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Nevada Employment Law Webinar

Event Date: 
August 11, 2015 - 1:00pm

Sutton Hague Law Corporation Presents a webinar on Nevada Employment Law featuring a live Q & A with Nevada Labor Commissioner Shannon Chambers. Topics covered will include: 2015’s legislative Session developments, New Regulations under consideration, enforcement priorities, and common employer mistakes. The webinar will be held on August 11th, 2015 from 12:00pm-1:00pm. The cost to attend is $45; all net proceeds go to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. Can’t attend the live webinar? CD’s and MP3 recordings are available to purchase for $30.

Location

Sutton Hague Law Corporation
6720 Via Austi Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89119
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"Tip-A-Cop” and wing eating contest raise money for Special Olympics

Event Date: 
June 14, 2015 (All day)

Several Troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol, as well as other employees for the Department of Public Safety, will be volunteering their time to raise money for Special Olympics Nevada and California on Sunday June 14, 2014 in the Hard Rock Café.

Suspect in residential burglaries arrested in Douglas County

A 23-year old California man has been arrested in Douglas County on multiple charges stemming from a rash of residential burglaries in the Chichester area of the county.

While conducting targeted crime prevention enforcement in Chichester on Tuesday, investigators observed a suspicious man. When Douglas County Sheriff's Deputies attempted to make contact with the suspect, he ran away by jumping fences but was later apprehended.

Dozens of Skyland residents evacuated during fire drill

Every year, South Lake Tahoe fire agencies prepare to fight fires around the basin but they rarely get to practice evacuations of residents.

That opportunity came on Monday when the Tahoe Douglas Fire District and Skyland Fire Adapted Community executed an inter-agency wildfire evacuation drill in the Skyland neighborhood.

The drill simulated a real evacuation event to give residents the opportunity to practice evacuating from their homes and getting to the designated safe zone.

Local officers bring home gold from 2015 US Police and Fire Games

Two local members of law enforcement just returned from competing in the 2015 U.S. Police and Fire Games in San Diego. California Highway Patrol (CHP) Officer Paul Smyrski and South Lake Tahoe Police Officer Chris Webber were part of a multi-agency police hockey team.

Their team won gold.

The United States Police and Fire Championships are open to eligible firefighting and law enforcement personnel, either active or retired, from all 50 states and United States’ territories. Originated in 1967, the competition has expanded from the original 16 sports to more than 60 events.

Driver inattention at crosswalks and intersections focus of increased enforcement

Douglas County Sheriff's Deputies will be focusing on traffic enforcement at intersections and crosswalks, looking for red light and stop sign violations, pedestrian violations, speeders and distracted drivers throughout the county from June 8 through June 21.

Key factors in many of the recent fatal highway traffic accidents have been driver inattention and failure to yield to pedestrians. Deputies will continue to enforce all traffic violations on all roadways throughout the county but these violations in particular will be targeted and enforced. Citations will be issued to violators.

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. 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.

5/31

3:35 a.m. - Noise Disturbance - Cold Creek Trail - DEPUTIES WERE DISPATCHED TO A NOISE DISTURBANCE AT A VACATION RENTAL. THE RESPONSIBLE RENTER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED ABOUT THE NOISE.

Sheriff's OHV team making Rubicon Trail safer for Jeepers

Off-road enthusiasts will be flocking to the Rubicon Trail once again this summer, and the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) team will be there to keep it safe.

The mission of the team is to provide education to the public, maintain the family friendly atmosphere and when necessary, use enforcement to support that education. In its fifteenth year on the Rubicon Trail, the OHV team is again helmed by Sergeant Bryan Brown and staffed with one full-time seasonal deputy and eight part-time deputies who work the OHV team, in addition to their usual duties.

Woman dies in Highway 50 accident near Glenbrook

An accident Wednesday morning near Glenbrook, NV claimed the life of a woman and her dog.

The Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) is investigating the fatal accident which happened just after 8:30 a.m. June 3 on Highway 50 between Cave Rock and Glenbrook.

