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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.

Embarc Tahoe and Station House Inn proudly present an event like no other – LAKE & BAKE, a cannabis-infused pool party that will leave you floating on cloud nine. It is being held at the inn on Saturday, June 24 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Prepare to 'embarc' on a sensory journey as they partner with the renowned cannabis beverage brand, Mary Jones Soda, to tantalize your taste buds like never before.

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In two acts and a prologue, the ballet tells the story of the last Unicorn left on earth who journeys far to save the rest of her race- ( Unicorns who have been captured and held prisoners by the cruel King Haggard and his servant, the evil Red Bull). On her journey, the Unicorn encounters several entertaining characters including the witch, Mommy Fortuna; an evil, Monster Bird; a fun-loving Butterfly; a wonderful maidservant, Molly Grue, and the hilarious would-be Magician, Schmendrick who turns the Unicorn into a Princess to help disguise her and save her from the Red Bull.

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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

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Friends of the Library are showcasing several Lake Tahoe authors at the Local Authors' Fair on Tuesday, June 27 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Library.

The authors will have tables set up either inside or outside the library (weather permitting). Visit the tables, visit the authors, browse, and discover new books. Several authors will also have short readings. Books will be available to purchase and the event is open to the public.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Leucanthemum × superbum, better known as the Shasta daisy, is a very popular plant at Lake Tahoe. It originated as a hybrid produced in 1890 by the American horticulturist Luther Burbank from a number of daisies. While the intergenetic crosses and multiple hybrids used to create the Shasta Daisy can be interesting to some, its hearty white flowers and relatively low maintenance may be more important to the Tahoe gardener.

If you thought a Shasta daisy was all you had to ask for at the nursery, you are wrong. There are so many varieties (or cultivars).

MEYERS, Calif. - The Meyers Mountain Market is opening for the season on Wednesday, June 7. The market is held in Tahoe Paradise Park on the banks of the Upper Truckee River. It is held on Wednesdays until September 13 from 3 p.m.-7:30 p.m., rain or shine.

Vendors offer fresh and locally grown fruits, vegetables, meat, eggs & honey. Fresh-baked goods, flowers, and arts & crafts are also available for purchase. Enjoy dinner at one of the food trucks and eat under the pine trees, on the sandy shore of Lake Baron, or on the beautiful banks of the river.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Thank you to all who supported the 2nd Annual Mt. Tallac/South Tahoe High School Car Show.

We'd like to thank Jesus “Chuy” Ahumada of Sombreros Tacos who fed the kids, Encompass Youth, JJDPC, South Tahoe Refuse, Lake Tahoe Unified School District, and Alexys Llamas Soto.

- Amy Jackson
Mt. Tallac

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Celebration of Life has been scheduled for Jay Conroy on Thursday, July 27. It will be held in the Heavenly Ski Resort Cal Base Lodge from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

If you are planning on attending, please let the family know here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSV1bCFI5Dv6QeKch3nIrJctn0jRmnjf5Gr16BHAtXe1sSIQ/viewform. There is a hosted reception.

Bring your stories, memories, and a "fun hat."

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - At its next meeting, the California Tahoe Conservancy Board will consider awarding a $1,000,000 grant to the City of South Lake Tahoe to continue constructing the Tahoe Valley Greenbelt and Stormwater Improvement Project.

The meeting is on Thursday, June 15 at 9:30 a.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College in rooms U112 and U1113 and on Zoom. The full agenda and remote access can be found HERE.

TRUCKEE, Calif. - The Truckee Tahoe Air Show & Family Festival returns earlier than normal this year - Saturday, June 24 and promises to be a family, fun-filled aviation, and STEM–oriented event. Highlights include aerobatic performances, military and experimental aircraft on static display, STEM Expo, Family Festival, vendors, free speaker presentations, and so much more.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Experience the launch of the Discover Lake Tahoe Audio Tour and celebrate public lands by learning about language, culture, and responsible recreation practices this Saturday, June 17 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center.

