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Leonard G. Funderburk was born in Washington, North Carolina on July 22, 1941. He entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ suddenly on February 24, 2023.

Leonard was a long-time resident of South Lake Tahoe. He graduated from Canoga Park High School in Canoga Park, Calif. He enjoyed sports and coached a women's softball team for A & K Plumbing in the 1970s. He also appreciated vintage cars, especially Corvettes.

Gabriel "Gabi" Ruedorfer Cozzaglio was born in Germany on January 29, 1929, and died on March 22, 2023. She had three older brothers and a younger sister who passed away before her.

She lived in the extreme of World War II and remembered having to be quiet when bombs were going off. Her mother would go out to protest the war and the family always prayed that she would come home and be safe. Gabi was her dad's favorite and she said he always spoiled her. She was the smallest in the family and when clothes or shoes were handed down she stuffed the shoes with paper so she could wear them.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado County Assessor Jon DeVille is reminding property owners in the path of the recent torrential rainstorms and snowstorms that they may be eligible for tax relief.

“The recent spate of winter storms have caused significant damage and in some cases devastating losses," Assessor Jon DeVille said. “I want to remind property owners that you may be eligible for property tax relief that could save you money on your taxes as you move forward.”

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During its meeting on Wednesday, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board unanimously approved a 33-room, 100-bed dormitory for Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) in South Lake Tahoe.

The dorms will be deed-restricted for low-income LTCC students from the Lake Tahoe region and California only. The target date for opening is July 1, 2025.

STATELINE, Nev. - The Hard Rock in Lake Tahoe will soon be a Golden Nugget, according to an announcement today from Fertitta Entertainment, LLC. The company, which also owns the Chart House chain and the Houston Rockets, announced they signed a purchase agreement to acquire the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe in Stateline, Nevada, including land and business situated on twenty-four acres from Paragon Gaming for an undisclosed price.

The transaction is expected to close within the next seven to twelve months, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

Dear Pay It Forward Project Fund,

This letter is written on behalf of the students of Mt. Tallac High School as a gesture of our enormous gratitude for your generous donation to them through the purchase of our school vehicle. This car is used daily for rides to employment and internships, mental health appointments, college field trips, and rides to and from our campus on snowy days. By having a school car, students feel seen, heard, and appreciated.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College is benefitting from the soccer talents of four South Tahoe High School (STHS) seniors, all committing to playing for the Coyotes in the fall.

During a traditional high school signing ceremony with family and friends watching on Thursday, Itzel Diaz, Jenni Arias, Salvador Arias, and Aiden Morales all committed to LTCC Soccer Coach Jeremy Evans to play for him in the Fall. Aiden was a 1st Team All-League striker, Jenni a 1st Team All-State, and Itzel was Honorable Mention All-State.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Historical Society is holding its Spring Membership Meeting on Wednesday, April 12 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Museum Complex in South Lake Tahoe.

Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its local history series with a 50-minute slide show, “Going for the Gold-Lake Tahoe and the Olympics” from local author and historian David Woodruff on Sunday, March 26 at 12 p.m.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Most of us learned at a very young age to treat others with kindness and respect. We learned how to be courteous.

Remember learning that respect is about treating others the way you would want to be treated, at all times and in all situations?

If COVID taught us anything, we learned that many people missed these important lessons, and the long, cold winter with heavy snowfall has also brought out a new set of bad behaviors.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - If bears could read, we wouldn’t need BearWise®.

Bears excel at acting in what they perceive is their best interests: finding food, finding shelter, finding mates, raising their cubs, and coexisting with each other. But they have no clue that avoiding people and people places would be in their long-term best interests.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - California individuals and businesses impacted by the 2022-23 winter storms have qualified for an extension to file and pay both federal and state taxes until October 16, 2023. There will be no penalties assessed between April 18 and October 16 on payments that may be owed with 2022 tax filings.

Originally the extension was moved to May, but with the onslaught of storms January-March, authorities moved the date out to October 16 to help residents who were coping with the disasters.

