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New officer sworn in for South Lake Tahoe Police Department
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/18/2019 - 8:47pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 2008 Douglas High School graduate is the newest member of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD).
Ryan Brown was sworn in by SLTPD Chief Brian Uhler in front of family, fellow officers, members of the SLT Fire Department and other staff members on Monday afternoon. He comes from the Alpine County Sheriff's Office where he spent four years as a deputy. Ryan has also been with the Nevada Air National Guard for six years.
Join Carson Tahoe Expressions Memory Care for a Discussion on Holiday Stress and Alzheimer’s
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/15/2019 - 5:48pm
Event Date:
November 21, 2019 - 4:00pm What:
Carson Tahoe Expressions Memory Care invites the community to attend a free discussion on Thursday, November 21 from 4 to 6 p.m., led by internationally recognized memory care expert David Troxel, MPH. The interactive session will offer effective techniques and approaches on how to make the holiday season less challenging for loved ones living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
Location
Carson Tahoe Care Center
1001 Mountain St.
Carson City, NV 89703
United States
See map: Google Maps
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/13/2019 - 11:28pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to November 7 - November 12, 2019.
11/7
ARRESTS:
38-year-old male arrested for carrying a concealed dagger and possession of a controlled substance.
30-year-old female arrested on a local warrant for misdemeanor domestic violence.
60-year-old male arrested for violation of probation, trespassing, and trespassing while destroying standing timber.
TRAFFIC STOPS (10)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (29):
Battery: 2500-block Knox Ave.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/07/2019 - 10:53pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to October 30 - November 6, 2019.
10/30
ARRESTS:
41-year-old male arrested for trespassing.
38-year-old male arrested for driving on a suspended license, and on 2 warrants for driving on a suspended license and DUI.
TRAFFIC STOPS (14)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (28):
Alarm: 2200-block South Ave.
Alarm: 300-block Beach Ln.
Assist Outside Agency: 1300-block Johnson Blvd.
Assist Outside Agency: 3600-block Saddle Rd.
A Genoa Evening with Historic Characters Snowshoe Thompson, Lillian Virgin and Anna Harris
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/01/2019 - 1:00pm
Event Date:
November 23, 2019 - 5:00pm Chautauqua characters Snowshoe Thompson, Lillian Virgin and Anna Harris return to Genoa on Saturday, November 23 at 5:00 pm, at the Genoa Town Hall.
This Chautauqua event features Genoa residents of the past. Chautauquans include Steve Hale as Snowshoe Thompson, the legendary “Mailman of the Sierra”, Kim Harris as Lillian Virgin, the originator of the Genoa Candy Dance and DebiLynn Smith as Anna Harris, early Genoa pioneer business owner.
Location
Genoa Town Hall
2287 Main Street, Genoa, NV 89411
United States
See map: Google Maps
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dave Mason returns to Lake Tahoe with Feelin' Alright Tour
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/01/2019 - 8:51amSTATELINE, Nev. - For over 50 years, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Dave Mason has been entertaining crowds, from his days as a founding member of Traffic, to his current days touring the world with his band.
The 73-year-old British rocker had to cancel his September 2019 performance in Lake Tahoe but he is now back on the road, bringing his "Feelin' Alight" tour to MontBleu on Saturday, November 2.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/31/2019 - 12:16amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to October 17 - 29, 2019.
10/17
ARRESTS (5):
25-year-old male arrested for public intoxication, shoplifting, and violation of probation.
34-year-old male arrested on warrants out of Placer County: 1 violation of probation, and 2 failure to appear bench warrants.
26-year-old male arrested for violation of probation and trespassing.
Nevada Gaming Control Board: Statewide revenues are up, including Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/30/2019 - 12:24pmSTATELINE, Nev. - South Shore casinos showed a "gaming win" of $18,190,173 during the month of September, an increase of 2.49 percent when compared to the same month in 2018. The Nevada Gaming Control Board has released its monthly report, showing casinos in the state of Nevada faired well overall with a 6.83 increase in revenue over the previous year.
