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Prior to storm, snowpack at Phillips Station at 77% of average; Statewide: 80%

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The monthly snow survey at Phillips Station was conducted on Thursday, Feb. 29, though the figures will be changing as the current blizzard and upcoming storms will be reflected in the April measurement, currently scheduled for April 2.

North Tahoe Community Alliance seeks members for advisory committees on dispersing funds

NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The North Tahoe Community Alliance (NTCA) is seeking candidates for two volunteer committees that provide valuable input and help guide the work of the NTCA: the TBID Advisory Committee and the TBID Zone 1 Committee.

El Dorado County offices and Sierra-at-Tahoe among businesses closed for the day

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - With the current storm in full force, many area businesses and agencies may be closed for the safety of staff and customers. This list will be updated during the day as more information is made available.

As of 7:30 a.m. Friday, the following are closed:

El Dorado County Offices in South Lake Tahoe will be closed today, Friday, March 1.

South Lake Tahoe Library.

Sierra-at-Tahoe is closed for the day.

Mt. Rose Ski is closed for the day.

Palisades and Alpine Meadows are closed.

Freshie's Restaurant will be closed.

Snow day for Lake Tahoe area schools

The snow is falling, and due to hazardous weather and road conditions, the following schools at Lake Tahoe are closed for Friday, March 1:

Lake Tahoe Unified School District
Zephyr Cove Elementary
Incline Village schools
Tahoe Truckee Union School District
All services and classes at Lake Tahoe Community College (for March 2 also)
University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Boys & Girls Club

Tahoe Conservancy awards $600M to restore Máyala Wáta (Meeks Meadow)

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The California Tahoe Conservancy Board has awarded a $600,000 grant to the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) for forestry operations as part of its joint project with the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California to restore Máyala Wáta (Meeks Meadow).

Luck of the Irish Mystery Train to Virginia City returns with Miner Murder

Event Date: 
March 16, 2024 (All day)

VIRGINIA CITY, Nev. - The Luck of the Irish Mystery Train is coming back to the Virginia Truckee Railroad, and this time it’s a Miner Murder! Get ready for some interactive fun on Saturday, March 16, and help solve a mystery.

History tells us that the Miners of the Comstock were a rough and tumble group, hard at work underground mining for gold during the day and carousing at the Virginia City bars at night. Someone was bound to get murdered, and you get to help us find out “who done it”!

The Wild Alaskan Salmon Buying Club returns to Truckee-Tahoe

LAKE TAHOE - TRUCKEE, Calif. - Slow Food Lake Tahoe (SFLT) and Yup'ik Girl Seafood (YGS) have announced the opening of the 2024 Wild Alaskan Salmon Buying Club fundraiser, offering the community an affordable option for sustainably sourced wild Alaskan salmon. Those who join by March 31 have the opportunity to reserve a share of the best protein on the planet at a significant club discount while also supporting the community.

Special meeting of Douglas County Board of County Commissioners postponed due to weather

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Due to predicted severe winter weather and hazardous driving conditions, the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners have postponed their special meeting originally planned for Friday, March 1, 2024.

In order to ensure maximum participation, the meeting will be rescheduled with a new date and time announced soon.

The only agenda item was discussion and possible action on the draft Strategic Plan for Douglas County. Discussion could have included a review of the Board of County Commissioners' Strategic Objectives and action

Soroptimist of South Lake Tahoe celebrate local young women

Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe (SISLT) hosted a luncheon on February 28 to honor 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 are Abigail Sandorff, Vanessa Sandoval, Hannah Kelso, Ollie Sauve, Adeline Menke, Carmina Perez Galicia, Eva Moyer Pirie, Sarah (Jolie) Goldberg, Ava Wolfe, and Ella Moretti.

Jazzercise (Kahle Community Center)

Event Date: 
March 5, 2024 - 5:30pm

Jazzercise
Instructor: Sherry Baiocchi
Location: Kahle Community Center
Day & Times: Saturdays at 9:00am
Tuesday & Thursdays at 5:30pm
No Class on Holidays
When: Ongoing
Ages: 13 & up
Cost: $15 drop-in or reduced monthly passes may be purchased from the instructor
The NEW Jazzercise is a calorie burning, pulse-pounding, fun fitness program that puts your muscles to the test. Hot playlists keep you rockin’. New formats – Fusion, Core, Dance Mixx & Strength incinerate up to 600 calories/hour. Temperature check and mask required at all times. Class size is limited

Zumba (Kahle Community Center)

