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Next generation of boat - an all-electric, "flying" hydrofoil
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/30/2024 - 11:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It could have been straight out of an episode of The Jetson, and part of a futuristic dream - well, the future is here. An all-electric hydrofoil boat skimming along the surface of the lake, using no gas, no lake water, the ability to make tight turns and use "crabwalk," and with no worries about waves or wakes.
Navier Boats is at Lake Tahoe this holiday weekend, following up on popular demonstrations over the Fourth of July.
Column: The many advantages of bodyweight training
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/30/2024 - 9:29pm
Bodyweight training goes back thousands of years as the chosen training method for the Greeks, Romans, and United States Navy Sea, Air, and Land (SEAL) Teams. Outside of being used in the training of the world’s greatest warriors, bodyweight exercises are a key component of many of the best fat loss and muscle gain workouts available.
CAL FIRE law enforcement officers arrest arson suspect in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/30/2024 - 6:28pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - A 41-year-old woman has been arrested as the suspected arsonist in three separate fires that were set in Placerville. CAL FIRE Law Enforcement Officers, assisted by the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office arrested Lacy Young of Waterford on Thursday, August 29 for starting the fires earlier in the day in the area of Fort Jim Road and Newtown Road.
Woman dies in fall at Lover's Leap in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/30/2024 - 3:36pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There was a fatal climbing accident at Lover's Leap, Twin Bridges on Thursday afternoon. A 30-year-old woman fell while climbing with her partner and died from her injuries, according to the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office.
On August 29 at about 5 p.m., El Dorado County Search and Rescue and the sheriff's office helicopter, Echo 1, responded to the area and assisted with the recovery.
At this time there is no further information that will be released. When more information becomes available this story will be updated.
$75,000 from American Century Championship to be distributed to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/30/2024 - 3:13pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority is inviting local non-profit organizations to apply for $75,000 in funding as a result of one of the most successful American Century Championship tournaments in its 35-year history. Application must be completed by Monday, Sept. 23 by 5 p.m. https://ltva.org/american-century-championship-donation-request-application/.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/29/2024 - 11:00pm
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.
August 19 - August 25, 2024
8/19
15:08 LOST PROPERTY - Occurred at Silver Fork Rd/Us Hwy 50, in Kyburz, CA. Disposition: UNABLE TO CONTACT.
RWC-SLT donate $1,000 to South Lake Tahoe Police K-9 fund
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/29/2024 - 10:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Republican Women of California – South Lake Tahoe (RWC-SLT) donated $1,000 to the South Lake Tahoe Police K-9 Association to assist Officer Cory Wilson and his K-9 partner, Rocky. The police K-9 program has a unique impact on the community as the dogs assist the police department with drug enforcement, search and rescue, and locating fleeing subjects.
Lake of the Sky Amphitheater presentation on black bears with "Tahoe" Toogee Sielsch
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/29/2024 - 7:07pm
Event Date:
August 30, 2024 - 7:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Great Basin Institute will be hosting local urbanized bear expert "Tahoe Toogee" at its next event at the Lake Tahoe the Sky Amphitheater at Taylor Creek on Friday, August 30 at 7 p.m.
The title of Toogee's talk is "Black Bears in the Basin." This will be the first time he is visiting the stage at Taylor Creek.
Look for an informative and entertaining discussion on black bears in the Lake Tahoe Basin, and learn how to behave around them to keep them, and you, safe.
Positive results following Clean Up The Lake’s research in Stampede and Boca Reservoirs
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/29/2024 - 5:46pm
Clean Up The Lake (CUTL) and The Martis Fund have successfully concluded a new pilot research initiative, yielding even more positive results than anticipated. After completing underwater Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) surveys and submerged litter cleanups in Stampede and Boca Reservoirs from June 26th to July 3rd, 2024, the organization is pleased to report extremely low litter loads and no concerning AIS infestations.
Help take care of Lake Tahoe this Labor Day weekend
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/29/2024 - 6:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Lake Tahoe is a cherished destination and it’s up to each one of us to take care of and protect this special place. This Labor Day weekend, the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) encourages residents and visitors to plan, follow fire restrictions, leave areas cleaner than they found them, and practice good stewardship habits.
