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Trailers are the target of thieves in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/30/2014 - 10:47pm
Utility trailers have become a popular target of thieves recently in South Lake Tahoe. Over the last few weeks almost a dozen trailers of all sizes have been stolen from homes and businesses.
Cardinale Way Toyota had a single car hauler stolen from their lot, a utility company had a trailer stolen, as have local contractors and residents.
A couple of trailers have been recovered, apparently ditched according to South Lake Tahoe Police Lt. Josh Adler.
Fire Chief Ben Sharit named LTCC Distinguished Alumni
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/21/2014 - 10:36am
Lake Tahoe Community College has selected Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District Chief Ben Sharit as its Distinguished Alumni Award winner for 2014.
July 2014 Concerts in Tahoe: Lady Gaga, DJ Pauly D, NOFX, Carrie Underwood
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/09/2014 - 6:18pmMind-blowingly many artists playing in July 2014; Notables this month from Harrah's Harvey's LT include Train, Carrie Underwood, Zac Brown Band, Boston, The Doobie Brothers, Journey, Steve Miller Band - Crystal Bay Casino will be featuring Geechy Guy, Rich Robinson of the Black Crowes, and Ana Popovic.
Live at Lakeview will feature Tracorum, Randy McAllister, The McCoy/Tyler band, The Sierra Drifters, Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds.
Over 260 Music Videos this month, so click through and check out the playlists.
DUI Checkpoints in South Lake Tahoe on Friday and Saturday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/02/2014 - 8:51pm
The California Highway Patrol, Nevada Highway Patrol and Douglas County Sheriff's Office will be joining forces over the holiday weekend in South Lake Tahoe by conducting sobriety, car safety and driver's license checkpoints on both sides of the state line.
The California Highway Patrol will have their checkpoint in Meyers on Saturday, July 5 on U.S. Highway 50 between Pioneer Trail and State Route 89. It will be staffed by officers who are trained in the detection of alcohol and/or drug impaired drivers.
Vote Online to Help South Lake Tahoe Projects Receive Raley's Reach Grants
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/05/2014 - 1:08am
Our Community has the opportunity to benefit from a Raley's grant program that will give money to the 10 most popular projects in many regions of California (138 projects submitted in total) . Several of our community members have submitted proposals for projects that would benefit The Environment; Health; or Kids and at least 4 proposals have been made for projects at one of our schools or for the entire school district. (There are other Tahoe proposals as well.)
South Lake Tahoe Woman Missing; Police Ask For Public's Help
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/04/2014 - 4:53pm
4-5-14 12:40 p.m. update - Camilyn Kay Price-Miller has been found alive and well in another location. She was unaware of the search for her so, once she found out about the situation she walked into a local police station.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Department Honors Officers, Staff and Community Members
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/03/2014 - 12:36pm
El Dorado County Sheriff John D'Agostini announced the 2013 Sheriff's Office Award Winners in a recent ceremony. During the ceremony, employees and community members were recognized for exemplary actions and service. Prior to them receiving their awards, a review of their actions that warranted recognition was read to attendees. These actions included traumatic life threatening situations, major investigations and exemplary work performance. Those from the South Lake Tahoe portion of El Dorado County are in bold:
OFFICER OF THE YEAR - Dan Fulton
Suspicious Fire in South Lake Tahoe Being Investigated
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/30/2014 - 11:54am
A Wednesday night house fire in South Lake Tahoe has turned into a criminal investigation.
South Lake Tahoe Police officers and fire fighters responded to a residential fire in the 1100 block of Long Valley Avenue at 6:10 pm. They found the home fully engulfed in flames with fire starting to spread to nearby trees, though they were able to contain the fire to the area of the burning home. It appears the house is likely to be a total loss.
The house has received the attention of the police and fire department prior to Wednesday night's fire.
Sheriff John D’Agostini Acquires New Grant
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/13/2013 - 7:09pm
Sheriff John D’Agostini is pleased to announce that the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded a two year $250,000.00 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program Grant. The award from the US Department of Justice will be used to assist the Sheriff’s “Crisis Intervention Team” (CIT).
