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South Tahoe High grad killed in single car accident near Pope Beach
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/28/2016 - 4:38pm
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office and California Highway Patrol continue to investigate a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a South Lake Tahoe teen early Saturday morning.
According to EDSO Lt. Jim Byers, 19-year-old Jillian Pruitt was the lone occupant in a car that collided with a tree on State Route 89 at 3:40 a.m. March 26, 2016.
Byers said the accident is still under investigation and few details are available at this time. He said that circumstance of the crash are making it complex.
Become a CASA Volunteer
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/28/2016 - 12:28pm
Event Date:
May 3, 2016 (All day) CASA is recruiting community volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children in South Lake Tahoe’s local court system. CASA training is scheduled to begin May 3.
South Lake Tahoe man seriously injured in felony hit and run in Meyers
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/28/2016 - 7:44am
A South Lake Tahoe man was hit by a car on Saturday night, resulting in serious injuries and an arrest for felony hit and run.
Scott Murphy, 26, was walking along the eastbound side of Highway 50, east of Apache Avenue, talking to his girlfriend on the phone at about 9:45 p.m. on March 26 according to the California Highway Patrol. A BMW driven by Roberto Luna, 21, was also heading east and, for unknown reasons, allowed the right front side of his car to hit Murphy. Luna, of San Francisco, Calif., was driving an estimated 50 mph, ten miles above the posted speed limit.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 9:45am
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 press time and the story will be updated when provided.
3/20
1:10 a.m. - Obstruction of Justice - Lake Tahoe Blvd - 25-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR DELAYING A PEACE OFFICER DURING THE COURSE OF HIS DUTIES
8:06 a.m. - Death Investigation - 78-YEAR-OLD WOMAN FOUND DECEASED
Soroptimists hand out donations to South Lake Tahoe non-profits
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/26/2016 - 6:52pm
Members of Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) handed out checks to 22 different project that are created by non-profits to serve the women and children of South Lake Tahoe on Thursday.
The awardees:
Student arrested at South Tahoe High after bringing a knife to school
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/25/2016 - 6:47pm
An 18-year-old South Tahoe High School student was arrested on campus Friday for bringing a knife to school.
"There was no immediate threat to our students thanks to vigilance of school personnel," said STHS Principal Chad Houck.
The student was booked into El Dorado County Jail on a felony charge of bringing a weapon to school. He has since been released. His bail had been set at $10,000 but it is unknown what he posted.
Firestorm surrounding ambulance service in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/25/2016 - 4:21pm
In the mix you have El Dorado County, the City of South Lake Tahoe, Lake Valley Fire Protection and the Cal Tahoe JPA. More importantly, and most likely the reason for the passionate responses from all involved, the mix also contains the safety of the public.
On March 15, 2016, the City of South Lake Tahoe sent a letter to the JPA, stating their intent to pull out of the agency that was created in 2001 to supply ambulance service to the City and the County and a portion of Alpine County.
Jail inmates create colorful Easter eggs for South Lake Tahoe kids
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/24/2016 - 4:38pm
Can you imagine dying 4,000 eggs for your family's Easter egg hunt? Probably not as many of us may have had enough after two dozen, but that is exactly what local inmates are tasked with.
Each year, the South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club hosts a community egg hunt at Lake Tahoe Community College, and for the last ten years the inmates at the El Dorado County Jail have been coloring the hard boiled eggs for the event.
Normally the kitchen crew at the jail both boils the eggs and colors them, but due to a staffing shortage at the jail they could only color them.
District Attorney: Enjoy Tahoe, but don't be conned
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/24/2016 - 11:06amIn January, 2016, South Tahoe Now carried stories concerning the rise of vacation rental scams in Lake Tahoe. The first story described the epidemic of scams through Craigslist that targeted those looking for vacation rentals in South Lake Tahoe.
Suspects in South Lake Tahoe murder plead not guilty
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/22/2016 - 9:39pm
Two of the men suspected of killing 40-year-old Dennis Wright, Jr. in South Lake Tahoe appeared before Judge Suzanne Kingsbury in El Dorado County Superior Court on Monday.
Tristan Batten, 18, and Harvest Davidson, 20, both entered a not guilty plea.
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.
Pet of the Week: Elsa
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/22/2016 - 4:26pm
Elsa is about 3 years old and looking for a home. She was found injured in a snow bank by a motel employee, and was taken to the vet. Elsa is now ready to be adopted!
You can visit Elsa at the El Dorado County Animal Services, 530-573-7925.
