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Bread & Broth 4 Kids adjusts weekly food program for South Lake Tahoe youth
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/08/2020 - 3:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In an ever changing pandemic situation, Bread & Broth 4 Kids has adjusted their weekly food bag program for South Lake Tahoe school age youth.
Bags will be on the school buses (schedule below) on Wednesdays when school is in session (no delivery December 23 and 30). When school resumes to in person instruction, this schedule will adjust to fit the need and school schedules.
Mono County and Southern California, San Joaquin regions prepare for stay-at-home orders
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/05/2020 - 2:39pm
Mono County, home to Mammoth Mountain, Bridgeport, and Topaz Lake, is set to go on Stay-at-Home orders with the rest of the Southern California counties on Sunday. They will join the San Joaquin region as areas set to move to the stricter health orders due to a rapidly dwindling supply of ICU beds.
South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County not under shut down orders, yet
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/03/2020 - 5:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With a surge of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, California Governor Newsom today issued a new regional stay-at-home order as an "emergency brake" to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the state.
This order goes into effect in regions with less than 15 percent ICU availability. At this time, the El Dorado County does not fall into that group but it could be a matter of days until it does. The county is part of the Greater Sacramento Region which is at 22 percent capacity as of Thursday.
New stop signs installed on South Lake Tahoe streets to improve safety
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/17/2020 - 2:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are three new stop signs in the Rocky Point neighborhood of South Lake Tahoe in response to complaints about speeding vehicles and unclear lines of sight.
Last week City of South Lake Tahoe Public Works staff installed stop signs at Chonokis Road and Rocky Point Road, and on Montreal Avenue at Moss and Fern roads.
The City hired a traffic engineer to do an assessment of the conditions after they received complaints and requests to look at speeders using the neighborhood to bypass Highway 50/Lake Tahoe Boulevard through the casino corridor.
Chance of smoke from Creek Fire back in Lake Tahoe Basin Friday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 8:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Smoke from the 40-day old Creek Fire is expected to reach the Lake Tahoe Basin Friday with the forecast west winds. The first wave of smoke is expected by dawn Friday and could last until evening. Much of the region could experience widespread haze.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/13/2020 - 9:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to the weeks of October 5 - 11, 2020. Location Checks are- when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations and calls are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc.) but stats are collected separately. COVID calls are related to state and county guidelines.
Last Week's Report: http://southtahoenow.com/story/10/06/2020/south-lake-tahoe-police-blotter
10/5
ARRESTS (4)
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 10:59am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to the weeks of September 28 - October 4, 2020. Location Checks are- when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations and calls are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc.) but stats are collected separately. COVID calls are related to state and county guidelines.
9/28
ARRESTS (5)
05:57 Drunk in Public 4100 Block of Lake Tahoe Bl
17:16 Transient/Homeless 2000 Block of Lake Tahoe Bl
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/04/2020 - 12:09am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to the weeks of September 14-27, 2020. Location Checks are- when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations and calls are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc) but stats are collected separately. COVID calls are related to state and county guidelines.
9/14
ARRESTS (3)
2:54 p.m. - Unlicensed Driver at Wildwood Av & Paradise Av
4:58 p.m. - Vandalism in 3700 Block of Paradise Av
Fork Fire 1753 acres, 34% contained; Slink Fire 26,752 acres and 71% contained
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 5:54pm
The Fork Fire west of Lake Tahoe remains at 1,752 acres and is now 34 percent contained. Low pressure off the coast will advance toward the region, bringing an increase in afternoon southwest winds across ridge tops and aligned drainages. Dry conditions will persist with slight cooling.
The front will pass over the area on Friday, driving gusty southwest and west winds with cooler temperatures and higher humidity. Little to no precipitation is expected.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District revamps food delivery bus schedule
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/12/2020 - 8:25am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Meal Delivery schedule for Phase 1 Distance learning is being changed starting Monday, September 14. At the beginning of the school year there were seven buses and, based on figures from the first two weeks, routes have been adjusted and there are now five buses.
The buses are loaded with breakfasts and lunches and each student can stop by a bus stop or one of the four selected school sited to pick the meals up Monday-Friday (unless a school holiday).
California puts "dimmer switch" on reopening - Many South Lake Tahoe businesses affected
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/13/2020 - 12:19pm
California Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered all counties in California to close indoor restaurants, bars, movie theaters and wineries as the state combats a surge in coronavirus cases. A list of 30 counties has further restrictions.