Caution Urged: South Lake Tahoe Burglaries and Car Thefts on Rise
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/31/2013 - 10:25pm
South Lake Tahoe Police report that home and car burglaries are on the rise in the city. Unattended cars being warmed up on cold mornings are also tempting car thieves so caution is urged at home and with vehicles.
Lt. Brian Willians of the SLTPD is advising residents that a warming up car left alone is a tempting invitation to a thief. Keep cars locked when parked and don't leave home windows and doors unlocked and open.
During the week of October 23 to 30 there was 1 auto theft and 6 burglaries in the city limits. Since September 19 the SLTPD has responded to 15 auto theft calls.
Labor Day weekend fishing report for Northern California and Sierra
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/27/2013 - 5:56pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in the Sierra, Northern California and Nevada. This report is for the week of Aug. 28 through Labor Day. Don't forget, California's second free day of fishing without a license will be Saturday, Sept. 7.
Raccoon skinning leads to arrest of at-large parolee, registered sex offender
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/20/2013 - 3:43pm
South Lake Tahoe police arrested a man on Monday for allegedly skinning a raccoon after a foot chase ended on the South Tahoe Middle School ball field.
Kevin Burroughs, 37, faces several charges including unlawful taking of wildlife. He is also a parolee and a registered sex offender out of California and had a felony warrant for being a parolee-at-large. The raccoon’s remains were recovered and destroyed by Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care.
South Lake Tahoe police arrest man, recover stolen property from vacation home burglaries
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/14/2013 - 3:59pmSouth Lake Tahoe police have arrested a 26-year-old man in connection with several burglaries of vacation homes in town in which a large amount of stolen property was recovered.
Eric Beaman, 26, of South Lake Tahoe, faces charges of being in possession of stolen property, said South Lake Tahoe Police Department Lt. Brian Williams. A search warrant of a home on Armstrong Avenue led to the finding and arrest.
South Lake Tahoe man suspected of DUI in crash that injured mother and two children
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/14/2013 - 3:26pmA 39-year-old South Lake Tahoe man faces a felony DUI charge after a head-on vehicle crash Tuesday that injured a mother and two children in town visiting, according to South Lake Tahoe police.
Dara Siev was arrested for felony DUI and booked into the custody of the El Dorado County Jail in South Lake Tahoe. The crash was reported at 4:45 p.m. in the 2700 block of Lake Tahoe Boulevard near Blue Lake Avenue. The injuries sustained to the mother and children ages 4 and 8 were reported to be not life-threatening, South Lake Tahoe Police Lt. Brian Williams said.
Arrest made in early morning stabbing death in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/14/2013 - 2:33pm
South Lake Tahoe police have arrested a man they believe stabbed a 57-year-old family member to death early Wednesday morning on Wildwood Avenue.
Sean-Paul Andrew MacIntire, 32, of South Lake Tahoe faces first degree murder charges in the stabbing death of Shirley Gordon, said South Lake Tahoe Police Lt. Brian Williams.
South Lake Tahoe police release more details on gas station murder
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/07/2013 - 1:58pm
South Lake Tahoe police continue to investigate a shooting Tuesday night that left a 27-year-old gas station attendant dead and a gunman who remains at large.
The suspect is described as a thin male suspect approximately 5’8” to to 5’-10” who entered the USA Gas Station at 2470 Lake Tahoe Boulevard before 11 p.m. shooting the clerk with a handgun and fleeing. A gas station customer found the adult male clerk on the floor in a pool of blood and called 911 for help.
Here is a news release by Lt. Brian Williams of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department:
Bicyclist flown to Renown after being struck by utility truck
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/06/2013 - 11:39am
A 25-year-old man riding a bicycle was flown to Renown Medical Center in Reno early Tuesday morning after being hit by a utility truck, South Lake Tahoe police report.
The bicyclist, Donovan Boling, sustained significant injuries in the accident, reported at 2:45 a.m. in the area of Wildwood Avenue in South Lake Tahoe. The 29-year-old driver of the truck told South Lake Tahoe police that he didn't see the bicyclist when the accident happened. The bicyclist was reported to not being wearing a helmet.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of August 1-6
Submitted by newsroom on Fri, 08/02/2013 - 7:58pm
Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Aug. 1-6.
South Lake Tahoe man dies in stabbing, suspect remains at large
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 07/20/2013 - 8:37pmA 28-year-old South Lake Tahoe man was stabbed to death early Saturday morning and a suspect in the killing remains at large, South Lake Tahoe police say.
The incident began as a fight on Pioneer Trail near the Americana Village Suites and was reported to authorities at around 3:30 a.m., said Lt. Brian Williams of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. The victim, who was in a fight with the suspect and other men, was taken to Barton Memorial Hospital by family members and died from a stab wound to the torso area.
The suspect is described as a white male in his early 20s.
South Lake Tahoe police arrest armed ex-convict for multiple felonies
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/27/2013 - 9:01am
A 34-year-old South Lake Tahoe man was jailed Wednesday and faces multiple felony charges including burglary and unlawful weapons possession, South Lake Tahoe police report.
Marijuana sales at South Lake Tahoe schools leads to arrest of couple
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/11/2013 - 4:02pm
South Lake Tahoe police have arrested couple who faces charges of selling marijuana at South Tahoe Middle School and South Tahoe High School.
William Anderson, 30, and his fiancé Makayla Hoehn, 25, were arrested Monday and are accused of furnishing marijuana to South Tahoe High School and South Tahoe Middle School students, said South Lake Tahoe Police Lt. Brian Williams. Both admitted to the crimes.
Call for Lake Tahoe Community College distinguished alumni; nomination deadline is June 14
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 06/01/2013 - 2:55pmThe Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2013 Lake Tahoe Community College Distinguished Alumni Award. This award is based upon alumni or a former students’ exemplary achievement in his or her life endeavor.
Their accumulated academic, business and / or civic activities are also considered. It is expected that nominees attribute their success in life in some way to the knowledge and experience they gained while attending Lake Tahoe Community College.
Nine rescued from Lake Tahoe after boat flips
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 05/27/2013 - 4:58pmNine people were rescued Saturday after their boat took on water and flipped over near Dollar Point in Lake Tahoe, the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office reports.
Lt. Pete Van Arnum said El Dorado County Sheriff’s boat unit and the U.S. Coast Guard responded to a report of a vessel taking on water near Dollar Point in Lake Tahoe at around 2 p.m.
South Shore criminals keep cops busy
Submitted by admin on Sun, 04/14/2013 - 2:35am
Gangs, drugs, the threat of violence at schools, parents who are not engaged, and a crime rate that is increasing.
Those were some of the topics South Lake Tahoe Police Chief Brian Uhler, El Dorado County sheriff’s Lt. Pete Van Arnum, and Steve Heggen with county probation touched on during this month’s Lake Tahoe Collaborative meeting.
Officials unveil new Silver State brand: 'Nevada. A world within. A state apart'
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/09/2013 - 3:52pmThe Silver State's first brand has officially been launched: "Nevada. A world within. A state apart."
Gov. Brian Sandoval, Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki and state tourism officials launched the first-ever statewide brand Tuesday to be used for marketing programs by state agencies.
Go here to see the overhauled Travel Nevada website. Below is a television commerical featuring the Las Vegas band The Killers singing "Don't fence me in." It will be used for Nevada's summer tourism campaign.
South Lake Tahoe police arrest known gang member for felony drug possession, domestic violence
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/08/2013 - 1:01pm
A South Lake Tahoe man, believed to be a gang member, was arrested Sunday for possession of cocaine and domestic violence, South Lake Tahoe police report.
Jesus Rodriguez, 20, was arrested on James Street after officers responded to a residence on Blackwood Avenue regarding domestic battery.
