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Man rescued from Lake Tahoe after cries for help heard from shore
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/22/2020 - 7:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - People at Regan Beach in South Lake Tahoe heard a man's calls for help about 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, and their call to 911 brought out multiple agencies.
The 36-year-old man from Richmond, California had been kayaking about 400-500 yards offshore when his kayak starting taking on water through a hole.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/27/2019 - 1:22pm
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 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.
10/16
Lake Tahoe canoers stranded 3/4 mile off shore after boat takes on water
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/03/2019 - 7:40pm
6/4/19 4:00PM Update: Details have been updated in Monday evening's incident on Lake Tahoe. The two people were in a canoe that took on water for unknown reasons about 3/4 of a mile off the shore of South Lake Tahoe. They ended up in the water and were there for about ten minutes before a local boater got to them and pulled them out of the water. The Nevada Department of Wildlife had a boat on the water that reached the group, followed by the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) boat. SLTPD got the pair off the local boater's boat and returned them to El Dorado Beach.
DNA tests confirm identities of two bodies found in Fallen Leaf Lake
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/19/2018 - 3:28pm
The identities of the two bodies found in Fallen Leaf Lake in the fall of 2017 have been released, confirming what law enforcement found at the time. They were identified as 71-year-old Cynthia Ellis and 74-year-old Michael Whalen after the California Department of Justice verified them through DNA samples.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Detectives said there is no evidence of foul play.
South Lake Tahoe fire stations stocked with loaner life jackets
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/20/2017 - 6:33pm
The use of life jackets saves lives, especially on Lake Tahoe where Cold Water Shock can kill a person in minutes.
It has been a deadly year on the lake, and the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) department has started a new program to help save lives in the future.
California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) has partnered with SLTFR in making life jackets available to the public on a loan basis. They have infant, child and adult sizes.
Underwater ROV locates bodies of man missing in Lake Tahoe and boy in Stampede Reservoir
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/27/2017 - 10:51am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The body of Dan Pham, the man missing in Lake Tahoe after a kayaking trip, has been found by an underwater search team just a few days after they found the body of 11-year-old Marcos Vasquez.
On June 8, 2017, Pham, whose full name is Pham Dan Vu Thanh, called a friend at 9:15 a.m. to tell him he was going kayaking and camping in the Lester Beach area. As of 6:15 p.m. that evening there had been no word from Dan.
Help protect Lake Tahoe’s environment
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/23/2017 - 4:40pm
As we celebrate Earth Day this April, let’s remember how important environmental stewardship is to the health of Lake Tahoe, and how important our individual actions are.
Over the last two decades, public, private, and nonprofit partners have made significant progress conserving and restoring Lake Tahoe’s environment through the Environmental Improvement Program.
Tahoe Outrigger Canoe Club looking for new paddlers
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/14/2016 - 5:00pm
Event Date:
April 30, 2016 - 4:00pm The South Lake Tahoe Outrigger Canoe Club is kicking off their 2016 season with a New Paddlers Meet and Greet on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. in the Aspen Room of the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center.
The club is using this introductory meeting to expand their adult and junior programs, as well as their recreational crew. No experience is necessary and everyone age 8 and over is welcome.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center
1180 Rufus Allen blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA. 96150
United States
38° 56' 24.6444" N, 119° 58' 27.1092" W
See map: Google Maps
Missing Donner Lake boaters: One man’s body found; search for second resumes Sunday
Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/27/2016 - 8:46pmThe body of one of two men whose canoe capsized Friday in choppy water on Donner Lake was found Saturday morning. The search for the second man continued but was suspended Saturday evening, Truckee police said.
Dive teams are scheduled to return Sunday morning to continue the search, Truckee police said.
Poets are next presenters at LTCC Writer's Series
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/06/2015 - 8:07am
Event Date:
November 13, 2015 - 7:00pm
Lake Tahoe Community College’s Writers’ Series continues on Friday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Roberta Mason Library with visits from poet and journalist Ilyse Kusnetz, and teacher, farmer, and poet Julia Shipley.
