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Invasive plant barrier installation complete at South Lake Tahoe marsh
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/07/2023 - 9:59am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Agencies restoring the Taylor and Tallac marsh areas have completed the installation of bottom barriers to remove 17 acres of invasive plants as part of the comprehensive restoration of one of the last natural wetlands in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) announced this week that the collaborative project that began in December 2021 is one of the largest aquatic invasive species control projects ever undertaken in the Tahoe Basin.
Pipe replacement project impacts Black Bart Avenue traffic, alternate routes suggested
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/06/2023 - 7:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Work to replace 9,510 linear feet of aging and undersized waterline is continuing in the Black Bart neighborhood, and traffic along Black Bart Avenue will be impacted over the next two to three weeks.
‘We’re trying to be good neighbors:’ Sawmill responds to complaints, petition against night work
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/06/2023 - 6:45pm
Work first began in the summer of 2022 on the Tahoe Forest Products Saw Mill, which is still busy constructing its mill on Washoe Tribal Land behind the Topsy Lane shopping center — with work continuing throughout the night.
A year later, residents living nearby have started a petition asking for all nighttime work to cease which, according to Kevin Leary and Jim Turner of TFP, would only prolong the work.
STPUD on target to meet California's 2025 water target for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/06/2023 - 2:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Climate change requires Californians to use water more wisely and prepare for more frequent and persistent periods of limited water supply. Two new water efficiency bills are now in place in the state as a response to more frequent droughts and dry spells. SB606 and AB1668 were created to help the state better prepare for future droughts and other effects of climate change on the State’s water supplies.
TRPA and other agencies cracking down on illegal boat rentals on Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/06/2023 - 10:19am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif.Nev. - Just as homes became a popular rental possibility through websites like Airbnb and VRBO, boats have followed, but in Lake Tahoe, most are not being done legally.
El Dorado County Elections holding Open House to celebrate move to Shingle Springs
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/05/2023 - 10:07pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Elections Department is moving into its new offices this week and will celebrate with an Open House on October 18 from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Douglas County Strategic Plan survey now online
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/05/2023 - 8:47pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – As part of its strategic planning process, Douglas County has launched an online survey to garner feedback and input from the public. The County encourages each and every member of the public to Leave a Legacy by sharing your thoughts, opinions, and ideas about the future of Douglas County.
New NDOT survey for length of US50 through Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/05/2023 - 12:33pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Nevada Department of Transportation is inviting the public to take part in an online survey to provide feedback about proposed future improvements to US 50 on Tahoe’s east shore, including potential temporary test restriping of a section of highway lanes.
As storm exits the area, nothing but sun and warmer days ahead in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/03/2023 - 8:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After a wet and cool holiday weekend, the forecast is a good one for South Lake Tahoe. The showers are moving out, making way for warmer and drier conditions that will prevail from Labor Day through the upcoming week, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.
Group seeking signatures to get ban on VHRs on 2024 ballot in Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/03/2023 - 4:14pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - A group of citizens wants to get a ban on vacation home rentals (VHRs) in the Tahoe Township area of Douglas County and they want to have the voters decide.
Linda Dengler, a Kingsbury Grade resident, said she and other county residents want to have an initiative on a 2024 ballot and they need help gathering the needed 4,388 signatures in order to get it on the ballot. The petition states VHRs would be eliminated from all residential zones by Dec. 31, 2027.
“Awe and Then Some” campaign gets LTVA top honors at tourism convention
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/02/2023 - 11:25pm
The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and its agency of record, Noble Studios, were presented with the prestigious Destiny Award by the U.S. Travel Association. The award was given at the annual Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations (ESTO) conference for the destination marketing organization’s integrated “Awe and Then Some” marketing campaign.
After holiday, utility work continues on SR28 North Lake Tahoe-Kings Beach
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/02/2023 - 6:33pm
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans is advising motorists of continued traffic-interfering work on State Highway 28 in North Lake Tahoe next week after a break during the Labor Day holiday.
Southwest Gas and its contractor, Q&D Construction, continue to work on a gas line replacement project on Highway 28 between Tahoe City and Kings Beach.
