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South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to for the week of December 5 to December 11, 2014. They responded to 184 calls during the 7 day period.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

12/5
Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of South Ave
DUI in the 1900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

12/6
Domestic Violence - Battery in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

12/7
no arrests

12/8
DUI at Pioneer Trail and Saddle

El Dorado County Sheriff's Log

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 press time and the story will be updated when provided.

11/30
12:06 a.m. - Cholula St - COUPLE INVOLVED IN A PHYSICAL ALTERCATION RESULTING IN NO INJURIES. THE COUPLE, A 39-YEAR OLD MAN AND 36-YEAR OLD WOMAN, WERE SEPARATED FOR THE EVENING.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to for the week of November 28 to December 4, 2014. They responded to 144 calls during the 7 day period.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

11/28
Assault with a deadly weapon in the 2400 block of Conestoga St
Drunk in Public in the 3000 block of Harrison Ave

11/29
DUI in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Driving on Suspended/Revoked license at Lake Tahoe Blvd & Cave Rock Ave
Spousal Abuse in the 2600 block of Knox
Unlicensed Driver on Montreal Road

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to for November 21 through November 27, 2014. They responded to 133 calls during the 7 day period.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

11/21
Unlicensed driver in the 3400 block of Spruce Ave
DUI in the 3700 block of Pioneer Trail
Felony "other" in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Road
Resisting at Ruby Way and David Lane

11/22
Drunk in Public in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 1200 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Drunk in Public in the 3800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

Affordable Care Act: Get Enrolled and Get Answers Event

Event Date: 
December 8, 2014 - 9:00am

H & R Block and El Dorado Community Health Centers are joining to host a community event. The Affordable Care Act is confusing and we are here to help. We will have enrollment agents available to help you sign up for health care and to answer questions about enrollment. We will have tax professionals available to answer questions about the ACA will affect your taxes including Tax Credits, Individual Mandate and Exemptions.

The event is on Monday, December 8 at the H & R Block offices at 1068 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Location

H & R Block
1068 Emerald Bay Road At the "Y" near Starbucks
United States

El Dorado County Sheriff's Crime Log

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 press time and the story will be updated when provided.

11/23
1:11 p.m. - Lake Tahoe Blvd - AN 22-YEAR-OLD MAN WAS ARRESTED FOR DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED LICENSE.

1:18 p.m. - Al Tahoe Blvd - A 52-YEAR-OLD MAN WAS REPORTED MISSING. MISSING PERSON WAS ENTERED INTO THE MISSING/UNIDENTIFIED PERSON SYSTEM AND THE INCIDENT WAS DOCUMENTED.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to for November 14 through November 20, 2014. They responded to 141 calls during the 7 day period.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

11/14
False Info in the 800 block of Rubicon Trail
Petty Theft in the 1000 block of Heavenly Village Way
Warrant in the 1300 block of Johnson Bl
Petty Theft in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Unlicensed Driver at Ski Run Blvd & Birch Ave
Driving on a suspended/revoked license in the 3600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

At Tahoe and Across the Country, Epic Collaboration is Key

As the keynote speaker at last month’s National Workshop on Large Landscape Conservation in Washington, D.C., U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Sally Jewell emphasized the central role collaboration must play for America to protect its natural resources, balance economic needs, and address emerging environmental challenges such as climate change.

“We are moving into an era of epic collaboration,” Jewell said, explaining that regional partnerships across jurisdictional boundaries are more important than ever for the federal department that manages 20 percent of our nation’s land.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to for November 6 through November 13, 2014. They responded to 169 calls during the 8 day period.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

11/6
Under the influence of drugs in the 2100 block of South Ave
Under the influence of drugs in the 1200 block of Tata Lane
Warrant in the 900 block of Pioneer Trail
DUI in the 3800 block of Pioneer Trail

11/8
Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of South Ave
Battery of a Peace Officer in the 2100 block of South Ave

El Dorado County Sheriff's Crime Log

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.

The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.

11/8
12:40 p.m. - Chinquapin Dr - VIOLATION OF COURT ORDER.

11/9
6:36 p.m. - Cochise Cr - VERBAL DISPUTE BETWEEN A 23 YEAR OLD WOMAN AND A 25 YEAR OLD MAN.

8:45 p.m. - Lake Tahoe Blvd - 23 YEAR OLD MALE DRIVER WAS STOPPED FOR VEHICLE CODE VIOLATION AND WAS CITED FOR DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED LICENSE. VEHICLE STORED.

