Emergency order signed giving City power to enforce ‘stay at home’ order

South Lake Tahoe, CA- The City of South Lake Tahoe issued an emergency order this morning, giving the City power to issue administrative citations for people violating the Governor’s ‘stay at home’ order. 

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El Dorado County announces first confirmed case of community transmitted COVID-19

City asks lodging industry to help deter visitors; releases FAQ page

Barton creates COVID-19 response fund to aid community recovery

South Lake Tahoe, CA- With the anticipated impact of coronavirus COVID-19 in the area, the Barton Foundation is creating a COVID-19 Response Fund aimed at helping community members and healthcare workers affected by the outbreak. Barton Health will match ...

El Dorado County announces first case of COVID-19

City declares local emergency, takes steps to keep public, employees safe during COVID-19

South Lake Tahoe, CA- The City of South Lake Tahoe has this morning declared a local emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and is taking extra precautions to keep the public and our employees safe during this time.

The local emergency proclamation...

Serial child molester arrested after months-long investigation

South Lake Tahoe, CA- On March 18, 2020, Christopher Scott Flanders, a 51-year-old South Lake Tahoe resident, was arrested for 99 felony counts, including:

• 288.5 (a) PC- Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child
• 287(c)(1) PC- Oral Copulation: Vic...

South Lake Tahoe woman robbed for groceries and wallet

South Lake Tahoe, CA- On March 15, a 57-year-old South Lake Tahoe woman went grocery shopping at Raley’s at the Y. When the victim was walking home towards Tata Ln., she was attacked in the meadow behind Raley’s and Alpine Liquor (1950...

City encourages people to follow Federal, State, Local guidelines on COVID-19

South Lake Tahoe, CA- Working with our partner agencies, the City of South Lake Tahoe wants to encourage the public and local businesses to comply with guidelines set by Federal, State, and Local agencies.

The City is concerned, first and foremost, with th...

City of South Lake Tahoe update on COVID-19 response

South Lake Tahoe, CA- The City of South Lake Tahoe has partnered with Barton Hospital, El Dorado County and other agencies to develop an appropriate response to COVID-19 or the Coronavirus.

For now, the Senior Center has suspended all non-essential service...

City council selects Joe Irvin as new City Manager

City Council has selected Joseph Irvin as the new City Manager for the City of  South Lake Tahoe.

Joe Irvin has been the Assistant City Manager for Healdsburg, California, since 2018. Prior to that, he was with the City of Sequim, Washington, from...

No reported cases in El Dorado county as local health officials monitor Coronavirus

Placerville, CA- El Dorado County health officials and agency partners are closely monitoring the outbreak of novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) that originated in China. As of today, there are no known cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County.

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City manager search narrowed down to 4 candidates, interviews and meet and greet set for next week

South Lake Tahoe, CA- City Council has been hard at work searching for a new City Manager and they have narrowed down the final list to 4.

Thomas Hutka has been the Public Works Director for Broward County, Florida, since 2009. He has also served as City M...