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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 9 - December 22, 2024

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01:09 SUSP VEH STOP - Officer initiated activity at Starbucks Stateline, Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: CHECKS CLEAR.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Services (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for areas above 6,000 feet starting December 25 at 10 p.m., and through noon on Friday, December 27.

There will be snow above 6000 feet with accumulations of 2 to 6 inches west of SR89 and up to 15 inches along the highest peaks. They expect up to 2 inches at lake level. Ridge winds will be gusting as high as 100 mph. Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph with wave heights between 2 to 4 feet on Lake Tahoe.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - They say it takes a village, and that village came together over the holidays for the South Lake Tahoe community. Since 1997, the Northern Nevada Confederation of Clubs and the Reno Toy Run have been able to help make a real difference for hundreds of Northern Nevada Families in need. They now include South Lake Tahoe in their giving.

In a check presentation on Christmas Eve, $10,000 was given to Christmas Cheer, the South Lake Tahoe nonprofit that supplies food and other necessities to those in need every week.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - While it may not be the most famous Christmas carol ever sung, "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer" has made its mark since it was written in 1978. Lake Tahoe played a part in launching the song into music history.

UPDATE: Witnesses of Monday's incident at Heavenly's Comet Express Chairlift said two quad chairs could be seen stacked together near the base of the lift, according to Liftblog. Several guests on the ground below were seen being assisted by ski patrol with one guest pinned between the chairs.

On the social media platform, Reddit, commenters said the chair slid backward into another chair, with those on the front chair falling off.

There have been no other updates provided by Heavenly at this time.

1:40PM: The California Highway Patrol (CHP) in South Lake Tahoe has released a preliminary report on Monday morning's crash on SR89 near the intersection with SR88 at Pickett's Junction. At the time of the crash, the roads were very icy after overnight rain and freezing temperatures.

The report says, that due to the icy conditions, the driver of a northbound Chevy Tahoe was driving at an unsafe speed, lost control, and crossed into the southbound lane in the path of a Mazda.

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

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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.