pioneer trail
Golden Bear neighborhood to hold emergency evacuation drill
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/08/2019 - 9:29pm
Event Date:
May 18, 2019 - 8:00am
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services, Lake Valley Fire Protection District, CAL Fire, and the US Forest Service will be hosting a community evacuation drill for the Golden Bear Residential Tract on Saturday, May 18. The drill will take place from 8:00 a.m. to about 12:00 p.m.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/08/2019 - 7:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the call logs for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department May 2 - May 6, 2019.
May 2
ARRESTS (2):
46-year-old male arrested on an Alameda County warrant for failure to appear on DUI charges.
29-year-old male arrested for public intoxication.
TRAFFIC STOPS (15)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (37):
Animal Incident: 1300-block Ski Run Blvd.
Attempt to Contact: 3000-block Riverside Ave.
Burglary: 900-block Lodi Ave.
Burglary: 900-block Bigler Ave.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/02/2019 - 6:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the call logs for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department April 29 - May 1, 2019.
April 29
ARRESTS (1):
25-year-old male arrested for DUI.
TRAFFIC STOPS (13)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (26):
Abandoned Vehicle: 3700-block Blackwood Rd.
Assist Outside Agency: 2300-block Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Assist Outside Agency: 2400-block Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Battery: 3400-block Spruce Ave.
Bears: 3700-block Verdon Ln.
Civil Problem: 3400-block Spruce Ave.
Expect delays as Liberty Utilities, AT&T and Charter underground wires on Apache
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/02/2019 - 3:13pm
MEYERS, Calif. - Expect traffic delays along Apache Avenue in Meyers into October as crews move approximately 2,500 feet of overhead power lines underground. They will also be moving communication lines owned by AT&T and Charter underground as well.
The work will be done on Apache Avenue from Highway 50 north to East San Bernardino Avenue. They will be completed in the area next year during the allowed construction time period of May-October.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/01/2019 - 12:02am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the call logs for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department April 26 - April 28, 2019.
April 26
ARRESTS:
75-year-old male arrested for DUI.
20-year-old female cited and released for driving without a license.
TRAFFIC STOPS (18)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (44):
Assist Outside Agency: 100-block Lake Parkway
Assist Outside Agency: 3300-block Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Assist Outside Agency: Lake Tahoe Blvd/Park Ave.
Assist Outside Agency: 700-block Lakeview Ave
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/26/2019 - 8:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to April 23-25, 2019.
4/23
ARRESTS (3)
35-year-old male arrested for loitering on private property, trespassing, violation of parole, and resisting arrest.
41-year-old male arrested for driving while license suspended for DUI; Cited and released.
39-year-old female arrested for public intoxication.
TRAFFIC STOPS (7)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (24):
Alarm: 2900-block Springwood Dr.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/23/2019 - 5:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to April 17 - 22, 2019.
April 17
ARRESTS (1):
28-year-old male arrested for violation of probation and resisting arrest.
TRAFFIC STOPS (18)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (37):
Alarm: 3400-block Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Alarm: 900-block Ski Run Blvd.
Alarm: 1100-block Emerald Bay Rd.
Child Molestation: Location Redacted.
Civil Problem: 3300-block Sandy Way
Disturbance: 3200-block Apple St.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/17/2019 - 4:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to on Tuesday, April 16, 2019.
ARRESTS (1):
25-year-old male cited and released for driving without a license.
TRAFFIC STOPS(7)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (28):
Abandoned Vehicle: 2600-block Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Alarm: 2200-block Balboa Dr.
Assist Outside Agency: Glorene Ave/Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Disturbance: 4100-block Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Drunk in Public: 3300-block Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Found Property: 1300-block Tata Ln.
Location Check:3300-block Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/16/2019 - 4:38pm
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.
Suspected drunk driver threatens police after crashing vehicle in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/14/2019 - 9:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Lake Tahoe man is currently at Barton Hospital after rolling his vehicle and threatening police with a knife on Sunday evening.
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) was dispatched to the area of Ski Run Boulevard and Pioneer Trail after witnesses called them about a possible drunk driver on April 14, 2019.
At 5:53 p.m. officers were headed to the area when they were called about the same vehicle driving through the mobile home park at the corner of Pioneer Trail and Blackwood Rd.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/10/2019 - 11:11pm
The following is a recap of activity for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from March 20 - April 6, 2019. They had 469 calls during this period. The last report for March 14 - March 19, 2019 can be seen HERE.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
3/20
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Fremont
3/21
Stalking in the 2200 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Welfare Check in the 800 block of Gardner St
3/22
Man steals car less than hour after being released from jail in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/06/2019 - 5:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 32-year-old South Lake Tahoe man was arrested Saturday morning after leading police officers on a chase through town after allegedly stealing a car just 41 minutes after being released from jail.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/28/2019 - 12:19am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the 77 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from March 14 - March 20, 2019.
