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Firestorm surrounding ambulance service in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/25/2016 - 5:21pm
In the mix you have El Dorado County, the City of South Lake Tahoe, Lake Valley Fire Protection and the Cal Tahoe JPA. More importantly, and most likely the reason for the passionate responses from all involved, the mix also contains the safety of the public.
On March 15, 2016, the City of South Lake Tahoe sent a letter to the JPA, stating their intent to pull out of the agency that was created in 2001 to supply ambulance service to the City and the County and a portion of Alpine County.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/24/2016 - 9:39pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 168 calls between March 16 and March 22, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
3/16
Warrant at Lake Tahoe Blvd & Harrison Ave
Drunk in Public in the 3700 block of Forest
3/17
Warrant in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
DUI in the 3300 block of Pine Ave
DUI in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
The following are a result of the DUI Checkpoint:
Unlicensed driver at Fairway and Lake Tahoe Blvd
Suspects in South Lake Tahoe murder plead not guilty
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/22/2016 - 10:39pm
Two of the men suspected of killing 40-year-old Dennis Wright, Jr. in South Lake Tahoe appeared before Judge Suzanne Kingsbury in El Dorado County Superior Court on Monday.
Tristan Batten, 18, and Harvest Davidson, 20, both entered a not guilty plea.
Frank Sinatra Jr, dies, was just 19 when kidnapped from Harrah's Tahoe in 1963
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/16/2016 - 10:30pm
Frank Sinatra Jr., the son of the legendary entertainer who also had a long musical career of his own, died Wednesday at a Daytona Beach, Florida hospital. He was 72.
Sinatra had been on his "Sinatra Sings Sinatra" tour and was scheduled to perform at the Peabody Auditorium on Wednesday. The venue posted an announcement in social media that the singer had taken ill.
Educational series on caring for the aging presented by El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/12/2016 - 6:34pm
A six-week educational series that will provide support for people who care for, or plan to care for, a family member of friend over the age of 60 will be presented by El Dorado County starting April 18, 2016.
The "Aging & Caregiver" series will be held on Mondays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel, 4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe.
The series topics will include the following:
Opinion: Be a Voice for Patient Safety
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/10/2016 - 7:14pm
At Barton Health, we strive to provide consistently exceptional care for our patients and their families. But what can someone do before a hospital visit is needed or after being released?
Here are some safety tips to help you and your loved ones stay safe, healthy, and out of harm’s way.
Focus on Balance
More than a third of adults over age 65 fall each year. Injuries from falls can lead to broken bones, bleeding, and even death.
What can you do?
Dusty LaChapelle named as the Lake Valley Fire District’s Firefighter of the Year
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/07/2016 - 3:08pm
The Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) is proud to announce Dusty LaChapelle as the District’s Firefighter of the Year and one of the Tahoe-Douglas Rotary Club’s Community Hero Award recipients. The Community Hero Award recognizes local police, fire professionals, and others in the community who embody the Rotarian motto, “Service Above Self.” The award will be given March 11, 2016 at the Tahoe-Douglas Rotary St. Patrick’s Celebration at Harrah’s Tahoe.
Woman dies in single vehicle rollover accident in Washoe Valley
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/04/2016 - 7:37pm
One woman died and a man was taken to the hospital by Care Flight after a single car rollover accident in the Washoe Valley early Friday morning.
Troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) responded to the accident on I-580 north of Bellevue Drive at 6:12 a.m on March 4, 2016.
Future of Rural Healthcare Quality Conference
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/04/2016 - 4:29pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Fri Jun 10 2016 .
June 8, 2016 (All day)
Event Date:
June 9, 2016 (All day)
Event Date:
June 10, 2016 (All day) Hosted by Barton Health, the Future of Rural Healthcare Conference brings together leading providers and thinkers to offer insight and share resources that address the unique issues and challenges facing rural healthcare systems.
Location
Harveys Lake Tahoe, Nevada
United States
See map: Google Maps
Missing dog from Fresno finds way to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/29/2016 - 2:45pm
If only dogs could talk!
Two months after a dog went missing from a Fresno family's home, he showed up in South Lake Tahoe. How he got to the lake is unknown, and the truth most likely will never be uncovered.
