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El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/17/2021 - 11:19amSOUTH 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 and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Last Week's Log: http://southtahoenow.com/story/01/10/2021/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
This Week's Log:
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Rheumatologist Leah Krull, MD joins team at Barton Health
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/01/2020 - 8:49amBoard-certified rheumatologist, Leah Krull, MD, has joined the team of medical experts practicing at Barton Health. A physician skilled at addressing autoimmune and joint diseases such as inflammatory arthritis, vasculitis, gout, and lupus, Dr. Krull is treating patients at the Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness in South Lake Tahoe.
Rheumatology manages conditions that affect joints and the body as a whole due to systemic inflammation.
Douglas County Sheriff tells library to not count on emergency help due to its support of BLM
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/28/2020 - 2:34pm6:50 p.m. Update: Douglas County Library Director Amy Dodson and Douglas County Sheriff Dan Coverley met Tuesday to discuss the library's proposed Statement of Diversity, a topic that became very controversial after a letter from Coverley to the library was circulated.
Workout With Law Enforcement Day for Douglas County Special Olympics
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 7:42amDOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) hosted a “Workout with Law Enforcement” day at Lampe Park in Gardnerville for Special Olympics Athletes, an event that concluded the ‘DCSO Special Olympics Fitness Challenge’.
Members of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office worked-out alongside the athletes, cheering each other on, just as they do at the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run event.
TTD announces fixed-route service adjustments due to COVID-19 staffing challenges
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/19/2020 - 3:04pmSTATELINE, Nev. - In a continued effort to maintain essential transit services and prioritize the safety of transit operators and passengers, the Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) is notifying the public that it anticipates periodic frequency reductions for fixed-route services due to COVID-19 staffing challenges. TTD will also limit the number of passengers on paratransit buses to comply with social distancing measures recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Governor: Californians must now wear face masks in most public settings
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/18/2020 - 1:17pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As California reaches over 5,000 deaths, Governor Newsom announced Thursday that almost everyone in the state will now be required to wear face masks in public.
“Science shows that face coverings and masks work,” said Governor Gavin Newsom. “They are critical to keeping those who are around you safe, keeping businesses open, and restarting our economy.”
Douglas County Sheriff's Office promotes Autism Recognition Alert Program
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/09/2020 - 1:30pmDOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - In honor of Autism Awareness Month, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is displaying magnets on their patrol cars for the month of April as well as sporting a newly wrapped vehicle with vinyl decals to increasing awareness throughout the community surrounding Autism Spectrum Disorder.
For the first time, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has wrapped a car with blue puzzle pieces as an inviting way for children and adults with autism to meet police officers in a casual setting.
Guide to the Tahoe East Shore Trail - Know before you go
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 2:43pmINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Even before the first line was drawn on a map in 1988, residents and visitors of North Lake Tahoe have been dreaming of a trail that provides a safer alternative for cyclists and beachgoers near the scenic East Shore of Lake Tahoe. Through the work of 13 partners, the impossible is now a reality with the opening of the new Tahoe East Shore Trail. The opportunity now exists to safely explore a wide range of activities along the East Shore, whether walking, riding, or rolling. Here’s what you need to know before you go.
$8.8M headed to LTCC in matching funds for classroom modernization
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/04/2019 - 7:23amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A promise made to the community when they voted to pass Measure F in 2014 is coming to fruition after Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) was notified they are receiving $8.8M in matching funds for the modernization of their campus. This sets the stage for $17.6 million to be spent on modernization and upgrades to LTCC’s main building.
April Medicare Column: Your rights and protections
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/15/2019 - 1:53pmDid you know that Medicare has an ombudsman to help you resolve complaints you may have about your healthcare?
Congress created the job of Medicare Beneficiary Ombudsman to assist people with Medicare with their inquiries, complaints, grievances, appeals, and requests for information.
The Medicare Beneficiary Ombudsman also shares information with Congress, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and other organizations about what works well and what doesn’t work well to improve the quality of the care you get through Medicare.
Column: Medicare can help you stay healthy
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/18/2019 - 3:02pmYou may have heard something lately about “preventive health care.” What does that mean?
