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South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/14/2016 - 10:08pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 526 calls between July 26 and August 8, 2016.
7/26
Drunk in Public in the 900 block of Poplar St
Resisting in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
7/27
Warrant in the 3600 block of Spruce Ave
Drunk in Public in the 3000 block of Harrison Ave
Defrauding in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Drunk in Public in the 1100 block of Rufus Allen Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Boat sinks in Lake Tahoe with 4 men on board; All rescued after late night search
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/14/2016 - 11:37am
Four men from San Francisco are very lucky today after being rescued early Sunday morning after their rented boat sank three miles off shore in the cold waters of Lake Tahoe.
Shouts for help were heard from people staying both at the Zephyr Cove Presbyterian Center and in Marla Bay, and 911 calls were made into the Tahoe Douglas Fire station.
For reasons unknown at this time, the boat started taking in water at about 10:00 p.m. None of the four passengers were wearing life jackets.
New regulations for South Lake Tahoe massage parlors and therapists
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/19/2016 - 11:28pm
There will soon be a new ordinance in the City of South Lake Tahoe that will regulate massages, massage establishments and massage therapists.
"We will be raising the level of standards to legitimize the industry," said Mayor Wendy David.
There are currently 125 licensed massage therapists in the City, and an unknown number of people who are not. The new ordinance will be in place to make all comply and be licensed therapists in 90 days, or they cannot conduct business.
J.T. Snow, Marcus Allen and others to golf in 8th annual Gene Upshaw Classic
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/13/2016 - 12:23am
NFL Hall of Famers, former Major League Baseball players and other sports celebrities will gather July 17-18 to once again pay tribute to the former Oakland Raider at the 8th annual Gene Upshaw Memorial Golf Classic at the Schaffer’s Mill Golf & Lake Club in Truckee, Calif.
Upshaw, who often played in the Celebrity Golf Tournament in South Lake Tahoe, died of pancreatic cancer in 2008 at Tahoe Forest Hospital.
"Knuckleheads" on the 7th hole ready for AJ, Justin and other celebrity golfers
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/11/2016 - 7:49pm
The boys are planning something big for AJ Hawk. But exactly what they're planning they cannot divulge.
"We’re going to make it a good time," said Blake Mori, co-founder of wimZr and the owner of a Sacramento area Farmer's Insurance Agency. "We're getting our props and plans finalized."
Woman drowns while rafting on American River near Kyburz
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/11/2016 - 10:27am
A San Francisco woman died on the South Fork of the American River near Kyburz while rafting on Saturday, July 9.
Elaine Yi Mau, 32, was camping at the China Flat Campground with friends when they took rafts into the nearby river. At 4:09 p.m., the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office was told of a rafting accident involving Mau. She had been on a raft with someone who fell off, and when he surfaced, Mau was gone.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/08/2016 - 9:08am
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 774 calls between June 14 and July 4, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
6/14
Spousal Abuse in the 900 block of Alameda Ave
Drug Offense in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
Warrant in the 2200 block of Barton Ave
Petty Theft in the 1000 block of Al Tahoe
6/15
DUI at Tallac and Lake Tahoe Blvd
Evading in the 2100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
Battery in the 800 block of Los Angeles Ave
Learn about the best Lake Tahoe hikes at the next Taylor Creek event
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/07/2016 - 9:09am
Event Date:
July 8, 2016 - 8:30pm Join Tahoe Heritage Foundation and the US Forest Service for the Friday Evening Program Summer series. This Friday July 8, Tracy Salcedo-Chourre, author of Best Easy Day Hikes Lake Tahoe, as she shares her knowledge of the amazing hiking trails around Lake Tahoe. This event will be held at Taylor Creek Visitor Center at 8:30 p.m. and is open to the public. There is a $5.00 donation to the Tahoe Heritage Foundation.
Opinion: "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf" at Valhalla is a must see!