On the day after Christmas, 2015, Toby the dog escaped from his yard after someone lifted the fence to break into the family's home after they had left for a two day trip to Las Vegas.
South Lake Tahoe woman running across US to bring awareness to obesity
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/16/2016 - 8:05pm
Ari Ramos, a 2004 graduate of South Tahoe High, is running across the country to bring awareness to obesity. She is using all 2,700 miles of the journey to engage with school children and communities about healthy lifestyles.
Ari touched the Atlantic Ocean and left Jacksonville, Florida on January 28. Today, Tuesday, February 16, she is 350 miles away in Fort Walton Beach.
South Lake Tahoe man injured after being hit by car Tuesday night
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/10/2016 - 9:20pm
A 52-year-old man from South Lake Tahoe was hit by a car after attempting to cross Highway 50 near the intersection with Heavenly Village Way on Tuesday, February 9. The unidentified man was not in a crosswalk and was crossing the street when traffic had a green light.
A 69-year-old Carson City man had just passed through the intersection when he struck the pedestrian.
The South Lake Tahoe Police and Fire departments both responded after getting a 911 call of a pedestrian versus vehicle accident at 8:26 p.m.
14 car pile-up sends 1 to hospital and closes Highway 88 for three hours
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/07/2016 - 9:37am
A series of five collisions occurred on Highway 88 on the morning of Saturday, February 6, 2016 near the Kirkwood Inn, injuring two and sending one to the hospital.
The collisions were caused by multiple drivers traveling at unsafe speeds for the conditions and following too close to other vehicles according to the California Highway Patrol.
"Slow and Steady Wins the Race couldn't be more true this Saturday morning," the South Lake Tahoe office of the California Highway Patrol said in a statement. "You can't be the first on the mountain if you don't make it there."
Two men sought in South Lake Tahoe murder
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/03/2016 - 5:27pm
Investigators from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department are looking for two suspects in Saturday night's murder of 40-year-old Dennis Wright, Jr. at the Beverly Lodge. According to SLTPD, Wright and his girlfriend came to South Lake Tahoe from their home in Amador County to sell 100 pounds of marijuana from a room at the motelnwhich is located on Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Guest Columnist: Sue Novasel - I am proud of our community
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/02/2016 - 8:33am
El Dorado County and its Board of Supervisors have been in full stride throughout the last year solving critical issues, making important changes to protect tax dollars and providing expanded services to the public.
Man shot and killed at South Lake Tahoe motel
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/30/2016 - 11:39pm
A man was shot and killed at the Beverly Lodge in South Lake Tahoe Saturday night. At about 7:42 p.m. on January 30, 2016, several people called 911 to report shots being fired at the motel which is located at 34780 Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
Officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded immediately as did an EMS unit from the fire department. Upon arrival they found a man who had been shot, lying on the ground outside one of the rooms at the motel. He was transported to Barton Hospital where he died within a few minutes of arrival.
'Pizza for Pups' fundraiser tonight in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/27/2016 - 9:17am
Event Date:
January 27, 2016 - 6:00pm
The Animal Coalition of Tahoe (ACT) is holding a fundraiser in South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, January 27 to raise money for their spay-neuter program and the animal shelter in Meyers.
Pizza for Pups will be held at Blue Dog Pizza (Midtown location on the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd. and Sierra Blvd). For a $10 donation, participants will enjoy Blue Dog's wonderful pizza with the proceeds going to ACT. The rest of Blue Dog's menu will be available for purchase, also, including salads, beer, and wine. Seatings will be at 6:00 p.m and 7:00 p.m.
Fear of freezing to death prompts two criminals to call 911
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/26/2016 - 12:18am
Two men trying to evade arrest on January 22, ended up calling 911 and telling officers they were freezing to death and in fear of dying.
Tristen Crossland and Derek Dion were the lone occupants of a car that was pulled over by a California Fish and Wildlife officer on the morning of Friday, January 22, near Highway 50 and Wrights Lake Road when they decided to flee on foot.
South Lake Tahoe woman facing brain cancer with friends, family and hugs
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/15/2016 - 9:35pm
"I will not let cancer define who I am. Cancer is not going to be my story."
