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"Revenge Porn" gets man one year in prison
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/06/2017 - 11:21am
A man was found guilty of violating a domestic violence restraining order by a jury in El Dorado County on November 1, 2017.
Daniel Ramirez Rios, 43, violated a domestic violence restraining order and one count of intentionally distributing the images of the intimate body parts of another person – also known as “revenge porn.” Mr. Rios was remanded into custody after the jury’s verdict was announced.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/29/2017 - 10:56am
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:
10/18
1:47 p.m. - Violation of Probation - Rubicon Trail - 30-YEAR-OLD MALE WAS CONTACTED AND DETAINED. PROBATION SEARCH OF HIS PERSON RENDERED NUMEROUS ITEMS OF ILLEGAL CONTRABAND. THE SUBJECT WAS ARRESTED, TRANSPORTED, AND BOOKED INTO THE EDCJ.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for October 29 - November 3
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/28/2017 - 5:16pm
As the road construction season winds down, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has announced the following work schedules on roads in the Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Ty Robben to spend the next seven years in prison
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/28/2017 - 11:23am
The man who led anti-South Lake Tahoe Police, El Dorado County Sheriff, District Attorney and Judge campaigns will be spending the next seven years in prison after he was given the maximum sentence October 27, 2017 in Sacramento Superior Court.
Tech giant cleared to buy Cal Neva Lodge for $35.8M
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/23/2017 - 9:17pm
Larry Ellison has made billions in high technology and has a knack for buying glitzy real estate properties. Can the founder of Oracle Corp. bring his Midas touch to a faded Lake Tahoe resort once owned by Frank Sinatra?
Power out to parts of South Lake Tahoe after car hits power pole
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/21/2017 - 9:11am
Power is out to residents in the Gardner Mountain and Boulder Mountain Court area Saturday morning. Crews from Liberty Utilities have responded and expect to have power restored within the hour.
Complete details are not yet available but early reports say a car hit a power pole. Liberty Utilities responded shortly after 8:00 a.m.
This story will be updated as soon as details change.
County's DA office strengthens Family Protection Unit
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/20/2017 - 7:52am
Since the recent passage of many soft on crime laws like Propositions 47 and 57,
California has seen a troubling trend of an increase in violent crimes. This disturbing surge in violent crimes has seen a dramatic increase in domestic violence homicides across the Sacramento Region.
Truckee men arrested on sex with minor charges
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/19/2017 - 11:24pm
An ongoing investigation by the Placer County Sheriff's Office (PCSO), Tahoe Station and the PCSO Special Operations detectives has led two the arrest of two Truckee men on suspicious of having unlawful sexual relations with minors under the age of 16.
Christopher Anthony Renai, 23, was arrested on October 5 near his job in Truckee, and Skyler William Ford, 21, was arrested at his home October 16.
Both remain in custody at the Placer County Jail; Renai's bail is set at $100,000 and Ford's is set at $305,000.
Their next court dates are both set for November 8.
El Dorado County fugitive found on East African island
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/12/2017 - 2:06pm
For nearly five years the El Dorado County District Attorney's office has been searching for Javed Noori, a man who had been placed on the federal government's Northern California Most Wanted List.
That search is now over after Noori was returned to the county on October 9, 2017 where he faces charges of assault with a deadly weapon including two special allegations for inflicting great bodily injury and for a prior strike for very similar conduct.
South Lake Tahoe man charged with burglarizing pizza restaurant
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/12/2017 - 12:50pm
A South Lake Tahoe man has been arrested on charges he allegedly burglarized the Lake Tahoe Pizza Company on October 9, 2017.
At 10:00 a.m., officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) responded to an alarm at the popular restaurant located at 1168 Emerald Bay Road. Upon arrival they learned someone had gained entry through a window and left through a door, and that cash was missing.
Video surveillance showed them a suspect.
Three cited in underage alcohol sting in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/03/2017 - 1:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Three local employees were cited by a recent decoy operation to catch people selling alcohol to minors.