Event Date: 
March 4, 2024 (All day)

Zumba
Instructor: Nancy Taylor
Location: Kahle Community Center
Day & Times: Monday - Thursdays at 9:00am, Ongoing
Ages: 13 & up
Cost: $15 drop-in or multi-use punch cards may be purchased
Are you ready to dance yourself into shape, reduce stress, burn calories and tone your body? Zumba © class is a fun, joyful dance fitness program that incorporates rhythms and dance moves from Latin music, belly dancing, hip hop and more. It doesn’t matter if you think you can dance; all are welcome to join the party! Class size is limited

Qigong & Tai Chi (Kahle Community Center)

Event Date: 
March 4, 2024 - 4:00pm

Qigong & Tai Chi
Instructor: Susan Stonestreet
Location: Kahle Community Center
Day & Time: Mondays, 4-5:15pm
Cost: $5 drop-in
All levels and physical abilities welcome! Sessions focus on improving general health and wellbeing of the practitioner. A combination of Tai Chi, Qigong, meditation, gentle rocking & stretching movements and breathing exercises are practiced to enhance students’ balance, coordination, flow and transition. Wear comfortable clothing. Class size is limited
More Info at Kahle Community Center, 236 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline, NV 89449 or call 775-586-7271

Mindful Yoga (Kahle Community Center)

Event Date: 
March 5, 2024 - 10:00am

Mindful Yoga
Instructor: Susan Glasson
Location: Kahle Community Center
Dates: Tuesday & Thursdays
Time: Time: 10:00 – 11:00am ZOOM Option – Check Kahle Facebook Page for class code
Cost: $5 drop-in
Payments can be made over the phone with a debit or VISA/MC credit card

Yoga for Everybody (Kahle Community Center)

Event Date: 
March 5, 2024 - 6:30pm

Yoga for Everybody
Instructor: Susan Glasson
Location: Kahle Community Center
Dates: Tuesdays
Time: 6:30 – 7:30pm ZOOM Option – Check Kahle Facebook Page for class code
Cost: $5 drop-in
Payments can be made over the phone with a debit or VISA/MC credit card
All levels of Yoga enthusiasts welcome! Sessions will focus on pranayama (breath) and asana (postures) during each hour long class. Some basic yoga philosophy will be introduced. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat to class.

Dance Fusion (Kahle Community Center)

Event Date: 
March 9, 2024 - 10:00am

Dance Fusion
Instructor: Nancy Taylor
Location: Kahle Community Center
Day & Times: Saturdays at 10:00-11:00am, Starts March 2nd
Ages: 13 & up
Cost: $15.00 drop-in Monthly: $28.00
Dance for a Fun and Full Body Cardio Workout
Dance fitness class incorporates fun dance movements and light body weight training for an excellent full body cardio workout. Class size is limited

More Info at Kahle Community Center, 236 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline, NV 89449 or call 775-586-7271

Pilates (Kahle Community Center)

Event Date: 
March 5, 2024 - 10:30am

Pilates
Instructor: Rose Marie Ottman
Location: Kahle Community Center
Dates: Tuesday & Saturdays, Ongoing
(ZOOM Option Available – 530-577-4044 for class code)
Time: 10:30 – 11:30am
Ages: 13 & up
Cost: $12 drop-in or multi-use punch cards may be purchased
This is a multi-level fitness class centered on the Pilates matwork exercises. Modifications are provided to address abilities and injuries. Small equipment – weights, toning rings and resistance bands may also be used. In-person class size is limited.

Philippine Stick Fighting Arnis (Kahle Community Center)

Event Date: 
March 6, 2024 - 5:45pm

Philippine Stick Fighting Arnis
Instructor: Chris & Rick Manglinong
Location: Kahle Community Center

New Session: Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27
Time: 5:45 – 6:45pm
Adult: 16 & up Cost: $28 Drop-in: $12 per class

Next Session: Wednesdays, April 3, 17, 24 (No class 4/10/24)
Time: 5:45 – 6:45pm
Adult: 16 & up Cost: $21 Drop-in: $12 per class

Arnis is a blending of countless styles, is simple to learn and requires no special conditioning or raw physical strength. Class size limited

Tae Kwon Do (Kahle Community Center)

Event Date: 
March 6, 2024 - 4:45pm

Tae Kwon Do
Instructor: Chris & Rick Manglinong
Location: Kahle Community Center

New Session: Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27
Time: 4:45 – 5:45pm
Youth: 7 – 12 years Cost: $20 Drop-in: $8 per class
Adult: 13 & up Cost: $28 Drop-in: $12 per class

