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STATELINE, Nev. - Join all the Easter fun with Kahle Community Center and Tahoe Douglas Fire Fighter Association for an "an Eggstra special day" on Friday, April 15.

Ages 0-6 are invited to the free event at 11:00 a.m. (sharp).

The Easter Bunny will be hiding eggs outside in the playgrounds. Fire trucks will be available to climb on and say "hi" to the firefighters. Bring a basket to collect eggs.

Any questions, please call Kahle Community Center at 775-586-7271

RENO, Nev. - Over the next several years, the Reno-Tahoe International Airport will transform the way people travel. They are undertaking a multi-phase construction project that will bring more local restaurants and shops, more parking areas, public areas, along with architecture inspired by the Reno-Tahoe region, and more art to complement the thriving local art scene.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There's a difference between working out and training. To work out is to exercise to maintain or build fitness. To train, on the other hand, is to incorporate a series of workouts that are progressive, building up to a specific performance goal. Whether your goal is to bike to the top of Jobs Peak or complete your first multi-pitch climbing route of the season, training programs are carefully formatted and sequenced to move you from point A, your current fitness level, to point B, prepared to achieve your goal.

NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Six North Lake Tahoe area business leaders were recently elected by the NLTRA/Chamber of Commerce membership to join the volunteer board of directors for the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association (NLTRA). The new members, representing North Shore lodging, food and beverage businesses, Palisades Tahoe ski area, the Resort at Squaw Creek, the Squaw Village Business Association, and an at-large seat, will each serve a 3-year term.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Lake Tahoe Community College was ranked as the number one best community college in California according to a compiled list from Stacker that uses rankings from Niche, a company that ranks schools nationally from K-12 to graduate schools. In addition to coming in on top in California’s community college system, LTCC was also ranked Number 12 in the entire country for best community college.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The campaign to elect Superior Court Commissioner Gary Slossberg to an open judge seat is hosting a Meet and Greet at the Sno-Flake Drive-In in South Lake Tahoe on April 9, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The campaign will provide a free small ice cream cone to all attendees.

Commissioner Slossberg has been a judicial officer in El Dorado County since his appointment on November 9, 2020. He is supported by all the current Superior Court Judges and several retired Superior Court Judges, including retired Presiding Judge Suzanne N. Kingsbury.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Bill Roby, executive director of El Dorado Community Foundation, has been announced as the recipient of the 2022 Normadene Carpenter Award, presented by Arts and Culture El Dorado. The annual honor recognizes special achievements and extraordinary contributions to the community and proceeds from the event support the programs and services of Arts and Culture El Dorado.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The new owners of what was called Bart's Tahoe Apartments in South Lake Tahoe finalized the purchase of the complex in December 2021 for $6M and have been working diligently with the City in correcting the long list of problems that had plagued the property located at 1224 Ski Run Blvd.

They have now passed the South Lake Tahoe Multi-Family Dwelling and Inspection Program and earned a clean bill of health along with a certificate of compliance.

Slow Food Lake Tahoe, in partnership with the UCCE Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe and UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, is once again offering a free high elevation organic gardening workshop series focused on the edible plants that grow best in our unique high elevation climate. It’s free for all ages and experience levels to attend the workshops and participants will also have an opportunity to purchase starts of their own for $15 which will include a mix of varieties specifically chosen because they grow best in our region.

The Living Snow Project (LSP), with the help of the outdoor recreation community, is building the largest database of pink snow microbiome biodiversity in the world. Pink snow, sometimes called watermelon snow, is a diverse group of microorganisms that are adapted to live in snow and are dominated by pink-colored algae. The snow algae can influence snowmelt rates and offer insight into life in extreme environments.

The project will be discussed at a UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) virtual presentation on Thursday, April 14 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The Tahoe Swim Club was well represented in Reno at the recent Northern Nevada Age Group Open in Reno. They took fifteen swimmers to the meet and for many of them, it was their very first meet.

Aged 7-14, the local swimmers have been working hard at practice while enjoying being part of the team.

The Tahoe Swim Club had a strong showing and is looking forward to upcoming meets this spring and summer.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - I’ve been involved in anti-drug and resiliency development with our youth for over 35 years and I’ve come to a horrible conclusion - no matter how hard many of us work to rid our community of drug use, drugs are always going to plague our youth; they will never go away.

