cabin
Nolen Buchanan found guilty on three counts of 1st degree murder
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/13/2018 - 4:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An El Dorado County jury of five women and seven men deliberated about two hours Wednesday, coming back with a quick verdict in the case of Nolen Keith Buchanan, the Benicia, California teen that had been accused of killing his family and setting their cabin on fire to cover his tracks.
Nolen Buchanan murder trial in South Lake Tahoe nearing end
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/11/2018 - 11:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - At 10:00 a.m. on September 13, 2015, Garden Valley Fire Department personnel responded to a wildland fire in the community of Greenwood in western El Dorado County, on Highway 193 between Cool and Georgetown. Upon arrival they found a residence still smoldering, but burned to the ground.
In the ashes were found the charred remains of Adam Buchanan, 38, his fiancée Molly McAffe, 37, and their 8-year-old son Gavin Buchanan. All three were shot before the cabin was burned down.
El Dorado County Fair June 14-17
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/09/2018 - 8:44pm
There’s Magic in the Air at the 2018 El Dorado County Fair, being held in Placerville June 14 to 17. Don’t miss this annual tradition!
The fair is packed full of events including concerts, food, carnival, barns full of livestock, Home Depot workshop for kids, gardening displays, contests for everything from textiles to wine, and much more. Find daily schedule HERE.
Lake Tahoe man from north shore dies from hantavirus
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/31/2018 - 8:46pm
Placer County health officials have confirmed that a man who died on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe tested positive for hantavirus.
They said the resident likely contracted the virus from rodents in a private residence in the Lake Tahoe region where the resident lived and worked. Health officials do not believe the public is at ongoing risk from the source of infection associated with the fatality.
Body of man missing at Bear Valley recovered by search teams
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/14/2018 - 5:54pm
The body of a man missing after a day of skiing at the Bear Valley Resort in March has been recovered by search and rescue dogs.
Jane Drummond-Mullarkey had notified the Alpine County Sheriff's Office at 11:30 p.m. on March 14 when her husband, Thomas Mullarkey, 65, had failed to return to their Arnold cabin.
The family was from Richmond, Calif., and staying at their Sierra cabin.
Amgen cyclist Peter Stetina hits the road from South Lake Tahoe to Kirkwood
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/18/2018 - 4:28pm
American professional road cyclist Peter Stetina was in South Lake Tahoe Wednesday, inviting local cyclists to join him on a training run from Sprouts to Kirkwood, and back.
Daniel Knight of Dayton, Nev., the assistant manager of Save Mart in Carson City came to town to join Stetina. Chadwick Clark of South Lake Tahoe, the chef at Camp Galilee in Glenbrook, also joined in. Both ride their bikes to work when weather allows.
Search on for man missing in Alpine County near Bear Valley
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/16/2018 - 1:10pm
There is an active search underway for Thomas Mullarkey after he failed to return to his Arnold, California cabin after a day of skiing at Bear Valley Resort in Alpine County Wednesday.
His wife Jane Drummond-Mullarkey contacted the Alpine County Sheriff's Office at 11:30 p.m. March 14 when her husband did not return. Shortly after, sheriff's personnel located his car at the resort.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/04/2018 - 7:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
1/24
9:58 a.m. - Petty Theft - Heavenly Village Way - R/P REPORTED A THEFT.
1/25
7:32 a.m. - Death Investigation - South Lake Tahoe - 83-YEAR-OLD MALE DECEASED.
Letter: VHR company responds to public letter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/23/2018 - 3:55pm
In Response to Mr. Scott Ramirez’ Letter to the City Council 01/21/2018
Dear Mr. Ramirez,
My name is Joshua Priou and I manage the property that is located directly across the street from you, I have been the sole property manager since it became a Vacation Home Rental in 2012. After reading your article I became quite saddened to hear of your concerns and I felt it was necessary to clarify and shed some light on your comments.
Weekend full of holiday events in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/09/2017 - 1:03am
'Tis the season to be merry and ready to have fun in South Lake Tahoe!
Here is a list of some of things one can enjoy this weekend:
Santa, caroling and sleigh rides at Holiday in History
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/27/2017 - 10:14pm
Event Date:
December 9, 2017 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join in the holiday fun at the Lake Tahoe History museum complex on Saturday, December 9, 2017.
