el dorado
Estimated 3,500 homes and businesses destroyed in NorCal fires; Red Flag Warning in place
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/11/2017 - 3:12pm
Overnight fire conditions were very active on several fronts forcing additional
evacuations across Northern California. Firefighters are battling 22 large
wildfires that have burned nearly 170,000 acres. Firefighters are bracing for
the winds to shift this evening and increase in speed. 17 people are confirmed
to have died in the wildfires this week. 11 people alone died in the Tubbs Fire,
making it the 6th deadliest fire in our state’s history.
While damage assessment continues on all the fires, it is estimated that at
In Memory of Jeffrey Scott Harkins
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/11/2017 - 8:59am
Event Date:
October 14, 2017 (All day) Jeffrey Scott Harkins, age 63, passed away in his Los Osos home on September 30, 2017.
Another fire starts up in El Dorado County
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/10/2017 - 12:48pm
9:30 AM update 10/11: Perimeter is lined and held through the night. Firefighters are mopping up the interior today. The fire is 50 percent contained and has burned about 30 acres. The cause is under investigation
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There was a new fire start on Tuesday across the river from Bridal Veil Falls in El Dorado County.
Dubbed the "Ice Fire" it is burning about two miles west of the Ice House Road/White Meadows Road intersection.
Multiple air tankers and helicopters worked the fire immediately. There were some voluntary evacuations in place but they have since been lifted.
Location
Across the call from bridal veil falls
United States
See map: Google Maps
Shingle Springs shooting update: Man dies day after fiancée
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/09/2017 - 6:12pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/08/2017 - 9:12pm
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:
9/28
1:30 p.m. - Annoying Phone Calls - South Lake Tahoe - SUSPECT SENT HARASSING TEXT MSG TO 16-YEAR-OLD FEMALE VICTIM.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for October 8-14
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/08/2017 - 12:14am
The following report is from Caltrans on projects and activities on their roads in Lake Tahoe.
SPECIAL EVENT
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from 5 Mile Road to Carson Road in Camino: Eastbound motorists can expect the left turn lanes to be closed at 5 Mile Road, lower Carson Road and upper Carson Road from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, October 8 and Saturday October 14 for Apple Hill Season. Motorists will be directed to Exit 54/Cedar Grove to access Carson Road.
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
Woman dies in El Dorado County shooting; apparent murder-suicide attempt
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/05/2017 - 4:24pm
A 28-year-old woman is dead and her fiance has been hospitalized after a shooting in Shingle Springs Wednesday evening.
On October 4, 2017 at approximately 5:47 p.m., deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) responded to multiple reports of a shooting near the intersection of Mother Lode Drive and Sunset Lane.
They discovered two people shot at the scene. One of them, Bay Area resident Jessica Lyn Ball, was pronounced dead at the scene. A male, who was later determined to be her fiance, suffered a single gunshot would and was transported to a local hospital.
Preventing childhood lead poisoning
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/05/2017 - 8:58am
Every parent wants to provide a safe and healthy environment for their child. El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Nursing is hoping to increase awareness among parents about the hidden dangers of lead exposure to children. October 22 through October 28, 2017, is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.
El Dorado County reviewing their vacation rental ordinance
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/04/2017 - 6:44pm
El Dorado County initiated the "Good Neighbor Program" in 2014 after holding a public meeting on October 23 of that year.
Tax Collector Cherie Raffety said during the meeting that the County wanted vacation homes to be a good neighbor instead of creating a situation that causes Sheriff's deputies to be called out for excessive noise. Management companies were to go to neighbors, introduce themselves and leave contact info.
Volunteer AARP tax counselors needed for the 2017 tax season
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/03/2017 - 4:23pmThere are a few openings for volunteer tax-aide counselors for the 2017 tax season to provide free personal income tax assistance in El Dorado County for seniors and low-to-moderate income residents under the AARP Tax-Aide program.
