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Steve grew up with his brother Ralph in Southern California. Steve loved the ocean, developing a lifelong passion for surfing. Still, he knew Southern California wasn’t where he wanted to stay. When Steve graduated from high school in 1973, he went to visit friends in South Lake Tahoe for three weeks and instead found his forever home.

The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and its agency of record, Noble Studios, were presented with the prestigious Destiny Award by the U.S. Travel Association. The award was given at the annual Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations (ESTO) conference for the destination marketing organization’s integrated “Awe and Then Some” marketing campaign.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During its August 24 board meeting, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) announced they are fully staffed for r certificated positions.

Trustee Jon Hetherton commended the District for moving in the right direction and gave accolades for the sense of community that was present during the Welcome Back Staff meeting and the New Staff Orientation event. Bernadette Santana, Classified School Employee Association (CSEA) President, also noted the excitement about the start of the new school year and the spirit of collaboration.

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.

August 24 - August 30, 2023

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00:29 VERBAL DISTURBANCE IN PROGRESS - Occurred on Fifth Ave, in Tahoma. Disposition: ASSISTED.

Breastfeeding is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, offering a great balance of nutrients for a baby while boosting their immune system and helping protect against a variety of diseases and conditions. Certified lactation consultants, like the team at Barton Family Medicine and Barton’s Family Birthing Center, help parents navigate the journey of breastfeeding and achieve their feeding goals.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - With the arrival of Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer is here, and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) reminds visitors to recreate responsibly by planning ahead, following fire restrictions, leaving areas free of litter, and being a good steward of the forest.

The Tallac Historic Site, Taylor Creek Visitor Center, and Forest Supervisor offices will be closed on Monday, Sep. 4, 2023, in observance of Labor Day. The Chimney Beach Trailhead parking area on the East Shore is temporarily closed for construction.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dr. Richard Peterson at the age of 74. He was the son of Nils and Margery Peterson. Richard was a dedicated doctor who touched the lives of many. Raised in Billings, Mont., Richard earned his medical degree in family practice from Loma Linda University in 1974 and later became board-certified in geriatrics in 1994. Richard's journey led him to Lake Tahoe in 1994, where he established himself as a pillar of the community and obtained the credential of Certified Medical Director.

When: Saturday, September 16 | Projects: 9 am - noon Lunch: 12 - 1 pm
Meeting location: Saxon Creek and Baldwin Beach, South Lake Tahoe

What we are doing: Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to this fun, hands-on restoration event. By pitching in, you will help improve the ecosystem functions and wildlife habitats that surround Lake Tahoe. Healthy streams, meadows and wetlands act as natural pollution filters to Keep Tahoe Blue. Volunteers do not need previous experience to participate in the projects. Help us heal the land to Keep Tahoe Blue.

Projects will include:

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LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - NV Energy will be replacing poles, removing hazard trees, and replacing equipment along State Route 28 beginning on September 5, and going through mid-late September. This work is related to the NV Energy Resilience Corridors Project and the company's Natural Disaster Protection Plan, which is aimed at protecting the community from the increased risk of wildfires and other natural disasters.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Pay It Forward Project is looking for student service clubs or organizations to apply for one of its youth empowerment grants. The grants will fund community service projects and environmental projects that center on giving back to the community, respecting their fellow man, and continually looking ahead on how to make the world a better place for everyone in it.

FRIDAY UPDATE: The show is on - they have moved indoors into the clubhouse at Tahoe Paradise Park. Head out and have fun!

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The final night of Music in the Park for the season will be held at Tahoe Paradise Park on Friday, September 1 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The free event will feature Boot Juice, a River Rock and Americana band.

Organized by Meyers Mountain Market, the summer-long music series at the park has also featured food and a good community time.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There has always been a strong connection between South Lake Tahoe and Maui residents, and to support Hawaiian friends, a sticker has been created by Kenny Curtzwiler to raise funds for those in need after the deadly fires.

Keep Tahoe Maui Ikaika (which means Keep Tahoe Maui Strong) stickers are available for a minimum of a $10 donation. 100 percent of the proceeds will go to Maui residents.

