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LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The snow will be melting soon in the Lake Tahoe region and a heavy winter will give way to a busy spring for wildlife in the area. Bears that have been in winter dens will be emerging soon and they will be hungry!

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Fire agencies around Lake Tahoe are continuing to see an alarming number of gas leaks, Carbon Monoxide (CO) related emergencies, and other hazard-related emergencies resulting from repeated storms and heavy snow. Firefighters continue their mission to empower the public with actions that should be taken to prevent snow-related emergencies.

North Tahoe Fire put out a news release Tuesday, stating they are responding to a steady increase in CO emergencies throughout the region.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - It's March Madness not only on the basketball court but also in the Lake Tahoe trail system! The Tahoe Fund created its own bracket to determine the most popular trail around the Lake Tahoe Basin. It started with 16 trails from four regions.

The Final Four are the Eagle Rock Trail (north), Rubicon Trail (west), Marlette Flume Trail (east), and the Star Lake Trail (south).

The matchups are:

Marlette Flume Trail vs. Star Lake Trail
Eagle Rock Trail vs. Rubicon Trail

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council will be held on Tuesday, March 28 at 5:30 p.m. People can attend in person at the council chambers at the airport, 1901 Lisa Maloff Way. Viewing is available on Zoom, YouTube, and on the City's website.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Barton Health staff members and physicians have voted Jacob Marquette, DO, as Barton’s Physician of the Year. Dr. Marquette received a majority of nominations recognizing his outstanding leadership and his caring, compassionate approach to health care. Dr. Marquette is a hospitalist at Barton Memorial Hospital, board certified in family medicine and addiction medicine.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 6th annual Tahoe Brewfest, to be held on Ski Run Blvd. August 26, 2023, will extend the $45 “Early Bird” ticket through April 7, 2023 at midnight.

Early Bird General Admission tickets will increase by $10 on April 8, 2023, making tickets $55 for unlimited sampling from the admission time of 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. VIP tickets will remain the same at $75 with admission at 11 a.m. and taps opening at 12 p.m.

STATELINE, Nev. - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist Sammy Hagar & The Circle is coming to the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys on July 14, 2023.

They are the latest act to book for the popular outdoor series. They come during the American Century Championship at Edgewood which is held July 12-16, 2023.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The consolidated grant cycle opens April 11 for funds that are available from the El Dorado Community Foundation.

GIVE Tahoe Grants
GIVE Tahoe supports nonprofits who work for and within the South Lake Tahoe Area. The GIVE Tahoe Grant is open to all nonprofits, agencies and schools serving the residents and communities of South Lake Tahoe. Proposals of up to $5,000 will be considered. This grant does not have a specific focus allowing the opportunity to respond to South Lake Tahoe’s most important needs.

The first Special Needs Community Night event will be Climbing Night at the Blue Granite Climbing Gym on April 1 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The fun is sponsored by Heavenly Ski Patrol and in honor of Special Olympics.

There will be free pizza and drinks. Ski patrollers specialized in ropes will be available to assist any adaptive climbing needs.

Blue Granite Climbing Gym is located at 1259 Emerald Bay Rd., South Lake Tahoe.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the Tahoe Arts Project on Friday, March 31 as they bring the Caminos Flamencos to South Lake Tahoe for a public performance at Lake Tahoe Community College's Duke Theater at 6 p.m.

After a week of performances in local schools, the Caminos Flamencos is bringing a fun night of music and dance from Spain to the community.

Tickets at the door are $10 for adults, and $5 for children.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For children, exercise is play — and it’s enjoyable. Aerobic activities such as riding a bike, running, soccer, basketball, volleyball, hockey, dancing, and swimming are popular, and include an immense amount of joy. As we age, regular physical activity is recommended to remain healthy, and with a regular exercise program, we can reduce our risk for chronic diseases and injury. But how do we keep it fun and interesting?

Leonard G. Funderburk was born in Washington, North Carolina on July 22, 1941. He entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ suddenly on February 24, 2023.

