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South Lake Tahoe snow days: Love 'em or hate 'em
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/20/2017 - 9:58pm
Snow Days. Kids love 'em, parents maybe not so much.
Last week's five snow days, and a lack of one this week caused some parents to raise concern with how the Lake Tahoe Unified School (LTUSD) decides when to close school for the day.
Closing school is always a tough call for school superintendents across the country, so what is the science behind closing schools when it snows in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District?
El Dorado County teen arrested for murdering relative
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/19/2017 - 10:39pm
What first appeared to be a case of a 16-year-old high school student bringing a loaded firearm onto campus Thursday quickly turned into a murder investigation.
At 8:00 a.m. January 19, the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) was notified that a student at Ponderosa High School in Shingle Springs had been detained for bringing a loaded firearm onto campus. Upon deputies arrival at the school, they placed the student under arrest for the possession of the firearm.
Cars parked on streets causing major problems for snowplows
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/19/2017 - 6:03pm
Snowplow operators have been working 12-hour shifts to get the roads in South Lake Tahoe cleared of snow, and they will continue widening roads starting Friday to prepare for the next storm.
During winter snow conditions, snow plows have the right of way on streets and vehicles left unattended in the streets are subject to a citation and/or getting towed. Law enforcement is seeing a large number of cars parked on neighborhood streets and not where they belong in driveways.
New telephone scam targeting South Lake Tahoe residents
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/19/2017 - 9:43am
South Lake Tahoe residents in South Lake Tahoe have been receiving calls from people pretending to be from Microsoft, and the SLT Police Department wants to alert the public on the scam.
A local senior couple was recently contacted, and the scammers told them they had overpaid Microsoft in the past and Microsoft wanted to refund them the money. The scammer had the victims turn on their computer and give them remote access.
Vacation rentals in South Lake Tahoe still divisive topic
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/16/2017 - 1:06pm
The vacation home rental (VHR) businesses in South Lake Tahoe have joined together in an effort to address, not only issues residents have with their homes, but to address their relationship with those who control and vote on their regulations.
"Our biggest fear is that the City has changed the intent of the ordinance without the council approval," said Josh Priou, Director of Product Development at Lake Tahoe Accommodations and a member of SLTVRA, South Lake Tahoe Vacation Rental Alliance.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/15/2017 - 2:50pm
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 time of story.
1/8
5:22 p.m. - Vacation Rental Scam - Shawnee St - A VACATION RENTAL SCAM OCCURRED. VICTIMS IN THEIR 40'S PAID PEOPLE FOR A VHR THAT THEY WEREN'T AUTHORIZED TO RENT.
1/9
9:29 a.m. - Petty Theft - Saddle Rd - VIA EDSO ON LINE REPORTING SYSTEM-VICTIM REPORTED PETTY THEFT.
1/10
No Reports
Meyers family trapped when tree falls and splits roof during blizzard
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/12/2017 - 5:38pm
During the height of Tuesday's blizzard, Lake Valley Fire (LVF) crews responded to home in Meyers where a tree had fallen and crashed through the roof, pinning one person against a window.
A Sokolov family of three, Paul, Jamie and Alyssa, lived in the home which suffered major damage as the mature tree went through the roof, through bedrooms and to the garage. Jamie was pinned, but LVF was able to quickly extricate her, the rest of the family and their pets.
Miraculously, all were unharmed.
SLT Fire Rescue responds to house fire and 34 other calls in 24 hours
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 5:31pm
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue has had a very busy week, from battling flooded streets, homes, businesses, downed power lines, fallen trees, stuck cars, collisions and even a house fire.
South Lake Tahoe has just two fire engine companies, so 35 calls in one day would keep a department three times as big very busy.
Impressive Lake Tahoe rain and snow totals
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 9:55am
The Storm of 2017 is preparing to make its way out of the Lake Tahoe basin, but not before it deposits more snow on the ground as residents work on digging out their homes and cars from feet of snow.
The National Weather Service says the storm is the biggest to hit the region in six years.
All Tahoe area schools are closed Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 7:35am
Here is a recap of all area school closures on Wednesday, January 11.
Lake Tahoe Unified schools are closed. Only essential staff members at the District Office and Snow Removal / Maintenance staff should report to work. All other staff are asked to please stay at home.
Both Whittell High School and Zephyr Cove Elementary School are closed today. All other Douglas County Schools are open.
