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Public invited to USFS Lake Tahoe Advisory meeting
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/04/2016 - 7:14pm
Event Date:
March 10, 2016 - 2:00pm
The public is invited to attend the next meeting of the Lake Tahoe Federal Advisory Committee (LTFAC) on Thursday, March 10, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the USFS offices in South Lake Tahoe.
On the agenda are issues related to federal activities in the Lake Tahoe Basin including an update to the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, review of the environmental improvement plan and discussion on the comittee's future implementation strategy.
DCSO Explorer Scouts volunteer at Pebble Beach golf tournament
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/24/2016 - 7:56pm
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Explorers just finished a week-long detail in Pebble Beach, California working the AT & T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Golf Tournament to earn money for their POST.
Thirteen DCSO Explorers handled pedestrian control, traffic control and security details in and around the famous 17 mile drive in Pebble Beach. They saw golf professionals like Phil Mickelson and Vijay Singh as well as amateurs like Justin Timberlake, Mark Wahlberg, Carson Daly and Larry The Cable Guy.
Community bone marrow drive in South Lake Tahoe for CHP officer Keith Meter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/24/2016 - 7:37pm
Event Date:
February 27, 2016 - 10:00am
A statewide drive, "Stand Up for Keith – Team Meter Marrow Drive," is being organized by California Highway Patrol Headquarters and the CHP Santa Ana Area office to try to find a marrow donor for Officer Keith Meter, an 18-year veteran of the Department and a familiar face among the stand-up paddle community in South Lake Tahoe.
Sheriff seeks public's help in finding missing Lake Tahoe woman
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/18/2016 - 5:57pm
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is looking for a Lake Tahoe woman who has not been seen or heard from since Monday, February 15, 2016 at 5:10 p.m.
Carolyn Batchelor, 69, was last seen by her roommate as she left her home in the 100 block of Willow Drive in Zephyr Cove, Nev.
She has not returned calls and her destination was unknown.
When last seen, Carolyn was wearing a long black coat. She is 5'07" tall, weighs about 180 pounds, has shoulder length blonde hair and blue eyes. She was last seen leaving in her silver Honda Pilot SUV with Nevada plates HP2295.
Forest Service to host open house for Off-Highway Vehicle Grant
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/16/2016 - 6:07pm
Event Date:
February 25, 2016 - 5:00pm
Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) are the focus of an upcoming open house hosted by the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) on February 25, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. They will be providing information and asking for public input on developing three preliminary applications for the OHV Cooperative Funds grants that will be submitted to the State of California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division (OHMVR).
Man allegedly pours gasoline on girlfriend, sets her on fire
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/08/2016 - 9:36pm
A Cameron Park, Calif., man was arrested late Thursday night after allegedly pouring gasoline on his girlfriend, then setting her on fire during the course of a domestic argument.
On February 4, deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responded to several 911 calls reporting a woman screaming in the 2700 block of La Crescenta Drive in Cameron Park.
When deputies arrived they found a woman with serious burns to her lower body. She was transported to an emergency room burn unit for treatment.
Why is snow white? Physics of snow to be discussed at next TERC lecture
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/30/2016 - 5:48pm
Event Date:
February 18, 2016 - 5:30pm
Do you play in the snow? Dr. Bernhard "Benny: Bach will discuss the physics of snow during the next lecture series hosted by UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) on February 18, 2016.
Find out if Curiosity found life on Mars during next TERC talk
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/17/2016 - 7:26pm
Event Date:
January 28, 2016 - 5:30pm
Is there life on Mars? The Curiosity rover is currently exploring the Gale Crater on Mars and the NASA Mars Science Laboratory team has discovered lake and river deposits that show that ancient Mars was habitable by Earth-like life.
Dr. Dawn Sumner, from UC Davis and the NASA Mars Science Laboratory team, will be speaking in Incline Village at the next UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) talk held on Thursday, January 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Remaining residents asked to move; Tahoe Beach Club ready to break ground
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/12/2016 - 4:00pm
The remaining tenants at the Tahoe Shore Mobile Home Park at Stateline, Nev., have been given 90 days to find new housing now that owners of the Tahoe Beach Club will be breaking ground on a 20-acre luxury lakefront condominium project.
