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LTCC accreditation extended for 7 more years
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/29/2018 - 2:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) has just received the highest level of accreditation possible from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC). The commission reaffirmed the college’s accreditation for seven years on the basis of a comprehensive evaluation. This reaffirmation puts the college in excellent standing until its next full accreditation review in Fall 2024.
Transient arrested after man stabbed at South Lake Tahoe bus stop
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/27/2018 - 11:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF -A transient man is behind bars this evening after allegedly stabbing a 27-year-old man at the South Y Transit center.
At 5:33 p.m. Saturday, officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) responded to a call of a stabbing at the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd and Emerald Bay Road.
Upon arrival they found Kiefer Chriss, 57, being held down on the ground by some Good Samaritans and a 27-year-old male stabbing victim.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/20/2018 - 11:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 336 calls between January 4 -15, 2018.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
1/4
Trespassing in the 2100 block of South Ave
Evading in the 2800 block of Hank Monk
Domestic Battery in the 3700 block of Tamarack
1/5
Domestic Battery in the 3700 block of Tamarck
Unlicensed Driver in the 3700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
1/6
Spousal Abuse in the 1200 block of Lester ave
How to keep kids healthy during flu season
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/17/2018 - 11:26pm
Over 3,300 confirmed cases of the flu have been reported to the Washoe County Health District this flu season, leading to at least seven fatalities. These numbers have health officials urging everyone to take preventive measures to keep from contracting the nasty virus now circulating across the country. Of particular concern is this season’s H3N2 influenza virus which appears to be extremely virulent among young children and older adults.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/14/2018 - 12:21am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 531 calls between December 21, 2017 - January 3, 2018.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
12/21 - 28 total calls
No Arrests
12/22 - 33 total calls
Unlicensed Driver at Palmira and River Rd
Driving on a suspended or revoked license on Elva Ct
12/23 - 37 total calls
DUI at Black Bart and Pioneer Trail
Unlicensed Driver at Glenwood Way and Blackwood Rd
DUI at Lake Tahoe Blvd and San Francisco Ave
Take Care - Flu Season is Here
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/10/2018 - 6:19pm
Influenza (or flu) activity has increased significantly over the recent weeks in the South Lake Tahoe area. The majority of influenza cases this year have been typed as A(H3N2), a particularly nasty strain of the flu that has been associated with more hospitalizations and complications. Do yourself, your family and your community a favor by recognizing flu symptoms and avoid spreading it.
Tahoe Wellness Cooperative reopens after closing doors for two days
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/08/2018 - 4:04pm
1/8/18 6:00PM Update: It has been confirmed that Tahoe Wellness Center has reopened their doors for sales of medicinal marijuana. It is unknown at this time why they closed as both the State and the City did not ask him to close.
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As of Monday, January 8, 2018, Tahoe Wellness Cooperative (TWC) in South Lake Tahoe is closed, but the reason for the closure differs between the parties involved.
Flu hitting Washoe County hard, numbers on rise in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/05/2018 - 8:14pm
Have you had your flu shot yet? This might be the time to get it if not as the flu bug has made its way across the county. Health departments in Carson City, Douglas and Lyon counties are reporting many more cases of influenza this year than the same time last year, and Washoe County residents are being hit hard.
"Smash and Grab" vehicle burglaries in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/02/2018 - 7:41pm
In a three-hour period on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, three vehicle burglaries occurred along Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe, one each at IHOP, Denny's and the Stateline Raley's.
All burglaries were a smash and grab where the perpetrator(s) broke the vehicle's windows and grabbed valuables from inside the cars.
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) reminds everyone to not leave valuables in their vehicle, and to also keep eyes open and report suspicious activity. Also, keep homes and vehicles locked at all times.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/01/2018 - 12:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 198 calls between December 13 - 20, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
12/13 - 18 total calls
Warrant in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
12/14 - 21 total calls
Unlicensed Driver in the 1000 block of Al Tahoe Blvd
12/15 - 23 total calls
Warrant in the 1000 block of Chonokis Rd
DUI in the 1000 block of Glenwood Way
Trespassing in the 800 block of Michael Dr
Join and track steps in the Billion Step Challenge
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/27/2017 - 2:40pm
How many steps can you take in 97 days? Almost a million?
Join El Dorado County's team in the 1 Billion Steps Challenge which tracks participant's steps through apps from January 1 to April 8, 2018.
