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Nevada Day Schedule of Events for 2022 Parade Day

Here is the Nevada Day 2022 schedule of events for Friday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Oct. 30. Saturday's parade begins at 10 a.m.

Friday October 28, 2022

HISTORICAL EAST-SIDE TOUR

Sell out crowd at Bally's enjoys Tahoe Arts Project's Dancing With The Tahoe Stars

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Arts Project held another successful Dancing With The Tahoe Stars (DWTTS) on October 15 at Bally's Tahoe. Local celebrities were paired with professional dancers who vied for the coveted Mirror Ball trophy. Dancers from The Studio and South Tahoe High Dance Team also performed.

This year's performance has two Masters of Ceremonies - Bridey Heidel and Sebastiani Romagnolo. In true MC fashion, they went through several costume changes while entertaining the sold out crowd.

Fundraising team results:

1st Place - Sara Pierce and Erik Baker $22,835

Pet Supermarket "Pawcuterie" Pawty Workshop

Event Date: 
November 5, 2022 - 1:00pm

Start the holiday season in flavorful fashion at Pet Supermarket’s Pawcuterie Pawty Workshop! This informational workshop, open to current and prospective pet parents, will be held at the South Lake Tahoe Pet Supermarket and all other locations on Saturday, November 5 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Daniel Scott Miller ~ 1966 - 2022

Daniel Scott Miller of South Lake Tahoe was born on October 16, 1966, and passed away at the age of 56 on October 23, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer. Daniel passed away peacefully in his wife Sami Miller's arms and his mother Linda Curry, and his brother Steve Miller holding his hands. Family members that were also by his side included Ron & Gail Weibel, David Gerhardt, and his pride and joy Boxers Duke & Daisy.

Van Sickle Bi-State Park closes gates and facilities for the winter - grounds remain open

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Tahoe Conservancy has announced the annual seasonal closing of the gates and facilities at Van Sickle Bi-State Park on November 1 but the park grounds remain open all year to pedestrian access.

The Conservancy co-manages the 725-acre Van Sickle Bi-State Park with Nevada State Parks. During the winter, the park provides day-use opportunities for hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. For visitor safety, sledding is not allowed.

Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless announces Project Homekey success and transition in leadership

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) is pleased to hear local candidates discussing the issue of housing and homelessness in South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County. TCH and our broad community of supporters and partners have shared so many successes since our inception seven years ago. In 2022, we are celebrating that:

● Over the last 2 years unsheltered homelessness in South Lake Tahoe is down by more than 80%
● Calls for service and avoidable hospitalizations reduced by over 40%.

Letter: A vote For Joby Is a vote For Tahoe wildlife!

When I cast my ballot on November 8th I plan on voting for Joby Cefalu for one of the three open seats on the City Council of South Lake Tahoe. I've known and been friends with Joby for many years, and have worked shoulder-to-shoulder with him on numerous community/school volunteer situations. Not only is he a true son of our community, but his depth of love for our community is second to no one, and that love also includes the wildlife in our community!

South Tahoe Association of Realtors Home of the Week

This week's Home of the Week winner from the South Tahoe Association of Realtors:

Listing Agent: Janice Bosson 530-545-3052
Listing Office: Remax Gold

Property Address: 654 Seneca Drive Dr. South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-4740
MLS #: 136307

Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 2
Square Footage: 1208 Sq Ft.

Premiere of Ark, a new film about 11 snowboarding friends, to be in Tahoe City

Event Date: 
November 9, 2022 - 7:15pm

ARK is a new snowboard film created by a group of eleven friends and pro snowboarders including Danny Davis, Brock Crouch, Elena Hight, and more. It’s a story about friendships built in the mountains through their love of snowboarding. The never-ending journey of getting clips from BC to Japan, Austria to Alaska made for an unforgettable season.

ARK will be premiering at the Art Haus Cinema in Tahoe City on November 9 at 7:15 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Davis, Crouch, Nick Russell, and Mikey Ciccarelli will be at the Tahoe screening to introduce the movie.

Grand opening of R+H Aesthetic Medicine in South Lake Tahoe

The South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new business to the community last week, R+H Aesthetic Medicine.

