el dorado county
Known South Lake Tahoe arsonist arrested on robbery and arson charges
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/18/2018 - 11:34am
A South Lake Tahoe man is behind bars facing several charges including arson and robbery.
His first alleged offense was on July 16 at 12:36 p.m. when 43-year-old Eric Almdale allegedly threatened to kill a family member over money. He fled the home in the 1000 block of Echo Avenue with the money.
Suspicious car fire in Meyers
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/17/2018 - 4:03pm
A fire destroyed a vehicle parked outside a Meyers residence early Tuesday morning. The call came in at 3:26 a.m. July 17, and Lake Valley Fire Protection District, CalFire and the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) reponded.
The fire was contained to the vehicle which was parked on Zuni Street.
The incident is an active investigation on a suspicious fire, according to EDSO Sergeant Anthony Prencipe.
No other details at this point.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/15/2018 - 10:30pm
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 and Tahoma. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
7/4
3:41
Lake Tahoe area roadwork July 15-21
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/14/2018 - 8:48pm
The following is a list of the Caltrans roadwork projects in the Lake Tahoe Basinand El Dorado County for the week of July 15 - 21, 2018.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Buchanan sentenced to 150 years in prison for murdering family, but could get parole
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/12/2018 - 10:17pm
September 13, 2015 was the worst day in the lives of the Molly McAffe, and Adam and Gavin Buchanan families. They lost a son, grandson, sister, daughter, aunt, nephew, cousin, and their lives will be forever haunted by the heinous acts of another relative, Nolen Buchanan.
It was a very emotional afternoon in El Dorado County Superior Court Judge Suzanne Kingsbury's court Thursday during the sentencing of the now 18-year-old responsible for shooting his father, his father's fiancé and his 8-year-old brother and then setting their cabin on fire in Greenwood, Calif.
Man stabbed over parking space at South Lake Tahoe CVS
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/12/2018 - 6:24pm
Road rage over a parking spot in South Lake Tahoe led to the stabbing of a 51-year-old man from San Jose on Thursday, July 12.
At about 10:30 a.m., the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) received numerous 911 calls about a stabbing in front of the CVS Pharmacy located at 3471 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Upon arrival they found Scott Nevin bleeding from a stab wound. Witnesses identified 71-year-old Paul Ivanovsky from Sparks as the person who allegedly stabbed Nevin, and he was sitting in his car nearby, awaiting the arrival of police.
Filing period open for Lake Tahoe Community College Board of Trustess
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/10/2018 - 5:51pm
There are several opportunities this election season for South Lake Tahoe area residents to represent their community on the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors (1), LTUSD School Board (2) , City Council (3), City Clerk (1), City Treasurer (1), South Tahoe Public Utility District (2), Tahoe Paradise Recreation and Park District, and now, Lake Tahoe Community College Board of Trustees (2).
The positions all have residential requirements with both LTCC and LTUSD have further area boundaries.
The filing period opens on July 16 and ends at 5:00 p.m. on August 10, 2018.
Two-person police team protecting South Lake Tahoe waters
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/09/2018 - 4:57pm
A day on the lake is a dream come true for many, but for two South Lake Tahoe Police Department officers it's another day at the office. As they navigate Lake Tahoe they are looking for speeders, unsafe practices, life vests, drunk boaters and boat registrations, as well as responding to life threatening crashes and drownings.
"It's our little city out here," explained Steve O'Brien who has manned the South Lake Tahoe police boat for 17 summers.
Bike challenge week riders pedal 11,215 miles and save $2,493 in gas purchases
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/09/2018 - 12:59pm
During the first two weeks of June, participants in the 13th annual Lake Tahoe Bike Challenge traveled 11,215 miles on foot or on bicycle, burning an estimated 482,245 calories and preventing an estimated 12,105 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions and $2,493 in gasoline purchases.
Organized by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition, the basin-wide Bike Challenge is a friendly competition to see what individuals and teams can rack up the most trips and miles by biking, walking, or taking transit instead of driving cars.
Three seats open for South Tahoe Public Utility District Board
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/09/2018 - 12:09pm
Besides openings on the Lake Tahoe Unified School District, Lake Tahoe Community College Board, South Lake Tahoe City Council, Tahoe Paradise Park Board, El Dorado County Board of Supervisors this November, there will also be three openings on the South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) five-member board.
