south shore
Help the Sugar Pine Founation by donating or planting a seedling
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/27/2016 - 1:55pm
Officially Earth Day is over, but the spirit runs throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin all year long. One way that the public can help the environment is to join forces with the Sugar Pine Foundation.
Prescribed burns to continue in Lake Tahoe basin
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/25/2016 - 9:38pm
Weather permitting, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District and the U.S. Forest Service have scheduled prescribed fire operations again this week, starting April 25.
East Shore: Near Spooner Summit, Camp Galilee and on Kingsbury Grade near Edgewood Drive.
South Shore: Near Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Sawmill Road, Panther Lane near South Tahoe High School, off Highway 89 near Spring Creek, and off Santa Claus Drive and West River Parkway near Christmas Valley.
Drug Take Back Day on South Shore Saturday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/25/2016 - 6:55pm
Event Date:
April 30, 2016 - 11:00am
The South Tahoe Drug Free Coalition is collaborating with the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office on the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in front of Lira's Supermarket in Meyers. Over the last two events on the South Shore, 100 pounds of unwanted prescription medication turned in to authorities.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/24/2016 - 9:37am
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.
4/17
12:50 a.m. - Vacation Rental Issue - Player Drive
8:03 a.m. - Contempt of Court - Melba Drive - 24-YEAR-OLD WOMAN ARRESTED FOR A VIOLATION OF A COURT ORDER OCCURRED.
12:50 p.m. - Petty Theft - Black Bart Ave - R/P REPORTED A PETTY THEFT REPORT FROM HER VEHICLE.
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.
Barton Health brings 'A Taste of Hawaii' to Lake Tahoe Golf Course
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/21/2016 - 6:59pm
Event Date:
June 3, 2016 - 8:00am
Join the Barton Foundation for the 22nd annual Tiki Tee Off Golf Tournament on Friday, June 3, 2016 at Lake Tahoe Golf Course. The shot gun scramble starts at 8:00 a.m. and the day gets started with breakfast at 7:00 a.m.
All proceeds go to support the Community Health Endowment to benefit the health and wellbeing of South Shore residents.
“The Tiki Tee Off is a fun way for people to come together for a common cause,” said Dr. Daniel Norman, a gastroenterologist and golf enthusiast. “Participants experience a little flavor of Hawaii in Tahoe while supporting our community’s health.”
Next Level Marketing & Sales Workshop
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/19/2016 - 12:32pm
Event Date:
May 25, 2016 - 1:00pm Tahoe Chamber’s “Level Up” workshop series brings the latest business resources and hot topics to the South Shore business community. The chamber works directly with expert facilitators to host a variety of topics including, customer service training, marketing, social media, human resources and more. Each “Level Up” workshop is designed so participants will be able to solve actual work related issues or gain hands-on experience to further their expertise.
Location
Tahoe Chamber Conference Room
169 Hwy 50
Stateline, NV
United States
43° 4' 53.9616" N, 98° 17' 32.8704" W
See map: Google Maps
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
Mountain Resort Television: Interview with Larry Sydney on curling, sledding and more
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/18/2016 - 9:39pmMountain Resort Television presents guest reporter Larry Sydney of the South Shore. He is a member of Lake Tahoe Epic Curling, competing internationally with the Israel Curling Federation, and a competitive skeleton bobsled athlete for the Israeli Team.
O.P.E.N. Burger Night Fundraiser
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/18/2016 - 7:47am
Event Date:
April 19, 2016 - 5:00pm O.P.E.N., Ordinary People meeting Extraordinary Needs, will hold it's annual Burger Night fundraiser at Ernie's restaurant April 19 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
O.P.E.N. has served South Shore residents for over 2 decades, providing medical transportation and medication for those who cannot afford it.
Join them for food and fun to help your neighbors! Tickets are $10 for burger, fries and drink.
Ernie's is located at 1207 Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe.
Prescribed burns on south and east shores of Lake Tahoe this week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/17/2016 - 7:16pm
Weather permitting, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, the Nevada Division of Forestry and the U.S. Forest Service are schedule to continue prescribed fire operations starting Monday, April 18, 2016.
East Shore: Burning planned on the north side of Spooner Lake off Highway 28, Spooner Summit, Camp Galilee and on Kingsbury Grade near Edgewood Drive.
South Shore: Burning planned near Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Sawmill Road, Panther Lane near South Tahoe High School, off Highway 89 near Spring Creek, and off Santa Claus Drive and West River Parkway near Christmas Valley.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/17/2016 - 8:07am
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.
