Attempted Murder on 75 Year Old Grass Valley Man

Attempted Murder on 75 Year Old Grass Valley Man

On February 10, 2011, at approximately 3:38pm, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding an adult male vandalizing property and making threats to homeowners on Norlene Way, Grass Valley. Deputies responded and contacted Cody Robert Feiler, age 30, of Grass Valley. Mr. Feiler was detained by deputies due to bizarre behavior and unusual […]

Tahoe Area Ski & Snow Report for February 11th, 2011

Tahoe Area Ski & Snow Report for February 11th, 2011

Lake Tahoe Area…Head out to play one of the top ski destinations in the world. Be Safe & Stay in bounds! Squaw Valley is reporting 30-109″ of snow. Sierra at Tahoe is reporting 39-118″ of snow. Mt. Rose has a 60-108″ of snow. Kirkwood is reporting a 88-94″ at Mid Mountain Heavenly is reporting 65-90″ […]

Stand-off in El Dorado Hills

Stand-off in El Dorado Hills

Deputies responded to the 7100 block of Hearst Dr. in El Dorado Hills for a report of a suicidal subject. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Serrano security who had been standing by with two individuals from inside the residence. According to information gained from individuals, a 25 year old male was alone inside the Hearst Dr. […]

Free Emergency preparation and response training offered by Sheriff’s Citizen Corps

Free Emergency preparation and response training offered by Sheriff’s Citizen Corps

Washoe County residents who want to be better prepared for an emergency are invited to participate in free Community Emergency Response Team training offered by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Citizen Corps during the first two weekends in March. Community Emergency Response Training is conducted by Citizen Corps staff and volunteers along with appropriate subject […]

Siblings Need a Forever Family—Are You the One?

Siblings Need a Forever Family—Are You the One?

Reno, NV…..Siblings Paul, Patiance and Samantha are looking for a forever family where they can give as much love as they get—are you who they’re looking for? These three young children (Paul is 3, Patiance is 5 and Samantha is 4) have been awarded to Washoe County and have been declared 100% free for adoption […]

Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Volunteers Locate a Body in the area above the Whites Creek Trailhead…Body Has Been Identified

Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Volunteers Locate a Body in the area above the Whites Creek Trailhead…Body Has Been Identified

UPDATE 2/10/11: On Tuesday, February 8th at approximately 4:55 pm, the body was transported to the Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office for formal identification. Today, the Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the identity as the missing hiker, Rick Gentry. Two Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Volunteers who were training their cadaver dog, Geiger, discovered […]

South Lake Tahoe Proclaims February 22…”Spay Day”

South Lake Tahoe Proclaims February 22…”Spay Day”

South Lake Tahoe, Ca…At Tueday’s City Council Meeting the Council Proclaimed February 22, 2011 “Spay Day”. The Proclamation is below. “Spay Day” February 22, 2011 WHEREAS, the pet overpopulation issue is a concern to the South Tahoe High School members of Teens Preventing Animal Cruelty(TPAC); and WHEREAS, the purpose of the nationally designated Spay Day […]

Clear Weekend Weather Chance of Snow Next Week

Clear Weekend Weather Chance of Snow Next Week

Truckee, CA…Today: Sunny, with a high near 46. East wind around 5 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 11. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. South wind around 10 mph. […]

Learn How to Become a Wild and Crazy Freeheeler!

Learn How to Become a Wild and Crazy Freeheeler!

Northstar at Tahoe, CA….Northstar® Resort is offering one-day Telemark Camps to those looking to learn, improve or perfect their technique. These all-day camps have a relaxed, student-centric approach where the participants help dictate the direction. Each level will focus on ski efficiency making for easier, more fluid skiing though level appropriate drills. Students will be […]