injuries
Truck breaks axle as towing cars through South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/27/2018 - 6:37pm
Many thought the smoke and back up off traffic in front of the casino corridor Friday was the result of another underground explosions, but this time a truck and trailer were the culprit.
Tahoe Douglas Fire responded to the call of heavy smoke on Highway 50 between Harrahs Tahoe and Harvey's.
Two rigs carrying the vehicles were in the westbound lanes when one of them lost their rear trailer axle. There was a resulting brake fire that blew out a tire according to Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District Fire Marshal Eric Guevin. He said it was very smoky but a "minimalistic" fire.
Dual enrollment, calendar changes and free tuition focus of LTCC-LTUSD meeitng
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 2:00pm
The annual joint board meeting with the Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) and Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) to discuss common goal strategies was held Tuesday, will innovative programs and successes highlighted.
Stateline fire in destroys 2 buildings in trailer park on Kingsbury Grade
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/23/2018 - 9:53am
STATELINE, Nev. - A fire Monday morning destroyed one mobile home and a garage on Kingsbury Grade in Stateline.
At 8:50 a.m., the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District received a call about a fire in the Ponderosa Mobile Home. When emergency crews arrived they found both a home and a garage fully engulfed with flames.
There was nobody home at the time and no injuries have been reported. A dog was in the yard of the home and neighbors broke through the fence to get her.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/20/2018 - 6:46pm
The following are the 60 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from April 12 - 19, 2018
4/12
00:20 - 1400 block of Friant Dr - Motor vehicle accident with no injuries
10:47 - Heavenly - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
12:44 - Barton Hospital - EMS Call, Interfacility Psych Transfer
14:55 - Barton Hospital - EMS Call, Interfacility Transfer
17:31 - 3800 block of Pioneer Tr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
18:04 - Lake Tahoe Blvd at Sierra Blvd - Motor vehicle accident with no injuries
Injured man rescued by CHP helicopter near Kyburz
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/15/2018 - 10:27pm
A Napa man was hoisted out of the Kyburz area on Friday after falling about 30 feet from a rock formation while climbing.
The H20 helicopter from the California Highway Patrol responded due to the remote location and they were assisted by the El Dorado County Fire Protection District and CAL FIRE personnel who treated the patient and prepared him for extraction.
The 52-year-old man was then transported to Barton Hospital in South Lake Tahoe for the treatment of major injuries.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/14/2018 - 10:26pm
The following are the 159 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from March 26 - April 11, 2018
3/26
03:28 - 4100 block of Saddle Rd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
08:36 - 3500 block of Pony Express Rd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
10:00 - 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11:45 - 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11:45 - Barton Hospital - EMS call, Interfacility Transfer
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/05/2018 - 11:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 955 calls for the 35 days between February 14 - March 20, 2018.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
2/14 - 17 calls
Warrant in the 1000 block of Johnson
2/15 - 30 calls
Traffic Collision with Injury at Tahoe Keys Blvd and Venice Dr
2/16 - 23 calls
Drunk in Public in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 3800 block of Pioneer Trail
2/17 - 34 calls
Explosions close Highway 50 at Stateline
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/01/2018 - 9:35am
11:47 p.m. update: Eastbound lanes on Highway 50 have reopened. The westbound lanes are still closed and traffic must use Lake Parkway instead.
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10:45 p.m. update: Limited traffic will soon be allowed back on two lanes of Highway 50 through Stateline after NV Energy has re-energized their lines and power is back on in the area. As of 10:30 p.m., Douglas County Sheriff's Office spokesperson said it should be about an hour longer until open.
Explosion holes are being patched temporarily and traffic will not be allowed to drive on the plates.
Dr. Keith Swanson named the 2018 Barton Doctor of the Year
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/30/2018 - 2:25pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The votes have been counted and Dr. Keith Swanson has been named Barton Health’s Doctor of the Year. Each year, hundreds of Barton team members cast their vote to nominate a favorite physician in honor of National Doctor’s Day, and the 2018 winner was announced at Barton’s Doctor’s Day Celebration on March 29.