"We are moving back into a modification mode of stay at home orders," said Newsom in his Monday press conference. "It's a dimmer switch, not on or off."
He said they are looking at conditions and trendlines, both which are becoming points of concern.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/25/2020 - 9:29am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to the week of June 14-20, 2020. Location Checks are when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc) but stats are collected separately.
6/14
ARRESTS (1)
Transient/Homeless Lyons Av & Lake Tahoe Bl
LOCATION CHECKS (3)
TRAFFIC STOPS (4)
VEHICLE CHECKS (1)
TRANSIENT/HOMELESS (4)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE
Robert Jones ~ June 29, 1951 - April 19, 2020
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/19/2020 - 7:01pm
Robert “Bob/Bo” Jones, loving husband, father, son, brother, and “Papa” passed away peacefully at home April 19 after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Janey; daughter Elyse and son-in-law Josh; son Grant; grandchildren Van and Goldie; brothers Paul and Brent (Lynn); extended family, numerous nieces and nephews, and dear friends.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/11/2020 - 4:12pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to April 1 - April 7, 2020. The calls listed COVID can be related to home and business checks due to COVID closures including Vacation Home Rentals and violation of stay-at-home orders. Location Checks are when officers search an area at the listed address.
4/1
Arrests (0)
Calls for Service (44)
Battery: 1000 Block of River Dr
Citizen's Assist: Tanglewood Dr
City Ordinance Other: 2400 Block of Fountain Av
Civil Problem: 900 Block of South Shore Dr
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/19/2020 - 1:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the 37 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from April 1-8, 2020.
4/1
00:05:28 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 3100 block of Fresno Ave
15:37:08 - Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO - 1800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
15:10:02 - EMS Call, Interfacility Transfer - Barton Hospital
4/2
07:30:48 - Smoke scare, odor of smoke = 1000 block of Al Tahoe Blvd
12:01:06 - Public service - 700 block of Clement St
Census Day: Use time at home to help shape the future of the community
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/01/2020 - 9:14am
Today is Census Day, the day that determines who is counted in the 2020 Census and where they are counted.
LTUSD and Bread & Broth to deliver meals to South Lake Tahoe students
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 3:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With students in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) not attending school for at least three weeks, District officials have coordinated a plan to get breakfast and lunch to them. These two meals were offered by LTUSD at each school.
Bread & Broth 4 Kids has also created a plan to distribute bags of food to youth on their program.
Meet Brynne Kennedy, the Democratic challenger to Tom McClintock
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 9:13pm
Event Date:
February 19, 2020 - 5:30pm SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Meet Brynne Kennedy, the Democratic candidate for Congressional District 4 at a meet, greet and donate event at the Tahoe Beach Retreat & Lodge on Wednesday, February 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
District 4 includes all of six counties (El Dorado, Amador, Alpine, Calaveras, Mariposa, and Tuolumne), and parts of four others (Fresno, Madera, Placer and Nevada). She is challenging the incumbent, Tom McClintock.
The Tahoe Beach Retreat & Lodge is located at 3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/04/2020 - 3:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to January 30 - February 3, 2020.
1/30
ARRESTS (4):
31-year-old female arrested for felony domestic violence, assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm, false imprisonment, and preventing a witness or victim by threat or force.
47-year-old male arrested on a Douglas County warrant.
40-year-old female arrested for public intoxication, battery on a peace officer, and resisting arrest.
58-year-old male arrested for trespassing.
TRAFFIC STOPS (11)
Carmen Elaine Withrow 1942 ~ 2019
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/04/2019 - 12:16am
Carmen Elaine Withrow (Terrell) passed away peacefully on October 8th, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. A wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend, she will be dearly missed by those that knew and loved her. She was a compassionate person, kind to everyone, not one to talk about others and always there for you in a time of need. She was born on June 19, 1942 at home in Whitt, Texas, the youngest of 6 children and 12 years younger than the next oldest sibling.
LTCC women's soccer team on top of national coaches poll for 4th straight week
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/18/2019 - 7:46am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Community College's Women's Soccer team is on top of the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 NJCAA poll for Division III for the fourth consecutive week. On September 25 they rose to the top spot of the list and haven't left since then.
Fresno City College is currently in the second spot, a team they tied during a September 20 match-up, 1-1. The team the women lost too in last year's state final, Santiago Canyon College, dropped to the twelfth-ranked team.