For unknown reasons, the woman, who was traveling north, went off the road, down a short embankment where the vehicle ran into rocks. She was traveling with her dog. Both the woman and the dog were pronounced dead at the scene.

County responds to search warrant served at Tahoe Wellness Cooperative

Search warrants were served on Monday at five locations related to Tahoe Wellness Cooperative (TWC) and its owner Cody Bass. Staff from eight agencies spent hours at the South Lake Tahoe medical marijuana dispensary, pulling out boxes and containers of cannabis and records.

City staff and locals help kick off the Tahoe Bike Challenge

Local cyclists got into the biking mode Monday in South Lake Tahoe at the start of the two week long bike challenge.

Pearl Izumi at the Y hosted the "Ready, Set, Pedal" party with swag bags, food and special discounts. Riders gathered at the store and started on either a 5 mile or a 10 mile loop.

Tahoe Wellness Cooperative and owner's home raided Monday

A large team made up of members from multiple agencies served a search warrant on both the Tahoe Wellness Cooperative and owner Cody Bass's South Lake Tahoe home early Monday morning.

Agents from the Franchise Tax Board (FTB), Board of Equalization, Department of Insurance, South Lake Tahoe Police Department, and El Dorado County Sheriff's Department (EDCSO) were on scene at the co-op according to Tami Grimes, Information Officer with the FTB in Sacramento.

"The contents of the search warrant are sealed," said Grimes.

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. 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.

5/24

12:09 a.m. -Domestic Dispute - Glen Eagles Rd - A DATING COUPLE VISITING TAHOE GOT INTO A VERBAL ARGUMENT. DOCUMENTATION ONLY

1:05 a.m. - DUI Alcohol/Drugs - Brockway Ave - A VEHICLE AND ITS OCCUPANTS WERE DETAINED FOR DRIVING RECKLESS AND FAILING TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN. THE DRIVER

Water guzzling marijuana plants adding to California drought issues

California cannabis growers may be making millions, but their thirsty plants are sucking up a priceless resource: water. Now scientists say that if no action is taken in the drought-wracked state, the consequences for fisheries and wildlife will be dire.

"If this activity continues on the trajectory it's on, we're looking at potentially streams going dry, streams that harbor endangered fish species like salmon, steelhead," said Scott Bauer of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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. 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.

5/17
4:30 p.m. - Driving on a suspended/revoked license - Eloise Ave - INITIATED A VEHICLE STOP FOR A VEHICLE CODE VIOLATION. DRIVER WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WITH A SUSPENDED DRIVER'S LICENSE AND RELEASED ON SCENE

5/18

Gang sweep in El Dorado County

Four people were arrested earlier this week in El Dorado County when the El Dorado Gang Enforcement Detail (EDGE) contacted several gang members at their homes.

El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, El Dorado County Probation, El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office, and the South Lake Tahoe Police Department participated in the sweep on May 18.

Zero tolerance in South Lake Tahoe during Click it or Ticket Campaign

Once again, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department is reminding motorists to Click It or Ticket. As part of the national seat belt enforcement campaign, law enforcement agencies around the country will be stepping up enforcement May 18-31, including one of the busiest travel weekends of the year that kicks off the summer season.

South Lake Tahoe home destroyed in honey oil lab explosion

The Larch Avenue neighborhood's quite Tuesday evening was disrupted by what was described as a violent explosion caused by an illegal honey oil lab.

"My mother's floor rose and fell," said neighbor Daniel Castillo. His mother and sister live in the apartment above where the explosion occurred. Their apartment has a large crack above the front door. "My nephew was standing outside when it happened," Castillo continued. "He said the windows of the apartment came out like a balloon being blown up."

El Dorado County Sheriff's Deputy arrested on drug charges in Nevada

Douglas County Sheriff's Officers responding to a reported domestic dispute in Minden, NV ended up arresting El Dorado County Sheriff's Deputy Mark Zlendick on felony drug charges.

On Tuesday, May 19, 2015, officers responded to the 1300 block of Centerville Road. During the investigation, deputies located narcotics and paraphernalia and arrested Zlendick, a member of the South Tahoe El Dorado Narcotics Enforcement Team (SLEDNET).