11/11

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to for October 31 through November 5, 2014. They responded to 153 calls during the 6 day period.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

10/31
Domestic Violence Battery in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Petty Theft in the 2100 block of South Ave

11/1
DUI in the 3100 block of Pioneer Trail
Under the Influence of Drugs in the 2200 block of Idaho Ave
DUI at Pioneer Trail and Markofer Way
Warrant in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

114th Annual Christmas Bird Count held in U.S.; Lake Tahoe to hold event December 15

Event Date: 
December 15, 2014 - 8:00am

The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is widely regarded as the largest and oldest citizen science project in the world. Each year, from 14 December through 5 January, tens of thousands of volunteers head out into the winter to count birds for a day. This tradition goes back to 1900, and in the intervening years, these birders have built a database on bird populations that is unmatched by any other wildlife census.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to for the week October 24 through October 30, 2014. They responded to 170 calls during the 7 day period.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

10/24
Petty theft in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Road

10/25
Violation of Court Order in the 900 block of Modesto Ave
Felony "Other" in the 3600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public at Washington Avenue and 3rd Street
Unlicensed Driver in the 3600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

Remember to Vote

Event Date: 
November 4, 2014 (All day)

If you have an absentee ballot and have not mailed it in, there is still a way to make sure your vote is counted! You can turn in your ballot at any precinct location on Tuesday. All precincts are open from 7 am to 8 pm. You can also hand deliver your ballot to the El Dorado County Elections Department, 2850 Fairlane Ct., Placerville or the El Dorado County Recorder-Clerk's Office, 3368 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Suite 108, South Lake Tahoe. Ballots must be received by the Elections Department no later than 8 pm on Tuesday.

Below is a list of all locations in El Dorado County's District V:

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between October 17 and October 23, 2014. They responded to 148 calls during the 7 day period.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

10/17
Warrant in the 900 block of Poplar St
DUI in the 900 block of Los Angeles Ave

10/18
DUI at Lake Tahoe Blvd & Brockway Ave
Drunk in Public on Pioneer Trail
Spousal Abuse in the 2000 block of Kubel Ave
Robbery in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

10/19
Drug Offense in the 900 block of Biglar Ave

El Dorado County Sheriff's Crime Log

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.

The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.

10/18
12:18 a.m. - Sutter Trail - VACATION RENTAL VIOLATION

1:08 a.m. - Sutter Trail - VACATION RENTAL ORDINANCE COMPLAINT

3:22 p.m. - Emerald Bay Road - BURGLARY: DEPUTIES WERE DISPATCHED TO A WINDOW SMASH BURGLARY FROM A VEHICLE. THE SUSPECT WAS DISCOVERED A SHORT TIME LATER AND POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BY WITNESSES. THE MALE WAS ARRESTED.

10:43 p.m. - Sutter Trail - VACation RENTAL ORDINANCE. VERBAL WARNINg.

Divers in Emerald Bay to remove Asian Clam control mats from bottom of lake

Divers are mobilizing at the mouth of Emerald Bay to start removing 5 acres of rubber mats that were laid on the lake bottom two years ago for a pilot project to control Asian clam populations in the area.

Divers are anticipated to be working in the water through November, so boaters are asked to exercise caution when entering and exiting Emerald Bay and obey a no-wake zone that extends 600 feet from shore at Lake Tahoe.

South Lake Tahoe Police looking for suspects in five burglaries

The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is investigating several burglaries in the "Y" area of the city that occurred over the last two days.

On Wednesday, October 22 at 11:15 p.m., SLT Police responded to an alarm at the K-Mart Garden Center where they found the front glass door smashed in. Two suspects attempted to steal the cash registers but stole cash instead. They fled on foot and witnesses described the suspects as males wearing grey hooded sweatshirts.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between October 10 and October 16, 2014. They responded to 164 calls during the 7 day period.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

10/10
Spousal Abuse in the 100 block of Highway 50
Violation of Court Order in the 2100 block of South Ave
Unlicensed drier at Lake Tahoe Blvd & Silver Dollar Ave

10/11
DUI in the 2000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
DUI Felony at Lake Tahoe Blvd & Tahoe Keys Blvd

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.

The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.

10/11
11:57 a.m. - Skyline Drive - GRAND THEFT. ITEMS REPORTED STOLEN OUT OF UNLOCKED VEHICLE.

12:09 p.m. - Memory Lane - GRAND THEFT. A 61 YEAR OLD MAN REPORTED A THEFT OF $995 IN CURRENCY VIA A TELEPHONE SCAM. A REPORT WAS GENERATED AND FORWARDED TO DETECTIVES AND THE SOUTH LAKE TAHOE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR INFORMATION.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to for the week of October 3 to October 9, 2014. They responded to 162 calls during the 7 day period.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

10/3
Domestic Battery in the 1000 block of Julie Lane
Spousal Abuse in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd

10/4
Spousal Abuse in the 4000 block of Manzanita Ave

10/5
Resisting at Lake Tahoe Blvd & C Street
Unlicensed driver at Tahoe Keys Blvd & Venice Drive

Blue Ribbon Award Nominees Announced by TahoeChamber

The nomination period for the 2014 Blue Ribbon Awards ended on Friday, October 10 at noon. TahoeChamber’s prestigious awards program that recognizes exceptional South Shore businesses received over 175 nominations for eight separate award categories. The finalists and winners will be announced at the 7th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards dinner and ceremony on November 13 at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Tickets for the awards ceremony are now available for purchase at www.tahoechamber.org.

The Nominees:

Edward Joseph McCarthy 1921 - 2014

We just wanted to let those that knew our father, Edward Joseph McCarthy, that our father passed away at 10:25pm Thursday night, October 2, 2014, in his Lake Tahoe home at the age of 93. He was surrounded by family members as he slipped away from us.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between September 26 and October 2, 2014. They responded to 178 calls during the 7 day period.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

9/26
DUI in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
DUI in the 3700 block of Woodbine Rd

9/27
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of William Ave
DUI-Felony at O'Malley and Carson
Drunk in Public in the 3700 block of Forest Ave
Drunk in Public in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

9/28

South Lake Tahoe man injured after being hit by drunk driver

South Lake Tahoe resident Robert Klein, 61, was hit by a drunk driver on Monday evening near the intersection of Emerald Bay Road and Lake Tahoe Blvd (the "Y"). Police arrived at the scene at approximately 5:40 p.m. and found Klein lying in the traffic lanes with his bicycle. He was struck by a mini-van driven by 57 year old Carmel Jennings of South Lake Tahoe.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

For the week between Sept. 19 and Sept. 25, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 164 calls.

Calls resulting in arrests:

9/19
Driving on a suspended/revoked license in the 1000 Emerald Bay Road
Petty Theft in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Road
DUI in the 3800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

9/20
Being Under the Influence of Drugs in the 1200 block of Ski Run Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 900 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Drunk in Public in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 900 block of Lodi Ave

The 20 acre Cascade Fire in South Lake Tahoe now 90% contained

9/29/14 update: Heavy precipitation over the weekend allowed firefighters to achieve 90 percent containment of the Cascade Fire near Snow Lake in the Desolation Wilderness. Crews will begin repairing impacts from fire suppression activities and will monitor the fire to detect any renewed activity later this week due to drier, warmer and windier conditions.

Bayview Trailhead and Campground and TaylorCreek Sno-Park on Hwy. 89 have reopened. The cause of the 20-acre fire is under investigation, but it has been determined to be human-caused.

Fall Garden Party in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
October 1, 2014 - 4:30pm

The Sierra Club and Aspen Hollow Nursery are hosting a Fall Garden Party on October 1 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Learn about native plants while enjoying wine and appetizers during this annual fundraiser. There will also be a raffle.

The Garden Party is at Aspen Hollow, located at 541 Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe.

The cost is $10.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between September 12 and September 18, 2014. They responded to 175 calls during the 7 day period.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

9/12
"Other" Misdemeanor in the 4100 block of Manzanita

9/13
DUI at Lake Tahoe Blvd &* C Street
Spousal Abuse in the 2200 block of Eloise Ave

9/14
Unlicensed Driver in the 2000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Petty Theft in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report for South Lake Tahoe

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.

The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.

8/31
12:11 a.m. - Osage Circle: A REPORT OF A VACATION RENTAL VIOLATION

3:15 a.m. - Marshall Trail: VACATION RENTAL VIOLATION

8:50 a.m. - Jameson Beach Rd: GRAND THEFT OF KAYAKS

2:06 p.m. - Pasadena Ave: METH WAS CONFISCATED AND BOOKED INTO EVIDENCE FOR DESTRUCTION.

10:50 p.m. - Pioneer Trail: CITIZEN'S ASSIST

10:53 p.m. - Horace Greeley Ave: DUI

10:59 p.m. - South Upper Truckee: VACATION RENTAL VIOLATION

9/1

Changes on the South Shore: Alta Mira building torn down to improve scenery

Earlier this year the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) purchased three properties in order to provide open space, improve water quality and remove blight.

The first of these properties, the Alta Mira Building, was demolished this week.

"We hope these acquisitions will be just the first wave of our renewed
efforts to partner with the City in helping to revitalize South Lake Tahoe," Tom Davis said in May when the Conservancy Board voted to purchase the building for $2.5 million. He sits on both the Conservancy Board and South Lake Tahoe City Council.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to for the week of September to September 11, 2014. They responded to 144 calls during the 7 day period.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

9/5
DUI at the corner of Lodi and Lake Tahoe Blvd
Battery in the 2900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 2400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrrant in the 3600 block of Primrose Rd
Felony - other in the 1300 block of Johnson Blvd
DUI in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

9/6

Oktoberfest Celebration at Camp Richardson

Event Date: 
October 4, 2014 (All day)

Beers, brats, and music are on tap at Camp Richardson Oct. 4-5, as Oktoberfest returns to the shores of Lake Tahoe. Now in its 20th year the annual event will showcase seven different autumn themed brews ranging from Drake’s Hefeweizen to Ninkasi Total Domination IPA.

It's race weekend in South Lake Tahoe!

Right on the heels of the Tour de Tahoe Bike Race around the lake, the Lake Tahoe Marathon has begun Race Week.

On Friday, racers competed in the Emerald Bay Full and Half Marathons. There are 10 different races on Saturday: The Cal Neva Marathon, the Tahoe Nevada Half Marathon, a 5 mile Kayak Race, two and five mile Stand Up Paddle Races, Swim Races, Duathlon, Kids Fun Run, Super Hero 5k, 72 mile Loop the Lake Ultra Race and the Tahoe Double Marathon.

If that weren't enough action, Sunday is the main event plus 10k and 20 mile races.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between August 23 and September 4, 2014. They responded to 418 calls during the 13 day period.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

8/23
Drunk in Public in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Unlicensed Driver in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant at Herbert Ave and Lloyd Ave
Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Petty Theft in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 2000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

Expect surge of cyclists on South Lake Tahoe roads Sunday morning

The 12th Annual Tour de Tahoe – Bike Big Blue is being held on Sunday, September 6. The participating cyclists are taking off from the parking lot of MontBleu every 15 minutes between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. and riding clockwise around Lake Tahoe back to MontBleu.

For people not wanting to ride all 72 miles there is a 35 mile Boat and Bike where participants ride the Tahoe Queen from the Ski Run Marina to the North Shore at 7:15 a.m. From there they will ride clockwise back to the South Shore.

Volunteers needed to collect sugar pine cones in South Lake Tahoe

The Sugar Pine Foundation needs the public's help to collect seed for restoration. They are starting their annual cone harvest this fall and invite everyone to come join in the fun.

All that's needed is a pair of gloves and a helmet to volunteer as a member of the ground crew. Spectators are also invited.

The collection dates on the South, East and West Shore:

Monday, Sept. 8th @ 9:00am - Secret Cove, East Shore
Wednesday, Sept. 10th @ 10:00am - Meyers, near the gun tower
Friday, Sept. 12th @ 9:30am - Van Sickle State Park, near the CA Parking lot

El Dorado County Sheriff's Report for South Lake Tahoe

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.

The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.

8/7
3:21 p.m. - South Avenue: A 62 YEAR OLD FEMALE WAS TRANSPORTED TO BARTON HOSPITAL AFTER SHE ENTERED A LOCAL PET STORE ASKING FOR PARAMEDICS AND THEN COLLAPSED. LIFE SAVING MEASURES WERE ATTEMPTED WITH NEGATIVE RESULT. DUE TO THE FEMALE'S
UNEXPLAINED INJURIES SOUTH LAKE TAHOE POLICE DETECTIVE'S RESPONDED AS WELL.

4:12 p.m. - Johnson Blvd: A 47 YEAR OLD WOMAN WAS ARRESTED FOR BEING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

8/8

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between July 31 and August 10, 2014. They responded to 412 calls during the 11 day period.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

7/31
Unlicensed Driver in the 3700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Spousal Abuse in the 4100 block of Cedar Ave at 12:53 a.m.
Domestic Violence Battery in the 4100 block of Cedar Ave at 1:37 p.m.
Burglary in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of South Ave

Tahoe Arts Project's Sunset Wine Cruise fundraiser on the Safari Rose

Event Date: 
September 18, 2014 - 6:00pm

Enjoy an evening on the Safari Rose with Tahoe Arts Project as they have their fall fundraising wine cruise.

On September 18 the boat will leave Round Hill Pines and head over to Emerald Bay for a two hour cruise. Only 50 spots will be sold!

