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Kudos: 2nd annual Mt Tallac /South Tahoe High Car Show a success

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Thank you to all who supported the 2nd Annual Mt. Tallac/South Tahoe High School Car Show.

We'd like to thank Jesus “Chuy” Ahumada of Sombreros Tacos who fed the kids, Encompass Youth, JJDPC, South Tahoe Refuse, Lake Tahoe Unified School District, and Alexys Llamas Soto.

- Amy Jackson
Mt. Tallac

Rick Roy Boeser ~ September 22, 1961 - June 6, 2023

We are sad to announce the sudden and unexpected death of Rick Boeser on the afternoon of June 6, 2023. Born and raised in Minnesota, Rick moved to Lake Tahoe in the late 80s after graduating high school in Prior Lake, Minn., and attending the Art Academy in St. Paul, Minn.

Landing at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Rick spent 38 years working mostly in the table games department where he was a much-loved coworker and friend to so many.

Celebration of Life scheduled for Jay Conroy

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Celebration of Life has been scheduled for Jay Conroy on Thursday, July 27. It will be held in the Heavenly Ski Resort Cal Base Lodge from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

If you are planning on attending, please let the family know here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSV1bCFI5Dv6QeKch3nIrJctn0jRmnjf5Gr16BHAtXe1sSIQ/viewform. There is a hosted reception.

Bring your stories, memories, and a "fun hat."

New parking lot, trails planned for old Elk's Club Lodge area near South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The property that once housed the Elk's Club in Meyers and was home to years of flea markets is on the next agenda for the California Tahoe Conservancy. On Thursday, June 15, the Board will consider spending up to $1,200,000 on water quality improvements and creating better access to trails and the Upper Truckee River by reconstructing the parking lot and trail connections.

Conservancy to vote on $1M grant to City of South Lake Tahoe for Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt project

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - At its next meeting, the California Tahoe Conservancy Board will consider awarding a $1,000,000 grant to the City of South Lake Tahoe to continue constructing the Tahoe Valley Greenbelt and Stormwater Improvement Project.

The meeting is on Thursday, June 15 at 9:30 a.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College in rooms U112 and U1113 and on Zoom. The full agenda and remote access can be found HERE.

Kudos: South Lake Tahoe man in end-stage hospice pays it forward

Kindness, gratitude, and thankfulness from one person can make all the difference to so many. On Saturday, an exceptional and extraordinary example of this was such a gesture.

Truckee Air Show & Family Festival returns

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June 24, 2023 - 9:00am

TRUCKEE, Calif. - The Truckee Tahoe Air Show & Family Festival returns earlier than normal this year - Saturday, June 24 and promises to be a family, fun-filled aviation, and STEM–oriented event. Highlights include aerobatic performances, military and experimental aircraft on static display, STEM Expo, Family Festival, vendors, free speaker presentations, and so much more.

Lake Valley Fire seeks new fire safety inspector, applications now being accepted

The Lake Valley Fire Protection District is currently accepting applications for a new job opening from qualified individuals for the position of Fire Safety Inspector I. The eligibility list established from this recruitment will be used to fill a new position. Under the direct supervision of the Fire Prevention Captain, with a 40-hour staff assignment to Fire Prevention, the Fire Safety Inspector I will perform a variety of tasks relating to Fire
Prevention and Community Risk Reduction including:

Lake Literacy: Discover Lake Tahoe audio tour launch this weekend

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June 17, 2023 (All day)

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Experience the launch of the Discover Lake Tahoe Audio Tour and celebrate public lands by learning about language, culture, and responsible recreation practices this Saturday, June 17 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center.

Download the TravelStorys app before the event for the full audio tour experience (use QR code on the photo above). It has been created by the National Forest Foundation which is hosting the 17th event.

Interested in learning more about the history of Lake Tahoe? Come out to the

Former snowboard and soccer coach pleads guilty to distribution of child pornography

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Timothy Mackey, 42, of South Lake Tahoe, pleaded guilty today to distribution of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.

According to court documents, Mackey was a member of chat groups that shared child pornography on the social media platform LiveMe, including a group named “No Limit!!!” On Feb. 6, 2020, and Feb. 25, 2020, Mackey, using the username “bag of rock,” posted multiple images of child pornography in the “No Limit!!!” group.

