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Whittell's football team remains undefeated as they head into playoffs

Much as they've done all season long, the Whittell High School's football time crushed Smith Valley Thursday night, 70-8, on their home turf.

The Warriors scored 42 points in the first quarter, followed by 28 more points before Smith Valley was able to put points on the board.

Whittell wrapped up their season 9-0 overall, 7-0 in league action.

How much will it snow in South Lake Tahoe?

Enjoy the fair weather on Halloween for Trick-or-Treating because change is coming.

Forecasters are calling the weather system heading to Lake Tahoe Sunday evening the first storm of the year, but what it will actually leave behind is still sketchy and will become more clear as the system approaches the Sierra.

Nevada Day festivities include parade, carnival and contests

Event Date: 
October 31, 2015 (All day)

Nevada became the 36th state on October 31, 1864, just in time for the North to win the Civil War using the needed income brought to the Union from the state's silver mines. On October 31, 2015, Nevadans and visitors will be heading to the state's capitol to enjoy the Nevada Day events.

Geeks and hackers wanted to Keep Tahoe Blue

Tahoe Mountain Lab’s first ever Hackathon will be held on November 7, 2015 to help the League to Save Lake Tahoe build a new visitor app for their recently overhauled Fritzi & David Huntington Environmental Education Center in South Lake Tahoe.

Woman arrested on suspicion of auto theft in South Lake Tahoe

A 24-year-old woman was arrested in South Lake Tahoe on suspicion of stealing a car on October 24 in Grizzly Flats, Calif. and driving it to the lake.

South Lake Tahoe Police Officers found Hannah Marie Taylor sitting in the driver's seat of a Silver 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio convertible on October 26 in the parking lot of the 7-11 store located at 3923 Pioneer Trail.

According to SLTPD, Taylor was known to the owner of the car.

Her bail was set at $25,000 and she is no longer in the El Dorado County Jail.

Barton Wellness Lecture: Prevention of Knee Injuries

Event Date: 
November 4, 2015 - 6:00pm

Hear from a team of experts about how to stay injury free during the upcoming winter season at the next lecture offered by Barton Health on Wednesday, November 4. Terry Orr, MD, from Tahoe Center for Orthopedics will share what happens when a knee injury occurs and LTCC anatomy professor Beachy Orr, PhD will teach about the anatomy of the knee. Two of Barton Health's certified athletic trainers, Andy Borah, ATC and Jeremy Vandehurst, ATC, will also lead participants in exercises to get the winter season going.

County offers free help for dislocated workers looking for jobs

El Dorado County Connections - One Stop has free services to help people who need a job.

"We can help anyone who is having trouble finding a job," said Jenny Wilson, Program Supervisor with Connections - One Stop. "We want to help people who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. This includes dislocated workers, such as people who have been affected by a lay-off or business downsizing. Displaced homemakers and self-employed individuals may also qualify for services."

South Lake Tahoe man accused of auto insurance fraud

A South Lake Tahoe man has been arrested, accused of auto insurance fraud.

Braden Scott Leeds was arrested Monday by investigators with the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office after a nine-count felony complaint was filed with the El Dorado County Superior Court. The arrest was the culmination of a two-month investigation by California Bureau of Automotive Repair investigators, with assistance of investigators from the DA’s Office.

Bubbles and Bow Ties: Adult Prom to raise money for Diabetes

Event Date: 
November 14, 2015 - 7:00pm

Did you think your days of dressing up for the prom were over? Wrong! The 3rd annual Adult Prom, Bubbles and Bow Ties, will be held at the Hard Rock Lake Tahoe on November 14 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Enjoy dancing, photo booths, contests for best hair and best outfit, Prom King and Queen raffle, and a silent auction, all to raise money for Camp Buck and the Nevada Diabetes Association.

Local personality Dreu Murin will host the evening events.

South Shore gaming revenues continue slide in September

The Nevada Gaming Control Board released their gaming revenue figures Thursday, and revenue for casinos on the South Shore experienced the biggest downslide in the state.

Net revenue for local casinos is down 10.65% when compared to figures from September, 2014, bringing their fiscal year total to 17.90% lower than the same period last year.

