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28th annual “America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride” around Lake Tahoe June 2
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/20/2019 - 1:05pmEvent Date:
June 2, 2019 (All day)
Over 3,000 bicycle enthusiasts will be riding the 72 miles around Lake Tahoe on Sunday, June 2 as they participate in the 28th annual America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride.
El Dorado County woman accused of abusing and torturing adopted daughters
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/10/2019 - 10:10pmEL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - A 63-year old Placerville woman is behind bars tonight after being arrested on charges she brutally abused her four adopted daughters for years.
Patricia Taylor was an adoptive parent of four juvenile females who had lived in her residence from young ages and are now between the ages of 11-16. Taylor had fostered and adopted several other children in the past who have since become adults and moved out of her home.
Bread & Broth celebrates 30 years, volunteers and Father Grace just before his death
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/05/2019 - 9:58pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was a celebration of 30 years of serving food to the local community through St. Theresa Church's Bread & Broth program. It was a celebration of the volunteers that make their Monday Night meals, Second Serving meals and Bread & Broth 4 Kids so successful in feeding those in need, not only of food but for camaraderie and community.
Road Beat: Toyota Avalon, A Super Car for whom?
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/05/2019 - 11:17amToyota created the Avalon about 25 years ago as a more luxurious and bigger Camry. Eventually, Toyota used the Avalon chassis for its Lexus ES350 series. Nothing wrong there. Now in its fifth generation, the all-new Avalon really is all new. While the nameplate is old, it is looking to attract younger drivers. The median age of Avalon drivers has grown from about 60 in 2005 to about 66 currently. For this new generation Avalon, perhaps the question should be asked: “Why are 66-year old’s having all the fun?”
Cram-a-Cruiser event to gather food for Bread & Broth 4 Kids program
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/02/2019 - 11:02amEvent Date:
May 4, 2019 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The semi-annual Cram-A-Cruiser Day will be held at the Grocery Outlet at 2358 Lake Tahoe Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, May 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Cram-A-Cruiser day encourages the community to fill up a South Lake Tahoe police cruiser with food to be given to children at local schools who need nutrition over the weekend when the LTUSD free lunch program doesn't cover meals.
Change behind bars: Two South Lake Tahoe locals speak about their time in jail
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/05/2019 - 9:59pmDo you know what it is like to be caged like a wild animal? Do you know what it is like to scratch at the insides of a jail cell wall as you scream for your freedom? Do you know what it is like to have your nightmares as your only company?
I can’t say that I know what it’s like. I really can’t.
“Elevate Your Palate” Restaurant Week in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/15/2019 - 3:23pmEvent Date:
January 20, 2019 (All day)
The unique cuisine, craft breweries and beer bars of South Lake Tahoe will be highlighted during Elevate Your Palate Restaurant Week January 20-27, 2019. There will be promotions and specials offered througout the South Shore during the week.
Everyone is encouraged to enjoy the locally brewed craft beers and specialty dishes offered.
South Lake Tahoe man arrested after allegedly attempting to carjack firefighter's vehicle
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/09/2019 - 3:46pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 27-year-old South Lake Tahoe man picked the wrong vehicle to try and carjack and is now behind bars for his actions, facing several charges including attempted kidnapping.
SnowGlobe teams up with Waste-Free Earth, Sugar Pine Foundation and others for sustainable festival
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/01/2019 - 2:11amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many see the annual SnowGlobe Music Festival in South Lake Tahoe differently - some as a concert, others as noise. What many don't know is the sustainable platform organizers have established over the years.
Each year SnowGlobe and their partners Waste-Free Earth, Chris's Cleaning, Full Circle Compost and South Tahoe Refuse work together on reducing and reusing the waste created at the festival, and with the Sugarpine Foundation to plant trees for future forests.
South Lake Tahoe activities to wrap up 2018
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/27/2018 - 1:20amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Shore is full of activity as visitors and locals alike say goodbye to 2018 and welcome in 2019.
South Lake Tahoe man jailed after three alleged burglaries of hotel supplies
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/18/2018 - 9:58pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Lake Tahoe man is behind bars after being charged with three different burglaries of the Deerfield Lodge and possession of methamphetamines.
31-year-old Johnathan Adam Towne was arrested on December 16 after allegedly stealing $100 worth of towels and coffee pods on November 28 and $300 in sheets, towels, robes and toilet paper on December 8. On December 15 he was caught inside a room by hotel guests where he allegedly was stealing more coffee pods and hotel candy.