CHP prepares for Labor Day Weekend traffic with increased enforcement
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/29/2024 - 5:01am
As the Labor Day holiday approaches, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is launching a statewide enforcement effort to keep the public safe on the road through the holiday weekend.
South Lake Tahoe CHP officers will be joining the statewide Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) beginning at 6:01 p.m. on Friday, August 30, and continuing through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 2. During the holiday weekend, all available CHP officers will be on patrol to encourage safe driving and assist motorists.
U.S. Postal Service cancels plan to move operations affecting Reno and Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/28/2024 - 10:25pm
Nevadas U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen successfully led a bi-partisan effort to stop the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) plan to move postal operations from Reno to Sacramento. That plan would have caused local South Lake Tahoe mail to go to Reno, then to Sacramento for processing, back to Reno, and then to South Lake Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe community members to hold International Overdose Awareness Day event
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/28/2024 - 9:38pm
Event Date:
August 31, 2024 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - International Overdose Awareness Day is Saturday, August 31, and people in South Lake Tahoe will be coming together at Bijou Community Park from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Kiwanis Shelter next to the playground. Through the 2024 theme, “Together We Can,” the day will highlight the strength of coming together and standing in support of those connected to the tragedy of overdose.
New coffee and home decor store, Gathered and Grown, opens in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/28/2024 - 9:03pm
Event Date:
August 31, 2024 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What do you get when you combine crafted coffee, home decor, and a refreshing atmosphere? Gathered and Grown, of course. The new curated home goods store and coffee bar is now open in the Tahoe Keys Village and will be celebrating its opening on Saturday, August 31 with a special event.
Founded by mother and daughter, Rachel Langtry and Madison Hicks, Gathered and Grown offers an intimate setting to browse, shop, drink coffee and relax. There is also an outside patio to sit down and enjoy
CASA El Dorado invites the community to Family Fun Day
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/28/2024 - 6:39pm
Event Date:
September 28, 2024 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The CASA El Dorado Team is thrilled to invite families and community members to their Family Fun Day: a celebration of family, friendship, and community spirit. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 28, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at The Hangar Lake Tahoe, 2401 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.
South Tahoe MTB/Douglas MTB races at North Tahoe Challenge
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/28/2024 - 3:14pm
South Tahoe MTB/Douglas MTB is a mountain bike team consisting of student-athletes from Lake Tahoe Unified School District and Douglas County School District. They are part of the Nevada North League of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA).
Many team members raced in the North Tahoe Challenge which was held on trails adjacent to North Tahoe High School. The course was a 4.6-mile lap with 450 feet of elevation gain per lap under dusty and loose trail conditions.
Two-vehicle crash jams up traffic in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/28/2024 - 2:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A collision involving two vehicles in South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday sent one person to the hospital and jammed up traffic for about an hour.
At 12:07 p.m., first responders got the call about the collision at the intersection of Takela and Lake Tahoe Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe. Upon arrival, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue had to extricate a woman from the inside of a Toyota Camry. She was transported to Barton Hospital with minor to moderate injuries, according to Sgt. Justin Brock of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department.
Letter: STPUD President's Outgoing Message
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/28/2024 - 10:35am
To Editor: My term as South Tahoe Public Utility District's (STPUD) board president ends in December, so I wanted to offer up a few thoughts on my way out the door. I was elected to the board in 2000 by the choice of just under 7,000 local voters, and have done my best to represent your interests over the last 4 years. The choice to not run for re-election was a difficult one, but it was a personal choice. There are some very good candidates to replace me; I’ll get to that in a minute.
Recipe of the Week: Florentine Butter Chicken with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/28/2024 - 8:25am
The thing I love most about summer is the abundance of produce. Whether you’re growing your own herbs, have an extensive backyard vegetable garden, or are simply picking up items from the Farmers Market, there’s no shortage of produce. And for me, this provides me with an endless amount of inspiration.
"Community" the key word in new Ski Run Community Park - Grand Opening Sept. 6
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/27/2024 - 10:03pm
Event Date:
September 6, 2024 - 4:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Just a few years ago it was a fenced-in empty lot left after the old Slalon Inn was removed in 1999 for the transfer of development rights needed for the reconfigured Safeway in South Lake Tahoe. Tired of seeing just a fence and dirt, along with a need for open space for children to go in the Ski Run Boulevard area, a group of locals envisioned a community park.
