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There will be a gathering of family and friends to celebrate the life of John D. Gillespie on May 6, 2023, at 12:00 p.m.

It will be held at the Carson Valley Country Club, 1029 Riverview Drive, Gardnerville, Nev.

Please come and share your stories and memories of this remarkable man.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The "Is For Lovers Festival" organizer Hawthorne Heights has announced the lineup for the Lake Tahoe stop on its multi-city music experience. They will be at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Lake Tahoe on Saturday, June 24 with co-headliners Jimmy Eat World, Taking Back Sunday, Bayside, Anberlin, Hawthorne Heights, Plain White T's, Mom Jeans, Emery, Just Friends, and Bug Bath.

Besides Lake Tahoe, there is a festival in 2023 at Oahu, Hawaii; Denver, Colorado; Manteo, North Carolina; Council Bluffs, Iowa; Cincinnati, Ohio; Pelham, Tennessee; and Mansfield, Massachusetts.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — In anticipation of Earth Day, locals and visitors are invited to take part in Trash-Free Thursday, one of a week-long series of themed days to ring in #EarthWeekTahoe.

As spring rolls in, melting snow reveals a winter’s worth of litter. Tahoe’s world-renowned natural beauty and delicate ecology don’t play well with to-go food waste, single-use plastics, and shattered sleds left on sidewalks, trails, and outdoor recreation spots. Tahoe lovers are encouraged to pitch in to Keep Tahoe Blue for Trash-Free Thursday with these self-paced and group activities.

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Dead and downed firewood cutting permits will be available starting Monday, May 1 on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts. Forest officials stress that it is extremely important for firewood cutters to pay special attention to the terms and conditions of their permits.

Firewood permits cost $10 per cord with a two-cord minimum and a 10-cord maximum for the year. A cord is the amount of wood in a stack four feet wide by four feet high by eight feet in length. Permits are valid through Dec. 31, 2023.

The Tahoe Prosperity Center (TPC) has hired three new team members to support regional community and economic development in the Tahoe Truckee region. The Board of Directors and staff were unanimous in their support for these outstanding new staff at the Tahoe Prosperity Center.

“There is so much important work to do in our region to improve our community by providing more local housing options for workers, accelerating high-speed broadband, and promoting economic diversification. These new TPC team members will excel in their respective roles,” stated Heidi Hill Drum, CEO.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barbara Parina remembers March 5, 2023, very well.

"The chandelier was swaying and there were cracking noises coming from the roof," said Barbara, the owner of South Lake Tahoe's Sidestreet Boutique. She knew it was more than nearby avalanche control cannons but was not exactly sure what was happening. She got the customers out and closed up.

At 10:58 p.m. that evening, the cameras showed her what was happening - the roof above Sidestreet Boutique collapsed and the sprinkler system cracked, sending massive amounts of water into the store.

South Lake Tahoe, CA (April 19, 2023) – Lake Tahoe Earth Week’s daily challenges continue with Clean Water Wednesday. In Tahoe, we’re proud of our blue lake, and what better way to celebrate Earth Day than completing these three easy water-loving activities.

The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority Advisory Committee of El Dorado County is seeking new members to fill current consumer and provider vacancies. The IHSS Public Authority Advisory Committee is appointed by the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors and serves in an advisory capacity to the Board and the IHSS Public Authority on issues and concerns affecting recipients and providers of the IHSS Program.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 2nd annual Western Days starts in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, June 3, followed by the start of the 74th annual Wagon Train on Sunday, June 4, 2023

Western Days will be held at the Lake Tahoe Historical Museum Complex in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be food and beverage, vendors of western wear, jewelry, nuts and treats, pony and carriage rides, and more.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Lake Tahoe Earth Week’s daily challenges begin with Mother Nature Monday. Spring is in the air, snow is melting, green grass is poking out and all the animals are migrating back to Lake Tahoe after their winter away. What better way to appreciate Lake Tahoe than by appreciating Mother Nature this Earth Week? Here are a few ways to show your love:

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe’s City Council recently approved funding for the 2023 Community Benefit Grant Program in the amount of $400,000. This comes from funds collected from the Cannabis Community Benefit Fees.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Celebrate Earth Day with a good, old-fashioned community cleanup on Friday, April 21 from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. The League to Save Lake Tahoe will host the 9th annual Earth Day Cleanup at Heavenly Village.