Regan Beach rededicated with stone memorial
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/01/2017 - 6:46pm
They were builders, doctors, lawyers and teachers
Our Dad, he ran the B of A
They were leaders, doers, big picture seers
The biggest picture of all they saw it every day
Mt. Tallac stood vigil
Tahoe lies blue and clear
In meadows the streams ran swift and clean
The way they had for millions of years
They knew they had to protect it
They fought for it those women and men
I'm proud our Dad Tom Regan he was one of them
But there were clear-cutters, dealers, dice-rollers
Passing through try'na turn a quick buck
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/01/2017 - 10:05am
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:
9/20
8:20 a.m. - Vehicle Abatement - Chippewa St
6:49 p.m. - VHR Complaint - Kulow St - A BACK PATIO LIGHT SHINED INTO A NEIGHBOR'S RESIDENCE.
9/21
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for October 1-7
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/30/2017 - 7:39pm
Caltrans will be working on Lake Tahoe area roads as long as weather allows. Here is their schedule for the week of October 1-7, 2017.
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from Forest Road to the PG&E canal in Fresh Pond: The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls roadway repair work. Completion is expected in late fall.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls roadway repair work. Completion is expected in late fall.
Teen accused of killing family moved out of juvenile system in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/30/2017 - 12:27am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's been almost two years since Nolen Buchanan of Benicia, California first appeared in a Placerville courtroom as a 16-year-old, charged with the killing of his family in their El Dorado County vacation home and then setting it on fire.
The charred remains of Buchanan's father Adam, 38, his father's fiancée Molly McAffe, 37, and his 8-year-old brother, Gavin, were found in that Greenwood cabin on September 13, 2015.
Since that time, Nolen has been in the Juvenile Treatment Center (JTC) in South Lake Tahoe.
Single vehicle rollover in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/29/2017 - 4:20pm
10:00 p.m. update: One man is behind bars on suspicion of driving drunk and causing bodily injury, a felony charge.
South Lake Tahoe resident Luis Lopez-Mora, 23, was arrested by the California Highway Patrol after he was released from Barton Hospital Friday evening.
As reported earlier, a call went into law enforcement about a person driving erratically on Pioneer Trail. Shortly after that call, the truck Lopez-Mora was driving failed to safely navigate a curve and his truck left the pavement and rolled down an embankment, landing on its wheels.
Kudos: TWCF thanks community for Modern Family premiere
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/29/2017 - 9:03am
The Tahoe Women's Community Fund (TWCF) would like to thank all the community members who came out last Wednesday for the Modern Family Premiere in support of local families! With a fun filled evening of raffle prizes, popcorn, and good company, 150 locals raised almost $6,000 for local families. These funds will go into the 2018 grant cycle of the TWCF and will be open for any eligible non-profit to apply for.
TRPA announces top 15 Best in the Basin awards
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/28/2017 - 4:16pm
he Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) on Wednesday recognized 15 exceptional projects completed in 2016 with Best in Basin awards.
Now in its 27th year, TRPA’s Best in Basin awards program each year showcases projects around the lake that demonstrate exceptional planning, implementation, and compatibility with Tahoe’s natural environment and communities.
Cash on walls turns into over $3500 to stock fish at Sawmill Pond
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/28/2017 - 7:45am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If you've ever been inside Brother's Bar & Grill at the "Y" you most likely noticed all of the money taped to the walls and ceiling, anything with an open space had cash on it.
One day, local business owner was at Brother's having breakfast when he noticed all of the money was gone. He found out from owner Spencer Weiss that he had taken it all down and was now inside threes large garbage bag.
"It consumed the whole place," Weiss said of the cash over every inch of space. "It diminished the feel."
What does one do with bags full of cash?
Troy Matthews named new Barton Foundation Executive Director
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/27/2017 - 4:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Barton Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of Troy Matthews as its new Executive Director.
Matthews’ commitment to serving his community is exhibited through his involvement and leadership in multiple organizations including Tahoe Regional Young Professionals, the South Tahoe Drug Free Coalition, Progress for Tahoe, El Dorado County Housing Task Force, LTCC Theater Arts Task Force, Leadership Lake Tahoe, and serving on the Lake Tahoe Unified School District School Board.
Ty Robben found guilty of 8 felonies; Sentencing in October
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/26/2017 - 2:45pm
The man who has led anti-South Lake Tahoe Police, El Dorado County Sheriff, District Attorney and Judge campaigns was found guilty on Monday in Sacramento Superior Court on eight felony charges.