This includes:

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With winter storms creating epic snow around Lake Tahoe, a result has been road congestion and parking challenges at ski resorts. Vail Resorts announced today that these issues have led them to make changes to their parking plan at Northstar California, Heavenly Mountain Resort, and Kirkwood Mountain Resort for the next ski season.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Community members are invited to participate in Chabad at Lake Tahoe's “Relive the Passover Exodus” with Rabbi Mordey and Rebbitzen Shaina Richler on Wednesday, April 5 at 7:15 p.m.

The Seders will feature a rich discussion about Passover, excellent food, and joyous singing. Chabad Rabbi Mordey and Rebbitzen Shaina Richler of the Chabad at Lake Tahoe will facilitate the inter-generational program.

The Seders cost $65 (for locals) and must be reserved in advance, by contacting Chabad at 530.539.4363 or our website at http://www.JewishTahoe.com/Seder.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - It’s time for round two of Tahoe Trails Madness! As with another popular tournament happening right now, it took a mix of some blowouts and some very close matchups to arrive at the Tahoe Fund Elite Eight.

The Rubicon Trail dominated its first-round matchup over Ellis Peak, receiving 83 percent of the vote. Meanwhile, Mt. Tallac and the Incline Flume Trail each barely survived the first round, receiving under 55 percent of votes in their respective matchups.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners is currently accepting applications for one appointment to the Vacation Home Rental Advisory Board. All applicants must be Douglas County residents. The current vacancy is for a VHR Permit holder who resides in the Tahoe Township.

This appointed applicant would serve out the existing term which expires December 31, 2023, at which point, the appointee can re-apply for a 4-year term.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If you think it's been colder at Lake Tahoe this winter, you're right! Not only have snowfall amounts been above average, but so have the daily temperatures.

Between November 1, 2022 and March 20, 2023, 103 days in South Lake Tahoe saw below-average temperatures out of the 134 days where the temperature was recorded. This is 76.87 percent of the winter.

The cold started early in South Lake Tahoe as November 2022 had 25 days with below-average temperatures at an average of seven degrees a day. Twelve days were below average by double-digits.

2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid AWD SE - Corolla Hybrids receive extra power and are now available with AWD and the flashy SE trim.

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Students and staff at Sierra House Elementary School in South Lake Tahoe will be rocking crazy socks on Tuesday in honor of World Down Syndrome Day and their three students who have Down Syndrome.

Tuesday, March 21 is National Down Syndrome Day, and Sierra House Elementary is celebrating its three students with Down Syndrome, David Munguia Reyes, who is in the third grade, and fourth graders Micah Cooley and Dylan Polan.

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - For the rest of the season, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe will stay open late on Fridays, spinning select chairlifts until 6 p.m. Making the most of daylight saving and incredible snow conditions, the resort is extending its operations by two hours on Fridays to give skiers and riders the opportunity to take “bonus runs” this spring.

The $59 “Ski G.I.F.” Friday Daily Special discounted lift ticket after 12 p.m. makes Fridays even more special with the later skiing and snowboarding PLUS a great deal on tickets.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bread & Broth’s Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) sponsorship was hosted by Forest Suites Resort on Monday, March 13. Thanks to their AAD donation of $300 and sending an excellent sponsor crew to the Monday Meal dinner, over 74 dinners were served to the very grateful folks who came for a hot and tasty meal and the bags of food provided to those who join Bread & Broth's (B&B) weekly meal for dinner.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The first day of spring is on March 20, and even though we normally experience some snow in March, it often comes after many breaks in the cold weather and glimpses of warmth.

Plan on periods of gusty winds, rain, and snow today into early Monday. After a brief break, a second weather system will move into the region Tuesday and Wednesday with additional Sierra snowfall and mountain travel impacts. Rain and snow are forecast for Lake Tahoe and western Nevada with snow accumulations possible Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

El Dorado County Board of Supervisors is planning to dissolve the Human Rights Commission through the consent calendar on their agenda for March 21 at 10 a.m.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. – The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Division is reminding parents of the importance of preteen vaccinations.

“Vaccines are one of the best ways to avoid serious and deadly diseases, and can even stop some types of cancer,” said Dr. Nancy Williams, El Dorado county public health officer. “Ensuring that preteens have the vaccines they need can protect them now and into adulthood.”