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Thoughts of suicide can be difficult to talk about. But speaking up—for yourself or a loved one—could be a lifesaver.

Suicide claims the lives of more than 47,000 Americans per year. It’s a serious threat for older adults, just like younger ones. In fact, among men, those ages 75 and older have the highest suicide rate of any age group.

What to Watch For

Feeling isolated, anxious, or agitated can increase your risk for suicidal thoughts. Other signs that it’s time to get help include:
- Believing there’s no reason to live or that you’re a burden to others

PLACER COUNTY, Calif. - The Placer County Planning Commission recommended approval of Alterra’s development proposal for the Palisades Tahoe property in Olympic Valley with some conditions, much to the disappointment of Sierra Watch, a group of local conservation advocates who want to protect the integrity of the region and its natural resources.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Jimmy Fallon and DJ Khaled were at the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe in July, not to compete in the annual celebrity tournament, but to face off in a head-to-head special challenge.

Even though rain tried to cancel their match, the hung out on the course and the rain stopped just in time for their golfing on holes 17 and 18. The match will air on NBC on Friday, September 13 at 11:35 p.m. The special will stream the next day on Peacock and air on Golf Channel beginning on Monday, September 16.

SIERRA COUNTY, Calif. - Firefighters have been facing hot, dry days and windy conditions on the Bear Fire, which is burning west of Reno, north of Truckee, in the Tahoe National Forest. Since starting on September 2, the fire has burned 3,327 acres and is now 15 percent contained. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Incident Information: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/.../catnf-bear-fire-tahoe

Our beloved Shari Sue Fairweather was born December 14, 1948, and passed away June 5, 2024. Her 75 years started at the U.S. Naval Dispensary in Seattle, Wash. with parents Donald Fairweather and Earlene Crouse Fairweather (our Gada). Donald was transferred to Mot Naval Airbase in Mountain View, Calif. and Shari became a Californian forever. She graduated from Fremont High School in Sunnyvale in 1966. By then, she had already
developed friendships that would last her lifetime.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This week's Home of the Week winner from the South Tahoe Association of Realtors:

Listing Agent: Jackie Arthur
Listing Office: Compass, jackie.arthur@compass.com, 503.791.9244
Property Address: 1131 Dedi Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
MLS #140577

Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Square Footage: 1,641 Sq Ft.
Price: $650,000

Welcome to your new home in South Lake Tahoe!

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Flight Deck Grill & Golf Club may soon be coming to the Lake Tahoe Airport as a new concessionaire agreement will be discussed and possibly approved on Tuesday. The South Lake Tahoe City Council will receive a presentation from Flight Deck Grill & Golf Club, LLC on their plans for the space that has been vacant since February 16, 2024.

Thomas McMurray of Stateline has plans for a "full-service dining experience

TAHOE CITY, Calif. – In a moving tribute to the late Senator Dianne Feinstein, the Tahoe City Public Utility District (TCPUD) Board of Directors has unanimously approved renaming the West Shore Trail in her honor, recognizing her incredible legacy and dedication to Lake Tahoe.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Optimist Club of South Lake Tahoe along with the newly formed Junior Optimist Club at South Tahoe High School, presented a check to the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe for $6,000 for playground equipment. The Optimist Club said they are proud to support the Boys & Girls Club whose mission, along with the Optimists' mission, is to support local youth.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - California AB1981 is a pilot program that will pay a daily rate of $100 to jurists in some counties, and El Dorado County is one of the chosen areas. Starting September 1, 2024, residents called into jury duty in El Dorado County will receive $100 per day, starting on the second day of service. Before that, the fee was $15 per day.

The pilot will explore whether increases in juror compensation and mileage reimbursement rates increase juror diversity and participation.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors will hear a list of recommended changes to the Vacation Home Rental (VHR) ordinance at their next meeting on September 10. It is time certain on the agenda for 1:15 p.m., meaning it won't be heard before that time but it could be after.

After the VHR ordinance was approved, Supervisor Brooke Laine formed an advisory committee to evaluate it and recommend changes. The committee comprised representatives in Area 5 with VHRs - Meyers, Tahoma, Meeks Bay, Pollock Pines, and Strawberry.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is hosting a presentation on September 12, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Cowork Tahoe.

This presentation will cover what we know about this leading cause of death, the most up-to-date research on prevention, and what we can all do to fight suicide. Participants will learn the common risk factors for suicide, how to spot the warning signs in others, and how to keep ourselves, our loved ones, and those in our community safe.

Audrey Pearl Shirts, born August 12, 1934, quietly passed away on August 12, 2024, her 90th birthday. Her children, Len and Paula, and their spouses, Franziska and John, were with her.

Audrey’s early years were spent with her parents, Art and Sue Jones, and brothers Claude and Harry, in Bear Lake, Michigan. The family relocated to Southern California in 1939, and Audrey graduated from Redlands High in 1952.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Interagency Bear Team (TIBT) and Nevada Division of State Parks have announced the first-ever Tahoe Bear Fest at Spooner Lake State Park on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This bear-focused, family-friendly event is designed to educate and engage the public on living and recreating responsibly in bear country.

Event Highlights:

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On September 3, Mayor Pro Tem John Friedrich submitted a letter of resignation to the South Lake Tahoe City Clerk, effective immediately.

Friedrich attended the recent budget meeting remotely but has been unable to attend meetings for several weeks for personal reasons.

The City of South Lake Tahoe has opened the application process to fill the vacant city council seat. The remaining term of Friedrich's seat is until December 10, 2024.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – Douglas County will be providing a virtual Zoom option during the Board of County Commissioners meeting at 10 a.m. on September 5, 2024. The historic courthouse elevator is currently receiving upgrades and is inaccessible, and the Zoom component will allow for the meeting to be accessible to all individuals.

Members of the public who wish to view and/or participate in the meeting may use the Zoom registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wfxwnnQOR4Gy824Xfe3UeA#/registration

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) at their upcoming affordable housing community workshop on Monday, September 9 at 6:30 p.m. at Bijou Community School Multi-purpose Room. Learn about a new project that aims to tackle the housing crisis in Lake Tahoe while protecting and improving the environment.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - – Low-income South Lake Tahoe residents may be
eligible to receive a discount on their monthly water and sewer bill through South Tahoe Public Utility District’s expanded Customer Assistance Program. Effective September 1, 2024, eligible low-income STPUD customers can qualify for a 15 or 25 percent discount off their water and sewer rate.

NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - North Tahoe Fire Protection District (NTFPD) has provided fire protection and advanced life support services to the Lake Tahoe West Shore area of El Dorado County through a shared services agreement with the Meeks Bay Fire Protection District since 2014.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Did You Know is a monthly Tahoe Alliance for Safe Kids (TASK) column that covers many topics during the school year. They are kicking off a second year of monthly Did You Know columns. TASK is a non-profit whose mission is to prevent and reduce youth substance abuse and related harm - Keeping kids safe in collaboration with community partners.

It’s September! The time of year when kids go back to school, families get back to routines and the warm weather begins to cool. For many, this is a lot of change.

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