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Live Violence Free to Raise Community-Wide Awareness
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/27/2014 - 8:12pm
April is a big month for Live Violence Free. It is national Child Abuse Prevention, as well as, Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The entire month is dedicated to honoring victims and survivors of both child abuse and sexual assault. With 80 percent of sexual assault victims being under the age of 30 and a report of child abuse made every ten seconds, it is vital we stand up against the dangers of the abuse. As two of our primary focuses at LVF, we are illuminating the truths and celebrating the efforts to combat the violence directly impacting our community.
South Lake Tahoe Friends of the Library Supports Reading at the Juvenile Treatment Center
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/26/2014 - 2:41pm
Lynne Brosch and Rich Fischer, Friends from the South Lake Tahoe Public Library, have been doing book groups on Monday nights with the teens who are incarcerated in the Juvenile Treatment Center in South Lake Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/23/2014 - 10:00pm
From February 25 through March 19, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 495 calls.
Call Resulting in Arrests:
2/25
Resisting in the 900 block of Poplar
"Other" Misdemeanor in the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
"Other" Felony in the 2200 block of Iverness
2/26
Unlicensed Driver at Tahoe Keys Blvd & Lake Tahoe Blvd
Unlicensed Driver at Lakeview Avenue & Lake Tahoe Blvd
2/27
Warrant in the 1100 block of Wildwood Avenue
Juvenile Problem in the 1700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Battery in the 2400 block of Chris Avenue
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/05/2014 - 9:51pm
During the 10 day period from February 14 to February 24, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 214 calls.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
2/14
"Other" misdemeanor in the 1900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Spousal Abuse in the 2500 block of Elwood
2/15
Violation of court order for domestic violence in the 700 block of Emerald Bay Road
2/16
Drug Offense in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Unlicensed driver in the 3800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Driving with Suspended or revoked license in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
2/17
Barton Helping Beyond the Hospital Walls
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/24/2014 - 11:22pm
It takes collaboration and action to meet a community’s health needs. In March 2012, Barton Health engaged with the community to complete a comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) of South Lake Tahoe’s health needs. Part of the Affordable Care Act, all nonprofit hospitals must identify health needs for vulnerable, often under-served, populations within their community and create an action plan to address these needs.
South Tahoe Drug Free Coalition Seeks Help to Make Lasting Impact in Community
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/10/2014 - 1:19am
Melody Easton is here to make a difference. Recently tapped as the coordinator for the South Tahoe Drug Free Coalition, the action oriented Easton has hit the ground running.
Tahoe Youth & Family Services was awarded a Federal Drug Free Communities grant, bringing in $125,000 for each of the next five years to help combat drug and alcohol abuse among the youth of South Lake Tahoe. Once the grant was awarded a coordinator needed to be hired. Easton was hired and the Concordia College graduate and her husband packed up and moved from Portland, Oregon.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/09/2014 - 9:37pm
During the week of January 31 to February 6, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 174 calls.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
1/31
Petty theft in the 3700 block of Aspen
Driving on a suspended license at the corner of Alameda & Harrison Avenues
2/1
DUI at the corner of Chonokis & Rocky Point Roads
Under the influence of drugs in the 3600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Auto Theft in the 1200 block of Beecher
2/2
DUI in the 0 block of Montreal
Drunk in Public at the corner of Ski Run Blvd & Mackedie Way
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/02/2014 - 11:41pm
During the week of January 24 to January 30, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 150 calls.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
1/24
Warrant served in the 2500 block of Bertha Ave
Spousal Abuse in the 2000 block of 10th St
Drug Offense in the 0 block of Emerald Bay Road
1/25
DUI at the corner of Friday and Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Petty Theft in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Road
Unlicensed Driver at Tallac and Lake Tahoe Blvd
DUI at Lakeview Ave and Lake Tahoe Blvd
1/26
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/27/2014 - 11:39pm
During the week of January 16 to January 23, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 151 calls.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
1/17
Drunk in Public in the 2500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Trespassing in the 2700 block of Oregon Avenue
1/19
Spousal Abuse in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Auto Theft at the Airport
Drunk in Public in the 1100 block of Ski Run Blvd
1/20
Hit & Run at the corner of Tata and Lake Tahoe Blvd
Driving on Suspended or Revoked License at the corner of Echo & Primrose
1/21
Warrant served in the 2800 block of Oakland Avenue
Suspect Sought In Elder Abuse of South Lake Tahoe 92 Year Old WWII Veteran
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/22/2014 - 12:58pm
3:56 pm update - The suspect, James Michael Valero, was found walking in the area of Fourth and South Streets and arrested. Officers responded to a citizen's tip and they found Valero.