On September 28, 2017, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department, through a grant form the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), conducted the minor decoy operation where minors under their supervision attempted to purchase alcohol from 19 different establishments.
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
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.
South Tahoe High homecoming activities include parade, football and golf
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/28/2017 - 9:32pm
A week full of South Tahoe High homecoming activities wrap up with a parade through town Friday afternoon, football games Friday night and a golf tournament Saturday.
Watch the class floats with their worldly themes, an entourage of elementary school floats, school buses, the Homecoming Court in convertibles and dump trucks full of class and Viking spirit. They leave the bus garage on Al Tahoe Boulevard at Friday at 3:30 p.m. and proceed down Highway 50 to the high school.
Ty Robben found guilty of 8 felonies; Sentencing in October
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/26/2017 - 3:45pm
The man who has led anti-South Lake Tahoe Police, El Dorado County Sheriff, District Attorney and Judge campaigns was found guilty on Monday in Sacramento Superior Court on eight felony charges.
Man arrested as person of interest in Stateline burglary cases
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/25/2017 - 8:07pm
The man wanted for questioning in a rash of burglaries in the lower Kingsbury and Stateline areas has been arrested.
Peter Quillian was arrested on Sunday, September 24 and is now in custody.
According to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO), Quillian was arrested on a fugitive warrant out of South Lake Tahoe. They said at the time of arrest he allegedly was in possession of a hypodermic needle.
SLTPD: Gunshots, chase and knife lead to arrests of two transients
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/24/2017 - 10:45pm
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department made 53 arrests out of the 540 calls they responded to between September 4-18, 2017.
Here are two of those arrests with information provided by SLT Lt. David Stevenson:
Washington killer 'person of interest' in 1973 murder near Kyburz
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/23/2017 - 10:41pm
A man serving a life sentence in Washington State for a cold case murder in Seattle is now a “person of interest” in the murder of Susan McLaughlin near Sacramento, California in 1973.
McLaughlin was a University of California Berkeley student who had taken a bus from campus to her parents’ home in El Dorado County, California.
The new leads about the man who might have been responsible for her death – Bryan Lee Gelenaw -- were filed as part of a search warrant in King County Superior Court this week.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/23/2017 - 10:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 540 calls between September 4 - September 18, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
9/4 - 42 Calls
DUI in the 900 block of Glorene Ave
Drug Offense in the 2700 block of Young St
Drug Offense in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 2200 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant at Ski Run Blvd and Paradise Ave
City Ordinance in the 1000 block of Lakeview Ave
Unlicensed Driver in the 3800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
$10,000 awarded to Child Advocates of El Dorado County
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/19/2017 - 9:47am
Child Advocates of El Dorado County were awarded a $10,000 donation from Cumbre Insurance Services, LLC in celebration of the agency being honored for demonstrating extraordinary volunteerism to make positive change happen in their community.
This 2017 Safeco Insurance® Make More Happen Award allowed the local company to assist with the non-profit’s mission of providing an advocate for every abused, neglected and at-risk child within the county.
Reno man indicted for allegedly using 8,000 PayPal accounts in $3.5M scheme
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/15/2017 - 6:17pm
A Reno man has been indicted on several charges after allegedly engaging in a $3.5 million fraud scheme using over 8,000 fraudulent PayPal credit accounts, bank accounts, and prepaid credit and debit cards he created with stolen identities.
Kenneth Gilbert Gibson, 46, made his initial appearance in federal court on September 14. He was indicted on 10 counts of wire fraud; three counts of mail fraud; 10 counts of bank fraud; six counts of access device fraud; and six counts of aggravated identity theft.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/09/2017 - 10:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 307 calls between August 28 - September 3, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
August 28 - 27 Calls
Unlicensed Driver at 3rd St and Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 4000 block of Manzanita
Transient/Homeless in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
Transient/Homeless at River Dr and Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Transient/Homeless in the 3900 block of Pioneer Trail
Thieves steal over $110K in construction materials in Washoe County
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/08/2017 - 10:00pm
Suspects are being sought after two construction sites in Washoe County lost over $110,000 in materials during late night burglaries this week.