$65 includes wine and appetizers.

To reserve your spot, call TAP at 530-542-3632 or do so on line.

City Council Candidates Forum set for September 10

Event Date: 
September 10, 2014 - 5:00pm

Seven candidates are vying for the three open seats on the South Lake Tahoe City Council in November. Incumbents Angela Swanson, Brooke Laine and Tom Davis are going up against Wendy David, Matt Palacio, Bruce Grego and Austin Sass.

With so many candidates to choose from it will be important come election day to vote for the three you feel can lead the City for the next four years.

1962 record making swim across Lake Tahoe relived

Some people, when they first see Lake Tahoe, think how it'd be nice to boat on top of the glass like water. Others imagine fishing on the lake stocked with big fish, while yet others think about how nice it would be to sit at the quiet and scenic shore and enjoy the sun and the view.

To nine year old Erline Christopherson, all she thought when first saw the crystal blue waters was how she'd like to swim across it. The dream was born that day in 1955.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between July 21 and July 31, 2014.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

7/21
DUI in the 100 block of Bellamy Ct
Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of South Ave
Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of South Ave

7/22
Under the Influence of Drugs in the 1300 block of Gilmore Lake Rd
Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License at Sierra Bl & Palmira Ave
Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License at Pioneer Tr & Markofer Way

Tahoe Queen gets stuck: 258 passengers transported to safety

What started off as a leisurely 90 minute cruise on the Tahoe Queen turned into quite the adventure for passengers on board Monday afternoon.

The boat was about 30 minutes into its Emerald Bay cruise when it became stuck on a sandbar. At about 3:30 p.m., South Lake Tahoe Fire Department received a call that the Tahoe Queen was stuck off the Regan Beach shore. It is not known at this time why emergency personnel weren't called to the scene until 90 minutes after the Tahoe Queen got stuck.

Two Lake Tahoe School Board seats open; No candidates yet for Area 2

There is one week left to turn in paperwork necessary to run for the two open seats on the Lake Tahoe Unified School District Board of Education.

One week left for LTCC candidates to file for November election

There are three seats up for grabs in the November election for the Lake Tahoe Community College Board of Trustees. Trustees from areas 1, 2 and 5 are up for re-election.

Area 1 is currently represented by Kerry David, who has announced his intention to seek re-election. Area 2 is currently represented by longtime Board member Roberta Mason, who is retiring from her seat after 40 years of service to the college. Area 5 is currently represented by Molly Blann, who announced in June that she is not seeking re-election.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between July 1 and July 20, 2014.

Calls resulting in arrest:

7/1
Violation of Domestic Violence Court Order in 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Battery, Domestic Violence in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

7/2
Drunk in Public in 900 block of Park Ave
Warrant attempt in the 1100 block of Bowers Ave
Warrant in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Under the Influence of Drugs in the 700 block of San Jose Ave

El Dorado County Sheriff's report for South Lake Tahoe

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.

The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore:

6/26
8:10 a.m. - Prospector Trail: A 62 YEAR OLD MAN REPORTED THE FRAUDULENT USE OF HIS CREDIT CARD FOR $530.

2:21 p.m. - Kaska Street: SECOND DEGREE BURGLARY: UNKNOWN SUBJECTS STOLE NUMEROUS PIECES OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FROM A LOCAL BUSINESS.

4:35 p.m. - Al Tahoe Blvd; A 52 YEAR OLD MAN WAS ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC INTOXICATION.

6/27

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

During the 11 day period from June 20 to June 30, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 315 calls.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

6/20
Warrant in the 2100 block of South Ave
Drunk in Public in the 3900 block of Manzanita Ave
Auto Theft, location not given
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Heavenly Village Way

6/21
Trespassing in the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
DUI in the 2200 block of Dunlap Dr
DUI in the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

6/22
Drunk in Public in the 3700 block of Aspen Ave
Drunk in Public at Friday & Cedar Avenues

Race the Lake of the Sky Stand Up Paddle Event in South Lake Tahoe For All Ages

The 3rd Annual Race the Lake of the Sky hits the waters of South Lake Tahoe this weekend.

Started in 2012 by South Tahoe Stand Up Paddle, Race the Lake of the Sky is a premiere flat-water SUP race and was dubbed the top pick for the best stand up paddle event of the year in 2013 by pro SUP athlete Anthony Vela. The event offers a stunning location as the backdrop in drawing hundreds of participants, novice and elite alike. Various races include short course. They wrap it all up with a 14 mile race to Emerald Bay and Back on Sunday.

SATURDAY June 28th, 2014

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