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Community weighs in on future design of Regan Beach
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/18/2015 - 11:11pm
Regan Beach in South Lake Tahoe has run down restrooms, failing retaining walls and is not ADA compliant in many spots. Improvements at the park and beach are part of the recently completed Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and the City wants to know what the community would like to see here.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/17/2015 - 9:36pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to from June 8 to June 14, 2015. They responded to 225 calls during the 7 day period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
6/8
Weapon offense in the 1100 block of Aspenwald Rd
Unlicensed driver at Harrison and Lakeview Avenuews
6/9
City Ordinance "other" at 10th and Roger
DUI in the 2800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
6/10
Spousal abuse in the 700 block of Patricia Lane
6/11
"Day in Paradise" Duck Race, car show, barbecue and music on June 27
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 5:24pmEvent Date:
June 27, 2015 - 8:00am
The Optimist Club will be holding the 12th annual “Day In Paradise” at Tahoe Paradise Park in Meyers on June 27. The event includes duck races, pancake breakfast, car show, barbecue featuring Overland Meats burgers, barbecued ribs and hot dogs.
There will be a beer garden and live music by Pre Flight and Deep Fried Mojo. There will also be free games and prizes available for youth. All proceeds go back to the community to support local youth. The event takes place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Duck gates open at 10 a.m. with the first race starting at 11 a.m.
Chautauquan Michael E. Fisher portrays Heinrich F. Dangberg
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/12/2015 - 11:06am
Event Date:
June 20, 2015 - 10:00am Chautauqua performer Michael E. Fischer will portray Carson Valley rancher Heinrich F. Dangberg in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
See map: Google Maps
Free stargazing event at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 11:50am
Event Date:
June 13, 2015 - 8:30pm Members of the Astronomical Society of Nevada will be hosting a “Star Party” with telescope viewing at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, June 13, from 8:30-10:30 pm. The event is open to the public and free to attend.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
See map: Google Maps
Chautauqua: Steve Hale portrays George Whittell, Jr., "Playboy Millionaire Who Built the Thunderbird Lodge"
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/04/2015 - 2:53pm
Event Date:
June 10, 2015 - 6:30pm Chautauqua performer Steve Hale will present “George Whittell, Jr." who lived off the interest generated by the millions he inherited from his parents. His enormous assets allowed him to purchase the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe where he built the Thunderbird Lodge in the 1930s. The house was designed by prominent Reno architect Frederick DeLongchamps. This included a six-hundred-foot tunnel connected to a boat house to berth the “Thunderbird”, his fifty-five-foot mahogany yacht.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
See map: Google Maps
Driver identified in Highway 50 fatal accident
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/04/2015 - 9:39am
The Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) has released the name of the driver who died on Wednesday after she drove her car off the road near Glenbrook, NV.
South Lake Tahoe's 'Live at Lakeview' concert series lineup releaed
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/28/2015 - 9:34pm
The popular outdoor concert series in South Lake Tahoe, Live at Lakeview, is about to start their fourth season of music on the beach.
On Course Events and the City of South Lake Tahoe are the sponsors of the event. The City just approved giving On Course Events a new 5-year agreement.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 9:30pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to from May 18 to May 24, 2015. They responded to 167 calls during the 7 day period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
5/18
Unlicensed driver at Lake Tahoe Blvd & Tahoe Keys Blvd
Trespassing in the 3900 block of Aspen Ave
Resisting in the 800 block of Gardner St
5/19
Drunk in Public in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 800 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Spousal Abuse in the 700 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Native Species Festival at Taylor Creek Visitor Center
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 12:46pm
Event Date:
May 30, 2015 - 10:00am
The Sixth Annual Native Species Festival will be held at the Taylor Creek visitor Center in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This free family event is hosted by the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and is a great way to spend the day outdoors and learn about the native species of the Lake Tahoe Basin.
The Visitor's Center is located three miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89.
