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Small fires continue around South Lake Tahoe

There have been two more small fires around South Lake Tahoe in the last four days, the most recent Tuesday night.

On Saturday, September 24 at 6:30 p.m. there was a small wildfire on National Forest land off Park Avenue. It was approximately 20 feet by 20 feet and the cause is under investigation.

Tuesday, September 27, there was a small wildfire near the same location reported at 10 p.m. It was approximately 50 feet by 50 feet and also remains under investigation.

Tahoe Chamber names new Communications and Marketing Coordinator

Local resident Brittani Curtis has joined the staff of the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (Tahoe Chamber) as Communications and Marketing Coordinator.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.

The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.

9/18/16

12:59 a.m. - DUI - Pioneer Trail - 27-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR DUI

3:18 a.m. - Vacation Rental Issue - Gentian Circle - DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO A NOISE COMPLAINT AT A VACATION RENTAL.

Two fires in South Lake Tahoe - one caused by BBQ grill, other under investigation

There have been two fires on the South Shore this week, one on Saturday, September 17, the other on the Monday the 19th.

The first one was in the 1000 block of Lodi Avenue at 9:16 p.m. A fire started with a gas grill and extended to the fence and from there, ignited the exterior of the neighbor's home. Firefighters from South Tahoe Fire Rescue responded and had the fire knocked down at 9:32 p.m.

One of the residents had a minor burn but no hospitalization was needed. Estimated property damage is $1,500.

A trip through a burning trailer with South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue

I was invited to take part in training with South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue in the demonstration fire trailer on Tuesday, an experience I won't soon forget, even though the temperatures I experienced were far below that of a real fire.

As I put on my fire pants, jacket, boots and head gear, my respect for firefighters instantly grew (even though it was already high on the scale). The heavy clothing protected my skin and clothing as I was exposed to 500 degrees, something most of us will never feel.

Small earthquake near Emerald Bay Tuesday evening

The Nevada Seismological Laboratory at the University of Nevada, Reno is reporting a 2.4 magnitude earthquake on the South Shore near Emerald Bay.

It was recorded at 10:03 p.m. Tuesday, September 20.

This is just one of nine small earthquake in Northern Nevada in the last 12 hours, one of 23 in the last 24 hours. The South Lake Tahoe event was the largest of those.

Three rescued by Coast Guard on south end of Lake Tahoe

LAKE TAHOE - Three people were rescued after a distress call led the Coast Guard to the 25-foot vessel, JUST ENOUGH, as it was taking on water near the California/Nevada border of the South Shore of Lake Tahoe Tuesday afternoon.

The initial call came in at 3:00 p.m. and crews from Coast Guard Station Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County Sheriffs Department responded to the scene.

Community thanks local law enforcement in celebration at Lakeview Commons

The City of South Lake Tahoe organized a celebration to honor, not only the City's police officers, but all men and women who serve the South Shore. It was held at Lakeview Commons and El Dorado Beach on Thursday.

Members of the Nevada Highway Patrol, Douglas County Sheriff's Office, El Dorado County Sheriff's Office, Search and Rescue, STAR volunteers, Probation Department, SLEDNET, USFS and the FBI all joined in the celebration with the public who came to give their thanks.

Not only was there a free BBQ for the honorees, there was also a free concert on the beach.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.

The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.

9/11/16

1:30 a.m. - DUI - Atroari St - 22-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR DUI.

7:18 p.m. - Julie Lane - 21-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC INTOXICATION.

9/12

12:50 a.m. - Driving without a license - Pioneer Trail - 35-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE.

Power outage on South Shore affects 1,500 customers

NV Energy is reporting a power outage in the Douglas County portion of the South Shore, affecting 1,505 customers.

1,193 of those customers are in the 89448 zip code area and the remaining 311 are in the 89449 area.

It is an equipment problem that was reported at 8:19 a.m. and NV Energy expects to have all back up by 11:00 a.m.

Tahoe Sunset

South Tahoe Now reader Jule Abner sent us this beautiful photo of a Tahoe sunset photographed from the South Shore.

Thank you for sharing Jule!

10 Lake Tahoe locations part of Great Sierra River Cleanup

Event Date: 
September 17, 2016 - 9:00am

Do you love having a blue Lake and clean streams in our Tahoe backyard? So do we! But when we get to work, live and play in a city in the midst of Sierra wilderness, keeping our waters blue and clean takes some team effort.

