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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An inside slider-type system will bring snow showers, gusty northerly winds, and a brief period of colder temperatures through Thursday. A Lake Wind Advisory is in place from 4:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thursday, March 10.

Expect northerly wind gusts between 25 and 40 mph at times for valleys on Thursday, with gusts over exposed ridges along the Sierra crest up to 100 mph. Hazardous boating conditions, aviation, and ski impacts, and concerns for high-profile vehicles will continue through Thursday.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 13 new cases of COVID-19 and one new death recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 26,562. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive.

There are now 6.4 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county.

There is an interactive dashboard for the county with extra details here: See HERE.

Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 1423 cases - +0

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Based on direction from the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), Douglas County will be utilizing the remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding to replace lost revenue in order to provide government services. As part of the county’s development of a plan to spend these funds, the county is asking for funding requests to be considered by the BOCC.

Eugene Arthur Bellisario was born in Modesto, Calif. on November 20, 1938, to Ned and Norma Bellisario. he died unexpectedly on February 18, 2022, at Renown Hospital in Reno, Nev. with his family by his side. Gene is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Peggy Bellisario, sons Scott and Brian, daughter-in-law Arnan Bains, his much-loved sister, Sharon Hossli, his 99-year-old mother-in-law, Lois Schuette, and many nieces and nephews.

There have been 14 new cases of COVID-19 and one new death recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 26,549. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive. Case rates continue to drop.

There are now 5.7 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county, the lowest in weeks.

There is an interactive dashboard for the county with extra details here: See HERE.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Veterans Alliance honored two area women for their service on Tuesday, both for their time in the armed services and in serving their community.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Last year's right-turn restriction pilot program created to mitigate impacts of vehicular traffic in neighborhoods instead of the highway will be extended in 2022.

With a unanimous vote Tuesday, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors approved the turn restrictions from North Upper Truckee Road and Sawmill Road on Sundays and holidays, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The right-turn restrictions will be in place starting between May 1 and May 21, 2022, and terminating on Sunday, October 30, 2022.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 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 for a fun-filled evening that includes live music by Cash Only and a traditional dinner in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day on Thursday, March 17, 2022.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors have on their agenda Tuesday a resolution to have temporary right-turn restrictions this summer from North Upper Truckee Road and Sawmill Road onto US 50 on Sundays and holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

If approved, the new turn restrictions will begin between May 1 and May 21, 2022, and terminate on Sunday, October 30, 2022. All turn restriction-related traffic control regulatory and advisory signs on Lake Tahoe Boulevard, Sawmill Road, and North Upper Truckee Road would be removed before Sunday, November 6th, 2022.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Christmas Cheer, the community non-profit that helps supply food to those in need will be closed on their normal giveaway days Tuesday-Thursday.

Their offices at 1120 3rd St., South Lake Tahoe needed new flooring.

They will reopen for customers on Tuesday, March 15.

The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) will continue widespread prescribed fire operations this week around the Lake Tahoe Basin, weather and conditions permitting. These prescribed fires are expected to continue throughout the winter season to help land managers reduce hazardous fuels that can feed unwanted wildfires. Smoke will be present.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Board of Commissioners is currently accepting applications for one appointment to the Planning Commission to fill out a term through the end of the year.

The Douglas County Planning Commission is an advisory body to the Board of County Commissioners and is responsible for providing advice on land use planning matters, reviewing development applications for compliance with County plans/ordinances, including amendments to the Douglas County Master Plan, and the Development Code.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Temperatures will warm to start the work week with gusty winds in higher elevations of the Sierra tonight into Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. A quick-moving weather slider system will bring breezy winds, a low chance for rain and snow showers, and a cool down Wednesday afternoon and Thursday. The weekend looks warm and dry with the potential to shift to a more active weather pattern next week.

The South Lake Tahoe weekly forecast from NWS Reno:

Monday - Sunny, with a high near 44. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

The next meeting of the South Lake Tahoe Republican Women, Federated will be on Thursday, March 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Margarita's Mexican Restaurant.

Their guest speaker will be El Dorado County Supervisor George Turnboo who represents District 2 on the west slope. Supervisor Turnboo will inform the group as to county governance and issues which affect us all.

