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Conservancy approves $500K to spend on Alta Mira project in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/22/2019 - 7:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) board voted Thursday to spend $500,000 to start planning for improved beach access, stormwater improvement, and shoreline stabilization along part of the South Lake Tahoe shoreline that once housed the Alta Mira Building.
Summer driving tips from the California Highway Patrol
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/21/2019 - 9:02am
Summer road trips are a well-loved tradition for many. To make sure a trip is enjoyable, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) reminds everyone that prevention and planning for summer driving may take time up front, but can spare drivers from dealing with the consequences of a breakdown or worse.
“Get your vehicle ready, plan your route, and above all, drive safely,” CHP Commissioner Warren Stanley said. “When you are the driver, your only responsibility is to keep your eyes on the road, hands on the wheel, and concentrate on the task of driving.”
Kudos: Local healthcare agencies promote wellness at Warm Room
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/20/2019 - 8:27pm
Thanks to the support of local health organizations, the Tahoe Warm Room was able to help 113 children, women and men during the region’s severe winter months.
South Lake Tahoe police officers connecting with kids at ‘Badges and Books’ program
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/20/2019 - 10:37am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Through a partnership with the El Dorado County Library, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department has started a new weekly storytime series, Badges and Books.
Officers will be at the library in South Lake Tahoe each Friday at 10:30 a.m. starting June 21 to read stories for the youth in our community in English and the Spanish version, Libros Y Placas, every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Each storytime will last about one hour and is suitable for families with young children.
Pilot full closure program on two roads in Meyers to help address traffic issues
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/19/2019 - 5:11pm
El Dorado County unveiled their pilot plan Tuesday evening, one that is designed to help alleviate traffic congestion on Meyer's back roads during two holiday weekends this summer.
El Dorado County Department of Transportation (EDCDOT) Director Rafael Martinez joined other staff members in presenting the traffic congestion circulation alternative to the approximately 25 people in attendance. There will be a hard closure in place on Sawmill Road near Highway 50, and on North Upper Truckee near Highway 50 during the July 4th and Labor Day holiday weekends as part of a pilot project.
Road Beat: 2019 Volvo V60 T6 AWD, Momentum is certainly not lacking
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/18/2019 - 6:22pm
Momentum has many synonyms such as thrust, energy, force or push. With this new Volvo, it is most appropriate as it can sprint from 0-60 mph in less than 5.2 seconds a world class time. OK, so there is little question this Volvo and many others powered by its T6, 316 hp 2.0L turbo and supercharged engine are extremely quick. It’s a relatively a new trait brought on about 20 years ago with an S60 T6 sedan, a vehicle I called the Rolex Rocket for its brilliant blue instrumentation ala a blue faced Rolex Submariner wristwatch.
Overnight closures of SR28 for final roadway striping near Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/15/2019 - 5:55pm
Overnight road closures will take place on State Route 28 south of Incline Village June 17 and 18 as the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) places final roadway striping as part of the installation of the State Route 28 shared used path.
Both directions of SR 28 will be closed between Lakeshore Boulevard in southern Incline Village and the U.S. 50 junction from 8:00 p.m.-6:30 a.m. nightly June 17 and 18 as final roadway striping is placed on the highway.
Five year contract for a revamped Snowglobe on City Council agenda
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/13/2019 - 9:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Even though the Snowglobe Music Festival is held in South Lake Tahoe for just three days a year, it's a year-long series of negotiations and discussions between staff, agencies, the No-Globe Alliance and the public to work out details for the next December's event.
During the June 18 City Council meeting, a new, multi-year Special Event Agreement
Could Meyers have a second roundabout by 2021?
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/12/2019 - 11:38pm
A change is proposed for the Pioneer Trail - Highway 50 intersection in Meyers, but what that change will look like is unknown.
During a public meeting on Wednesday, the El Dorado County Transportation Department (EDCDOT) and their planning partners unveiled posters of the two options for the intersection: a roundabout or an upgraded signal (doing nothing is also an option). Community members asked questions, left ideas on a map and are now encouraged to continue in the process by submitting comments.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/12/2019 - 2:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the call logs for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department June 7-11, 2019.
6/7
ARRESTS (1):
32-year-old female cited and released for driving without a license.
TRAFFIC STOPS (9)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE:
Alarm: 2100-block Tahoe Vista Dr.
Animal Incident: 1000-block Heavenly Village Way
Assist Outside Agency: 2200-block Arizona Ave.
Assist Outside Agency: 2100-block Ruth Ave.
Battery: 1200-block Fairway Ave.
Bears: 3700-block Needle Peak Rd.
Boat Incident: 2400-block Venice Dr.
