el dorado savings. bank
Robbery at South Lake Tahoe El Dorado Savings
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 1:14pm
5:00PM Update: This afternoon South Lake Tahoe Police responded to a bank robbery at El Dorado Savings Bank at the “Y.”
Detectives are currently working the case and asking the public for assistance in identifying the suspect. The suspect’s race or gender are unknown but they were wearing a grey hoodie, black pants and high-top sneakers, standing at approximately 6 feet tall.
Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra's virtual Elegant Evening a success
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/21/2020 - 9:04am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many nonprofits have had to cancel their fundraisers due to the coronavirus, but the ladies of the Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) club in South Lake Tahoe weren't going to let the virus stop them.
Their 31t annual Elegant Evening was slated to be held at Harrah's Tahoe on April 18 with a sit-down dinner, live music, and dancing, raffle, and auction. The venue closed and restrictions on meeting in groups of over 10 people were created, so what do you do with an event that brings together 500 community members?
Move it online, of course.
Winners announced at Barton Health's Festival of Trees & Lights
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/07/2019 - 8:25pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The designer holiday-themed trees have filled the room all weekend at the Barton Health Festival and Trees & Lights. There is still one day left for the public to view them as the annual event wraps up on Sunday, December 8.
All of the trees are beautiful and it was a tough decision by a group of community judges to come up with winners of five distinguished categories.
South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge Kids’ Fishing Derby a success
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/06/2019 - 11:20am
The South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge hosted another successful Annual Kid’s Fishing Derby on Sunday, September 22, 2019, at Lake Baron at Tahoe Paradise Park. This was the 17th year the Moose Lodge has hosted this free event for children in the Lake Tahoe area.
Registration began at 8:00 am and wrapped up at 2:00 p.m. Hot dogs, chips, sodas, and water were provided free to all registered children.
Location
United States
See map: Google Maps
South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge hosts 17th annual Kids' Fishing Derby
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/12/2019 - 10:12am
Event Date:
September 22, 2019 - 8:00am The South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge presents the 17th Annual Kids' Fishing Derby on Sunday, September 22, at Lake Baron in Tahoe Paradise Park. The event runs from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All children up to the age of 16 are invited to attend, free of charge, and will be provided free hot dogs, sodas, and chips. Cash savings certificates, provided by El Dorado Savings Bank, will be awarded to the three largest fish caught, and all children will receive a raffle ticket to pick from a large selected of toys and games.
Location
Tahoe Paradise Park
United States
See map: Google Maps
Kudos: Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra thanks Elegant Evening supporters
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/17/2019 - 8:09pm
Dear Community, The sold-out 30th annual Elegant Evening 2019 at Harrah’s Tahoe was a huge success and that was due to the generosity of businesses and friends near and far. We are beyond thrilled that our special appeal for Challenge Day was met and exceeded!
El Dorado Savings Bank to become Pacific Western Bank
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/20/2018 - 4:16pm
PacWest Bancorp and El Dorado Savings Bank have announced the signing of a definitive agreement and plan of merger whereby PacWest will acquire El Dorado Savings in a transaction valued at approximately $466.7 million.
PacWest owns Pacific West Bank which will be the new names of El Dorado branches.
The sale is expected to become final by the first quarter of 2019. The transaction, which was approved by the PacWest and El Dorado boards of directors, is subject to customary closing conditions, including obtaining approval by El Dorado’s stockholders and bank regulatory authorities.
South Lake Tahoe fishing derby won with a 6.3 pound trout
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/17/2018 - 6:53pm
The 6th annual Kids' Fishing Derby hosted by the South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge was a big success, with 210 children participating at the event held at Tahoe Paradise Park on Sunday.
At least ten kids caught fish three pounds or higher.
The winners:
First - Hailey Turk, 5-years-old with a 6.3 lb. fish
Tie for Second - Harper Serrano, age 3, and Porter Neira, age 2, each with a 5.9 lb. fish
They won savings bond from El Dorado Savings, with the winner winning a $100 savings bond. 175 participating youth also won raffle prizes. They were all treated to a hot dog lunch as well.