One-way traffic control is scheduled to resume between Watson Creek and Ridgewood Road in Carnelian Bay from Tuesday, September 5 at 8 p.m. until Friday, September 8 at noon. No work is scheduled on the weekend.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/02/2023 - 6:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following calls only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
August 24 - August 30, 2023
8/24
00:29 VERBAL DISTURBANCE IN PROGRESS - Occurred on Fifth Ave, in Tahoma. Disposition: ASSISTED.
Space available in EDCOE preschools in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/01/2023 - 9:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Office of Education (EDCOE) is offering free or low-cost preschool programs in South Lake Tahoe and there are currently openings available in all five of their top-rated preschool classrooms. Due to both federal and state funding, there are two convenient preschool locations on the South Shore, one at the Y and one in mid-town.
What makes their programs so exceptional?
-Highly qualified teachers with bachelor’s degrees
-Low teacher/child ratios
-Play-based / social-emotional learning curriculums
Forest Service reminds all to recreate responsibly this weekend at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/01/2023 - 4:13pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - With the arrival of Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer is here, and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) reminds visitors to recreate responsibly by planning ahead, following fire restrictions, leaving areas free of litter, and being a good steward of the forest.
The Tallac Historic Site, Taylor Creek Visitor Center, and Forest Supervisor offices will be closed on Monday, Sep. 4, 2023, in observance of Labor Day. The Chimney Beach Trailhead parking area on the East Shore is temporarily closed for construction.
Bear experts offer best practices for late season camping trips to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/01/2023 - 3:48pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Headed to the Tahoe Basin for one last summer camping trip? Black bear biologists who work in the Tahoe Basin every day have some advice and thoughts to share.
When you choose to visit the Lake Tahoe Basin, you are headed to the heart of bear country at a time when the Tahoe Basin’s black bears will be especially active and persistent in their search for food to prepare for leaner times ahead in the fall and winter. Sometimes, the easiest food for them to find is human food and garbage.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/31/2023 - 11:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of August 8-14, 2023. Location Checks are when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations and calls are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc.) but stats are collected separately.
Log for August 8 - 14, 2023
8/8
01:01 Alarm - Occurred at Cocktail Corner on Lake Tahoe Blvd. Disposition: CLEAR NO FURTHER.
NV Energy replacing poles, removing hazard trees, replacing equipment along SR28
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/31/2023 - 9:27pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - NV Energy will be replacing poles, removing hazard trees, and replacing equipment along State Route 28 beginning on September 5, and going through mid-late September. This work is related to the NV Energy Resilience Corridors Project and the company's Natural Disaster Protection Plan, which is aimed at protecting the community from the increased risk of wildfires and other natural disasters.
Man arrested after armed robbery at South Lake Tahoe gas station
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/30/2023 - 9:25pm
UPDATE: The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) has updated the initial report of an armed robbery at the Chevron Gas Station on Wednesday evening. The suspect, later identified as William Ehlers, entered the gas station at approximately 3:30 p.m.and held the clerk at gunpoint.
Ehlers left with an undisclosed amount of money and an energy drink.
Recreational advisory issued at Indian Creek Reservoir due to a Harmful Algal Bloom
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/30/2023 - 4:56pm
The Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board is urging fishermen and recreational users to stay out of the water at Indian Creek Reservoir located in Alpine County. Localized areas of the lake were tested to confirm that the lake is being impacted by Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs). The lake is posted with a lakewide recreational advisory of “DANGER” to alert lake users of the elevated risk.
Recreators are encouraged to follow the below guidance until further notice.
Danger
• Stay out of the water until further notice, including watercraft.
Smoke affecting areas of Northern Nevada and California
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/30/2023 - 3:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Smoke from the fires in Northern California and Oregon is responsible for the poor air quality in the Sacramento and San Francisco Bay Area and, on a lesser scale, the Sierra.
The wind from the north on Wednesday brought the smoke south into those regions.
There is a Red Flag Warning in Sacramento until 8 p.m. Wednesday night, and Lake Tahoe has a Lake Wind Advisory in place for Thursday.