Whittell High School adds Fire Science program to CTE curriculum
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/27/2024 - 7:53pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Whittell High School in Zephyr Cove is celebrating a new Fire Science program, something they've been working on with Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District (TDFPD) to be part of the school's Career and Technical Education (CTE) offerings.
This dynamic course, taught by experienced professionals from TDFPD, is designed to give students a comprehensive introduction to fire science and emergency services. It will equip students with essential fire science skills, including wildland fire behavior, fire suppression, fire prevention, CPR/First Aid, and much more.
South Lake Tahoe Police remind drivers to watch for kids as they head back to school
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/27/2024 - 5:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Now that school is back in session there is no time like the present to remember to "drive smart" during Back-to-School Month by slowing down and always looking for children on and near roads.
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) is asking drivers to slow down, follow the speed limit, and be extra careful driving through school zones.
"The Guys" opens at Valhalla in September
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/27/2024 - 5:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A new play set in the days after the September 11, 2001 attacks is headed to the Valhalla Tahoe Boathouse Theater for eight performances starting Sept. 12, 2024.
The Guys” explores the emotional impact of post-Sept. 11 through the stories and lives of eight firefighters. Based on a true story, playwright and journalist Anne Nelson crafted the piece from her own experience of helping a New York fire captain write eulogies for his firefighters who died at the World Trade Center.
Washoe County Sheriff's Office arrests suspect following standoff in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/27/2024 - 11:05am
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - On August 26, 2024, at approximately 2:15 p.m., Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of an unknown disturbance at a residence in the 300 block of Alder Court in Incline Village.
American Beverage grants over $300k to South Tahoe Refuse to assist with new cart system
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/27/2024 - 5:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - American Beverage has announced a $305,600 grant awarded to South Tahoe Refuse to improve the recycling infrastructure for 19,100 South Lake Tahoe residents.
The grant, given in collaboration with The Recycling Partnership, will help fund the new recycling carts that are being rolled out this week to provide a more convenient and effective collection of trash, green waste, and recyclables. The grant will also help fund residential outreach materials with educational information on what materials can be recycled using the new carts.
Labor Day Weekend Murder Mystery Train in Virginia City
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/27/2024 - 5:01am
Event Date:
August 31, 2024 - 5:30pm
Looking for something unique this Labor Day Weekend? Join others on the Virginia Truckee Railroad at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 31, and immerse yourself in solving a Murder Mystery with the Fun Time Players.
A crime has been committed, and it's up to you to play detective. Prizes awarded. Wine, cold beer, soft drinks, and appetizers will be served.
Kudos: Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe sponsors Bread & Broth Adopt A Day
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/26/2024 - 11:00pm
South Lake Tahoe is very fortunate to have so many non-profit organizations that serve the needs of the members of our community who are struggling.
Nonprofit Speed Dating returns to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/26/2024 - 10:17pm
Event Date:
October 2, 2024 - 7:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado Community Foundation (EDCF) has announced its 3rd third annual Nonprofit Board Member Speed Dating event coming this fall to the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. This event was a big hit these past two years as they introduced nonprofits to interested and dedicated community members to help nonprofits find board members for the amazing work they do in the community.
EDCF will be hosting this free event on Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe, 1100 Lyons Ave, South Lake Tahoe.
Celebrate culture and community at South Lake Tahoe's 3rd annual Multicultural Celebration
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/26/2024 - 8:03pm
Event Date:
September 14, 2024 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City of South Lake Tahoe is hosting the 3rd annual Multicultural Celebration on Saturday, September 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bijou Community Park. This family-friendly event offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the rich cultural diversity of our community through captivating performances, interactive activities, and local vendors.
Throughout the day, the main stage will come alive with performances that highlight a variety of cultural traditions:
11:00 AM – Land Acknowledgment
3rd annual Witches Night Out at Valhalla Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/26/2024 - 7:45pm
Event Date:
September 18, 2024 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Calling all witches & wizards! Please join your community at the 3rd annual Witches Night Out at Valhalla Estates on September 18 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. This year over 30 vendors will be featured at the night market. There will be live music by Robin Orr, a photo booth, tarot readings, costume contests, and more!
