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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A tribute to the men and women who have lost their lives while serving the United States in the military was held on Memorial Day in South Lake Tahoe.

Commander Tom Millham led the tribute, his first public duty since taking over the helm at the Stella Van Dyke Johnson American Legion Post 795 of South Lake Tahoe.

Paradise Park’s annual ‘Return to Paradise’ event returns this Saturday, June 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the park’s location, 1011 E. San Bernardino Avenue in Meyers.

Attendance at the event is free for all. Event highlights include a children’s treasure hunt, food trucks, beer vending from Divided Sky, and live music from Blueberry Jam and Trey Stone.

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.

Report for May 19 - May 25, 2022

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08:48 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES REPORT - Occurred at Bel Aire Cir/Elks Club Dr, in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: ASSISTED.

As a lifetime resident of El Dorado County, I’ve seen my share of City Council members and County Supervisors. Some were excellent leaders and others struggled to live up to the task of taking what the citizens wanted and turning it into public policy. Others faded in times of crisis.

We have four people running for County Supervisor this time. The one I know best and am voting for is Tamara Wallace because she has proven, not just promised, that she can do those important two things.

Imagine the scenic beauty of Lake Tahoe with its clear blue waters surrounded by towering majestic snow-capped peaks. Imagine being able to ride a bicycle around its 72-mile shoreline or a 100-mile century ride.

The South Lake Tahoe Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW) sponsors girls interested in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to attend a week-long residential camp on the campus of UC Davis.

Interested girls are nominated by their 7th-grade science or math teachers, then fill out an application, write an essay, and are then interviewed for a chance to be awarded one of the up to three local sponsorships.

Ninety-four girls from Northern California participate in core classes, workshops, presentations, and special field trips on campus.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember U.S. military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. It also marks the unofficial start of summer. The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has provided the following helpful links and safety tips to ensure a safe Memorial Day weekend at Lake Tahoe.

Get ready to paddle 72-miles of pure liquid fun with the official Lake Tahoe Water Trail Map & Access Guide from Sierra Business Council.

This essential paddle guide pinpoints 37 public launch and landing sites, 20 Trailheads with signage, restrooms, and parking, Day Trip Maps, camping, mapped paddle routes, water safety, and all the tools you need for planning a safe and fun adventure.

Proceeds from your purchase support the non-profit Sierra Business Council to develop and promote paddler stewardship, safety, and public access to educational programs and materials.

On Saturday, May 28 at 3 p.m., Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series with a 50-minute slide show, “Going for the Gold-Lake Tahoe and the Olympics.”

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. – To help ease some of the traffic congestion on SR28, Sand Harbor will start opening at 7 a.m. beginning May 27. Visitors are advised to arrive at or after opening time. There is limited space to wait for the park to open and vehicles parked on the shoulder or blocking the highway may receive a citation.

During high visitation periods, the park gates will close when the park capacity is reached. The closure can last several hours, and the park will reopen by 5 p.m.

My first reaction after watching, “Top Gun: Maverick” was simple: this is the first major blockbuster movie to kick off the summer season. I was a little dubious though at first having a sequel decades later after the original. I mean, wow. Was someone running low on money and needed a quick cash flow? All cynicism was put to rest the moment Kenny Loggins’ “Danger Zone” blasted into the theater! This flick stands on its own but I highly recommend seeing the original.

I am writing to endorse Brooke Laine for El Dorado County Board of Supervisors, District 5. I’ve known Brooke both personally and professionally for many years. I’ve worked with her on projects and issues and have seen her leadership firsthand. She’s not only the best choice to represent District 5, she’s the wise choice.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe is just around the corner, and a list of some of the celebrities participating at the July 6-10 tournament has just been released.

Ready to see National Football League (NFL) players Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs, Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills, and Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers?

Or perhaps your interest is in music? Ready to watch Justin Timberlake or Jake Owen, country music singer/songwriter?

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The face of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) for well over a decade is stepping down. An emotional Joanne S. Marchetta spoke to the TRPA governing board during its meeting Wednesday, telling them a hearing impairment has led to her decision to leave the position of executive director at the end of June.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After a week of warm days, the weather will change just in time for the Memorial Day Weekend at South Lake Tahoe. The weekend will be breezy and cooler, and the weather will be unsettled.

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for Thursday, May 26 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. This advisory covers Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake, Fallen Leaf Lake, and Prosser and Boca reservoirs.

Winds will be from the southwest, 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph are expected. There should be waves of 2 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College was recently recognized as one of the 2022 Excellence in Placement Honorees by the Campaign for College Opportunity. This honor recognizes LTCC’s efforts around ensuring that more Latino/a/x and Black college students can access, are supported through, and complete transfer-level English and math in their first year of college.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) Board of Directors adopted new water and sewer rates and approved no connection fees for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) at the Board Meeting on Thursday, May 19, 2022.

After two years of zero rate increases, the STPUD Board adopted new rates to fund the water and sewer pipeline replacement program and keep up with increasing construction costs. These rates will go into effect on July 1, 2022.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Friends of the Library in South Lake Tahoe have two book sales, an author talk with book signing, and an adventure interactive talk. All are scheduled for the South Lake Tahoe Library on Rufus Allen Boulevard.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) and Great Basin Institute are seeking volunteers to support operation and stewardship efforts at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center summer.

Volunteer duties include monitoring trail activity and repairing trails, providing visitor information, conducting educational presentations, and helping to manage impacts to the environment at Taylor Creek.

ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - A Reno man died Friday after falling approximately 75-feet in Woodfords Canyon, Alpine County south of Lake Tahoe.

On Friday, May 20, 2022, the Alpine County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of the climbing accident. The climber, 43-year-old James Allen Brown, had succumbed to the injuries sustained in the fall.

"On behalf of the Sheriff’s Office and Alpine County, we extend our deepest condolences to the family," said JT Chevallier, the county's public information officer.

No other persons were injured in the incident.

Join the Friends for a Book Sale in the South Lake Tahoe Library Community Room on July 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. They have a wide assortment of fiction, non-fiction, reference and children’s books, an abundance of mysteries, and westerns. They want the books donated by the community to find new homes.

Members who have renewed for 2022 are invited to the Preview Sale at 9 a.m.

The membership table will be open at that time to welcome renewals also.

Come get your beach reads!

Friends of the South Lake Tahoe Library are hosting a Pop-Up Book Sale on June 4 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Looking for some great summer reads at prices that can’t be beat? Then stop by the library for the special book sale.

Fill a bag with as many books as possible and get the whole thing for just $5.00! Most individual books are .25 cents apiece, with some specially marked books available for $1.00. Payment is on the honor system, and we request that you bring correct change.

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The growing number of statewide judicial officers endorsing Gary Slossberg’s campaign for El Dorado County Superior Court Judge has reached forty. Among the judicial officers recently joining the list are Chief Judge Victorio L. Shaw of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Tribal Court and Superior Court Commissioner (Ret.) William Neil Shepherd. They join every current El Dorado County Superior Court Judge and every retired El Dorado County Superior Court Judge that has endorsed a candidate in supporting Slossberg.

The Friends of Squaw Valley is hosting an Olympic Valley Town Meeting on Saturday, May 28, and it should be a great opportunity to get updated on current projects and future planning for North Tahoe.

Featured speakers include representatives from Placer County, Alterra Mountain Company, and local water districts.

Speakers:

Cindy Gustafson – News from Placer County
Dee Byrne – The current season and ’22-23 outlook
Jason Hansford – New Red Dog lift, Base to Base Gondola, Village at Palisades outlook
Allen Riley – Fuels Management Program, defensible space inspections