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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department has responded to. Location Checks are when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations and calls are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc.) but stats are collected separately.

November 18 - December 1, 2024

11/18

Calls Resulting in Arrest
No Arrests

Other Calls

Well, the fun had to stop sometime. And that fun eight-game winning streak came to an end in the Maverik Center against the Utah Grizzlies.

On Friday: Despite mounting a late comeback, the Tahoe Knight Monsters fell for the first time in the month of December, losing 6-3 to the Utah Grizzlies at the Maverik Center.

It was their first loss since November 30 against the Idaho Steelheads, and the defeat broke Tahoe’s eight-game winning streak.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are many food distribution sites to help those in South Lake Tahoe, but the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays will alter some operating hours.

Those looking to fill food needs should take note that Christmas Cheer is closed for the next two weeks - Dec. 24/25 and Dec. 31/Jan. 1. They will resume operations on Tuesday, January 7 (their normal days of operations are Tuesdays and Wednesdays).

Phoenix Food Pantry will be closed on Christmas Day and they may be closed on January 1 (they are waiting to see if volunteers are available that day).

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a chance of a white Christmas, though chances for a wet Christmas at most elevations around Lake Tahoe is a better possibility.

Before Christmas, there are quick-moving storms this weekend that will bring stronger winds on Saturday, with light rain and high-elevation snow showers. A Wind Advisory is in place for Saturday, December 21 from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. for communities around Lake Tahoe. Expect winds from the south to southwest, 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Wave heights of 2 to 4 feet on Lake Tahoe.

On behalf of the Lake Tahoe School District, I want to thank our community and the overwhelming support in passing Measure U. This is an investment in the future of our students, teachers, and the entire community.

STATELINE, Nev. – The Tahoe Knight Monsters, proud ECHL Affiliate of the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights and the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights announced today that forwards Simon Pinard and Jett Jones have been recalled back to Henderson.

Pinard, 23, played three games with the Silver Knights earlier this season and was reassigned back to Tahoe on November 29. In the 10 games with the Knight Monsters, he scored six goals and added nine assists.

He had the third most goals in the ECHL at 14, and also scored the game-winning goal in overtime against the Allen Americans on December 3.

A federal grand jury returned a 12-count indictment against Daniel Chartraw, 51, formerly of South Lake Tahoe, charging him with wire fraud, United States Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. The indictment was unsealed this week after Chartraw’s arrest.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - All are welcome to join Aprés Ski Hannukah on December 26, whether you are a long-time Temple Bat Yam (TBY) member, connected to the Tahoe Jewish Community, visiting the area, or just want to help the local Jewish community celebrate!

3:30 p.m. – Come grab some hot chocolate after a day on the slopes, work, or whatever way you’re enjoying your day. We’ll have hot chocolate, latkes, and other goodies to celebrate this 2nd Night of Hannukah

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) and South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) are joining forces for the third annual Adopt-A-Hydrant campaign, which encourages residents to keep the community safe by adopting a fire hydrant this winter.

A cleared hydrant can save firefighters precious minutes in the event of a structure fire. While STPUD and SLTFR clear some priority hydrants on main roads and near critical infrastructure, we need the community's help to ensure the numerous hydrants throughout neighborhoods are accessible after each storm.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Back by popular demand! Join the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) as they welcome Chris Smallcomb from the Reno office of the NOAA National Weather Service on January 9, 2025. Chris will discuss how winter is going so far, and show the latest forecasts for the rest of winter and what that means for our region going into 2025.

In-person Event Details

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Presentation begins at 6:00 p.m.
Location: UC Davis Tahoe Science Center, 201 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, Nevada

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Live Violence Free has announced the return of its Bowl-A-Thon fundraiser, and the community is invited! The 80s-themed event will be held at Tahoe Bowl on Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Whether you are a seasoned bowler or just looking for an entertaining evening with friends and co-workers, this event is the perfect opportunity to strike up some fun while supporting Live Violence Free.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two new school board members and one returning member were sworn in during the Lake Tahoe Unified School District's (LTUSD) organizational meeting on December 13.

Robert Anderson, Ellen Camacho, and Valerie Mansfield each won their seats in the November election. They join newly appointed Board President Lauri Kemper and Clerk of the Board Jon Hetherton. Mansfield, a past board president, was sworn in for her second term.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Barton Health recently earned top designations for its commitment to high-quality maternity care. The three accolades received include the Baby-Friendly designation from Baby-Friendly USA as well as U.S. News & World Report’s High Performer rating and Maternity Care Access Hospital designation.

