alcohol
Just 10% of Americans needing drug or alcohol treatment are receiving it
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/05/2014 - 9:48pm
Drug and alcohol statistics for 2013 show that the rate of drug use in America has declined by approximately 30% from 30 years ago but has risen fairly steadily since 1992.
Yesterday, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released an overview of the findings of the 2013 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). The report released yesterday showed that in 2013 illicit drug use in America was stable over the previous year:
Police Chief’s Monthly Report to the South Lake Tahoe Community
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/05/2014 - 9:12pm
Property Crime: Several South Lake Tahoe businesses were disrupted over the past three months (June/July/August) by 19 different smash and grab commercial burglaries. Typically, these burglaries are occurring in the early morning hours (between 3am-9am. The offender(s) have broken windows or glass doors to gain access to these businesses across town. The crimes have not been centralized in any one particular area, although several have occurred in the area of the Y and some of the same businesses have been victimized more than once.
Carson City car accident claims life of 82 year old woman
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/01/2014 - 7:41pm
Leatrice Drew of Dayton was killed Saturday when the car she was riding in drove off the roadway near E. Nye Lane. Her husband, 83 year old Daniel Drew, was driving the car westbound on US50 when it, for an unknown reason, the car went off the roadway and onto the dirt shoulder. He lost control and the car rolled.
The Drew vehicle landed back on its wheels in the ditch at the intersection of US50 and E. Nye Lane. It is unclear if Mr. and Mrs. Drew where wearing their seatbelts properly before the accident.
Mental Health Clinic moving into new home this week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/31/2014 - 10:28pm
The former City Council building on Lake Tahoe Blvd is the new home for El Dorado County Mental Health. They'll be packing up their current Johnson Avenue offices on Friday, September 5 and are planning on opening in their new location on Monday, September 8.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/31/2014 - 9:48pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.
8/7
3:21 p.m. - South Avenue: A 62 YEAR OLD FEMALE WAS TRANSPORTED TO BARTON HOSPITAL AFTER SHE ENTERED A LOCAL PET STORE ASKING FOR PARAMEDICS AND THEN COLLAPSED. LIFE SAVING MEASURES WERE ATTEMPTED WITH NEGATIVE RESULT. DUE TO THE FEMALE'S
UNEXPLAINED INJURIES SOUTH LAKE TAHOE POLICE DETECTIVE'S RESPONDED AS WELL.
4:12 p.m. - Johnson Blvd: A 47 YEAR OLD WOMAN WAS ARRESTED FOR BEING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
8/8
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/13/2014 - 10:59pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.
7/11
1:22 a.m. - Prospector Trail: A 21 YEAR OLD WOMAN WAS ARRESTED FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
12:10 p.m. - Cherry Hills Circle: SUSPECT, A 40 YEAR OLD WOMAN, ASSAULTED THE VICTIM, A 55 YEAR OLD MAN, WITH A "BALL CHUCKER", A PLASTIC DEVICE USED TO THROW A TENNIS BALL.
7/12
3:03 a.m. - Oaxaco Street: A REPORT OF NOISE DISTURBANCE FROM VACATION RENTAL.
Bay Area couple dies in Meeks Bay boat accident
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/05/2014 - 6:33am
A couple from San Ramon, California died on Sunday when a boat collided with a pier in Lake Tahoe near Meeks Bay resort.
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Department reported that the man and wife were on a speeding boat when it hit the pier at 1:40 a.m. The hull of the 19 foot 1997 Glastron was split in half from the force of the impact.
The couple has been identified as 44-year-old Tatiana Nikolskaya and her husband, 45-year-old Vadim Raizanov.
Businesses dedicated to Responsible Beverage Service
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/18/2014 - 3:34pm
Event Date:
July 18, 2014 (All day) The South Tahoe Drug Free Coalition would like to extend a huge kudos and recognition to the businesses that attended the ABC educational seminar on Friday July 18th. It was great to see so many businesses educating themselves and their staff on responsible beverage service. These businesses are going the extra mile to avoid selling alcohol to minors and visibly intoxicated community members (both misdemeanor offenses that may result in revocation of their license to sell alcohol).
The following businesses should be recognized for their time and dedication:
Base Camp Pizza Co
Azul
Keep your cool: How to avoid heat-related llnesses
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/15/2014 - 9:07pm
As an emergency room nurse, I have cared for visitors and locals who experience heat-related illnesses. This includes dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. It is important to understand the differences, especially when exercising in an area like Lake Tahoe with higher altitudes and higher temperatures.