Location

Multiple Locations
Lake Tahoe Basin
United States

Forest thinning resumes on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - To reduce fuels in the forest, as well as to promote forest health, the thinning of trees will resume between Fallen Leaf Lake and Camp Richardson Corral this week. Crews will also be working in the Spring Creek Homeowners Tract.

Whole tree and mechanical cut-to-length (CTL) tree removal will take place in these areas over the next several months, weather permitting and some areas will be closed for public safety as they do the cutting.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.

The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.

9/4/16
12:19 a.m. - Missing Person - Jameson Beach - A 22-YEAR-OLD MALE WENT MISSING.

1:10 p.m. - Grand Theft - Kickapoo St - R/P REPORTED A THEFT FROM AN UNLOCKED VEHICLE.

Tahoe WordWave, a Festival of Story returns to the South Shore

Event Date: 
October 21, 2016 (All day)

The second annual WordWave Festival will take place October 21-23, 2016, on the shore of South Lake Tahoe at the Tallac Historic Site. Some of the most creative and inspiring writers, musicians, and performers from around the country will be on the South Shore to share their talents at this three-day event. The festival will be interactive, featuring readings, workshops, panels, plays, open mics, guided hikes, and oral storytelling.

Bouldering competition for all abilities returns to South Lake Tahoe/Meyers

Event Date: 
September 17, 2016 - 7:00am

Some of the best developed climbing on the South Shore is on the numerous granite boulders scattered throughout the community of Meyers so it seems fitting that the 2016 Tahoe Bouldering Competition will take place there on September 17.

Former Bay Area residents and Touchstone employees Jen and Chris Bloch have taken on organizing the competition which was formerly known as the Meyers Climbing Festival.

There are new sponsors, more prizes and a large cash purse for winning participants. Also on tap are vendors, beer, food and much more.

Another suspicious fire on the South Shore, this time in Rabe Meadows

A series of fires along the South Shore of Lake Tahoe are still under investigation and have caused some concern among residents. The most recent one, on Tuesday, burned a portion of grass at Rabe Meadow near Kahle Drive at Stateline.

The fire, which burned a patch 30 feet by 40 feet, was reported at 10:13 a.m. Both Tahoe Douglas Fire Department and the US Forest Service responded.

Another South Lake Tahoe fire brings out Super Scoopers

5:00 p.m. update: A small fire that broke out west of the Heavenly Gondola Sunday afternoon has been contained. CalFire will remain at the scene for mop up operations.

An area about 40 feet by 25 feet burned before fire fighters responded and put it out. The original call came in at 3:56 p.m.

Montreal Road in South Lake Tahoe, previously closed to allow fire fighters to get into the area, has been reopened. The gondola had also been shut down for a short time as a safety measure.

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El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.

The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.

8/28

12:19 a.m. - Contributing to deliNquency - Crystal Air Dr - 15-YEAR-OLD FEMALE JUVENILE ARRESTED FOR CONTRIBUTING TO A MINOR AND PUBLIC INTOXICATION.

12:09 p.m. - Offensive Words - Al Tahoe Bl - A 47-YEAR-OLD MALE INMATE WAS CHALLENGED TO FIGHT A 32-YEAR-OLD MALE INMATE WHILE IN CUSTODY.

Labor Day fireworks show on South Shore Sunday

Event Date: 
September 4, 2016 - 8:30pm

In celebration of the end of summer in South Lake Tahoe, the annual pyrotechnic extravaganza will explode over the lake at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 4.

The show features a simultaneous music broadcast that can be heard on local stations KRLT-FM 93.9 and KOWL - AM 1490.

Fireworks will be visible from many viewing areas around the South Show, but here are some of the sweet spots to get a front row seat:

Nightime freezing temperatures around Lake Tahoe Monday - Wednesday

Low temperatures Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings could easily dip below freezing around the Lake Tahoe basin and in the Sierra Nevada. Bundle up for Sunday night's fireworks show on the South Shore as temps are forecast to be 48-52 degrees when the show starts at 8:30 p.m.

Keep in mind that temperatures at ground level where plants are located tend to be a few degrees colder than the forecast low air temperature – you may want to cover sensitive garden vegetation.