In the state of Nevada, casinos as a whole experienced a net gain of 1.52%, leaving the fiscal year totals almost even with the the prior year.

New push to solve Whittell High student's 1979 cold case murder

Investigators are making a new push to solve the murder of a Nevada teen found slain in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., in 1979, as a part of a video campaign highlighting cold cases.

Snow expected at lake level on Sunday; Highs in 30s next week

Both Heavenly and Sierra-at-Tahoe had some snow on Wednesday, but lake level just saw rain. That is expected to change Sunday night when there is a change of snow at the lake, according to the National Weather Service.

Here is their forecast for the next seven days:

Wednesday Night - Scattered showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Apple Hill, El Dorado wineries to fill up with Nevadans this weekend

While many may head into Carson City on October 31 to celebrate the state's birthday and parade, thousands of Northern Nevadans will be heading over the Sierra into El Dorado County to enjoy time at the county's winery and Apple Hill regions.

Why you ask?

Nobody really knows the answer, but the El Dorado Winery Association is embracing it.

"It took us several years to figure out why we were so busy on Halloween," said Paul Bush, the owner and winemaker of Madroña Vineyards.

Father and son arrested during El Dorado Hills marijuana grow bust

Complaints about an offensive smell and unsightly tarps brought out El Dorado County Sheriff's detectives to a home in El Dorado Hills who ended up uncovering a large marijuana grow.

On October 23, 2015, a search warrant was served on a residence and property in the 1400 block of Malcom Dixon Road.

When they arrived they found 52-year-old Jeffrey Johansen, Sr. guarding a marijuana grow from a tree house, armed with a shotgun. He complied with law enforcement and put down the shotgun.

Several earthquakes in the Carson City area Wednesday

Over a dozen earthquakes have struck the region Wednesday, the largest being a magnitude 3.0, at 7:22 a.m. according to the Nevada Seismological Lab.

A 2.4 magnitude earthquake was registered at 7:23 a.m. followed by a 2.0, also at 7:23 a.m. and a 1.2 at 7:44 a.m. The earthquakes were centered around 9 miles southeast of Carson City. The other five in that area ranged in magnitude from .1 to 1.2.

There was a small .1 quake near Carnelian Bay at 9:39 a.m. Wednesday, followed by two at Topaz Lake and one in Reno.

Teddy bear filled with syringes found at Carson City school

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident at Mark Twain Elementary School on Wednesday where a 7-year-old boy picked up a teddy bear with five hypodermic needles. The boy was stuck with one of the needles, which was then tested and found positive for methamphetamine.

Tahoe Arts Project giving away trip to Disneyland

Tahoe Arts Project is selling raffle tickets for a chance to win four one-day Park Hopper passes to Disneyland and California Adventure Park worth $620.

Raffle tickets are available for $20 each. A winner will be chosen during TAP's Holiday Festival on the November 15 at South Tahoe Middle School's multi-purpose room.

To buy tickets on line, visit www.tahoeartsproject.com/disneyland. They can also be purchased by calling TAP at 530-542-3632. Tickets will also be sold during the festival.

Reward offered in tablet theft at Best Buy in Douglas County

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in a theft at the Best Buy Store on Topsy Lane on Sunday, September 27.

A man was videotaped as he was kneeling down in an aisle next to some electronic tablets at approximately 7:08 p.m. He opened a box containing a tablet and its accessories, put them in his pants pocket, and exited the store without paying for the items.

Mailbox belonging to El Dorado County Animal Services broken into

El Dorado County Animal Services announced today that their incoming business mailbox in Shingle Springs was broken into over the weekend.

"Anyone who may have mailed a check to our office in Diamond Springs in the past week may want to give us a call to confirm that we received it," said Henry Brzezinski, Chief of El Dorado County Animal Services.

The Postal Service is in the process of repairing the mailbox. In the meantime, Animal Services' mail will be collected at the post office and Animal Services will pick it up daily, according to Brzezinski.

Ex-felon arrested for failing to register and being in possession of a firearm

Deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office responded to a complaint of loud music and firearms being discharged in the 1200 block of Slate Road in Minden, Nev. on October 23, 2015.