South Tahoe Now: No on Measure T
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/29/2018 - 10:50pmElection season can be an exciting time of year with anticipation of the possibilities, but this year in South Lake Tahoe election season is full of negativity that has pitted neighbor against neighbor. One year ago I wrote an editorial "Use the election to create a community of collaboration and teamwork," and today I urge continuance of community, collaboration and teamwork.
Cram-a-Cruiser event to gather food for Bread & Broth 4 Kids program
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/04/2018 - 11:27amEvent Date:
October 6, 2018 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The semi-annual Cram-A-Cruiser Day will be held at the Grocery Outlet at 2358 Lake Tahoe Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, October 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Cram-A-Cruiser day encourages the community to fill up a South Lake Tahoe police cruiser with food to be given to children at local schools who need nutrition over the weekend when the LTUSD free lunch program doesn't cover meals.
Cave Rock barriers come down as construction project nears end
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/15/2018 - 7:22pmThe project to stabilize the roadside slope near Cave Rock has been substantially completed, enough so that most of the lane reduction barriers have been removed. Crews Wednesday were smoothing new asphalt. Motorists should anticipate intermittent roadway shoulder and lane closures over coming weeks for final construction clean up.
USFS holds grand opening of the new Round Hill Pines Beach Resort
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/30/2018 - 11:45pmThe U.S. Forest Service held a grand opening ceremony at the newly remodeled and reconfigured Round Hill Pines Resort on Monday, officially welcoming the public to their new beachside facilities.
Safety precautions when both outside and inside during lightning
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/22/2018 - 6:44pmWith lightning and thunderstorms in the Lake Tahoe forecast for another few days, it's always good to review safety tips when caught in the middle of a storm.
You can protect yourself from risk even if you are caught outdoors when lightning is close by.
Safety precautions outdoors
- If the weather forecast calls for thunderstorms, postpone your trip or activity.
- Remember: When thunder roars, go indoors. Find a safe, enclosed shelter.
Known South Lake Tahoe arsonist arrested on robbery and arson charges
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/18/2018 - 12:34pmA South Lake Tahoe man is behind bars facing several charges including arson and robbery.
His first alleged offense was on July 16 at 12:36 p.m. when 43-year-old Eric Almdale allegedly threatened to kill a family member over money. He fled the home in the 1000 block of Echo Avenue with the money.
Missing hiker found after becoming separated from group on Tahoe Rim Trail
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/10/2018 - 7:08pmThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue (DCSSAR) team was called to the area of the Tahoe Rim Trail south of Stagecoach Lodge on July 4 at 12:45 p.m. on the report of a missing hiker.
Earlier in the day, Aa father, his three sons, and a household assistant were visiting the area and hiking. One person of the group became separated from the others and the others called 911 for assistance when they could not locate them.
Members of the DCSSAR Mountain Bike Rapid Response Team were dispatched to search on the Rim Trail.
Children's summer food program starts Wednesday in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/18/2018 - 10:16pmThe 2018 Bread & Broth 4 Kids Summer Program will once again serve the children in the community with food beginning June 20, thanks to generous donations from the community and Vail Resorts. Food will be available at three South Lake Tahoe locations every Wednesday through August 22.
Man arrested in South Lake Tahoe after allegedly stabbing roommate
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/29/2018 - 9:12pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One man is behind bars and another at Renown Medical Center with life threatening injuries after an altercation Monday between roommates at a Stateline area motel.
At 12:30 p.m. on May 28, officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) responded to a report of a stabbing at the Mark Twain Motel at 947 Park Avenue. Upon arrival they found a 23-year-old man who had recently moved to South Lake Tahoe with numerous life threatening wounds to his head and leg.
Cram-a-Cruiser event to gather food for Bread & Broth 4 Kids program
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/07/2018 - 3:30pmEvent Date:
May 19, 2018 - 10:00am
Cram-a-Cruiser, the bi-annual event in South Lake Tahoe to fill the shelves of Bread & Broth 4 Kids (BB4K), will be held on Saturday, May 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Grocery Outlet Parking lot.
Look for the South Lake Tahoe Police cruiser and help fill it up with food for the BB4K weekly food backpack program which feeds 170 local school kids with weekend food throughout the school year. The program also offers weekly food all summer long.
Grocery store gift cards and monetary donations are also helpful, and appreciated.
Lane closures at Cave Rock as work resumes on roadside slope
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/06/2018 - 4:36pmLAKE TAHOE, Nev. - There will be single lane closures on Highway 50 near Cave Rock starting Monday, May 7, as Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) completes roadside slope repairs.
Building issues force LTVA out of their South Lake Tahoe office
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/24/2018 - 4:23pmThe California office of Lake Tahoe Visitor's Authority (LTVA) has been closed due to roof and flooding issues, with all of their operations in their Stateline office, for now.
Last year's flooding caused LTVA to rip out the carpet in the back of the building which was the first county jail at the lake, opening in 1947. Three staff executives who had their offices at the rear of the building were moved to the front.
New South Lake Tahoe resort plans unveiled
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/28/2018 - 8:52pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In 2008 it was known as "The Hole" after financing dried up for a redevelopment project, bordered by Highway 50, Stateline Avenue, Friday Avenue and Cedar Avenue. A cement hole with rebar stayed until the project area could get under control of one owner through bankruptcy. In 2013, Owens Financial obtained a building permit to start spending $400 million to build over 27,000 square feet of commercial space along Highway 50. This was followed by the Zalanta Resort opening at Highway 50 and Friday Avenue in 2017.
Human trafficking: Awareness and education are key to ending it
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/04/2018 - 8:38pmHuman Trafficking is the trade of humans for the purpose of forced labor, sexual slavery, or commercial sexual exploitation for the trafficker or others; a modern day form of slavery. It is a multi-billion dollar criminal industry that denies freedom to 20.9 million people around the world
And its happening outside our door.
Open house for South Lake Tahoe Warm Room
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/30/2018 - 5:05pmEvent Date:
February 15, 2018 - 4:00pm
An upcoming open house for the South Lake Tahoe Warm Room will not only raise awareness and donations for the seasonal homeless shelter, but it will also be a time to honor the faith community for their support during the first three years of the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH).
TCH will host the Open House at on February 15, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Warm Room located at 1195 Rufus Allen Boulevard.
Transient arrested after man stabbed at South Lake Tahoe bus stop
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/27/2018 - 11:19pmSOUTH 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 Warm Room report card - A+; Volunteer training next week
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/17/2018 - 12:00amThe Tahoe Coalition for Homeless (TCH) made a presentation to the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) board members Tuesday, updating them on the Warm Room, and how things have gone since opening in their new home January 1, 2018.
Science of cocktails and memory are subjects of next two TERC talks
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/15/2018 - 12:58pmThe science of cocktails and memory research at the focus of the next two events at the U.C. Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) in Incline Village.
Join Dr. Charan Ranganath to learn about the cutting-edge of human memory research on Thursday, January 18 from 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Full slate of South Lake Tahoe activities to enjoy as we say goodbye to 2017
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/30/2017 - 10:43pmLooking for somewhere to ring in the new year?
We've got you covered in South Lake Tahoe and here are some of your choices.
Hard Rock Lake Tahoe has two ways to enjoy the evening:
Starting at 9:00 p.m., enjoy live music by DJ Rizzo until the ball drops with people of all age at their Light Up The Plaza in front of the casino. This is a free event, but you can purchase an LED wristband that syncs with the music for $10 from Party HQ.
Clear Creek Tahoe brings on new GM to create high-end amenities
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/13/2017 - 11:30pmClear Creek Tahoe, the private residential community and club in the mountains just east of Lake Tahoe, has hired a seasoned hospitality director as part of their commitment to create one of the finest amenity collections in the country.
Franck Savoy has been hired as its general manager. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality management, Savoy will be responsible for all operations at the property.
Exclusive communities nationwide continue to offer members more elevated experiences, and that is why Clear Creek Tahoe brought Savoy on board.
NDOT projects at Lake Tahoe will soon wrap up for season
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/09/2017 - 10:29pmThe Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) will be wrapping up their two major Lake Tahoe projects for the season over the coming weeks. Crews are working diligently to complete all that they can this construction season before heavy winter weather sets in and makes construction infeasible. Both projects will return with construction next spring.
U.S. 50 Logan Creek Slope Stabilization Project
Treats for both families and Bread & Broth at Ski Run Marina Halloween event
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/27/2017 - 8:59amEvent Date:
October 28, 2017 - 5:30pm
On Saturday, October 28, the public is invited to Ski Run Marina Halloween Trick or Treat from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Get dressed up in a costume and bring not only a bag for treats, but also a non-perishable item for Bread and Broth 4 Kids.