Nevada’s non-restricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $1,059,291,018 for the month.
The "gaming win" represents the computed income of casinos before business expenses and taxes.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/20/2019 - 11:44pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to October 7 -16, 2019.
10/7
ARRESTS (2)
72-year-old male cited and released for possession of an altered shopping cart.
32-year-old male cited and released for driving on a suspended license.
TRAFFIC STOPS (14)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (31):
Alarm: 1100-block Emerald Bay Rd.
Assist Outside Agency: 2600-block Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Assist Outside Agency: Lake Tahoe Blvd/River Dr
Assist Outside Agency: 700-block Tuolumne Dr.
City looks at South Lake Tahoe Police Take-Home Vehicle Program
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/16/2019 - 11:49pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Chief Brian Uhler presented the idea of a take-home vehicle policy for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) to the City Council Tuesday, something that many other departments across the world have found to be successful in both recruiting and retention. Not only for these reasons, but take-home vehicles have also resulted in cleaner cars with fewer mechanical problems, longer life-spans and reduced costs.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 12:09amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the 126 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances to from September 11 - 23, 2019.
9/11
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 3900 block Pioneer Tr
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 3900 block Saddle Rd
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 2100 block Fallen Leaf Rd
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 1000 block Lakeview Ave
EMS call, Interfacility Transfer - Barton Hospital
Caples Fire has burned 2,949 acres and is 53 percent contained
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 8:28pm10.15.19 7:00 p.m. UPDATE: Tuesday was a productive day for firefighters. The northern ridge and southwestern corner are now contained and being patrolled. The containment lines on the eastern and southwestern sides of the fire containment lines are in progress. The hand line on the south side was extended farther northeast towards Castle Point by crews using tactical firing operations. Stronger winds from the southwest are expected late Wednesday afternoon and evening with light precipitation expected Thursday morning.
Celtic Music Series kicks off in Carson City with Fiddlers2
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 3:01pm
Event Date:
October 19, 2019 - 7:00pm The Brewery Arts Center (BAC) in Carson City is hosting the 2019-2020 Celtic Music Series for its sixth season. Shows will begin October 19, 2019 and will continue until May 16, 2020.
Location
Brewery Arts Center
449 W King St
Carson City
United States
See map: Google Maps
Low nighttime temperatures aiding suppression of Caples Fire
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/12/2019 - 10:13amThere was minimal fire activity on the Caples Fire last night due to near freezing nighttime temperatures, high relative humidity, and very light winds. The natural wind patterns from the west/southwest will continue to be good for suppression actions. Temperatures are moderate during the day and the relative humidity is low, and those nighttime conditions help with light winds and high relative humidity recovery.
Caples Creek Fire within prescribed burn parameter, now 25 percent contained
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/11/2019 - 7:49pmThe Caples Fire burning southwest of Lake Tahoe is now at 2,400 acres and is 25 percent contained. The fire started as a prescribed burn but was changed to a wildland fire Thursday afternoon which allowed more resources to be sent to the scene. It is still within the planned prescribed burn project area.
Smoke is still in the Lake Tahoe Basin and Carson Valley. Smoke sensitive individuals are encouraged to reduce their exposure by avoiding smoky areas, closing windows, or staying indoors.
Kudos: Between Horses and Humans thanks Lisa Maloff and Ricky Reich
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/11/2019 - 7:27pmBetween Horses and Humans (BHH) has been given another amazing gift by The Angel of Tahoe Lisa Maloff and her fierce protector Ricky Reich. We just wanted to say a big "THANK YOU" for the continued support of the children and horses at BHH. Between Horses and Humans is a non-profit organization teaching leadership through horsemanship to children dealing with difficult life situations and personal challenges.
Live Music! Songwriters Showcase
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/11/2019 - 4:56pm
Event Date:
November 1, 2019 - 7:00pm Come to listen to some of the area's best songwriters at the Songwriter's Showcase.
Hosted by John Eldridge this is another in his on going monthly showcases which have proven to be very popular and entertaining. John brings musicians from the Lake Tahoe, Carson Valley, and Reno areas who share their music and stories of what inspired them to write their own original songs.
Admission is $15.00 per person, or come at 6:00pm for the preshow social, bring an appetizer and you get in for $10.00.
Don't miss this fun and entertaining evening!
Location
Unity at the Lake, Plaza 89
870Emerald Bay Rd. Suite 205 (upstairs)
United States
See map: Google Maps
Caples Creek prescribed burn turns into wildland fire
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 9:04pmThe Caples Creek prescribed burn that has been sending smoke into the Lake Tahoe Basin and Carson Valley all week has turned into a wildland fire.
On October 10 at approximately 1:30 p.m., fire managers made the decision due to unfavorable weather conditions and the inability to meet previously established objectives. This change allows for additional resources to assist in suppression from partners such as CalFire.
V&T Railway ends season this weekend with steam, 150th anniversary and Toast of the Canyon trains
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 6:08pmCARSON CITY — V&T Railway will bring its event-filled 2019 season to a close this weekend with a final 150th Anniversary train on Friday, Oct. 11, vintage steam trains on Saturday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 13 and a Toast of the Canyon spirits train on Saturday, Oct. 12 following the steam train.
Prescribed fire above Caples Creek continues to send smoke into Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/07/2019 - 8:40pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Smoke coming into the Lake Tahoe Basin and Carson Valley has been a concern to residents but it appears it is now all coming from prescribed burns above Caples Creek, north of SR88.
9th Annual "A Time For Remembrance"
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/07/2019 - 8:03pm
Event Date:
October 13, 2019 - 1:00pm October is National SIDS, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and is meant to honor all babies lost too soon; from early pregnancy loss to infant death.
NDOT changing exit signs on I580 in Carson City
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/03/2019 - 4:48pmBeginning Oct. 6, exit numbers on the Interstate 580 Carson City Freeway will change as part of a Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) project to resurface and enhance the interstate.
The current exit numbers range from 38 to 42, and through the coming week will be replaced with new, lower exit numbers corresponding with roadway mileage as follows:
Fairview Drive - Exit 3
U.S. 50/Willian Street - Exit 5
College Parkway - Exit 6
Arrowhead Drive - Exit 7
Nevada Gaming Control Board: State casino revenue up; Lake Tahoe revenue down
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/29/2019 - 6:07pmSTATELINE, Nev. - South Shore casinos showed a "gaming win" of $23,682,573 during the month of August, a decrease of 11.60 percent when compared to the same month in 2018. The Nevada Gaming Control Board has released its monthly report, showing casinos in the state of Nevada faired well overall with a 4.30 increase in revenue over the previous year.
Nevada’s non-restricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $952,404,403 for the month.
The "gaming win" represents the computed income of casinos before business expenses and taxes.
Man charged with battery after allegedly hitting Douglas County deputy vehicle
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 10:11pmMINDEN, Nev. - An alleged theft investigation at a WalMart in Douglas County led to the arrest of 23-year-old Gardnerville resident Steven Williams with the assistance of the South Lake Tahoe K-9 unit.
The incident started on Friday morning when deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) responded to the Walmart on Grant Avenue for an alleged theft investigation. They learned the suspect was driving a white sport utility vehicle.
Fox & Hound reopens after deck fire forced closure in July
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/23/2019 - 7:13pmSTATELINE, Nev. - Popular Kingsbury Grade restaurant, Fox & Hound, has reopened after a small July 9 fire on their deck caused by a generator forced them to close. The restaurant has undergone a complete renovation over the past ten weeks.
For 27 plus years, Fox & Hound has served locals and visitors with great food and a great view of the Carson Valley. They are located near the Ridge Tahoe, Nevada-side ski lifts, Tahoe Rim Trail.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/22/2019 - 3:02pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to September 5 - 19 , 2019.