Road closures planned to alleviate South Lake Tahoe and Meyers holiday traffic woes
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/12/2019 - 1:46pm
Event Date:
June 18, 2019 - 6:00pm
In anticipation of traffic congestion during the upcoming 4th of July and Labor Day holidays, El Dorado County (EDC) is hosting a public meeting to discuss traffic control measures in the Lake Tahoe Basin on Tuesday, June 18 at 6:00 p.m. at the California Conservation Corps building.
El Dorado County Department of Transportation (EDCDOT) will present a traffic congestion circulation alternative that officially and temporarily closes portions of both Sawmill Road and North Upper Truckee at Highway 50.
Plane flips on runway at Lake Tahoe Airport; No injuries reported
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/09/2019 - 3:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Taildragger-style aircraft flipped on the runway at Lake Tahoe Airport Sunday just after the pilot landed.
There were no injuries to the pilot except for some scratches, the only person on board at the time of the incident.
The call came into emergency dispatch at 12:06 p.m.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/08/2019 - 7:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the call logs for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department June 5-6, 2019.
6/5
ARRESTS (5):
29-year-old male arrested for felony domestic violence.
41 year old female arrested for public intoxication.
40-year-old male arrested for robbery.
38-year-old male arrested for public intoxication and bringing a controlled substance into jail.
57-year-old male arrested for public intoxication.
TRAFFIC STOPS (4)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (53):
Abandoned Vehicle: Park Ave/Azure Ave.
Animal Incident: 1000-block Ski Run Blvd.
Aryan Brotherhood prison gang drug and murder ring broken up with help of El Dorado County DA's Office
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/06/2019 - 11:27pm
The El Dorado County (EDC) District Attorney's Office recently helped with a state-wide investigation focused on offenders operating a criminal enterprise from both inside and outside state prisons.
Sixteen members and associates of a prison-based gang have been charged after a long-running investigation into drug trafficking and murders inside and outside of California’s prisons.
The EDC DA office's investigative division has the kind of highly trained and experienced detectives that are often called in to help with operations of this magnitude.
Community turns out to call for end of hate and bigotry in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/06/2019 - 7:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - "Never again," chanted the dozens of people that showed up to Trout Creek Thursday to show support of the Jewish community after anti-Semitic graffiti was found underneath the bridge on Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
Public meeting to discuss $688.7M El Dorado County recommended budget
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/05/2019 - 11:07pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The Board of Supervisors will hold a public meeting on June 17 to go over the El Dorado County Fiscal Year 2019-20 Recommended Budget of $688.7 million. This special meeting starts at 10:00 a.m. and will be held in the Board's Placerville meeting room at 330 Fair Lane.
The County's Chief Administrative Officer, Don Ashton delivered the budget to the supervisors and it is also available online for review. State law mandates that the Recommended Budget be submitted to the Board on or before June 30th of each year.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/05/2019 - 10:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the call logs for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department May 29 - June 4, 2019.
5/29
ARRESTS:
41-year-old male arrested for public intoxication.
36-year-old male arrested for felony resisting arrest.
37-year-old female arrested for felony child endangerment.
TRAFFIC STOPS (6)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (31):
Alarm: 2000-block Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Annoying Phone Calls: 2400-block Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Bears: 600-block Roger Ave.
City Ordinance: 800-block Capistrano Ave.
Civil Problem: 1000-block Julie Ln.
Bike Rodeo in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/04/2019 - 6:31pm
Event Date:
June 8, 2019 - 7:00pm The Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra in conjunction with the El Dorado County Sheriff's office, South Lake Tahoe Police Department, Lake Valley Fire Department, South Lake Tahoe Fire Department, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, California Highway Patrol, Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition and Blue Zone Sports will be hosting a bike rodeo at South Tahoe Middle School on Saturday June 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Emergency personnel respond after car veers into South Lake Tahoe home
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/04/2019 - 11:10am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 71-year old local man was transported to Barton Hospital for evaluation after he experienced a medical issue while driving on South Shore Drive Monday afternoon. He veered off the road and into the garage of a home.
Emergency personnel responded to the 4:10 p.m. call June 3 and upon arrival found the car had crashed through the garage. Nobody was home at the time but she arrived shortly after.
The South Lake Tahoe building department inspected the structure and damage was limited to the garage.
There were no injuries.
Lake Tahoe canoers stranded 3/4 mile off shore after boat takes on water
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/03/2019 - 8:40pm
6/4/19 4:00PM Update: Details have been updated in Monday evening's incident on Lake Tahoe. The two people were in a canoe that took on water for unknown reasons about 3/4 of a mile off the shore of South Lake Tahoe. They ended up in the water and were there for about ten minutes before a local boater got to them and pulled them out of the water. The Nevada Department of Wildlife had a boat on the water that reached the group, followed by the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) boat. SLTPD got the pair off the local boater's boat and returned them to El Dorado Beach.