It all starts at 11:00 a.m., with the decorated museum and cabin both open for tours with hot cider and treats all day. Then, at 5:00 p.m. its all about celebrating with Santa coming by sleigh and rides on the sleigh for all, ukulele Christmas music, the South Lake Tahoe Children's Coral Society, free kids activities including gift making and refreshments.
This is a free event for all ages.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for November 26 - December 2
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/25/2017 - 10:14pm
The following are the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) projects around Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/19/2017 - 11:47am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
11/9
Treats for both families and Bread & Broth at Ski Run Marina Halloween event
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/27/2017 - 8:59am
Event Date:
October 28, 2017 - 5:30pm
On Saturday, October 28, the public is invited to Ski Run Marina Halloween Trick or Treat from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Get dressed up in a costume and bring not only a bag for treats, but also a non-perishable item for Bread and Broth 4 Kids.
Trick or Treat Locations
Activities Center
Ski Run Boat Company
Lake Tahoe Chocolate Shop
Cabin Fever
Sports Fever
Heavenly Psychic
Hair by the Lake
Art of Gelato
Tahoe Cruises
Riva Grill
Artemis Lake Front Cafe
Entry fee: Donation of canned good/non-perishable food items (see list below)
Kings Beach Revitalization Project comes to a close, more projects planned for area
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/09/2017 - 12:10am
With the clearing out of the construction staging area at the corner of Fox Street and Highway 28 in Kings Beach, the end of an era for the revitalization of Kings Beach comes to a close.
Officials at Placer County today thanks everyone who shared their input and helped make this project a big success, and for patience with the inconveniences that road construction projects bring.
Items completed this season include:
Sage Room at Harveys celebrates 70th anniversary
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/05/2017 - 11:48pm
The Sage Room at Harveys has been a Tahoe landmark since opening in the summer of 1947, and now in 2017 they have embarked on a year-long celebration of this milestone.
The elegant, Western-themed steak house has been popular among locals and visitors alike for several generations.
Teen accused of killing family moved out of juvenile system in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/30/2017 - 1:27am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's been almost two years since Nolen Buchanan of Benicia, California first appeared in a Placerville courtroom as a 16-year-old, charged with the killing of his family in their El Dorado County vacation home and then setting it on fire.
The charred remains of Buchanan's father Adam, 38, his father's fiancée Molly McAffe, 37, and his 8-year-old brother, Gavin, were found in that Greenwood cabin on September 13, 2015.
Since that time, Nolen has been in the Juvenile Treatment Center (JTC) in South Lake Tahoe.
Fire destroys cabin on Echo Lake
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/27/2017 - 5:04pm
An early morning fire destroyed a cabin on the north shore of Echo Lake on Wednesday. Firefighters called to the scene had to get there by boat, the only access to the home.
Crews from Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) responded to the 5:50 a.m. call. The sole occupant had awoken to a smoke filled home and called 911 as they exited the two-story cabin.
Live Violence Free to celebrate 40 years of serving community with Gala
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 12:18am
Event Date:
September 15, 2017 - 5:00pm
Who would have known a horseshoe game at TJ’s Peanut Farm (now known as Steamer’s Bar and Grill) in 1977 would so greatly impact a community? It was this game that raised the first dollar to fund an organization that would go on to help thousands of South Lake Tahoe community members affected by domestic violence, including more than 1,000 last year.
As Live Violence Free (LVF,) formerly the SLT Women’s Center, celebrates 40 years of serving the community with its annual Sunset Gala on Sept. 15, board members, staff and volunteers are honoring their predecessors.
Sierra Earthquake swarm overnight near Donner and Independence Lakes
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 8:25am
9:30 a.m. update: The area continues to see several earthquakes in this current swarm that started at 2:02 a.m. with a 4.0 earthquake according to the UNR Seismological Lab in Reno. Magnitude numbers have been updated and listed below.
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A series of earthquakes hit north of Donner Lake early Tuesday morning, starting at 2:02 a.m. with a 4.0 quake and a session of following 14 other tremblers over 1.0 magnitude by 5:43 a.m.
All came from an area 10.5 to 11.8 miles North/Northwest of Donner Lake, near Independence Lake.
The time and magnitude as of 8:20 a.m. Tuesday:
Tragedy averted on Upper Truckee River Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/03/2017 - 5:40pm
A Concord, California man enjoying a kayak ride on the Upper Truckee River in South Lake Tahoe had a near miss with tragedy Saturday after his kayak flipped, catching him in some bushes.