Lake Baron to be stocked with trout for 16th annual Fishing Derby
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/13/2018 - 11:40am
Hundreds of pounds of trout will be stocked in Lake Baron for the 16th annual Kids' Fishing Derby hosted by the Moose Lodge of South Lake Tahoe on Sunday, September 16.
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. near the main entrance of the lake inside Tahoe Paradise Park. Hot dogs, chips, sodas and water are provided free to all registered
children. The event wraps up at 2:00 p.m.
For the event, the Lodge will be planting the Lake with hundreds of pounds of catchable trout ranging from one to five pounds.
Fishing poles, tackle, and bait are provided or kids can bring their own.
Moose Lodge hosts 16th annual Kid's Fishing Derby in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/01/2018 - 12:04am
Event Date:
September 16, 2018 - 8:00am
The South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge is hosting the 16th annual Kid’s Fishing
Derby on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Tahoe Paradise Park’s Lake Baron.
The Derby is free to all children under the age of 16. Registration begins at 8:00 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 2:00 p.m.
EDC homicide at pot cultivation site with ties to Mexican drug cartel
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/29/2018 - 1:23pm
A marijuana cultivation site that has ties to a Mexican drug cartel has now been identified as the scene of an El Dorado County murder.
County law enforcement seeks public's help in solving cold case disappearance
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/21/2017 - 11:15am
Charles Thompson of Fair Play, California has been missing since 2015 and the El Dorado County Cold Case Take Force is asking for help from the public in solving the case.
SLT Moose Lodge announces annual fishing derby winners
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/22/2016 - 6:02pm
Almost 200 children participated in the 15th annual South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge Kids' Fishing Derby on Sunday at Lake Baron.
Travis Bank reeled in a 3.5 pound trout to win the derby, and took home a $100 Savings Certificate from El Dorado Savings. 2nd place winner Chance Rice won second place and a $50 Savings Certificate with his 3.2 lb trout. Third place winner Dillon Switzer also won a $50 Savings Certificate for his 2.5 lb catch.
Over 140 raffle prizes given out to the children.
Lake Baron closed to public as it's stocked with 1,000 pounds of fish for annual derby
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 8:01am
Lake Baron in Tahoe Paradise Park will be closed to the public from 2:00 p.m. Friday to 2:00 p.m. Sunday as final preparations are made for the 15th annual Kid's Fishing Derby. They will be stocking the lake with almost 1,000 pounds of catchable and trophy sized trout.
The annual event, for kids up to the age of 16, is provided free of charge by the Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge on Sunday, September 18 from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free food and prizes for kids as well as a chance to take home prize money for the largest fish caught.
Moose Lodge hosting 15th annual Kids' Fishing Derby at Lake Baron
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/20/2016 - 8:32am
Event Date:
September 18, 2016 - 7:00am
The South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge is hosting their 15th annual Kids' Fishing Derby on Sunday, September 18, at Tahoe Paradise’s Lake Baron. Families find this event fun and exciting, and it is free to all children under the age of 16. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. at Lake Baron, near the main entrance.
Hot Dogs, Chips, Sodas, and water are provided free to all registered children and are available for purchase by others. The event wraps up at 1:00 p.m.
El Dorado Savings in Georgetown robbed at gunpoint
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/22/2016 - 9:07pm
The El Dorado Savings Bank in Georgetown, Calif., was robbed at gunpoint by an unknown man on Monday, March 21. 2016 at 12:49 p.m.
The suspect is identified as being a white male adult, was wearing blue jeans, blue rain coat and a San Francisco 49ers ball cap. He was armed with a black pistol and seen leaving the area in a red Dodge Durango, most likely a 2004-09 model.
El Dorado County Sheriff's deputies, detectives and CSI personnel, along with allied law enforcement, responded to the bank and interviewed numerous employees, customers and witnesses.
Kudos: South Tahoe Sober Grad night thanks supporters
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/27/2015 - 12:11pm
The South Tahoe High Sober Grad Night Task Force would like to thank the following businesses and individuals who helped make our annual event for the graduating seniors such a success! The kids loved the evening and it couldn't have been made possible if you weren't a part of it.
