Peace

Artist reception for Ellen Nunes and Debbie Greist at Emanate Gallery

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Jul 21 2019 .
July 20, 2019 - 4:00pm
July 21, 2019 - 4:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Emanate Gallery at The Crossing in South Lake Tahoe is hosting a reception for artists Ellen Nunes and Debbie Griest on Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The gallery will have a wine reception both evenings for the artists.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

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 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.

Some of those recently added to last week's log:

7/3

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the call logs for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department May 22-28, 2019. Officers have seen a large influx of transient/homeless calls, burglary, theft, and location checks in the city hot spots. Some of the "regular" transients have returned to the basin for the summer, creating some additional illegal camping warnings, trespass arrests and warnings, and public intoxication calls.

5/22

ARRESTS:
41-year-old male arrested for felony domestic violence and on a warrant out of Santa Clara County for failure to appear.

Israeli cycling start-up coming to the Amgen Tour of California

It prides itself as a first-of-a-kind Israeli cycling startup. The first-ever Israeli cycling team with 30 riders from all corners of the world that has proven it can beat all odds. And now it is set to face the most challenging Amgen Tour of California ever.

Man who led police on pursuit into Nevada now a suspect in three murders

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The suspect arrested in Douglas County after engaging law enforcement in gunfire after a pursuit Friday night is now the suspect in three Bay Area homicides.

Stefon Jefferson, a 43-year-old man from the San Francisco area, started Friday off by allegedly fatally shooting a man in Oakland at 10:14 a.m., another in San Francisco at 1:27 p.m. and a third in Berkeley at 2:40 p.m.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe Now has been posting the call logs from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department for years, and while that will still continue the format is changing. After today we will post complete logs Tuesday-Friday with Tuesdays being a list of the weekend calls.

The following is a full recap of all activity for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from April 5 - 15, 2019.

April 5-7

ARRESTS (11):
36-year-old male arrested for disobeying a court order.
45-year-old male arrested for loitering on private property and resisting arrest.

Challenge Day at STMS and STHS: "Life-changing"

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In a world where youth are faced with continued bullying on social media and at school, and where they feel disconnected and unsafe, a program continues to be offered to South Lake Tahoe students to change the direction of negative outcomes.

Imagine a school where everyone feels safe, loved and celebrated. Imagine enemies finding common ground and making peace; friends healing past hurts and making amends; people igniting their passion for service and leadership; adults and youth working together to create a school where everyone is included and thrives.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

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 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.

Some of those recently added to last week's log:

3/7

Terrorism of 9/11 was call to duty for South Lake Tahoe police officer

September 11th, 2001 terrorists shocked the nation as Americans all across the country watched the twin towers fall. The tragic events that day changed the lives of many Americans. Some lost their mothers, fathers, sisters, friends, and brothers, and for some, like Officer Traci Trapani of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD), the events of that day were a call to duty to protecting the general welfare of the American public against all enemies, both foreign and domestic.

Two South Lake Tahoe cold cases solved with genetic genealogy

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Two decades old murders in the South Lake Tahoe area have been solved using genetic genealogy, identifying a deceased local man as the murderer of two women.

During a El Dorado Cold Case Task Force press conference in Placerville Monday, District Attorney Vern Pierson said Joseph Stephen Holt of South Lake Tahoe and San Jose was responsible for killing Brynn Rainey in 1977 and Carol Ann Andersen in 1979.

38 years after skull is found, Jane Doe has a name

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - On March 22, 1974, Nancy Webster, 37, and her daughter, 19-year-old Rebecca Dinkel were seen at a café in the Garden Valley area of El Dorado County.

They left the cafe shortly after Nancy received a threatening phone call from her abusive, common-law husband, Clifton Mahaney.

It was the last time anyone saw either one of them alive.