From the National Weather Service in Reno:

Opinion: Planning for affordable housing on the South Shore – Let’s Go!

It’s time for the residents of South Lake Tahoe to employ one of their greatest characteristics with regard to affordable housing – creativity. Creativity is a prerequisite to thriving and sustaining in this town, it always has been. How many times has someone off the hill asked how you can make a living being here? We do it by willing it with creative, even experimental ideas, and now we need to do that together to put a halt to a terrible trend with housing.

South Shore casinos lead the state in gaming wins in July

Income for casinos on the South Shore rose in July, 2016, recording a 20.03 percent gain in gaming win when compared to income from a year ago. The $27,985,039 was the highest percentage gain in Nevada.

The gaming win represents the computed income of casinos before business expenses and taxes.

This is the first month of the fiscal year, so off on a good foot.

As a state, Nevada was up 9.96 percent over last July, with $1,015,014,676 extra left behind at the table and slots. Boulder Strip casinos saw the biggest loss for the month, with their take of gaming down 8.19 percent.

South Lake Tahoe prepares for President Obama's visit

Its not every day that a community is able to welcome the President of the United States, and South Lake Tahoe and the surrounding communities are preparing for his August 31 visit.

Helicopters could be seen over the South Shore Monday, and on the ground, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue worked with the Nevada National Air Guard Fire Department at the Lake Tahoe airport.

Local law enforcement and the Secret Service held meetings to go over procedures and protocol.

Letter: Candidate explains why he's running for School Board Trustee

To the South Shore community: My name is Troy Matthews and I am thrilled to announce my candidacy for Lake Tahoe Unified School District Board of Education in Trustee Area 4. My wife Rae and I honeymooned in South Tahoe and decided not to leave. We have fallen in love with this community and have taken active roles in many different local organizations. I work for Tahoe Youth & Family Services, one of the oldest local non-profit organizations in the region serving at-risk and underprivileged youth in South Lake Tahoe.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.

The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.

8/21/16

12:25 a.m. - Driving on a Suspended License - Highway 50 - 61-YEAR-OLD MAN ARRESTED.

12:25 a.m. - Vacation Rental - Blitzen Rd - DISPATCHED TO RESIDENCE FOR NOISE COMPLAINT.

11:27 a.m. - Reckless Driving - Chris Ave - SUSPECTS: FEMALE AGE 25, MALE AGE 44

Slipping and sliding down Ski Run was the Tahoe event of the weekend

The upper portion of Ski Run Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe was transformed into a massive water slide and block party on Saturday, courtesy of Tahoe Regional Young Professionals (TRYP) and Slide the City.

By looking at the faces of those descending down the water covered inflatable tarp, and hearing their squeals of delight, this event will become an annual occurrence on the South Shore.

"This was so awesome," said one young participant who was on his 10th slide of the day. The cost was $15 per run, $30 for three runs, or $45 for the whole day.

August 27: 36th anniversary of Harvey's Resort bombing

For those that were on the South Shore on August 27, 1980, they'll be able to tell you exactly where they were, or what they were doing when law enforcement detonated a bomb that had been left inside Harvey's Resort casino in Lake Tahoe.

Three men planted a bomb containing 1,000 pounds of dynamite inside a machine they delivered to the second floor. Successful landscaper, John Birges from Clovis, Calif., the mastermind behind the bomb, was attempting to extort $3 million from the casino, claiming he had lost $750,000 gambling there.

Back to School in South Lake Tahoe

School starts on the California side of the South Shore on Monday, August 29, are you ready?

Here is a list of the local school start and end times:

STHS starts at 7:55 a.m. and ends at 2:40 p.m.
STMS starts at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 1:55 p.m.
Bijou starts at 8:35 a.m. and ends at 2:45 p.m
Sierra House starts at 9:10 a.m. and ends at 3:20 p.m.
Tahoe Valley K - 5 starts at 9:10 a.m. and ends at 3:20 p.m. TK runs from 9:10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Lake Tahoe Environmental Magnet School starts at 9:15 a.m. and ends at 3:25 p.m.

Ground breaking at new Robert Maloff Center of Excellence at Barton

As do all good ideas that want to become lasting projects, many years and lots of planning have gone into creating what will become the Robert Maloff Center of Excellence at Barton Health.

