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Man convicted of attempted murder after shooting in Meyers
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/09/2018 - 4:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - On March 7, 2018 after a two week trial, a South Lake Tahoe jury convicted Ignacio Madrigal Arizaga of Galt, California of Attempted Murder; Shooting at an Occupied Vehicle; Illegal Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and, Illegal Possession of Ammo by a Convicted Felon.
He faces 41 years to life in state prison when he is sentenced on April 2, 2018.
Meyers traffic plan has some success after first weekend
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/07/2018 - 9:21pm
If you drive through Meyers on a Sunday you've most likely come across gridlock traffic through the neighborhoods as vehicles trying to head west after their South Lake Tahoe weekend look for the quickest route, courtesy of smart phone apps.
El Dorado County Supervisor Sue Novasel held a Town Hall meeting on February 28, providing a forum for residents, law enforcement and staff to discuss solutions. One suggestion that came out of that meeting was put into place on Sunday, March 4 and was fairly successful.
Collision between snow plow and vehicle in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/05/2018 - 2:29pm
There were no injuries in Sunday's collision between a Caltrans snow plow and a van in South Lake Tahoe.
At approximately 8:39 p.m. on March 4, 2018, a Caltrans snow plow assisting with the middle lane berm cleanup along Highway 50 in collided with a van.
Great snow, blue skies combined for busy Lake Tahoe weekend
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/05/2018 - 12:16pm
No Vacancy signs at South Lake Tahoe lodging properties were prominent throughout South Lake Tahoe this past weekend after tourists headed to town after several feet of snow fell at local resorts
The crowds at Heavenly, Kirkwood and Sierra-at-Tahoe were evident as parking lots were full shortly after opening at each resort.
For a brief time at Kirkwood on Sunday, cars were attempting to park along State Route 88 to gain access to the resort as their lots were full, but the California Highway Patrol (CHP) was on the scene to keep that from happening according to Vail Resorts.
SAR volunteers aid in search of Bay Area man missing in Yosemite
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/24/2018 - 11:38pm
A weekend hike in Yosemite turned into a six-day long ordeal for a Bay Area man this week.
Oakland resident Alan Chow, 36, had his backpacking gear and wilderness permit when he set out on a solo hike Saturday, February 17 on the loop trail in Yosemite's northern wilderness area above Hetch Hetchy, about a mile from O'Shaughnessy Dam.
He became disoriented and lost his way.
Chain controls remain up and snow continues to come down
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/22/2018 - 10:36pm
The snow has been falling all down in the Sierra, giving residents and visitors a glimpse into a winter that hasn't been even a slight resemblance into the big winter of 2017.
At this point, every seems to be happy with what fell Thursday. Snow totals aren't in from the ski resorts yet since they release them in the morning, but they most likely will be several inches and hovering near the one foot level.
Solutions being sought to alleviate tourist traffic in Meyers
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/20/2018 - 4:51pm
Holiday traffic leaving South Lake Tahoe this weekend created another bottleneck in Meyers as well as on side roads throughout the area from those attempting to find a quicker getaway. The choices they made Monday created a three-hour drive from the Y in South Lake Tahoe to areas in Meyers.
Highway 50 over Echo Summit is designed to handle 1,200 cars per hour without any issues, but those numbers dropped Monday, February 19. Just how much they dropped is unknown as the traffic counters normally placed over the roadway are removed for snow removal.
Holiday traffic and slick roads keeping tow trucks and law enforcement busy
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/19/2018 - 4:50pm
North Upper Truckee and Sawmill Road have become parking lots Monday afternoon, reminiscent of 2017's problems of ill-equipped vehicles on snow covered back roads.
The California Highway Patrol and El Dorado County Sheriff's Office have spent Monday responding to several calls in the Meyers area of cars stuck on side roads as they attempt to circumvent the backlog of traffic on Highway 50.
Along with those issues there have been several accidents and as of 3:30 p.m, State Route 88 may have to close due to a crash
Safety along Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe analyzed
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/07/2018 - 10:53pm
Highway 50 through South Lake Tahoe serves a lot of functions, from a local road for commuters both on bicycles and in cars, to a major highway to transport visitors through the city.
Three still hospitalized in Reno after South Lake Tahoe vehicle collision
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/05/2018 - 6:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Three victims from Saturday's head-on collision on Pioneer Trail in South Lake Tahoe are still hospitalized at Renown Medical Center.
According to Officer Jeff Gartner of the California Highway Patrol (CHP), he called Renown Monday morning and was told that all three were still hospitalized with their injuries.
