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South Tahoe High School Dance Team takes 1st place at Northern Nevada Cheer and Dance Invitational

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe High (STHS) Dance Team took top honors on Saturday at the Northern Nevada Cheer and Dance Invitational held at Damonte Ranch High School in Reno.

The team won first place in the Jazz Dance Category.

Leading the STHS team are coaches Kylee Finnegan, Ashley Smith, Izzy Preston, Bri Alamilla, and choreographer Ashley Smith.

It was a lot of hard work to take the top spot including weeks of 7 a.m. practices, said Coach Kylee.

Man who had been living in van found deceased inside in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) found a man in his 40s deceased in his van on Saturday, January 28, 2023.

A relative of the unidentified man called SLTPD, telling them he hadn't heard from the relative since before Christmas Day. The caller said the missing man had been living in his van, and they gave SLTPD areas where he was known to park.

Sugar Bowl Ski Team and Academy's Will Sweetser to coach at the FIS World Junior/U23 Championships

Sugar Bowl Ski Team & Academy's Nordic Program Director Will Sweetser has been selected to serve as a coach for the U.S. Ski Team at the FIS World Junior/U23 Championships in Whistler, British Columbia.

The top 5 ranked U23 men and women, and the top 6 ranked U20 men and women are selected from a combination of FIS World Cup results, FIS points, and the U.S. National Championships. SBSTA Club Nordic athlete J.C. Schoonmaker of Tahoe City automatically qualified from his World Cup results as a member of the U.S. Ski Team.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in Lake Tahoe area

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.

January 19 - January 25, 2023

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07:41 SUSPICIOUS SUBJECT IN PROGRESS - Occurred at Court Dept 11 SLT on Johnson Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: ADVISED.

Local businesses and locals honored during Tahoe Chamber Blue Ribbon Awards ceremony

The Tahoe Chamber held its annual Blue Ribbons Award ceremony on Thursday, recognizing people, organizations, and collaborations that uplift the South Shore community.

The 15th annual Blue Ribbon Award winners:

Tourism Award - An innovative program, promotion, or product for our visitors

Winner: Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA)
Runner Up: Flatstick Pub
Honorable Mention: Anderson Bicycle Rentals

Entrepreneur Award - An innovative individual who assumed the risk of starting a new business or venture.

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue annual awards evening

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Duke Theatre at Lake Tahoe Community College was full of firefighters and their families on Thursday, along with community members to celebrate the men and women of South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue.

The annual evening acknowledges remarkable events throughout the year, years of service, promotions, and various awards, along with weddings and new babies.

POSTPONED - Rare, Endangered, Uncommon Species of the Tahoe Basin

Event Date: 
March 28, 2023 - 5:30pm

POSTPONED: The Tuesday wildflower talk at the library is being canceled due to the upcoming storm. It has been rescheduled for May 30th.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the South Lake Tahoe Library and Tahoe Institute for Natural Science on March 28 as Bob Sweatt shares flowers from his 2022 Wildflower Big Year.

Lake Tahoe is an area abundant with wildflower species, including many rare and endangered plants. Mr. Sweatt's presentation will include many uncommon species that you will not normally see on your wildflower walk.

Come find out what you're missing!

Lake Tahoe area fire districts ask for help keeping fire hydrants clear of snow

With 4,097 fire hydrants in the Tahoe Basin, fire districts are asking for help keeping them dug out during winter so firefighters would have easy access in the event of a fire.

Quick hitting winter system and very cold temperatures up next for Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Ready for the cold and snow to be a thing of the past? That isn't going to happen for a while, and the next winter weather system in the Lake Tahoe forecast shows that.

A quick-moving slider-type winter system is expected to impact the Sierra and western Nevada on Sunday into Sunday night, bringing gusty ridge winds and light snowfall accumulations. On its tail will be some bitterly cold temperatures.

New Liberty Utilities leadership for local offices

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Liberty Utilities has announced the promotion of Lindsay Maruncic to Senior Director of Operations. Maruncic will oversee the day-to-day business as well as the development and implementation of business and organizational strategy. She is based in the South Lake Tahoe office but splits her time with North Lake Tahoe.

Column: Low impact for healthier joints

Exercise provides amazing benefits for your body and mind, including higher self-esteem, better sleep, and improved physical health. Health experts recommend adults get 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each week, and how you spend those 150 minutes plays a big part in your joint health.

