As temperatures rise, a landscape that continues to dry, and a lake level that is dropping daily, conditions are unfortunately becoming ripe for fire. In order to better protect the Lake Tahoe Basin, restrictions on open flames have expanded to more areas.
Tue June 01, 2021 - West Edition #12
Irwin Rapoport â CEG Correspondent
Crews from Q&D Construction recently completed the Echo Summit bridge replacement three months ahead of schedule thanks to an accelerated bridge construction (ABC) method.
Employing an accelerated bridge construction method (ABC),
Q&D Construction was able to complete the California Department of Transportation s $14.1 million U.S. Highway 50
Echo Summit Sidehill Viaduct Replacement Project three months ahead of schedule.
The original bridge (two lanes, 129-ft. long and two spans), constructed in 1939 for $25,000 in El Dorado County, served motorists for more than 80 years as the primary route between Sacramento, Calif., and South Lake Tahoe. The new structure, two lanes and 96-ft. long single span, meets current safety and seismic standards.
The 32nd annual Elegant Evening 2021 on-line Auction and Show was a huge success and that was due to the generosity of businesses and friends near and far. We are beyond thrilled that our Service Committee donations were met with such enthusiasm!
Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra especially thanks Tahoe Production House for their professionalism in developing our show and everyone who participated in this exciting and worthwhile event. Our gratitude goes to those who donated to enable our support of the many programs and organizations we assist. As always, all money raised is invested into schools, scholarships, projects, and youth both locally and globally. Please support the following businesses and friends who were patrons of our 2021 Elegant Evening:
The 32nd annual Elegant Evening 2021 on-line Auction and Show was a huge success and that was due to the generosity of businesses and friends near and far. We are beyond thrilled that our Service Committee donations were met with such enthusiasm!
Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra especially thanks Tahoe Production House for their professionalism in developing our show and everyone who participated in this exciting and worthwhile event. Our gratitude goes to those who donated to enable our support of the many programs and organizations we assist. As always, all money raised is invested into schools, scholarships, projects, and youth both locally and globally. Please support the following businesses and friends who were patrons of our 2021 Elegant Evening:
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/19/2021 - 7:36pm
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has certified the Tahoe Program Timberland Environmental Impact Report (Tahoe PTEIR) and approved the proposed forest management program.
This important program will support an increase in the pace and scale of forest management and fuels reduction on the California side of the Tahoe Basin.
CAL FIRE and the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team celebrated the milestone with the certification and approval of the Tahoe PTEIR and commended Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD), California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC), and North Tahoe Fire Protection District (NTFPD) for their proactive efforts to complete the Tahoe