Don’t forget all animals come spayed or neutered, with all vaccinations and a microchip!
For Spay-Neuter services and other support, call the Lake Tahoe Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at 530-542-2857.
Update on Last week’s pets, Rosie the Pup and Trinity and Spike the kitty combo are all in their new homes!
Youth use drums to grow while at Juvenile Treatment Center
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/22/2016 - 12:09pm
At an event held at the Juvenile Treatment Center in South Lake Tahoe, five youth from the Challenge Program recently performed for their families, other detained youth at the facility, Juvenile Service Council members and community members.
Column: Community collaborates to bridge workforce issues
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/21/2016 - 8:35pm
Last week, March 15th and 16th, an estimated 75 volunteers participated in the South Shore Business Walk coordinated by the Tahoe Chamber, Tahoe Prosperity Center, El Dorado County, and the Lake Tahoe Adult Education Consortium to collect workforce data from local businesses.
Tahoe Tot Spot changes owners, celebrates with St. Patrick's Day party
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/21/2016 - 8:25pm
A South Lake Tahoe couple has taken over the ownership at Tahoe Tot Spot, a place where the younger set can enjoy activities, interactions with other kids, crafts and more.
Julie Pardysz was relocating to Colorado and had the business up for sale. The Tot Spot was on the verge of having to close as no buyers were coming forward. At the last minute, Jen and Chris Bloch made an offer to keep the doors open.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/20/2016 - 7:31am
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 press time and the story will be updated when provided.
3/13
2:34 p.m. - Possession of a controlled substance - A 29-YEAR-OLD MALE WAS ARRESTED
3/14
1:00 p.m. - False Imprisonment and Human Trafficking
1:05 p.m. - Found Property - High Meadows Trail - A BANK DEBIT CARD WAS REPORTED AS FOUND PROPERTY.
3/15
STAR looking for volunteers in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/19/2016 - 4:18pm
The Sheriff’s Team of Active Retirees (S.T.A.R.) Program in El Dorado County is looking to bolster their volunteer corps. STAR is comprised of senior citizens who are utilized to enhance vital crime prevention services in the community. The STARs conduct patrols in specially marked STAR vehicles, functioning as the eyes and ears of the Sheriff’s Department, reporting any suspicious activity observed. The S.T.A.R. Program is a Crime Prevention Program exercising proactive law enforcement principles.
Vietnam veterans to be honored at next El Dorado County Supervisor meeting
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/18/2016 - 5:34pm
Event Date:
March 22, 2016 - 10:00am
All veterans and families are invited to attend the El Dorado County BOS meeting on March 22, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. for the presentation of a proclamation from the US Department of Veteran Affairs. The proclamation is titled "Vietnam Veterans Day".
Judge hands down sentence to man who killed bear in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/18/2016 - 3:41pm
"These are always tough cases," said El Dorado County Judge Suzanne Kingsbury Friday as she handed down an unexpected sentence to the 78-year-old man who killed a bear near his South Lake Tahoe home on July 10, 2015.
Gilbert Alan Wetenkamp pleaded no contest on March 11, 2016 to the misdemeanor charge of unlawfully taking of a bear.
Full closure of Highway 50 in El Dorado Hills early Sunday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/17/2016 - 5:46pmOn Sunday, March 20, the Transportation Division of El Dorado County’s Community Development Agency will implement full closures of both directions of U.S. 50 between El Dorado Hills Boulevard and Bass Lake Road, as well as closures of the Latrobe Road on-ramp to eastbound U.S. Highway 50, the Bass Lake Road on-ramp to westbound U.S. Highway 50, and White Rock Road between Valley View Parkway and Entrada Circle. Closures are as follows:
Eastbound Closures on Sunday Morning, March 20th
Eastbound lanes from Latrobe Road to Bass Lake Road will be closed from 6:00 am to 8:00 am.
Mobile food bank to be in South Lake Tahoe; Volunteers needed
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/17/2016 - 4:12pm
Event Date:
March 23, 2016 - 10:00am
The Food Bank of El Dorado County will be back in South Lake Tahoe at the American Legion Hall on Wednesday, March 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to distribute food to those in need of emergency supplemental groceries.
They are also looking for volunteers from the community to assist from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Volunteers will be assisting in handing out food and signing people in. If you, or someone you may know, are interested in volunteering please contact them at (530) 621-9950 or by email at volunteer@foodbankedc.org.
