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Construction crews moving right along on SR28 road project
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/02/2016 - 2:55pm
The first phase of the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) project along State Route 28 from Sand Harbor to Incline Village is now 25 percent completed.
Part of the completion includes a “shoofly,” a temporary lane detour around the existing road to keep traffic flow of one lane in each direction at Tunnel Creek
Upon completion the project will:
Include three plus miles of shared-use path from the south end of Incline Village to Sand Harbor
Relocate and also organize shoulder-parking areas near Ponderosa Ranch and Tunnel Creek Café
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/01/2016 - 9:14pm
The following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from August 26 to August 31, 2016.
8/26/16- 13 Calls: 7 EMS, 2 interfacility transfers, 1 good intent call, 1 alarm sounded - no fire, 1 vehicle accident with injuries, 1 medical assist
8/27/16- 14 Calls: 9 EMS, 1 detector activation-no fire, 1 smoke detector malfunction, 1 heat detector malfunction, 1 no incident found, 1 interfacility transfer
8/28/16- 7 Calls: 4 EMS, 1 canceled en route, 1 passenger vehicle fire, 1 interfacility transfer
Students sought to participate in South Lake Tahoe Teen court
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/01/2016 - 8:29pm
South Lake Tahoe students in grades 8 through 12 are invited to participate in the juvenile justice system through the Teen Court program.
Orientation training will be held on September 29, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Superior Court, Department 4, located at 1354 Johnson Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe. After completing the orientation training, teens will serve as court personnel for real cases in which a minor has committed an offense, admitted the offense and chosen to be judged by his/her peers.
Harry Reid, the "all star lineup and clean up hitter Barack Obama"
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/31/2016 - 8:17pm
"We're here to celebrate because we love Lake Tahoe," Nevada Senator Harry Reid said at the 20th annual Lake Tahoe Summit on Wednesday. Reid, who started the focus on Lake Tahoe along with President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore with the first Summit in 1997.
"Like a World Series team who can't rest on their laurels," said Reid, "we need to build on progress."
Reid went on with his World Series antidote and introduced the "All Star Lineup" at the 20th Summit, his last in office as he won't be seeking reelection after serving the state in Washington since 1987.
Placerville business owner pleads guilty to filing more than $60 million in tax refunds
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/31/2016 - 7:06pm
The owner of Advanced Financial Services (AFS) in Placerville pleaded guilty to filing more than 250 false claims for refunds from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) along with two of her employees. They all face large fines and years in jail.
Safety concerns along Highway 50 from Stateline to Spooner to be addressed
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/30/2016 - 8:21pm
The stretch of Highway 50 from Stateline to Spooner Summit (known as the corridor) will be looked at in the near future to address numerous safety concerns from cars parked on the side to unsafe intersections.
At the last meeting of the Tahoe Transportation District Board of Directors, several residents spoke up about safety, and offered several ideas to correct the issues.
Bird found to have first case of West Nile Virus in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/30/2016 - 3:25pm
El Dorado County health officials have received confirmation from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) that a dead bird found in the Placerville area has tested positive for West Nile virus, the first for 2016. The bird, a Western Scrub Jay, was found on August 23, 2016. There have been no reported cases of human infection with West Nile virus this year in El Dorado County.
Police Chief's monthly message: New design for SLTPD and SWAT activity
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/30/2016 - 9:46am
New Police Vehicle Look - The Officers and staff of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department have undertaken a review appearance of the SLTPD vehicles and have concluded with a new design. The new look depicts our patch, which we are all proud to wear. The background includes a mountain scene which represents our good fortune to serve in such a beautiful place. The old logo was rather generic with just lettering on the doors. I hope you like the new look.
South Lake Tahoe prepares for President Obama's visit
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/29/2016 - 10:51pm
Its not every day that a community is able to welcome the President of the United States, and South Lake Tahoe and the surrounding communities are preparing for his August 31 visit.
Helicopters could be seen over the South Shore Monday, and on the ground, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue worked with the Nevada National Air Guard Fire Department at the Lake Tahoe airport.
