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UPDATE: Brother of IHOP killer jailed in South Lake Tahoe battery
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 10/23/2011 - 1:28pm
The brother of the Carson City man responsible for the a mass shooting at the IHOP last month was jailed Sunday morning in South Lake Tahoe on domestic battery charges. Here is the press release:
Domestic Battery Suspect Arrested
A vision for South Shore's future begins to unfold
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 6:40pmLake Tahoe News first reported in July that the South Shore Vision Plan was in the works. Aspects of it were outlined for Douglas County commissioners at their Oct. 20 meeting in Stateline. A formal p...
Fed threat gets results as Calif pot shops close
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 1:22pmLAKE FOREST, Calif. (AP) - A letter from federal prosecutors accomplished what nearly $600,000 in legal fees couldn't do in this Orange County suburb: it shut down medical marijuana shops.Two weeks...
A vision for South Shore's future begins to unfold
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 11:22amLake Tahoe News first reported in July that the South Shore Vision Plan was in the works. Aspects of it were outlined for Douglas County commissioners at their ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../a-vision-fo...
Safety seat inspection planned for November
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 10:32amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Deputies of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office will be holding a child passenger safety seat inspection checkpoint from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 12 at their Lake Tahoe Stat...
Man bites security guard, draws blood
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 10:30amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Douglas County sheriffs arrested a 33-year-old man on suspicion of battery after he allegedly bit the forearm of a security guard at Montbleu Resort Casino & Spa security...
Murder suspect back in police custody
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 10:28amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Brad Macewan, who was arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder, but then released earlier this year, is back in custody and will face charges, said El Dorado County ...
Fishing report through Oct. 26
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 9:18amHere is this week's fishing report through Oct. 26 for Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.
Low-cost flu clinics available for Tahoe residents
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 3:49pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Health Services Department is holding low-cost community flu clinics for South Lake Tahoe residents over the next few weeks.The seasonal flu vaccine,...
West Shore house fire claims lives of two people, one dog
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 9:15amTAHOE CITY - Two people were killed early Tuesday morning after a fire, reportedly accidental in nature, engulfed a home on Lake Tahoe's West Shore.Placer County Sheriff's Office Capt. Jeff Ausnow ...
Two dead in Tahoe City fire
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/18/2011 - 11:47amTAHOE CITY, Calif. — Lake Tahoe fire officials are reporting two fatalities related to an early Tuesday morning structure fire at a Spruce Avenue home. The Placer County Sheriff's Office is investigating. The deceased have been identified and officials will release their names pending notification of family. Go here for more.
Placer County gives NLTRA $5.4 million
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/17/2011 - 7:08pmThe Placer County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement last week that will provide the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association with more than $5.4 ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../placer-county-gives-nl...
Stages of Caregiving Part One: Assessing Needs- Caregiver Training
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/17/2011 - 6:01pm
The El Dorado County Family Caregiver Support program is continuing the caregiver training series at Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe Hotel & Ski Resort Monday, November 7 from 1:00pm-3:00pm.
This week's topic is "Stages of Caregiving Part One: Assessing Needs" Homework will be encouraged for current active caregivers.
Refreshments and free respite care for qualified caregivers. (Pre-Authorization is required for respite services.)
Dealing with Difficult Behaviors - Caregiver Training
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/17/2011 - 5:46pm
The El Dorado County Family Caregiver Support program is continuing the caregiver training series at Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe Hotel & Ski Resort Monday, October 31 from 1:00pm-3:00pm. This week's topic is "Dealing with Difficult Behaviors"
Refreshments and free respite care for qualified caregivers. (Pre-Authorization is required for respite services.)
Dollar Creek trail subject of open house
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/16/2011 - 1:21pmPlacer County, working in partnership with the California Tahoe Conservancy and North Tahoe Public Utility District, is hosting an informational open house regarding the proposed Dollar Creek Shared-U...
Controlling Clutter & Downsizing - Caregiver Training
Submitted by admin on Sun, 10/16/2011 - 1:02pm
The El Dorado County Family Caregiver Support program is presenting a six week caregiver training program. The first class is "Controlling Clutter & Downsizing" - an informative presentation at Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe Hotel & Ski Resort from 1:00pm-3:00pm
Refreshments and free respite care for qualified caregivers. (Pre-Authorization is required for respite services.)
Lake Tahoe Unified School District Receives Report Card
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 4:28pm
South Lake Tahoe Unified School District recently received the Academic Performance Index scores for the year 2011.
The API Target is 800 or above. Overall, the district dropped one point from 2010 (781 to 780). Below are the detailed scores for each school:
The Magnet school dropped 4 points to 935 - However it is the highest score in all of El Dorado County.
