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Western Nevada College Dean's List announced
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/08/2021 - 11:19am
Despite the changes in learning platforms brought on by the coronavirus, Western Nevada College is proud to announce that more than a third of its full-time students were still able to make the fall semester dean’s list.
The WNC Fall 2020 Dean’s List includes 408 students, accounting for 34.7 percent of the college’s full-time students.
To earn the distinction of making WNC’s Dean’s List, students must complete at least 12 units during the semester and accumulate a grade point average of 3.50 or higher.
Honorees include:
Carson City
WNC students send research balloon 17 miles into sky
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/19/2020 - 8:37am
While most students across the country have been learning online this fall because of the coronavirus, a group of students at Western Nevada College (WNC) took advantage of an exciting hands-on scientific learning opportunity earlier this month.
Students and science professors gathered at Jack C. Davis Observatory’s parking lot early in the morning and sent a helium-filled balloon nearly 17 miles into the stratosphere to record high-altitude data, then retrieved the balloon’s payload, which included instruments and sensors, in a cow pasture a few towns away in Minden.
Douglas County cancels public holiday events due to rise in COVID-19 cases
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/30/2020 - 7:31pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. = After consultation with the Douglas County officials, the towns, public safety agencies, and Douglas County Emergency Management it was determined in-person public holiday events in the towns of Gardnerville, Genoa, and Minden have been canceled. This includes the 25th annual Parade of Lights hosted by the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce. County officials said the action was deemed necessary for the safety of the community, due to the most recent State directive limiting public gatherings to no more than 50 people.
One fatality, 80 buildings destroyed in 20,879 acre Mountain View Fire near Walker
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 7:04pm
UPDATE 8:30PM: The Mono County Sheriff’s Office reports it has lifted the evacuation order for residents on the westside of U.S. Hwy 395 N. The evacuation order for east of U.S. Hwy 395 N from Eastside Lane to Cunningham Lane remains in effect. Approximately 400 residents are affected by evacuation orders. The order will be reassessed in 24 hours.
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Three fires burning from Doyle to Walker; all fed by high winds
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/17/2020 - 3:14pm
UPDATE 8:15PM: The Mountain View Fire is currently burning around the community of Walker. Due to the fast moving nature of the fire, an Evacuation Order has been issued for the Walker, Coleville and Topaz areas, and US 395 is still closed from Bridgeport to the Nevada state line. There is 0 percent containment and 5,000 acres burned according to Inci-web. Liberty Utilities has de-energized the communities of Walker and Coleville up to Topaz at the state line for safety precautions. Liberty is working with all emergency agencies and will safely restore power when possible.
COVID-19 case update for area counties: Lake Tahoe moves into high/red tier
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 5:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another two residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, one is in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue and one in the Lake Tahoe Region.
The new cases: Both are aged 50-64.
Another 201 people were tested for the coronavirus and 199 negative tests results were received.
There have been another 9 assumed recoveries with 126 assumed active cases.
There is currently one COVID-19 ICU patient at Marshall or Barton hospitals, and two suspected cases in the hospital.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/13/2020 - 5:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another two residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, one is in El Dorado Hills and one in the Lake Tahoe Region.
The new cases: 1 is aged 18-49, 1 is aged 65 or over.
Another 89 people were tested for the coronavirus and 87 negative tests results were received.
There have been another 15 assumed recoveries with 133 assumed active cases.
There is currently one COVID-19 ICU patient at Marshall or Barton hospitals, and no suspected cases.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/12/2020 - 5:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another 20 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday. Of those, two are in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, eight from El Dorado Hills, one in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, and nine in the Lake Tahoe Region.
The new cases: 6 are under the age of 18, 10 aged 18-49, 2 aged 50-64. and 2 are 65 or over.
Another 628 people were tested for the coronavirus and 608 negative tests results were received.
There have been another 28 assumed recoveries with 154 assumed active cases.
Douglas County Commissioners to possibly vote on new VHR regulations for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/11/2020 - 12:25pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - During their Thursday, October 15 meeting, the Douglas County commissioners will hear a presentation about the work done by an appointed task force about vacation home rentals (VHRs) in Tahoe Township. The agenda item is listed as having possible action by the commissioners.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/02/2020 - 6:57pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another 22 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, seven are in El Dorado Hills, four in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, six in the Greater Placerville area, one in South County, and four in the Lake Tahoe Region.
