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Numbers Fire at 18,000 acres, 5% contained; Investigation into cause
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 10:51am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - There is a multi-agency investigation into the cause of the Numbers Fire burning ten miles southeast of Gardnerville. Anyone who happened to be traveling on Highway 395 between Ridgeview and Holbrook Junction on July 6 between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. is being asked to help.
If you can assist in the investigation, please email 2020firetips@gmail.com. All information will be kept confidential.
Tuesday: Numbers Fire south of Gardnerville now at 18,000 acres and 0% containment
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 9:15pm
UPDATE 7:335 p.m.: Douglas County officials say the Numbers Fire has now reached 18,000 acres and is 0% contained. The recommended evacuations for the Bodie Flats and Pineview areas have been lifted. Only residents are allowed to these areas. Please drive safely, watch for emergency vehicles, and be ready for possible future instructions in an ever-changing situation.
Multiple local, state, and federal agencies continue to work on containing the fire using dozers, hand crews, and aircraft.
Giving Tuesday pet adoption and fundraising day for Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/24/2020 - 8:25am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe is having a special puppy adoption day on May 5 to coincide with the annual Giving Tuesday fundraising day.
"Little Rays of Sunshine" is bringing two litters with a total of 11 puppies, along with one of the moms, to the public for adoption.
Pictured here is the mom Sunshine with one her puppies, Hope.
Positive results for Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe during their first two months
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 9:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. – Providing a much-needed service in the community, the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) has been filling a void with special pet therapy training, wellness clinics, spay and neuter programs.
Since opening in December 2019, HSTT has provided over 100 spay and neuters to the community for free or at a reduced rate. They have also trained 60 new volunteers.
Some of the other programs that are helping pets and owners in the area:
Big crowd shows up to welcome Humane Society back to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/10/2019 - 10:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) has opened an office in South Lake Tahoe to better serve the community and they celebrated along with a full crowd at their grand opening reception on Tuesday.
HSTT came to the aid of the South Shore after the former director of the Lake Tahoe Humane Society embezzled almost $60,000. Its members tried to hold the 51-year-old agency together but it disbanded in January of this year, never being able to gain back the trust of the community.
El Dorado County closes some of their west slope offices due to power outage
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 1:18pm
Due to PG&E’s Public Safety Power Shut off, the following is the current status of
County buildings operations on the West Slope:
Closed to the public
Agriculture
1. Building A (Board of Supervisors, Chief Administrative Office, Human Resources, County Counsel)
2. Child Support Services (Shingle Springs)
3. Health and Human Services Agency - Briw Road
4. Health and Human Services Agency - Spring Street Complex
5. Placerville Jail
6. Libraries – Placerville, Georgetown
7. Union Mine
Open to the public
1. Animal Shelter
2. AQMD
South Lake Tahoe youth fundraising for dogs and cats
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/15/2018 - 3:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Four local young ladies are continuing to help the South Lake Tahoe community with their fundraising efforts to help different needs on the South Shore.
For the 2018 Christmas season Maiella and Milan Riva, Lily Demus and Simone Sitchon will be collecting items and money to help both Lake Tahoe Humane Society and El Dorado County Animal Shelter.
Last year the four girls collected clothing and toys for local foster youth and in 2016 they collected gloves, hats, socks, coats, and thermals for the Tahoe Warm Room.
Fire update for the Sierra Nevada
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/05/2018 - 4:03pm
As of Wednesday afternoon, 4,142 acres are burning between the North Fire, Sliger Fire and Boot Fire.
El Dorado County fire prompts evacuations near Georgetown
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/04/2018 - 6:58pm
8:00 p.m. update: The Sliger Fire is now 75 acres with 20 percent containment. There are no new evacuations at this time.
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Over 200 homes have been evacuated this evening after a fire broke out at Sliger Mine Road and Hida Way, northwest of Georgetown.
The fire, called the Sliger Fire, broke out at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4 and is burning at a moderate rate of spread in timber south of the middle fork of the American River near the Placer County-El Dorado County border. Full air and ground resource response fighting this fire.
