On Nov. 18, a multi-agency drug trafficking investigation culminated in the arrest of one suspect and the seizure of approximately 2 pounds of meth in Stateline. The suspect, 45-year-old Francisco Sandoval-Estrada of Modesto, was arrested after delivering approximately 1 pound of suspected methamphetamine to investigators during an undercover narcotic sales transaction. An additional pound of […]
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In light of recent attempted child abduction incidents that have occurred in surrounding Northern Nevada and California communities, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is providing the following information. In the last two months, there have been several incidents of suspicious activity related to possible attempted abductions in Reno, Sparks, Carson City and South Lake Tahoe. […]
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Natalie Yanish will officially be on the Kingsbury General Improvement District board. She and Bob McDowell received the same number of votes on Nov. 2, necessitating a tie-breaker. They appeared before Douglas County Clerk Ted Thran on Nov. 19 to draw cards — with the high card designating the new board member. Yanish drew an […]
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Updated Nov. 19 at 2pm. By Kathryn Reed FALLEN LEAF LAKE — Smoke fills the air and the crackling of fire can be heard. But no one is in sight at this controlled burn and no evidence of water is in the area to suppress the flames if they were to get out of control. […]
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By Kara Lapoint, Reno Gazette-Journal When Southwest Airlines first began service at Reno-Tahoe International Airport 20 years ago, it operated 12 nonstop flights to two cities, Las Vegas and Oakland, with just 15 employees. Today, the airline runs 28 non-stops from Reno-Tahoe to 12 different cities, with connecting service to 53 cities. It operates out […]
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By Kathryn Reed A South Lake Tahoe male juvenile was arrested on charges of deliberately setting fire to state property. Quick thinking by neighbors in the area of Washoe Meadow State Park on Oct. 15 ensured the blaze didn’t grow by more than 100-square-feet. Because of the age of the suspect his name is not […]
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The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a winter storm watch for the Lake Tahoe Basin from Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. The heaviest snow will be Friday night and again late Saturday night. Expect 2-4 feet above 7,000 feet and 1-2 feet closer to lake level. Winds will be 20-30mph, with gusts of […]
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Two people were arrested Nov. 17 on burglary and other charges stemming from the rash of incidents in El Dorado County. Lt. Les Lovell told Lake Tahoe News the suspects who have been in the South Lake Tahoe area for two months are linked to 18 residential burglaries. Craig Ivan Adams, 30, and Katy Kelly […]
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By Sam Stanton, Sacramento Bee Phillip Garrido’s lawyer filed papers Wednesday opposing the release of sealed court documents involving kidnap victim Jaycee Lee Dugard, saying that opening up the documents would doom her client’s chances of ever receiving a fair trial. “This court should keep these documents under seal,” El Dorado County public defender Susan […]
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By Kathryn Reed Using reverse 911 for the first time has brought in an array of leads, and not just about the burglaries in the North Upper Truckee area of El Dorado County. The phone system was used last week and no thefts have been reported this week. The tips are being called “promising”. Small […]
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