The challenge is through the American Public Health's Associations (APHA) who are encouraging Americans to get out and walk, roll and get moving. Register at https://stridekick.com/tc/apha18 and have your steps logged. You don't even have to do anything once registered (except walk, run and move, of course)...your phone or other fitness tracker will communicate with the challenge.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 11:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 369 calls between November 28 - December 12, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
11/28 - 26 Total Calls
Driving on a suspended/revoked license at Emerald Bay Rd & West Way
Resisting at Lake Tahoe Blvd & Tata Lane
DUI at Oakland & El Dorado Ave
Assault with a deadly weapon in the 1400 block of Glenwood Way
Unlicensed Driver in the 2800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
11/29 - 24 Total Calls
Tools in place as new VHR rules go into effect in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/17/2017 - 12:42am
The City of South Lake Tahoe put the finishing touches to the new Vacation Home Rental (VHR) ordinance Tuesday, paving the way for what community members have asked for: More enforcement, better monitoring and rules to bring reasonable calm to their neighborhoods.
"This is a code with real teeth," said SLT Police Chief Brian Uhler. "It's a clear and simple message that we're not fooling around. There are strong laws for staff to carry out."
Give the gift of a week at Celebrity Golf this holiday season
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/09/2017 - 11:02pm
Who wouldn't want a week with Steph Curry and Justin Timblerlake wrapped up as a gift under the tree this Christmas? Give the gift people aren't expecting...a season's pass to the 2018 American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe.
The specially priced pass is 20 percent off through December 25, 2017. It's just $55 for entertainment and star sightings during the July 10-15, 2018 tournament.
South Lake Tahoe councilwoman to chair conservancy board
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/08/2017 - 7:30pm
During their meeting Thursday, the California Tahoe Conservancy Board elected South Lake Tahoe City Councilwoman Brooke Laine as their chair. She is the City’s appointee to the Board and will be replacing longtime Chair Larry Sevison.
The Board also elected Lynn Suter as Vice Chair, filling a post vacated by former Conservancy Board Member John Hooper earlier this year.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/06/2017 - 1:28am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 416 calls between November 13 - November 27, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
11/13 - 26 Total Calls
Battery in the 900 block of Ski Run Blvd
Warrant in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
11/14 - 28 Total Calls
Battery in the 2500 block of William Ave
Brandishing in the 2200 block of Lake Tahoe BLvd
11/15 - 26 Total Calls
Auto Theft in the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Gardnerville man sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a minor
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/29/2017 - 11:04pm
Stephan L. DeGraffenreid will be spending the next 15 years in prison after being sentenced Wednesday by United States District Judge Howard D. McKibben.
DeGraffenreid plead guilty to one count of sexual exploitation of a minor and two counts of attempted sexual exploitation of a minor in September. He was sentenced to the minimum number of years for those charges.
Winter Workout Motivation
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/24/2017 - 1:13am
Does the cold weather stop you in your tracks? Maybe not if you are a winter sports enthusiast, but what if you aren’t? Maintaining your fitness goals can be challenging when you’re shoveling snow to get out of your driveway - or even to get into your car. But remember: shoveling snow is exercise!
If you’re someone who goes into hibernation with the bears during winter, I’m here to offer some tips that will help you stay motivated throughout the colder, darker months.
Sheriff gives 12 tips for a safe holiday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/20/2017 - 12:24pm
With Black Friday just days away and the excitement of the holiday season beginning to build, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office offers Twelve Tips of Holiday Safety to help residents stay focused on personal safety.
“First and foremost, stay alert,” Sheriff Chuck Allen said. “Be careful not to get so caught up in the shopping frenzy that you lose awareness of your surroundings. If you see suspicious activity in your neighborhood or while out shopping, report it to law enforcement or store security.”
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/19/2017 - 11:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 189 calls between November 6 - November 12, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
11/6 - 33 Total Calls
Unlicensed Driver at Tamarack Dr & Blackwood Rd
DUI at O'Malley & Blue Lake Ave
11/7 - 19 Total Calls
Drunk in Public in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
11/8 - 39 Total Calls
Unlicensee Driver at Lake Tahoe Blvd & Silver Dolalr Ave
11/9 - 20 Total Calls
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/12/2017 - 11:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 418 calls between October 23 - November 5, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
10/23 - 24 Total Calls
Transient Homeless in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 1900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Resisting in the 1200 block of Bonanza
Warrant in the 3900 block of Pioneer Trail
10/24 - 23 Total Calls
Suspicious Activity in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Getting ready for the holidays in Meyers
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/12/2017 - 5:12pm
Event Date:
December 1, 2017 - 5:00pm It was a true community project last weekend as Meyers residents prepared their famous tree for the holidays.Ed Cook Tree Service provided the crane and one of the climbers up the tree was rock climber Paul Crawford.
