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BloodSource will hold a South Lake Tahoe Community blood drive to meet the community need for blood and blood products. The new blood drive location will be at the South Lake Tahoe Parks and Recreation Center Gymnasium at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd. The blood drive is sponsored by the Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Walk-ins are welcome.

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El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.

The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.

3/29
3:30 p.m. - Driving without a license - Emerald Bay Rd - A SHERIFF'S SERGEANT ON PATROL IN THE TAHOE BASIN OBSERVED AND VEHICLE CODE VIOLATION AND CONDUCTED A
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT STOP. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE 25-YEAR OLD MALE OPERATOR WAS UNLICENSED, AND ARRESTED.

There was both good and bad news in the message released by El Dorado County today. For the fifth consecutive year, El Dorado County has ranked among the top ten healthiest counties statewide in an annual report by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The "County Health Rankings" report, released on March 25, 2015, ranked El Dorado County 7th healthiest among the 57 ranked counties in California.

A 28-year old South Lake Tahoe man died after being hit head on by a suspected drunken driver on Friday night near Chiapa Drive and Highway 50 in Meyers.

David Earl Baker was a passenger in a Ford truck driven by his sister, Ginger Baker, when it was hit by a Ford Expedition driven by Jonathan R. Hooker of El Dorado Hills. Hooker was intoxicated when his vehicle crossed over painter double yellow lines according to a California Highway Patrol (CHP) press release.

Just a few months after she donated $5 million to Lake Tahoe Community College, Lisa Maloff has made another large donation in honor of her late husband, Robert Maloff.

Barton Memorial Hospital is the latest recipient of Maloff's generosity. She made a $10 million gift to fund the building of a health and sports performance center on the Barton Memorial Hospital campus. The new center will be called the Robert Maloff Center of Excellence.

Five, six, seven, eight. Dancers will always have numbers in their head as they count out the beat, and those participating in the annual Dancing With the Tahoe Stars are no doubt experiencing just that as they wrap up their final two weeks of rehearsals.

There's an old saying: "Writing about art is like dancing about architecture." After watching rehearsals this week I starting searching for the words to start as I found that translating the movement of the human body into something written down to be a frustrating process.

So instead, I'll focus on those who are participating.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.

The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.

1/25
3:55 p.m. - Driving without a license - Emerald Bay - A 28-YEAR OLD MALE ADULT WAS CITED/RELEASED FOR DRIVING WITHOUT A VALID CA LICENSE.

Blood drive coordinators and donors throughout the region are reporting that flu may be to blame for lack of donations and appointment cancellations. In order to beef up local supplies, a blood drive will be held in South Lake Tahoe on Monday, February 2 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel (the former Embassy Suites). BloodSource will be set up in the lobby level ball room. Blood donors will receive free validated parking from the hotel.

The Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is hosting the blood drive.

Another success story at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC) on Thursday as Tahoe the Bear prepared to make his journey back home to Humboldt County.

It didn't take long for the first baby of the year to be born on the South Shore. On January 1 at 3:06 p.m., Jayden Daniel Molina Torres was born to South Lake Tahoe natives Brianda Torres and Daniel Molina. Jayden weighed seven pounds, seven ounces and measured eighteen inches long.

Mom, dad, and Jayden’s six-year-old brother Noe Torres were all born at Barton Hospital. Brianda and Daniel both grew up in South Lake Tahoe, and met through Brianda’s family.

Meets First Tuesday of each month, 5:30pm
Barton Memorial Hospital Board Room (in Hospital)
2170 South Ave, South Lake Tahoe

Led by medical professionals, Tahoe Type 1 is a support group providing a place for those affected by Type 1 Diabetes. It is specifically designed to support one another and share ideas, experiences, and resources. All ages welcome. Contact tt1thrive@gmail.com for more info or call 530-543-5581.

January 6: “Diabetes and Exercise” – Dana Dose, RD, Barton Nutrition Services
February 3: “Diabetes and the Military” - Ian Magary

Flu season is underway. Misconceptions about the flu prevent people from taking the proper precautions. For example, being out the in cold does not cause the flu. Here are a few more flu myths I hear and facts to help you stay healthy this winter.

FLU MYTHS

MYTH:If you think you have the flu, go to the doctor to get antibiotics.

The anticipation from youngsters was contagious on Friday night during Barton's Festival of the Trees. Not only did they have hot chocolate and popcorn, but kids were making ornaments, writing letters to santa, watching the performers from Marcia Sarosik Dance and South Tahoe high, but the jolly guy himself was there, listening to all of the wish lists.

Teddy bears of all shapes, sizes and conditions were taken to the Teddy Bear Hospital where doctors and nurses from Barton Health examined, x-rayed and bandaged the bears who weren't feeling too well.