Reward offered in "extreme" Douglas County animal abuse case
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 10:56pm
A cat suffering from years of neglect was abandoned at the Animal Shelter in Gardnerville, and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying a person of interest.
Out and About in South Lake Tahoe: National Night Out
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/13/2018 - 7:14pm
The public and public safety agencies came out for National Night Out on August 7 at Regan Beach in South Lake Tahoe. Booths were set up by California Highway Patrol, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, Barton Heath, California Conservation Corps, South Lake Tahoe Action Team, El Dorado County STAR, El Dorado County Sheriff's Search & Rescue, South Lake Tahoe Drug Free Coalition and the El Dorado County Animal Shelter.
Food was provided by Kiwanis.
The event was also a toy drop off for Toys For Tots.
Animal Coalition of Tahoe fundraiser: Beer, Bingo and Burritos With Your Best Friend
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 10:49pm
Event Date:
June 19, 2018 - 6:00pm
The Animal Coalition of Tahoe (ACT) is holding their fundraiser, Beer, Bingo, and Burritos with your Best Friend on Tuesday, June 19 from 6:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. at South Lake Brewing Company, 1920 Lake Tahoe Blvd., in South Lake Tahoe.
Play bingo, drink beer, and purchase food from Verde Mexican Rotisserie, enjoy a fun raffle, all with your friendly and leashed dog.
Bingo cards are good all evening will be available for $10 each, 3 cards for $15 or 5 cards for $20. All proceeds benefit ACT’s spay/neuter program.
City Council to examine contract with EDC Animal Control Services
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/14/2018 - 6:18pm
El Dorado County has supplied animal control services to the City of South Lake Tahoe since 1998.
In the past twenty years, the City has entered into seven different agreements with the County for rabies quarantine investigations, humane investigations, vicious animal complaints, shelter services, impoundment of strays, removal of dead animals from City roadways, enforcement of all State, County and City codes dealing with animals, and maintenance of a County Animal Shelter, all six-days-a-week, with options of emergency services.
Animal shelter empties right before Christmas
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/21/2017 - 11:58pm
If you were planning on adopting a pet in South Lake Tahoe for a Christmas gift, you're out of luck this year as the last adoptable pet at the El Dorado County Animal Services Shelter has been adopted.
Felix, a five-year-old purebred Bengal, was the last pet left at the shelter on Tuesday. By Wednesday, he had found a new home.
Emptying out the shelter is not uncommon at Christmas as many find the perfect gift among the animals being housed there.
The shelter is located at 1120 Shakori Drive off of State Route 89 in Meyers. Their phone number is (530) 573-7925.
Beer, Bingo and BBQ with your best friend in SLT
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/17/2017 - 7:11pm
Event Date:
October 18, 2017 - 6:00pm
The Animal Coalition of Tahoe and South Lake Brewing Company have teamed up to help raise funds for the non-profit's spay and neuter program and the El Dorado County Animal Shelter in Meyers.
On Wednesday, October 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., South Lake Brewing Company is opening their doors to people and their dogs for an evening of beer, barbeque from Brother's Bar & Grill and a bingo game.
$2 off the first beer for those bringing in their leashed dog (dogs must be leashed during the evening).
Animal Coalition of Tahoe holding "Bowl For Act"
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 05/07/2017 - 7:05pm
Event Date:
May 10, 2017 - 6:00pm The Animal Coalition of Tahoe (ACT) is holding a fundraiser at Tahoe Bowl to benefit their spay-neuter program on Wednesday, May 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
An entry fee of $20 includes 3 hours of bowling, shoe rental, and one raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets are available for $1.00 each. Spots for teams of 4-6 players are available. Teams must sign up by May 9, call 530-400-4766 or email ACT (info@tahoeanimals.org) for more details.