Brotherhood motorcycle member, girlfriend arrested for drugs, weapons offenses; Club president responds
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 03/26/2013 - 12:11pm
UPDATE: The following is a prepared statement from the Brotherhood Motorcycle Club in response to the arrest of an alleged member of the club. It is in response to a news release made Tuesday by the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. Here is the statement:
Inmate dies after collapsing at El Dorado County Jail in Placerville
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 03/24/2013 - 12:39amAn El Dorado County Jail inmate died late Friday after collapsing in an outside recreation yard at the Placerville detention facility, authorities said.
James Thomas Clark, 53, of West Sacramento, was given CPR by jail officers and then taken to Marshall Hospital where he died, said Lt. Tim Becker of the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office.
There were no obvious signs of foul play and the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office and the DA's office are investigating.
Krolicki chosen to lead 150th celebration
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/21/2013 - 10:51amOne of Douglas County's 150 most influential people will lead Nevada's 150th Anniversary Commission, Gov. Brian Sandoval announced on Wednesday.Stateline resident Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki was named ...
South Lake Tahoe police look for man who attempted to rape woman New Year's Eve
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/30/2013 - 4:48am
South Lake Tahoe police are looking for a man who attacked and attempted to rape a 25-year-old woman on New Year's Eve after she accepted a ride from the suspect.
The man is described as white, about 25 years old, 5 foot, seven inches tall and about 150 pounds with a thin build. His hair was wavy brown, about 2 inches on the top and about 1-inch on the sides and had about a week’s worth of facial stubble.
The suspect was driving a pickup, described as an older model white Ford with a manual transmission and black cloth seats.
South Lake man who shot himself identified
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/09/2013 - 4:20pmA South Lake Tahoe man who shot himself in the head on Saturday night has been identified as Perry Russell Coe, 50, according to El Dorado County Sheriff's Lt. Pete Van Arnum.Coe lives near Brockaw...
New El Dorado Sheriff Investigator Position to Focus on Elder Abuse
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/17/2012 - 9:56amA new investigator position designed to look into elder abuse and financial crimes will be added to the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office detective bureau, Sheriff John D’Agostini announced Monday.
Nevada will unveil new 'brand' in spring to draw visitors
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/05/2012 - 11:44am
The state of Nevada will introduce a new “brand” in the spring that will include a marketing campaign to help boost tourism and economic development, Gov. Brian Sandoval told an audience at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism on Tuesday in Sparks.
Other tourism officials said the brand will include a new statewide slogan and logo. Tourism officials said the campaign to roll out Nevada’s new brand has been in the works for more than a year.
Police investigating fight near Tahoe Keys
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/13/2012 - 6:03pmPolice are investigating a fight on the 2200 block of Montana Avenue that sent one man to the hospital early Friday morning, Lt. David Stevenson said.Police responded to Barton Memorial Hospital ab...
Friends of El Dorado County Veterans Monument host Veterans Day ceremony
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 10/28/2012 - 9:52amEvent Date:
November 11, 2012 - 11:00am
The Friends of the Veterans Monument will hold its annual El Dorado County Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11th at the El Dorado County Veterans Monument, 360 Fair Lane, Placerville.
The ceremony commences precisely at 11 a.m. with the call to order and present colors. The singing of our National Anthem follows, during which the distant rumbling of vintage radial engines will be heard as a flight of WWII-era war birds approaches the monument.
Rescuers continue search for missing camper
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 12:19pmSearch and rescue teams are out in force looking for a camper missing in Desolation Wilderness.The camper, Nathan Sperring, entered the area by himself. According to El Dorado County Sheriff's Lt. ...
El Dorado County authorities make arrest in attempted murder, kidnapping case
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/26/2012 - 11:59am
A man wanted by El Dorado County authorities in connection with a kidnapping and attempted murder was arrested Tuesday after deputies chased him for 23 minutes over 16 miles.
Dustin James Woodruff, born July 29, 1985, is suspected of shooting and beating Bryan Santana, 35, of Placerville on July 2, 2012, said El Dorado County Lt. Tim Becker in a news release.