4/10
7:02 a.m. - Found Property - A WALLET WAS RETURNED
4/11
11:31 a.m. - Death Notification - Johnson Blvd - 73-YEAR-OLD MAN DECEASED
12:30 p.m. - PREA report Al Tahoe Blvd (Prison Rape Elimination Act)
Scams on the rise on the South Shore, targeting people as tax returns come in
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/14/2016 - 4:57pm
Just as people are seeing some extra cash in their pocket with tax returns being processed, scams are on the rise in South Lake Tahoe, and elsewhere, trying to cash in on the extra dough.
In South Lake Tahoe last week, a woman who was selling furniture was caught up in a scam that ended up costing her $1,500, the same price she was selling the items for. According to El Dorado County Sheriff's Sgt. Michael Seligsohn, scams are getting more sophisticated such as the vacation rental scams, but the sold furniture scam this victim fell for is very common.
Local curling and skeleton bobsled athlete featured on Mountain Resort Television
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/13/2016 - 5:57pm
Local curling and skeleton bobsled athlete, Larry Sidney, will be featured as a guest reporter for Mountain Resort Television and their Lake Tahoe News Line featured on South Tahoe Now and seen on KAME-TV, My21TV.
Larry, a South Shore resident, is a member of Lake Tahoe Epic Curling, competing internationally with the Israel Curling Federation, and a competitive skeleton bobsled athlete for the Israeli team.
New restaurant industry group forms on the South Shore
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/12/2016 - 11:51am
Event Date:
April 27, 2016 (All day) A new group has formed on the South Shore, one that will focus on the promotion and success of local restaurants. Membership is open to any local restaurant owner or manager. They meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Tahoe Chamber's conference room, for now.
Location
Tahoe Chamber Conference Room
169 Hwy 50
Stateline, NV
United States
43° 4' 53.9616" N, 98° 17' 32.8704" W
See map: Google Maps
Future-Ready South Shore forum and luncheon
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/12/2016 - 10:55am
Event Date:
April 26, 2016 - 11:30am Join the Tahoe Chamber for a forum and luncheon focused on the future of South Lake Tahoe and how businesses and community members can better prepare for new and younger customers.
Featuring keynote speaker Lynn Carpenter, the VP of Marketing for Visit California, who will discuss Visit CA's marketing initiatives (US and International) and share with attendees how this impacts the local market and how local businesses can and should leverage Visit CA efforts. She'll also talk about tomorrow's visitor and discuss opportunities for local businesses.
11:30am-12pm Registration
Location
Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel
4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 57' 29.4912" N, 119° 56' 28.8852" W
See map: Google Maps
Spirit of Spring fundraiser to support Boys & Girls Club Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/11/2016 - 9:26am
Event Date:
April 12, 2016 - 7:00pm
The annual Spirit of Spring fundraising event at Edgewood Tahoe to raise money for the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
This event is co-sponsored by Southern Wine and Spirits and Edgewood Tahoe and always follows the beverage company's annual sales event at the South Shore golf course. They bring out their wines and other spirits, along with a great food selection created by the Edgewood chefs, with 100% of the proceeds going to BGCLT.
Prescribed burns continue in Lake Tahoe basin
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/10/2016 - 10:03pm
Weather permitting, California State Parks, the Nevada Division of Forestry and the U.S. Forest Service are scheduled to continue prescribed fire operations beginning Monday, April 11, 2016.
On the North Shore - 10 acres at Burton Creek State Park.
On the East Shore - 32 acres at Sand Harbor, 28 acres at Spooner Summit and 200 acres at Camp Galilee.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/10/2016 - 9:07pm
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.
4/3
9:49 a.m. - Vehicles Towed - Gallo Dr - VEHICLES TOWED PURSUANT TO COUNTY ORDINANCE.
5:21 p.m. - Search and Rescue - Cascade Falls - SEARCH AND RESCUE INITIATED FOR A LOST 26-YEAR-OLD FEMALE HIKER AT THE CASCADE FALLS OFF THE CASCADE TRAIL.
4/4
SnowGlobe video released, includes great Lake Tahoe scenery
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/07/2016 - 5:59pmThe 2015 SnowGlobe video has been released, and it shows the best of the South Shore from Emerald Bay to Lake Tahoe Community College, the venue for the annual three-day music festival.
Tickets are already on sale for the 2016 show which will be on the new fields which will be built this summer. Early Bird tickets can be purchased here.