The Meyers Community Foundation's 7th annual Tree Lighting Celebration will be held on Friday, December 1 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (weather permitting). Catch Santa arriving by a Calstar helicopter, enjoy hot chocolate and popcorn and see the Lake Valley Fire Christmas Truck.
Catch all the activity in the Divided Sky/Downtown Cafe parking lot.
Veterans from WWII to Vietnam honored at Barton Skilled Nursing
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/11/2017 - 12:59am
The staff, doctors and residents of the Skilled Nursing Center at Barton Hospital celebrated six of their own during a Veteran's Day ceremony Friday. This annual celebration included singing, refreshments and introduction of those six who now live at Skilled Nursing but served their country during the Vietnam War, Korea War and/or World War II.
Guide to Nevada Day activities in Carson City
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/25/2017 - 1:46pm
It’s that time again. The Battle Born state celebrates its admission to the United States on the last Friday of October, with the annual Nevada Day parade on Saturday. New this year is a ‘Passport to Downtown’ event on Friday. Also new this year is the one-night-only curated art show, Capital Collage, on Friday night featuring over 20 diverse artists and organizations.
E-commerce safe zone set up at Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/18/2017 - 12:30pm
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office now has a designated E-commerce Exchange Zone for members of the public looking for a safe, neutral location to complete online transactions.
Two parking spaces in front of the Sheriff’s headquarters at 911 Parr Boulevard in Reno are reserved specifically for e-commerce transactions. Those spaces are located near the front of the parking lot, in a well-lit area subject to 24-hour video surveillance.
Air quality in El Dorado County affected by Northern California fires
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/11/2017 - 6:05pm
Air quality in El Dorado County is currently being impacted by smoke from wildfires burning in the State. County health officials are reminding residents to take precautions should wildfire smoke impact the areas in which they live, work and recreate. According to Air Pollution Control Officer Dave Johnston, wildfires can produce smoke that causes health problems, particularly for children, older people and those with heart disease or respiratory issues.
Johnston advises residents to limit outdoor activity if they see or smell smoke.
Specific precautions include the following:
Wind fuels lightning caused fire west of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/09/2017 - 6:30pm
9:30AM Update 10/11 - Fire was active last night as it slowly backed down the mountain towards the indirect check lines. The fire is in remote country and not threatening any structures.
So far, 50 acres have burned and it is 10 percent contained.
The smoke from the Table fire is visible from Highway 50 and the Tahoe Basin. This is a lightning start from a previous storm that Sunday's high wind event activated.
Note: the smoke blanketing the Placerville and Pollock Pines areas is not from the local fires.
LTUSD looking for volunteers in nutrition, physical education and sustainability/renewable energy
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/05/2017 - 7:25pm
Lake Tahoe Unified School District is looking for volunteers to help them in their quest to help students with a healthy lifestyle as well as their efforts to be sustainable and use of renewable energy.
Community members with an interest or expertise in any of these areas are encouraged to join one of the following committees:
Wellness Committee – Nutrition, Wellness Committee – Physical Education and Activity, and Renewable Energy and Sustainability Committee
Women’s Health: What are we screening for?
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/04/2017 - 8:06pm
One important component to living a long and healthy life is to get preventive health screening for serious diseases. If your doctor finds a disease early, it’s often easier to treat and may cause less damage.
In addition to celebrating milestone birthdays as celebrations, consider them reminders for important health checks. Here's a timeline for health screenings through the decades:
Douglas County Sheriff's K-9 fundraiser
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/04/2017 - 1:55pm
Event Date:
October 6, 2017 - 3:00pm
The final radio show of the year for the Douglas County Sheriff's Office will coincide with a K-9 fundraiser on Friday, October 6 with Jon Sanchez on KOH780AM.
Five of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office K-9s will be on hand during the live show and event from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sanchez Ranch Meats located at 1734 Hwy 395 in Minden, Nev.
The DCSO K-9 unit is made up of Shadow, Drago, Bak, Bane and Beny.
Three cited in underage alcohol sting in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/03/2017 - 1:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Three local employees were cited by a recent decoy operation to catch people selling alcohol to minors.
