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South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/06/2018 - 2:04pm
The following are the 155 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Dec. 20 - Dec. 31, 2017.
12/20
03:27 - 800 block of Placer Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
04:53 - 3600 block of Rocky Point Rd - Public service
07:18 - 900 block of Ski Run Blvd - Alarm system sounded, no fire/unintentional
12:00 - 3300 block of Sandy Way - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
13:04 - 1000 block of Heavenly Village Way - Dispatched & cancelled en route
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/01/2018 - 12:51am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - 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.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
12/20
3:37 p.m. - Disorderly Conduct - Koru St - ADULT MALE WAS FOUND WANDERING A PUBLIC NEIGHBORHOOD IN SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND ACTING IRRATIONALLY. SUBJECT STATED HE WAS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF "MUSHROOMS".
12/21
SnowGlobe thrills attendees as Khalid and others take the stage
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/31/2017 - 12:39am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Fans of electronic music have flocked to South Lake Tahoe for the annual SnowGlobe outdoor music festival held December 29-31 at, one the Community Fields. The predominately under-30 crowd come from colleges and communities hundreds and even thousands of miles away to enjoy a specially gathered group of top artists in the electronic dance music (EDM) field.
Along with the fun though comes issues common at most music festivals: noise, trash, underage drinking and drugs.
First weekend of VHR ordinance in South Lake Tahoe nets eight violators
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/26/2017 - 3:25pm
Over the first weekend of enforcement of the new South Lake Tahoe Vacation Rental Ordinance, eight violations were issued at a price tag of $8,000.
Parking was the biggest offense with renters having more cars than allowed, something that caught many by surprise as they thought noise would bring in the most violations for vacation home rentals (VHR). Four citations were issued for parking, two for exceeding occupancy, one for parking and noise combination and one for being an unpermitted VHR.
The SLT City Council voted in the new ordinance to take effect December 22, 2017.
From homeless to housed, EDSO Homeless Outreach Team is making a difference
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/26/2017 - 1:46am
"Instead of trying to find a way to eliminate the homeless, we now have the ability to change homelessness with a new approach - and it is working," said El Dorado County Sheriff's Deputy Chris Macras.
LTCC awarded $500k for culinary pre-apprenticeship program
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/20/2017 - 11:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) is one of just a handful of educational providers in the state to win a $500,000 grant from the California Apprenticeship Initiative (CAI) to help build and launch culinary pre-apprenticeship programs in South Lake Tahoe. LTCC was recently notified of the award, which will be used to help better prepare South Lake Tahoe’s workforce and to improve local residents’ ability to secure in-demand jobs and progress to higher-wage careers in the Tahoe Basin.
Nevada doctor arrested on distribution of opioids and health care fraud charges
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/12/2017 - 11:39am
Dr. Devendra I. Patel, aka Devendrakumar I. Patel, 58, of Elko, Nev., was arrested Tuesday on 39 charges of unlawful distribution of prescriptions opioids and Medicaid fraud.
Patel is charged with 36-counts of distribution of controlled substances such as oxycodone and hydrocodone, and three-counts of health care fraud. He is a cardiologist at his medical practice, Northeastern Nevada Cardiology. The statutory maximum penalty for distribution of a controlled substance is 10 years in prison and the maximum penalty for health care fraud is 10 years in prison.
City wants citizens to be prepared for high winds and cold temperatures
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/04/2017 - 2:08pm
Brrrrrr...
The week ahead in South Lake Tahoe will be a clear one, but very cold as a strong high pressure system builds over the Sierra causing prolonged periods of strong morning inversions.
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a wind advisory for Lake Tahoe from 1:00 p.m. Monday to 10:00 a.m. Tuesday. Winds will be from the East 15-25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Over the ridges will be as high as 80 mph.
Outdoor movies in South Lake Tahoe on weekends in December
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/29/2017 - 10:24pm
Event Date:
December 3, 2017 (All day)
Ever think of watching movies outside during the winter in Lake Tahoe? Now is your opportunity to gather around the fire pits at The Crossing in South Lake Tahoe and watch holiday movies, ski and snowboard movie premieres, participate in fundraisers and have fun with raffle prizes, all part of the new Sierra Cinemas.
Starting Sunday, December 3, Sierra-at-Tahoe, FNCTN and Lake Tahoe AleworX start December off right with "The Polar Express." Its a free, community event in the courtyard at Lake Tahoe AleworX.
Movie Nights:
When: Sunday, 12/3 at 5:00 p.m.
Cause: Boys & Girls Club
Partnership emphasizes nature is the best medicine
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/28/2017 - 6:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - To show nature is the best medicine, Barton Health and the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) have partnered together to give the community Wellness Outings.
Patients will have access to the forest through a guided outing with a USFS ranger and physician or nurse.
In addition to Wellness Outings, the partnership will provide wellness and injury prevention training for USFS rangers and firefighters, as well as accessibility of public lands to promote outdoor recreation.
Christmas tree permits all sold out in Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/28/2017 - 6:19pm
It took less than two weeks for the U.S. Forest Service to sell out of Christmas tree cutting permits. Since November 13, the first day of sales, 2,250 permits were sold from the USFS offices in South Lake Tahoe, Incline Village and Tahoe City. No additional permits will be authorize for this season.
Permits may still be available in locations outside of the Tahoe Basin. Call ahead to see if they still have the $10 permits on hand:
Bureau of Land Management
Carson City Office
5665 Morgan Mill Road,
Carson City, NV 89701
775-885-6000
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/26/2017 - 8:44am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - 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.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
11/17
10:58 p.m. - Driving without a license - Stockton Ave - A TRAFFIC STOP WAS CONDUCTED ON A VEHICLE FOR AN INFRACTION. IT WAS LATER LEARNED THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE WAS UNLICENSED. THE 32-YEAR-OLD FEMALE DRIVER WAS LATER CITED AND RELEASED.
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.
Tahoe Big Year 2018 Discussed at the SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/10/2017 - 3:28pm
Event Date:
December 20, 2017 - 6:00pm Join the Friends of the Library as they host a very informative Bird Talk on December 20, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W
See map: Google Maps
South Lake Tahoe City Council votes to cap VHRs at 1,400
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/07/2017 - 9:45pm
"We need the community to get together and collaborate," said SLT Councilman Jason Collin during Tuesday's Council meeting. "Its polarized the community."
Collin was discussing the South Lake Tahoe Vacation Home Rental Ordinance after another full day of a City Council meeting focused on the subject of vacation homes in the community.
Smoke filling Lake Tahoe Basin from prescribed fire operations
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/02/2017 - 3:13pm
Prescribed fire operations in both the Eldorado National Forest and Tahoe National Forest Truckee Ranger District are sending smoke into the Lake Tahoe Basin Thursday.
If you have low tolerance for smoke, please take the following precautions to reduce your exposure.
· Stay indoors as much as possible especially seniors and children. Avoid physical exertion.
· Close windows, doors, and outside vents when it is smoky. Use a fan or air conditioner to re-circulate the air. Ventilate your home and work place during periods when it is least smoky.
Man accused of threatening Carson City judge dies in prison
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/26/2017 - 5:05pm
The man accused of firing shots into the home of Carson City Judge John Tatro, setting up an explosive device outside the home and sending a threatening Christmas card has died, Carson City law officials confirm.
John Aston, 74, died Thursday morning, 6:25 a.m. in the infirmary at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center. News of his death has been confirmed by the Carson City Sheriff's Office.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Coroner responded. An autopsy will be scheduled per NRS 209.3815. Next of kin have been notified.
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.
City of South Lake Tahoe takes first look at ban of Styrofoam
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/19/2017 - 10:51pm
Throwaway polystyrene coffee cups, soup bowls, plates, trays, meat packing trays, egg cartons, to-go boxes and packing peanuts are already a thing of the past in cities across the country, and South Lake Tahoe might soon have their name on that list.
City Council members heard a presentation at their October 17 meeting, testing the waters to see if there is a desire to eliminate or limit the use of Polystyrene within the City limits.
Single use plastic bags in grocery stores were banned in South Lake Tahoe in 2013 and recently made a pledge to use 100 percent renewable energy by 2032.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/15/2017 - 8:31pm
The following are the 194 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Sept. 20 - Oct. 10, 2017.
9/20
03:57 - 1000 block of 4th St - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury Yes Yes
09:17 - 4100 block of Lakeshore Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
21:35 - 800 block of Capistrano Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
22:07:01 1100 block of Herbert Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Tahoe Adventure Film Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/11/2017 - 1:57pm
Event Date:
December 9, 2017 - 6:30pm Tahoe Adventure Film Festival (TAFF) is the annual gathering of the who’s who of outdoor adventure set in a hypnotic theatrical show of go-go dancers and dramatic action imagery by the best Tahoe photographers. It’s where the industry’s best filmmakers premier their latest adventure sports films one night only hosted by festival creator and adventurer, Todd Offenbacher.
73,000 acres burn in California in 12 hours- 1,500 structures burn, 20,000 people evacuated
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/09/2017 - 2:31pm
Overnight significant winds fanned over a dozen fires across Northern California. 15 new wind whipped wildfires in nine counties have already burned over 73,000 acres in the past 12 hours. Firefighters have been challenged with winds gusting in excess of 50 mph causing extreme rates of spread and volatile burning conditions.
Sass Talk: VHRs, Martin Hollay and Yes on C
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/07/2017 - 8:48am
On Tuesday, a majority of city council agreed on a revised VHR (Vacation Home Rental) ordinance. In two weeks we will vote on the first reading of the ordinance and if a majority supports it, on November 7th would be the final vote to adopt the revised regulations and rules. The ordinance would then go into effect 30 days later.
Full weekend of activities in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/29/2017 - 11:58pm
Lots to do in South Lake Tahoe this weekend. Now that South Tahoe and Whittell High Schools had their homecoming games Friday night, the rest of the weekend can be filled with everything from helping feed local youth, buying mattresses or playing golf for the high school, honoring one of the City's first leaders and enjoying the annual Fire Fest.
Fire Fest returns to the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/20/2017 - 2:15pm
Event Date:
September 30, 2017 - 10:00am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Helicopters, fire trucks, K-9s and demonstrations are just a few of the activities planned for 23rd annual Fire Fest on Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. outside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe.
Admission is free and the event is a great opportunity for families to have fun while learning about safety and conservation.
Tibetan monk part of The Loft speaker series
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/19/2017 - 8:24pm
Event Date:
September 26, 2017 - 6:00pm
The Venerable Geshe Lobsang Tsultrim, a Tibetan Buddhist monk of the Gelug order, will be in South Lake Tahoe as part of The Loft's speaker series on Tuesday, September 26, 2017.
Geshe-la trained in philosophy and sacred art at Gaden Shartse Monastic University in Southern India and for many years toured the world as sand mandala master for the Sacred Arts of Tibet tours. He currently lives in Auburn, Calif.
The evening's schedule includes an optional dinner, meet and greet, and teaching session.
Schedule:
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/17/2017 - 7:53am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - 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.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
9/6
7:27 a.m. - Bear Report at VHR - Horace Greeley Ave - A MALE COMPLAINED ABOUT A VACATION RENTAL HAVING TRASH AROUND THE HOME. UPON ARRIVAL IT WAS CONFIRMED A BEAR HAD SCATTERED THE RUBBISH.
9/7
New McDonald's opens in South Lake Tahoe at the Y
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/14/2017 - 6:37pm
On May 17, 2017, South Tahoe Now was at the demolition of the McDonald's at the "Y," and the builder said he'd have the project done and ready to open in 120 days.
Wednesday, September 13, the new 4,305 square foot building with its environmental improvements opened to the public at 11:30 a.m. That was 117 days since we saw old, 40-year-old building come down.
Inside, diners will see a sleek new design with automated ordering stations and plenty of seating.
Sample the Sierra after party, Local After Dark, features art, dance, food and music
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/11/2017 - 2:54pm
Event Date:
September 16, 2017 - 6:30pm
In South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, September 16 after Sample the Sierra, a new community event will be held to benefit Tahoe Youth & Family Services.
Local Art After Dark at the Benko Art Gallery will feature live music, live art, dance performances, local food and drinks from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Tickets are $20 at the door and $10 for Sample the Sierra ticket holders and locals (will need to show wristband or local ID at the door. Locals include Tahoe basin and extends to Placerville and Carson/Reno).
Sass Talk: Vacation rentals, cannabis and Martin Hollay
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/09/2017 - 8:25am
More than a few people have asked me if I was frustrated by this last city council meeting and the 6.5 hour discussion regarding the revised VHR (Vacation Home Rental) ordinance. I thought the City Manager's introduction on why we were looking at a revised ordinance and the staff presentation on the revisions were excellent and on point. At first I was a little confused about some of the council questions of staff but reminded myself that the VHR sub-committee made up of Mayor Pro Tem David and myself have been living, sleeping and eating the VHR issue for over two years.
As bike-sharing brings out bad manners, China asks, what’s wrong with us?
