorities, to care for affected individuals. We are also jointly taking steps […]

First Coronavirus, Covid 19 Death in California Has Occurred in Placer County

First Coronavirus, Covid 19 Death in California Has Occurred in Placer County

Roseville, CA…Placer County Public Health is reporting that a resident has died of COVID-19. The person, an elderly adult with underlying health conditions, was the second confirmed case of COVID-19 in the county and is now the first to die from the illness in California. “We extend our deepest condolences to the loved ones of […]

One Avalanche Fatality & One Serious Injury at Alpine Meadows This Morning

One Avalanche Fatality & One Serious Injury at Alpine Meadows This Morning

Tahoe City, CA…From the Placer County Sheriff…”UPDATE [12:50p.m.]: Search has been called off. After a thorough search, SAR volunteers and avalanche dogs confirmed no further victims. Sgt. Powers is near the scene with the latest on the avalanche at #alpinemeadows . One confirmed fatality, and a second victim with serious injuries on the way to […]

Placer County Reveals White Wolf Development Plans for Tahoe

Placer County Reveals White Wolf Development Plans for Tahoe

Tahoe City, CA…Placer County planning officials released plans for a new gated development on the White Wolf property between Tahoe’s Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows yesterday. New development would spread from Alpine Meadows Road north towards Squaw Valley and West to the Granite Chief Wilderness Area. Plans include a subdivision of 38 single-family custom home […]

Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr89 / Sr28

Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr89 / Sr28

Tahoe City, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Sr89 / Sr28 Incident: 00062 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Sr89 / Sr28 Loc Desc: THE Y Lat/Lon: 39.167723 -120.145151 Detail Information 6:09 PM 3 [3] RP HEARD ONLY // HEADED TO 1020 6:09 PM 2 [2] 03 SIL ACURA MDX VS UNK VEH 6:09 PM 1 [1] 2 VEH […]