Next Session: Wednesdays, April 3, 17, 24 (No class 4/10/24)
Time: 4:45 – 5:45pm
Youth: 7 – 12 years Cost: $15 Drop-in: $8 per class
Adult: 13 & up Cost: $21 Drop-in: $12 per class

CIRCL Mobility (Kahle Community Center)

Event Date: 
March 9, 2024 - 11:00am

CIRCL Mobility
Instructor: Nancy Taylor
Location: Kahle Community Center
Day & Times: Saturdays at 11:00-11:30am, Starts March 9th
Ages: 13 & up
Cost: $7.50 drop-in only multi-use cards may be purchased
Release. Restore. Renew
Based on the science of functional movement, class focuses on flexibility, breathwork and mobility exercises to help you move better and longer. Set to a soundtrack of healing tones + sound frequencies to help your mind focus and release stress. Class size is limited

Brave the Shave: Join Tahoe Douglas Fire at St. Baldrick's Event

Event Date: 
March 17, 2024 - 3:00pm

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The public is invited to join Tahoe Douglas Fire Department Local 2441 in raising money for the search for a cure for childhood cancer. Volunteers armed with shavers will be separating people from their hair on Sunday, March 17 at 3 p.m. at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Stateline.

Start a team, or support another team in raising money - be a hero for kids with cancer.

St. Baldrick's is the largest charity funder of childhood cancer research grants.

Sign up to shave your head or to raise money another way.

Those celebrating Leap Day birthdays and anniversaries in South Lake Tahoe include siblings

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Every trip around the sun is not exactly 365 days, so once every four years the calendar gets adjusted with "Leap Day." Ancient astronomers knew this but it took until the year 45 B.C. to add that extra day to the calendar. Julius Caesar declared that year to be "Ultimus annus confusions," the last year of confusion.

We're not sure about the confusion part ending though.

February 29 is Leap Day, and it only shows up on the calendar once every four years - the same year as the Summer Olympics and presidential election.

Second Serving meal in South Lake Tahoe on Friday canceled due to blizzard forecast

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bread & Broth Second Serving at the Lake Tahoe Presbyterian Church will be canceled on Friday, March 1 due to the current blizzard warning.

Organizers are concerned about the safety of guests and volunteers.

Normally, the Second Serving program serves soup and simple entrees meals at the church, 2733 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. every Friday throughout the year.

When food supplies are available, dinner guests are provided with food “giveaway” bags containing fruit, vegetables and breads/pastries.

Liberty encourages customers to prepare for the approaching winter weather

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Liberty encourages customers to prepare for the approaching winter weather.

Severe winter weather has been forecast starting Thursday, February 29, and is expected to last through Sunday, March 3. The high winds and heavy snow may produce hazardous conditions and increase the potential for power outages. Poor road conditions, challenges accessing remote areas, heavy snow, falling trees, and/or the nature of repairs required may result in extended power outages. As such, it is important for you to prepare now.

Here are some tips to help you prepare:

Credit/debit card skimmer found at South Lake Tahoe 7-11

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A credit card skimming device was found on a machine in the 7-11 store at the east end of South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday. A customer noticed the blinking lights didn't show up as they normally do when he went to tap his credit card for payment.

Artists sought to paint murals inside USFS restrooms at Lake Tahoe to inspire stewardship

TAHOE CITY, Calif. The Tahoe Fund and USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) have announced a new collaboration. They are looking for community-based artists to “beautify” the blank interiors of the restrooms at the Stateline Fire Lookout Trail in Crystal Bay, the Logan Shoals Vista Point on Tahoe’s East Shore, and the Tallac Historic Site on the South Shore.

They hope murals depicting Tahoe’s plants, animals, and beautiful landscapes will reduce vandalism, and inspire people to take care of Tahoe.

Regional collaboration brings over $3M to South Shore for fuels reduction

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A collaboration between Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) and South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) departments has brought over $3M to the south shore to provide capacity planning for fuels reduction work. Both departments are part of the basin-wide Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT) and have been meeting with agencies on the south shore for the last 18 months to look at fire protection as a regional effort, and not separated by boundaries.

Ahead of big storm, Ski California expands safety education efforts with new ‘Deep Snow Safety’ video

Ski California is expanding the content available as part of its award-winning Mountain Safety Guide with the upcoming release of its newest video focused on deep snow safety. Created to educate skiers and riders about the risks of deep snow immersion, how to avoid it, and what to do if you or someone you’re with becomes immersed, the video was released Monday.