All Tahoe Truckee schools and offices will be closed. There will be NO morning snow phone calls on Wednesday.
Liberty Utilities closing offices and call center due to storm
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2017 - 2:35pmLiberty Utilities has closed their walk-in and call center offices in Tahoe Vista and South Lake Tahoe due to treacherous weather conditions.
There are approximately 2,000 customers still without power, crews are still trying to make repairs although they are hampered by unsafe conditions including avalanche danger.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/09/2017 - 8:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - 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 time of story.
1/1
2:53 a.m. - Felon in possession of Stun Gun - Edgewood Circle - 48-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR FELON IN POSSESSION OF A STUN GUN
1/2
Truckee River nearing flood stage as torrential rains hit South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/08/2017 - 7:20pm
Emergency crews have been busy all day, responding to homes, businesses and roads flooding. The number of calls haven't been accumulated yet, but those listening to police and sheriff scanner feeds know it must be dozens if not, hundreds.
The Upper Truckee River in South Lake Tahoe is at 11.26 feet as of 7:00 p.m. Sunday. 11.50 feet is considered major flooding with 12.5 feet at the disastrous level.
Flooding closing South Lake Tahoe area roads
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/08/2017 - 11:31am
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. - El Dorado County has closed Lake Tahoe Blvd at Sawmill Pond due to flooding just before 11:00 a.m. It is closed in both directions according to the California Highway Patrol with over two feet of water on the roadway. They are expecting the flooding to spread in the area.
South Lake Tahoe Police Department is assisting with signage going up to warn travelers.
12:52 p.m. Sunday update - Highway 50 at Sierra at Tahoe Blvd is experiencing flooding. Reports of high water at Apache Drive in Meyers by the Post Office, and Lake Tahoe Blvd around Angora Creek.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/01/2017 - 1:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - 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 time of story.
12/25
1:16 a.m. - Death Investigation - No other info available
8:05 a.m. - Death Investigation of 87-year-old female
2:12 p.m. - Search & Rescue - Luther Pass Rd - SEARCH AND RESCUE INITIATED FOR A LOST 15-YEAR-OLD FEMALE SKIER AT WATERHOUSE PEAK OFF LUTHER PASS.
12/26
Family pets killed in early morning fire in Round Hill that displaces residents
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/01/2017 - 9:27am
1/1/17 update 3:20 p.m. - A local restaurant manager has been identified as one of the victims in the South Lake Tahoe New Year's fire that destroyed both sides of Round Hill duplex.
Joanna Janowicz, manager of Casey's, an American Cantina at the Round Hill mall, her five-year-old son and boyfriend were out to dinner when fire broke out in their home, destroying all of their belongings and killing their three pets.
Broken water pipes could continue to be an issue with upcoming cold weather
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/31/2016 - 5:12pm
The forecast for South Lake Tahoe over the next seven days calls for cold temperatures, winds and several inches of snow, a recipe for an increased risk of broken pipes in homes and businesses in the area.
Last week, both a private home on Saddle Road and the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe suffered through broken pipes, a scene that the SLT Fire Rescue Department sees about two dozen times a year. Over the last seven years, SLTFR has responded to 168 calls for broken water pipes. Local plumbers have responded to hundreds of others as well.
Law enforcement prepares for thousands of revelers at Stateline
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/28/2016 - 5:10pm
Law enforcement is preparing for the annual New Year's Eve party held at Stateline, an outdoor that at one time saw 50,000 people in the streets.
Though Highway 50 through Stateline hasn't had to close until just before midnight the past two years, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is prepared to close it to vehicle traffic in the evening if necessary for public safety. If that should occur, vehicle traffic will be diverted around the Stateline casino core area using upper and lower Lake Parkway Drive.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/26/2016 - 8:16am
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 time of story.
12/18
2:28 p.m. - Vandalism - E. San Bernardino Ave - A VEHICLE WAS VANDALIZED ON A PUBLIC ROADWAY.
2:45 p.m. - Driving on a suspended license - Highway 50 - INITIATED A VEHICLE STOP FOR A TRAFFIC INFRACTION. 33-YEAR-OLD MALE DRIVER WAS SUBSEQUENTLY ARRESTED AND BOOKED INTO THE COUNTY JAIL.
