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Jack Johnson latest entertainer announced for Lake Tahoe outdoor arena at Harveys
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/09/2017 - 10:54am
And then there were three.
The third concert booked for the summer of 2017 for the Harvey's Lake Tahoe Outdoor Concert series has been announced. On July 28, singer-songwriter Jack Johnson will perform as part of his summer tour, bringing his popular blend of music to the South Shore. Presale ticket sales begin February 15 with public sales on February 17.
He joins Train with O.A.R. and Third Eye Blind as acts booked so far for the popular concert series.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/28/2017 - 10:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of some of the 1038 calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between December 25, 2016 and January 23 2017.
Calls resulting in arrests:
12/25
Drunk in Public at Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Keys Blvds
Drunk in Public in the 1100 block of Bonanza
Drunk in Public in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
12/26
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
Assault with a deadly weapon in the 800 block of Lakeview Ave
12/27
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
12/28
First artist announced for South Lake Tahoe's summer concert series
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 2:41pm
Event Date:
July 16, 2017 (All day)
Third Eye Blind will be celebrating their 20th Anniversary with Summer Gods Tour at Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harvey's on July 16, 2017. This is the first concert announced for the popular summer concerts.
Their supporting act(s) have not been announced.
Third Eye Blind will, for the first time in their storied history, play their debut album, considered one of the great rock records of all time, in its entirety, as part of a night of music including their latest, We Are Drugs. They are touring 31 cities as part of the the tour.
Keep yourself and those around you safe during New Year's holiday, do not drive impaired
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/31/2016 - 2:35pm
Deaths caused by drunk drivers had decreased during the past three decades due to increased awareness, education and more choices of sober drivers, but authorities are seeing a rise in 2016. Over 10,000 people died in 2015 after someone chose to drink and drive.
New Year's Day is the single deadliest day for drunk driving and accidents caused by drunk drivers. The 12-hour window between 6 p.m. on Dec. 31 and 6 a.m. on Jan. 1 tends to have about 71 percent more crashes where alcohol or drugs are listed as a contributing factor.
Law enforcement and hospital kept busy with SnowGlobe issues
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/31/2016 - 12:53pm
Fans of electronic music flock to South Lake Tahoe for the annual SnowGlobe outdoor music festival held December 29-31. The predominately under-30 crowd come from colleges and communities hundreds and even thousands of miles away to enjoy a specially gathered group of top artists in the electronic dance music (EDM) field. An estimated 15,000 tickets have been sold for the three-day event which is held on the South Lake Tahoe community's newly created ball fields.
Along with the fun though comes issues common at most music festivals: noise, trash, drinking and illegal drugs.
New California laws in 2017: Human trafficking, car seats, cell phones and more
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/30/2016 - 11:15pm
Denim is now the state’s official fabric to recognize its role in California history, and every autographed collectible sold in California must come with a certificate that verifies it's not a forgery. Those are just two of 898 new laws facing Californians in 2017.
Here are just a few of them compiled in part by California Highway Patrol (CHP):
Law enforcement prepares for thousands of revelers at Stateline
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/28/2016 - 6:10pm
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 - 9:16am
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.
CVS now sells overdose reversal drug over the counter in Nevada and California
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/15/2016 - 10:50pm
CVS announced today that it will now sell the opioid overdose antidote naloxone without a prescription in all of their Nevada locations. This brings the total to 37 states where the drugstore chains sells naloxone over-the-counter, including California.
Coeur d’Alene man identified as pedestrian killed in South Lake Tahoe accident
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/13/2016 - 7:55pm
A Coeur d’Alene, Idaho man has been identified as the man killed while crossing Highway 50 on Saturday night in South Lake Tahoe. According to KREM-TV, 32-year-old Robert Parks was the victim.
According to the television report, Parks' family described him as an outdoorsman, had started to hike the Pacific Crest Trail earlier this year, and that he had stopped in South Lake Tahoe.
U.S. life expectancy drops for first time in over 20 years
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/13/2016 - 7:35pm
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) just released their annual report this week, and there was some good news mixed with a fairly surprising fact: For the first time since 1993, Americans’ life expectancy has actually decreased and is now lower than Canada, Germany, France and other developed countries.
The life expectancy of U.S. residents in 2015 declined by 0.1 years to 78.8. While this figure isn't drastic, it is making news since its the first drop in life expectancy in more than two decades.
The 10 leading causes of death in 2015 remained the same as in 2014. Age-adjusted
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car as crossing Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/11/2016 - 4:27pm
A 32-year-old man was killed Saturday, December 10, 2016 after being struck by a car as he ran across Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe near the Town and Country Center.
At approximately 11:23 p.m., officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) responded to the vehicle versus pedestrian call.