Bijou went from 718 to 701, having made substantial gains from 689 in 2009.
Sierra House did well in gaining 13 points 813 to 836.
A year later Lahontan El Dorado County still at odds
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 2:29amThe supes met Oct 11 in South Lake Tahoe for their onceayear venture outside the West Slope Just like last year Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../a-year-later-lahont...
Leave No Trace e-Tour at the SLT Branch Library
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 2:43pm
The South Lake Tahoe Branch of the El Dorado County Library will host the Leave No Trace e-Tour informational workshop on Saturday, October 15 from 1:00PM to 2:30PM.
The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics will present an Awareness Workshop in which participants will learn how to enjoy outdoor pursuits while ensuring a sustainable future. Presenters are Mark Ardagna and Tara McCarthy.
Let's Read Together - El Dorado County Library Storytime
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 2:22pm
The Lake Tahoe Branch of the El Dorado County Library hosts a monthly event called Let’s Read Together Story-time. This is a family-based story-time with early reading tips.
Each family will go home with a new copy of the featured book. This month’s Let’s Read Together will be held in Spanish! For more information, call (530)573-3185.
Fishing report through Oct. 19
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 12:16amHere is this week's fishing report through Oct. 19 for Nevada, the Sierra, Northern California and southern Oregon.
Upper Truckee River scenic designation hits snag
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 5:14pmBy Kathryn Reed. It's more about the fishing experience than anything else. That was the message delivered by proponents Tuesday to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors during a lengthy discu...
Free Caregiver Support Group
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 8:10pm
El Dorado County Family Caregiver Support Program will meet at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, located at 3050 Hwy. 50 from 5:30pm -7:30pm. Refreshments will be served. Free respite care is available to qualified caregivers. Pre-Authorization is required for respite services.
For more information, contact the Family Caregiver Support Program at (530)621-6151.
South Tahoe Public Utility District - Candidate Forum
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 7:56pm
Employees of STPUD will be sponsoring a candidate forum from 7pm-8:30pm at the District offices, located at 1275 Meadow Crest Drive in South Lake Tahoe.
This year there will be two Board seats up for election. They will serve four-year terms lasting through December 4, 2015.
Elections will be conducted November 8, 2011. ElDorado County Elections Department handles the election process. Questions about the election process should be referred to the Placerville office at (530)621-7480.
Lake Tahoe casinos at Stateline continue winning streak
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 10:30amLake Tahoe casinos at Stateline continued healthy gains this summer, taking in $27.3 million in August, a 16.2 percent increase over 2010 figures for the same month, the Nevada gaming control board reports today.
Nevada’s nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $886,861,912 for the month of August 2011, 6.10 percent decrease compared to August 2010, when licensees reported a gaming win of $944,457,344. Gaming profits in Stateline in August 2010 were 23,518,599.
V&T hopes Douglas will come up with $45,000 train fare
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 9:49amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Douglas County will be asked for $45,000 to help fund the minimum $250,000 a year operating costs for the tourist train between Virginia City and Carson City.On Monday...
Remains found confirmed by family as Marie Hanson; Services on Saturday at Sierra Community Church
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 2:04pm
Update 7:14PM: Marie Hanson's family has confirmed through Facebook that the remains found Sunday at the site in Washington are Marie's. Services will be held this Saturday, October 15th at Sierra Community Church, Sierra Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe at noon. More info to follow.
UPDATE 3:52PM: Searchers have found skeletal remains and jewelry in an area of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest where a South Lake Tahoe woman, Marie Hanson, was last seen during the Rainbow Family gathering. The Skamania County Sheriff's Office said in a statement Monday that searchers would continue to look for other evidence to link the remains and jewelry to Hanson, 54, reported missing by family since July 9. Go here for the story.
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 12:48pmHere is the agenda for the Oct. 11 9am El Dorado County Board of Supervisors meeting in South Lake Tahoe. • Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board has canceled its November meeting. The next me...
Alpine discovers big marijuana grow
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 10:02amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A marijuana grow believed to be connected to Mexican drug cartels was found Wednesday about a mile up Fredericksburg Canyon, a few miles from the Alpine-Douglas county li...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 2:48amHere is the agenda for the Oct 11 9am El Dorado County Board of Supervisors meeting in South Lake Tahoe. • Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board has ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-...
Muscle therapy Sausalito-style — bike, kayak
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/09/2011 - 5:58pmBy Susan Wood. SAUSALITO – The term R&R must have been born here. When visitors are ready to venture out of their rooms in this Marin County haven, they'll find plenty to do – activities that ...
