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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
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/02/2017 - 5:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 257 calls between August 21 - 27, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
August 21 - 28 Calls
Warrant in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Trespassing in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
August 22 - 36 Calls
Drunk in Public in the 2200 block of Eloise Ave
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
August 23 - 31 Calls
Warrant in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
August 24 - 35 Calls
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/27/2017 - 9:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 280 calls between August 14 - 20, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
August 14 - 36 Calls
Drunk in Public in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 900 block of Tata Lane
Grant Theft in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
August 15 - 40 calls
Transient/Homeless in the 3500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Two new cubs for Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/19/2017 - 1:29am
Two new first-year cubs have arrived at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC) during the past eight days, bringing the total now being housed in the South Shore non-profit to six.
As is tradition, LTWC names newly arrived cubs after the area they were found.
"Sky" was found on Skyline Avenue in South Lake Tahoe after being seen for more than two weeks around Elks Club Drive. He even stopped by the agency's compound for a look before moving in. Sky weighed in at 36.1 pounds.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/18/2017 - 11:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 292 calls between August 7 - 13, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
August 7 - 43 Calls
Suspicious Circumstances in the 700 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Unlicensed Driver in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe BLvd
Warrant in the 1100 block of Keller Rd
Domestic Battery in the 2900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
DUI in the 2200 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of South Ave
August 8 - 42 Calls
No Arrests
Opinion: Dogs at Parks and Live at Lakeview Events
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 2:06pm
Many South Lake Tahoe residents love their dogs. Most Police Officers love dogs too. I’ve heard it said by someone not so long ago…. “The more people I meet, the more I love dogs!” We at the police department understand and share in this fondness; however, we receive weekly complaints from community members regarding dogs in public parks, and most frequently dogs at the Live-at-Lakeview events. The South Lake Tahoe City Code (SLTCC), does not allow dogs, even on a leash, to be in our public parks (SLTCC §8.05.130).
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/13/2017 - 12:17am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 288 calls between July 31 - August 6, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
July 31
Drunk in Public in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Giving False Info in the 900 block of Alameda
August 1
Drunk in Public in the 2200 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
DUI at Blue Lake Ave & Lake Tahoe Blvd
August 2
Warrant in the 1000 block of Lakeview Ave
Transient/Homeless on Lakeview Ave
Spousal Abuse in the 1000 block of 4th
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/12/2017 - 10:25pm
The following are the 110 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from August 1-8, 2017.
8/1
00:50 - 800 block of Tallac Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
02:50 - Barton Hospital - EMS call, Interfacility Transfer
03:37 - 1000 block of Johnson Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
07:58 - Barton Hospital - EMS call, Interfacility Psych Transfer
09:25 - College Dr - Alarm system sounded, no fire unintentional
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/04/2017 - 9:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 266 calls between July 25 - July 30, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
July 25
Warrant in the 1900 block of Airport Rd
Transient/Homeless in the 3900 block of Pioneer Trail
Warrant in the 1200 block of Al Tahoe
July 26
Transient/Homeless in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
Driving on a suspended/revoked license at Fawn Way & Fairway Ave
Providing False Info in the 1400 block of Melba Dr
TEDx South Lake Tahoe speaker lineup announced
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/31/2017 - 9:38pm
Event Date:
September 29, 2017 (All day)
After a popular, and sold out, inaugural event in 2016, TEDx South Lake Tahoe is coming back and promises to be bigger and better.
The TEDx license only allowed 100 attendees at The Loft during its first year, but after a trip the New York and a TEDx main event, local organizers were able to qualify South Lake Tahoe for a larger audience in 2017.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/30/2017 - 12:38am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 517 calls between July 11 - July 24, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
July 11
12:09 p.m. - Driving on a suspended/revoked license - 800 block of Tallac Ave
2:06 p.m. - Drug Offense in the 2600 block of Bertha Ave
7:15 p.m. - Drunk in Public in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
9:54 p.m. - Warrant in the 1100 block of Ski Run Blvd
July 12
2:11 p.m. - Fraud in the 800 block of Tahoe Keys Blvd
Don’t judge a pup by its spots - HSTT drops dog breed labels
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/20/2017 - 11:06pm
These days the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe’s dog descriptions read less like a list of stats, and more like a friendly dating site, thanks to a recent move to drop breed labels.