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is seeking an arrest warrant for James Michael Valero on three felony counts and one misdemeanor count following an attack Tuesday night on a 92 year old World War II veteran.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/20/2014 - 10:05pm
During the eight days from January 7 to January 15, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 163 calls.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
1/7
Burglary in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Road
City Ordinance "Other" at corner of Paradise and Wildwood Avenues
1/9
Unlicensed Driver at the corner of Johnson Blvd and Treehaven Court
1/10
City Ordinance "Other" in the 2100 block of Jean Avenue
1/11
Warrant at the corner of Chonokis & Rocky Point Road
Resisting in the 1800 block of 13th Avenue
Unlicensed Driver in the 2100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/07/2014 - 11:30pm
During the 12 day period between December 26 and January 6, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 393 calls.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
12/26
Threats in the 700 block of Clement Street
Petty Theft in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
12/27
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Carson Avenue
Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of South Avenue
12/28
"Other" misdemeanor in the 0 block of Lakeview Avenue
Unlicensed driver at the corner of Pioneer Trail & Shepherds Drive
Drunk in Public at the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd and Wildwood Avenue
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/30/2013 - 11:13pm
During the week of December 19 through the 25th, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 156 calls.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
12/19
Drunk in Public in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant served in the 4100 block of Pine Blvd
DUI in the 600 block of Eloise
12/20
Petty Theft in the 1000 block of Heavenly Village Way
Unlicensed driver at the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd and Sierra Blvd
12/21
Unlicensed driver in the 2500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
A Time of Giving: STAR Spreads Good Cheer
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/26/2013 - 10:17am
The South Tahoe Alliance of Resorts (STAR) has spent the last several months spreading good cheer to local non-profits. They gave Christmas Cheer All Year $5,000 prior to the holidays and have now given both Tahoe Youth and Family Services and Live Violence Free $5,000.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/16/2013 - 10:53pm
During the two weeks from November 27 to December 12, 2013, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 325 calls.
Calls resulting in arrests:
11/26
DUI at Fairway Drive and Fairway Avenue
11/27
Drunk in Public at James Avenue and Tahoe Keys Bl
Drunk in Public in the 1100 block of Bonanza
Domestic Violence Battery in the 1200 block of Emerald Bay Road
11/28
Spousal Abuse in the 2200 block of Colorado
Spousal Abuse in the 900 block of Friday
Felony "other" in the 3600 block of Spruce
11/29
DUI in the 3700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/03/2013 - 10:35pm
During the week of November 19 through November 26, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 171 Calls.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
11/19
Burglary in the 1300 block of Glenwood Avenue
11/20
Unlicensed driver at Midway and Pentagon
11/21
Contributing in the 1700 block of Venice Drive
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Road
DUI in the 2400 block of Venice Drive
Driving on a suspended or revoked license at Blackwood and Herbert
Spousal Abuse in the 1000 block of Long Valley Ave
11/22
Live Violence Free Holiday Givings
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/02/2013 - 11:26am
Event Date:
December 11, 2013 - 4:00pm With the holidays right around the corner, many of us are beginning to think about warm meals with loved ones and the joys of exchanging gifts. However, many local families with few resources are struggling to rebuild their lives after experiencing violence. They are solely focused on how they will pay rent and provide food and warm clothing for their families. For the thirteenth year in a row, Live Violence Free is organizing an opportunity for community members and businesses to come together to provide happier holidays for local survivors of violence.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/19/2013 - 6:06pm
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 182 calls between November 9 and November 18, 2013.
Calls Resulting in No Arrests:
Auto Theft in the 1000 block of Glenwood Avenue.
Auto Theft at the corner of D & Tata
Auto Theft in the 800 block of Stateline Avenue
Auto Theft in the 800 block of Merced
Burglary in the 2500 block of Armstrong
Burglary in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Petty Theft in the 900 block of Julie Lane
Petty Theft in the 2000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Petty Theft in the 3700 block of Tamarack
Petty Theft in the 1400 block of Bonita
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/11/2013 - 7:24am
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 214 calls between October 31 and November 8.
Calls resulting in no arrests:
Auto theft on the 1300 block of Dick Lake Road
Auto burglary on the 1000 block of Moss Road
Burglary on the 3700 block of Larch
Battery on the 1000 block of Heavenly Village Road
Battery on the 3900 block of Pioneer Trail
Petty theft on the 3700 block of Tamarack
Petty theft on the 1700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Vandalism on the 2100 block of Eloise
Vandalism on the 900 block of Emerald Bay Road
Vandalism on the 700 block of Merced
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/31/2013 - 10:59pm
During the week of October 23 through the 30th, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 156 calls.