Changes planned in El Dorado County Medical Marijuana Ordinance
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/25/2017 - 10:32pm
Event Date:
October 12, 2017 - 3:00pm
The Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee for El Dorado County will meet again on Thursday, October 12 in Placerville to discuss proposed ordinance changes to both the cannabis cultivation ordinance and code compliance ordinance that will create a civil enforcement process for marijuana cultivation.
Supervisors Sue Novasel and Michael Ranalli were appointed to the ad hoc committee in March 2016 and have been meeting with stakeholders since then as well as looking at what similar counties are doing in their communities. The Medical
SLTPD: Gunshots, chase and knife lead to arrests of two transients
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/24/2017 - 9:45pm
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department made 53 arrests out of the 540 calls they responded to between September 4-18, 2017.
Here are two of those arrests with information provided by SLT Lt. David Stevenson:
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/24/2017 - 7:19pm
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:
9/13
3:34 a.m. - Assault with a deadly weapon - Sierra Blvd - DEPUTIES ASSISTED SOUTH LAKE TAHOE POLICE DEPARTMENT WITH A SHOOTING IN THE AREA. 57-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED.
Washington killer 'person of interest' in 1973 murder near Kyburz
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/23/2017 - 9:41pm
A man serving a life sentence in Washington State for a cold case murder in Seattle is now a “person of interest” in the murder of Susan McLaughlin near Sacramento, California in 1973.
McLaughlin was a University of California Berkeley student who had taken a bus from campus to her parents’ home in El Dorado County, California.
The new leads about the man who might have been responsible for her death – Bryan Lee Gelenaw -- were filed as part of a search warrant in King County Superior Court this week.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for September 24-30
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/23/2017 - 5:31pm
The following is the roadwork schedule from Caltrans on Lake Tahoe area roads.
SPECIAL EVENT
State Routes 28 and 267 (Placer County): Motorists should be alert for increased road cyclists on sections of State Routes 28 and 267 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday during the “Stetina’s Sierra Prospect” cycling event. Remember to share the road and allow at least three feet of space. For race information, visit:https://www.sierraprospect.com/
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
Solar workshop in South Lake Tahoe for homeowners and businesses
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/22/2017 - 3:46pm
Event Date:
September 23, 2017 - 1:00pm
Even with snow on roofs in South Lake Tahoe, it is possible to go solar. Learn more at the Liberty Utilities solar workshop on Saturday, September 23 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Library.
Utility representatives will be on hand to discuss various aspects of installing and using solar energy at homes and businesses.
Learn more about the Liberty Utilities Solar Incentive Program which provides cash incentives to offset the cost of installing panels. So far, 30 locals have applied for this program which is also available for schools in our community.
Over $3.3M awarded to Lake Tahoe area projects
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/22/2017 - 2:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Tahoe Conservancy Board yesterday awarded up to $3,359,081 in Proposition 1 funds for eight projects to improve the Lake Tahoe Basin’s forests, lake clarity, and water quality.
Public invited to Regan Beach Rededication Ceremony
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/20/2017 - 5:37pm
Event Date:
October 1, 2017 (All day)
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. – The City of South Lake Tahoe and the Regan family will be hosting a re-dedication ceremony of the Thomas F. Regan Memorial Beach on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. and the community is invited to attend.
El Dorado County assessed home values up $1.7B
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/19/2017 - 3:48pm
El Dorado County Assessor Karl Weiland today announced the assessed value of
all taxable property in El Dorado County increased by almost six percent from last year. The $31.5 billion property tax roll, which reflects the assessed value as of January 1st, 2017 is approximately $1.7 billion above last year’s assessed value of $29.8 billion.
The $31.5 billion dollar roll generates about $315 million in property taxes every year that support schools, public safety, local districts, cities and County government services.
$10,000 awarded to Child Advocates of El Dorado County
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/19/2017 - 8:47am
Child Advocates of El Dorado County were awarded a $10,000 donation from Cumbre Insurance Services, LLC in celebration of the agency being honored for demonstrating extraordinary volunteerism to make positive change happen in their community.
This 2017 Safeco Insurance® Make More Happen Award allowed the local company to assist with the non-profit’s mission of providing an advocate for every abused, neglected and at-risk child within the county.