Potential adopters may find that Lily is a “fun-loving and energetic girl with a lot of love to share,” while Sherman’s favorite activity is “going on long nature hikes with you.” But what they won’t find are specific breed labels.
Historic Shakespeare Ranch in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/19/2017 - 10:46pm
This home is not currently for sale.
The 129-acre Shakespeare Ranch in Glenbrook, Nevada is for sale, just the third time in its 150 year history.
Long before an exclusive enclave of homes were built at the base of Spooner Summit there were lumber mills, preparing the trees clear-cut around Lake Tahoe for lumber to support the hundreds of miles of silver mines in Virginia City during the Comstock days.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/09/2017 - 1:19am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 289 calls between June 27 - July 3, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
6/27 (31 calls)
9:57 p.m. - Transient/Homeless - 1000 block of Lakeview Ave
6/28 (37 calls)
1:02 a.m. - Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
9:40 a.m. - Transient/Homeless- 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
1:38 p.m. - Warrant in the 2100 block of James Ave
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/01/2017 - 9:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 291 calls between June 20 - June 26, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
6/20 (39 calls)
DUI in the 3800 block of Pioneer Trail
Warrant in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant on Werner Salas Dr
DUI in the 2700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Under the Influence: Drugs in the 900 block of Lakeview Ave
Unlicensed Driver at Park Ave and Manzanita
6/21 (36 calls)
No Arrests
6/22 (37 calls)
Plastic, light and sound pollution focus of movie screening in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/29/2017 - 8:59am
Event Date:
July 13, 2017 - 5:30pm
Light and sound affect people and wildlife. Find out more when the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science hosts the next TERC talk and movie screening in Lake Tahoe on Thursday, July 13 at 5:30 p.m.
"The Smog of the Sea" will be shown. It is a short film that chronicles a one-week journey through the remote waters of the Sargasso Sea to assess the fate of plastics in the world's oceans. As the crew sieves the water they find a fog of microplastics permeating the world's oceans.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/20/2017 - 8:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to 235 calls from May 26 - June 19, 2017.
05/26
10:46 - 1000 block of Al Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
13:44 - 3700 block of Montreal Rd - Medical assist, assist EMS crew
14:24 - 700 block of Eloise Ave - Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other
15:02 - 2100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
20:48 - 3300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - Vehicle accident with injuries
Tahoe talk on tracking of sharks, sturgeon, and trout
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/19/2017 - 9:27pm
Event Date:
June 27, 2017 - 5:30pm
Join U.C. Davis at their Incline Village Tahoe Environmental Research Center on Tuesday, June 27 and learn about how sharks sturgeon, trout and other species are tagged with acoustic transmitters for research.
Wild Tahoe Weekend: Native species and bird festivals
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/19/2017 - 8:58am
Event Date:
June 24, 2017 (All day)
Get ready for a wild time as the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS) and the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) host Wild Tahoe Weekend.
Join them June 24-25, 2017 at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center, just three miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89. Residents and visitors are invited to attend this free family event.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/19/2017 - 12:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 209 calls between June 6 - June 12, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
6/6 (25 calls)
Domestic Disturbance in the 900 block of Friday Ave
Warrant in the 2800 block of Lakewood Cir
Violation of Domestic Violence Court Order in the 3600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd.
DUI in the 1000 block of Charles Ave
6/7 (25 calls)
Disturbance in the 4100 block of Pine Blvd.
Opinion: Clean up South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/16/2017 - 9:26am
Littering in Tahoe is a big problem. Everywhere you go, there is trash and no one picks it up. People don't throw their trash in the garbage; they leave their trash on the ground and it makes its way into the lake. Other people who pass by it don't pick it up either. The problem started with the tourists who come to the beaches and throw their trash anywhere and they think that it won’t do anything to our lake. Tourists don’t take care of nature and our lake as much as the locals here. Some locals leave their trash everywhere as well.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/11/2017 - 10:03am
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.
6/4
7:49 a.m. - Violation of Parole - Player Dr - 29-YEAR-OLD MAN ARRESTED PURSUANT TO STATE PAROLE HOLD AFTER DISCOVERY OF PARAPHERNALIA.