It's been 55 years since the Barton family donated the land where the first hospital in South Lake Tahoe was built, and it was in that same footprint of land that the ground was broken for the new center 26,000 square foot center on Tuesday.

Enjoy BBQ at historical Celio Ranch and raise funds for Bread & Broth 4 Kids

Event Date: 
September 10, 2016 - 12:00pm

The historical Celio Ranch in Meyers will be the scene for Burlap & Denim, a new fundraiser for Bread & Broth 4 Kids, on Saturday, September 10 from noon to 4:00 p.m.

Enjoy a Tri-Tip BBQ prepared by the South Lake Tahoe Fireman's Association, dancing to live music, a silent auction, games, a country selfie booth and spirits, all at the Celio Ranch which is over 150 years old. Tours of the ranch by members of the Celio family will also be available.

The South Shore's Firefest 2016 moved to Hard Rock Hotel

Event Date: 
September 24, 2016 - 10:00am

FireFest is back! This year's event will be held on Saturday, September 24 at the Hard Rock Hotel parking lot from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fire Fest is a free annual event that highlights fire and life safety for children and families.

Sit in a fire truck, escape from the Smoke House, wear firefighting equipment, squirt fire hoses, play in a bounce house, meet Smokey Bear and Sparky, watch fire departments compete, learn about fire resistant construction and enjoy a Kiwanis BBQ!

Ladder trucks, helicopters and a lot of other fire equipment will be there for people to enjoy.

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day to be held in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
September 15, 2016 - 5:00pm

An appreciation of all of the law enforcement agencies that are assigned to protect the South Shore of the Lake Tahoe Basin will be the focus of Law Enforcement Day at Lakeview Commons in South Lake Tahoe on Thurday, September 15 at 5:00 p.m.

The public is invited to show support of the the men and women of the California Highway Patrol, Douglas County Sheriff's Office, El Dorado County Probation, El Dorado County Sheriff including STAR and SAR, the FBI (South Lake Tahoe Division), SLEDNET, South Lake Tahoe Police Department and USFS Law Enforcement.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.

The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.

8/14

9:48 p.m. - Disorderly Conduct - Glen Eagles Rd - A 21-YEAR-OLD MALE SUBJECT WAS ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC INTOXICATION

8/15

2:56 a.m. - Improper use of vehicle registration - Highway 50 - POSSIBLY ABANDONED VEHICLE DISPLAYED PLATES THAT DO NOT BELONG TO THE VEHICLE.

Basin's only asphalt company, Tahoe Asphalt, to undergo major renovations

In operation in South Lake Tahoe since 1964, Tahoe Asphalt Inc. will replace their aging equipment this fall, some as old 63-years-old.

The batch plant, the only one of its kind in the Lake Tahoe Basin, was recently granted approval for their renovations by the South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission after a series of public meetings. Located on Industrial Avenue, it predates most buildings west of the "Y", but a few neighbors were concerned about the plant and what it does to the environment.

October completion date expected for upgraded Lake Tahoe Airport lobby

Several local contractors are working on the renovation of the Lake Tahoe Airport lobby, one that is costing the City $627,371,

Improvements include mechanical and ADA improvements on the interior of the 57-year-old building. The last time the air and heating were upgraded was 40 years ago.

Revive holds grand opening and ribbon cutting

Locals, visitors and members of Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce joined together this week to officially open Revive Coffee & Wine near the beach in South Lake Tahoe.

Coast Guard continuing investigation into Tahoe Queen fire

An investigation team from the Coast Guard is continuing their investigation into Tuesday's fire on board the Tahoe Queen, which suffered severe damage while it was docked at the pier at the Zephyr Cove Marina on Lake Tahoe's South Shore.

At this point they have not completed their investigation and the cause of the fire has yet to be determined.

Housing in South Lake Tahoe: Is it affordable?

Many conversations around South Lake Tahoe center around affordable housing, but the community isn't alone in this topic.

Trump headed to dinner in South Lake Tahoe: Tickets $200 to $5,000

Event Date: 
August 26, 2016 - 6:00pm

Donald Trump is headed to the South Shore for a fundraising event, the 2016 Battle Ground Dinner, sponsored by the Nevada Republican Party.

The presidential hopeful will be in the Sand Harbor Ballroom at Harrah's Tahoe on Friday, August 26.

