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DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Douglas County is holding a budget kickoff session, followed by a series of budget hearings for the fiscal year 2024-25 tentative budget planning. At these meetings, the Board of County Commissioners will discuss the development of the upcoming fiscal year operating budgets. County departments will provide presentations and members of the public are encouraged to attend.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As regulations change around Lake Tahoe and start to allow more accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to help ease the housing crunch, the South Lake Tahoe City Council updated its ADU codes. During their Tuesday meeting, the Council unanimously voted to amend its current code.

In 2021, the City of South Lake Tahoe adopted an ADU ordinance, and changes at the state level on January 1 required the City to follow with amendments to its code,

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council heard several items during its meeting on Tuesday, including the passing of items meant to alleviate housing issues in the community.

Rental Assistance

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In 2023, Caltrans unveiled its plan to raise speed limits along three segments of US50 and SR89 after their tests showed drivers consistently went over the speed limit in those areas. The public and the City of South Lake Tahoe disagreed and objected to the plan due to safety and other concerns in these areas. At the time, Caltrans agreed to keep the existing speed limits in place with a plan to hold a workshop to go over the results with the City and come up with solutions.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Due to concerns brought forward regarding a procedural process at the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) special board meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, along with the Board’s interest in providing an additional opportunity for public comment regarding the reduction in force, the Board will hold a special meeting on Friday, March 15, at noon at the District Office.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Thank you to everyone who entered the South Tahoe Now/Paw Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite” contest. Your stories were special and it was very hard to pick just one!

May Hernandez and her family will be attending Sunday's show.

There are still tickets available for purchase. The Paw Patrol show is on Saturday and Sunday, March 16 and 17. The show is at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday.

For tickets, visit https://www.tahoeblueeventcenter.com/events/detail/paw-patrol-live-heroes-unite.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a High Wind Warning that will be in place until 5 p.m. Thursday. It will be followed by a Lake Wind Advisory from 5 p.m. Thursday to 5 p.m. Friday.

For the High Wind Warning, expect northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph for the Lake Tahoe Basin. Ridge wind gusts could be over 100 mph. Wave heights up to 5 feet on Lake Tahoe. For the Lake Wind Advisory, winds will be from the northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and wave heights of 1 to 3 feet.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - It's been a long time coming, but the Havard family is ready to open their new Chicken in a Barrel location. Their home for the past 5.5 years has been in an old building, once home to an A&W restaurant at the Y in South Lake Tahoe.

Now they will be located in the new restaurant space in the Whole Foods complex at the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd. and Herbert Avenue. They signed the lease one year ago and since then it's been a lot of work in the 2,600 sq foot space.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The long-awaited annual cleanup day in South Lake Tahoe has been scheduled for Saturday, June 8. Clean Tahoe will be holding the day-long event from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dispose of your unwanted items for just $5 per carload. Residential loads only. Nevada residents are charged $10 per load as are pick-up trucks and trailers. UHauls and oversized trucks are priced by size.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Action Sports Marketing Club at South Tahoe High School (STHS) is hosting a rail jam/slopestyle contest at Heavenly Ski Resort this Saturday, March 16 from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. in the Groove Park.

This event is free for everyone. There will be live music, giveaways, prizes, and much more. STHS Senior Brennan Monroe has been working with the Heavenly marketing team and terrain park managers to put this event on as part of his senior project. Come out and support the Action Sports Marketing Club (ASMC.)

It will be a memorable evening of love, laughter, and dancing at the inaugural Mother Son Spring Fling Dance on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in Blu Nightclub at Bally’s Lake Tahoe. Sons are welcome to bring their “plus one” including, but not limited to, mothers, grandmothers, aunties, older sisters, bonus moms, stepmoms, supermoms, and the list goes on. Organizers can’t wait to see mama moves and son grooves as they dance the night away!

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Boulders have fallen onto the road on US50 at Cave Rock. One eastbound lane is currently closed west of the tunnel.

A call was made at 2:37 p.m. to alert authorities of the boulders.

No other details are available at this time but use caution when in the area. The Nevada Highway Patrol is on the scene, and the Nevada Department of Transportation is on the way to clear the rocks.