9/6 - 9/8
ARRESTS:
71-year-old female arrested for trespassing and shoplifting.
21-year-old male arrested for DUI.
TRAFFIC STOPS (44)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (148):
Abandoned Vehicle: 1200-block Lester St.
Abandoned Vehicle: 2300-block Helen Ave.
Abandoned Vehicle: Spruce Ave/Glenwood Way
Abandoned Vehicle: Gilmore Lake/Spruce Ave.
Alarm: 3300-block Woodland Rd.
Alarm: 700-block Stanford Ave.
Overnight closure of US 395 for cattle guard replacement
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/19/2019 - 12:47pmCARSON CITY, Nev. – Single lane closures will take place on U.S. 395 south of Gardnerville the evenings of Sept. 23 and Sept. 24 as the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) replaces a cattle guard across the highway.
Jennifer Susanne Scott Fox ~ 1980 - 2019
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/16/2019 - 1:36pmJennifer (Jenny) Susanne Scott Fox came into this world at Barton Memorial Hospital in South Lake Tahoe, California on November 8, 1980, and passed away at the age of 38 August 9, 2019.
Remembering Carson Valley in the 1950s and 1960s at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/15/2019 - 2:35pm
Event Date:
September 28, 2019 - 10:00am On Saturday, September 28, at 10:00 am, the final event of the 2019 Festival season features members of the 1962 graduating class of Douglas High School sharing their memories of Carson Valley in the 1950s and 1960s.
Carson Valley has always been a unique, close-knit community. Of the original thirty-five graduating students, twenty-one are still living, many of whom have remained in Carson Valley.
Graduates of the Douglas High School Class of 1962 continue to meet regularly, explaining that they are good friends who enjoy reminiscing.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
Minden
United States
See map: Google Maps
Lake Tahoe area roadwork September 15 - 21
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/14/2019 - 5:58amLONG-TERM PROJECTS
Bernie Sanders returns to Nevada on Friday
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/12/2019 - 11:58am
Event Date:
September 13, 2019 - 3:00pm Sen. Bernie Sanders will return to Nevada on Friday, September 13th to host a town hall in Carson City, followed by a rally at the University of Nevada, Reno campus.
Here is the itinerary:
Friday, September 13th
3:00 p.m. Carson City Town Hall
Carson City Community Center Gymnasium, 851 E William St, Carson City, NV 89701
WNC Step Climb gave people opportunity to reflect on 9/11
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/12/2019 - 11:49amThe death and destruction caused by terrorists at the World Trade Center and Pentagon 18 years ago remained close to people’s hearts and memories on Tuesday during a memorial event at Western Nevada College in Carson City.
100th anniverary of historic military convoy heading through South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/11/2019 - 7:23pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - 100 years ago, the US Army Motor Transport Corps convoy traveled along the brand new (and now famed and historic) Lincoln Highway from coast to coast. They covered over 3,000 miles from Washington, D.C. to Oakland, California on road, then ferried over to their end in San Francisco.
Now, in 2019, the Military Vehicle Preservation Association is will follow the original Lincoln Highway route as closely as possible during the 100th Anniversary Convoy across the United States, and South Lake Tahoe is on that route.
Lake Tahoe and Sierra roadwork for September 8-14
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/10/2019 - 9:02pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Scheduled roadwork around the Lake Tahoe Basin is still in full swing before the winter hiatus.
For those wondering about the old Caltrans traffic camera at the Y: it is being replaced and when received there will be a lane closure coordinated for installation.
The camera at the new roundabout in Meyers can be rotated to analyze traffic needs and will not be aimed just at the roundabout for the time being.
The following are the Caltrans projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Motorcyclist dies in crash on US50 east of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/07/2019 - 11:16pmCARSON CITY, Nev. - There was a fatal crash involving a single motorcycle on US50/ Spooner Summit Saturday night, one mile above the junction with US395 near the Carson City-Douglas County line.