A.C.T. Pizza for Pups to raise money for spay/neuter program and shelter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/24/2017 - 3:00pm
Event Date:
January 25, 2017 - 6:00pm
The Animal Coalition of Tahoe (ACT) is holding their annual fundraiser, Pizza for Pups, at the midtown Blue Dog Pizza on Wednesday, January 25 to raise funds for their spay and neutering program and for the animal shelter in Meyers.
For $10 for adults, and $5 for kids under 12, participants get to enjoy pizza while raising funds for ACT.
There are two seatings with space available, the first from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m, and the other from 7:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. Call 530.400.4766 to reserve a spot, or email Rich Hodge at info@tahoeanimals.org.
Ask Henry: What are the best tips for my pets on Halloween?
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/11/2016 - 11:10am
Every year around Halloween the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center gets flooded with calls from pet owners who are worried about what their pet has eaten. In order to avoid this worry and to help you prepare for the big night and weeks before we put together a list of the most common issues they encounter.
South Lake Tahoe birthday girl asks for donations instead of gifts
Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/30/2016 - 10:44pm
For her tenth birthday, Arial Carreau-Schultz anticipated presents just as any young lady would, except she wasn't getting them for herself.
During her birthday party on September 30, the young South Lake Tahoe resident and Tahoe Valley Elementary student asked for gifts to take to the animals at the El Dorado County Animal Shelter. All 25 children that attended fulfilled her wishes, leaving behind a huge bounty that she'll take to the shelter this weekend.
12th annual Mutt Strut Poker Run in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/27/2016 - 9:01pm
Event Date:
October 9, 2016 - 11:00am
Sunday, October 9 will be going to the dogs, and their humans, during the Animal Coalition of Tahoe’s 12th annual Mutt Strut Poker Run, a fun, family event where you can get a little exercise with your pooch, play poker, and maybe win some prizes is less than two weeks away!
The Mutt Strut will begin at the corner of Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Lakeview Avenue in South Lake Tahoe, with registration from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Truckee teen installs solar project for Humane Society
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/03/2016 - 7:05pm
Truckee High School student and volunteer Bella Bono has been volunteering for the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) since she was 10, but this year she had a big idea – plan, fund and install a solar array for the animal shelter.
Pet of the Week: Zephyr
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/01/2016 - 3:58pm
There are many cut female kittens at the shelter who are in need of adoption, but this week we've chosen "Zephyr" to be the Pet of the Week.
No matter what personality or color you like in a cat, you're sure to find the right one for you at the El Dorado County Animal Services, 530-573-7925. The kittens just want their forever home.
For Spay-Neuter services and other support, call the Lake Tahoe Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at 530-542-2857.
Mountain Resort Television: Silver State Update
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/05/2016 - 6:41pmKyle Horvath, Director of Marketing with the Carson City Visitors Bureau, heads over to the new/currently being built animal shelter in Carson City, and talks about a couple places to head over to after some mountain biking or a long day outside, Sassafras and next door... The Carson Hot Springs Resort, which is fed by a natural lithium hot spring.
Animal Coalition of Tahoe holds annual Bowling Night
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/16/2016 - 7:09am
Event Date:
May 18, 2016 - 6:00pm
The popular Animal Coalition of Tahoe Bowling Night fundraiser has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the Tahoe Bowl from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
ACT's primary goal is to provide a low-cost Spay/Neuter Program, and funds raised during the event will support that as well as the Animal Shelter in Meyers.
For $20 per person, people can participate and enjoy three hours of bowling. There is also a popular raffle with lots of donated prizes as well as awards for best team scores. The entry fee covers bowling, shoe rental and a raffle ticket.
'Pizza for Pups' fundraiser tonight in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/27/2016 - 9:17am
Event Date:
January 27, 2016 - 6:00pm
The Animal Coalition of Tahoe (ACT) is holding a fundraiser in South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, January 27 to raise money for their spay-neuter program and the animal shelter in Meyers.
Pizza for Pups will be held at Blue Dog Pizza (Midtown location on the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd. and Sierra Blvd). For a $10 donation, participants will enjoy Blue Dog's wonderful pizza with the proceeds going to ACT. The rest of Blue Dog's menu will be available for purchase, also, including salads, beer, and wine. Seatings will be at 6:00 p.m and 7:00 p.m.
