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Matthew Keys, 29, former web producer and network site administrator for KTXL FOX40, a Sacramento television station, was sentenced today to two years in prison for inciting, assisting, and conducting a weeks-long campaign of online attacks against FOX40 and The Los Angeles Times, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner and FBI Special Agent in Charge Monica M. Miller announced.

Lake Tahoe Community College was one of two colleges in the state to win national recognition from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the team’s exemplary 2015/16 budget.

Join Lake of the Sky Outfitters as they celebrate John Muir's birthday (a week late as his birthday is actually on 4/21) with a showing of "John Muir in the New World" on Thursday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m.

This is an excellent film about his life.

This will be their last movie night until October so do not miss out.

As always admission is free when we show movies at the store, there will be a free raffle and goodies. Seating is limited so call 541-1027 to reserve your seat.

They are located at 1023 Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe.

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An oil leak found Monday, April 11, 2016 at the Tahoe Keys Marina is being cleaned up, but the source of the oil is still unknown. After being found, the spill was reported to the California Office of Emergency Services, the agency that deals with oils spill hazardous materials.

The California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA) is investigating the leak and have taken samples to test to try and determine origin.

Clean Harbors has been hired by the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association to clean up the oil. Their truck and containment boom were at the marina on Tuesday.

Entrepreneurs who have already started a business or are dreaming of starting one are often seeking the freedom to define their quality of life. Tahoe is appealing as one assumes they can work and “live the life,” however, many aspiring entrepreneurs and new business owners find the reality is often stress over licensing, logistics, finances and marketing.

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Join the Tahoe Chamber for a forum and luncheon focused on the future of South Lake Tahoe and how businesses and community members can better prepare for new and younger customers.

Featuring keynote speaker Lynn Carpenter, the VP of Marketing for Visit California, who will discuss Visit CA's marketing initiatives (US and International) and share with attendees how this impacts the local market and how local businesses can and should leverage Visit CA efforts. She'll also talk about tomorrow's visitor and discuss opportunities for local businesses.

11:30am-12pm Registration

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Learn more about mental illness, the signs, the symptoms and what you can do to help reduce the stigma that three out of four people with a mental illness have experienced during an upcoming presentation.

On Wednesday, April 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Temple Bat yam in South Lake Tahoe, Jeanne and Alan Nelson of the El Dorado County NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will lead the presentation. It is free and open to everyone. Dessert and coffee will be served.

Deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) responded to a burglary in progress call in the 1300 block of Cedar Creek Circle in the Gardnerville Ranchos at 3:20 a.m. on April 8.

A homeowner had found an unknown male in his garage, claiming a friend of his was in need of medical attention.

DCSO said the male matched the description of a similar incident in the neighborhood, one where the suspect(s) weren't able to get into the garage or home.

The annual Spirit of Spring fundraising event at Edgewood Tahoe to raise money for the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

This event is co-sponsored by Southern Wine and Spirits and Edgewood Tahoe and always follows the beverage company's annual sales event at the South Shore golf course. They bring out their wines and other spirits, along with a great food selection created by the Edgewood chefs, with 100% of the proceeds going to BGCLT.

Federal activities at Lake Tahoe are the topic of the next Lake Tahoe Federal Advisory Committee (LTFAC) meeting on Thursday, April 14, 2016, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Donald W. Reynolds Nonprofit Community Center, Meiling Training Room, 948 Incline Way, Incline Village, NV 89450.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.

The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.

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9:49 a.m. - Vehicles Towed - Gallo Dr - VEHICLES TOWED PURSUANT TO COUNTY ORDINANCE.

5:21 p.m. - Search and Rescue - Cascade Falls - SEARCH AND RESCUE INITIATED FOR A LOST 26-YEAR-OLD FEMALE HIKER AT THE CASCADE FALLS OFF THE CASCADE TRAIL.

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SHORT-TERM PROJECTS

U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from Chiapa Drive to Kyburz Avenue: Motorists can expect intermittent full highway closures at various locations from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for survey work.