Attempted beer theft in South Lake Tahoe leads to two arrested on felony charges
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 7:36pm
Two South Lake Tahoe men were arrested Monday night on charges of robbery and conspiracy after attempting to steal four-12 packs of beer from a local grocery store.
South Lake Tahoe police officers responded to a call from the Safeway on Lake Tahoe Blvd. at 11:02 p.m. on March 14, 2016 after a physical altercation occurred when two store employees and two citizens tried to stop 19-year-old Jose Rodriguez and 18-year-old Jose Romero as they allegedly attempted to leave the store with the beer without paying.
Pets of the Week: Spike and Trinity
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 7:17am
We have two "Pets of the Week" this week, Trinity and Spike. They are a 7-year-old brother and sister pair and we want to keep them together.
They are declawed on their front paws. They have lived with dogs and other cats.
Spike is a little shy whilst Trinity is more of a player and cuddler.
South Lake Tahoe man pleads "no contest" to killing bear last summer
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/13/2016 - 12:46pm
The 78-year old man responsible for killing a bear found off Pioneer Trail in South Lake Tahoe on July 10, 2015 has pleaded no contest to the misdemeanor charge of unlawfully taking of a bear.
Appearing in El Dorado County court Friday, Gilbert Wetenkamp admitted to killing the bear that he said in July caused damage to his home over several incidents, and that he feared for his life.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/13/2016 - 11:38am
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 press time and the story will be updated when provided.
3/6
11:07 a.m. - Snow Tow - Thunderbird Dr - VEHICLE TOW PUSUANT TO COUNTY ORDINANCE VIOLATION.
3/7
10:45 a.m. - Petty Theft - Saddle Rd - A SNOWBOARD WAS STOLEN AT A LOCAL SKI RESORT.
3:28 p.m. - Death Investigation - South Ave - 90-YEAR-OLD MAN WAS PRONOUNCED DECEASED.
Clean up criminal records at an upcoming free clinic
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/12/2016 - 9:06pm
You may be able to clean up your criminal record at an upcoming clinic if you were convicted of misdemeanors or felonies in El Dorado County over one year ago that resulted in jail time, alternative sentencing, or probation.
At the free clinic, you will receive information on whether you are eligible to petition the Court for a dismissal of certain convictions in California. If you were convicted in El Dorado County and successfully completed all the terms of your sentence, you will receive instructions on how to “clean up” your record.
South Shore Business Walk March 15-16 to survey employer needs
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/12/2016 - 8:50pm
Volunteers will be canvassing the community from Meyers to Round Hill this week to assess the employment needs of local businesses including their current employment situation, determine future needs, and ensure Tahoe can attract and retain talented workers for a variety of occupations.
Between 2003 and 2013, Lake Tahoe experienced a steady decline in jobs, with 5,500 jobs lost. Since then, there are several factors affecting the prosperity and sustainability of both the current and future workforce and economy.
Educational series on caring for the aging presented by El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/12/2016 - 5:34pm
A six-week educational series that will provide support for people who care for, or plan to care for, a family member of friend over the age of 60 will be presented by El Dorado County starting April 18, 2016.
The "Aging & Caregiver" series will be held on Mondays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel, 4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe.
The series topics will include the following:
Carson City man arrested on slew of charges in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/10/2016 - 5:26pm
An early morning armed robbery in Camino, Calif., led to the arrest of 22-year-old Aaron Friesen of Carson City on charges of robbery, vehicle theft and on an outstanding felony warrant for domestic violence.
At 5:30 a.m. Thursday, March 10, the Wine County Station just off Highway 50 was robbed at gunpoint with the suspect getting away in a vehicle. An alert witness at the scene gave law enforcement detailed information about both the suspect and the vehicle used in the getaway.
City adds another location for electric car owners to charge up
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/10/2016 - 4:48pm
Visitors to South Lake Tahoe have several options to charge their cars, with the newest location added in the City owned Heavenly Village parking garage.
The City partnered with ChargePoint, the largest electric vehicle charging station company, and added a system on the first floor of the garage near the elevator. Users will need to have an account with ChargePoint.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Deputy on paid leave has third DUI
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/09/2016 - 7:25pm
John "Tony" Broadfoot, a deputy with the El Dorado County Sheriff's Department, was arrested by the California Highway Patrol on March 4 on charges of driving under the influence after an accident in the Shingle Springs area. This was Broadfoot's third DUI arrest in as many months.
On December 8, 2015, Broadfoot was placed on administrative leave after being arrested on DUI charges by the CHP in South Lake Tahoe. Then on February 25, 2016, he was arrested, again by CHP officers, when found to be under the influence after rolling his vehicle near Ice House Road and Highway 50.
