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Tahoe Regional Young Professionals keep the summer sizzling with their next mixer at Brothers Bar & Grill, July 24 from 7 – 10 p.m. Food and drink specials will be flowing throughout the evening.
Brothers Bar is located at 888 Emerald Bay Rd South Lake Tahoe, Calif. Board members will be sporting their TRYP t-shirts and encourage others wear them to events.

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The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is marking the fifth anniversary of the Angora Wildfire by reminding the public of the importance of creating defensible space around their homes and reflecting on the community’s progress since the fire.

The dedication ceremony of Lakeview Commons at El Dorado Beach will take place on Wednesday, June 20. To facilitate this event and to minimize the potential for traffic hazards between motor vehicles and pedestrians in this area, a one block section of Lakeview Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at 11 a.m., according to the city in a press release. This closure of Lakeview Avenue will include the distance between Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Riverside Avenue. The re-opening of this closure is anticipated to be around 5 p.m.

The dedication of Lakeview Commons at El Dorado Beach is Wednesday, June 20 at 2 pm. The ceremony will be followed by a concert and barbecue at 3 pm. Complimentary food, commemorative items, and speeches by California State Senator Ted Gaines, California Tahoe Conservancy, current Mayor Claire Fortier, former Mayor Kathay Lovell. The event is open to the public.

The Lake Tahoe Paddle Festival is a solstice celebration of human powered watercraft featuring ancient art to state of the art boats, boards and paddles. The focus is the preservation of indigenous watercraft art and culture. Interpretive exhibits will highlight sustainable recreation, healthy foods, yoga, healing arts and environmental awareness.

Services for legendary radio commentator Travus T. Hipp will be held this Saturday, May 26, in Silver City. Hipp died early Friday morning, May 18, at his Silver City home. He was 75, as old as the Golden Gate Bridge in his beloved San Francisco.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 26, in Silver City. Gathering, gnoshing and remembering will begin at the Silver City Community Center, 385 High Street, at 10:00 a.m. Food and refreshments will be provided. Those who wish may bring more.

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Men's Circle will also be this Monday, May 7, at 5 pm at 191 Pine Drive Kingsbury Grade. (Please call or email for directions).

A celebratory groundbreaking ceremony will be held Monday, April 30, from 5:30-6 p.m. at 1209 Bonanza Ave., the future site of Bonanza Park.Families, neighbors, community members, city officials...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - From 5:30 to 6 p.m. April 30, Edgewood Companies will join South Lake Tahoe officials, neighbors and community members at a groundbreaking ceremony for Bonanza Park, acco...

With the Washoe Tribe's offering and support of El Dorado County Supervisor Norma Santiago, a move is underway to rename Lakeview Commons Park at South Lake Tahoe in time for an official June 20 dedication.
Given its 6,000 year history, the Washoe Tribe has presented the name Tahnu Leweh (Pronounced Tah-New Lay-Way) which, in native language, means "all the people's place." It is a name the Tribe would like to gift to El Dorado County and South Lake Tahoe as a symbol of peace, prosperity and goodness, said Darrel Cruz, Culture and Language Director for the Washoe Tribe.

Opening Night at Aces Ballpark, April 5, will be highlighted by a special pregame ceremony honoring the 2011 Reno Aces, who won their first division championship in franchise history, the organizat...

Jaycee Dugard made her first appearance at a public event since her 1991 kidnapping on Friday night, receiving an award at the United Nations in New York and praise from fellow honoree Oprah Winfrey.
Dugard, 31, was presented the Inspiration Award from fashion designer and philanthropist Diane von Furstenberg at the DVF Awards, which honor women who display leadership, strength and courage. But first she was lauded by Oprah.

Tahoe Regional Planning Agency employee Jeff Cowen was honored as the recipient of the North Lake Tahoe Chamber and Resort Association’s Employee of the Year Award for his outstanding work as TRPA’s Community Liaison.
“I was shocked and truly honored to receive this recognition,” Cowen said about the award. “I am lucky in my job because I get to inform the community about all the great work being done by TRPA staff. I know I share this award with them,” he said.

By Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval honored three Pearl Harbor survivors today on the 70th anniversary of the attack that brought the United States into World War II.

By Kristi Boosman
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency employee Gary Weigel was honored as the recipient of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce’s Blue Ribbon Award in the Public Agency Service category for his exemplary customer service as a Senior Planner at TRPA.

“I was shocked and pleasantly surprised when I found out I had been selected for a Blue Ribbon Award by the community,” Weigel said, “but also very excited. It’s a tremendous honor.”

TRPA’s Executive Director, Joanne Marchetta, agreed.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe will hold a promotional ceremony for three new fire department shift commanders Monday, according to a statement from the city.The ceremony is open to th...

Publisher's note: After the annual Memorial Day ceremony in South Lake Tahoe this year, Mayor Hal Cole was criticized by members of the public for not attending. When Lake Tahoe News learned he sp...

The annual “Tree of Remembrance” Interfaith Ceremony hosted by Barton Hospice and Foundation will take place friday, December 9, from 6:00pm - 7:00pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Carson Valley. This event gives attendees the opportunity to reflect on the memories they share and celebrate the lives of those they have lost. Barton Hospice encourages everyone to take this opportunity to honor those they will forever cherish. Attendees will be able to say the name of the person in remembrance and light a candle in their honor. Music and song will be performed by OneVoice of Unity.

By Kristi Boosman
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency announced the winners of the Lake Spirit Awards honoring "real people making real progress protecting Lake Tahoe" at their first-ever Community Appreciation Day event held on September 29 at TRPA's office.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In Buddhism, a Tsok offering is a powerful ritual, typically reserved to honor certain gods. But this Saturday, the ceremony will focus on blessing the lives of those aff...

The first Lake Tahoe and Meyers Climbing Festival and Bouldering Competition will be on Saturday, Sept. 17. This first-time event is held in and around the town of Meyers, four miles outside South Lake Tahoe. Get out and climb, meet other members of the climbing community, and celebrate the outdoor adventure lifestyle. Beer garden from Divided Sky and local breweries. Live music from Safe Haven Chiropractic and Food from Tahoe Bouldering.com. This event is free to attend and climb.