Once on the scene, they found Alfredo Ferreira, 54, at the home with several weapons. During the deputys' investigation they found that Ferreira is a sex offender who had failed to register. An arrest and search warrant were obtained and they found several weapons in his home.

Ferreira was arrested without incident and the weapons were seize. Ferreira has since posted bail.

TRPA approves settlement for Tahoe Keys Marina violation

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board on Wednesday approved a $7,500 settlement agreement with the Tahoe Keys Marina and Yacht Club, LLC.

The settlement is for the Tahoe Keys Marina and Yacht Club’s unauthorized grading and creation of coverage at a California Tahoe Conservancy property located near the end of Venice Drive in South Lake Tahoe. The property impacted by this violation is not classified by TRPA as a stream environment zone or wetland.

Sketch of South Lake Tahoe kidnapping suspect released

As reported in South Tahoe Now, a 36-year-old visitor to South Lake Tahoe was walking to a restaurant near Stateline on October 10, 2015 when she was approached by a man who simulated a gun and ordered her to come with him.

Kudos: Adventure Mountain serves the community

“Bread & Broth provides a great service to the local community and we’re happy to be a part of serving the South Lake Tahoe community,” said Linda Mueller. Linda and husband, Jim Mueller are the owners of Adventure Mountain Resort Lake Tahoe and they have been sponsoring a B&B “Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD)” for the last three years. Hosting a Monday evening meal has been a family and business affair where over the years their sons and Adventure Mountain Resort team members have volunteered at their sponsorship dinners.

Free business coaching program expands to include Douglas County businesses

These are challenging times for businesses and many entrepreneurs are left without the guidance necessary to build sustainable businesses. Fortunately, the Tahoe Tactical Team is available to assist current and prospective business owners in their entrepreneurial journey. This past week, the Tahoe Tactical Team expanded its business coaching program to include businesses and entrepreneurs in Douglas County due to a grant from the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development.

South Lake Tahoe man attacked by woman with machete

A South Lake Tahoe man was attacked by a woman with a machete Saturday morning after he opened his door to a female acquaintance who was demanding money.

On October 24, 2015 at 6:45 a.m., deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responded to a call about an assault in the 900 block of Brockway Avenue. When they arrived they found an adult man who was bleeding from multiple cuts on both of his arms.

Group calls for recall of all five El Dorado County Supervisors

Efforts to recall the five El Dorado County Supervisors were initiated at the Board's regular meeting on Tuesday, October 27 in Placerville. Sue Novasel and Michael Ranalli were served with "Notices of Intention to Circulate Recall Petitions" by local State of Jefferson organizer, Kevin McAllister.

Supervisor Brian Veerkamp was not at the Board meeting and will be served with his Notice upon his return according to the website, Save Our County. They also said the the goal is to recall all five Supervisors, including Supervisors Shiva Frentzen and Ron Mikulaco.

Lake Tahoe area ski resorts holding job fairs; Teens can apply

Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort will all be having job fairs at the beginning of November, and new this year, 15- and 16-year-old teens can now be employed.

They are accepting applications for the upcoming 2015-16 winter season as well as having the job fairs.

SNAFU Con, anime and gaming convention in Reno this weekend

Event Date: 
October 30, 2015 (All day)

Sierra Nevada Anime Fans Unite, also known as SNAFU, will be holding their 6th annual anime and gaming fan convention October 30 through November 1 at the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks.

Next generation of firefighters training in South Lake Tahoe

Some have jobs. Some have families. Some are recent high school graduates. Some are retired military. Some are college graduates. They are all future firefighters.

One month into the new school year, 33 men and women are part of the tenth class of firefighters being trained at the Lake Tahoe Community College's program, the Lake Tahoe Basin Fire Academy. This year's class started with 36 students, but some find out early on how physically demanding the program is and they find it isn't for them.

13th annual Treat Street moves to Lake Tahoe Community College

Event Date: 
October 31, 2015 - 5:00pm

Trick or Treat in a safe, fun environment at the 13th annual Treat Street on Saturday, October 31 at the Lake Tahoe Community College from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Local businesses and non-profits will be there to hand out candy to children in a safe, controlled environment.

Thousands of children have attended in the past, decked out as superheroes, princesses, magicians and monsters.