From July 16 to August 10, those interested in being on the STPUD board must file for candidacy. That deadline is extended to August 15 if an incumbent fails to file for their term prior by the earlier deadline. The incumbent is not allowed to file after August 10.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/08/2018 - 10:49am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
6/27
7:25 a.m. - Coroner Investigaton - South Lake Tahoe - 33-YEAR-OLD MAN DECEASED AFTER BEING HIT BY VEHICLE ON HWY 50.
6/28
Lake Tahoe area roadwork July 8 - 14
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/06/2018 - 10:29pm
The following is a list of the Caltrans roadwork projects in the Lake Tahoe Basinand El Dorado County for the week of July 8 - 14, 2018.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Letter to the Editor: Beware of scary and violating phone scam
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/05/2018 - 10:23pm
I felt it was important to make as many people aware of scam and psychological horror that was perpetrated on my wife just a few days ago.
Visitor drowns at Fallen Leaf Lake
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/03/2018 - 9:28am
On July 1, 2018, deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office (EDSO) were dispatched to a report of a drowning at Fallen Leaf Lake. It was occuring at the same time as a Search and Rescue operation was being formed to help an ill person at Eagle Falls and helicopters were on the way to that scene at the time of the call of the drowning. Some diverted to the lake.
The victim was identified as Sudhamo Ahuja, a 70-year-old male from San Jose, Calif. and his next of kin has been notified.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork July 1 - 7
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/02/2018 - 3:13pm
The 4th of July is not only a fun holiday, but it is a very busy one in Lake Tahoe. Due to heavy holiday traffic, Caltrans will suspend their roadwork projects at the lake.
Roadwork on U.S. Highway 50 from the "Y" intersection to the Trout Creek Bridge will be suspended starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 3. The regular weekly construction schedule will resume at 9 p.m. Thursday, July 5.
Although construction will be suspended for the holiday, there will be heavy traffic and work zones will still be set up. Please "Be Work Zone Alert."
Shooting victim and murder suspect in South Lake Tahoe deadly shooting identified
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/02/2018 - 7:11am
One man died and his shooter arrested after an argument on Saturday, June 30 in South Lake Tahoe.
Police responded to the 1000 block of Julie Lane shortly before 5:30 p.m. after reports of shots fired. Upon arrival they found 44-year-old Christopher Kitchen of South Lake Tahoe on the road at the entrance to Tahoe Verde Mobile Home Park. Despite life saving measures, Kitchen was prounounced deceased after medics took the victim to Barton Memorial Hospital.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/01/2018 - 9:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
6/20
5:15 p.m. - DUI Turnover: Alcohol - Wagon Train Trail - AOA TURNOVER 50-YEAR-OLD MALE SUSPECT WAS ARRESTED FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
6/21
One dead, one arrested in South Lake Tahoe shooting
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/30/2018 - 7:39pm
UPDATE 7/2 8:15AM: The victim in Saturday's shooting has been identified as 44-year-old Christopher Kitchen of South Lake Tahoe. The suspect, 62-year-old Roy Figaro of South Lake Tahoe, is in the El Dorado County Jail and is facing murder charges.
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One person has died after being shot Saturday near the Y in South Lake Tahoe.
Just before 5:30 p.m. on June 30, 2018, officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) responded to the 1000 block of Julie lane after several calls were made into dispatch about shots fired.
Victim identified in fatal South Lake Tahoe hit-and-run
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/30/2018 - 3:35pm
Trevor M. Bright has been identified as the victim in Tuesday night's hit-and-run vehicle vs. bicycle crash in South Lake Tahoe.
Full signature count needed for medical marijuana dispensary initative
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/29/2018 - 10:58pm
For the second time this week, a group gathering signatures to get initiatives on November's ballot has failed to get past the first phase of signature validation.
On Friday, the El Dorado County Elections Department said the group attempting to grandfather in the existing medical marijuana dispensary in South Lake Tahoe and allow them to sell adult use marijuana failed the first count of a sample 500 signatures.
The Tahoe Wellness Cooperative at 3445 Lake Tahoe Boulevard is the only medical marijuana dispensary in the City limits.
