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The American Legion Auxiliary extends our sincere thanks to Helen Johnson for her generous donation of $5,000 to Stella Van Dyke Johnson American Legion Post 795. The donation will be used for much-needed electrical, chimney, parking area repairs, and the replacement of the recently stolen highway sign. The generosity of individuals like Ms. Johnson helps keep Post 795 doors open.

MINDEN, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a trailer stolen from a Johnson Lane area home.

The trailer, shown above, is a 2004 Champion brand, 18-foot-long flatbed tilt trailer, brick red in color. It has Nevada plates, license number 37460W.

Between May 10 and May 12, 2022, an unknown person entered the backyard of a residence while the resident was out of town.

There are no known suspects at this time.

It is with deep sadness, that we announce the passing of Badass, William “Billy” Roland Bradford, on April 15, 2022. Billy was born in Huntington Beach, Calif. on September 9, 1974, to Dianne Mills and John Bradford, Jr. Billy graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School, attended Long Beach City College, and moved to South Lake Tahoe in 1999, where he became a general contractor and took pride in the work he created through his craftsmanship around the area, over the years.

Gerald “Jerry” Johnson passed away peacefully in his home in South Lake Tahoe of natural causes on April 29, 2022, just before his 86th birthday. Jerry was born on May 1, 1935, in Glendale, Calif. to Albert and Francis Johnson. He had one younger sister, Cookie.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's been years in the making, but the goal line is just weeks away for the new Hampton Inn & Suites in South Lake Tahoe. Finishing touches are being placed on the lodging property's 120 rooms and suites, indoor swimming pool, restaurant, lobby bar with six on-tap beers and wine, and landscaping.

It's not your typical Hampton Inn with custom features throughout, including chandeliers, solar panels, and energy efficiency. The ski lockers will have boot and glove warmers, and the property has a fire pit, hot tub, outside heaters, and bike storage.

Kevin W Kinney passed away peacefully at his home on May 4, 2022. Kevin was born and raised in Chico, Calif. He moved to South Lake Tahoe in 1987.

Kevin started a franchise in the carpet cleaning world and then decided to have his own company. Kinneys Carpet Care was formulated and has been a household name since the 1990s.

He loved fishing, camping, and restoring old cars. He always had a way of helping a friend when they really needed it. When he was introduced to his wife Diane he sent her a dozen red roses every month. He referred to their courtship as a “budding relationship”.

After more than two decades in the fire service including leading the Lake Tahoe region through evacuation and recovery during the 2021 Caldor Fire, former South Lake Tahoe Fire Chief Clive Savacool is now focusing on his narcotics-tracking software company, LogRx. The downloadable app allows agencies to quickly scan and record controlled drugs used in the field, satisfying federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) requirements.

Male staff members with Caesars Entertainment, Harrah's, and Harveys took part in the first Walk a Mile in Her Shoes on the South Shore Tuesday. The men put on high heels and walked a mile around the casino corridor to not only raise funds for Live Violence Free, but to bring awareness to sexual assault, rape, and gender violence.

Forty-two people participated, and non-staff members taking part included a CalFire firefighter, local comedian Howie Nave, and contractor The Service Company.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) is warning residents of recent catalytic converter thefts. On Sunday, May 10, the second theft of the valuable part in the Long Valley Road area of the Gardnerville Ranchoes.

The theft occurred at approximately 4:30 a.m. and a witness saw the perpetrator flee the scene and get into a “white SUV,” which was waiting nearby.

Testing the new Lexus LX 600 on and off-road in Lone Pine. Let's address the elephant right away: this isn’t a cheap vehicle. At a towering $107,585 asking price as-tested, it costs as much as four years of university for your kid. Shoot, you could put two kids through for that much! But boy oh boy is this an amazing machine. I've always had a soft spot for the outgoing LX 570 for its nostalgic and indulgent charms despite being a bit of a homo robustus, but the new edition makes a case for itself on pure all-use merit.


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An extensive roadway project has been completed at Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park, allowing Nevada State Parks to reopen the park on May 11. The new improvements will allow safe travel through Union Canyon throughout the year and prevent resource damage during storm events.

MEEKS BAY, Calif. - A 58-year-old Palo Alto man drowned in Lake Tahoe on May 5, 2022, after falling out of a boat.

At approximately 9:20 a.m., El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) received a report of two persons who had fallen out of their boat and into the water near Meek's Bay. The US Coast Guard, Meeks Bay Fire Protection District, and EDSO deputies responded to the scene.

One of the victims was able to get out of the water by themselves. The Coast Guard was able to see the second victim at the bottom of the lake in approximately 15 feet of water and was able to recover him.

Please note: Updated location!

