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Suspected drunk driver threatens police after crashing vehicle in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/14/2019 - 8:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Lake Tahoe man is currently at Barton Hospital after rolling his vehicle and threatening police with a knife on Sunday evening.
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) was dispatched to the area of Ski Run Boulevard and Pioneer Trail after witnesses called them about a possible drunk driver on April 14, 2019.
At 5:53 p.m. officers were headed to the area when they were called about the same vehicle driving through the mobile home park at the corner of Pioneer Trail and Blackwood Rd.
Cabin west of Lake Tahoe suffers total loss in fire
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/13/2019 - 2:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A home at the intersection of Highway 50 and Sierra-at-Tahoe Road in the historic community of Phillips is a total loss after a fire ripped through it Friday night.
At 11:15 p.m. on April 12, Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) crews were called out to the scene along with several other agencies. Upon arrival, they found the home fully engulfed. Inside the home had been two women, one male, two dogs and two cats.
The male was transported to Barton Hospital with smoke inhalation and one cat was lost to the fire.
Senator Coons officiates at wedding of South Tahoe High School Ally Club founder
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/12/2019 - 6:30am
Our nation’s capital was the setting last weekend for the wedding of 2008 South Tahoe High School graduate Alex Boyar and Scott Schaefer of Boulder, Colorado. The newlyweds met three years ago in Washington, DC, where Alex works as the LGBTQ Finance Director for the Democratic National Committee and Scott is employed as an Associate Attorney at Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP.
Lake Tahoe Basin fire suppression successes since the Angora Fire
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/12/2019 - 6:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Those of us living in Lake Tahoe know all too well the dangers of wildfire, but we also know the positive outcome a collaborative effort to be better prepared can do.
Residents across the West have been given their "wake up call" over the past few years as record-breaking fires have burned through communities, leaving devastation and death in their wake.
El Dorado High teacher arrested on suspicion of sex with a minor student
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/12/2019 - 5:05am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - A 34-year-old teacher at El Dorado High School was arrested Thursday by the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office (EDSO) for multiple violations.
An investigation began after a former student of James Eduardo Bourdett came forward and said she had a sexual relationship with him in 2017 when she was 17-years-old. At the time he was a teacher at Natomas Pacific Pathways Charter School in Sacramento.
The former student said she and Bourdett met repeatedly at his home in Cameron Park over a six-month period.
STHS grad fundraising for Maasai Girls Education
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/11/2019 - 11:30am
Event Date:
August 10, 2019 (All day) Former South Tahoe High School runner Kate Lambdin is taking on the next challenge on her marathon journey around the world. This time - Africa. Lambdin was a member of the STHS 2004 and 2005 State Championship Cross Country Teams and continued her running career at San Jose State University.
Cal-Tahoe JPA moves towards new 10-year contract with County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/09/2019 - 10:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For almost 18 years the California Tahoe Emergency Services Operations Authority (CTESOA) has been providing ambulance service to the portions of El Dorado County at Lake Tahoe and parts of northwestern Alpine County through a Joint Powers Authority (JPA).
One arrested for DUI in South Lake Tahoe rollover crash
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/09/2019 - 7:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two local 17-year-olds were in a single-car rollover crash in South Lake Tahoe Friday night, resulting in the driver being arrested for a suspected DUI.
On April 5 at 10:44 p.m., the South Lake Tahoe police and fire departments were called out to Glenwood Way on a call of an overturned vehicle. Upon arrival they found a Chevy resting on its roof in the front yard of a home on Glenwood Way near the intersection with Janet Drive. '
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/07/2019 - 7:59pm
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.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
3/27
Daffodil Hill closes for the season after just one weekend
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/06/2019 - 11:25pm
For those waiting for an annual sojourn down State Route 88 to Daffodil Hill, it's time to change your plans. They opened for the season on March 30, not knowing their season would only last two days.
A rainy week has more than dampened spirits, it also damaged the thousands of daffodils lining the four-acre farm owned by the McLaughlin family.
Business licenses issued by City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/06/2019 - 7:09pm
The following 35 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe during the month of February 2019:
2/1
IMMOOS FIRE PROTECTION INC
JOLINE WELCH CLEANING
KEITH BROWN DRYWALL INC
ON TAHOE TIME
2/4
2129 HELEN - DUPLEX
2/6
ANYTIME VENDING
2/7
AQUINO & GASPER MAINTENANCE
LAKE TAHOE LODGING (GONDOLA VISTA)
WHISKEY DICKS SALOON LLC
2/11
ERIC LABRECQUE CONSTRUCTION
NATURALLY MAID
ROBERT ELECTRIC INC
2/12
PAYNES SHARED HOME RENTAL
Man steals car less than hour after being released from jail in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/06/2019 - 4:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 32-year-old South Lake Tahoe man was arrested Saturday morning after leading police officers on a chase through town after allegedly stealing a car just 41 minutes after being released from jail.
Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/06/2019 - 12:26pm
Event Date:
April 27, 2019 - 10:00am
The annual Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show will be held on Friday, April 26, from 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. and on Saturday, April 27, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The show will be staged in the South Tahoe Middle School Multi-Purpose Room, behind the bus garage and next to the track, entrance off Al Tahoe Blvd.
Admission to this show is FREE, and free door prize drawings will be held every twenty minutes with prizes going to show attendees.
Library Community Conversation in SLT
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/05/2019 - 2:25pm
Event Date:
April 29, 2019 - 5:30pm The Staff of the South Lake Tahoe Library and El Dorado County Library Director, Jeanne Amos, want to hear from the community and local stakeholders. Come share your thoughts about you want from your library and library system. Also, a survey is posted on the library website home page (www.eldoradolibrary.org) for you to provide feedback. We look forward to seeing you at your South Lake Tahoe Library.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Viking Corner: This Week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/05/2019 - 10:41am
This week at South Tahoe High School included large amounts of caffeine-based drinks, as students crammed for semester midterms. But after today’s tests, Spring Break begins, giving some of us time to regain lost sleep. In sports, a new team is born.
Spring Break Is Here
With school out for Spring Break next week, here’s what a few STHS students plan to do:
Freshmen Maiella Riva is going to Fiji for the whole week. She is most excited about swimming with sharks and enjoying the warm weather.
Douglas County looking at automatic sprinkler ordinance at commissioner meeting
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/04/2019 - 11:56am
STATELINE, Nev. - The Douglas County Commissioners will be considering the adoption of a new fire code which would require the installation of automatic fire sprinklers on new construction of homes less than 5,000 square feet. Their approval would acknowledge that benefits outweigh the cost to homeowners.
The meeting in Minden, which starts at 1:00 p.m., is normally fed live through the internet but as of 10:00 a.m. there were some technical difficulties and it may not be shown online.
South Tahoe High grad returns to SLT: Looking for CASA volunteers to fill big void
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/03/2019 - 11:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Have you ever wondered who is there to advocate in court for the younger members of our community who are abused, neglected, or at-risk youth?
The Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA, are volunteers there to advocate for and empower by speaking up for the needs of children and making a positive impact in their lives.
RAH Hair Studio moves to new location at The Crossing
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/03/2019 - 10:46am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For ten years the RAH Hair Studio has operated at a location near Sierra Boulevard, but as they enter their second decade, they have moved to a beautiful new space at The Crossing in South Lake Tahoe.
Is was not a normal April Fool's Day when Rah's owner Angela Zajic opened the doors on her new place for the first time. In the works for five months, the new space in The Crossing next to Verde Mexican Rotisserie has been turned into something that looks like it's straight from the pages of Etsy and Pinterest.
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care membership drive helps feed bears and other animals in their care
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/02/2019 - 3:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The three cubs who arrived at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care in March are thriving at their new, temporary home.
City unveils monthly newseltter to keep public informed
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/02/2019 - 7:21am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. The City of South Lake Tahoe has launched its new
newsletter - "At Lake Level." The monthly newsletter is written by City Manager Frank Rush and prepared by Communications Manager Chris Fiore in an effort to keep the community well informed about City issues and initiatives.
New Leadership
16th annual Drug Store Project in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/01/2019 - 6:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On Tuesday, April 2, 325 6th graders from South Tahoe Middle School, Zephyr Cove Elementary School and home-schooled youth, will spend the day at Lake Tahoe Community College going through the 16th annual Drug Store Project.
Since 2004, middle school students in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) have gone through the Drug Store Project (DSP), a day-long comprehensive drug prevention program designed to educate youth about the dangers of substance use and abuse.
Discovering Nevada Through Its Post Offices History at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/29/2019 - 6:22am
Saturday, April 27, 1 PM A Postal Journey: Discovering Nevada Through Its Post Offices. Join the Friends of the Library as we welcome author/photographer Nancy Raven to share her newest book. Upon her arrival in Nevada from Monterey, California, Nancy pondered the best way to explore the interesting state she now calls home. A friend suggested she travel the state photographing each town, which Nancy refined to Nevada’s post offices.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Road Beat: Honda Pilot, an almost perfect CUV
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/24/2019 - 6:42pm
Third generation Honda Pilot has been with us about three years, commencing with the model year 2016. It was an all-new design and ride with the only carryover being the 3.5L V-6 and even that was tricked out a bit with direct injection and 30 more ponies and nine more pounds of twist. Transmissions also got better with a standard six-speeder (one extra gear) and in the Touring and Elite trim lines, you’ll get a nine-speeder, which picks achieves about one mpg in the ratings.
AAUW South Lake Tahoe General Meeting - Tour of the Robert Maloff Center
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 03/24/2019 - 11:42am
Event Date:
April 6, 2019 - 10:00am AAUW-South Lake Tahoe General Meeting Our next meeting will be held on April 6, 2019 at 10 AM at the Robert Maloff Center, home to the Barton Center for Orthopedics and Wellness. The Center is located at 2170 South Ave., South Lake Tahoe. We will be meeting in the lobby at the front desk where Adriana Covell will explain the benefits of having a health coach and then give us a tour of the facility.
The public is welcome and light refreshments will be served.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/24/2019 - 11:22am
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.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
3/13
Drug money allegedly motivated man accused of murdering Gardnerville women, Reno couple
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/23/2019 - 8:20am
A Washoe County detective says alleged murderer Wilber Ernesto Martinez-Guzman told police he robbed and killed his elderly victims during a 10-day rampage in January because he needed money to buy methamphetamine to support his drug addiction, according to the Associated Press.
Wilber Ernesto Martinez-Guzman was arrested on Jan. 19 in connection with the four murders of Gardnerville woman Connie Koontz, 56, Gardnerville woman Sophia Renken, 74, and South Reno Couple Jerry and Sherry David, 81 and 80.
Three new cubs arrive at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/22/2019 - 11:48am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - And then there were four. Blaze, Yreka, Paradise, and Pioneer are now making a temporary home at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC).
On Tuesday, March 12, 2019, Tom and Cheryl Millham, founders of LTWC, drove to Rancho Cordova to pick up Blaze and Yreka, two very young cubs from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Investigation Lab.
STPUD starts process to raise water and sewer rates
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/21/2019 - 10:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) will start the process to raise water service rates by up to six percent and sewer rates by up to five percent in order to start replacing aging pipes and providing improved fire flow throughout their service area. If fully implemented, this increase would fuel an $81.5M capital improvement program for sewer improvements, and $70M for water system improvements, especially fire flow projects.
STPUD to consider rate increase for adequate fire protection and pipe replacement
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/20/2019 - 7:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Customers of the South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) may be looking at an annual increase on their water and sewer bills of 5.0 to 8.5 percent to cover costs of replacing aging infrastructure and enhancing local fire protection.
During last week's budget workshop, STPUD staff showed the Board what a rate increase could provide to their customers:
- Replacement or rehabilitation of 725,354 feet of steel pipe, water mains, wells and tanks
- Extension of the life of assets
- Replacement of 100,000 feet of pipe used for fire protection
Tahoe Homeless Coalition receives grant for year-round mental health services
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/17/2019 - 10:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – A donation from Vail Resorts Chief Executive Officer Rob Katz and his wife, Elana Amsterdam is allowing the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) to offer more mental health services to those experiencing homelessness on the South Shore.
In December, the Katz Amsterdam Charitable Trust made more than $2M in contributions to support emotional wellness programs in nearly every mountain resort community in which Vail Resorts operates, including South Lake Tahoe.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/17/2019 - 4:30pm
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.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
3/7
Road Beat: 2019 Kia Forte - Performs as good as it looks
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/16/2019 - 8:39pm
It’s hard to believe that it has been only 25 years since Kia came to the U.S. with the 88 hp Sephia. The first TV ad showed a Kia Sephia following a Honda Civic through the streets of Los Angeles (in fast motion) demonstrating it could do anything the Honda Civic could do.
Cyclists Peter Stetina and Peter Sagan heading to South Lake Tahoe for Amgen Tour of California
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/14/2019 - 2:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Amgen Tour of California 2019 is returning to South Lake Tahoe and the list of cyclists to participate has been released. Men’s Stage 2 race from Rancho Cordova to South Lake Tahoe will take place on May 13.
Amgen will feature the current top-three WorldTour teams and a world-class peloton featuring World and National Champions, Olympic and Tour de France veterans including:
Lake Tahoe real estate market news
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/13/2019 - 6:01pm
PREP IT, PRICE IT and GRAB THE MARKET
The appreciation rate for Lake Tahoe real estate has stabilized to a more moderate rate from past years and is currently being driven by limited supply. If you are considering selling your home soon; take advantage of the season by prepping the interior through de-cluttering, cleaning, painting where necessary and look at your floors to be cleaned or replaced. These are some very cost-effective applications which will show your home in the most favorable of conditions. It also budgets your time for the Spring yard work that will lend curb appeal.
El Dorado County Sheriff D'Agostini to speak in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/12/2019 - 3:44pm
Event Date:
March 19, 2019 - 1:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The public is invited to join El Dorado County Sheriff John D'Agostini as he presents "Criminal Activity: Awareness, Reporting & Prevention" on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Library.
He will discuss topics the South Shore community is interested in including homelessness, crime trends and the most common financial scams targeting our communities and ways to avoid falling victim to scammers.
In addition, the Sheriff encourages questions from the audience on any other subjects that are of concern.
Explosion damages Delta Saloon in Virginia City
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/12/2019 - 2:52pm
An explosion Tuesday morning at the historic Delta Saloon in Virginia City sent glass, brick and parts of the building into the street.
The explosion occurred shortly before 9:00 a.m. March 12.
The saloon, home of the Suicide Table, Silver Kings, and the $100000 Miners Globe, suffered extensive damage. C Street in the town was closed for a while but has reopened this afternoon.
Storey County offices were evacuated and employees moved to a safe location, but returned to work when deemed safe. The courthouse is open for normal business through the south parking lot door.
South Lake Tahoe trio arrested after alleged kidnapping, domestic violence and drug case
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/12/2019 - 1:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Three people have been arrested in connection with a domestic violence case out of South Lake Tahoe and a kidnapping case out of Stateline, Nevada that began on Saturday, March 9 in the city limits.
On that date, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) got a report of a domestic violence incident that happened at a motel on the California side of the state line. When officers arrived, they found the 24-year-old victim cleaning
Fun and exciting night at Dancing With the Tahoe Stars
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/11/2019 - 4:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was another successful night of Dancing with the Tahoe Stars as contestants tapped, salsa'd, ballroomed and funked their way across the MontBleu stage, all to raise money for the Tahoe Arts Project (TAP).
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/10/2019 - 3:35pm
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.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
2/28
Road Beat: 2019 Lexus RX450hL - Bigger size, more space, less fuel
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/09/2019 - 11:50pm
Going into its fourth model year of this fourth generation RX, the Lexus RX450hL enters its second year with little revision. But since this is the first time around for this new expanded RX model for the Road Beat, it needs to be discussed as an entirely new model.