Spring basketball team being formed on South Shore
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/05/2016 - 8:56pm
Two local basketball coaches have put together a new program, on that will give South Lake Tahoe area boys in grades three through eight the opportunity to take their game to the next level. The 10-week Spring Session goes until June 18.
Elevation Elite is putting together a team of players who will travel and participate in five different tournaments. The tentative schedule includes games at the Hardwood Palace: April 23, 30 and May 14, South Lake Tahoe Memorial Day Tournament: May 28-30, and the Lake Tahoe Championships June 17-19, 2016.
Kudos: Bread and Broth thanks the HEROs volunteers from Harrah's/Harvey's
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/04/2016 - 2:34pm
Bread & Broth would like to thank the employee volunteers of Harrah's and Harvey's who adopted a day of nourishment at the non-profit's weekly Monday evening dinner on March 28.
“We love helping with the great folks at Bread and Broth,” commented volunteer Jacalyn Andrews. “It warms your heart to be involved with serving a hot meal.”
Jacalyn is a Game Supervisor at Caesars’ Stateline casinos and she and her fellow HEROs volunteer crew members had a great time at the Harrah’s/Harvey’s HEROs Adopt A Day dinner.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/03/2016 - 9:04am
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.
3/27
Learn how to play Pickleball at SLT Recreation Center Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/02/2016 - 7:54am
Event Date:
April 2, 2016 - 2:00pm
Pickleball, one of the fast growing games in the world, has made it's way to the South Shore, and everyone can get in on the fun Saturday, April 2 at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center.
The epidemic now sweeping the United States because everyone can play, both young and old. This is the one sport where men and women play equally, and it is a year round sport with very little financial burden.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/01/2016 - 10:37pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 134 calls between March 23 and March 28, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
3/23
2:49 a.m.- Liquor Laws in 3300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - Officer saw two minors with bikes parked, sitting drinking beers. They said a man went into the Safeway Gas Station and bought it for them. Man providing beer was found, arrested for providing alcohol to a minor, and kids arrested for minors with alcohol.
12:07 p.m. - Battery in 1000 lock of Heavenly Village Way
Tahoe Women's Community Fund awards $22,000 to local groups
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/31/2016 - 10:28pmThe 170 women that make up the Tahoe Women's Community Fund recently voted to give away $22,000 to four local groups that met the criteria in four different categories.
Focus Grant Recipient for $10,000 in the category of Children and Youth: Bread and Broth for Kids
Impact Grant Recipient for $4000 in the category of Education and Literacy: Sierra House School, Tahoe Valley School, and Bijou School (LTUSD)…Books for School Libraries and Classrooms
Sewer and other issues to be discussed at Tahoe Citizen's Committee meeting
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/30/2016 - 9:08pm
Event Date:
April 6, 2016 - 5:30pm
The Tahoe Citizen's Committee is inviting all Douglas Country residents who live at Lake Tahoe to attend their next meeting on Wednesday, April 6 where many important topics will be discussed.
They will meet at the Visitor Center Building located at 169 Highway 50 in Stateline at 5:30 p.m.
On the agenda is followup discussion on the current Douglas County sewer issue, elections for Douglas County Commissioners as well as other potential issues for the Tahoe Township.
Nevada casinos do well in February
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/30/2016 - 12:18pm
The Nevada Gaming Control Board released their figures for the month of February, 2016, they show Stateline casinos bringing in $16,173,829, which is up 3.84 percent from the same period in 2015.
For the fiscal year, the South Shore is still below the previous year by 5.46 percent.
When reviewing the whole state of Nevada, several regions showed double-digit gains, led by the non-Reno areas of Washoe County, which had a gain on 19.71 percent. All of Clark County had a gain on the previous year, led by the downtown and North Las Vegas areas.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 10:45am
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.
3/20
1:10 a.m. - Obstruction of Justice - Lake Tahoe Blvd - 25-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR DELAYING A PEACE OFFICER DURING THE COURSE OF HIS DUTIES
8:06 a.m. - Death Investigation - 78-YEAR-OLD WOMAN FOUND DECEASED
Firestorm surrounding ambulance service in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/25/2016 - 5:21pm
In the mix you have El Dorado County, the City of South Lake Tahoe, Lake Valley Fire Protection and the Cal Tahoe JPA. More importantly, and most likely the reason for the passionate responses from all involved, the mix also contains the safety of the public.
On March 15, 2016, the City of South Lake Tahoe sent a letter to the JPA, stating their intent to pull out of the agency that was created in 2001 to supply ambulance service to the City and the County and a portion of Alpine County.