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/01/2016 - 10:29amSummer in South Lake Tahoe is already known for its outdoor entertainment – great beaches, hiking trails, kayaking, mountain biking, and more. I don’t often hear talk about South Lake Tahoe as a theatrical hub, but that really should change.
Coachman Hotel holds grand opening this weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/24/2016 - 8:10pm
Nothing is normal about the new Coachman Hotel in South Lake Tahoe, and that suites management just fine.
Gone is the stuffy front desk. Gone are plastic outdoor furniture and generic beds. What takes their place are locally made wooden furniture, fire pits, a bar that doubles as the check-in counter, and books, games and s'mores to make guests feel like they're just hanging out in someone's home.
Crook & The Bluff brings the desert to Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 06/12/2016 - 3:22pm
Event Date:
July 16, 2016 - 10:00pm Hailing from the high desert of Utah, psychedelic rockers, Crook & The Bluff, are embarking on a tour through the Pacific Northwest. Their powerful stage presence can be witnessed in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, July 16 at Himmel Haus. Equipped with an arsenal of songs depicting lust, love, murder, and malevolence, Crook & The Bluff is known for their dynamic performances, commanding persona, and moody aura. Combining psychedelic, western, and blues elements, Crook & The Bluff creates a unique musical landscape that is influenced by the vast, desolate wilderness of their desert home.
Location
Himmel Haus
United States
See map: Google Maps
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/05/2016 - 8:04pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 486 calls between May 16 and May 31, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
5/16
DUI in the 2000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 2000 block of 12th St
Resisting in the 3800 block of Aspen Ave
Domestic Battery in the 900 block of James Ave
DUI at Pioneer and Woodbine
5/17
Brandishing in the 800 block of Stateline Ave
5/18
Drunk in Public in the 4100 block of Pine Bl
Brad Wlcek, 2/7/89 - 5/18/16
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/24/2016 - 9:08pm
Brad D. Wlcek, of Lafayette, Calif., died Wednesday, May 18, 216. He was 27.
He was born on Feb. 7, 1989, in Derry, N.H. The family moved to Ridgefield where he spent his primary school years. In 2000, the family moved to Danville, Calif., where he completed his education graduating from San Ramon Valley High School class of 2007. Following graduation he attended the California State University, San Francisco.
Celebrities teeing up for Gene Upshaw Golf Tournament
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/10/2016 - 10:08pm
NFL Hall of Famers, former Major League Baseball players and other sports celebrities will gather July 17-18 to once again pay tribute to the former Oakland Raider at the 8th annual Gene Upshaw Memorial Golf Classic at the Schaffer’s Mill Golf & Lake Club in Truckee, Calif.
Upshaw, who often played in the Celebrity Golf Tournament in South Lake Tahoe, died of pancreatic cancer in 2008 at Tahoe Forest Hospital.
Healing Solutions to Life's Challenges
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/03/2016 - 12:33pm
Event Date:
May 28, 2016 - 1:00pm Healing Solutions to Life's Challenges, a series of inspiring talks presented by the South Lake Tahoe Christian Science Church, will be held at the Beach Retreat Lodge at Tahoe on Saturday, May 28 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Talks will focus on the role of prayer in finding solutions and healing problems and will feature three members of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship.
RSVP - TalksThatInspire.org, The event will be simulcast in Spanish by Jorge Perez C. S. of San Francisco.
Location
The Beach Retreat and Lodge at Tahoe
3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd
United States
38° 56' 51.7056" N, 119° 58' 0.1416" W
See map: Google Maps
Google research van staying an extra day on the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/21/2016 - 9:30pm
The Google Research Van started off in North Carolina and made its way across the country with eight stops in Atlanta, Colorado, Utah, Reno and, of course, the South Lake Tahoe/Stateline area.
Research was conducted at each stop to determine how people use Google products, and what users are looking for in the future.