Fire burning south of Shingle Springs
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/17/2017 - 8:07pm
Firefighters are making good progress on The French Fire, which has burned 120 acres off French Creek Road, south of Shingle Springs in El Dorado County.
As of 7:00 p.m. September 17, the fire was 20 percent contained.
The fire burned quickly through a cattle ranch after starting Sunday afternoon.
According to CalFire, the cause of the fire is under investigation.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/17/2017 - 6:53am
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:
9/6
7:27 a.m. - Bear Report at VHR - Horace Greeley Ave - A MALE COMPLAINED ABOUT A VACATION RENTAL HAVING TRASH AROUND THE HOME. UPON ARRIVAL IT WAS CONFIRMED A BEAR HAD SCATTERED THE RUBBISH.
9/7
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for September 17-23
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/15/2017 - 7:19pm
The following is the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) roadwork schedule for the Lake Tahoe area.
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from Forest Road to the El Dorado Ditch in Fresh Pond: Westbound motorists can expect #2 lane closed for pavement repair. Completion is expected by the end of October.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope and roadway repair work. Completion is expected by the end of this year.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
El Dorado County $569 million budget released
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/14/2017 - 4:12pm
El Dorado County Chief Administrator, Don Ashton, today released the County’s
Final Budget for fiscal year 2017/18. The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to review and approve the $569 million operating budget during their meeting on Tuesday, September 19.
Season winding down for El Dorado Beach Boat Ramp
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/13/2017 - 1:23pm
Beginning on Monday, September 18, 2017, the El Dorado Beach Boat Ramp at Lakeview Commons will be closed Monday through Wednesday, and open Thursday through Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The last launch will be at 4:30 p.m.
The last day of Boat Ramp operations will be Sunday, October 1, 2017.
The maximum boat length is 23 feet. The boat length is subject to change due to water levels. The boat ramp passes under Lakeview Avenue, with a maximum 12 foot clearance.
Interim Director named for Tahoe Youth & Family Services
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/12/2017 - 4:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Youth and Family Services announced today that Christopher Croft has officially resigned his position as Executive Director effective November 15, 2017. He has served the communities of South Lake Tahoe, Douglas County and Alpine County in this position since June 10, 2014.
Community walks for suicide awareness and to remember Emily Alessi
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/11/2017 - 3:58pm
No community is immune to loosing one of their own to suicide. A small community faces many of the same risks as do urban centers, and, according to a recent study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicides in rural areas are on the rise.
In just over three years there have been 23 suicides in the Lake Tahoe portions of El Dorado County:
May 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015 - 8 suicides
May 1, 2015 - May 31, 2016 - 4 suicides
El Dorado County Family Caregiver Support Program's 2017 Fall Aging and Caregiving Series
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/11/2017 - 12:08pm
Event Date:
Repeats every week every Monday until Mon Nov 13 2017 .
October 9, 2017 - 1:00pm
Event Date:
October 16, 2017 - 1:00pm
Event Date:
October 23, 2017 - 1:00pm
Event Date:
October 30, 2017 - 1:00pm
Event Date:
November 6, 2017 - 1:00pm
Event Date:
November 13, 2017 - 1:00pm OCTOBER 9th Common Scams/Preventing Elder Abuse
Presenter: Michelle Ward, Attorney—El Dorado County Senior Legal Services
Address issues regarding scams directed towards seniors and how to prevent your loved one from being abused financially by these scam artists.
OCTOBER 16th Healthy Living for your Brain and Body
Location
Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel
4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 57' 29.4084" N, 119° 56' 28.7988" W
See map: Google Maps
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/10/2017 - 1:48pm
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:
8/30
NAMI presents Suicide Prevention Awareness program in Spanish
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/08/2017 - 7:26pm
Event Date:
September 12, 2017 - 5:00pm
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is teaming up with the Family Resource Center to present Suicide Prevention Awareness and Mental Health 101" entirely in Spanish on Tuesday, September 12 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death in the Unites States among ages 15-34 and third leading cause of death for those ages 10-14. Four our of every five that die by suicide are male.
"Our hearts go out to the family's who lost loved ones to suicide in the Latino Community this past quarter," said Jeanne Nelson of NAMI-El Dorado.