R+H Aesthetic Medicine is Lake Tahoe's premier medical spa. They opened their third location during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at their Tahoe Keys Boulevard office. The other two are in Roseville and West Sacramento. It is owned by who is Dr. Rei Young and his wife Heidi.

Op/Ed: Yes on Measures S and G

Facts matter in an election. People on both sides of an issue will passionately share their views, trying to get others to vote their way. It is more important now than ever to weed through the rhetoric before the ballots are marked with that important checkmark.

Measure G

There is an important measure on the ballot for the City of South Lake Tahoe residents, a possible tax on cannabis, Measure G.

South Tahoe High sends six to 3A State Girls Golf Championship

Six athletes from the South Tahoe High Girls Golf Team represented their school at the 2022 Class 3A State Girls Golf Championship on October 17-18 at Genoa Lakes.

19. Ava Wolfe - 99-105 – 204
22. Piper Arnold - 106-109 – 215
25. Isabelle Wilson - 115-110 - 225
26. Madison Cisnero - 118- 115 – 233
28. Sadie Beall - 115-122 – 237
33. Carly Cox - 140-122 – 262

The top five team results:

1. Douglas 337-328–665
2. Pahrump Valley 377-377–754
3. Virgin Valley 413-396–809
4. Boulder City 446-414 – 860
5. South Tahoe 435-439 – 874

Christmas Tree permits start being sold in person for South Lake Tahoe area in November

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's that time of year to start planning on getting that coveted Christmas tree permit from the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) and all other area offices.

Letter: Me and Measure K

(Logical thinking is the act of using reasoning skills, analyzing a situation and all pertinent facts to present a sensible, rational solution to the studied problem. (Facts don’t include statements like “It’s a fact that I think I can do this”)

First booking announced for 2023 Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sat Jul 01 2023 .
June 30, 2023 - 7:00pm
July 1, 2023 - 7:00pm

Old Dominion brings their No Bad Vibes Tour to the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys on June 30, 2023. Joining the bill are Frank Ray, Kassi Ashton, and Greylan James.

Presale tickets are available starting October 26, 2022 (see here).

The No Bad Vibes Tour starts in January and the band covers Canada and the U.S., wrapping up their tour in Lake Tahoe.

Trick-or-treat at Sand Harbor State Park; Halloween movies all week

Event Date: 
October 28, 2022 - 5:30pm

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Halloween is coming to Sand Harbor State Park! Dress in your best costume and join park staff on Friday, October 28 for a night of trick-or-treating after dark. The spooktacular evening begins with a Halloween movie in the park at 5:30, followed by trick-or-treating.

Letter: Brooke Laine is the voice of reason on the tough issues

I support Brooke Laine for District V Supervisor because she has proven to be a voice of reason on the tough issues. She has shown amazing tenacity and a willingness to dig in and do her homework. She not only has the temperament to navigate the tough issues she has the professional experience needed when dealing with different points of view.

South Tahoe Swim Team needs community support as they "go local"

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - The Tahoe Swim Team is making the shift from being under a for-profit company in Reno to being its own 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization, and they need help from the South Lake Tahoe community.

A shift in leadership/ownership brings this longtime competitive and successful swim program home again. The coaching team remains the same and interested all swimmers are encouraged to try out. This is a year-round club that meets on weekday afternoons at the South Tahoe Recreation Center Pool, their home for decades.

Drug Take Back Day in South Lake Tahoe Saturday

Event Date: 
October 29, 2022 - 10:00am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Police Department and the Tahoe Alliance for Safe Kids (TASK) will be at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) on Saturday, October 29 to collect unused medication as part of the National Drug Take Back Day. There will be a tent in front of the school's gym so the public can just drive by and dispose of the pills.

Former Tahoe resident releases book about being an Airbnb host

“Sleeping with Strangers: An Airbnb Host’s Life in Lake Tahoe and Mexico” reveals what it’s like to be in charge of a short-term rental in two distinctly different locations—South Lake Tahoe, California, and Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, Mexico.

This book will have readers laughing, scratching their heads, and possibly changing their behavior as a guest and/or host of a short-term rental.

