Alcoholic Beverage Control
Council relaxes rules on outdoor restaurant seating and advertising
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/29/2020 - 10:33am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. The South Lake Tahoe City Council unanimously passed an urgency ordinance during their special meeting Thursday, one that relaxes the regulations regarding temporary signage, building permit fees, and outdoor restaurant seating rules.
As the City and County move into Governor Newsom's Stage 2 plans, restrictions placed on some places of business to promote social distancing and safety practices will not allow many to reopen in the same manner as pre-pandemic.
South Lake Tahoe Police get $40k grant to fight alcohol crimes
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/26/2019 - 7:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Police Department has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to fight alcohol-related crime.
The grant is awarded to local law enforcement agencies in California through ABC’s Alcohol Policing Partnership Program. The grants strengthen SLTPD’s efforts by combining the efforts of their officers and ABC agents. ABC agents have expertise in alcoholic beverage laws and can help communities reduce alcohol-related problems.
South Lake Tahoe prepares for SnowGlobe - Important road closure and noise information
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/27/2018 - 7:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Thousands of music fans and dozens of performers are headed to South Lake Tahoe for the 8th annual SnowGlobe Music Festival from December 29-31. Before they get here, hundreds of workers are spending many hours preparing the scene from the delivery and installation of stages, tents, electrical cables, ski jumps, trailers, vehicles and port-a-potties.
Two arrested for stealing "bait bike" placed by South Lake Tahoe police
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/08/2018 - 12:40pm
Two South Lake Tahoe men were arrested during a recent "Bait Bike" sting operation conducted in the 3900 block of Pioneer Trail.
South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) detectives and officers arrested the men after a bike owned by SLTPD was placed in a public place. Within minutes of the bike's placement, it was stolen.
Arrested for Grand Theft were Joel Morris, 27, and Ramon Saldana Madrigal, 36.
Sierra-at-Tahoe ready for concession at Lakeview Commons
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 8:46pm
The South Lake Tahoe City Council today finalized Sierra-at-Tahoe as the concessionaire at Lakeview Commons for the next three summers.
There were some issues with the RFP (request for proposal) as the ski resort, as well as others who responded, thought alcohol sales were part of the agreement. They did their forecasts based on sales, but since the concession is at a city park and there is no alcohol allowed on city property, there was discussion on how to make it work for all parties.
Busy New Year's holiday weekend in South Lake Tahoe and Stateline
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/02/2018 - 2:50pm
It was a very busy holiday weekend in South Lake Tahoe, with hotels, vacation homes and the slopes full of revelers, along with the thousands of attendees at the three-day music festival, SnowGlobe.
SnowGlobe thrills attendees as Khalid and others take the stage
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/30/2017 - 11:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Fans of electronic music have flocked to South Lake Tahoe for the annual SnowGlobe outdoor music festival held December 29-31 at, one the Community Fields. The predominately under-30 crowd come from colleges and communities hundreds and even thousands of miles away to enjoy a specially gathered group of top artists in the electronic dance music (EDM) field.
Along with the fun though comes issues common at most music festivals: noise, trash, underage drinking and drugs.
Hundreds working behind the scene to keep all safe at SnowGlobe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/30/2017 - 12:27am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Leading up to SnowGlobe, days have been filled with meetings and emergency drills, staffing instructions and planning, all to create a safe atmosphere for the thousands of people in South Lake Tahoe for the three-day music festival.
As the show got underway Friday, December 26, there was a heavy presence of law enforcement and safety personnel, though many of them could not be detected as they moved about the venue in plain clothes. A drone was also in the air, surveying the crowd below.
Three cited in underage alcohol sting in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/03/2017 - 12:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Three local employees were cited by a recent decoy operation to catch people selling alcohol to minors.
On September 28, 2017, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department, through a grant form the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), conducted the minor decoy operation where minors under their supervision attempted to purchase alcohol from 19 different establishments.