Cocktails are set for 6:00 PM with dinner at 7:00 PM.

Seating is limited. Tickets are available online with VIP tables at $5,000, general admission at $200.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.

The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.

8/7

10:48 a.m. - DUI Alcohol or Drugs - Emerald Bay Rd - 35-YEAR-OLD MALE SUSPECT STOPPED INCIDENTAL A REPORT OF A DRUNK DRIVER. SUSPECT DETERMINED TO BE DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL

1:18 p.m. - Suspicious Email - Atroari St - SUSPICIOUS EMAIL RECEIVED.

Sunny and warm start to the week in South Lake Tahoe; Thunderstorms by Thursday

Some rain and thunderstorms may hit the South Shore by the end of the week, but at this point weather models don't think there is much precipitation associated with them. This biggest chance for rain is on Friday when there is a 50 percent chance of precipitation. The rest of the week is 20 percent chance of rain.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Small fires started this summer at transient camps around South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and other area fire departments have responded to several illegal cooking fires in homeless encampments this summer, some which have spread to burn up to several hundred feet.

The cause of the July 19 fires behind the power station by the Heavenly Gondola and in the Trout Creek area behind Ross are still under investigation, but sources have said they were both most likely started by illegal campfires. Fire crews also responded to transient camp fires on July 27 and August 8 as well as several illegal cooking fires.

Public bus from South Shore to Carson City may be cut due to lack of funding

Unless a new source of funding comes through, the Tahoe Transportation District Board is going to cut the 21x bus line from the South Shore to Carson City starting October 2.

New business licenses issued in South Lake Tahoe

The following businesses took out business licenses with the City of South Lake Tahoe in the months of June and July, 2016.

June, 2016

06/01/2016 Anthony Caldera Rideshare
06/01/2016 Arizona Pipleine Company
06/01/2016 Cal Inc Training, LLC
06/01/2016 Marvin Buchmiller
06/02/2016 Mapes Enterprises
06/02/2016 Mike Fridley Builder
06/02/2016 Terri Jinken
06/06/2016 Avanti Builders, Inc.
06/06/2016 Tahoe Estate Watch
06/07/2016 Arastoo, Inc.
06/07/2016 Blue Lake Animal Care Center
06/07/2016 Down to the Bones Bodywork and Yoga
06/07/2016 Kaythan Koontz

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.

The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.

7/31

1:15 a.m. - Vacation Rental Issue - Gentian Circle - VACATION RENTAL VIOLATION

6:45 p.m. - Runaway - South Lake Tahoe - 16-YEAR-OLD MALE RAN AWAY

8/1

Power restored to the 2,311 customers affected by outage on the South Shore

12:30 p.m. update: As of 12:00 p.m., all power has been restored to Liberty Utilities customers in South Lake Tahoe.

The driver of a Ford Explorer crashed into an electric pole near the corner of Pioneer Trail and Al Tahoe at approximately 3:30 a.m. Tuesday morning. The unidentified driver was extricated from his vehicle and flown to Renown Medican Center in Reno according to the South Lake Tahoe Police Department.

The cause of the accident is under investigation.

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Local agencies anticipate spotlight Obama's Lake Tahoe visit brings

Tickets to the 20th annual Lake Tahoe Summit quickly sold out on Monday once the White House announced President Obama would attend the event on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe.

The national spotlight will be on South Lake Tahoe, giving local agencies the opportunity to show the local efforts on keeping Tahoe Blue have worked by highlighting the progress that has been made to combat pollution, promote restoration, tackle invasive species and protect Lake Tahoe's shoreline.

County Supervisors vote in changes for South Lake Tahoe ambulance service

South Shore ambulance service has been a hot topic both locally, and across the county with growing concern over the costs and resulting manpower shortage of providing interfacility transfers (IFTs) to facilities outside of El Dorado County.

To understand the recent actions of the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors (BOS), a look at the past year is warranted.

The City of South Lake Tahoe Wants Out of the Ambulance Business

Four local boys earn Eagle Scout award

Four local boys from Troop 468 recently received their Eagle Scout Awards; Hilton Atherton, III, Christopher Evans, Aubrey Felton and Quinn Kixmiller. All of them are recent George Whittell High School graduates who reached this lifetime goal with nearly 50 years of combined scouting experience.

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