Arrest made in South Lake Tahoe felony hit-and-run
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/29/2018 - 10:05pm
11:15 p.m. update: According to El Dorado County Jail logs, the suspect who turned themself into law enforcement is Joseph Matthew Chesler, 33, of South Lake Tahoe. His bail has been set at $125,000, $75,000 for Hit and Run Causing Injury/Death and $50,000 for Involuntary Manslaughter.
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An arrest has been made in Tuesday night's fatal hit-and-run crash in South Lake Tahoe.
DUI checkpoint in South Lake Tahoe Saturday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/29/2018 - 4:09pm
On Saturday, June 30, 2018, the California Highway Patrol (CHP), South Lake Tahoe Area, will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint in the east area of El Dorado County. The checkpoint will be setting up at approximately 8:00 p.m. and will be operational at 9:00 p.m. The checkpoint will conclude at approximately 2:00 a.m.
It is unknown where it will be set up but could be anywhere from Meyers to the state line. Designate a sober driver if you plan to go out and drink.
Ballot initiative to keep vacation rentals in South Lake Tahoe lacking in signatures
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/28/2018 - 8:32pm
Efforts to bring a second vacation home rental initiative to November's ballot have hit a roadblock after the El Dorado County Elections office said they did not have enough valid signatures to take it to the voters.
The Sustainable Community Alliance (SCA) turned in 1,843 signatures, thinking that would be enough to guarantee the needed 1,005.
Elections staff did a random count of 500 of those signatures to verify the person signing was a registered voter in the City limits. They found 243 valid signatures in that sample.
More victims come forward in South Lake Tahoe day care center sexual assault case
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/27/2018 - 12:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Additional victims from the Pequenos Rascals Learning Center have come forward in the child sexual assault case against one of the licensees, David Rodriguez-Flores. Sr.
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department, (SLTPD) received information on June 15 of an on-going possible child sexual assault that had occurred at the child care center located at 3336 Sandy Way. Multiple victims came forward and reported a pattern of abuse dating back at least two years.
Longest Day of Golf raises funds for South Lake Tahoe Cancer League
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/26/2018 - 9:31pm
From sunup to sundown, a field of 11 golfers hit the links at Tahoe Paradise Golf Course Thursday to raise funds for the South Lake Tahoe Cancer League.
The Moose Lodge of South Lake Tahoe has sponsored the Longest Day of Golf for thirteen years. Lodge members spend the day driving golf carts, keeping the water and food flowing for the golfers, and helping to raise funds for charity.
Final results from El Dorado County election
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/25/2018 - 10:18pm
The El Dorado County Elections office has released their final tally of the ballots from the June 5, 2018 election.
Here are the results:
County Supervisor, 5th District
Novasel and Curtzwiler will face off in November
JEFFREY SPENCER 1149 16.74%
NORMA SANTIAGO 954 13.90%
KENNY CURTZWILER 2217 32.31%
SUE NOVASEL 2524 36.78%
County Supervisor, 4th District
Ranalli and Parlin will face off in November
LORI PARLIN 4564 37.97%
BOGDAN AMBROZEWICZ 1494 12.43%
MICHAEL RANALLI 5946 49.46%
County Auditor-Controller
Harn wins
South Lake Tahoe jury finds man guilty of pandering and pimping
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/25/2018 - 8:28am
A Sacramento man is facing over 20 years in prison after a jury in South Lake Tahoe found him guilty on 11 counts of felony Pandering and 3 counts of Felony Pimping.
Isiah Campbell was arrested on March 3, 2017 after El Dorado County detectives set up an undercover operation targeting human trafficking and prostitution in the Placerville area.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/24/2018 - 2:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
6/13
10:27 a.m. - Search and Rescue - Echo Summit - RESCUE FOR INJURED 56-YEAR-OLD FEMALE HORSEBACK RIDER AND HORSE.
Second bird in El Dorado County tests positive for West Nile Virus
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/23/2018 - 7:13pm
Another bird found in El Dorado County has tested positive for West Nile virus, the second so far for the County in 2018. The first one was in South Lake Tahoe and this one is on the west slope.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork June 24-30
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/23/2018 - 1:20pm
The following are a list of Caltrans roadwork long and short term projects at Lake Tahoe for the week:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Residents asked to complete survey concerning Charter and KCRA
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/21/2018 - 6:28pm
Even with government and public pleas to keep Sacramento NBC affiliate KCRA on the South Lake Tahoe Charter Spectrum lineup, the channel was cut on June 8. The fight to get the California station back has not stopped and El Dorado County is now surveying residents.
South Lake Tahoe daycare staff member arrested on child sexual assault charges
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/20/2018 - 6:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After an investigation into an allegation of ongoing child sexual assault at a South Lake Tahoe daycare center, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) have arrested the father of the operator of Pequeños Rascals Daycare.
On June 15, SLTPD first received information about the possible assault occurring at the center located at 3336 Sandy Way. Multiple victims came forward and reported a pattern of abuse dating back at least two years.
Bijou Community School principal to receive LTCC Distinguished Alumni Award
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/19/2018 - 12:48pm
Event Date:
June 29, 2018 - 6:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Foundation is pleased to announce that Bijou Community School Principal Cindy Martinez is the recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award for 2018, which she will receive at LTCC’s Commencement ceremony on Friday, June 29. Each year, the LTCC Foundation recognizes one special LTCC graduate to receive this prestigious award based on their exemplary achievements in academic, business, artistic or civic activities.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork schedule through June 23
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/19/2018 - 11:26am
The following are Caltrans road projects on the California side of Lake Tahoe for the next week:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 49 (El Dorado County): Work continues on a $22 million project to replace the South Fork American River Bridge in Coloma-Lotus. This project will make seismic improvements to the new bridge, widen the structure to allow for 8-foot shoulders and 6-foot sidewalks, and improve the roadway on both sides of the bridge. Completion is expected in mid-August. No traffic-interfering work is scheduled on the highway:
Meeks Bay meeting set for El Dorado County VHR discussion
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/18/2018 - 8:43pm
Event Date:
June 25, 2018 - 6:30pm
El Dorado County Board of Supervisor’s Vacation Home Rental (VHR) ad hoc Committee
has scheduled a community meeting for Monday, June 25 at the Meeks Bay Fire Protection District from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The meeting will provide residents who live on the West Shore of the Lake Tahoe basin with an overview of the Committee’s work and full Board of Supervisor actions taken over the last several months to change the ordinance that regulates VHRs in the unincorporated portion of the County.
Letter: Mike Owen concedes to Joe Harn in disappointing loss
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/18/2018 - 7:31am
Mike Owen, candidate for El Dorado County Auditor-Controller, conceded the race to incumbent Joe Harn as the latest vote counts were released as of Friday June 15.
“I have to admit I am kind of surprised by the results” Owen said. “I had a great deal of community, grass-roots support and enthusiasm from both volunteers and donors along with some great endorsements.” he added.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/17/2018 - 5:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
June 6
8:56 a.m. - Burglary - Standford Hill Rd - R/P REPORTED A BURGLARY.
Woman arrested after South Lake Tahoe collision
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 12:49pm
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department was kept busy with a couple of different alcohol-related incidents Thursday evening.
The first one occurred when a 22-year-old South Lake Tahoe woman crashed her Chevy Suburban into a Volkswagon Jetta driven by a local man. The woman, who had two children in her vehicle, a 3-year-old and 1 1/2-year-old, was headed northbound on Ski Run Boulevard when she attempted to make a turn onto Tamarack Avenue. She hit the Jetta which was heading eastbound and slowing to stop at the intersection.
City Council to examine contract with EDC Animal Control Services
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/14/2018 - 5:18pm
El Dorado County has supplied animal control services to the City of South Lake Tahoe since 1998.
In the past twenty years, the City has entered into seven different agreements with the County for rabies quarantine investigations, humane investigations, vicious animal complaints, shelter services, impoundment of strays, removal of dead animals from City roadways, enforcement of all State, County and City codes dealing with animals, and maintenance of a County Animal Shelter, all six-days-a-week, with options of emergency services.
Most ballots now counted in El Dorado County, Novasel and Curtzwiler move on
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/13/2018 - 9:16pm
More ballots have been counted in El Dorado County, leaving just over 2,000 still be counted out of the almost 23,000 left to do after election day.
County Supervisor 5th District
It appears Curtzwiler and Novasel will face off again in November.