Head-on collision in South Lake Tahoe sends six to area hospitals
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/03/2018 - 7:26pm
Update 6:45 p.m.: The driver of one of the vehicles, a 29-year-old woman from Stateline, Nevada has been arrested on charges of a Felony DUI and is in the El Dorado County Jail on $125,000 bail.
She was driving a Range Rover eastbound when, for reasons unknown at this time, she traveled into the westbound lane, striking a BMW with five occupants, ages 19-31, all from the Bay Area. The Range Rover was traveling about 40 mph at the time of impact according to the CHP. This is the speed limit at that area of Pioneer Trail.
Fans don't let fans drive drunk
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/01/2018 - 5:13pm
Law enforcement from both California and Nevada are reminding motorists to not drink and drive, especially during Super Bowl weekend which seen an increase of drunk drivers on the road. As friends and family gather to watch the game Sunday, February 4, please designate a sober driver before the game between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles begins.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) and Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) have teamed up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to remind motorists to not drive while intoxicated.
Man arrested after allegedly stealing car in Reno, leading officers to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/31/2018 - 5:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE CALIF. - A 35-year-old California man was arrested in South Lake Tahoe Wednesday morning after he allegedly stole a vehicle in Reno, Nevada.
Raheem Ahmed Hanif, from Rodeo, California, was allegedly inside a 2017 Jeep Renegade when the Lithia Jeep dealer in Reno opened for business on January 31. Hanif then drove the car off the lot when the nighttime barriers were removed according to Officer Michael E. Brown of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) in South Lake Tahoe.
Plans to ease North Lake Tahoe traffic during ski season
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/29/2018 - 12:41pm
The snow is falling, and the ski season is about to hit high gear heading toward the big Presidents Day weekend. Will Tahoe roads be ready to handle the traffic?
Probably not. The surge of traffic on Friday nights and Saturday mornings is intense, notably on Highway 89, the only route to Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows ski areas. Highway 89 was a parking lot at times last year, as were some Truckee streets.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/28/2018 - 1:23pm
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:
1/17
2:56 p.m. - Death Investigation - South Lake Tahoe - 87-YEAR-OLD MAN DECEASED.
Domestic violence suspect apprehended after hours-long standoff
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/23/2018 - 10:51am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - A violation of a restraining order in South Lake Tahoe Monday afternoon led to an hours-long standoff, closed off neighborhoods and subsequent arrest of a man with a long history of violence.
On Monday, January 22, at about 4:30 p.m., the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) received a call that Brandon Bannowski, 25, had violated a Restraining Order and allegedly entered the home of his ex-girlfriend, threatened her with a baseball bat and choked her.
Drivers disobeying "No Parking" and cone zones on Echo Summit
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/31/2017 - 1:15am
Hundreds of vehicles disobey parking rules along Echo Summit and Highway 50 each winter as they try to find a place to park so people can stop and play in the snow. Their parking on a highway is dangerous, and the California Highway Patrol is trying deter parking to encourage them to park where legal.
GoFundMe account set up for STHS grad involved in serious crash
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/30/2017 - 11:39pm
A former South Lake Tahoe resident visiting family for the holidays on the South Shore was on his way home to La Mesa, California when he and girlfriend were involved in a three-car head-on collision south of Kramer's Crossing on Highway 395 near Victorville on December 28, 2017.
Chris "Coco" Cocores, 26, was in a Toyota Corolla driven by his girlfriend, 21-year-old Cecilia Casares, when the car crossed over a solid yellow line to pass a slower vehicle, according to the California Highway Patrol. They collided with two vehicles heading northbound.
Hundreds working behind the scene to keep all safe at SnowGlobe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/30/2017 - 1:27am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Leading up to SnowGlobe, days have been filled with meetings and emergency drills, staffing instructions and planning, all to create a safe atmosphere for the thousands of people in South Lake Tahoe for the three-day music festival.
As the show got underway Friday, December 26, there was a heavy presence of law enforcement and safety personnel, though many of them could not be detected as they moved about the venue in plain clothes. A drone was also in the air, surveying the crowd below.
New laws for drivers in California start January 1
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/24/2017 - 11:00pm
With the new year just around the corner, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is reminding the public of several new laws or changes to existing law that, unless otherwise noted, take effect January 1, 2018.
South Lake Tahoe man hit and killed in Nevada City
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 10:39pm
A South Lake Tahoe man was killed Wednesday night after being struck by a car in Nevada City.
Ronson Sakioka, 64, was attending that community's Victorian Christmas and was attempting to cross Highway 49 when he was struck by a Honda Pilot driven by a Nevada City resident. The driver did not see Sakioka according to California Highway Patrol Sgt. Brian Waughn.
