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Even as campers pour in to the El Dorado National Forest for the Memorial Day weekend, dangers remain.

Several members of a group of campers from Sacramento didn't even realize they were near the King Fire's burn zone as they set up tents at the Ponderosa Cove Campsite.

Fortunately, one camper did understand the risk from burned trees and branches that can still fall on unsuspecting hikers.

Stage 2 of the Amgen Tour of California Women's will affect travel in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday.

If you want to watch the race along the route it is advised you get in place by 9:30 a.m. as roads will start to close at that time.

Pioneer Trail will be closed to through traffic from Ski Run Boulevard and Pioneer Trail to US Highway 50 in Meyers and Pioneer Trail until 1 p.m. Please plan accordingly.

Lake Tahoe’s natural geography of steep climbs and long descents against postcard views will offer plenty of sites to catch race action as the top women cyclists compete in Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the Amgen Tour of California Women’s Race May 8-9.

With the start and finish line at Heavenly’s California Base Lodge, spectators will be updated with live race announcements, and entertained with high-energy music, local and Amgen Tour of California exhibitors, food and beverage.

An Opening Day celebration is planned at the South Tahoe Little League Complex this Saturday, April 25th. A parade and ribbon cutting ceremony are planned prior to the start of scheduled games. The parade will start on the street next to the South Tahoe Middle School tennis courts at 9:00 a.m. with a planned parade path to follow Lyons Avenue to Rufus Allen, and into the major’s field by way of the snack shack entrance. Parking will not be available at South Tahoe Middle School due to the eWaste collection event. Parking is available along Rufus Allen Blvd.

Just as they did in 1860, the Pony Express riders will carry the U.S. Mail during their annual re-ride that comes through South Lake Tahoe this summer.

Mail will be carried by horseback by over 700 riders from St. Joseph, Missouri, through Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada and California between June 15 and June 25, 2015. The annual re-ride of the famous Pony Express takes the same number of days as it did 155 years ago: 10 days.

Have you heard any good Middle Eastern Oud or Kemenche lately? How about South American Charango and Zamponia or East Indian Tablas or Santoor? Intrigued? These and many other ethnic instruments from the Middle East, Central Asia, India, China and South America will be played by multi-instrumentalist Todd Green at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 27 at South Tahoe High School Theater. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $5 for children. The concert will be preceded by a half-hour quiet strings-only, live prelude.

The 3rd annual Dancing With the Tahoe Stars is quickly becoming a community favorite. A capacity crowd filled MontBleu Casino Resort to watch ten local celebrities paired with professional dancers vie for the mirror ball trophy.

South Lake Tahoe teacher Lisa McDaniel and Lake Tahoe Unified School Board Member Ginger Nicolay-Davis each ended up with the top honors in the first ever tie. The tiebreaker combined judge's scores, ticket donations and crowd noise.

The Tahoe Art League is pleased to invite the public to observe a demonstration in watercolor techniques by Lady Jill Mueller, to be held as part of its monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 11th, at 6:00 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center. This event is free.

Lady Jill’s landscapes of the High Sierra/Great Basin region beautifully depict our mountainous high desert terrain with skill that leads the viewer to the sensation that they are part of the scene, admiring nature.

Since the beginning of December, 2014 there have been 19 thefts, six burglaries and two robberies reported in the South Lake Tahoe city limits. While many of these are petty thefts, others have resulted in the theft of valuable jewelry, electronics and other belongings from residences while the owners weren't home.

Have you protected your home to the best of your ability? Many of us may think that "it can't happen to me," but when a home was burglarized around the corner from me, I changed that mode of thinking and started looking into ways to better protect mine.

Wednesday night starts the 14th season for American Idol and two local women will be part of it.

South Lake Tahoe entertainer Ashley Kepler and Molly Seals, from Carson City, both tried out for the singing competition.

According to the Reno Gazette Journal, Seals tried out in Reno in July and then moved to the Kansas City auditions in August. She isn't saying whether or not she makes it to the next round so viewers will have to watch to find out.

Watch this preview of the season opener of television's Celebrity Apprentice and you might recognize someone.

Jamie Anderson, South Lake Tahoe resident and Gold Medalist from the Sochi Olympics, is on the cast of popular television show which starts on Sunday night, January 4 at 9 p.m. on NBC.

With the passing of AB 60 in California a large group of new applicants for driver's licenses is expected, and with that a new group of scams targeting an unsuspecting population.