John Mackay, William Sharon and the Fight for Comstock Bonanzas
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 05/23/2015 - 4:48pm
Event Date:
May 30, 2015 - 10:00am John Mackay and William Sharon were the wealthiest of the men to emerge from Nevada’s fabulous Comstock Lode. They were also the most influential. Mackay, who rose from poverty, was the hero of Virginia City, respected by its miners and mine owners, idolized by its children. Sharon, the brains behind the “Bank Crowd,” was generally perceived as a villain: when Sharon ran for the U.S.
New restaurant, Burger Stop, opens in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/20/2015 - 9:16pm
A popular South Lake Tahoe hamburger spot has opened a second location at the "Y".
Loreen Sanchez, owner of The Burger Lounge on Highway 89 has opened "The Burger Stop" at the South Y Center between Beach Hut Deli and Starbucks.
Wednesday was opening day, unveiling a full menu including gourmet burgers and hot dogs, fries, salads, 23 flavors of milkshakes and sundaes, freezes, floats, and ice cream.
Sanchez and her team will be open 7 days a week from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Phone in orders are available at 530-541-3642.
Hike for the Lake Tahoe Humane Society & Action Adventure EXPO
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/14/2015 - 6:11pm
Hike for the Lake Tahoe Humane Society & Action Adventure EXPO will offer hiking, lunch, a vaccination clinic, celebrities and adventure exposition.
This dog friendly event will be taking place in the back parking lot of Harrah's Tahoe on Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (reminder, all dogs must be on leashes)
Songbird: Telling the Paiute Story
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/14/2015 - 3:03pm
Event Date:
May 23, 2015 - 10:00am Christina Thomas is a woman of Paiute, Shoshone, and Hopi descent who has been acknowledged as an emerging leader of her people. Christina explores the performing arts of traditional singing, drumming and dancing. She has given lessons in the Paiute language, tells traditional stories, shares knowledge of traditional foods and plants, and also discusses the history of the Great Basin native peoples; and gives her unique perspective on contemporary Native American issues.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88 Minden, Nevada 89423
United States
See map: Google Maps
Vets warn of dog exposure to marijuana edibles
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/07/2015 - 10:22pmPet owners would do most anything for their animals, protecting them from all kinds of hazards. But now, it has become clear that one problem dog owners are facing with alarming frequency is their pets overdosing on marijuana edibles.
A Pleasant Hill woman owns a dog that ate something while on a hike that made him very sick. She told KTVU she was shocked to hear the veterinarian say the dog was stoned.
Marko is a playful Beagle-Boston Terrier mix.
"We go on hikes every Monday and Tuesday," said Marko's owner, Kristy Safarians.
But this Monday's hike didn't go quite as planned.
'Something in the Wind' kite festival at Dangberg Ranch
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/04/2015 - 9:57am
Event Date:
May 16, 2015 (All day)
Kites will take to the skies above historic Dangberg Ranch over the weekend of May 16-17 during the "Something in the Wind" festival. Expert kite flyers, kite making and other children's crafts, as well as wind artists will be featured.
This is a celebration of the Washoe Zephyr, the seasonal diurnal winds that are in Western Nevada.
There will be eight expert kite flyers from the Rogue Valley Windchasers Kite Club from Brookings, OR at the two day event along with Balloon Nevada with their hot air balloons on display.
Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17
South Lake Tahoe fire causes damage and claims two dogs
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/30/2015 - 10:45am
It took South Lake Tahoe firefighters just 15 minutes to put out an early morning fire in the Sierra Tract neighborhood that caused one minor injury and claimed the lives of two dogs that lived in the house.
The emergency call came into dispatch at 1:32 a.m. Thursday, April 30. Nine units responded from the South Lake Tahoe, Cal Fire, Lake Valley Fire and Tahoe Douglas Fire departments with a total of 16 personnel. Once the fire was under control, Tahoe Douglas units were released to cover the city while others stayed on scene for over two hours to clean up the scene.