This announcement should come as no surprise to the people who own or rent the mobile homes since they were originally told in 2003 that they would have to move so the project could be built.
The Tahoe Beach Club has been 14 years in the making and now it looks like the first shovels will be moving dirt at the new lakeside development by June, 2016.
Three in custody in connection with fatal Carson City shooting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/11/2016 - 9:22am
UPDATE 2:00 p.m. - Three young adults were taken into custody Monday morning in connection with the fatal shooting of a young man over a marijuana deal near a park in north Carson City, Sheriff Ken Furlong said.
The three — two men and a woman — were arrested without incident by Carson City SWAT at an apartment complex on Fifth Street near Harbin Street. The three came out following demands by SWAT to surrender after investigators learned they had been hiding inside a residence.
Gardnerville man arrested on domestic battery and child abuse charges
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/05/2016 - 12:45pm
A Douglas County man is in jail this morning after allegedly battering his wife and strangling her, shooting off a gun inside their home and resisting arrest on Monday, January 5, 2016.
At 11:10 p.m., deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call from a home in the 1300 block of Banner Drive in the Gardnerville Ranchos neighborhood. A woman had called, saying she had been battered and strangled by her husband.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue hosts blood drive and coat drive
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/23/2015 - 11:59am
Event Date:
January 19, 2016 - 9:00am South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue is happy to be hosting both a blood drive and a coat drive in South Lake Tahoe. The goal is to help the community by providing vital blood as a resource within our community and also provide coats to children in need. We encounter children on calls often who could benefit from a coat donation and hope to make a difference with this.
Tahoe Talks: Addressing Prosperity for Tahoe's Residents
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/15/2015 - 10:16pm
Event Date:
December 16, 2015 - 12:00pm
What does a Prosperous Tahoe look like? What does prosperity mean? How can we measure it? The Tahoe Prosperity Center (TPC) mission is uniting Tahoe's communities to strengthen regional prosperity. How do our governments, businesses and communities fit into that goal? What can we do to ensure Tahoe's residents are prosperous?
Land swap to make way for new South Lake Tahoe trail
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/09/2015 - 11:50pm
Event Date:
January 7, 2016 - 6:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Community College Board of Trustees, the City of South Lake Tahoe and the California Tahoe Conservancy will soon be voting to swap land they own around the college so the South Lake Tahoe Greenway Shared-Use Bike Trail can be built between Bijou Community Park and Sierra Tract neighborhood.
Prescribed burns to continue in Lake Tahoe basin next week
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/27/2015 - 10:52am
North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District, the Nevada Division of Forestry and the U.S. Forest Service will continue widespread prescribed fire operations beginning the week of November 30, 2015.
Operations are planned for the following areas:
57 acres on urban lots on the west side of Incline Village. Smoke expected to travel North/Northeast/East.
28 acres off Fairway Drive near Tahoe City. Smoke expected to travel North/Northeast/East.
105 acres in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park north of Spooner Lake. Smoked expected to travel Northeast.
Reminder: All fourth graders get free tree permits and park passes in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/24/2015 - 2:16pm
President Obama established "Every Kid in a Park," a program which gives free entry to all USFS parks in the country to all fourth grade students.
In Lake Tahoe, all students signed up for the program also get a free Christmas Tree permit from the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit as supplies last.
Fourth graders need to present the paper voucher or Every Kid in a Park pass at the USFS office located at 35 College Drive in South Lake Tahoe.
Processed marijuana stolen during El Dorado County home invasion robbery
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/23/2015 - 7:38pm
11/24/15 update: The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office arrested both Ross and Stone on warrants issued by El Dorado County. When contacted, both Ross and Stone were armed with loaded firearms. They were taken into custody without incident and some of the stolen property from the Greenwood robbery was recovered. Ross and Stone were booked into the Sacramento County Jail on weapons and drug charges. They were also booked on warrants from El Dorado County. They are both in custody at the Sacramento County Jail in lieu of $350,000 bail.
Father in custody after four-year-old boy ingests meth
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/21/2015 - 7:39pm
A 4-year-old Carson City boy was hospitalized Friday night after ingesting methamphetamine that allegedly belonged to the boy's father who is now custody on suspicion of child endangerment, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.