There are no injuries being reported.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join local filmmaker Sara Lafleur-Vetter at South Lake Brewing Company for a FREE exclusive sneak peek of “Sign My Name to Freedom,” a feature documentary about iconic National Park Ranger Betty Reid Soskin, her hidden life as a singer-songwriter, and her family’s experiences confronting Jim Crow-style segregation on the West Coast.

This viewing will be held on Wednesday, March 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

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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.

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12:40 CIVIL INCIDENT - Officer initiated activity at Patricia Ln, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.

The Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena schedule just added country superstars Alabama to its summer lineup. Alabama is the most awarded band in the history of country music, with over 200 awards from a variety of organizations, and they'll be on the South Shore on Friday, September 13. Joining them on stage is Lee Greenwood.

The popular outdoor summer concert series is on the stage behind Harveys Lake Tahoe. Dance the night away under the stars - unleashing your inner cowboy!

The Tahoe Art League is looking for local artists to design and create murals around South Lake Tahoe, as well as for business owners with high visibility walls.

Following up on three successful murals from last year, they are going to be doing another round of murals this year. The theme for murals in 2024 is "We Belong."

There are several high visibility walls along US50 that artists can choose from including:

- The wall of the liquor store that faces the carwash near the intersection of Tahoe Keys Blvd. and US50 (where a faded mountain mural currently exists)

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Registration is now open for Tahoe Grizzlies Spring Hockey. The season in on Sundays from April 7 - May 26 for levels 8U through high school.

The cost is $150 for 8U and new-to-hockey players, $300 for 10U through high school. Jerseys and socks are included.

If new to hockey, or with little experience, learn the foundational skills - skating, stick handling, passing, and other basics.

The Memorial Day Tournament is included at the Tahoe Blue Center for 10U / 12U and High School age groups.

As parents, we all want what's best for our children. We understand the importance of providing them with the tools they need to succeed in life. That's why it's crucial to lay a strong foundation for their development from the very beginning. Just like planting seeds in a garden, the care and attention we give to our children during their early years can make all the difference in their growth and future success.

Here are five simple yet powerful strategies, outlined by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), to help you support your child's development:

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was on March 5, 1974, when the voters of South Lake Tahoe narrowly approved the formation of a community college district for the city after years of advocating, hard work, and planning. With 66 percent of the vote, the journey to success was underway and the college opened on Sept. 18, 1975. The first campus was in a converted motel on US50 with 119 classes offered to 1,407 students.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The public is invited to Saint Theresa Church's annual Saint Patrick's Dinner on Sunday, March 17 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Enjoy traditional corned beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, and Irish soda bread prepared by the Knights of Columbus.

Tickets will be sold after the Masses on Sunday and at the door. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for kids 5-12.

Saint Theresa Grace Hall is located at 1041 Lyons Avenue, South Lake Tahoe.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The next meeting of the Douglas County School Board will be held on Tuesday, March 12 at 4 p.m.

The public is invited to an open house to get updates on the El Dorado County vacation home rental (VHR) ordinance on Wednesday, March 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Beach Retreat and Lodge Event Center.

Supervisor Brooke Laine assembled a VHR Advisory Committee to discuss the current ordinance, looking at what works, and what doesn't. They will share their evaluation during the meeting on Wednesday. The committee is recommending changes to:

• Effective Complaint Management & Enforcement
• Increase Fines and Penalties
• Stronger Compliance & Standards

One sure sign of spring is the annual changing of the clock as Daylight Saving Time begins. On Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 2 a.m., most states will move their clocks forward one hour.

1784 - The idea of daylight saving is first conceived by Benjamin Franklin.

1914-1918 - Britain goes on DLS during World War I.

March 19, 1918 - The Standard Time Act establishes time zones and daylight saving. Daylight saving is repealed in 1919, but continues to be recognized in certain areas of the United States.

1945-1966 - There is no federal law regarding Daylight Saving Time.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The weekend forecast is much different than last week's blizzard, and once we get through a series of small weather systems next weekend looks fabulous!

The series of quick-hitting systems bring chances of showers and breezes over the weekend into early next week. A travel period to watch will be from Sunday afternoon through Tuesday when intermittent Sierra impacts will be possible.

The National Weather Service in Reno forecast for South Lake Tahoe:

Saturday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.