Download the TravelStorys app before the event for the full audio tour experience (use QR code on the photo above). It has been created by the National Forest Foundation which is hosting the 17th event.

Interested in learning more about the history of Lake Tahoe? Come out to the

On Thursday, June 22, UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) will be hosting its next Science Speaks lecture at Granlibakken Tahoe located at 725 Granlibakken Road just south of Tahoe City.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Repair work on a 2.5-mile stretch of US50 between Pioneer Trail and Jewell Road gets started on Tuesday, June 13. Caltrans is alerting motorists that the work will be traffic-interfering as Granite Construction will be grinding down and repaving rough sections of pavement on US 50 in both directions.

This work is part of the $17.1 million Caldor Fire Restoration Project.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bread & Broth’s Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) is a sponsorship program that began in 2011 and has been very successful in providing an opportunity for community members, businesses, churches, and organizations to financially support and participate in a Bread & Broth (B&B) weekly Monday Meal dinner.

For a tax-deductible donation of $350, AAD sponsors host a designated Monday Meal. The donated funds are used to help feed up to 100 people with a hot, nutritious, well-balanced meal prepared and cooked by B&B’s talented and creative cooking teams.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Stella Van Dyke Johnson American Legion Post 795 of South Lake Tahoe invites community members and visitors to join the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of the American Legion to the Flag Day ceremony to properly dispose of American flags that are no longer serviceable.

The ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at the American Legion Hall, 2748 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe.

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District has implemented Fire Aside’s Defensible Space Evaluation (DSI) software as part of an expanded commitment to improving residents’ wildfire resilience, funded by Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation.

Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation is a nonprofit public charity that is dedicated to supporting the Tahoe region, and its Tahoe Fire Safe Initiative was created to fund fire prevention strategies in the Tahoe Basin, focusing on people and property.

ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - Inspired by the Hot Air for Hope Balloon Festival, Diamond Valley Elementary School’s 5th and 6th-grade students sought to learn just how balloons fly. Investigation of convection currents proved to be an interesting diversion that led to a challenge to create their own hot air balloons out of tissue paper.

Students spent a few weeks researching and crafting their balloons and then invited their friends and families to the launch day, where balloons and motivation for learning were both lifted high.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be runners racing around Lake Tahoe on Saturday, all of who are taking part in the 59th Lake Tahoe Relay, the longest-running relay in the country. It starts at 5 a.m. at Lakeview Commons in South Lake Tahoe. This serves as the finish line as well.

The Lake Tahoe Relay teams consist of seven people, each running approximately 8 to 12 miles. All runners will have the same team number pinned on the front of their shirts.

There is also a two-person relay team with two members, each running 36 miles on alternating legs.

June 12–18 is Community Health Improvement Week; a time to recognize the people and organizations working in partnership to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities. Health can be measured in many ways; there are both medical health and basic needs that influence our well-being.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The pattern of thunderstorms and the chance of rain and hail continue throughout the region this weekend. Even though Friday only has a 15 percent chance of rain, there is a daily risk of thunderstorms, including hail up to nickel size, gusty winds up to 50 mph, and lightning. There is an increased risk of locally heavy rains and flash flooding, especially from Saturday through Monday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.

If you plan to be outside, pay close attention to the conditions and have a way to receive alerts and weather info.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's here! On Saturday, June 10, Clean Tahoe is holding its annual $5 Community Cleanup Day, fondly known as Dump Day. Get rid of the items you've had in the grade or house, waiting to be taken to the dump. It is held at the South Tahoe Refuse Transfer Station.

New this year is a service for senior citizens only. Help is available for seniors that have a hard time transporting and disposing of furniture or other bulk items. Seniors need to call 530-544-4210 to make an appointment to get items picked up.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Learning Haven (TLH), a new South Shore nonprofit, is hosting a free educational forum every second Wednesday of the month for interested community members. The inaugural event last month was a big hit when over 130 students and 20 businesses came together at a student job fair.