Stateline, NV…The Lake Tahoe Basin saw continued environmental improvement over the last four years, but faces major challenges from climate change, according to a draft 2015 Threshold Evaluation Report released by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA). The report offers a detailed assessment of the health of Lake Tahoe and its treasured natural environment as […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…The Board of Directors of the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (Tahoe Chamber) has announced its endorsements in the campaign for two open seats on the South Lake Tahoe City Council. Chamber officials said the unanimous vote to endorse candidates Brooke Laine and Jason Collin came following a detailed vetting […]
Truckee, CA…Good morning Truckee Tahoe. Well we got a little overnight snow and the side roads are a bit icy this morning. Slow down and give yourself plenty of following distance. Drive carefully.
South Lake Tahoe, CA…The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) was recognized by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) with a “Best in Basin” award for the third and final phase of the Angora Fire Restoration Project. The award, which recognizes and showcases projects that demonstrate exceptional planning, implementation and compatibility with […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…In 1988, SLEDNET was formed. On and off, over the years, the task force included personnel from the SLTPD, El Dorado County Sheriff’s Department, California Department of Justice, California Highway Patrol, El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office, El Dorado County Probation Department, Alpine County Sheriff’s Department, Douglas County Sheriff’s Department, and Nevada […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…The U.S. Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region recently announced that Teresa McClung has been selected as the new deputy forest supervisor for the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU). McClung arrived at the LTBMU last week and comes to the basin from the Calaveras District of the Stanislaus National Forest, where she […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…The South Lake Tahoe Recreation Department is offering two American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard Training courses. The courses are being taught by City employee, Liz Terzian and will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies. Participants will be trained and certified to provide care […]
South Lake Tahoe, Ca…When Krysinthia White’s team, 20 Percent Survival, completed the MedWAR Tahoe Challenge at the Taylor Creek Sno-Park, they knew it was not a first place finish. Yet they were still smiling after six flat tires, a bee sting, and multiple wrong turns. “From our perspective, last place was the best place,” says […]
Washoe County, NV…Dozens of Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Citizen Corps* members just became the Sheriff’s Office new “RAT Pack,” a team of volunteers specially trained to provide additional safety and security for local railway infrastructure. RAT (Rail Auxiliary Team) Pack volunteers completed their instruction this morning with some hands-on training, using mock rail cars located […]