Next TERC talk: A Lifetime of Science at Lake Tahoe, with Brant Allen

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June 22, 2023 - 5:30pm

On Thursday, June 22, UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) will be hosting its next Science Speaks lecture at Granlibakken Tahoe located at 725 Granlibakken Road just south of Tahoe City.

Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day Spring

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June 17, 2023 (All day)

When: Saturday, June 17 | 9 am – 12:30 pm
Where: Meeks Meadow | Forest Rte 14N42, Tahoma, CA 96142

Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to this fun, hands-on, in-the-field event. By pitching in, you will help improve the ecosystem function and the wildlife habitats that surround Lake Tahoe. Healthy forests and meadows act as natural pollution filters to Keep Tahoe Blue. The site we will be working in is one mile off of the Meeks Bay trailhead.

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Meeks Meadow
Forest Rte 14N42, Tahoma, CA 96142
United States

Expect delays as Caltrans starts pavement repair on a stretch of US50

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Repair work on a 2.5-mile stretch of US50 between Pioneer Trail and Jewell Road gets started on Tuesday, June 13. Caltrans is alerting motorists that the work will be traffic-interfering as Granite Construction will be grinding down and repaving rough sections of pavement on US 50 in both directions.

This work is part of the $17.1 million Caldor Fire Restoration Project.

Where is summer? Flash flood warning starts off the weekly forecast for South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Those hoping for two days to string together for a sunny, warm, and dry start to the summer season will have to wait a while. After a wild and wet Sunday in South Lake Tahoe, what does the week ahead have in store?

There was a lot of thunderstorm activity Sunday evening, followed by heavy rain, with more expected.

Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks special donor and Lake Tahoe Christian Fellowship crew

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bread & Broth’s Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) is a sponsorship program that began in 2011 and has been very successful in providing an opportunity for community members, businesses, churches, and organizations to financially support and participate in a Bread & Broth (B&B) weekly Monday Meal dinner.

For a tax-deductible donation of $350, AAD sponsors host a designated Monday Meal. The donated funds are used to help feed up to 100 people with a hot, nutritious, well-balanced meal prepared and cooked by B&B’s talented and creative cooking teams.

South Lake Tahoe City Council approves solutions to parking problem around Heavenly

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - While there have been parking challenges in the Heavenly neighborhood of South Lake Tahoe for several seasons, the past winter exposed the lack of adequate parking for those using Heavenly Mountain Resort. It was a chaotic scene on several weekends and holidays with cars stuck on the roads surrounding the resort, vehicles sliding and colliding on most streets, and residents in the area unable to get in and out of their driveways.

Community invited to Flag Day Ceremony at American Legion Post 795

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June 14, 2023 - 5:30pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Stella Van Dyke Johnson American Legion Post 795 of South Lake Tahoe invites community members and visitors to join the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of the American Legion to the Flag Day ceremony to properly dispose of American flags that are no longer serviceable.

The ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at the American Legion Hall, 2748 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe.

Kudos: NLTFPD thanks partners for annual summer water safety program

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District's (NTLFPD) annual Summer Water Safety Program was a great success at Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park.

They thank their agency partners, Incline Village General Improvement District Recreation Center – Aquatics, for their support with lifeguard and water safety instruction and Nevada State Park for allowing them to continue this program by moving it to Sand Harbor. NLTFPD would also like to extend a special thank you to Raley’s at Incline for donating the food for the barbeque lunch.

North Lake Tahoe Fire, Parasol Foundation, partner to expand wildfire resilience with software

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District has implemented Fire Aside’s Defensible Space Evaluation (DSI) software as part of an expanded commitment to improving residents’ wildfire resilience, funded by Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation.

Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation is a nonprofit public charity that is dedicated to supporting the Tahoe region, and its Tahoe Fire Safe Initiative was created to fund fire prevention strategies in the Tahoe Basin, focusing on people and property.

Seussical at Lake Tahoe Community College: Don't miss it!

Opening nights always have a special energy and excitement to them, and last night's first performance of Seussical had those qualities and more.

