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Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/16/2017 - 8:17am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Monday, January 16.
ALL RESORTS ARE OPEN AND GEARED UP FOR YOUR DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MONDAY. GET OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN AND ENJOY THE GREAT CONDITIONS. MOST LIFTS AND RUNS ARE OPEN AT ALL RESORTS… WINDS MAY HAMPER THE OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS… HAVE PATIENCE IN LINES NOT ONLY AT THE LIFTS BUT ALSO IN RENTALS, LESSONS AND IN THE LODGES… STAY ON DESIGNATED OPEN RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE. IF YOU VENTURE OFF PISTE, SKI & RIDE WITH A BUDDY.
Controversy brewing as City and County reps on Tahoe Conservancy Board resign
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/15/2017 - 5:33pm
Friday's board meeting of the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) was delayed almost two hours due to ice on the road near near Zephyr Cove, causing it to close, and those weren't the only icy conditions on the South Shore that day.
The other ice could be felt during the meeting as conflict of interest, ethics, integrity, suspicious actions and lack of transparency were the theme of the day.
All three items on the agenda Friday were placed there amid a stressed relationship between the City of South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County and Patrick Wright, the Executive Director of the CTC.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/15/2017 - 2:50pm
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.
1/8
5:22 p.m. - Vacation Rental Scam - Shawnee St - A VACATION RENTAL SCAM OCCURRED. VICTIMS IN THEIR 40'S PAID PEOPLE FOR A VHR THAT THEY WEREN'T AUTHORIZED TO RENT.
1/9
9:29 a.m. - Petty Theft - Saddle Rd - VIA EDSO ON LINE REPORTING SYSTEM-VICTIM REPORTED PETTY THEFT.
1/10
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Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/15/2017 - 9:03am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to lake Tahoe!
Today is Sunday, January 15
ALL RESORTS ARE OPEN AND GEARED UP FOR YOUR DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. SUNDAY FUNDAY. GET OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN AND ENJOY THE GREAT CONDITIONS. MOST LIFTS AND RUNS ARE OPEN AT ALL RESORTS… HAVE PATIENCE IN LINES NOT ONLY AT THE LIFTS BUT ALSO IN RENTALS, LESSONS AND IN THE LODGES… STAY ON DESIGNATED OPEN RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE. IF YOU VENTURE OFF PISTE, SKI & RIDE WITH A BUDDY.
Lake Tahoe residents still dealing with power outages
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 9:18am
Power outages are still plaguing Lake Tahoe area residents and businesses, and Liberty Utility crews have been working nonstop to deal with the issues caused by the blizzard. There are currently approximately 20,000 customers without power in El Dorado, Placer and Nevada counties.
"All Liberty Utilities and NV Energy crews have worked together through the night," said Liberty Utilities spokesperson Kathy Carter. "Because of the numerous large trees that have fallen through lines and wires down, it is causing the restoration process to be very slow working one community at a time."
El Dorado County offices closed Wednesday due to storm
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 7:28am
El Dorado County has closed their South Lake Tahoe offices due to road and weather conditions.
The courts previously announced they would also be closed a second day.
"All non-essential employees should stay home," said Laura Schwartz, the County's Deputy Chief Administrative Officer.
Widespread South Shore power outage from Stateline to Meyers; Also on SR 89 and Tahoe City
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2017 - 10:23pm
2:00 p.m. update - Power has been restored to a majority of customers in the Northstar, Squaw, Olympic Valley, Alpine Meadows, Glenshire, Martis Camp and Truckee areas. Liberty Utilities anticipates customers in Kings Beach, Tahoe City and Portola/Loyalton will also be restored today, Wednesday.
There are still challenges to restoring power from Emerald Bay to south of Homewood.
No word on how many South Lake Tahoe customers are still without power, or how long to get it back on.
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El Dorado County Courthouse closed again on Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2017 - 5:11pm
6:15 p.m. update Tuesday - Anyone who had a scheduled court appearance on Tuesday or Wednesday this week will be contacted to reschedule their court date, unless they are currently in custody. Thursday's court schedule will handle that group.