Volunteers will be passing out candy, serving hot cocoa, pizza, cotton candy, popcorn and s'mores in and around the haunted house.

Posh Finds marks one year in business with celebration

Event Date: 
October 30, 2015 - 4:00pm

Posh Finds will celebrate its one-year anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, October 30. Since opening in 2014, the clothing store has filled a need in the South Shore community for gently used women’s clothing and accessories. The ribbon cutting provides an opportunity for the community to check out this locally owned store and shop for the winter season.

Owned and operated by Krystal Garcia, Posh Finds offers a range of stylish clothing that is gently used and gentle on your wallet. Posh Finds was born out of Garcia’s interest in affordable fashion.

Kudos: South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge hosts Bread & Broth Dinner

Bread & Broth would like to thank the South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge #1632 for their Adopt A Day sponsorship of the Monday, October 12th evening dinner. Thanks to the Moose Lodge’s generous donation, the 91 folks who came for dinner were served baked salmon with orange sauce, spaghetti with red sauce, a mixed green salad, a lovely strawberry/cantaloupe salad and a wide assortment of desserts. Although heaping servings were doled out during the first serving at 4:00 p.m., 27 diners returned for the 5:00 p.m. “second” serving of this tasty and nutritious dinner.

South Lake Tahoe News Briefs

The Lake Tahoe Unified School Board student representative is now junior Sarah Smith. She was sworn in by Board President Barbara Bannar at the last meeting.

South Lake Tahoe's Cork & More is not going to close at the end of the month as previously announced. The media coverage of their closing brought potential buyers out of the woodwork. Stay tuned to see if a sale is successful.

NDOT wants people to report illicit drainage and discharge into roads

The Nevada Department of Transportation is urging residents to help protect water quality by preventing and reporting illicit drainage and discharge onto state roads and transportation facilities.

Illicit discharge is anything entering a roadway drainage system that is not natural stormwater. Pesticides, construction dirt or materials, as well as materials from neighboring properties and roadway runoff containing fertilizers, vehicle oil and chemicals are examples.

Smoke from prescribed burns moving into Lake Tahoe basin

Smoke from prescribed burns moved into the Lake Tahoe basin on Monday, worrying many that there was a nearby out of control fire. Two huge plumes of smoke over the Sierras could be seen from Placerville during the afternoon.

Approximately 5,100 acres of National Forest land are slated to be burned this fall, winter and spring according to the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Holiday buzz starts with Barton's 45th Holiday Faire

Event Date: 
November 8, 2015 - 9:00am

Get into the holiday spirit and support community health at the forty-fifth annual Holiday Faire on Sunday, November 8. Community members and visitors of all ages are encouraged to attend this merry event at St. Teresa Grace Hall.

Every year, Barton Auxiliary volunteers and employees from The Attic Thrift Store select their favorite holiday and winter donations to sell at the Holiday Faire. Items available for purchase include holiday decorations, jewelry, antiques and collectibles, purses, gifts, and winter wear.

Rain in the South Lake Tahoe forecast this week; Clear and dry Halloween

According to the U.S. National Weather Service, South Lake Tahoe will see highs from the 40s to 60s during the daytime all week, with lows in the 30s.

Sunday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Monday - Sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday - Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue incidents for week

The following is a list of all 911 calls received by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) from October 8 to October 21, 2015.

October 8, 2015: 7 calls: 5 EMS calls, 1 interfacility psych transfer, 1 oil or other combustible spill.

October 9, 2015: 13 calls: 7 EMS calls, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 "no incident found", 1 outside rubbish fire, 1 dispatch error, 1 CO2 detector activation due to malfunction, 1 call for gasoline or other flammable liquid spill.

Tahoe Yellow Cress: Tahoe’s conservation success story

Lake Tahoe has been recognized for another important conservation success. Our region’s proactive, collaborative strategy to protect Tahoe yellow cress, begun almost 15 years ago, is working so well that the plant does not need additional protections under the federal Endangered Species Act.