Pet of the Week: Pepper
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/08/2016 - 10:17am
Pepper is a super sweet 18-month-old who loves children and babies. She walks nicely on leash and loves to play with other dogs. She also does well keeping the cats and squirrels out of the yard so she does need to be in a cat free home.
Please come visit sweet little Pepper at The El Dorado County Animal Services, 530-573-7925.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/06/2016 - 7:10pm
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 press time and the story will be updated when provided.
2/28
8:55 p.m. - Lost Property - Saddle Road - R/P REPORTED SOME LOST PROPERTY
6:15 p.m. - Domestic Dispute - Alice Lake Rd
10:24 p.m. - Doctor's Case - A 65-YEAR-OLD MALE WAS PRONOUNCED DECEASED
2/29
South Lake Tahoe is not immune to Human Trafficking
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/05/2016 - 5:13pm
This is part two in a series of a look into Human Trafficking in South Lake Tahoe.
Human trafficking. Its not just a Third World problem, its not just a big city problem, and its not a poor or rich problem. There are millions around the world who are victims to human trafficking, a business that is estimated to be a $32 billion industry.
And its happening in our backyard.
The facts are sobering.
South Lake Tahoe Police Chief: Updates on crime, cleanup and murder case
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/03/2016 - 5:45pm
Great news! Compared to last year, our violent crime rate is down 41% (from 112 occurrences in 2014 to 66 in 2015). The news is not all good. Our property crime rate is up 6% (from 516 in 2014 to 548 in 2015). This was not unexpected as we reported on a significant upward trend in property crime 6 months ago. Total crime is down 2.2% over last year.
Missing Spinoni Italiano dogs may have been spotted in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/03/2016 - 1:40pm
South Tahoe Now and Carson Now carried the story of a helicopter search for missing Spinoni Italiano dogs near Carson City, and now reports of the two pets being spotted in South Lake Tahoe are coming in.
On Friday night, owners Stacey and Lorne Bell were walking the dogs, Mara and Adele, in east Carson City along the Carson River and on the ridges in the Mexican Dam area. As Stacey went to take a photo, the dogs broke loose and took off running, possibly after a rabbit.
Man's body found off Timber Cove Pier in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/02/2016 - 12:31pm
3/3/16 Update: The man who died off the shore of Lake Tahoe on Monday has been identified as David Mark Flynn. The cause of death has not been released.
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The body of a 53-year-old South Lake Tahoe man was pulled out of the water by the Timber Cove Pier Monday afternoon.
At 3:28 p.m. on February 29, 2016, South Lake Tahoe Police received a call of a drowning victim in the water at the Timber Cove Pier, just off Connolly Beach and behind the Tahoe Beach Retreat & Lodge.
When officers arrived, the found the local man deceased in a few feet of water.
Missing ski instructor Carson May found in five feet of snow
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/29/2016 - 6:07pm
Two search and rescue teams training in the snow at the Sugar Bowl Resort on Monday found the body of missing ski instructor Carson May.
The El Dorado County Search and Rescue dog teams, along with the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue team, located May under five feet of snow in an avalanche prone out-of-bounds area at the resort.
Carson May, 23, was a ski instructor at the resort and went missing Jan. 15, 2016. He was not found despite an intensive, four-day search by dozens of volunteers and law enforcement officers.
Body of missing Lake Tahoe woman found at Emerald Bay
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/29/2016 - 1:57pm
A Search and Rescue team from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office found the body of Carolyn Batchelor, the Zephyr Cove woman who was reported missing on February 17.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office had been searching for the 69-year-old woman when her car was found parked at Inspiration Point overlooking Emerald Bay on February 19. At that time, the car was covered in a foot of snow from recent snowfall.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/28/2016 - 5:59pm
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 press time and the story will be updated when provided.
2/21
7:47 a.m. - Coroner's Case - AN 85-YEAR-OLD MAN WAS DECLARED DECEASED IN SOUTH LAKE TAHOE.
10:29 p.m. - Burglary - 17-YEAR-OLD MALE JUVENILE UNLAWFULLY ENTERED LOCKED SAFE THAT WAS INSIDE LOCKED CLOSET IN MEYERS.
2/22
Four arrested after high speed chase through Douglas County and South Lake Tahoe crime
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/28/2016 - 11:26am
2:45 p.m. 2/28/16 update:
Two different high speed chases through the Carson Valley and up Kingsbury Grade resulted in the arrest of two men and two women on Saturday, February 27, 2017.
