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Letter to the Editor: We Choose a Voice For Locals

It's a great thing to call for unity. It sounds good and feels good. But for far too long hollow calls for "working together" have become excuses for bulldozing over the needs of the people who live and work here in favor of the needs of the developers, resorts and casinos.

I chose the locals.

I choose to give a voice to those who are marginalized.

And if this seems like I’m causing trouble, then it is, as John Lewis called it, good trouble.

Three arrested in Stateline drug operation bust

STATELINE, Nev. - An early morning raid on a home at the top of Kingsbury Grade has resulted in the arrest of three people.

On Thursday, May 14, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team executed a search warrant at a home on Bonnie Court in Stateline after a five-month-long investigation. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) Street Enforcement Team has been looking into the methamphetamine trafficking activities of Joseph Cudia, a 45-year-old male from Sacramento and Diego Coralles, a 47-year-old male from South Lake Tahoe.

RNs at Barton Memorial Hospital serve notice of intent to strike

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Nurses Association (CNA) has served Barton Health with another ten-day notice of their RNs' intent to strike on May 24, 2019. This is the second such notice this year. Their original notice was sent on February 15 and was withdrawn on February 22.

Stronger storm forecast to hit Lake Tahoe Wednesday night

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A winter storm warning is in effect starting at 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28 and lasting until 4:00 a.m. Friday, Nov.30. Heavy snow is expected, prompting officials to upgrade the storm from a "watch" to a "warning."

Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches below 7000 feet are expected with 3-6 inches at lake level and 1-3 feet above 7000 feet with higher amounts along the Sierra crest according to the National Weather Service. It will be windy as well with gusts as high as 60 mph over higher terrain.

Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

Fresh Snow reported at resorts and Lifts will operate Wind & Weather Permitting… Heavenly will fire up Dipper Express today. Kirkwood, Mt Rose & Mammoth are open top to bottom. Sierra at Tahoe & Sugar Bowl scheduled to open Friday. Chain Controls posted this morning… Buckle Up! Winter Storm Warning posted starting tonight with snow thru Saturday.

Two months of concerts kick off August 1 at Vahalla Boathouse Theater

For the next two months, the Valhalla Boathouse Theater at the Tallac Historic Site in South Lake tahoe will be home to several concerts, starting August 1.

Award winning musician/producer arrested in Stateline drug bust

An award-winning musician and producer was arrested Thursday near a Lake Tahoe casino after drug enforcement officers found nearly 58 grams of methamphetamine on the man, according to a Tri-NET task force officer.

Two month long investigation nets two in Carson City drug bust

The Tri-NET Narcotic Task Force arrested two Carson City men last week after a two-month long investigation into drug trafficking in the area.

Michael Bowman, 45, was taken into custody on April 14, 2016 by the Carson City Sheriff's Office without incident on Highway 50 East. He was charged with four felonies, Level I Trafficking a Controlled Substance – Meth, Conspiracy to Violate the Uniformed Controlled Substance Act, Sales of a Controlled Substance - Meth and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday

As the ski season winds down, this will be the last week for South Tahoe Now's daily report.

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday, April 5, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 59 and a low tonight of
31. Today: Sunny, with a high near 59. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Clear, with a low around 31. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday, March 31, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 52 and a low tonight of
31. Today: Sunny, with a high near 52. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the morning. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday, March 17, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 56 and a low tonight of 30. Today: Sunny, with a high near 56. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Tonight: Clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday, February 18, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Winter Storm Warning until to noon Thursday. Heaviest snow is expected before 8:00 a.m. where snowfall rates could briefly reach 2 to 3 inches per hour.
Wind Advisory from noon to 6:00 p.m. Thursday.

The following report is from reports at 7:30 a.m. Wind will be an issue at some resorts today so call ahead or follow the links provided to check on current conditions.

South Lake Tahoe investigation leads to Georgetown drug bust

An investigation into the sales of drugs surrounding the murder of Dennis Wright, Jr. in South Lake Tahoe last month led the El Dorado County Sheriff SWAT team to Georgetown, Calif., on February 2, 2016 where they arrested 33-year-old Teveraz Lopez on drug charges.