El Dorado County Sheriff K9 retiring after 8 years on the force
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/08/2016 - 8:48pm
After eight years of service to El Dorado County, K9 Bakus has retired.
Bakus started his career with the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office in 2008 and has since apprehended dangerous criminals and been responsible for taking copious amounts of narcotics off the streets.
At the beginning, the Sheriff K9 was partnered with Deputy Mike Roberts and was trained and certified in patrol operations.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/03/2016 - 9:35pm
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
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/19/2016 - 11:32pm
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
Is South Lake Tahoe safer after passage of the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act?
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/06/2016 - 3:03pm
The current crime and police officer staffing statistics in City of South Lake Tahoe is consistent with the State of California as a whole. Most of the crimes for which the Safe Neighborhood and Schools Act have mandated a reduction in criminal penalties have increased in our city. Also consistent with state-wide statistics is the reduction in numbers of South Lake Tahoe police officers available to address local crime.
Pedestrian killed while crossing Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/06/2016 - 10:50am
Update November 16: The identity of the man killed as he crossed Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe has been identified. The El Dorado County Coroner's Officer has said the victim was Daniel Wallace Curry of Carson City, Nev. He would have been 59-years-old in December.
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Update: November 7 The man killed as he crossed Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe was a 59-year-old from Carson City, Nev. The victim's name has not been released, pending notification of next of kin.
Free lock bags available to keep meds out of the wrong hands
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/02/2016 - 6:29pm
Due to highly addictive prescription drugs kept in the medicine cabinets or nightstands of many households, the South Lake Tahoe Drug Free Coalition (DFC) is giving away lock bags so people can keep their prescriptions safe from unauthorized use.
Oxycontin, Demerol, Valium, Ritalin, Adderall, Xanax, Percocet, and Codeine, are also some of the most prescribed and readily-available drugs. They are so readily available that 1 in every 4 teens in America say they have used or misused a prescription drug.
US Coast Guard has record year in drug seizures - $5.6 billion worth
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/27/2016 - 7:21pm
With a growing cocaine problem, not only in South Lake Tahoe but in the whole country, the U.S Coastguard and their interagency partners are being kept busy seizing the drug from ships in the Pacific Ocean headed to the United States.
The Coast Guard broke records over the last 12 months by removing more than 416,000 pounds of cocaine worth over $5.6 billion from boats and ships. Their previous record was 367,700 pounds seized in 2008.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/11/2016 - 10:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 406 calls in the two weeks between September 27 and October 10, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
9/27
Unlicensed drive in the 3600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Violation of Domestic Violence Court Order in the 1100 block of Acoma Circle
Warrant in the 1000 block of Lakeview Ave
9/28
Drunk in Public in the 3800 block of Pioneer Trail
9/29
Trespassing in 900 block of Rubicon Trail
Drug Take Back day at several Douglas County locations
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/04/2016 - 2:38pm
Event Date:
October 22, 2016 (All day)
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will be partnering with the Drug Enforcement Agency in hosting a Drug Take Back on Saturday, October 22, 2016. This will be the public’s 12th opportunity in the County over the last six years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding your home of potentially dangerous expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs. You can drop off your pet medications also.
Bring your pills for disposal at the following locations between 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• East Fork Fire Station #12, 3620 N. Sunridge Drive (north Douglas County )
Reno, Chico and Redlands orthopedic clinics to pay $2.39 million settlement
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/03/2016 - 11:47am
A whistleblower will earn about $430,000 after leading investigators to orthopedic clinics in Reno, Chico and Redlands for their allegedly using discounted and reimported osteoarthritis medications, but billing the government for full value.
The three clinics will pay a combined $2.39 million to resolve federal and state False Claims Act allegations that they knowingly billed federal and state health care programs for the unauthorized viscosupplements.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/01/2016 - 7:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 763 calls (including traffic and DMV calls) between September 6 and September 26, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
9/6
Warrant in the 1900 block of B Street
Driving on a Suspended/Revoked license at Marjorie & O'Malley
9/7
Possession of Stolen Property in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
DUI at Palmira & Carson Avenues
9/8
Drunk in Public in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
SLEDNET: South Shore drug task force dissolved
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/29/2016 - 5:24pm
For the past several months there has been no official SLEDNET servicing the South Shore, and today it was announced that the drug task force that has been serving the community since 1988 has dissolved.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/25/2016 - 12:11pm
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.
9/18/16
12:59 a.m. - DUI - Pioneer Trail - 27-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR DUI
3:18 a.m. - Vacation Rental Issue - Gentian Circle - DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO A NOISE COMPLAINT AT A VACATION RENTAL.
NHP urges caution as 50,000 bikers take to roads during Street Vibrations
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/22/2016 - 11:12pm
The 2016 Street Vibrations Motorcycle Rally is underway and the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) is asking all motorists to use extra caution over the weekend. An estimated 50,000 motorcycle enthusiasts will take to northern Nevada streets during the event which runs September 21 - 25.
