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Connie Wentz, age 74 of Gardnerville, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2017. She was born February 19, 1943 to Frank and Betty Jean Merrill.

Connie was raised in South Lake Tahoe where she met her husband, Thomas Wentz. They dated throughout junior and senior high school, and had been married for 46 years at the time of his death in 2006.

Connie loved gardening, cooking, traveling, her dogs, and spending time with her friends and family.

The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) is investigating a collision on Saturday night that claimed the life of a cyclist.

For unknown reasons, a male cyclist crossed the road in front of a car traveling westbound on Highway 50 between Johnson Boulevard and Takela Drive on May 13, 2017 at 7:40 p.m.

The cyclist was transported to Barton Hospital where he was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival according to Sgt. Brandon Auxier of SLTPD. The rider's name and hometown is being withheld until notification of next-of-kin.

Our mother Robin lived her life true to her convictions. She was a strong and resilient woman, who was known for her many stories of Nevada's legends and history. Robin had extensive knowledge of Tahoe gaming and history.

Robin Mattingly made Tahoe her home in the early 1960's, she met and married John Cristando (married from 71/79). Robin started as a cocktail server, then Black Jack dealer. Our mother often recalled meeting many entertainers and stars, including Elvis and NASA astronaut Walter Schirra.

After an absence in 2016 due to construction on the campgrounds at Camp Richardson, the 25th anniversary of the Valhalla Renaissance Faire returns to the South Shore for one weekend, June 10-11, 2017.

A weekend of Olde England style merriment and celebration will take place through seven acres of woods in the historic Camp Richardson, taking people back to Elizabethan times, complete with the "Queen" herself.

This year's festival takes on a renaissance, fantasy and pirate theme from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m on Sunday. T

On May 20 at 2:00 p.m., third-generation farmer and author of “July & Winter: Growing Food in the Sierra” Gary Romano will take your questions about gardening and mountain farming at the South Lake Tahoe Library. Romano will share tips and techniques for growing food in the Sierra Nevada, including the foothills and the east slope. The talk is sponsored by the Friends of the Library in partnership with the UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe. The event is free and open to the public, and “July & Winter” will be available for purchase.

Douglas Country TRIAD honored area seniors with a luncheon and gift baskets on April 27 at the Flight Restaurant in Minden. "Senior for a Day" is an annual celebration in the county where the honorees share their life stories.

John Caster, Deloris Carver, Donald Ward, Laurette Gilbert, Dick Hancpol and their escorts attended the luncheon with the Douglas County TRIAD. Some of the stories shared included life's travels, careers, military service and families.

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 Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.

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2:11 p.m. - Search & Rescue - Horsetail Falls - SEARCH AND RESCUE INITIA
TED FOR 2 LOST HIKERS AT HORSETAIL FALLS.

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2:51 p.m. - Threats/Terrorize - Meyers - 16-YEAR-OLD JUVENILE MALE WAS SUBSEQUENTLY ARRESTED FOR MAKING THREATS AGAINST HIS FAMILY.

Its going to be a great summer of music at the Harveys Outdoor Arena with 13 concerts booked to date for the Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series. Here is a wrap-up of the artists currently scheduled for the popular venue. There has been the addition of ZZ Ward with Lenny Kravitz and Margo Price with Eric Church.

June 25 - An Evening with Paul Simon - $59.50* to $139.50* - 8 p.m.

June 30 - Rebelution with Nahko and Medicine for the People / Collie Buddz / Hirie $37.50* - 5:30 p.m.

South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club and Raley's are hosting the annual Dale Sare Memorial Kid's Fishing Derby at Sawmill Pond on June 3, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Fishing tackle and bait are available for all kids ages 14 and younger. Don't know how to fish? That's okay, there will be helpful fishing guides at the event as well as a fish cleaning table.

There will be prizes, hot dogs and drinks for the kids.

The following is a list of roadwork projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin, both on the North and South Shore.

EMERGENCY PROJECTS

U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.

U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from Bull Creek Road to Alder Creek Road near White Hall: Motorists can expect intermittent one-way traffic control from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to noon Friday for drainage work.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 180 calls between May 3 - May 8, 2017.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

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Transient/Homeless in the 3000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
DUI in the 2500 block of Palmire
Transient/Homeless in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd

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Transient/Homeless in the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Transient/Homeless in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Transient/Homeless in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd

The winner of Stage 2 of the 2017 Amgen Breakaway From Heart Disesase Women's Race Empowered with SRAM race in South Lake Tahoe was decided on the last uphill climb of the day on Ski Run Blvd, the last kilometer of a long and hilly, 67.1 mile long race.

Katie Hall of the United States crossed the finish line first, edging Dutch cyclist Anna van der Breggen by 21 seconds.

