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Tahoma murder suspect identified

LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Sunday's suspicious death in Tahoma has officially been ruled a homicide by El Dorado County Sheriff’s Detectives.

Jeremy David Virgo, 47, was arrested for murder after a chase ensued after deputies from El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) responded to shots being fired in the area of Timber Wolf Drive and Alder Street in the West Shore community of Tahoma.

Death in Tahoma leads to chase and arrest at Homewood Ski Resort

4:00 p.m. update: A 47-year-old man has been identified as the suspect in Sunday's murder in Tahoma. For more information: http://southtahoenow.com/story/02/12/2018/tahoma-murder-suspect-identified

LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. A chase along State Route 89 between Tahoma and Homewood today resulted in the arrest of a man who is being accused of being involved in a shooting and suspicious death.

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue

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

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 416 calls between November 13 - November 27, 2017.

Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:

11/13 - 26 Total Calls

Battery in the 900 block of Ski Run Blvd
Warrant in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

11/14 - 28 Total Calls

Battery in the 2500 block of William Ave
Brandishing in the 2200 block of Lake Tahoe BLvd

11/15 - 26 Total Calls

Auto Theft in the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

Lake Tahoe area roadwork for October 29 - November 3

As the road construction season winds down, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has announced the following work schedules on roads in the Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County:

LONG-TERM PROJECTS

Blue Ribbon Award nominees announced

The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (Tahoe Chamber) is holding their annual Blue Ribbon Awards dinner on Thursday, November 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Harrah's Lake Tahoe Ballroom. This gala event honors businesses, organizations, and individuals for civic contributions, tourism experiences, customer service, and entrepreneurial achievements. Tickets for the award ceremony are currently available online at www.TahoeChamber.org.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

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:

9/28

1:30 p.m. - Annoying Phone Calls - South Lake Tahoe - SUSPECT SENT HARASSING TEXT MSG TO 16-YEAR-OLD FEMALE VICTIM.

Lake Tahoe area roadwork for September 24-30

The following is the roadwork schedule from Caltrans on Lake Tahoe area roads.

SPECIAL EVENT
State Routes 28 and 267 (Placer County): Motorists should be alert for increased road cyclists on sections of State Routes 28 and 267 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday during the “Stetina’s Sierra Prospect” cycling event. Remember to share the road and allow at least three feet of space. For race information, visit:https://www.sierraprospect.com/

EMERGENCY PROJECTS

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue

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

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue

The following are the 63 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from July 7-12, 2017.

7/7

04:17 - 2600 block of Genoa Ave - Special type of incident, Dispatch error
03:40 - Barton Hospital - EMS Interfacility Transfer
11:47 - 1100 block of 3rd St - Central station, malicious false alarm
12:37 - 1000 block of Al Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
15:14 - 2000 block of Marconi Way - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury

Lake Tahoe area roadwork June 25 - July 1

EMERGENCY PROJECTS

State Route 89 (El Dorado County) from South Upper Truckee Road to Luther Pass: Motorists can expect one-way traffic control at various locations from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday for dead tree removal work.

U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.

New business licenses issued in South Lake Tahoe

The following 105 businesses took out business licenses with the City of South Lake Tahoe during the months of April and May:

April 3
A GRAVENSTEIN EYELASH EXTENSIONS
PRINT MEDIA LLC

April 4
BAJA FRESH #30324
DHARMA LOVE

Aril 5
CALIFORNIA RENTALS
LC SERVICES

April 6
ILEEN'S CRYSTAL KLEENING
SIERRA ECOTONE SOLUTIONS LLC

April 7
SECURITY PAVING COMPANY INC
TITANIC LONGBOARDS LLC

April 10
BLANCAS EST HOUSE CLEAN
TRUE NORTH RESEARCH

April 11
CLEAR BLUE SERVICE CO
SINK COMBS DETHLEFS

April 12
COZY RAY

April 13
CATHYS QUICK HELP

Lake Tahoe area roadwork June 18-24

EMERGENCY PROJECTS

U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.

U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) at Alder Creek Road: Motorists can expect intermittent one-way traffic control from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 6 a.m. to noon Friday for mudslide removal work.

Highway 50 over Echo Summit reopens with one-way controlled traffic

Caltrans has reopened Highway 50 between Meyers and Placerville with one-way controlled traffic at Alder Creek where a mudslide closed it last night. They originally said all traffic would be rerouted to other highways through Friday evening but crews were able to get it open.

The slope is still not stable and they are working on getting the mud flow stopped.

For up to the minute reports, visit Caltrans twitte at @CaltransDist3 or on their app/website - http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.