Local law enforcement and the Secret Service held meetings to go over procedures and protocol.
Woman arrested, accused of starting 450-acre Willow Fire in Calaveras County
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/29/2016 - 9:24am
A woman driving on a country road on the rims of her car is suspected of starting multiple fires which make up the Willow Fire, a 450-acre fire currently burning in Calaveras County.
An investigation by peace officers with California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Tuolumne – Calaveras Unit determined that Renee Hogan drove on a flat tire along Mountain Ranch Road, east of the town of San Andreas, when sparks created from the dragging metal rim started several fires in the surrounding vegetation.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/28/2016 - 11:40am
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 281 calls between August 9 and August , 2016.
8/9
Drunk in Public at Al Tahoe Blvd & Murrieta
Drunk in Public at Sonora and Alder Avenues
Drug Offense in the 700 block of Taylor Way
Spousal Abuse int he 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
8/10
Warrant in the 4000 block of Cedar Ave
Child Molest in the 1000 block of Tata Lane
Unlicensed Driver at Tata Lane and Lake Tahoe Blvd
8/11
Warrant in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Kudos: Mt. Tallac High thanks SLTPD for their presentation
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/27/2016 - 5:40pm
Mt. Tallac High School would like to thank South Lake Tahoe Police Department
Chief Brian Uhler, Officer Andy Eissinger, and Probation Officer Del Peuse for their
willingness to attend a presentation designed by mental health to learn about
the special needs and concerns for many of our students. It is through
working together that we best understand and meet the needs of our most
vulnerable youth.
With great appreciation,
Holly Greenough and Amy Jackson
Mt. Tallac High School
August 27: 36th anniversary of Harvey's Resort bombing
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/27/2016 - 9:22am
For those that were on the South Shore on August 27, 1980, they'll be able to tell you exactly where they were, or what they were doing when law enforcement detonated a bomb that had been left inside Harvey's Resort casino in Lake Tahoe.
Three men planted a bomb containing 1,000 pounds of dynamite inside a machine they delivered to the second floor. Successful landscaper, John Birges from Clovis, Calif., the mastermind behind the bomb, was attempting to extort $3 million from the casino, claiming he had lost $750,000 gambling there.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/26/2016 - 10:20pm
The following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from August 19 to August 25, 2016.
8/19/16: 17 calls: 8 EMS, 1 interfacility transfer, 3 dispatch errors, 1 vehicle accident with injuries, 3 canceled en route, 1 public service assist
8/20/16: 14 calls: 8 EMS, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 smoke scare/odor of smoke, 1 gasoline spill, 3 canceled en route
8/21/16: 12 calls: 4 EMS, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 interfacility psych transfer, 3 dispatch error, 1 vehicle accident no injuries, 1 false alarm, 1 alarm sounded-no fire
Firearm used in robbery of man at South Lake Tahoe motel; Two arrested
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/25/2016 - 7:07pm
Two men have been arrested after a man was robbed at gunpoint at the Blackjack Motel on Wednesday, August 25, according to Detective Brian Hannink of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department.
SLTPD responded to the armed robbery where the victim reported two white male adults had used a firearm while they robbed him of a cell phone and other property. The two suspects then fled in a vehicle.
Expect delays as Caltrans starts three month project over Echo Summit
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/23/2016 - 11:36pm
Construction and maintenance work will cause day and night time traffic delays along a 45-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 50 between Camino and Echo Summit over the next three months, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has announced.
Crews will be setting up lane restrictions on the four-lane section of U.S. 50 in the Camino area and one-way traffic control on the two-lane stretch of highway over the summit. Motorists can expect up to 20-minute delays. These lane restrictions will continue through the end of November, weather permitting.
Police K9 Trials to be held in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/22/2016 - 7:50pm
Event Date:
September 10, 2016 - 9:00am
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department Canine Unit will be hosting the 9th annual K9 Trials on Saturday, September 10. The all day event gets underway at 9:00 a.m.