U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from Truckee Drive to Rubicon Trail/Carson Avenue in South Lake Tahoe: Eastbound and westbound motorists can expect the #2 lane and right shoulder closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday for utility work.

Mountain Resort Television covers the JT Holmes ski giveaway and Nicole Marsel reports on the Tahoe Prosperity Center workforce project, and this week's City in 60 with the City's fire inspector.

A low pressure system has moved over the Sierra, bringing cooler temperatures and precipitation for the next week. Snow levels will be rather high starting around 9,000 feet, dropping periodically down to 7,500 feet. The highest passes could become slick at times, but major issues are not expected.

During Tuesday's South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting, the Council gave direction to the City Attorney to create a policy on how non-agenda item public comments are televised.

While the public is always invited to speak during the public comment period, the Council will look at not televising the portions that aren't about agenda items. They will also look at continuing to televise those comments made by non-profits and other groups to publicize their activities and events.

On behalf of the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH), I would like to thank our community for a successful inaugural season of the South Lake Tahoe Warm Room and the first overnight homeless services in the Tahoe Region.

Our agency appreciates vital funding provided this winter by the El Dorado Community Foundation, Tahoe Magic, and Reliapro Painters, along with many other community partners.

Arsonist Wayne Allen Huntsman was sentenced to 20 years in prison and ordered to pay over $60 million in victim restitution after he pleaded guilty Friday to starting the catastrophic King Fire in 2014.

Twenty years in prison was the maximum sentence Huntsman could receive for the guilty plea of three counts of Arson to Forest Land, admitted multiple enhancements for causing injury to firefighters and destruction of multiple structures.

For almost 30 years, Edgewood Tahoe has hosted a golf tournament to help raise funds for local schools, and plans have now been unveiled for the 29th Annual Booster Club Golf Tournament. The first day of this popular event has already sold out, so now is the time to sign up for the May 8 tournament.

This fun filled event includes a chance to win trophies, raffle prizes and a closest to the pin contest, and a hole in one prize.

The community is warmly invited to Lake Tahoe Community College on Thursday, April 14 to enjoy two new art exhibits celebrating the talents of LTCC’s faculty, staff, and students. Free artist receptions will be held simultaneously from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., offering a chance to meet the artists whose work will be on display and enjoy light refreshments.

Dear Henry,

I’m a local and have noticed the bears are back! I’ve already seen cubs and a lot more sightings in my neighborhood when compared to last year. Could you cover some bear safety tips in your article for those who are new to area or visiting in one of the many vacation homes?

Thanks,
Ron

Thanks Ron,

The inaugural Tahoe Town Hall will be hosted by the Tahoe Regional Young Professionals (TRYP) on Wednesday, April 20 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Community College Student Center.

This free community event will cover local ordinances that impact residents and TRYP invites all to attend to learn the facts and openly answer questions concerning issues in our community and its progress.

Everyone will have an opportunity to ask questions, and they can even be submitted here prior to the event.

As the ski season winds down, this will be the last week for South Tahoe Now's daily report.

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday, April 7, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 66 and a low tonight of
39. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. East wind around 5 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind around 5 mph.

South Lake Tahoe Fire Chief Jeff Meston and the City's representatives on the Cal Tahoe JPA have repeated several times publicly that the City will not leave the area stranded without adequate ambulance service when they pull out of the Cal Tahoe JPA. Both Meston and City Councilmember Tom Davis, who sits on the JPA board, said the City will continue to supply ambulance personnel for at least 90 days after their original termination date of April 15 to ease the transition of EMS services to Lake Valley Fire Department.

Mountain Resort Television reporter Nicole Marsel talks to Coach Finnegan from Elevation Elite travel basketball on how they are looking for more players, Tracy Franklin talks about how the City of South Lake Tahoe is looking for someone to make a bid to create a bronze sculpture for the Champions Plaza, and Meg Ragonese from NDOT fills us in on what will be covered at the Cave Rock Project meeting this Thursday night, which is open to the public.