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/04/2017 - 9:26am
BEIJING — Liu Lijing, a mechanic in Beijing, does not usually pay much attention to manners. He does not mind when people blast loud music, and he strolls the alleyways near his home in a tank top stained with grease. But when a stranger recently ditched a bicycle in the bushes outside his door, Mr. Liu was irate.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/03/2017 - 11:22am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - 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.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
8/24
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/02/2017 - 8:55pm
The following are the 147 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from August 9-20, 2017.
August 9
00:59 - 1100 block of Wildwood Ave - Hazmat release investigation w/ no hazmat
08:42 - 900 block of Turnback Tr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
09:55 - 1800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
10:22 - 1400 block of Herbert Ave - EMS: Dispatched & cancelled en route
12:53 - On Mule Deer Cir at Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Vacation rentals again on South Lake Tahoe City Council agenda
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/31/2017 - 3:14pm
Renting a home while on vacation is the trend in many tourist destinations, not only in Lake Tahoe, but across the globe. This new way of vacationing has not come without issues so many towns are creating ordinances or, like in Anaheim and other cities, banning them.
Suspects still sought in South Shore stabbing
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/31/2017 - 1:31pm
Suspects are still being sought for the violent robbery, battery and stabbing of a man outside Harrah's Tahoe.
On August 13 at 3:10 a.m., deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) were called to the valet area of the Stateline casino where they found a man with a stab wound. The incident occurred on the sidewalk near valet.
Witnesses stated an altercation occurred between the victim and two males who fled the scene after the incident.
Approval granted for removal of dead and dying trees in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/24/2017 - 5:51pm
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board on Wednesday approved an emergency permit for Caltrans to remove hazardous dying trees along its highways and rights of way in the Tahoe Basin.
California Gov. Jerry Brown declared a tree mortality emergency in October 2015 because of widespread tree die-offs after several years of severe drought. There are now an estimated 102 million dead trees in California, with the greatest tree mortality in the Southern Sierra Nevada.
Special evening meeting for City Council's Cannabis Workshop
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/23/2017 - 10:34pm
The South Lake Tahoe City Council is holding a Cannabis Workshop on Tuesday, August 29 at 5:00 p.m. in their chambers at the Lake Tahoe Airport.
They decided to hold the meeting during the evening hours instead of their normal 9:00 a.m. meeting time in hopes more citizens would attend and speak.
No sales of cannabis are currently allowed in California outside of medical marijuana dispensaries. The state is finalizing their regulations and the City wants to be prepared as those are slated to start January 1, 2018.
4 tips for parents to address bullying and cyberbullying
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/22/2017 - 3:47pm
As children get ready to go back to school, I understand bullying is one of the last things parents want to worry about. However, bullying is a salient and, unfortunately, common occurrence. It can take place on school grounds, after school, and through electronics (cyberbullying).
Brush fire burning in canyon behind Fandango Casino in Carson City
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/22/2017 - 2:40pm
UPDATE 6:29PM: Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon said conditions are looking better this evening, with the fire around 70 to 75 percent contained. There is not acreage estimate yet but it is likely around 100 acres and probably less than 200 acres, he said.
“Around 100 firefighters are on scene battling the blaze as well as two airplanes and two helicopters. We have released some resources now so they can go to other fires in the region.”
Evacuations remain in place for now in Voltaire Canyon and Carson Colony areas. The cause of the fire is believed to be a lightning strike.
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Man stabbed at Stateline casino; suspects sought
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/13/2017 - 5:56pm
8/13/17 7:10 p.m. update: The witnesses in the photo have been identified but DCSO is still looking for the identity of the two male suspects.
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One man was stabbed and two other men are being sought after an altercation led to a stabbing outside Harrah's Tahoe on Sunday, August 13 at about 3:10 a.m.
Deputies from Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) were called to the Stateline casino valet area on a report of a stabbing and robbery. When they arrived they found the unidentified man with a serious stab wound.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/13/2017 - 9:34am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - 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.
8/6
12:09 a.m. - Vacation Rental Complaint - Plumas Cir - NOISE COMPLAINT
2:23 a.m. - Vacation Rental Complaint - Elks Club Dr - NOISE COMPLAINT
2:56 a.m. - Vacation Rental Complaint - Tionontati St - NOISE COMPLAINT
3:20 a.m. - Vacation Rental Complaint - Bonanza Tr - NOISE COMPLAINT
Wellness Outings: A prescription for “Nature as Medicine”
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/10/2017 - 5:46pm
South Lake Tahoe, CA – Recovering from a major joint surgery doesn’t usually inspire the idea of snowshoeing by moonlight, but that’s exactly what Carol Bennis, age 75, was asked to do during her recovery last February.