Weather permitting, North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, California State Parks, California Tahoe Conservancy, and the U.S. Forest Service may continue prescribed fire operations next week beginning May 15, 2017. If conditions are favorable, operations may take place near Sugar Pine Point, Brockway Summit, Incline Village, Glenbrook, Lower Kingsbury Grade, Ski Run Boulevard, Lake Tahoe Airport, Fallen Leaf Lake and Meyers. Operations may continue over the next several weeks, weather permitting.

A) 5 acres on Lower Kinsgbury

Volunteers can meet at one of three locations throughout South Tahoe to pick up litter from the areas around our bike paths. Then we’ll get together at the League to Save Lake Tahoe office for a free lunch and celebration. All ages are welcome and all supplies will be provided.

We encourage volunteers to ride their bike, which also makes you eligible to enter a free raffle for a chance to win prizes!

Learn more and sign up for a location at clean-tahoe.org/bike-path-cleanup/.

Friday is the last day for online ticket purchases for the Tahoe Women's Community Fund second annual Grants Gala which will be held on Thursday, May 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Tahoe Beach Retreat. They will be awarding grants to their 2017 recipients and hearing back from their 2016 winners on how their funds were put to use.

Through the end of May, the Nevada Highway Patrol, Douglas County Sheriff's Office and other local law enforcement agencies have launched Click it or Ticket, an campaign to educate motorists on seatbelt usage. During this time, officers will be joining forces and watching for drivers and occupants in vehicles who are not wearing their seatbelts and/or children who are not properly secured in car or booster seat(s). Law enforcement will be stopping drivers for traffic offenses and issuing citations for seatbelt violations if unbuckled.

Going away is the Knight's Inn, and in its place will be Bijou Market Place. Halferty Development today announced the name of their South Lake Tahoe project that was formerly known as Bijou Park Creek Watershed Management Southwest Corner Project.

During Thursday's Planning Commission meeting, the commissioners unanimously adopted the resolution that certified the project's Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration, Initial Environmental Checklist and Mitigated Finding of no significant affect. They also approved the permits so now Halferty Development can move forward.

One doesn't have to be a fan of professional cycling to enjoy the first two stages of the Amgen Breakwaway From Heart Disesase Women's Race Empowered with SRAM in South Lake Tahoe. People lined the streets Thursday as racers went on a trip around the lake with both the start and finish lines at Heavenly Mountain Resort, and the same is expected on Friday.

American Megan Guarnier won stage 1 with a time of 3 hours, 3 minutes and 48 seconds to make the 117 km (72.7 mile) trip. The former Bay Area resident is on the Boels-Dolmans Cycling Team out of Holland.

5/12 Update: The victim in this homicide has been identified as 43-year-old David Franklin Meade, a resident of El Dorado. Meade and suspect Eriksen were known acquaintances and this was not a random incident.

The investigation lead El Dorado County Sheriff's deputies to a home located on Lindberg Avenue in Placerville where they suspected Eriksen was hiding. The Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team was deployed to the residence to take Eriksen into custody. Officers closed surrounding streets after the suspect barricaded himself in the home.

Apple easily won approval from the Reno City Council on Wednesday for a new agreement allowing it to take advantage of millions of dollars in sales tax abatements as it works to double the size of its massive data center east of Reno.

Only Councilwoman Jenny Brekhus voted against the agreement that will allow Apple to buy land in downtown Reno instead of lease it to be eligible for a tax break that will bring its sales tax rate down to 0.5 percent.

There are two opportunities for people to help prepare Lake Tahoe campgrounds for the upcoming busy summer season. The California State Parks work days will be on May 20 at Ed Z'Berg Sugar Pine and on May 21 at D.L. Bliss .

People may volunteer for one or both days. Tools, training, lunch (and high fives) are included. As a special treat, volunteers are also invited to tent camp too.

Ed Z'Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park
Saturday, May 20, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

D.L. Bliss State Park
Sunday, May 21, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

"I love Tahoe," Olympic Gold medalist Kristen Armstrong said as she greeted South Tahoe Middle School (STMS) students on Wednesday. "You're lucky to have the mountains and the lake."

Armstrong, a four-time Olympian and three-time gold medalist stopped by two South Lake Tahoe schools (South Tahoe Middle School and Sierra House Elementary) to meet with students and deliver a message.

Tyler and Cheryl Cannon, owners of Sprouts Cafe in South Lake Tahoe, opened their doors Tuesday to two of the cycling teams in town for two stages of the Amgen Breakaway from Heart DiseaseTM Women's Race empowered with SRAM on May 11-12.

DROPS and United Healthcare (UHC) were there not only to enjoy the food Sprouts is known for, but to spend time with media and sharing their stories two days before race time.

The sunken sailboat off the shore of South Lake Tahoe near El Dorado Beach will soon be a thing of the past. All winter long the mast of the sunken boat could be seen from the shore, and as water levels rose, the mast tipped over more.

According to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) in North Lake Tahoe, they had sent a crew to the boat during the winter to document and verify the sinking, retrieved the vessel number and made contact with its owner. USCG said they also made the information public so boaters would be forewarned of the hazard.