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LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – What began as a promising winter fizzled out in early 2022, leading to the driest January and February recorded across California and Nevada since record-keeping began. Closer to home, Tahoe City, which has weather records dating back to 1910, set a record for the driest January through March.

On March 31, 2022, the National Weather Service (NWS) drought monitor noted that 40 percent of California and 36 percent of Nevada is suffering from extreme drought, with severe drought conditions evident in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday, April 30, but in South Lake Tahoe the event will be much bigger with information and prescription lock bags from the Tahoe Alliance for Safe Kids (TASK), and the Sierra Harm Reduction Coalition (SHRC) will be on hand to provide free Narcan nasal spray and fentanyl test strips.

The next board meeting of the Tahoe Paradise Recreation and Park District will be held at the park's clubhouse on Thursday, April 28th, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The park clubhouse is located at 1011 E. San Bernardino St. in Meyers.

Any person with special needs or who desires further information regarding any matter on the agenda may contact Joe Cardinale at (530) 577-4029. This agenda was posted at the following location in compliance with the
California Open Meeting Law - Tahoe Paradise Recreation & Park District

MEETING AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER AND CONFIRMATION OF QUORUM

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. – The two El Dorado County women charged with exposing multiple animals to inhumane conditions and severe neglect entered guilty pleas in El Dorado County Superior Court on April 19.

Jennifer Cowles, 48, and her mother Adele Painter, 71, both of El Dorado, have pled guilty to animal cruelty charges.

STATELINE, Nev. - Three men are being sought for their involvement in several batteries that took place in the casino corridor on March 20. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) has been investigating the case and is asking for the public's help.

A group of intoxicated males were involved in physical altercations outside and inside the Hard Rock Lake Tahoe on March 20 just before 3:00 p.m.

According to DCSO, the offending group consisted of three males, two of which battered others.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A dry, mild weather pattern persists through Monday. For Tuesday through next weekend, several systems move into the West for periods of increased winds, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. Periods of light precipitation are also possible, mainly in northeast California and western Nevada north of Interstate 80. Temperatures remain seasonably mild through the week.

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MEYERS, Calif. - Everyone is invited to the Community Wellness Gathering on May 7 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 1089 Magua, #2 in Meyers.

Tahoe Mountain Aikido and Meyers Yoga are bringing together some of the community's healers and makers for an introduction and live demonstration. Come and meet the folks striving to make a difference in the community and see them at work first-hand.

SCHEDULE

Indoor scheduled demos:

11:00 - 11:45 a.m. - Opening and Chanting with Laura Josephy
12:00 - 12:45 p.m. - Elan Demo with Matt Fluty
1:00 - 1:45 p.m. - Yoga Flow Demo with Brent Grueter

Photo and slideshow of Tahoe Snow from local Bob Buehler on April 22.

To view slideshow: https://vimeo.com/702435516.

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are two events on Saturday, April 23 in South Lake Tahoe that will help local children in need: Bread & Broth 4 Kids Cram-A-Cruiser and Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra is staging a backpack and luggage drive.

Cram-A-Cruiser

St. Theresa's Bread and Broth 4 Kids is holding Cram-a-Cruiser on Saturday, April 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in front of Grocery Outlet.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Happy Earth Day, Lake Tahoe! Earth Week Tahoe continues with Healthy Forest Friday. Living in beautiful Lake Tahoe has many advantages, but we all must do our part to prepare for fire. Learn how to get prepared, informed, and involved, and where to drop off your pine needles by visiting takecaretahoe.org. While you’re there, you can also learn how to grow your own garden and explore Washoe history.

Swooshing winds weave through the swaying woods. Six-sided porous crystals silently sail through the sky. Soundwaves are absorbed by the snowfall, and nature surrenders to the crystalline silence.

As the snow melts, winter litter is exposed. Help us celebrate Earth Day and kick off the start of Tahoe's warm weather by joining us for a good, old-fashioned community cleanup! It looks like Mother Earth gave us much-needed precipitation for Earth Day. Due to the weather, the cleanup has been moved from April 22 to April 25.

Location: Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe
Date: Monday, April 25
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon

Please visit keeptahoeblue.org/news/events/earth-day-cleanup-2022 for more information and to RSVP.