Column: Love yourself before you love someone else

We All Wear Many Hats
My life has been a series of hats, labels, and roles. I have been a babysitter, library volunteer, dishwasher, waitress, security guard, bartender, teacher, flower delivery girl, nanny, counselor, and coach. I have played the roles of daughter, sister, friend, wife, colleague, employee, and boss. All of these are just labels that make what I am doing at the moment a bit easier to explain. Ultimately, there is just one word to describe me and that is: Self.

Which You Are You?

South Lake Tahoe traffic meeting: "Our quality of life has been affected"

MEYERS, Calif. - Traffic through neighborhoods in the Meyers area has become unbearable to many residents as vehicles leaving South Lake Tahoe to take to side streets in an effort to circumvent Highway 50 traffic over Echo Summit.

In an effort to find solutions to a problem that keeps Meyers residents from their homes for hours at a time, a townhall-style meeting was held on Friday night.

South Lake Tahoe woman's cross country run/walk nears completion

The journey started as South Lake Tahoe resident Ari Ramos touched the Atlantic Ocean and left Jacksonville, Florida on January 28, 2016, , and if all goes well it will end this February when she touches the Pacific Ocean at the Santa Monica Pier.

South Lake Tahoe Police Sgt. Travis Cabral graduates from leadership institute

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The job of a police sergeant is a multi-faceted one as they play many different roles in the course of an average day with expectations they excel at each of them at all times.

An article on PoliceOne.Com calls the sergeant a police force's MVP, one who leads by example, enforces agency policies and procedures, and communicates and supports agency policy, all while being the linchpin between the community, management, and line personnel.

Column: Simple Ways to Live Happily

I was recently watching the movie Castaway. This time, as I watched, I thought about how it was filmed. As the movie begins, Tom Hanks’ character has a bit of a belly. As the story progresses he becomes thinner and more muscular. I assume the effect was created by filming in reverse; he began as thin and muscular and gained the weight afterward. I began thinking about how easily we can change when we put our minds to it.

Letter: SnowGlobe needs another home

Snowglobe 2018 is now in the books. There have been some successes as well as some difficulties. This year saw the introduction of professional sound engineers to help reduce the sound and new field protection to prevent further damage to our new play fields. The sound is reported to have been improved for many though the people who live nearest this event in Pioneer Village, along the Bijou Meadow, around Johnson Lane and in Sierra Tract continue to be bombarded by three days of sound.

Business licenses issued by City of South Lake Tahoe

The following 137 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe during the months of September, October and November of 2018:

September - 52 Licenses

9/04
PEACE LOVE TAHOE
REAGAN SHARED HOME RENTAL
TOM WOHRMAN SPORTS
WINTERS EVE

9/05
RICKS REPAIR

9/6
BOOT CAMP FITNESS ACADEMY, LLC

9/8
J&S ASPHALT

9/10
1032 4TH ST APARTMENTS
737 SAN JOSE APARTMENT BLDG
ARTISTICRAT PAINTING & HOME SERVICE
HELPING HANDS CONSTRUCTION
LAKE TAHOE AUTOMOTIVE
MATTOX CONSTRUCTION
MCCOOL CONSTRUCTION
WYNN NAIL BAR

9/11
CONSCIOUS CUTLERY

Science of cocktails subject of next TERC talk in Incline Village

Event Date: 
February 1, 2019 - 5:30pm

Stir things up at the UC Davis Tahoe Science Center during their third annual science of cocktails event on Friday, February 1 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Enjoy science-themed cocktails with exciting activities and demonstrations for adults...learn something new with each drink!

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from December 20, 2018 - January 2, 2019. They responded to 781 calls during this period.

Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:

12/20 - 36 calls
DUI at Lake Pkwy and Lower Loop Rd
Warrant in the 2500 block of Ponderosa

12/21 - 36 calls
DUI in the 1000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 2500 block of Conestoga
Battery on a Peace Officer at Fairway Ave and Glenwood Way

12/22 - 57 calls

G-Eazy and Kascade added to SnowGlobe lineup in Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The SnowGlobe Music Festival is giving fans an early Christmas present with their announcement today that some popular acts are now making their way to the end of the year outdoor concert in Lake Tahoe.