Barton Wellness Outings

Event Date: 
February 6, 2023 - 10:00am

The next Barton Wellness outing is on Monday: , February 6 at Pope / Baldwin Bike Path from West End, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Research shows time in nature can improve your mental and physical health. Enjoy the benefits of nature with a stroll led by a Barton Wellness Advocate. For more information, visit BartonHealth.org/WellnessOutings. Weather dependent.

Placer County supervisors approves almost $4.5M for eight Tahoe projects

The Placer County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved $4,493,818 for eight capital improvement projects during its January 24 meeting. The Capital Advisory Project Committee (CAP) recommended the projects that will be funded by Tourism Occupancy Tax (TOT) funds.

During this year’s grant cycle, the CAP Committee received 13 project requests totaling $8.1 million. The committee determined three applications did not meet funding criteria and two other projects were supported by the committee but were encouraged to seek other identified funding sources.

Free webinar ~ Recreation & Stewardship: Turning a Challenge into an Opportunity

Event Date: 
January 30, 2023 - 11:00am

As those in the Lake Tahoe Basin and parks everywhere are aware, ever-growing outdoor recreation presents a complicated challenge - crowding, trash, spiderweb social trails, and wildlife interactions can impact the health and safety of both wildlife and people. The silver lining is that more nature lovers enjoying the outdoors means an ever-growing community and support for the places we love. Community, inclusion, and indigenous respect are paramount.

El Dorado County asks residents to participate in website redesign survey

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - A website survey has been published by El Dorado County for its citizens to provide their input on everything from how they prefer to receive information to what types of information are most
important and useful, to the way the website looks and functions and many issues in between.

“The County’s website is the most visible, accessible and comprehensive tool to keep our citizens informed and updated on the thousands of services and activities it offers and should be responsive to the needs of those we

Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival 2023

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Jul 23 2023 .
July 22, 2023 (All day)
July 23, 2023 (All day)

Are you ready for Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival 2023?

Organizers are bringing it back and expanding it to TWO incredible days
at a new location, Palisades Tahoe.

Save the date:
July 22 & 23

More info coming VERY SOON

SIGN UP FOR EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TODAY

Wylder Hope Valley hosts presentation on Snowshoe Thompson

Event Date: 
January 29, 2023 - 1:00pm

The Eastern Sierra History Series continues o Sunday, January 29 when the Wylder Hotel Hope Valley hosts "Snowshoe Thompson-Mailman of the Sierra" at 1 p.m.

The Chautauqua-style presentation will be on Thompson who carried the mail across the Sierra Nevada mountains during winter snows for 20 years. He would travel over the 180-mile round trip in just five days on his hand-crafted snow skates (skis) with nothing more than a jacket, dried meat, matches, and his 80 lbs. of mail.

Lae Tahoe Visitor's Authority Workshop

Event Date: 
February 1, 2023 - 3:00pm

LAKE TAHOE VISITOR'S AUTHORITY WORKSHOP

Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Time: 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location: LTVA Board Room, 169 US-50, Stateline, NV

Topic: LISTENING SESSION #5

Special Topic: LTVA Marketing (Part 2)

Session facilitated by Carl Ribaudo, Strategic Marketing Group
Note: A quorum of the following Boards may be present at this
workshop:
● Lake Tahoe Visitor Authority
● South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District
● Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority

Tahoe Fund photo contest seeks best Lake Tahoe snow pictures

Lake Tahoe is one of the most beautiful places on Earth, which naturally leads to a lot of incredible photographs! This winter, the Tahoe Fund will be recognizing some of the best photos and photographers in the Tahoe region through its Winter Photo Contest.

Untethered Workspace and Cowork Tahoe now part of global network

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - After a thorough application process and leadership vote, Untethered Workspace and Cowork Tahoe have been accepted as the newest members of The League of Extraordinary Coworking Spaces (LExC).

Prevent snow-related gas leaks

The Sierra received remarkable snowfall in a short period of time, leading to a spike in propane-related calls to local fire agencies. This is not uncommon after early, heavy, and wet snowfall events and North Tahoe Fire shares information on ways locals can prevent snow-related gas leaks.
The series of storms in recent weeks resulted in heavy snow loading on propane tanks and plumbing systems.