Diamond Springs branch of El Dorado Savings robbed
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/16/2015 - 7:04pm
The El Dorado Savings Bank on Pleasant Valley Road in Diamond Springs was robbed on Friday, November 13 at about 6:00 p.m. The suspect reportedly fled on foot, last seen running east on Pleasant Valley Road.
Bijou Branch of El Dorado Savings closing doors Friday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/28/2015 - 9:52pm
On Friday, May 28 at 6 p.m., the door at Bijou Branch of El Dorado Savings Bank will close for good. They announced in January that they would close the branch and open a new one on Kingsbury Grade to better serve needs of Nevadans.
The new branch, located at 276 Kingsbury Grade (across the parking lot from 7-11), will open for business on Monday, June 1 at 9 a.m. The employees are all moving to the new location.
Man reports robbery by knife point at ATM; Arrested for making false report
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/26/2015 - 8:34pm
A 30-year old South Lake Tahoe man said his "life was boring and stagnant" so he made up being robbed at knife point at an ATM machine on Thursday, May 21.
Police were called to the El Dorado Savings Bank on Al Tahoe Blvd at 5:51 p.m. on Thursday, by a man saying he'd just been robbed. According to the police report, the "victim" said a man approached him as he was making a deposit. The "suspect", described as a white man between 30-34 years old and between 150 and 200 lbs, pulled a knife and asked for the man's wallet. He reported that the robber pulled out a $10 bill and left.
El Dorado Savings moving one branch to Stateline
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/19/2015 - 7:48pm
El Dorado Savings Bank is going to move their Bijou branch to Kingsbury Grade in April, taking over the former location of Bank of America.
When the reconstruction of the Crescent V Center started the branch was moved to its current location at 3443 Lake Tahoe Blvd, which is about a mile from another branch of theirs on Al Tahoe Blvd.
A bank employee said the new branch in Nevada will open more options for their customers, including those with Nevada business accounts. They will also have a larger space for safety deposit boxes and easy parking.
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!
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
A Farewell to Local Firefighter Mitch Underhill
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/20/2013 - 2:49pm
The South Lake Tahoe community said their goodbyes today to Lake Valley Firefighter Paramedic Mitch Underhill, both from the streets bordering his procession into town from Lake Valley to those inside the service at St. Theresa's Catholic Church. The 34 year old South Lake Tahoe native unexpectedly passed away on September 29.
Mitch joined the Fire District as a paid professional on September 27, 2005 and served the community with dedication and devotion for just over eight years until his untimely death.
LTCC Mourns Unexpected Death of Tahoe Firefighter, Former Instructor
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/02/2013 - 1:35pm
Lake Tahoe Community College joins the Lake Valley Fire Protection District in mourning the unexpected loss of firefighter paramedic Brandon “Mitch” Underhill. The 34-year-old, known as Mitch, died Sunday, September 29th.
Underhill has been an instructor at LTCC as part of the Lake Tahoe Basin Fire Academy since 2009. He joined the Lake Valley Fire District in 2005, and served the community for just over 8 years in that capacity. He is survived by his wife, two young children, his parents, and his brother and sister.
South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge hosts 12th annual Kid's Fishing Derby
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/05/2013 - 1:29pm
Event Date:
September 22, 2013 - 7:00am The South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge 12TH Annual Kid’s Fishing Derby is being held this Sunday, September 22, at Tahoe Paradise’s Lake Baron. The Derby is FREE to all children under the age of 16. The lake is being stocked with thousands of trout just for this event.
Don't worry if you don't have fishing equipment: fishing poles, tackle, power bait, and worms are also provided free of charge, or bring your own if you want.
Location
Lake Baron
United States
See map: Google Maps
Robbery at South Lake Tahoe El Dorado Savings Bank
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/21/2013 - 10:43am
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is requesting assistance from the public to help identify the suspect who robbed the El Dorado Savings and Loan at 3443 Lake Tahoe Boulevard this morning around 9:30am.
Based on surveillance footage, the suspect appears to be a white male adult in his fifties, approximately 6’-2” tall, weight proportionate to height, wearing a beige baseball cap, a short-sleeved plaid button down shirt, khaki cargo shorts and flip flop sandals.
The suspect walked into the bank and presented the teller with a demand note. The suspect claimed to be armed but did not display a weapon.