The NHP today announced that while they wish participating and or spectating to have a great time at the event, they also urge to be aware of this large influx of motorcycles and keep your eyes out for them while operating on our highways.
Man hit by car while he tried to cross Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/20/2016 - 8:26am
A man attempting to cross Highway 50 east of Lakeview Avenue sustained non-life threatening injuries after he was hit by a car at 6:53 p.m. Monday.
According to witness statements, the 52-year-old transient tried to cross the road from the lake side of the road, paused in the center lane, then ran across the eastbound lanes. He was struck in the fast lane by a car driven by a 32-year-old man from Stateline. Those witnesses said the pedestrian was possibly under the influence of alcohol when he was hit. He was transported to the hospital.
Man arrested after leading officers on high speed chase from Tahoe to West Slope
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/09/2016 - 9:31am
A high speed pursuit that started near Sierra-at-Tahoe on Wednesday ended with the suspect crashing his 2006 BMW and being airflighted off the highway due to his injuries.
On September 7, a California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer spotted 27-year-old Allen Elseth from Lodi, Calif., driving at high rates of speed and crossing over the double-yellow lines on Highway 50 near the ski resort exit.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/04/2016 - 11:18am
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.
8/28
12:19 a.m. - Contributing to deliNquency - Crystal Air Dr - 15-YEAR-OLD FEMALE JUVENILE ARRESTED FOR CONTRIBUTING TO A MINOR AND PUBLIC INTOXICATION.
12:09 p.m. - Offensive Words - Al Tahoe Bl - A 47-YEAR-OLD MALE INMATE WAS CHALLENGED TO FIGHT A 32-YEAR-OLD MALE INMATE WHILE IN CUSTODY.
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.
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.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/15/2016 - 11:47am
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.
8/7
10:48 a.m. - DUI Alcohol or Drugs - Emerald Bay Rd - 35-YEAR-OLD MALE SUSPECT STOPPED INCIDENTAL A REPORT OF A DRUNK DRIVER. SUSPECT DETERMINED TO BE DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL
1:18 p.m. - Suspicious Email - Atroari St - SUSPICIOUS EMAIL RECEIVED.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/09/2016 - 1:19pm
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.
7/31
1:15 a.m. - Vacation Rental Issue - Gentian Circle - VACATION RENTAL VIOLATION
6:45 p.m. - Runaway - South Lake Tahoe - 16-YEAR-OLD MALE RAN AWAY
8/1
Pair arrested at Ritz-Carlton at Northstar after found making fake credit cards
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/03/2016 - 12:09am
The Placer County Sheriff's office arrested an out-of-state couple on July 28 and July 29 on several charges after they stayed at the Ritz-Carlton at Northstarusing fake credit cards which they manufactured in their room.
Importance of understanding dangers of cold water shock
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/07/2016 - 7:13pm
The most common misunderstanding about swimming in Lake Tahoe is that people can suffer from hypothermia, which leads to death. The real truth is that "cold water shock" will kill much quicker than hypothermia ever will.
"The sudden lowering of skin temperature on immersion in cold water represents one of the most profound stimuli that the body can encounter." Golden and Tipton in Essentials of Sea Survival
The Nevada Department of Wildlife is increasing their educational campaign for boaters and swimmers to understand the dangers of cold water at Lake Tahoe.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/03/2016 - 2:12pm
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.
6/24
1:13 p.m. - Burglary - Highway 50 - A VEHICLE WAS BURGLARIZED
1:49 p.m. - Search and Rescue - Pacific Crest Trail - SEARCH AND RESCUE INITIATED FOR AN INJURED 55-YEAR-OLD FEMALE HIKER ON PACIFIC CREST TRAIL SOUTH OF ECHO SUMMIT.
Deaths in Lake Tahoe attributed to cold water shock, not hypothermia
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/28/2016 - 9:20pm
"Swim Smart, Swim Safe: know the dangers of cold water" is the message coming from agencies responsible for boating and water safety on Lake Tahoe, especially after the recent deaths in the lake of two healthy men.
Drowning incidents from boating, paddling and swimming often share the same cause, "cold water shock," an involuntary gasp reflex caused by sudden immersion in cold water. Swimmers and boaters suddenly exposed to the cold waters of Lake Tahoe may experience rapid breathing, gasping, fainting, muscle failure and immediate risk of drowning.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/26/2016 - 6:19pm
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.