According to the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP), the passenger on the motorcycle died in the crash which occurred just before 8:00 p.m. September 7.
Care Flight landed on the highway to transport the driver who had critical injuries in the crash.
As of 10:30 p.m. Saturday, one eastbound lane was still closed on US50 for an investigation.
Five Guys Burgers & Fries opens, Chipotle on the way to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/05/2019 - 8:15pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Five Guys Burgers and Fries opened their South Lake Tahoe location last week in the Bijou Marketplace at the corner of Lake Tahoe and Ski Run Boulevards. The restaurant, which now officially serves beer and wine, opened Monday, August 26, at 11:00 a.m.
This is the 57th Five Guys location to be owned and managed by Encore Restaurants, LLC, all of which are located throughout the states of California, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Massachusetts.
Dangberg Home Ranch Celtic Faire
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/03/2019 - 1:42pm
Event Date:
September 14, 2019 - 10:00am On Saturday, September 14, at 10:00 am, the Dangberg Home Ranch Celtic Faire will be the final special event of the 2019 Dangberg Summer Festival.
A celebration of the Irish, Scottish and Welsh people who helped to settle Carson Valley will offer a day filled with entertainment and activities for all ages.
The gate opens at 9:00 am with the faire beginning at 10:00 am. From opening until noon, the Silver State Highlanders will be demonstrating heavy athletics such as “tossing the caber” and “weight for distance”.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88,Minden, NV 89423
United States
See map: Google Maps
Moose Lodge raises $14,000 for South Lake Tahoe Cancer League during Longest Day of Golf
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/02/2019 - 12:35pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - From sunup to sundown, golfers recently hit the links at Tahoe Paradise Golf Course to raise funds for the South Lake Tahoe Cancer League. Sponsored by the Moose Lodge of South Lake Tahoe for 14 years, the Longest Day of Golf raised $14,000 to go to help local cancer patients.
On Friday a check was presented by tournament organizer Mary Luckel to the Cancer League during a barbeque at the Moose Lodge. The men and women of the Moose Lodge, the golf course and many local businesses helped the league during their Longest Day of Golf.
Community meeting for the West Fork Carson River Vision Project
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/31/2019 - 10:37pmEvent Date:
September 10, 2019 - 5:30pm
The Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board and the Alpine Watershed Group Meeting will be holding a public meeting on the West Fork Carson River Vision Project on Tuesday, September 10, 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/29/2019 - 7:31pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to August 19-28, 2019. There were 26 arrests, 53 traffic stops and 369 other calls for service.
8/19
ARRESTS (2)
33-year-old male arrested for public intoxication and resisting arrest.
52-year-old female arrested on a local no bail felony warrant for DUI.
TRAFFIC STOPS (4)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (40):
Alarm: 4100-block Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Animal Incident: Tallac Ave/Harrison Ave.
Assist Outside Agency: 1000-block Lyons Ave.
Wine Walk kicks off Labor Day Weekend at Heavenly Village and South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/29/2019 - 3:20pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is looked at as the end of summer. Labor Day Weekend is filled with holiday barbeques and picnics, and some last moments under the sun before the arrival of fall and winter.
Nevada Gaming Control Board: Stateline casinos post gain of almost 17% in July
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 11:14pmSTATELINE, Nev. - South Shore casinos showed a "gaming win" of $34,993,563 during the month of July, an increase of 16.88 percent over the same month in 2018. The Nevada Gaming Control Board released its monthly report Wednesday, showing casinos in the state of Nevada faired well overall with a 2.91 increase in revenue over the previous year.
Nevada’s non-restricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $1,023,950,453 for the month.
The "gaming win" represents the computed income of casinos before business expenses and taxes.
Red Flag Warning in place for areas west and east of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/27/2019 - 11:18pmThe National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for Wednesday, August 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for Carson City and the portion of Douglas County in the valley. Also under the warning are other portions of Western Nevada, the Eastern Sierra and the west slope of the Sierra.
