DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is scheduled to hold a public meeting to allow members of the public to learn about the Painted Rock Mine Draft Environmental Assessment. The in-person public comment meeting is scheduled to occur on March 20, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center (1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, Nevada). The public meeting will include a short presentation, time to converse with subject-matter experts, and time to make a verbal public comment on the content of the revised Environmental Assessment.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – A South Lake Tahoe business, Mi Pueblo Market on Pioneer Trail, had its California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license temporarily suspended after selling to a minor decoy. The South Lake Tahoe Police Department, along with agents of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), conducted a minor decoy operation in November 2023. During that operation, a clerk at the business sold alcohol to a minor decoy.

Fellow Douglas County residents, now you see what I have been dealing with the last couple of years regarding Commissioner Danny Tarkanian’s focus on destroying my long-time property management business to help a rich and powerful friend.

Congratulations are in order for Scott, Amelia, and Nick. Judging from last week’s City Council meeting (as well as all of the letters to the editors), your proposed vacancy tax has become the most divisive issue that has affected SLT in decades. You’ve pitted the old against the young, the haves against the have-nots, families who have roots that are decades old against newcomers.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As many are in the middle of the "Big Dig" after the recent blizzard, there are some thoughts about the upcoming forecast. Luckily for Lake Tahoe residents, the next system due Tuesday is heading north of I80, with concerns for those in Lassen county, and a chance of snow to the south in Mono County. As we escape this one, it looks like things will be totally cleared out on Friday as a small ridge develops. But, sorry, don't get too comfortable with those sunny skies and no wind yet.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club recently presented Bread & Broth 4 Kids (BB4K) a check for $2,500 for use in feeding local students.

South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club Past President Lee Nichel presented the check to Cheryl Breitwieser, BB4K co-chairperson.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The public is invited to join the City of South Lake Tahoe housing staff and other community members to share ideas and discuss potential solutions to housing affordability challenges in South Lake Tahoe.

City staff will provide a quick update on current programs and other information.

The event will take place on Monday, March 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the City's Recreation Center, 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd.

RSVP to jwackenhut@cityofslt.us.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 60-year-old man from Berkeley, Calif. suffered major injuries on Sunday after helping the truck in which he was a passenger rolled over him.

On Sunday, March 3 at about 12:22 p.m., a 73-year-old man from Vacaville was attempting to drive his Ford F350 up Mandan Street just north of Apache Avenue. It was snowing, the wind was blowing and the roads were snowy and icy, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The truck couldn't make it up the steep hill and the two passengers got up to help push the truck, along with people from vehicles behind them.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County courts in South Lake Tahoe are closed today. Courts on the west slope are assigned for:

- All Small Claims and Unlawful Detainer matters that are pending in Department 4 will be assigned to Department 12.
- All Domestic Violence and Civil Harassment Restraining Order matters that are pending in Department 4 will be assigned to Department 12.
• All Family Law Law & Motion matters that are pending in Department 4 will be assigned to Department 12.