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DEA holds nationwide prescription drug Take-Back Day on April 28
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 11:58amThis spring, the Drug Enforcement Administration and its national and community partners will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. On Saturday, April 28th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time, DEA and its partners will hold their fourth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day at sites nationwide. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
TRPA's Jeff Cowen talks Regional Plan Update on Tahoe Tonight
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 12:43amThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency announced the schedule of public meetings and workshops for public input on the Regional Plan Update draft and environmental documents for Lake Tahoe being released later this month. TRPA Community Liaison Jeff Cowen stopped by Tahoe Tonight recently to discuss the plan.
Help for adults, teens in El Dorado County needing a job
Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 6:10pmBarton Health grant applications open
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 1:20pmIn an effort to impact the health of our community the Barton Foundation recently opened their grant opportunities for programs and organizations benefitting the South Lake Tahoe area. Barton Health Grants provide funding for programs targeted at underserved populations and/or providing great impact to the health status of the community. The total grant amount available for 2012 is set at $25,000 and is generally dispersed between five and 10 local organizations.
Some El Dorado County officials want to change the name of South Lake Tahoe’s Lakeview Commons? What name do you like?
Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 2:00amArt-wine event funds El Dorado County scholarship program
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/16/2012 - 12:00pmMayor Fortier's April Message: Focus is Fairness in Moving Forward, not Feuding
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/16/2012 - 10:54am
“Destiny,” said William Jennings Bryan, “is not a matter of chance, but a matter of choice.”
A year ago, the City of South Lake Tahoe made some choices that resulted in a clear and methodical business plan. We chose to focus on five core missions. That sounds simple enough, but how many times are the words government and focus used in the same sentence?
But it is amazing what a little focus can accomplish. In less than a year, our city is making real progress in pulling ourselves out of the morass that was so scathingly profiled in the 2009/2010 Grand Jury Report.
Wine Tasting and Art Auction feature Thomas Kinkade Prints
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/16/2012 - 3:01amThe El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce Education Council will hold its annual Wine Tasting/Art Auction on Friday, May 4, 2012, at 6 p.m. where ten Thomas Kinkade framed prints, along with artwork from other area artists, will be auctioned off to the highest bidder.
David Girard Vineyard will be the site where the Wine Tasting/Art Auction will take place, and the Wine Tasting will feature fine David Girard Vineyard wines.
Garbage bills going up for South Shore customers
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/16/2012 - 1:59am
Garbage rates are expected to go up throughout the South Shore starting May 1.
The joint powers authority that oversees waste matters agreed to recommend the rate increase earlier this month. Now the three jurisdictions — South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, and Douglas County — need to approve the hike.
Car crushes man after jack fails
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 04/14/2012 - 6:00amA South Lake Tahoe man was killed Monday evening after becoming pinned underneath a vehicle he was working on, according to the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office.Michael Silva, 31, was working on t...
Washoe offers sacred name 'Tahnu Leweh' for Lakeview Commons in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 4:00am
With the Washoe Tribe's offering and support of El Dorado County Supervisor Norma Santiago, a move is underway to rename Lakeview Commons Park at South Lake Tahoe in time for an official June 20 dedication.
Given its 6,000 year history, the Washoe Tribe has presented the name Tahnu Leweh (Pronounced Tah-New Lay-Way) which, in native language, means "all the people's place." It is a name the Tribe would like to gift to El Dorado County and South Lake Tahoe as a symbol of peace, prosperity and goodness, said Darrel Cruz, Culture and Language Director for the Washoe Tribe.
Group works to find and name South Lake Tahoe area peak in memory of fallen soldiers
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 04/11/2012 - 2:22pm
At the urging of Congressman Tom McClintock, R-Calif., a committee has been formed to find an unnamed mountain peak seen from South Lake Tahoe that will be dedicated to fallen U.S. soldiers from the area.
Congressman McClintock's office approached the U.S. Forest Service about opportunities for a memorial. Forest Supervisor Nancy Gibson came up with the idea of naming an unnamed peak as one of the options for a memorial on National Forest System lands.
El Dorado 1 of 18 California counties losing residents
Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/10/2012 - 3:40pmFitch Affirms South Tahoe Public Utility District with AA+; Rating Outlook Stable
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 3:06pmFitch Ratings affirmed South Tahoe Public Utility District on Monday as part of its ongoing survey of public agencies, noting the ratings outlook remains within the organization remains "stable."