People with attorneys should contact that person's office in order to schedule the most convenient date. The El Dorado County Court calendar website will show updates, or people can call Court Administration at 530-621-7414 Wednesday after 8:00 a.m. to check status.
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El Dorado County closes offices and court
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2017 - 8:06am
Due to extreme weather conditions in South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County has closed their offices at the lake.
Judge Suzanne Kingsbury said the South Lake Tahoe branch of the El Dorado Superior Court will be closed on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Those who have a court case today will be trailed until tomorrow at the same time it was scheduled Tuesday.
All other court locations will be open.
Court users can contact the court website at www.eldoradocourt.org for additional information and updates.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/09/2017 - 8:19pm
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.
1/1
2:53 a.m. - Felon in possession of Stun Gun - Edgewood Circle - 48-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR FELON IN POSSESSION OF A STUN GUN
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Power restored to 2700 customers of Liberty Utilities in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/08/2017 - 8:15pm
10:00 p.m. - 20 customers are without power near Turnback Lane and Golden Bear due to a tree falling on a power line.
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9:15 p.m. - The power has been restored to all South Lake Tahoe customers affected from Al Tahoe to Heavenly. Those who were affected on the west shore and north shore have not yet been restored.
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Liberty Utilities is reporting a circuit tripped in the substation at Stateline, putting 2,700 customers in South Lake Tahoe into the dark.
The customers stretch from Heavenly Mountain Resort to Al Tahoe and some stop lights in the area are also out.
AlertTahoe camera monitoring potential Truckee River flooding in Reno
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/08/2017 - 1:11pm
The University of Nevada Seismological Lab operates around Lake Tahoe and Western Nevada to monitor earthquake and wildfire data, but now they're helping with flood monitoring.
They have placed a temporary camera above the Truckee River at on Arlington Street in Reno. The view is updated every minute and can be seen here: http://floodwatch.nvseismolab.org/
Flooding closing South Lake Tahoe area roads
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/08/2017 - 11:31am
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. - El Dorado County has closed Lake Tahoe Blvd at Sawmill Pond due to flooding just before 11:00 a.m. It is closed in both directions according to the California Highway Patrol with over two feet of water on the roadway. They are expecting the flooding to spread in the area.
South Lake Tahoe Police Department is assisting with signage going up to warn travelers.
12:52 p.m. Sunday update - Highway 50 at Sierra at Tahoe Blvd is experiencing flooding. Reports of high water at Apache Drive in Meyers by the Post Office, and Lake Tahoe Blvd around Angora Creek.
6th annual Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/07/2017 - 10:30am
Event Date:
April 28, 2017 - 4:00pm
The sixth annual Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show will be held April 28-29, 2017 in the South Tahoe Middle School multipurpose room.
Space is being increased to allow more vendors from the region to participate in the only event of its type on the South Shore. A free children's planting area is also being added to the two day show that runs from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m on Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m on Saturday.
City looking for representative to County Commission on Aging
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/06/2017 - 7:21pm
Interested in representing your city on the El Dorado County Commission on Aging? They are accepting application from those interested in serving until February 1.
The Commission on Aging (COA) is an advisory Committee to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors that works with the Director of the Area Agency on Aging on
William "Bill" Van Dyke Johnson 1931-2016
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/05/2017 - 9:44pm
Former El Dorado County Supervisor and long time South Lake Tahoe resident William "Bill" Van Dyke Johnson passed away on December 19,2016 in South Lake Tahoe.
Bill was born at the J-Lazy-J Ranch on Mottsville Lane in Gardnerville on March 21, 1931 and was a member of Gardnerville High School class of 1949. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War for two years.
After the war, Bill attended hotel and restaurant management school in San Francisco, Calif. On Aug. 29, 1953, he married Felice Muldoon in South Lake Tahoe and they had three children: Ross, Kent and Curtis.
Free sand bags available for South Lake Tahoe residents
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/04/2017 - 5:43pm
With the heavy rain and high snow levels associated with an atmospheric river hitting the Sierra and Lake Tahoe this weekend, the City of South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County are reminding citizens that sand bags are available, free of charge.
