SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In partnership with NARAL, Democrats throughout Congressional District 3 will be holding Rallies for Reproductive Rights - bringing their voices to mark opposition to Congressmember Kevin Kiley’s views on reproductive Choice.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Are South Lake Tahoe families better off than in previous years? If one only looked at the completed Family Income Surveys received by the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) each year, the answer would be "yes." Last fall, under 50 percent of the students enrolled met the income guidelines necessary for extra funding whereas that number was consistently in the 60 percent range (and higher) in the years prior to COVID.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On August 14, Heavenly Mountain Resort once again sponsored a Bread & Broth (B&B) Monday Meal thanks to the generous Vail EpicPromise grant funds awarded to Bread & Broth.

“It’s always a pleasure for the Heavenly team to be able to give back to the community through our Monday Meal sponsorships,” said Stefan Watkins.

In addition to serving as Heavenly’s Adopt A Day (AAD) crew member on the 14th, Stefan is also a regular B&B volunteer on the second Monday of each month. So, he has a great deal of experience helping at the Monday dinner service.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - An off-duty deputy from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) was shopping at the Tractor Supply Store in Minden on Sunday morning. At approximately 9:25 a.m. he spotted Sean Maxwell, a man who the deputy knew was wanted as a suspect in several burglaries in Carson City.

The off-duty deputy contacted DCSO dispatch and patrol deputies responded.

Maxwell was detained as he was leaving the Tractor Supply store, and it was determined that he had allegedly stolen several items from the store.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Sixty years ago, the community’s dream of a local, Tahoe-based hospital became reality. Barton Health has assembled a collection of articles to commemorate 60 years of quality and compassionate health care for our community and its visitors. Beginning with the 1950s, an article outlining the events of each decade will be published monthly, culminating with the 2020s on Barton’s official 60th anniversary in November. Follow along this historical journey each month and learn more at BartonHealth.org/History.

1990s: Expanding to Meet the Needs of the Community

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – Douglas County has announced the hiring of Nikki Verdile for the position of economic vitality manager. Her official start date will be August 28, 2023. Nikki will be joining the Douglas County team from the private sector with a strong background in business, project management, hospitality, marketing, and communications.

ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. – Alpine County Search and Rescue (Alpine SAR) has announced its inaugural fundraising golf tournament, scheduled for September 29, 2023. Golf enthusiasts and community members are invited to join them for a day of friendly competition, camaraderie, and philanthropy at the Genoa Lakes Golf Club.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe is looking for unsung heroes in the South Lake Tahoe community. There have always been great volunteers on the South Shore, but over the past two years, the community has been the recipient of thousands of hours of selfless work by volunteers

Kiwanian Bob Baunhauser epitomized the type of person the club is now seeking to thank through public recognition.

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.

August 10 - August 16, 2023

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23:09 ORDINANCE VIOLATION REPORT - Occurred on Ponca St, in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: ADVISED.

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