On September 28, 2017, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department, through a grant form the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), conducted the minor decoy operation where minors under their supervision attempted to purchase alcohol from 19 different establishments.
Fish are the stars at annual festival in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/30/2017 - 9:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Fall Fish Festival will take place at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center on Saturday and Sunday, October 7 – 8, 2017. The Taylor Creek Visitor Center is located on SR Highway 89, three miles north of South Lake Tahoe, California. Hosted by the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit in collaboration with the Tahoe Heritage Foundation, the festival is an opportunity to learn about the variety of fish species that live in Lake Tahoe and its streams including the federally threatened Lahontan cutthroat trout.
South Lake Tahoe affordable housing complex receiving upgrades
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/29/2017 - 2:46pm
The residents of a local affordable housing complex are looking forward to a facelift of the place they call home. The Sierra Garden Apartments, located at 1801 Lake Tahoe Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe, are set to receive a $15 million renovation funded through Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and tax-exempt bonds.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/23/2017 - 10:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 540 calls between September 4 - September 18, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
9/4 - 42 Calls
DUI in the 900 block of Glorene Ave
Drug Offense in the 2700 block of Young St
Drug Offense in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 2200 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant at Ski Run Blvd and Paradise Ave
City Ordinance in the 1000 block of Lakeview Ave
Unlicensed Driver in the 3800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe fire stations stocked with loaner life jackets
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/20/2017 - 7:33pm
The use of life jackets saves lives, especially on Lake Tahoe where Cold Water Shock can kill a person in minutes.
It has been a deadly year on the lake, and the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) department has started a new program to help save lives in the future.
California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) has partnered with SLTFR in making life jackets available to the public on a loan basis. They have infant, child and adult sizes.
El Dorado County assessed home values up $1.7B
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/19/2017 - 4:48pm
El Dorado County Assessor Karl Weiland today announced the assessed value of
all taxable property in El Dorado County increased by almost six percent from last year. The $31.5 billion property tax roll, which reflects the assessed value as of January 1st, 2017 is approximately $1.7 billion above last year’s assessed value of $29.8 billion.
The $31.5 billion dollar roll generates about $315 million in property taxes every year that support schools, public safety, local districts, cities and County government services.
Dogs bringing happiness to guests at Barton Skilled Nursing
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/15/2017 - 11:01pm
It's Thursday, and Bella and Sadie are walking the hallways at Barton Skilled Nursing Facility in South Lake Tahoe, stopping by to be stroked, get a hug, a kiss or a dog treat.
The pair, along with owners Lorna and Gary Lefler, are well known at the facility. Sadie, the Lefler's 12-year-old trained therapy dog and Bella, an 18-month old German Shepherd who is a new member of the family.
After a Concussion: Returning to School and Sports
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/12/2017 - 10:53am
During the past decade, it’s become clear that many young athletes take much longer than 10 days to clinically recover after a concussion. The majority of athletes recover within the first month of injury.
A concussion can occur when there is a significant blow to the head. Some signs of a more severe concussion are the presence and increased severity of nausea, dizziness, balance problems, sensitivity to light and noise, feeling “slowed down,” pressure in the head, confusion, concentration problems, and difficulty falling asleep.
El Dorado County Family Caregiver Support Program's 2017 Fall Aging and Caregiving Series
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/11/2017 - 1:08pm
Event Date:
Repeats every week every Monday until Mon Nov 13 2017 .
October 9, 2017 - 1:00pm
Event Date:
October 16, 2017 - 1:00pm
Event Date:
October 23, 2017 - 1:00pm
Event Date:
October 30, 2017 - 1:00pm
Event Date:
November 6, 2017 - 1:00pm
Event Date:
November 13, 2017 - 1:00pm OCTOBER 9th Common Scams/Preventing Elder Abuse
Presenter: Michelle Ward, Attorney—El Dorado County Senior Legal Services
Address issues regarding scams directed towards seniors and how to prevent your loved one from being abused financially by these scam artists.
OCTOBER 16th Healthy Living for your Brain and Body
Location
Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel
4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe
United States
38° 57' 29.4084" N, 119° 56' 28.7988" W
See map: Google Maps
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/09/2017 - 10:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 307 calls between August 28 - September 3, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
August 28 - 27 Calls
Unlicensed Driver at 3rd St and Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 4000 block of Manzanita
Transient/Homeless in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
Transient/Homeless at River Dr and Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Transient/Homeless in the 3900 block of Pioneer Trail
Squaw Valley resurrects plans to add year-round coaster
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/07/2017 - 10:33pm
Squaw Valley has applied for a permit to install Lake Tahoe's second gravity-powered coaster, the Timberline Twister.