During wet storms, residents may find themselves with flooding issues around their homes and garages.
Sand bags are available year-round at the City’s Streets and Snow Removal Yard located at 1160 Rufus Allen Blvd. Their operating hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Police make arrest in South Lake Tahoe drive by shooting
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/03/2017 - 4:25pm
Kevin Gonzales, an 18-year-old local man, has been arrested in connection with a drive by shooting that occurred on December 28 at the Pioneer Inn in South Lake Tahoe.
Gonzales was arrested two days later after an investigation by the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) was launched into the shooting which took place at 10:00 p.m. at the motel, located on Pioneer Trail.
Minors with alcohol at SnowGlobe biggest problem for law enforcement
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/01/2017 - 7:00pm
The 2016 South Lake Tahoe three-day long music festival, SnowGlobe, is over, and the thousands of of Electronic Dance Music (EDM) fans are headed home after enjoying themselves during the outdoor concert. Like with most festivals of this type, most of the arrests and citations issued by South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD), El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO), and Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) were for underage drinking.
Early tabulations show that during SnowGlobe this year there were 238 arrests, 148 of those were citations to minors in possession of alcohol.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/01/2017 - 1:32pm
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.
12/25
1:16 a.m. - Death Investigation - No other info available
8:05 a.m. - Death Investigation of 87-year-old female
2:12 p.m. - Search & Rescue - Luther Pass Rd - SEARCH AND RESCUE INITIATED FOR A LOST 15-YEAR-OLD FEMALE SKIER AT WATERHOUSE PEAK OFF LUTHER PASS.
12/26
Tuesday's Board of Supervisor's meeting may be postponed due to weather
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/30/2016 - 9:09pm
A cold and unstable air mass heading to the Sierra may lead to widespread snow
showers with the heaviest snow currently expected to be on Tuesday, the day of the next El Dorado County Board of Supervisors meeting.
On Friday, county officials announced that the meeting may be postponed if the storm proves to be as big as forecasters are predicting. Total snowfall accumulation projections could change, but 1 to 2 feet in the Sierra are possible through Wednesday.
Even though the meeting is held in Placerville, hazardous road conditions are expected and safety is a concern.
Suspects being questioned in South Lake Tahoe drive-by shooting
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/30/2016 - 3:28pm
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is investigating a possible gang related drive-by shooting at the Pioneer Inn Thursday night at 10:00 p.m.
There were no injuries and, as of Friday afternoon, there have been no arrests.
Responding SLTPD officers immediately started looking for the suspect vehicle, described as a dark pick-up truck. While law enforcement searched for the truck, others were at the motel, which is located at 3863 Pioneer Trail, collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses.
11-year-old boy from Sacramento dies in crash on Highway 50 near Riverton
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/29/2016 - 9:17pm
An 11-year-old boy was killed and three other people were injured when a BMW went off Highway 50 in El Dorado County, the California Highway Patrol said.
The crash happened about 12 a.m. Wednesday on westbound Highway 50 near Riverton Court when a 33-year-old man driving a BMW lost control of his vehicle as he was making a turn, officers said. The driver tried to apply his breaks when the wheel locked causing the car to go off the road.
Placerville CHP Sgt. Chris Davis said the speed limit in this area is 55 mph, but that night it was dropped to 45 as a precaution.
Man arrested in connection with death of El Dorado County infant
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/29/2016 - 8:56pm
An investigation by the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office into the death of a six-week-old infant has resulted in the arrest of a 29-year-old man.
Michael Swope is behind bars at the jail in Placerville and being held on one million dollars bail after his arrest on Thursday, December 29 at 3:20 p.m. on second-degree murder and assault charges.
The infant’s mother has been cooperating with authorities throughout the investigation and is not considered a suspect.
No other details have been released.
Daring ice rescue at Lake Baron: 13-year-old falls through ice on his bike
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/28/2016 - 5:45pm
A 13-year-old boy is lucky to be alive this afternoon after falling through the ice at Lake Baron on the South Shore.