Leonard was a long-time resident of South Lake Tahoe. He graduated from Canoga Park High School in Canoga Park, Calif. He enjoyed sports and coached a women's softball team for A & K Plumbing in the 1970s. He also appreciated vintage cars, especially Corvettes.

Gabriel "Gabi" Ruedorfer Cozzaglio was born in Germany on January 29, 1929, and died on March 22, 2023. She had three older brothers and a younger sister who passed away before her.

She lived in the extreme of World War II and remembered having to be quiet when bombs were going off. Her mother would go out to protest the war and the family always prayed that she would come home and be safe. Gabi was her dad's favorite and she said he always spoiled her. She was the smallest in the family and when clothes or shoes were handed down she stuffed the shoes with paper so she could wear them.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado County Assessor Jon DeVille is reminding property owners in the path of the recent torrential rainstorms and snowstorms that they may be eligible for tax relief.

“The recent spate of winter storms have caused significant damage and in some cases devastating losses," Assessor Jon DeVille said. “I want to remind property owners that you may be eligible for property tax relief that could save you money on your taxes as you move forward.”

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During its meeting on Wednesday, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board unanimously approved a 33-room, 100-bed dormitory for Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) in South Lake Tahoe.

The dorms will be deed-restricted for low-income LTCC students from the Lake Tahoe region and California only. The target date for opening is July 1, 2025.

STATELINE, Nev. - The Hard Rock in Lake Tahoe will soon be a Golden Nugget, according to an announcement today from Fertitta Entertainment, LLC. The company, which also owns the Chart House chain and the Houston Rockets, announced they signed a purchase agreement to acquire the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe in Stateline, Nevada, including land and business situated on twenty-four acres from Paragon Gaming for an undisclosed price.

The transaction is expected to close within the next seven to twelve months, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

Dear Pay It Forward Project Fund,

This letter is written on behalf of the students of Mt. Tallac High School as a gesture of our enormous gratitude for your generous donation to them through the purchase of our school vehicle. This car is used daily for rides to employment and internships, mental health appointments, college field trips, and rides to and from our campus on snowy days. By having a school car, students feel seen, heard, and appreciated.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College is benefitting from the soccer talents of four South Tahoe High School (STHS) seniors, all committing to playing for the Coyotes in the fall.

During a traditional high school signing ceremony with family and friends watching on Thursday, Itzel Diaz, Jenni Arias, Salvador Arias, and Aiden Morales all committed to LTCC Soccer Coach Jeremy Evans to play for him in the Fall. Aiden was a 1st Team All-League striker, Jenni a 1st Team All-State, and Itzel was Honorable Mention All-State.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Historical Society is holding its Spring Membership Meeting on Wednesday, April 12 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Museum Complex in South Lake Tahoe.

Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its local history series with a 50-minute slide show, “Going for the Gold-Lake Tahoe and the Olympics” from local author and historian David Woodruff on Sunday, March 26 at 12 p.m.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Most of us learned at a very young age to treat others with kindness and respect. We learned how to be courteous.

Remember learning that respect is about treating others the way you would want to be treated, at all times and in all situations?

If COVID taught us anything, we learned that many people missed these important lessons, and the long, cold winter with heavy snowfall has also brought out a new set of bad behaviors.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - If bears could read, we wouldn’t need BearWise®.

Bears excel at acting in what they perceive is their best interests: finding food, finding shelter, finding mates, raising their cubs, and coexisting with each other. But they have no clue that avoiding people and people places would be in their long-term best interests.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - California individuals and businesses impacted by the 2022-23 winter storms have qualified for an extension to file and pay both federal and state taxes until October 16, 2023. There will be no penalties assessed between April 18 and October 16 on payments that may be owed with 2022 tax filings.

Originally the extension was moved to May, but with the onslaught of storms January-March, authorities moved the date out to October 16 to help residents who were coping with the disasters.

This includes:

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With winter storms creating epic snow around Lake Tahoe, a result has been road congestion and parking challenges at ski resorts. Vail Resorts announced today that these issues have led them to make changes to their parking plan at Northstar California, Heavenly Mountain Resort, and Kirkwood Mountain Resort for the next ski season.