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LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - MasterCraft has been involved in the American Century Championship (ACC) for a few years now, offering celebrities and players the opportunity to go out on their boats between rounds. This year, celebrities could enjoy their time on the water while also supporting a great cause. The ‘Surf to Save Lives’ campaign was launched in May by MasterCraft to raise funds and awareness for the St. Jude mission.

They had a large display of boats near the 17th tee all week, as well as rides on the lake.

The following letter was written to the Douglas County school board and superintendent and is being published here ahead of the special board meeting scheduled this week to discuss terminating the contract of long-time district legal representation in favor of hiring Joey Gilbert.

Dear Douglas County School Board & Superintendent Lewis:


Skincare is an essential daily routine. As summer heats up and you spend more time outdoors, it’s important to adjust your regime to accommodate the heat and exposure. Though skin care will look different for every person, any skin care routine should include cleansing, exfoliating, hydrating, and protecting.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Two men have been arrested as suspects in a Douglas County casino armed robbery. On Friday, July 14 at 4:57 a.m., two suspects entered the C.O.D. Casino in Minden, Nev., and were able to get away with an undisclosed amount of cash. Casino employees immediately called 911.

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Lane closures and travel delays will be in place on State Route 28 between Incline Village and Crystal Bay as the Nevada Department of Transportation repaves the highway beginning July 16 as part of continuing road improvements.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City of South Lake Tahoe will start its road rehabilitation projects around town on Monday, July 17. When traveling in the project areas over the next five weeks, be aware there will be traffic control operations.

The first week will have minimal traffic control and will impact Julie Lane, Margaret Avenue, and F St.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Golden State Warriors All-Star guard Stephen Curry opened with two birdies and an eagle in his first four holes and leads the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe after Friday's opening round.

“I knew if I could just get off to a good start that I’d have more fun out there,” the four-time NBA champion said. “And that three-hole stretch at the beginning, I went birdie-birdie-eagle, and I was feeling good.”

Curry was paired with the other Currys in the tournament, dad Dell and brother Seth. Dell scored an 18 and Seth a 5.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. – News stories circled the globe after a massive amount of trash was found at Zephyr Shoals on July 5. The stories showed shocking images of volunteers and nonprofits removing thousands of pounds of litter from one Lake Tahoe beach following the July 4th holiday. The media coverage caused public outrage and drew widespread attention to the challenge of preventing litter at the iconic Sierra Nevada destination.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bring your family and friends to the South Lake Tahoe Library on Saturday, July 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Friends of the Library Used Book Sale.

Find the perfect summer reading material! Generous donations from the community have provided an assortment of fiction, mysteries, children's books, non-fiction on so many different subjects, and large beautiful books for display.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A family heading home after a fun-filled holiday weekend in South Lake Tahoe was involved in the devastating collision on Pioneer Trail that killed not only a 17-year-old local man but also a three-month-old baby.

"In the blink of an eye, our lives have been forever shattered as baby Charlie, previously declared brain dead, passed away on July 11, 2023, at 8:05 p.m.," said the baby's aunt.

On Thursday, July 20, UC Davis TERC will be hosting the annual State of the Lake presentation at Granlibakken Tahoe located at 725 Granlibakken Road just south of Tahoe City.

TERC director Geoff Schladow will present the much anticipated State of the Lake Report. The Tahoe State of the Lake report informs nonscientists about important factors affecting the health of Lake Tahoe and provides the scientific underpinnings for restoration and management decisions within the Lake Tahoe Basin.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As part of the Summer Reading Challenge at the South Lake Tahoe Library, Peanut's Playhouse is coming to town on Friday, July 21 at 2 p.m.

Join Kasandra the Ventriloquist Pirate with her assistants, Shelly the Turtle, and Doggo the Dog, as they find the best treasure in all the world! Bring the whole family for this interactive outdoor show full of laughs.

The South Lake Tahoe Library is located at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.

This show is sponsored by Friends of the Library.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The 34th celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe doesn't get underway until Friday, but before that, a Celebrity Pro-Am will be held on Thursday with two shotgun start tee times.

The American Century Championship offers a purse of $600,000 and network television exposure on NBC and is the most prestigious celebrity tournament in golf. The 54-hole competition is for current and former professional athletes, entertainers, and media commentators. The tournament is contested among 90 competitors under a modified Stableford form.