Annual customer appreciation day at Sunsational Clothing & Tans

Event Date: 
October 26, 2022 - 9:00am

Sunsational Clothing & Tans of South Lake Tahoe will be holding its annual Customer Appreciation Day and celebrating seven years in business on Wednesday, October 26 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. All current and new members are invited.

They will be displaying their new Salt Cave - infrared saunas, $20 spray tans, free red-light therapy, and Level 5 Ultra tanning bed. There will be raffles, food, prizes, and gift bags.

Sunsational has been owned by Rachel Cagina for the last seven years.

Housing affordability project celebrated in South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The name Sugar Pine Village demonstrates exactly what it took to get the affordable workforce housing project to South Lake Tahoe - it took a village.

Officials with Related California, Saint Joseph Community Land Trust, City of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, and the State of California came together at the 11.3-acre site of Sugar Pine Village on Monday to celebrate what will is the largest affordable development in South Lake Tahoe.

Letter: South Lake Tahoe cannabis business owners against Measure G

Dear Editor, As Cannabis business owners, we oppose Measure G because it over-taxes the patients and customers who support our businesses.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office call log for Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that 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.

Report for October 6 - 19, 2022

10/6

02:10 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES IN PROGRESS - Occurred at Mule Deer Cir/Elk Point Dr. in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: ASSISTED.

10/7

11:53 SUSP VEH STOP 2210070097

Snowmaking begins at Northstar; Heavenly and Kirkwood soon to follow

With the dropping temperatures around Lake Tahoe, and a change in humidity, Vail Resorts began making snow at Northstar over the weekend. Snowmaking operations at Heavenly and Kirkwood within the week.

This activity is always a sure sign that winter and the ski and ride season are just around the corner.

The resorts all received a natural dusting of snow from the weather system that came over the Sierra this weekend, with a chance of another two systems forecast for the week ahead.

Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe seeking South Lake Tahoe board member

If you live in the South Lake Tahoe area and would you like to help shape the future of animal welfare in the South Lake Tahoe region for years to come, consider joining the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT)'s Board of Directors.

HSTT is currently seeking diverse and qualified individuals who can help build community relationships and assist with fundraising in South Lake Tahoe. Additionally, the Board of Directors provide financial and operational oversite, participate in strategic planning, influence and develop policy, and "have a lot of fun."

Letter: Brooke Laine brings diverse groups to the table

As an observer in this election year, when El Dorado County issues are so important, I am noticing how important collaboration and consensus efforts will be in the long run.

We need a District V Supervisor who can bring people together to develop solutions. As such, I see that Brooke Laine has garnered endorsements from two very diverse groups in the vacation rental arena-the residents who are opposed to VHRs in their neighborhoods, and the realtors who support them.

Letter: Why am I voting for Brooke Laine?

Why am I voting for Brooke Laine?

Brooke is familiar with the district and its residents, having served for years on local boards and foundations, such as the Tahoe Conservancy, Waste Management, Ambulance JPA, and the Education Foundation, as well as belonging to Soroptimists.

A former Mayor and City Council member, she is committed to reaching meaningful solutions to our district’s issues, such as fire safety, snow removal, housing, vacation home rental enforcement, and health care.

South Lake Tahoe City Council candidates answer Tahoe Climate Change group's questions

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Climate Change Action Network asked the 11 candidates for city council questions concerning

Out of the 11 candidates running, four candidates did not respond. The candidates who did not respond were Cody Bass, Joby Cefalu, Kevin Brunner, and Brad Jacobson.

Of the seven who replied to the question, "Do you support the City's goal to become 100% renewable by 2030," all replying said "yes" except for Sherry Eddy who also said she didn't support the recent ban on plastic water bottles.

Grand opening celebration for three new South Lake Tahoe businesses

Event Date: 
October 29, 2022 - 11:00am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Three new businesses that have opened in the Tahoe Valley Pharmacy Plaza in South Lake Tahoe are celebrating with an open house on Saturday, October 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Osmosis Loung Tahoe, South Lake Med Spa, and Tahoe Family Hearing will celebrate the grand opening with food, drinks, discounts and raffles for $2,000 worth of prizes:

OSMOSIS LOUNGE TAHOE

Charcuterie Board and Mock-tails
15% off B12 shots
Bring a friend buy one get one half off for IV Hydration Therapy
Raffle for One free Wellness IV infusion

SOUTH LAKE MED SPA

Letter: Nevada Republican Assembly president says "no" on Questions 1, 2 and 3

It’s been said countless times that elections are important, but this November it’s imperative that you vote to save our country.