Whether you're a seasoned sorceress or a curious newcomer, this is the event of the season you won't want to miss. Gather your coven, don your most spellbinding attire, and join in the fun for a night of magic and mystery!
BlueZone Sports holds 7th annual Labor Day Tent Sale - Local's Day Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/26/2024 - 4:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - BlueZone Sports is holding its 7th annual Labor Day Tent Sale from August 28-September 2, 2024. As summer winds down and the anticipation of winter builds, there's no better way to gear up for the upcoming ski and snowboard season than hitting up the tent sale in South Lake Tahoe. This highly anticipated event is the largest ski and snowboard sale in Lake Tahoe, and it's your chance to score unbeatable deals on top-tier gear.
Score up to 70 percent off all ski and snowboard gear and up to 30 percent off everything else.
Recreate responsibly as enjoying forests for the Labor Day Weekend
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/26/2024 - 4:26pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Labor Day weekend is often the last big holiday celebration before fall begins, and the USDA Forest Service reminds visitors to plan ahead. That includes preparing for any forest closures and fire restrictions.
There have been 606 wildfires in California national forests this year, and over 96 percent are human-started versus lightning-caused.
El Dorado Community Foundation fall grant cycle opens
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/26/2024 - 4:12pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - On August 30, nonprofit organizations and public school programs are welcome to apply for the following grants so long as:
- The nonprofit is in good standing with the IRS, SOS, and DOJ (AG).
- The nonprofit or school qualifies for the grant cycles (please read grant guidelines carefully.)
- The nonprofit or school directly serves El Dorado County residents in the specific areas that some of the individual grants require.
All grant cycles will open on Friday, August 30, 2024, and closing dates vary with each grant.
South Lake Tahoe City Council to work on 2025 budget during Tuesday's workshop
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/26/2024 - 3:25pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next city council meeting for the City of South Lake Tahoe will be held on Tuesday, August 26 starting at 9 a.m. at the airport. This meeting will serve as the annual Budget Workshop, along with some other agenda items. The public can participate in-person or online.
The total FY 2025 (Fiscal Year 2025 that starts Oct. 1) City budget across all funds is approximately $297.2 million, including the primary General Fund budget of approximately $68.8 million and Measure S Sales Tax general fund budget of $8.0 million.
Some STPUD customers can receive free “smart” water monitoring device
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/26/2024 - 10:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - – Eligible South Tahoe Public Utility District customers can receive a free smart water monitoring device to detect leaks, prevent water damage and be a part of a state-wide study.
California passed Senate Bill 1157 which sets new water use objectives for urban water suppliers. The regulation sets a state-wide indoor water use standard of 42 Gallons per Capita per Day (GPCD) beginning January 1, 2030. The Department of Water Resources is working with Flume to evaluate the
FBI launches "Take A Beat” campaign to raise awareness of fraud and scams
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/25/2024 - 10:27pm
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Sacramento Field Office is participating in a nationwide effort, “Take a Beat,” to raise awareness of the frauds and scams impacting the public and to encourage reporting to law enforcement. Throughout this campaign, the FBI will offer tips for identifying and preventing them and explain how victims can report these incidents to help protect others.
Warmer, drier weather pattern for Lake Tahoe but possible change for Labor Day
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/25/2024 - 10:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The sneak peak of fall last week is heading out and waiting its turn on the calendar, for now. A drier and warmer weather pattern returns with temperatures climbing to near or a few degrees above normal. Signs are pointing to a more active weather pattern this Labor
Day Weekend has the potential for storms and increased breezes, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. If you have outdoor plans, keep a close eye on the forecast as we approach the weekend.
The weekly forecast for South Lake Tahoe from NWS Reno:
South Tahoe Babe Ruth Baseball 13U All-Stars thank community for support
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/25/2024 - 5:09pm
South Tahoe Babe Ruth Baseball 13U All-Stars would like to thank the amazing community for supporting their trip to Bakersfield for the Pacific Southwest Regional Tournament held during the week of July 22, 2024. Thanks to the donors’ generosity, all players and coaches were able to attend regardless of their family’s financial means.
Heavenly Village holding 4th annual Fall AleFest & Chicken Wing Cook-Off
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/25/2024 - 4:49pm
Event Date:
September 14, 2024 - 1:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The stage is set, and excitement is brewing in Heavenly Village as they gear up for the 4th annual Fall AleFest & Chicken Wing Cook-Off on September 14 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event promises a fusion of flavors, brews, and lively entertainment.