“We honor Dr. Swanson as our Doctor of the Year, and the incredible contributions he’s made to the community as an orthopedic surgeon and practitioner of nearly 40 years,” said Dr. Clint Purvance, CEO at Barton Health.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/30/2018 - 2:17pm
The following are the 79 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from March 16 - 25, 2018
3/16
01:52 - 1200 block of Martin Ave - Arcing, shorted electrical equipment
10:59 - 1200 block of Heather Lake Rd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
14:15 - 3500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
15:12 - Sierra At Tahoe - False alarm or false call, other
13:12 - Barton Hospital - Interfacility Transfer
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/25/2018 - 11:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - 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 time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
3/14
12:35 p.m. - Theft: Use of Credit Card - 3rd Ave, Tahoma - R/P REPORTED FRAUDULENT CHARGES MADE ON A CREDIT CARD
Man suffers life-threatening injuries after running into snow plow
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/21/2018 - 10:44pm
A man from Reno, Nevada suffered life-threatening injuries on just after midnight on Saturday after his car hit the back of a snow plow on US-395 northbound near the Parr Boulevard
A preliminary investigation by the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) shows that a silver 2014 Nissan Sentra driven by a 44-year-old man was traveling northbound on US-395 in the second travel lane from the left. A yellow Mack Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) snow plow was traveling northbound on US-395 in the left-hand travel lane, ahead of the silver Nissan. The NDOT snow plow was performing
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/17/2018 - 10:27pm
The following are the 153 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Mar. 1 - 15, 2018
3/1
04:32 - 1600 block of Marshall Ct - Special type of incident, Dispatch error
05:37 - Barton Hospital - EMS Call, Interfacility Transfer - Dispatched & cancelled en route
09:41 - 3700 block of Blackwood Rd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
12:31 - 800 block of Rubicon Tr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
12:21 - Heavenly - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Highway 50 reopens, closing at times for avalanche control
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/16/2018 - 12:14pm
March 16 2:20PM update: Crews have fixed the downed power line and Highway 50 is reopened in the area. Traffic will be held at times at Twin Bridges and Meyers for avalanche control.
Take it easy out there!
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It is a mess along Highway 50 through the Sierra today due to spinouts and downed power lines. The road has been closed in both directions near Silver Fork as crews work on getting a power line off the roadway. Caltrans estimates reopening at 3:01 p.m. at this time.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/14/2018 - 9:49pm
The following are the 142 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Feb. 16 - 28, 2018
2/16
04:38 - 2500 block of Palmira Dr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
10:09 - 1600 block of Glenwood Way - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
12:14 - Heavenly - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
10:57 - Barton Hospital - EMS Call, Interfacility Transfer
14:47 - Pioneer Tr at Sonora Ave - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address
Men wanted in connection to El Dorado County homicide captured in Carson City
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/14/2018 - 9:07am
3/15/18 UPDATE: Two men arrested early Wednesday at a Carson City home have been identified and now face murder charges in El Dorado County, Calif.
Chase Bomar, 19, and Cody Bomar, 21, were taken into custody after Carson City Sheriff’s Office SWAT responded to assist El Dorado County authorities at a home in the 1200 block of Palo Verde Drive.
The men were wanted in connection to the fatal stabbing of Jeremy Fortuin, 42, of Pollock Pines. The stabbing happened on Pony Express Trail in Cedar Grove on the west slope of El Dorado County.
22 disabled veterans heading to Lake Tahoe for special week at Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/11/2018 - 1:06pm
Twenty-two injured veterans will arrive at the Reno-Tahoe airport Sunday evening and head to Squaw Valley / Alpine Meadows for 3rd annual Military to the Mountains program through March 17, 2018.
Eight of the veterans are residents of the Reno/Sparks area and will join the arrival celebration at 7:45 p.m. at the airport near the ski statue.
The week long adaptive ski week is sponsored by High Fives Foundation, Adaptive Training Foundation, City of Reno, Achieve Tahoe and Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows.
Collision between snow plow and vehicle in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/05/2018 - 2:29pm
There were no injuries in Sunday's collision between a Caltrans snow plow and a van in South Lake Tahoe.
At approximately 8:39 p.m. on March 4, 2018, a Caltrans snow plow assisting with the middle lane berm cleanup along Highway 50 in collided with a van.
Squaw Valley - Body of missing boarder found, avalanche injures 5
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/02/2018 - 7:16pm
A snowboarder missing since yesterday afternoon was found deceased at Squaw Valley Ski Resort on Friday. Rocklin resident Wenyu Zhang, 42-years-old, was found deceased this morning by Squaw Valley Ski Patrol. A search area was narrowed through the use of a tracker program used by the resort.
Good decision making key to staying safe around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/01/2018 - 5:18pm
Search and Rescue (SAR) teams from Douglas County and El Dorado County save lives each year, and many times they have to respond to adverse conditions just as was the case when they were called out to Mott Canyon after two skiers were lost last week after skiing out of bounds at Heavenly.