Women's Soccer Team at LTCC ranked #1 in national coach's poll
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 3:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In 2018 the Lake Tahoe Community College's Women's Soccer team made an impression on coaches around the country and they became the #2 ranked Division III team during the season. Their epic season took them to the state finals.
Fast forward to this year and the 2019 Lady Coyotes made it to the number one on the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 NJCAA poll for Division III this week. Fresno City College is currently in the second spot, a team they tied during a September 20 match-up, 1-1.
Two juveniles, one adult arrested in South Lake Tahoe felony burglary and robbery cases
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/25/2019 - 8:33am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two separate incidents of robbery and burglary on September 18 has led to the arrest of one 18-year-old and two juveniles.
The first call occurred at midnight. The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) responded after a woman in the 2000 block of Fresno Avenue said a 17-year-old Zephyr Cove resident, who was a former roommate, came to her front door. She refused to answer the door and the suspect climbed through the garage window to steal marijuana.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/22/2019 - 2:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to September 5 - 19 , 2019.
9/6 - 9/8
ARRESTS:
71-year-old female arrested for trespassing and shoplifting.
21-year-old male arrested for DUI.
TRAFFIC STOPS (44)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (148):
Abandoned Vehicle: 1200-block Lester St.
Abandoned Vehicle: 2300-block Helen Ave.
Abandoned Vehicle: Spruce Ave/Glenwood Way
Abandoned Vehicle: Gilmore Lake/Spruce Ave.
Alarm: 3300-block Woodland Rd.
Alarm: 700-block Stanford Ave.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/05/2019 - 11:32am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to August 29-September 4, 2019. There were 74 traffic stops, 312 other calls for service, and 19 arrests.
8/29
ARRESTS:
34-year-old female arrested for bringing a controlled substance into a jail, being under the influence of a controlled substance, and possession of a controlled substance.
24-year-old male arrested for DUI.
44-year-old female arrested for DUI.
TRAFFIC STOPS (14)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (33):
Alarm: 3700-block Regina Rd.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/24/2019 - 9:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to August 13-18, 2019. There were 23 arrests, 65 traffic stops and 243 other calls for service.
August 13
ARRESTS (5):
33-year-old female cited and released for driving on a suspended license.
36-year-old female cited and released for driving on a suspended license.
68-year-old male arrested for DUI.
61-year-old male arrested for public intoxication.
20-year-old male arrested for public intoxication.
TRAFFIC STOPS (10)
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 1:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the call logs for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department August 1-7, 2019.
8/1
ARRESTS (2)
31-year-old male arrested for fighting in a public place and battery.
22-year-old male arrested for violating a court order to prevent domestic violence.
TRAFFIC STOPS (3)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (32):
Abandoned Vehicle: Martin Ave/Chris Ave.
Alarm: 900-block Emerald Bay Rd.
Alarm: 100-block Lighthouse Shores
Assist Outside Agency: 100-block US 50
Assist Outside Agency: 3800-block Saddle Rd.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/25/2019 - 10:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the call logs for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department June 26 - July 7, 2019.
6/26
ARRESTS (0)
TRAFFIC STOPS (7)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (49):
Alarm - 2000 Block of Aloha Dr
Alarm- 3500 Block of Bobby Grey Cr
Alarm - 3500 Block of Lake Tahoe Bl
Alarm - 900 Block of Emerald Bay Rd
Animal Incident - 900 Block of Bal Bijou Rd
Assault With a Deadly Weapon- 3700 Block of Forest Av
Assist Outside Agency - 3100 Block of US 50
Assist Outside Agency - Rufus Allen Boulevard & Lake Tahoe Bl
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/06/2019 - 6:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the 132 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances to from June 16-30, 2019.
6/16
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 1000 block of Rufus Allen Blvd
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 900 block of Ski Run Blvd
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 2000 block of Fountain Ave
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 3000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Police ask for public's help after bullets found in South Lake Tahoe homes
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/27/2019 - 8:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - At around 3:00 a.m. Thursday, June 27 a South Lake Tahoe woman woke up to a loud noise and found debris on her face. She didn't think much of it and went back to sleep. Upon awakening in the morning she found what she thought was a bullet hole in her bedroom window.
She called the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) who arrived at the home on Fresno Avenue in the Al Tahoe neighborhood. They found three bullet holes in the house and a fourth that entered a neighboring home on Tallac Avenue.