Victim in fatal Placerville shooting identified, investigation continues
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/25/2012 - 5:00pmEl Dorado County Sheriff’s Office detectives have released the name of the man who was fatally shot Friday in Placerville as Richard Lee Hart, 37.
Michael Steven Hayes of Placerville is the alleged shooter in the event that happened on Lo Hi Way. Hayes has not been arrested and no charges have been filed at this time per the investigating detectives, said Lt. Tim Decker.
El Dorado County authorities are trying to determine whether the shooting was in self defense. Hart was reportedly armed with a handgun at the time he was fatally shot by Hayes.
Woman critically hurt in South Lake Tahoe crosswalk accident
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/17/2012 - 10:01amSouth Lake Tahoe Police have provided more details into Saturday's pedestrian accident on Highway 50 near Heavenly Village that critically injured a 71-year-old Ohio woman on Saturday night.
Here is a news release provided by Lt. Brian Williams of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department:
Remembering IHOP shooting victims
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/06/2012 - 9:51amNevada National Guard members plan to pause for a moment of silence at 2 p.m. Thursday to remember those who died a year ago during the mass shooting at a Carson City IHOP.
The victims who died in the attack are Florence Donovan-Gunderson, 67, of South Lake Tahoe; Sgt. 1st Class Christian Riege, 38; Lt. Col. Heath Austin Kelly, 35; and Sgt. 1st Class Miranda Summerwind McElhiney, 31.
“All Nevada Guardsmen are being asked to take a minute, stop what you’re doing and think about those we lost,” Maj. April Conway told the Reno Gazette-Journal.
News agencies report 5 dead in fiery South Lake Tahoe airplane crash; aircraft registered to Fresno man (VIDEO)
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 08/25/2012 - 10:02pm
UPDATE 3:27PM: KOLO Reno Channel 8 reports the brother of the registered owner of the Piper that crashed in South Lake Tahoe Saturday night says all five people aboard died. Javier de la Mora says his brother, Francisco de la Mora, of Fresno was in the airplane when it crashed. Francisco's wife and daughter and two other people were on board as well. Go here for the full story.
UPDATE 2:56PM: The City of South Lake Tahoe issued the following news release and photos this afternoon:
A small plane crashed shortly after takeoff on Saturday, August 25th at 9:48 pm from Lake Tahoe Airport. The crash ignited a fire in the meadow just past the airport off of Winnemucca Avenue. The fire burned approximately one acre and took an hour and a half to extinguish.
El Dorado County Sheriff’s Department reports that the plane had been heard by witnesses to have apparent engine problems, and was seen to dip downward into the ground while attempting a turn.
According to Federal Aviation Administration, there were multiple victims and no survivors of the crash. The names of victims are not being released until notification of families is confirmed.
“Our hearts go out to the families of those that perished in this tragic accident. Thanks to the quick and cooperative efforts by multiple agencies; the fire caused by this crash was put out quickly,” said Mayor Claire Fortier.
Earlier in the day, the 23rd Annual Lake in the Sky Air Show was held at Lake Tahoe Airport. This plane was not affiliated with the air show in any way.
The location of the plane crash is within El Dorado County limits and the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Department is the lead agency of this investigation. FAA and National Transportation Safety Board officials arrived on site today to perform an investigation and to identify the cause of the crash.
UPDATE 1:46PM: There are multiple victims to Saturday night's plane crash in South Lake Tahoe, confirmed El Dorado Sheriff's Office Lt. Pete Van Arnum. Investigators were processing the wreckage to confirm how many victims and their identities. Investigators do not believe the victims to be locals from the South Lake Tahoe area, he said. No information concerning the identity of the victims, or the plane will be released until positive confirmation has been made, he said. Investigators from the FAA and National Transportation Safety Board are assisting with the investigation.
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10:36AM: Lake Tahoe News is reporting that it has exclusively learned from federal authorities that up to five people died in the plane crash on Saturday. Go here for the story. Meanwhile KOLO TV Channel 8 in Reno reports that an FAA official confirmed the plane was a Piper PA32.