Start off the holiday season at the Winter Bazaar

Event Date: 
November 14, 2015 - 9:00am

The inaugural Winter Bazaar will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2015, at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event is open to the public and will feature stocking stuffers, gifts for Hanukkah and Christmas, and small prizes for attending. Food will be offered for sale by Seniors, Inc. The Senior Center is located at 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Lake Tahoe road work schedule for October 25 - 31

LONG-TERM PROJECTS

State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

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 press time and the story will be updated when provided.

10/18

1:04 a.m. - Vacation Rental Noise - Marshall Trail - DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO A VACATION RENTAL FOR A NOISE COMPLAINT.

12:32 p.m. - Coroner's Investigation - Stateline Ave - A CORONERS INVESTIGATION WAS CONDUCTED AFTER DEATH OF 56-YEAR-OLD WOMAN.

Lake Valley Fire Protection District honors William Wright

The Lake Valley Fire Protection District honored Attorney William Wright with a “Proclamation of Thanks” at the Board meeting held on October 8, 2015.

Wright served as legal counsel to the board for the past 25 years and is now going to enjoy retirement.

The District thanked Wright for his service and dedication to the
Department and it's constituents.

Death of a Salesman at Lake Tahoe Community College

Event Date: 
November 13, 2015 - 7:30pm

One of the most important plays of the American theatre will receive a unique staging as the Theatre Arts Department at Lake Tahoe Community College presents Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller. Performances are November 13-22 in the Duke Theatre at LTCC, located at One College Drive off of Al Tahoe Blvd.

Tahoe Youth & Family Services holding 3k Ugly Sweater Walk

Event Date: 
November 14, 2015 - 10:00am

A fun 3k walk with a twist is the next fundraiser for Tahoe Youth & Family Services. After this summer's successful Color Blast Run, they are now having an Ugly Sweater Walk starting at 10 a.m. on November 14, 2015 at Lake Tahoe Community College.

The agency's intern, Indee Lacayo, is planning the event as part of her Community Health curriculum at the University of Nevada, Reno. Lacayo is a lifelong South Lake Tahoe resident.

SLT Police Officer Officer Mark Hounsell and wife laid to rest

Hundreds of mourners attended the memorial service for South Lake Tahoe Police officer Mark Hounsell and his wife Jeanne on Saturday at the LifePoint Church in Minden, Nev.

An large crowd of family, friends and law enforcement paid their respects both along the route from the funeral home in Carson City to the church and at the church.

Big future on horizon for playfields in South Lake Tahoe

The lack of fields for soccer, baseball, football, softball and other sports has long been a point of contention in South Lake Tahoe.

Recognizing the value of recreation in South Lake Tahoe, along with the need for trails, fields and parks, Measure S passed by voters in 2000. It brought in $6,500,000 to be used to maintain new bike trails, acquire, construct, and equip athletic fields, upgrade of Paradise Park facilities and construction of an ice rink. The measure promised three new fields in South Lake Tahoe, they got one.

Apple juice from High Hill Ranch recalled due to E. Coli outbreak

El Dorado County health officials are warning people to not drink and dispose of any unpasteurized apple juice purchased from High Hill Ranch on or after October 6, 2015 after several cases of E. coli were reported.

High Hill Ranch, located in the community of Camino in El Dorado County, has initiated a voluntary recall of its unpasteurized apple juice following notification from local health officials of suspected contamination with bacteria, likely Escherichia coli (E. coli.).

Widespread prescribed burns around Lake Tahoe in coming weeks

North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, California State Parks and the U.S. Forest Service will conduct prescribed fire operations next week in multiple locations around the Lake Tahoe Basin. Operations are planned near Incline Village, Tahoe City, Meyers, Stateline and Zephyr Cove. Operations may continue over the next several weeks as conditions allow.

Current Projects:
Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District - 8 acres near Warrior Way
Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District - 25 acres near Hwy 50/Kingsbury Grade

Upcoming workshop: What’s Your Financial Fitness?

Event Date: 
November 3, 2015 - 3:30pm

Get in shape for 2016 with a financial fitness session on November 3 with Tahoe Chamber, US Bank and Mann, Urrutia, Nelson, CPAs. The “Tuesday Topic: What’s Your Financial Fitness?” workshop is designed to help non-profits, small business owners and entrepreneurs better understand their financials and prepare for the next year.

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