“Ski California’s 36 member resorts in California and Nevada regularly see storm totals that are measured in feet, not inches,” said Mike Reitzell, Ski California president.

National Forest Foundation and U.S. Forest Service launch "Nature Connects Us" campaign

The National Forest Foundation (NFF), the congressionally-chartered nonprofit working to improve and restore the health of the 193-million-acre National Forest System, and USDA Forest Service announced Tuesday the “Nature Connects Us” outreach campaign. This sparks the awakening and strengthening of all peoples’ connection to national forests and grasslands.

This campaign is grounded in honoring ancestral tribal homelands through respectful and mindful visitor experiences and was born out of the need to grow and understand the respect that public lands require on a deeper level.

Efforts terminated to raise Tourist Occupancy Tax by 2% in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe City Council voted 4-1 on Tuesday to terminate efforts to create a ballot measure to raise the Tourist Occupancy Tax (TOT) by another two percent. A vote to prepare the measure for the ballot would have needed to get started to make it to the November ballot.

Revenues generated would go into the General Fund with the instructions they'd be used toward roads, police, fire, and housing.

NWS issues Blizzard Warning for Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The headlines have been full of warnings - a big storm is headed to the Sierra Nevada. Some of those headlines are warning of 10 feet of snow at upper elevations, but with some disappointing storms so far in 2024, many are skeptical of the news. But authorities are all on the same page - Sierra travel will be treacherous from Thursday through Sunday, with a period of life-threatening blizzard conditions sandwiched in for Friday night into Saturday morning.

The well-advertised major winter storm should not be catching anyone by surprise.

TRPA releases draft Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, public participation encouraged

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is encouraging public review and feedback on key transportation plans that are meant to improve Lake Tahoe’s bicycle and pedestrian system and to encourage public involvement in transportation improvements. The Active Transportation Plan focuses on connecting all methods of travel that do not rely entirely on a car, like walking, biking, and rolling.

Douglas County Sheriff's Office arrest man suspected of attempted lewdness with a child and other charges

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – Members of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) Investigations Division, in coordination with the Douglas County Street Enforcement Team, arrested 32-year-old Richard Fraser on several charges on February 26. Fraser was arrested on suspicion of attempted lewdness with a child under 16 years of age, luring a child, using a child to produce pornography, and indecent or obscene exposure in the presence of a child.

He was arrested in the northern part of Douglas County.

The Grove to open at Camp Richardson Sunday

UPDATE: Due to the incoming storm, Thursday's grand opening has been moved to Sunday, March 3.

Tahoe Grizzlies 10U youth hockey team headed to playoffs, tubing fundraiser Sunday

It was down to the last minutes before the buzzer of a season-ending game between the San Francisco Sabercats and Santa Clara Blackhawks that clinched the local Tahoe Grizzlies 10U youth hockey team one of four playoff spots next month in San Jose.

Douglas County Sheriff’s Protective Association endorses Judge Johnson for Tahoe Justice of the Peace

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Protective Association (DCSPA) has issued an endorsement for the current Tahoe Justice of the Peace Judge Michael Johnson to retain that position.

DCSPA President Justin Fricke made the announcement on February 25.

“I am honored to receive DCSPA’s endorsement,” responded Johnson. “These Douglas County deputies and sergeants are vital participants in the judicial system and have been in a position to observe and evaluate my performance as judge, so I accept this endorsement as an affirmation of my judicial service, past and future.”

Letter to the Editor: Now Is the time to solve the housing crisis

Nothing is more appealing than the idea that problems can be solved with no costs to anyone. But that’s almost never true. Facing reality and making choices to solve problems is the mark of an adult. Screaming “no” to everything and ignoring problems is what children do.

It's CASA Box Lunch time in El Dorado County

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is time for the 28th annual CASA El Dorado Box Lunch. Box Lunch is one of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) El Dorado's biggest outreach and fundraising events each year. They work with community partners and volunteers to make and deliver over 3,000 pre-ordered lunches to schools, businesses, and individuals throughout El Dorado County from South Lake Tahoe to El Dorado Hills. All funds raised through this event directly support recruitment, training, and ongoing supervision of CASA.

Letter: It's not a "unit," it's our family home

After reading about an initiative to establish a tax on owners of vacant residential units in the city of South Lake Tahoe, I would like to share some thoughts about family homes, legacy, and to serve and protect.

