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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two South Lake Tahoe residents have been honored by the Pay It Forward Project for their volunteer work on the South Shore. Dave Carneggie and Bonnie Driscoll were given a $250 grant in their honor to give to the nonprofit of their choice, and they selected Tahoe Magic. They were also treated to dinner at the Chart House as a thank-you for all they have done for the community.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 7 at 9 a.m. The public can participate in person at the Lake Tahoe Airport, or online.

On the agenda:

Comedian Jo Koy has announced his all-new Jo Koy: Just Being Koy Tour, and one of his stops will be at the Tahoe Blue Event Center on November 9, 2024. Pre-sale will begin Wednesday, May 8 at 12 p.m., and tickets go on sale Thursday, May 9 at 12 p.m. Ticket prices will range from $49 - $125 and will be available to purchase at: TahoeBlueEventCenter.com.

“I never take for granted that I get to live out my dream on the stage every week and this new tour is something special that I can’t wait to share with everyone,” says Jo Koy.

Each May, I look forward to celebrating Nurses’ Week — a time we can celebrate America’s more than five million registered nurses. At Barton, I am honored to work alongside our nurses, whose steadfastness, skill, and compassion benefit patients and their families every day.

Monday Meal is a weekly, full-course, nutritious hot dinner that is served by Bread & Broth (B&B), a ministry of St. Theresa Catholic Church. For over 34 years, B&B has been extending an invitation to all members of the Lake Tahoe South Shore community to join their communal dinner. In recent years, in addition to the meal service, B&B also provides food “giveaway” bags filled with dairy products (milk, eggs, butter), fresh fruit and vegetables, breads and pastries, meat, and a varied assortment of staples.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With a quick storm dropping 7-11" of snow around Lake Tahoe over the weekend, and more at upper elevations, things will be drying out and warming up in the week ahead.

The forecast for South Lake Tahoe from National Weather Service in Reno:

Today - Sunny, with a high near 54. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tonight - Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tuesday - Sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The future is indeed bright if the youth attending the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT) are any indication. The club held its 2nd annual Bright Futures Awards Ceremony in the Angel of Tahoe building.

Over 700 children are registered at BGCLT this year and they now operate at four locations with 18 summer programs and even had a teen sleepaway camp this past summer.

PLACER COUNTY, Calif. – Caltrans is advising motorists of traffic-interfering work continuing for the 2024 construction season on State Route 28 (SR-28) along the north shore of Lake Tahoe next week.

Southwest Gas and its contractor, Q&D Construction, will continue work on a gas line replacement project on SR-28 between Tahoe City and Kings Beach.

- One-way traffic control is scheduled at Mackinaw Road in Tahoe City from Sunday, May 5 at 7 p.m. until Friday, May 10 at noon.

Social media can have positive and negative effects on children and teens. While it can contribute to spaces of community and self-expression, social media has been shown to lead to low self-esteem, disordered eating, and depression. Research shows that the effects these media exposures have on mental health are closely related to how and why they are engaging with the content they are seeing and posting.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next South Lake Tahoe Library program is for all budding authors, no matter what stage in the game you are. Local authors from Tahoe Writers Works will share their writing experiences, from creating and crafting an engaging story to the process of publishing and promotion.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is amazing how far simple praise on a job well done can go. Praise is one of the simplest and most powerful tools to engage and motivate a student, and something that happened ten years ago shows that praise and recognition can be life-long.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) often ignites from curiosity and play. The collaborative efforts of Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC), Lake Tahoe Unified School District, and Tahoe STEM Academy are thrilled to announce Discovery Night, a community event focused on STEM exploration on Tuesday, May 14, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the multi-purpose room at South Tahoe Middle School.

On a windy day, embers from a fire can fly for miles. The U.S. Forest Service says, “During windy conditions, embers can be carried long distances, causing spot fires and home ignitions far from a wildfire.”

Clearing out 75 percent of the forest will not save our homes and families from wildfire ember ignitions. “Attempts to alter vegetation before fire comes, or to suppress fire when it ignites, are not keeping communities from burning in fast-moving fires,” according to Beverly Law, Ralph Bloemers, Nancy Colleton, and Mackenzie Allen.

What’s most likely to save our homes and lives?

Are you ready for a unique summer camp experience, designed exclusively for adults? Sierra Nevada Journeys has just the thing, a perfect unwinding weekend awaits you, with no responsibilities other than showing up with your friends. Join them from August 16 - 18, 2024, for a weekend in the mountains, free from all of those responsibilities.  

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The weather will be clearing just in time for the annual Cinco de Mayo celebration at Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe. The vibrant spirit of Mexico comes alive for locals and visitors to join in the festivities. From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Mexico with live music, delectable cuisine and irresistible drink specials creating the perfect ambiance for a memorable Cinco de Mayo celebration.

Highlights of the Event Include:

Stella Van Dyke Johnson American Legion Post 795 of South Lake Tahoe invites community members and visitors to join American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of the American Legion members for a Memorial Day ceremony at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 27, 2024. The ceremony will be held at Happy Homestead Cemetery, 1261 Johnson Blvd, South Lake Tahoe.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Valhalla Tahoe kicks off its 2024 season with a living history presentation, “The Reno Cure,” at the Boathouse Theater on Friday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. Reno has long been known as “The Biggest Little City,” but it wasn’t just the introduction of legalized gambling in 1931 that brought the town its fame.

First responders are invited to join others for somatic breathwork and an immersive sound bath on Tuesday, May 14 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Connect with your breath, get out of your mind, and into your body with experienced facilitator, Randy Gates. He is a breathwork facilitator and wellness educator, and a professional firefighter with Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue in Washoe County. In addition, he is a member of their peer support team and health and wellness committee. He has a master’s degree in education.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Traffic is currently being held at both Echo Summit and Donner Summit due to spinouts and travel issues. The forecast storm is living up to its potential and there are chain controls on US50, I80, SR89, SR88, and other roads.

This is a fast-moving storm and road controls should be gone overnight.

For current road information in California, visit https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ and in Nevada, https://www.nvroads.com/.

Douglas Wayne Kixmiller, affectionately known as Doug, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2023. He was a devoted son, brother, father, uncle, and friend, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Doug was the epitome of a family man and a loyal friend. He possessed a heart of gold and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. His generosity knew no bounds, and he would give anyone the shirt off his back if it meant making their day a little brighter.

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