At its most basic, preventive health care means living a healthy lifestyle. Eat a balanced diet. Exercise regularly. Maintain a healthy weight. And stop smoking.
Like anyone else, people with Medicare can benefit from healthy living habits. But Medicare covers a wide variety of shots to help you stay healthy. It also covers numerous tests to help detect diseases early, when they’re in their most treatable stages.
Changes ahead for South Shore bus services
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/13/2018 - 11:07pmOne thing is certain, something has to change or there will not be enough money to operate buses around the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. What isn't certain is how those changes will look, where extra funding can come from, or if services will have to be cut.
During Friday's Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) board meeting, options to keep a sustainable transit system in place for Lake Tahoe were discussed. Buses continue to operate at a loss and that cannot continue, according to the TTD staff.
Opinion: Dogs at Parks and Live at Lakeview Events
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 2:06pmMany South Lake Tahoe residents love their dogs. Most Police Officers love dogs too. I’ve heard it said by someone not so long ago…. “The more people I meet, the more I love dogs!” We at the police department understand and share in this fondness; however, we receive weekly complaints from community members regarding dogs in public parks, and most frequently dogs at the Live-at-Lakeview events. The South Lake Tahoe City Code (SLTCC), does not allow dogs, even on a leash, to be in our public parks (SLTCC §8.05.130).
Western Nevada College hosting Journey of Hope
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/15/2017 - 6:45amPi Kappa Phi Fraternity’s Journey of Hope is a group of philanthropic-minded cyclists traveling across the country to help people with disabilities, and they'll be in Carson City on Friday, June 16.
Since 2014, Western Nevada College has hosted the group as they make their annual journey across 32 states, 12,000 combined miles of cycling.
LTCC passes resolution supporting diversity, undocumented students
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/15/2017 - 11:38amSouth Lake Tahoe, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Community College Board of Trustees unanimously passed a resolution at its Tuesday night meeting in support of undocumented students and the benefits of diversity to LTCC’s campus and beyond. This resolution follows the release of a Statement on Diversity from LTCC’s new Superintendent/President, Jeff DeFranco, published in the wake of White House changes to immigration policy.
Here is the full text of the Board’s resolution:
El Dorado Community Foundation awards over $260,000 in grants
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 6:55pmMajor impacts to communities in El Dorado County were made possible through $264,905 in grants for 2016/2017 from the El Dorado Community Foundation.
Funding for the came from community members who invested in the foundation through Donor Assisted Funds. Those donating to the fund were able to engage in a new process this year by reading the grant proposals (55 were received) and the year-end reports of the non-profits applying for them.
Aktion Club holds community Bake Sale Saturday
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/25/2016 - 6:11pm
Event Date:
August 27, 2016 - 10:00am The Aktion Club will be having their annual bake sale at Grocery Outlet on Saturday, August 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Homemade cookies, cakes, brownies and other yummy treats will be sold to support the Aktion Club fundraising activities. The Aktion Club is made up of adults over the age of 18 who have a disability. Through the club they learn leadership and community involvement.
The Aktion Club issponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Tahoe-Sierra.
Location
Grocery Outlet
Hwy 50
United States
33° 18' 24.2244" N, 95° 54' 31.1976" W
See map: Google Maps
Ask Hopeful Henry: Can you give me the scoop on Service Animals?
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/04/2016 - 7:54amDear Henry,
I am a business owner can you please explain the situation with “Service Dogs,” what is considered a service dog and what do I have to allow in my place of business which is a restaurant. I don’t want to get in trouble with ADA or the Health Department.
Thank you, Bob
Great question Bob!
This is an issue we get calls on all the time. I am going to be answering this question with information directly from the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, and Disability Rights Section.
TTD adds new buses and scheduling system in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/23/2016 - 7:56amSouth Lake Tahoe locals and visitors utilizing transit opportunities have seen some recent changes including new buses, lighting, signage and a new scheduling system for those with disabilities and over the age of 60.
The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) responded to input from the public and added the changes.