3/14
2200 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
1000 block of Glen Rd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
800 block of Patricia Ln - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
2200 block of Utah Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
3800 block of Pioneer Tr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/27/2019 - 11:22pm
The following is a recap of activity for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from March 14 - March 19, 2019. They had 159 calls and DMV checks during this period. The last report for March 4 - March 13, 2019 can be seen HERE.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
3/14
Warrant in the 1300 block of Johnson Blvd.
3/15
Battery in the 3900 block of Pioneer Tr
Petty Theft in the 900 block of Park Ave
3/16
Three new cubs arrive at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/22/2019 - 12:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - And then there were four. Blaze, Yreka, Paradise, and Pioneer are now making a temporary home at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC).
On Tuesday, March 12, 2019, Tom and Cheryl Millham, founders of LTWC, drove to Rancho Cordova to pick up Blaze and Yreka, two very young cubs from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Investigation Lab.
Dog Ordinance, Lime Bikes and budget on Tuesday's CIty Council agenda
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/18/2019 - 8:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tuesday, March 19, 2019, is an evening meeting for the South Lake Tahoe City Council with a start time of 5:30 p.m. at their airport chambers.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/17/2019 - 11:20pm
The following is a recap of activity for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from March 4 - March 13, 2019. They had 463 calls and DMV checks during this period. The last report for February 20 - March 3, 2019 can be seen HERE.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
3/4
Drug Offense in the 1000 block of Reno Ave
City Property Involved in the 1800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Vandalism in the 900 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Unlicensed Driver in the 900 block of Ski Run Blvd
City Council hears update on US50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/07/2019 - 6:06pm
Event Date:
March 14, 2019 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's been over three decades in the making. The US50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project, also known as the Loop Road, is getting closer to becoming a final plan and its implementation.
The South Lake Tahoe City Council heard a presentation by Tahoe Transportation District (TTD), Lew Feldman and John Hasty of Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) on Tuesday, outlining what has been accomplished and what is left to be done.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/06/2019 - 11:27pm
The following is a recap of activity for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from February 20 - March 3. They responded to 405 calls during this period. Last week's report for February 8- February 19, 2019.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
2/20
Embezzlement in the 1300 block of Ski Run Blvd
Resisting in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Battery in the 2100 block of South Ave
Warrant in the 1200 block of Emerald Bay Rd
2/21
No Arrests
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/03/2019 - 6:09pm
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:
2/20
5:00 p.m. - Coroner's Investigation, South Lake Tahoe
Two South Lake Tahoe cold cases solved with genetic genealogy
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/25/2019 - 11:05pm
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.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/24/2019 - 12:13am
The following is a recap of activity for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from February 8 - February 19. They responded to 334 calls during this period. Last week's report for January 25- February 7, 2019.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
2/8
Burglary in the 2900 block of Springwood Dr
Trespassing in the 2000 block of Lark Parkway Dr
2/8
Domestic Battery in the 1500 block of Pioneer Tr
Man who led officer and K9 on chase through snow sentenced to 4 years in prison
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/13/2019 - 7:05am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. Dylan Matthew Pettigrew was recently sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of First Degree Burglary.
Nominations sought for Lake Tahoe HIghway 50 Main Street working group
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/12/2019 - 1:56pm
STATELINE, Nev. – With the recently approved U.S. 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project in South Lake Tahoe (also known as the Loop Road), three people are being sought to become a working group that will help develop a Main Street Management Plan for the area.
South Lake Tahoe traffic meeting: "Our quality of life has been affected"
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/02/2019 - 5:50pm
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 route set for the Amgen 2019 men's race
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/31/2019 - 8:55am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 2019 Amgen Tour of California will be the longest and most challenging in its 14-year history, including a Men’s Stage 2 race from Rancho Cordova to South Lake Tahoe on May 13. This marks the fifth straight year South Lake Tahoe has hosted an Amgen Tour of California event.
South Lake Tahoe rollover crash sends two to hospital with minor injuries
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/25/2019 - 9:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A woman and her three-year-old child were transported to Barton Hospital Wednesday evening after their vehicle rolled several times on Pioneer Trail just east of Jicarilla Drive in South Lake Tahoe.
The early reports completed by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) state the 25-year-old driver lost control of her vehicle and it hit the guardrail twice before rolling and landing on its roof. Witnesses told responding Lake Valley Firefighters they saw the car roll five times.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/20/2019 - 9:52pm
The following is a recap of activity for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from January 11 - 17, 2019. They responded to 282 calls during this period. Last week's report for January 3 - 10, 2019.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
1/11 - 39 calls
Warrant in the 900 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Drug Offense in the 1300 block of Kyburz
1/12 - 43 calls
Burglary in the 900 block of Bal Bijou Rd
DUI in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/13/2019 - 4:04pm
The following is a recap of activity for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from January 3 - 10, 2019. They responded to 221 calls during this period. Last week's report for December 20, 2018 - January 2, 2019.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
1/3 - 29 calls
Driving on a suspended/revoked license in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Warrant in the 3500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Felony "Other" in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Headaches on the roadway as storm enters Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/05/2019 - 4:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If you don't have to be on the roads around Lake Tahoe today, don't go.
As the beginning of fairly strong weather system has just hit the Sierra, there are not only chain controls but also a series of collisions and spinouts. The storm shouldn't have surprised anyone as warnings have been in place all week.
As of 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2019, chain controls are up on all mountain roads around Lake Tahoe on the California side, expected to be going up soon on the Nevada side.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/04/2019 - 12:50am
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
Jet arrives in South Lake Tahoe via highway
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/11/2018 - 1:50pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Highway Patrol (CHP) escorted a wide-load road truck and semi-trailer that were carrying an unusual cargo, a F-14 Tomcat. CHP picked up the escort at the Nevada-California state line on SR-88, helped it over Luther Pass on SR-89 and then to US-50 with a destination of the Lake Tahoe Airport.
When at the airport it was lifted off the truck, over trees and down to the tarmac.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/09/2018 - 8:10pm
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:
11/28
12:43 p.m. - Burglary - Rubicon Trail, Tahoma - A CABIN WAS BURGLARIZED.
Vodka and Latkes fundraiser at Temple Bat Yam
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/04/2018 - 12:24pm
Event Date:
December 6, 2018 - 6:00pm
Celebrate Hanukkah and the holiday season at Temple Bat Yam's 2nd annual Vodka & Latkes fundraiser on Thursday, December 6 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at their temple in South Lake Tahoe.
Specialty cocktails made with Tahoe Blue Vodka will be featured along with a variety of different latkes and other appetizers and desserts.
There will also be raffle prizes, Texas Hold ‘em Dreidel style and more fun.
The cost is $45 in advance and $55 at the door. Must be 21 or over to attend. Tickets and more information are available on their website, https://tbytahoe.org/.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/02/2018 - 5:18pm
The following is a recap of activity for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from October 18-November 17. They responded to 868 calls during this period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
10/18 - 41 calls for the day
No Arrests
10/19 - 29 calls for the day
DUI in the 2500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Unlicensed driver in the 3000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
10/20 - 31 calls for the day
DUI in the 1000 block of Lodi Ave
Unlicensed Driver in the 1200 block of Kyburz
Driving on a Suspended/Revoked License at Blackwood and Pioneer
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/02/2018 - 2:52pm
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:
11/21
Cookies and crafts with Santa at Black Bear Lodge to benefit SOS Outreach
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/01/2018 - 4:58pm
Event Date:
December 5, 2018 - 4:00pm Come join the fun at Black Bear Lodge in South Lake Tahoe when Santa and Mrs. Claus make the scene for a festive afternoon of cookies and crafts on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm. All ages are welcome with a variety of options taking place!
A suggested donation of $5 per child will go directly to SOS Outreach's youth programs. They have an office in South Lake Tahoe, on Harrison Avenue where they "help kids gear up for life!" For more information on this terrific organization please visit their website at www.sosoutreach.org .
Location
Black Bear Lodge
1202 Ski Run Blvd
United States
See map: Google Maps
Decorated fire truck schedule: Lake Valley
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/23/2018 - 9:50am
The longstanding tradition of a decorated fire truck in South Lake Tahoe and Meyers continues again in 2018. Here is the Lake Valley Fire Protection District's holiday engine neighborhood schedule. The truck runs December 11-23, 2018.
December 11 – Echo View Estates, Tahoe Mountain Road, Mule Deer Circle
December 12 – Lake Tahoe Blvd from Boulder Mountain Drive to Grizzly Mountain Drive
December 13 – West side of North Upper Truckee from Zuni Street Highway 50, Chiapa Drive
December 14 – East side of North Upper Truckee from Grizzly Mountain to West San Bernardino Ave.