In March, 2013, Squaw Valley scrapped plans for the coaster "due to business considerations and capital priorities," a.ccording to a letter sent to Placer County at the time
Now plans are back on for the ride that will expand on-mountain experiences for families. It will be located at the bottom of the mountain between the Far East and Red Dog chairlifts, an area already zoned for this type of recreational use.
Former Heavenly employee pleads guilty to child porn charges
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/06/2017 - 9:17am
Former Heavenly Mountain Resort employee Stephan DeGraffenreid pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of sexual exploitation of a minor and two counts of attempted sexual exploitation of a minor.
He faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years in prison on each of the three counts.
Pine Nut Harvest 2017: Season begins on Nevada public lands
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/04/2017 - 7:08pm
The 2017 pine nut harvest season kicks off on lands managed by the Nevada Bureau of Land Management and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Both agencies are working together to ensure the public is safely harvesting pine nuts and aware of the regulations.
The length of the pine nut harvest season varies depending on crop quality and seasonal weather conditions. It is generally September to late October when pine nuts are available for harvest.
Slinkard Fire near Topaz now at 49 percent contained; 9.091 acres burned
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/04/2017 - 4:51pm
The Slinkard Fire is currently located on the west slope of Antelope Valley, west of Topaz Lake and eight miles north of Walker, Calif. After being started by lightning on August 29, it has burned through cheat grass, sagebrush and pinyon/juniper.
418 firefighting crew members are working the fire which is located in Alpine and Mono counties in California and Douglas County in Nevada.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/02/2017 - 5:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 257 calls between August 21 - 27, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
August 21 - 28 Calls
Warrant in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Trespassing in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
August 22 - 36 Calls
Drunk in Public in the 2200 block of Eloise Ave
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
August 23 - 31 Calls
Warrant in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
August 24 - 35 Calls
Slinkard Fire near Topaz Lake burns 9,061 acres and remains 20% contained
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/01/2017 - 4:55pm
UPDATE 9/3 9:00pm - 9,051 acres have now burned in the Slinkard Fire near Topaz Lake. It remains at 20 percent contained.
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UPDATE 9/2 2:45PM - The Slinkard Fire is burning in three counties and two states: Mono, Alpine and Douglas County in California and Nevada. It has consumed 7,881 acres since starting by lightning on August 29. Firefighters now have a containment line around 20 percent of the fire. It is located in Slinkard Valley, and on the west slope of Antelope Valley, west of Topaz Lake and eight miles north of Walker, Calif.
Fire near town of Topaz closes highways, evacuations in place
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/30/2017 - 4:13pm
UPDATE 8/31 10:00AM - The Slinkard Fire has grown to 5,000 acres with 0 percent containment this morning. The fire has burned to Hwy 395 and crossed Hwy 89 to the north.
Last night, fire crews focused on the eastern flank of the fire along Hwy 395 and engine crews were dedicated to structure protection in northern Topaz. There are no injuries and no structures lost at this time. Power is out in the immediate area.
Douglas County to hold community roundtable on strategic plan
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/29/2017 - 10:05pm
Douglas County is hosting one of two annual citizens’ roundtable discussions on September 19, 2017 at the TRE Community Center from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The discussions will include an overview of county projects and activities contained in the plan and give citizens an opportunity to learn more about specific projects in which they have an interest. County staff will engage citizens in an activity to help plan for next year’s budget priorities. Results of the session will be shared with the Board of Commissioners at a November meeting.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/27/2017 - 9:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 280 calls between August 14 - 20, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
August 14 - 36 Calls
Drunk in Public in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 900 block of Tata Lane
Grant Theft in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
August 15 - 40 calls
Transient/Homeless in the 3500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Cast of "Modern Family" in South Lake Tahoe for filming
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/25/2017 - 12:15am
If you were hanging around Camp Richardson Thursday you may have caught some extra activity on the pier as the comedy series "Modern Family" was being filmed. Reports say the popular show's annual vacation episode is taking place in South Lake Tahoe.
Cast and crew have been seen a local spots enjoying dinner, including Edgewood Tahoe and star Sofia Vergara and the show's children actors, Ariel Winter, Nolan Gould, Rico Rodriguez and Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, have all posted on Twitter and Instagram about their Lake Tahoe adventures.