Placer County supes ready to finalize redistricting plan
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/09/2011 - 1:55pmThe current 5th Supervisorial District, which includes the mountainous sections of Placer County, North Lake Tahoe, and areas north of Bell Road in the Auburn ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../placer-count...
Haunted attraction opens in campground
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/07/2011 - 4:01pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There's about to be terror in Tahoe. A new haunted attraction opens this week in the El Dorado County Campground off Highway 50."What I'd like to see is a place where peo...
Kindertown granted reprieve until November hearing
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 8:54pmEl Dorado County Superior Court Judge Warren Stracener has ruled there is no harm to the public to keep Kindertown day care center open until next month's final hearing. The South Lake Tahoe facil...
Fallen soldier U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant returns home
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 11:35pm
A procession made up of several law enforcement agencies passed through South Lake Tahoe late Wednesday night to deliver the body of fallen soldier U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant, who was killed on Sept. 26 in Afghanistan.
Sheriff's Office warns of credit card scam
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 10:09amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office warned residents Friday about a credit card scam they have received several reports in the area about."According to victims, this is...
Placer County working on planning documents for Tahoe basin ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 8:31pmPlacer County will have a town hall meeting in Kings Beach on Oct. 25 to kick off the process for updating its long-range plans for North Lake Tahoe. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../placer-county-working...
Opinion: Do temps mean refund on snow removal tax?
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 10:25amThe city of South Lake Tahoe was created by popular vote in 1965. The main issues were police, fire, and snow removal. People were not happy with county services. Presently, because of hard economic t...
Public lands money for parks and trails dries up
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 8:37amThrough the sale of $3 billion in public land in Clark County, cities and counties throughout Nevada have built hundreds of parks and trails, pollution has been kept out of Lake Tahoe and forest fires have been prevented. The Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998 has been a boon for the entire state. But the good times are nearly over. Go here for more from the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Taxable sales up for Douglas County
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/01/2011 - 8:07amCarson City, Nev. - Taxable sales for July were up in all but three Nevada counties, and Carson City, Churchill and Lincoln were the three without gain.For Carson, the reason came mainly from a nea...
TRPA Announces Winners of Lake Spirit Awards
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 2:53pmBy Kristi Boosman
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency announced the winners of the Lake Spirit Awards honoring "real people making real progress protecting Lake Tahoe" at their first-ever Community Appreciation Day event held on September 29 at TRPA's office.
Placer County fighting to keep its water
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 1:46am... August 2009, August 2001, 0. Receive News Digest by Email. Enter your email address: Delivered by FeedBurner. Donate to Lake Tahoe News. Social Media ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../placer-county-fig...
Fishing report through Oct. 4
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/29/2011 - 12:56amHere is this week's fishing report through Oct. 4, 2011. This report covers rivers, lakes and streams in the Sierra, Northern Nevada, Northern California and Southern Oregon.
$10 flu shots starting Thursday
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 9:49amThe El Dorado County Health Services Department, Public Health Division, has announced the dates for its annual series of low-cost community flu clinics in South Lake Tahoe.The vaccine to protect a...
$10 flu shots starting Thursday
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 9:49amThe El Dorado County Health Services Department, Public Health Division, has announced the dates for its annual series of low-cost community flu clinics in South Lake Tahoe.The vaccine to protect a...
Smoke from Sept. 12 fire continues to makes its way into Meyers, South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 5:08pm
Steady wind has pushed large amounts of smoke from a fire burning since Sept. 12 south of Highway 50 near Strawberry into Christmas Valley, Meyers and South Lake Tahoe this afternoon.
El Dorado Forest Service officials report the lightning-caused Long Fire, which has burned about 275 acres in timber and brush, is about 85 percent contained and poses no risk to life or property. The fire is burning at around 7,000 feet in the Packsaddle Pass area, three miles southwest of Strawberry in El Dorado County.
Youth basketball league, girls' three-on-three registration
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 10:41amZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - Douglas County Parks & Recreation is holding registration for the upcoming youth basketball league and girl's three-on-three league at Kahle Community Center. Teams usually have...
Flu shots available to all ages at S. Tahoe senior center
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 3:34amThe El Dorado County Health Services Department, Public Health Division is offering a series of low-cost community flu clinics in South Lake Tahoe. The vaccine to protect against seasonal influenza wi...
TRPA switches leadership on Regional Plan
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 12:16pmSTATELINE — The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has someone new shepherding its long overdue Regional Plan update. Harmon Zuckerman, the former Douglas County principal planner hired by the agency two ...
Opinion: Barton Health offers a helping hand
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/24/2011 - 1:44amWith a population of 21403 in the city of South Lake Tahoe and 181058 residents in El Dorado County, Barton continues to serve the community and visitors ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-barton-he...