Tahoe Arts Project presents Puppet Art Theater Company

Event Date: 
February 10, 2023 - 6:00pm

The Tahoe Arts Project is bringing the Puppet Art Theater to South Lake Tahoe in February. Under the artistic direction of Art Grueneberger, the theater company tours theaters, festivals, and public events all over California.

With a keen sense of humor and a flair for drama, Grueneberger is a master at developing marvelous puppet shows that delight audiences of all ages.

The public performance will be the Three Little Pigs on February 10 at 6 p.m. in Lake Tahoe Community College's Duke Theater. It is free entry but donations are accepted.

Caltrans hopes to have SR89 around Emerald Bay open on Friday

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - State Route 89 remains closed around Emerald Bay as crews work to remove vast amounts of snow from the roadway. Caltrans said its South Lake Tahoe area maintenance crew began the arduous task of clearing the snow with blowers, graders, and plows. They said crews encountered slides at multiple locations, one as high as 50 feet and 300 feet long, and six others between 25 and 30 feet tall.

The department is targeting Friday to reopen the highway.

To check road conditions before traveling, visit https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.

MONOPOLY: Lake Tahoe Edition unveiled

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Lake Tahoe and game lovers have something new to celebrate - the MONOPOLY: Lake Tahoe Edition is here! Mr. Monopoly was at Edgewood Tahoe Wednesday afternoon to officially declare the region as ‘Passing GO.’

Game players can visit Glazed and Confuzed, Keep Tahoe Blue, Cobber by the Lake, Mt. Tallac, Friday's Station Pony Express stop, Village Toys, Vikingsholm, Geared for Games, Fanny Bridge, Meeks Bay, Monkey Rock, Hellman-Ehrman Mansion, Kings Beach, Crown Motel, The Grid Bar and Grill,

Tree Ring Project unveiled in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The first of six history tree rings was unveiled at South Lake Tahoe City Hall on Tuesday. The tree was estimated to be alive from 1844 to 2017, so dates important in the history of the area are identified on the rings of the tree. It is hanging on the wall in the lobby of the Lake Tahoe Airport for all to experience.

The Tree Ring Project is a joint effort between the South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce, Kenny Curtzwiler from K&K Services, the Lake Tahoe Historical Society, and the City of South Lake Tahoe.

Road crews out fixing potholes around Lake Tahoe, a constant issue faced each winter

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Sierra Nevada has had a pounding this winter, so far, with several feet of snow, and atmospheric rivers spreading snow and rain throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin. While almost none of the storms on their own has been catastrophic or even record-breaking, the constant pounding has taken its toll, and area roads show it.

Public invited to South Lake Tahoe City Council's strategic planning session

Event Date: 
January 31, 2023 - 9:00am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council will be holding its annual Strategic Planning Retreat on Tuesday, January 31 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the ballroom at the Landing (4104 Lakeshore Blvd).

This is an open, public meeting. Seating will be available for attendees and it will also be live-streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CityofSLT.

Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe is expanding its Pet Pantry program to all of Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE and TRUCKEE, Calif. — The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) is expanding its “Pet Pantry” program, which helps owners keep their pets despite financial hardships or other barriers. HSTT launched the program during the recession of 2010, offering Truckee residents free pet food and supplies to maintain their pet’s care. When the South Lake Tahoe office opened in 2019, the agency expanded the program to that area.

Now, every Lake Tahoe resident is eligible.

Win vacations in the Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra raffle!

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) has been serving the women and youth of the South Lake Tahoe community since 1977. In order to provide the funds necessary to help, the club fundraises. In the past, that was done through the annual Elegant Evening and silent auction, but COVID-19 paused large in-person events, so SITS has responded with three fun and new ways to help those in the community!

Lake House holds second in series of Vine & Dine events

Event Date: 
February 2, 2023 - 5:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake House cordially invites locals and visitors to experience “Vine & Dine,” an exclusive five-course pairing dinner on Thursday, February 2 at 5 p.m. Executive Chef Jimi Nakamatsu will be creating the meal in collaboration with sommeliers Jeremiah Schwartz and Clifford Burr.

Treat yourself to an evening full of culinary-inspired conversation, community, and delectable libations. Plus, it’s a perfect opportunity to view the recent renovations added to the already beautiful building laced with history.