Washoe County Sheriff's Office warns of more telephone scams
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/25/2016 - 10:08pm
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office received a number of reports this week from persons who say they received phone calls from someone claiming to be from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and stating that the potential victim has “law enforcement issues” which need to be taken care of financially.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/18/2016 - 3:40pm
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 time of story.
12/11
1:24 a.m. - Death Investigation - South Lake Tahoe - Death of 32-year-old male.
7:03 a.m. - Informational Report - Al Tahoe Blvd - CONTRABAND LOCATED IN C-POD OF THE EL DORADO COUNTY SOUTH LAKE TAHOE JAIL, REPORT TAKEN AND INVOLVED SUBJECTS INTERVIEWED.
International Magician of the Year heading to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/16/2016 - 12:09am
Rob Lake has performed his illusion shows all over the world, and now he'll be bringing his show over the holidays to the South Shore Room at Harrah's Tahoe from December 22 to January 7.
The 33-year-old Norman, Oklahoma native told South Tahoe Now he's never been to Lake Tahoe before.
"I'm really, really exited," said Lake.
Lake caught the magic bug as a 10-year-old when he saw a magic show with his family. "I knew immediately then and there I was going to be a magician," he said. Lake said most of his training comes from the school and public libraries.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/14/2016 - 10:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of some of the 182 calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between November 29 and December 5, 2016.
Calls resulting in arrests:
11/29
Suspicious Circumstances in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd - Police responded and found a person with an outstanding warrant.
11/30
No Arrests
12/1
Possession of Stolen Property in the 3800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
12/2
Assault with a Deadly Weapon in the 900 block of Glorene Ave
Storm delayed, forecast snow accumulation for South Lake Tahoe reduced
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/12/2016 - 8:12am
The National Weather Service in Reno has cancelled the winter storm watch for Reno, Carson City and the Carson Valley, but South Lake Tahoe will still see the affects of the storm. There is a delay in the storm's arrival and snow should start to fall late Tuesday morning and last through late Tuesday evening.
Snow may be heavy at times. The winter storm warning for Lake Tahoe is in effect from 10 a.m. December 13 to 4:00 a.m. December 14.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/11/2016 - 7:15pm
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 time of story.
12/4
7:10 a.m. - Assault on a Custodial Officer - Al Tahoe Blvd - 43-YEAR-OLD MAN ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON ON A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER.
3:00 p.m. - Driving without a license - Evelyn Rd - 23-YEAR-OLD MALE FOUND TO BE DRIVING WHILE UNLICENSED.
12/5
Placer County gets $1 million grant to address homelessness
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/08/2016 - 9:01pm
The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved a grant agreement at their meeting this week, paving the way for $1 million from Sutter Health to come into the community to help house the chronically homeless.
The county will use the money to purchase housing units for participants in Placer County’s Whole Person Care Pilot program which coordinates physical health, behavioral health and social services for the homeless and others with poor health outcomes. Those in the program will receive rental subsidies and supportive services through the grant funding.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 10:25pm
The following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from November 23 to December 6, 2016.
11/23/16: 9 calls: 3 EMS, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 vehicle accident no injuries, 1 vehicle vs pedestrian accident, 1 cooking fire confined to container, 1 no incident found, 1 mobile property fire
11/24/16: 11 calls: 6 EMS, 1 EMS canceled en route, 1 smoke detector activation/no fire, 1 water or steam leak, 1 unauthorized burning, 1 water problem "other"
Caltrops on South Shore roads causing dozens of flat tires
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 12:52am
South Lake Tahoe local Monika Taboada was picking her daughter up from the training room at South Tahoe High on Sunday when she received a flat on one of her new snow tires, leaving her the victim of another "Ninja Road Star" being left on roads around town.
Over the past several months there have been dozens of stories just like Taboada's.
Vail Resorts calls on Congress to approve Lake Tahoe Restoration Act
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 9:36am
Vail Resorts has called on the United States Congress to approve the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act of 2015. This Act provides $415 million in funding and reauthorizes important Lake Tahoe restoration activities that began in 1997 and refocuses federal, state and local efforts toward reducing wildfire threats, improving water quality and clarity, and combating invasive species. All of these are important to the local economy at one of the most visited lakes in the world.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/04/2016 - 3:40pm
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 time of story.
11/27/16
1:58 p.m. - Obstruction of a Peace Officer - S. Upper Truckee Rd - 61-YEAR-OLD FEMALE ARRESTED FOR OBSTRUCTING A PEACE OFFICER IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES.