Minors with alcohol at SnowGlobe biggest problem for law enforcement
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/01/2017 - 7:00pm
The 2016 South Lake Tahoe three-day long music festival, SnowGlobe, is over, and the thousands of of Electronic Dance Music (EDM) fans are headed home after enjoying themselves during the outdoor concert. Like with most festivals of this type, most of the arrests and citations issued by South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD), El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO), and Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) were for underage drinking.
Early tabulations show that during SnowGlobe this year there were 238 arrests, 148 of those were citations to minors in possession of alcohol.
Four cited for selling alcohol to minors
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/02/2016 - 1:50pm
Four people were cited for selling alcohol to minors on April 29 during a compliance sting by the South Lake Tahoe Police Department.
During the operation, minors under the direct supervision of officers, attempted to purchase alcohol from ten retail licensees in the city limits.
40 percent of those businesses sold alcohol to the teen decoys. Clerks at Safeway Gas, Chevron Gas, Whiskey Dicks and Chevy's Restaurant were all cited and face a minimum fine of $250, and/or 24 to 32 hours of community service for a first violation.
South Lake Tahoe gas station loses liquor license for 20 days
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/26/2016 - 4:05pm
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department and Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) posted a 20 day liquor license suspension notice at American Gas on Thursday, February 25. The suspension comes after an undercover operation began on November 12, 2015 after the owner of the station allegedly sold a glass pipe used for smoke methamphetamine.
The owner, Stefka Dimitrova, said she wasn't arrested for selling the pipe as the ABC report claims and didn't understand the suspension.
American Gas is located at 2762 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe arrests down over the New Year holiday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/02/2016 - 8:51am
As usual, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department bolstered our patrol staffing to meet the emergency response needs of our crowded City during the New Year celebration period. There were squads of officers patrolling the state line area, the Snow Globe festival and extra officers were also assigned to work patrol throughout the City. South Lake Tahoe was quite full with holiday revelers, and the number of calls for emergency police responses was consistent with recent past years. We are pleased to report there was a decrease in arrests as compared to last year.
Minors and alcohol the biggest issue for law enforcement at SnowGlobe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/31/2015 - 2:54pm
The three-day SnowGlobe music festival in South Lake Tahoe attracts a young crowd with many college, and high school students in attendance. They enjoy the electronic music with DJs that are heard throughout the venue on the three stages.
What is also popular at the event is drinking. The trained staff that serves alcohol at SnowGlobe knows what to look for in the way of fake identification which is evident of the citations issued over the first two days at the festival.
Man facing several charges after South Lake Tahoe robbery
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/17/2015 - 2:56pm
South Lake Tahoe Police Department officers responded to a report of an armed robbery on Friday night at 7:10 p.m. in the area of the CVS Pharmacy and Tahoe Beach Retreat Hotel on Highway 50. Two adult males reported being robbed by a man brandishing a handgun and long-bladed knife.
As they arrived, officers received other reports of the suspect firing one round after robbing two other adult men at the rear of the hotel.
Seminar for people who sell, serve and pour alcohol in SLT
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/13/2015 - 8:17pm
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is inviting business owners of establishments that serve or sell alcohol, and their employees, to attend a free seminar presented by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control on Monday, October 26th, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the City Council Chambers at the South Lake Tahoe Airport, 1901 Airport Road.
The LEAD (Licensee Education on Alcohol and Drugs) seminar will give you:
· Information on what is acceptable I.D.; the best way to check I.D.; how to refuse service; signs and prevention of illicit drug activity, and more
Three South Lake Tahoe businesses sell alcohol to minors during sting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/05/2015 - 6:51pm
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department cited three clerks for selling alcohol to minors during a minor decoy operation on Saturday, May 2.
Clerks at Beverages and More (BevMo), CVS in Bijou, and Safeway all sold the minor alcohol. One unidentified store did not sell the decoy alcohol.
A 24-year-old employee at BevMo, a 21-year-old employee at Safeway and a 35-year-old employee at CVS were all cited. At each store, the employees involved were women.
