shingle springs
No new COVID-19 cases in El Dorado County or Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/15/2020 - 6:16pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There were no new positive COVID-19 cases in El Dorado County on Wednesday. Three more residents have recovered, bringing the total to 28 recoveries. There are seven active cases in the County.
Fifty more people were tested, bringing the total tests performed to 1,350.
Where the 35 confirmed cases are located in El Dorado County:
Pollock Pines, Camino,Kyburz - 0 (Zip codes 95726, 95720, 95709)
El Dorado Hills - 14 (Zip Code 95762)
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 0 (Zip codes 95623, 95619)
One additional confirmed COVID-19 case in South Lake Tahoe; 3 new cases in Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/14/2020 - 6:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One more person in the South Lake Tahoe region has tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the area's total to 11 and 35 in El Dorado County.
There have also been 25 recoveries. Officials report 1,300 tests administered to date and most of those coming back as negative.
In El Dorado County:
El Dorado Hills - 14 (Zip Code 95762)
South Lake Tahoe - 11 (Zip Code 96150, 96142, 95735, 95721, 96151, 96152, 96154, 96155, 96156, 96157, 96158, 95646)
Placerville - 5 (Zip Code 95643, 95613, 95667)
Cameron Park, Shingle Springs, Rescue - 3 (Zip Code 95672, 95682)
South Lake Tahoe COVID-19 cases remain at 9; Washoe County sees two more deaths
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/09/2020 - 4:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The has been one more El Dorado County resident to test positive for COVID-19, bringing the total cases in the county to 30.
El Dorado Hills - 11
East Slopt (Including South Lake Tahoe, Meyers) - 9
Placeville - 5
Cameron Park, Shingle Springs, Rescue - 3
North County - 2
To date, approximately 1,070 tests have been given with 1,040 of those negative or pending.
Washoe County
Washoe County had two more residents die from COVID-19 today:
A female in her 60s who had underlying health conditions
One new person tests positive for COVID-19 in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/08/2020 - 6:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One new case of COVID-19 has been reported in El Dorado County. The new case is in Placerville, bringing the total in the county to 29.
El Dorado Hills - 10
East Slope (including South Lake Tahoe and Meyers) - 9
Placerville - 5
Cameron Park, Shingle Springs, Rescue - 3
North County - 2
There have been no deaths from COVIF-19 in El Dorado County.
Washoe County
Washoe County reported three deaths to COVID-19 on Wednesday:
Male in his 70s with underlying health conditions
Four new COVID-19 cases for El Dorado County; One South Lake Tahoe case drops off
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/07/2020 - 5:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There were four new cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County Tuesday, three in El Dorado Hills and one in Placerville. The total went from 25 to 28 though due to one case in the South Lake Tahoe region dropping off.
Originally one person identified as a Tahoe-area resident on Monday actually was not and lives elsewhere.
There are currently 28 confirmed cases in the county:
El Dorado Hills - 10
East Slope (including South Lake Tahoe and Meyers) - 9
Placerville - 4
Cameron Park, Shingle Springs, Rescue - 3
North County - 2
New COVID-19 cases for all counties surrounding Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/06/2020 - 5:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There has been one more person who tested positive for COVID-19 in the South Lake Tahoe area over the weekend, bringing the total to 10. In El Dorado County there are now 25 positive cases.
El Dorado Hills - 7
Placerville - 3
Shingle Springs, Rescue, Cameron Park - 3
North County - 2
The South Lake Tahoe region includes Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, to north of Meeks Bay.
Of the 849 tests, 683 have come back as negative.
Alpine County
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork March 22 - 28. 2020
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/21/2020 - 7:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled work on El Dorado County and other Sierra roads.
Some El Dorado County buildings closed due to snow; Courts still open
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 11:51am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Many El Dorado County offices in South Lake Tahoe and other areas are closed Monday due to snow.