Future-Ready South Shore forum and luncheon
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/18/2016 - 10:50pm
Name: Future-Ready South Shore Forum & Luncheon
Date: April 26, 2016
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM PDT
Search and Rescue teams help two groups of stranded hikers at waterfalls
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/17/2016 - 10:48am
With the warmer weather and melting snow, more hikers are headed to the back country, and with that migration the El Dorado County Search and Rescue teams are getting busy.
New art gallery opening in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/16/2016 - 8:27pm
Event Date:
April 17, 2016 - 6:00pm
South Lake Tahoe has a new gallery, the Benko Art Gallery, and they'll be celebrating their grand opening on Sunday, April 17 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with a celebration that will include beverages, hors d’oeuvres and live music.
Benko is located in the new Highland Village, located where the Highland Inn was once located at 3979 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/09/2016 - 5:40pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 188 calls between March 29 and April 4, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
3/29
No Arrests
3/30
Drug Offense in the 1700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
3/31
Warrant in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 700 block of Anita Dr
Spousal Abuse in the 3600 block of Spruce Ave
4/1
Vandalism in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Burlgary in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Sign up to coach baseball this spring and get free SF Giants tickets
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/06/2016 - 7:17pm
Coaches are needed for the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Department's new Junior Giants program for ages 5 to 18.
As a benefit, all coaches who sign up now will get two tickets to the Giants vs. Diamondbacks game on April 19, 2016 at 7:05 p.m. at AT&T Park in San Francisco.
Rubbernecking leads to three car pileup on Echo Summit
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/06/2016 - 3:10pm
A three car collision on Echo Summit Saturday, April 2 was the result of one driver not paying attention to the road in front of him on the second day of what happens to be Distracted Driver Month.
The California Highway Patrol had responded to an accident on Highway 50 just west of Old Meyers Grade. As they were taking care of that incident, a Subaru Legacy driven by Ray Garcia, 48, of South Lake Tahoe was heading west when he looked to the left to observe the previous accident.
Illegitimate massage parlors focus of proposed South Lake Tahoe enforcement
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/05/2016 - 10:47pm
The definition of a massage parlor according to Wikipedia is: A place where massage services are provided. Some massage parlors are fronts for prostitution and the term "massage parlor" has also become a euphemism for a brothel, to the annoyance of professional masseurs.
Preger to Speak About Photographing Burning Man April 5
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/28/2016 - 5:10pm
Event Date:
April 5, 2016 - 6:00pm "From the Lens of Eleanor Preger," is an exhibition at Sierra Nevada College that includes images from Burning Man 2011-15, and the photographer will talk about her art during the closing reception for the show on April 5. Crimson Rose, Burning Man co-founder, and Maria Partridge, Artist Advocate for the Burning Man Foundation, are both expected to make comments during the evening.
Eleanor Preger's talk will take place in the Ron and Maureen Ashley Community Gallery at the Holman Arts & Media Center on campus from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location
Sierra Nevada College
999 Tahoe Blvd.
Incline Village, NV
United States
39° 14' 42.4176" N, 119° 56' 14.802" W
See map: Google Maps
South Lake Tahoe man seriously injured in felony hit and run in Meyers
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/28/2016 - 8:44am
A South Lake Tahoe man was hit by a car on Saturday night, resulting in serious injuries and an arrest for felony hit and run.
Scott Murphy, 26, was walking along the eastbound side of Highway 50, east of Apache Avenue, talking to his girlfriend on the phone at about 9:45 p.m. on March 26 according to the California Highway Patrol. A BMW driven by Roberto Luna, 21, was also heading east and, for unknown reasons, allowed the right front side of his car to hit Murphy. Luna, of San Francisco, Calif., was driving an estimated 50 mph, ten miles above the posted speed limit.
El Dorado Savings in Georgetown robbed at gunpoint
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/22/2016 - 10:07pm
The El Dorado Savings Bank in Georgetown, Calif., was robbed at gunpoint by an unknown man on Monday, March 21. 2016 at 12:49 p.m.
The suspect is identified as being a white male adult, was wearing blue jeans, blue rain coat and a San Francisco 49ers ball cap. He was armed with a black pistol and seen leaving the area in a red Dodge Durango, most likely a 2004-09 model.
