good samaritan
Information sought on severely neglected dog abandoned in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/03/2020 - 10:20am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Animal Services is looking for information from the public about a Cocker Spaniel dog that was abandoned on the side of the road in South Lake Tahoe. The severely neglected dog was found on August 22, 2020, by a Good Samaritan who brought the dog to the El Dorado County Animal Services Shelter in Meyers.
The female Cocker Spaniel is about eight-years-old with tan fur. She wasn’t wearing a collar or identification tag and was found lying on the side of the road on Spruce Avenue by Bijou School in South Lake Tahoe.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 2:08pm
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 and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Last Week's Log - http://southtahoenow.com/story/08/02/2020/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
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12:12 a.m. - Domestic Dispute - Meyers
Tahoe Douglas Fire and US Coast Guard respond to call of boat on fire near Dollar Point, Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/21/2020 - 7:10am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 43-year-old man was rescued from a burning boat on Lake Tahoe Monday evening.
Rescue boats on the lake, including those from the Coast Guard Station Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District (TDFPD), responded to the scene near Dollar Point on the North Shore.
A 26-foot Cobalt was on fire, carrying a reported 40 gallons of fuel onboard. The man on board was rescued by a Good Samaritan prior to the arrival of the rescue boats.
Column: Let’s make plan - Prepare and then let go
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/11/2019 - 7:16pm
Did you know that the number of people in Tahoe can triple in the summer months? All of Tahoe South is changed by the many visitors that join us for the fabulous Summers. To get the most out of Tahoe prepare, then just go with the flow.
Make Reservations and Show Up Early
In Yoga, we practice sajatta (preparedness). Considering the options and outcomes, but letting go of expectation allows for and reduces stress. Doing your best to prepare for your next Tahoe Adventure will help you to have a more relaxed experience.
Barton Health expands General Surgery and GI departments
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/29/2019 - 8:57pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Two new physicians have been added to the Barton Health team, Joseph Hancock, MD and W. Reid Shepard, DO. They are both providing services at Barton’s new General Surgery and Gastroenterology office at 1139 Third Street in South Lake Tahoe.
Body of man found at bottom of cliff below Echo Summit
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/10/2018 - 3:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On Sunday, December 9 at 5:15 p.m., a good Samaritan called authorities to alert them of a suspicious find at a turn out on Highway 50 on Echo Summit. A backpack was found on the side of the road with footprints leading from that spot to an outcropping above Christmas Valley and SR89 in Meyers.
Coast Guard rescues teen paddle boarders on Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/06/2018 - 10:53pm
The Coast Guard rescued two stand-up paddle boarders who were observed struggling on Lake Tahoe, Tuesday afternoon.
A good Samaritan called 911 at approximately 4:00 p.m., reporting two teenage boys adrift and struggling to paddle upwind near Rubicon Point on Lake Tahoe, which was relayed to Coast Guard Station Lake Tahoe watchstanders.
A Station Lake Tahoe 25-foot response boat crew was dispatched to the scene. The crew took the paddlers aboard and transported them to Lester Beach with no reported injuries.
Dog saved after falling through ice in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/18/2017 - 7:05pm
A dog is lucky to be alive today after falling through ice in the Tahoe Keys Monday. He had been out for a walk with his pregnant owner when the accident occurred. A 66-year-old woman from Oregon was in the area and heard the dog-owner's calls for help and jumped in to save the dog.
When the rescuer got out of the water she was very cold and South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and the Cal Tahoe JPA were called out to the scene at 12:30 p.m.
The good Samaritan was transported to Barton Hospital with a mild case of hypothermia. It is unknown if she was treated and released.
Shingle Springs shooting update: Man dies day after fiancée
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/09/2017 - 6:12pm
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.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/27/2017 - 8:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 280 calls between August 14 - 20, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
August 14 - 36 Calls
Drunk in Public in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 900 block of Tata Lane
Grant Theft in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
August 15 - 40 calls
Transient/Homeless in the 3500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Woman rescued from Upper Truckee River in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/07/2017 - 7:33pm
6/12/17 8:00 p.m. update - The woman who was rescued from the river, Stephanie Waggoner of Minden, Nev., has died as result falling off her paddleboard in South Lake Tahoe. The Washoe County Coroner's Office will likely release the cause of death Tuesday or Wednesday.
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A 50-year-old woman from the Carson Valley nearly drowned in South Lake Tahoe Wednesday after she fell off her paddle board and got caught underwater in the cold and swift Upper Truckee River.
Three rescued by Coast Guard on south end of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/20/2016 - 8:38pm
LAKE TAHOE - Three people were rescued after a distress call led the Coast Guard to the 25-foot vessel, JUST ENOUGH, as it was taking on water near the California/Nevada border of the South Shore of Lake Tahoe Tuesday afternoon.
The initial call came in at 3:00 p.m. and crews from Coast Guard Station Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County Sheriffs Department responded to the scene.
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.
Butte Fire is 40% contained; 71,780 acres burned
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/09/2015 - 9:48pm
6:15 p.m. update 9/15/15:
New evacuation advisories were put up at the scene of the large Butte Fire on Tuesday.
Fall Festival and Chili Cook Off
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 07/12/2015 - 7:58am
Event Date:
September 12, 2015 - 10:00am The fourth annual Fall Festival and Chili Cook Off is building for Saturday, September 12, 2015, at the South Tahoe Recreation Complex on Rufus Allen Blvd.in South Lake Tahoe. The event will start at 10:00 a.m. with vendors and a vintage car show. Vendors will offer products and services for the home, including items like hand crafted furniture and lamps, small plants, local artists and authors, candles, and gift items. Liberty Energy, the Lake Tahoe Humane Society, Christmas Cheer, and the Cancer League will be on hand to explain the services available for our community.
Injured pink Chihuahua thrives at home in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/06/2015 - 9:51pm
You may remember the news back on January 13, 2014, when a Chihuahua puppy was found in the Bay Area with her fur dyed pink and a fractured leg. A good Samaritan had picked the puppy off the street and took her into the Peninsula Humane Society (PHS) and SPCA in San Mateo, CA.
Their staff got the two-month old puppy into surgery for a hairline fracture to her right rear tibia and started her on pain medication. As she was resting at the facility the staff named her "Candy" because of her unique coloring.
Lake Tahoe Home & Garden Show on Friday and Saturday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/23/2015 - 8:33pm
The fourth annual Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show will be held on Friday, April 24th, and Saturday, April 25th, at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Complex at 1080 Rufus Allen Blvd. The show will be open to the public on Friday from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm, and Saturday, from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Tahoe the Bear headed to Humboldt County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/22/2015 - 11:18pm
Another success story at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC) on Thursday as Tahoe the Bear prepared to make his journey back home to Humboldt County.
Kudos: Winter Wine Walk BAHM!
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/12/2014 - 11:47pm
Despite the power outages and high winds in the South Shore, the Marriott Grand Residence Club was warm and cozy (with power!) on Thursday night, which made it the perfect first stop for TahoeChamber’s annual Winter Wine Walk Business After Hours Mixer (BAHM!). Nearly 100 guests began their tours at the Marriott Grand Residence Club with a taste from Crystal Basin Cellars before embarking on a tour to participating businesses. Each shop welcomed attendees with food, drinks and raffle prizes. It was a fun, blustery night that included great food, wine and friends.
Brown signs bill to prevent drug overdose deaths
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/17/2012 - 4:27pmSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Drug users and underage drinkers seeking medical help will no longer have to fear charges under a so-called "good Samaritan" bill signed by Gov. Jerry Brown.The governor a...
