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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.

Last Week's Log: http://southtahoenow.com/story/07/05/2021/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report

Added for 7/4/21

The Beckwourth Complex Fire burning about 60 miles north of Lake Tahoe is now 71 percent contained after burning 95,358 acres. The fire closed US-395 a few times as the fire made a move to the Nevada state line. There was some haze in the Lake Tahoe basin on Tuesday caused by smoke from the River and Henry fires as the smoke from Bechwourth headed northeast. The River Fire has burned 9,500 acres in Mariposa County, the 650 acre Henry Fire is burning south of Carson-Iceberg Wilderness boundary.

On July 15, 2021, Douglas County implemented a revised VHR permit ordinance. Sweeping changes affected approximately 500 to 600 second homeowners in the county and an indeterminate number of bad apple real estate investors running wildcat hotels. “Heads in beds” and occupancy tax revenues support the Tahoe-Reno region. However, this county action is not a balance of Tourism Rules vs. Distressed Residents, but indication of poor local government administration and possible conflict of interest of those enlisted to support enforcement.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Funds from the voter-approved Measure S tax increase in 2020 will be used on two road rehabilitation projects set to begin in July. The plans were in place before Measure S, but they not funded until now.

The City of South Lake Tahoe will begin the road rehabilitation projects July 14:

Lake Tahoe Boulevard from Viking Way to the Y Intersection - July 14-mid-August

Pioneer Trail from the intersection of Pioneer Trail and Black Bart Avenue to Blackwood Road - July 26-end of August

Spruce Avenue, the entire length - July 26-end of August

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Throughout the month of July, Live Violence Free (LVF) is hosting a series of events and learning opportunities. They hope to raise awareness about community issues and elevate discussions on how we can make a change.

The community is invited to their Let’s Taco ‘Bout LVF event on July 23, 2021. We invite the community to drop by the office for delicious tacos and outdoor games from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Learn more about LVF, their services, and how to get involved.

Robert Anthony Warren passed away unexpectedly in his South Lake Tahoe home on June 17, 2021. He was born on October 31, 1967 in Concord, Calif.

Robert was a member of the South Lake Tahoe community for more than 20 years where he was a loving father to his two daughters Serenity and Brittany. He is predeceased by his parents who he loved so dearly.

Robert was a personality you would not forget and has many friends all throughout the world that miss his outgoing spirit dearly.

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Imagine enjoying extraordinary entertainment while sitting under the stars on the white sand beach of Sand Harbor with the indescribable beauty of Lake Tahoe in the background. Your dreams become reality at Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival when its 2021 season gets underway July 17. The show is nightly Tuesday-Sunday at 7:30 p.m. until August 22.

This season features The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) – a riotously irreverent romp.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What do Whitney Houston, Ryan Reynolds, Tom Cruise, and Elizabeth Taylor have in common? Find out at the second week of the new series, Lake Tahoe History Talks at the Beach.

The City of South Lake Tahoe and the Lake Tahoe Historical Society have teamed together to bring weekly history talks to the beach this summer!

This week's talk on July 13 is from Robin Holabird, author, film reporter, and former Deputy Director of the Nevada Film Office, who will present “Movie Memories at Lake Tahoe."

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Looking for a fun opportunity to make a difference in the community this summer? Join TRYP (Tahoe Regional Young Professionals) and the Clean Tahoe Program on Wednesday, July 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. as they do their part by cleaning the bike path that connects many of the South Lake beaches.

Click here to sign up for a volunteer spot: https://signup.com/go/NVzgXJz

If you are interested in joining, please RSVP by Monday, July 12. Volunteers are asked to bring closed-toe shoes, sunscreen/hat, light outerwear if needed, and your reusable water container.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Strong high pressure will persist over the Sierra through Tuesday, with a few degrees of cooling starting Wednesday. High temperatures will be into the upper 80s to mid 90s for Sierra valleys with
highs peaking in the upper 60s to upper 70s even over higher Sierra peaks.

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LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Some familiar names from the world of sports and entertainment are on top of the leader board after round two of the American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe. Former pitcher John Smoltz eagled the 18th hold to take the lead at Edgewood Tahoe after a 26-point second round for a total of 51 points. He’s looking for his first win in 11 tries at the American Century Championship.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Lake Tahoe’s water clarity measurements, which are indicators of the health of the watershed, averaged 62.9 feet through 2020, the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) announced today.