Those powerful words come from South Lake Tahoe local Krista Kline Carson.
The 1989 South Tahoe High graduate, wife, mother and wellness coordinator for Barton University, is battling cancer after a tumor removed from her brain was found to be Stage IV Glioblastoma Multiforme, one of the fastest growing brain cancers. On Monday, January 18 she begins a six week regime of radiation and chemotherapy.
Sheila Charlene Middlebrook 1950 -2015
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/12/2016 - 11:50am
On Wednesday morning, December 23, 2015, my wife and best friend, Charlene Middlebrook lost her long and courageous battle with cancer. As with everything she did, Charlene handled the cancer and a subsequent stroke, with grace, courage, total resolve and of course her humor and her smile, once again being the hero in our family. Charlene and I met here in Tahoe 35 years ago and soon discovered that we had both grown up in Southern California about two miles apart.
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.
Man who inspired South Lake Tahoe act of kindness movement dies of ALS
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/04/2016 - 7:02pm
Just over two months ago, we wrote about how a large group of South Tahoe High alumni were rallying behind one of their classmates, Kevin Sullivan, who was suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.
At October's homecoming football game at STHS, many of Kevin's classmates from the class of 1984 and former teammates from the wrestling and football teams came together to honor Kevin and fondly share their memories.
Tahoe Fire Blood Drive on Martin Luther King holiday
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/04/2016 - 6:07pm
Event Date:
January 18, 2016 - 12:00pm The Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District is holding a blood drive on Monday, January 18 from noon to 5:30 p.m.
FACTS & FIGURES
* A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 pints of blood.
* More then 40,000 pints of blood are transfused daily in the United States.
* 1 in 7 people entering the hospital will need blood.
* Patients who use the most blood are people being treated for: cancer, undergoing orthopedic surgeries, undergoing organ and marrow transplants, being treated or inherited blood disorders and undergoing cardiovascular surgeries.
Location
TDFPD Station 23
193 Elks Point Road
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
United States
38° 58' 59.5128" N, 119° 56' 35.1132" W
See map: Google Maps
First South Lake Tahoe baby of the year born on January 1
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/03/2016 - 12:44pm
When the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Day, Rogelio Castañeda and a very pregnant Margarita García gave a New Year’s toast with a glass of champagne and a glass of apple cider, respectively. Three hours later, after a brief slumber, Margarita woke up in labor.
The couple headed to Barton Family Birthing Center and at 6:36 p.m. on January 1, Jeremy Nicolas Castañeda García was born. Jeremy weighed seven pounds, eleven ounces and was 20.5 inches long. He was named after Margarita’s mother Geremia, who passed away when Margarita was young.
Man's fall at Heavenly turns into international bear attack story
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/02/2016 - 10:58am
A ski trip to South Lake Tahoe by a group of friends from the San Francisco Bay Area turned into a trip to the hospital after one of them fell while skiing on December 29, 2015.
Ski accidents do happens often, but the international attention the victim's accident got from a news source in Ireland gained attention from South Lake Tahoe locals following the photo and story on social media that the injury was from a bear attack.
City of South Lake Tahoe offers the first of a twelve month emergency plan
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/02/2016 - 12:00am
Are you prepared for an emergency? The City of South Lake Tahoe has developed a 12 month emergency preparedness tool to help you prepare.
As part of the City's continued initiative to increase communications, we will be offering a 12 part monthly series throughout the year highlighting emergency preparedness. Use these tools to prepare yourself for an emergency. More information is available in the City’s website at www.cityofslt.us/emergency
Emergency Preparedness—Month 1 - CREATE A FAMILY DISASTER PLAN
City of South Lake Tahoe's 2015 Year in Review
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/31/2015 - 1:47pm
As we welcome in 2016, the City of South Lake Tahoe would like to reflect on the accomplishments of 2015. The following is a summary of accomplishments during 2015.
Strategic Priority: Fiscal Sustainability
The most important issue facing cities and local agencies is continued steadfast attention to the budget, both short term and long term fiscal impacts.
· FY 15/16 budget adopted on time and without use of alternative revenues (3rd consecutive year).