“The Right Night Hour,” a meet and greet for local conservatives and Republicans sponsored by SLT Republican Women’s Group, Federated, will be held on April 13, 20220.

They will be meeting from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Lake Tahoe Pizza Company, 1168 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe.

RSVP: solaketahoerepublicanwomen@gmail.com

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Learn more about Liberty Assistance Programs at a South Lake Tahoe information event on Wednesday, April 13 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. It will be held at Bijou Woods, 3421 Spruce Ave., South Lake Tahoe.

Liberty staff will be present to discuss enrollment and answer questions related to the California Alternative Rates for Energy (CARE) program, Energy Savings Assistance Program (ESAP), residential and commercial energy audits, Access and Functional Needs identification, and the Medical Baseline Allowance program.

April, Occupational Therapy Month, offers an opportunity to understand the unique, holistic approach that occupational therapists bring to healthcare. Occupational therapy (OT) started in the early 20th century with a focus on improving people’s lives by allowing them to complete meaningful occupations. Most people think of an occupation as “work,” however, an occupation encompasses everyday activities, jobs, sports, hobbies, and roles, like being a parent.

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - A 41-year-old Incline Village man has been arrested on multiple felony counts following an incident at a residence in the 800 block of Southwood Boulevard.

Washoe County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) patrol deputies were called to the Incline Village home shortly before 9:40 a.m. on March 30 for an assault with a deadly weapon in progress.

The deputies arrived in three minutes. Nevada State Police Highway patrol troopers and deputies from the Placer County Sheriff’s Office also responded to assist.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the next free Barton Wellness Outing on Monday, April 4 at 10:00 a.m. at Bijou Park Disc Golf Course.

Prescribing nature as medicine is the focus of the free outings each month Research shows that time in nature can improve your mental and physical health. Enjoy the benefits of nature with a stroll led by a Barton Wellness Advocate.

Tips for a fun, healthy outing:

Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Bring binoculars, a water bottle, and snacks.
Discs for Disc Golf are welcome but not required.
We love dogs, but please bring only service animals.

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 March 24 - March 30, 2022

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09:44 CIVIL INCIDENT - Officer initiated activity at 4TH St, South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: UNABLE TO CONTACT.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The annual Heavenly Ski Patrol Skate night at the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena will be held on Friday, April 1 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

It is an evening of fun for South Lake Tahoe area special needs kids and adults with free pizza, free skates, a visit with the Ski Patrol Dogs, and more. The ski patrol will be pushing participants on sleds and they will also be organizing an inclusive hockey game. Everyone can use the sleds to support themselves independently while skating.

To RSVP: Contact Bonnie Fiegel at 530.545-0773.

Charter Communications, Inc. today announced it is now offering Spectrum Internet 100 across virtually all of its entire 41-state service area, including South Lake Tahoe. The new high-speed, low-cost broadband service provides 100 Mbps download speeds for just $29.99 per month, and includes a modem, in-home WiFi, and self-installation at no additional charge.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The American Legion Post 795 Auxiliary is having a Rummage Sale from March 31 through April 8. Shop for everything under the sun in every price range from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day.

The Post is located at 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe.

There is something for everyone.
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A tip has led to the recovery of the body of missing Naomi Irion, the teenager whose disappearance on March 12 from a Fernley, Nevada Walmart parking lot gained national attention.

Acting on that tip, investigators from the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office along with a detective from the Lyon County Sheriff’s office responded to a remote part of Churchill County on Tuesday, March 29. Their investigation led them to a possible gravesite and the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Forensic Investigative Services team was contacted and responded to assist in processing the scene.

Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe (SISLT) hosted a luncheon on March 2 to honor ten 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.

This year's honorees, pictured above:
Back row (STHS Students), left to right: Andrea Monzerrat Zavala, Brooke Dameral, Phoebe Bitzer, Corinne Goldberg, Darby Creegan, Jenna Kalik

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The scope of work needed along US50 at Echo Summit and along the fire-damaged portions down to Kyburz is bigger than first thought and originally contracted for. The December storms caused more damage with debris movement in the Caldor Fire area, with additional damage still being identified, according to Caltrans.

Rock scaling work along Echo Summit wrapped up Friday, but the contractor hired, JPR, is back this week to finish up other work and there are one-way traffic controls in place.