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There have been 20 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since Friday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 26,535. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive. Case rates continue to drop.

There are now 7.0 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.

Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 1420 cases - +3

Dennis Michael Purvance was born Denis Hauks in Latvia on May 18, 2002. After spending his early years of life in an orphanage, he was adopted and loved by his family until his passing on February 28, 2022. Dennis charmed everyone who had the pleasure of being in his presence with his endearing smile and infectious laughter. He was always bothered by being the shortest of the group, but what he lacked in stature, he made up for in personality.

Vail Resorts announced today that Heavenly Mountain Resort and Kirkwood have extended their 2021-22 seasons.

Heavenly will remain open an extra week, until Sunday, April 24, and Kirkwood will add three weeks to its calendar, ending the season on Sunday, May 1, weather and snow conditions permitting.

Palisades will end winter operations on Sunday, May 16, conditions permitting. There will be special spring skiing hours of operation.

Northstar is slated to end its season on Monday, April 18.

Mt. Rose - Closing May 8

It is the 23rd National Groundwater Awareness Week, March 6-12, a week of awareness, education, and advocacy focusing on one of the nation’s most precious resources.

Groundwater is a critical resource for the drinking water supply in California, especially during periods of drought when it is relied upon to back-stop reduced surface water supplies.

South Lake Tahoe sits at one end of a large body of water, has the Truckee River flowing through, but where does its drinking water come from?

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During the pandemic, the South Lake Tahoe City Council issued $382,500 in small business loans to 53 businesses through its Small Business Sustainability (SBS) Loan Program. The loans issued were between $3,000 and $15,000 (one at $3,000, one at $4,500, 33 at $5,000, 12 at $10,000 and six at $15,000). Two more loans applications totaling $25,000 were rejected.

During the Council meeting this week, they voted 3-1 to forgive the loan balances and instead make them a grant.

Tuesday, March 22, 6 PM Wildflowers of Tahoe Presentation. Sarah Hockensmith of the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS) returns to the South Lake Tahoe Library to introduce the public to the diverse wildflowers of the Tahoe region. To celebrate the hundreds of plant species in the region, Sarah will cover the basic structures of flowers, some of the best locations to find wildflowers at Lake Tahoe, and what wildflowers to expect at those locations.

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Two US Congressmen, Tom McClintock (CA-04) and Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) introduced legislation this week, directing the U.S. Forest Service to immediately suppress wildfires on National Forest System. They called for an end to what they say is the USFS "let it burn" policy.

It might sell in droves, but why? This aging truck still has its charms, though.

What is it?

Earlier this year, our City Council appointed our current Parks and Recreation Commissioners group that includes a healthy mix of experienced and new commissioners. We welcome new commissioners Aricela Ramos and Margie Kovarik-Maxhimer, along with veterans David Gregorich, Dan Thrift, Dr. Greg Bergner, and Kira Smith to an exciting time for South Lake Tahoe relating to Parks and Recreation.

Join the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District's St. Baldrick's event on March 17 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at McP's Taphouse Grill in South Lake Tahoe to raise funds for childhood cancer research.

The public can either participate and join in with shaving their head for donations or donate directly to the fire department's efforts.

Weekly roundup of COVID-19 around Lake Tahoe. All are for the week except El Dorado data, which is from yesterday.

EL DORADO COUNTY
There have been 19 new cases of COVID-19 and two new deaths recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 26,515. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive. Case rates continue to drop.

There are now 7.8 new cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 residents in the county, the lowest in weeks.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) opened an investigation on Thursday, March 3 after a 12-year-old middle school student reported feeling "very strange."

It has been determined that the student, along with a number of other students at the middle school in the Carson Valley, had ingested gummy bears that were actually marijuana edibles that contain THC (the psychoactive drug in marijuana). The students got the marijuana edibles from another student who stole them from her father and brought them to school.

Join the Barton Performance Golf Series on Thursday, Thursdays, March 17 - May 5, 5:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at the Barton Center for Orthopedics & Wellness

In this 8-week group fitness series, develop your golf-specific performance with flexibility, stability, balance, coordination, and muscular endurance training. The course is led by Kyler Crouse, Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified Barton Performance Coach.