Detectives from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office are currently investigating two large commercial burglaries that took place between Wednesday night and Friday morning at construction sites in different parts of the county.
Occupancy, density and caps of SLT VHRs topic of long meeting
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/06/2017 - 1:19am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are two topics that fills the City Council chambers: Marijuana and Vacation Home Rentals (VHR). Interested residents and other stakeholders in the City's proposed changes to the VHR ordinance not only filled chambers, but filled seats surrounding televisions in the lobby where the proceedings were aired.
After almost six hours of presentation and conversation, the City Council voted to bring back the new ordinance in one month on October 5.
"Our job is to make a decision, not continuing to kick the can down the road," said SLT Mayor Austin Sass.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/02/2017 - 5:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 257 calls between August 21 - 27, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
August 21 - 28 Calls
Warrant in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Trespassing in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
August 22 - 36 Calls
Drunk in Public in the 2200 block of Eloise Ave
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
August 23 - 31 Calls
Warrant in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
August 24 - 35 Calls
Beach and cell tower among agenda items at Tahoe Paradise Park board meeting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/28/2017 - 9:29pm
Event Date:
August 31, 2017 - 6:00pm
The monthly meeting of the Tahoe Paradise Resort Improvement District Board of Directors will be held on Thursday, August 31 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the park's clubhouse.
MEETING AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER AND CONFIRMATION OF QUORUM
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/27/2017 - 9:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 280 calls between August 14 - 20, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
August 14 - 36 Calls
Drunk in Public in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 900 block of Tata Lane
Grant Theft in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
August 15 - 40 calls
Transient/Homeless in the 3500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe man sentenced to 56 months in prison
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/19/2017 - 12:32am
South Lake Tahoe resident Larry Martinez Guzman, aka Larry Guzman-Martinez, 33, was sentenced to 4 years and 8 months in state prison after pleading no contest to the charges of felony driving under the influence causing injury, felony assault, and hit and run.
SLT City Attorney Tom Watson leaving for job in Tracy
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 12:19pm
Tom Watson gave his resignation to the City Council on Wednesday, August 16, ending his four year stint as South Lake Tahoe's City Attorney.
Watson told South Tahoe Now he has been hired as the City Attorney in Tracy, California, a job that will get him closer to family.
“I am proud of what the City Attorney’s office has accomplished during my time here," said Watson. "I appreciate the Council and Staff’s dedication to this community and want Tahoe to thrive and prosper.”
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/13/2017 - 12:17am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 288 calls between July 31 - August 6, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
July 31
Drunk in Public in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Giving False Info in the 900 block of Alameda
August 1
Drunk in Public in the 2200 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
DUI at Blue Lake Ave & Lake Tahoe Blvd
August 2
Warrant in the 1000 block of Lakeview Ave
Transient/Homeless on Lakeview Ave
Spousal Abuse in the 1000 block of 4th
El Dorado County Supervisors respond to judge's ruling on Measure E
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/08/2017 - 6:49pm
The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors today issued the following statement
about El Dorado County Superior Court Judge Warren Stracener’s decision regarding the constitutionality of Measure E, which was passed by voters in June 2016. It enacted or reinstated certain restrictions and policies concerning roads and traffic congestion, especially traffic issues related to new development:
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/30/2017 - 12:38am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 517 calls between July 11 - July 24, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
July 11
12:09 p.m. - Driving on a suspended/revoked license - 800 block of Tallac Ave
2:06 p.m. - Drug Offense in the 2600 block of Bertha Ave
7:15 p.m. - Drunk in Public in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
9:54 p.m. - Warrant in the 1100 block of Ski Run Blvd
July 12
2:11 p.m. - Fraud in the 800 block of Tahoe Keys Blvd
Water restored to Tahoe Keys Marina
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/28/2017 - 10:13am
4:30 p.m. update: At 3:35 p.m. Friday afternoon the water was turned back on at the Tahoe Keys Marina. The two parties, Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association and Tahoe Keys Marina Management Inc., were able to work out an arrangement to get things flowing again.