Arrests:
10/23
Drunk in Public on the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
10/24
Warrant served on the 1300 block of Friant Court
Drunk in Public on the 1000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Grand Theft on the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
10/25
Domestic Disturbance on the 1000 block of Ski Run Blvd
Spousal Abuse on the 3100 block of Pasadena
10/26
Drunk in Public on the 800 block of Tallac
DUI on the corner of Montreal and Moss
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/23/2013 - 3:05pm
During the week of October 15 through the 22nd, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 200 calls
Arrests
10/15
Drunk in Public on the 3900 block of Pioneer Trail
Drunk in Public on the 900 block of Julie
10/16
Warrant on the corner of Glenwood and Fairway
Under the influence of drugs on the 3600 block of Forest
10/17
Felony on the 3500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public on the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Road
10/18
DUI on the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
10/19
Drug Offense on the 900 block of Park
Dispose of Unused Prescription Drugs
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/19/2013 - 2:21pm
Event Date:
October 26, 2013 - 10:00am
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host a drug disposal day on October 26th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Safeway. They are giving the public its seventh opportunity in three years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to Safeway at 1020 Johnson Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/15/2013 - 5:43pm
During the week of October 8 to the 15th, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 166 calls.
Arrests
10/8
One arrest for spousal abuse.
One arrest for a drug offense on the 1700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd.
One arrest for embezzlement on the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd.
One arrest for a DUI on the corner of Craig Avenue and Pickett Avenue.
10/9
One arrest for a domestic disturbance on the 1000 block of Herbert Avenue.
10/10
One arrest for being drunk in public on the 1000 block of Heavenly Village Way.
10/11
South Lake Tahoe Police Arrest Report
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/09/2013 - 5:06pmThe South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to the following calls:
Arrests
9/27
Battery on the 900 block of Friday Avenue
Drug offense on the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Road
9/28
Tampering with a vehicle on the 400 block of Ala Wai
DUI on the corner of Reno Avenue & Chris Avenue
9/29
Evading on the 900 block of Star Lake Road
Child Abuse on Lake Tahoe Blvd
9/30
Drunk in Public on the 900 block of Bal Bijou Road
Drunk in Public on the 3500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
10/2
Unlicensed Driver on the corner of Sky Meadows Ct and Tahoe Keys Blvd
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/03/2013 - 7:05am
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department Calls and Arrests log for the September 19 through the 27th:
Officers responded to 9 calls for disturbance due to music or a party.
29 calls due to suspicious circumstances/people/vehicles.
6 drunk in public arrests.
17 calls for a disturbance due to spousal arguments, neighbor conflicts and other issues.
1 arrest due to drugs.
6 arrests for driving with a suspended or revoked license or no license at all.
19 calls for alarms going off.
1 arrest for child abuse.
5 calls for burglaries.
5 calls for theft.
South Lake Tahoe Police Department Arrest Report
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/25/2013 - 12:21pm
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department Log for 9/1/13 - 9/18/13:
Officers were called out on 44 disturbing the peace calls for either parties or loud music.
DUI arrests - 8
Calls for suspicious circumstances - 49 calls leading to 1 arrest
Drunk in Public - 21 calls with 7 arrests
Driving under a revoked or suspended license - 4 arrests
Petty theft or defrauding cases leading to arrest - 4
Spousal abuse calls leading to an arrest - 3
Live Violence Free’s 14th Annual Sunset Gala
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/18/2013 - 10:54pm
Event Date:
September 27, 2013 - 6:00pm
Join Live Violence Free for their 14th Annual Sunset Gala at Harvey's Top of the Wheel on Friday, September 27 from 6 p.m. to 9 pm. This is their biggest fundraiser of the year and provides funds for all of their programs and services offered to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse.
The night is used to celebrate the strength of survivors and focus their efforts to provide them with the much needed resources they deserve on their journey towards healing.
More information:
www.liveviolencefree.org/14th_annual_sunset_gala.html
info@liveviolencefree.org
No questions asked: South Lake Tahoe police take back unwanted prescription drugs
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 04/06/2013 - 5:37pmEvent Date:
April 27, 2013 - 10:00am
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its sixth opportunity in three years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.
Bring your medications for disposal to Safeway at 1020 Johnson, South Lake Tahoe, Calif., April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
United Way partners with grants to help Lake Tahoe area agencies
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/01/2013 - 10:59am
Several Lake Tahoe area nonprofit organizations and agencies will receive financial aid this year through partnerships announced Monday by the United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra.
The partnerships are aimed to address issues identified in each of the Lake Tahoe area communities, said Karen Barsell, CEO and president of United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra.
Local health assessment finds health gaps
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/01/2013 - 6:00amAnalysis of the Community Health Needs Assessment indicated that substance abuse, limited health care access and mental health are the top three medical issues in the South Shore, according to a pr...
Local health assessment finds health gaps
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/01/2013 - 6:00amAnalysis of the Community Health Needs Assessment indicated that substance abuse, limited health care access and mental health are the top three medical issues in the South Shore, according to a pr...
Senate tries again to move anti-violence bill
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/04/2013 - 8:30amWASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate took up the Violence Against Women Act Monday, seeking to remedy Congress' failure last year to extend and expand a law protecting women from domestic abuse while broa...
Law enforcement working to stop underage alcohol abuse
Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/22/2012 - 6:30pmSouth Lake Tahoe updates its juvenile curfew ordinance
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/19/2012 - 3:09pmThe City of South Lake Tahoe has updated it’s Curfew Ordinance (18-1-3.7). Because of the recent changes and the desire by the South Lake Tahoe Police Department to enforce the ordinance from 1/1/2013 forward, we would like to update the community on the recent passage of the “Day Time Curfew.”
Sheriff's investigator to focus on elder abuse
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/18/2012 - 6:12pmThe El Dorado County Sheriff's Office announced the addition of a new investigator position this week that will focus solely on elder abuse and financial crimes.The county's elderly population is 3...
Center for Higher Learning Ribbon Cutting and Book Signing
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/17/2012 - 3:59pm
On Dec. 13, TahoeChamber held a ribbon cutting and book signing at The Center for Higher Learning for longtime South Shore Lake Tahoe therapist Ray Goodenough.
The Center for Higher Learning offers a variety of modalities and experiences that provide Client Centered Therapy, Personal Growth Workshops, and Seminars. They specialize in Hypnotherapy, Substance Abuse Counseling, Zazen Meditation, Enneagram, NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) and Continuing Education Credits for Substance Abuse Counselors.
New El Dorado Sheriff Investigator Position to Focus on Elder Abuse
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/17/2012 - 9:56amA new investigator position designed to look into elder abuse and financial crimes will be added to the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office detective bureau, Sheriff John D’Agostini announced Monday.
Book signing and ribbon cutting celebrating 'Parallel Journeys'
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/10/2012 - 1:22am
All are invited to a ribbon cutting and book signing to celebrate the centers years of success and community service, and a newly published book. Ray Goodenough and his daughter Kathy Rem recently co-authored a book entitled “Parallel Journeys.”
After 33 years of separation, the two were reunited and in this book they compare stories and realize what an incredible parallel journey they have undergone.
Opinion: Law enforcement abuse of power is unforgivable
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/05/2012 - 2:00amAmerican Century delivers $64,500 to Lake Tahoe South nonprofit organizations
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 4:53pm
The 2012 American Century Championship continues to benefit Tahoe South as the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority distributed $64,500 to 23 non-profit groups through funds raised during the annual celebrity golf tournament.
Denzel Washington is flying high
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 12:20pm"Flight's" treatment of substance abuse is so bang on I was surprised to learn it is a fictional tale. According to the Los Angeles Times, "John Gatins ('Flight's' scribe) has an acknowledged Co...
Nurse pleads no contest in Placerville elder abuse case
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/05/2012 - 7:41amColumn: California senate bill addresses ADA lawsuit abuse
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/22/2012 - 6:00amOver the past few years, numerous small business owners have been hit with a frivolous Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuit. It has been frustrating and disturbing to watch predatory attorneys w...
Column: California senate bill addresses ADA lawsuit abuse
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/22/2012 - 6:00amOver the past few years, numerous small business owners have been hit with a frivolous Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuit. It has been frustrating and disturbing to watch predatory attorneys w...
Clean Tahoe Furniture Sale, Antique Silent Auction to benefit the Dinner Table Project on August 18
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/08/2012 - 10:41am
Event Date:
August 18, 2012 - 9:00am
Clean Tahoe’s Furniture Sale and Antique Silent Auction to benefit the Dinner Table Project will be held on Saturday, August 18th from 9am – 3pm.
Antiques and other furniture for sale can be previewed in advance from August 15th-17th from 1pm-4pm at 921 Eloise Ave. Unit B.
Silent auction items are: Two antique hutches, white antique couch, antique dresser, antique rocking chair, and an antique cherry wood buffet.
Ex-Penn St. assistant Sandusky convicted of abuse
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/22/2012 - 8:19pmBELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) - Jerry Sandusky was convicted Friday of sexually assaulting 10 boys over 15 years, accusations that shattered the Happy Valley image of Penn State football and led to the f...
DEA holds nationwide prescription drug Take-Back Day on April 28
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 11:58amThis spring, the Drug Enforcement Administration and its national and community partners will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. On Saturday, April 28th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time, DEA and its partners will hold their fourth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day at sites nationwide. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