Lake Tahoe’s clarity peaked in February 2020 when it was deeper than 80 feet. It was at its lowest in mid-May when it measured at slightly more than 50 feet. These readings were within the average range of the last decade. Average clarity in 2020 was just slightly better than the previous year’s average of 62.7 feet.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe Mayor Tamara Wallace is hosting the first of the Coffee with the Mayor series on July 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the Aspen Room of the Recreation Center. Mayor Wallace will discuss the latest on the 56-Acre Master Plan and share more about Parks Make Life Better Month events.

Staff will be on hand to answer questions. Coffee will be provided.

The SLT Recreation & Swim Complex is located at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.

The next South Lake Tahoe Community Blood Drive will be on Friday, July 23 from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Parks & Recreation gym.

To schedule an appointment please go to donors.vitalant.org and use blood drive code SMFM062 or call Vitalant at 866-822-5663.

• Must be 16 years old to donate & there is no upper age limit.
• 16 year olds require a signed Vitalant parent consent form.
• Fully vaccinated donors do not need to wear a mask.
• Please bring a photo I.D.
• Eat well and drink plenty of water prior to donating.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Curry family is in Lake Tahoe to play in the 32nd annual American Century Championship. Dad Dell, and sons Steph and Seth played at Edgewood Thursday and took time at the end of the day to meet with the media.

A large group of San Francisco Warrior fans followed the "Curry Boys" during their round.

"The Bay is awesome. Fan base is awesome. It’s a great place to play and great place to live," said Steph Curry.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - More of the invited celebrities for the 32nd American Century Championship have arrived, and hit the course at Edgewood Tahoe Wednesday. Many were paired with guests from Harrahs and Harvey's.

Thursday will be the Pro/Am with players paired again with amateurs from the public, or other groups of celebrities.

Retired professional tennis player, and Olympic silver medalist, Mardy Fish won the tournament in 2020, and is back in Tahoe to try for a repeat performance.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There have been several recent reports of a mother bear and her three cubs hanging out from the Pope Beach area to the Tahoe Keys. This video, sent to us from Nick, shows them frolicking on the shore at Pope Beach on July 6.

People should know they should never approach bears, no matter how cute them appear, never feed them and be "bear aware" when in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Black Bear Encounters from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife

For years volunteers have joined beach clean-up efforts for the day after the 4th of July fireworks. With no displays over the lake this year, the League to Save Lake Tahoe’s annual July 5 Keep Tahoe Red, White and Blue Beach Cleanup still took place.

Tahoe’s beaches were still blanketed in morning shadows when volunteers began plucking cigarette butts, bottle caps and beach toys out of the sand early on July 5. By noon, 235 enthusiastic volunteers had removed 1,456 pounds of litter from ten Tahoe beaches and their surrounding areas.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - A 67-year-old Moraga, California man died at Lake Tahoe on July 3, 2021.

Emergency crews responded after calls were received from near the Bayview area of Emerald Bay.

They found Bryan James Temple at the base of a rocky cliff on SR-89 near Eagle Falls, according to the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO).

The EDSO spokesperson said he cannot confirm the manner of death or that he fell to his death.

This story will be updated if any other details are released.

UPDATE 7/7/21: The Washoe County coroner has identified the victim in Monday's boating incident as Myles Kawashima of Greenbrae, California. The cause of death has been determined as drowning.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - A 17-year-old boy died at Lake Tahoe Monday night after boating with friends near Secret Cove on the Nevada side of the lake.

The 4th of July was another busy one on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe, with large numbers at the beaches, on the trails and on the roads.

The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) responded to 293 calls for service that resulted in 54 traffic stops and 15 arrests between July 2 and July 5, 2021.

The arrests:
32-year-old male for Resisting, Obstructing, Delaying Law Enforcement
26-year-old male for Felony Vandalism, Resisting, Obstruction
39-year-old male for Felony Domestic Battery with Serious Bodily Injury
48-year-old male for Public Intoxication

Lakes are always in motion. Whether you're kayaking, paddleboarding or simply floating, you may have felt currents or seen waves moving across the surface. Are these motions important for lake health? Surprisingly these specific motions have little effect on the biota, the clarity, or the water quality. The motions that really matter are the tiniest motions, known as turbulence.

Turbulence:
Helps phytoplankton and attached algae take up nutrients
Transports oxygen into the sediments
Allows clarity-impeding fine particles to aggregate together and settle quicker

UDPATE 7/7: More details on the 4th of July crash on Echo Summit are available. The 20-year-old female driver of a Nissan Versa was heading eastbound on US-50 at about 5:50 p.m. when, for unknown reasons, crossed over the center double-yellow line into oncoming traffic. Heading west at that time was a 41-year-old male from Clovis driving a Chevy Avalanche. The Versa driver hit the Avalanche and had to be extricated from her vehicle and transported by Calstar to Renown Hospital where she later succumbed from her injuries.