The marina's lawyer Michael Matuska said he will file notice with the court to vacate the August 3 hearing as the two parties will be working on a continued relationship out of court.
Matuska did not release the specifics of the arrangement that restored the water service which has been down since July 11.
Former Truckee resident charged in scheme that took $1.7M from investors
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/25/2017 - 2:37pm
Patrick Slavin, 55, formerly of Truckee, has been accused of being behind an investment scheme that allegedly used at least $1.7 million of investor's money.
Slavin was arraigned in federal court Tuesday on a 21-count indictment charging him with mail and wire fraud for the scheme that he ran from 2008 through 2016, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Tahoe Paradise Resort Improvement District meeting Thursday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/25/2017 - 11:33am
Event Date:
July 27, 2017 - 6:00pm
The monthly meeting of the Tahoe Paradise Resort Improvement District (TPRID) Board of Directors will take place on Thursday, July 27 at 6:00 p.m. at the Paradise Park clubhouse.
Members of the public are invited and comment on both agenda items or other matters.
Their agenda includes the following items:
Beach project, deck, ADA and ADA Parking civil Engineering, contractor selection- Additional bathroom project for lower park
Grants update (including ADA)
Sign program for park update
Tennis court resurfacing, court 1 rehab
Music in the park program, summer 2018
Shakespeare at Lake Tahoe's Sand Harbor entertains with two plays
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 9:14pm
LAKE TAHOE - The summer of 2017 is the 45th anniversary of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival at Sand Harbor. If you have never been, this should be the year. Sit in the sand and enjoy not only great productions on the Warren Edward Trepp Stage at water's edge, but also an eclectic food and beverage area (or bring your own).
Two shows will be on the stage, alternating nights, Tuesday-Sunday through August 27.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 7:38pm
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.
7/16
3:38 a.m. - Vacation Home Rental - Susquehanna Dr - VHR HOT TUB PARTY
4:36 p.m. - Embezzlement - 4th Ave, Tahoma - A 58-YEAR-OLD FEMALE EMBEZZLED A VEHICLE AND LATER RETURNED IT. THE 30-YEAR-OLD FEMALE VICTIM WAS NON DESIROUS OF PRESSING CHARGES UPON THE RETURN OF HER VEHICLE.
Boy suspected of starting Auburn fire while smoking marijuana
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/20/2017 - 2:41pm
8:45 p.m. update: A juvenile has been arrested by CalFire law enforcement officers for starting Thursday's fire in Auburn.
The boy told officers that he was smoking marijuana when the nearby brush caught fire. He then called and reported the fire. He was taken into custody by CalFire at the scene and booked at the Placer County Juvenile Hall on arson-related charges.
Judge rules against Tahoe Keys Marina, water to stay off for now
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/18/2017 - 8:38pm
The water at the Tahoe Keys Marina will remain off for the time being after the issue was brought before El Dorado Superior Court for the third time in less than a week on Tuesday, July 18. With the water at the marina turned off, water is also turned off to the Fresh Ketch restaurant as well as apartments and businesses at the marina.
Water remains off at Tahoe Keys Marina
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/17/2017 - 4:43pm
Water at the Tahoe Keys Marina, including that at the Fresh Ketch restaurant and all tenants, remains off after a dispute between the Tahoe Keys Marina and the Tahoe Keys Property Owner's Association (TKPOA).
Lawyers for both parties were in court in South Lake Tahoe both Wednesday and Thursday, and may be back in court again on Tuesday, July 18.
Popular South Lake Tahoe waterfront restaurant closed after water shut off
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/12/2017 - 6:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An ongoing legal battle between the Tahoe Keys Marina and the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) has resulted in the water being shut off to all buildings at the marina.
Since the Fresh Ketch restaurant and adjacent deli are in one of those buildings, the El Dorado County Health Department shut them down due to a lack of water. A notice was also put up on the apartments in the complex advising residents of unsafe living conditions since there was no running water.
