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"The Angel of Tahoe" assists Tahoe Douglas Rotary's efforts with $100K
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/02/2018 - 9:54pm
Lisa Maloff, the South Shore philanthropist responsible for millions of dollars being distributed throughout the community, has donated $100,000 to Tahoe-Douglas Rotary Club.
The funds will go to the club's efforts to strengthen the South Shore of Lake Tahoe Community and improve humanity world-wide.
"We're honored that Ms. Maloff trusts our Club with her generous donation," said Club President Ashley Colvin. "We're already making plans to put the donation to good use through the ongoing service and support that we provide to our local community throughout the year."
Letter: VHR company concerned with unverified complaints
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/31/2018 - 10:53am
Note: The letter was send to South Tahoe Now, the City Enforcement team, Chief of Police, City Council, and City Manager.
Dear VHR Enforcement Team,
We are in receipt of a fourth “Advisory – Vacation Home Rental Complaint” since the City’s wonderful and effective ordinance which brought South Lake Tahoe national publicity. All four of these complaints were unverified.
Man arrested in South Lake Tahoe after allegedly stabbing roommate
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/29/2018 - 9:12pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One man is behind bars and another at Renown Medical Center with life threatening injuries after an altercation Monday between roommates at a Stateline area motel.
At 12:30 p.m. on May 28, officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) responded to a report of a stabbing at the Mark Twain Motel at 947 Park Avenue. Upon arrival they found a 23-year-old man who had recently moved to South Lake Tahoe with numerous life threatening wounds to his head and leg.
South Lake Tahoe bank robbed
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/24/2018 - 10:36pm
The South Lake Tahoe branch of the Sierra Central Credit Union was robbed on Thursday evening at 5:30 p.m.
At that time, a man wearing a black pinstriped suit walked into the bank and demanded money. He is described as a white male adult with dark complexion and he had a fake beard.
The bank is located in the shopping area at the corner of Ski Run Boulevard and Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
No other details are available at this time. The South Lake Tahoe Police department will be releasing more information when available.
Imprisoned South Lake Tahoe man to be arraigned on charges he killed his 3-week-old son
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 12:05pm
Murder charges have been filed against a South Lake Tahoe man, almost ten years after the death of his three-week old baby boy.
On November 14, 2008, officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) arrived at a home after a call about a baby who was found unconscious. The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department arrived shortly after and transported the infant to the hospital where he was declared deceased. Both the baby's mother and father were present at the time police arrived.
SLTPD honors and promotes during National Police Week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/20/2018 - 10:32pm
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) held the annual awards ceremony Thursday, honoring the retirement of K9 Tara, the promotion of Jeff Roberson to Sergeant, awards for bravery and for service.
The celebration was started with the National Anthem sung by South Tahoe High School senior Caroline Krolicki and a presentation of the colors by the department's Honor Guard.
Ceremony for SLT police awards and retirement of K9 Tara moved
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/16/2018 - 4:27pm
Due to the chance of inclement weather on Thursday, May 17, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department Annual Awards Ceremony held in honor of Peace Officer Memorial Week has been moved to the City Council Chambers located at 1901 Airport Road.
The event starts at 4:00 p.m. and will include awards, the retirement of K9 Tara, and the swearing in ceremony of recently selected Sergeant, Jeffrey Roberson.
The 10-year-old Tara's handler is Sergeant Jason Cheney.
Off-duty firefighters save life of man who fell off kayak in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/15/2018 - 12:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 22-year-old South Lake Tahoe man is alive today thanks to efforts of rescuers who were on the beach of Tahoe Beach Retreat on Thursday, May 10, when he went underwater after being on a kayak.
At 2:46 p.m., a call was made to 911 about a drowning man in the lake. When the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department arrived three minutes later, two off-duty firemen were on the scene already, along with the South Lake Tahoe Police Department.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/14/2018 - 10:11am
The following are the 45 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from May 1-8, 2018:
5/1
10:57 - 1000 block of Glenwood Way - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11:23 - 2800 block of Springwood Dr - False alarm or false call, other
13:10 - Barton Hospital - EMS call, Interfacility Transfer
18:04 - 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - Alarm system sounded due to malfunction
16:41 - Barton Hospital - EMS call, Interfacility Psych Transfer
Four vying for El Dorado County Supervisor, District 5
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/12/2018 - 10:51pm
There are four people running for El Dorado County Supervisor for the 5th District on June 5: Incumbent Sue Novasel and challengers Kenny Curtzwiler, Norma Santiago and Jeffrey Spencer. The 5th District covers Pollock Pines to South Lake Tahoe and Tahoma.
