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David Jinkens, a founding board member who helped launch California's premier economic development organization in 1980, just received its highest honor for a lifetime of strengthening communities. The South Lake Tahoe City Council member and retired city manager will receive the 2026 Local Economic Development Champion Award for transforming his region's economy over four decades.
Over 90 volunteers in South Lake Tahoe are proving that small acts of service create massive impact, delivering more than 91,000 meals and transforming young readers one book at a time. The Marcella Foundation just celebrated these everyday heroes who are quietly building a stronger community.
Sixty-six graduating seniors at South Tahoe High School received over $300,000 in scholarships from 58 local donors who believe in their dreams. The community's generosity handed out 220 individual awards to help these students build their futures.
A South Tahoe high school senior just proved that hands-on career programs work. Kezdon Wigart earned a wildland firefighter position before even receiving his diploma.
The iconic Cal Neva Resort, where Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, and JFK once stayed, is getting a $298 million makeover after sitting empty since 2013. The Lake Tahoe Proper Resort and Casino will preserve Hollywood's golden era glamour while bringing new life to the historic property.
After community concerns, the U.S. Forest Service is skipping herbicides for the next two years in its massive Lake Tahoe reforestation project. The agency will rely on hand thinning and mechanical methods to restore 11,700 acres burned in the 2021 Caldor Fire.
Four South Lake County high school seniors are each receiving $10,000 scholarships to pursue their college dreams, thanks to a community-funded program that celebrates heart, hustle, and service. Their stories prove that hard work and giving back truly open doors.
Hall of Famer John Smoltz is feeling better than ever at 59, thanks to two new hips and a renewed golf game. After finishing second last year, he's ready to claim his first American Century Championship title in July.
Researchers livestreamed a dive 1,300 feet down to Lake Superior's darkest depths, revealing thriving life and important clues about the lake's health. The mission showed that even extreme underwater environments can teach us how to protect the Great Lakes.
Researchers discovered a massive freshwater reservoir hiding beneath Utah's shrinking Great Salt Lake, offering unexpected hope as the state faces its worst drought in decades. The ancient water, trapped thousands of feet underground, could help fight toxic dust clouds threatening nearby communities.
Researchers have discovered an ancient hunting ground 100 feet below Lake Huron's surface, revealing how humans lived 9,000 years ago on a land bridge now lost to time. The preserved structures offer an untouched glimpse into how early Americans hunted caribou and survived in the ancient Great Lakes region.
All-volunteer search and rescue teams in California's Tahoe region prepare daily for avalanche emergencies, using specialized equipment and extensive training to bring people home safely. Their commitment proves that heroes don't need paychecks to answer the call.
Vermont's Lakes and Ponds Program needs volunteers to monitor over 800 lakes and ponds this summer. Since 1979, citizen scientists have helped track water quality, invasive species, and harmful algal blooms across the state.
Hidden in the Himalayas at 14,100 feet, Chandratal Lake earns its "Moon Lake" nickname from its crescent shape and surreal ability to reflect moonlight like a mirror. The remote glacial lake transforms through shades of blue each day, offering trekkers a pristine sanctuary untouched by human development.
A new book reveals how scientists are using lessons from a miraculous lake rescue in California to save vital ecosystems across the American West. Even unlikely allies are joining the fight to restore these forgotten natural treasures.
A Chennai lake plagued by sewage and garbage is finding hope through two citizen groups documenting rare birds and organizing massive cleanup drives. Nearly 600 volunteers joined a recent walkathon to protect Nanmangalam Lake and its neighboring forest.
Over 100 volunteers turned out for El Dorado County's annual homeless count, nearly doubling last year's participation. Their work directly determines federal funding for housing programs that help people get off the streets.
A new global ranking analyzed over 54,000 reviews to find the world's most invigorating cold-water swimming destinations. Slovenia's stunning Lake Bled claimed the top spot, beating out Canada's iconic alpine lakes and Scotland's dramatic lochs.
Hundreds of residents in Uganda joined forces to clean and restore Kabaka's Lake, a culturally significant site that had been choked with garbage and soil. The community-led initiative aims to preserve both the lake's ecological value and its role as a heritage site for the Buganda Kingdom.
Tsomgo Lake in Sikkim was drowning in plastic bottles, instant noodle cups, and yak waste from unchecked tourism. Nineteen years after the local community took action, the lake is thriving again and supporting 270 households.
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