The June 9 performance of TOCCATA-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will be a benefit concert for Between Horses and Humans. The show will be held at Trinity Lutheran, 1480 Douglas Ave, Gardnerville at 7 p.m.

Between Horses and Humans helps youth in South Lake Tahoe and Nevada’s rural counties who face many challenges to their mental and emotional health. The area’s severe shortage of mental health providers means that youth aren't always able to receive the mental and emotional support services they need.

The “small yet mighty” community of Kirkwood, California has been recognized as an official Firewise Community by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). This recognition is an important step for Kirkwood. It indicates that the NFPA acknowledges that the community has a valid plan in place - through education and fire fuel reduction efforts - to improve fire safety and preparedness in the event of another wildfire.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - An arrest has been made in the fatal crash that killed Fallon Montanucci, a 22-year-old Gardnerville resident on April 23, 2022. She had been driving on US-395 at Airport Road at approximately 4:00 a.m. when a silver 2020 Ford F-150 pickup driving the wrong way struck the front of her vehicle.

Troopers with the Nevada State Police Highway Patrol have arrested the driver of the pickup, Matthew Premo. 26. of Carson City.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Barton Health staff members and physicians have voted Tamara McBride, MD, as Barton’s Physician of the Year. Dr. McBride received a landslide of nominations recognizing her for outstanding leadership and her caring, compassionate approach to health care. Dr. McBride is the Hospital Medicine Medical Director at Barton Memorial Hospital.

CARSON CITY, Nev. – State transportation contracts announced during today’s Nevada Transportation Board of Directors meeting are projected to support 635 jobs while helping provide a transportation system to keep Nevada safe and connected. One project is this summer's Warrior Way signal at Lake Tahoe.

A projected 635 jobs will be supported for one year by the highway contracts and agreements reviewed as part of the May 9 state transportation board meeting.

State transportation improvements reviewed/approved at this month’s state transportation board meeting include:

The Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra History Series on Saturday, May 14. This week's presentation will be "The Wedding of the Waters."

Hear how in 1937, Father John Crowley of Lone Pine, organized, planned, and executed the Eastern Sierra’s largest and grandest event ever held. From President Roosevelt to Hop Along Cassidy, the three-day event is a bona fide unbelievable...true story.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - You can do it, just a few more days! When you planned out your 2022 calendar did you ever think we'd see dry January-March and a snowy April and May?

The week ahead starts with a chance of snow through Wednesday but fast-forwards to almost summer-like weather by the end of the week.

The first part of the week will be rather cold for May, but we will warm nicely into the weekend. Can we say adios to winter yet? We’ll likely see a warming trend during this May 13-19 period but starting off cool so that

Two Carson City men died in separate crashes on I-580 on Saturday, April 30, 2022.

The first one was at approximately 3:32 a.m. Troopers with the Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol Division, responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash southbound on IR-580 in the area of Washoe County Mile Marker 10 in Reno.

Preliminary investigation indicates the driver of a black 2015 Toyota Tacoma pickup was driving southbound when, for unknown reasons, allowed his vehicle to run off the roadway to the left. The Tacoma overturned and the driver was ejected from the vehicle.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for the Lake Tahoe Basin for Sunday, May 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Snow and gusty winds are expected. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno predicts total snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches along the Sierra crest including Donner and Echo Summits, and 1 to 4 inches below 7,000 feet with the higher amounts on the west shore of Lake Tahoe. Sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph and waves of 2 to 4 feet, locally up to 5 feet, on Lake Tahoe.

Ridgetop winds will exceed 70 mph at times.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) were dispatched to Topaz Lake on Saturday, May 7 at 11:40 a.m. after a boat overturned and several individuals were in the water.

According to DSCO, one person was pronounced deceased and three others needed medical attention.

The name of the deceased individual has not been released at this time.

Nevada Division of Wildlife (NDOW) is the leading the investigation with the assistance of DCSO. There are no other details at this time.

Want to be unique with your crossover choice? Here's the Volvo XC60, and it's totally built on merit, too. On a beautiful spring morning, my best friends and I decided to go for a drive on our favorite NorCal roads, heading from Folsom, CA to Mark Twain's Angels Camp and then Murphys, the Sonoma of the foothills. Our varied lineup of cars consisted of a 997 Porsche 911 S, E28 BMW M5, Lotus Europa, E34 BMW 540i (one of those cool ones with the six-speed manual), an MK3 Toyota Supra...and then there's me, in a bright white Volvo XC60.

There will be a special meeting of the South Lake Tahoe Tourism District (SLTTID) Board on Monday, May 9, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. They will be meeting at the Forest Suites Resort and discussing extending the SLTTID balloting period by another 30 days.