The teen was riding his bike on top of the ice December 28 when his front tire fell through the thinning ice, then he and the rest of his bike followed.
A visitor, Ian Whitmarsh of Oakland, Calif., heard the young man's shouts for help and crawled out onto the ice to help rescue the unidentified boy.
Law enforcement prepares for thousands of revelers at Stateline
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/28/2016 - 5:10pm
Law enforcement is preparing for the annual New Year's Eve party held at Stateline, an outdoor that at one time saw 50,000 people in the streets.
Though Highway 50 through Stateline hasn't had to close until just before midnight the past two years, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is prepared to close it to vehicle traffic in the evening if necessary for public safety. If that should occur, vehicle traffic will be diverted around the Stateline casino core area using upper and lower Lake Parkway Drive.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/26/2016 - 8:16am
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
12/18
2:28 p.m. - Vandalism - E. San Bernardino Ave - A VEHICLE WAS VANDALIZED ON A PUBLIC ROADWAY.
2:45 p.m. - Driving on a suspended license - Highway 50 - INITIATED A VEHICLE STOP FOR A TRAFFIC INFRACTION. 33-YEAR-OLD MALE DRIVER WAS SUBSEQUENTLY ARRESTED AND BOOKED INTO THE COUNTY JAIL.
Two arrested for 'spotlighting' and other charges surrounding illegal deer hunting
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/22/2016 - 11:35pm
Two Markleville, Calif., men were arrested on December 17 after a Department of Fish Wildlife warden caught them near Diamond Valley Road and Airport Road (Alpine County) as they attempted to "spotlight" deer.
According to Lt. Chris Stoots of California Fish & Wildlife, Ramsey Gene Horse, 29, and William Eugene Berreman, 26, were allegedly driving a Ford sedan with an artificial light in an attempt to spot and kill deer, an illegal action called spotlighting. They also had two loaded rifles in the back seat.
Special BOS meeting to vote on $57.1 million loan for new public safety building
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/22/2016 - 9:26pm
Should El Dorado County receive a $57.1 million loan from United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) to replace their aging public safety facility/Sheriff's office in Placerville? The Board of Supervisors (BOS) will make a decision on this at a special meeting on Tuesday, December 28 at 10:00 a.m.
Pet of the Week: Lucille
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 11:53pm
This week's pet of the week is Lucille, a corn snake. She is looking for a new home!
Lucille is about three feet long and eats frozen or thawed mice.
If you adopt Lucille you get her three foot tank with lid to take home with, but you'll need lighting and heating equipment. If you wish to adopt her, you must bring the equipment to the shelter with you.
Visit Lucille at El Dorado County Animal Services, 1120 Shakori Drive, South Lake Tahoe, 530-573-7925.
SLT locals featured on El Dorado County Sheriff's Most Wanted Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 6:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - This week's El Dorado County District Attorney's Office Most Wanted Wednesday subjects are from South Lake Tahoe. Marty Beaman and Gabrielle Cooley are wanted on felony warrants for theft, fraud, and conspiracy to commit a crime. Both have been charged in a 12 page, 14 count and 25 overt acts Complaint.
Beaman has been arrested numerous times with convictions for possession of narcotics, receiving stolen property, forgery, with several violations of parole – this is his second time as our featured Most Wanted Wednesday fugitive. He has a $250,000.00 warrant.
December 30 deadline to apply for City of South Lake Tahoe commissions and board
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/20/2016 - 7:42pm
The deadline is rapidly approaching for locals to apply for 19 open positions on City of South Lake Tahoe commissions and boards.
Two year appointments are now being accepted for Airport Land Use Commission, Building/ADA Board of Appeals, Parks & Recreation Commission and Planning Commission.
Completed applications must be returned to the City Clerk’s Office no later than 5:00 p.m., on Friday, December 30, 2016. The City Council will be making the appointments at a regularly scheduled meeting in January 2017 (to be announced).
AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION:
Felons arrested for shooting guns in Meyers
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/19/2016 - 10:03pm
Four visitors to the South Shore were arrested by El Dorado County Sheriff's deputies on Friday night after they were caught shooting firearms on U.S. Forest Service land behind Tahoe Paradise Golf Course in Meyers.
On December 16, deputies responded to a call of shooting about 100 yards from the end of Lost Lane. Upon arrival they found four men, Alexander, Keoseng, Johlany and Yao Saechao with guns. Alexander and Keoseng are convicted felons from Stockton, Calif., and are prohibited from possessing firearms. All four were arrested and booked into the El Dorado County Jail.
Reno man arrested on pimping and prostitution charges in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/19/2016 - 7:21pm
12/22/16 update: The Reno man accused of bringing female(s) to South Lake Tahoe for prostitution remains behind bars at the El Dorado County Jail tonight on $345,000 bail. 32-year-old Francisco Daniel Nieves was arrested on December 19 without incident in South Lake Tahoe after a victim went into the Carson City Sheriff's Office to report the crime.
This case is still under investigation.
Nieves will be in El Dorado County court on December 30 for an 8:30 a.m. hearing. At this point in time he is being represented by a public defender.
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El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/18/2016 - 3:40pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
12/11
1:24 a.m. - Death Investigation - South Lake Tahoe - Death of 32-year-old male.
7:03 a.m. - Informational Report - Al Tahoe Blvd - CONTRABAND LOCATED IN C-POD OF THE EL DORADO COUNTY SOUTH LAKE TAHOE JAIL, REPORT TAKEN AND INVOLVED SUBJECTS INTERVIEWED.
Vernice Velma Rianda 1928-2016
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/18/2016 - 9:30am
Vernice Rianda, former long-time Lake Tahoe Community College bookstore employee and mother of El Dorado County Supervisor Sue Novasel, has passed away at the age of 88.
Tahoe Wellness Cooperative in a legal battle with landlord, dispensary license at jeopardy
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/12/2016 - 9:49pm
There is a legal battle in South Lake Tahoe that has put a long-time resident against the owner of the City's lone medical dispensary, Tahoe Wellness Cooperative (TWC).
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/11/2016 - 7:15pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
12/4
7:10 a.m. - Assault on a Custodial Officer - Al Tahoe Blvd - 43-YEAR-OLD MAN ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON ON A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER.
3:00 p.m. - Driving without a license - Evelyn Rd - 23-YEAR-OLD MALE FOUND TO BE DRIVING WHILE UNLICENSED.
12/5
Wet weather in the Lake Tahoe area bringing with it chain controls and traffic issues
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/10/2016 - 10:12am
Even though the storm hitting Lake Tahoe this weekend is a wet one, snow levels will fluctuate between 6500 and 8000 feet. Flooding near rivers and streams is already being seen in many areas. Some area passes have been snow covered, including Mt. Rose, Brockway, Echo, Spooner, and Kingsbury Summits. Additional snow amounts of 6 to 10 inches are possible for elevations above 8000 feet, with several inches of snow down to 7000 feet.
As of 10:00 a.m., chain controls are up on Echo Summit, Spooner Summit, Kingsbury Grade, Brockway Summit.
South Lake Tahoe man jailed for alleged food tampering now faces new charges
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/09/2016 - 8:29pm
Harry Dally, the man accused of putting a bleach-like substance on food at two locations in South Lake Tahoe, is now facing additional charges of assaulting a custodial officer with a deadly weapon.
On December 4, 2016, Dally allegedly created a makeshift edged weapon while in the El Dorado County Jail and attacked a correctional officer. The officer did not sustain any injuries according to El Dorado County Sheriff's Sgt. Tasha Thompson.
Caltrans to hold meeting about $50 million Highway 50 project on West Slope
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/09/2016 - 11:50am
Caltrans is hosting a community meeting on Thursday, December 15 to present design alternatives for a U.S. Highway 50 safety project in the Camino area of El Dorado County, a project that will overlap major highway projects on the Lake Tahoe side of the mountain.
The meeting will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Camino Elementary School, 3060 Snows Road, Camino. A project presentation will take place at 5:45 p.m.