Class fee included in Group Fitness Unlimited membership or $20 drop-in fee per class for non-members.

LAKE TAHOE, Nv. - The 2022 Summer Concert Series has announced they have added the Chainsmokers to the popular LakeTahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys Tahoe. They will be performing during the American Century Celebrity Golf and hit the stage on July 8, 2022.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Both lanes of US50 over Echo Summit are closed this evening after a massive section of rock fell onto the roadway.

Emergency personnel responded at 5:40 p.m. on Thursday, March 3 after calls received about rock the "size of a semi," were received by the dispatch center.

Caltrans and CHP are at the scene and signage on the highway is alerting motorists the road is closed.

It is unknown at this time how long it will take to remove the rock. Other routes are open to travel across the Sierra. Visit https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ for all information.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) has been working in partnership with Studio W Architects in the preparation and completion of its Facilities Master Plan. They have been working to identify and prioritize the numerous needs LTUSD says they have on facilities across South Lake Tahoe.

LTUSD will be hosting an interactive Facilities Master Plan Community Forum on March 15, 2022, in the South Tahoe High School Student Union from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Winter sports are on everybody’s mind, and while tuning into broadcasts earlier this month, you may have wondered, “How do they do that without getting hurt?” The truth is, before reaching the starting line, many top athletes use physical therapy as part of their training program, which allows them to maintain top form and fitness, and greatly reduces their risk for injury.

HOMEWOOD, Calif. - Homewood Mountain Resort will host the third annual “Pride Ride” celebration March 24-27, 2022. A fun, inclusive weekend full of events and activities organized in collaboration with LGBTQ+ non-profit partner Project MORE and area businesses, Pride Ride was created to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community.

In addition to a weekend of skiing and riding, events that take place both on and off the mountain are planned, including a Dual Slalom Drag Race, Ski Parade down Homewood’s Rainbow Ridge, a Virtual Raffle, Dinner & Drag Show, and more.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 18 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 26,482. This does not include all at-home tests that may have been positive. Case rates continue to drop.

There are now 10.2 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. - After two years of modified services for the local food-insecure community due to the pandemic, Bread & Broth has announced they are resuming hot meal services. The hot meals will replace the food bag giveaways they provided two days per week for the past 24 months.

Who rules the world? Girls. That's why Coalition Snow and Rebel Girls have teamed up to create a limited-edition line of ski and snowboards.
What do we have in store for you?

Join them on March 10 at 5:30 p.m. at Fuddhism, 10412 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, and:

- Get a sneak peek of the 22/23 Coalition x Rebel Girls line of skis and snowboards
- Chat with the founders and CEOs of Coalition and Rebel Girls
- Savor delicious snacks from the women-owned Truckee restaurant Fuddhism
- Quench your thirst with wine from women-owned winemaker Cambria Wines

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Dogs are helping to keep a home-like atmosphere at the Barton Memorial Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility in South Lake Tahoe.

As COVID-19 progressed, the toll the pandemic restrictions had on residents began to take their toll, and Miranda Miller, the facility's activity director, knew she had to get some of the normalcy back that made it home to so many seniors.

While keeping in line with all the COVID-19 protocols. Miller decided it was time to safely bring the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) pet therapy teams back to her patients.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - — South Lake Tahoe’s first indoor mini-golf course, Flatstick Pub, will be teaming up with the South Tahoe Futbol Club in order to lift up South Lake Tahoe.

Each Sunday in March, Flatstick Pub will donate $1 for every beer and $1 for every round of mini-golf purchased.

Flatstick Pub’s one-of-a-kind mini-golf course encourages camaraderie and a chance to bond with fellow civic-minded citizens over the needs of Tahoe’s communities. Guests can learn from South Tahoe Futbol Club representatives how their efforts meet the challenges of their mission head-on.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be a monthly Community Night, a gathering of special needs families, at Lake Tahoe Ale Worx at the Y starting on March 3 starting at 6:00 p.m.

It is an opportunity to connect and discuss challenges, experiences, resources and share accomplishments.

Organizers Jen Drennan and Mary Ann Miller are bringing the families together so nobody thinks they are alone meeting the challenges of raising a special needs child. They want to share their journies and help others with resources and other useful information and assistance.