Tahoe Vista, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Vehicle vs Tree Near Sr28 / Agate Rd Incident: 00083 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr28 / Agate Rd Loc Desc: NR 5877 N LK BLVD Lat/Lon: 39.235534 -120.070288 Detail Information 4:20 PM 5 [17] PER CALFIRE GRV BRO SD INTO TREE / INQING IF 1185 NEEDED 4:20 PM 4 […]
Kings Beach, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision Near Sr28 / Cal Neva Dr Incident: 00028 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr28 / Cal Neva Dr Loc Desc: JWO 1/2 MILE FROM NV BORDER Lat/Lon: 39.227033 -120.006544 Detail Information 5:22 PM 6 [11] 1039 GRV CALIFIRE 5:20 PM 5 [6] FORD XPL PARTAL 1125 5:20 PM 4 […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…The Caldor Fire raged in the Sierra Nevada of California for 68 days last summer, consuming more than 221,000 acres of forestland, making it the 15th largest and 16th most destructive fire in the history of California. It literally wiped out the Gold Rush-era town of Grizzly Flats and for days threatened […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…Nov. 17, 2021 – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has lifted the Caldor Fire closure order effective Wed., Nov. 17, 2021. LTBMU staff have mitigated immediate hazard trees along roads and trails within the Caldor Fire area, but the public should be aware that many hazards still […]
Markleeville, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) opened State Route 108/Sonora Pass at 1:00 p.m. and Route 4/Ebbetts Pass at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, November 15, 2021, after a storm closure. Last week, District 10 opened Route 89/Monitor Pass. Crews removed snow, ice, fallen trees and debris from a recent winter storm in the Sierra […]
Sacramento, CA…As 2021 California wildfire survivors begin the process of recovering, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is reminding property owners to sign up for the State’s Consolidated Debris Removal Program (Program). So far, debris removal work is happening on the ground with 1,308 properties in nine counties are participating in the full program […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…At its meeting on November 8th, the California Tahoe Conservancy Board adopted new forestry guidelines that will help increase the pace and scale of the Conservancy’s work to reduce wildfire risk to Tahoe communities and improve forest resilience. The Board also authorized a program budget of up to $50 million for the […]
Walnut Creek, CA…Pack your patience! Airports and roads may be jam-packed this year as AAA predicts 53.4 million people will travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 13% from 2020. As restrictions continue to lift and consumer confidence builds, AAA urges travelers to be proactive when making their travel plans this holiday season. 2021 Thanksgiving Holiday […]
Lake Tahoe, CA/NV….As the temperature drops outside and we think about using our fireplaces and heating stoves, it is important to remember a few safety tips and precautions. Heating equipment and improper ash disposal are leading causes of home and wildland fires during the fall and winter months. Stay warm and safe this season by […]
Washington, DC…Starting today, foreign nationals who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and have appropriate documentation will be permitted to enter the United States via land ports of entry (POEs) and ferry terminals for non-essential reasons such as tourism. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reminds these travelers to be prepared to (1) provide proof […]