UPDATE 6:55AM: A small airplane crashed in the Barton Meadows area in South Lake Tahoe sparking a wildland fire on Saturday night. Presumably there are no survivors. The crash was reported at 9:48 p.m. after the plane took off from Lake Tahoe Airport, said El Dorado County Sheriff's Lt. Pete Van Arnum early Sunday morning. Witnesses reported the plane was experiencing engine trouble and was seen moving downward before it crashed into flames, he said.
Plane crashes near hospital
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/25/2012 - 6:00amA plane crashed Saturday night and burst into flames in a meadow near Barton Hospital.According to El Dorado County Sheriff's Lt. Pete Van Arnum, witnesses heard an engine having trouble about 9...
South Lake Tahoe man faces burglary charge in connection with Patient to Patient marijuana collective break-in
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/09/2012 - 12:40pm
South Lake Tahoe authorities have arrested a local man in an alleged burglary attempt at the Patient to Patient marijuana collective.
Leslie Decker, 24, of South Lake Tahoe faces a charge of burglary after he was found on Wednesday night crawling out from a glass door that had apparently been broken with a cement cinder block, said Lt. Brian Williams of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. Also found in Decker's possession were several tools.
On July 9 South Lake Tahoe police arrested two others in a separate burglary.
Nevada Senator Dean Heller Announces 2012 Lake Tahoe Summit
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 07/30/2012 - 12:44pmThe 16th annual Lake Tahoe Summit will be held on Monday, August 13 at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, according to a press statement from Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev.
South Lake Tahoe police arrest man, two others sought in gang-related shooting
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 07/28/2012 - 1:13pmA South Lake Tahoe man faces an attempted murder charge and two others are being sought in what authorities said was a gang-related shooting in June that involved a pedestrian and a vehicle.
On Friday, authorities obtained a warrant and arrested Cesar Caro, 19, at his South Lake Tahoe home. He faces charges of attempted murder in the June 27 incident. His bail was set at $150,000.
Lake Tahoe Winter Games Exploratory Committee Announces New Board Members
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 07/18/2012 - 2:23pmThe Lake Tahoe Winter Games Exploratory Committee announced additional members of its Board of Directors Wednesday after convening its inaugural meeting in Olympic Valley, Calif. last week. Members of the board unanimously supported that the organization turn its attention to the next available (when the United States Olympics Committee decides to bid) Winter Olympic games while simultaneously focusing its efforts on attracting world class sporting events to the region in preparation for a potential bid.
Nevada man dies during Sierra Recon event
Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/16/2012 - 2:28pm
A 39-year-old Sparks man died during the Sierra Recon challenge on Saturday. Joseph Axtman collapsed on the course near the base lodge at Sierra-at-Tahoe on July 14. “He was going up a portion of the course and just collapsed,” El Dorado County sheriff’s Lt. Pete Van Arnum told Lake Tahoe News.
Skibum column: Getting stuck in the traffic of life
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 8:55pm
If the TTD took the $70 Million that they say it will cost to build the loop road and fix up the area they would still have enough over to give us a free bus system like most of the other resort towns. They are not alleviating any traffic flows or amount of cars only diverting them faster to Nevada. How is diverting the traffic helping the traffic situation, we will still have the same amount of cars on the road. I have said this before about other things done to us by our Government agency’s doing what’s best for them and us(mostly them).
Full Time Law Enforcement Hits the Rubicon Trail
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/10/2012 - 9:33am
El Dorado County Sheriff D’Agostini has created a new position and assigned a full time deputy sheriff to patrol the Rubicon Trail, 40 hours every week, during the OHV season. In the past most of the staffing for the Rubicon Trail was on overtime, and was limited by grant funds.
South Lake Tahoe Police and Douglas County Sheriff's Office Report on July 4 crimes
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 07/05/2012 - 11:36amWith the South Shore swelling by more than 100,000 people, authorities remained busy over the Independence Day holiday with a number of calls on both sides of the state line. South Lake Tahoe Police Department Lt. David Stevenson reports the following:
