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El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/20/2016 - 11:25am
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 time of story.
11/13/16
6:29 p.m. Obstruction - Lake Tahoe Blvd - UNKNOWN SUSPECT FLED ON FOOT FOLLOWING A VEHICLE STOP
11/14/16
11:07 a.m. - Personate to get money - Black Bart Ct - VIA EDSO ON LINE REPORTING SYSTEM- VICTIM REPORTED POSSIBLE IDENTITY THEFT DUE TO PHISHING SCAM.
Property crimes on the rise in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/06/2016 - 3:00pm
Readers of South Tahoe Now's reports on local crime have seen an increase in reports of property crimes such as petty theft, theft from cars, auto theft and robbery.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/30/2016 - 9:14am
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 may be updated when provided.
10/23/16
1:15 a.m. - Disorderly Conduct: Alcoholo - Jicarilla Dr - A 34-YEAR-OLD MALE WAS ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC INTOXICATION. THE SUSPECT WAS BOOKED INTO EDCJ AND LATER RELEASED
PURSUANT TO 849(B)(2) PC.
6:56 a.m. - Death Investigation - South Lake Tahoe - 89-YEAR-OLD FEMALE DECEASED.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork October 16 - October 22
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/15/2016 - 8:47pm
EMERGENCY CLOSURE
State Route 89 (El Dorado County) from Fallen Leaf Lake Road to Vikingsholm Vista Point is closed in both directions indefinitely due to fire damage.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Flash flood warning for Emerald Fire and Little Valley Fire areas
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/14/2016 - 9:27pm
There is a flash flood warning on Saturday for the Little Valley and Emerald Fire burn scars.
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued the warning for Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night.
Another band of heavy rain is expected Saturday afternoon with rainfall rates over over 1" in three hours in the areas of the burns. The rain could trigger debris flows and rock falls, which have already been reported across Highway 89 near the Emerald Fire.
These rocks and debris may affect area homes and highways, the NWS said.
I-580 and Eastlake reopen as Little Valley Fire burns 2,000 acres; 19 homes burn
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/14/2016 - 7:31am
UPDATE 1:00PM 10/15/16: The Little Valley Fire in Washoe Valley has now burned 3,460 acres with 5 percent containment. Four injuries due to smoke inhalation have been reported.
The Sierra Front Type III Incident Management Team reports that 22 residences and 17-outbuildings have been destroyed. 500 structures are still under threat.
Interstate 580 is open in both directions, as is old U.S. Highway 395. Franktown Road, the area where most of the home damage is, remains closed.
NDOW releases Lake Tahoe bear back into the wild near Mt. Rose
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/10/2016 - 6:40pm
Nevada wildlife biologists released a three-plus year old male black bear back into the forest near the top of Mt. Rose Summit on Monday morning after capturing him Sunday in Incline Village at Lake Tahoe.
Nevada Department of Wildlife trapped the young bear while attempting to trap another bear that had caused damage to a building, according to wildlife biologist Carl Lackey. The bear that was captured and then later released Monday wasn't the bear Lackey was looking for.
Lackey says that NDOW had handled the released bear once before in the mountains east of the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Wet and windy in Lake Tahoe by the weekend
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/10/2016 - 7:38am
Those in South Lake Tahoe this weekend had sun and warm temperatures as they enjoyed fall colors, the marathon, Columbus Day and fall chores, but the weather is about to change by Friday.
It will be windy, with gusts up to 40 mph, strong enough to cause damage through Western Nevada and in the Sierra.
"Confidence is increasing for a high wind event Friday with strong winds continuing Saturday and Sunday," said the National Weather Service in Reno. "Damaging winds will be possible along with impacts to travel for high profile vehicles, aviation, and high fire danger."
South Lake Tahoe home suffers major damage in early morning fire
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/02/2016 - 3:17pm
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue responded to an early morning fire Sunday in the Stateline neighborhood of South Lake Tahoe.
At 2:00 a.m., crews from SLTFR and Lake Valley Fire responded to 1049 Chonokis Street to find flames shooting from the unoccupied home.
Damage is estimated at $150,000. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
For a video of the fire -> Visit here.
Two fires in South Lake Tahoe - one caused by BBQ grill, other under investigation
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/21/2016 - 9:45pm
There have been two fires on the South Shore this week, one on Saturday, September 17, the other on the Monday the 19th.
The first one was in the 1000 block of Lodi Avenue at 9:16 p.m. A fire started with a gas grill and extended to the fence and from there, ignited the exterior of the neighbor's home. Firefighters from South Tahoe Fire Rescue responded and had the fire knocked down at 9:32 p.m.
One of the residents had a minor burn but no hospitalization was needed. Estimated property damage is $1,500.
Smartphones now used to keep invasive species out of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/27/2016 - 7:05pm
Smartphones and invasive species don't normally go together, but this summer in Lake Tahoe, one was used to help keep the other out.
In a new partnership with other agencies around the West, the Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Program receives real-time updates from other land managers about vessels traveling to Lake Tahoe from waters with a high risk of containing invasive species.
By sharing the data, Tahoe's watercraft inspectors are alerted before the suspect boats show up.
Coast Guard continuing investigation into Tahoe Queen fire
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/17/2016 - 12:40pm
An investigation team from the Coast Guard is continuing their investigation into Tuesday's fire on board the Tahoe Queen, which suffered severe damage while it was docked at the pier at the Zephyr Cove Marina on Lake Tahoe's South Shore.
At this point they have not completed their investigation and the cause of the fire has yet to be determined.
Fire severely damages Tahoe Queen
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 9:12am
ZEPHYR COVE, NV - Investigators and vessel inspectors from Coast Guard Sector San Francisco are on the scene of Tuesday's fire on board the 119-foot passenger Lake Tahoe paddle wheel boat, the Tahoe Queen.
"Most of the damage is limited to the boat's pilot house and second deck," Lt. Jake Aulner of the U.S. Coast Guard told South Tahoe Now. "This can be attributed to the great response by the Tahoe Douglas Fire Department."
Aulner and the team from USCG Yerba Buena Island will be at the scene until the cause of the morning blaze is determined.
"Shooting Fire" in Carson City burns 252 acres, now 80% contained
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/14/2016 - 3:42pm
UPDATE 11AM 8/15: The Shooting Fire is now 80 percent contained and remains non-threatening to structures with a total of 252 acres burned, SFIDC spokeswoman Shannon Brophy said.
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UPDATE 8PM: The Shooting Fire is 40 percent contained with eyes on all fire lines from multiple fire agencies, said Carson City Fire Department spokeswoman Stacey Belt. Mapping has the fire size to be between 200 to 300 acres, she said. Several fire crews will remain on scene to close the containment gap.
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Ask Hopeful Henry: Can you give me the scoop on Service Animals?
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/04/2016 - 7:54am
Dear Henry,
I am a business owner can you please explain the situation with “Service Dogs,” what is considered a service dog and what do I have to allow in my place of business which is a restaurant. I don’t want to get in trouble with ADA or the Health Department.
Thank you, Bob
Great question Bob!
This is an issue we get calls on all the time. I am going to be answering this question with information directly from the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, and Disability Rights Section.
Know the warning signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/29/2016 - 9:39am
With higher than average temperatures in the Sierra this week it is important to know the warning signs of too much exposure to the heat. It is important to stay hydrated and limit times outdoors in the direct sun.
Heat Exhaustion: According to WebMD, heat exhaustion is a heat-related illness that can occur after you've been exposed to high temperatures, and it often is accompanied by dehydration.
There are two types of heat exhaustion:
Water depletion. Signs include excessive thirst, weakness, headache, and loss of consciousness.
Accident closes Hwy 50 at Echo Summit
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/26/2016 - 5:23pm
A three-car accident on Highway 50 near Frog Lake on lower Echo Summit caused both lanes of the road to be closed for almost two hours Tuesday afternoon.
At 3:37 p.m., the California Highway Patrol responded to the accident which resulted in extensive damage to all three cars involved in the head-on collision. They then issued an alert to cell phones in the area, warning of the road's closure.
CHP says there were mild to moderate injuries to the cars' occupants and at least one person was transported to Barton Hospital.
As of 5:15 p.m., both lanes of traffic reopened.
Body found in burned car in Washoe County, Sheriff's Office seeks public's help
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/16/2016 - 9:32pm
Three people have been identified as "persons of interest" by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office in connection to an investigation of human remains found in a burnt vehicle off State Route 447 on Thursday night.
The men have been identified as Shannon Miller, Shawn Miller and Corey Massengale, all from the Silver Spring area of Lyon County.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/10/2016 - 12:02pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
7/3
1:45 a.m. - Vacation Rental Issue - Lodgepole Trail - UNLICENSED VACATION RENTAL
3:33 a.m. - Vacation Rental Issue - Del Norte St
4:14 a.m. - Vacation Rental Issue - Prospector Trail
5:58 a.m. - Death Investigation - South Lake Tahoe - dEATH OF 90-YEAR- OLD MAN
1882 pounds of illegal fireworks confiscated at Truckee "bug" station
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/29/2016 - 11:38pm
Fire and law enforcement officers across the State are working together to confiscate illegal fireworks and get them off the street. In Placer County, an announced inspection of all vehicles going through the Truckee agricultural station netted 1,882 pounds of illegal fireworks, resulting in 20 misdemeanor citations and seven felony arrests.
In another operation, CAL FIRE joined a multi-agency fireworks seizure operation in San Bernardino County that resulted in the confiscation of 25,406 pounds of illegal fireworks, 51 misdemeanor citations issued, as well as two felony arrests.
Raley's to remove certain sodas from their shelves
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/28/2016 - 3:26pm
Raley’s grocery stores announced today that they will eliminate certain Raley's brand sodas from their shelves in order to keep in line with their vision of health and wellness. One year ago, they stopped the sale of tobacco products for the same reason.
The move will take away all flavors containing high-fructose corn syrup and artificial colors and flavors, including diet soda varieties.
USFS asks public to stay safe during the Fourth of July holiday at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/27/2016 - 6:10pmThe Fourth of July holiday period is the busiest time of year in the Lake Tahoe Basin. For those visiting during the holiday and attending one of the firework displays over the lake, expect extremely crowded conditions and excess traffic. Because of the Basin’s high elevation, expect intense sunlight during the day and much lower temperatures at night. Bring sunscreen, a jacket, and carry a flashlight. Don’t forget to drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated.
Think First - Keep Tahoe Fire Safe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/15/2016 - 5:25pm
June is wildfire awareness month at Lake Tahoe. And nine years later, the 2007 Angora Fire remains a vivid remember that wildfire is one of the greatest threats facing our environment, our homes, and our businesses. We must prepare accordingly.
Our region continues to take important steps to manage that wildfire threat, improve the health of our forests, and create fire adapted communities that are prepared for the next wildfire at Tahoe. But there is more work to do.
Opinion: Air quality in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/07/2016 - 8:24am
To keep Tahoe cherished and known for its beauty, locals try in their best efforts to “keep Tahoe blue.” Sadly, negative effects in our ecosystems come from humans which could damage the clarity of the lake and the air quality. Bad air quality comes from numerous sources, such as car emissions, uncontained fires, and contributors to toxic runoff into the forest; these sources of pollution must be stopped.
Leave No Trace events in South Lake Tahoe to raise awareness
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/31/2016 - 3:56pm
The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics and its Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers team are partnering with the Lake Tahoe Outreach Committee and other Lake Tahoe organizations to host community events and educational activities June 6-13. As visitors flock to the outdoor recreation wonderland that is Lake Tahoe the trails, beaches and forests are experiencing an increase in use and the associated impacts of trash, trail erosion and shoreline degradation.
Electrical short at South Lake Tahoe motel causes early morning fire
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/27/2016 - 3:15pm
The cause is still under investigation as to why a mattress caught on fire Friday morning, sending two people to Barton Hospital with minor injuries.
Just after 6:23 a.m. May 27, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue responded to the Sky Lake Lodge at 2644 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Once they arrived they found a mattress on fire.
Preliminary investigation shows an electrical short on or near the mattress caused the fire.
This is Bear Country: Practice proper food storage and trash disposal
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/24/2016 - 4:06pm
Several local agencies have teamed together to inform the public on the importance of proper food storage and trash disposal at their Lake Tahoe homes and vacation rentals.
Column: Know the Facts about Hepatitis
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/18/2016 - 4:03pm
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month. Do you know the facts about hepatitis and if you may have it?
Hepatitis is a viral infection of the liver. There are three major types: A, B and C. Vaccines are available to protect against Hepatitis A and B, but none are available for Hepatitis C.
Hepatitis B and C can cause chronic infections that if left untreated can lead to liver damage, liver failure or even cancer. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Hepatitis C is the leading cause of liver transplants in this country.