Man arrested in school parking lot after investigation into drug sales in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/30/2023 - 2:59pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - A Washoe County man who allegedly sold fentanyl and other drugs in the parking lot at Incline Village High School was arrested after an investigation by detectives with the Regional Narcotics Unit (RNU). They arrested 20-year-old Ramon Navarro for 22 felony counts of various narcotics offenses after they identified him as the source of drugs infiltrating the hallways of the high school on the north shore of Lake Tahoe.
Taylor Creek Stream Profile Chamber set to reopen this fall
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/29/2023 - 3:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For over two years the glass-enclosed stream profile chamber at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center has been closed down due to acts of vandalism. Unknown person(s) had broken the glass, allowing water from Taylor Creek to get inside and rendering the popular exhibit useless.
The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has announced repairs are underway at the chamber and, if all goes as planned, they anticipate it reopening by the end of September or beginning of October 2023.
Suspicious early morning fire in South Lake Tahoe lands one in jail
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/29/2023 - 2:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Lake Tahoe man was arrested on suspicion of arson after the home he was living in caught fire early Tuesday morning.
At 4:05 a.m., first responders were called to the Osborne Avenue home in South Lake Tahoe on the report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, they found the home fully engulfed in flames with one of the home's residents attempting to put out the fire with a garden hose.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office seek suspect who allegedly used stolen credit cards at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/29/2023 - 10:01am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance to identify an individual who is suspected of committing a vehicle burglary. Credit cards stolen from the vehicle were used to purchase approximately $1,500 worth of merchandise from a number of establishments in the Stateline, Nevada, and South Lake Tahoe, California areas.
The male suspect is Caucasian, approximately 5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet tall, and has light-brown facial hair.
El Dorado County couple sentenced for tax fraud
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/28/2023 - 8:49pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - A couple from El Dorado Hills was sentenced on Monday for their criminal efforts to avoid paying federal income taxes, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Brian Beland, 39, was sentenced to 21 months in prison and a $30,000 fine, and Denae Beland, 40, was sentenced to five years of supervised release and a $25,000 fine.
Labor Day Weekend at Lake Tahoe: Cooling temperatures, chance of rain
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/27/2023 - 10:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Typical late-August warmth and dry weather with breezy afternoon winds will linger into the upcoming week at Lake Tahoe. A series of low-pressure systems will promote periods of elevated to briefly critical fire weather conditions in Northern Nevada on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon as winds strengthen. Mild temperatures and gusty winds, with chances of showers and storms, and dropping temperatures at the lake becoming more likely for Labor Day weekend.
The forecast for South Lake Tahoe from the National Weather Service in Reno:
BEBOT cleans up the beach in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/27/2023 - 10:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The BEBOT, short for “beach robot,” was at Conolley Beach in South Lake Tahoe on Friday, showing why it is becoming a big tool in the beach-cleaning toolbox at Tahoe.
The all-electric, solar, and battery-powered, beach-cleaning robot is wrapping up its second summer of sifting through the sand at Lake Tahoe, removing small debris, bits of litter and plastics as it moves through beaches.
Public invited to take part in Douglas County's strategic planning process
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/27/2023 - 7:25pm
Event Date:
September 19, 2023 - 4:00pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – Douglas County is embarking on the strategic planning process to create a shared vision between the residents of Douglas County and their elected officials. This five-year strategic plan document will serve as an operational roadmap for the future. It is designed to evolve over time in response to the changing needs of the organization and the community.
Caltrans and NDOT roadwork projects on I-80 and SR-28 at north end of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/27/2023 - 7:04pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Both the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) have scheduled work near Lake Tahoe over the next few weeks. Caltrans work is on I-80 and
Caltrans
I-80
Caltrans is alerting motorists of upcoming lane closures and delays at several locations along I-80 between Colfax and the Nevada state line in Placer, Nevada, and Sierra counties.
Douglas County seeking new chief financial and information technology officers
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/26/2023 - 7:03pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – Douglas County is seeking to fill two leadership positions with the pending retirements of the current chief financial officer (CFO) and chief technology officer (CTO). Solicitations for both positions are currently posted on the Job Opportunities page of the Douglas County website.