Third rabid skunk found in El Dorado County this year
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 7:20pm
A rabid skunk was found in the Pleasant Valley area of El Dorado County, bringing the total number of the rabid animals found to three so far in 2015.
The county's Animal Services reported the skunk was found on Pleasant Valley Road near Grindstone Road and White Rose Lane.
One of their officers was called to the scene around noon on April 24, 2015, after a member of the public observed the skunk showing signs of rabies. The officer retrieved the skunk and sent it to the El Dorado County Public Health Laboratory for testing. Test results came back positive for rabies on April 27.
Upper Truckee Marsh closed to dogs starting May 1
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/27/2015 - 6:57pm
Upper Truckee Marsh will be closed to dogs from May 1 through July 31 because it is a critical breeding habitat for special, threatened and endangered species such as Yellow Headed Blackbirds.
The Tahoe Conservancy announced the annual seasonal closure today but wanted to remind dog owners that their Cove East property just west of the river remains open for year-round, leashed dog access.
South Lake Tahoe Little League's Opening Day festivities snowed out
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/25/2015 - 7:20pm
Event Date:
May 2, 2015 - 9:00am
A late season snow caused the South Tahoe Little League's opening ceremonies to be delayed one week.
The same schedule will be followed on Saturday, May 2 at the South Tahoe Little League Complex located on Rufus Allen Blvd.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/05/2015 - 7:50pm
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 press time and the story will be updated when provided.
3/29
3:30 p.m. - Driving without a license - Emerald Bay Rd - A SHERIFF'S SERGEANT ON PATROL IN THE TAHOE BASIN OBSERVED AND VEHICLE CODE VIOLATION AND CONDUCTED A
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT STOP. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE 25-YEAR OLD MALE OPERATOR WAS UNLICENSED, AND ARRESTED.
Yappy Hour to benefit Animal Coalition of Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/28/2015 - 9:13pm
Event Date:
April 8, 2015 - 5:00pm
Dogs and their humans are invited to participate in the inaugural Yappy Hour, a fun filled event being hosted by the Animal Coalition in Tahoe (ACT). Hang out on the patio at Base Camp Pizza with your pooch on April 8 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and enjoy fabulous food and drink.
Yappy Hour can be celebrated even if you don't have a dog.
A portion of all proceeds from the evening's sales will be donated to ACT for their spay-neuter program and for the County Animal Shelter in Meyers.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/15/2015 - 8:34pm
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.
3/8
12:34 a.m. - Disorderly conduct: under the influence - Creekwood Drive - 18-YEAR OLD MAN WAS ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC INTOXICATION; TO BE RELEASED WHEN SOBER PER 849(B) PC.
No dogs allowed — in the bar
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/16/2015 - 9:50pm
Chances are, the beast sitting on the bar stool next to you won’t be a real dog.
A measure heard Monday by the Senate Government Affairs Committee seeks to allow operators of stand-alone bars, saloons and taverns to allow dogs inside their establishments without interference from local government overseers.
But county health officials testified against Senate Bill 105, sponsored by Sen. James Settelmeyer, R-Minden.
Settelmeyer introduced the bill at the request of Karen Woodmansee, editor of the Virginia City News in Storey County. She also works at a local casino.
Bijou Dog Park reopens after Parvovirus outbreak
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/26/2015 - 9:39pm
The South Lake Tahoe Dog Park located at Bijou Park has reopened.
The park was closed on January 13 as a precautionary measure after several local dogs became infected with Parvovirus. Since then, it has been thoroughly cleaned under the recommendation of the South Lake Tahoe Humane Society.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Log
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/25/2015 - 10:22pm
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.
1/18
3:52 p.m. - Domestic Violence - Wasabe Way - DATING CO-HABITANTS ENGAGED IN VERBAL DISPUTE.
1/19
2:23 p.m. - Dogs off leash - Lily Ave - TWO 23-YEAR OLD MEN WERE CITED FOR HAVING DOGS OFF LEASH WHILE ON CONSERVANCY.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Log
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/18/2015 - 10:07pm
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.
