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7:00PM UPDATE: The Death Ride has been canceled due to the Tamarack Fire.
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The Alpine County Health Officer Dr. Richard Johnson has said smoke from several fires is now visible over Markleeville, Monitor Pass and Ebbetts Pass, all locations of Saturday's 40th annual Death Ride.

For more than 100 years Probation in California has led, collaborated, and defended effective practices within the justice system. Probation is focused on helping justice involved individuals transition out of the system permanently through transformative and evidence-based rehabilitation.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors voted Thursday to approve, on first reading, an ordinance that would outlaw cannabis consumption lounges and consumption of cannabis in public locations.

The second and final reading of the proposed ordinance will happen August 5.

The board voted unanimously to accept the Business Impact Statement (BIS).

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There is a public workshop on Monday to discuss the County's draft Housing Element and how they plan to provide an adequate housing supply in the future.

The workshop is scheduled for July 19 at 9:00 a.m. and will be a joint meeting of the Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission. It will be held on Zoom and in person at 330 Fair Lane, Building A, Placerville.

The famous Cycling Tour of the California Alps, also known as the Death Ride, returns this year after being canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic. Not for the faint of heart, as many as 2,500 cyclists from around the world will participate in the endurance event by covering over 103 miles, six highly categorized climbs, and over 14,000 feet of vertical climbing over three mountain passes. And all of this will have in just one day, Saturday, July 17.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Friends of the Library are once again able to have presentations at the South Lake Tahoe Library, and the next one will be on Tuesday, August 10 at 6:00 p.m. featuring local author Todd Borg.

Borg has finished the 19th book in his Owen McKenna mystery series, Tahoe Jade, and he will be sharing it at the Friends of the Library talk.

"A detective who walks confidently in the footsteps of Sam Spade, Philip Marlowe, and Lew Archer..." - Kirkus Reviews.

The South Lake Tahoe Library is located at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many of us who live around Lake Tahoe tolerate heat when it hits the 80s, but anything higher becomes too hot. Just how hot was in over the past seven days?

Between July 7 and July 12, 2021, South Lake Tahoe set or tied records for the highest temperatures on the 7th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th, with a four-day stretch (July 9-12) in there of consecutive days topping 90 degrees. So far, its not the hottest summer on record but then again, its only July 14!

July 7 - tied the high for that date at 88
July 9 - broke the record high for that date with a 90

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that 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.

Last Week's Log: http://southtahoenow.com/story/07/05/2021/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report

Added for 7/4/21

The Beckwourth Complex Fire burning about 60 miles north of Lake Tahoe is now 71 percent contained after burning 95,358 acres. The fire closed US-395 a few times as the fire made a move to the Nevada state line. There was some haze in the Lake Tahoe basin on Tuesday caused by smoke from the River and Henry fires as the smoke from Bechwourth headed northeast. The River Fire has burned 9,500 acres in Mariposa County, the 650 acre Henry Fire is burning south of Carson-Iceberg Wilderness boundary.

On July 15, 2021, Douglas County implemented a revised VHR permit ordinance. Sweeping changes affected approximately 500 to 600 second homeowners in the county and an indeterminate number of bad apple real estate investors running wildcat hotels. “Heads in beds” and occupancy tax revenues support the Tahoe-Reno region. However, this county action is not a balance of Tourism Rules vs. Distressed Residents, but indication of poor local government administration and possible conflict of interest of those enlisted to support enforcement.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Funds from the voter-approved Measure S tax increase in 2020 will be used on two road rehabilitation projects set to begin in July. The plans were in place before Measure S, but they not funded until now.

The City of South Lake Tahoe will begin the road rehabilitation projects July 14:

Lake Tahoe Boulevard from Viking Way to the Y Intersection - July 14-mid-August

Pioneer Trail from the intersection of Pioneer Trail and Black Bart Avenue to Blackwood Road - July 26-end of August

Spruce Avenue, the entire length - July 26-end of August

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Throughout the month of July, Live Violence Free (LVF) is hosting a series of events and learning opportunities. They hope to raise awareness about community issues and elevate discussions on how we can make a change.

The community is invited to their Let’s Taco ‘Bout LVF event on July 23, 2021. We invite the community to drop by the office for delicious tacos and outdoor games from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Learn more about LVF, their services, and how to get involved.