The new cases are two under the age of 18, 12 aged 18-49, and eight aged 50-64.
Another 211 people were tested for the coronavirus and 189 negative tests results were received.
There have been another three assumed recoveries with 135 assumed active cases.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 6:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another eight residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, three are in El Dorado Hills, four in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, one in the Greater Placerville area, and none in the Lake Tahoe Region.
The new cases are three under the age of 18, three aged 18-49, one aged 50-64 and one aged 65 or older
Another 74 people were tested for the coronavirus and 66 negative tests results were received.
There have been another three assumed recoveries with 114 assumed active cases.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 5:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another seven residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, four are in El Dorado Hills, three in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue and none in the Lake Tahoe Region.
Another 189 people were tested for the coronavirus and 182 negative tests results were received.
There have been another 12 assumed recoveries with 109 assumed active cases.
One person has been admitted to the ICU for COVID-19 and there are currently no suspected cases of COVID-19 in the hospital.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/29/2020 - 5:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another three residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, two are in El Dorado Hills, one in Greater Placerville and none in the Lake Tahoe Region.
Of these new cases, two are under the age of 18 and one aged 65 or older.
Another 196 people were tested for the coronavirus and 193 negative tests results were received.
There have been another two assumed recoveries with 114 assumed active cases.
Walk or hike to end the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 4:37pm
Join the Suicide Prevention Network in their efforts to end the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide. Throughout the month of September, people are encouraged to get outside and walk or hike with friends and family, or on your own. Physical activity and spending time outdoors is good for our mental wellness so this is the perfect time to encourage and empower others to join this movement.
All monies raised benefit the prevention, education and outreach programs at Suicide Prevention Network.
How to Hike for Hope
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe awards 19 scholarships
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/24/2020 - 11:18pm
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe (SISLT) awarded scholarships to a group of local students from South Tahoe High, George Whittell High, the Lake Tahoe Basin Fire Academy and Lake Tahoe Community College. The club, serving the community since 1959, has given out over one-million dollars to local graduates over the years.
Western Nevada College recognizes 93 students who made summer Dean's List
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/21/2020 - 1:58pm
Western Nevada College is proud to announce that 93 students have qualified for the 2020 Summer Dean’s List. To earn this recognition during the summer session, students attained a grade point average of 3.50 or higher and completed six units of classes or more.
Students achieving the academic honor are:
Carson City
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/13/2020 - 5:25pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials say another nine positive cases of COVID-19 were documented on Thursday. Of those, five are in the Lake Tahoe region, two in El Dorado Hills, and one each in Greater Placerville and the North County. The new cases are eight people aged 18-49, and one aged 50-64.
Another 382 tests were administered and 373 negative test results were received.
Currently there are 155 assumed active cases and 11 assumed recoveries.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/11/2020 - 5:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health official have announced another 30 positive cases of COVID-19 since yesterday. Of the new cases, ten are in the Lake Tahoe region, nine in El Dorado Hills, four in Greater Placerville, four in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, two in the North County and one in Diamond Springs, El Dorado. There was one aged under 18, 16 in the age group 18-49, eight aged 50-64 and 5 aged 65 or older.
Another 559 tests were administered. The county was notified of 529 negative results and 17 assumed recoveries. There are 173 assumed active cases.
COVID-19 case update for Lake Tahoe area counties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 5:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One more person has died of COVID-19 in El Dorado County. A man from Placerville in the 50-64 age group died in an out-of-area hospital, it was confirmed today.
Douglas County officials give update on Saturday's protest
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 10:56pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - In response to the number of people and groups expected at a protest in Minden, Nevada on Saturday, Douglas County officials have expanded traffic controls to keep everyone safe.
Cement walls have alread been installed to block motor vehicle traffic on Water Street to allow participants to move safely and freely on foot in the area. The protest is planned for 11:00 a.m. on August 8 on the steps of the Judicial Law Enforcement Center in Minden. The road is planned to be closed until Monday.
