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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) for the region from 11 a.m. Friday to 5 p.m. Sunday. The warning covers the Greater Lake Tahoe area of Stateline, Incline Village, Markleeville, South Lake Tahoe, Glenbrook, Tahoe City, and Truckee.

Expect heavy snow at times with snow accumulations of 8 to 18 inches with up to 30 inches along the Sierra crest. Winds will be gusting as high as 40 mph.

The NWS Reno weekend forecast for South Lake Tahoe:

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Send it with the Heavenly Competition Teams and join them for an Apres party at Lakeview Lodge this Saturday, March 30. The event runs from 4 p.m. -7 p.m. at Lakeview Lodge. If you don't have a pass, you can still access the event via the Tram.

Food and drinks will be available for purchase and there will be a silent auction and raffle. All proceeds benefit the Heavenly Ski And Snowboard Foundation, which supports the Heavenly Competition Teams.

Schedule:
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.: LAKEVIEW TERRAIN PARK
ATHLETE SKILLS EXHIBITION

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Brook Adie has been tapped to be the next community services director for Douglas County. Adie served as the assistant community services Director from 2021-2023 and has been interim community services Director since July 2023.

“I am honored to be selected as the director of the department,” Adie said. “I have had the privilege of working with and learning from the previous director, Scott Morgan, who was with the department for 30 years. I have learned so much and I am excited for the opportunity to take his vision forward into the coming years.”