8:08 a.m. - Disorderly Conduct - Melba Dr - 63-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC INTOXICATION AND LATER RELEASED PURSUANT TO 849 PC.
6/5
One hospitalized, two dogs killed in South Lake Tahoe fire
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/09/2017 - 8:07am
A South Lake Tahoe house fire this morning sent one woman to the hospital and killed her two dogs.
At 6:56 a.m. on June 9, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue responded to a fire in a duplex at 973 Paloma Street.
SLTFR Chief Jeff Meston said the occupant, a female, was transported to Barton Memorial Hospital after she suffered smoke inhalation. He said two dogs perished in the fire and animal control was on their way to the home to assist in retrieval.
Upper Truckee channel and revegetation project doing well with extra runoff
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/05/2017 - 2:28pm
"The channel looks good and recovery is holding up," said Theresa Cody, Restoration Hydrologist with the U.S. Forest Service. "Water is on the flood plains as its supposed to."
Cody was talking about the $7 million project on part of the Upper Truckee River known as Reach 5. The three-year long restoration project was to improve the river channel stability and aquatic habitat along 1.2 miles of the river adjacent to the Lake Tahoe Airport.
Search warrant served at home of former Humane Society director
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/01/2017 - 4:57pm
Detectives and officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department served a search warrant at the home of Niki Congero Thursday morning, searching for evidence in their embezzlement investigation of the former Lake Tahoe Humane Society executive director.
Life in the mountains: Practice proper food storage
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/31/2017 - 12:14pm
After a challenging winter and spring in the Lake Tahoe Basin, the summer season is upon us. Agencies around Lake Tahoe (U.S. Forest Service, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, California State Parks, California and Nevada Departments of Wildlife) are reminding residents and visitors to practice proper food storage and trash disposal when living in, or visiting, bear country.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/20/2017 - 7:50pm
The following are the 71 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from May 8-18, 2017.
May 8
06:55 - 800 block of Los Angeles Ave - Smoke detector activation due to malfunction
08:25 - 1200 block of Monument Dr - Public service
09:18 - Tahoe Keys Blvd at Lake Tahoe Blvd - Vehicle accident, general cleanup
11:03 - 900 block of Emerald Bay Rd - Carbon monoxide incident
14:07 - 2000 block of C St - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
10:31 - 1200 block of Monument Dr - Public service
Jack Wagner returning to Lake Tahoe for American Century Golf Championship
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/12/2017 - 3:50pm
Famed actor and two-time American Century Championship winner Jack Wagner will compete for another victory in Lake Tahoe along with an impressive list of fellow movie and TV personalities adding star power to the field of active professional and retired athletes and Hall of Famers.
Also in the competition from Hollywood this summer are John O’Hurley, Kevin Nealon, Brian Baumgartner, Bruce McGill, Alfonso Ribeiro, Oliver Hudson and Rob Riggle.
Animal Coalition of Tahoe holding "Bowl For Act"
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 05/07/2017 - 7:05pm
Event Date:
May 10, 2017 - 6:00pm The Animal Coalition of Tahoe (ACT) is holding a fundraiser at Tahoe Bowl to benefit their spay-neuter program on Wednesday, May 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
An entry fee of $20 includes 3 hours of bowling, shoe rental, and one raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets are available for $1.00 each. Spots for teams of 4-6 players are available. Teams must sign up by May 9, call 530-400-4766 or email ACT (info@tahoeanimals.org) for more details.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/04/2017 - 7:30am
The following are the 101 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from April 17-30, 2017.
4/17
08:04 - 4000 block of Cedar Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
07:33 - 2000 block of Pinter Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with 11:36 - 900 block of Lodi Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
13:41 - 1200 block of Meadow Crest Dr - Smoke detector activation, no fire/ unintentional
14:31 - Kirkwood Avenue - Special type of incident, Dispatch error
Lake Tahoe Humane Society regrouping after director fired
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 9:08pm
For 50 years the Lake Tahoe Humane Society has offered services to animals in the South Lake Tahoe community. They are now facing challenges after their Executive Director Niki Congero was fired when allegations of embezzlement arose when their bank called them about irregular activity on the agency's debit card.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/23/2017 - 2:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 131 calls between April 11-16, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
4/11
"Other" Misdemeanor in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe blvd
Spousal Abuse in the 1200 block of Glenwood Way
4/12
Spousal Abuse in the 800 block of Lakeview Ave
Drunk in Public in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
4/13
Warrant in the 1700 block of D Stree
4/14
Resisting in the 2600 block of Sussex
South Lake Tahoe 5th-Graders take part in Winter Adventure Program
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/20/2017 - 6:15pm
Wildlife survival, avalanche safety, snowmaking, and environmental restoration are all part of the curriculum at a unique outdoor classroom at Heavenly Mountain Resort.