Kudos: Vail Resorts hosts Bread & Broth Dinner

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Despite Mother Nature bringing an additional foot of fresh snow to the Lake Tahoe area on Monday, January 16, Bread & Broth still served a hot meal to the 41 dinner guests who braved the cold and the snowy roads. Due to the road conditions and blocked driveways, only a few cooks could get to St. Theresa’s Grace Hall, so hot pizza from Pizza Hut, a green salad, and broccoli were served in lieu of the planned menu.

Barton Health nurse Maggie Vieira recognized with The Daisy Award

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Margaret "Maggie" Vieira, registered nurse (RN) with Barton’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU), has been selected as a recipient of The DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses. The award is in recognition of the clinical skill and compassionate care nurses provide to create a superior experience for patients and their families.

Vieira was nominated by William McPhatter III, RN and colleague of Vieira who told the story that inspired his nomination.

5th annual Ski California Safety Day at resorts around Lake Tahoe

Ski California’s fifth annual safety day returns Saturday, January 28, with resorts in California and Nevada gearing up to offer a variety of safety-themed activities to educate guests about the importance of skiing and riding safely.

Special Olympics Nevada athlete named to Special Olympics USA team

Special Olympics USA has announced it will send a 201-member delegation to represent the United States at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023, being held June 17-25, 2023. Brandy Goodson of Fallon, Nev., will represent Special Olympics Nevada, competing in athletics. She competes for the organization’s program in Fernley, Nev.

American Legion Auxiliary Post 795 donates to the STHS Food Pantry

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - American Legion Post 795'recently made a food donation to the South Tahoe High School Food Pantry.

In the photo above, American Legion Post 795 Auxiliary Secretary Sandy McKnight and Rob Canny of South Tahoe High School and part-time bartender at Post 795, joined forces this past fall.

Rob had informed the Auxiliary of food-insecure students at the high school. Since then, four carloads of food have been gathered by the Auxiliary and delivered by Rob for STHS. The Auxiliary also supports the Food Pantry at Lake Tahoe Community College.

Tahoe Paradise Recreation and Park District Board Meeting

Event Date: 
January 26, 2023 - 6:00pm

The Tahoe Paradise Recreation & Park District Board of Directors will be holding its next meeting on Thursday, January 26, 2023, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

The meeting will be held on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84561119365?pwd=S3ljcHFhOWpIVzJnQU5NcHBUVHhRZz09
Meeting ID: 845 6111 9365
Passcode: 611475

BOARD MEETING AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER AND CONFIRMATION OF QUORUM
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. OPEN FORUM FOR PUBLIC - 3 MINUTE LIMIT / SPEAKER
5. CLAIMS PAYMENTS – Tom/Joanne
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Project Committee: Greg/Joe
Grant Committee: Judy

Prescribed fire operations scheduled to resume this week at Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) members may continue prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe as conditions and weather allow. The Nevada Division of Forestry is scheduled to burn hand piles near Incline Village and the USDA Forest Service may continue operations near Baldwin Beach. Smoke will be present. For current air quality, visit AirNow.

Two planned burn areas this week:

1. LTBMU Admin Pile, USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, North of Taylor Creek, and South of Baldwin Beach Road
Burn Type: Log Deck, Total Acreage: 1.00

Mini Royal Treatment for area princesses to raise funds for Lake Tahoe Shining Stars

Event Date: 
February 10, 2023 - 12:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - Rah Beauty Bar located in Edgewood Tahoe, is throwing an event for the little princesses of the community. On Friday, February 10, 2023, princesses from ages 3 to 12 are invited to get the royal treatment. The little ones will also meet the real-life princesses from Ever After Productions. (Another event for pre-teens and teens will be coming soon)

City of South Lake Tahoe seeks one-year franchise agreement with Liberty Utilities

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe wants to explore options for who will provide electric utility services to the community, including the feasibility of municipalization of electrical generation distribution.

During its January 10 meeting, the City Council rejected Liberty Utilities' request for a 25-year franchise agreement, and instead offered one-year as staff examines all possibilities for services in a first reading. At its January 24 meeting, the Council has the approval of the one-year plan on the consent agenda.