Washoe County Regional Animal Services seek persons of interest in alleged animal abuse case
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/25/2023 - 8:05pm
Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS) is seeking information to help identify two individuals who are persons of interest in an animal cruelty investigation. The dog is described as an approximately 6-month-old German Shepherd, black and tan in color, wearing a pink harness. This occurred at the 7-Eleven parking lot located at 8995 Lemmon Drive, Reno on August 21, around 2:30 p.m.
To meet state requirements, South Lake Tahoe moving to a three-cart garbage system
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/25/2023 - 6:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A new trash can system and new dump collection trucks are headed to South Lake Tahoe and the South Shore in 2024. The three carts will be colored, green for yard waste, blue for recyclables, and black animal-resistant for trash, and the trucks will be outfitted with semi-automated dumping mechanisms.
The reason for the new system is two-fold. One is to meet the requirements of Senate Bill 1383 which requires all residential and businesses to source separate organics. The other is to help reduce injuries to South Tahoe Refuse and Recycling team members.
Former South Lake Tahoe resident is first tourist identified as victim in Lahaina fire
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/24/2023 - 8:34pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - A former South Lake Tahoe resident has been identified as a victim of the Lahaina, Maui wildfire. Theresa "Terri" Cook, 72, hadn't been seen since the fires ravaged the historic Hawaiian town. The last time anyone saw her was the day of the fire, walking down Front Street.
Maui County officials identified Cook in a report released on August 22. She had been in Lahaina on vacation, staying at the Best Western Pioneer Inn, and had been scheduled to return to the Sacramento airport on August 9. The deadly fire broke out on August 8.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/24/2023 - 7:25pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following calls only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
August 17 - August 23, 2023
8/17
00:37 SUSP VEH STOP - Officer initiated activity at South Upper Truckee Rd/State Hwy 89, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ADVISED.
TRPA gives final approval of USFS parking lot upgrades at Chimney Beach
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/24/2023 - 2:44pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - During its meeting this week, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board approved the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) Chimney Beach Trailhead parking improvement project on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore. The project goal is to help improve safety, reduce roadside parking, and enhance recreation along the popular State Route 28 corridor.
NDOT says delays possible as they replace Mt. Rose Highway avalanche control system
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/24/2023 - 2:02pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. – The Nevada Department of Transportation is advising Mt. Rose Highway commuters to anticipate upcoming brief traffic delays and stoppages as the avalanche control system located at the Mt. Rose Highway (State Route 431) summit is replaced.
Beginning in late August through October, drivers can anticipate intermittent weekday traffic delays and stoppages near the Mt. Rose Highway summit during installation of the new system. The periodic traffic delays are anticipated to be less than 30 minutes as a helicopter delivers components for the project.
Lack of families completing Family Income Survey could cost LTUSD up to $2M
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/23/2023 - 4:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Are South Lake Tahoe families better off than in previous years? If one only looked at the completed Family Income Surveys received by the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) each year, the answer would be "yes." Last fall, under 50 percent of the students enrolled met the income guidelines necessary for extra funding whereas that number was consistently in the 60 percent range (and higher) in the years prior to COVID.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office arrests suspect wanted for burglaries in Carson City and Minden
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/22/2023 - 9:35pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - An off-duty deputy from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) was shopping at the Tractor Supply Store in Minden on Sunday morning. At approximately 9:25 a.m. he spotted Sean Maxwell, a man who the deputy knew was wanted as a suspect in several burglaries in Carson City.
The off-duty deputy contacted DCSO dispatch and patrol deputies responded.
Maxwell was detained as he was leaving the Tractor Supply store, and it was determined that he had allegedly stolen several items from the store.
Preparation for emergencies is a non-stop process; Are you ready?
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/22/2023 - 12:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The recent fire tragedy in Lahaina, this week's mudslides and flooding in southern Nevada and California from Hurricane Hilary, and the heavy summer tornado activity across the country, and fires currently ravaging Eastern Washington and Northern California, have been a reminder of how vulnerable people are and how necessary emergency preparation is.
