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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Sierra Club is presenting a series of gatherings featuring local experts on a range of topics of interest to residents of the Tahoe basin and the Truckee River watershed. All events will be open to members and to the general public, by advance registration.

On Saturday, June 22, the Sierra Club will be at the Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC) Center at 2 p.m. They will be exploring what LTWC does and the types of animals they care for. People will even meet some of their animal friends and learn about their stories.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Douglas Gregory Edwards, 37, formerly of Berkeley, pleaded guilty Tuesday to setting fire to federal land in the Lake Tahoe area three years ago.

On July 5, 2020, Edwards set three separate fires in the forest and near hiking trails - the Echo Fire, the Upper Fire, and Lake Fire. At the time of the fires, campfires were restricted, and smoking was prohibited except inside of a vehicle or other designated areas.

The Echo Fire

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - There were record crowds at Edgewood Tahoe last week for the 34th annual American Century Championship. For the event a total of 76,810 fans walked the course to watch the best and brightest stars compete, setting the event attendance record.

Parents work hard to keep their kids safe. Seatbelts are worn in the car, fences surround pools, and helmets are worn when playing sports and riding bikes. So, what about the medicines that are in your homes? Do you regularly clean out and monitor the medicine cabinet in your home?

LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif – There was a record number of participants during this year's 18th annual Tahoe Bike Challenge - more people than ever out of their cars to help improve Lake Tahoe’s environment and communities, according to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition. The two of them once again teamed up to organize the basin-wide celebration through the month of June.

9AM UPDATE 7/19: The Nevada State Police has released a preliminary report on Tuesday's fatal collision. On July 18 at approximately 1:43 p.m., troopers responded to the crash at the intersection of US50 and SR28. An Amador Stagecoach tour bus with 17 passengers was traveling westbound on US50 when an SUV traveling southbound on SR 28 made a left onto US50 east to Carson City. For unconfirmed reasons, the two vehicles collided.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision (PPPS) Week is July 17-21, and to get the week started off, El Dorado County's Chief Probation Officer Brian Richart cooked a big breakfast for staff on Monday.

Richart's department is 122 strong with staff on both the west and east slopes of the county. Since 2014 Richart has cooked up a big breakfast for staff, and he will repeat what he did in South Lake Tahoe on Monday and again on Thursday on the West Slope.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Celebrating 30 years of family-friendly shows, the Tahoe Improv Players (TIP) are going retro for their July 18th show at the Boathouse Theater at Valhalla Tahoe.

“It’ll be a blast to the past!” says Gerry Orton, director of the Tahoe Improv Players. Orton, along with Frank Riley, co-founded ComedySportz Lake Tahoe in 1993. The troupe evolved into the Tahoe Improv Players in 1997.

They're unpacking their ComedySportz (CSz) Lake Tahoe uniforms, to dress for the occasion … a special grudge match with ComedySportz San Jose.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation has announced that Lisa Maloff, the “Angel of Tahoe,” will be honored posthumously on Thursday, August 17, 2023, from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Lisa Maloff University Center (LMUC) on the Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) campus. The event will recognize and remember Maloff's significant and lasting legacy with tours of the building that bears her name, a presentation, a toast, and more.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After seventeen months of service to Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC), Heidi Volkhardt Allstead will be leaving as the nonprofit's executive director, effective July 25, 2023.

In the last five years, LTWC has experienced momentous growth — transitioning from its Cherry Hills location, moving to a new 27-acre parcel, and completing construction on the 5,000-square-foot hospital and rehabilitation building, in addition to 10 animal enclosures.

Dear fellow parents and friends; Sadly I’m writing to you again regarding the recent actions of the Douglas County School Board. They are calling a special meeting with only a week’s notice to fire the district's current attorneys, Maupin, Cox & LeGoy, and hire criminal law attorney, Joey Gilbert. Joey Gilbert is being investigated by the State Bar of Nevada for election fraud during the last gubernatorial race. He has no educational law experience.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) is scheduled to continue prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe. If conditions and weather are favorable, the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit may continue burning piles at Spring Creek near South Lake Tahoe today, July 17, 2023. Prescribed fire ignitions typically begin at 10 a.m. and smoke will be present. For current air quality and smoke information, visit AirNow.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) is scheduled to begin mechanical fuels reduction (forest thinning) operations this week on approximately 274 acres near Watson Lake on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe. This fuels reduction work is part of the Carnelian Hazardous Fuels Reduction & Healthy Forest Restoration Project that aims to reduce the risk of severe wildfires and create healthier forests in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Triple-digit heat will be continuing for much of the upcoming week in the lower elevations, with upper-80s and a couple of 90s for the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Fire weather concerns increase the next few days, with isolated dry thunderstorms possible tonight and enhanced breezes Monday and Tuesday. Isolated thunderstorm chances continue each afternoon and evening through Wednesday.

The weekly forecast for the Lake Tahoe Basin from the National Weather Service in Reno:

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Huge crowds were par for the course this week as the 34th annual American Century Championship (ACC) was held at Edgewood Tahoe. It came down to the last hole to separate the two leaders, Mardy Fish, and Steph Curry. The Golden State Warriors Guard Curry had an eagle on 18 to become only the fifth active player, the first since then-Tennessee Titans placekicker Al del Greco won in 2000, and the first African American, to win the popular tournament. He had two fourth-place finishes in the past.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - MasterCraft has been involved in the American Century Championship (ACC) for a few years now, offering celebrities and players the opportunity to go out on their boats between rounds. This year, celebrities could enjoy their time on the water while also supporting a great cause. The ‘Surf to Save Lives’ campaign was launched in May by MasterCraft to raise funds and awareness for the St. Jude mission.

They had a large display of boats near the 17th tee all week, as well as rides on the lake.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Historical Society is hosting another one of its Tahoe History Talks on the Beach on Tuesday, July 18 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

This week it will be a Chautauqua performance, “There It Is…Take It!” Local author/historian David Woodruff assumes the character of dreamer, designer, constructor, and despot of the Los Angeles Aqueduct, William Mulholland.

The following letter was written to the Douglas County school board and superintendent and is being published here ahead of the special board meeting scheduled this week to discuss terminating the contract of long-time district legal representation in favor of hiring Joey Gilbert.

Dear Douglas County School Board & Superintendent Lewis:

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Sixty years ago, the community’s dream of a local, Tahoe-based hospital became a 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.


Skincare is an essential daily routine. As summer heats up and you spend more time outdoors, it’s important to adjust your regime to accommodate the heat and exposure. Though skin care will look different for every person, any skin care routine should include cleansing, exfoliating, hydrating, and protecting.

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