SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Summer is in full swing, and so is the Gardening Through the Seasons series hosted by South Tahoe Public Utility and Lake Tahoe Master Gardeners.

The second workshop, Blooming Through Summer, will be held on June 18, 2024, from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Learn about pollinator-friendly plants, flowers that bloom throughout the summer, and how to irrigate during warm months.

The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe's (HSTT) 3rd annual Pawsitively Huge Online Auction started Monday and it stays live through Friday, June 28, at 9 p.m. PST.

With the help of generous donors, volunteers, and supporters, HSTT has pulled together a fantastic online auction. Featuring a wide array of stays, excursions, art, gift certificates for local food and services, and lots of wine, there's sure to be something you have to have.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Three juvenile suspects were arrested by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) on Monday morning. Law enforcement believes the three, ages 14, 15, and 17, committed a rash of vehicle burglaries in the Gardnerville Ranchos area during the early morning hours of Sunday, May 26.

The 17-year-old male was arrested at Douglas High School and booked into the Douglas County Juvenile Detention Facility for burglary, grand larceny of a firearm, unlawful sale of a firearm, and being a juvenile in possession of a firearm.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following calls only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.

May 27 - June 2, 2024

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00:53 SUSPICIOUS SUBJECT REPORT - Occurred at Chevron Meyers on Us Hwy 50, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: GONE ON ARRIVAL.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) celebrated nine of its teachers and staff members on Friday at a retirement party at South Tahoe High. They retire after a total of 229.5 years of service.

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Jill Colvin - 38 years - Special Education Teacher: Workability
Cindy Gronwold - 37 years - Elementary Teacher (Kindergarten)
Kathleen Whatford - 37 years - Physical Education
Michael Nagano - 27 years - Special Education Teacher
Suzy Allione - 25 years - Social SciencemTeacher
Socorro Sanchez - 22.5 years - Elementary TWBI Teacher

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Two finalists for the open Douglas County School District superintendent position will be part of a "Meet and Greet" on Monday, June 10 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Douglas High School rooms 201 and 203.

Candidates Patrick Peters and "Frankie" Alvarado will be on hand to meet with the public, participate in discussions, and talk about their plans for the District.

VIRGINIA CITY, Nev. - The 4th annual Educational Kids Fair at the Fourth Ward School in Virginia City is coming up on Saturday, June 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A great day at the Museum for the whole family! Free for kids of all ages. Admission for parents and guardians is $7.

Enjoy arts & crafts, engaging activities, including printmaking, calligraphy, gold panning, and a dress-up photo booth, and interacting with several local organizations and artisans.

The Fourth Ward School is located at 537 S. C. Street.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City of South Lake Tahoe has announced the launch of its Participatory Budgeting Ballot, an initiative aimed at empowering citizens to directly influence the allocation of public funds within the community. Participatory budgeting is a democratic process that allows residents to decide how to spend part of a public budget. It provides an opportunity for citizens to engage directly in budget decision-making, prioritize community needs, and collaborate with local government to implement solutions.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Shop for handmade crafts, art, and goods from a variety of local vendors outside this summer in South Lake Tahoe at South Lake Brewing Company. Stop by their Beer Garden for Summer Craft Markets from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on three Sundays during the summer: June 9, July 14, and August 11.

Different vendors and food trucks will be present for each date. Visit southlakebeer.com for details. If you'd like to be a vendor, please email support@southlakebeer.com.