Nearly 300 fifth-grade students from Lake Tahoe Unified School District (TLUSD) took part in the EpicPromise Winter Adventure Program over five days in January and March. The program includes a ride up the ski resort’s Aerial Tram, snowshoeing, and getting hands-on learning experiences at a trio of educational stations.
USFS announces Lake Tahoe recreational facilities opening dates
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/11/2017 - 10:15pm
Weather and snow conditions permitting, Lake Tahoe recreational facilities will soon be open! The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) announced today they will begin opening some spots in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Inspiration Point will be the first site to open on April 15, 2017. The Taylor Creek Visitor Center opens May 19 and will be staffed weekends only until Memorial Day weekend. The Tallac Historic Site parking area opens May 1 and will be staffed beginning Saturday, May 27.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/09/2017 - 9:05am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Sunday, April 9.
Shaping Up to be an Beautiful Blue Bird Sunday Funday for Skiing & Riding! Dress Warm… Cold Temps will provide great Snow! Surface Conditions are Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Tracked & Packed Powder. Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Mostly Clear and Sunny Skies. Highs: 37F to 47F. Light Winds becoming Southwest around 10 mph in the afternoon.
National Pet Day celebrated in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/08/2017 - 6:18pm
Event Date:
April 11, 2017 - 4:00pm
Join your South Lake Tahoe friends at the Animal Coalition of Tahoe and Beach Retreat & Lodge on Tuesday, April 11 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. as they celebrate National Pet Day.
They will have a Best Dressed Dog Contest, vendor booths, drink specials and a pet psychic.
It will cost $5 to enter dogs in the contest with the grand prize being a two-night stay the Beach Retreat & Lodge with dinner. All proceeds go to help spay and neuter local animals.
The Avalanche Dogs from both Heavenly and Sierra-at-Tahoe will be also be on hand during the event.
Dog dies in whirlpool drain at Topaz Lake
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/05/2017 - 6:38pm
A dog's life was tragically taken in Topaz Lake after being pulled into a whirlpool drain on Saturday while attempting to retrieve a stick.
“We are deeply saddened by this tragic accident and the loss of the dog," said Melissa Blosser, Public Information Office for Douglas County. "We immediately reached out to the owner of the animal to find out what happened and express condolences."
Bear Boxes available for Lake Tahoe customers of South Tahoe Refuse
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/04/2017 - 1:42pm
South Tahoe Refuse is rolling out a Bear Box loan program for their customers living in both California and Nevada at Lake Tahoe, including South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County and Douglas County customers.
Customers can purchase a box up to a value of $1,300 from approved vendors and repay the cost through a $65 increase in their quarterly refuse bill.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/02/2017 - 8:26am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Sunday, April 2.
Shaping up to be a Beautiful SUNDAY FUNDAY with Spring Conditions… Don’t forget the Sunscreen! Sierra at Tahoe hosting “Dual on Dynamite” today… Come out and hits the bumps and join me as I announce this 2nd annual event… Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Sunny Skies in the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs: 50F to 60F. Light winds becoming north around 10 mph in the afternoon.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/24/2017 - 11:45am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 169 calls between March 15-20, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
3/15
Warrant in the 900 block of Tallac Ave
Drunk in Public in the 3400 block of Spruce Ave
3/16
Resisting in the 2100 block of Lake Tahoe Bld
Unlicensed Driver at Tamarack and Bowers Avenues
3/17
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Heavenly Village Way
DUI in the 800 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Seven Principles of Leave No Trace program; Team in South Lake Tahoe to teach and inspire
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/15/2017 - 2:24pm
Leave No Trace is a national program that teaches and inspires people to enjoy the outdoors while also helping to protect it.
While protecting the outdoor environment and keeping it clear and free of trash and debris should be commonplace, it isn't.
