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Gold Star Peak Dedicated in South Lake Tahoe Ceremony
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/06/2013 - 6:56pm"We will never, never forget" were the words spoken by U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock, 4th District of California, as Gold Star Peak was dedicated in South Lake Tahoe today. A bronze memorial plaque commemorating the peak was unveiled during the ceremony held at Lakeview Commons. Mayor Tom Davis told the group gathered, "We're proud to be able to have a memorial we can view every day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year." The plaque is placed near beach level with a clear view of Gold Star Peak.
NHP: Carson City man dies from injuries in Highway 50 hit and run at Stateline
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/02/2013 - 12:39pmA 31-year-old Carson City man hit by a vehicle that left the scene of the accident last month along Highway 50 near Lake Tahoe at Stateline has died from his injuries, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports. Cody J. Dobson died on Friday, Aug. 23 from injuries in the early morning accident, said NHP Trooper Chuck Allen.
On the morning of Aug. 10, NHP troopers were dispatched to a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian who was struck just east of the casino corridor near Lake Parkway in Douglas County, said Allen.
Outdoors with Don Q: Sept. 7 is California's Free Fishing Day
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 08/24/2013 - 4:36amThe second Free Fishing Day in 2013 in California will be Saturday, Sept. 7. The first was way back on Saturday, July 6.
On Sept. 7 you will be able to fish wherever you like without the need for a fishing license. However remember that you will need to abide by the rules and regulations that govern whatever water(s) you will be fishing.
Be sure to obey those rules and regulations, and don’t do something illegal. If you do, and if you get caught, it could be a very expensive experience.
Robbery at South Lake Tahoe El Dorado Savings Bank
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/21/2013 - 11:43amThe South Lake Tahoe Police Department is requesting assistance from the public to help identify the suspect who robbed the El Dorado Savings and Loan at 3443 Lake Tahoe Boulevard this morning around 9:30am.
Based on surveillance footage, the suspect appears to be a white male adult in his fifties, approximately 6’-2” tall, weight proportionate to height, wearing a beige baseball cap, a short-sleeved plaid button down shirt, khaki cargo shorts and flip flop sandals.
The suspect walked into the bank and presented the teller with a demand note. The suspect claimed to be armed but did not display a weapon.
Gold Star Peak dedication ceremony to be held Sept. 6 in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/20/2013 - 12:30pmEvent Date:
September 6, 2013 - 11:00am
With the assistance of the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and a determined committee, an unnamed peak on the North Shore of the Lake Tahoe Basin has been renamed “Gold Star Peak” in honor of soldiers from the area that paid the ultimate price in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and the War on Terrorism. A ceremony to dedicate Gold Star Peak will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 6, 2013, at Lakeview Commons in South Lake Tahoe.
Harrah's banks on the electric car
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 08/17/2013 - 11:28amIn what appears to be a strong vote of confidence for the future of the electric car, Harrah’s unveiled on Friday the installation of two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the parking lot at its casino in downtown Reno.
The charging stations will be among 16 at the casino’s Reno/Tahoe properties, which include Harveys Lake Tahoe in South Shore. And they’re not just for guests.
Go here for the full story.
South Lake Tahoe man suspected of DUI in crash that injured mother and two children
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/14/2013 - 3:26pmA 39-year-old South Lake Tahoe man faces a felony DUI charge after a head-on vehicle crash Tuesday that injured a mother and two children in town visiting, according to South Lake Tahoe police.
Dara Siev was arrested for felony DUI and booked into the custody of the El Dorado County Jail in South Lake Tahoe. The crash was reported at 4:45 p.m. in the 2700 block of Lake Tahoe Boulevard near Blue Lake Avenue. The injuries sustained to the mother and children ages 4 and 8 were reported to be not life-threatening, South Lake Tahoe Police Lt. Brian Williams said.
Early Saturday morning hit and run victim remains in critical condition; alcohol appears to be a factor
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 08/12/2013 - 10:09amA 31-year-old man remains in critical condition Monday after being struck by a vehicle that sped away in the Stateline area of Lake Tahoe on Highway 50 early Saturday morning, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports.
Pedestrian critically injured in hit and run along Highway 50 in Stateline
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 08/10/2013 - 10:56amA 31-year-old Carson City man was critically injured early Saturday morning at Lake Tahoe after being hit by a Dodge pickup that sped away on Highway 50 and Lake Parkway in Stateline, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports.