The cost of the Mexican Luncheon Buffet is $20.

To register or for more information, contact: southlaktahoerepublicanwomen@gmail.com

Margarita's is located at 765 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe.

Local Author Suzanne Roberts launches her newest book "Animal Bodies: On Death, Desire, and Other Difficulties". In "Animal Bodies" Suzanne Roberts explores the link between death and desire and what it means to accept our own animal natures, the parts we most often hide, deny, or consider only with shame—our taboo desires and our grief. Join the Friends of the Library for a thoughtful, free, and open to all evening.

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Join the Friends for a Book Sale in the South Lake Tahoe Library Community Room. Buy a bag of books for $5! Or browse some specially priced beautiful books for only $1 each. Or make a deal with the cashier if a bag is too much. We have a wide assortment of fiction, non-fiction, reference and children’s books, an abundance of mysteries and westerns. We want books donated by our community to find new homes. Members who have renewed for 2022 are invited to our Preview Sale at 9 AM. The membership table will be open at that time to welcome renewals and new members, also.

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What makes someone stop doing the things they love? Time commitment? Money? Better options? For many golfers, it's pain that limits or completely ruins the ability and desire to play golf.

The golf swing is a complex movement that utilizes the whole body in a coordinated fashion. Since the swing is repeated frequently throughout the game, an incorrect golf swing can result in injury.

The Lake Tahoe Presbyterian Church is holding a free children's Easter event on Sunday, April 3 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Called "Awesome Easter," children in grades K-6th are invited to attend and there will be crafts, singing, games, and food.

Try to register children by March 28 to attend so supplies can be prepared. Call the church office at 530-544-3757 or email TahoePresChurchEvents@gmail.com to register.

It Will be Held at Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church, 2733 Lake Tahoe Blvd., next to the original Red Hut.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - join your neighbors at Classic Cue on March 8 for another "Local's Night" with music, raffles, and beer specials from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

The $8 cover includes raffle tickets for several prizes that will be given away during the night.

Enjoy music by Prescribed Burn and Local Anthology.

Classic Cue Sports Bar and Grill is located at 1961 Lake Tahoe Blvd., at the Y in South Lake Tahoe.

Diet culture, or prioritizing weight and body size over health and well-being, is deeply rooted in today’s society. With influencers and celebrities promoting the newest cleanse, detox, or fad diet as the best way to lose weight or achieve a specific body goal, it’s common to fall into a pattern of bouncing between diets.

This “yo-yo” cycle not only leads to physiological damage, such as weight gain, hormone dysregulation, and overall impaired metabolic function, but often leads to body image issues, disordered eating behaviors, and eating disorders.

Bubbles & Bowties, the adult prom, is returning to the South Shore this fall. After a hiatus due to the pandemic, get ready to sparkle and shine, dress up and put on your dancing shoes on November 5, 2022.

The fun event that raises money for juvenile diabetes, will be held at the Hard Rock Lake Tahoe from 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Proceeds go to support Camp Buck, a local camp for youth on both sides of the state line with type 1 diabetes.

PLACERVILLE, Calif. — From fashion, to street art, to the Olympic Games – skateboarding is a fixture in pop culture worldwide. But at its core, it remains a fast-paced, gritty, DIY, risk-laden sport with its roots in rebellion. Arts and Culture El Dorado has teamed up with Motherlode Board Supply Co. and artist Nate Reifke to create a visual homage to skateboard culture and take a look at its place in El Dorado County’s love of adventure.

Update 2:37 p.m.: US50 is now open in both directions.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The massive rock that fell onto US50 at Echo Summit Thursday evening was blown up this morning at 10:00 a.m. and the resulting debris is now being cleaned off.

The large boulder, at first estimated to be two stories high, three stories wide, was filled with blasting tubes overnight before the "fire in the hole" was called out prior to detonation.

"We are fortunate in that our South Lake Tahoe Maintenance crew is trained in boulder blasting," said Caltrans.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe High School Girls Varsity Basketball team has just wrapped up an amazing season. Starting with winning a tournament at Western Sierra Collegiate Academy in Rocklin, the girls' varsity team finished as co-champs of Northern Nevada 3A West division for the first time since 1990.