· Adopted 5-year Financial Forecast and 5-Year Capital Investment Plan.
Woman found on roof at Edgewood Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/31/2015 - 10:38am
4:30 p.m. update 12/31/15:
The woman who was a focus of a search in South Lake Tahoe on Thursday was found by Douglas County Sheriff's Search and Rescue.
At 3:30 p.m., April Torres was located on the roof top of Edgewood Tahoe Golf Resort. She has been transported to Barton Hospital. Her medical condition is unknown.
MontBleu surveillance employees spent the day searching through their films and the last time she was seen on film was when she left the casino on foot and went to the corner of the Loop Road and Highway 50.
The investigation continues.
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Opinion: Progress continuing at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/23/2015 - 8:42pm
People at Lake Tahoe are working together like never before to restore our environment, revitalize our economy, and improve our communities. We saw significant progress all around the lake this year. And our progress is sustainable with continued partnership and collaboration, so critical to tackle the many challenges and important decisions on our horizon.
Woman hit by car near Kingsbury Grade
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/18/2015 - 8:10pm
A woman walking her dog on Ponderosa Drive was injured after being hit by a car on Thursday, December 17.
Tahoe-Douglas Fire and Douglas County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the 4:30 p.m. accident where they found Madeline Cass under a Toyota pickup truck that was driven by Charles Schofield.
San Jose couple suing TRPA over lot in Angora Fire area
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/11/2015 - 2:51pm
A couple from San Jose, Calif. has filed a lawsuit against the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) over a lot they purchased in the Angora Fire area they have been denied building permits on.
Ray and Teresa Burns purchased a piece of property at 889 Lake Tahoe Blvd. The house that had once been located there burned in the 2007 Angora Fire and the Burns bought the lot when it went into foreclosure in 2009.
According to the San Jose Mercury News, the lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Sacramento on Thursday, December 10 by the firm they hired, Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF).
Marijuana focus at third home invasion robbery in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/09/2015 - 12:05am
El Dorado County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a home invasion robbery on December 4 at 7:00 a.m. on Meadow Circle in Rescue. The woman who called in the report told the 911 operator that one person had been stabbed.
Once deputies arrived they found three occupants at the home, including one male who was bleeding. They were all escorted to a safe place where medics could evaluate them.
South Lake Tahoe drive-by shooting suspect arrested on multiple felony charges
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/07/2015 - 9:32am
The hunt is over for the suspect in the October 14 drive-by shooting in South Lake Tahoe that sent a 19-year-old man to the hospital.
Samuel Tovar, 43, was arrested after a high-risk search warrant was served at 816 San Francisco Avenue at 10 p.m. Friday, October 4. Inside they found Tovar, who had been avoiding law enforcement since the shooting.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/06/2015 - 10:08am
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 press time and the story will be updated when provided.
11/29
10:15 p.m. - Possession of Controlled Substance - Thunderbird Cr - A 29-YEAR-OLD MALE SUSPECT WAS CITED FOR POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.
11/30
Barton's Festival of the Trees and Lights opens; Winners announced
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/02/2015 - 10:46pm
The annual Barton Foundation Festival of Trees and Lights opened Wednesday at MontBleu with tree judging and the Senior Stroll.
The winners of the designer and school trees and wreath contests:
Designer Tree Category
Best Interpretation of Theme: No Place Like Home, by Cyndy Brown – Carlton
Most Elegant: Tantalizing Tango, by Belen Urrutia
Most “Out of the Box” (Creative): Steampunk Christmas, by Jeri Oishi & Enchanted Florist team
Best of Show: Tantalizing Tango, by Belen Urrutia
LTUSD Trees:
One dead, four injured, and five cars damaged in crashes at SR88 and Mottsville Lane
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/30/2015 - 10:15pm
Two separate accidents at the intersection of SR88 and Mottsville Lane on Friday night left one woman dead and three injured.
Gardnerville resident Janis Hill, 64, died when her BMW entered the intersection at the same time as a Ford Taurus driven by 22-year-old Holly Ducoing of Carson City. The two cars collided and then hit a Honda SUV driven by Minden resident Robin Owens, 64, who was stopped at the intersection.