1/11
4:02 p.m. - Search & Rescue - Angora Ridge - SEARCH AND RESCUE RESPONSE FOR A MEDICAL AID AND RECOVERY OF HIKERS ON ANGORA RIDGE RD. THREE FEMALES, AGES 22, 23 AND 23 WERE BROUGHT TO SAFETY.
Free guided New Year's Day hike at Spooner Lake
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/31/2014 - 11:09amGet outdoors and celebrate the New Year with a free guided hike at Spooner Lake State Park. This will be a snowshoe hike if there is adequate snow. The outing will follow the Spooner Lake loop trail, which is a little over two miles. Very little change in elevation makes this trail a family favorite. Park entrance fees are waived for hike participants.
The hike will take place on January 1 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Spooner Lake State Park is located on Highway 28, ½ mile north of the intersection with Highway 50.
Grand opening for Douglas County Community and Senior Center
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/19/2014 - 8:58pm
Event Date:
December 6, 2014 - 1:00pm
A brand new, 83,225 sq ft community and senior center will be unveiled December 6. The $16.9 million center was expected to open in February, 2015 but construction is ahead of schedule.
Billed as something to serve the community from cradle to grave, the Douglas County Community and Senior Center located across the street from Lampe Park in Gardnerville, NV will have a senior center with a dining room for 300 people, administrative offices, senior day care, health nurse office, preschool, activity rooms, fitness and workout areas and gymnasiums.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Crime Log
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/16/2014 - 8:13pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.
11/8
12:40 p.m. - Chinquapin Dr - VIOLATION OF COURT ORDER.
11/9
6:36 p.m. - Cochise Cr - VERBAL DISPUTE BETWEEN A 23 YEAR OLD WOMAN AND A 25 YEAR OLD MAN.
8:45 p.m. - Lake Tahoe Blvd - 23 YEAR OLD MALE DRIVER WAS STOPPED FOR VEHICLE CODE VIOLATION AND WAS CITED FOR DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED LICENSE. VEHICLE STORED.
11/11
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/27/2014 - 8:34pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between October 17 and October 23, 2014. They responded to 148 calls during the 7 day period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
10/17
Warrant in the 900 block of Poplar St
DUI in the 900 block of Los Angeles Ave
10/18
DUI at Lake Tahoe Blvd & Brockway Ave
Drunk in Public on Pioneer Trail
Spousal Abuse in the 2000 block of Kubel Ave
Robbery in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
10/19
Drug Offense in the 900 block of Biglar Ave
Public's help sought in search for attempted murder suspect's knife
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/21/2014 - 8:42pm
Law enforcement and police dogs have been searching an area near the Tahoe Keys for a knife used in last week's attempted murder of a South Lake Tahoe woman.
Thomas Payne is accused of cutting his wife's throat with a large knife on October 16. He took off after the incident and returned to the scene several hours later. The knife used in the attack has not been found.
Payne's wife was taken to the hospital with life threatening injures and he was arrested on October 17 for attempted murder.
10th Annual Mutt Strut Poker Run in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/27/2014 - 10:01pm
Event Date:
October 12, 2014 - 11:00am
It's always a lot of fun for dogs and their owners to take part in one of South Lake Tahoe's favorite events, the Mutt Strut Poker Run. Join the Animal Coalition of Tahoe as they put on the 10th annual event on Sunday, October 12.
Walk with your dog along a lakefront route, play poker and try to win a host of prizes. There will be raffles, music, games and fun for two and four
legged friends.
One hand is $10, three are $20, or get two hands and a T-Shirt for $30 with advance purchase.
Three hands for $25 on the day of the event.