G-Eazy, Kaskade, Rae Sremmurd, Tyga, Goldlink, Ashe and Franklyn Watts have been added to this year's line-up. Tickets were not sold out prior to the announcement but they are now expected to go quickly. There are a limited number of three-day and single day tickets still available.

Dates for those just added:

G-EAZY: 12/29
KASKADE: 12/29

Douglas County Sheriff's deputies graduate from state academy

Two deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office were honored by Sheriff Ron Pierini today for their recent graduation from the State of Nevada Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Law Enforcement Academy.

Deputies Maciej Stebel and Spencer McLaughlin graduated November 15, 2018 after attending the academy for the past four months.

South Lake Tahoe honors veterans at American Legion ceremony

Each of us is better today thanks to a veteran. These were the opening words of the annual Veterans Day observance at the American Legion in South Lake Tahoe on Sunday.

"Today we honor all veterans as we do in times of peace and in times of war," said Mayor Wendy David. "Sadly the Great War wasn't the war to end all wars.

"To our vets, thanks will never be enough," she added.

Veterans to be honored at South Lake Tahoe ceremony

Event Date: 
November 11, 2018 - 11:00am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, veterans both living and dead will be honored at a public Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the American Legion Post 795 and the American Legion Auxiliary.

SLTPD opens police officer positions: Get paid to attend police academy

With an officer shortage in South Lake Tahoe, the police department is seeking applications for the position of "Police Officer Untrained/Trainee."

The City of South Lake Tahoe is looking for officers to fill a void created with the departure of four trained officers to other jurisdictions. If hired, candidates will get paid to attend the police academy and start with an annual salary of $63,505.52.

SLT City Council candidates respond to more renewable energy committee questions

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Eight of the nine City Council candidates responded to a series of questions given to them by the 100% Renewable Energy Committee. On Sunday we printed their first responses - http://southtahoenow.com/story/10/08/2018/slt-city-council-candidates-respond-100-renewable-committe... - and here are the remaining questions and answers:

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

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 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 time of story.

Some of those recently added to last week's log:

9/19

Motorhome leads law enforcement on chase from South Lake Tahoe to Gardnerville

A motorhome being driven recklessly through South Lake Tahoe and Stateline led law enforcement on a high-speed ride along Highway 50, over Spooner Summit and into the Carson Valley before it crashed into a building in Gardnerville, Nev.

At 10:30 p.m. Sunday, August 26, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) was alerted about the 1997 Airstream motorhome speeding through South Lake Tahoe, running red lights and traveling without headlamps on. They saw it as it crossed into Nevada traveling 55 mph in a 35-mph zone when an enforcement stop was initiated.

#TeamTahoe focus of Lake Tahoe Summit

The annual Lake Tahoe Summit held this week at Sand Harbor State Park marked the 22nd time government officials, public agencies, non-profit environmental groups, the public and other groups came together to renew their focus and commitment on preserving the beauty of Lake Tahoe.

"Follow the Money" Book Launch and Discussion at the SLT Library

Event Date: 
October 2, 2018 - 6:00pm

Join the Friends of the Library as editor Riva Enteen introduces the just-released book, Follow the Money: Radio Voices for Peace and Justice. Follow the Money has been described as an "encyclopedia of resistance," a "book of hope," which illustrates how "the nation is bursting with movements." The book inspires action by ending with Marge Piercy’s poem “To be of use.”

Location

South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States

Letter: South Lake Tahoe City Council must be leaders on affordable housing

The follow letter was given to South Tahoe Now and mailed to the South Lake Tahoe Mayor, City Councilmembers and staff:

Dear Mayor David and Council Members:

I am writing to you as a follow-up to my letter of May 12, 2018 (see at end of story) regarding Policy Priorities and Issues for City Government.

Quality and Affordable Housing for Residents is Very Important

Letter: El Dorado County residents need to attend VHR meeting Thursday

The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors (Ad Hoc Committee) will be meeting the public tomorrow, July 26, at the Magnet School in Meyers at 5:30 p.m.