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has issued a warning to customers that they need to watch for scams involving the application process.

The annual procession of decorated City vehicles and other participants made it's way down Lake Tahoe Blvd on Saturday night, much to the delight of people along the parade route and at the tree lighting ceremony at the end.

As the row of cars and trucks passed by local businesses, those adorned with lights turned them on like one moving light switch.

At the "Shops at the Y" people gathered to watch the tree lightening ceremony along with treats and photos with Santa.

Join for the Friends of the Library for an exciting story time, "Gertrude’s Tahoe Adventures in Time", a new children’s book about the natural history of Lake Tahoe.

With colorful and dramatic illustrations the book tells the story of Gertrude, a Tahoe girl who meets a magic maiden who takes her on a fast motion adventure through the history of Lake Tahoe. They watch glaciers march, volcanoes erupt and exotic animals graze while becoming forever friends. Children will be entertained as they learn.

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The 7th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards ceremony was the biggest yet, with 300 people at Thursday's banquet and 175 nominations of local businesses, employees and experiences.

Here is the list of winners:

Experience Award – Sponsored by Marriott Grand Residence & Vacation Club

Stroll through a holiday wonderland with thousands of twinkling lights on decorated Christmas trees and holiday decor! Vote for your favorite tree in the Festival's "People's Choice Award" contest. Settle down to watch the entertainment, bid in the silent auction, enter the raffle, get a family photo with Santa, and take the kids to Teddy Bear Hospital. Kids can stop by the Gingerbread Junction, where they can write a letter to Santa and drop it in the giant mailbox for express delivery to the North Pole.

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The seven day forecast for the Lake Tahoe basin includes sunshine, rain and snow. A foot of snow is expected at upper elevations with 2" to 6" forecast at lake level.

South Lake Tahoe trick or treaters prepare for cold and snow every year, and this year their preparations will be put to good use. Rain will start just after noon Friday according to weather.gov. Highs will be near 58 and breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friends of the library are excited to present,​ "Gertrude’s Tahoe Adventures in Time", a children’s book about the natural history of Lake Tahoe. With colorful and dramatic illustrations the book tells the story of Gertrude, a Tahoe girl who meets a magic maiden who takes her on a fast motion adventure through the history of Lake Tahoe. They watch glaciers march, volcanoes erupt and exotic animals graze while becoming forever friends.

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Visitors and locals alike will find a variety of activities to enjoy in South Lake Tahoe on Sunday, August 31.

The highlight of the day will be the Annual Labor Day Fireworks show. The show features a simultaneous music broadcast that can be heard on local stations KRLT-FM 93.9 and KOWL - AM 1490. Show begins at 8:30 p.m. The fireworks are visible from all over town.

Grab a blanket, your friends and family and head over to Lakeview Commons this Saturday night to watch "Frozen" at the first free community movie night at 8:30 p.m.

The City of South Lake Tahoe, Lighthouse Cafe, Lakeview Cafe and Radiant Blue Events are presenting this night under the stars for the community and visitors alike.

The temperatures are dropping during the evening so make sure you dress accordingly along with a blanket or sleeping bag and a flash light. There will be popcorn, hot dogs, sandwiches and locally made ice cream available.

Soccer fever has hit the campus at Lake Tahoe Community College as both the men's and women's intercollegiate teams prepare for the 2014 fall season.

Three former football players joined the local Rotary clubs for breakfast on Thursday morning, sharing their honest feelings on many subjects from family to Johnny Manziel. Tahoe Douglas Rotary and South Lake Tahoe Rotary Clubs invited Marshall Faulk, Trent Dilfer and Sterling Sharpe to their joint meeting at MontBleu.

On Johnny Manziel

Join us on a journey through the wilderness of North America. Watch in wonder as we present the animals that inhabit this rugged country. Come face to face with a 7 foot alligator, Bald Eagle, and more.

Another event as part of the summer program at the South Lake Tahoe Library at 2 p.m.

Communities across the country are celebrating America's Independence Day and South Lake Tahoe is no different.

Thousands of visitors have come to town to enjoy fireworks, BBQs and family fun. There are many ways to celebrate Friday:

Head out to watch the 3rd Annual Fourth of July Parade at 10 a.m. Cars, trucks and other vehicles will set out from Les Schwab Tires at the Y and head down Highway 50 to the American Legion where there will be a BBQ. Sit along the street (the best views are on the same side of the street as the parade will be moving).