SAR volunteers aid in search of Bay Area man missing in Yosemite
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/24/2018 - 11:38pm
A weekend hike in Yosemite turned into a six-day long ordeal for a Bay Area man this week.
Oakland resident Alan Chow, 36, had his backpacking gear and wilderness permit when he set out on a solo hike Saturday, February 17 on the loop trail in Yosemite's northern wilderness area above Hetch Hetchy, about a mile from O'Shaughnessy Dam.
He became disoriented and lost his way.
One dies in Douglas County plane crash
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/19/2018 - 2:39pm
UPDATE 11:45 A.M. 2/20/18: The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) has identified the deceased pilot as 64-year-old Stephen Filice. For more on the story: http://southtahoenow.com/story/02/20/2018/minden-man-identified-mondays-plane-crash-victim.
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UPDATE 3:00 P.M.: One person died in the single airplane crash in Douglas County Monday, February 19, 2018.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/19/2018 - 1:31pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 643 calls for the 23 days between January 16 - February 7, 2018.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
1/16
Driving on a suspended/revoked license in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Petty Theft in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Transient/Homeless at Lake Tahoe Blvd & Herbert Ave
1/17
Transient/Homeless in the 1800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
1/18
Warrant in the 1000 block of Shepherds Dr
Winds cause tree to land on top of South Lake Tahoe duplex
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/18/2018 - 8:47pm
High winds caused a tree to fall onto a duplex on Tahoe Vista Drive in South Lake Tahoe, just before 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 18.
Residents were home in both units and the tree narrowly missed hitting one of the residents according to SLT Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Karl Koeppen.
There were no injuries and one of the family's cat was rescued.
A peak wind gust at the South Lake Tahoe airport was measured at 56 mph as of 10:30 a.m., according to the National Weather Service, with average winds 24-32 mph.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/17/2018 - 12:41pm
The following are the 58 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Feb. 9 - 15, 2018
2/9
09:24 - Kirkwood Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11:59 - Kirkwood Dr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11:35 - 1000 block of Sierra At Tahoe Rd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
12:39 - 3500 block of Bobby Grey Cir - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
16:35 - 4th St at South Ave - Vehicle accident with injuries
Two injured in South Lake Tahoe collision
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/10/2018 - 7:42pm
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) had to use extrication equipment Friday after two vehicles collided at the intersection of 4th Street and South Avenue, sending two to the hospital.
At 4:35 p.m., both SLTFR and South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) responded to the crash. A two-year-old had been sitting on the lap of the passenger in the red car show in the photos. While the driver and toddler were able to get out, the passenger had to be cut out, the safer of the options available according to SLTFR Battalion Chief Tim Spencer.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/09/2018 - 7:34pm
The following are the 89 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Feb. 1 -8, 2018.
2/1
03:09 - 1000 block of Takela Dr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
05:42 - 1300 block of Johnson Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
03:48 - Barton Health - EMS Call, Interfacility Transfer false alarm
13:31 - 3800 block of Saddle Rd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
14:17 - 700 block of Jeffrey St - Unintentional transmission of alarm, other
Two Douglas County businesses cited for selling liquor to minors
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/08/2018 - 5:15pm
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) went to 27 local businesses on February 1 to conduct an operation to make sure they were being compliant with state law with reference to alcohol sales to minors.
The following 25 businesses were checked and they successfully passed the alcohol compliance check and did not sell alcohol to a minor.
Three still hospitalized in Reno after South Lake Tahoe vehicle collision
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/05/2018 - 6:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Three victims from Saturday's head-on collision on Pioneer Trail in South Lake Tahoe are still hospitalized at Renown Medical Center.
According to Officer Jeff Gartner of the California Highway Patrol (CHP), he called Renown Monday morning and was told that all three were still hospitalized with their injuries.
8 adults and 8 children make it out safely after Incline Village fire
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/04/2018 - 9:11pm
There were no injuries after an early morning fire consumed an Incline Village vacation home on Sunday, February 4.
At approximately 5:33 a.m., firefighters from the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District (NLTFPD) responded to the call of a structure fire at 530 Spencer Way. They were able to quickly contain and extinguish the fire.
Eight adults, eight children and two dogs were at home when the fire broke out. One of those adult was treated for a medical issue on the scene, and released.
