The Friends of the Library are honored to host Leon Malmed, the author of We Survived...At Last I Speak, the true story of his and his sister’s escape from the Holocaust, in Occupied France, with the help of their courageous and heroic French neighbors.

It is a story of goodness triumphing once more over evil. In addition to sharing his book, the documentary, "17 rue St Fiacre" realized by Daniel Meyers, a Steve Spielberg collaborator, will also be shown.

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The Friends of the Library will host a talk on Desolation Wilderness. This afternoon event, is presented by Bill Finch, volunteer backcountry wilderness ranger for the U.S. Forest Service. He will show slides which he believes best exemplify the natural beauty found so close to South Lake Tahoe. He will share his wilderness expertise, preparing us for a summer of hiking in this spectacular area.

Join us for this free informational presentation at the South Lake Tahoe Library. For questions e-mail Tahoe.Programs@gmail.com, or call (530) 573-3185.

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John Gerald Poland, 44, of South Lake Tahoe, pleaded guilty Wednesday by a federal grand jury for multiple counts of witness tampering and obstruction of an official proceeding, U.S. Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced.

This case is the product of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, South Lake Tahoe Police Department, and the State of California Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (SLEDNET Task Force). Assistant United States Attorney Michelle Rodriguez is prosecuting the case.

Barton Foundation is bringing Hawaii to Lake Tahoe on Thursday, June 20 for a great cause – Barton Foundation’s Community Health Endowment. The Endowment which supports the future health of the Lake Tahoe region and beyond through equipment purchases, renovations and expansions for Barton Health.

Parking at and around Regan Beach will remain free, but additional paid parking is expected near El Dorado Beach following a Tuesday decision by the South Lake Tahoe City Council.
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Thinning of trees for fuels reduction and forest health begins this week on National Forest System lands between Montgomery Estates and Sierra Tract in South Lake Tahoe.

The contractor has begun mobilizing equipment and will begin cutting trees within the next few days. The Forest Service has closed the area from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. daily through July 26 for public safety due to heavy equipment operations and falling trees.

The Lake Tahoe Community College Theatre Arts Department is excited to present the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, “RENT,” with book, music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson.

Performances are June 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 at 8:00 p.m., with Sunday matinees on June 16 and 23 at 2:00 p.m. Set in New York City’s East Village, "RENT" follows the lives of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians as they struggle to survive and create in Manhattan’s Lower East Side during the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City, and under the shadow of the AIDS epidemic.

The second session of the City of South Lake Tahoe’s Citizens Academy graduated today during today’s city council meeting.

The Spring 2013 academy was held from April 10-May 15, 2013 and consisted of 13 attendees including: Andrew Hawthorne, Cricket McCormick, Edita Sirusaite, Frank Papandrea, Geoff Smith, Jeanne Benin, Jennifer Anderson-Sweatt, Karen Kleiner, Kris Keesling, Paul Delvecchio, Peggy Bourland-Madison, Robert Sweatt, and Ryan Smith.

TahoeChamber’s next Business After Hours Mixer (BAHM!) will be held this Wednesday, from 5:30-7:30pm at Lakeside Inn & Casino. The Poker Run BAHM will send you on a tour of the casino property and give you a chance to see the newly renovated “Timbers” restaurant. Try out a featured signature cocktail and delicious food, get a Lakeside Inn Player’s Card, check out the guest rooms, and mix and mingle with fellow business professionals.

The Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Coordination Committee will host a free public forum on Thursday, May 23, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Inn By The Lake, located at 3300 Lake Tahoe Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe, Calif.

Lake Tahoe fire protection agencies all agree: defensible space isn’t a bunch of hot air. To back up the importance of defensible space, they’re organizing a free Wildfire Awareness Week kick-off event that includes free tethered Smokey Bear hot air balloon rides (weather permitting), firefighter photo opportunities, a pancake breakfast and more on Saturday, May 25th from 8am – 12pm outside MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa.

A pilot and two passengers escaped injury Wednesday after a plane crash northeast of Spooner in the Kings Canyon area, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong confirmed.

The passengers of the aircraft were taken by Carson City Fire and Rescue to the staging area at the Kings Canyon Trailhead where they signed statements with the Carson City Sheriff's Office. Both declined comment. An official at the scene said the three had taken a flight to celebrate the birthday of a 23-year-old female passenger and that both passengers were shaken and didn't wish to speak. It is believed but not confirmed the flight originated from Lake Tahoe.

Tahoe Regional Young Professionals will host its May mixer at Naked Fish's recently remodeled Lounge, tonight, May 15, from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Festivities will consist of a free sake beverage, discounts on the entire menu, networking and several raffle prizes including a $50 Naked Fish gift card.

Barton Memorial Hospital’s Auxiliary members provide vital support to our patients and staff. Without their determination and perseverance, Barton Memorial would not be what it is today - 50 years strong!

A Las Vegas man was sentenced to 5 years and three months in prison for defrauding a Lake Tahoe investor of more than $2.9 million, according to the U.S. Justice Department.

U.S. District Judge Garland E. Burrell Jr. sentenced Jed Baron, 55, of Las Vegas, on Friday, May 10 to prison for wire fraud related to the investment scheme, according to a news release.

The 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.

If you have ever considered a job in the trucking field, this is the perfect opportunity for you! The El Dorado County Connections - One Stop is hosting a free Trucking Career Fair on Wednesday, June 5, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the El Dorado County Library, 345 Fair Lane in Placerville.

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A Carson City woman whose friends and family reported her missing has returned home and is safe, according to her father. The woman was reported missing after she did not return from Lake Tahoe on Sunday, her father said.

The City of South Lake Tahoe’s Parks and Recreation Department invites residents to its inaugural Spring into Summer event on Saturday, June 1, from 10 a.m., to 2 p.m.

This event is FREE and allows families to tour the recreation swim complex, meet the recreation partners and sign up for programs such as the South Tahoe Adventure Recreation (STAR) Camps and meet camp leaders, swim lessons, and enjoy refreshments. Attendees of the event will receive a FREE one day use pass.

The Lake Tahoe Community College Writers’ Series is proudly hosting a celebration for the publication of the college’s literary journal, The Kokanee, Wednesday, May 15 at 8 p.m. at the LTCC library.

The event will feature short readings from student and faculty authors. Authors reading from their work will include Frank Riley, Cece Cummins, Harper Dial, Bonnie Turnbull, Marcela de Lira Astorga, Karen A. Terrey, Ryan Row, and Alec Holmes. The event is free and open to the public. The Kokanee will be available for purchase.

Riding 129 miles and climbing 15,000-plus feet all in one day demands a rigorous training schedule and Kirkwood’s annual “Near Death Experience” bike camp can give riders the inside edge they need to complete such a challenging task.

A $7.3 million road improvement project has begun on a half-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe, Caltrans announced.

The project spans from Ski Run Boulevard to Wildwood Avenue and will allow for the collection and treatment of stormwater runoff, in addition to adding Class II bike lanes, ADA-compliant sidewalks and pedestrian lighting. Other features include a new intersection signal, landscaping and streetscaping. Shoulders will be widened to six feet.

The South Tahoe Amateur Hockey Associations Tahoe Grizzlies Bantam Ice Hockey Team received a Certificate of Recognition for winning the State Hockey Championship from the City of South Lake Tahoe’s Mayor Tom Davis at Tuesday's city council meeting.

The Tahoe Grizzlies bantam hockey team is comprised of youth ages 13-15 from the South Tahoe Amateur Hockey Association were the underdogs in the state tournament. They managed to win the California State title April 14 at Sharks Ice in San Jose. It is the first state title ever won by a team from Lake Tahoe.