Taken into custody was Pedro Montanez, 27, on suspicion of child endangerment and possession of trafficking levels of a controlled substance.
Gas explosion damages two vehicles, interrupts traffic in Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/21/2015 - 7:30pm
An apparent gas main leak at the entrance to the Sunridge subdivision caused an explosion that damaged two vehicles and disrupted traffic on Highway 395 and Mica Drive in Douglas County.
Southbound 395 and westbound Mica Drive now open and moving normally. Northbound 395 is being rerouted via South Sunridge and North Sundridge drives.
A resident who lives nearby, Rick Dodds, a retired Carson City Sheriff deputy, said he witnessed the explosion, and saw it blow dirt and rocks about 100 feet into the air. He said it appeared to have damaged a wall on the property.
Woman hospitalized, Stateline man arrested for assault with a deadly weapon
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/18/2015 - 4:18pm
A Stateline man was arrested on Monday following a domestic dispute which sent a woman to the hospital with severe injuries, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
Christopher Drake Rogers, 43, was arrested on charges of battery with a deadly weapon after DSCO officers responded to a call of an injured woman on Tramway Drive in the Upper Kingsbury neighborhood on November 16.
Reno coach jailed after firing weapon at student
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/14/2015 - 6:55pm
Reno Police arrested a basketball coach Thursday for allegedly firing a weapon at a juvenile near Fred W. Traner Middle School, hitting a house in the process.
Lt. Scott Shaw said police responded to a call of destruction of property and gunfire around 6:30 p.m.
Omarri Calvin Jeron Williams, 25, was coaching basketball at the school on Carville Drive in central Reno. His car was parked out front when somebody informed him his windows were being broken.
Buckeye Creek project on Douglas County Planning Commission agenda Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/09/2015 - 3:24pm
Much like the lake side of El Dorado County and the west slope don’t always see eye to eye, the Douglas County portion at the lake, and the valley residents are in the same situation.
The topic currently at the forefront is Buckeye Creek Reservoir, located in the eastern portion of Douglas County. BLM has most of the land in this undeveloped area, and the Douglas County Sewer Improvement District (DCSID) owns 1,001 of those acres.
Teddy bear filled with syringes found at Carson City school
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/28/2015 - 3:44pm
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident at Mark Twain Elementary School on Wednesday where a 7-year-old boy picked up a teddy bear with five hypodermic needles. The boy was stuck with one of the needles, which was then tested and found positive for methamphetamine.
TRPA approves settlement for Tahoe Keys Marina violation
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/28/2015 - 1:30pm
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board on Wednesday approved a $7,500 settlement agreement with the Tahoe Keys Marina and Yacht Club, LLC.
The settlement is for the Tahoe Keys Marina and Yacht Club’s unauthorized grading and creation of coverage at a California Tahoe Conservancy property located near the end of Venice Drive in South Lake Tahoe. The property impacted by this violation is not classified by TRPA as a stream environment zone or wetland.
Missing elderly Bay Area man found in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/09/2015 - 7:58am
Washoe County Sheriff Chuck Allen is praising the efforts of Incline Village Deputies and Search and Rescue volunteers who discovered the location of a missing and endangered elderly California man Monday in Incline Village.
“If you were to talk to the men and women responsible for this rescue effort, they will tell you that it is all simply part of their job or why they do what they do,” Sheriff Allen said. “As Sheriff, I will tell you that we should all be proud of their actions this week for I believe they saved a life that day.”
How El Niño will influence Lake Tahoe's winter subject of talk
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/08/2015 - 9:12pm
Event Date:
October 29, 2015 - 5:30pm
UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) will host Dr. Kelly Redmond, regional climatologist for the western United States with the Desert Research Institute, on Thursday, October 29, 2015.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/01/2015 - 12:14am
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 426 calls over the two-week period between September 15 and September 28, 2015.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
9/15
Drug Offense at Oakland and Tallac Ave
Warrant in the 3900 block of Pioneer Trail
9/16
Drug Offense at Heavenly Village Way and Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant at Spruce Ave and Champlain Dr
9/17
Drug Offense in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Dr
Trespassing in the 3800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Ribbon cutting ceremony for newest South Lake Tahoe bike path
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/27/2015 - 11:10pmEvent Date:
October 14, 2015 - 3:00pm
The newest multi-use trail connecting Lake Tahoe Blvd and Highway 50 will officially open with a dedication ceremony at 3 p.m. on October 14.
