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City announces three new fire department shift commanders
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 10:16pm
By Nancy Kerry
The City of South Lake Tahoe is pleased to announce a promotional ceremony for three new Fire Department Shift Commanders will be held on Monday, November 21, 2011. The ceremony will take place at the City’s Administration Offices (South Lake Tahoe Airport) at 2:30 p.m. and is open to the public. Being promoted to Shift Commander are Jim Drennan, Rob Hembree and Dan Sullivan. In announcing the appointments, City Manager Tony O’Rourke said, “The three Commanders will have significant responsibilities and have demonstrated the capacity to carry them out. We are pleased to announce their promotions.”
Autopsy provides no new details in local woman's death; investigation continues
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 12:40pm
By Heather Gould
Investigators have no new leads in the case of a South Lake Tahoe woman whose remains were found in southern Washington state in early October. The cause of death remains undetermined after an autopsy was performed.
In July, 54-year-old Marie Hanson traveled with a neighbor to the Rainbow Gathering, a countercultural event emphasizing peace and love. She was last seen on July 7, then disappeared, leaving all her personal effects behind.
What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin? Rice pudding to the rescue
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 10:50amI love cranberries. They are sweet and tart, and fresh berries are available on the South Shore before Thanksgiving. That's the good news. The downside is, my past week still has bittersweet aft...
Remains found confirmed by family as Marie Hanson; Services on Saturday at Sierra Community Church
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 1:04pm
Update 7:14PM: Marie Hanson's family has confirmed through Facebook that the remains found Sunday at the site in Washington are Marie's. Services will be held this Saturday, October 15th at Sierra Community Church, Sierra Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe at noon. More info to follow.
UPDATE 3:52PM: Searchers have found skeletal remains and jewelry in an area of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest where a South Lake Tahoe woman, Marie Hanson, was last seen during the Rainbow Family gathering. The Skamania County Sheriff's Office said in a statement Monday that searchers would continue to look for other evidence to link the remains and jewelry to Hanson, 54, reported missing by family since July 9. Go here for the story.
Pedestrian to be airlifted after being hit by vehicle on Lake Tahoe Boulevard
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 11:18amCalStar air ambulance has responded to an accident this afternoon that involved a vehicle that hit a pedestrian in the 2700 block of Lake Tahoe Boulevard at around noon today.
South Lake Tahoe police and rescue have the westbound lane blocked at the scene of the accident, which involved a vehicle and a 49-year-old man. The accident happened across the street from Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church.
The condition of the victim is unknown. CalStar was to land near the snow dump area.
CALSTAR's South Lake Tahoe Base marks 10th anniversary
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/07/2011 - 10:10amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The chief flight nurse at the California Shock Trauma Air Rescue base in South Lake Tahoe can remember like it was yesterday when the base started operations 10 years ...
Traffic at 'Y' tied up as police and fire called on separate incidents
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 1:40pm
South Lake Tahoe police and fire were called at about 2:30 this afternoon to Raley's at the"Y" after a report of a woman not breathing inside a car with two small children inside. First responders at the scene reported via police scanner dispatch that a second ambulance was needed for the children, reportedly an 18-month-old and a 3-year old. The children appear OK. About a block away, a fight involving several subjects was also reported. Initial police scanner reports came in that there was a window that was broken.
Helicopter rescue latest in busy rescue stint
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 6:45pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A California Highway Patrol helicopter was used to rescue a man who suffered a head injury following a fall at Lower Eagle Falls Saturday afternoon.The man slipped and...
Weekend Fishing Report
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/26/2011 - 8:45am
By Don Quilici
Here's the fishing report for the week of Aug. 24-31. The report covers lakes, rivers and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
2011 Lake in The Sky Air Show
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/19/2011 - 3:01pm
The 22nd annual Lake in the Sky Air Show, considered the biggest and best air show in the high Sierra is on Saturday, Aug. 27 beginning at 8 a.m. and runs throughout the day.
You won’t want to miss the spectacular opening ceremonies Warbird ‘fly bys!’ And then get up close to several vintage Warbirds and military static display aircraft, including the Air Forces C-17 Globemaster, and the #1 rated fighter plane of WWII - the legendary P-51 Mustang. Plus many more Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Marine Corp aircraft on display.
2 OK after plane crash in Washoe Lake State Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/12/2011 - 11:30amCARSON CITY, Nev. - A student pilot and his instructor escaped injury Wednesday when their ultralight aircraft crash-landed in Washoe Lake State Park. Rescue crews were called to the crash at 8:38 ...
Firefighters keep sharp on outdoor rescue techniques
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/29/2011 - 5:43pmPersonnel from the Lake Valley Fire Protection District are participating in rope rescue training this month in conjunction with El Dorado County Search and Rescue, South Lake Tahoe Fire Department, M...
Two climbers rescued after fall at Lover's Leap
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/19/2011 - 6:15pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two rock climbers were brought to safety Saturday night following an "extremely dangerous" rescue mission at a popular Lake Tahoe area rock formation, according to a stat...