Lake Tahoe area roadwork May 28-June 3

The following is the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) roadwork schedule for the week. Most work resumes on Wednesday after the holiday weekend but some work starts on Tuesday, check the schedule below.

EMERGENCY PROJECT

U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.

Lake Tahoe Basin fuelwood permit sales begin May 30

LAKE TAHOE, Calif/Nev. - The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will begin the sale of personal use fuelwood permits at the Forest Supervisor’s Office in South Lake Tahoe on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, and at the Incline Village office on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Permits cost $20 per cord, with a two-cord minimum purchase and a limit of 10 cords per household.

Lake Tahoe area roadwork May 21-27

EMERGENCY PROJECTS

U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.

U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from Bull Creek Road to Alder Creek Road near White Hall: Motorists can expect intermittent one-way traffic control from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to noon Friday for drainage work.

Lake Tahoe area roadwork May 14-20

The following is a list of roadwork projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin, both on the North and South Shore.

EMERGENCY PROJECTS

U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.

U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from Bull Creek Road to Alder Creek Road near White Hall: Motorists can expect intermittent one-way traffic control from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to noon Friday for drainage work.

Plumber's torch sets off fire at Alder Inn in South Lake Tahoe

Damage was kept to a minimum after a quick response by firefighters from South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue on Monday afternoon at the Alder Inn on Ski Run Boulevard.

The fire started on the first floor where a plumber was working with a torch. It went into the second floor through plumbing chases.

"A quick and aggressive fire attack minimized damage to the structure," SLTFR said on their Facebook page.

The call came in at 1:30 p.m. May 1.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

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.

4/23
8:39 a.m. - Vacation Rental Violation - Shoshone St - RESPONSE TO A PERMITTED VHR FOR NUMEROUS VIOLATIONS SURROUNDING A VHR.

11:45 a.m. - Search & Rescue - Waterhouse Peak - SEARCH AND RESCUE INITIATED FOR AN INJURED 39-YEAR-OLD FEMALE SKIER OFF OF WATERHOUSE PEAK.

Highway 50 between South Lake Tahoe and Placerville reopens

10:45 a.m. update Feb. 15 - Some debris is still falling onto Highway 50 near the Alder Creek area, resulting in lane closures for crews to clean it up. Expect some delays at times.

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Crews working nonstop on Highway 50 after three mudslides closed the road have been able to get all cleaned up and the road opened in both directions at 10:32 p.m. Tuesday.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of some of the 1038 calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between December 25, 2016 and January 23 2017.

Calls resulting in arrests:

12/25
Drunk in Public at Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Keys Blvds
Drunk in Public in the 1100 block of Bonanza
Drunk in Public in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

12/26
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
Assault with a deadly weapon in the 800 block of Lakeview Ave

12/27
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd

12/28

Weekend full of Santa, holiday, films, theater and other activities in South Lake Tahoe

There is a full schedule of activites on the South Shore this weekend, plenty to do for the younger set as well as adults. Busy Santa can be found all over town!

Family Friendly -

Cruise with Santa aboard the M.S. Dixie II - Sunday, December 11, 2016, 12:00 – 2:00 pm, Cruise with Santa aboard the M.S.Dixie (530) 543-6191

North Lake Tahoe out of Christmas tree cutting permits, still some at SLT and Incline

The North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center has run out of Christmas Tree cutting permits, but there are still some available at the Forest Supervisor’s office in South Lake Tahoe, the USFS office in Incline Village and at El Dorado National Forest offices.

Permits cost $10 each with a limit of two per family. They must be purchased in person, are not transferable and are sold on a first come, first serve basis through December 23, if available.

New South Lake Tahoe Christmas event: Ski Run Holiday Stroll

Event Date: 
December 11, 2016 - 3:30pm

The Ski Run Holiday Stroll, a new event in South Lake Tahoe, will take place on Sunday, December 11, 2016, between the hours of 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., on Ski Run Boulevard, between Alder and Tamarack streets, on both sides of Ski Run.

All are welcome to attend this fun, family-friendly event which is meant to get the local community into the holiday spirit with several different activities doing on during the two hours.

Fuelwood permits in Lake Tahoe Basin good until November 20

Ready to cut some firewood? Time is running out to do so on U.S. Forest Service land in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The last day to purchase fuelwood permit for the is on Friday, November 18 and the last day to cut wood is Sunday, November 20.

Permits cost $20 per cord, with a two-cord minimum purchase and a limit of 10 cords per household. Permits have specific conditions and complete information is provided when the permit is issued. Maps to designated cutting areas are also provided and must be in the permit holder’s possession along with the valid permit.