60-foot South Lake Tahoe community tree cut for Heavenly Village
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/12/2018 - 7:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Rockefeller Center in New York City has a Christmas tree as a backdrop for all holiday activities in the Big City since 1933, and now South Lake Tahoe is starting what hopes to be an annual tradition. Standing at 60-feet, the local version isn't quite as big as their neighbor on the East Coast (which runs 60-100 feet and can weigh close to 30,000 pounds), but it serve as a place to warm hearts and be a center of holiday photos and fun.
Evacuation planning session for Golden Bear neighborhood
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/12/2018 - 5:10pm
Event Date:
November 14, 2018 - 5:30pm
The Golden Bear neighborhood of South Lake Tahoe will be holding an evacuation planning meeting with the Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) on Wednesday, November 14 at 5:30 p.m. at Station 6.
Residents in the area have created a spread sheet of every home, information on the residents, how many pets and other specific issues with each home. The approached LVFPD in helping them to prepare evacuation information since there is only one entrance/exit to their area off Pioneer Trail.
Multiple agencies respond to fire at Sierra House Elementary
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/12/2018 - 1:49am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - An automatic fire alarm was triggered by a fire inside Sierra House Elementary school at 9:35 p.m. Sunday, November 11, bringing out a full response from fire fighters around the lake and law enforcement.
Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) was the first on the scene and saw smoke coming from the school which is located at Pioneer Trail and Remington Trail. Once inside they found fire in what is known as the upper pod at the school.
Names released in officer involved shooting in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/06/2018 - 7:42pm
The names of the two South Lake Tahoe police detectives involved in last Monday's officer involved shooting have been released.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/05/2018 - 12:35am
The following is a recap of activity for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from October 1 to 17. They responded to 476 calls during this period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
10/1 - 42 calls
Drunk in Public in the 1800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd.
10/2 - 28 calls
No Arrests
10/3 - 22 calls
DUI at Lake Tahoe Blvd and Los Angeles Ave
Violation of Domestic Violence Court Order in the 2500 block of William Ave
10/4 - 29 calls
Warrant at Transit Way and Lake Tahoe Blvd
10/5 - 28 calls
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
Armed robbery suspect identified as man killed after shooting at police
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/31/2018 - 3:32pm
11/1/18 update: More details have come to light surrounding the officer involved shooting of an armed robbery suspect in Meyers on Monday.
There were three warrants for the arrest of Billy Jo Johnson on Monday, one from each South Lake Tahoe, Douglas County and Carson City. Law enforcement from each agency were working together on their cases in an attempt to locate and arrest the 34-year-old Johnson.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/21/2018 - 5:31pm
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:
10/10
Sue Novasel responds to claims about "disturbing hate" signs
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 5:39pm
The following is in response to the removal of an anti-Sue Novasel campaign sign and an investigation by the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office and District Attorney's Office. The DA's office made the following statement - "No charges will be filed because the sign was posted in a right of way, which is improper. Any public employee may remove a sign that is posted in a prohibited area, such as this one.
2019 to be major road construction year in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/03/2018 - 8:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Just as road construction is wrapping up for the second phase of the "Y" to Trout Creek Bridge project in South Lake Tahoe, plans were unveiled for the next building season.
Caltrans Project Manager Clark Peri presented an outline of three of their projects on the South Shore during Tuesday's City Council meeting.
"Y" to Trout Creek Bridge
Injured bear recuperating at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/30/2018 - 1:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A first-year bear cub hit by a car on Pioneer Trail on August 21, 2018 is recuperating at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC).
The bear, named Pioneer by LTWC, was knocked out after being hit, so those tending to him were concerned at first, especially when he wasn't eating. "He is doing really well," said Denise Upton, LTWC animal care director. "He is acting like a bear and eating now."
The cub was 42 pounds when he arrived and is now healthy.
South Lake Tahoe crash sends car into home
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/27/2018 - 7:49pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Nissan pickup truck ended up in a South Lake Tahoe home on Saturday afternoon after being struck from behind by a Dodge Ram truck.
At 1:30 p.m. on August 25, the driver of the pickup truck was driving on Pioneer Trail when he stopped to turn onto Herbert Avenue. He was struck from behind by the Dodge and passed out. His pickup then freewheeled down Herbert and crashed into a home at the corner of Warr Road and Herbert Avenue.
The driver was transported to Barton Hospital with undisclosed injuries. There were no other injuries.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/26/2018 - 1:36pm
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:
8/15