Diamond Valley takes flight

ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - Inspired by the Hot Air for Hope Balloon Festival, Diamond Valley Elementary School’s 5th and 6th-grade students sought to learn just how balloons fly. Investigation of convection currents proved to be an interesting diversion that led to a challenge to create their own hot air balloons out of tissue paper.

Students spent a few weeks researching and crafting their balloons and then invited their friends and families to the launch day, where balloons and motivation for learning were both lifted high.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office call log for Lake Tahoe region

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.

June 1 - June 7, 2023

6/1

11:43 VERBAL DISTURBANCE IN PROGRESS - Occurred on Wailaki St, in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: ASSISTED.

59th annual Lake Tahoe Relay on Saturday starts and ends in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be runners racing around Lake Tahoe on Saturday, all of who are taking part in the 59th Lake Tahoe Relay, the longest-running relay in the country. It starts at 5 a.m. at Lakeview Commons in South Lake Tahoe. This serves as the finish line as well.

The Lake Tahoe Relay teams consist of seven people, each running approximately 8 to 12 miles. All runners will have the same team number pinned on the front of their shirts.

There is also a two-person relay team with two members, each running 36 miles on alternating legs.

3rd annual educational Kids’ Fair returns to the historic Fourth Ward School

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June 17, 2023 - 11:00am

VIRGINIA CITY, Nev.- The third annual educational Kids’ Fair returns to the historic Fourth Ward School Museum in Virginia City, Nev. on Saturday, June 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Join them for an interactive day of exploration, fun crafts and interesting activities provided by local businesses and organizations in their Victorian-era school house museum on the Saturday of Fathers’ Day weekend.

Activities include printmaking, calligraphy, printmaking, gold panning, videography, Scottish Highland Dance, robotics, and more.

Activities & Demonstrations provided by:

Op/Ed: Community Health Improvement Week

June 12–18 is Community Health Improvement Week; a time to recognize the people and organizations working in partnership to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities. Health can be measured in many ways; there are both medical health and basic needs that influence our well-being.

Ebbetts, Sonora, and Monitor passes in the Sierra all now reopened

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has been able to open several mountain highways that had still been closed due to heavy snow received this winter at upper elevations.

Crews typically begin removing snow from the roadway on the first Monday of April each year and work seven days per week until each pass is free of snow and all roadway hazards before declaring them officially open for the spring and summer months.

More thunderstorms and rain in South Lake Tahoe's weekend forecast

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The pattern of thunderstorms and the chance of rain and hail continue throughout the region this weekend. Even though Friday only has a 15 percent chance of rain, there is a daily risk of thunderstorms, including hail up to nickel size, gusty winds up to 50 mph, and lightning. There is an increased risk of locally heavy rains and flash flooding, especially from Saturday through Monday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.

If you plan to be outside, pay close attention to the conditions and have a way to receive alerts and weather info.

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival- Little Shop of Horrors

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INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival this summer will feature a wide variety of musicians along with its mainstage production of Little Shop of Horrors.

All the fun takes place at Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, seven nights a week June 30-August 21, 2023.

Saturday is $5 Community Cleanup Day, seniors can get help with disposal

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's here! On Saturday, June 10, Clean Tahoe is holding its annual $5 Community Cleanup Day, fondly known as Dump Day. Get rid of the items you've had in the grade or house, waiting to be taken to the dump. It is held at the South Tahoe Refuse Transfer Station.

New this year is a service for senior citizens only. Help is available for seniors that have a hard time transporting and disposing of furniture or other bulk items. Seniors need to call 530-544-4210 to make an appointment to get items picked up.

Seussical - Musical performance by the LTCC Players over next two weekends

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Repeats every day until Sun Jun 11 2023 .
June 9, 2023 (All day)
June 10, 2023 (All day)
June 11, 2023 (All day)

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Oh, the places you’ll go” on this poignant, heartfelt & sometimes scary musical journey with Dr. Seuss’ most-beloved characters. As presented by the Lake Tahoe Community College Players, only Horton hears the desperate cries for help from an unseen planet drifting by on a speck of dust. Join the loyal elephant and his next-door neighbor, Gertrude McFuzz, as they protect Whoville from Wickershams, Eagles, Sour Kangaroos & certain boiling!