Hill had been traveling eastbound on Waterloo Lane and Ducoing was southbound on SR88 approaching the intersection with Mottsville Lane.
Lake Tahoe's Festival of the Trees begins Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/28/2015 - 6:13pm
Event Date:
December 2, 2015 (All day)
Lights, trees, action! Lake Tahoe community members and visitors are invited to celebrate the holiday season at the seventh annual Festival of Trees and Lights.
The family-friendly festival runs from December 2 through December 6 at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa. This year, all proceeds will support prevention programs and trauma services for Barton Hospital’s Level III Trauma Center.
Ask Hopeful Henry: Should I give my dog bones?
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/27/2015 - 9:37pm
This week we had a request for help from a family whose 10 month old German Shepard got his muzzle stuck in a knuckle bone purchased from a pet store. He had eaten out the center of the bone and the bone became lodged onto his jaw. After the owner tried for an hour to remove the bone it became apparent that an emergency vet appointment was need. The bone had broken his tooth and was causing extreme pain. Alpine Animal Hospital was nice enough to squeeze them in right away and was able to remove the bone with a minor surgery.
Kudos: South Tahoe Sober Grad night thanks supporters
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/27/2015 - 1:11pm
The South Tahoe High Sober Grad Night Task Force would like to thank the following businesses and individuals who helped make our annual event for the graduating seniors such a success! The kids loved the evening and it couldn't have been made possible if you weren't a part of it.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/22/2015 - 10:41am
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 press time and the story will be updated when provided.
11/15
No Report
11/16
8:50 a.m. - Death Investigation - South Ave - A 75 YEAR OLD FEMALE WAS PRONOUNCED DECEASED AT BARTON HOSPITAL
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.
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.
Documentary "Ellis" being shown at LTCC Duke Theatre
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/14/2015 - 8:19pm
Event Date:
November 16, 2015 - 7:00pm
The community is invited to a free screening of the short documentary film, Ellis, on Monday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lake Tahoe Community College's Duke Theater.
Following the 14-minute film, Dr. Albert Ponce, the LTCC History and Ethnic Studies assistant professor, will lead a discussion on the current immigration story and how it's changed.
Stabbing at Halloween party in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/03/2015 - 7:12pm
Halloween night was a busy one for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD). Just as they were handling the arrest of seven people that were found with bandanas over their faces and guns and drugs in their car, officers were called to the scene of a stabbing.
While attending a party at a Silverwood Avenue vacation rental, 21-year-old Josh Boyer of South Lake Tahoe was stabbed multiple times during a fight with several other party attendees.
Screening of "Code Black" with Tahoe Emergency Physicians
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/03/2015 - 1:20pm
Event Date:
November 7, 2015 - 6:00pm Join Barton Health and Tahoe Emergency Physicians for a free screening of "Code Black," a behind the scenes look at the day-to-day activities of LA County's Emergency Department.
Three of Barton's emergency physicians attended residency at LA County and will be able to provide an insider's perspective of LA County and Barton Hospital. Light refreshments will be served and no reservation is required. Features some graphic medical scenes, parent discretion advised.
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College, Board/Aspen Room
One College Avenue, South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 55' 53.7024" N, 119° 58' 20.7408" W
See map: Google Maps
Actor seriously injured in single vehicle rollover in Northern Nevada
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/02/2015 - 3:04pm
Nathaniel Marston, 40, the former star of soap operas One Life to Live and As the World Turns, was seriously injured in a single vehicle rollover accident in Northern Nevada on Friday, October 30.
Tahoe Douglas Fire District Blood Drive
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/31/2015 - 6:35pm
Event Date:
November 10, 2015 (All day)
There is another community opportunity to donate blood, this time at Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District's station at 193 Elks Point Road in Round Hill on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. Save time and make an appointment ahead of time.
Blood facts:
While you're reading this, a local area patient needs blood.
Blood is needed every two seconds.
About one in seven people entering a hospital needs blood.
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.
Deadline approaching for Celebrity Golf donations
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/23/2015 - 4:38pm
The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority will be accepting applications from local nonprofits for distributions of $55,600 until Monday, October 26, 2015.
The money comes from the 26th American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament held in South Lake Tahoe in July.
