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LaMae "LaMaye" Isenberger passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024, at her home in South Lake Tahoe, surrounded by family and friends. She is survived by her sisters, Clelis Martin of Weimer and Gracie Souza of Grass Valley, daughters Clelis Thompson (Derek), Pamella Isenberger of Woodfords, and Heidi Farrell of South Lake Tahoe, three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

The Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church is hosting its 4th annual Advent Adventure Christmas Party for kids. Join them for this free community event - all children in grades TK through 6th are invited. Participants will play games, learn about the first Christmas, build crafts, have snacks, sing, and decorate cookies.

Parents are free to drop off their children or stay for the event. Children ages 3-4 are welcome but the parents will need to accompany them.

The party starts at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 8. Please plan to pick up your children at 4:30 p.m.

Stories and songs often proclaim that the holidays are one of the most joyful times of the year. In truth, they are also one of the hardest. There is an overwhelming amount of planning to be done, expectations to uphold traditions are high, and stress rises due to impending financial strain and possible family conflicts. It’s hard to know what we can do to help others through the challenging holiday season.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are no signals for a significant storm in the next one to two weeks, but possibly a weak slider around Dec 8. The temperatures will be highly variable across the region -- those areas remaining trapped with fog/stratus staying near or below freezing, while other valley locations may warm into the upper 40s. Temps are well above normal in the mountains -- with high temps into the 50s and lows near or above freezing.

The week ahead in South Lake Tahoe will see sunny, clear skies and calm winds. Perfect weather to get those outside holiday decorations up!

Celebrate Hanukkah and the holiday season at Temple Bat Yam's 6th annual Vodka & Latkes fundraiser on Wednesday, December 11 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Mark your calendars and plan to join in on a great evening and sample Tahoe Blue Vodka cocktails and a variety of non-alcoholic beverages, latkes, appetizers, and other small bites. Don't forget to save room for dessert! Dreidel spinning and raffle prizes to win will be part of the festive celebration of Hanukkah.

Night to Shine will be held on February 7, 2025, at the Tahoe Blue Event Center. Organizers have already started planning and need the community's help.

Night to Shine is a promlike experience for individuals with disabilities who are 14 years old and above. The Tim Tebow Foundation sponsors it. Mountain House is the host church, and Access Tahoe is helping support this event.

St. Theresa’s Bread & Broth once again held its Thanksgiving meal to provide a holiday dinner for those who might not have the opportunity to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast that many of us take for granted. Except for the two years during the pandemic, Bread & Broth (B&B) volunteers have been hosting this free community traditional event for 33 years. Over the years, thousands of community members have enjoyed the heaping servings of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, yams, cranberry sauce, rolls, and their choice of pumpkin, cherry, apple, or pecan pie.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Six years after narrowly passing, Measure T is still caught up in the legal system. The ballot measure was a citizen-initiated one that restricted vacation home rentals (VHRs) in South Lake Tahoe located in residential areas. They were still allowed in non-residential areas (tourist core, commercial, recreation) and residents were allowed to rent their homes, no matter the location, up to 30 days per year.

With winter upon us and cold and flu season in full swing, tonsillitis is likely to follow. If you or someone you know has recently battled a sore throat, it's likely been caused by this common condition.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Cancer League has held its annual See's Candy fundraiser for 46 years, and it is opening again on December 2 in the American Legion Post 795, 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. All proceeds go to support members of the community currently undergoing treatment by providing transportation and when needed, small grants to make their lives easier.

This chocolaty sweet event begins on December 2 and runs through December 21 They are open daily at the American Legion from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Community College Women's Soccer team has a big home game on Saturday at 1 p.m. The Lady Coyotes will be battling City College of San Francisco for a trip to the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA or 3C2A) Final Four.

The game will be held at South Tahoe Middle School.

The LTCC team is 10-0 in the Golden Valley Conference this year, 19-1-2 overall, and is riding a 15-game winning streak. San Francisco is 8-1-2 in the Coast-North division, 16-2-3 overall.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An inmate in the El Dorado County Jail in South Lake Tahoe was found unresponsive in his cell at about 5:30 a.m. Friday. Correctional officers, jail nursing staff, and fire personnel attempted life-saving measures however the inmate was pronounced deceased a short time later.

The identity of the inmate will be provided by the El Dorado County Sheriff’s (EDSO) Office after the next of kin has been notified.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two people died after a head-on collision on US50 at Echo Summit on Thanksgiving Day. At approximately 5:35 p.m. on November 28, the crash occurred between a green 2001 Toyota Sequoia (traveling west) and a silver 2015 Chevrolet Traverse (traveling east) near US-50 east of Audrain Way. The Toyota and Chevrolet collided head-on in the eastbound lane for unknown reasons.

Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe held its 51st annual Wine, Beer, and Food Tasting “Diamonds and Denim” fundraising event on November 1, 2024, at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Resort and Casino. The event was a tremendous success, with funds raised to support the local Lake Tahoe community, as always.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Resort and Casino for providing the perfect venue and the incredible staff who made everything run smoothly.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Celebrate the holiday season with Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Fire + Ice in Heavenly Village! This beloved family tradition features a delicious breakfast, holiday cheer, and Santa and Mrs. Claus on December 7, 14, and 21.

Indulge in a hearty breakfast that includes pancakes, bacon, sausage, potatoes, and more—all grilled fresh right in front of your eyes. Guests can choose from two seating times, 8 a.m. or 10 a.m.

ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - All youth skiers and snowboarders are invited to join the Zephyr Cove Ski Club, a once-thriving program now resurrected for winter 2025.

Registration will be held at Kahle Community Center on Wednesday, December 4, and Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Parents or guardians must attend with the child(ren). The season costs $200 for 7-12 year olds, and $275 for those aged 13-17.

Lessons Limited - First come First Served
- 6 week program 1/11/25 – 3/1/25 Saturday only weather permitting
- (Dark 1/18/25 and 2/15/25)

FRIDAY UPDATE: - Two people died after a head-on collision on US50 at Echo Summit on Thanksgiving Day. At approximately 5:35 p.m. on November 28, the crash occurred between a green 2001 Toyota Sequoia (traveling west) and a silver 2015 Chevrolet Traverse (traveling east) near US-50 east of Audrain Way. The Toyota and Chevrolet collided head-on in the eastbound lane for unknown reasons. For more, view the updated story at https://southtahoenow.com/story/11/29/2024/two-die-thanksgiving-night-crash-us50-west-south-lake-tahoe

ROWLAND'S, LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - November 30, 1876 - Yes, this says the following story is from Rowland's Lake Tahoe, and yes, it says November 30, 1876 - 147 years ago. The following is a letter received by the Bradford Opinion and published on February 3, 1877. The weekly newspaper was published from 1874-1881 in Bradford, Vermont.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Two lucky winners have been selected to win a pair of tickets to see The Black Crowes at the Tahoe Blue Event Center on December 3 at 7:30 p.m.

Thank you to all of you who entered the contest!

Jason Rolfe and Samantha Wilcox are the lucky winners!

There are still tickets available for purchase. Visit https://www.tahoeblueeventcenter.com/events/detail/black-crowes.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The public has another opportunity this year to help the City of South Lake Tahoe name its snowplows and snowblowers. This year the kids at the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe have come up with their fun and creative names, and the public gets to pick the winners!

Cast your vote now by going to the following link www.cityofslt.us/NameASnowplow.

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