District Five County Supervisor Sue Novasel, the communities of South Lake Tahoe and Meyers and the Transportation Division of the County of El Dorado's Community Development Agency invite all interested parties to a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the final connection of the Class 1 bicycle and multi-use path network connecting the communities of Meyers and South Lake Tahoe.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for September 20 - 26, 2015
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/21/2015 - 4:47pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for September 13 - 19, 2015
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/14/2015 - 8:17am
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for September 6 - September 12
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/07/2015 - 8:25am
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Blood Drive
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/04/2015 - 3:49pm
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue is hosting a community blood drive in honor of the 9-11 fallen heroes. It will be held at fire station #3 at the "Y" located at 2101 Lake Tahoe Blvd on Thursday, September 10 from 9 a.m.. to 1 p.m.
Donations can be made by appointment or drop ins. Appointments can be made by logging onto BloodHero.com and entering the code:SLTF. Or, by contacting firefighter Kim George at 530-307-9596 (either call or text).
Black Bart Avenue and surrounding streets to close for surfacing project
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/31/2015 - 8:26pm
El Dorado County's Transportation Division has announced upcoming partial and full road closures for Black Bart Avenue, Barbara Avenue and Martin Avenue in order to complete an overlay project starting September 21, 2015.
Black Bart and Martin Avenues are scheduled for directional closures September 21, 22 and 24 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. During these directional closures, motorists will only be allowed to drive in the direction from Pioneer Trail to U.S. 50.
Land swap proposed between Forest Service and Conservancy
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/26/2015 - 10:07pm
The United States Forest Service (USFS) and California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) will be trading 1,961 acres under a proposed land swap on the north, south and west shores of Lake Tahoe. Urban lots would go to CTC and the larger parcels would go to the USFS.
The agencies will hold two meetings where the public will have the opportunity to review the plan and offer feedback.
Lake Tahoe earthquake faults topic of next UC Davis talk in Incline
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/22/2015 - 7:45pm
Event Date:
September 17, 2015 - 5:30pm
Courtney Brailo from the University of Nevada Reno Seismological Lab to discuss faulting and geologic history of the Lake Tahoe region using newly acquired LiDAR imagery at the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) on September 17.
A $5 donation is suggested for this event. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
The program will begin at 6 p.m. with refreshments and no-host bar from 5:30 - 6 p.m. at 291 Country Club Drive in Incline Village (between Tahoe Boulevard/SR 28 and Lakeshore Blvd.) on the campus of Sierra Nevada College.
El Dorado County D.A. tries to solve cold cases via social media
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/16/2015 - 9:53pm
Brynn Rainey was a Keno runner at the Sahara Tahoe in 1977 when her body was found on property near the old Stateline Stables where the Van Sickle Bi-State Park now resides. She lived at what was known as the Cookbook apartments, frequented the 7-11 store on Emerald Bay Road, took the bus to work and, on the last night she was seen alive, visited the Bitter Creek Saloon near the corner of Sandy Way and Takela Drive in South Lake Tahoe.
Carson City deputy killed in the line of duty identified
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/16/2015 - 5:19pm
The Carson City Sheriff's Office deputy killed early Saturday while responding to a domestic violence call has been identified as Carl Howell, a 9-year-veteran of the Carson City Sheriff's Office. He leaves behind a wife and four children.
Carson City sheriff’s deputies responded to the report of a physical domestic disturbance between a male and female in the 4100 block of Montez Drive in East Carson City.
Carson City residents bring flowers, pay respect to fallen deputy
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/15/2015 - 9:31pm
The capital city community has extended an outpouring of support for a Carson City Sheriff's Office deputy who was shot and killed early Saturday morning responding to a domestic violence call at an east Carson City home.
Carson City sheriff's deputy killed, suspect dead in early morning shooting
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/15/2015 - 8:52am
UPDATE: Tonight at 8 p.m. there will be a candle light vigil at the Peace Officer Memorial site in Carson City at Nevada State Legislature grounds.