The patrol dog competition will be held at Lakeview Commons at El Dorado Beach starting with the 'Field Search' phase. This portion tests the ability of the canine (K9) team to locate hidden suspects. The 'Obedience and Agility' phase tests the dogs' ability to navigate several obstacles and respond to the handler's commands of right turn, left turn, about turn, turn into your dog, fast/slow and heel.
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day to be held in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/22/2016 - 7:24pm
Event Date:
September 15, 2016 - 5:00pm
An appreciation of all of the law enforcement agencies that are assigned to protect the South Shore of the Lake Tahoe Basin will be the focus of Law Enforcement Day at Lakeview Commons in South Lake Tahoe on Thurday, September 15 at 5:00 p.m.
The public is invited to show support of the the men and women of the California Highway Patrol, Douglas County Sheriff's Office, El Dorado County Probation, El Dorado County Sheriff including STAR and SAR, the FBI (South Lake Tahoe Division), SLEDNET, South Lake Tahoe Police Department and USFS Law Enforcement.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/21/2016 - 1:46pm
The following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from August 11 to August 18, 2016.
8/11/16: 9 calls - 3 EMS, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 false alarm, 1 medical assist, 1 public assistance, 2 canceled en route
8/12/16: 11 calls - 9 EMS, 1 unintentional transmission of alarm, 1 vehicle accident with injuries
8/13/16: 16 calls - 10 EMS, 2 interfacility transfers, 1 no incident found, 2 canceled en route, 1 unauthorized burning
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/21/2016 - 9:44am
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.
8/14
9:48 p.m. - Disorderly Conduct - Glen Eagles Rd - A 21-YEAR-OLD MALE SUBJECT WAS ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC INTOXICATION
8/15
2:56 a.m. - Improper use of vehicle registration - Highway 50 - POSSIBLY ABANDONED VEHICLE DISPLAYED PLATES THAT DO NOT BELONG TO THE VEHICLE.
South Lake Tahoe housing forum brings out passionate crowd
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/18/2016 - 10:13pm
It was an overflowing crowd at the Tahoe Beach Retreat on Wednesday evening at the housing forum hosted by the Tahoe Regional Young Professionals. A well informed panel of experts in the field of affordable housing answered a slew of questions from both the in-house crowd, and those able to ask from home via a live-stream telecast.
What was evident after two hours of discussion is that there is no one single answer to the issue of affordable housing and it will take much more than a wave of a magic wand to bring about a solution.
El Dorado County selects new head of Health & Human Services
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/17/2016 - 2:58pm
The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors has appointed Patricia Charles-Heathers as the new director of the Health and Human Services Agency.
During their meeting on August 16, 2016, they approved her appointment to take over the agency once headed by the County's current Chief Administrative Officer, Donald Ashton. They had been without a person in the top spot since his promotion in May.
Charles-Heathers has worked for the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency for over four years during which time she served as their assistant director.
Coast Guard continuing investigation into Tahoe Queen fire
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/17/2016 - 12:40pm
An investigation team from the Coast Guard is continuing their investigation into Tuesday's fire on board the Tahoe Queen, which suffered severe damage while it was docked at the pier at the Zephyr Cove Marina on Lake Tahoe's South Shore.
At this point they have not completed their investigation and the cause of the fire has yet to be determined.
Housing in South Lake Tahoe: Is it affordable?
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 11:48pm
Many conversations around South Lake Tahoe center around affordable housing, but the community isn't alone in this topic.
Opinion: Why I'm running for Lake Tahoe Community College Trustee
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 8:40pm
I am running as a candidate for Lake Tahoe Community College Trustee in District 4 because I believe a good education is one of the most important services a community can provide to its citizens.
Lake Tahoe Community College is in an extraordinary and unprecedented position with the passing of Measure F two years ago. I am committed to the prospect of offering students an affordable four-year degree program, upgrading our current facilities, building the University center and exploring the possibility of on campus housing for students.
Fire severely damages Tahoe Queen
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 9:12am
ZEPHYR COVE, NV - Investigators and vessel inspectors from Coast Guard Sector San Francisco are on the scene of Tuesday's fire on board the 119-foot passenger Lake Tahoe paddle wheel boat, the Tahoe Queen.