Counterfeit bills on rise in El Dorado County; One arrest made

Several counterfeit bills have been used for transactions on the west slope of El Dorado County, even days after the arrest of one suspect. On May 8, the Sheriff Deputies were called to the Round Table Restaurant in Pollock Pines after a man tried to buy food with a counterfeit $100 bill. He and a woman left before deputies arrived but a description of the pair and their vehicle was provided to EDCSO.

Police officers honored during South Lake Tahoe ceremony

Rain may have moved the ceremony indoors, but spirits weren't dampened as the South Lake Tahoe Police Department honored some of their own on Thursday in honor of National Peace Officer's Memorial Day.

"We are normal people who are asked to do extraordinary tasks," SLT Police Chief Brian Uhler told the audience of the officer's families, friends, City Council, city staff, community members and other area law enforcement including the El Dorado County Sheriff, CHP and the FBI.

Mental Health Awareness: Law enforcement on front lines with mentally ill

Many times law enforcement officers are the first people a mentally ill person comes in contact with. In South Lake Tahoe, police officers and sheriff's deputies are forced to become front line mental health workers, and since they are on the front lines, Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) is an important part of their job.

El Dorado County received a grant for the Sheriff's Department to receive the training, and, to date, four sergeants and 18 deputies have been trained. While most patrol the west slope, South Lake Tahoe has three CIT officers (two sergeants and one deputy).

Water theft becomes common consequence of ongoing California drought

With the state of California mired in its fourth year of drought and a mandatory 25 percent reduction in water usage in place, reports of water theft have become common.

In April, The Associated Press reported that huge amounts of water went missing from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and a state investigation was launched. The delta is a vital body of water, serving 23 million Californians as well as millions of farm acres, according to the Association for California Water Agencies.

Craigslist ad leads to arrest of two South Lake Tahoe men

Members of the Western El Dorado Narcotics Enforcement Team (WENET) arrested two South lake Tahoe men on Thursday, April 30 after a week long investigation into circumstances surrounding a Craigslist ad.

David Anthony Reading of South Lake Tahoe responded to the ad of a motorcycle for sale on the west slope of El Dorado County. A county resident posted the ad and was contacted by Reading who offered the seller illegal narcotics as payment for the motorcycle.

The concerned citizen contacted the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office.

Disclosure of BMP status required when homes sell in Lake Tahoe

In July of 2014, a packed house was at the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Board Meeting (TRPA). The crowd, made up mostly of those in the Lake Tahoe real estate profession, were there to voice their concern about a proposal before the board to require completion of Best Management Practices (BMPs) by the time a home sold or the title would not be cleared until completed.

The real estate brokers and agents said they didn't find it appropriate that they should be the enforcing arm of TRPA.

Three South Lake Tahoe businesses sell alcohol to minors during sting

The South Lake Tahoe Police Department cited three clerks for selling alcohol to minors during a minor decoy operation on Saturday, May 2.

Clerks at Beverages and More (BevMo), CVS in Bijou, and Safeway all sold the minor alcohol. One unidentified store did not sell the decoy alcohol.

A 24-year-old employee at BevMo, a 21-year-old employee at Safeway and a 35-year-old employee at CVS were all cited. At each store, the employees involved were women.

Douglas County enforcing code on unkept properties; Encourages Spring cleaning

Now that Spring is here, Douglas County officials want to remind residents of the basic code requirements for their properties. Not only does keeping care of one's yard and surrounding property help maintain the attractiveness of the area, it also helps reduce fire danger in a very dry year.

Counterfeit ring broken up in El Dorado County

El Dorado County Sheriff's deputies arrested five Bay Area residents on Thursay who are accused of being part of a counterfeit credit card ring.

On April 30, 2015 at about 1:00 p.m., deputies responded to Red Hawk Casino for a fraudulent use of a credit card. Red Hawk casino security reported two persons inside the casino attempted to use forged or stolen credit cards in an attempt to obtain cash. One was described as an adult Hispanic man and the other as an adult African American woman.