1960's Green Lantern evolves into modern Coachman Hotel
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/22/2016 - 10:04am
A multi-million dollar remodel of the old Green Lantern Motel in South Lake Tahoe has been completed, and emerging out of the dust is the new and trendy Coachman Hotel.
Doors will open to the public on Wednesday, March 23.
The new owners of the hotel, Peter and Justin Watzka, bring with them years of hotel and hospitality management. Peter was the Executive VP of Ritz-Carlton Destination Club and VP of Marketing for Marriott Vacation Club International, while Justin was previously a director with Ritz-Carlton and Marriott Vacation Clubs in Florida and Asia.
Schools open on the South Shore with no delays
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/22/2016 - 6:45am
Ski areas report 13 to 19 inches of new snow on the South Shore, with 3 to 9 inches reported on the North Shore.
Schools in South Lake Tahoe are open today with bus and start times on schedule.
Incline High School is on a two-hour delay.
Tahoe Truckee School district is open with us and start times on schedule.
On the Nevada side on the South Shore, main bus stops on (Whittell High and Zephyr Cove elementary).
Tim McGraw and Widespread Panic added to Outdoor Arena lineup
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/21/2016 - 10:17pm
The lineup at the Harvey's Outdoor Arena increased by two today with the addition of Tim McGraw and Widespread Panic at the popular South Lake Tahoe venue.
McGraw will be on his summer tour with Brooke Eden when they stop by Harvey's on Saturday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m. Presale tickets go on sale March 23.
Column: Community collaborates to bridge workforce issues
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/21/2016 - 9:35pm
Last week, March 15th and 16th, an estimated 75 volunteers participated in the South Shore Business Walk coordinated by the Tahoe Chamber, Tahoe Prosperity Center, El Dorado County, and the Lake Tahoe Adult Education Consortium to collect workforce data from local businesses.
Easter Egg hunts Friday, Saturday and Sunday in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/21/2016 - 3:03pm
Event Date:
March 26, 2016 (All day)
"Egg"citing week ahead for the younger residents, with Easter Egg hunts schedule around the South Shore.
The Tahoe Douglas Firefighter's Association will host their annual Tot Egg Hunt at Kahle Community Center on Friday, March 25 at 11:00 a.m. for kids ages 0 to 6. The Easter Bunny will be hiding eggs outside and the kids can climb on fire trucks during the event. Inside there will be a bounce house, indoor playground and refreshments. Bring a basket to collect eggs and a camera. Gym is open until 1:00 p.m.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/20/2016 - 8:31am
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.
3/13
2:34 p.m. - Possession of a controlled substance - A 29-YEAR-OLD MALE WAS ARRESTED
3/14
1:00 p.m. - False Imprisonment and Human Trafficking
1:05 p.m. - Found Property - High Meadows Trail - A BANK DEBIT CARD WAS REPORTED AS FOUND PROPERTY.
3/15
Conservancy Board awards $7 million in Proposition 1 grants
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/17/2016 - 4:24pm
On Thursday, the California Tahoe Conservancy Board awarded more than $7 million for seven watershed restoration and forest health projects around the lake. Thirteen different applicants submitted 32 grant requests totaling $30 million, but with just $13,950,000 to give out, it was a very competitive process.
The money comes from Proposition 1, the $7.545 billion water bond approved overwhelmingly by California voters in November 2014. It was divided around the state to agencies like the Conservancy for water supply infrastructure projects.
Frank Sinatra Jr, dies, was just 19 when kidnapped from Harrah's Tahoe in 1963
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/16/2016 - 10:30pm
Frank Sinatra Jr., the son of the legendary entertainer who also had a long musical career of his own, died Wednesday at a Daytona Beach, Florida hospital. He was 72.
Sinatra had been on his "Sinatra Sings Sinatra" tour and was scheduled to perform at the Peabody Auditorium on Wednesday. The venue posted an announcement in social media that the singer had taken ill.
Opinion: Be informed on the US50 revitalizaton project plan
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 9:41pm
Rarely do I use this space to comment upon political issues within our community. That said, with the “politicization” of the US Hwy 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project I felt the need to share some background and perspectives for consideration.
Collision on Pioneer Trail causes power outage for over 3,500 customers
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 4:58pmTwo different incidents on the South Shore Sunday night left 3,510 customers without power for about 45 minutes.