Peaceful caravan from South Lake Tahoe to Minden BLM protest
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 7:38pm
Event Date:
August 8, 2020 - 11:00am
A group of area residents will be driving to Minden to show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement on Saturday, August 8. Organizers are inviting everyone to caravan to the protest being held in Minden to protest Douglas County Sheriff Dan Coverley's comments made last week.
Black Lives Matter protest of Douglas County Sheriff planned
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/03/2020 - 7:06pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Black Lives Matter (BLM) group of Carson City is planning a protest at the Judicial Law Enforcement Center (JLEC) in Minden on Saturday, August 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. It is in response to a letter Sheriff Coverley sent to the Douglas County Library about its proposed diversity statement which included the words "#BlackLivesMatter." Since that time the letter has set off a fire storm with media coverage across the country.
Four properties face fines from Nevada Gaming Control Board for improper COVID-19 operation
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/03/2020 - 6:03pm
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has completed 10,135 inspections and opened 156 regulatory cases since gaming properties were able to reopen on June 4 after they were closed for over two months. All have been related to non-compliance with the Board’s Health and Safety Policies issued on May 28. To date, they have alleged findings against four licensees
Numbers Fire at 18,000 acres, 5% contained; Investigation into cause
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 9:51am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - There is a multi-agency investigation into the cause of the Numbers Fire burning ten miles southeast of Gardnerville. Anyone who happened to be traveling on Highway 395 between Ridgeview and Holbrook Junction on July 6 between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. is being asked to help.
If you can assist in the investigation, please email 2020firetips@gmail.com. All information will be kept confidential.
Tuesday: Numbers Fire south of Gardnerville now at 18,000 acres and 0% containment
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 8:15pm
UPDATE 7:335 p.m.: Douglas County officials say the Numbers Fire has now reached 18,000 acres and is 0% contained. The recommended evacuations for the Bodie Flats and Pineview areas have been lifted. Only residents are allowed to these areas. Please drive safely, watch for emergency vehicles, and be ready for possible future instructions in an ever-changing situation.
Multiple local, state, and federal agencies continue to work on containing the fire using dozers, hand crews, and aircraft.
Carson Valley Days festival canceled but parade is still happening Saturday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/10/2020 - 9:54am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The 110th annual Carson Valley Days Festival has been canceled but the parade is still happening on Saturday, June 13 starting at 9:00 a.m. Due to health concerns with COVID-19, the popular carnival and all other events were canceled but the Douglas County Commissioners granted approval for the annual parade.
Suicides on the rise in South Lake Tahoe during COVID-19 crisis
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/26/2020 - 1:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During the months of March and April 2020 there were five suicides in South Lake Tahoe. That equals the total number of suicides in all of 2019 in the community, and one less than in 2018.
There were none in January or February before the coronavirus hit.
Two special Douglas County meetings to discuss a revised budget due to COVID-19
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/23/2020 - 3:12pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Wed May 27 2020 .
May 26, 2020 (All day)
May 27, 2020 (All day)
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners will be conducting special meetings on May 26 and 27, 2020 to discuss the possible adoption of the FY 2020-21 Final Budgets for Douglas County; Douglas County Redevelopment Agency; the Towns of Gardnerville, Genoa, and Minden; and the Tahoe-Douglas Transportation District.
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and anticipated $3M shortfall in revenue, the County will discuss reductions in personnel, service, and supplies across all departments.
Local students among 650 graduates of Western Nevada College
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 6:19pm
Although Western Nevada College has delayed its commencement ceremony to honor its 2020 graduation class because of COVID-19, the college is proud to announce and congratulate its list of graduates.
Following the spring semester 2020, 650 students have graduated with 692 degrees and certificates. Eighteen of those were given to residents around Lake Tahoe.
Wind Advisory in effect for Lake Tahoe Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/16/2020 - 8:50am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Wind Advisory for the Lake Tahoe area as well as the Reno, Carson City and Minden area for Sunday, May 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Winds are expected from the southwest at 20-30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
After the winds, the real fun starts with snow and rain in the four-day forecast for South Lake Tahoe.