Carol had never been on snowshoes before, or hiked at night, but when she heard her surgeon and other patients at a similar stage of recovery would be there, she decided to try it out.
Sass Talk: Sierra Boulevard, Roadwork, The Crossing, LimeBike and more
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/05/2017 - 9:43am
The city received some good news this week. We were successfully awarded $2.9 million in federal funds to complete all of the funding for the Sierra Blvd. Streetscape project-we are now 100% funded through construction. Kudos to Stan Hill with the City for his excellent grant application. Per Jim Marino, Asst.
Two die in Minden skydiving accident
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/03/2017 - 2:24pmAugust 4 update: The cause of the accident is still under investigation. The pair's parachute deployed but there was an unknown problem that caused it to not slow their descent.
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Update 2:55 p.m.: At approximately 10:15 am on Thursday, August 3rd, 2017, deputies of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office were called to a report of two skydivers down near the Minden Airport. Upon arrival, deputies found two deceased skydivers on the ground outside the perimeter of the airport.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/02/2017 - 10:58pm
-The following are the 134 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from July 19-31, 2017.
7/19
13:55 - Barton Hospital - EMS- Interfacility Psych Transfer
19:38 - 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - Barbecue, tar kettle
20:55 - 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - False alarm or false call, other
21:27 - 800 block of Emerald Bay Rd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
7/20
08:02 - 700 block of Lassen Dr - Smoke detector activation due to malfunction
National Night Out - Staying safe at home, work and play
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/30/2017 - 8:11pm
Every year, on the first Tuesday in August, nearly 40 million people in 16,000 communities across the United States turn out to celebrate National Night Out. The event was first hosted in 1984 as a way to bring communities together and promote stronger ties between citizens and the law enforcement personnel who serve them. Communities are at their best when neighbors feel a common bond and a sense of community not only among themselves but also with their local public servants, and National Night Out is a fun and enjoyable way to foster those important ties.
LTCC opens week-long Spanish Institute in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/28/2017 - 6:32pm
Event Date:
July 31, 2017 - 7:45am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) opens up their annual Intensive Spanish Summer Institute (ISSI) on Monday, July 31, a special guest will be there as part of the opening ceremony.
Selene Barceló, Consul for Community Affairs at the Consulate General of Mexico in Sacramento, will speak at several of the institute's activities starting at 7:45 a.m. with the opening session at the plaza outside the campus's Roberta Mason Library.
At 9:00 a.m. she moves to the Duke Theatre where she'll make a presentation in Spanish and then in English at 10:00 a.m.
Open House at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/27/2017 - 10:18pm
Event Date:
July 30, 2017 - 10:00am
Once a year the public has the opportunity to explore the Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care facility. On Sunday, July 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., they will open their doors to where the wild birds and animals are rehabilitated.
For 40 years the non-profit has been serving wildlife in the Sierra and normally the only people allowed past the front door are the volunteers.
Fire alarm prompts evacuation of South Lake Tahoe timeshare
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/25/2017 - 8:46pm
Guests staying at Diamond Resort's Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort in South Lake Tahoe were evacuated Tuesday afternoon after a smoke alarm sounded in the Ski Run Boulevard property.
At 4:40 p.m., South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) responded. Upon arrival they found the guests already outside and they headed in.
Some workmen had been on the 5th floor of the timeshare hotel, soldering on pipes inside the wall. Surrounding insulation ignited and the alarm was sounded as the workmen pulled the smoking culprit out of the wall.
Preacher Fire near Gardnerville swells to 3,130 acres, evacuations in place
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/24/2017 - 5:47pm
9:00 p.m. update: The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) has initiated evacuations for areas east of Pine Nut Road to include Fred's Street, Sandoval, Taildragger, Bluebird, and Bar-J Roads as well as in the Sierra Spirit Ranch area including, Blue Sage Road, Badger Lane, Robinson Road and Lena Lane. In addition, Washoe Tribal Police are evacuating the Bodie Flats area in the vicinity of Courtland Avenue.
The lightning-sparked Preacher Fire burning in the Pine Nut Mountains southeast of Gardnerville has swelled to 3,130 acres according to DCSO with winds moving north.
