WWII veteran
South Lake Tahoe WWII veteran rides in B-17 again after 75 years
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/10/2019 - 11:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Danny Francisco was still in high school when he enlisted to serve his country, and just days after graduation he was on his way to train.
The 95-year-old Army Air Corps veteran was given a chance to fly again in a B-17, 75 years after his last flight.
Phil Ward of South Lake Tahoe was delivering meals to local senior citizens when he met Danny and heard his story. Phil's son Eric created the video in this story which features an interview and flight.
Pickleball enthusiasts want courts inside SLT recreation center
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/10/2015 - 8:37pm
The tools are simple: A racket, a ball and a small net.
The rules are simple: Play singles or doubles on a 20 by 44 ft court. You use an underhand serve. Only serving team gets the points and the first team to 11 wins.
Who can play is simple: Everyone
WWII veteran was victim in Monday's fatal car crash on Kingsbury Grade
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/23/2015 - 3:18pm
Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) has released the name of the 93-year-old man who died after a single car crash on SR207/Kingsbury Grade on July 20.
World War II veteran John Jacob Filas of Zephyr Cove was driving his Ford Ranger when it drifted off the road and crashed into a tree. NHP responded to the 2:44 p.m. accident. Filas was transported to Renown Regional Medical Center where he later died due to his injuries.
Suspect Sought In Elder Abuse of South Lake Tahoe 92 Year Old WWII Veteran
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/22/2014 - 12:58pm
3:56 pm update - The suspect, James Michael Valero, was found walking in the area of Fourth and South Streets and arrested. Officers responded to a citizen's tip and they found Valero.
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is seeking an arrest warrant for James Michael Valero on three felony counts and one misdemeanor count following an attack Tuesday night on a 92 year old World War II veteran.
Memorial for WWII veteran on Sunday
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 6:00amA soldier's farewell and celebration of life will be conducted 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday at the American Legion Hall in honor of Col. Lowell Landre.Landre, 85, was a veteran of World War II, Korea and ...