Lake Village fire displaces residents

STATELINE, Nev. - Firefighters from the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District (TDFPD) responded to a home fire on Holly Lane in Lake Village on Monday, February 26. The call came in at 11:25 a.m.

Three engines and two rescue vehicles responded. The teams were able to knock down the fire quickly before it spread to other homes and condominiums. The occupants were able to escape without injuries.

The cause of the fire is under investigation and there is no estimate of damage though the home is not inhabitable at this time.

Prescribed burn operations to continue around Lake Tahoe this week, weather permitting

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Members of the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) will continue prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting. Smoke may be present throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding areas. View smoke management tips and the current air quality index at AirNow and the U.S.

Vote Centers and Ballot Drop Boxes open in South Lake Tahoe for March 5 primary election

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The March Presidential Primary is just a week away, and there are some dates and locations South Lake Tahoe and Meyers voters need to be aware of.

El Dorado County has 132,294 registered voters, with about 18,000 in South Lake Tahoe. Registered voters should have already received their ballots in the mail, and if not already mailed in, they will also be accepted at the following locations:

Kudos: Heavenly Ski Patrol Hosts Bread & Broth Monday Meal

Being a member of the Heavenly Ski Patrol is a really rewarding experience for the members of the patrol team. Whether making sure the ski resort guests are safe, working with the avalanche rescue dogs, or helping injured skiers off of the slopes, the members of the Heavenly Ski Patrol are there to ensure that the ski resort guests are enjoying the best skiing experience possible.

Survey about public transit for those living in unincorporated El Dorado County at Lake Tahoe

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Supervisor Brooke Laine has published a survey for El Dorado County residents living in the unincorporated area of the Lake Tahoe Basin (including Meyers and Tahoma).

There are nine questions about public transit in the region.

To participate, visit HERE.

Letter: Tahoe needs housing solutions, not a vacancy tax

Tahoe has a housing problem. This is the one thing that we can all agree on.

Our community is leaving town at increasing rates as they continue to get priced out. “Locals for Affordable Housing” has been very vocal in publicly advocating for what they claim is a solution: a vacancy tax.

It is not. The truth is, those in our community who need housing solutions the most would be hurt significantly if this tax measure passed.

Major storm expected to hit Lake Tahoe at end of the week

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If the forecast holds, March will be coming in like a lion this year. But first, there are Winter Weather and Lake Wind advisories to get through.

Starting at 4 a.m. Monday there is a Lake Wind Warning in place until Tuesday at 4 a.m. Expect winds from the southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph and waves 3 to 5 feet for Lake Tahoe.

Letter: TRPA Building a Resilient Future for Lake Tahoe?

In the 23-February-2024 column entitled “Building a Resilient Future for Lake Tahoe: 
Confronting Existential Threats with Modern Solutions” written by Julie Regan of the TRPA, she makes statements about what the TRPA has done and what they are currently doing.

Toyota Air & Après returns this week to Heavenly Mountain Resort

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Mar 03 2024 .
February 29, 2024 (All day)
March 1, 2024 (All day)
March 2, 2024 (All day)
March 3, 2024 (All day)

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Toyota Air & Après returns to South Lake Tahoe and will be held February 28 - March 3 at Heavenly Mountain Resort. It will be a weekend packed full of events you won’t want to miss, including an epic big air show on World Cup on Saturday night and fireworks. Meet pro athletes, collect some swag, and enjoy the big air and big energy.

Enjoy the Kristen Brown Band concert at the Heavenly Village on Friday, March 1 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This is a free event - enjoy an evening of great music from Kristen who was in the Top 20 this year on The Voice.

Column: Avoid Winter Back Injuries

Our winter wonderland not only provides an abundance of opportunities for enjoying outdoor recreation but also presents opportunities for injury. Take steps to keep safe on the slopes, while clearing snow around your home, walking on ice, or anything else this winter.

Prepare your body: Get in shape and condition your muscles. Warm up and stretch before each activity. Begin with a slow and easy session.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of Feb. 5 - Feb. 11, 2024. Location Checks are when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations and calls are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc.) but stats are collected separately.

Log for February 5 - February 11, 2024

2/5

Arrests
None

Other Calls
00:33 Suspicious Person - Occurred on Modesto Ave. Disposition: CLEAR NO FURTHER.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following calls 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.

Feb. 15 - Feb. 21, 2024

2/15
10:58 PRIVATE PROPERTY TOW - Occurred on Kekin St, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.

2/16

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