Sakiok was flown to Roseville where he died.
Waughn said the driver and passenger of the Honda were not injured, and no charges are pending at this time. He says drugs and alcohol were not a factor with the driver.
Road closures on Hwy 50 and I-80 this week for new sign installations
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/27/2017 - 7:51pm
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is alerting motorists that lane and highway closures on area freeways will be required to replace three overhead changeable message signs with new “Advanced Variable Message Signs” or AVMS. The new signs will be installed in the following locations:
Interstate 80 westbound – Truckee – Donner Pass Road/Hwy 89
Interstate 80 westbound – Davis – Pole Line Road bridge
U.S. Highway 50 eastbound – El Dorado Hills – Latrobe Road
Kudos: First Responders team up with Cub Scout Pack 592
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/15/2017 - 1:17pm
Cub Scout Pack 592 of South Lake Tahoe held their fifth annual Police and Fire Night at St. Theresa’s Grace Hall on November 14.
Scouts were able to see first-hand the tools and techniques that first responders use to keep the community safe and how they work together when someone needs help.
Accidents in Sierra as storm front passes
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/09/2017 - 9:11am
There are slick roads Thursday morning as rain is falling at lake level and snow fluctuating above 7,000 feet.
The California Highway Patrol is reporting a jackknifed big rig on SR-88 just west of Silver Lake near Tragedy Springs Road. The truck is blocking the west bound lane and part of the east bound lane. Crews are on the scene of the incident which was reported at 7:43 a.m.
Chain controls are up east of Kirkwood on SR-88.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/05/2017 - 7:09pm
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:
10/25
Couple safe after overnight rescue on Mt. Tallac
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/26/2017 - 12:03am
El Dorado County Sheriff's Search and Rescue, with assistance from a California Highway Patrol Helicopter, made an overnight rescue of a married couple on Mt. Tallac Monday morning.
At 3:00 a.m. October 23, the Sheriff's Office received a call for rescue on the eastern slope of Mt. Tallac.
First snow of the season: Chain controls and accidents Friday morning
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/20/2017 - 7:22am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A quick moving system is passing over Lake Tahoe Friday morning.
The road and weather report:
California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reporting an accident just east of Old Meyers Grade on Highway 50. At about 6:20 a.m., a big rig and vehicle collided, vehicle is off the road. Tow trucks are on the way and it is unknown if there are any injuries at this time.
CHP is also reporting a big rig blocking SR-89 north of Luther Pass as of 7:00 a.m.
Gardnerville man dies in crash near Red Lake Road
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/17/2017 - 9:24am
A 38-year-old Gardnerville man died Monday after colliding with a big rig near Red Lake Road.
At 9:25 a.m., a Toyota Highlander was heading eastbound on State Route 88 near the curve at Red Lake Road when, for known reasons, crossed into the opposing lane into the path of a Freightliner truck with a 40-foot trailer.
The 55-year-old driver of the truck from Mokelumne Hill, Calif. was not injured.
No names have been released and the cause of the collision is still under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/01/2017 - 11:05am
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:
9/20
8:20 a.m. - Vehicle Abatement - Chippewa St
6:49 p.m. - VHR Complaint - Kulow St - A BACK PATIO LIGHT SHINED INTO A NEIGHBOR'S RESIDENCE.
9/21
Motorcyclist and passenger seriously injured east of Kyburz
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/30/2017 - 12:16am
A man and a woman were seriously injured Friday afternoon on Highway 50 when their motorcycle went off an embankment east of Kyburz.
According to Sgt. Kurt Peterson of the California Highway Patrol, at approximately 2:15 p.m., the motorcycle hit a guardrail and sent the driver and passenger over the edge about 30 feet.
Both were air lifted to Renown Medical Center in Reno with major injuries, Peterson said.
The ages and hometowns of the pair are unknown at this time.
Highway 50 in the area was closed in both directions as the scene was cleared.
Single vehicle rollover in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/29/2017 - 5:20pm
10:00 p.m. update: One man is behind bars on suspicion of driving drunk and causing bodily injury, a felony charge.
South Lake Tahoe resident Luis Lopez-Mora, 23, was arrested by the California Highway Patrol after he was released from Barton Hospital Friday evening.
As reported earlier, a call went into law enforcement about a person driving erratically on Pioneer Trail. Shortly after that call, the truck Lopez-Mora was driving failed to safely navigate a curve and his truck left the pavement and rolled down an embankment, landing on its wheels.