Trick or Treat Locations
Activities Center
Ski Run Boat Company
Lake Tahoe Chocolate Shop
Cabin Fever
Sports Fever
Heavenly Psychic
Hair by the Lake
Art of Gelato
Tahoe Cruises
Riva Grill
Artemis Lake Front Cafe
Entry fee: Donation of canned good/non-perishable food items (see list below)
Single vehicle rollover in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/29/2017 - 5:20pm10:00 p.m. update: One man is behind bars on suspicion of driving drunk and causing bodily injury, a felony charge.
South Lake Tahoe resident Luis Lopez-Mora, 23, was arrested by the California Highway Patrol after he was released from Barton Hospital Friday evening.
As reported earlier, a call went into law enforcement about a person driving erratically on Pioneer Trail. Shortly after that call, the truck Lopez-Mora was driving failed to safely navigate a curve and his truck left the pavement and rolled down an embankment, landing on its wheels.
Food and cash donations needed to "Cram-a-Cruiser" in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/25/2017 - 8:50amEvent Date:
September 30, 2017 - 10:00am
Help fill a SLTPD police car with food and cash during St. Theresa's Bread & Broth 4 Kids Cram-A-Cruiser on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Grocery Outlet, 2358 Lake Tahoe Blvd., in South Lake Tahoe from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Tahoe Trail Bar awarded Whole Foods entrepreneur grant
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/13/2017 - 7:29amWhole Foods Market’s 45 stores in northern California and Reno will donate five percent of its sales on Wednesday, July 26, to fund entrepreneurship grants for a select group of small businesses in the region. Tahoe Trail Bar, vegan snack bars cherished by outdoor enthusiasts, is one of the organizations chosen to receive the coveted grant.
Carson City fundraiser Concert Under the Stars
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/09/2017 - 11:10pmEvent Date:
July 12, 2017 - 6:30pm
The Family Stone and Lydia Pense and Cold Blood play at the 9th annual Concert Under the Stars in Carson City on July 12 at 6:30 p.m. to raise funds for The Greenhouse Project its mission of Growing a Healthier and Greener Carson City.
Formerly in the street outside Cafe at Adele's, they have moved to a larger location outside of the Brewery Arts Center.
Reserved seating starts at $45, bleacher and standing room only tickets are $25.
Vail Resorts CEO gives $125,000 to fund South Lake Tahoe summer kids food program
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/09/2017 - 6:47pmChildren from the South Shore of Lake Tahoe no longer need to go hungry during the summer months. Thanks to a generous donation of $125,000 by Rob Katz, Vail Resorts CEO, and his wife Elana Amsterdam, “Summer B&B 4 Kids” will launch on Wednesday, June 21, with a focus on helping the over 50 percent of local children who are receiving free or subsidized school meals during the school year.
NDOT to start slope stabilization project in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/06/2017 - 4:20pmBoulders along Highway 50 by Cave Rock will soon be removed as the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) begins to reinforce a destabilized slope along the roadway at Logan Creek on Lake Tahoe's East Shore.
Work will begin June 7.
Numerous boulders the size of large vehicles rolled down the slope several times during the past winter, bringing NDOT to add a concrete barrier and reduce the traffic to one northbound land. Luckily, no vehicles have been involved in the slides, and no injuries reported.
Sass Talk: Cannabis discussion continues
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/03/2017 - 9:01amI took a couple of field trips this month related to learning more about cannabis and how it may affect our city if retail, commercial grows, testing, and edible production are implemented. I learned a lot and will share some of the highlights with you.
The first trip was to Breckenridge, a visit I piggybacked on top of a wedding I attended in Vail. I met with their Mayor, City Manager (formerly the police chief) and the assistant city manager. We met for two hours and our talk was primarily centered on their experiences with the legalization of cannabis in Breckenridge.
26th annual America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride in Lake Tahoe Sunday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/01/2017 - 8:45amOver 3,000 cyclists will be participating in the 26th annual America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride around Lake Tahoe on Sunday, June 4,
"Imagine the scenic beauty of Lake Tahoe with its crystal clear blue waters surrounded by towering majestic snow capped peaks. Imagine being able to ride a bicycle around its 72-mile shoreline or a 100-mile century ride," said Event Director Curtis Fong.