These past two years have seen America go from greatness, with high employment numbers, low gas and grocery prices, secure borders, no wars, a strong military, no dependence on foreign oil, tremendous growth in domestic manufacturing, and a thriving stock market with everyone’s retirement investments doing well.

Two small weather systems pass through South Lake Tahoe this week

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The only thing not in the South Lake Tahoe forecast this week are temperatures above 70 degrees! After a dusting of snow at the upper elevations Saturday night, temperatures will rebound and be closer to average by Monday afternoon.

That will be shortlived as additional weaker weather systems may bring light showers and increased breezes late Tuesday into Wednesday and again next
weekend, while temperatures generally remain below average.

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

Letter: County auditor-controller supports Brooke Laine

I met Brooke over 20 years ago when I delivered an audit report to the Clean Tahoe board. Brooke asked good questions, obviously understood the financial statements, and listened to my recommendations.

Brooke has a degree in economics from UC Santa Cruz and has what it takes to make sure our county’s half-billion-dollar budget is wisely invested in fire prevention, public safety, road repair, and other vital services that benefit taxpayers. 

She’ll make sure we get our money’s worth.

Howie’s Top 22 Favorite Halloween Picks for 2022

Given all we’ve been through these past two-and-a-half years, nothing compares to the horror of real life watching a horror flick on the silver screen. Add to that an election year and people turning into psycho zombies well, some horror films might be considered too tame! Before we get started, let me say that nothing beats the experience of seeing a movie on a big screen with a kick-ass sound system with other like-minded souls who want to be scared to death!

100% containment line around 76,788 acre Mosquito Fire

PLACER/EL DORADO Counties, Calif. - Firefighters have succeeded against the last two stubborn areas of the Mosquito Fire perimeter and there is now a 100 percent containment line around the fire.

Isolated smokes may be visible well within the fire perimeter, but pose no threat to containment, according to the fire command team. Fire suppression repair is nearing completion.

To date, fire crews have completed 221 miles of dozer line repair, 34 miles of handline repair, and 100 miles of road repair. 761 personnel remain on the fire.

South Tahoe High Boys Tennis Team sends seven players to state

It was a very successful weekend at the Northern Nevada 3A Regionals for the South Tahoe High School (STHS) Boys' Tennis Team, with nine players qualifying for the tournament.

After an intense two days of tennis, seven STHS players qualified for the state tournament Oct. 27-29.

The seven who will be back in Reno Thursday:

Council candidates answer South Tahoe High student questions on homelessness and mental health

The South Tahoe High Climate Crew Club and Key Club asked questions of this year's candidates for South Lake Tahoe city council. Not all candidates replied and there are no responses from Brad Jacobson, Tamara Wallace, or Sherry Eddy.

Due to the length of the questions and answers (there were seven of them) they were split up and this is the fourth and final day of answers with two more questions answered below:

6.What ideas do you have concerning how our town can better facilitate access to mental health organizations and resources?

Letter: We must lead on the climate crisis

The climate crisis is upon us. The future is now.

But for the efforts of our firefighters and a last-minute change in the winds, the Caldor fire would have destroyed our community. Less than a year later, the north shore was similarly threatened with a similar fate from the Mosquito fire. Many other communities, including several close by, have not been spared.

Sierra House Elementary walk-a-thon raises money for school activities

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In the annual South Lake Tahoe tradition, local elementary schools are getting their walk-a-thons in before the first snow falls.

This was the case Friday on the field at Sierra House Elementary. Hundreds of students donning their class t-shirts ran and/or walked the course set up on the field along Pioneer Trail.

Teachers, parents, siblings all joined in with Principal Karen Holmes, as did members from the Lake Tahoe Lakers ice hockey team of the United States Premier Hockey League.