New business licenses issued in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/28/2017 - 11:12pm
The following 42 businesses took out business licenses with the City of South Lake Tahoe during the month of February:
2/1/17
DONERIGHT MAINTENANCE
FAIRBRIDGE INN EXPRESS
JOHN COLEMAN INSTRUCTOR
SUMMIT REFRIGERATION INC
UNIVERSAL BUILDER
2/2/17
SHARON SWEET NTP
2/3/17
HEIDI MACDONELL RIDESHARE
2/6/17
BLACK CABIN COFFEE
CHRISTINA LANE COSMETOLOGY
GB SCIENTIFIC INC
STEFANAC 940 MERCED RENTAL
2/7/17
AH CONSTRUCTION
CODY'S GENERAL LABOR
2/8/17
NAI GLOBAL TAHOE SIERRA
RUDKO PAINTING
SHADE RESOURCES
THIS IS TARA
2/10/17
APARTMENT RENTAL 3632 MACKEDIE
Man who brought kidnapped woman to South Lake Tahoe spending 40 years in prison
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/16/2017 - 9:34pm
Matthew D. Muller, a 40-year-old disbarred lawyer from Orangevale who often spent time at his family cabin in the South Lake Tahoe area, was sentenced today to 40 years in prison for the kidnapping Denise Hoskins at the Vallejo home she shared with her boyfriend on March 23, 2015.
Lake Valley Fire kept busy this week with South Shore and Strawberry fires
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/20/2017 - 6:48pm
Two South Shore fires and one near the Strawberry Lodge kept crews from Lake Valley Fire Department (LVFD) busy this week.
On Tuesday about 11:30 a.m., a home on Alice Lake Road in the Montgomery Estates neighborhood suffered smoke damage after a fire started in the garage. The fire started in the garage near the furnace and hot water heater and flames were contained to the garage.
LVFD was assisted by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue.
Jeff DeFranco selected as next LTCC superintendent/president
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 12:06am
Jeff DeFranco will become the fifth superintendent/president of Lake Tahoe Community College on February 1, 2016, succeeding Dr. Kindred Murillo who is leaving to take the same position at Southwestern College in Chula Vista.
The LTCC Board of Trustees announced their selection at Tuesday's board meeting. DeFranco is currently the school's vice president of administrative services, a job he has held since 2012.
"This is very surreal," DeFranco said as he addressed the trustees after the announcement. "It's a dream come true."
Holiday in History at museum to feature sleigh rides and Santa
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 1:17am
Event Date:
December 10, 2016 - 5:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Historical Society is inviting the whole community to come out to the museum on Saturday, December 10 for their annual Holiday in History.
While the main event starts at 5:00 p.m., children are invited to come by and use their antique World War II phone to make a call to the North pole between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Then, starting at 5:00 p.m., Santa and Mrs. Santa will arrive by sleigh, then everyone can jump on board for free rides.
New business licenses issued in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/30/2016 - 2:56pm
The following 33 businesses took out business licenses with the City of South Lake Tahoe during the month of October:
10/1/2016
SOUTH LAKE SMALL ENGINES
10/04/2016
TAHOE BIG CLOUDZ #2
10/05/2016
GERONDAKIS & SONS
GET SOME CONCRETE
OMEGA PLUMBING SERVICES
REAL ESTATE RENTALS
SHU MIN YU MASSAGE THERAPIST
10/06/2016
THOMAS A YANT
10/07/2016
D&S SECURITY
TRACY AND MICHAEL SCHROEDER
10/11/2016
CUT LOOSE
10/12/2016
JENNIFER RAYDON RIDESHARE
VANHEE WOODWORKS
10/13/2016
AL SHANKLE CONTRUCTION
TAHOE BIG PICTURE PRODUCTIONS
10/14/2016
Power restored for North Lake Tahoe affected by downed lines
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/23/2016 - 12:30pm
Update: Power lines back up and electricity was restored at 2:48 p.m. for the North Lake Tahoe customers affected by Wednesdays outage.
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Approximately 123 Liberty Utilities customers in the North Lake Tahoe area are experiencing an outage due to downed power line across Hwy 89 near Cabin Creek Road.
At this time there is no estimated time of restored power.