The firm, which positions itself as a global rating agency dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, research and data, gave the water and sewer district a AA+ rating, noting $10.8 million sewer revenue certificates of participation. The ratings agency also asserts that STPUD continues to have strong reserves in place that protects the district against a reduction in its property tax revenues.
Long-time Lake Tahoe lawman Les Lovell retires
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 2:41am
Since as far back as he could remember, Les Lovell wanted to be a law enforcement officer.
The notions of keeping peace and preserving justice were always on his radar and for 30-plus years, the now-retired senior lieutenant for the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office Lake Tahoe Branch fulfilled his commitment.
Prepare for the El Dorado County Fair; entries being taken
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 12:53am
Do you have a project you’ve been working on lately and now don’t know what to do with it? Enter it into the fair.
South Lake Tahoe entries will be picked up from library the week of May 8. There are some exceptions, for example, floriculture entries and baked items, need to be brought to the fair on their respective receiving days.
Entry guides for the “Grapest Show on Earth” — the 2012 El Dorado County Fair — are available online. Whether you’ve just begun a project or are looking to pick up a new hobby, browse through the entry guides.
Placer, El Dorado two of the healthiest counties in California
Submitted by admin on Sat, 04/07/2012 - 2:00amSlow Rollers eye world record bike ride
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/06/2012 - 6:39pmA single line of cars stretching from El Dorado Beach to Stateline is a fairly common sight during the summer. But a single line of bikes? That would be a record.And that's exactly what the Slow...
Man arrested for allegedly failing to register as a sex offender
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/05/2012 - 5:46pmEl Dorado County Sheriff's Deputy arrested a 49-year-old man on suspicion of failing to register as a sex offender early Wednesday morning after he was reportedly banging on a door at Camp Richards...
TRPA announces meeting schedule for Lake Tahoe plan update
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 04/04/2012 - 11:36amThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency announced the schedule of public meetings and workshops for public input on the Regional Plan Update draft and environmental documents for Lake Tahoe being released later this month.
Search and rescue teams locate lost walker, snomobilers
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/04/2012 - 6:00amMembers of the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Team rescued four people lost in Saturday's storm in two separate incidents.About 2 p.m., personnel responded to a call from a man...
GPS helps aid in two separate South Lake Tahoe area search and rescue operations
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 4:39pmCell phones equipped with GPS technology helped in two successful search and rescue missions in South Lake Tahoe over the weekend.
On Saturday a fast-moving weather front moved into the Lake Tahoe area, creating blizzard-like conditions. The storm caught visiting San Diego resident Robert Barber by surprise. He had gone for a walk into the woods off Kiowa Street in South Lake Tahoe and at around 2 p.m. as the storm intensified, he became disoriented due to almost zero visibility.
Details remain vague with arrest in nearly 32-year South Lake Tahoe murder of Richard Swanson
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 1:39pm
Authorities have arrested a Carmichael, Calif., man suspected in the 1980 South Lake Tahoe gas station robbery and murder of 16-year-old Richard Swanson.
After nearly 32 years, On March 28, Andrew Sanford, 50, was arrested and booked in the Sacramento County Jail for the alleged murder of Swanson. The robbery and homicide happened on Aug. 14, 1980 in South Lake Tahoe at what was then the Shell Gas Station located at the “Y” on the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd and Emerald Bay Road. Details of the case have been kept tightly under wraps.
Arrest made in 31-year South Lake Tahoe Richard Swanson murder case; Carmichael, Calif. man faces charges
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 1:46pm
A Carmichael, Calif., man has been arrested in the 31-year-old murder case of Richard Swanson, South Lake Tahoe police report.
On March 28, 2012 Andrew Sanford, 50, of Carmichael, was arrested and booked in the Sacramento County Jail for the murder of Richard Swanson. The robbery/homicide occurred on Aug. 14, 1980 in South Lake Tahoe at what was then the Shell Gas Station located at the “Y” on the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd and Emerald Bay Road, according to a press statement.
April 2-8 to mark National Public Health Week
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 04/01/2012 - 6:00amNational Public Health Week will be recognized Monday through April 8.The theme for the week is "A Healthier America Begins Today - Join the Movement," according to a press release from El Dorado C...
