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Fatal DUI suspect makes Douglas County court appearance
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/18/2019 - 4:29pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The man accused of causing the death of Carson City resident Hugo Parra-Solis was in Tahoe Township Court on Tuesday.
Dressed in his jail-issued jumpsuit and shoes, the chained Jerrad Dominguez appeared in front of visiting Judge Nancy Oesterle. He does not have an attorney and told the judge he was trying to secure a Nevada attorney. Due to a lack of counsel, Dominguez did not enter any pleas.
Judge halts ban on South Lake Tahoe vacation rentals, for now
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/24/2018 - 5:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Even though there is no ban on vacation rentals until 2021 in South Lake Tahoe, a component to control occupancy was to be in effect this month but a judge today put a halt to that.
Ex-Humane Society director accused of embezzlement back in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/20/2018 - 8:52am
Nicola "Niki" Congero, the former Lake Tahoe Humane Society (LTHS) executive director accused of embezzlement, is now sitting in the El Dorado County Jail in Placerville.
On Sunday, August 19, 2018, the El Dorado County Sheriff's extradition team returned from Knoxville, Tennessee with Congero. She is accused of using the LTHS debit card on personal things such gambling, rental furniture for her home, dentist bills, family cell phones, repairs to family members vehicles, and numerous point of sale purchases with cash back at casinos, just to name a few.
Lake Tahoe protection groups appealing decision on Martis Valley West project
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/10/2018 - 12:07pm
The League to Save Lake Tahoe, Mountain Area Preservation and Sierra Watch are filing today a notice of appeal in California’s Third District Court of Appeals seeking adequate environmental protection for Lake Tahoe from the proposed Martis Valley West Project.
City of South Lake Tahoe sues fire truck company
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/16/2018 - 4:14pm
In 2014, City of South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) took possession of a 2013 model Ferrara ladder truck at the tune of almost $1,050,000. It was purchased to replace the aging ladder truck SLTFR had from 1982 and paid for with funds from California sales tax money devoted to public safety.
Water restored to Tahoe Keys Marina
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/28/2017 - 10:13am
4:30 p.m. update: At 3:35 p.m. Friday afternoon the water was turned back on at the Tahoe Keys Marina. The two parties, Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association and Tahoe Keys Marina Management Inc., were able to work out an arrangement to get things flowing again.
The marina's lawyer Michael Matuska said he will file notice with the court to vacate the August 3 hearing as the two parties will be working on a continued relationship out of court.
Matuska did not release the specifics of the arrangement that restored the water service which has been down since July 11.
Crash knocks out power to 2067 customers in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/06/2017 - 4:57pm
A driver at the corner of Al Tahoe Blvd and Pioneer Trail in South Lake Tahoe ran into the guy-wire for a power pole, cutting power to over 2,000 Liberty Utilities customers Tuesday afternoon.
The driver was not injured.
The South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Police Departments responded to the one vehicle crash after getting the call at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday June 6.
Power was knocked out in South Lake Tahoe at 12:46 p.m. but was restored by 2:45 p.m. A new power pole was placed on Pioneer Trail by Liberty Utilities crews.
El Dorado County Courthouse closed again on Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2017 - 6:11pm
6:15 p.m. update Tuesday - Anyone who had a scheduled court appearance on Tuesday or Wednesday this week will be contacted to reschedule their court date, unless they are currently in custody. Thursday's court schedule will handle that group.
People with attorneys should contact that person's office in order to schedule the most convenient date. The El Dorado County Court calendar website will show updates, or people can call Court Administration at 530-621-7414 Wednesday after 8:00 a.m. to check status.
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Reno man arrested on pimping and prostitution charges in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/19/2016 - 8:21pm
12/22/16 update: The Reno man accused of bringing female(s) to South Lake Tahoe for prostitution remains behind bars at the El Dorado County Jail tonight on $345,000 bail. 32-year-old Francisco Daniel Nieves was arrested on December 19 without incident in South Lake Tahoe after a victim went into the Carson City Sheriff's Office to report the crime.
This case is still under investigation.
Nieves will be in El Dorado County court on December 30 for an 8:30 a.m. hearing. At this point in time he is being represented by a public defender.
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Suspect in South Lake Tahoe murder changes plea to guilty
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/22/2016 - 9:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - It was an emotional day in court Tuesday as one of the suspects in the January 30, 2016 murder of Dennis "Spike" Wright, Jr. withdrew his plea of not guilty and plead guilty to an amended criminal complaint that included four felonies surrounding Wright's murder and robbery.
2,000 customers affected by early morning power outage in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/13/2016 - 1:31pm
At 8:23 a.m. Tuesday morning, 2,000 customers of Liberty Utilities in the Al Tahoe area of South Lake Tahoe lost power due to a circuit issue. Trouble shooting crews went out to investigate, rebooted the system and all power was restored by 9:17 a.m.