Stickers are available at the following locations:

GETAWAY CAFE
WATTABIKE
BERT'S CAFE
NAPA AUTO PARTS
SOUTH SHORE BIKES
TAHOE KEYS DELI
FLIGHT DECK (AIRPORT)

The Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board is urging fishermen and recreational users to stay out of the water at Indian Creek Reservoir located in Alpine County. Localized areas of the lake were tested to confirm that the lake is being impacted by Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs). The lake is posted with a lakewide recreational advisory of “DANGER” to alert lake users of the elevated risk.

Recreators are encouraged to follow the below guidance until further notice.
Danger
• Stay out of the water until further notice, including watercraft.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Smoke from the fires in Northern California and Oregon is responsible for the poor air quality in the Sacramento and San Francisco Bay Area and, on a lesser scale, the Sierra.

The wind from the north on Wednesday brought the smoke south into those regions.

There is a Red Flag Warning in Sacramento until 8 p.m. Wednesday night, and Lake Tahoe has a Lake Wind Advisory in place for Thursday.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join local law enforcement at Freel Perk on Wednesday, August 30 for Coffee With A Cop from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Coffee With A Cop was started to build relationships, one cup at a time. It brings law enforcement and the community members they serve together–over coffee–to discuss issues and learn more about each other.

Freel Perk is located at 3141 US50 in Meyers.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For over two years the glass-enclosed stream profile chamber at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center has been closed down due to acts of vandalism. Unknown person(s) had broken the glass, allowing water from Taylor Creek to get inside and rendering the popular exhibit useless.

The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has announced repairs are underway at the chamber and, if all goes as planned, they anticipate it reopening by the end of September or beginning of October 2023.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance to identify an individual who is suspected of committing a vehicle burglary. Credit cards stolen from the vehicle were used to purchase approximately $1,500 worth of merchandise from a number of establishments in the Stateline, Nevada, and South Lake Tahoe, California areas.

The male suspect is Caucasian, approximately 5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet tall, and has light-brown facial hair.

KIRKWOOD, Calif. - Kirkwood Mountain Resort is holding a weekend of family entertainment with 'Desert Myth' by the Flynn Creek Circus under the big top Sept. 1-4.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - A couple from El Dorado Hills was sentenced on Monday for their criminal efforts to avoid paying federal income taxes, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.

Brian Beland, 39, was sentenced to 21 months in prison and a $30,000 fine, and Denae Beland, 40, was sentenced to five years of supervised release and a $25,000 fine.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Have you wanted to add a fur baby to your family? Now is your chance! Join the South Tahoe Association of Realtors and other sponsors for the third Pet Adoption Day at South Lake Brewing Company on Friday, September 8 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

The Pet Network will be on hand with adoptable animals!

Every pet adoption day has had all of the animals adopted, so organizers hope to keep the tradition going.

Not able to adopt but want to help? Go hang out, grab a beer, and donate to a good cause.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The BEBOT, short for “beach robot,” was at Conolley Beach in South Lake Tahoe on Friday, showing why it is becoming a big tool in the beach-cleaning toolbox at Tahoe.

The all-electric, solar, and battery-powered, beach-cleaning robot is wrapping up its second summer of sifting through the sand at Lake Tahoe, removing small debris, bits of litter and plastics as it moves through beaches.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – Douglas County is embarking on the strategic planning process to create a shared vision between the residents of Douglas County and their elected officials. This five-year strategic plan document will serve as an operational roadmap for the future. It is designed to evolve over time in response to the changing needs of the organization and the community.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's back to the classroom on Monday for students in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD). To start the year, so far, there are 3,651 students, almost equal to last fall when there were 3.649 students when the October figures were calculated. There are now 40 students who live in Nevada attending California schools, up from 31 last school year and 33 from the 21/22 school year.

School Times and Bus Schedules

Meyers Grades K-5, start at 8 a.m. and end at 2:20 p.m.
Sierra House Grades K-5, start at 8:05 a.m. and end at 2:25 p.m.

No matter how much you plan or research ahead of time, childbirth may not go as expected. There are important choices to make, and even when you have given birth before, a lot can happen in the moment.

If you previously had a baby via a C-section delivery and are having another baby, you may have the option to have another cesarean or try a vaginal birth. More women are attempting a vaginal birth after a cesarean, or VBAC, and Barton Family Birthing Center offers mothers this option in a medical environment.