El Dorado County Sheriff's report for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/12/2014 - 10:21pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore:
6/26
8:10 a.m. - Prospector Trail: A 62 YEAR OLD MAN REPORTED THE FRAUDULENT USE OF HIS CREDIT CARD FOR $530.
2:21 p.m. - Kaska Street: SECOND DEGREE BURGLARY: UNKNOWN SUBJECTS STOLE NUMEROUS PIECES OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FROM A LOCAL BUSINESS.
4:35 p.m. - Al Tahoe Blvd; A 52 YEAR OLD MAN WAS ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC INTOXICATION.
6/27
Cyclist seriously injured in Cave Rock accident
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 10:17am
A tractor trailer collided with a bicyclist inside the tunnel at Cave Rock on Thursday, resulting in serious injuries to the cyclist.
Clarence Aldridge, 48, from Bakersfield, CA was riding his bike eastbound on Highway 50 just before 10 a.m. July 10th. He was traveling through the Cave Rock tunnel at the same time Richard Pettay, 39, of Carson City, NV was driving his Kenworth tractor truck and trailer.
USFS Reports 169 Incidents on South Lake Tahoe Beaches July 4th
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/07/2014 - 5:46pm
Citations, warnings and medical assistance were given to 169 people during holiday celebrations on South Lake Tahoe beaches operated by the U.S. Forest Service on July 4th.
• 32 - Personal Possession of marijuana (Cites and Warnings)
• 31 - Minors in Possession of Alcohol (Cites)
• 8 – Combination of Arrests for Disorderly Conduct, Cocaine, Crystal Meth, LSD, Pills, Warrant, & Probation Violations
• 12 - 415 Incidents
• 72 – Alcohol Prohibition violations (Cites and Warnings)
• 14 – Medical Aids
Nevada Side of South Lake Tahoe Sees Orderly Crowds, Early Morning Stabbing
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/05/2014 - 4:36pm
Overall, the 4th of July was busy but things went pretty well according to Douglas County Sheriff Ron Pierini. "A lot of people enjoyed the 4th in Lake Tahoe," he said. "We scheduled a lot of deputies to handle the extra crowds and didn't see a lot of problems. We managed well and were prepared."
Nevada Beach has been an alcohol free beach for the holiday since the 1990s which is something Sheriff Pierini said needed to be done. "Having that ordinance made a big difference," he said.
Free ABC Licensee Drug and Alcohol Education Training in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/02/2014 - 10:00pm
Event Date:
July 18, 2014 - 10:00am
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department would like to invite business owners (with an ABC license) and their employees to attend a free seminar presented by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control on Friday, July 18th.
The LEAD (Licensee Education on Alcohol and Drugs) seminar will give you:
□ Information on what is acceptable I.D.; the best way to check I.D.; how to refuse service; signs and prevention of illicit drug activity, and more
□ The facts about your criminal, civil, and ABC liability
□ An update on California alcohol laws
□ Helpful handouts
DUI Checkpoints in South Lake Tahoe on Friday and Saturday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/02/2014 - 7:51pm
The California Highway Patrol, Nevada Highway Patrol and Douglas County Sheriff's Office will be joining forces over the holiday weekend in South Lake Tahoe by conducting sobriety, car safety and driver's license checkpoints on both sides of the state line.
The California Highway Patrol will have their checkpoint in Meyers on Saturday, July 5 on U.S. Highway 50 between Pioneer Trail and State Route 89. It will be staffed by officers who are trained in the detection of alcohol and/or drug impaired drivers.
Drunk and Unsafe Boaters Targeted During This Weekend's Operation Dry Water
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/26/2014 - 10:54pm
As part of a nationwide effort to keep boating and boaters safe, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department's marine units will have stepped up enforcement on the lake Friday through Sunday.
Operation Dry Water is an annual nationwide effort to highlight the risks and dangers of operating boats under the influence. The stepped up enforcement raises awareness of operating boats under the influence of alcohol or drugs in advance of the Fourth of July holiday.
Forest Service and South Lake Tahoe Police Urge Safety for 4th of July
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/25/2014 - 11:13pm
The busy 4th of July holiday is just a week away, and with Lake Tahoe's increased crowds, excess traffic, fireworks and dry conditions, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) are asking everyone to use caution.
South Lake Tahoe Police Step Up Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/21/2014 - 10:09pm
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department will conduct targeted pedestrian and bicycle safety law enforcement this summer in order to reduce accidents. They will be deploying officers on bicycles and motorcycles to educate the public.