The two writers will read selections from their works, answer audience questions about their writing process, and sign copies of their books for sale that night. This event is free and the public is welcome to attend!
Lake Tahoe Water Trail - Fall Paddle Day
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/02/2014 - 9:01am
Event Date:
September 20, 2014 - 8:00am Join other paddled, pedaled and rowed watercraft enthusiasts for the Lake Tahoe Water Trail Fall Paddle Day. The day includes guided tours with knowledgeable and entertaining docents that will interpret the area's environment and history followed by a well deserved lunch served lakeside. The Lake Tahoe Water Trail will give a short discussion of how the Water Trail can assist your travel on the lake whether a short day trip, or multi-day circumnavigation.
Location
Pope Beach, South Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
Outdoors with Don Q: Sept. 7 is California's Free Fishing Day
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 08/24/2013 - 3:36am
The second Free Fishing Day in 2013 in California will be Saturday, Sept. 7. The first was way back on Saturday, July 6.
On Sept. 7 you will be able to fish wherever you like without the need for a fishing license. However remember that you will need to abide by the rules and regulations that govern whatever water(s) you will be fishing.
Be sure to obey those rules and regulations, and don’t do something illegal. If you do, and if you get caught, it could be a very expensive experience.
Lake Tahoe agency announces Lake Spirit Award Winners
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/28/2012 - 3:51pm
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency announced the winners of the Lake Spirit Awards honoring “real people making real progress protecting Lake Tahoe” at their second annual Community Appreciation Day event held on Sept. 27 at TRPA’s office.
Saturday is Free Fishing Day in California
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/07/2012 - 4:02am
As I noted earlier this year, one of California’s two Free Fishing Days will be on Sept. 8. The other Free Fishing Day was way back on July 7. You can fish, all day, without a fishing license on Saturday.
You will be able to fish wherever you like in California, without the need for a fishing license.
Heenan Lake opens Friday for superb catch and release fishing
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/29/2012 - 12:29am
This is a reminder that special trout fishing privileges begin on Friday at Heenan Lake in nearby Alpine County, Calif. Here you can catch (and release) some really nice Lahontan Cutthroat Trout for a limited time.
Each year, that season opens the Friday before Labor Day and closes the last Sunday in October (October 28 this year). If you’re interested and if you would like to enjoy a totally different fishing experience, plan to spend August 31 at that easy-to-get-to location.
Lakeview Commons Celebrated for Summer Paddle Sports
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/27/2012 - 1:29amJack Durst with Fabulous Lake Tahoe went out to El Dorado Beach and Lakeview Commons on June 24 to make a video of the Lake Tahoe Paddle Festival for his YouTube channel. Described as "A solstice celebration of human powered watercraft" this event celebrated all the ways people can paddle all over the world. Learn the latest goings on at Lakeview Commons this summer. Interviews feature South Tahoe Stand Up Paddle, Tahoe RCD, Crystal Canoe and Kayak, Kawaiulu 'o Tahoe Canoe Club Hawaiian outrigger demonstration, Tall Treez designs, with music by Weapon and DJ Synthesis.
World Tribe Canoe Project descends on Lakeview Commons
Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/19/2012 - 7:00pmLake Tahoe Paddle Festival to Kick Off World Canoe Project
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/19/2012 - 12:28pm
Landing to the shores of Lake Tahoe this summer will be a cultural watershed of skilled Native American and indigenous carvers from around the world who are set out to build a 70-foot boat that will be taken across the globe.
Lake Tahoe Paddle Fest June 23-24 at El Dorado Beach
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 06/03/2012 - 11:22pm
The Lake Tahoe Paddle Festival is a solstice celebration of human powered watercraft featuring ancient art to state of the art boats, boards and paddles. The focus is the preservation of indigenous watercraft art and culture. Interpretive exhibits will highlight sustainable recreation, healthy foods, yoga, healing arts and environmental awareness.