El Dorado County Sheriff's deputies, detectives and CSI personnel, along with allied law enforcement, responded to the bank and interviewed numerous employees, customers and witnesses.
Former South Lake Tahoe resident and LTCC alumnus winner in international writing contest
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/03/2016 - 1:38pm
Former South Lake Tahoe resident and Lake Tahoe Community College graduate, Ryan Row (pen name: Alan Wor) has been officially announced as a winner in the "Writers of the Future" contest sponsored by L. Ron Hubbard. The contest, one of the most prestigious writing competitions, is in its 32nd year and is judged by some of the premier names in speculative fiction.
California Assembly votes to raise smoking age to 21, seeks e-cigarette bans
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/03/2016 - 12:33pm
In an effort to target young smokers and keep them away from the harm of nicotine, the California Assembly voted to raise the smoking age from 18 to 21 on Thursday. If it passes the Senate, California would be among the first states to raise the smoking age. Hawaii has already done so, and it appears New Jersey isn't far behind.
Last year, the state Senate approved the bill but it stalled for months in the Assembly, so many legislature observers in Sacramento think the move to raise the smoking age won't face much opposition.
Harveys adds Steve Miller Band and Slightly Stoopid to summer lineup
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/29/2016 - 6:56pm
The Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys just added two more concerts to their summer lineup.
Slighty Stoopid is coming on Saturday, July 2 as a part of their Return of the Red Eye Summer 2016 Tour. Special supporting guests include SOJA, as well as Zion I, The Grouch and Eligh. The general admission tickets start at $37.50 each.
Owens Financial seeks buyer for Chateau at the Village project in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/21/2016 - 11:06pm
Owens Financial, the owner of the mixed-use development project known as Chateau at the Village, is looking for a buyer, or buyers, for the 11.5 acre area in South Lake Tahoe once known as "The Hole."
Timothy Roger Stoll June 16,1938- February 12, 2016
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/20/2016 - 9:58am
Dr. Timothy Stoll died suddenly of galloping pneumonia on February 12, 2016 at the age of 77.
Dr. Stoll, an icon of the Tahoe area, practiced dentistry for over 50 years in both South Lake Tahoe and Minden.
TRPA to survey locals and visitors about travel modes
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/19/2016 - 11:32am
Event Date:
February 19, 2016 (All day) Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will conduct travel surveys with visitors and residents at several recreational and commercial locations throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin starting Friday, Feb. 19, 2016.
Nine South Tahoe High students in national art contest
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/10/2016 - 9:32am
What do Stephen King and Andy Warhol have in common with 13 students from South Tahoe High?
They all made it to the finals of the National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Warhol and King went on the win the national top prize, along with author Joyce Carol Oates and designer Zac Posen.
Could one of these local students be the next emerging star?
Eleven LTCC soccer players sign letters of intent
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/03/2016 - 8:43pm
Wednesday was National Signing Day, and eleven players on the the Lake Tahoe Community College Coyote soccer team signed letters of intent and accepted scholarships to attend four-year colleges. LTCC is the only Junior College in the country to send 100 percent of its sophomore team members to a four-year university to play sports.
Another STHS graduate and LTCC soccer player, Andres Orozco, signed a letter of intent to attend University of Antelope Valley in Lancaster, Calif.
The Coyotes made it to the state's Final Four this year and were the Golden Valley Conference Champs.
STHS Resource Officer Andy Eissinger talks drugs, social media and theft
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/07/2016 - 10:05pm
South Lake Tahoe Police Officer Andy Eissinger is enjoying his new job as the Resource Officer at South Tahoe High, having moved into the position when Aaron Crawford retired at the end of the 2014-15 school year.
Eissinger said the first five months on the job have gone well and have been a nice break from being on patrol for the City the last eight years. He spends all eight hours of the day on the campus, interacting with students and dealing with issues that come up on a daily basis.