6/19
12:27 a.m. - Vacation Rental Issue - Koru St
3:14 a.m. - Violation of Restraining Order - South Lake Tahoe - 50-YEAR-OLD MAN ARRESTED FOR RESTRAINING ORDER VIOLATION
3:03 p.m. - Grand Theft - Emigrant Rd - A SUSPICIOUS CIVIL MATTER OCCURRED
Boating under the influence focus of Lake Tahoe campaign this weekend
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/20/2016 - 9:20pm
As the summer recreational boating season gets into full swing, several law enforcement agencies are ramping up enforcement of boating under the influence laws on Lake Tahoe and other bodies of water. This is all part of a national safety campaign that begins this weekend, June 25 and 26 to heighten awareness and enforcement. Operation Dry Water focuses on deterring boaters from boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Shared pain pills fueling opioid epidemic
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/16/2016 - 11:13pm
As lawmakers grapple with how best to combat the nation’s prescription painkiller abuse crisis, a recent survey is shedding light on how patients who get these medications — drugs such as OxyContin, methadone or Vicodin — sometimes share or mishandle them.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/12/2016 - 8:53am
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.
6/4
6:31 a.m. - Arrest for stored property on Montreal Rd - A 59-YEAR-OLD MAN WAS ARRESTED.
3:46 p.m. - Vague Threats - Al Tahoe Blvd - A 33-YEAR-OLD MALE INMATE ACCUSED ANOTHER INMATE, AGE 18, OF MAKING THREATS.
Busy weekend for SLTPD: Shooting, armed robbery, arson and motorcycle theft
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/12/2016 - 8:19am
One can tell summer is here with the increased number of calls into the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. If keeping drivers, pedestrians and cyclists safe weren’t enough, officers responded to several out of the usual type of calls this weekend.
Will buprenorphine and probuphine be the end to opioid addiction?
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/06/2016 - 7:18pm
Headlines, both regionally and nationally are full of the message: Opioid addiction is sweeping the country and its out of control. With the death of musical artist Prince of an opioid overdose, the stigma of the addiction to strong prescription pain pills has been erased. It isn't a poor person's problem, it isn't an unemployed person's problem, it isn't a metropolitan problem. It is a problem in South Lake Tahoe, Reno, the west and the whole country.
Two Reno teens die in single vehicle crash near Northstar
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/06/2016 - 2:51pm
The California Highway Patrol is continuing their investigation of a crash near Lake Tahoe on Friday night that has killed two teens from Reno. Two more are still hospitalized with major injuries.
According the the CHP, at about 8:30 p.m. June 3, a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by 15-year-old Gregorio Martinez-Reyes made an unsafe turn and left State Route 267 near Northstar Drive, flipped an unknown number of times and came to rest in a field.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/05/2016 - 8:04pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 486 calls between May 16 and May 31, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
5/16
DUI in the 2000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 2000 block of 12th St
Resisting in the 3800 block of Aspen Ave
Domestic Battery in the 900 block of James Ave
DUI at Pioneer and Woodbine
5/17
Brandishing in the 800 block of Stateline Ave
5/18
Drunk in Public in the 4100 block of Pine Bl
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/24/2016 - 10:01pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 160 calls between May 10 and May 15, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
5/10
Warrant in the 1400 block of Melba Dr
Drug Offense in the 1700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Juvenile Problem in the 1000 block of Tata Lane
Drug Offense in the 900 block of Modesto
Unlicensed driver in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Violation of Court Order in the 4100 block of Manzanita Dr
Trespassing in the 1400 block of Cedar Ave
5/11
National Safe Boating Week
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/20/2016 - 9:47pm
National Safe Boating Week is May 21-27, 2016 and is the launch of the 2016 North American Safe Boating Campaign. This yearlong campaign promotes safe and responsible boating and the value of voluntary, consistent life jacket wear by recreational boaters through the national theme, Wear It!
The local US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 11-04 in South Lake Tahoe is promoting the Wear It! campaign and hopes it will remind boaters of the importance of boating safely, including consistent life jacket wear, boating sober, knowing navigational rules and having a proper lookout.
Letter to the Editor: Why vote for Bernie Sanders
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/11/2016 - 11:55am
In a representative democracy, the system the United States supposedly has, the policy making is controlled by the representatives elected by the people. The idea behind representative democracy is that people will elect representatives that will serve their best interest. However, in the United States the funding for election campaigns is provided by large corporations, banks, and a handful of wealthy individuals that results in the election of representatives who serve the best interests of the large corporations, banks, and wealthy individuals.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/30/2016 - 7:55am
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 188 calls between April 12 and April 25, 2016.
Sunday's home explosion highlights issue of BHO labs in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/26/2016 - 9:25pm
Sunday night's honey oil lab explosion in a South Lake Tahoe home could have been much, much worse. Neighboring homes could have burned, people could have died.
While the incident on Plum Street is still under investigation by the South Lake El Dorado Narcotics Enforcement Team (SLEDNET), and few details have been released, the subject is one of not only local concern, but one of national concern.