El Dorado County officials have closed the following buildings due to weather conditions:
Planning and Building
Environmental Management and Union Mine Disposal Site
Department of Transportation (other than road and snow crew)
Airports, Cemeteries, Parks
District Attorney
County Counsel
Child Support Services
Auditor
CAO's office
Human Resources
Assessor
Surveyor
Elections
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork March 8 - 14
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/07/2020 - 4:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) will work on projects through the Sierra, as weather permits this winter. There are no major projects going on in the Lake Tahoe Basin until the building season begins in May. The following is their weekly schedule:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Sales tax revenues increase in South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/26/2020 - 4:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Quarterly reports on the sales tax received by the City of South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County (EDC) were released this week. The quarter ending September 2019 shows the County's taxable sales in the unincorporated area grew by 4.3 percent when compared to the same period in 2018. In South Lake Tahoe, taxable sales grew by 6.0 percent. County-wide including both cities within its boundaries saw a 5.1 percent increase. In comparison, the Sacramento region was up 4.5 percent.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork January 19-25
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/18/2020 - 7:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is winter but Caltrans is still able to work on highways in the Sierra, weather permitting. This week they have no scheduled work around Lake Tahoe.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): Work is winter suspension on a $5.2 million project to upgrade metal beam guardrail and construct concrete barriers at 89 locations from the Red Hawk Undercrossing to 1.9 miles west of the junction with State Route 89 in Meyers. Completion is expected in late spring 2020.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork January 12-18
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/12/2020 - 1:02am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans will continue roadwork projects in El Dorado County and Lake Tahoe as weather permits. All grading has been completed in the Lake Tahoe Basin until Spring 2020.
LONG TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork January 5 - 11
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/04/2020 - 11:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans will continue roadwork projects in El Dorado County and Lake Tahoe as weather permits. All grading has been completed in the Lake Tahoe Basin until Spring 2020.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe and Sierra roadwork December 8-14
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/07/2019 - 1:51am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Snow and winter may have arrived, but there is still some work scheduled, weather permitting.
SPECIAL EVENT
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): Motorists can expect the eastbound and westbound turn lanes from U.S. Highway 50 at Bedford Avenue and the eastbound off-ramps at Broadway and Schnell School Road to be closed from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday for the annual Placerville Christmas Parade.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe and Sierra area roadwork 11/25 - 12/1/19
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/24/2019 - 1:53am
Most traffic-interfering work will be restricted from 6 a.m. Wednesday, November 27 until 10 p.m. Monday, December 2 due to the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): Work continues on a $5.2 million project to upgrade metal beam guardrail and construct concrete barriers at 89 locations from the Red Hawk Undercrossing to 1.9 miles west of the junction with State Route 89 in Meyers. Completion is expected this fall or spring 2020.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork 11/17 - 11/23/19
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/16/2019 - 3:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans will continue roadwork projects in El Dorado County and Lake Tahoe as weather permits. All grading has been completed until Spring 2020.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): Work continues on a $5.2 million project to upgrade metal beam guardrail and construct concrete barriers at 89 locations from the Red Hawk Undercrossing to 1.9 miles west of the junction with State Route 89 in Meyers. Completion is expected this fall or spring 2020.
Lake Tahoe and Sierra area roadwork 11/10 - 11/16/19
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/09/2019 - 10:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As weather allows, Caltrans will continue work as they wrap up their projects. NOTE: Most lane closures are restricted on Monday, November 11 due to the Veterans Day holiday.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): Work continues on a $5.2 million project to upgrade metal beam guardrail and construct concrete barriers at 89 locations from the Red Hawk Undercrossing to 1.9 miles west of the junction with State Route 89 in Meyers. Completion is expected this fall or spring 2020.
Lake Tahoe, Sierra and El Dorado County roadwork 11/3 - 11/9
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/02/2019 - 10:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As road construction season in the Sierra winds down, Caltrans crews are wrapping up work for 2019 on several major projects.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): Work continues on a $5.2 million project to upgrade metal beam guardrail and construct concrete barriers at 89 locations from the Red Hawk Undercrossing to 1.9 miles west of the junction with State Route 89 in Meyers. Completion is expected this fall or spring 2020.
PG&E possibly cutting power to 206K customers due to winds and fire danger
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/21/2019 - 10:44pm
Due to severe wind concerns, PG&E has notified 209,000 customers in 15 counties they may have to proactively turn off power for safety reasons in Northern California beginning late Wednesday evening. The PG&E website has been down, but when working updated information can be found here - http://pge.com/pspsupdates.
The list of affected communities:
AMADOR (13,131 customers)
Amador City, Fiddletown, Jackson, Martell, Pine Grove, Pioneer, Plymouth, River Pines, Sutter Creek, Volcano
BUTTE (23,452 customers)
El Dorado County closes some of their west slope offices due to power outage
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 1:18pm
Due to PG&E’s Public Safety Power Shut off, the following is the current status of
County buildings operations on the West Slope:
Closed to the public
Agriculture
1. Building A (Board of Supervisors, Chief Administrative Office, Human Resources, County Counsel)
2. Child Support Services (Shingle Springs)
3. Health and Human Services Agency - Briw Road
4. Health and Human Services Agency - Spring Street Complex
5. Placerville Jail
6. Libraries – Placerville, Georgetown
7. Union Mine
Open to the public
1. Animal Shelter
2. AQMD
16-acre fire along Highway 50 near Shingle Springs closed roadway Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 3:10pm
7:00 p.m. Update: A fire along Highway 50 Wednesday burned 16 acres after being started when a truck towing a trailer caught fire after having a flat tire at 1:21 p.m. The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office evacuated some home in the area when winds took the flames from the highway in towards a neighborhood.
All residents have been allowed to go back home. Firefighters will stay at the scene overnight to patrol and watch for hotspots.
Sales tax revenues increase in South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/23/2019 - 10:45am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The winter of 2019 was a good one for both South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County retailers, ski resorts, restaurants and others whose businesses collect sales tax, including online retailers selling goods in the area.
The first sales tax report for 2019 has been released, with $2,580,475 in gross receipts in South Lake Tahoe during Q4/Q1 and $11,976,387 in the unincorporated areas of El Dorado County. During the same two-quarter period the year before, tax revenues were $2,390,631 and $9,925,645 respectively.
Kudos: Realtors thank all for successful Pet Adoption Day
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/31/2019 - 4:29pm
The South Tahoe Association of REALTORS® Community Involvement Committee and Young Professionals Network would like to thank community members and businesses for helping to make the first Pet Adoption Day a success.
Graciously hosted by South Lake Brewing Co, the event was held on Friday, May 24, 2019 to increase awareness about organizations working to help animals in our community including the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe, Ruff RidersSaving Dogs on Death Row, Boxers & Buddies and the Animal Coalition of Tahoe.
300 neglected animals removed from El Dorado County property: Local shelters close to take them in
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/06/2019 - 4:52pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Officials found 300 neglected animals, including more than 100 dogs and numerous cats, birds, horses, pigeons, ducks, roosters, hens, and goats on a property in Shingle Springs on May 2, 2019.
With the extra demands on the animal shelters in transferring and caring for these animals, the shelters in South Lake Tahoe and Diamond Springs are closed through Tuesday, May 7. Over the past five days, El Dorado County Animal Services has been safely removing the animals from the Shingle Springs property.
Body of missing El Dorado Hills woman found
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/20/2019 - 11:58pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado Hills woman missing since Valentine's Day was found deceased on Wednesday afternoon.
On February 20, 2019, at about 4:30 p.m., the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office (EDSO) was dispatched to a report of an unresponsive female in a vehicle at a local church parking lot. Fire and medical personnel responded and declared the woman deceased upon their arrival.
Sheriff asks for public's help in locating El Dorado Hills woman
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/18/2019 - 7:02pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office is still looking for Brooke Harris, an El Dorado Hills woman who has been missing since February 14, 2019.
The 49-year-old woman was last seen by her daughter on the evening of the 13th and last heard from on the 14th when she made a call from her cell phone to her husband.
Her phone was later found in her home where there was no evidence of foul play at the residence
PG&E cutting power to 70,000 Sierra Foothills customers due to fire danger
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/14/2018 - 9:04pm
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) is in emergency mode in extreme fire-risk areas in Butte, Sierra, Placer, Nevada, El Dorado, Amador, Plumas, Calaveras and Yuba counties due to Red Flag warnings by the National Weather Service. These shutoffs will affect about 70,000 customers.
South Lake Tahoe is served by Liberty Utilities and not part of the utility company's plan to start proactively shutting off power for safety as early as 5 p.m. Sunday and continuing through the evening.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork August 5 - 11
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/04/2018 - 6:40pm
The following is a list of the Caltrans roadwork projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County for the week of August 5-11, 2018.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
El Dorado County fires prompt evacuations
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/01/2018 - 6:45pm
8:00 p.m. update: Omega Fire is 10 percent contained, reported at 80 acres with 1 destroyed residence and two damaged residences. The evacuation center has been relocated to Northside Elementary School, 860 Cave Valley Road, Cool, Calif.
The Bumper Fire is 80 percent contained and it has burned 67 acres according to CalFire.
* * *
Three fires started in El Dorado County Wednesday, prompting law enforcement to evacuate residents from several streets in the areas as firefighters fought the fire from both the ground and the air.
Eighteen graduate during 12th annual Lake Tahoe Fire Academy ceremony
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/02/2018 - 7:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - "This is a really special group," Brad Deeds, Dean of Workforce Development and Instruction at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC), told those attending Saturday's graduation of the Lake Tahoe Basin Fire Academy (LTBFA) class of 2018.
For the past ten months, the 18 graduating men and women have been put through the tough physical, emotional, operational and educational requirements of becoming a firefighter.
Each speaker echoed Deeds' sentiments.
First/second grade winners at 34th annual Kiwanis / Katey Fagan Spelling Bee
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 05/05/2018 - 5:43pm
The Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe held their 34th annual Spelling Bee on Thursday, with students from the four South Lake Tahoe elementary schools taking part: Tahoe Valley, Sierra House, Bijou and Lake Tahoe Environmental Magnet.
The students from the Magnet School won first place in the 1st/2ndh grade division at the bee which is now named the Katey Fagan Spelling Bee in honor of a local Kiwanian who died in 2017.
Bijou won 3rd/4th grades and the Magnet School also won grade 5.
34th annual Kiwanis / Katey Fagan Spelling Bee in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/04/2018 - 8:56am
The Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe held their 34th annual Spelling Bee on Thursday, with students from the four South Lake Tahoe elementary schools taking part: Tahoe Valley, Sierra House, Bijou and Lake Tahoe Environmental Magnet.
The students from the Magnet School won first place in the 5th grade division at the bee which is now named the Katey Fagan Spelling Bee in honor of a local Kiwanian who died in 2017.
Bijou won 3/4 grades and the Magnet School also won grades 1/2.
Small child found asleep in car with hypodermic needles and pill bottles
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/27/2017 - 9:23pm
Four people were arrested by the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) after a child was found asleep in a car full of hypodermic needles and pill bottles at the Red Hawk Casino in Shingle Springs, Calif.
Security officers from the casino noticed the car in their parking structure with the occupants asleep with a child asleep in the back seat. As they looked closer they could also see many hypodermic needles and pill bottles throughout the vehicle and called the deputies.
Five cases of viral meningitis in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/03/2017 - 3:58pm
Several viral meningitis cases have been reported from Susanville and Reno to El Dorado County.
As of November 2, 2017 a total number of four confirmed cases have been identified at Ponderosa High School in Shingle Springs and one confirmed case has been identified at El Dorado High School in El Dorado.
The school district has notified parents of the situation and extra cleaning has been done at the schools. Public Health is working closely with school staff and has notified county health care providers.
County's DA office strengthens Family Protection Unit
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/20/2017 - 7:52am
Since the recent passage of many soft on crime laws like Propositions 47 and 57,
California has seen a troubling trend of an increase in violent crimes. This disturbing surge in violent crimes has seen a dramatic increase in domestic violence homicides across the Sacramento Region.
Shingle Springs shooting update: Man dies day after fiancée
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/09/2017 - 7:12pm
Woman dies in El Dorado County shooting; apparent murder-suicide attempt
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/05/2017 - 5:24pm
A 28-year-old woman is dead and her fiance has been hospitalized after a shooting in Shingle Springs Wednesday evening.
On October 4, 2017 at approximately 5:47 p.m., deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) responded to multiple reports of a shooting near the intersection of Mother Lode Drive and Sunset Lane.
They discovered two people shot at the scene. One of them, Bay Area resident Jessica Lyn Ball, was pronounced dead at the scene. A male, who was later determined to be her fiance, suffered a single gunshot would and was transported to a local hospital.
Fire burning south of Shingle Springs
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/17/2017 - 9:07pm
Firefighters are making good progress on The French Fire, which has burned 120 acres off French Creek Road, south of Shingle Springs in El Dorado County.
As of 7:00 p.m. September 17, the fire was 20 percent contained.
The fire burned quickly through a cattle ranch after starting Sunday afternoon.
According to CalFire, the cause of the fire is under investigation.
El Dorado Hills school counselor hurt in crash during police chase
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/06/2017 - 8:18pm
A Placerville man is facing a slew of felony charges after he allegedly kidnapped his ex-girlfriend, stole a car and crashed into a vehicle being driven by an El Dorado Hills school counselor.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for September 3-9
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/03/2017 - 9:17pm
The following is the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) roadwork schedule for the Lake Tahoe area.
NOTE: Most traffic-interfering work will be limited through midnight Monday, September 4 due to the Labor Day holiday.
EMERGENCY PROJECT
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope and roadway repair work. Completion is expected by the end of the year.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for August 6 - 12
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/05/2017 - 8:57pm
The following is the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) roadwork schedule for the Lake Tahoe area. Please note, due to “Hot August Nights” events in Reno, and the expected extra traffic in Tahoe, most lane closures will be restricted from noon Thursday, August 10 until 8 p.m. Monday, August 14.
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
Fundraiser for memorial signs to honor fallen Lake Tahoe firefighter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/30/2017 - 9:39am
A stretch of Highway 50 over Echo Summit has been renamed the Firefighter Michael "Mikey" Hallenbeck Memorial Highway, and his family is raising funds to produce and install the signs.
Hallenbeck died fighting the Sierra Fire in August of 2015, near where he worked as a ski life operator. The 21-year-old was also a wildland firefighter for the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.
El Dorado County teen arrested for murdering relative
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/19/2017 - 11:39pm
What first appeared to be a case of a 16-year-old high school student bringing a loaded firearm onto campus Thursday quickly turned into a murder investigation.
At 8:00 a.m. January 19, the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) was notified that a student at Ponderosa High School in Shingle Springs had been detained for bringing a loaded firearm onto campus. Upon deputies arrival at the school, they placed the student under arrest for the possession of the firearm.
Sunday morning collision in South Lake Tahoe sends one to the hospital
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/02/2016 - 9:27pm
One man was transported to Barton Hospital Sunday morning after the motorcycle he was on collided with a Chevy Tahoe in South Lake Tahoe.
Personnel from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) and South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) responded to a call that came in at 10:19 a.m. on October 2 on Highway 50 between the Raley's shopping center and Mc Donalds.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork schedule July 17 - July 23
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/18/2016 - 6:26pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by summer 2017.
Busy weekend for SLTPD: Shooting, armed robbery, arson and motorcycle theft
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/12/2016 - 8:19am
One can tell summer is here with the increased number of calls into the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. If keeping drivers, pedestrians and cyclists safe weren’t enough, officers responded to several out of the usual type of calls this weekend.
New security fence going up at SLT Police Department
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/01/2016 - 3:14pm
To improve security at the South Lake Tahoe Police Department, a new security fence is being installed.
In the plans since 2014, the black metal fence with three rows of razor wire at the top should be completed by the beginning of July.
"This is a need we've had for a long time," SLTPD Lt. Brian Williams told South Tahoe Now. "We received support from the City Council and City Manager, and the fence has been a long held desire for this department."
El Dorado County man jailed for alleged elder abuse
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/23/2016 - 5:34pm
A Shingle Springs man was arrested Friday on suspicion of elder abuse after deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a verbal dispute.
Upon arrival at the home located on South Shingle Road, deputies found 47-year-old Charles Bigby on the room of the home at 3:15 a.m. doing construction work. The man told deputies there were no issues at the house, and no dispute.
Recall effort against Sue Novasel and Brian Veerkamp fails
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/30/2016 - 2:17pm
EL Dorado County Total Recall, the group behind the recall of all five County Supervisors, failed to turn in any of the signatures needed to bring the recall of Supervisors Sue Novasel and Brian Veerkamp to the voters in November.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Deputy on paid leave has third DUI
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/09/2016 - 8:25pm
John "Tony" Broadfoot, a deputy with the El Dorado County Sheriff's Department, was arrested by the California Highway Patrol on March 4 on charges of driving under the influence after an accident in the Shingle Springs area. This was Broadfoot's third DUI arrest in as many months.
On December 8, 2015, Broadfoot was placed on administrative leave after being arrested on DUI charges by the CHP in South Lake Tahoe. Then on February 25, 2016, he was arrested, again by CHP officers, when found to be under the influence after rolling his vehicle near Ice House Road and Highway 50.
