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KINGS BEACH, Calif. - The Washoe Tribe called Da-ow-a-ga (or as we know it, Lake Tahoe) as their home for centuries, and two members of the tribe were at the 27th annual Lake Tahoe Summit Wednesday to share the importance of the lake to their people.

"Tahoe is not only beautiful for us, this is life, the heart of our people," explained Washoe Chairman Serrell Smokey. "The earth and water gave us life."

Chairman Smokey said that after they were forced out of the Lake Tahoe Basin they are coming back to work together to not only acknowledge the Washoe land but to protect it.

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District (NLTFPD) is warning of an increased risk of water rescues at Lake Tahoe due to the cold water temperatures. The water temperature at Lake Tahoe is currently 67 degrees, which is considered cold water. Cold water can quickly lead to cold water shock, swim failure, and hypothermia, which can be deadly.

“We have already responded to several water rescues this summer,” said NLTFPD Fire Chief Ryan Sommers. “We want to remind everyone to be aware of the dangers of cold water and to take precautions to stay safe.”

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Ring in the New Year with Excision in Lake Tahoe at the new Tahoe Blue Event Center. Excision will be at Big Blue December 30-31.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – It's not going to be cheap, but when all is said and done, South Lake Tahoe will have a state-of-the-art recreation and aquatic center for all ages.

During its August 8 meeting, the South Lake Tahoe City Council unanimously approved the center which will cost about $70M.

To accomplish this, the Council approved the issuance of 2023 Lease Revenue Bonds for $55M, combined with $12.4M already collected from Measure P funds, $1M from Measure S, $2.7M from ARPA unallocated funds along with some other sources.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join South Lake Tahoe Mayor Cristi Creegan and the City's Complete Streets Program Manager, Jason Burke, on a Community Hike on Thursday, August 24 at 5:30 p.m. They will be sharing the history of the Class I bike trails, new additions to the trails, and future expansions along the bike trail adjacent to El Dorado Beach (one-mile round trip).

Following the hike, join them for some ice cream while overlooking the lake at Lakeview Commons (dairy-free options will be available).

Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a complex and challenging condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. It is crucial to approach this issue with compassion, empathy, and a focus on harm reduction strategies. By understanding OUD and using de-stigmatizing language, we can promote a more inclusive and supportive environment for those affected by this condition.

KINGS BEACH, Calif. - Going to the 27th annual Lake Tahoe Summit in the Kings Beach State Recreation Area on Wednesday? On-site parking will be very limited that day and attendees are encouraged to use public transportation, walk, or use a complimentary shuttle service to get to and from the summit. There will also be a bicycle valet service courtesy of the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition.

Full STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Ahead event is a free, bilingual (Spanish + English) community, family-friendly event at Tahoe Backyard, Kings Beach. This event merges science and art with interactive stations designed to inspire creativity and critical thinking in the participants of all ages and bring attention to the beauty of science.

Unleash your inner scientist and artist at the Full STEAM Ahead event on Friday, August 18 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Tahoe Backyard, 8428 Trout Ave., Kings Beach.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of July 25-31, 2023. Location Checks are when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations and calls are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc.) but stats are collected separately.

Log for July 25-31, 2023

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EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health Division invites the public to provide input on the annual update to its Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan. The update covers fiscal years 2023/24 to 25/26.

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

July 20 - August 2, 2023

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00:20 NOISE DISTURBANCE IN PROGRESS - Occurred at Camp Richardson on Jameson Beach Rd. in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: ADVISED.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado Amador Prescribed Burn Association (PBA) is hosting a workshop on August 12 in South Lake Tahoe to introduce landowners to the use of prescribed fire on private lands and the burn planning process.

The El Dorado Amador PBA would like to invite interested landowners to a prescribed burn planning workshop at the South Lake Tahoe Library, 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd on Saturday, August 12, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The workshop will provide a basic introduction to fire behavior and prescribed fire, with no prior experience necessary.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After a decade of bringing free live music to the community, Live at Lakeview celebrates the 100th concert on Thursday, August 10.

“Bringing our community together every Thursday for the last decade has been such an honor,” states Rob Giustina of On Course Events “But none of these 100 shows would have been possible without the support of our event sponsors, vendors, and staff who all come together to make it happen!”