Couple sought in Carson City, Douglas County fraud investigations
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/11/2017 - 8:15pm
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division are asking for help in locating suspects in multiple fraud investigations.
Brandon Newberg and his wife Mindy Newberg are suspects in multiple fraud cases in Carson City and Douglas County. Their last known address was on the 1300 block of Kimmerling in Douglas County. The Newberg’s may have recently fled to Las Vegas Nevada to avoid law enforcement.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/09/2017 - 1:19am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 289 calls between June 27 - July 3, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
6/27 (31 calls)
9:57 p.m. - Transient/Homeless - 1000 block of Lakeview Ave
6/28 (37 calls)
1:02 a.m. - Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
9:40 a.m. - Transient/Homeless- 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
1:38 p.m. - Warrant in the 2100 block of James Ave
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office looking for Lake Tahoe ski resort burglary suspect
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/06/2017 - 11:25am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) is looking for 30-year-old Mark DeForest who is wanted on suspicion of a November, 2016 burglary and grand theft from Sierra-at-Tahoe.
DeForest was arrested at the time and had an initial court date on November 23, 2016. He posted bail but has not been seen since then. A felony warrant is out for his arrest.
According to EDSO Detective Damian Frisby, DeForest has ties to both South Lake Tahoe and Vancouver, Wash. Frisby said nobody has reported seeing DeForest since November.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/02/2017 - 12:55pm
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.
6/25
2:25 a.m. - Death Investigation - Rubicon Trail - DEPUTIES ASSISTED THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL IN INVESTIGATING THE SCENE OF A VEHICLE ROLLOVER ACCIDENT. DECEASED MALE 49-YEARS-OLD, DRIVER A 27-YEAR-OLD MALE SUSPECTED DUI.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/01/2017 - 9:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 291 calls between June 20 - June 26, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
6/20 (39 calls)
DUI in the 3800 block of Pioneer Trail
Warrant in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant on Werner Salas Dr
DUI in the 2700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Under the Influence: Drugs in the 900 block of Lakeview Ave
Unlicensed Driver at Park Ave and Manzanita
6/21 (36 calls)
No Arrests
6/22 (37 calls)
Owners of Zephyr Cove company sentenced for fraudulent exchange visitor program
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/28/2017 - 3:39pm
Perspective employees coming to the Unitied States on a J-1 Visa were taken advantage of by a company run by Zephyr Cove, Nevada resident David Marzano, his wife Linda Blair and adult daughter Janece Burke.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/25/2017 - 3:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 246 calls between June 13 - June 19, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
6/13 (28 calls)
DUI in the 3400 block of Spruce
Threats in the 1700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Transient/Homeless in the 1000 block of Lakeview
6/14 (41 calls)
Warrant in the 2700 block of Snowshoe Thompson Dr
Transient/Homeless in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
6/15 (25 calls)
Law enforcement searching for paroled sex offender in Meyers
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/23/2017 - 2:51pm
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) received a phone call Thursday, alerting them of a convicted sex offender in Meyers who had cut off his ankle monitoring device.
Deputies searched for 25-year-old Alexander Paul Childs in the area but were not successful. Deputies have been on the lookout for him and EDSO has notified surrounding law enforcement agencies as well.
The anonymous caller told EDSO that Childs had called her and said he'd been without his ankle device for about a month and that he wanted to leave Meyers and head to Sacramento.
Lake Tahoe Visitor's Authority donates to new TAMBA trails
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/20/2017 - 1:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority fundraising effort from last month’s Amgen Tour of California raised more than $1,700 for the Tahoe Area Mountain Bike Association toward building new mountain biking and hiking trails. A welcome reception, team presentation and silent auction provided necessary funds toward Phase One construction of the new trail system totaling six miles at Fallen Leaf Lake/Angora Ridge.
This summer TAMBA is working with the U.S. Forest Service to build the initial phase of the eventual 15 miles of new trails. Phase One includes:
