el dorado county
Lake Tahoe Secret Witness offers $3,000 for arrest of Manpreet Singh's murderer
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/07/2017 - 10:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Secret Witness Program if offering a $3,000 reward leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of local gas station attendant Manpreet Singh on August 3, 2013.
“Friends and family never forget and neither should we," said El Dorado County District Attorney Vern Pierson as he asked for the public's help in solving the case.
Singh was the lone employee on the night shift at U.S. Gas on Lake Tahoe Boulevard when a gunman entered the store, shot and killed him.
Inaugural National Night Out in South Lake Tahoe a success
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/06/2017 - 11:27pm
The South Lake Tahoe and Meyers communities were out in force at the Lake Tahoe Environmental Magnet School on August 1 for the first local observation of National Night Out.
El Dorado County appoints two new directors for reorganized departments
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/06/2017 - 7:26pm
El Dorado County reorganized what is now Community Development Services to include directors of three primary departments, and they recently announced the hiring of two of those new directors, one for Planning & Building and the other for Environmental Management. Both men were interim directors as the departments were being reorganized and the search for director was underway.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/06/2017 - 8:48am
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.
7/30
4:34 a.m. - Vacation Rental Ordinance - Colusa St - VHR NOISE COMPLAINT
10:03 a.m. - Coroner Case - Tahoe Paradise - 55-YEAR OLD MALE DECEASED
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for August 6 - 12
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/05/2017 - 8:57pm
The following is the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) roadwork schedule for the Lake Tahoe area. Please note, due to “Hot August Nights” events in Reno, and the expected extra traffic in Tahoe, most lane closures will be restricted from noon Thursday, August 10 until 8 p.m. Monday, August 14.
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for July 31 - August 5
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/31/2017 - 1:35pm
The following are California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) projects in the at Lake Tahoe.
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
State Route 193 (El Dorado County): Motorists can expect a full closure of the highway from the junction with State Route 49 in Placerville to Chili Bar from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Monday through Friday for roadwork repairs. More information: http://bit.ly/2to2pbb
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
National Night Out - Staying safe at home, work and play
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/30/2017 - 8:11pm
Every year, on the first Tuesday in August, nearly 40 million people in 16,000 communities across the United States turn out to celebrate National Night Out. The event was first hosted in 1984 as a way to bring communities together and promote stronger ties between citizens and the law enforcement personnel who serve them. Communities are at their best when neighbors feel a common bond and a sense of community not only among themselves but also with their local public servants, and National Night Out is a fun and enjoyable way to foster those important ties.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/30/2017 - 5:39pm
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.
7/23
12:52 a.m. - Vacation Rental Ordinance - Jicarilla Dr - DEPUTIES RESPOND
2:35 a.m. - Vacation Rental Ordinance - Mewuk Dr - DEPUTIES RESPOND
2:53 a.m. - Vacation Rental Ordinance - High Meadows Trail - DEPUTIES RESPOND
9:09 a.m. - DUI: Alcohol - Highway 89 - 28-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED.
Water restored to Tahoe Keys Marina
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/28/2017 - 10:13am
4:30 p.m. update: At 3:35 p.m. Friday afternoon the water was turned back on at the Tahoe Keys Marina. The two parties, Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association and Tahoe Keys Marina Management Inc., were able to work out an arrangement to get things flowing again.
The marina's lawyer Michael Matuska said he will file notice with the court to vacate the August 3 hearing as the two parties will be working on a continued relationship out of court.
Matuska did not release the specifics of the arrangement that restored the water service which has been down since July 11.
New business licenses issued in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/27/2017 - 5:49pm
The following 68 businesses took out business licenses with the City of South Lake Tahoe during the month of June:
6/1/17
GRIFFITH CONSTRUCTION
KREATIONZ INK
LIQUID CRAFT BARTENDING CO
PALOMAR CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
6/2
FINE EGYPTIAN ART
6/5
ELENA GRANT DUPLEX RENTAL
KAREN'S FLOWER STAND
LOBOS DEL MAR
MATTERHORN INN
ROSEVILLE CARPET ONE
THE OVEN
6/6
LITTLE PHILLY CHEESESTEAKS
ROTI
6/7
FERN RD RENTALS
CARRIAGE LANE PROPERTIES 1
CARRIAGE LANE PROPERTIES 2
CLEAN AS A WHISTLE 8.20
INTERIOR EXPERTS GENERAL BUILDERS
STEP BY STEP CHILDCARE
El Dorado County receives loan to build 11-acre public safety complex
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 11:03pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado County has received a $57.14 million loan to build a public safety complex in Diamond Springs that will bring together the Sheriff’s Office operations which are currently spread out across 13 different locations in the county.
The loan is provided through the Community Facilities Direct Loan Program.
Area fire update: Detwiler, Preacher, Ranch and Latrobe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 9:37pm
Douglas County's lightning caused Preacher Fire is 20 percent contained this evening and has burned 5,386 acres since starting early Monday morning. The fire is burning in the Pine Nut Mountains in steep and hard to access terrain.
South of Folsom near Rancho Murieta, the Latrobe Fire has burned 1,000 acres and is now 40 percent contained. The fire, which started Wednesday afternoon, is near Latrobe Rd & Scott Rd.
El Dorado County Food Bank returns to SLT with supplies
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/24/2017 - 11:55pm
Event Date:
July 26, 2017 - 10:00am
The El Dorado County Food Bank will be returning to South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, July 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Those in need of food supplies can stop by their new location, the parking lot of St. Theresa Catholic Church located at 1041 Lyon Avenue. They stop there the 4th Wednesday of each month at the same time, same spot.
More information can be found at www.foodbankedc.org.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 7:38pm
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.
7/16
3:38 a.m. - Vacation Home Rental - Susquehanna Dr - VHR HOT TUB PARTY
4:36 p.m. - Embezzlement - 4th Ave, Tahoma - A 58-YEAR-OLD FEMALE EMBEZZLED A VEHICLE AND LATER RETURNED IT. THE 30-YEAR-OLD FEMALE VICTIM WAS NON DESIROUS OF PRESSING CHARGES UPON THE RETURN OF HER VEHICLE.
South Lake Tahoe holds 2nd annual Public Safety Appreciation Day
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/22/2017 - 10:58pm
Event Date:
September 7, 2017 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Everyone is invited out to Lakeview Commons on Thursday, September 7 to say "thank you" to the men and women who protect the South Shore communities at the 2nd annual Public Safety Appreciation Day.
The City of South Lake Tahoe will be hosting the event from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and will feature live music, BBQ, a thank you card making station and blue ribbons to tie around the trees at Lakeview Commons as a visual way to say thank you.
This is a multi-agency event to show appreciation:
· Calfire
· California Highway Patrol
Lake Tahoe area roadwork July 23 - 29
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/22/2017 - 9:54pm
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be working on the following road projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin between July 23-July 29, 2017.
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
State Route 193 (El Dorado County): Motorists can expect a full closure of the highway from the junction with State Route 49 in Placerville to Chili Bar from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Monday through Friday for roadwork repairs. More information: http://bit.ly/2to2pbb
Letter: EDC Probation does critical work in criminal justice system
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/21/2017 - 2:27pm
By proclamation of the County Board of Supervisors, El Dorado County celebrated Probation Services Week this week, July 17 – July 21, 2017. As the Chief Probation Officer in El Dorado County, I would like to take the opportunity to reflect on the critical work probation does in our criminal justice system and say thank you to all the men and women of my department who work tirelessly to protect our communities, reduce recidivism, restore victims, promote healthy families, and live the vision of our department: Safe Communities Through Changed Lives.
Free tree removal for low-income El Dorado County seniors
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/20/2017 - 9:24pm
With tree mortality issues so prevalent in the Sierra, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors today launched a Tree Removal Grant Program for low-income seniors.
“The tree mortality issues in our county remain very serious. We’re just happy to have this program available to assist private homeowners, especially our seniors with limited income, who have no other means to remove dead or dying trees from threatening damage to their homes,” said District IV Supervisor, Michael Ranalli.
Judge rules against Tahoe Keys Marina, water to stay off for now
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/18/2017 - 8:38pm
The water at the Tahoe Keys Marina will remain off for the time being after the issue was brought before El Dorado Superior Court for the third time in less than a week on Tuesday, July 18. With the water at the marina turned off, water is also turned off to the Fresh Ketch restaurant as well as apartments and businesses at the marina.
Free chipping service for city and county residents
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/18/2017 - 6:17pm
Residents of South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado county, Fallen Leaf Lake and Alpine County are encouraged to take advantage of the free curbside chipping service offered by the Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD).
The free service will be offered through October, weather permitting.
Homeowners can work on their defensible space by removing limbs and slash on their property, then the chipping crew will come by and collect it, then convert into wood chips.
This action reduces flammable vegetation and helps homeowners protect their property from the threat of wildfire.
El Dorado County sends more money to Cal Tahoe JPA for ambulance services
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/17/2017 - 10:45pm
More money is on the way to the South Shore to fund ambulance services thanks to a unanimous vote by the El Dorado County Supervisors during their June 27 meeting. An amendment was made to the original contract between the Cal Tahoe Emergency Services Operations Authority (Cal Tahoe) and the County, giving an extra $790,000 per year as well as funds to buy a new ambulance.
The extra money will help fund a special team for interfacility transfers.
Coffee With a Cop in South Lake Tahoe Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/17/2017 - 5:13pm
Event Date:
July 18, 2017 - 9:00am
The third Coffee With a Cop in the area this summer will be held on Tuesday, July 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Starbucks at the South Y Center in South Lake Tahoe.
The community is invited to meet with members of the California Highway Patrol South Lake Tahoe office, South Lake Tahoe Police Department, El Dorado County Sheriff. Stop by and discuss issues or just meet law enforcement in an informal, neutral location.
One simple item will help save lives when on Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/17/2017 - 11:25am
LAKE TAHOE - Boating, rafting, kayaking and paddling are just a few ways to enjoy beautiful Lake Tahoe, but they come with simple safety precautions and preparations to ensure that day is complete and enjoyable.
"People are very excited to get on the water," said Edwin Lyngar, Nevada Department of Wildlife's (NDOW) Water Educator. "Take safety precautions as you can't depend on luck."
Lyngar as well as both California and Nevada water safety experts were at Sand Harbor last week to inform the public about how easy it is to be safe on the water.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/16/2017 - 10:02pm
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 from Tahoma to South Lake Tahoe. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
7/9
5:17 a.m. - Bears - Little Bear Lane - BEAR BROKE INTO A RESIDENCE AND RANSACKED THE KITCHEN.
8:09 a.m. - Driving on a suspended license - Highway 50 - 35-YEAR-OLD MAN ARRESTED.
9:22 a.m. - Death Investigation - South Lake Tahoe - 63-YEAR-OLD FEMALE DECEASED.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork July 16 - 22
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/15/2017 - 7:06pm
The following is a list of Caltrans projects at Lake Tahoe for the week.
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
State Route 193 (El Dorado County): Motorists can expect signalized one-way traffic control about 1 mile north of the junction with State Route 49 in Placerville around the clock for slope repair work.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Head on collision on Black Bart Ave in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/14/2017 - 11:20pm
Three people were`sent to the hospital Thursday afternoon after two cars collided on Black Bart Avenue in South Lake Tahoe.
Just after 4:00 p.m., the driver of one of the cars involved apparently fell asleep at the wheel, drifted over the yellow line into the path of a second car according to Ruth Loehr of the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Loehr said both drivers were transferred to the hospital as well as one passenger.
CHP, El Dorado County Sheriff's officers, Lake Valley Fire and paramedics responded to the crash which closed a section of the road for almost an hour.
DUI Checkpoint somewhere on the South Shore Saturday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/13/2017 - 5:51pm
Another reminder to not drink and drive in South Lake Tahoe will be on Saturday, July 15 when the the California Highway Patrol (CHP) conducts a sobriety checkpoint.
CHP has said they will be operating the checkpoint between 9:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. "somewhere in the east area of El Dorado County." This could be Meyers, South Lake Tahoe or Tahoma.
South Lake Tahoe gas station attendant's murder focus of Cold Case Task Force
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/13/2017 - 1:23am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Cold Case Task Force of the El Dorado County District Attorney's Office is seeking the public's assistance in solving the unsolved murder of South Lake Tahoe resident Manpreet Singh. Singh was the lone attendant on the night shift at U.S. Gas on August 6, 2013 when a gunman entered the store, shot and killed Singh.
A customer walked into the store that evening at 10:50 p.m. and called 911 to tell them Singh had been shot. Video from that night shows the gunman walk from Palmira Avenue and enter the store at 10:40 p.m.
Safe neighborhoods and camaraderie focus of National Night Out
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/13/2017 - 12:06am
Event Date:
August 1, 2017 - 4:00pm
The South Lake Tahoe and Meyers community will be joining local law enforcement fo National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Environmental Science Magnet School located at 1095 E. San Bernardino Ave.
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer and more caring places to live.
Popular South Lake Tahoe waterfront restaurant closed after water shut off
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/12/2017 - 6:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An ongoing legal battle between the Tahoe Keys Marina and the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) has resulted in the water being shut off to all buildings at the marina.
Since the Fresh Ketch restaurant and adjacent deli are in one of those buildings, the El Dorado County Health Department shut them down due to a lack of water. A notice was also put up on the apartments in the complex advising residents of unsafe living conditions since there was no running water.
South Lake Tahoe massage parlor owner arrested for sexual battery
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/10/2017 - 3:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The owner of a South Lake Tahoe massage parlor has been arrested on suspicion of sexual battery.
Qiteng "Eric" Lu, owner of Chinese Magic Massage at 3330 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, was arrested without incident on July 6 after a customer said that during her massage she was sexually battered.
Investigators from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) found enough cause to arrest Lu after interviewing the 34-year-old victim.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/09/2017 - 3:54pm
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.
7/2
6:20 p.m. - Vacation Rental Ordinance - Lone Indian Trail - NOISE
7:56 p.m. - Grand Theft - Emerald Bay Rd - UNKNOWN SUSPECT(S) STOLE AN UNSECURED BICYCLE.
8:29 p.m. - Assault and Battery - Emerald Bay Rd - SUBJECTS WERE INVOLVED IN ASSAULT AND BATTERY AFTER A ROAD RAGE INCIDENT.
Over 5,000 firefighters battling 24 fires across California and Nevada
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/09/2017 - 11:54am
Several fires in California and Nevada are burning on Sunday with thousands of firefighting personnel fighting the blazes. The list below is of current fires in both states, updated with information available at 11:00 a.m. on July 9.
California Fires
Alamo Fire - 23,867 acres, 10 percent contained, San Luis Obispo County
Schaeffer Fire - 14,342 acres, 11 percent contained, 798 personnel, 17 miles north of Kernville, CA
Whittier Fire - 7,800 acres, 5 percent contained, 400 personnel with more on the way, Lake Cachuma, Santa Barbara County
Lake Tahoe area roadwork July 9 - 15
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/09/2017 - 1:35am
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
State Route 193 (El Dorado County): Motorists can expect signalized one-way traffic control about 1 mile north of the junction with State Route 49 in Placerville around the clock for slope repair work.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
New HR Director for El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/07/2017 - 11:45pm
El Dorado County Chief Administrator Don Ashton today announced the hiring of Tameka Usher as the County’s new Director of Human Resources. Usher begins July 10th, 2017.
“The County is fortunate to have someone of Tameka’s ability to lead the Human Resources Department on behalf of our nearly 1,850 employees,” said Ashton. “She is highly regarded for being able to collaborate with county leaders throughout the State in regards to public sector human resources policies to reach decisions and outcomes that are for the greater good of an organization.”
El Dorado County DA speaks out against sanctuary state bill
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/07/2017 - 11:16pm
Vern Pierson, the El Dorado County District Attorney, testified against the "Sanctuary State Bill" in Sacramento on Wednesday.
Pierson spoke before the California Assembly Judiciary Committee.
"I’m strongly opposed to making California a sanctuary state for illegal immigrants," Pierson said. "Local, state and federal law enforcement officers need to be able to communicate with each other in regard to an important issue like immigration enforcement."
If Senate Bill 54 were to pass, state and local law enforcement would not be allowed to cooperate with immigration authorities.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office looking for Lake Tahoe ski resort burglary suspect
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/06/2017 - 11:25am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) is looking for 30-year-old Mark DeForest who is wanted on suspicion of a November, 2016 burglary and grand theft from Sierra-at-Tahoe.
DeForest was arrested at the time and had an initial court date on November 23, 2016. He posted bail but has not been seen since then. A felony warrant is out for his arrest.
According to EDSO Detective Damian Frisby, DeForest has ties to both South Lake Tahoe and Vancouver, Wash. Frisby said nobody has reported seeing DeForest since November.
Importance of understanding dangers of cold water shock
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/05/2017 - 7:30am
With recent water tragedies in Lake Tahoe we are republishing this 2016 article.
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
Hundreds join in search for missing 5-year-old; Found safe after night in the woods
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/03/2017 - 11:22pm
A 5-year-old boy was found safe and in good spirits Sunday morning after spending the night alone in El Dorado County.
On Saturday, two boys, ages 4 and 5 were camping and riding quads with their father when the dad's motorcycle broke down. The kids did not notice dad was no longer with them.
The 4-year-old was located immediately but the search for the older boy went into the night. Over 100 volunteers from 16 counties joined in the search on off-road highway vehicles, air support, K9 Teams and ground searchers and worked all night to locate the child.
Tracy man held on $1.5M bail after being arrested in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/03/2017 - 4:09pm
A 27-year-old man from Tracy, California was arrested in South Lake Tahoe Sunday after a warrant had been issued for his arrest on a slew of charges stemming with his relationship with a 16-year-old girl.
Since his arrest, Omar Oceguera has been transferred from the El Dorado County Jail to the San Joaquin County Jail where his sits on a $1.515 million bail hold.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork July 2-8
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/02/2017 - 3:09pm
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from Forest Road/Fresh Pond to Mill Run: Westbound motorists can expect the #2 lane closed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thurday and 6 a.m. to noon Friday for slope clearing work.
State Route 193 (El Dorado County): Motorists can expect signalized one-way traffic control about 1 mile north of the junction with State Route 49 in Placerville around the clock for slope repair work.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/02/2017 - 12:55pm
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.
6/25
2:25 a.m. - Death Investigation - Rubicon Trail - DEPUTIES ASSISTED THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL IN INVESTIGATING THE SCENE OF A VEHICLE ROLLOVER ACCIDENT. DECEASED MALE 49-YEARS-OLD, DRIVER A 27-YEAR-OLD MALE SUSPECTED DUI.
South Lake Tahoe 4th of July weekend: Safety urged for for a fun holiday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/01/2017 - 9:59am
South Lake Tahoe area law enforcement, agencies and safety personnel are preparing for a very busy holiday weekend, full of people coming to enjoy all sorts of outdoor activities. With a very high lake level, and overflowing rivers, caution and safety are urged to have a fabulous weekend in Lake Tahoe.
And they aren't only going to be dealing with water safety. Rules and regulations along the beaches will also be enforced for safety reasons.
New NAMI website for El Dorado County provides more information
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/29/2017 - 4:23pm
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) El Dorado County launched a new website that will provide users with a better experience with more information on mental health events, meetings, programs and research.
NAMI is dedicated to mental health awareness and improving the quality of life for people with mental illness and their families through support, education, and advocacy.
South Lake Tahoe and Placerville official Recycling Market Development Zone
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/29/2017 - 4:04pm
El Dorado County has become the state of California's 39th Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ). This is a new designation for South Lake Tahoe and Placerville that will combine recycling with economic development to fuel new businesses, expand existing ones, create jobs and divert waste from landfills.
“With this designation, our County has another arrow in our economic development quiver to attract new business and help existing businesses expand,” said Tiffany Schmid in the County’s Economic Development Division. “And it helps make El Dorado County a greener place to do business.”
Paroled sex offender seen in Meyers arrested in Sacramento
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 5:04pm
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s Office of Correctional Safety Fugitive Apprehension Team arrested 25-year-old Alexander Childs in Sacramento Tuesday.
Childs was a parolee-at-large as his parole had been suspended for absconding and a warrant was issued for his arrest on May 19, 2017. El Dorado County Sheriff's deputies and other South Lake Tahoe area law enforcement had been looking for Childs after he said he was in the Meyers area on Thursday.
Kudos: Choices for Children thanks community for Mother's Day Diaper Drive
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 1:39pm
Throughout the month of May 2017 Choices for Children's Healthy Bottom Line Diaper Distribution program hosted the third annual Mother's Day Diaper Drive. We received generous donations from community businesses, child care providers, and agencies. All donations will go directly to helping our community's youngest and most vulnerable residents stay clean, dry and healthy by ensuring they have the diapering supplies that they need.
Location
Choices for Children
1029 Takela Drive suite 1
United States
38° 56' 40.3548" N, 119° 58' 7.212" W
See map: Google Maps
Alert resident leads to arrest of couple in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/26/2017 - 9:58am
A couple was arrested on multiple charges Friday after an alert citizen reported a suspicious vehicle at the dead end of Sundown Trail near Lodgepole Trail on the South Shore in El Dorado County.
Christy Marie, 34, and Kase Harley Krumwiede, 32, both transients, were in the parked car when El Dorado County Sheriff's Deputy DeLeon arrived to investigate the call. Kase had a felony arrest warrant out of Oregon, and both had methamphetamine and paraphernalia on their persons. A loaded firearm with the serial number removed was located in a bag inside the vehicle.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/25/2017 - 2:39pm
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.
6/18
11:20 a.m. - Unlawful Business - South Lake Tahoe - LOOK INTO A POSSIBLE UNLAWFUL BOAT RENTAL BUSINESS
2:36 p.m. - Death Investigation - South Lake Tahoe - DECEASED 46-YEAR-OLD MALE.
6/19
7:42 a.m. - DUI - Pioneer Trail - 26-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR DUI.
6/20
First responders and resilient community honored on 10th anniversary of Angora Fire
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/24/2017 - 9:33pm
"It was so frustrating and only so much we could do," recalled Kit Bailey of the U.S. Forest Service during Saturday's Angora Fire First Responder Remembrance Ceremony. "Its miraculous nobody got hurt."
On the 10th anniversary of the devastating fire that destroyed 254 homes as it burned quickly through 3,100 acres in the Meyers area of the South Shore, fire responders gathered at the Lake Valley Fire Department to honor those who served that day, and to honor the resilient community that supported them.