Other possible sources of PCE contamination identified in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/07/2019 - 11:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With a 400 acre plume of tetrachloroethylene (PCE) in some of the South Lake Tahoe groundwater, agencies tasked with protecting the local drinking supply updated the community on cleanup efforts and the status of the plume Wednesday evening.
Authorities originally identified the chemical entered the groundwater at the site of the old Lake Tahoe Laundry Works which was located at the South Y Center that is now home to Raley's and KMart.
Body of Carnelian Bay woman found one mile from car crash on SR28
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/07/2019 - 8:09pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The body of a 46-year-old Carnelian Bay woman was found Thursday morning after Placer County Search & Rescue teams had been looking for her since a Monday afternoon car accident.
Kathryn "Lani" Jones was found on a popular hiking and snowshoe trail about one-half mile from her home.
City Council hears update on US50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/07/2019 - 5:06pm
Event Date:
March 14, 2019 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's been over three decades in the making. The US50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project, also known as the Loop Road, is getting closer to becoming a final plan and its implementation.
The South Lake Tahoe City Council heard a presentation by Tahoe Transportation District (TTD), Lew Feldman and John Hasty of Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) on Tuesday, outlining what has been accomplished and what is left to be done.
South Tahoe Little League and Babe Ruth tryouts
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/07/2019 - 2:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Play Ball! There is still a few feet on top of the baseball diamonds but its never too early to plan baseball tryouts.
South Tahoe Little League
Player evaluations/tryouts will be held in March and those playing have to choose one of the following dates. Arrive 30- 45 minutes prior to the listed start time to sign in and warm up:
Friday, March 15 (sign-ins will start at 5 p.m. this day) - 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 16 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 17 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
California Supreme Court puts an end to the ''Loop Road' lawsuit
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/06/2019 - 12:16am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In 2016 a group of citizens gathered enough signatures to put a measure before the voters in November of that year to prevent the City of South Lake Tahoe from taking any action on what has been known as the Loop Road project (though the official name is the US 50/South Shore Community Revitalization Project) without first getting approval by the voters.
Today the California Supreme Court put an end to that measure.
John Thiel: New man at the helm of South Tahoe Public Utility District
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/04/2019 - 7:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After Richard Solbrig told the South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) Board of Directors he was retiring in January 2019 after 29 years with the agency the hunt was on for a new general manager.
It turned out they didn't have to look far.
John Thiel had been hired by Solbrig in 1992 as a staff engineer and he worked his way up through the ranks over the last 27 years until the Board chose him as the new general manager.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/04/2019 - 8:53am
More Fresh Snow has fallen in the upper elevations… Get Out on the Mountain today! Winter Storm Watch posted for Tuesday thru Wednesday… 1-3 Feet possible… Wear your Gore-Tex jacket today… Ski/Ride with a Buddy if you go off-piste… Powder & Machine Groomed Pack Powder… North Lake Tahoe SnowFest continues today thru March 10… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Partly Cloudy Skies with a slight chance of snow showers in the morning. Patchy Fog in the Morning. Highs: 37F-47F. (27F-37F on the slopes). Southwest Winds 10-15 mph.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/03/2019 - 5:09pm
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.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
2/20
5:00 p.m. - Coroner's Investigation, South Lake Tahoe
Terrorism of 9/11 was call to duty for South Lake Tahoe police officer
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/01/2019 - 12:34pm
September 11th, 2001 terrorists shocked the nation as Americans all across the country watched the twin towers fall. The tragic events that day changed the lives of many Americans. Some lost their mothers, fathers, sisters, friends, and brothers, and for some, like Officer Traci Trapani of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD), the events of that day were a call to duty to protecting the general welfare of the American public against all enemies, both foreign and domestic.
Fewer South Lake Tahoe flu cases than normal; Precautions still need to be taken
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/28/2019 - 11:14am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Flu season is till here, and while cases across the country have resulted in few hospitalizations and deaths so far, people still need to take precautions.
“While it appears that influenza activity may have already peaked in El Dorado County, we are still receiving reports of flu cases. In fact, Marshall Medical Center reported nine confirmed cases of the flu this past week, a recent uptick in cases,” said El Dorado County Public Health Officer, Dr. Nancy Williams.