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A Carson City Sheriff's deputy was killed in a shooting early Saturday morning during an exchange of gunfire on Montez Drive on the northeast side of Carson City. The suspect also died, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.
The following is a statement by Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong:
Travel in Meyers to be slow moving through Thursday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/11/2015 - 10:35pm
If you've had to travel on Highway 50 through Meyers this week you've most likely been stuck in one spot for quite a while.
Due to a grinding and paving job on U.S. Highway 50 from Apache Avenue to Country Club Drive in Meyers, motorists have found one lane of controlled traffic each day from from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Monday, the traffic back up started in Meyers and went past the Tahoe Valley Airport.
The "local's way" on Pioneer Trail is affected with the controlled traffic. For those heading over Echo Summit, it will be easier to take Lake Tahoe Blvd. to North Upper Truckee Road.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for August 9 - 15
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/09/2015 - 9:59pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for August 2 - 8
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/02/2015 - 3:10pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Understanding & Managing Micro-Irrigation Class
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/01/2015 - 12:27amEvent Date:
August 4, 2015 - 5:30pm
Tahoe Resource Conservation District, in partnership with South Tahoe Public Utility District, is hosting FREE Water Conservation Workshops this summer.
The next one on the schedule is "Understanding and Implementing Micro-irrigation."
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for July 27 - August 1
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/27/2015 - 11:58am
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
One person airlifted after South Lake Tahoe motorcycle and truck accident
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/06/2015 - 2:21pm
Few details have been released about Sunday evening's accident in South Lake Tahoe that resulted in one person being airlifted to Renown Medical Center in Reno.
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) received a phone call at 8:26 p.m. on Sunday, July 5 about an accident between a motorcycle and pick-up truck near the Sno-Flake Drive In.
A motorcyclist and his passenger were headed west on Lake Tahoe Blvd near the intersection with Modesto Avenue. A Nissan truck was attempting to make a left-hand turn from Highway 50 onto Modesto when he struck the motorcycle.
Tens of thousands headed to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/02/2015 - 5:20pm
With the three-day weekend starting for many on Friday, visitors started arriving in South Lake Tahoe early Thursday. If the amount of congestion on local roads and the crowds in the grocery stores are any indication, this is going to be a very busy holiday!
An estimated 50,000 to 55,000 people will be using South Lake Tahoe hotels, motels, campgrounds, timeshares and vacation home rentals. Another 50,000-70,000 will be enjoying the fireworks from the South Shore. This includes full time residents, part time residents and drive in day visitors.
Prescription Drug Take Back Day in Meyers on July 12
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/26/2015 - 11:37pm
Event Date:
July 12, 2015 - 12:00pm
Prescription Drugs are potentially dangerous when they fall into the wrong hands. The abuse of certain prescription drugs— opioids, central nervous system (CNS) depressants, and stimulants—can lead to a variety of adverse health effects, including addiction.
To get unwanted, unused and expired prescription drugs off the street, the El Dorado County Sheriff's Department will be holding a Drug Tahoe Back Day in the county on Sunday, July 12, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at several locations.
How diet influences your health is topic at next Tahoe Center talk
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/30/2015 - 9:02pm
Event Date:
June 11, 2015 - 5:30pm
UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center invites the community to join guest speaker Dr. Carolyn Slupsky of the UC Davis Departments of Nutrition and Food Science & Technology for a presentation that will begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 11 at the Tahoe Science Center in Incline Village, Nev.
Gang sweep in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/22/2015 - 11:27pm
Four people were arrested earlier this week in El Dorado County when the El Dorado Gang Enforcement Detail (EDGE) contacted several gang members at their homes.
El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, El Dorado County Probation, El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office, and the South Lake Tahoe Police Department participated in the sweep on May 18.
Tahoe Douglas Fire blood drive in honor of injured firefighter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/14/2015 - 11:30am
Event Date:
May 19, 2015 (All day)
The Tahoe Douglas Fire Department is holding a blood drive in honor of Fresno Fire Department Captain Pete Dern who was burned over 70% of his body while responding to an house fire in March.
Not only will donations show support for first responders who put their lives on the line to aid and protect us, donors also earn a chance at winning one of two $750 Southwest Airlines gift cards.