Tahoe Learning Haven offering free forum on outdoor learning adventures for teachers, parents, and daycare providers

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June 14, 2023 - 6:45pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Learning Haven (TLH), a new South Shore nonprofit, is hosting a free educational forum every second Wednesday of the month for interested community members. The inaugural event last month was a big hit when over 130 students and 20 businesses came together at a student job fair.

Wild Tahoe Weekend at Taylor Creek Visitor Center

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Repeats every day until Sun Jun 25 2023 .
June 24, 2023 - 10:00am
June 25, 2023 - 10:00am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Get ready for a wild time as the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS), Great Basin Institute (GBI), and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) host Wild Tahoe Weekend!

Join them June 24-25 at Taylor Creek Visitor Center, just three miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89. Residents and visitors are invited to attend this free, fun, family-friendly event.

Work begins on STPUD Black Bart waterline replacement project

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The first sign that a new water project was coming to South Lake Tahoe was the old post office at the corner of Pioneer Trail and Black Bart Avenue being fenced in and filling up with blue pipes and other supplies.

The corner is the staging area for the new South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) Black Bart Waterline Replacement Project being done by Vinciguerre Construction.

Crews started this week prepping the work area by cutting into the pavement on streets within the boundary area.

The contractor will be working on the project until October.

Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe opening thrift store, seeking donations

The Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe (HSTT) is opening the Thrifty Tails Boutique in Truckee in early August and they are now accepting donations.

Donations to HSTT's thrift boutique will help them provide vital resources to pets in need and improve the overall well-being of Truckee, North Lake Tahoe, and South Lake Tahoe communities. By donating, you're making a difference in the lives of pets and people alike.

To gather inventory they are accepting donations by appointment at the Truckee shelter at 10961 Steven Lane.

Unlicensed contractors cited in Tahoe sting operation

The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) collaborated with the El Dorado County District Attorney's Office in a recent undercover operation targeting unlicensed contractors. The operation, conducted in late May in the Lake Tahoe area, resulted in seven unlicensed persons receiving a Notice to Appear in criminal court for allegedly acting in the capacity of a contractor without the required license. These suspects now face legal consequences, including fines and potential imprisonment.

South Lake Tahoe Senior Center inc Fundraiser

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Repeats every day until Sat Jun 10 2023 .
June 10, 2023 (All day)

The South Lake Tahoe Senior Center is sponsoring a rummage sale-inside the Senior Center
Items include:
Household items
Books
Clothing Items
Jewelry
Medical Supplies(chairs, etc)
Bicycle
Sports equipment
Lots of miscellaneous items
Come join us and support your Senior Center

Location

South Lake Tahoe Senior Center
3050 Lake Tahoe Boulevard South Lake Tahoe, Ca 96150
United States

From South Lake Tahoe to NASCAR, local woman making name for herself on the race track

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A job working with race cars and trucks on the track is not a traditional career path for a woman, but Elizabeth "Liz" Prestella has been making a name for herself in racing.

The 2007 South Tahoe High School (STHS) graduate currently lives in Mooresville, NC, and has the job title of "Part assistant/ tear down mechanic/ at track tire specialist." Liz says she is like "a utility knife for my team they can put me wherever is needed."

A glance at urinary tract infections - webinar Thursday

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June 8, 2023 - 5:00pm

Experiencing pain or burning when you urinate? How about a strong urge to urinate that doesn't go away? Urinary tract infections (UTI) are a serious, but common, health problem that affects millions of people each year. They can affect men and women and can be painful and inconvenient.

South Tahoe High graduate creates BlueZone Sports mural in Reno

RENO, Nev. - South Lake Tahoe native, and South Tahoe High School grad, Rowena Piñero, is being celebrated for her mural on the new BlueZone Sports building in mid-town Reno at the Reno Public Market.

Rowena graduated from South Tahoe High in 2014 and Truckee Meadows Community College in 2022 from their design program, and has been working as a full-time designer with Design on Edge in Reno since graduation.

