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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The family of the man who died while in the El Dorado County Jail in South Lake Tahoe has started a GoFundMe fundraiser to help with funeral expenses.

Brandon Canfield, 50, of South Lake Tahoe, died on November 29. The cause of his death is under investigation.

Canfield's children have started the fundraiser in the hopes of raising $5,000.

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Our ankles bear a lot of stress, supporting our stability through a complex structure of bones, ligaments, and tendons. Here’s what you need to know about common ankle injuries and treatments.

Ankle Sprains
The two main ligaments that stabilize your ankle can be injured when you sprain your ankle. An ankle sprain occurs when one or both ligaments are stretched or torn.

Winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together and enjoy the season’s festivities.

A few simple tips from the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District will help ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday season.

Preventing Christmas Tree Fires

Choosing the tree:

- Choose a tree with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched.

Placing the tree:

- Before placing the tree in the stand, cut 2” from the base of the trunk.
- When purchasing an artificial tree, look for the label “Fire Resistant.”

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – The Douglas County Community and Senior Center is thrilled to announce its free 10-year anniversary celebration, "Community Meets Art," a festive and engaging event that highlights the spirit, culture, and creativity of our vibrant community.

Join them on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at noon for an unforgettable day of art, music, and family fun. This free event invites everyone to experience the heart of Douglas County through an array of engaging activities, live performances, and interactive experiences.

Event Details:

When: Saturday, December 14, 2024

Staff from State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil's Office will have Mobile Office Hours in Sount Lake Tahoe on Monday, December 16 from 10 a.m. to noon. Everyone is welcome.

The location will be Cowork Tahoe, located at 3079 Harrison Drive in South Lake Tahoe. Constituents are encouraged to stop by and bring their ideas to the Senator Alvarado-Gil. Senator Alvarado-Gil's staff can also help with issues related to state agencies.

For more information, please contact Field Representative Todd White at (530) 417-0807 or email todd.white@sen.ca.gov.

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.

November 18 - December 1, 2024

11/18

15:42 GRAND THEFT REPORT - Occurred on Narragansett Cir, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.

This is in response to the opinion piece written by Seth Dallob on California shooting itself in the foot by passing earthquake regulations that he says have forced Barton Hospital to decide to move to the Nevada side. He detailed the potential for secondary economic effects that were dire, and possibly correct. There is only one problem with his article: the premise is incorrect, leading to his false conclusions.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After months of trying solutions to end a growing problem in the South Tahoe High School (STHS) restrooms, the school's leadership is taking new steps.

Since last year, students have been increasingly hanging out in school restrooms, vaping, and causing damage, much of which is part of a TikTok challenge. The challenge has run rampant across the country, causing kids to rob, steal, and damage their school restrooms, and STHS Principal Justin Zunino says it's not going away like some challenges, causing some real health and safety concerns.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The League to Save Lake Tahoe has filed a lawsuit formally challenging Placer County’s approval of the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan. The County Supervisors approved the plan during a marathon meeting on November 19 that the League states will worsen traffic congestion, increase air pollution, erode roadways, and degrade water quality in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The League joins conservation group Sierra Watch in the lawsuit.

The longstanding tradition of a decorated fire truck in South Lake Tahoe and Meyers continues again in 2024. Here is the Lake Valley Fire Protection District's holiday engine neighborhood schedule.

The truck runs December 11-23 and starts its nightly journey at dusk.

December 11 – Echo View Estates, Tahoe Mountain Road, Mule Deer Circle
December 12 – Lake Tahoe Blvd from Boulder Mountain Drive to Grizzly Mountain Drive
December 13 – West side of North Upper Truckee from Zuni Street Highway 50, Chiapa Drive

The Tahoe Knight Monsters defeated the Allen Americans 4-3 on the road in a jam-packed Wednesday night showdown. Adam Robbins scored twice, Sloan Stanick notched the game-winning goal on the power play, and Jesper Vikman won his second straight start with a 24-save effort.

This is Tahoe’s first-two game sweep of the season, and the two points vault them up to fourth in the mountain division.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Art League is holding its Winter Show, and the grand opening is Friday, December 6 at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome and there will be snacks, drinks, and a variety of festive winter and holiday art for sale.

The perfect gifts include paintings, photography, printmaking, jewelry, candles, ornaments, and more.

Their normal hours are Thursday-Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

During the Festival of Winter Lights Dec. 13-14, the Tahoe Art League will host a family art activity inside the gallery.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The community is invited to the next meeting of the Tahoe Alliance for Safe Kids (TASK) on Thursday, December 5 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Lisa Maloff Center at Lake Tahoe Community College.

TASK will be hosting guest speaker Deputy Dougherty of the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office and he will be presenting on Cyber Safety and how it relates to youth.

If you're unable to attend in person email TASK for a remote link at tahoesafekids@gmail.com.

Another amazing Thanksgiving is in the books. It’s now time to transition into the Christmas Season! While I like to provide recipes that are healthy and delicious, today’s recipe is one that will be pleasing to your sense of smell!

One of the things that I am loving this year that has totally put me in the Christmas spirit is Christmas stovetop potpourri. There is something so nostalgic and old-fashioned about having a pot of cranberries, citrus slices and cinnamon sticks simmering on the stove that makes your home smell festive!

Kirkwood Mountain Resort, one of the two Vail ski resorts operating in the South Lake Tahoe area, hosted Bread & Broth’s (B&B) Monday Meal on November 18.

Vail's EpicPromise Grant funds the $350 sponsorship fee to host Kirkwood’s Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD).

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) is enhancing its Route 50 Express Service to accommodate those attending select Tahoe Blue Event Center shows, starting with the John Legend concert on December 6. This extended service offers a convenient, reliable, and free transportation option for eventgoers, with plans to expand service to additional events throughout 2024 and 2025.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue has announced the much-anticipated schedule for its beloved Christmas Fire Engine, a long-loved tradition. Once again, the festive engine will cruise through the City streets this holiday season, spreading joy and giving out candy canes to all.

Special Appearances:

Residents can get an up-close look at the Christmas Engine on December 13 and 14 at the Festival of Winter Lights near the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center. The engine will be available for photos from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on both days.

TAHOE CITY, Calif. - Patagonia is releasing a new film, Papsura: Peak of Evil, and its premiere screening will take place in Tahoe City on Tuesday, December 17. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with a show at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

The film follows professional snowboarders Nick Russell and Jerry Mark from California’s Sierra Nevada to a remote corner of the world’s greatest mountain range, as they harness years of experience in pursuit of the biggest line of their lives.

The prognosis for El Dorado County and the City of South Lake Tahoe isn't looking good. Sacramento's unfunded seismic retrofit requirements for hospitals have forced Barton Health to make a bitter pill of a decision: relocate its main hospital to Nevada, while keeping some services on life support in California.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office (EDSO) has identified the deceased El Dorado County Jail inmate as Brandon Canfield, 50 years old, of South Lake Tahoe.

Canfield was found in his cell at the South Lake Tahoe jail on Friday, November 29 at 5:30 a.m.

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