Hear first hand accounts from Israel Defense Force reservists:

~~~ Danielle Schwartz, Fallen and Veteran unit.
~~~ Idan Koren, Yahalom (diamond) special operations forces unit of the Combat Engineering Corps.
~~~ Tal Alkalay, Caracal Battalion an infantry combat battalion

Doors open at 7:00pm

Followed by Q&A

RSVP Required at JewishTahoe.com/IDF

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County School Board Association has recognized the Marcella Foundation with the Outstanding Community Organization award, citing the Foundation’s contributions to the educational landscape of South Lake Tahoe. Nominated by the Lake Tahoe Unified School District, the Marcella Foundation's impact on the community in its first year of operations has been great, spanning a range of initiatives aimed at enriching the lives of local students.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the weeks of Mar. 11 - Mar. 24, 2024. Location Checks are when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations and calls are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc.) but stats are collected separately.

Log for March 11 - March 24, 2024

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Arrests
16:16 Misd Domestic Assault - Occurred on Emerald Bay Rd. Disposition: Misdemeanor Arrest.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Art League is hosting a gallery exhibition with a presentation by photographer Lisa Parsons on Friday, March 29. The grand opening of the exhibition is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with the Conservation Photography presentation at 6 p.m.

Earth Day in Tahoe is coming fast. Alongside community festivals, litter cleanups, and an atmosphere of doing right by the planet, an important change is coming to fight pollution here at home. Beginning on Earth Day, April 22, the sale and distribution of single-use plastic water bottles under one gallon will be banned in the City of South Lake Tahoe.

What does it mean?

As spring returns to Lake Tahoe, a story of resilience and resurgence is also unfolding. It’s the migration of the Sandhill Cranes – magnificent birds that once upon a time had all but vanished from the Tahoe region.

“March is a big month for Sandhill Crane migration over and through the Tahoe Region, as thousands of nocturnally migrating cranes will pass overhead,” says Tahoe Institute of Natural Sciences (TINS) co-founder and executive director Will Richardson. “but more and more, these cranes are stopping to spend the summer here.”

Thanks to our generous community who donated to our event, sponsored the skiers & riders and bought countless raffle tickets, we hit our fundraising goal. After a fun day on the slopes with over 40 participants (a record in itself), we continued our holiday celebration back at the temple to be entertained with a wonderful Barbie-themed Purim Shpiel (a play that tells the story of Purim) written & directed by our temple member and theatre master, Pam Taylor. The actors were our religious school students who put on a magnificent performance.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Lake Tahoe from 2 p.m. Wednesday to 11 a.m. Thursday for areas above 7,000 feet.

Lake level is not included in this advisory.

Snow is forecast for the Tahoe Basin above 7000 feet with accumulations of 6 to 10 inches, locally up to 16 inches along the Sierra crest. Winds gusting as high as 90 mph along ridgelines.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Tahoe Production House has announced an exclusive opportunity for aspiring actors and drama enthusiasts to discover their potential and refine their skills in the captivating workshop, "Unlock Your Inner Actor," led by the acclaimed Grant Davis. This immersive workshop is scheduled for April 6, 2024, at the Tahoe Production House Studio from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Workshop Overview:

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Members of the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) will continue prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting. Smoke may be present throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding areas. View smoke management tips and the current air quality index at AirNow and the U.S.

Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe invites the public to their meeting on Wednesday, March 27 when they host a program about Women's Rights. In honor of International Women's Day, Club President Laurie Ault will be the speaker.

The previous program with a George and Ella Whittell history program has been postponed.

No RSVPs are necessary.

The meeting will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at the South Tahoe Association of Realtors building at 2307 James Avenue.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The family of the two young men involved in Saturday's mountain lion attack near Georgetown have released updated information. Taylen Robert Claude Brooks, 21, was killed, and his brother Wyatt Jay Charles Brooks, 18, was severely injured.

The following is from the Brooks/Welsh Family and Wyatt:

10PM Update: Over 500 customers of Liberty were without power for several hours Monday, with a handful still out at this hour. Liberty estimates all will be restored by 1:30 a.m.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A power outage was reported for a section of the South Shore Monday morning, just before 10 a.m. At this time, Liberty is reporting 3814 customers without electricity. It is affecting people from Elks Club to the Y in Meyers/South Lake Tahoe.

The cause of the unplanned outage is unknown at this time.

According to the Liberty outage map, the estimated restoral is by 2:30 p.m.

Tahoe Elite Cheer Team is now accepting sign-ups for the next cheerleading season. This is their second season, following up on their very successful inaugural competitions. Ages 4-18 are welcome and no experience is necessary.

Learn Competitive Cheer, Dance, Gymnastics, and Stunts.

There will be a cheer clinic on May 22 and 23 at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. followed by cheer camp May 29-30, also at the Recreation Center from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Divisions
Tiny division 1.1 Ages (4-7)
Junior division 2.1 Ages (8-11)

All are welcome to attend an inspiring Easter celebration at Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church on March 31 at 10 a.m. Pastor Greg Hughes will present a powerful message titled "From Skepticism to Faith: The Transformation of Thomas."

Discover the journey of doubt and transformation as we delve into the timeless story of Thomas, whose skepticism was transformed into unwavering faith. The Rev. Dr. Hughes will offer insights and personal reflections on how doubt can lead to a deeper, more authentic faith in the risen Christ.

CARSON VALLEY, Nev. - Keith Lewis will take the reins as the Carson Valley Visitors Authority’s (CVVA) executive director on April 2, 2024. He will be leading the organization’s tourism efforts. The CVVA’s mission is to connect and influence travelers to visit the four areas that fall within the visitors authority’s marketing region — Gardnerville, Genoa, Minden and Topaz Lake — under the forward-facing Visit Carson Valley brand.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the weeks of Feb. 26 - Mar. 10, 2024. Location Checks are when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations and calls are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc.) but stats are collected separately.

Log for February 26 - March 10, 2024

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Arrests
04:00 ADW - Occurred at Margaritaville on Lake Tahoe Blvd. Disposition: Felony Arrest.

SUNDAY UPDATE: Per a spokesman for the family, the 18-year-old victim has undergone multiple surgeries for his injuries and is expected to make a full recovery. The family is grateful for the prayers and condolences from the community however wishes for privacy to process this tragic event.

Additionally, there have been multiple “Go Fund Me” accounts allegedly set up in support of the family. These accounts are not associated with the family or authorized by the family, according to EDSO.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC) is excited to ride/ski at Palisades Tahoe Alpine for the fourteenth stop of the 2024 Love Your Peaks Winter Prevention + Fundraising Series on Saturday, March 30.

The Federal Communication Commission requires one to obtain an Amateur radio license to use a two-way radio on amateur radio frequencies.

The Technician license is the entry-level license, but allows you to talk from across town to around the world and more!

To help get you started on a “quicker basis” at passing the exam, the
Tahoe Amateur Radio Association provides a “One Day” review and Exam Session know as a “Ham Cram” on April 27, 2024.

Our Ham Cram day is like a “study cram” before taking your final exam.

The greater Lake Tahoe area is an object lesson in what happens when excessive bureaucracy creates problems that they cannot solve alone. The barriers to affordable housing and a diverse economy are a choice made for us by local and state politicians, unelected bureaucrats at TRPA, and lawyers and activists behind nonprofits that repeatedly assure us we are but one tax, one regulation, one study, or one lawsuit away from an eco-nirvana. Nothing could be further from the truth.