Dr. Helen Henry Smith honored with Golden Bear Award for pioneering efforts in preserving Vikingsholm Castle

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Sierra State Parks Foundation invites Californians to recognize and celebrate Dr. Helen Henry Smith for her pioneering efforts that saved and preserve Vikingsholm Castle located at Emerald Bay State Park at Lake Tahoe. Dr. Smith was awarded the Golden Bear Award, an annually presented award by the California State Parks and Recreation Commission, highlighting individuals who demonstrate leadership and make significant contributions to the Parks mission.

Next TERC Talk: Why is a third of food wasted worldwide?

Event Date: 
February 9, 2023 - 5:30pm

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Nearly one-third of all the food that is produced in the world never gets eaten. By some estimates, 30 million tons of food are wasted in the U.S. and 1.3 billion metric tons worldwide every year. All this waste has huge economic, environmental, and social costs.

Pros and cons of undergrounding of power lines from Liberty Utilities

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With the number of power outages experienced at Lake Tahoe this winter, the conversation has once again been centered on the undergrounding of utilities.

Liberty Utilities is the provider of electricity on the California side of Lake Tahoe except for a small area near Truckee that is serviced by NV Energy, the carrier for the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe. Liberty gets its power from NV Energy.

Column: Is arthritis causing your hip pain?

Hip osteoarthritis is often the cause of hip pain as we age. Osteoarthritis, or “wear and tear” arthritis, refers to the breakdown or degeneration of the cartilage that coats and protects the bone surfaces where there is movement in a joint. Unfortunately, our body does not repair or regenerate new cartilage when it becomes injured and wears down. The loss of the protective joint cartilage leads to friction between bone surfaces which can cause joint pain and stiffness.

Lake Wind Advisory issued for Lake Tahoe, wind chills could be hazardous at upper elevations

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A cold front will bring gusty winds from the east, 80-120 mph along the Sierra and Carson Range ridges from Sunday to Monday morning. Starting overnight, winds will increase over the Sierra ridgetops.

A Lake Wind Advisory is in place from 1 p.m. Sunday to 4 a.m. Monday. Expect winds from the east, 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph at lake level with waves 1 to 3 feet.

Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe honors eight high school seniors

Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe (SISLT) hosted a luncheon on January... to honor eight high school seniors from South Tahoe High School and George Whittell High School. The recipients of the "Young Women of Distinction" award were recognized for their exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and community service. They were nominated by teachers and counselors at their schools.

This year's honorees, pictured above:
Back Row (L-R): Mia Roper, Ivy Gonzalez, Evelyn Bennett, Parker Truscott
Front Row (L-R): Faith Alvarez, Pasang Sherpa, Carmen Hardin, Erin Yamaoka

Meet and Greet with South Lake Tahoe mayor and mayor pro tem at American Legion

Event Date: 
January 31, 2023 - 5:30pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - New Mayor Cristi Creegan and Mayor Pro Tem Cody Bass will be at a City of South Lake Tahoe Meet and Greet on Tuesday, January 31 at 5:30 p.m. at the American Legion.

Hear about their vision and goals for the upcoming year and learn about the latest going on in the City. There will be a question-and-answer period.

The American Legion has a bar inside for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to purchase, so arrive early to enjoy. All proceeds will benefit the American Legion. (Bar is cash only; ATM is available on-site)

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls for the Lake Tahoe area

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.

January 12 - January 18, 2023

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07:05 LOST PROPERTY - Occurred at Heavenly Valley Ski on Saddle Rd. in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.

Mayor Creegan declares January 20 Miss Marcia Day in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe Mayor Cristi Creegan declared today, January 20, as Miss Marcia Day in honor of Marcia Sarosik, founder of Lake Tahoe’s Shining Stars.

Marcia was dedicated to the youth of South Lake Tahoe for decades and represented the spirit of the South Lake Tahoe community. The mayor said it was essential for the City to commemorate her life on what would have been her 67th birthday.

Cold nights and sunny days expected in the week ahead for Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Now that the historically active weather period at Lake Tahoe has passed, people can get out and about, and finish shoveling all that snow. Expect cold and tranquil weather conditions.

Sunny days and a lack of storms, along with plentiful snow at resorts, expect possible traffic this weekend around Lake Tahoe. Temperatures will remain below average with light easterly winds in place.

Snow removal teams will continue work on area roads and no street parking is allowed during snow conditions.

The current forecast from the National Weather Service in Reno:

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