This hit and run was report 3:13 a.m. The 31-year-old Carson City man was walking on the road just east of the MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa when he was hit. It is possible the man may have been struck by more than one vehicle, said Trooper Chuck Allen.
NHP continues to investigate July 30 crash near Cave Rock where toddler died
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/08/2013 - 12:08pmThe Nevada Highway Patrol continues to investigate a fatal July 30 crash on Highway 50 east of Cave Rock at Lake Tahoe in which a 3-year-old toddler died.
South Lake Tahoe police release more details on gas station murder
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/07/2013 - 1:58pmSouth Lake Tahoe police continue to investigate a shooting Tuesday night that left a 27-year-old gas station attendant dead and a gunman who remains at large.
The suspect is described as a thin male suspect approximately 5’8” to to 5’-10” who entered the USA Gas Station at 2470 Lake Tahoe Boulevard before 11 p.m. shooting the clerk with a handgun and fleeing. A gas station customer found the adult male clerk on the floor in a pool of blood and called 911 for help.
Here is a news release by Lt. Brian Williams of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department:
Bicyclist flown to Renown after being struck by utility truck
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/06/2013 - 11:39amA 25-year-old man riding a bicycle was flown to Renown Medical Center in Reno early Tuesday morning after being hit by a utility truck, South Lake Tahoe police report.
The bicyclist, Donovan Boling, sustained significant injuries in the accident, reported at 2:45 a.m. in the area of Wildwood Avenue in South Lake Tahoe. The 29-year-old driver of the truck told South Lake Tahoe police that he didn't see the bicyclist when the accident happened. The bicyclist was reported to not being wearing a helmet.
Child dies in head-on crash near Cave Rock on Highway 50
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 07/31/2013 - 11:16amNevada Highway Patrol officials say a 3-year-old girl is dead after a vehicle crossed a double-yellow line near South Lake Tahoe and caused a three-car crash.
Troopers say the child was riding in a car that was hit head-on on Highway 50 a little before 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Go here for the full story.
Bank robber known as 'Fedora Bandit' sentenced to 9 years in prison
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/19/2013 - 12:14pmDavid Griffith Osborne, 75, known as the "Fedora Bandit" for his lengthy string of bank robberies in northern California, Lake Tahoe and at least one in Carson City, was sentenced Friday to nine years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for three counts of armed bank robbery, U.S. Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced.
UPDATE: Missing Teen No Longer in the South Lake Tahoe Area
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/19/2013 - 1:34amUPDATE: This afternoon (Friday, July 19, 2013) the South Lake Tahoe Police Department received word from the Mt. Pleasant Police Department in South Carolina that their investigation has confirmed Autumn Ellison has returned to South Carolina.
She has not yet been recovered. Nevertheless, South Carolina officials are confident she is no longer in our area. Investigators from South Carolina expressed their appreciation to our local media and public for their attention to this matter.
South Lake Tahoe police reports recent surge in auto thefts, attempted thefts
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/09/2013 - 9:35amDuring the nine days of July, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department has investigated several thefts and attempted thefts of vehicles in the City. The targeted victim vehicles appear to be vans in particular.
On July 4th, 2013 a 1992 Dodge van was stolen from 2111 South Ave. This van was located and recovered locally. Case number 1307-0645:
NHP conducts holiday DUI checkpoint near Lake Tahoe in Douglas County
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/02/2013 - 11:48amSeveral northern Nevada law enforcement agencies will be teaming up and “Joining Forces” this Independence Day as an additional security measure in providing for a safe holiday weekend.
On Thursday afternoon and evening, police officers from the Reno and Sparks Police Departments, deputies from the Washoe and Lyon County Sheriff’s Offices, and troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol will be conducting the administrative road block on U.S. Highway 50 in Douglas County.
South Lake Tahoe police arrest armed ex-convict for multiple felonies
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/27/2013 - 9:01amA 34-year-old South Lake Tahoe man was jailed Wednesday and faces multiple felony charges including burglary and unlawful weapons possession, South Lake Tahoe police report.
Head-on crash near Zephyr Cove sends three to hospital
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/26/2013 - 1:17pmA head on crash on Highway 50 near Zephyr Cove at Lake Tahoe Wednesday morning sent three to the hospital, one via Care Flight, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports.
NHP troopers continue to investigate why two vehicles collided on US Highway 50 near Zephyr Cove in Douglas County earlier today. The accident took place approximately a half-mile west of Zephyr Cove at around 6:50 am Wednesday morning.