"Most of the damage is limited to the boat's pilot house and second deck," Lt. Jake Aulner of the U.S. Coast Guard told South Tahoe Now. "This can be attributed to the great response by the Tahoe Douglas Fire Department."
Aulner and the team from USCG Yerba Buena Island will be at the scene until the cause of the morning blaze is determined.
Major project begins in Incline Village; Expect SR 28 road closures
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/15/2016 - 1:24pm
Weekday lane closures will begin today, August 15, State Route 28 south of Incline Village as the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) starts work on a multi-year project to construct a shared use path and make other roadway safety and water quality improvements.
Through fall, drivers should anticipate periodic construction-related lane closures on State Route 28 in the Ponderosa Ranch and Tunnel Creek areas south of Incline Village.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/14/2016 - 10:08pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 526 calls between July 26 and August 8, 2016.
7/26
Drunk in Public in the 900 block of Poplar St
Resisting in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
7/27
Warrant in the 3600 block of Spruce Ave
Drunk in Public in the 3000 block of Harrison Ave
Defrauding in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Drunk in Public in the 1100 block of Rufus Allen Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
"Shooting Fire" in Carson City burns 252 acres, now 80% contained
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/14/2016 - 3:42pm
UPDATE 11AM 8/15: The Shooting Fire is now 80 percent contained and remains non-threatening to structures with a total of 252 acres burned, SFIDC spokeswoman Shannon Brophy said.
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UPDATE 8PM: The Shooting Fire is 40 percent contained with eyes on all fire lines from multiple fire agencies, said Carson City Fire Department spokeswoman Stacey Belt. Mapping has the fire size to be between 200 to 300 acres, she said. Several fire crews will remain on scene to close the containment gap.
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Boat sinks in Lake Tahoe with 4 men on board; All rescued after late night search
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/14/2016 - 11:37am
Four men from San Francisco are very lucky today after being rescued early Sunday morning after their rented boat sank three miles off shore in the cold waters of Lake Tahoe.
Shouts for help were heard from people staying both at the Zephyr Cove Presbyterian Center and in Marla Bay, and 911 calls were made into the Tahoe Douglas Fire station.
For reasons unknown at this time, the boat started taking in water at about 10:00 p.m. None of the four passengers were wearing life jackets.
Man dies in Lake Tahoe after jet skiing accident
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/14/2016 - 11:02am
A 22-year-old man from Oakland, Calif., drowned off the shore of South Lake Tahoe on Saturday after a jet skiing accident.
At 6:10 p.m. August 13, a person at the Timber Cover Marina reported an over due jet skier. Officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to the pier where they learned two men had been thrown off a rented jet ski after hitting a wave about 100 yards off the the marina. One man was able to swim back to the jet ski, but the other man, Raeshon Williams, did not. Neither man was wearing a life jacket.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/14/2016 - 12:15am
The following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from August 1 to August 10, 2016.
8/1/16: 15 calls - 6 EMS, 2 interfacility transfers, 1 ring or jewelry removal, 1 public service, 1 wildland fire, 1 arcing or shorted electrical equipment, 2 no incidents found, 1 unauthorized burning
8/2/16: 8 calls - 1 EMS, 1 carbon monoxide detector activation, 1 medical assist, 1 good intent call, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 citizen complaint, 1 call to assist invalid, 1 barbeque, tar kettle issue
8/3/16: 6 calls - 6 EMS
Small fires started this summer at transient camps around South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/13/2016 - 11:36pm
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and other area fire departments have responded to several illegal cooking fires in homeless encampments this summer, some which have spread to burn up to several hundred feet.
The cause of the July 19 fires behind the power station by the Heavenly Gondola and in the Trout Creek area behind Ross are still under investigation, but sources have said they were both most likely started by illegal campfires. Fire crews also responded to transient camp fires on July 27 and August 8 as well as several illegal cooking fires.