Opinion: The Next Step To Making Tahoe Great - Loop Road
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/18/2016 - 11:44am
Our home of beautiful South Lake Tahoe is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the world. With around 4.3 million visitors in 2011, as well as certain main events and holidays where our city's population doubles and even triples. With this nonstop tourism occurring throughout South Lake Tahoe, it only makes sense to have a “downtown” area, which is what the loop road will provide. Despite the concerns of how the loop road will hurt our community, there are a lot of long term social and environmental benefits involved in this project.
Location
South Tahoe High School
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
CA 96150
United States
38° 54' 35.8704" N, 120° 0' 55.0836" W
See map: Google Maps
South Shore family safe after home burns in early morning fire
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/17/2016 - 5:07pm
A Christmas Valley family is safe after their home suffered substantial damage in an early morning fire on May 16.
A family of three awoke to the sounds of their smoke detectors wailing and called 9-1-1. At that time, they didn't see flames but quickly exited the home.
Firefighters from the Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) responded at 4:50 a.m. to the 3300 block of West River Park Drive where they found the second story fully engulfed in flames.
Bijou Bike Park: Preventing damage, safety issues and planned updates
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/13/2016 - 6:27pm
Sledders and snowboarders this season were not kind to the new Bijou Bike Park, breaking down banked trails, overturning tables and benches, and leaving the area full of trash.
At Thursday's South Lake Tahoe Parks & Recreation Commission meeting, City staff, commissions and bike enthusiasts discussed how to ensure the damage and some other issues at the park come to an end.
Fire destroys condos in Tahoe Keys
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/03/2016 - 4:04pm
5/4/16 11:00 a.m. update: The fire that swept through a Tahoe Keys condo complext on Tuesday caused an estimated $3 million in damage. Seven of the units suffered significant damage and a few other units in the surrounding condominiums have had some water and/or smoke damage. Firefighters arrived after receiving the 1:48 p.m. 911 call, and the fire was contained at approximately 4:10 p.m. Fire fighting personnel remained on the scene until 9:00 p.m.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/01/2016 - 7:23am
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.
4/24
2:37 p.m. - Operating Motorcycle without proper license - Lake Tahoe Blvd - 37-year-old-male cited
6:00 p.m. - Manufacturing of Controlled Substance - Plum St - A BHO LAB EXPLOSION WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH LAKE TAHOE. - Suspect is a 36-year-old man.
4/25
One injured in possible honey oil lab explosion in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/24/2016 - 7:51pm
6:00 p.m. 4/25/16 Update: There are no new details in Sunday's explosion at a home in South Lake Tahoe. The South Lake El Dorado Narcotics Enforcement Team (SLEDNET) has taken over the case and it is still under investigation.
There have been no arrests at this point.
Original Story:
A possible honey oil lab inside the garage of a South Lake Tahoe home exploded on Sunday evening, sending one to the hospital.
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.
Former FOX40 producer sentenced to prison for attack on media sites
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/13/2016 - 6:06pm
Matthew Keys, 29, former web producer and network site administrator for KTXL FOX40, a Sacramento television station, was sentenced today to two years in prison for inciting, assisting, and conducting a weeks-long campaign of online attacks against FOX40 and The Los Angeles Times, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner and FBI Special Agent in Charge Monica M. Miller announced.
Hopeful Henry: The Bears are Back!
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/07/2016 - 8:40pm
Dear Henry,
I’m a local and have noticed the bears are back! I’ve already seen cubs and a lot more sightings in my neighborhood when compared to last year. Could you cover some bear safety tips in your article for those who are new to area or visiting in one of the many vacation homes?
Thanks,
Ron
Thanks Ron,
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
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.
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.
NDOT dismantles boulder that fell on Highway 50 between Glenbrook and Cave Rock
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/23/2016 - 6:25pm
On Tuesday, February 23, 2016, Nevada Department of Transportation crews started the dismantling process of the large boulder that fell onto Highway 50 northeast of the Cave Rock tunnel Saturday night.
The large boulder rolled onto the roadway, causing damage to the road and guardrail, but no injuries or vehicle damage, at approximately 6:30 p.m. February 20. The size of the boulder is estimated at nine feet wide by six feet high.
14 car pile-up sends 1 to hospital and closes Highway 88 for three hours
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/07/2016 - 9:37am
A series of five collisions occurred on Highway 88 on the morning of Saturday, February 6, 2016 near the Kirkwood Inn, injuring two and sending one to the hospital.