The Lake Tahoe Unified School District's Jazz Masters Concert originally scheduled for Thursday, April 21 has been rescheduled due to the school snow day today.

It will be held on Friday, April 22 at 11:30 a.m. at South Tahoe High School's TADA Building.

Parents and community members are invited and asked to RSVP with music teacher, Jordan Bagheri via email at jbagheri@ltusd.org. The concert, featuring the STHS Jazz ensemble, STHS Choir, and the University of Pacific Assembly will also be live-streamed on Viking TV (VTV) here.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Mother Nature likes to keep residents of the Sierra on their toes, and the snow received overnight, and excepted through Friday morning has led to the in-person candidate's forum being moved to a virtual format.

Hear from the four candidates for El Dorado County Supervisor for District V on Zoom, starting at 6:30 p.m.

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The Eastern Sierra History series at the Wylder Hotel Hope Valley continues with a slide show presentation, Reflections of Lake Tahoe on Saturday, April 23 at 3:00 p.m. Local historian David Woodruff David Woodruff takes a look back at the many people and events that have affected this magnificent Sierra Nevada gem over the years including the multiple efforts to create a Lake Tahoe National Park.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Their high school sports careers probably weren't what they expected with pandemic-caused delays and cancelations, but three South Tahoe High athletes are now going on to play at the next level.

During a signing ceremony in front of friends and family at the school on Wednesday, Maiella Riva, John "Jake" Whisnant, and James Adams shared their commitment to colleges with a signing ceremony.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Lake Tahoe Earth Week’s daily challenges continue with Clean Water Wednesday. In Tahoe, we’re proud of our blue lake, and what better way to celebrate Earth Day than completing these three easy water-loving activities.

Lucky Beaver Bar & Burger Tahoe Seafood Boil - LIMITED TICKETS REMAINING
The 2022 Lucky Beaver Tahoe Inaugural Seafood Boil is almost SOLD OUT. Get ready for a southern style boil where we pour it all out on the table in front of you. The date of the event is Friday, April 22nd and the event starts at 5pm. Secure your tickets now in person at Lucky Beaver Tahoe or by calling (775) 580-7770.

The cost is $99 per person and included is a very large 3 pound bag consisting of the following:

Dungeons Crab
Snow Crab
Red Atlantic Crab
Shrimp
Clams
Mussels
Sausage
Corn

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The Community College Public Relations Organization (CCPRO) of California recently recognized Lake Tahoe Community College Superintendent/President Jeff DeFranco with its annual PROmoter award for his leadership and support of community colleges and their marketing and communication efforts.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next storm that is heading to Lake Tahoe brings with it a powerful punch for a spring storm. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Lake Tahoe Basin to be in effect from 5:00 p.m. Wednesday to 11:00 a.m. Friday.

Just as gardeners want to start getting plants into the ground, instead it will be snow accumulating that could measure almost a foot by the time this strong system exits.

South Lake Tahoe, CA (April 19, 2022) – Lake Tahoe Earth Week’s daily challenges continue with Climate Action Tuesday. In Tahoe, we are seeing the effects of global climate change firsthand with increased wildfire frequency and intensity and reduced snowpack. Ever wonder how your actions impact our changing climate? Celebrate Earth Week by completing these easy activities to reduce your carbon footprint.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Historical Society is presenting Western Days, a two-day celebration of local history and the annual US50 Wagon Train.

On June 4, join in the fun at the Lake Tahoe History Museum complex in South Lake Tahoe from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There will be an old-fashioned western shootout, a Chautauqua presentation of a member of the Donner Party, horse, and carriage rides, kids games from an era gone by, live music, food, drink, and vendors. There will be tours of the museum, 1930s cabin, and the Osgood Toll House.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - As the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) makes plans for the US50 corridor on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe, the public has been participating in the process. There were three information booths sent up from March 30 to April 2, with 170 community members and stakeholders taking part by providing input and learning more about the initial concepts for the highway. These include vehicle, transit, and multi-modal strategies to enhance roadway travel and safety on US50 between Spooner Summit and the Nevada-California border at Stateline.