Full daytime closure of State Route 89 near Emerald Bay starts Monday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/12/2016 - 10:28pm
Starting Monday, September 12, State Route 89 will be closed during the daytime hours of 4:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for two weeks. The road will close just north of South Lake Tahoe from Cascade Creek Bridge to Bayview Campground and Inspiration Vista Point.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Incidents
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/10/2016 - 6:58pm
The following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from July 13 to July 31, 2016.
7/13 - 14 calls: 9 EMS, 1 psych interfacility transfer, 3 smoke scare/smell of smoke, 1 canceled en route.
7/14 - 11 calls: 7 EMS, 1 public service call, 2 interfacility transfers, 1 no incident found.
7/15 - 8 calls: 5 EMS, 2 interfacility transfer, 1 smoke detector malfunction.
7/16 - 17 calls: 14 EMS, 1 citizen complaint, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 canceled en route.
7/17 - 10 calls: 8 EMS, 1 grass fire at rear of 1030 Al Tahoe Blvd, 1 canceled en route.
Hal Cole not running for 6th term: Filing deadline extended for City Council candidates
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/10/2016 - 3:44pm
Former Mayor and current City Councilman Hal Cole will not be running for a sixth term this November, so the filing period for candidates has been extended by five days.
This Friday, August 12 was the original deadline, but that was only in the case of an incumbent running for their current seat. JoAnn Conner has filed papers to run for re-election, but Cole has decided to hand off the hand to a new Council member.
The deadline to turn in paperwork has been extended to Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.
Man seriously injured when he crashes into light pole in SLT
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/09/2016 - 10:37pm
The man responsible for over 2,300 homes being without power on Tuesday morning in South Lake Tahoe was flown to Reno after receiving major injuries in a single car crash.
According to Lt. Brian Williams of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department, the unidentified man was traveling west on Pioneer Trail just before 3:30 a.m. when, for unknown reasons, he left the roadway and hit a power pole.
The condition of the 21-year-old South Lake Tahoe man is unknown at this time. He had to be extricated from his Ford Explorer by SLT Fire Rescue.
Power restored to the 2,311 customers affected by outage on the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/09/2016 - 7:43am
12:30 p.m. update: As of 12:00 p.m., all power has been restored to Liberty Utilities customers in South Lake Tahoe.
The driver of a Ford Explorer crashed into an electric pole near the corner of Pioneer Trail and Al Tahoe at approximately 3:30 a.m. Tuesday morning. The unidentified driver was extricated from his vehicle and flown to Renown Medican Center in Reno according to the South Lake Tahoe Police Department.
The cause of the accident is under investigation.
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Nighttime lane restrictions begin near Hwy 50/395 in Carson City
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/08/2016 - 5:48pm
Nighttime lane closures will take place periodically on South Carson Street near Spooner junction for the Nevada Department of Transportation’s Carson City Freeway project.
Police arrest person of interest for sexual assault in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/08/2016 - 5:04pm
A South Lake Tahoe man is behind bars after being identified as a possible suspect in at least one of the recent assault crimes in the community.
Oscar Raygoza Huerta, 23 of South Lake Tahoe, was arrested on Friday, August 5 on charges of assault intent to commit mayhem or rape, a felony. He is currently in the El Dorado County jail on a $100,000 bail hold.
Last week, South Lake Tahoe Police detectives released sketches of the suspect created after interviews with two of the victims. Leads from those photos led to the arrest.
Local man facing several charges after hit and run in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/07/2016 - 6:41pm
A South Lake Tahoe man is in the El Dorado County Jail, facing several charges after an alleged hit and run accident at the corner of Sierra Blvd. and Lake Tahoe Blvd. on Saturday.
An unidentified man was crossing the street in the crosswalk at the intersection of Lake Tahoe Blvd. and Sierra Blvd. when he was struck by 66-year-old Gary J. Stanton.
Michael E. Fischer to speak on Baby Face Nelson in Nevada
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/06/2016 - 1:33pm
Event Date:
August 13, 2016 - 10:00am Historian Michael E. Fischer will speak on Baby Face Nelson in Nevada in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, August 13, at 10:00 am.