SLT City Council candidate Tamara Wallace
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/07/2016 - 12:33pmAll candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council were given the same questions. With just one day to go to the elections, we will be featuring their answers and a video of their interview with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals through the day.
Tamara Wallace, 46, Retired Businesswoman/Chamber Exec
Discuss your interest in serving on City Council. What is your prior experience in working with civic, community or governmental organizations?
Man arrested at South Lake Tahoe cabin expected to plead guilty to kidnapping
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/28/2016 - 9:39pm
A former U.S. Marine is expected to plead guilty to kidnapping on Thursday morning in a bizarre case that led to a lawsuit against Vallejo police for falsely accusing the two victims of faking their own abduction, according to court filings.
Lani Anderson 1939 - 2016
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/19/2016 - 9:46pm
Leilani (Lani) Mock Anderson died peacefully on September 12, 2016 at the age of 77. She was born in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania on March 10, 1939 to Henry Mock of Waipio Valley, Hawaii and Mary Jane Brashier Mock Shirley of Pennsylvania. She had one sister Jane Rowe Ronca who lives in Arizona.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork through August 20
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 8:25pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by summer 2017.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork schedule July 24 - July 30
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/23/2016 - 6:30pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by summer 2017.
Deaths in Lake Tahoe attributed to cold water shock, not hypothermia
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/28/2016 - 9:20pm
"Swim Smart, Swim Safe: know the dangers of cold water" is the message coming from agencies responsible for boating and water safety on Lake Tahoe, especially after the recent deaths in the lake of two healthy men.
Drowning incidents from boating, paddling and swimming often share the same cause, "cold water shock," an involuntary gasp reflex caused by sudden immersion in cold water. Swimmers and boaters suddenly exposed to the cold waters of Lake Tahoe may experience rapid breathing, gasping, fainting, muscle failure and immediate risk of drowning.
Memorial Service for Robert Porter Rockwell, Jr “Old Long Skis”
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/29/2016 - 6:23pm
Event Date:
June 11, 2016 - 1:00pm
The community is invited to a memorial service on June 11, 2016 for Robert Porter Rockwell, Jr. who was also well known in South Lake Tahoe as “Old Long Skis.” He died on November 3, 2015, and his family and loved ones were waiting for a summer memorial service, where everyone could gather outdoors and celebrate his life.
Group formed to battle new Vacation Home Rental Ordinance change
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/28/2016 - 6:07pm
You've spent your life savings on the dream, to buy a home in South Lake Tahoe. Better yet, you've found the perfect property where you can find a way to live in Tahoe and own a home that brings in some income.
There are current 56 different parcels in the City limits that are multi-family units that are also licensed vacation rentals and the City of South Lake Tahoe wants to prevent them from being rented, thus stopping the home owners from earning the needed income to keep their home.
Vacation Rental Ordinance updated to exclude multi-family properties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/17/2016 - 9:50pm
Just as it is when the topic of vacation rentals is on the South Lake Tahoe City Council agenda, a large, and at times, angry, crowd gathered.
The task at hand Tuesday was to review changes to the current Vacation Home Rental (VHR) Ordinance which included 11 changes which will take effect 30 days after the June 7 Council meeting if approved.
Six area meadows tapped to be restored by Forest Service
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/02/2016 - 11:46pm
Six meadows in the southern portion of the Lake Tahoe Basin will be restored using a combination of tree removal, prescribed fire, stream channel repair, planting vegetation and rerouting trails starting in Spring 2017.
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) made the announcement today of what is being called the Restoration of Fire Adapted Ecosystems Project.
Fire destroys South Lake Tahoe home
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/22/2016 - 12:46pm
A fire destroyed a home in the Bijou neighborhood of South Lake Tahoe on Thursday night, killing three dogs and leaving the two residents without a home which was declared a complete loss.
At 8:22 p.m. April 21, 2016, engines from all area agencies responded to the two-story cabin at 3801 Aspen Avenue after receiving a 911 call of flames coming from inside. South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Douglas and Lake Valley Fire Departments were all called to the scene. They found the home engulfed and items from the interior exploding.
One Obsession: Jamie Anderson
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/15/2015 - 9:47pm
A mellow, down to earth, tree-talking yoga enthusiast, Jamie Anderson is not your average Olympic gold medalist. But when you observe the 25-year-old snowboarding phenom in her hometown of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., everything snaps into focus.