BIG Day at the Kids' Fishing Derby at Lake Baron
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/26/2014 - 7:32pm
"Big" describes the fish caught by the winners of the 13th Annual South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge Kids' Fishing Derby last Sunday at Tahoe Paradise Park's Lake Baron. Records were broken, including biggest fish and number of trophy fish caught. The mark was set early, as Casey Holder landed a 4 lb 9 oz trout in the opening minutes of the Derby. At least 50 trout weighing in at over 2 pounds were pulled in by the participating children, many weighing over 3 pounds! It didn't take long for Chance Rice to bring in the day's ultimate winner, a 4 lb 10 oz beauty!
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/22/2014 - 8:34pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between September 12 and September 18, 2014. They responded to 175 calls during the 7 day period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
9/12
"Other" Misdemeanor in the 4100 block of Manzanita
9/13
DUI at Lake Tahoe Blvd &* C Street
Spousal Abuse in the 2200 block of Eloise Ave
9/14
Unlicensed Driver in the 2000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Petty Theft in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/15/2014 - 9:16pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to for the week of September to September 11, 2014. They responded to 144 calls during the 7 day period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
9/5
DUI at the corner of Lodi and Lake Tahoe Blvd
Battery in the 2900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 2400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrrant in the 3600 block of Primrose Rd
Felony - other in the 1300 block of Johnson Blvd
DUI in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
9/6
The 12th Annual Kids' Fishing Derby on September 21
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/10/2014 - 9:09am
Event Date:
September 21, 2014 - 7:00am The South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge is hosting the 12TH Annual Kids' Fishing Derby on Sunday, September 21, at Tahoe Paradise’s Lake Baron. The Derby is FREE to all children under the age of 16. Registration begins at 7:00 am at Lake Baron, near the main entrance. Hot Dogs, Chips, Sodas, and water are provided FREE to all registered children. The event wraps up at 3:00 p.m.
Location
Lake Baron
1011 E. San Bernadino
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/08/2014 - 7:55pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between August 23 and September 4, 2014. They responded to 418 calls during the 13 day period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
8/23
Drunk in Public in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Unlicensed Driver in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant at Herbert Ave and Lloyd Ave
Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Petty Theft in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 2000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/31/2014 - 9:48pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.
8/7
3:21 p.m. - South Avenue: A 62 YEAR OLD FEMALE WAS TRANSPORTED TO BARTON HOSPITAL AFTER SHE ENTERED A LOCAL PET STORE ASKING FOR PARAMEDICS AND THEN COLLAPSED. LIFE SAVING MEASURES WERE ATTEMPTED WITH NEGATIVE RESULT. DUE TO THE FEMALE'S
UNEXPLAINED INJURIES SOUTH LAKE TAHOE POLICE DETECTIVE'S RESPONDED AS WELL.
4:12 p.m. - Johnson Blvd: A 47 YEAR OLD WOMAN WAS ARRESTED FOR BEING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
8/8
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/28/2014 - 8:48pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between July 31 and August 10, 2014. They responded to 412 calls during the 11 day period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
7/31
Unlicensed Driver in the 3700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Spousal Abuse in the 4100 block of Cedar Ave at 12:53 a.m.
Domestic Violence Battery in the 4100 block of Cedar Ave at 1:37 p.m.
Burglary in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of South Ave
Movie night at Lakeview Commons this Saturday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/19/2014 - 8:56pm
Event Date:
August 23, 2014 - 8:30pm
Grab a blanket, your friends and family and head over to Lakeview Commons this Saturday night to watch "Frozen" at the first free community movie night at 8:30 p.m.
The City of South Lake Tahoe, Lighthouse Cafe, Lakeview Cafe and Radiant Blue Events are presenting this night under the stars for the community and visitors alike.