South Lake Tahoe man accused of sex crimes against disabled child
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/20/2015 - 4:09pmSouth Lake Tahoe resident Allan Delisle was arrested on Thursday, August 19 on several sex crime charges.
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) took the 69-year-old man into custody after obtaining a warrant. He has been charged with the crimes of lewd and lascivious acts with a child, oral copulation of a child under 16 years old, oral copulation of a child by force, and oral copulation of a victim with a mental disability.
Delisle is currently in the El Dorado County Jail on $1 million bail hold.
Alpine County fire figures updated again: 16,543 acres burned
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/20/2015 - 7:33pm1:35 p.m. update on 6/23/15
The fire figures were updated this afternoon. At 8 a.m. they report almost 16,000 acres, then downsized a bit at noon to 13,562 after analyzing infrared reports. The 1:35 p.m. update is as follows:
The Washington Fire is actively burning. It is spreading due to both fuel-and-slope-driven forces and in some some drainages off of the East Fork Carson River. It has also spread to the north and to the east.
Fire is burning in hazardous and inaccessible terrain and approaching an increasing number of structures and impacting travel corridors.
NAMI Smarts for Advocacy
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 04/19/2015 - 11:32am
Event Date:
April 25, 2015 - 8:00am Free course in advocacy 25-April-2015 8:00a.m. - 12p.m. at the Genoa Volunteer Firestation. This course is taught by volunteers from NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness. It is taught at UNR to students majoring in social work in their senior year. Over 4,000 people have taken this course nationally.
Location
Genoa Volunteer Firestation
3450 Jack's Valley Road
Genoa, NV
United States
See map: Google Maps
Tech Tuesday: Communicating with Hearing & Speech Disabled Customers
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/10/2015 - 12:32pm
Event Date:
March 10, 2015 - 5:00pm This month's Tech Tuesday will focus on tips about how to interact and communicate with hearing & speech disabled customers.
Learn about the free relay service from AT&T that allows communication to be easier and get connected to individuals with hard of hearing, deaf, or speech disability. It’s what everyone is typing about.
Tech Tuesday is a monthly series that covers the hottest topics in tech, marketing and social media. These workshops are free for members and $15 for non-members.
For more information please visit http://relayservices.att.com/
Location
TahoeChamber Conference Room
169 HWY 50
Stateline, NV
United States
See map: Google Maps
930 new laws to take affect in California in 2015
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/29/2014 - 12:04amPlastic bags, driver's licenses, selfies, assisted living and teens are just a few of the subjects the new laws in California will address in 2015.
Here are just a few of the 930 new laws:
The Tahoe Fund raises $750,000 in donations to start Incline Village to Sand Harbor Bike Path
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/14/2014 - 9:14pmThe Lake Tahoe Bikeway which will one day go around the lake got one step closer with the news that funding is now in place for a scenic section on the North Shore. The Incline Village to Sand Harbor bike path will be started next spring due to garnering enough donations from private investors.
The Tahoe Fund announced they have received $750,000 in donations that will trigger more than 12 million dollars in public funds from federal, state and local governments.
Tahoe Fund Seeks Donors for Incline Village to Sand Harbor Bike Path
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/02/2014 - 9:55pmThe dream of a dedicated bike path along the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe moved one step closer to reality with a vote by the Tahoe Fund board of directors to launch a new campaign to raise $750,000 for the trail. The private money raised by the Tahoe Fund would help the Tahoe Transportation District secure $12.5 million in public funding for the new bike path from Incline Village south to Sand Harbor on the lake’s northeast corner.
Kingsbury Grade Closes to Valley Traffic Thursday; Bus Ridership to be Monitored
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/30/2014 - 10:21pmMay 1 is here, and than means road construction on Kingsbury Grade (State Route 207) which is closing off through traffic to the Carson Valley is also here.
South Tahoe Advocate David Kelly Receives State Recognition
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/10/2013 - 4:02pmDavid Kelly of South Lake Tahoe has been recognized by the State of California’s Department of Rehabilitation as one of the “50 Notable People in the Disability Community.”