From NWS Reno:
Today - Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Light southwest wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
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
Tahoe Chamber endorses three candidates for Douglas County commissioner
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/06/2020 - 10:07pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Three candidates for the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners have been endorsed by the Tahoe Chamber Board of Directors: Larry Walsh, Nathan Tolbert, and Danny Tarkanian.
Walsh is seeking reelection for District 3, Tolbert is a candidate for the open District 5 seat, and Tarkanian is running for election against incumbent Commissioner Dave Nelson in District 1.
Suspect arrested after leading law enforcement on chase in Nevada with stolen car
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/01/2020 - 5:50pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The driver of a stolen Audi has been arrested after leading law enforcement on a chase from Carson City to Minden along US395.
On May 1, at 11:45 a.m., the Carson City Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) located a red Audi two-door vehicle stolen out of California and attempted to pull it over. The driver failed to stop and led CCSO on a chase into Douglas County.
They requested assistance from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) who then took over the pursuit.
Douglas County virtual meeting access information
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 9:14am
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Public meetings have gone to a virtual format to protect the public against health threats posed by the coronavirus and COVID-19. Promoting social distancing and reducing public gatherings have led local governments to create materials and procedures for the public to still participate and to follow the Brown Act.
Douglas County Commissioners will no longer have a physical location designated for their meetings and copies of the agenda will no longer be physically posted.
Meeting materials will be posted on the following websites:
DCSO seeks public's help in identifying suspect in laundromat burglary
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/10/2020 - 12:38pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the alleged suspect(s) in a commercial burglary iin Minden on March 6.
Douglas County crash claims life of 70-year-old woman
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/05/2020 - 7:47pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) has released the name of the 70-year-old woman killed in a Feb. 28 crash on US-395 south of Johnson Lane in Minden.
At 9:02 p.m., NHP troopers responded to the serious injury crash involving three people in two vehicles.
Business Licenses issued by the City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 7:05pm
The following 86 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe during the months of December 2019 and January 2020:
DECEMBER
12/2
RALPH ANDERSEN & ASSOCIATES
12/3
MCCOY CONSTRUCTION LLC
12/4
ANDREW BOWEN SERVICES
12/5
ACORN LANDSCAPING
MINTIER HARNISH LP
12/6
LWE HANDYMAN SERVICES
MINDEN HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
WHITE MAGIC MUSIC LLC
12/10
TAHOE CANNABUS
12/12
ALOIS BAUMGARTNER TAXI DRIVER
Vail awards $2.8 million in grant support to 76 Lake Tahoe area nonprofits
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/18/2020 - 2:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Vail Resorts EpicPromise has selected 76 local nonprofits in the Lake Tahoe area to receive one of their 2019-20 community grants, totaling $2.8 million in grant support.
Heavenly Mountain Resort and Kirkwood recently held a breakfast to honor the recipients. The followed with a similar celebration at Northstar, the third area Vail resort.
Man seriously injured after Christmas Day crash in Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/28/2019 - 12:59pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - A single-vehicle crash occurred early Christmas morning on US395 and Buckeye Road in Minden, Nev.
At approximately 3:00 a.m., a suspected impaired driver ran through several signs, a light pole and ended by hitting a brick wall near the Bently Heritage Estate Distillery.
The unidentified driver was hospitalized and was in critical condition at last report, according to Nevada Highway Patrol Officer Hannah DeGoey.
The crash is still under investigation at this time.
Douglas County car theft a good reminder for the public
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/12/2019 - 7:07pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - A Volvo SUV was stolen in Minden, Nevada on December 7 and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office was able to recover it within 45 minutes. Arrested was 19-year-old Shane Dollar, a convicted felon for previous auto theft.
This car was recovered quickly which isn't always the case. Law enforcement is reminding the public to please lock and secure your vehicles at all times and never leave your keys in the ignition. This time of year it can be tempting to turn on the car and go back inside the house as it warms up.
24th annual Parade of Lights in Douglas County Saturday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/03/2019 - 9:20pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The 24th annual Parade of Lights presented by the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, December 7 starting at 5:00 p.m.