As we learned during the Caldor Fire, planning is important, but it isn't just a "one-and-done" process.
Douglas County taps former Lake Tahoe area GM to head Economic Vitality department
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/22/2023 - 11:40am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – Douglas County has announced the hiring of Nikki Verdile for the position of economic vitality manager. Her official start date will be August 28, 2023. Nikki will be joining the Douglas County team from the private sector with a strong background in business, project management, hospitality, marketing, and communications.
BEBOT to be deployed at Conolley Beach in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/22/2023 - 9:04am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The public is invited to get a firsthand look at the BEBOT in action at Conolley Beach. ECO-CLEAN Solutions and the League to Save Lake Tahoe will conduct the beach cleaning and be on hand to answer questions about the BEBOT and how it operates.
Increased enforcement looked at for alleviating El Dorado County VHR issues
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/21/2023 - 5:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Vacation Home Rentals (VHRs) at Lake Tahoe are again at the forefront as neighborhood issues continue due to bad-behaving renters/homeowners.
Just as with VHR complaints in many towns, the increase in noise, trash, and vehicles continues to change the dynamics of a neighborhood, and many residents are calling for more enforcement of the rules.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/21/2023 - 1:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following calls only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
August 10 - August 16, 2023
8/10
23:09 ORDINANCE VIOLATION REPORT - Occurred on Ponca St, in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: ADVISED.
8/11
South Lake Tahoe to start the week with rain, the end will be sunny, warming and clear
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/20/2023 - 10:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - All eyes have been on Hilary as the storm made its way through Mexico to Southern California, and following the storm as it tracks through central Nevada. Hilary officially made landfall in northern Baja California as a Tropical Storm with sustained winds of 65 mph.
As the rain and thunderstorms make their way out, the remainder of the week will see temperatures gradually warm, and daily chances of showers start to weed themselves out.
The South Lake Tahoe forecast from the National Weather Service in Reno:
Hurricane Hilary sending rain to Lake Tahoe and Nevada; Sandbags available
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/20/2023 - 12:08am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - While Hurricane Hilary is just hitting the coast of Mexico tonight as a Category 1, heavy rain, cooler temperatures, and a risk of flooding are forecast for part of Western Nevada and the Sierra Sunday-Monday.
The hurricane is making landfall along the northwestern portion of Baja California. While this system will rapidly weaken by the time it reaches Nevada, significant amounts of moisture will bring periods of heavy rainfall to the region according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.
Governor appoints 10 new Superior Court judges including one for El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/19/2023 - 11:43pm
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Governor Gavin Newsom appointed ten Superior Court judges on Friday, including one in El Dorado County; three in Los Angeles County; two in Orange County; one in San Bernardino County; one in San Diego County; one in Santa Cruz County; and one in Stanislaus County.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/19/2023 - 11:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of August 1-7, 2023. Location Checks are when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations and calls are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc.) but stats are collected separately.
Log for August 1 - 7, 2023
8/1
Arrests
16:11 DUI - Occurred at Appleseeds Academy on Lyons Ave. Disposition: Felony Arrest.
New trailhead connector from Echo SNO-Park to PCT/Tahoe Rim Trail; Upcoming volunteer work days
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/19/2023 - 8:43pm
ECHO LAKE, Calif. - A new connector trail is being created at the Echo SNO-Park parking area will improve access to the Pacific Crest Trail/Tahoe Rim Trail, and there are upcoming volunteer days where the public can help.
Work days are planned for Aug. 22, 24 & 26.
STPUD board hires Paul Hughes as next general manager
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/18/2023 - 1:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) Board of Directors did not have to look far for their next general manager. At their meeting Thursday they appointed Paul Hughes, the District's chief financial officer.
With over 28 years in the public sector, Hughes brings a strong financial background to the position.
“The Board interviewed great candidates and unanimously selected Paul Hughes,” said STPUD Board President David Peterson. “He is an outstanding leader, outstanding fiscal manager, and outstanding problem solver.”