Christmas tree permits for Lake Tahoe Basin go on sale Monday

The popular Lake Tahoe basin Christmas tree permits from the U.S Forest Service go on sale Monday, November 7 in South Lake Tahoe and North Lake Tahoe, then on November 9 in Incline Village.

Permits cost $10 each with a limit of two per family. They must be purchased in person, are not transferable and are sold on a first come, first serve basis. Even though the last day for tree permit sales is on December 23, they are normally sold out well before that date, sometimes as early as December 4.

Lake Tahoe area roadwork October 30 – November 5, 2016

LONG-TERM PROJECTS- State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in summer 2017. October 31-November 4 - State Route 89 (Placer County) from Oak Street to Cherry Street and from St.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 281 calls between August 9 and August , 2016.

8/9
Drunk in Public at Al Tahoe Blvd & Murrieta
Drunk in Public at Sonora and Alder Avenues
Drug Offense in the 700 block of Taylor Way
Spousal Abuse int he 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

8/10
Warrant in the 4000 block of Cedar Ave
Child Molest in the 1000 block of Tata Lane
Unlicensed Driver at Tata Lane and Lake Tahoe Blvd

8/11
Warrant in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd

Fire west of Lake Tahoe held to 25 acres; Now 60% contained

7:20 p.m. update 8-7-16: Firefighters will soon be in clean up mode on the Alder Fire after they made good progress today. They strengthened lines today increasing the containment of the fire to 60 percent.

The cause of the fire is still unknown.

9:00 a.m. update 8-7-16: Firefighters made good progress on the Alder Fire overnight and the fire is now 40 percent contained. The amount of brush and timber burned has been updated to 25 acres.

Time to get your firewood permits from Forest Service

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will begin the sale of personal use fuelwood permits at the Forest Supervisor’s Office at 35 College Drive in South Lake Tahoe on Monday, May 23, 2016, and at the North Shore office at 855 Alder Avenue in Incline Village on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. Permits cost $20 per cord, with a two-cord minimum purchase and a limit of 10 cords per household.

Permits should be purchased early and wood collected promptly as fire restrictions are likely to go into effect early and there may be days when no cutting is allowed.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 194 calls between May 3 and May 9, 2016.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

5/3
"Other" Misdemeanor in the 2400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

5/4
"Other" Midemeanor in the 2100 block of South Ave
Unlicensed driver in the 2900 block of Sacramento Ave

5/5
Warrant in the 3100 block of Harrison Ave

5/6

Christmas tree permits for Lake Tahoe Basin go on sale Monday

The popular Lake Tahoe basin Christmas tree permits from the U.S Forest Service go on sale Monday, November 16 on both the South Shore and November 18 on the North Shore.

Permits cost $10 each with a limit of two per family. They must be purchased in person, are not transferable and are sold on a first come, first serve basis. Even though USFS lists noon on December 24 as the last day for sales, they are normally sold out well before that date. In 2014, tree permits sold out on December 4. The last day to cut a tree down is Christmas Day, December 25, 2015.

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue incidents for week

The following is a list of all 911 calls received by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) from October 1 to October 7, 2015.

October 1, 2015: 5 calls: 3 EMS calls, 1 call for unauthorized burning, 1 call for CO2 detector being activated due to malfunction.

October 2, 2015: 8 calls: 5 EMS calls, 1 call for natural gas leak, 1 call canceled en route, 1 interfacility transfer.

October 3, 2015: 11 calls: 7 EMS calls, 1 false alarm, 1 canceled en route, 1 service call "other," 1 unauthorized burning.

Angora Fire Restoration Project to resume

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will resume work this week at Angora Creek near South Lake Tahoe. Crews will construct 700 feet of new stream channel to replace the existing Angora Creek channel, which was rerouted and straightened in the early 1900s to accommodate livestock grazing. Seneca Pond, constructed in 1964 when the area was under private ownership, will be returned to a wetland.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to for the week of February 20 to March 4, 2015. They responded to 301 calls during the 13 day period.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

2/20
City Ordinance in the 2200 block of Monterey
Violation of Court Order in the 900 block of Edgewood Circle

2/21
Spousal Abuse in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

2/22
Domestice Battery in the 2300 block of California Avenue

2/23

Truckee River set for restoration; Now in public comment period

Several areas of the Truckee River near Tahoe City are set for restoration because of erosion and degraded water quality caused by river users.

Years of people accessing the river and paved trail from Highway 89 pullouts has created the need for about 900 feet of stream bank and wet meadow restoration. This project will include reshaping the river bank through placement of woody material and boulders.