Some El Dorado County Court cases were postponed, but court resumed as soon as power was restored and the rest of the court day was uneventful. Neighboring buildings experienced much of the same.
This outage serves as a reminder that all residents can use from their smart phones if they have no power, or from their home computers.
Students sought to participate in South Lake Tahoe Teen court
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/01/2016 - 8:29pm
South Lake Tahoe students in grades 8 through 12 are invited to participate in the juvenile justice system through the Teen Court program.
Orientation training will be held on September 29, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Superior Court, Department 4, located at 1354 Johnson Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe. After completing the orientation training, teens will serve as court personnel for real cases in which a minor has committed an offense, admitted the offense and chosen to be judged by his/her peers.
Stockton man arrested in SLT on weapons charges
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/23/2016 - 5:24pm
A Stockton, Calif., man was arrested in South Lake Tahoe on May 14 after allegedly being found with rifles modified to act like fully automatic machine guns, which is a felony.
Justin Wigley, 31, was arrested after officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department were investigating a case involving a gun being discharged at a motel in the 1100 block of Emerald Bay Road.
South Lake Tahoe man pleads "no contest" to killing bear last summer
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/13/2016 - 1:46pm
The 78-year old man responsible for killing a bear found off Pioneer Trail in South Lake Tahoe on July 10, 2015 has pleaded no contest to the misdemeanor charge of unlawfully taking of a bear.
Appearing in El Dorado County court Friday, Gilbert Wetenkamp admitted to killing the bear that he said in July caused damage to his home over several incidents, and that he feared for his life.
Conner vs. City of South Lake Tahoe could cost $100,000
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/05/2016 - 10:31pm
Round two of Councilwoman JoAnn Conner versus the City of South Lake Tahoe and City Manager Nancy Kerry was originally on the court docket for Monday, but it didn't happen and the next court date has yet to be set.
Councilwoman sues the City of South Lake Tahoe and City Manager
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/10/2015 - 2:34pm
City Councilwoman JoAnn Conner filed a lawsuit against the City of South Lake Tahoe and City Manager Nancy Kerry in El Dorado County Court on Wednesday, December 9, asking for the City Council's censure of her be withdrawn.
In a special meeting of the Council on October 19, Conner was censured for interactions she had with City staff which at times were described as bullying and creating a hostile work environment.
Man tracked to South Lake Tahoe after robbery pleads no contest
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/19/2015 - 11:31pm
Matthew Muller, the man who was tracked to South Lake Tahoe after a home invasion robbery in Dublin, plead no contest to the crime this week in Alameda County Court.
Owners of Hard Rock Lake Tahoe respond to contractor's legal action
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/13/2015 - 9:22pm
On Monday, a story hit local media about legal papers filed in Douglas County court by SMC Construction, Inc against Neva One, LLC, the owners of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe.
In that suit, SMC alleged Neva One failed to pay them over $9 million on the remodeling of the old Horizon Casino. This amount represents expenses over the original contract according to SMC who was the contractor for renovations to the casino low-rise portion of the hotel/casino complex.
Contractor seeks $9 million from owners of Lake Tahoe Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/11/2015 - 7:55pm
SMC Construction Company has filed paperwork in Douglas County Court, seeking payment of $9,654,575.02 they say Neva One, LCC, and Jon and David Park still owe them on construction of the Hard Rock Casino & Hotel in Stateline, Nevada.
The detailed legal documents state that SMC Construction and Neva One, LLC had come to the agreement of $9,645,121 for the remodel on the former Horizon Casino on August 6, 2014. Updated plans changed hands several times, even after the work began according to the paperwork filed in court.
Habitual DUI offender convicted in El Dorado County Court
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/03/2015 - 9:52pm
The El Dorado County District Attorney's office announced the felony DUI conviction of six time offender Michael Ramirez. The 44-year old was convicted of two counts of felony driving under the influence and three counts of driving on a suspended license on February 26 in Placerville.
Ramirez had four prior DUI convictions, one of which was a felony, as well as two prior prison terms within the past 10 years.
He is currently in the EL Dorado County Jail in Placerville awaiting his April 6 sentencing.
El Dorado County Court News: Huntsman awaits trial in SLT; Conviction in Crime Ring
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/21/2015 - 12:52pm
Suspected arsonist Wayne Huntsman remains in the county jail in South Lake Tahoe, awaiting his court trial. Huntsman is accused of setting the September, 2014 King Fire which burned almost 100,000 acres near Pollock Pines.
A trial setting conference has been set for March 13 in Department 2 of Superior Court of El Dorado County.
El Dorado County, court collaborate on dispute resolution program
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 12:42pmThe County of El Dorado and the Superior Court are partnering to continue the highly successful Alternative Dispute Resolution program. The program is an alternative way to resolve civil disputes without the burden of litigation.