California pot legalization effort is all about details

There’s no shortage of views on the question of legalizing recreational marijuana in California.

That much was evident at a series of focus groups earlier this year, where 48 men and women representing a cross-section of the state filed into rooms with one-way mirrors to share their opinions. The research is aimed at shaping an expected legalization initiative for the 2016 ballot.

Reno man sentenced to jail after using plane to transport marijuana out of state

Kevin Dennis Golden, 39, of Reno, Nevada, was sentenced today to two years in prison for possession with the intent to distribute approximately 88 pounds of marijuana that he was attempting to fly in a private plane to Pennsylvania, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced.

'Border Blitz' sting nets unlicensed contractors on South Shore

A simultaneous sting operation between the California State License Board and the Nevada Contractors License Board snared 5 people on the California side of South Lake Tahoe and 12 on the Nevada side on April 27, 2015.

This was the 4th annual Border Blitz which targets unlicensed contractors who operate illegally under California and Nevada laws.

The one day operation took place at a house near Pioneer Trail and a condominium in Stateline, NV.

Op/Ed: Treatment Not Jails

May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Treatment Not Jails

Across the nation, many counties are investing huge sums of money to house people with mental illness in jails, with little return for the community in terms of public safety or treatment for people who need it most. A new national initiative, Stepping Up, provides an opportunity for counties to get support in addressing this problem.

LTCC makes Top 15 list of California community colleges

Due to the rising cost of education in the country, more students are finding the value in the California Community College system. In fact, community colleges in California make up the largest system of higher education in the United States with 2.1 million students on 112 campuses.

With statistics like this, the recognition given to Lake Tahoe Community College this week show how unique the local school is now that LTCC has made the list of "Top Community Colleges in California."

Local CHP officers trade in handcuffs for menus and aprons at Applebee's

Event Date: 
April 30, 2015 (All day)

Local law enforcement will trade in their handcuffs and badges for aprons and menus at Applebee’s restaurants in South Lake Tahoe and Northern Nevada on Thursday, April 30 as part of a Tip-A-Cop® event benefiting Special Olympics.

The South Lake Tahoe California Highway Patrol (CHP) will have officers at the Applebee's located at 3987 Lake Tahoe Blvd for both lunch and dinner.

Council passes new South Lake Tahoe Vacation Home Ordinance

In response to noise, trash and occupancy complaints, the City of South Lake Tahoe has adopted a new Vacation Home Rental Ordinance. The vote was 4-0 in favor since Councilman Tom Davis had to recuse himself since he is part owner of Tahoe Keys Resort.

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. 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.

4/5
No Report

4/6
6:36 p.m. - Pornography Found - Heavenly Mountain Resort - A HEAVENLY SKI RESORT EMPLOYEE LOCATED SUSPECTED CHILD PORNOGRAPHY ON A FOUND I-POD TOUCH.

4/7

New rules for South Lake Tahoe vacation home rentals

There was standing room only at Tuesday's City Council meeting as changes to the current Vacation Home Rental (VHR) ordinance were on the agenda.

Most of the audience was from the real estate and home rental management companies, both of whom felt there would be a lot of loss should a stricter policy be enforced.

CHP busts marijuana grow house in South Lake Tahoe

A California Highway Patrol Sergeant on routine rounds through the Tahoe Keys came across a large and sophisticated indoor marijuana grow.

South Lake Tahoe city staff enforcing sign ordinance to "Fix-up 50"

The City of South Lake Tahoe is enforcing their sign ordinance in an effort to improve appearances along Highway 50.

Staff is going to focus attention on excessive and unpermitted signage.

Most signs in the City require a permit with specific limitations on sign size and design. Businesses with a permitted sign do not need to do anything. Businesses with unpermitted signs should contact the City’s Planning Division to determine if their signs require a permit or not.

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. 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.

3/29
3:30 p.m. - Driving without a license - Emerald Bay Rd - A SHERIFF'S SERGEANT ON PATROL IN THE TAHOE BASIN OBSERVED AND VEHICLE CODE VIOLATION AND CONDUCTED A
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT STOP. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE 25-YEAR OLD MALE OPERATOR WAS UNLICENSED, AND ARRESTED.