Time to get your Lake Tahoe Christmas tree permits

Ready to grab the saw and head out into the forest to cut down your Christmas tree? It's almost that time of year again, but make sure you have a permit before that first cut.

Forest Service fuelwood permit sales end November 14

The last day to purchase a fuelwood permit from the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is Friday, November 14, 2014, and the last day to cut wood is Sunday, November 16, 2014. Fuelwood permits cost $20 per cord, with a two-cord minimum purchase and a limit of 10 cords per household.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between July 1 and July 20, 2014.

Calls resulting in arrest:

7/1
Violation of Domestic Violence Court Order in 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Battery, Domestic Violence in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

7/2
Drunk in Public in 900 block of Park Ave
Warrant attempt in the 1100 block of Bowers Ave
Warrant in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Under the Influence of Drugs in the 700 block of San Jose Ave

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

During the week of December 19 through the 25th, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 156 calls.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:
12/19
Drunk in Public in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant served in the 4100 block of Pine Blvd
DUI in the 600 block of Eloise

12/20
Petty Theft in the 1000 block of Heavenly Village Way
Unlicensed driver at the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd and Sierra Blvd

12/21
Unlicensed driver in the 2500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

Lake Tahoe Christmas Tree Permits Go On Sale November 18

Is cutting down a Christmas tree in the forest part of your tradition or wanting to start a new one? This is the time of year that tree cutting permits go on sale, and they'll go quickly! Just 2,500 permits will be available to those wishing to cut down their own Christmas Tree in the Lake Tahoe basin this year. Available are a variety of pine, fir and cedar trees from designated cutting areas around the lake. The permits cost $10 each and available only on a first come, first serve basis starting on November 18, 2013. There is a two permit per family limit.

Season Draws to a Close For Forest Service Road Accessibility and Firewood Permits

The last day to purchase a firewood permit from the U.S. Forest Service in Lake Tahoe will be on Friday, November 22. 2013 and the last day to cut wood will be Sunday, November 24. Fuelwood permits are $20 per cord with a 2 cord minimum and a limit of 10 cords per household.

Agreement Paves Way For Eldorado Forest Trail Designations

A compromise agreement reached by conservation groups, off-roaders and three rural counties settles litigation going back to the 1990’s by resolving the status of contentious trails in Northern California’s Eldorado National Forest, according to documents posted today by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). Under the agreement, some trails and dirt roads would reopen, others would remain closed and still others would begin restoration of past damage.

Holiday tree permits go on sale in the Lake Tahoe Basin

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will begin the sale of holiday tree permits the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 23. Permits cost $10 each (cash or check only, no credit cards) with a limit of two permits per family. Permit holders may choose from a variety of pine, fir or cedar in designated cutting areas and must abide by specific permit conditions for proper and responsible collection. Harvesting smaller diameter trees offers residents and visitors a traditional holiday experience while helping to thin the forest.

Lake Tahoe pilot bus service to run from Incline Village to Sand Harbor

A new bus service at Lake Tahoe that will run from Incline Village to Sand Harbor Beach State Recreation Area will begin this month.
A collaboration of the Tahoe Transportation District, the Nevada Division of State Parks, Nevada Department of Transportation, Nevada Highway Patrol and Washoe County School District will inaugurate the East Shore Express, a pilot Park and Ride bus service beginning June 15 through Sept. 3, 2012.

Fuelwood permit sales for Tahoe Basin begin first week of June

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will begin the sale of fuelwood permits at our south shore office on Monday, June 4, and at our north shore office on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Permits cost $20 per cord with a two-cord minimum purchase and a limit of 10-cords per household.

Open house to present Incline to Sand Harbor transit service

The Tahoe Transportation District will host an Open House forum on Wed., May 16, to discuss the SR Highway 28 corridor safety and congestion issues. The forum will introduce the East Shore Express, a proposed shuttle from Incline Village to Sand Harbor Beach State Recreation Area this summer as well as updates on the North Demonstration Bikeway, a 3-mile off-road path between Incline Village and Sand Harbor.

Regular hours to resume at Forest Service Incline Village office

Regular hours will return to the Incline Village office of the the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management on Feb. 1. Staffing changes had shortened the hours since Jan. 11. Normal hours of operation are Wednesday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Forest Service temporarily reduces Incline Village office hours

New hours are in the mix, at least temporarily, for the Incline Village office of the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. Beginning Jan. 11, the office at 855 Alder Ave., will be open Wednesday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. The change is a reduction of about two hours each day and is only temporary, said Lisa Herron, Forest Service spokeswoman. It is not a result of funding cuts but changes to staffing.

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