Bay Area woman identified as Eagle Falls accident victim
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/02/2019 - 1:06am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 35-year-old woman from the San Francisco Bay Area has been identified as the person who was swept away in the quick-moving current of Eagle Falls near Emerald Bay on Friday.
Dina Stephanie Espinosa had been sitting in one of the pools of water near the waterfall when she slipped as she was reaching for a branch, got caught in the current and went over the waterfall, according to the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO).
South Lake Tahoe City Council to discuss possible change to Charter City
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/01/2019 - 7:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - When the City formed in 1965 it was incorporated as a general law city for the purpose of having more local control over public services such as police, fire, and snow removal.
Now there is discussion about changing to a charter city. During their March 5 meeting, Councilmember Cody Bass asked that this subject come forward at a future meeting and Councilmembers Jason Collin and Devin Middlebrook said they were interested in learning more about what the differences are between the two, and what it would mean to South Lake Tahoe to switch.
Single lane closures for roadwork on Kingsbury Grade start Monday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/31/2019 - 8:33pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Expect delays on the Carson Valley side of Kingsbury Grade/SR 207 starting Monday, June 3 as Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) crews fill roadway cracking.
Single lane closures will take place from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays through approximately June 14 between Tramway Drive and Foothill Road. Motorists are advised to give extra travel time and to anticipate travel delays of up to 15 minutes as traffic flaggers and pilot cars alternate directions of travel.
The road work schedule is subject to change.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/30/2019 - 6:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the call logs for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department May 22-28, 2019. Officers have seen a large influx of transient/homeless calls, burglary, theft, and location checks in the city hot spots. Some of the "regular" transients have returned to the basin for the summer, creating some additional illegal camping warnings, trespass arrests and warnings, and public intoxication calls.
5/22
ARRESTS:
41-year-old male arrested for felony domestic violence and on a warrant out of Santa Clara County for failure to appear.
Douglas County Sheriff starts take-home patrol car program
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/29/2019 - 10:18pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Patrol deputies with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) can now take their assigned patrol vehicles home with them, something other cities across the county have tried and had overwhelming success with.
DCSO Sheriff Dan Coverly has been looking at ways to maximize the effectiveness of his Patrol Division while also adding benefits to the public and savings to his budget.
Barton Hospital nurses go out on strike
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/24/2019 - 4:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The almost 180 registered nurses at Barton Hospital went out on a planned strike Friday morning to show the South Lake Tahoe hospital they want a fair contract, one that honors all of their demands.
South Lake Tahoe woman jailed after allegedly hurting a special needs toddler
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/24/2019 - 3:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An investigation into the abuse of a special needs toddler has landed a South Lake Tahoe woman in jail.
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) was called to Barton Hospital on April 14 because the 18-month old had been brought in with a broken femur and bruising to the face and head. The child was transported to Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno for more intensive medical care including surgery.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 9:14am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the call logs for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department May 16-21, 2019.
5/16
ARRESTS:
33-year-old male arrested for public intoxication, violation of probation, and a local warrant for violation of probation.
36-year-old male arrested for felony domestic violence.
TRAFFIC STOPS (8)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (28):
Abandoned Vehicle: B St/Bonanza St.
Abandoned Vehicle: 1900-block Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Alarm: 1000-block Al Tahoe Blvd.
Alarm: 1300-block Wildwood Ave.
Alarm: 2100-block Eloise Ave.
Emerald Bay boulder incident draws $50,000 fine for contractor and Caltrans
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/22/2019 - 4:36pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - All involved parties reached a settlement today concerning the May 2018 boulder rolling incident at Emerald Bay. At that time, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) received a complaint about the contractors hired to build a retaining wall at Emerald Bay on SR89. In that complaint, a video was provided that showed equipment pushing a large boulder over the edge of the road as crews cheered. As the boulder rolled it took out or damaged several trees, including a majestic Sugar Pine.
Greta the security K-9 officer on staff at Harrah's and Harveys Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/22/2019 - 2:18pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Many are accustomed to K9 officers in law enforcement departments across the world, but how many knew casinos utilized them in their security teams?
Police pursuit of South Lake Tahoe man caught on film in Sacramento
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/22/2019 - 10:49am
1:00 PM UPDATE: More information has been released in the arrest of Christopher Wadstein in Sacramento. Police found almost a pound of methamphetamine in the fire after his truck burst into flames.