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – During its monthly meeting last Wednesday, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board welcomed Meghan Hays as the newly appointed U.S. Presidential representative to the board and adopted a resolution in appreciation of the service of outgoing Presidential appointee, A.J. “Bud” Hicks, who had served in the non-voting board seat since 2018.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Wildlife biologists for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) this morning safely immobilized a large female conflict bear responsible for at least 21 DNA-confirmed home break-ins and extensive property damage in the South Lake Tahoe area since 2022. Her three cubs were also captured in the effort. One of the cubs was the one hit by a car on US50 on July 21 near Denny's, but it had been seen often throughout South Lake Tahoe eating, climbing, and walking.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Great Basin Institute is hosting a Summer Speaker Series all month long at the Lake of the Sky Amphitheater at Taylor Creek, starting August 4.

AUG 4. 6:30 PM- 7:30 PM
TAHOE FLY FISHING'S NATURAL HISTORY OF FISHING

AUG 18. 7:30 PM- 8:30 PM
NORCAL BATS: WINGED FLIGHT AT NIGHT

AUG 25. 7:00 PM- 8:00 PM
KELLY LORIA: SNOW, MOUNTAIN STREAMS AND WATER QUALITY IN THE TAHOE BASIN

AUG 26. 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM
MONICA ARIENZO: PLASTIC POLLUTION RESEARCH IN THE TAHOE BASIN

The Douglas County Historical Society will continue its History Lecture Series on Thursday, August 10 with a 55-minute slideshow presentation starting at 6:30 p.m.

Local author/historian David Woodruff will present "The Big Bang," a look back at the incredible, true, and bizarre story of a calculating and disgruntled gambler, and his attempt to extort three million dollars from the historic Harvey’s Casino Resort at Lake Tahoe in August of 1980.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is still space available for the two-day Super Spikers Volleyball Skills Clinic August 10-11.

Instructed by South Tahoe High School Varsity coaches and players, the clinic is a fundraiser for the team. The cost for the two days is $100.

It is open to boys and girls, ages 8-13 with all skill levels. The clinic will be held in the Blue and Gold Gym at South Tahoe High from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. each day, plus the Vikings scrimmage between the varsity team and coaches from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A group of eighteen men and women are spending the summer running and cycling 4,000 miles across the country to raise awareness and funds for the Ulman Foundation. Their endeavor, 4K for Cancer, is a program of the foundation which is a non-profit organization that changes lives by creating a community of support for young adults, and their loved ones, impacted by cancer.

Caltrans is unveiling more than two dozen state-of-the-art full-color overhead highway message boards along the US50 corridor in El Dorado and Sacramento counties, I5 in Sacramento County and State Highways 70 and 99 in Butte County.

Caltrans District 3 engineers this month are conducting final tests on the 28 new color-changeable message signs. These signs are a first in the state at a cost of about $2.5 million. Other regions have installed these signs as a pilot project.

El Dorado County health officials received confirmation that a bird found in the Lotus area of El Dorado County tested positive for West Nile Virus, the first this year. The bird, a House Finch, was collected on July 21, 2023. West Nile Virus activity was not detected in El Dorado County in 2022.

Confirmation of the West Nile virus-positive bird means the virus is circulating between birds and mosquitoes and there is a heightened risk of infection in humans.

At first glance, Lake Tahoe is pristine. But look closer. Aquatic invasive plants and trash threaten the unique water quality and clarity for which Tahoe is known. Floating debris like plastic litter can leach chemicals into the aquatic environment, while each individual fragment of an invasive weed represents a new potential infestation and further harm to the Lake’s fragile ecology.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Sarah Trickey, registered nurse (RN) with Barton’s Emergency Department, was selected as a recipient of The DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses. The award is in recognition of the clinical skill and compassionate care nurses provide to create a superior experience for patients and their families.

Trickey was nominated by Nora Miler-Nechodom, a patient whose experience inspired her nomination:

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As the South Shore started developing and homes were being built in the 1940s, Tahoe Supply Co. was the only place in the area to buy nails, screws, and all other hardware needs. Linne Nelson bought the store in May 1945 from Jack and Irene Meyn who wanted to focus their business adventures on Trading Posts and photography. (Many South Lake Tahoe locals may know the mural on the side of the current El Dorado County building at the corner of Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Takelar Drive - that is Irene Meyn).