This VHR meeting is especially important since this Board already voted yesterday in Placerville on VHR Ordinance changes that affect everyone in the County South Lake Tahoe area.

These new Ordinance changes are outline here under attachments – VHR Conceptual - Item #1 :

https://eldorado.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3579809&GUID=7BD4C4E0-9B86-4E06-9052-6A82B2C...

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

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:

6/27

7:25 a.m. - Coroner Investigaton - South Lake Tahoe - 33-YEAR-OLD MAN DECEASED AFTER BEING HIT BY VEHICLE ON HWY 50.

6/28

Douglas County Sheriff's deputies to start wearing body cameras

Deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) will begin a phased roll out to all uniformed officers on body worn cameras on Thursday, June 28, 2018.

In May, 2017, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval signed Senate Bill 176, making the state the second one in the country to require peace officers who interact with the public to wear body worn cameras (BWC).

“Body cameras will protect law enforcement officials and strengthen the relationships with those in the communities in which they serve,” said Governor Sandoval at the time.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

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:

June 6

8:56 a.m. - Burglary - Standford Hill Rd - R/P REPORTED A BURGLARY.

Dan Coverly to be new Douglas County Sheriff; Two new commissioners elected

Just under 40 percent of the registered voters in Douglas County cast their ballots in the primary election Tuesday. With 100 percent of the precincts counted in Douglas County, the following results are in:

Sheriff

Coverley, Dan 6,954 53.79%
Duffy, Joe 3,173 24.54%
Brady, David J. 1,971 15.25%
Paris, Dean 830 6.42%

County Commissioner District 2

Engels, John 4,445 52.57%
Thaler, Steven (incumbent) 4,011 47.43%

County Commissioner District 4

Rice, Wesley A. 4,420 52.69%
Murphy, Janet 3,968 47.31%

Douglas County Assessor

Tholen, Trent 4,222 51.31%

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

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:

5/23

8:00 a.m. - Assist Other Agency - Johnson Blvd - SLT PD DETECTIVES REQUESTED ASSISTANCE WITH ARREST OF 29-YEAR-OLD MALE.

Ceremony for SLT police awards and retirement of K9 Tara moved

Due to the chance of inclement weather on Thursday, May 17, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department Annual Awards Ceremony held in honor of Peace Officer Memorial Week has been moved to the City Council Chambers located at 1901 Airport Road.

The event starts at 4:00 p.m. and will include awards, the retirement of K9 Tara, and the swearing in ceremony of recently selected Sergeant, Jeffrey Roberson.

The 10-year-old Tara's handler is Sergeant Jason Cheney.

Douglas County Sheriff Ron Pierini honored with special day, governor's proclamation

Kudos and acknowledgements are starting to line up for Douglas County Sheriff Ron Pierini as he wraps up more than 45 years of serving the public of Nevada.

Nevada Governor Sandoval has proclaimed Wednesday, May 16, 2018 to be Sheriff Ron Pierini Day.

Public invited to South Lake Tahoe Department's annual awards ceremony

In conjunction with Memorial Day, and the National Peace Officer’s Memorial Week, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department will hold its annual award ceremony on Thursday, May 17, at 4:00 p.m. in front of the station on Johnson Boulevard. The public and city family is invited to attend.

The employee’s and volunteers receiving recognition at this year’s award ceremony are as follows:

Officer Cory Wilson – Bravery
Officer Joseph Acker – Bravery
Officer Chris Webber – Bravery
Officer Anton Kushlan – Bravery
Officer Timothy Peterson – Bravery
Detective Justin Brock – Bravery

South Lake Tahoe community group attempts to get new initiative on the ballot

The "South Lake Tahoe Vacation Home Rentals Restrictions Initiative" may be added to the ballot in November should proponents get enough signatures to put it there.

Created by the Sustainable Community Alliance (SCA), a group in South Lake Tahoe, the initiative is giving voters another chance to voice their opinion about vacation home rentals (VHRs) and should be on the ballot along with another initiative that wants to ban VHRs.

