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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tahoe City, CA…Fatal Vehicle vs Bicyclist Collision Near Sr28 / Old Mill Rd. The driver stated the sun was in his eyes impairing his view before the fatal collision with the bicycle. Incident: 00009 Type: Fatality Location: Sr28 / Old Mill Rd Loc Desc: 1ST OLD MILL RD Lat/Lon: 39.189710 -120.113944 Detail Information 8:19 AM […]
Tahoe City, CA…Traffic Update….Use Caution for Someone Laying in Roadway Near Sr89 / Twin Crags Rd Incident: 00035 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr89 / Twin Crags Rd Loc Desc: SB JNO Lat/Lon: 39.163800 -120.156536 Detail Information 11:46 AM 1 [2] LAYING IN THE SB LN Unit Information 11:48 AM 1 Unit Assigned