Two separate investigations are currently ongoing surrounding the death of Wright, both a homicide investigation and a narcotics investigation according to EDSO Lt. Jim Byers.

Traffic stop on I80 leads to seizure of 63 pounds of pot

Two Plumas Lake, Calif., residents found themselves in the Washoe County Jail on Sunday after Nevada State Troopers found 63 pounds of marijuana in the back of their car.

At 11:10 a.m. on December 6, Troopers pulled over a white Ford Expedition with New York registration tags for a moving violation on I80 near Robb Drive. The car was occupied by Patrick Fay, 64, and Corinne Fay, 57.

Father and son arrested during El Dorado Hills marijuana grow bust

Complaints about an offensive smell and unsightly tarps brought out El Dorado County Sheriff's detectives to a home in El Dorado Hills who ended up uncovering a large marijuana grow.

On October 23, 2015, a search warrant was served on a residence and property in the 1400 block of Malcom Dixon Road.

When they arrived they found 52-year-old Jeffrey Johansen, Sr. guarding a marijuana grow from a tree house, armed with a shotgun. He complied with law enforcement and put down the shotgun.

Two million dollars worth of cannabis confiscated in drug bust

A five month long investigation into the Highlands Health and Wellness marijuana dispensary in Shingle Springs uncovered what authorities say was a multi-million dollar criminal operation.

The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) centered their investigation on tax evasion, money laundering, conspiracy and the commercial distribution of marijuana for profit.

The bomb that shook Lake Tahoe

A twisted chunk of metal, a file of yellowing newspapers and a million memories from 35 years ago are constant reminders of the Harvey’s Casino Resort bombing for retired FBI agent Bill Jonkey.

“It’s something you never forget,” said Jonkey, the FBI’s lead investigator on the $3 million extortion case, who lives in retirement in Carson Valley.

Craigslist ad leads to arrest of two South Lake Tahoe men

Members of the Western El Dorado Narcotics Enforcement Team (WENET) arrested two South lake Tahoe men on Thursday, April 30 after a week long investigation into circumstances surrounding a Craigslist ad.

David Anthony Reading of South Lake Tahoe responded to the ad of a motorcycle for sale on the west slope of El Dorado County. A county resident posted the ad and was contacted by Reading who offered the seller illegal narcotics as payment for the motorcycle.

The concerned citizen contacted the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office.

Pound of meth seized, three arrested in bust that focused on Dayton, Moundhouse

Three have been arrested after a monthlong investigation into methamphetamine trafficking in the Dayton and Moundhouse areas, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday night.

The investigation, which ended Jan. 21, led to the seizure of a pound of methamphetamine, eight firearms, and $4,500 in cash and involved two search warrants in the Dayton and Moundhouse area. Each of the three suspects are being held on $1 million bail.

Who is the target market for marijuana candy?

In this photo can you tell which candies are made from marijuana and which ones are made with sugar and sold in all stores? The answer will be later in the story.

With marijuana now legal in many states, issues are arising that may have been overlooked in the eagerness to make marijuana legal.

Marijuana (cannabis) candies are hitting the market like a storm, and more people are now ending up in the E.R., or even dead, after ingesting them as well as brownies and cookies made from cannabis.

Heavenly Mountain Resort celebrates snowfall; planning for holiday events

Heavenly Mountain Resort is celebrating the five inches of fresh snow they received this weekend, and looking forward to a storm this week that is expected to drop a lot of snow at higher elevations.

Pot Bust in South Lake Tahoe nets nearly 300 pounds

A South Lake Tahoe man was arrested early Thursday by officers from the South Lake Tahoe-El Dorado County Narcotics Enforcement Team after they served a search warrant and found 300 pounds of marijuana plant trimmings.

Dwayne Allan Crenshaw,36, was arrested at his Fresno Avenue home and is accused of using the trimmings to create concentrated cannabis oils through several methods, including butane fuel extraction, a dangerous process that can cause an explosion and is a felony in California.