Local businesses invited to SLT Police Department's ABC training
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/01/2015 - 9:55pm
Event Date:
May 28, 2015 - 10:00am
All local business owners with an ABC license are invited to bring their employees to a free seminar presented by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) on Thursday, May 28 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Hosted by the South Lake Tahoe Police Department, the LEAD (Licenses Education on Alcohol and Drugs) seminar will provide information on what is acceptable I.D., the best way to check I.D., how to refuse service, signs and prevention of illicit drug activity, and more.
Mild New Year's Eve for South Lake Tahoe/Douglas County Law Enforcement
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/01/2015 - 1:39pm
Between South Lake Tahoe and Stateline, New Year's Eve celebrations were fairly mild and had nothing out of the norm occurred.
Perhaps it was the cold temperatures or several activities spread out, but crowds on the street weren't as massive as known in the past.
SnowGlobe two days in: 52 arrests and six noise complaints
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/31/2014 - 9:07pm
With crowds approaching 14,000 nightly, one would expect some complaints and arrests. SnowGlobe in South Lake Tahoe had both during the first two nights.
On Monday, the first night of the techno-music concert there were 17 arrests for miscellaneous alcohol related violations, mainly minors in possession of alcohol or providing alcohol to a minor. There was one arrest for selling drugs and two noise complaints phoned into the South Lake Tahoe Police Department's dispatch.
Businesses dedicated to Responsible Beverage Service
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/18/2014 - 3:34pm
Event Date:
July 18, 2014 (All day) The South Tahoe Drug Free Coalition would like to extend a huge kudos and recognition to the businesses that attended the ABC educational seminar on Friday July 18th. It was great to see so many businesses educating themselves and their staff on responsible beverage service. These businesses are going the extra mile to avoid selling alcohol to minors and visibly intoxicated community members (both misdemeanor offenses that may result in revocation of their license to sell alcohol).
The following businesses should be recognized for their time and dedication:
Base Camp Pizza Co
Azul
USFS Reports 169 Incidents on South Lake Tahoe Beaches July 4th
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/07/2014 - 5:46pm
Citations, warnings and medical assistance were given to 169 people during holiday celebrations on South Lake Tahoe beaches operated by the U.S. Forest Service on July 4th.
• 32 - Personal Possession of marijuana (Cites and Warnings)
• 31 - Minors in Possession of Alcohol (Cites)
• 8 – Combination of Arrests for Disorderly Conduct, Cocaine, Crystal Meth, LSD, Pills, Warrant, & Probation Violations
• 12 - 415 Incidents
• 72 – Alcohol Prohibition violations (Cites and Warnings)
• 14 – Medical Aids
Free ABC Licensee Drug and Alcohol Education Training in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/02/2014 - 10:00pm
Event Date:
July 18, 2014 - 10:00am
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department would like to invite business owners (with an ABC license) and their employees to attend a free seminar presented by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control on Friday, July 18th.
The LEAD (Licensee Education on Alcohol and Drugs) seminar will give you:
□ Information on what is acceptable I.D.; the best way to check I.D.; how to refuse service; signs and prevention of illicit drug activity, and more
□ The facts about your criminal, civil, and ABC liability
□ An update on California alcohol laws
□ Helpful handouts
Four Arrested in South Lake Tahoe For Buying Alcohol For Minors
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/17/2014 - 10:29am
Four people, including two locals, were arrested on Friday night during Shoulder Tap Decoy Operations at South Lake Tahoe stores that sell alcohol.
On March 15, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) arrested Stevie Smith, a 23 year old from Pasadena, Harvey Hampton, a 58 year old from South Lake Tahoe, Charles Kerr, a 72 year old from South Lake Tahoe and Hamza Salmi, a 32 year old from San Francisco. As of 10 p.m. Friday, 522 people had been arrested statewide during the largest decoy operation in California's history.
