Corruption
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival summer schedule
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/29/2018 - 7:56pm
Imagine your toes in the sand, a fantastic bottle of wine nearby, a gourmet meal in hand and first-class entertainment before you…all while basking in a perfect Lake Tahoe sunset with your friends or special someone beside you. You’re not dreaming, you’re experiencing the thrill of Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival at Sand Harbor, a Nevada State park near Incline Village.
Michael E. Fischer to speak on Baby Face Nelson in Nevada
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/06/2016 - 1:33pm
Event Date:
August 13, 2016 - 10:00am Historian Michael E. Fischer will speak on Baby Face Nelson in Nevada in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, August 13, at 10:00 am.
Few people living in Nevada today know that Baby Face Nelson, whose given name was Lester Gillis, spent a great deal of time in Nevada. He was avoiding the heat from authorities in the Midwest. In Reno, he was afforded protection from arrest and incarceration because of his connections to Bill Graham and James McKay. Their political and business connections covered almost the entire state.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Highway 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.4556" W
See map: Google Maps
Recall effort against Sue Novasel and Brian Veerkamp fails
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/30/2016 - 2:17pm
EL Dorado County Total Recall, the group behind the recall of all five County Supervisors, failed to turn in any of the signatures needed to bring the recall of Supervisors Sue Novasel and Brian Veerkamp to the voters in November.
End time nears for El Dorado County recall against supervisors, DA and auditor
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/20/2016 - 1:15am
On October 27, 2015, Sue Novasel, the County Supervisor representing South Lake Tahoe, Meyers, Tahoma and Pollock Pines was served a “notice of intent to circulate a recall petition” by a group of citizens who said they are “tired of the corruption and cronyism that has plagued our county for years.” It wasn’t only Novasel, but all five of the County Supervisors, Shiva Frentzen, Ron Mikulaco, Michael Ranalli and Brian Veerkamp.
Group calls for recall of all five El Dorado County Supervisors
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/27/2015 - 5:26pm
Efforts to recall the five El Dorado County Supervisors were initiated at the Board's regular meeting on Tuesday, October 27 in Placerville. Sue Novasel and Michael Ranalli were served with "Notices of Intention to Circulate Recall Petitions" by local State of Jefferson organizer, Kevin McAllister.
Supervisor Brian Veerkamp was not at the Board meeting and will be served with his Notice upon his return according to the website, Save Our County. They also said the the goal is to recall all five Supervisors, including Supervisors Shiva Frentzen and Ron Mikulaco.
Author Discusses Nevada: A History of the Silver State at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/02/2015 - 2:55pm
Event Date:
September 27, 2015 - 10:00am Author Michael S. Green will discuss his book Nevada: A History of the Silver State in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Sunday, September 27, at 10:00 am.
Michael S. Green, a leading Nevada historian, provides a detailed survey of the Silver State’s past, from the arrival of the early European explorers, to the predominance of mining in the 1800s, to the rise of world-class tourism in the twentieth century, and more recent attempts to diversify the economy.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy. 88, Minden, NV
United States
See map: Google Maps
History in the Neigborhood: Reno's Fourth Street and Train Depot
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/14/2015 - 11:29pm
Trains played a big part in Northern Nevada history, transporting copper, silver and goods across the desert.
Alfred Villalobos, Stateline resident and key figure in CalPERS scandal, commits suicide
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/14/2015 - 10:58pm
Alfred J.R. Villalobos, a former state pension fund board member who faced trial next month on federal corruption and bribery charges, has committed suicide, officials said Wednesday.
The Reno Police Department confirmed that Villalobos' death was a suicide, but the Washoe County Medical Examiner's Office declined to provide further details because of an ongoing investigation.
Former South Lake Tahoe police officer sentenced to 18 months in prison
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/11/2013 - 1:23pmU.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on Wednesday sentenced former South Lake Tahoe police officer John Gerald Poland, 45, to 18 months in prison for one count of obstruction of an official proceeding. He was ordered to self-surrender to the Bureau of Prisons on Nov. 6.
Police protest draws handful of supporters
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 4:50pmA man who is upset about South Lake Tahoe Police Department's handling of an incident involving bounty hunters at a Sierra Tract home protested alleged police corruption Monday.Todd "Ty" Robben ...
Protesters create giant 'crime scene' in front of AG's office
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/30/2012 - 10:32amPointing to Nevada's recent ninth-place corruption ranking among states, protesters unfurled a 150-foot-long "crime scene tape" banner in front of the Attorney General's Office in downtown Carso...
Veterans In Politics International Valentines Ball and Gala
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/27/2011 - 7:36am![VIP_Invitation_pg_1_background_LQ[1].jpg](http://southtahoenow.com/sites/southtahoenow.com/files/VIP_Invitation_pg_1_background_LQ[1].jpg "Veterans In Politics International Valentines Ball and Gala")
Event Date:
February 11, 2012 - 5:30pm Veterans In Politics International, Inc. presents the Veterans Valentines Ball and Gala, hosted by the Plaza Hotel and Casino, 1 South Main Street, Las Vegas, Nev. Guests will be received by:
Crowned members of the Miss Nevada Organization including Miss Nevada 2011 Alana Lee, Mrs. Clark County United States 2012 Melissa Jeanne Arias.
— Opening Ceremonies to be performed by Nellis Honor Guard
— National Anthem will be performed by Miss Vanessa Bayot
— Masters of Ceremonies are Miss Rowena Richards of Shine Foundation, and Mr. Les Krifaton of Fox 5