Wadstein is a long time South Lake Tahoe resident with arrests dating back to his teenage years. Lt. Shannon Laney said their first file on him was in 2001. His previous convictions range from drugs and vandalism to kidnapping and weapons
charges. He is also believed to be a skinhead white supremacist prison gang member according to SLTPD.
Council approves new officers for South Lake Tahoe Police Department
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/21/2019 - 11:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The current staffing level of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) is 30 authorized, sworn officers, and even with this low number they are rarely at full staffing. During the summer of 2018, the department handled an average of 99 calls per day and had 196 incidents where no officer was available to respond immediately, and about 15 times a day they told callers to 911 the officer would be delayed.
El Dorado County hires David Livingston as new County Counsel
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/21/2019 - 5:14pm
After holding the position on an interim basis since February, David Livingston was appointed by the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors today to the position of County Counsel.
“I’m honored to have the trust of the Board of Supervisors to hold the position of County Counsel,” said Livingston. “I look forward to continuing my career with El Dorado County and providing legal advice to the Board on the myriad legal issues that come before it.”
South Lake Tahoe man faces stolen car and DUI charges just hours after release from jail
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/19/2019 - 8:50am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It didn't take long for a 24-year-old local man to head back to jail on Saturday, May 18.
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) received a call from a man at 3:20 p.m., alerting them that his car had just been stolen from the Glen Road/Pioneer Trail area. The victim had given someone a ride and needed to stop by his house and left the car running as he ran inside. He came out from his home and found both the car and rider gone.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/18/2019 - 10:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the call logs for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department May 14-15, 2019.
5/14
ARRESTS:
45-year-old male arrested for felony threats, felon in possession of a firearm, and assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm.
36-year-old male cited and released for driving on a suspended license.
TRAFFIC STOPS (5)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (38):
Abandoned Vehicle: Eloise Ave/7th St.
Abandoned Vehicle: Ski Run Blvd/Terry Ln.
Alarm: 2300-block Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Alarm: 3600-block Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Keep Tahoe Bears Wild - Practice proper food storage and trash disposal
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/18/2019 - 10:21pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Lake Tahoe natural resource and law enforcement agencies remind residents and visitors to practice proper food storage and trash disposal at all times while in bear country. Intentional or unintentional feeding of bears can result in unwanted bear behaviors, increased human-bear conflicts, and public safety issues, as well as fines and possible jail time for violators. Each year law enforcement and state wildlife officers respond to hundreds of calls in which bears may pose a public safety threat or are damaging property. In some cases, the bear must be euthanized.
Traffic collision in South Lake Tahoe; Injuries reported
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/18/2019 - 11:42am
Update May 19 9:00 a.m.: The 65-year-old driver who verred off Lake Tahoe Boulevard on Saturday suffered a medical episode according to the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. The unidentified South Lake Tahoe man was transported to Barton Hospital with minor injuries from the crash.
Update 1:15 p.m.: One person was transported to the hospital after they left the roadway and ended up hitting two parked cars and a building Saturday morning. The driver was transported with unknown injuries.
Kudos: Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra thanks Elegant Evening supporters
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/17/2019 - 9:09pm
Dear Community, The sold-out 30th annual Elegant Evening 2019 at Harrah’s Tahoe was a huge success and that was due to the generosity of businesses and friends near and far. We are beyond thrilled that our special appeal for Challenge Day was met and exceeded!
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 1:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the call logs for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department May 7 - 13, 2019.
5/7
ARRESTS (4)
Resisting in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
TRAFFIC STOPS (16)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (37):
Alarm: 3900 block Larch Ave
Assist Outside Agency: 3600 block Spruce Ave
Bike Stop: 1000 block Johnson Blvd
Bike stop: Pioneer Trail & Lake Tahoe Blvd
BOLO: Tallac Ave & Lake Tahoe Blvd
Detail: 3300 block Sandy Way
Reports of reckless driver in South Lake Tahoe leads to arrest of felon
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/15/2019 - 1:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) received numerous calls from the public on Tuesday evening at approximately 5:00 p.m., alerting them to a reckless driver in a Honda running stop lights and speeding on Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
As officers responded and attempted to locate the vehicle and its driver they got a report of a Honda crashing into another vehicle in a driveway near the 900 block of Macinaw Rd.
NDOT wraps up series of overnight closures of SR28 in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/15/2019 - 11:28am
The Nevada Department of Transportation has wrapped up a series of overnight full road closures on State Route 28 shared used path ahead of schedule. The roadway closure allowed for installation of pre-fabricated bridge decks on the three-plus mile shared-use path under construction between southern Incline Village and Sand Harbor State Park.