Community celebrates local public safety employees
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/07/2017 - 11:25pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 2nd annual Public Safety Appreciation Day was held on Thursday, September 7, and community members came out to say "thank you" to personnel from several agencies.
The City of South Lake Tahoe hosted the event which had live music, free BBQ and ice cream and a thank-you card making station.
Kids were able climb on board fire trucks, meet the new Search & Rescue puppy and get to know those who protect them on a daily basis.
Agencies invited were:
Calfire
· California Highway Patrol
· Nevada Highway Patrol
· Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Leadership Lake Tahoe class of 2017-18 announced
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/07/2017 - 10:05pm
The 26 members of the 2017-2018 Leadership Lake Tahoe class have been announced. They will start their ten-month long journey on September 13.
Anjie Goulding - Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Athena Adler - Harrah's & Harveys Lake Tahoe
Brittani Curtis - Tahoe Chamber
Carissa Bisnar - CB Umbrella Group
Carl Franz - Genentech
Eanad Lott - Live Violence Free
Hannah Greenstreet- Live Violence Free/LTUSD
Jason Burke - City of South Lake Tahoe
Jeremy Brown - Lake Tahoe Community College
Julie Lucksinger - Lake Valley Properties
Katharine Miller - El Dorado County Library
El Dorado County man indicted for distributing drug that killed minor
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/07/2017 - 8:57pm
Almost five years after a 15-year-old El Dorado High School student died after ingesting a designer drug, a Camino man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for his death.
Elijah Lee Richter, 26, is charged with knowingly and intentionally distributing 25i-nBOME, the drug that killed Alejandro Nunez Avila in a Pollock Pines home on on September 8, 2012.
Richter had been arrested at the time with Jesse Howard Roberts, then 21. Roberts has already convicted in the case and sentenced to six years. He currently is listed as being an inmate at Mule Creek State Prison in Ione, Calif.
Low cost flu clinics in South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/07/2017 - 8:52am
The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Nursing, will begin conducting low-cost community flu shot clinics on September 27, 2017, with additional clinics offered through November.
Meyers Area Plan ready for community input
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/06/2017 - 11:43pm
The Final Draft of the Meyers Area Plan was released today along with the associated joint environmental document. This draft updates 20-year old policies to streamline permitting for small projects, improves consistency between El Dorado County and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) policies and standards, promotes recreation and bicycle/pedestrian improvements, establishes zoning to better reflect current conditions, conserves land around the Upper Truckee River, formalizes a local citizens advisory council, and integrates design standards and guidelines.
El Dorado Hills school counselor hurt in crash during police chase
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/06/2017 - 7:18pm
A Placerville man is facing a slew of felony charges after he allegedly kidnapped his ex-girlfriend, stole a car and crashed into a vehicle being driven by an El Dorado Hills school counselor.
Former Heavenly employee pleads guilty to child porn charges
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/06/2017 - 8:17am
Former Heavenly Mountain Resort employee Stephan DeGraffenreid pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of sexual exploitation of a minor and two counts of attempted sexual exploitation of a minor.
He faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years in prison on each of the three counts.
Opinion: Tahoe South steals the show – with “Modern Family”
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/05/2017 - 2:09pm
This past week is one for the record books in South Lake Tahoe. I know, you’re thinking record temperatures, attendance at one of our special events or our filled-to-capacity lake. All wrong -- I’m referring to ABC’s Emmy Award-winning hit TV comedy series Modern Family and the filming of the show’s season premiere here at South Shore.
Canadian man found deceased on Tahoe Rim Trail
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/05/2017 - 1:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The body of a Canadian man who was in Lake Tahoe to hike the Tahoe Rim Trail has been found by search and rescue teams.
Gordon "Gord" Yorke, 56, missed a scheduled food drop for the second day in a row and Search and Rescue (SAR) teams were called out to locate him.
Finding the words to talk about suicide
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/04/2017 - 4:00pm
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and South Tahoe Now will be running a series of stories on suicide prevention.
Each year, more people die from suicide than war, homicide, and natural disasters combined.
The good news is that suicide can be prevented if the signs are detected and the right actions are taken.