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival summer schedule

Imagine your toes in the sand, a fantastic bottle of wine nearby, a gourmet meal in hand and first-class entertainment before you…all while basking in a perfect Lake Tahoe sunset with your friends or special someone beside you. You’re not dreaming, you’re experiencing the thrill of Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival at Sand Harbor, a Nevada State park near Incline Village.

Letter: A temporary VHR moratorium in the County is the answer

Editor,

We are a community divided. Even among the varying factions involved in the Vacation House Rental (VHR) issue [in El Dorado County], there is division and contention. There are those who want total bans, and those who want to buy up groups of houses to create VHR clusters. Some want to enjoy the financial benefits of renting their homes out to visitors, and others want the reassurance of a peaceful neighborhood again. We need to come together and find a solution to the problem that now plagues our neighborhoods and dominates the conversations over coffee.

South Lake Tahoe man arrested in Sonoma County

Michael Lindauer, 34, of South Lake Tahoe, was arrested in Sonoma, Calif., on March 17 on charges of felony grand theft, giving false ID to a peace officer, possession of stolen property and shoplifting. He is currently in the county jail in Santa Rosa on $15,000 bail after being discovered with stolen property including keys to 16 different vehicles.

On Saturday, March 17, Sonoma police received a call about a subject who stole a key from a vehicle on First Street East near the Little League fields.

Fundamental Freedoms art exhibit opening at LTCC

Event Date: 
April 19, 2018 - 5:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College Art Department instructor Shelley Zentner brings her large-scale portraits inspired by stories of freedom and expression to the Fine Arts building’s Foyer Gallery in her exhibit, “Fundamental Freedoms.” Zentner will host an artist reception and talk on Thursday, April 19 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. inside the Foyer Gallery. Mayor of South Lake Tahoe Wendy David will officially open the exhibit at 6:30 p.m., followed by an artist’s talk from Zentner. Wine and canapés will be served, and all are welcome to attend.

Truckee police arrest pair for alleged rental fraud at Lake Tahoe homes

The Truckee Police Department was notified by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office on March 7, 2018 about a possible fraud that may have taken place in both communities.

A vacation home in Incline Village had been rented for a number of days by a couple using a fraudulent credit card issued by a foreign country. When the rental company returned to the home on Friday afternoon, they discovered major damage to the residence as well as the theft of thousands of dollars worth of electronics and other valuables. The homeowners had reported an approximate loss of $75,000 in theft and damages.

Dean Eastin July 15, 1959 ~ Feb. 11, 2018

Dean Eastin, a South Lake Tahoe resident, passed away at home on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018.

He was born on July 15, 1959 in Santa Rosa, Calif. to Ruth and Jerry Eastin. The family moved to Lake Tahoe when Dean was 4. He attended Saint Theresa's Catholic School and South Tahoe High School.

He was co-owner of South Side Auto Body for many years, and then after it sold he worked at Welcome's Autobody until his health failed. Dean was active in the "Hi-Lows" 4x4 club for many years and enjoyed camping, four-wheeling and working on street rods with his ex-father-in-law.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

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:

2/14

Citizens assist Douglas County deputies after Walmart burglary

Two Reno residents have been arrested on multiple charges, and a warrant will be issued for a third after the Gardnerville Walmart shoplifting incident turned into a lot more.

At approximately 9:30 a.m. on February 17, 2018, deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) responded to the Walmart after three people were seen leaving the store with cameras and camera equipment inside a gray plastic tote. They were seen leaving in a gray KIA with Nevada plates driven by a female.

Nearly two dozen arrested in City multi-agency drug sweep

Nearly two dozen people were arrested during a monthlong Carson City area drug sweep that involved multiple agencies, the Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team announced Friday.

The Carson City SET, with the assistance from multiple agencies to include, the Department of Public Safety Tri Net Narcotics task force, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigation Unit and the Reno Police Department Street Enforcement Team conducted the narcotics suppression operation targeting those using and selling narcotics in the Carson City area.

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