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

Last Week's Report:

10/23

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Thursday was money giveaway day at the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (LTVA) meeting at Stateline. Thirty-eight local nonprofits were given checks totaling $100,000, a result of funds raised during the 30th annual American Century Championship at Edgewood.

The South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge hosted another successful Annual Kid’s Fishing Derby on Sunday, September 22, 2019, at Lake Baron at Tahoe Paradise Park. This was the 17th year the Moose Lodge has hosted this free event for children in the Lake Tahoe area.

Registration began at 8:00 am and wrapped up at 2:00 p.m. Hot dogs, chips, sodas, and water were provided free to all registered children.

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Jennifer (Jenny) Susanne Scott Fox came into this world at Barton Memorial Hospital in South Lake Tahoe, California on November 8, 1980, and passed away at the age of 38 August 9, 2019.

The South Lake Tahoe Moose Lodge presents the 17th Annual Kids' Fishing Derby on Sunday, September 22, at Lake Baron in Tahoe Paradise Park. The event runs from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All children up to the age of 16 are invited to attend, free of charge, and will be provided free hot dogs, sodas, and chips. Cash savings certificates, provided by El Dorado Savings Bank, will be awarded to the three largest fish caught, and all children will receive a raffle ticket to pick from a large selected of toys and games.

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - From sunup to sundown, golfers recently hit the links at Tahoe Paradise Golf Course to raise funds for the South Lake Tahoe Cancer League. Sponsored by the Moose Lodge of South Lake Tahoe for 14 years, the Longest Day of Golf raised $14,000 to go to help local cancer patients.

On Friday a check was presented by tournament organizer Mary Luckel to the Cancer League during a barbeque at the Moose Lodge. The men and women of the Moose Lodge, the golf course and many local businesses helped the league during their Longest Day of Golf.

Krista Kline Carson passed away peacefully on July 9, 2019 surrounded by family and friends after a 3½ year battle with cancer. Always positive, always upbeat she would constantly describe her life as AWSOME! She was a positive force for everyone who knew her.

She is survived by her husband Jesse Kalin (Philip) Carson, daughter Trella Ruth Carson, parents Don and Gwen Kline, brother and sister-in-law Scott and Jen Kline, step-daughter Madison Merz, step-son Travis Steidle and uncles, cousins and other relatives too numerous to mention.

The Juvenile Service Council (JSC) of El Dorado County is a 501c3 all-volunteer organization serving at-risk youth ages 14-18 who are involved in the Juvenile Justice system. Often these young people are some of our community’s most vulnerable and underserved. They are at a time in their lives when they need our “village” to be there for them without judgment, with kindness and compassion, and with the resources to be able to provide them the tools to be able to forge the future successfully.

100-year-old Stephen Layton has become the oldest graduate of a national program that introduces golf to military veterans. Layton was a Gunner in the U.S. Navy and fought in the battle of Guadalcanal during World War II, where he was injured by a bomb explosion that earned him a Purple Heart. After the service, Layton spent much of his life living in South Lake Tahoe with a career as a switchman for the Southern Pacific Railroad.

A bit of magic took place on the 17th hole this weekend at Edgewood Tahoe golf course when Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry asked a young fan dressed in all-Warriors gear to join him on the green. Tyler Golla from Sparks ran on to the course to meet his favorite idol.

Security followed closely behind as Curry made Golla, 15, comfortable by letting him take part in an improvised hoops shoot-out in front of hundreds of fans – and with Justin Timberlake joining the competition. As Golla shot the ball, Curry and Timberlake signed his Warriors hat.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - At the beginning of the 30th annual American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe, the Tahoe Douglas Rotary club honored the CEO of America Century Investments, Jonathan Thomas. On the first tee in between the threesomes of Steph Curry, Justin Timberlake, Tony Romo and AJ Hark, Jordy Nelson, Aaron Rodgers, the local Rotary club presented Thomas with a Paul Harris Fellow.

The award was created by Rotary International for recognition of significant acts of service and generosity.

Stellar violinist Alex Eisenberg joins TOCCATA-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus for Sibelius’ phenomenal “Violin Concerto.” The concert opens with Rossini’s famous “William Tell Overture,” and closes with Beethoven’s spirited “Symphony #8.” Performances in South Lake August 2; in Reno and Gardnerville July 27 & August 4, or a special event at Genoa Lakes Golf Club July 31st.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Tahoe Prosperity Center (TPC) has been chosen as the charity that could win $125,000 during this year's Korbel Closest-to-the-Pin challenge during the American Century Championship on Friday. A total of $250,000 is on the line during this annual contest that brings together 15 of the tournament’s most popular personalities to compete. If a contestant makes a hole-in-one, the $250,000 grand prize will be split with $125,000 going home with the celebrity, and $125,000 to TPC.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Harrahs Celebrity-Am Tournament will take place Wednesday, the second day of Celebrity Golf week over at Edgewood Tahoe. There will be two shotgun starts, one at 8:00 a.m. and the other at 1:00 p.m. The American Century Golf Championship begins Friday.

