Event Brief
Poisoned trees reported at Lake Tahoe beach
Filed: Aug 05, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: Pine trees were found poisoned at Burnt Cedar Beach; Washoe County investigators still lack a suspect after years.
WHO: Washoe County Sheriff's Office investigators
WHAT: Pine trees were discovered poisoned at Burnt Cedar Beach
WHEN: Aug 05, 2026 at 2:51 PM ET
WHERE: Burnt Cedar Beach, North Lake Tahoe
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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