placer county
High winds delay Tahoe Queen in Carnelian Bay
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 09/09/2012 - 3:55pmA Lake Tahoe cruise ship, the Tahoe Queen, was waiting for whipping winds to subside when it appeared grounded Sunday in Carnelian Bay, Placer County Sheriff’s dispatch and the local boat marina said. Go here for the story from the Reno Gazette-Journal.
Meanwhile, Douglas County Sheriff's Office responded shortly before 4 p.m. to a capsized sailboat about 300 yards off of Cave Rock boat landing. The owner of the vessel reports that everyone is off the boat and accounted for.
Bear killed in Homewood
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/01/2012 - 11:05amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On Monday morning, Placer County Sheriff's deputies found the body of a bear that was shot and killed on a beach in Homewood, according to a Channel 4 News report and BEA...
Placer County GOP invites locals to help with endorsements
Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/01/2012 - 2:00amBear known as 'Sunny' shot dead near Homewood at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 07/30/2012 - 11:41pm
A bear was found shot and killed on a beach in the Homewood area of Lake Tahoe, Calif., a Placer County sheriff's Deputy tells MyNews4.com. An investigation is being done by the California Department of Fish and Game.
According to bear advocates, this bear has been in the area for years. The bear's name was Sunny and it was a mascot for the Bear League, an advocacy group in the Lake Tahoe area.
Placer County residents returning to fire area; containment in sight
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/18/2012 - 8:22amPlacer County Library surveying public to design services
Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/16/2012 - 5:52pm170 homes under threat from Placer Co. blaze
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/16/2012 - 10:46amFORESTHILL, Calif. (AP) - Firefighters are struggling to contain a blaze that has consumed one home and forced evacuations from dozens of others in Placer County.State fire officials on Monday said...
Placer County Robbers fire grows to 1,952 acres, 170 homes are threatened
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 07/14/2012 - 8:03pm
Cal Fire says the Robbers Fire has grown to 1,950 acres and is still 20 percent contained. The latest incident update states that three outbuildings have been lost in the fire, and 170 residences are threatened.
The number of injuries has grown by one, to nine. There are 1,952 people working on the fire.
Evacuations remain in effect for homes off Yankee Jims Canyon & Shirttail Canyon area, as well as parts of Iowa Hill.
Robbers Fire burns more than 1,400 acres in Placer County
Submitted by admin on Sat, 07/14/2012 - 10:34amMore homes evacuated near Foresthill wildfire in Placer County
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 3:00pmCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown has ordered the National Guard to help local agencies fight the Robbers Fire in Placer County.
Five Black Hawk helicopters were dispatched this morning.
A specially-trained incident management team from Cal Fire is also now coordinating the attack on the Robbers Fire.
Crews make progress against Placer County wildfire
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 10:18amFORESTHILL, Calif. (AP) - Crews have made progress against a wildfire in Placer County that has forced the evacuation of about 300 people.State fire spokesman Brice Bennett said Friday morning t...
50 homes evacuated in Placer County due to fire
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/12/2012 - 10:33amFORESTHILL, Calif. (AP) - Fire officials say 50 homes are threatened by a fire in a steep and heavily wooded area in Placer County - one of four fires still burning in Northern California.The Calif...
Placer County Sheriff phasing in Chevy Tahoe as new patrol vehicle
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 11:46amFourth of July Lake Tahoe restrictions include fireworks, holiday booze ban at Zephyr Cove and Nevada beach
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/25/2012 - 1:06pmResidents and visitors are urged to help protect public safety and the environment during the Fourth of July holiday by keeping wildfire prevention in mind.
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management unit reminds folks that having fireworks of any kind — and sparklers are considered fireworks — is illegal in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Campfires are not permitted on Forest Service beaches or in the general forest. For Wednesday, July 4, 2012, only, personal barbecues are allowed at Nevada, Pope and Baldwin beaches but are not permitted on any other Forest Service beaches or in the general forest.
Graniterock CEO drowns in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/25/2012 - 10:43amThe CEO of a Northern California contracting company died in an apparent accidental drowning incident Sunday in Lake Tahoe, an official has confirmed.According to Placer County Sheriff's Office Cap...
Lake Tahoe leaders tour California communities
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/12/2012 - 6:16am
A seventeen-member team of Lake Tahoe area leaders from across the business spectrum were on the road earlier this month to learn from other California communities about how to implement innovative solutions to overcome economic and environmental decline in their communities. Trekkers represent a diverse group of Lake Tahoe Basin leaders across various sectors including tourism, health, recreation, public and private.
Placer County accused of violating deputy’s employment rights
Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/25/2012 - 9:00pmInvasive Species Control, Water Quality to be discussed at Tahoe Science Conference
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 05/19/2012 - 7:09amThe upcoming Lake Tahoe Science Conference in Incline Village, Nev. will feature presentations from the Tahoe Resource Conservation District (Tahoe RCD) and its partners. Will Anderson of Tahoe RCD’s Watershed Resources Program will present on modeling of storm events, and Jim Brockett will display photographs highlighting aquatic invasive species control projects underway in Lake Tahoe by Tahoe RCD and its partners.
Carnelian Bay man identified as North Tahoe crash victim
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/14/2012 - 11:08amCARNELIAN BAY, Calif. - The Placer County Sheriff's Office on Sunday identified the victim of last week's fatal head-on collision on Lake Tahoe's North Shore as a local man who operated a privat...
Man killed in North Tahoe crash identified as longtime local
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/14/2012 - 10:11amCARNELIAN BAY, Calif. - The Placer County Sheriff's Office on Sunday identified the victim of last week's fatal head-on collision on Lake Tahoe's North Shore as a longtime local resident who co-...
Placer County has little-known star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/11/2012 - 8:15pmPlacer County planning for adequate parking in Kings Beach
Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/01/2012 - 7:01amPlacer County expands alcohol ban during July 4 holiday
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/30/2012 - 11:45amPlacer County allocates $3 mil. for Tahoe-area projects
Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 8:05pmDat So La Lee party and North Shore Chamber mixer
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/16/2012 - 6:20amThe famed Dat So La Lee Basket collection moves from the Gatekeeper’s Museum to the Autry Museum in Los Angeles later this month. North Lake Tahoe is sending the indigenous artwork off with great fanfare at the next North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association Mixer Thursday, April 19.
The mixer, held seven years to the day after these remarkable baskets first came to Tahoe City, will be hosted at the Gatekeeper’s Museum, 5-7 p.m., 130 West Lake Boulevard in Tahoe City, California, which is located near Fanny Bridge.
Placer County library checking out new ways to balance books
Submitted by admin on Sat, 04/14/2012 - 3:47pmTwo percent TOT funds Tahoe City project; future money for Kings Beach
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 2:04pmThe existing 2 percent Transient Occupancy Tax, which is up for renewal on the June 5, 2012 ballot, has funded a number of North Lake Tahoe public improvement projects and services since voters first authorized it in 1996.
The renewal, called Measure F, is not a tax increase and, if passed, would continue to be paid by lodging guests only via the TOT bed tax when they spend the night in North Lake Tahoe. North Lake Tahoe residents would not be taxed under Measure F.
Placer County roads to receive $8.3 mil. in state funding
Submitted by admin on Sun, 04/01/2012 - 5:30pmVoices: Tough times means hard choices for Placer County school board
Submitted by admin on Sun, 03/25/2012 - 8:30pmSuspect faces charges for string of burglaries at Lake Tahoe since 2007
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 03/22/2012 - 5:52pm
Washoe County Sheriff's detectives worked a collaborative investigation with the Placer County Sheriff's Office and the Truckee Police Department to serve a search warrant which led to the subsequent arrest of a man who authorities believe may have been involved in a string of burglaries around Lake Tahoe since 2007.
Placer County hires firm to market agricultural assets
Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/21/2012 - 2:00amPlacer County giving out money to mitigate impacts of gaming
Submitted by admin on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 4:05pmTahoe/Truckee biomass meeting next week to discuss potential health impacts
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 12:22pmTRUCKEE, Calif. - A grant awarded to Placer County will be used to help residents learn about the health impact of the proposed biomass energy facility off Highway 89 on Cabin Creek Road, officials...