The collisions were caused by multiple drivers traveling at unsafe speeds for the conditions and following too close to other vehicles according to the California Highway Patrol.
"Slow and Steady Wins the Race couldn't be more true this Saturday morning," the South Lake Tahoe office of the California Highway Patrol said in a statement. "You can't be the first on the mountain if you don't make it there."
Lake Valley Fire seeks public's help to clear out over 1,000 hydrants
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/02/2016 - 6:45pm
With over 1,000 fire hydrants within the borders of the Lake Valley Fire Protection District, they have unveiled the "Adopt a Hydrant" program.
It is impossible for fire crews to shovel and maintain all of them in a timely manner and since the California Fire Code requires fire hydrants to be free of obstructions and immediately identifiable, LVFPD is asking for the public's help.
Ask Hopeful Henry: Silly or Serious?
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/22/2016 - 3:49pm
Dear Henry,
Just curious, my cat has started sticking his tongue out, I mean a lot. He will just sit and stick his tongue out at me. It’s cute but should I be concerned?
Thanks,
Arnold
Dear Arnold.
I’m actually glad you brought this up. While yes it’s cute, I had a kitty with this habit. While some cats just do this for no apparent reason my concern with your kitty is that it is new behavior. If you cat was doing this its whole life and your veterinarian had seen no signs of trouble then I would say you just have a silly kitty.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/04/2016 - 5:53pm
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.
12/27
No Arrests
12/28
8:06 a.m. - Vandalism - Nez Perce Dr - A VEHICLE'S TIRES WERE VANDALIZED.
10:55 a.m. - Petty Theft - South Upper Truckee - VIA EDSO ON LINE REPORTING SYSTEM- VICTIM REPORTED PETTY THEFT BY UNKNOWN SUSPECT(S).
Thousands of Nevada earthquakes kept seismologists busy in 2015
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/31/2015 - 6:30pm
If you live in Nevada, chances are you felt an earthquake in 2015. The University of Nevada, Reno's Seismological Laboratory said there were 17,500 earthquakes in the state during the year, 231 of those recently in south Reno.
South Tahoe High graduate Graham Kent in the director of the Nevada Seismological Lab. "While the Reno shaking is fresh in our minds, what's really bumping the number up from the background rates is the energetic sequence in far northwestern Nevada, the Sheldon sequence," he said.
Chemicals linked with severe respiratory disease found in common e-cigarette flavors
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/27/2015 - 7:28pm
Diacetyl, a flavoring chemical linked to cases of severe respiratory disease, was found in more than 75% of flavored electronic cigarettes and refill liquids tested by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Two other potentially harmful related compounds were also found in many of the tested flavors, which included varieties with potential appeal to young people such as Cotton Candy, Fruit Squirts, and Cupcake.
Tornado touched down in El Dorado Hills, Cameron Park
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/25/2015 - 3:22pm
A tornado warning for parts of El Dorado and Amador counties has been lifted, but the National Weather Service reports that a tornado did touch down in El Dorado Hills near Folsom Lake and in Cameron Park.
Eric Kurth, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said the tornado touched down in the Browns Ravine area and damage was reported in the area of Hill View Hidden Acres and Mormon Island drives, south of Green Valley Road, in El Dorado Hills about 3 p.m. and moved eastward also touching down in Cameron Park.
New bear cub at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care for the winter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/18/2015 - 7:33pm
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care welcomed a new house guest for the winter, one-year-old China.
China is a 40 pound male bear cub who just arrived from China Peak, near Huntington Lake, outside of Fresno. LTWC names the cubs that come to their center after the region they come from.
The first year cub's mother had to be euthanized after receiving irreparable damage after being hit by a car. China will be living at LTWC for the remainder of the winter with two other cubs that came from Sequoia.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Department gives Christmas tree safety tips
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/12/2015 - 9:10pm
Select a fresh tree with good color and firm, flexible needles that do not easily pull from the branches.
Place the tree in plain water immediately after re-cutting the trunk at least ½” above the old cut. The container you use for your tree should hold 2 to 4 quarts of water. The longer you wait to place your tree in water, the greater the chances are that it will lose the required moisture content to keep it fresh through the holiday season. NEVER place your tree on a wooden stand.