11/28/16
1:00 p.m. - Possession of a controlled substance - Lake Tahoe Blvd
11/29/16
Sheriff warns of increase in mail and package theft during the holidays
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/03/2016 - 8:42pm
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office typically experiences an increase number of calls for service regarding theft of mail during the holiday season. With the holiday season upon us and the increase of online shopping, they would like to provide some helpful tips to protect your packages.
Have your package delivered to an attended location. Your place of work, a trusted friend, neighbor, or the carrier distribution center.
Know when your package will arrive. Sign up for shipping notifications by text or email and try to have someone home or reschedule the delivery.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/03/2016 - 8:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of some of the 411 calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between November 15 and November 28, 2016.
Calls resulting in arrests:
11/15/16
"Other" misdemeanor at Cedar & Stateline Aves
Felony "Other" in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Driving on a suspended/revoked license at Friday Ave & Lake Tahoe Blvd
"Other misdemeanor in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in public in the 1000 block of Lakeview Ave
"Other misdemeanor in the 3400 block of Spruce Ave
Washoe County teen arrested for making numerous 911 calls
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/01/2016 - 4:34pm
A 17-year-old boy was arrested by Washoe County Sheriff's deputies after the teen made over a dozen false reports to emergency dispatch.
Between November 12, 2016 and November 29, 2016, the Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received calls from the Sun Valley area, including reports of mass murder, shoot-outs in the street, and a bomb threat to a local elementary school.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/27/2016 - 1:28pm
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 time of story.
11/20/16
11:28 a.m. - Search & Rescue - Eagles Falls Trail - SEARCH AND RESCUE INITIATED FOR 4 MALE LOST HIKERS (AGES 18, 25, 42. 43) IN DESOLATION WILDERNESS NEAR VELMA LAKES AND EAGLE FALLS TRAIL.
11/21/16
Douglas County SAR trains with Care Flight
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/25/2016 - 8:23am
The team of highly skilled volunteers that make up the Douglas County Search and Rescue (DCSAR) team recently had a training day that included a segment with Care Flight.
They trained on several different topics and search functions including emergency locater transmitter (ELT) search, dealing with multi-casualty patients from a mock vehicle roll over, patient packaging and loading of a patient onto Care Flight.
The segment from Care Flight personnel also gave instruction on the safety aspects of working with helicopters in their search and rescue operation.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/23/2016 - 11:10am
The following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from November 9 to November 22, 2016.
11/9/16: 6 calls - 4 EMS, 1 fire in structure, 1 interfacility transfer
11/10/16: 6 calls - 3 EMS, 1 vehicle accident with injuries, 1 smoke detector activation, 1 scare of smoke/odor of smoke
11/11/16: 7 calls - 3 EMS, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 incident not found upon arrival, 1 unauthorized burning, 1 CO activation due to malfunction
11/12/16: 7 calls - 4 EMS, 2 interfacility transfers, 1 incident not found upon arrival
Parking lots are the most dangerous places to be during the holidays
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/21/2016 - 7:48pm
One would think a car filled, bumper-to-bumper highway would be the most dangerous place for drivers to be during the holiday season, but no, crowded parking lots lead the list.
The American Automobile Association (AAA) has warned there are increased hazards of parking lot traffic during the holidays. Nationwide there are over 50,000 accidents in parking lots and garages resulting in 60,000 injuries and over 500 deaths. In fact. almost 20 percent of all accidents involving vehicles taking place where most might think driving 5 mph or less would lead to safer conditions.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/20/2016 - 10:25am
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 time of story.
11/13/16
6:29 p.m. Obstruction - Lake Tahoe Blvd - UNKNOWN SUSPECT FLED ON FOOT FOLLOWING A VEHICLE STOP
11/14/16
11:07 a.m. - Personate to get money - Black Bart Ct - VIA EDSO ON LINE REPORTING SYSTEM- VICTIM REPORTED POSSIBLE IDENTITY THEFT DUE TO PHISHING SCAM.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/19/2016 - 10:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of some of the 399 calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between November 1 and November 14, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
11/1
Felony "Other" in the 2800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
11/2
Warrant in the 1200 block of Ski Run Blvd
DUI at Johnson Blvd and Al Tahoe Blvd
11/3
Drug Offense in the 1000 block of Johnson Blv
Drunk in Public in the 2600 block of Sussex Ave
Drug Offense in the 2400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
11/4
Prescribed burn near Silver Fork sending smoke into Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/15/2016 - 3:18pm
There are multiple prescribed fires both in the Eldorado National Forest and around the Lake Tahoe Basin today, but it is one of those that had residents worried and resulted in phone calls into local fire departments and the Forest Service.