Head-on collision in South Lake Tahoe sends six to area hospitals
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/03/2018 - 7:26pm
Update 6:45 p.m.: The driver of one of the vehicles, a 29-year-old woman from Stateline, Nevada has been arrested on charges of a Felony DUI and is in the El Dorado County Jail on $125,000 bail.
She was driving a Range Rover eastbound when, for reasons unknown at this time, she traveled into the westbound lane, striking a BMW with five occupants, ages 19-31, all from the Bay Area. The Range Rover was traveling about 40 mph at the time of impact according to the CHP. This is the speed limit at that area of Pioneer Trail.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/02/2018 - 6:45pm
The following are the 88 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Jan. 22 - 31, 2018
1/22
00:59 - 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
14:46 - 3600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - Detector activation, no fire unintentional
14:55 -3500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
15:23 - Barton Hospital - EMS Call, Interfacility Transfer
19:00 - 3800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
South Lake Tahoe man sentenced to 183-years to life for brutal attack
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/30/2018 - 12:17pm
A former motel maintenance worker at a South Lake Tahoe motel has been sentenced to 183 years to life for the brutal sexual assault of a 22-year-old Macedonian exchange student in 2015.
Manuel Ovidio Ramos-Munoz was found guilty in November, 2017 on seven felony counts, including kidnapping for the purpose of committing a sexual assault, as well as six additional counts and numerous special allegations relating to the subsequent sexual assault of the victim.
Transient arrested after man stabbed at South Lake Tahoe bus stop
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/27/2018 - 11:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF -A transient man is behind bars this evening after allegedly stabbing a 27-year-old man at the South Y Transit center.
At 5:33 p.m. Saturday, officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) responded to a call of a stabbing at the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd and Emerald Bay Road.
Upon arrival they found Kiefer Chriss, 57, being held down on the ground by some Good Samaritans and a 27-year-old male stabbing victim.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/27/2018 - 7:43pm
The following are the 84 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Jan. 11 - 21, 2018
1/11
11:34 - 1100 block of Sierra Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
14:52 - Barton Hospital - EMS call, Interfacility Transfer
16:54 - 1900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - Fire, other
22:58 - 4100 block of Manzanita Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
1/12
01:18 - 1000 block of Takela Dr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Pedestrian hit by car on Pioneer Trail in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/26/2018 - 9:12am
A 27-year-old South Lake Tahoe resident is recovering after being hit by a vehicle late Thursday evening.
At about 11:00 p.m. on January 25, a vehicle was heading southwest on Pioneer Trail and passing in front of the Americana Village when it hit the pedestrian.
The driver said they did not see the victim and immediately stopped and is cooperating with police. South Lake Tahoe Police (SLTPD) and Fire Rescue responded and the pedestrian was transported to Barton Hospital with non-life threatening injuries according to SLTPD Lt. Shannon Laney.
Domestic violence suspect apprehended after hours-long standoff
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/23/2018 - 10:51am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - A violation of a restraining order in South Lake Tahoe Monday afternoon led to an hours-long standoff, closed off neighborhoods and subsequent arrest of a man with a long history of violence.
On Monday, January 22, at about 4:30 p.m., the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) received a call that Brandon Bannowski, 25, had violated a Restraining Order and allegedly entered the home of his ex-girlfriend, threatened her with a baseball bat and choked her.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/20/2018 - 11:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 336 calls between January 4 -15, 2018.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
1/4
Trespassing in the 2100 block of South Ave
Evading in the 2800 block of Hank Monk
Domestic Battery in the 3700 block of Tamarack
1/5
Domestic Battery in the 3700 block of Tamarck
Unlicensed Driver in the 3700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
1/6
Spousal Abuse in the 1200 block of Lester ave
South Lake Tahoe wrestler part of WFC Championships
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/15/2018 - 11:52pm
Many in South Lake Tahoe know native son Ryan Wallace, whether it's from his starting to wrestle at age 5, being a high school and middle school coach, or from when the community pulled together in 2014 to raise funds for his new prosthetic leg.