Warming spring weather can expose trash left behind as winter snow starts to melt, leaving South Lake Tahoe scattered with litter. This debris is an eyesore and can harm not only wildlife but also Lake Tahoe’s clarity.

Sorensen’s Resort Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series on Sunday, April 23 at 1 p.m. This new program includes a slide show, The Big Bang.

The incredible, true, and bizarre story of a calculating and disgruntled gambler, and his attempt to extort three million dollars from the historic Harvey’s Casino Lake Tahoe casino in August of 1980.

The 55-minute program is free and open to the public and will be inside the café at the Resort on CA Hwy 88.

Please call David at 760 920-8061 if you need more information.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Learning Haven (TLH) is hosting a Student Summer Job Fair on Wednesday, May 10 from 6:45 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (1100 Lyons Ave., South Lake Tahoe). This will be a free one-stop shopping event where students can leave with a summer job!

There will be over 25 local businesses there, all looking for summer employees. TLH will help teens create a simple resume, complete applications, interview, and complete their work permits.

In just 2.5 hours, students can leave with their perfect summer job.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Another cold storm moves into the region Monday into Tuesday bringing gusty winds, significantly cooler temperatures, and
chances for rain and snow showers (sorry about the "s" word).

There is another Lake Wind Advisory in place for Lake Tahoe from 1 p.m. Monday to 8 a.m. Tuesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) said winds from the southwest are expected during this time - 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. Waves on the lake will be 2 to 4 feet.

The Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance roars into the crystal blue waters of Lake Tahoe’s scenic West Shore August 11-12, 2023 to celebrate Boats of the 60s! Now in its 49th year, Concours is the most acclaimed and prestigious wooden and classic boat show in North America. Presented by the Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation (TYCF) and its perpetual partner, Tahoe Luxury Properties, Concours will be held at the historic Obexer’s Boat Company in Homewood, Calif.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Board of Education is holding two special meetings this week, one of which is a joint meeting with the Lake Tahoe Community College Board of Trustees.

On Monday, April 17, the meeting is a closed session with one agenda item, public employee performance evaluation for the superintendent. The meeting starts at 3 p.m. but is not open to the public and not available on Zoom.

The Lake Tahoe Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is pleased to announce a free Beginners Genealogy Workshop, to be held at the South Lake Tahoe Library on April 29, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

This workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about their family history and genealogy. Daughters of the American Revolution, a national organization dedicated to historical preservation, education, and patriotism, is excited to offer this workshop to members of the local community.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Community Services Director Scott Morgan was recently honored with a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by the Nevada Recreation and Parks Society (NRPS). For only the second time in its 77-year history, NRPS awarded him the Dundee Award which was named after Dundee Jones who was a pillar of professionalism in the industry and the first Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Henderson.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For 65 years, the Tahoe Parents Nursery School has served the South Lake Tahoe community as the only parent-participation nursery school.

This Monday, April 17, they are holding their annual Open House from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at their newest location, Lake Tahoe Community College’s Early Learning Center. They are adjacent to the Child Development Center.

Tahoe Parents Nursery School (TPNS) is an LTCC Child Development Program and is a parent-participation preschool program for children ages 3 and 4 years old.

The Lake Tahoe Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), invites the public to a Meet and Greet on May 17, 2023.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Community Action Council currently has several member vacancies, including those within the Low-Income and Community Sector Membership categories. The Community Action Council is seeking to fill the member vacancies with individuals who can represent the interests and concerns of people and families with low incomes living in El Dorado County, with a special focus on housing, nutrition, and low-income program needs.

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.

April 6 - April 12, 2023

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00:37 SUSP VEH STOP - Officer initiated activity at Vikingsholm, State Hwy 89, Tahoma. Disposition: CHECKS CLEAR.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 22, 2023, and in South Lake Tahoe it will coincide with Earth Day at Lake Tahoe Community College.

The South Lake Tahoe Police Department and the Tahoe Alliance for Safe Kids (TASK) will have a booth at the Earth Day event. Bring expired, unwanted, and unused human and pet prescription medications and drop them off at their booth into secure bins. No syringes or sharps will be accepted.