In 2013, the South Lake Tahoe Police department conducted 42 injury traffic collision investigations that involved serious and/or fatal injuries. 10 of those collisions involved bicycles and 5 involved pedestrians.
South Lake Tahoe Teens Signing Pledges to Not Drink or Drive With Drinkers on Prom Night
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/22/2014 - 9:32pm
The facts are startling, and, for lack of a better work, sobering. Studies show that 11% of all alcohol consumed in the U.S. is done so by youth aged 11 to 20, below the legal drinking age.
Alcohol is the most commonly used and abused drug among youth in the United States, more than tobacco and illicit drugs according to the Center for Disease Control, and is responsible for more than 4,300 annual deaths among underage youth.
The 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that among high school students, during the past 30 days:
39% drank some amount of alcohol.
22% binge drank.
Motorcyclist Safety Encouraged in Nevada
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/09/2014 - 9:42pm
Fifty-three motorcyclists died on Nevada roadways in 2013, surpassing the previous year’s number of fatalities by 39 percent, according to the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety (OTS).
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval proclaimed May 2014 as Motorcycle Safety Month, focusing on the motorcycle as an important form of transportation, and reminding its riders and all motorists of important safety guidelines.
Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Awareness Week
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/19/2014 - 10:05pm
April 20 to 26 marks the 17th annual Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Awareness Week. In 2014, 55,000 Americans will develop cancer of the head and neck. Though 13,000 people will die from this disease, most cases are preventable.
Causes of Oral, Head, & Neck Cancer
Tobacco use is the most common and preventable cause of head and neck cancer. Tobacco products include cigarettes, snuff and chewing tobacco. Switching from smoking to smokeless products only changes the risk of lung cancer to a risk of oral cancer.
CHP: Crackdown On Cell Phone Texting and Talking While Driving
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/29/2014 - 2:50pm
April 1st starts the month long zero tolerance campaign “It’s Not Worth It!” to highlight the fact that drivers who text and use cell phones while driving have the same driving behavior as those who are legally drunk. South Lake Tahoe California Highway Patrol officers will join others from around the state in an effort to curb these behaviors in order to reduce preventable accidents with injuries.
South Lake Tahoe Friends of the Library Supports Reading at the Juvenile Treatment Center
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/26/2014 - 1:41pm
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.
Body Found at Lampe Park in Gardnerville
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/17/2014 - 10:44am
A 24 year old Gardnerville, NV resident was found kneeling face down in a creek at Lampe Park on Monday morning. He has been identified at William Murphey Sheerin.
At 8:21 am, Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a body found by Park Rangers. Sheerin's cause of death is suspected as drowning, however final cause will not be determined until after the autopsy and toxicology reports have been completed.
Four Arrested in South Lake Tahoe For Buying Alcohol For Minors
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/17/2014 - 10:29am
Four people, including two locals, were arrested on Friday night during Shoulder Tap Decoy Operations at South Lake Tahoe stores that sell alcohol.
On March 15, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) arrested Stevie Smith, a 23 year old from Pasadena, Harvey Hampton, a 58 year old from South Lake Tahoe, Charles Kerr, a 72 year old from South Lake Tahoe and Hamza Salmi, a 32 year old from San Francisco. As of 10 p.m. Friday, 522 people had been arrested statewide during the largest decoy operation in California's history.
Barton Helping Beyond the Hospital Walls
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/24/2014 - 10:22pm
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 - 12:19am
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.
Douglas County Sheriff's Log
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/27/2014 - 11:25pm
Crime log excerpts from the Douglas County Nevada Sheriff's Department, Lake Tahoe Subdivision
Highlighted Reports
1/11 - A purse stolen from a slot machine area at Harrah's Tahoe led to the arrest of Eric Beaman and Marcus Tillman on an assortment of charges including possession of stolen property, possession of a controlled substance, possession of hypodermic needles and conspiracy to commit a crime.
South Tahoe Drug Free Coalition
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/23/2014 - 11:30am
Event Date:
February 10, 2014 - 3:30pm Are you concerned with South Lake Tahoe’s party and drug culture and want to help decide how a new grant can be used to create lasting change in our community? Be a part of the solution and join other community members who want to provide change around drinking and drug use for youth in our community.
South Lake Tahoe Police Dog Helps Nab Pair on Drug Charges
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/22/2014 - 12:55pm
A mid-day car crash on Monday led to the arrest of a couple out of San Mateo, CA on charges of hit and run, conspiracy to commit a crime, and transportation/sales of methamphetamine.