South Lake Tahoe's Beth Tschantre tries out for American Idol
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/07/2016 - 7:26pm
It's not every day a local girl tries out for the musical talent show, American Idol, but Beth Tschantre has done just that.
The 25-year-old from South Lake Tahoe will make her American Idol debut on Thursday night's show when the San Francisco auditions are highlighted. The show is on FOX from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Tschantre can't say much about what happens as she's bound by a confidentiality agreement, but she can say her segment starts tonight and goes into next week.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/06/2016 - 10:19pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. They responded to 658 calls between December 15, 2015 and January 4, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
12/15
Trespassing in the 1100 block of Glenwood Ave
DUI in the 3600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
12/16
Vandalism in the 3300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Spousal Abuse in the 400 block of Cedar Ave
12/17
Trespassing in the 100 block of Lake Parkway
Man's fall at Heavenly turns into international bear attack story
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/02/2016 - 10:58am
A ski trip to South Lake Tahoe by a group of friends from the San Francisco Bay Area turned into a trip to the hospital after one of them fell while skiing on December 29, 2015.
Ski accidents do happens often, but the international attention the victim's accident got from a news source in Ireland gained attention from South Lake Tahoe locals following the photo and story on social media that the injury was from a bear attack.
Climate change experts and meteorologists attending Operation Sierra Storm
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/30/2015 - 9:13pm
Event Date:
January 8, 2016 - 8:00am
South Lake Tahoe is host to Operation Sierra Storm each year, a leading national weather conference that brings together those that report the weather with South Lake Tahoe activities and top climate scientists.
The three-day conference runs from January 6-9, 2016 and the public has the opportunity to attend the Friday sessions that feature California State Sen. Pro Tem Kevin de León and Alexander (Sasha) Gershunov, Research Meteorologist for Climate, Atmospheric Science and Physical Oceanography at Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
Winter mountain travel requires caution and preparedness
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/22/2015 - 6:15pm
The holiday travel week may not have started out as many hoped it would as a storm hit Lake Tahoe on Monday, stranding many travelers for hours. I was one of those stranded between Kyburz and South Lake Tahoe on Highway 50, making the 1.5 hour drive from Cameron Park in 8.5 hours.
This caught me off guard since I've been driving the mountain roads for the past 36 years and my four-wheel drive car with snow tires has been very steady and dependable. I normally don't drive the mountain passes when a storm is headed our way, but I had to pick my daughter up from the San Francisco Airport.
Warm Room opens doors in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/18/2015 - 10:07pm
We've seen them walking along the streets, sleeping in the forests or hanging outside of an all night market. The faces of South Lake Tahoe's homeless. Winter can be brutal on the homeless in town with below freezing temperatures, snow covered paths and no place to keep warm.
That is, until today.
The Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless opened the doors of their new Warm Room on Friday, ready to take in their first visitors at 7:00 p.m. It is a safe and warm place for people over 18, getting them out of physically harmful conditions.
Lake Tahoe Community College celebrates soccer programs' successes
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/10/2015 - 12:21am
When Nick Arbelaez moved to South Lake Tahoe with his fiancee Stephanie Shamo, he was taking the Assistant Soccer Coach position at LTCC and she was headed to Barton Health.
After Head Coach Ben Wade and LTCC parted ways mid-season, Arbelaez stepped in as interim head coach, leading the Coyotes to the final four for California Community Colleges.
At Tuesday's board meeting, Arbelaez was introduced to the trustees along with
other coaches and volunteers that have helped both the men's and women's soccer teams have early successes in the young programs.
In 3-2 vote, South Lake Tahoe leaders get rid of retail bag ban
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/07/2015 - 10:44pm
The South Lake Tahoe City Council voted to rescind the ban on single use plastic bags in retail outlets during Monday's meeting. Mayor Wendy David and Mayor Pro Tem Austin Sass were the only ones who wanted to continue the ban but were outvoted in the 3-2 vote.