South Lake Tahoe motorcyclist identified in fatal Hope Valley crash
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/22/2017 - 3:30pm
The California Highway Patrol today released the name of the South Lake Tahoe woman who died in Sunday's motorcycle crash in Hope Valley.
Charleen R. Blackburn, 64, was riding her Harley Davidson westbound on SR-88 and slowing at the junction with SR-89 at 4:48 p.m. on September 17. She was making a left turn onto southbound SR-89. At the same time, a 58-year-old woman from Gardnerville, Nevada was traveling eastbound on SR-88 in her Buick La Sabre, and approaching the same intersection at approximately 50-55 mph.
South Lake Tahoe woman dies in motorcycle crash
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/19/2017 - 11:09am
An afternoon motorcycle ride through Hope Valley turned fatal for a 64-year-old South Lake Tahoe woman on Sunday, September 17.
At approximately 4:48 p.m., the unidentified woman was riding her Harley Davidson westbound on SR-88 and slowing at the junction with SR-89. She was making a left turn onto southbound SR-89. At the same time, a 58-year-old woman from Gardnerville, Nevada was traveling eastbound on SR-88 in her Buick La Sabre. She was approaching the same intersection at approximately 50-55 mph.
Community celebrates local public safety employees
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/08/2017 - 12:25am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 2nd annual Public Safety Appreciation Day was held on Thursday, September 7, and community members came out to say "thank you" to personnel from several agencies.
The City of South Lake Tahoe hosted the event which had live music, free BBQ and ice cream and a thank-you card making station.
Kids were able climb on board fire trucks, meet the new Search & Rescue puppy and get to know those who protect them on a daily basis.
Agencies invited were:
Calfire
· California Highway Patrol
· Nevada Highway Patrol
· Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Beacon light at Camp Richardson here to stay, for now
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/01/2017 - 11:01pm
The pedestrian hybrid beacon installed at the Camp Richardson crosswalk will remain active this weekend and until further notice.
Two men hospitalized after separate Lake Tahoe area hit-and-run collisions
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/29/2017 - 3:41pm
Two men were injured and hospitalized and one dog died after two hit-and-run incidents in Lake Tahoe on Monday, August 28, 2017.
The California Highway Patrol is looking for the driver of a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe Monday afternoon, leaving a man with serious injuries.
At 1:40 p.m., 58-year-old Larry D. Ferguson was riding east on McKinney Rubicon Springs Road in Tahoma when he was struck by a gray mid-sized SUV traveling west as he made a turn onto Bellevue Avenue.
Two mean hospitalized after separate Lake Tahoe area hit-and-run collisions
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/29/2017 - 2:37pm
Two men were injured and hospitalized and one dog died after two hit-and-run incidents in Lake Tahoe on Monday, August 28, 2017.
The California Highway Patrol is looking for the driver of a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe Monday afternoon, leaving a man with serious injuries.
At 1:40 p.m., 58-year-old Larry D. Ferguson was riding east on McKinney Rubicon Springs Road in Tahoma when he was struck by a gray mid-sized SUV traveling west as he made a turn onto Bellevue Avenue.
Westbound I-80 reopens after mudslide closes the road
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/18/2017 - 7:41pm
Friday night update: I-80 westbound reopened at the Nevada state line.
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A thunderstorm brought flash flooding on I-80, creating a mudslide that has covered some lanes. As a result, the westbound lanes near the state line just east of Farad are closed.
California Highway Patrol is holding traffic at Gold Ranch.
Crews are at the scene to clear mud but at this time there is no estimated time of opening. A detour is not provided.
For up to the minute news, visit http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.
Two women thankful after being rescued from side of mountain
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/15/2017 - 5:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Three friends from the Sacramento area spent Sunday morning hiking in Desolation Wilderness along the Lyons Creek Trail with a goal of getting to Lake Sylvia, then Pyramid Peak.
They got to Lake Sylvia along a well marked trail, but were getting tired and decided to look for a shortcut to Pyramid Peak.
"We were going to hike the ridge and do a gradual decent," said one of the hikers, Sarah Pollo, 33. "We were pretty tired and looked for a short cut."
"It seemed like a good idea at the time," she said. "But it was a miscalculation."
Three-car crash near Sierra sends two to hospital
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/07/2017 - 8:37pm
The California Highway Patrol released their report today of the July 29 three-car collision on US50 east of Sierra at Tahoe Road that sent one to Renown on Care Flight and another to Barton, both with multiple injuries.
Caltrans working on I-80 and Hwy 50 this week
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/07/2017 - 6:32pm
Those traveling to and from Lake Tahoe this week may want to take note of traffic alerts on both Interstate 80 and Highway 50.
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be doing overnight Work to repair rough spots in the roadway Monday night through Friday morning. They will be doing grinding and paving work on U.S. Highway 50 on the section of the roadway that descends after Echo Summit into the Tahoe Basin.
Inaugural National Night Out in South Lake Tahoe a success
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/06/2017 - 11:27pm
The South Lake Tahoe and Meyers communities were out in force at the Lake Tahoe Environmental Magnet School on August 1 for the first local observation of National Night Out.
National Night Out - Staying safe at home, work and play
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/30/2017 - 8:11pm
Every year, on the first Tuesday in August, nearly 40 million people in 16,000 communities across the United States turn out to celebrate National Night Out. The event was first hosted in 1984 as a way to bring communities together and promote stronger ties between citizens and the law enforcement personnel who serve them. Communities are at their best when neighbors feel a common bond and a sense of community not only among themselves but also with their local public servants, and National Night Out is a fun and enjoyable way to foster those important ties.
Fatal crash in Alpine County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/25/2017 - 12:21pm
A 62-year-old man from Woodacre, Calif. died at the scene of a single car crash on State Route 88 Sunday evening.
According to the California Highway Patrol, David Martin was driving a 2001 BMW westbound on SR-88 west of the Carson River Bridge at an unknown speed when his car drifted off the roadway at a curve. He attempted to correct the vehicle's direction with an abrupt turn of the wheel which caused him to loose control. Martin and his car athen traveled off the dirt shoulder, collided with a raised rock embankment and overturned.
South Lake Tahoe holds 2nd annual Public Safety Appreciation Day
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/22/2017 - 10:58pm
Event Date:
September 7, 2017 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Everyone is invited out to Lakeview Commons on Thursday, September 7 to say "thank you" to the men and women who protect the South Shore communities at the 2nd annual Public Safety Appreciation Day.
The City of South Lake Tahoe will be hosting the event from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and will feature live music, BBQ, a thank you card making station and blue ribbons to tie around the trees at Lakeview Commons as a visual way to say thank you.
This is a multi-agency event to show appreciation:
· Calfire
· California Highway Patrol
Coffee With a Cop in South Lake Tahoe Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/17/2017 - 5:13pm
Event Date:
July 18, 2017 - 9:00am
The third Coffee With a Cop in the area this summer will be held on Tuesday, July 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Starbucks at the South Y Center in South Lake Tahoe.
The community is invited to meet with members of the California Highway Patrol South Lake Tahoe office, South Lake Tahoe Police Department, El Dorado County Sheriff. Stop by and discuss issues or just meet law enforcement in an informal, neutral location.
Head on collision on Black Bart Ave in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/14/2017 - 11:20pm
Three people were`sent to the hospital Thursday afternoon after two cars collided on Black Bart Avenue in South Lake Tahoe.
Just after 4:00 p.m., the driver of one of the cars involved apparently fell asleep at the wheel, drifted over the yellow line into the path of a second car according to Ruth Loehr of the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Loehr said both drivers were transferred to the hospital as well as one passenger.
CHP, El Dorado County Sheriff's officers, Lake Valley Fire and paramedics responded to the crash which closed a section of the road for almost an hour.
DUI Checkpoint somewhere on the South Shore Saturday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/13/2017 - 5:51pm
Another reminder to not drink and drive in South Lake Tahoe will be on Saturday, July 15 when the the California Highway Patrol (CHP) conducts a sobriety checkpoint.
CHP has said they will be operating the checkpoint between 9:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. "somewhere in the east area of El Dorado County." This could be Meyers, South Lake Tahoe or Tahoma.
Safe neighborhoods and camaraderie focus of National Night Out
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/13/2017 - 12:06am
Event Date:
August 1, 2017 - 4:00pm
The South Lake Tahoe and Meyers community will be joining local law enforcement fo National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Environmental Science Magnet School located at 1095 E. San Bernardino Ave.
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer and more caring places to live.
Four teens uninjured in Pioneer Trail crash
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/05/2017 - 9:24am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Four teenagers were in a car that crashed on Pioneer Trail Tuesday night after the fireworks show in South Lake Tahoe. Even though the car they were in suffered major damage, no one was injured.
For unknown reasons, the 17-year-old male driver allowed his 2006 Volkswagon Jetta to leave the road and collide with a guardrail as his was driving southbound just north of Jicarilla.
California Highway Patrol officer Ruth Loehr told South Tahoe Now that the passengers were all female, ages 17, 15 and 14.
There is no other information available at this time.