Road to Sochi: South Lake Tahoe's Kashima 6th in Deer Valley World Cup

Sho Kashima of South Lake Tahoe finished in 6th place at the Visa Freestyle International FIS World Cup at Deer Valley on Saturday. After advancing to the advanced to the superfinal, but he lost control for just a second before the bottom air.

California pot shops face next existential crisis

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - California's medical marijuana stores, which experienced a boom in 2009 when the U.S. Department of Justice said prosecutions were a low priority and then a bust in the form of...

Text of Gov. Jerry Brown's 2013 State of the State Address

California Gov. Jerry Brown today delivered the 2013 State of the State Address. Here's the prepared text:

Skibum: A whole lot left with 'The Hole'

Follow the money trail on the “Hole” fiasco and you will find a mess. When the hole first stopped all of the reasons that were given by Randy Lane were false, wrong and an outright lie to the people of South Lake Tahoe. The real reason work was stopped was due to the two liens filed by two Nevada companies that did work and never got paid.

Skibum: The nuts and bolts of 'The Hole'

Follow the money trail on the “Hole” fiasco and you will find a mess. When the hole first stopped all of the reasons that were given by Randy Lane were false, wrong and an outright lie to the people of South Lake Tahoe. The real reason work was stopped was due to the two liens filed by two Nevada companies that did work and never got paid. In California when there is a lien on a job all work stops until the contractors are paid, no money no work.

Census data another sign economy has bottomed out

WASHINGTON (AP) - Five years after the housing bust, the U.S. economy is showing signs of finally bottoming out.Americans are on the move again after putting their lives on hold and staying put. Mo...

Three arrested in DMT, Ecstasy bust

South Shore narcotics agents arrested three people Thursday afternoon in connection with the discovery of a suspected DMT laboratory on Tata Lane.South Lake El Dorado Narcotics Enforcement Team ...

Long-time Lake Tahoe lawman Les Lovell retires

Since as far back as he could remember, Les Lovell wanted to be a law enforcement officer.
The notions of keeping peace and preserving justice were always on his radar and for 30-plus years, the now-retired senior lieutenant for the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office Lake Tahoe Branch fulfilled his commitment.

Deputies arrest four in Stateline cocaine bust

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Douglas County sheriff's deputies arrested four men last week following a month-long investigation into cocaine trafficking in Stateline, according to a Thursday statemen...

Movie Review: Sc-fi horror film 'Underworld Awakening' wastes Beckinsale's talent

The sci-fi-horror film "Underworld Awakening 3D" playing at the Horizon Stadium Cinemas in Stateline is the fourth iteration of the series, in this case starring Kate Beckinsale as Selene for the third time.
Selene has been in suspended animation in a freezer for 12 years bust breaks out to find that humankind is at war with the vampires in the population a well as the werewolves.

S. Lake Tahoe man arrested on pot charges in Nebraska

S. Lake Tahoe man arrested on pot charges in Nebraska. Posted by admin in News on December 19th, 2011 | no responses. By North Platte Bulletin. In another weekend drug bust on Interstate 80, an Arizon...

Woman sentenced in June meth bust

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On Oct. 18 Tiffany Lynn Benton was sentenced to three years summary probation after pleading no contest to a misdemeanor count of maintaining a residence for illicit purp...

Coke bust lands 2 South Tahoe residents in jail

A South Lake Tahoe man twice deported to Mexico faces a third deportation after being arrested on felony narcotics charges. Florentino Vargas Barragan, 43, was arrested on charges of possession and sa...

Coke bust lands 2 South Tahoe residents in jail

A South Lake Tahoe man twice deported to Mexico faces a third deportation after being arrested on felony narcotics charges ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../coke-busts-lands-2-south-tahoe-resi......

LSD gummy bears part of drug bust

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - LSD laden gummy bears were part of a South Lake El Dorado Narcotics Enforcement Team bust last week that included psilocybin mushrooms and more than 90 pounds of marijuan...

Narcotics team arrests two in heroin bust

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake El Dorado Narcotics Enforcement Team members arrested two people last week after discovering more than two ounces of heroin at an Al Tahoe neighborhood home.Af...

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