Tahoe City, CA…Last week, homes on the West Shore in Lake Tahoe had four bear break-ins over a two-day period! The bears used enough force to break the door jambs on the residences’ front doors and entered the homes. Summertime brings increased numbers of visitors, more human food, more garbage and more people sharing space […]
Markleeville, CA…Alpine County Sheriff has set up Temporary Non-Emergency Line & Dispatch Line due to the Tamarack Fire. Alpine County Sheriff’s Office Non-Emergency Line: 530-721-0757. Alpine County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Line: 775-782-5126. EMERGENCY DIAL 911 Road Closures State Route 89 from the junction of Highway 88 to Highway 395 (Evacuee Access Allowed) State Route 4 […]
Trackee, CA…Heavy law enforcement, fire, and utility personnel in the area of Reynolds Way. Initial call received at 1:20 p.m. for a plane crash. The Twin Turbo Jet CHALLENGER 605 aircraft was on approach for landing to the Truckee-Tahoe Airport when it impacted heavily treed terrain adjacent to the Truckee-Tahoe Airport along Reynolds Way. No […]
Wasco, CA…The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is saddened to report Deputy Phillip Campas was shot and killed on July 25, 2021 while serving as a SWAT operator attempting to rescue three shooting victims inside of a residence in Wasco, CA. Deputy Campas was a five-year veteran with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office and previously served […]
Placerville, CA…With record breaking drought conditions causing extremely low fuel moistures, the Eldorado National Forest is increasing its fire restrictions to a forestwide campfire ban, beginning Monday, July 26, 2021. No wood or charcoal fires will be allowed anywhere in the forest under these new restrictions. The restrictions apply to all campgrounds, developed sites, and […]
Markleeville, CA…Alpine County Sheriff’s Office orders the Mandatory Evacuation of State Route 4 from the junction of State Route 89 to Ebbetts Pass. (Silver City Corridor). Road Closures Highway 88 is closed from the Nevada Stateline to Pickets Junction. State Route 89 Junction of Highway 88 to Highway 395. State Route 4 from the junction […]
Long Beach, CA…Governor convenes state law enforcement leaders and Big 13 Mayors for public safety roundtable. Signs AB 331 extending the crime of organized theft and CHP’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force. CHP to partner with local governments to deploy patrols and regional investigative teams. State’s public safety efforts focus on supporting prevention, deterrence and […]
Oakland, CA…California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a historic $26 billion settlement that will help bring desperately needed relief to people in California and across the country who are struggling with opioid addiction. The settlement includes Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen – the nation’s three major pharmaceutical distributors – and Johnson & Johnson, a company […]
Oakland, CA…California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a historic $26 billion settlement that will help bring desperately needed relief to people in California and across the country who are struggling with opioid addiction. The settlement includes Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen – the nation’s three major pharmaceutical distributors – and Johnson & Johnson, a company […]
Markeleeville, CA…Alpine County Sheriff’s Office and El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office are providing escorts for residents located in the evacuation area to secure pets, papers and emergency items. Escorts will take place from 10 AM – 1 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM on July 20, 2021. Additional escorts on future dates will be […]