At 9:35 p.m., the California Highway Patrol responded to a collision near the intersection of Pioneer Trail and Golden Bear Trail. A 39-year-old South Lake Tahoe resident lost control of his pick-up truck on snow and ice as he headed around a curved in the southbound lane on Pioneer. He veered into a utility pole causing damage to the truck and breaking the pole, but there were no injuries to the driver or his passenger.
Prescribed burns continuing in Lake Tahoe basin
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 4:36pm
Prescribed fire operations are set to continue this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin, as long as the weather allows burning. California State Parks and the U.S. Forest Service have projects planned near Burton Creek, Sugar Pine Point and D.L. Bliss state parks. On the East Shore, operations are scheduled to take place on Spooner Summit and near Camp Galilee. On the South Shore, operations may take place near Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Sawmill Road, Panther Lane near South Tahoe High School and off Highway 89 near Spring Creek.
Widespread power outage in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/13/2016 - 10:30pm10:45 p.m. ..Power has been restored in most areas.
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There is a widespread power outage on the South Shore tonight with reports of no electricity from Meyers to the Black Bart area, Highland Woods and Sierra Tract.
Liberty Utilities has crews responding.
They don't have an estimate yet of when power will be restored or how many customers are affected.
Readers at the Y, Tahoe Kets, Bijou and Stateline all report having power.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/13/2016 - 12:38pm
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.
3/6
11:07 a.m. - Snow Tow - Thunderbird Dr - VEHICLE TOW PUSUANT TO COUNTY ORDINANCE VIOLATION.
3/7
10:45 a.m. - Petty Theft - Saddle Rd - A SNOWBOARD WAS STOLEN AT A LOCAL SKI RESORT.
3:28 p.m. - Death Investigation - South Ave - 90-YEAR-OLD MAN WAS PRONOUNCED DECEASED.
South Shore Business Walk March 15-16 to survey employer needs
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/12/2016 - 9:50pm
Volunteers will be canvassing the community from Meyers to Round Hill this week to assess the employment needs of local businesses including their current employment situation, determine future needs, and ensure Tahoe can attract and retain talented workers for a variety of occupations.
Between 2003 and 2013, Lake Tahoe experienced a steady decline in jobs, with 5,500 jobs lost. Since then, there are several factors affecting the prosperity and sustainability of both the current and future workforce and economy.
Opinion: Future of South Shore’s revitalization on the line
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/09/2016 - 2:15pm
The South Shore of Lake Tahoe is divided by lines. These state, county, and city lines work well on a map, but they do not define the day-to-day reality of the people who live and work in this community. In the last decade we have seen definitive projects reshape South Shore – Heavenly Village, Lakeview Commons, Harrison Avenue Streetscape. We have seen new bike trails and the opening of a bi-state park.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/06/2016 - 8:10pm
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.
2/28
8:55 p.m. - Lost Property - Saddle Road - R/P REPORTED SOME LOST PROPERTY
6:15 p.m. - Domestic Dispute - Alice Lake Rd
10:24 p.m. - Doctor's Case - A 65-YEAR-OLD MALE WAS PRONOUNCED DECEASED
2/29
Missing Spinoni Italiano dogs may have been spotted in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/03/2016 - 2:40pm
South Tahoe Now and Carson Now carried the story of a helicopter search for missing Spinoni Italiano dogs near Carson City, and now reports of the two pets being spotted in South Lake Tahoe are coming in.
On Friday night, owners Stacey and Lorne Bell were walking the dogs, Mara and Adele, in east Carson City along the Carson River and on the ridges in the Mexican Dam area. As Stacey went to take a photo, the dogs broke loose and took off running, possibly after a rabbit.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/01/2016 - 8:40am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday, March 1, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Lake Wind Advisory in effect from March 1, 8:00 a.m. until March 1, 10:00 p.m.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 60 and a low tonight of 34. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/28/2016 - 6:59pm
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.
2/21
7:47 a.m. - Coroner's Case - AN 85-YEAR-OLD MAN WAS DECLARED DECEASED IN SOUTH LAKE TAHOE.
10:29 p.m. - Burglary - 17-YEAR-OLD MALE JUVENILE UNLAWFULLY ENTERED LOCKED SAFE THAT WAS INSIDE LOCKED CLOSET IN MEYERS.
2/22
Soroptimists honor women in the South Lake Tahoe community
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/28/2016 - 11:34am
In a joint celebration, the two South Lake Tahoe area Soroptimist clubs honored students and women from the South Shore for their contributions to the community.
On Thursday night, members from the Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra and Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe clubs presented their annual Violet Richardson, Live your Dream, and Ruby awards at Harrah's Tahoe.