South Tahoe Now asked each candidate the same questions, and here are all of their answers, exactly as they were presented to us.
Sue Novasel
Occupation: El Dorado County Supervisor – District V
Past political history:
2015 – Present: County Supervisor, District V
Barton Foundation to give away $50,000 in grants
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/11/2018 - 5:58pm
The Barton Foundation will be awarding $50,000 in grant funding to improve community health. As part of Barton Health’s commitment to community health and collaboration, this annual grant cycle provides funding for programs and services that positively impact the health of the local community. Applications are being accepted through May 31, 2018.
Grant criteria and the application can be found online at bartonhealth.org/grants, and for more information contact Marty Chartraw at 530.543.5784.
Inaugural "Bikes for Kids" program in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/10/2018 - 5:19pm
Event Date:
May 19, 2018 - 11:00am
The South Lake Tahoe Fire Association and Police Officers Association have joined forces and will be giving away 25 bicycles to pre-selected youth on Saturday, May 19 at the Bijou Bike Park.
Along with a bike, the 25 youth will also receive bike helmets from the California Highway Patrol.
This is the first annual “Bikes for Kids” program that the fire and police agencies are hosting in partnership with the California Highway Patrol and the youth advocate for Lake Tahoe Unified School District.
Kudos: Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless thanks the community
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/08/2018 - 9:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – On behalf of Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH), I would like to thank our community for its support during the third winter season of the South Lake Tahoe Warm Room project. Our organization received donations from over 150 different individuals and businesses and benefited from 64 volunteers who provided over 675 volunteer hours in the Warm Room.
Hundreds attend Mental Health Faire at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/07/2018 - 10:03pm
The students at South Tahoe High School (STHS) hosted their first Mental Health Faire on campus for both students and staff during school on Monday, May 7.
A new club on campus started by the El Dorado County chapter of The National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) organized the event, bringing the community and school together to help reduce the stigma of mental illness. Approximately 1 in 5 youth aged 13–18 (21.4%) in the U.S. experiences a severe mental disorder at some point during their life.
Cram-a-Cruiser event to gather food for Bread & Broth 4 Kids program
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/07/2018 - 3:30pm
Event Date:
May 19, 2018 - 10:00am
Cram-a-Cruiser, the bi-annual event in South Lake Tahoe to fill the shelves of Bread & Broth 4 Kids (BB4K), will be held on Saturday, May 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Grocery Outlet Parking lot.
Look for the South Lake Tahoe Police cruiser and help fill it up with food for the BB4K weekly food backpack program which feeds 170 local school kids with weekend food throughout the school year. The program also offers weekly food all summer long.
Grocery store gift cards and monetary donations are also helpful, and appreciated.
Public invited to South Lake Tahoe Department's annual awards ceremony
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/05/2018 - 2:22pm
In conjunction with Memorial Day, and the National Peace Officer’s Memorial Week, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department will hold its annual award ceremony on Thursday, May 17, at 4:00 p.m. in front of the station on Johnson Boulevard. The public and city family is invited to attend.
The employee’s and volunteers receiving recognition at this year’s award ceremony are as follows:
Officer Cory Wilson – Bravery
Officer Joseph Acker – Bravery
Officer Chris Webber – Bravery
Officer Anton Kushlan – Bravery
Officer Timothy Peterson – Bravery
Detective Justin Brock – Bravery
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/04/2018 - 9:16pm
The following are the 82 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Cal-Tahoe JPA ambulances responded to from April 20-30, 2018
4/20
02:31 - 1000 block of Takela Dr -EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
09:37 - 1600 block of Venice Dr - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
10:14 - 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - Sprinkler activation, no fire/ unintentional
11:42 - 1000 block of Lakeview Ave - Dispatched & cancelled en route
12:09 - Barton Hospital - EMS call, interfacility transfer - False alarm or false call, other
South Lake Tahoe Police K9 Tara to retire
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/03/2018 - 7:53pm
Event Date:
May 17, 2018 - 4:00pm
5/16 UPDATE: Due to the forecast, this event has been moved to the City Council Chambers at the Lake Tahoe Airport.
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The South Lake Tahoe Police Canine Association has announced that K9 Tara will be retiring on May 17 during the annual South Lake Tahoe Police Department's (SLTPD) awards ceremony.
The 10-year-old Tara's handler is Sergeant Jason Cheney.
National Day of Prayer observed in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/02/2018 - 11:23pm
Event Date:
May 3, 2018 - 12:00pm
The first national call to prayer came in 1775, when the Continental Congress asked the colonies to pray for wisdom in forming a nation. Since then, a call to prayer has continued from President Lincoln’s proclamation of a day of “humiliation, fasting, and prayer” in 1863 to an annual national day of prayer signed by a joint resolution by Congress in 1952 that was signed by President Truman.
Now, the National Day of Prayer is held on the first Thursday in May.
Public's help sought in finding car involved in SLT hit and run
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/02/2018 - 5:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) is looking for a silver Dodge Charger involved in a hit and run on Monday, April 30 at approximately 3:30 p.m.
In a busy Raley's parking lot at the Y in South Lake Tahoe, the charger collided with a white Cadillac SUV then left the scene. The driver was not identified.
SLTPD is seeking the assistance of the public to identify the driver in the silver Dodge Charger. At the time of the hit and run collision, the Raley’s parking lot was busy and likely contained witnesses to this collision.
Human trafficking presentation in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/30/2018 - 10:36am
Event Date:
May 18, 2018 - 6:00pm
Nationally recognized human trafficking consultant John Vanek will return to South Lake Tahoe for a May 18, 2018 presentation as a guest of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department and Live Violence Free.
Vanek, an author and retired lieutenant of the San Jose Police Human Trafficking Task Force, will speak on that date at Sierra Community Church at 6:00 p.m. Vanek is a leadership, collaboration, and anti-human trafficking consultant and speaker working with law enforcement agencies, non-governmental and community-based organizations, academic institutions and private sector companies.
Lake Tahoe Humane Society reorganizes and adds transparency
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/26/2018 - 11:17am
The Lake Tahoe Humane Society and SPCA organization has elected a new board of directors and all members of the previous board will stepping down.
Michael Dalton will be the new president and is joined by VP of Governance and Compliance Sandra DeLeon, VP of Operations Chantale Hansen, Mariel Berei, secretary and Elizabeth Naylor, treasurer.
Lorna Lefler, Sue Pritchett, and Kim Stephenson, the board who tried to hold things together after the firing of their former executive director, will be stepping down effective immediately.
Man facing drug charges after driving car into building in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/24/2018 - 3:34pm
A Minden, Nevada man was arrested in South Lake Tahoe Tuesday after allegedly "nodding" off at the wheel after using heroin and crashing into a building on the corner of 3rd Street and James Avenue.
The 27-year-old man was driving as part of his local job. He is being charged with DUI, Driving While Addicted and Possession of Narcotics, all misdemeanors. He is currently in the El Dorado County Jail with a bail of $22,500.
There was some damage to a utility cover on the building .
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Police Departments responded. The driver was not injured.
Sierra-at-Tahoe ready for concession at Lakeview Commons
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 9:46pm
The South Lake Tahoe City Council today finalized Sierra-at-Tahoe as the concessionaire at Lakeview Commons for the next three summers.
There were some issues with the RFP (request for proposal) as the ski resort, as well as others who responded, thought alcohol sales were part of the agreement. They did their forecasts based on sales, but since the concession is at a city park and there is no alcohol allowed on city property, there was discussion on how to make it work for all parties.
Angel of Tahoe strikes again: Large donation headed to Boys & Girls Club
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 3:20pm
Lisa Maloff, whose name is synonymous with gracious donations to the South Lake Tahoe community, has once again thrown her financial support behind a local need.
Maloff has given the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe $500,000 to get started on a new building, but she won't be stopping there.
EDC District Attorney's office looking into allegations made in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 1:16pm
South Lake Tahoe Police Chief Brian Uhler has asked the El Dorado County District Attorney's Office to look into allegations made by Councilwoman Brooke Laine in her opinion piece published on South Tahoe Now on April 15.
Uhler was asked by acting city manager, Fire Chief Jeff Meston to look into the content of Laine's disclosures. "I asked for that [the investigation] to occur to ensure transparency under my authority as City Manager," said Meston.
New South Lake Tahoe communications system; Price tag close to $4M
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/16/2018 - 8:58pm
In the South Lake Tahoe public safety communication system installed in 1965, there are three major problems:
1) There are three systems working totally separately: the police, fire and public works departments;
2) Trees have grown since the system was installed 53 years ago, now blocking signals through the town;
3) Having functioning radio frequencies near water is challenging.
Opinion: Saddened by Laine's stunningly secretive display, hope we can find a path back
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/16/2018 - 12:00pm
The last few months have been some of the most difficult for our City Council, for our City and for our community. Similar to the national conversation, with immediate access to social media in many forms, controversial opinion pieces go immediately out to the public, even before the accused have an opportunity to hear the allegations. Soon after, public comment and “opinion” on the opinion begins with little interest in whether there is truth.
Mayor: Thorough and independent investigation requested to look into claims
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/16/2018 - 10:30am
On April 14th, Brooke Laine, a fellow South Lake Tahoe City Council member, publicly brought forth serious accusations and allegations against our City leaders. Because of the gravity of Ms. Laine's allegations, I, as Mayor, believe I have a duty to ensure that the claims that the City Council, City Clerk, previous City Manager, Acting City Manager, previous City Attorney, Interim City Attorney, and indeed any city employee has violated the law are fully and adequately investigated.
Full agenda for South Lake Tahoe City Council
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/15/2018 - 7:53pm
Tuesday, April 17 will be the next South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting, starting at 9:00 a.m. in the council chambers at the airport.
A cannabis ordinance will once again be discussed during the meeting. Micro-businesses, on-site consumption, permit costs, taxes, and number of licensees will be a few of the points they will discuss as an ordinance is developed.
The Council will also be voting on steps to replace the City Attorney and City Manager.
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
A peek into the hub of public safety for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/14/2018 - 10:00am
This has been National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, so what better time to sit down with the women who answer 911 calls in South Lake Tahoe who are the first step in protecting homes, property and people and the unsung heroes of the community.
With an average of 300 to 400 calls going into dispatch each month, staff has to be ready to handle an emergency at every moment through their shift, which in South Lake Tahoe is normally 10 hours long, though they can be up to 12 hours.
FIrst phase of El Dorado County VHR ordinance closer to approval
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/13/2018 - 8:03pm
Weather has not be the best friend of those wanting to get a revised vacation home rental (VHR) ordinance for El Dorado County. Snow and unsafe travel conditions for staff driving to South Lake Tahoe from Placerville for the meetings lead to the cancellation of the March 3 and March 24 meetings, and the original February 1 meeting had to be stopped due to overcrowding. The next Board of Supervisors meeting on VHRs will be in South Lake Tahoe on May 2 at 6:00 p.m. in the South Tahoe Middle School multi-purpose room.
South Lake Tahoe Earth Day Celebration
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/12/2018 - 12:53pm
Event Date:
April 28, 2018 - 10:00am The South Lake Tahoe Earth Day celebration will be on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Bijou Community Park. The special day recognizes, celebrates, and promotes our region’s unique beauty while educating the public about local environmental issues.
Location
Bijou Community Park
1201 Al Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
See map: Google Maps
The woman behind South Lake Tahoe police composite drawings
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/11/2018 - 11:19pm
Connecting with victims and witnesses after a crime is not just the job of law enforcement, its also the job of composite sketch artists.
Imagine talking to a child who just witnessed a horrific crime, a woman who has just been raped, or a man who beaten up as another man murdered, and needing them to remember the face of the perpetrator.
Mexican national to do time and pay to fix land used for illegal pot grows in Sierra
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/10/2018 - 10:06pm
A 31-year-old man from Michoacán, Mexico was sentenced Monday to two years and two months in prison and ordered to pay $32,712 in restitution to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management for the damage to public land and natural resources.
Douglas County Sheriff's Explorers take top honors at competition
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/10/2018 - 1:16pm
The Douglas County Sheriff's Explorers cam home from the Central Valley Law Enforcement Explorer Competition with 15 trophies, including the top award, 1st place overall, out-preforming the Hanford Police Department who have been the long standing first place holders.
There were 19 events at the competition which was held in Tulare, California April 6-7, 2018. The Douglas County team was up against 12 posts from the Central Valley area.
Connect for Kids fundraiser to collect money and new bikes for local youth
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/08/2018 - 7:58pm
Mark your calendar for a night of fun on Thursday, April 26 as the Connect for Kids Charity Mixer helps our community's youth through a silent auction, raffle and a Donate & Decorate" bike contest at South Lake Brewing Company from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The mixer will include delicious lite bites by Verde Mexican Rotisserie. Several local non-profits who serve South Shore youth will be in attendance to highlight their organizations. All raffle, silent auction proceeds, and donated bikes will benefit participating non-profits.
Donate & Decorate Bike Contest:
Pick a team of 4 to 6
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
Kudos: Drug Store Project successful due to community partnerships
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/05/2018 - 7:18pm
If you had walked onto the LTCC campus on Tuesday, April 3, you would have never guessed that there were 325 6th grade youth and 220 agency and volunteer workers throughout the corridors, all learning information on how and why to keep themselves safe from drugs. “Choices, what are yours?” was the theme of our efforts in keeping our youth drug free. With the country’s attitudes and norms about drug use changing, times are even more difficult for our kids.
Drug Take Back Day locations in South Lake Tahoe and Zephyr Cove
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/05/2018 - 1:32pm
Event Date:
April 28, 2018 - 10:00am
South Lake Tahoe and Douglas County will be joining thousands of communities across the United States when they participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration “National Drug Take Back" on Saturday, April 28.
Accidental drowning ruled as cause of death of woman found in Upper Truckee River
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/03/2018 - 1:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The cause of death of the Sacramento resident whose body was found in the Upper Truckee River in South Lake Tahoe on April 9, 2017 has been as accidental drowning by the El Dorado County Coroner.
Pamela Suswinsky, 62, was in town with her ex-husband and friend, Henry Suwinsky, and they were staying at the Motel 6 on Lake Tahoe Blvd. Henry said they came to town because she wanted her dog, Wilson, a 150-plus pound Newfoundland to experience snow for the first time.
Christening ceremony for Ms Lisa, the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue boat
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/02/2018 - 6:25pm
In South Lake Tahoe, the name Lisa Maloff is synonymous with philanthropy. She has earned the name "Angel of Tahoe" through her large donations, including $10 million to Barton Memorial Hospital for their new Robert Maloff Center of Excellence (Wellness and Sports Performance Center) and $5.8 million to Lake Tahoe Community College for the Lisa Maloff University Center. To date, Mrs. Maloff has donated $35 million in the past four years.
Letter: SnowGlobe's token changes not enough
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/02/2018 - 11:16am
On Tuesday, April 3, 2018, the City of South Lake Tahoe will consider the permit requirements for the 2018 SnowGlobe Event. As of this writing there are no contractual changes to sound levels which were arbitrarily created the 2nd year of SnowGlobe.
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
New board members and volunteers sought for Lake Tahoe Humane Society
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/29/2018 - 10:42pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's been almost one year since the Lake Tahoe Humane Society (LTHS) fired their former Executive Director Niki Congero amid allegations of embezzlement. For months, South Lake Tahoe Police detectives worked through piles of paperwork and film, completing the case for the El Dorado County District Attorney in December. Since then, the case has been in the hands of the DA's office, but nothing has happened yet.
Another step towards South Lake Tahoe cannabis ordinance
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/28/2018 - 1:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be an ordinance regulating the retail sale of cannabis in South Lake Tahoe, that is certain, but when it will be in place is uncertain.
During a special meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council Tuesday afternoon and evening, several areas were discussed from zoning to processes, and many were narrowed down enough so the acting City Attorney, Sergio Rudin, can bring a draft back at the April 17 council meeting. If there are no major changes that document can be voted on as a "first reading" with an ordinance 30 days later.
Tahoe Wellness Cooperative given "breath of life"
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/27/2018 - 11:15pm
Tahoe Wellness Cooperative (TWC), the only medicinal marijuana collective in South Lake Tahoe, was given the boost they needed Tuesday during a special SLT City Council meeting.
Cody Bass, the nonprofit's executive director, has been unable to purchase many products for this business since retail sales of marijuana have been allowed in the state of California. Those businesses are now only allowed to sell to others with a license.
South Lake Tahoe man arrested in Sonoma County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/27/2018 - 8:24pm
Michael Lindauer, 34, of South Lake Tahoe, was arrested in Sonoma, Calif., on March 17 on charges of felony grand theft, giving false ID to a peace officer, possession of stolen property and shoplifting. He is currently in the county jail in Santa Rosa on $15,000 bail after being discovered with stolen property including keys to 16 different vehicles.
On Saturday, March 17, Sonoma police received a call about a subject who stole a key from a vehicle on First Street East near the Little League fields.
Wells Fargo Bank in South Lake Tahoe robbed; FBI and Police search for suspect
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/25/2018 - 4:17pm
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is looking for a man who robbed the Wells Fargo Bank at the Y on Emerald Bay Road on Saturday, March 24, 2018.
According to police detectives, the man walked into the bank at 12:57 p.m. and presented a note to the teller advising that a robbery was occurring. The male subject did not present a weapon, and it is unknown at this time if he was armed or not. The suspect left the bank with an undisclosed amount of US currency.