City of South Lake Tahoe Soliciting Applications for Commissioners
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/03/2013 - 3:56pmThe City Council of the City of South Lake Tahoe is soliciting for applications for appointment to the following city commissions/boards:
The City Council will be appointing two (2) American with Disability (ADA) members to the Building/ADA Board of Appeals. California Health and Safety Code requires that the two (2) ADA members shall be physically handicapped persons. Applicants must reside and be domiciled within the Tahoe Basin portion of El Dorado County. The Building / ADA Board of Appeals Commission meets on an as needed basis.
South Lake Tahoe addresses new changes to Americans with Disabilities Act law
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/27/2013 - 4:26pmEvent Date:
July 11, 2013 - 7:30pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe’s Building Official, Dave Walker, City of Patterson’s Chief Building Official, Jim Swanson and local architect Brian Shinault will host a presentation about new changes with Americans With Disability Act laws and how it applies to businesses.
All three presenters are Certified Access Specialists by the Division of the State Architect (DSA) board and this will be extremely informative to local business owners.
Join us on Thursday, July 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 1901 Airport Road, South Lake Tahoe.
23 years later, Disability Independence Day celebrated July 26
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 06/23/2013 - 11:32pmA great day in history for people with disabilities was marked on July 26, 1987 when the United States Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. Although each state has enacted its own laws to enhance the federal law and protect their own citizens, the ADA remains the primary civil rights law for people living with a disability.
Disability organization hosting meet and greets for candidates
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/22/2012 - 7:45amTACCD candidates meet and greet update
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 10/21/2012 - 11:54amThere seems to unfortunately be another important event scheduled on October 23rd 2012 at the same time as ours, the Tahoe Area Coordinating Council for the Disabled Meet and Greet. The event is the State of the South Shore Economy Public Forum at the Embassy Suites from 5 to 9 p.m.
Taqueria Jalisco recognizes Tahoe Area Coordinating Council for the Disabled
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/10/2012 - 11:41amThe Tahoe Area Coordinating Council for the Disabled is being recognized by area restaurants in celebration of the council's 31 years. Taqueria Jalisco in South Lake Tahoe will host lunch, dinner and recognize TACCD on Oct. 25. Taqueria Jalisco is located at 3097 Harrison Avenue behind Rojos.
October was chosen for the annual fundraising events to highlight October as Disability Awareness and Employment month.
Steamers recognizes Tahoe Area Coordinating Council for the Disabled
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/10/2012 - 10:32amThe Tahoe Area Coordinating Council for the Disabled is being recognized by area restaurants in celebration of the council's 31 years. Steamers Bar and Grill in South Lake Tahoe will host lunch, dinner and a City Council Candidate's Meet and Greet from 6 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 23. Steamers is located at 2236 Lake Tahoe Blvd. near Tahoe Keys Blvd.
Area restaurants pitch in for Tahoe Area Coordinating Council for the Disabled fundraising
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/08/2012 - 12:14pmIn celebration of Tahoe Area Coordinating Council for the Disabled’s 31-year anniversary, TACCD is being honored by five restaurants and an invitation to fund raise at a local community event. October was chosen for the annual fundraising events to highlight October as Disability Awareness and Employment month.
ADA - American Disability Act Informational Discussion in Pollock Pines
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 10:23pmGovernment officials will be in Pollock Pines on Thursday, March 15, at 6 pm, at the Pollock Pines/Camino Community Center to discuss ADA (American Disability Act) issues and how they affect local businesses. This visit is an opportunity to discuss the ADA issues, their fairness or unfairness, as applied to local businesses. All interested citizens are invited to this free presentation. For information call the Pollock Pines/Camino Community Center at (530)647-8005.
DFG honors disabled veterans with discounted sport fishing and hunting licenses
Submitted by Don Quilici on Tue, 11/15/2011 - 11:06pmBy the California Department of Fish and Game
The California Department of Fish and Game reminds veterans that service-related injuries need not keep them from enjoying wildlife and the great outdoors.
America’s disabled veterans get a break on the price of sport fishing and hunting licenses and are provided some special opportunities.
DFG offers reduced-fee hunting and fishing licenses to both resident and nonresident disabled veterans.