The temperatures are dropping during the evening so make sure you dress accordingly along with a blanket or sleeping bag and a flash light. There will be popcorn, hot dogs, sandwiches and locally made ice cream available.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/04/2014 - 9:36pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between July 21 and July 31, 2014.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
7/21
DUI in the 100 block of Bellamy Ct
Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of South Ave
Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of South Ave
7/22
Under the Influence of Drugs in the 1300 block of Gilmore Lake Rd
Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License at Sierra Bl & Palmira Ave
Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License at Pioneer Tr & Markofer Way
Dogs allowed back into the Upper Truckee Marsh on August 1st
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/29/2014 - 10:16am
From May 1 through July 31 each year, dogs are kept out of the Upper Truckee Marsh in order to protect wildlife such as the Yellow Headed Blackbird during their critical breeding season.
Leashed dogs are allowed back into the marsh starting on Friday, August 1.
The California Tahoe Conservancy owns and manages the 600 acre marsh, one of the largest remaining in the Sierra Nevada, for the protection and enhancement of wildlife habitat and water quality.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/28/2014 - 6:48pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between July 1 and July 20, 2014.
Calls resulting in arrest:
7/1
Violation of Domestic Violence Court Order in 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Battery, Domestic Violence in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
7/2
Drunk in Public in 900 block of Park Ave
Warrant attempt in the 1100 block of Bowers Ave
Warrant in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Under the Influence of Drugs in the 700 block of San Jose Ave
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/06/2014 - 10:30pm
During the 11 day period from June 20 to June 30, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 315 calls.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
6/20
Warrant in the 2100 block of South Ave
Drunk in Public in the 3900 block of Manzanita Ave
Auto Theft, location not given
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Heavenly Village Way
6/21
Trespassing in the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
DUI in the 2200 block of Dunlap Dr
DUI in the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
6/22
Drunk in Public in the 3700 block of Aspen Ave
Drunk in Public at Friday & Cedar Avenues
4th Annual Locals Car Show Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/05/2014 - 9:24pm
Event Date:
July 6, 2014 - 10:00am
Les Schwab Tire Center of South Lake Tahoe is hosting their 4th Annual Locals Car Show on Sunday, July 6 at the "Y" area tire store.
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. locals can show off their car, trucks, 4x4s and motorcycles for a $40 fee which included a bag of goodies. Everyone is welcome to attend and view the cars, have hot dogs, get cars washed, watch "the tire burn", listen to live music and enjoy the community event. There are also raffles and prizes.
All proceeds go to support Project 44, the foster family awareness program in South Lake Tahoe.
Doggie Day at Cove East
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/18/2014 - 9:37am
Event Date:
June 22, 2014 - 11:30am Join the California Tahoe Conservancy and Lake Tahoe Humane Society - S.P.C.A. in celebrating the dog days of summer with Doggie Day festivities at Cove East Beach on Sunday, June 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
This free event will feature raffle prizes, educational points and dog-related contests. Every leashed pooch in attendance will leave with a free Frisbee too! Trail access to Cove East beach begins at the end of Venice Drive near the Tahoe Keys Marina.
Public Invited to LTCC Soccer Showcase
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/27/2014 - 10:12pm
Event Date:
June 2, 2014 - 8:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Community College has invited the public to head out to the Community Ball Fields on Monday, June 2 at 8 p.m. to see a showcase of the soccer classes. Many of the players will be trying out for the brand-new intercollegiate men’s and women’s soccer teams that will make their debut in Fall of 2014.
This is a nice opportunity to check out the talent that likely will take the field for LTCC come Fall.
Op/Ed: SLT's Parking Meter Program has Lost Money
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 05/18/2014 - 8:11pmThe following is an opinion article and does not necessarily reflect the views of South Tahoe Now:
Puppy Mill Protest in Reno on Saturday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/03/2014 - 9:55pmOrganizers are expecting a large turnout at Saturday's anti-puppy mill demonstration in Reno at the corner of Neil Rd and S. Virginia Street from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
"The event is being called to show the Reno and Sparks City Councils and the Washoe County Commission that citizens mean business when it comes to a ban on the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in retail stores in Reno, Sparks and Incline Village," stated Billy Howard, Founding Organizer for the popular initiative Puppy Mill Free Reno/Sparks/Washoe.