El Dorado County Sheriff K9 retiring after 8 years on the force
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/08/2016 - 7:48pm
After eight years of service to El Dorado County, K9 Bakus has retired.
Bakus started his career with the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office in 2008 and has since apprehended dangerous criminals and been responsible for taking copious amounts of narcotics off the streets.
At the beginning, the Sheriff K9 was partnered with Deputy Mike Roberts and was trained and certified in patrol operations.
Caltrops on South Shore roads causing dozens of flat tires
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 12:52am
South Lake Tahoe local Monika Taboada was picking her daughter up from the training room at South Tahoe High on Sunday when she received a flat on one of her new snow tires, leaving her the victim of another "Ninja Road Star" being left on roads around town.
Over the past several months there have been dozens of stories just like Taboada's.
El Dorado County releases final election results
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 12:02am
The final group of ballots have been counted in El Dorado County, and the results remained the same in all South Lake Tahoe area elections.
South Lake Tahoe City Council- Top 2 Win
Brooke Laine 2548 22.10%
Jason Collin 1995 17.30%
Tamara Wallace 1852 16.06%
JoAnn Conner 1376 11.94%
Ted Long 1295 11.23%
Danny McLaughlin 775 6.72%
John Shearer 758 6.57%
Harold "Trey" Riddle 328 2.84%
Robert Topel 288 2.50%
Patrick Jarrett 268 2.32%
Lake Tahoe Unified School District
Area 1
El Dorado Community Foundation awards over $260,000 in grants
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 5:55pm
Major impacts to communities in El Dorado County were made possible through $264,905 in grants for 2016/2017 from the El Dorado Community Foundation.
Funding for the came from community members who invested in the foundation through Donor Assisted Funds. Those donating to the fund were able to engage in a new process this year by reading the grant proposals (55 were received) and the year-end reports of the non-profits applying for them.
North Lake Tahoe out of Christmas tree cutting permits, still some at SLT and Incline
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 3:30pm
The North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center has run out of Christmas Tree cutting permits, but there are still some available at the Forest Supervisor’s office in South Lake Tahoe, the USFS office in Incline Village and at El Dorado National Forest offices.
Permits cost $10 each with a limit of two per family. They must be purchased in person, are not transferable and are sold on a first come, first serve basis through December 23, if available.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/04/2016 - 3:40pm
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.
11/27/16
1:58 p.m. - Obstruction of a Peace Officer - S. Upper Truckee Rd - 61-YEAR-OLD FEMALE ARRESTED FOR OBSTRUCTING A PEACE OFFICER IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES.
11/28/16
1:00 p.m. - Possession of a controlled substance - Lake Tahoe Blvd
11/29/16
Sheriff warns of increase in mail and package theft during the holidays
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/03/2016 - 8:42pm
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office typically experiences an increase number of calls for service regarding theft of mail during the holiday season. With the holiday season upon us and the increase of online shopping, they would like to provide some helpful tips to protect your packages.
Have your package delivered to an attended location. Your place of work, a trusted friend, neighbor, or the carrier distribution center.
Know when your package will arrive. Sign up for shipping notifications by text or email and try to have someone home or reschedule the delivery.
El Dorado County Commission On Aging seeks new member
Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/03/2016 - 5:38pm
The El Dorado County Commission on Aging is actively recruiting to fill a vacancy.
The Commission plays a very important advisory role to the Area Agency on Aging, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors and the Cities of South Lake Tahoe and Placerville on matters of interest to senior residents. All volunteer positions are by appointment.
El Dorado Hills tax preparers headed to jail for $1.8 million in fake claims
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/02/2016 - 6:59pm
An unlicensed El Dorado county tax preparer was sentenced Friday to 3 1/2 years in prison and ordered to pay $1,895,833 in restitution for conspiring to file false claims and filing false claims. Her co-conspirator will be sentenced next week.
Barbara Antonucci, 49, and her co-conspirator, Sherry Taggart, 56, of El Dorado Hills, prepared tax returns for clients seeking to maximize their refunds from the Internal Revenue Service.