Free admission and fishing during “Discover Nevada State Parks” Day

Nevada residents and visitors are invited to “Discover Nevada State Parks” on Saturday, June 10. Park visitors will receive free day-use admission and free fishing (no license required) at all of Nevada’s State Parks.

This statewide event encourages Nevadans to discover the many exciting and affordable recreation opportunities right in their own backyards.

Basecamp Pizza Co. raises $20,000.00 for TAMBA

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Basecamp Pizza Co., located in the Heavenly Village, recently awarded a check for $20,000 to the Tahoe Area Mountain Bike Association (TAMBA) leaders.

South Tahoe High School celebrates students at 2023 Senior Awards ceremony

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe High School celebrated its graduating seniors this week at the annual Senior Awards Night. Previously a scholarships evening was held (see awardees here). There are 248 students in the Class of 2023.

Restoration Alpine County to hold public meeting on current efforts

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June 27, 2023 - 5:30pm

The Forest Health Community Working Group invites the public to discuss their efforts in restoring Alpine County after fire, flood, and mudslides.

The meeting will be held at Turtle Rock Park Community Center in Markleeville on June 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Discuss post-fire restorations, restoration timelines, upcoming field trips, updates, as well as question and answer period with project managers.

There will be state and private forestry groups, the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Alpine Fire Safe Council present.

Marcella Foundation opens "Think Big and Make a Difference" grant applications for South Lake Tahoe non-profit organizations

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Marcella Foundation has announced they are now accepting applications for the "Think Big and Make a Difference" grant program. Nonprofit organizations working in South Lake Tahoe are encouraged to apply for grants of up to $50,000. The application period will remain open until July 19, 2023.

South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District Board Meeting

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June 15, 2023 - 1:00pm

The South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District is holding its Board of Directors meeting both in-person and on Zoom on Thursday, June 15 at 1 pm. at the Forest Suites Resort.

AGENDA

A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Introduction of Guests and Staff
D. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting (Attachment)
E. Approval of Agenda
F. Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items, 5-Minute Limit)

A. Discussion/Possible Action
i. Treasurer’s Report
-1 Review of Financial Position
-2 Review of FY2023 Actual Financials
ii. Open Board Positions

George Whittell Chautauqua performance at Nevada State Museum

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June 15, 2023 - 6:30pm

The Nevada State Museum in Carson City continues its Francis Humphrey lecture series with a Chautauqua performance by local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff on Thursday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m.

Blue-green algae toxins detected in Indian Creek Reservoir, caution advised

ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - The Alpine County public health director is urging caution to those who are attending Kids Fishing Day on Saturday, June 10.

Dr. Richard Johnson recommends the following:
- Attend the event with your children
- Leave your dogs at home
- Minimize contact with the water as much as possible
- Since any toxin is stored in the liver of a fish, gut the fish, wash it carefully, and enjoy your meal

South Lake Tahoe gardening: Growing your own food and this week's festival

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As anyone who has gardened at high elevation knows there are challenges that lower elevation residents don't experience. No matter the hard work and time spent tending to flowers, shrubs, and trees, the rewards are great (even if it is a one-inch potato!

I haven't grown vegetables for too long, and it was the UC Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe and Slow Grow Tahoe people that got me hooked about five years ago. My annual "crops" have been potatoes, beans, and peas. This year I'm adding sunchokes, leafy greens, onions, and leeks.

Free microchip and vaccination clinic for dogs and cats from Glenbrook to Meyers

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June 13, 2023 - 12:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Humane Society of Tahoe Truckee is holding a free vaccine and microchip clinic in South Lake Tahoe on Tuesday, June 13 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

This free clinic is for pets from Glenbrook to Meyers and is not limited to South Lake Tahoe residents. Bring your dog on a leash and cat in a carrier.

The South Lake Tahoe office is located across from CVS midtown at 3438 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Call 530-542-2857 if you have any questions. Call to ask about spaying/neutering also.

With the community's help, Tahoe Paradise Park cleans up for summer

MEYERS, Calif. - Community volunteers came together on a beautiful Saturday morning last weekend to help prepare Tahoe Paradise Park in Meyers for the summer season.

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