It’s Men's Health Month – a time to remind the men in your life to take care of their health by eating right, exercising, and importantly – attending their annual wellness visits and health screenings.

Many health screenings, such as hypertension and colon cancer screenings, can be conducted during an annual wellness visit, and your care team may request separate screenings based on your health history and risk.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - 60 years ago, the community’s dream of a local, Tahoe-based hospital became a reality. Barton Health has assembled a collection of articles to commemorate 60 years of quality and compassionate health care for our community and its visitors. Beginning with the 1950s, an article outlining the events of each decade will be published monthly, culminating with the 2020s on Barton’s official 60th anniversary in November. Follow along this historical journey each month and learn more at BartonHealth.org/History.

It’s summer in Tahoe and it’s the perfect time for an impactful stroll around the casinos!

Join Savvy and Live Violence Free on Wednesday, June 28 at 4 p.m. at the Harveys outdoor concert venue for the 2nd annual Walk A Mile In Their Shoes fundraiser. Since 2001, men, women, and their families around the world have joined the award-winning Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® - The International Men's March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Dr. Barry Keil, a member of the South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge, was awarded the Pilgrim Degree of Merit, the highest level of achievement awarded by Moose International. He was recognized at a ceremony held on June 3 at Moose International Headquarters, located just west of Chicago in Mooseheart, Illinois. There were also 117 additional Moose members from the United States, Canada, and England who received the Pilgrim Degree. Moose Pilgrims from all three nations gathered at Mooseheart to attend the celebration.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Three local breweries have collaborated in creating Ales for ALS, a beer brewed with South Lake Brewing Co., Cold Water Brewery, and South of North Brewing Co.

Join them on Saturday, June 24 at 6 p.m. at The Libation Lodge by South Lake Brewing Co. for:

Live music by The Residents
Tahoe Beer Release: This is How I Roll Cold IPA – can label designed by Tahoe local Scott Craig, a person living with ALS, using eye-tracking technology
Raffle and giveaways

A portion of proceeds from beer sales will be donated to the ALS Therapy Development Institute.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Low water levels at Lake Tahoe the last two years caused the closure of the boat ramp at El Dorado Beach by this time of year, but the City of South Lake Tahoe announced they will expand its hours starting Friday, June 16.

The ramp will be open Fridays through Mondays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and it will be closed on July 4.

Fees for the boat ramp are collected on-site and can be paid via debit or credit card. The 2023 summer boat ramp fees are as follows:

$ 17.00 Day Use
$ 138.00 Season Pass
$ 45.00 Tahoe Only Sticker

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Douglas County’s Emergency Management Director Kara Easton was officially appointed at the Board of County Commissioner’s meeting on June 15, 2023. Although Easton started her employment with Douglas County on May 8, the County was still under contract for Emergency Management services with East Fork Fire District through June 30, 2023. She assumes her official position on July 1, 2023.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band are heading to the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys on Friday, September 15, at 6:30 p.m.

Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band is a renowned musical group led by the legendary drummer Ringo Starr. Formed in 1989, the band features a rotating lineup of accomplished musicians from various backgrounds, each bringing their unique talent to the stage. On Aug. 3, 1992, Ringo and his All Starr Band played at the Harveys Outdoor Amphitheater, the venue's name at the time.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There was a celebration held recently for this year's retirees from the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD). The party was hosted by the Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation and the LTUSD District Office.

"LTUSD wishes to express its sincere gratitude for this year's retirees and their many years of service to the children and families of our community," the District said.

The ten retirees have a total of 256 years of collective service in education:

Janice Shanks - 40 years of service
Kim Stephenson - 32 years of service