The Lake Tahoe Basin does not fall into this warning.
The Red Flag Warning is for thunderstorms and strong outflow winds. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
Expect:
Expect lane closures on Mt. Rose Highway between Incline Village and ski resort
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/27/2019 - 4:09pmCARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) will be working on State Route 431, the Mt. Rose Highway, from August 28 to mid-October to improve roadside guardrail and resurface sections of the roadway.
The daytime work will require them to have intermittent lane closures from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on small sections of the highway in Incline Village and the northern side of Mt. Rose Summit. Though they expect drivers to have short delays, motorists should anticipate maximum travel delays of up to 30 minutes.
Thousands of Burners head through Reno-Tahoe International Airport on way to Black Rock Desert
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/26/2019 - 5:03pmThe Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) was a very busy place Monday as most of the 20,000 people expected to fly in for Burning Man 2019 passed through on their way to the Black Rock Desert.
Attendees to the annual event (known as Burners) were greeted at the airport RNO's therapy dogs, Paws for Passengers, who wore costumes for the day to bring smiles to arriving Burners.
Welcome activities are taking place all week at Air Playa Info, a welcome area staffed by local volunteers dedicated to assisting Burners.
20th annual Markleeville Creek Day during Great Sierra River Cleanup
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/20/2019 - 8:17pmEvent Date:
September 21, 2019 - 9:00am
MARKLEEVILLE, Calif. - Alpine Watershed Group, in partnership with the Great Sierra River Cleanup, will be hosting its 20th annual Markleeville Creek Day on Saturday, September 21, 2019. This event allows for the completion of important restoration work through several projects across the Carson River watershed. Volunteers will have the opportunity to plant willows in Hope Valley, remediate head cuts in Grover Hot Springs State Park, remove invasive and noxious weeds from meadows and riparian zones, or cleanup roads as part of the Adopt-A-Highway program.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/18/2019 - 11:55pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the 103 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances to from August 6 - 14, 2019.
8/6
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 500 block Emerald Bay Rd
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 3500 block Rocky Point Rd
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 1200 block Al Tahoe Blvd
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 2200 block Barton Ave
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury - 1000 block River Dr
Chautauqua Presentation "Sisters of the Sage" at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/18/2019 - 2:09pm
Event Date:
August 28, 2019 - 6:30pm August closes with a Chautauqua presentation “Sisters of the Sage” which will highlight the lives of Annie H. Martin, Lillian V. Finnegan and Anna N. Harris at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, August 28, at 6:30 pm.
These three influential women from the early days of Nevada will meet to reminisce about their early lives, the suffrage movement and their accomplishments as women, in both Carson Valley and Carson City.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Mi
United States
See map: Google Maps
Krista Kline Carson ~ 1971 - 2019
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/16/2019 - 7:04pmKrista Kline Carson passed away peacefully on July 9, 2019 surrounded by family and friends after a 3½ year battle with cancer. Always positive, always upbeat she would constantly describe her life as AWSOME! She was a positive force for everyone who knew her.
She is survived by her husband Jesse Kalin (Philip) Carson, daughter Trella Ruth Carson, parents Don and Gwen Kline, brother and sister-in-law Scott and Jen Kline, step-daughter Madison Merz, step-son Travis Steidle and uncles, cousins and other relatives too numerous to mention.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 1:47pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to August 8-12, 2019. There were 253 traffic stops and other calls for service, and 22 arrests.
August 8
ARRESTS (0)
TRAFFIC STOPS (23)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (41):
Alarm: 3200-block Pine Hill Rd.
Assist Outside Agency: 1000-block Al Tahoe Blvd.
Assist Outside Agency: 3900-block Pioneer Trail
Attempt to Contact: 1000-block Tahoe Island Dr.
Barking Dog: 2600-block Rose Ave.
Battery: 2100-block South Ave.
Brandishing: 800-block James Ave.