Police also found four handgun shell casings at the scene.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/22/2019 - 11:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the 157 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances to from June 1-1, 2019.
6/1
Cooking fire, confined to container - 1800 block Weir Way
Dispatched & canceled en route - 3400 block Lake Tahoe Blvd
Cooking fire, confined to container - 1100 Rufus Allen Blvd
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - Alameda Ave at Sacramento Ave
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 2200 block Texas Ave
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 1000 block Julie Lane
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/05/2019 - 9:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the call logs for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department May 29 - June 4, 2019.
5/29
ARRESTS:
41-year-old male arrested for public intoxication.
36-year-old male arrested for felony resisting arrest.
37-year-old female arrested for felony child endangerment.
TRAFFIC STOPS (6)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (31):
Alarm: 2000-block Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Annoying Phone Calls: 2400-block Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Bears: 600-block Roger Ave.
City Ordinance: 800-block Capistrano Ave.
Civil Problem: 1000-block Julie Ln.
Former SLT City Attorney headed to new job in Santa Maria
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/30/2019 - 4:13pm
Former South Lake Tahoe City Attorney Tom Watson has resigned from his position with the City of Tracy, California and taken a new one as the City Attorney of Santa Maria, a community south of San Luis Obispo.
Watson will start with them on June 17 after his contract was unanimously approved by the Santa Maria City Council on May 7.
"I have confidence in his abilities to manage and lead the City Attorney’s Office for years to come,” said Mayor Alice Patino in a news release. “I look forward to him effectively managing the legal needs of our city.”
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/02/2019 - 5:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the call logs for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department April 29 - May 1, 2019.
April 29
ARRESTS (1):
25-year-old male arrested for DUI.
TRAFFIC STOPS (13)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (26):
Abandoned Vehicle: 3700-block Blackwood Rd.
Assist Outside Agency: 2300-block Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Assist Outside Agency: 2400-block Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Battery: 3400-block Spruce Ave.
Bears: 3700-block Verdon Ln.
Civil Problem: 3400-block Spruce Ave.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/16/2019 - 3:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe Now has been posting the call logs from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department for years, and while that will still continue the format is changing. After today we will post complete logs Tuesday-Friday with Tuesdays being a list of the weekend calls.
The following is a full recap of all activity for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from April 5 - 15, 2019.
April 5-7
ARRESTS (11):
36-year-old male arrested for disobeying a court order.
45-year-old male arrested for loitering on private property and resisting arrest.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/10/2019 - 10:11pm
The following is a recap of activity for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from March 20 - April 6, 2019. They had 469 calls during this period. The last report for March 14 - March 19, 2019 can be seen HERE.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
3/20
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Fremont
3/21
Stalking in the 2200 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Welfare Check in the 800 block of Gardner St
3/22
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/08/2019 - 10:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the 17 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from March 21 - April 7, 2019.
3/21
Tahoe Island Dr - Unintentional transmission of alarm, other
Morro Dr - Public service assistance, other
Tamarack Ave - CO detector activation due to malfunction
Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Pony Express Rd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Barton Hospital - EMS call, Interfacility Transfer
3/22
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/27/2019 - 10:22pm
The following is a recap of activity for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from March 14 - March 19, 2019. They had 159 calls and DMV checks during this period. The last report for March 4 - March 13, 2019 can be seen HERE.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
3/14
Warrant in the 1300 block of Johnson Blvd.
3/15
Battery in the 3900 block of Pioneer Tr
Petty Theft in the 900 block of Park Ave
3/16
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/06/2019 - 10:27pm
The following is a recap of activity for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from February 20 - March 3. They responded to 405 calls during this period. Last week's report for February 8- February 19, 2019.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
2/20
Embezzlement in the 1300 block of Ski Run Blvd
Resisting in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Battery in the 2100 block of South Ave
Warrant in the 1200 block of Emerald Bay Rd
2/21
No Arrests
Ed Laine ~ 10/17/31 - 11/8/18
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/20/2018 - 7:29pm
Art has a way of making the creator immortal. Such is the case with Ed Laine.
The longtime South Lake Tahoe resident died Nov. 8, 2018, at home. He was 87.
Beyond a large family and rich trove of friends, Ed leaves behind a legacy as an artist. He was a quiet man who for years let his voice be heard through his work.