Brown Bag Lunch Series to touch on drought and cycling this Spring

The Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization (TMPO) and its partners continue their lunchtime forum for learning and sharing ideas that strengthen our Tahoe communities.

Topics focus on transportation, environmental, and economic ideas that are pertinent to issues we face today at Lake Tahoe. They are always looking for idea on new topics.

Upcoming Brown Bag events:

Wednesday, April 15 – Dealing with Drought – Stewardship Practices at Sierra-at-Tahoe
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Speaker: John Rice, VP General Manager Sierra-at-Tahoe

Crowd expected as South Lake Tahoe City Council looks at vacation home rental ordinance

There are many sides to the South Lake Tahoe Vacation Home Rental (VHR) situation. On one side are the locals whose peaceful lives have been disturbed because they are the neighbors of vacation home rentals that are reportedly out of control with excess noise and trash that come from inconsiderate renters. On another side are the people wanting to enjoy South Lake Tahoe from the comfort of a private home. Yet another side are the second home owners who want to earn money from their vacation home.

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month – “It’s Not Worth It!”

To save lives and educate all Californians, especially young drivers, about the dangers of distracted driving, the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), California Highway Patrol (CHP), Impact Teen Drivers, and more than 200 law enforcement agencies statewide are working together on increased education and enforcement efforts for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April and California Teen Safe Driving Week, the first week of April.

Lowest Sierra snowpack ever prompts Governor Brown to declare mandatory water reduction

Following the lowest snowpack ever recorded and with no end to the drought in sight, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced actions that will save water, increase enforcement to prevent wasteful water use, streamline the state's drought response and invest in new technologies that will make California more drought resilient.

Passions run high at City's vacation home rental meeting

An overflowing audience of South Lake Tahoe residents, home owners, vacation home owners, real estate agents, property managers, vacation rental companies, locals and city officials were on hand Tuesday night at the Vacation Home Rental (VHR) community workshop held in City Council chambers at the airport.

City Manager Nancy Kerry ran the meeting, giving everyone a chance to speak their opinion after a short presentation.

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. 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.

3/15
7:13 a.m. - DUI - Highway 50 - 32-YEAR OLD MALE SUSPECT STOPPED FOR INVESTIGATORY PURPOSES AND VEHICLE CODE VIOLATIONS. SUSPECT FOUND TO BE DUI AND HE WAS TURNED OVER TO CHP.

"Fix-Up 50" campaign to clean up signage in South Lake Tahoe

City Announces “Fix-Up 50” Initiative in time for Summer Tourism Season
Help improve our City’s appearance in preparation for summer guests.

Sutton Hague Law Corporation Presents Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA) Update

Event Date: 
September 3, 2015 (All day)

The webinar will focus on the Occupational and Safety Health Administration's (OSHA) current enforcement priorities, what enforcement policies employers need to know, procedures employers need to know, and common employer mistakes. This program is pending HRCI approval. $45 to attend the Webinar. Can't Attend The Live Webinar? Cd's & Mp3 Recordings Are Available To Purchase. Please register online: www.suttonhague.com/events/|email:yvette@suttonhague.com| or by phone [702-270-3065].

Webinar Date: September 3, 2015
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm

Sutton Hague Law Corporation Presents a Webinar on The NLRB Update

Event Date: 
December 2, 2015 - 12:00pm

The webinar will be focused on the National Labor Relations Board's (NLRB) current enforcement priorities, what enforcement policies employers need to know, procedures employers need to know, and common employer mistakes. The webinar will be held from 12:00pm-1:00 pm. Cost: $45. Please register online: www.suttonhague.com/events/; email: yvette@suttonhague.com; or by phone 702-270-3065

Forest Service seeks input for Off-Highway Vehicle Grant

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) is accepting public comment for the Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Cooperative Funds grant application submitted to the State of California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division.

The OHMVR grant provides staffing for OHV education and information, law enforcement patrols, resource and use monitoring, protection of natural and cultural resources and maintenance of OHV trails and trailheads on the LTBMU.

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