Fifteen Flavors Await at Fall AleFest
Major delays expected between Kings Beach and Tahoe City as Caltrans poroject continues
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/25/2024 - 11:41am
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans is advising motorists of a broadband installation project continuing along State Route 28 (SR-28) along the north shore of Lake Tahoe next week.
The broadband project is part of a larger statewide effort by the California Department of Technology to bring high-speed broadband into rural communities. The contractor for this project is Teichert Construction.
Utility work is scheduled along the shoulders of both directions of SR-28 at the following locations and times:
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/25/2024 - 11:28am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of August 12-18, 2024. 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.
Log for August 12 - August 18, 2024
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Calls resulting in arrests:
Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church welcomes Bob Kilpatrick
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/24/2024 - 7:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church has announced an inspiring music and message worship service with Bob Kilpatrick, a distinguished singer, songwriter, and author known for his profound impact on worship music worldwide. Bob will be sharing on Sunday, September 25, at 10 a.m. in the church’s sanctuary and the public is welcome.
Local republican women donate $1,000 to the South Lake Tahoe American Legion
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/24/2024 - 7:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Republican Women of California – South Lake Tahoe has donated $1,000 to the South Lake Tahoe American Legion Post #795. Group members said they approved donating to the worthwhile organization that does "incredible good works for our local community and veterans."
Tahoe Paradise Park plagued with vandals, trespassing, and now gunshots
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/24/2024 - 6:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Paradise Park in Meyers has been experiencing an increase of unwanted activity at night, mostly between the hours of 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
Column: Your Checklist for a Healthy School Year
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/24/2024 - 6:00am
Kids are back at school and as they settle into new routines, this time can also be a great time for the family to focus on a few health-related benchmarks:
See Your Provider
Make sure a yearly check-up with your family provider is on the calendar to monitor your child’s overall health and development. If your child plans to play a winter sport, you can get any required release forms signed at the same time.
Get Vaccinated
South Tahoe Association of Realtors Home of the Week
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/24/2024 - 5:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This week's Home of the Week winner from the South Tahoe Association of Realtors:
Listing Agent: Jill Teakell
Listing Office: Compass, jill.teakell@compass.com, 530.318.0936
Property Address: 2367 Blitzen Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
MLS #140609
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 1
Square Footage: 864 Sq Ft.
Price: $559,000
Cozy Retreat in Christmas Valley
Welcome to your cozy retreat in Christmas Valley - a quiet neighborhood with big mountain views and the Upper Truckee River, a local's favorite for outdoor adventure!
Carson City Sheriff's Office seeks help finding missing person possibly in South Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/23/2024 - 4:38pm
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is requesting public assistance in locating a missing person, Brian Tucker. His 58th birthday was August 21. He is a white male adult, 5’8”, 200 pounds, bald with blue eyes. He was last heard from by family on July 29, 2024, after leaving the Reno area.
It is suspected that he is in the South Lake Tahoe area. No foul play is suspected in his disappearance at this time.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Carson
City Sheriff’s Office at the information below or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.
Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District hires retired CalFire chief, Kevin Lawson
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/23/2024 - 2:14pm
STATELINE, Nev. — Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District (TDFPD) has announced the appointment of Kevin Lawson as the new assistant chief/special operations. Chief Lawson, a seasoned veteran with over 32 years of experience in fire service, assumed the role on August 5 and was officially sworn in on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
Some outdoor event cancelations around South Lake Tahoe Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/23/2024 - 1:56pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, calif. - The current weather system that brought cooler temperatures and gusty winds to South Lake Tahoe has caused a few weekend events to be canceled or postponed.
The Forest Service announced the Pathways for Wildlife presentation at the Lake of the Sky Amphitheater at Taylor Creek on Friday night is postponed and will be rescheduled for an evening in September.
CHP holding DUI Sobriety Checkpoint in Meyers Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/23/2024 - 1:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Highway Patrol (CHP) South Lake Tahoe Area office has announced a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Sobriety Checkpoint to be held Friday, August 23, 2024. It will take place on US-50, west of Apache Avenue, within the unincorporated area of El Dorado County.