Born in Palo Alto on Oct. 17, 1931, to Selma Alquist and John Laine, Ed grew up in the Bay Area, having graduated from Sequoia Union High School in 1950. He attended San Jose State College, Cal Arts and the University of Oregon. In Oregon he majored in art.
Standing room only for Jessica Morse Town Hall meeting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/09/2018 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There were no seats available and people were standing along the sides of the Lake Tahoe Community College board room Sunday, all to see Congressional Candidate Jessica Morse.
Gregory Weldon Withrow 1974 ~ 2018
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/15/2018 - 9:47pm
Greg Withrow passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2018 in Napa, California.
Born in 1974 in Fresno, Greg moved with his family in 1977 to South Lake Tahoe. Greg graduated from South Tahoe High School in 1992 and worked for many years in the construction industry in South Lake Tahoe and the greater Bay Area, as a carpenter and craftsman.
Greg loved skiing, golf, RC cars, and placing a sports bet; he also had a passion for Vans, hoodies and baseball hats.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/08/2018 - 10:49am
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:
6/27
7:25 a.m. - Coroner Investigaton - South Lake Tahoe - 33-YEAR-OLD MAN DECEASED AFTER BEING HIT BY VEHICLE ON HWY 50.
6/28
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/20/2018 - 5:46pm
The following are the 60 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from April 12 - 19, 2018
4/12
00:20 - 1400 block of Friant Dr - Motor vehicle accident with no injuries
10:47 - Heavenly - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
12:44 - Barton Hospital - EMS Call, Interfacility Psych Transfer
14:55 - Barton Hospital - EMS Call, Interfacility Transfer
17:31 - 3800 block of Pioneer Tr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
18:04 - Lake Tahoe Blvd at Sierra Blvd - Motor vehicle accident with no injuries
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/30/2018 - 1:17pm
The following are the 79 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from March 16 - 25, 2018
3/16
01:52 - 1200 block of Martin Ave - Arcing, shorted electrical equipment
10:59 - 1200 block of Heather Lake Rd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
14:15 - 3500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
15:12 - Sierra At Tahoe - False alarm or false call, other
13:12 - Barton Hospital - Interfacility Transfer
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/14/2018 - 8:49pm
The following are the 142 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Feb. 16 - 28, 2018
2/16
04:38 - 2500 block of Palmira Dr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
10:09 - 1600 block of Glenwood Way - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
12:14 - Heavenly - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
10:57 - Barton Hospital - EMS Call, Interfacility Transfer
14:47 - Pioneer Tr at Sonora Ave - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address
City hires Thomas Stuart as new HR analyst
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/07/2018 - 11:27am
The City of South Lake Tahoe announced their hiring of Thomas Stuart as their new Principal Human Resources Analyst. Prior to joining the City, Stuart was a Director of Human Resources for Alvarado Group Services, a construction company with over 200 employees located in the Central Valley of California.
“We value all of our employees in the City with each and every one of them making great contributions to the community. With the addition of Tom as our Human Resources Analyst, we can ensure that our employees are being treated impeccably,” said Acting City Manager Jeff Meston.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/19/2017 - 10:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 189 calls between November 6 - November 12, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
11/6 - 33 Total Calls
Unlicensed Driver at Tamarack Dr & Blackwood Rd
DUI at O'Malley & Blue Lake Ave
11/7 - 19 Total Calls
Drunk in Public in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
11/8 - 39 Total Calls
Unlicensee Driver at Lake Tahoe Blvd & Silver Dolalr Ave
11/9 - 20 Total Calls
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/17/2017 - 4:33pm
The following are the 75 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Nov. 7 - Nov. 13, 2017.
11/7
00:30 - 400 block of Ala Wai Blvd - Municipal alarm system, malicious false alarm
07:45 - 1800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11:09 - 2900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - False alarm or false call, other
12:17 - 1900 block of D St - Building fire
10:57 - 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - Dispatched & cancelled en route
13:11 - Barton Hospital - EMS Call, Interfacility Transfer
SLT Fire Chief Jeff Meston wins award
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/15/2017 - 5:38pm
Chief Jeff Meston of South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue is the recipient of the Ed Bent Training Excellence Award in recognition of being the Outstanding Fire Instructor of the Year at the California Training Officers Symposium held this week in Fresno, California.
The award was created many years ago on behalf of Ed Bent for his contribution as a founding father of statewide training and curriculum for the California Fire Service.