Robert Anthony Warren passed away unexpectedly in his South Lake Tahoe home on June 17, 2021. He was born on October 31, 1967 in Concord, Calif.

Robert was a member of the South Lake Tahoe community for more than 20 years where he was a loving father to his two daughters Serenity and Brittany. He is predeceased by his parents who he loved so dearly.

Robert was a personality you would not forget and has many friends all throughout the world that miss his outgoing spirit dearly.

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Imagine enjoying extraordinary entertainment while sitting under the stars on the white sand beach of Sand Harbor with the indescribable beauty of Lake Tahoe in the background. Your dreams become reality at Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival when its 2021 season gets underway July 17. The show is nightly Tuesday-Sunday at 7:30 p.m. until August 22.

This season features The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) – a riotously irreverent romp.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What do Whitney Houston, Ryan Reynolds, Tom Cruise, and Elizabeth Taylor have in common? Find out at the second week of the new series, Lake Tahoe History Talks at the Beach.

The City of South Lake Tahoe and the Lake Tahoe Historical Society have teamed together to bring weekly history talks to the beach this summer!

This week's talk on July 13 is from Robin Holabird, author, film reporter, and former Deputy Director of the Nevada Film Office, who will present “Movie Memories at Lake Tahoe."

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Looking for a fun opportunity to make a difference in the community this summer? Join TRYP (Tahoe Regional Young Professionals) and the Clean Tahoe Program on Wednesday, July 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. as they do their part by cleaning the bike path that connects many of the South Lake beaches.

Click here to sign up for a volunteer spot: https://signup.com/go/NVzgXJz

If you are interested in joining, please RSVP by Monday, July 12. Volunteers are asked to bring closed-toe shoes, sunscreen/hat, light outerwear if needed, and your reusable water container.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Strong high pressure will persist over the Sierra through Tuesday, with a few degrees of cooling starting Wednesday. High temperatures will be into the upper 80s to mid 90s for Sierra valleys with
highs peaking in the upper 60s to upper 70s even over higher Sierra peaks.

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LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Some familiar names from the world of sports and entertainment are on top of the leader board after round two of the American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe. Former pitcher John Smoltz eagled the 18th hold to take the lead at Edgewood Tahoe after a 26-point second round for a total of 51 points. He’s looking for his first win in 11 tries at the American Century Championship.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Lake Tahoe’s water clarity measurements, which are indicators of the health of the watershed, averaged 62.9 feet through 2020, the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) announced today.

Lake Tahoe’s clarity peaked in February 2020 when it was deeper than 80 feet. It was at its lowest in mid-May when it measured at slightly more than 50 feet. These readings were within the average range of the last decade. Average clarity in 2020 was just slightly better than the previous year’s average of 62.7 feet.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe Mayor Tamara Wallace is hosting the first of the Coffee with the Mayor series on July 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the Aspen Room of the Recreation Center. Mayor Wallace will discuss the latest on the 56-Acre Master Plan and share more about Parks Make Life Better Month events.

Staff will be on hand to answer questions. Coffee will be provided.

The SLT Recreation & Swim Complex is located at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.

The next South Lake Tahoe Community Blood Drive will be on Friday, July 23 from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Parks & Recreation gym.

To schedule an appointment please go to donors.vitalant.org and use blood drive code SMFM062 or call Vitalant at 866-822-5663.

• Must be 16 years old to donate & there is no upper age limit.
• 16 year olds require a signed Vitalant parent consent form.
• Fully vaccinated donors do not need to wear a mask.
• Please bring a photo I.D.
• Eat well and drink plenty of water prior to donating.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Curry family is in Lake Tahoe to play in the 32nd annual American Century Championship. Dad Dell, and sons Steph and Seth played at Edgewood Thursday and took time at the end of the day to meet with the media.

A large group of San Francisco Warrior fans followed the "Curry Boys" during their round.

"The Bay is awesome. Fan base is awesome. It’s a great place to play and great place to live," said Steph Curry.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - More of the invited celebrities for the 32nd American Century Championship have arrived, and hit the course at Edgewood Tahoe Wednesday. Many were paired with guests from Harrahs and Harvey's.

Thursday will be the Pro/Am with players paired again with amateurs from the public, or other groups of celebrities.

Retired professional tennis player, and Olympic silver medalist, Mardy Fish won the tournament in 2020, and is back in Tahoe to try for a repeat performance.