Few people living in Nevada today know that Baby Face Nelson, whose given name was Lester Gillis, spent a great deal of time in Nevada. He was avoiding the heat from authorities in the Midwest. In Reno, he was afforded protection from arrest and incarceration because of his connections to Bill Graham and James McKay. Their political and business connections covered almost the entire state.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Highway 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.4556" W
See map: Google Maps
County Supervisors vote in changes for South Lake Tahoe ambulance service
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/05/2016 - 10:19am
South Shore ambulance service has been a hot topic both locally, and across the county with growing concern over the costs and resulting manpower shortage of providing interfacility transfers (IFTs) to facilities outside of El Dorado County.
To understand the recent actions of the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors (BOS), a look at the past year is warranted.
The City of South Lake Tahoe Wants Out of the Ambulance Business
LTCC hires new Dean of Workforce Development and Instruction
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/04/2016 - 9:12pm
Brad Deeds has been hired as the new Dean of Workforce Development and Instruction at Lake Tahoe Community College where he will manage the college’s various Career and Technical Education programs. Deeds will be over the Fire Academy, Culinary Arts, Commercial Music, Allied Health, the new Adult Education program, and other vocationally-focused departments on campus. He will also oversee workforce development and select instructional programs at LTCC.
The LTCC Board of Trustees gave approval for the hiring at their meeting on Tuesday night.
Ask Hopeful Henry: Can you give me the scoop on Service Animals?
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/04/2016 - 7:54am
Dear Henry,
I am a business owner can you please explain the situation with “Service Dogs,” what is considered a service dog and what do I have to allow in my place of business which is a restaurant. I don’t want to get in trouble with ADA or the Health Department.
Thank you, Bob
Great question Bob!
This is an issue we get calls on all the time. I am going to be answering this question with information directly from the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, and Disability Rights Section.
Gunnar, newest Tahoe Douglas Explosive Ordinance Disposal team member
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/03/2016 - 8:02pm
Here is some news to take a little “paws” with...introducing the newest trainee on the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District team, Gunner. He is a member of the Tahoe Douglas Explosive Ordinance Disposal team and, once he completes his training, will join six other dogs as canine resources for the Northern Nevada Bomb Technicians Task Force.
The other EOD dogs are from UNR-Police Department, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Reno Police Department, and three from Reno Airport TSA.
NHP looking for person driving truck in Reno, posing as law enforcement
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/03/2016 - 6:34pm
Troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol responded to a call on Wednesday morning made by a motorist concerned with an unmarked pickup attempting to pull them over at 10:30 a.m.
In the area of the Mt. Rose Highway on IR580, the caller said the vehicle attempting to stop them was a silver or gray colored Ford F-150 extended cab pickup with Nevada plate 89A639. This Ford pickup had no markings on it that would identify it as a law enforcement vehicle. However, it was equipped with red and blue flashing lights.
11 arrested during "Operation Safer Streets"
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/02/2016 - 10:32pm
Fifteen officers from three Northern Nevada agencies recently completed "Operation Safe Streets," putting them in touch with dozens of high risk offenders in the Carson City, Douglas County, Washoe County and Lyon County areas.
Nevada Department of Public Safety- Division of Parole and Probation in collaboration with the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office made the contacts on July 29 and July 30, resulting in 11 arrests.
Nevada raffling off iconic welcome signs
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/02/2016 - 8:08pm
The 25-year-old iconic "Welcome to Nevada" signs from highways around the state are going to be raffled off to some lucky residents.
The Nevada Department of Transportation is replacing the old, obsolete signs, depicting a lone miner that once greeted travelers to the state. They held a recent contest for Nevada high school students for the design of a new series of signs.
Man sought for assaulting women in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/28/2016 - 7:45pm
On July 25, a woman visiting South Lake Tahoe reported a robbery and attempted sexual assault in a laundry room at Lakeland Village on Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Over the past year, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department has received at least three such reports and believe they may be related due to similarities in the subject's description and method of operation.
SLTPD wants to caution the public and is asking for help in identifying the suspect(s) in these cases.