The ride isn't a race, but a fun ride and is fully supported with volunteers manning rest stops along the way with food and beverage.
Women of Amgen compete as hard as men, so why do they make less?
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/06/2017 - 6:28pmWhen the Amgen Tour of California roars into town, the speeding peloton will feature some of the most accomplished women in the sport, their heads down and hands gripping low on the bars as they race to the finish line.
These pros train long, grueling hours on the bike and, much like their male professional counterparts, put on an exciting and inspiring show for the fans. But the similarities end when you begin to dig into the details.
Cram-a-Cruiser food drive to be held this Saturday in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/02/2017 - 6:23pmEvent Date:
May 6, 2017 - 10:00am
Bread & Broth 4 Kids (BB4K) is holding their popular Cram-a-Cruiser food drive at South Lake Tahoe’s Grocery Outlet on Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Local man arrested on burglary charges after found inside Al Tahoe Post Office
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/25/2017 - 4:45pmA South Lake Tahoe man remains behind bars today after being arrested early Monday morning on suspicion of burglary.
On April 24 at 2:00 a.m., South Lake Tahoe Police officers responding to an alarm found 21-year-old Zachary L. Mulcahy wearing a stolen postal employee jacket inside the locked portion of the main post office. Mulcahy is accused of breaking into mailboxes while inside as he had allegedly had mail on his person that didn't belong to him.
South Lake Tahoe couple launches award-winning BumpBar
Submitted by admin on Sat, 04/15/2017 - 6:16pmNo, BumpBar is not a new watering hole in South Lake Tahoe. Instead, BumpBar is a nutritious bar with the pregnant or nursing woman in mind, and is the creation of local couple Dr. Amanda Weavil, MD and Scott Weavil.
BumpBar began in 2015 when Amanda, a South Lake Tahoe OB/GYN wanted to develop a nutrition bar for her patients who were either pregnant or nursing. Something they have and not worry about the ingredients.
Scott researched the large nutrition bar market and found there were no options for sale like they had in mind, something people could eat on the go that was healthy.
Nevada bill would allow marijuana use in public
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/08/2017 - 9:05pmIt's not like marijuana has never been smoked at a concert, but a new bill introduced on Tuesday could make puffing in the middle of a Willie Nelson set legal.
Sen. Tick Segerblom, D-Las Vegas, introduced legislation that would give local governments the power to permit public marijuana use in businesses such as bars, hotels, restaurants and concert venues.
"The sky is the limit," said Segerblom on Tuesday.
"Atomspheric River" drink created for season at Harrah's and Harveys
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/22/2017 - 1:55pmRivers have flooded, the lake is filling and snow is covering the slopes because of the several atmospheric rivers to hit Lake Tahoe this winter. To celebrate the epic season, the Beverage Department team at Harrah’s and Harveys Lake Tahoe concocted a cocktail to honor and celebrate the winter.
The "Atmospheric River" drink "blends the frosty peaks of the Sierra Nevada with the stunning shades of blue found only at Lake Tahoe," said John Packer of Harrah’s and Harveys Lake Tahoe.
Warm Room Open House: Share the love and bring a blanket
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/13/2017 - 4:30pmEvent Date:
February 22, 2017 - 4:00pm
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. – The Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless invites the South Shore community to attend their second annual Warm Room Open House on Wednesday, February 22 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 2179 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe. The Warm Room provides overnight refuge from the elements in a safe and warm environment for adult men and women who are experiencing homelessness.
The Open House offers visitors a chance to tour the 2016-2017 space of operation, to meet volunteers and Board members, and to ask questions about the program and homelessness in our community.
From South Lake Tahoe to Kenya, Cefalu to open $2 million soap factory
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/25/2017 - 7:07amFrom a Chapman dorm room to 12 locations in African countries and now a plan for a soap factory in Kenya, local nonprofit Health 2 Humanity has come a long way in just under three years.
Two-hour standoff with deputies ends peacefully in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/30/2016 - 6:22pmAn Incline Village man is behind bars Friday after being involved in a two-hour standoff with deputies from the Washoe County Sheriff's Office at a residence on Winding Way.
At 10:45 a.m., deputies were called out to the home on a call of a family disturbance, and that 28-year-old Shane Donovan had barricaded himself in a bedroom and was acting extremely erratically.
Donovan voiced threats against himself and law enforcement officers on the scene. He further indicated that he may have rigged the entry way to the room with explosives.