South Lake Tahoe drive-by shooting suspect arrested on multiple felony charges
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/07/2015 - 9:32am
The hunt is over for the suspect in the October 14 drive-by shooting in South Lake Tahoe that sent a 19-year-old man to the hospital.
Samuel Tovar, 43, was arrested after a high-risk search warrant was served at 816 San Francisco Avenue at 10 p.m. Friday, October 4. Inside they found Tovar, who had been avoiding law enforcement since the shooting.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/03/2015 - 9:37am
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. The listed calls were responded to from November 19 to November 29, 2015.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
11/19
Drunk in Public in the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 1900 block of B Street
11/20
Warrant in the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 3500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 800 block of Stateline Ave
Probation/Parole Search at Emerald Bay Rd and 10th St
13th Annual Tahoe Adventure Film Festival starts tour in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/01/2015 - 2:38pm
Event Date:
December 11, 2015 - 7:30pm
Marking thirteen years of adventure sports cinematography and culture, Tahoe Adventure Film Festival (TAFF) is the annual gathering of the who’s who of outdoor adventure set in a hypnotic theatrical show of go-go dancers, DJs, and dramatic action imagery by Aurora Photos. It’s where the industry’s best filmmakers premier their latest adventure sports films one night only hosted by festival creator and swashbuckler, Todd Offenbacher. This year's festival in South Lake Tahoe will be on Friday, December 11, 2015 at MontBleu Resort at 7:30 p.m.
Man jailed in South Lake Tahoe last year arrested in SF for alleged child abduction
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/25/2015 - 7:57pm
A man arrested in South Lake Tahoe one year ago has been charged in last week's attempted kidnapping of a toddler who was riding on a MUNI bus in San Francisco with his mother.
On November 17, 2015, 45-year-old Sudesh Singh allegedly grabbed the one-year-old boy as his mother was waiting on a bus for a transfer slip. Singh ran onto the bus and took the child, put him into his arms and ran away, according to officials.
The mother chased after them and freed the screaming toddler from Singh, who was a stranger to both of them, police said.
Several Lake Tahoe skiers named to U.S. Alpine Ski Team
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/24/2015 - 3:03pm
Several skiers from the Lake Tahoe area were announced to the 2015/16 US Alpine Ski Team, including Olympians Julia Mancuso, Travis Ganong, Tim Jitloff and Marco Sullivan. Even though Mancuso was name to the team she will miss out on the season due to hip surgery, but has her sights set on the 2018 Olympics in PyeongChang.
Men's A Team
David Chodounksy (Crested Butte, CO; Crested Butte Ski Team) 6/25/1984
Travis Ganong (Squaw Valley, CA; Squaw Valley Ski Team) 7/14/1988
Tim Jitloff (Reno, NV; Park City Ski Team) 1/11/1985
Ted Ligety (Park City, UT; Park City Ski Team) 8/31/1984
Measure to restrict Airbnb rentals in San Francisco losing by wide margin
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/03/2015 - 10:45pm
San Francisco voters are poised to hand a decisive victory to Airbnb and city residents who want to turn their homes into vacation rentals. Proposition F, a measure to curb short-term rentals drastically, was losing by a margin of 61 percent to 39 percent, according to the early count of mail-in ballots.
Prop. F, the most contentious and most expensive issue on the Tuesday ballot, centers on whether vacation rentals divert scarce housing to lucrative illegal year-round hotels, as its backers claimed, or help middle-class people make ends meet, as Airbnb and other opponents said.
Airbnb spends $8 million lobbying against San Francisco ballot initiative
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/01/2015 - 7:35pmAffordable housing advocates say it would open up more housing and help reduce the city's skyrocketing housing prices.
Airbnb has spent more than $8 million and hired a top political operative to defeat a San Francisco initiative on the ballot Tuesday that could threaten the growth of one of the most valuable global technology companies.
Proposition F, which would limit short-term rentals, was brought by affordable housing advocates fed up with the city's housing stock being used as rentals for tourists while residents face skyrocketing rents and evictions.