Of the 817 hospitals evaluated by U.S. News & World Report, Barton is one of only 75 hospitals to earn both the Maternity Access Hospital designation and a High Performer rating. This places Barton Health in the top ten percent of hospitals for maternity care.

RENO, Nev. — The Great Basin Institute (GBI) has been awarded a grant from CAL FIRE’s Forest Health Regional Grant Program to aid in implementing the Crystal Basin Ecological Restoration Project. Located within the Eldorado National Forest, north of Highway 50, this initiative spans 85,000 acres and aims to reduce wildfire risks, improve forest health, and safeguard critical resources. In collaboration with the Healthy Eldorado Landscape Partnership (HELP), GBI will implement proven forest resilience practices to ensure long-term ecological health and fire risk reduction.

Hello and Happy Holidays! I'm delighted to write a review on this past Sunday's performance of Messiah by the newly formed Tahoe-Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus, conducted by James Rawie. This was the 19th year that Messiah has been performed in South Lake Tahoe. 132 people attended this performance at Mountain House Church, a new beautiful, and warm venue. James' lovely wife Nancy always opens their shows with a welcoming smile and some interesting background information that puts the audience at ease.

It’s time to bundle up, grab some hot cocoa, and hit the road to enjoy South Lake Tahoe’s most festive holiday displays! The call went out to locals to have them submit their addresses so the public could go out and enjoy their lights from December 18 through Christmas, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

PR Entertainment and Bass Camp Festival President Paul Reder has been in a battle over the past four months, one that he never imagined having to face. On August 9, 2024, a former employee and person he says he tried to help filed a civil case against Reder, his company, and some members of his staff. That person, known in court as "John Doe," alleged Reder sex trafficked him as a minor and used his financial position to exploit the individual years into adulthood in incidents between 2012-2016.

NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The North Tahoe Chamber is now accepting applications for grant sponsorship funding for events scheduled to take place in North Lake Tahoe in 2025. Funding for the grants is generated by the North Lake Tahoe Tourism Business Improvement District (NLT-TBID) and is used to support events that promote community vitality, environmental stewardship, and economic health in the region.

12/17 UPDATE: The individuals involved in the shooting on Dennis Street in Douglas County on Monday have been identified as Kathy Jean Weiland, 63, and Gregory Raymond Ward, 63. Weiland was pronounced dead at the scene and Ward is being treated at Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno. This is an active homicide investigation and it appears that Ward shot Weiland and then shot himself attempting to commit suicide.

STATELINE, Nev. – By the end, it wasn’t even close. The Tahoe Knight Monsters dominated the Utah Grizzlies at home for the third straight game, winning 7-3 to secure their seventh victory in a row and their first three-game sweep in franchise history.

Things started quiet in the first period, with neither team able to sustain an offensive foothold in the first ten minutes of play. But that all changed in the next four minutes, as Sloan Stanick, Simon Pinard, and Jett Jones all scored in quick succession to make it 3-0.

And they were just getting started.

Monday Update: The winners in the first Gingerbread House contest are Olivia Baginski for the Young Bakers Division for her "Clucking Around the Chicken Coup," the People's Choice Award and $250 to Stephanie Zepeda-Ledezma for her "The Edible Estate," 3rd place and $250 to Ruby Baginski for her "The Sugar Plum Manor," 2nd place and $500 to Patti Summers and Kelly Schweim for their "Zeus & Friends," and 1st place and $1000 to Rachel Derry and her "A Very Beary Christmas." Congratulations to all. There were 22 adult entries and 12 youth entries, the talent was next-level.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following calls 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.

December 2, 2024 - December 8, 2024

12/2
03:10 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE STOP - Officer initiated activity at Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: CHECKS CLEAR.

This December marks a significant milestone for the Lake Tahoe Region. Fifty-five years ago this month, a unique interstate compact between the states of California and Nevada became law, creating the nation’s first bi-state environmental planning agency. I have had the honor of serving on the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board for more than four years and as Board Chair for the last two.

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced this week that the Office of the Attorney General has filed charges in the Carson City Justice Court related to the 2020 “fake electors” case. The six Nevadans who falsely represented themselves as presidential electors in the aftermath of the 2020 election have been charged with Uttering a Forged Instrument, a category D felony.

The six "fake electors" had attempted to award Nevada’s six electoral college votes to former President Donald Trump despite his clear loss to Democrat Joe Biden in 2020.