Caroling, Santa, food and museum tours all part of Holiday in History
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/13/2015 - 9:33am
Event Date:
December 19, 2015 - 11:00am
A special holiday treat in South Lake Tahoe will be held on Saturday, December 19 when the public can enjoy the lighted Christmas truck, Santa and Mrs. Claus, latkes and cookies, carolers and tours of the decorated museum and cabin during the Holiday in History Open House.
The annual Lake Tahoe Historical Society event will be held at the museum located at 3058 Lake Tahoe Blvd from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Victorian Christmas scene is spread throughout the museum and the historic cabin.
Schedule:
- Free museum and 1930 cabin tours all day.
Kudos: South Tahoe Sober Grad night thanks supporters
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/27/2015 - 1:11pm
The South Tahoe High Sober Grad Night Task Force would like to thank the following businesses and individuals who helped make our annual event for the graduating seniors such a success! The kids loved the evening and it couldn't have been made possible if you weren't a part of it.
South Lake Tahoe students learn about local history
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/16/2015 - 11:57am
Who were the first residents of the Lake Tahoe basin? How do you convey the word "SOS" in Morse Code? What is the 1930's cabin tour? If you don't know the answers to these questions, ask a third grader.
In the month of October, 220 students from third grade classes in Lake Tahoe Unified School District took field trips to the Lake Tahoe History Museum where they spent a morning with hands on displays, singing and docent led museum tours.
The school tours started in 2010 when Jackie Dumin, the Tallac Site Director for the U.S. Forest Service, developed the program.
Family and pet-friendly Halloween fun in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/30/2015 - 7:32pm
Event Date:
October 31, 2015 (All day)
Halloween on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe will have something for all ages. Here are some activities for kids:
Lego Block Party at the South Lake Tahoe Library at 10 a.m. - Design, build, invent with Legos! Join us as we build with Legos and Duplo blocks. The whole family is welcome. Your Lego creation will be displayed in the library until next month’s Block Party when the fun begins again. All blocks will be provided. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
Man arrested in South Lake Tahoe indicted on kidnapping charge
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/01/2015 - 9:49pm
A federal grand jury returned an indictment today against Matthew D. Muller, a 38-year-old disbarred lawyer from Orangevale, charging him with one count of kidnapping.
Muller is charged with kidnapping physical therapist Denise Hoskins at the Vallejo home she shared with her boyfriend on March 23 and keeping her captive for two days before dropping her off near her mother's house in Huntington Beach. He allegedly demanded a $15,000 ransom.
Teenage son arrested in deaths of his family in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/01/2015 - 8:41pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) arrested a 16-year-old boy on Thursday on charges he murdered his family in their Greenwood, CA cabin.
On September 13, Cal Fire asked for the assistance of EDSO after they found human remains inside a burnt residence.
Benicia family missing following El Dorado County fire
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/19/2015 - 11:13pmA Benicia family is missing following a fire in El Dorado County, according to a press release Friday.
Adam Buchanan, his 7-year-old son Gavin and Gavin’s mother Molly McAfee have been reported missing after a fire gutted Buchanan’s cabin near Georgetown in El Dorado County “last weekend,” according to the release.
The actual date of the fire was not immediately available.
The statement was released by the law offices of Gizzi & Reep, LLP in Benicia.
Full plate of South Lake Tahoe Labor Day weekend activities
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/04/2015 - 8:29am
A busy Labor Day weekend starts Friday, with a plethora of activities for locals and visitors alike. There are fireworks, music, car shows, runs, boat races, a farm-fork festival and much more to enjoy.
Heavenly Village Days on Labor Day Car Show goes through the weekend with a sidewalk sale, trophies, and a poker run. It costs $40 to show your cars, trucks and motorcycles. Brought to you by Good Samaritans Safe Ride. September 4 - 7, 2015.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/30/2015 - 4:15pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
8/23
5:17 a.m. - Vacation Rental Noise Violation - Cold Creek Ct - REPORT DOCUMENTS THE RESPONSE TO A VHR REGARDING A NOISE COMPLAINT.
5,000 lightning strikes in Sierra and Reno area; Scattered thunderstorms in forecast
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/02/2015 - 10:03am
There were over 5,000 lightning strikes in the Sierra and Western Nevada on Saturday, many of those causing small fires. Those areas are being monitored. Mendocino County has seven lightning caused fires currently burning and Humboldt county has over 70 fires also caused by lightning.