24 Arrested During Stateline New Year's Celebration
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/01/2014 - 9:31am
The Douglas County Sheriff's Department reports that the New Year's Eve party in the Stateline area went as expected, resulting in 24 arrests. The charges included assault, affray, domestic battery, disorderly conduct, minor consuming alcohol and civil protective custody. During the downtown party last year there were 14 arrests.
South Lake Tahoe Prepares for New Year's Eve
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/30/2013 - 11:18pm
With a projected 30,000 people at SnowGlobe and another 30,000 at Stateline, local police and sheriff's officers will have their hands full.
70 South Lake Tahoe Police officers, El Dorado County Sheriff's deputies and local CHP officers will be on duty Tuesday in order to ensure all goes smoothly.
Sergeant Josh Adler of SLTPD said they are expecting a smooth New Years celebration due to the previously large group at Stateline being split up with SnowGlobe and the family New Year's Eve event at Heavenly Village. Adler said that there were just a handful of arrests last year.
A Time of Giving: STAR Spreads Good Cheer
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/26/2013 - 9:17am
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.
Stateline Prepares for New Year's Eve Celebrants
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/25/2013 - 7:12pm
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is making preparations for the upcoming New Year’s Eve celebration at Lake Tahoe starting on Tuesday, December 31st, 2013. Each year upwards of 60,000 celebrants ring in the New Year in the casino core area of Stateline, Nevada.
Fatal Accident on Highway 50 at Whitehall Canyon Saturday Night
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/09/2013 - 11:12pm11/12/13 10:45 am update: The California Highway Patrol just informed South Tahoe Now of more details of the Saturday collision on Hwy 50 over Echo Summitt near Whitehall. Emil Drouin, 58, of West Sacramento, was driving westbound in a white '89 Chevy S10. He collided with a 2000 Mitsubishi Montero driven by 51 year old Derick Nasario of Hayward, CA. Drouin's vehicle ended up in the American River, resulting in the death of the passenger who was Nasario's mother, 91 year old Josephine Drouin. The cause of the accident is suspected alcohol related and Mr.
November Skibum
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/07/2013 - 12:48am
The State of the City address by the Mayor was upbeat, informative and a real pat myself on the back (if any of them actually could) and see all the positive things we have done to improve the city while sugarcoating on how we actually got to a balanced budget.
El Dorado County Law Enforcement: Halloween Crackdown on Drunk Drivers
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/28/2013 - 2:39pmThis Halloween, police, sheriff and CHP Officers in El Dorado County will crack down on drunk and drugged drivers throughout the region with an aggressive Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement effort. The Avoid the 6 DUI Task Force has given a fair warning to all partygoers: keep the party off the road.
“The scariest part of Halloween is not the spooky costumes and scary pranks, it’s the impaired drivers. All too often, partygoers don’t plan ahead and choose to drive impaired, but a costume can’t disguise drunk driving,” said Press Information Officer Dave Stevenson.
Teen Court in South Lake Tahoe Invites New Participants
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/05/2013 - 4:47pmEvent Date:
September 26, 2013 - 5:00pm
El Dorado County students in grades 8 through 12 are invited to participate in the juvenile justice system through the Teen Court program. Volunteer training will be held September 26, 2013 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in El Dorado County Superior Court, Department 4, located at 1354 Johnson Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe. Upon completion of the mandatory training, teens will serve as court personnel for real cases where a minor has committed an offense, admitted the offense, and chosen to be judged by his/her peers.
NHP: Carson City man dies from injuries in Highway 50 hit and run at Stateline
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/02/2013 - 11:39amA 31-year-old Carson City man hit by a vehicle that left the scene of the accident last month along Highway 50 near Lake Tahoe at Stateline has died from his injuries, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports. Cody J. Dobson died on Friday, Aug. 23 from injuries in the early morning accident, said NHP Trooper Chuck Allen.
On the morning of Aug. 10, NHP troopers were dispatched to a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian who was struck just east of the casino corridor near Lake Parkway in Douglas County, said Allen.
South Lake Tahoe man suspected of DUI in crash that injured mother and two children
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/14/2013 - 2:26pmA 39-year-old South Lake Tahoe man faces a felony DUI charge after a head-on vehicle crash Tuesday that injured a mother and two children in town visiting, according to South Lake Tahoe police.