11th Annual Mutt Strut Poker Run in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/22/2015 - 9:26pm
The Animal Coalition of Tahoe’s 11th annual Mutt Strut Poker Run, a fun, family event where you can get a little exercise with your pooch, play poker, and maybe win some prizes is just a few days away!
The Mutt Strut will begin at the corner of Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Lakeview Avenue with registration from 11:30 a.m. to noon on Sunday September 27.
Yappy Hour to benefit Animal Coalition of Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/28/2015 - 10:13pm
Event Date:
April 8, 2015 - 5:00pm
Dogs and their humans are invited to participate in the inaugural Yappy Hour, a fun filled event being hosted by the Animal Coalition in Tahoe (ACT). Hang out on the patio at Base Camp Pizza with your pooch on April 8 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and enjoy fabulous food and drink.
Yappy Hour can be celebrated even if you don't have a dog.
A portion of all proceeds from the evening's sales will be donated to ACT for their spay-neuter program and for the County Animal Shelter in Meyers.
South Lake Tahoe K9 Association gives back to animals in need
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/25/2014 - 1:12am
Not wanting to leave animals out of the holiday excitement, the South Lake Tahoe Police Canine Association (SLTPCA) joined forces with Pet Station on Christmas Eve to give presents to some furry friends at the animal shelter.
It may have been snowing outside but it was warm inside the El Dorado County Animal Services office as gifts were brought in by the SLTPCA who had received a wish list from the agency.
Pet Station offered to help the officers in fulfilling the wish list.
Busy kitten season: El Dorado County adoption prices reduced
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/02/2014 - 10:57pm
It’s kitten season! In response to an especially busy kitten season, El Dorado County Animal Services, in partnership with PAWED (People for Animal Welfare in El Dorado County), is offering a limited time reduction on the price of kittens. All kittens at both the Placerville and South Lake Tahoe shelters are currently available for adoption for half-price (only $40).
“The kittens are fun and playful,” said Allison Lozoya, El Dorado County Animal Services Shelter Supervisor. “If you are considering adopting a kitten, come visit us and adopt one or two.”
South Lake Tahoe Shelter Suspends Dog Adoptions
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/27/2014 - 9:43pm
El Dorado County Animal Services in South Lake Tahoe has temporarily suspended dog adoptions at its shelter as a precaution after identifying at least two cases of parvovirus this week. The dog kennel area at the shelter will be closed until March 11, while shelter staff investigate, perform additional deep cleaning and disinfecting of all kennels and monitor the current dogs on site.
Mutt Strut Poker Run - Animal Coalition of Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/21/2013 - 7:21pm
Event Date:
October 13, 2013 - 11:00am Join us at the 2013 Animal Coalition of Tahoe Mutt Strut Poker Run on Sunday, October 13, 2013. Register from 11:00 to 11:30 at the South Lake Tahoe Library (1000 Rufus Allen Blvd. near Lake Tahoe Blvd.). Enjoy a 1.2 mile lakefront walk with your dog, building your poker hand along the way. No experience needed. Party at the marina with music, raffle drawings, games, prizes for the best poker hands. $10 per hand, 3 hands for $25. Proceeds benefit ACT's spay-neuter program and the El Dorado County Animal Shelter. 530-307-3638, www.tahoeanimals.org.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
El Dorado County Adopts Balanced Budget
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/16/2013 - 8:37pm
The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors conceptually adopted a $587 million balanced budget for fiscal year 2013-14 at a special budget hearing held September 16.
Chief Budget Officer Laura Schwartz presented the numbers to the supervisors. Focusing on the General Fund which pays for many of the county’s discretionary programs, Schwartz highlighted an $11 million increase in fund balance from the initial budget approved earlier this summer. The change in fund balance represents a combination of increased revenue and decreased spending within county departments.
Tahoe Tails Adoptable Pets in South Lake Tahoe
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