Both directions of SR 28 were closed overnight on May 14 and crews had planned to work to continue overnight May 15 but that has been canceled.
Voting centers coming to South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County, public input sought
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/14/2019 - 1:35pm
Event Date:
May 21, 2019 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heading to the polls will soon have a different meaning to the voters of South Lake Tahoe and the rest of California as the one-day voting period ends and initiation of voting centers begin.
With the passage of SB450, the 2016 Voter's Choice Act, 11-day and 4-day voting centers are planned to begin in 2020 after being started in 2018 with pilot centers in five counties: Madera, Nevada, Napa, Sacramento and San Mateo. El Dorado County will start vote centers in the 2020 election pending approval from the Board of Supervisors.
1982 Mt. Rose murder solved through genetic genealogy
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/12/2019 - 12:48am
On July 17, 1982, the body of a woman was found off of a hiking trail in the Sheep's Flat area near Mt. Rose just a few miles above Incline Village, was found. There was no identification or jewelry on the victim and investigators could tell by her clothing she may have been headed to Lake Tahoe when she was murdered.
And there was no suspect.
For over three decades, both her and her killer's identity have been unknown but with new DNA technologies, hard work by a team of law enforcement investigators and genealogists, the case has been solved.
Two SLTPD officers earn Meritorious Service awards at South Lake Tahoe ceremony
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/10/2019 - 9:10am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During their annual awards ceremony on Thursday, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) honored two of their officers for their response to a shooting on June 30. 2018.
SLTPD officers Derek Simon and Anton Kushlan earned the "Meritorious Service" award for selfless acts in the wake of a shooting.
South Lake Tahoe Police officers credited with preventing mass shooting
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/09/2019 - 8:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Officers with the South Lake Tahoe Police Department were honored Thursday for their roles in the apprehension of a triple-homicide suspect on April 26, 2019.
The suspect allegedly wanted to kill more victims at South Lake Tahoe's Heavenly Village, making the officers' heroic actions that night even more important to the public's safety, according to SLTPD Chief Brian Uhler.
K9 Quatro retires from South Lake Tahoe Police Department
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/09/2019 - 6:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - K9 officer Quatro retired from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) Thursday after serving on the force for 6.5 years.
During the department's annual awards ceremony, Quatro's service was recognized. He has assisted numerous other agencies, confiscated $50,000 in cash, intercepted an envelope with drugs headed to a prison inmate, and assisted his trainer Officer Matt Morrison numerous times while on duty.
Eight-year-old Quatro will continue living with the Morrison family but will no longer head to work at the lake.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/08/2019 - 7:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are the call logs for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department May 2 - May 6, 2019.
May 2
ARRESTS (2):
46-year-old male arrested on an Alameda County warrant for failure to appear on DUI charges.
29-year-old male arrested for public intoxication.
TRAFFIC STOPS (15)
OTHER CALLS FOR SERVICE (37):
Animal Incident: 1300-block Ski Run Blvd.
Attempt to Contact: 3000-block Riverside Ave.
Burglary: 900-block Lodi Ave.
Burglary: 900-block Bigler Ave.
Lake Tahoe Chapter of DAR celebrates its organization
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/08/2019 - 7:26am
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) members from all over California came together on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course to celebrate the new DAR Chapter in South Lake Tahoe.
The chapter was officially organized by the National Society on February 5 of this year, and was welcomed to the city with a proclamation at the South Lake Tahoe City Council's April 16 meeting, Sunday's event was the formal recognition of the chapter's status as the newest in California. City Council member Tamara Wallace attended the event and read the proclamation to the attendees.
No closure of SR28 at Incline Village needed tonight
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/07/2019 - 8:47pm
Granite Construction and Nevada Department of Transportation crews have made great progress on the bridge decks for State Route 28 shared use path project near Incline Village and the overnight closure scheduled for tonight, Tuesday, May 7, is not necessary.
Both directions of SR 28 will be closed between Lakeshore Boulevard in southern Incline Village near Tunnel Creek Café and Sand Harbor State Park from 8 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. nightly during the following dates:
Road closed nights of May 14 and 15
Judge's decision in South Lake Tahoe courtroom calls California law unconstitutional
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/07/2019 - 2:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One could feel the air let out of a South Lake Tahoe courtroom as visiting Judge Gary Mullen read his decision to the five defendants, their five lawyers and family members in attendance, one that tossed out their request to drop murder charges against all of the suspects in the robbery and murder in 2016 of Dennis Wright.
Judge Mullen declared California Senate Bill 1437 unconstitutional. The bill was signed by then-California Governor Jerry Brown in September 2018 and changed the liability for accomplices to felony murder.