Dara Siev was arrested for felony DUI and booked into the custody of the El Dorado County Jail in South Lake Tahoe. The crash was reported at 4:45 p.m. in the 2700 block of Lake Tahoe Boulevard near Blue Lake Avenue. The injuries sustained to the mother and children ages 4 and 8 were reported to be not life-threatening, South Lake Tahoe Police Lt. Brian Williams said.
Early Saturday morning hit and run victim remains in critical condition; alcohol appears to be a factor
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 08/12/2013 - 9:09am
A 31-year-old man remains in critical condition Monday after being struck by a vehicle that sped away in the Stateline area of Lake Tahoe on Highway 50 early Saturday morning, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports.
Academics, careers and adventure offered this fall at Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/09/2013 - 4:39pm
Whether you’re looking to update your job skills, pursue a college degree, or just take classes for personal growth, there are a number of options to explore this fall at Lake Tahoe Community College.
LTCC students enjoy the highest transfer rate to UC and CSU schools for a community college of its size in California. They also learn from one of the best educated, most experienced faculty in the community college system. No matter what your educational goal is, LTCC can help you reach it.
Douglas County authorities report few problems with Lake Tahoe July 4 revelers; 24 arrests countywide
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/05/2013 - 11:00amThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office reports the 2013, 4th of July celebration in Douglas County and around Lake Tahoe went well.
The celebratory crowds in the Stateline, Round Hill and Zephyr Cove areas of Lake Tahoe were large and with exception of a few altercations in the downtown Casino Core area, Nevada Beach and Zephyr Cove Beach, the crowd was relatively well behaved. Motorists were cooperative with the road closures and traffic control required for the fireworks display.
NHP conducts holiday DUI checkpoint near Lake Tahoe in Douglas County
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/02/2013 - 10:48amSeveral northern Nevada law enforcement agencies will be teaming up and “Joining Forces” this Independence Day as an additional security measure in providing for a safe holiday weekend.
On Thursday afternoon and evening, police officers from the Reno and Sparks Police Departments, deputies from the Washoe and Lyon County Sheriff’s Offices, and troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol will be conducting the administrative road block on U.S. Highway 50 in Douglas County.
'Operation Dry Water' targets drinking and boating dangers this weekend around South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/27/2013 - 2:15pmThe South Lake Tahoe Police Department Marine Units will be actively involved in California law enforcement officers Operation Dry Water over this weekend, June 28 through 30.
U.S. Forest Service: Be mindful of safety, environment and fire when at Lake Tahoe for the July 4 holiday
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/25/2013 - 1:22pmHeaded to Lake Tahoe for the Independence Day holiday? The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit asks residents and visitors to help protect public safety and the environment, and keep wildfire prevention in mind while celebrating.
Possession of fireworks of any kind, including sparklers, is illegal in the Lake Tahoe Basin and campfires are not permitted on National Forest beaches or in the general forest. For those planning to barbecue on the beach, the Forest Service requires the use of portable gas stoves.
Diet, Screening and Cancer Prevention
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/12/2013 - 1:15pm
Event Date:
March 12, 2013 (All day) You’ve stopped smoking and are watching your alcohol intake. You are eating right and exercising. Congratulations, there is mounting evidence your lifestyle will not only make you healthier but might also help you prevent cancer. But if you are between the ages of 50 to 75, there is something more that you can do; get a colorectal cancer screening.
South Lake Tahoe man dies in pedestrian crash involving suspected DUI driver
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 02/23/2013 - 1:53pmA 51-year-old South Lake Tahoe man died Friday after an alleged drunk driver with a suspended license for DUI hit him with his vehicle on Lake Tahoe Boulevard. The victim was found unconscious and taken to Barton Memorial Hospital where he died. His name is being withheld pending notification of family.
Gregory Stearns, 49, was arrested and faces a DUI charge that involved death and driving under a suspended license for a previous DUI where he was convicted.
Here is a news release issued by the South Lake Tahoe Police Department:
Council continues decision on ice arena beer sales
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/05/2013 - 6:54pmThe City Council held off making a decision about beer sales at the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena Tuesday.The council pushed back a decision on alcohol sales at the arena to allow the city to do furth...
Missing snowboarder found alive, stayed overnight at Horizon
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 7:42amA search for missing snowboarder Corey Hoffman ended this morning when the Douglas County Sheriff's Office was contacted by a family member who informed them that Hoffman had phoned his father and advised he had spent the night at Horizon Casino Resort.
Deputies contacted Corey at the Stagecoach Lodge where he had proceeded to, and according to him he was unaware of the search for him. After a lengthy interview with Corey and his brother who had reported him missing, we are unable to determine exactly what transpired.