County fair accepting entries
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/31/2012 - 6:00amThe El Dorado County Fair is now accepting entries for its June 14-17 event in Placerville.Artists, singers, bakers, athletes, crafters, industrialists and gardners are encouraged to showcase their...
Meyers Community Plan to be discussed at April 4 meeting
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 03/28/2012 - 9:27amA community meeting, hosted by El Dorado County Supervisor Norma Santiago, will take place on Wednesday, April 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Environmental Science Magnet School (formerly Meyers Elementary School). This meeting will be a first step towards implementing an update of the Meyers Community Plan. The agenda includes a presentation by Supervisor Santiago in which she will review major components and past processes along with identifying current community assets.
West slope pair arrested; drugs found, stolen property recovered
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 03/27/2012 - 10:39amAt least $50,000 worth of stolen property was recovered, drugs were seized and two people were arrested on the West Slope of El Dorado County.
Detectives and the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Detail served search warrants, including a storage container, at two different locations in Pollock Pines on March 21, said Lt. Tim Becker in a news release.
The right words when discussing cancer is focus of Tuesday talk
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 4:33amEvery family has been touched in some way by cancer. We all know a friend, a neighbor, a relative, or perhaps even ourselves who has had to meet the challenge of this familiar diagnosis. Many of us find it difficult to know what to say. How do we find the supportive words? How can we offer comfort? How do we avoid saying things that are not helpful? You are not alone in wondering "what to say when we don't know what to say."
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care eyes Echo Creek Ranch for relocation
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 2:43am
A 16-acre parcel near where Highways 89 and 50 meet is being scoped as a possible and permanent relocation site for Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care.
The property, known as Echo Creek Ranch, sits in an estate and trust by the late Alex Graf and once had a value of about $7 million during the height of the real estate boom.
DA investigating El Dorado County fire chief’s credit card habits
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 2:00amMental health first aid course offered
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/17/2012 - 6:00amThe El Dorado County Mental Health Division will host a free Mental Health First Aid course on March 28 and 29.The free course is an interactive program designed to help the public identify, unders...
County offers loans for first-time homebuyers
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 6:00amThe El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency is offering low-interest rate deferred payment loans to first-time eligible homebuyers in the unincorporated areras of El Dorado County.The Fir...
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Safely This Year and Every Year
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 03/15/2012 - 1:11pmEverybody may be Irish on St. Patrick’s Day but nobody should drive drunk after celebrating Ireland’s patron saint this Saturday, March 17, 2012. The Avoid the 6 El Dorado County DUI Campaign will be deploying additional officers on overtime this weekend, supporting routine traffic and patrol officers and focusing on drinking driver hotspots. Police, sheriff and CHP officers will have a “zero tolerance” response toward impaired drivers who fail to use a designated sober driver.
State Approves Funding for El Dorado County First Time Homebuyers
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 3:00pmWith mortgage interest rates below five percent and housing prices at record lows, local first time house hunters with modest family incomes may benefit from El Dorado County’s First Time Homebuyer Loan Program.
New date chosen for forum
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 6:00amThe free City of South Lake Tahoe/El Dorado County Forum, originally scheduled for Feb. 28 and canceled due to snow, has been rescheduled to March 21.The forum will take place at Lake Tahoe Communi...
Tahoe Valley school locked down briefly; distraught man inside home with gun surrenders to police
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 03/13/2012 - 11:08am
Tahoe Valley Elementary School was briefly locked down at around 10:30 a.m. after a report of a distraught man with a gun inside a home in the 800 block of Tahoe Island Drive.
The man walked out of a home, speaking on a phone, and was detained by South Lake Tahoe police and El Dorado County sheriff's deputies. According to police scanner traffic, Tahoe Valley school was locked down, briefly, as authorities circled the perimeter of the home, cutting off traffic in the area.
Water expert to speak at El Dorado County supes meeting
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 1:45pmRetired deputy charged in union embezzling case
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 10:39amEL DORADO HILLS, Calif. (AP) - A retired El Dorado County sheriff's deputy and former union official is facing charges after authorities say he embezzled more than $300,000 from the union that repr...
Retired El Dorado County sheriff’s sergeant arrested
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 11:54pmEl Dorado County film event features local who worked on ‘The Artist’
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 1:25pm