Tahoe Keepers protect Lake Tahoe and other waters from invasive species
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 11:07am
A coalition of local and visiting Lake Tahoe paddlers, business owners and basin environmental groups are helping to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species. Tahoe Keepers are paddlers who inspect and decontaminate their boats and gear every time they haul out and move between new waterbodies.
Washoe offers sacred name 'Tahnu Leweh' for Lakeview Commons in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 3:00am
With the Washoe Tribe's offering and support of El Dorado County Supervisor Norma Santiago, a move is underway to rename Lakeview Commons Park at South Lake Tahoe in time for an official June 20 dedication.
Given its 6,000 year history, the Washoe Tribe has presented the name Tahnu Leweh (Pronounced Tah-New Lay-Way) which, in native language, means "all the people's place." It is a name the Tribe would like to gift to El Dorado County and South Lake Tahoe as a symbol of peace, prosperity and goodness, said Darrel Cruz, Culture and Language Director for the Washoe Tribe.
Rescue crews locate body of 24-year-old whose canoe capsized in Donner Lake
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 7:23amTRUCKEE, Calif. - Regional rescue crews on Wednesday located the body of a 24-year-old Truckee man whose canoe capsized Monday evening in Donner Lake, officials have confirmed.
Body of Truckee man pulled from Donner Lake
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 12:45amKiser's body was found about 150 yards from shore in 15 feet of water at 11am Jan. 4. An autopsy is scheduled to confirm exact cause of death. It is not known if either person in the canoe had bee...
Body of Truckee man pulled from Donner Lake
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 8:32pm4. An autopsy is scheduled to confirm exact cause of death. It is not known if either person in the canoe had been wearing a life jacket. – Lake Tahoe News staff ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../body-of-t...
Truckee man missing after canoe overturns on
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 2:19amA 24-year-old Truckee man is presumed dead after the canoe he was in with a friend capsized on a windy Donner Lake Monday. His name is being withheld pending notification of family. A 19-year-old Truc...
Truckee man missing after canoe overturns on
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 7:09pmThe canoe was recovered near the shore of the Tahoe Donner Marina as well as some clothing items believed to have belonged to the female swimmer. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../truckee-man-missing-after...
Rescue crews searching for man after his canoe capsized Monday in Donner Lake
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 10:14amTRUCKEE, Calif. - Emergency crews are searching the Donner Lake area for a 24-year-old Truckee man who's been missing since his canoe capsized early Monday evening, an official has confirmed.Trucke...
Finding a Crowd-Free Tahoe: Car camping from a canoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 5:00amCaples Lake sits like a jeweled ring on the bony fingers of Carson Pass. Though man-made, this body of water holds the royal view of the range. Black Butte, Round Top, the Sisters - the postcard pa...
California free fishing day this Saturday
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 11:44pm
By Don Quilici
The second of California’s two free Fishing Days will be over the Labor Day holiday weekend on Saturday, Sept. 3. The other Free Fishing Day was back on July 2. You can fish, all day, without a fishing license.
You'll be able to fish wherever you like in California. However, you will need to abide by the rules and regulations that govern whatever water(s) you will be fishing.
So, be sure to obey those rules and regulations. Don’t do something illegal. If you do, and if you get caught, it could be very expensive.
Outrigger canoe club ranking well in regional races
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/27/2011 - 5:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - All the South Shore members of the Kawai'ulu O Tahoe outrigger canoe club have arms rippling with muscle. That muscle shows their dedication to paddling, and not just ...
Paddlers Help Protect Lake Tahoe from Invasive Species
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 9:00am
By Kristi Boosman
Paddlers at Lake Tahoe who enjoy the peace and solitude of skimming over crystal clear waters can now join the Tahoe Keepers stewardship community to protect Lake Tahoe from aquatic invasive species, according to an invasive species multi-agency committee.
Tahoe Keepers is a free training program designed to help non-motorized watercraft operators guard against inadvertently transporting aquatic invasive species to water bodies within the Lake Tahoe Basin by self-inspecting and decontaminating their boats and gear after each use.