Attempted bank robbery at El Dorado Savings
Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/25/2013 - 4:27pmThe South Lake Tahoe Police Department is requesting assistance from the public to help identify a suspect, who attempted to rob the El Dorado Savings Bank located at 3443 Lake Tahoe Blvd, in the Bijou Shopping Center, at about 3:30 this afternoon.
Police: South Lake Tahoe man confesses to El Dorado Savings Bank robbery
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 03/23/2013 - 7:21am
A 29-year-old South Lake Tahoe man has confessed to the March 7 robbery of El Dorado Savings Bank, South Lake Tahoe police confirm.
Paul Cortez was arrested by Reno police and booked into Washoe County Jail where he will be transferred to South Lake Tahoe and booked into El Dorado County Jail. Police say he confessed to details about the robbery and how much money was taken.
Below is a news release on the matter issued by Lieutenant David Stevenson of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department.
South Lake Tahoe police release sketch of March 7 bank robbery suspect
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 03/21/2013 - 9:10am
South Lake Tahoe police have released a composite sketch of a suspect wanted for the March 7 robbery of El Dorado Savings Bank, 3443 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Police look for man who robbed South Lake Tahoe bank
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 4:58pm
South Lake Tahoe police are looking for a man who robbed the El Dorado Savings Bank in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Boulevard Thursday at around 2 p.m.
The suspect is described as a white male in his mid-20s, with a black hoodie and snow googles. He is described as being slight to average build with scruffy facial fair and a black patch of hair on his left cheek, similar to a mole. He was wearing blue pants, black jacket with leather sleeves, similar to a letterman's jacket, South Lake Tahoe police report. No weapon was seen.
Police searching for alleged bank robber
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 1:33pmSouth Lake Tahoe police are looking for a man involved in an alleged robbery of El Dorado Savings Bank at 3443 lake Tahoe Boulevard Thursday afternoon.
The Burton Star Wars Experience Continues
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/14/2012 - 11:07amThe Force is strong at Sierra for Younglings and Padawans this winter in Yoda's Riglet Park at Wild Moutain Children's Center. The Burton Star Wars Experience uses the beloved intergalactic saga to help children ages 3-6 make their first snowboard turns using Burton's innovative Riglet Reel Technology.
The latest from Sierra-at-Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 02/05/2012 - 10:14amLots of news out of Sierra-at-Tahoe.
Sierra-at-Tahoe's Snowsports Week to benefit the South Tahoe community; Tickets available now
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 8:37pm
Each year Sierra-at-Tahoe teams up with the Barton Foundation as a way to give back to the South Lake Tahoe Community. Ski or ride all day for just $35 from Feb. 13-16.
Autopsy provides no new details in local woman's death; investigation continues
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 12:40pm
By Heather Gould
Investigators have no new leads in the case of a South Lake Tahoe woman whose remains were found in southern Washington state in early October. The cause of death remains undetermined after an autopsy was performed.
In July, 54-year-old Marie Hanson traveled with a neighbor to the Rainbow Gathering, a countercultural event emphasizing peace and love. She was last seen on July 7, then disappeared, leaving all her personal effects behind.
November election has 12 candidates, one ballot measure
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 8:55am
By Heather Gould
Amid voting for favorite websites, blogs, restaurants, American Idol contestants and more, residents of South Lake Tahoe have the opportunity to vote in an actual public election. Elections for the Lake Tahoe Community College board, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District board, the South Tahoe Public Utility District board and a ballot measure regarding recreation funds will all be decided by voters on Nov. 8.
South Lake Tahoe Women’s Center 12th Annual Sunset Gala
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 3:04pmCome enjoy fine wines, great beer, Tahoe’s best hors d’oeuvres, desserts, classical guitar, and an impressive silent auction at South Lake Tahoe Women’s Center’s 12th Annual Sunset Gala on Sept. 17, 2011 from 5:00-8:00 pm. This year’s event will be held where Lake Tahoe meets the beautiful beaches of Bali at Dr. Sean Degnan’s fabulous lakefront home. The home’s Bali design has become a central theme for the Gala as the event will feature local fire dancers, tropical mixed drinks and a Most Fabulous Flip Flops contest.