On Tuesday, the Tahoe South Celebrity-Am tournament was held with the teams led by the following celebrities taking the top three spots:

1. - Bode Miller - 50.3
2. - Sterling Sharpe - 51.3
3. - Kyle Fuller - 52.3

The week of American Century celebrity golf gets underway Tuesday, July 9 with the Tahoe South Celebrity-Am Tournament over at Edgewood Tahoe. It will be an 8:00 a.m. shotgun start.

(Celebrities in each foursome are listed in CAPS)

1A STERLING SHARPE, Wayne Walters, James Chan, Song Tae, Jeremy McDonald
1B BRET SABERHAGEN, Joe Bracken, Mark Feder, Mark Green, Bob Holmes
2 DeMARCUS WARE, Bob Lovell, Richard Conner, Brent Beck, Connor Beck
3A DOUG PEDERSON, Rob Weeks, Josh Jennings, Zenon Kos, John Zink
3B ERIC WEDDLE, Guy Naylor, Scott Bundrant, Jon Simkins, Michael Rogers

3:10 PM update: The South Lake Tahoe Police Department says the body found today at Bijou Municipal Golf Course is that of a 55-year-old South Lake Tahoe resident. No foul play is suspected.

The name of the deceased person will not be released until next of kin has been notified. An autopsy is being conducted to determine the cause of death.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The naked body of a man was found at the Bijou Municipal Golf Course in South Lake Tahoe just before 1:00 p.m. Thursday.

South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) is at the scene along with other agencies.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There has been a lot of activity at the future home of Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC) on Al Tahoe Boulevard, with foundations in and buildings taking shape. When completed it will feature one rehabilitation center and 12 cages/buildings.

By October, seven of those cages will be completed and LTWC will celebrate with a grand opening.

After missing last year, pop music superstar Justin Timberlake has just been added to the field of celebrities heading to Lake Tahoe July 9-14 for the 30th annual American Century Championship.

His addition has amped up the celebrity wattage at the annual golf tournament that will also see Steph Curry, Tony Romo, Charles Barkley and Aaron Rodgers among the 90 sports and entertainment personalities. Athletes include 16 Hall of Famers and 22 active players – among them nine All-Stars – as well as an impressive list of actors and comedians.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Coming off his fifth straight NBA Finals appearance, basketball superstar Steph Curry is returning to Lake Tahoe for the 30th annual American Century Championship.

The popular celebrity golf tournament will be held July 9-14 at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course.

Curry, the Golden State Warriors two-time NBA Most Valuable Player is a contender in the tournament. He is considered among the favorites. Harrah’s and Harveys Race and Sportsbook have installed him at 15-1 odds along with San Jose Sharks captain Joe Pavelski and former Sharks star Jeremy Roenick.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Even though the Snowglobe Music Festival is held in South Lake Tahoe for just three days a year, it's a year-long series of negotiations and discussions between staff, agencies, the No-Globe Alliance and the public to work out details for the next December's event.

During the June 18 City Council meeting, a new, multi-year Special Event Agreement

At South Tahoe High School, students faced a surprisingly cold week with snowfall. Advanced placement testing finished, spirit week is about to begin, and sports teams reached the state championships.

On Campus
Advanced placement tests ended this week with AP Language and Composition on Wednesday. Stress is relieved, as there are only finals left on June 17 and 18.

Next week is spirit week. With events, such as dodgeball, “manly volleyball” and dress up days, students get to show their school spirit as the school year wraps up.

Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) members from all over California came together on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course to celebrate the new DAR Chapter in South Lake Tahoe.

The chapter was officially organized by the National Society on February 5 of this year, and was welcomed to the city with a proclamation at the South Lake Tahoe City Council's April 16 meeting, Sunday's event was the formal recognition of the chapter's status as the newest in California. City Council member Tamara Wallace attended the event and read the proclamation to the attendees.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Services are set for the beloved Catholic Priest Father John Grace who passed away on Saturday, May 4.

To honor the life of the 98-year-old man who touched many generations in South Lake Tahoe, the South Lake Tahoe City Manager Frank Rush has asked that all City facilities fly their flags at half-staff.

Beloved Catholic Priest Father John Grace, 98, passed away over the weekend. To honor his life and commitment to the City of South Lake Tahoe, City Manager
Frank A. Rush, Jr. asked that all flags on City facilities be lowered to half-staff.

This week at South Tahoe High School, students had to put their jackets back on, as the weather cooled down. A trio of students will take turns acting as student council president, and a 13-year-old partnership on the baseball pitch comes to an end.

On Campus
Students attended Industry Day on Tuesday to learn about different careers. They heard presentations from a range of companies, including the nutrition department and rehabilitation center of Barton Memorial Hospital.