El Dorado County Local News

There’s a new face at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary. He’s big, he’s lovable, and he’s already stealing hearts—and maybe a few snacks. Meet Herbie, a five-year-old North American Black Bear who has officially made Folsom his forever home.

A golden mussel infestation was discovered on a boat at Beals Point on Tuesday, May 6, according to California State Parks officials; they credit their new vessel inspection program at Folsom Lake for the discovery.

The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is scheduled to begin hazardous fuels reduction mastication treatments in Meyers near the Pioneer Trail and U.S. Highway 50 intersection the week of May 12, 2025. These operations will target ground vegetation and brush, primarily manzanita and will not target any trees.

At South Tahoe Middle School and South Tahoe High School, a remarkable partnership is unfolding, one that is setting a new standard for math education in the community. In its second year of a five-year commitment to improving math instruction and learning, this collaboration between middle and high school math teachers is showing impressive results in terms of vertical collaboration and articulation.

Lake Tahoe watercraft inspection stations, boat launches, and marinas are opening for the 2025 boating season and aquatic invasive species management agencies are encouraging boaters and paddlers to stay up to date with strengthened procedures to protect the lake from the spread of aquatic invasive species.

On Tuesday, the South Lake Tahoe city council held another lengthy discussion on VHR permits and other items on the agenda. During the seven-hour meeting, council formally adopted its strategic plan, approved a parking lot rental agreement, and approved a contract for the Pioneer Trail pedestrian project.

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Advisory Planning Commission will be holding a scoping meeting on May 14 for the Barton Hospital project, which recently had its environmental review level raised to an environmental impact statement.

The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe and Bare Roots Coffee Roasting Co. launched a meaningful new partnership. This collaboration introduces a special coffee medium roast blend, "Root for Tahoe Youth: The Kindness Blend", with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Club. Also, Bare Roots is donating $1 for every bag.