Douglas County man arrested after allegedly battering girlfriend and holding her against will
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/14/2018 - 1:36pm
A 51-year-old man was arrested in Gardnerville early Sunday on charges of Domestic Battery, Battery with Substantial Bodily Injury and False Imprisonment after allegedly battering his girlfriend and holding her against her will.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) received information from a confidential source who is a friend of the woman. He provided texts from the victim pleading for help and pictures of her injuries, all from the home the victim shares with the suspect.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/13/2018 - 10:01pm
The following are the 84 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Jan. 1 - 10, 2018
1/1
01:53 - Meadow Crest Dr at Black Bart Ave - False alarm or false call, other
01:41 - 2200 block of Eloise Ave - Alarm system sounded, no fire unintentional
05:04 - 4100 block of Lakeshore Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
05:44 - Barton Hospital - EMT Call, Interfacility Transfer False Alarm or False Call
11:00 - 2000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
NHP: 81-year-old Carson City woman dies in Saturday crash
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/09/2018 - 9:42pm
A two vehicle crash Saturday morning on South Carson Street at the intersection of Koontz Lane has claimed the life of an 81-year-old Carson City resident, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
Rosemary Frenzel Stroup died from injuries sustained in the crash that happened at around 8:50 a.m. Saturday. According to NHP, troopers responded to the serious injury crash on South Carson Street at the intersection with Koontz Lane.
Escobar Training Grounds to raise funds for injured South Lake Tahoe man
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/06/2018 - 9:33pm
Event Date:
January 13, 2018 - 11:00am
A day of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and self-defense classes will beheld on January 13 at Escobar Training Grounds in South Lake Tahoe to raise funds for a local athlete involved in a deadly car crash on Highway 395 December 28.
MMA legend Gilbert Melendez will be joined by friends on January 13 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Escobar for Coco’s Comeback, a one-day seminar which will be both a welcoming and enriching experience for athletes of all skill levels and a fundraiser for Chris "Coco" Cocores, a champion MMA fighter.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/06/2018 - 2:04pm
The following are the 155 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from Dec. 20 - Dec. 31, 2017.
12/20
03:27 - 800 block of Placer Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
04:53 - 3600 block of Rocky Point Rd - Public service
07:18 - 900 block of Ski Run Blvd - Alarm system sounded, no fire/unintentional
12:00 - 3300 block of Sandy Way - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
13:04 - 1000 block of Heavenly Village Way - Dispatched & cancelled en route
Vehicle fatalities decline, pedestrian and cyclist deaths rise on Nevada roads
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/03/2018 - 2:27pm
The Nevada Departments of Transportation and Public Safety are reminding Nevadans to share the road after Nevada pedestrian traffic deaths rose in 2017 amid a decline in overall statewide traffic deaths.
In 2017, Douglas County had a rise in all deaths on the road: Fatal crashes up from 5 to 9, fatalities up from 5 to 11, alcohol fatal crashes up from 1 to 2, and number of fatalities in those crashes up from 1 to 3.
Identity of man who died at Heavenly released
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/02/2018 - 6:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - The Santa Rosa, California man who died of blunt force trauma after going over a retaining wall and falling at Heavenly Mountain Resort on December 27, 2017 has been identified.
Busy New Year's holiday weekend in South Lake Tahoe and Stateline
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/02/2018 - 3:50pm
It was a very busy holiday weekend in South Lake Tahoe, with hotels, vacation homes and the slopes full of revelers, along with the thousands of attendees at the three-day music festival, SnowGlobe.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/01/2018 - 12:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 198 calls between December 13 - 20, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
12/13 - 18 total calls
Warrant in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
12/14 - 21 total calls
Unlicensed Driver in the 1000 block of Al Tahoe Blvd
12/15 - 23 total calls
Warrant in the 1000 block of Chonokis Rd
DUI in the 1000 block of Glenwood Way
Trespassing in the 800 block of Michael Dr
GoFundMe account set up for STHS grad involved in serious crash
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/30/2017 - 11:39pm
A former South Lake Tahoe resident visiting family for the holidays on the South Shore was on his way home to La Mesa, California when he and girlfriend were involved in a three-car head-on collision south of Kramer's Crossing on Highway 395 near Victorville on December 28, 2017.
Chris "Coco" Cocores, 26, was in a Toyota Corolla driven by his girlfriend, 21-year-old Cecilia Casares, when the car crossed over a solid yellow line to pass a slower vehicle, according to the California Highway Patrol. They collided with two vehicles heading northbound.
Crash on valley side of Kingsbury Grade causing delays
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/26/2017 - 7:45pm
6:50 p.m. UPDATE: Traffic is now moving
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There has been a single vehicle rollover on Kingsbury Grade/SR-207, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO).
As of 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 26, emergency crews were at the scene and traffic is backing up.
It is unknown at this time if there are any injuries.
Traffic heading up Kingsbury Grade/SR-297 has been at a standstill, but according to DCSO dispatch, a single lane of traffic is flowing so alternation of eastbound and westbound travel is expected.