The Leave No Trace team was recently in South Lake Tahoe on a vacation but stopped by South Tahoe High to talk to members of Generation Green. Many may remember the team as community members who left last year to travel the country and teach and train along the way.
Pet of the Week: Marshall
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/14/2017 - 5:02pm
Marshall is looking for a home. He is 6 years old, house-trained and likes other dogs. He can climb fences so must be kept on a leash while outside.
Visit Marshall at The El Dorado County Animal Services, 530-573-7925. Don’t forget all animals come spayed or neutered, with all vaccinations and a microchip! For Spay-Neuter services and other support, call the Lake Tahoe Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at 530-542-2857.
Update of last week’s Pet of the Week, Horace is still looking for his forever home.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue saves dogs from icy water
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/28/2017 - 4:22pm
Not only humans are rescued by firefighters, a fact two lucky dogs can attest to. On Saturday, January 28, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) responded to the end of Venice Drive near where the Truckee River meets the lake after a call went into dispatch about two dogs who fallen into the icy water.
Ask Henry: Winter weather safety tips
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/28/2017 - 3:49pm
Dear Henry,
I’m new to the area and not sure about how to deal with the cold weather and my dog, do you have any tips for us?
Thank you,
Bethany
Purrfect timing for this question as we are getting a winter this year! Here are some winter tips for all pets.
A.C.T. Pizza for Pups to raise money for spay/neuter program and shelter
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/24/2017 - 3:00pm
Event Date:
January 25, 2017 - 6:00pm
The Animal Coalition of Tahoe (ACT) is holding their annual fundraiser, Pizza for Pups, at the midtown Blue Dog Pizza on Wednesday, January 25 to raise funds for their spay and neutering program and for the animal shelter in Meyers.
For $10 for adults, and $5 for kids under 12, participants get to enjoy pizza while raising funds for ACT.
There are two seatings with space available, the first from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m, and the other from 7:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. Call 530.400.4766 to reserve a spot, or email Rich Hodge at info@tahoeanimals.org.
Two arrested for 'spotlighting' and other charges surrounding illegal deer hunting
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/23/2016 - 12:35am
Two Markleville, Calif., men were arrested on December 17 after a Department of Fish Wildlife warden caught them near Diamond Valley Road and Airport Road (Alpine County) as they attempted to "spotlight" deer.
According to Lt. Chris Stoots of California Fish & Wildlife, Ramsey Gene Horse, 29, and William Eugene Berreman, 26, were allegedly driving a Ford sedan with an artificial light in an attempt to spot and kill deer, an illegal action called spotlighting. They also had two loaded rifles in the back seat.
Pet of the Week: Lucille
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/22/2016 - 12:53am
This week's pet of the week is Lucille, a corn snake. She is looking for a new home!
Lucille is about three feet long and eats frozen or thawed mice.
If you adopt Lucille you get her three foot tank with lid to take home with, but you'll need lighting and heating equipment. If you wish to adopt her, you must bring the equipment to the shelter with you.
Visit Lucille at El Dorado County Animal Services, 1120 Shakori Drive, South Lake Tahoe, 530-573-7925.
Ask Henry: To Gift a Pet or Not to Gift a Pet?
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/18/2016 - 3:57pm
Dear Henry,
I want to get my 5 year old son a puppy for Christmas, what do you think, good idea or not?
Thanks,
Marvin
Dear Marvin,
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 11:25pm
The following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from November 23 to December 6, 2016.
11/23/16: 9 calls: 3 EMS, 1 interfacility transfer, 1 vehicle accident no injuries, 1 vehicle vs pedestrian accident, 1 cooking fire confined to container, 1 no incident found, 1 mobile property fire
11/24/16: 11 calls: 6 EMS, 1 EMS canceled en route, 1 smoke detector activation/no fire, 1 water or steam leak, 1 unauthorized burning, 1 water problem "other"
El Dorado Community Foundation awards over $260,000 in grants
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 6:55pm
Major impacts to communities in El Dorado County were made possible through $264,905 in grants for 2016/2017 from the El Dorado Community Foundation.
Funding for the came from community members who invested in the foundation through Donor Assisted Funds. Those donating to the fund were able to engage in a new process this year by reading the grant proposals (55 were received) and the year-end reports of the non-profits applying for them.