At 3:10 p.m., a trooper from the Nevada Highway Patrol spotted a silver Mercedes-Benz with California plates going down U.S. 50 (Spooner Summit) at 85 mph. The driver failed to pull over for the trooper, instead turning South on Highway 395 towards Minden, Nev., at speeds in excess of 100 mph.
Caltrans looking at roundabout or traffic signal in Meyers
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/26/2016 - 5:04pm
Due to the unsafe intersection of Highway 50 and State Route 89, Caltrans is looking at safety improvements in the area to reduce collisions, and their severity. At this time, the preferred option for Caltrans is adding a roundabout at the intersection to improve conditions after a reported seven accidents at the intersection.
The estimated $3.1 million project is scheduled for construction in 2018-19. It is currently in the environmental phase, with the environmental document scheduled to be finalized in November 2016.
Two more suspects identified in South Lake Tahoe homicide
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/24/2016 - 9:11pm
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department has identified two more suspects in the January 30, 2016 murder of Dennis Wright, Jr. at the Beverly Lodge.
Ex-firefighter from Placerville sent to jail for five years for arson
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/23/2016 - 5:37pm
Benjamin Cunha, 33, of Placerville, was sentenced Tuesday, February 23, 2016 to five years in prison for arson after being found guilty of setting at least 30 wildland fires during the summers of 2006 and 2007.
Two of these fires burned onto federal land. Cunha indicated that his motivation for setting the fires was to overcome boredom, to earn overtime pay for fighting the fires, and to impress his peers.
United States District Judge John A. Mendez also ordered Cunha to pay $246,862 in restitution to Cal Fire, his former employer.
South Lake Tahoe Business Walk
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/23/2016 - 2:31pm
Event Date:
March 15, 2016 - 12:30pm Interested in learning more about jobs and business on the south shore?
Join the Tahoe Chamber, Tahoe Prosperity Center, El Dorado County and Lake Tahoe Adult Education Consortium as together we drop in on local businesses to hear first-hand feedback regarding their employee needs and projections.
Your participation will help gather the information necessary to develop strategies to ensure our community has a workforce trained to meet the needs of today and tomorrow’s employers.
Volunteer for one or both days!
Meals Provided!
Tuesday March 15th –
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College
One College Drive.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
37° 38' 30.084" N, 81° 27' 20.4228" W
See map: Google Maps
Mobile Food Bank coming to South Lake Tahoe; Volunteers needed
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/22/2016 - 8:29pm
Event Date:
February 24, 2016 - 10:00am
South Lake Tahoe community members in need of help filling their cupboards are welcome to head over to the American Legion Hall on Wednesday, February 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for the Food Bank of El Dorado County's monthly visit.
Pets of the Week: Jackson and Harrison
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/22/2016 - 5:21pm
Not one, but two pets of the week! Meet Harrison and Jackson who are brothers, and two-years-old.
Jackson is blue and Harrison is a Tuxedo. They were left behind when their owner moved and would like to have a new home together.
This month cat adoption fees are reduced to $30.
Motherlode Century Spring Classic
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/22/2016 - 10:10am
Event Date:
April 30, 2016 - 7:00am Rolling through ranch, forest, farms, and vineyards, the 5th annual Motherlode Century on April 30, 2016 fulfills what avid cyclists search for. The 35 mile (2,824’ of climbing) loop provides a sampling of all the good elements of riding in the Gold Country, while the 66 mile (6,430' gain), 82 mile, and 95 mile (9,177' gain) routes add a remote canyon with two rewarding climbs and awe inspiring scenery.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/21/2016 - 6:40pm
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 press time and the story will be updated when provided.
2/14
9:24 a.m. - Missing Person - Daggett Ct. - R/P REPORTED A MISSING ADULT.
4:23 p.m. - Juvenile Arrest - 16-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED.
6:00 p.m. - Coroner's Case - 84-YEAR-OLD WOMAN DECEASED
2/15
Missing woman's car found near Emerald Bay
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/20/2016 - 12:41pm
The car belonging to Carolyn Batchelor, the Zephyr Cove woman missing since February 15, has been found near Emerald Bay, but there is still no sign of the 69-year-old woman.
The California Highway Patrol located the vehicle in the area of Inspiration Point, overlooking the bay near South Lake Tahoe. El Dorado County Sheriff's Office and Search and Rescue team, along with Douglas County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue are searching the area where Batchelor's car was found.