JEFFREY SPENCER 1120 16.82%
NORMA SANTIAGO 916 13.76%
KENNY CURTZWILER 2149 32.28%
SUE NOVASEL 2454 36.86%
County Supervisor 4th District
If Ranalli doesn't get to 50 percent there will be a runoff with Lori Parlin in November.
LORI PARLIN 4439 37.86%
BOGDAN AMBROZEWICZ 1451 12.38%
MICHAEL RANALLI 5818 49.62%
Nolen Buchanan found guilty on three counts of 1st degree murder
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/13/2018 - 3:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An El Dorado County jury of five women and seven men deliberated about two hours Wednesday, coming back with a quick verdict in the case of Nolen Keith Buchanan, the Benicia, California teen that had been accused of killing his family and setting their cabin on fire to cover his tracks.
Many area emergency personnel carry Naloxone for overdoses
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/12/2018 - 3:36pm
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) is joining the South Lake Tahoe Fire and Lake Valley Fire medics in having their personnel carrying medication used to block the effects of opioids. Narcan (commercial name for Naloxone) can be given to persons suffering from suspected or accidental opioid overdoses at the earliest possible time to minimize overdosing.
South Lake Tahoe man sentenced to four years in prison for domestic battery
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/11/2018 - 10:50pm
The El Dorado County District Attorney's Office has announced that South Lake Tahoe resident Shannon Patrick Johnson, 33, has been sentenced to four years in state prison after being convicted of felony domestic violence.
On April 17, 2018, Johnson was waiting outside his ex-wife's home so that he could confront her, despite being restrained from contacting her due to a 2017 domestic violence conviction. When the ex-wife exited her home to go to work, he began yelling at her. Hoping to calm him down, she got into his car to talk to him.
Nolen Buchanan murder trial in South Lake Tahoe nearing end
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/11/2018 - 10:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - At 10:00 a.m. on September 13, 2015, Garden Valley Fire Department personnel responded to a wildland fire in the community of Greenwood in western El Dorado County, on Highway 193 between Cool and Georgetown. Upon arrival they found a residence still smoldering, but burned to the ground.
In the ashes were found the charred remains of Adam Buchanan, 38, his fiancée Molly McAffe, 37, and their 8-year-old son Gavin Buchanan. All three were shot before the cabin was burned down.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/10/2018 - 7:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
5/30
KCRA unavailable to South Lake Tahoe Charter customers, for now
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/10/2018 - 1:58pm
Charter Communications allowed the Sacramento NBC affiliate, KCRA, to remain on their channel lineup through Tuesday's primary, but as of June 8 it is no longer available despite viewers and government officials reaching out.
El Dorado County Fair June 14-17
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/09/2018 - 7:44pm
There’s Magic in the Air at the 2018 El Dorado County Fair, being held in Placerville June 14 to 17. Don’t miss this annual tradition!
The fair is packed full of events including concerts, food, carnival, barns full of livestock, Home Depot workshop for kids, gardening displays, contests for everything from textiles to wine, and much more. Find daily schedule HERE.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork June 10 - 16
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/09/2018 - 4:45pm
The following are Caltrans road projects on the California side of Lake Tahoe for the next week:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
El Dorado County vote counts updated
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/08/2018 - 9:33pm
The Elections Department of El Dorado County has released the results of some of the 23,000 ballots left to count after Tuesday's election.
The following is the updated ballot count as of 4:49 p.m. Friday, June 8. The department will release updates next week as well.
County Supervisor Area 5
JEFFREY SPENCER 931 16.61%
NORMA SANTIAGO 770 13.74%
KENNY CURTZWILER 1815 32.38%
SUE NOVASEL 2074 37.00%
County Supervisor Area 4
LORI PARLIN 3753 37.99%
BOGDAN AMBROZEWICZ 1215 12.30%
MICHAEL RANALLI 4900 49.60%
County Auditor-Controller
JOE HARN 21678 52.61%
Suicides on the rise across US in all states but Nevada
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/08/2018 - 9:04pm
It has been a very tough and tragic week, with the passing of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, and because of their suicides and a report released by the CDC, NAMI ((National Alliance on Mental Illness) El Dorado County is seeing an increase in phone calls from the community.
Suicide rates have been rising in nearly every state, according to the latest Vital Signs report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is the 10th leading cause of death and is one of just three leading causes that are on the rise (behind diseases of the heart and Cerebrovascular diseases).