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The boat ramp at Sand Harbor State Park will be closed from 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 15 to accommodate the Trans-Tahoe Relay Race. The swimmers will start their race at the beach located just south of the boat ramp at approximately 7 a.m.

The boat ramp will reopen for normal boater traffic at 8:30 a.m.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Nineteen miles of trail that travel through Desolation Wilderness from Echo Lakes to Lake Aloha are in desperate need of extensive restoration work due to high use, erosion, and extreme weather events. To address this critical need, the nonprofit Tahoe Fund is partnering with the Tahoe Rim Trail Association to launch a $50,000 matching campaign.

Erich E. Alexander, May 16, 1957 - July 6, 2023. Our hearts are broken as we announce the loss of our beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend. Erich E. Alexander passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side.

He was a patient, loving, caring, sincere, and incredibly skilled person. He was grateful for every day. Erich was born in San Mateo, Calif., and spent his first seven years in Pleasanton, Calif. The family then moved to a new home in Dublin, Calif. where he lived with his two brothers and parents until he graduated from Dublin High School in 1975.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The casino sportsbooks at Stateline have former professional tennis player Mardy Fish at 11/4 odds to win this week's American Century Championship (ACC) at Edgewood. That put him directly behind the favorite to win, Tony Romo
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Fish was in town ahead of the tournament to share his thoughts on golf, the ACC, tennis, and mental health.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What was once Embassy Suites and the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel in South Lake Tahoe will be emerging as the Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe by the end of 2023 after a multi-million dollar top-to-bottom reimagination. On Tuesday Margaritaville announced the debut of Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe - the brand’s first lodging location in a ski destination and the only all-suite resort in South Lake Tahoe. The rumor had been circulating for a few weeks as the project went through the planning process.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 27th annual Lake Tahoe Summit will be held on August 9, 2023, at the Kings Beach Recreation Area from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

This year’s summit will highlight Tahoe’s Environmental Improvement Program, a successful bipartisan, bi-state collaboration among local, state, federal, and private entities. It will also examine the challenges that lie ahead in the face of climate change and increasingly unpredictable weather whiplash, as well as the growing demands on regional infrastructure.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Celebrating 30 years of family-friendly shows, Tahoe Improv Players (TIP) are going retro for their July 18 show at the Boathouse Theater at Valhalla Tahoe. “It’ll be a blast to the past!” says
Gerry Orton, Director of the Tahoe Improv Players. Orton, along with Frank Riley, co-founded ComedySportz Lake Tahoe in 1993. The troupe evolved into the Tahoe Improv Players in 1997.

They're unpacking their ComedySportz (CSz) Lake Tahoe uniforms, to dress for the occasion … a special grudge match with ComedySportz San Jose.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow was at the Tahoe Blue Events Center Monday to announce that he and partner David Hodges are bringing professional hockey to Lake Tahoe.

The new center will be home to the first professional sports team to call the Lake Tahoe area home. The team will launch in October 2024.

Hockey players from Tahoe Hockey Academy, Tahoe Prep Hockey Academy, and the Lake Tahoe Lakers were on hand for the announcement on the steps of the new center which should be open by the beginning of September.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Seasonable July heat continues into next week with dry and breezy afternoon zephyr winds prevailing. By next weekend, a strong area of high pressure will develop across the southwestern U.S. which could yield some of the hottest temperatures so far this year with record
high temperatures possible, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.

The final two rounds of the American Century Championship at Edgewood should see a high of 90 degrees.

The South Lake Tahoe weekly forecast from NWS Reno:

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Babe Ruth of South Lake Tahoe, Inc., is raising funds to support the team as they travel to upcoming regional tournaments in Tulare and Taft, California. The all-volunteer baseball organization said funds raised will help cover expenses associated with transportation, lodging, meals, and other incidentals for coaches the players and coaches.

The 2023 Pacific Southwest Babe Ruth 14u Regional All-Stars Tournament will be held July 16-22, followed by the 13u Regional All-Stars Tournament in Taft on July 23.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A perfect venue for a fantastic play! Men On Boats at the historic Valhalla Boathouse Theatre is based on the actual river expedition through the Grand Canyon by John Wesley Powell in 1869. The 10 male roles are played by 10 female actors, you will recognize many of our talented local yokel thespians. Histrionics ensue from the first moment the performance begins. To quote one of my fellow theatergoers last night, "The acting was enthusiastic, entertaining, and superb!"