Fire restrictions begin July 1 in the Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/25/2013 - 1:11pmUPDATE: Beginning Monday, July 1, fire restrictions will go into effect in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Campfires and charcoal barbecues will be restricted to designated recreation sites, and other fire-related activities will be prohibited until the end of fire season.
“Weather patterns this winter and spring are similar to conditions in 2007, the year of the Angora Fire,” said Fire Prevention Officer, Beth Brady. “Even with the rain we have received, at this point, it won’t alleviate this summer’s high risk of wildfires.”
New bicycle path part of plan to connect all of Lake Tahoe with trails
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 06/23/2013 - 4:58pmA one-mile section of new multi-use path at Stateline, Nev., near the South Shore casinos, was unveiled to the public Thursday, June 20, 2013, marking the beginning of what will eventually become a system of trails that circumnavigates the lake.
Lake Tahoe agency scores critical victory in opening round of regional plan litigation
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/19/2013 - 1:42pmA federal judge Monday dismissed a number of claims made by plaintiffs Sierra Club and Friends of the West Shore challenging the Lake Tahoe Regional Plan Update recently approved by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and ordered the them to pay upfront TRPA’s costs associated with assembling the administrative record for the pending litigation.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office seeks info on vandalism at Glenbrook Golf Course
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/18/2013 - 3:41pmThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating the person(s) responsible for the destruction of greens and fairways to the Glenbrook Golf Course on the east shore of Lake Tahoe on June 16.
According to Sgt. Pat Brooks, at around 1 a.m. someone entered onto greens, fairways and tee boxes with a motor vehicle at the Glenbrook Golf Course. The driver of the vehicle raced around the course and caused substantial damage.
Lodi woman identified in Zephyr Cove fatal crash
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/10/2013 - 11:51amThe Nevada Highway Patrol has identified a Lodi, Calif., woman as the victim of a two-vehicle fatal crash that happened Sunday on Highway 50 near Zephyr Cove at Lake Tahoe.
Reyna Vizcaara, 24, died at the scene of the crash, reported at 2:55 p.m., said NHP Trooper Chuck Allen. Four others were injured and taken to area hospitals, including three Carson City residents. Two remain hospitalized.
NHP: One dead in Zephyr Cove crash, several injured
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 06/09/2013 - 4:20pmUPDATE: One person died in a vehicle crash in Zephyr Cove across from the Tahoe Douglas Fire Station Sunday afternoon, confirmed Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Barbara Stapleton.
At least three others were injured, according to NHP dispatchers. Both lanes of Highway 50 were closed.
One victim was taken by ground ambulance to Carson City where they were transported by Calstar. The crash was reported to NHP at 2:55 p.m. at 875 Highway 50. The vehicles involved were blocking both lanes, according to the dispatcher.
Strong thunderstorm develops over Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 06/09/2013 - 2:32pmA strong thunderstorm has moved into the Lake Tahoe area Sunday afternoon producing thunder and lightning strikes, according to a weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service in Reno.
Boaters and swimmer on or near Lake Tahoe should get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle, the weather service urges.
The storm was moving northward and could cause dangerous cloud to ground lightning and winds of 40 mph. The affected areas are South Lake Tahoe, Zephyr Cove and Glenbrook.
Fish without a license on the Nevada side Saturday, June 8
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 06/01/2013 - 1:56pmHere’s an advance notice of something very special in the outdoor world that will occur in just a few days: Draw a great big red circle around the date of Saturday, June 8 on your calendar and then plan to have a fun-filled day in the Great Outdoors.
June 8 is Nevada’s Free Fishing Day for the year 2013. On that day, you can fish anywhere you want, and not need a Nevada fishing license or a Nevada Trout Stamp or a Nevada Second Rod Stamp.
El Dorado supervisors honor kayaker for rescue effort
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 1:03pmThe El Dorado County Board of Supervisors honored Mark Divittorio for helping to rescue a family last month when their car plunged into the South Fork of the American River.
On Thursday, April 4 the Lemler family was traveling along Highway 50 when their vehicle left the roadway and ended up submerged and on its side in the American River. The three young daughters managed to escape to the roof of the vehicle. Mr. Lemler remained trapped inside the vehicle while Mrs. Lemler worked to keep his head above the water.
SLTPD to honor citizen who played critical role in 2012 DUI bike-vehicle accident
Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 2:35am
One of the people to be honored this week at the annual South Lake Tahoe police awards ceremony is the man who was instrumental in helping save the life of Adam Rose and apprehend Christine Whalen.
Rose continues to struggle to heal from the devastating August 2012 accident in which he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bike.
LTCC Community Forum to Discuss Intercollegiate Soccer Program
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 7:24pmEvent Date:
April 30, 2013 - 6:30pm
Lake Tahoe Community College invites you to a Community Forum on Tuesday, April 30 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Aspen Room, located inside the library building. The forum will be devoted to discussing a possible intercollegiate men’s and women’s soccer program. No RSVP is required to attend, and all community members are welcome to join us. Light refreshments will be served.
South Lake Tahoe woman admits she lied about kidnapping, robbery after gambling away her paycheck
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 4:22pmA 42-year-old South Lake Tahoe woman admitted to Douglas County authorities Tuesday that she lied about being robbed and kidnapped to hide from her spouse that she had gambled away her entire paycheck.
Forest Service announces spring Lake Tahoe recreation area opening dates
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 04/18/2013 - 3:21pmThe U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will soon begin the annual process of opening recreational facilities around the Lake Tahoe Basin. Campgrounds, beaches, and forest roads generally open in mid-May, weather permitting. The Taylor Creek Visitor Center and the Tallac Historic Site open Memorial Day weekend.
Before recreation sites can open to the public, the Forest Service must hire crews to staff and manage the sites, clean up from winter, remove safety hazards and wait for the danger of a freeze to pass before turning on water systems.
Celebration of life to honor Sgt. Timothy M. Smith will be Sunday at Sierra-at-Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/02/2013 - 6:20pmEvent Date:
April 7, 2013 - 11:00am
The 5th Memorial Celebration in Honor of Sgt. Timothy M. Smith will be on Sunday, April 7, at Sierra-at-Tahoe.
Minden man jailed for making bomb threat, DUI at South Shore Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 03/31/2013 - 10:22amDouglas County Sheriff's Office authorities have arrested a 29-year-old Minden man for making a bomb threat during a traffic stop late Saturday at Highway 50 and Kahle Drive.
At 10:58 p.m. a Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a black Dodge SRT8 at Hwy 50 and Kahle Drive, said Sgt. Pat Brooks.
The driver, Adam Smith, 29, of Minden was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. At the time, deputies noticed a wire from the front seat to the trunk. They asked Smith about the wire and, he told them, “It’s a bomb.”
Applications being taken for El Dorado County Grand Jury
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 03/12/2013 - 11:38amThe annual opportunity for citizens to take part in the 2013-2014 El Dorado County Grand Jury by submitting their names for possible nomination has arrived.
The Grand Jury is an excellent vehicle for committed men and women to keep government close to and responsible to all of our County’s citizens. Applicants must be Untied States citizens, at least 18 years of age, have resided in the County for at least one year at the time of the swearing-in date, and cannot hold an elected office.
Father and two sons injured when SUV crashes into South Lake Tahoe Denny's
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 8:41pmA South Lake Tahoe father and two sons were injured Thursday morning after the SUV they were in crashed Denny's restaurant on Al Tahoe Boulevard, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department reports.
Todd Jackson, 28, suffered moderate injuries in the 8:50 a.m. accident after being extricated from the 2002 Dodge Durango by the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department. He was taken to Renown Medical Center in Reno. Jackson's two sons, 11 and 8-years-old, were taken to Barton Memorial Hospital where they were treated and released for minor injuries.
Name of pedestrian killed Friday released
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/28/2013 - 1:42pmPolice have released the name of a man who was killed by an alleged drunken driver on U.S. Highway 50 Friday night.South Lake Tahoe resident John Carleton, 51, died after being struck by a vehicle ...
Gardnerville boy, 4, dies in vehicle U-Haul accident
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 02/25/2013 - 10:23amA 4-year-old Gardnerville boy, Mason Geist, died in an accident Sunday in the 900 block of Cavelti Road in the Spring Valley area south of Gardnerville, the Douglas County Sheriff Office reports.
Deputies responded at 3:45 p.m., to 980 Cavelti Road in the Spring Valley area on the report of a vehicle accident involving the injury of a 4-year-old boy, said Douglas County Undersheriff Paul Howell.
The injured child was transported to the Carson Valley Medical Center where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival, Howell said in a news release.
South Lake Tahoe man dies in pedestrian crash involving suspected DUI driver
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 02/23/2013 - 2:53pmA 51-year-old South Lake Tahoe man died Friday after an alleged drunk driver with a suspended license for DUI hit him with his vehicle on Lake Tahoe Boulevard. The victim was found unconscious and taken to Barton Memorial Hospital where he died. His name is being withheld pending notification of family.
Gregory Stearns, 49, was arrested and faces a DUI charge that involved death and driving under a suspended license for a previous DUI where he was convicted.
Here is a news release issued by the South Lake Tahoe Police Department:
One dead in collision on Highway 50
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/23/2013 - 12:12pmA male pedestrian was killed Friday night after he was hit by a vehicle while crossing Highway 50.About 6:45 p.m., police received a report of a pedestrian behind hit by a vehicle in front of Ta...
Douglas County authorities ask for help in locating missing woman
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 02/19/2013 - 5:32pmDouglas County Sheriff’s Office investigators are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing 63-year-old woman. Kathy Arlana Hammond was reported as a missing person by a friend on Sunday, Feb. 17. Hammond was last seen at approximately 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15.
Hammond is reported to be mentally unstable, and has threatened suicide in the past. Hammond is reported to be driving a 4-door 1993 Subaru Legacy sedan, teal green in color, bearing California license plate 3CKF797.
Three arrested in South Lake Tahoe; face weapons, drugs and conspiracy charges
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 02/19/2013 - 9:30amA traffic stop in South Lake Tahoe resulted in the arrest of three suspected felons. The driver was armed with a loaded handgun. Shortly after 4pm, on Monday, Feb. 18 South Lake Tahoe Police Officer Travis Cabral conducted a traffic stop in a residential area off of Pioneer Trail after seeing a vehicle driving on the wrong side of the road.
Manslaughter charge filed in December crash
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/14/2013 - 6:12pmEl Dorado County prosecutors filed a vehicular manslaughter charge Thursday against the alleged driver of a vehicle involved in a fatal crash at the intersection of Ski Run Boulevard and Pioneer Tr...
Camp Richardson campground, road plan proposal up for public comment
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 02/14/2013 - 4:38pmA 30-day public comment period began Thursday on plans associated with upgrades at the Camp Richardson Resort campground along Highway 89 near South Lake Tahoe.
Plans include upgrades and enhancements to the campground day use facilities as well as BMPs and road improvements to ease traffic congestion around the campground and along Highway 89 at the popular Lake Tahoe resort.
SUV smashes through post office wall
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/12/2013 - 4:38pmNo injuries were reported after a driver struck the U.S. Postal Service branch on Emerald Bay Road with an SUV Tuesday morning.South Lake Tahoe police received a report of a vehicle into the bui...
Forest Service issues decision on proposed William Kent campground project
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 02/08/2013 - 10:26amThe U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit released the Environmental Assessment and decision for the William Kent Best Management Practices (BMPs) Retrofit and Administrative Site Redevelopment project. The proposed project now enters a 45-day decision appeal period.
Outdoors with Don Q: Things you need to know about ice fishing
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/30/2013 - 8:51pmWith the bitter January cold weather in the Sierra and above Lake Tahoe behind us, we do have plenty of water frozen on our creeks, streams, rivers, ponds, lakes and reservoirs. And that ice covering provides an excellent opportunity to catch fish.
Ice fishing is a unique sport that requires a whole different set of fishing techniques, gear and clothing, as opposed to lazy fishing on a warm, drowsy day in the middle of the summer. So, if you’ve never tried fishing through the ice, here’s some information that should be more than enough to get you “hooked” on this winter sport:
Former El Dorado County man pleads guilty in federal court in multimillion dollar fraud scheme
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 3:09pmA former El Dorado County man pled guilty Thursday to wire fraud in connection with a multimillion dollar investment fraud scheme, U.S. Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner said in a news statement.
According to court documents, between January 1, 2007 and November 31, 2011, Daniel Chartraw, 39, formerly of El Dorado County, defrauded numerous investors by falsely representing investments in mines, mining and refinery equipment, oil commodities, precious metals concentrate, and multimillion dollar certificates of deposit.
Text of Gov. Jerry Brown's 2013 State of the State Address
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 11:17amCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown today delivered the 2013 State of the State Address. Here's the prepared text:
Douglas County authorities seek public help in solving Carson Valley burglaries
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 4:56pmDouglas County Sheriff's Office investigators are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspects responsible for several burglaries that occurred in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Jan. 15.
The unknown suspects committed burglaries at four separate locations in Douglas County; including a commercial burglary at the Genoa Bar, two burglaries at unoccupied homes in a residential neighborhood in Genoa, and several vehicle burglaries at two local auto repair shops in Gardnerville.