Join in for this fun and beautiful family-friendly event in the towns of Gardnerville and Minden, who have joined Main Street Gardnerville to support this event. The announcing stand and parade judges will be located at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center. The parade runs from Heritage Park in Gardnerville, down Hwy. 395 to Minden Park. This Year’s Theme is: “Favorite Holiday Movie."
Special Douglas County meeting on Master Plan update and Park Ranch
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 4:05pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County commissioners will be holding a special meeting on a Development Agreement between Park Ranch Holdings LLC and Master Plan amendments on Tuesday, December 3 at 9:00 a.m.
Douglas County Commissioners to discuss end to monthly meeting in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/19/2019 - 11:15pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Currently, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners meet once a month at Lake Tahoe, but if Commissioner John Engels gets his way, this week's meeting will be their last at the Lake Tahoe Visitor's Authority (LTVA) building.
They have been meeting at the lake on the third Thursday of the month, but Engel's presentation will suggest this meeting take place in Minden just as their other three monthly meetings do.
Douglas High School threat identified and quickly resolved, one juvenile arrested
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/30/2019 - 1:28pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - A call into "SafeVoice" about 10:00 p.m. Tuesday night outlined a specific threat to faculty and students at Douglas High School in Minden involving the use of a firearm. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) quickly responded, leading to the arrest of one juvenile for allegedly making threats against the school.
The SafeVoice Coordinator from the Nevada Division of Investigations and the DCSO resource officers worked together to quickly identify the juvenile(s) involved.
Minden man arrested after monthslong drug investigation
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/23/2019 - 7:32pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - A months-long investigation into drug activity in Douglas County has resulted in the arrest of a Minden, Nevada man.
On Wednesday, October 16, 2019, members of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Street Enforcement Team (DCSET) served a search warrant at the Esther Way home of Robert Wilson. Inside they found almost $10,000 in cash, five pounds of Psilocybin Mushrooms, 21 firearms and a marijuana THC extraction lab with approximately seven pounds of a marijuana extract.
South Lake Tahoe forecast: Mostly sunny with slight chance of rain and snow
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/13/2019 - 9:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Haze and smoke from the Caples Fire will continue into
Monday, with a more localized area of smoke for South Lake Tahoe, Markleeville and Minden areas immediately downwind of the fire.
Dry conditions with warmer than average temperatures are expected through midweek according to the National Weather Service in Reno. Light winds Monday and Tuesday will be followed by some increase in winds and a cooling trend from Wednesday into
Man charged with battery after allegedly hitting Douglas County deputy vehicle
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 9:11pm
MINDEN, Nev. - An alleged theft investigation at a WalMart in Douglas County led to the arrest of 23-year-old Gardnerville resident Steven Williams with the assistance of the South Lake Tahoe K-9 unit.
The incident started on Friday morning when deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) responded to the Walmart on Grant Avenue for an alleged theft investigation. They learned the suspect was driving a white sport utility vehicle.
Lake Tahoe businesses honored with Douglas County Spotlight Awards
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/26/2019 - 6:00pm
MINDEN, Nev. - For the sixth consecutive year, several Douglas County businesses were recognized with a Spotlight Award. This year’s awards were given at the Critical Issues Conference held on Thursday, September 26, 2019. The Spotlight Awards recognized businesses in 7 different categories: Business and Professional Service, Entrepreneur, Manufacturing and Production, Restaurant, Retail, Sports and Recreation, and Tourism and Hospitality.
South Lake Tahoe receives $1.46M SAFER grant to fill 7 new firefighter spots
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/24/2019 - 7:26am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe has been awarded $1,462,702.50 in SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response) by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). In an announcement of Round 4 awardees, South Lake Tahoe was named a recipient.
Funds will go to hire seven new firefighters in preparation for opening Fire Station 2 in the Al Tahoe neighborhood.
Douglas County residents arrested after three-month-long narcotics investigation
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/10/2019 - 7:23pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Four Minden residents were arrested after a three-month-long narcotics investigation into the trafficking of methamphetamine by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Street Enforcement Team (SET Team).
During the pre-dawn hours on Tuesday, September 10, SET was joined by members of the Sheriff’s Office Special Weapons and Tactics Team as well as the Tri-Net Narcotic Task Force as they served a search warrant at 1596 County Road in Minden, Nev.