Do you want to .....
- Help improve the quality of Barton’s care for all patients and family members?

- Give feedback to the hospital based on your own experiences as a patient or family member?

- Help Barton plan changes to improve how we take care of patients?

- Work with the hospital for either short- or long-term commitments, depending on the project?

Many of us have driven on Highway 395 between South Lake Tahoe and Southern California. I’ve done that route many times myself on the way to and from San Diego and Disneyland. As heading South, the Owens Valley opens up after leaving the town of Bishop, just over 200 miles from Tahoe. You’ll pass through the town of Independence, and six miles later you’ll find yourself at the Manzanar National Historic Site (the town has an ironic name as you’re about to find out).

An early morning collision on Pioneer Trail in South Lake Tahoe left one person dead and sent two people by helicopter to the hospital.

At approximately 4:30 a.m., South Lake Tahoe Police and Fire personnel responded to the accident and found a vehicle had crashed into a retaining wall. Two accident victims were still in the car and one person was lying in the roadway.

There was a female driver, female front passenger, and a male in the street. Police believe the male had been a passenger in the backseat of the 4 door sedan.

A domestic argument in South Lake Tahoe Monday night lead to a woman getting into her car, driving over large boulders, through a building and coming to rest against a tree.

South Lake Tahoe Police, Fire, Paramedics and El Dorado County Sheriffs responded to a 911 call reporting that a car went through the local Jack in the Box. When responders arrived they found a car partially inside a building on the corner of Sussex and Brockway Avenues, across the street from the restaurant.

South Lake Tahoe non-profits were awarded $48,000 during the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority board meeting today. The 22 groups were each given between $1,000 and $3,000. The LTVA, in partnership with NBC Sports and American Century Investments, previously directed an additional $67,200 through on-site volunteer organizations and other efforts during tournament week to area high schools, Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe Booster Club, Boys and Girls Club of South Lake Tahoe, and the Gene Upshaw Scholarship

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.

The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.

10/31
2:12 a.m. - Al Tahoe Blvd - 30 YEAR OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR A DUI.
1:25 p.m. - Black Bart Ct - REPORT of A BURGLARY AT A RESIDENCE.
2:54 p.m. - Cherry Hills Cir - AN ADULT MALE REPORTED HIS EX-WIFE STOLE ITEMS.
10:12 p.m. - Lake Tahoe Blvd - STALKING.FEMALE DROVE UP TO DEPUTIES TO REPORT HER EX-BOYFRIEND WAS FOLLOWING HER IN ANOTHER VEHICLE. BOTH PARTIES ADVISED.

Food and fun for the entire family. Each child gets a goody bag and can enjoy crafts, the Teddy Bear Hospital, and a photo with Santa! Bring a favorite teddy bear from home to be pampered and dressed. Purchase tickets at: www.FestivalofTreesLakeTahoe.com or call (530) 543-5614. Get tickets early - this event sells out!

Price:Adults 13 and over: $30. Children 2-12: $25. Children under 2 years old are FREE!

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Stroll through a holiday wonderland with thousands of twinkling lights on decorated Christmas trees and holiday decor! Vote for your favorite tree in the Festival's "People's Choice Award" contest. Settle down to watch the entertainment, bid in the silent auction, enter the raffle, get a family photo with Santa, and take the kids to Teddy Bear Hospital. Kids can stop by the Gingerbread Junction, where they can write a letter to Santa and drop it in the giant mailbox for express delivery to the North Pole.

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Kick off the holiday season at the 44th Annual Holiday Faire. On Sunday, November 9, community members and visitors of all ages are encouraged to attend this merry event.

Barton Auxiliary volunteers and employees from The Attic, Barton’s thrift store, have selected their favorite holiday and winter donations to sell. Treasures available for purchase will include jewelry, crystal, antiques and collectibles, holiday decorations, winter wear, vintage dolls, purses, and other gift items.

Kick off the holiday season in South Lake Tahoe at the Barton Auxiliary's Holiday Faire at St. Theresa's Parish Hall on November 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stop by and get holiday gifts, decorations, and treats - including the Auxiliary's famous cheese balls - will be for sale. Santa Claus will be there between 10am and 2pm. For more information about the Holiday Faire, call The Attic at 530-541-3378.

The Parish Hall is located at 1041 Lyons Avenue.

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California Proposition 46 is costly and deceiving to voters. It would increase costs for patients, deter doctors from practicing in California, and threaten patient privacy. The consequences are also higher for rural communities like South Lake Tahoe. I have been a physician in South Lake Tahoe for over 34 years and I’m asking our voters and patients to take a closer look; Prop 46 just doesn’t add up.