This week, 119 acres are being burned by Owens Camp, near Silver Fork and the American River west of South Lake Tahoe, and the winds associated with a front moving into the Lake Tahoe Basin Tuesday resulted in visible smoke that could be seen around the lake.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/13/2016 - 7:36am
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 may be updated when provided.
11/6/16
8:26 a.m. - Burglary - Highway 50 - A COMMERCIAL BURGLARY OCCURRED. EVIDENCE AND PHOTOGRAPHS WERE COLLECTED.
5:51 p.m. - Robbery - Pope Beach - 15-yr-old male reported a robbery
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/12/2016 - 8:27pm
The following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from October 12 to November 8, 2016.
10/12/16: 11 calls: 4 EMS, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 woodland fire, 2 water or steam leak, 1 no incident found, 1 smoke scare/odor of smoke, 1 CO detector activation
10/13/16: 11 calls: 5 EMS, 1 police matter, 1 call to assist invalid, 1 smoke detector activation-no fire, 1 good intent call, 1 canceled en route, 1 interfacility transfer
SLT City Council candidate JoAnn Conner
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/07/2016 - 9:43amAll candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council were given the same questions. With just one day to go to the elections, we will be featuring their answers and a video of their interview with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals through the day.
JoAnn Conner, 67, Small Business Owner, 35 years in SLT.
Discuss your interest in serving on City Council. What is your prior experience in working with civic, community or governmental organizations?
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/06/2016 - 12:15pm
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 may be updated when provided.
10/30/16
1:30 a.m. - Vacation Rental - Sutter Trail - DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO A NOISE COMPLAINT AT A VACATION RENTAL IN SOUTH LAKE TAHOE.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/05/2016 - 12:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of some of the 391 calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between October 18 and October 31, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
10/18
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Lakeview Ave
Warrant in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
10/19
Stemming from Traffic Collision with injuries in the 2000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 700 block of Emerald Bay Rd
10/20
Warrant in the 1100 block of Bowers Ave
10/21
NHP launches distracted driver campaign: U Drive, U Text, U Pay
Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/02/2016 - 6:29pm
A joint law enforcement campaign in Nevada will be focusing on distracted drivers on the state's roads from November 2 to 13 in an attempt to reduce deaths caused by drivers who are texting or making phone calls while behind the wheel.
In the first half of 2016, traffic deaths in the country rose 10.4 percent over 2015, meaning 1,665 more deaths in just six months. That follows a 7 percent increase in deaths the prior year.
What Denver DA wants Californians to know about legalizing marijuana
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/31/2016 - 6:56pm
As voters in California prepare to vote either for or against Proposition 64, the legalization of marijuana, the District Attorney of Denver has written a letter warning against "yes" votes, and shares what they learned as a state since legalizing the recreational use of the drug.
Mitchell R. Morrissey said the promises made in the proposition are "lies."
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/30/2016 - 8:14am
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 may be updated when provided.
10/23/16
1:15 a.m. - Disorderly Conduct: Alcoholo - Jicarilla Dr - A 34-YEAR-OLD MALE WAS ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC INTOXICATION. THE SUSPECT WAS BOOKED INTO EDCJ AND LATER RELEASED
PURSUANT TO 849(B)(2) PC.
6:56 a.m. - Death Investigation - South Lake Tahoe - 89-YEAR-OLD FEMALE DECEASED.
Editorial: A "yes" vote for Measure P
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/25/2016 - 1:32pm
On November 8, voters in South Lake Tahoe are tasked with selecting not only local and national leadership, but they are also faced with raising taxes. Measure P is on the ballot, but it is very different than other taxes, and let me explain why.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/23/2016 - 7:54am
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.
10/16/16
4:21 a.m. - Driving on a suspended license - Lake Tahoe Blvd - 37-YEAR-OLD FEMALE CITED FOR DRIVING ON WITH A SUSPENDED LICENSE.
11:52 a.m. - Assist Douglas County Sheriff - Al Tahoe Blvd - ASSISTED OUTSIDE AGENCY WITH A COURTESY REPORT.