Letter: Possible ADA violation lawyer in town, South Lake Tahoe Chamber alerts businesses

The South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce wants to alert our local businesses that there is a man driving around town taking photos and videos of buildings, focusing on the access points (doors, ramps, and walkways) and parking lot signage. The man said his name is “Alex.”

Possible PSOM shut off for Lake Tahoe electric customers due to wind

NV Energy has issued a PSOM (Public Safety Outage Management) Warning for its customers in the Lake Tahoe area. Due to the expected high wind and Fire Weather Watch, a power shut-off is possible between 9 p.m. Friday and 1 a.m. Saturday.

A PSOM WARNING is currently in effect for the following PSOM zones:
Heavenly (2 customers)
Glenbrook – Spooner area only (76 customers)
Carson-Genoa – South Carson City/Clear Creek area only (14 customers)
Stateline – Upper Kingsbury area only (1,505 customers)
Incline – Mt. Rose area only (1 customer)

Letter: Kenny Curtzwiler supporters

As the 2022 election season is in full swing, the undersigned want to take this opportunity to voice our support for Kenny Curtzwiler for El Dorado county supervisor District V.

Ken reached out to me and asked a lot of questions about the county.  He was a good listener and will be well prepared.  He is his own person and will always include the public. - former Supervisor Ray Nutting

Lucky Beaver Bar & Burger golf tournament raises $50,000 for Ronald McDonald House

The 2nd annual Lucky Beaver Bar & Burger Crowns Golf Tournament held in September raised $50,000 for the Ronald McDonald House. The sold-out event was hosted by both Lucky Beaver Reno and Lucky Beaver Tahoe locations and it took place at the Lakeridge Golf Course. This was not an ordinary golf tournament. Golf ball cannons, water cannons, and a chance to win a $250k Malibu boat from West Coast Boat Center, as well as $10,000 in cash made the day super exciting according to multiple teams who participated.

FBI and DCSO undercover drug operation leads to arrests, fentanyl exposure

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - An undercover drug buy at Stateline Thursday night led to the arrest of two and an exposure of five deputies to powder fentanyl.

On October 20, 2022, at approximately 8:10 p.m., the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) Street Enforcement Team (SET) working in conjunction with the FBI Safe Streets Task Force concluded a five-month-long investigation into the narcotics trafficking activities of Regina Rojas, a 35-year-old female from Rancho Cordova, California and Jessica Thomas, a 32-year-old female from Sacramento, California.

Column: Housing Solutions Coming Forward

“Livin’ the Tahoe Dream!” has been a standard response to the casual check-in greeting between basin residents for a very long time. The “dream” may entail something a little different for everyone. Ingredients may be the enjoyment of Tahoe’s vast outdoor recreation spaces, the incredible changes of season like the one we are experiencing now, or the different pace of life. For many, the Tahoe dream is simply having a great place to work and raise a family. In just a few words, a sense of community is established among all who care for Lake Tahoe.

Council candidates answer South Tahoe High student questions on housing and environmental threats

The South Tahoe High Climate Crew Club and Key Club asked questions of this year's candidates for South Lake Tahoe city council. Not all candidates replied and there are no responses from Brad Jacobson, Tamara Wallace, or Sherry Eddy.

Due to the length of the questions and answers (there are seven of them) they will be split up over the next few days. This is the third day of answers with two more questions answered below:

32,000 fentanyl pills confiscated in California drug busts - some packed in candy boxes/bags

There were two large drug busts in California on Wednesday, one in the Los Angeles Airport and the other in the town of Ripon. In total, 32,000 suspected Fentanyl pills were confiscated.

Los Angeles County

Multiple agencies are responding to Douglas County Jail at Lake Tahoe

UPDATE Friday 10/21 11 a.m.:For update, visit http://southtahoenow.com/story/10/21/2022/fbi-and-dcso-undercover-drug-operation-leads-arrests-fenta...

UPDATE Friday 10/21 8 a.m.: There will be an official update later this morning. At this time Douglas County Undersheriff Ron Elges said "All employees are doing well and safe. Our building is open for business. We are just decontaminating the vehicles outside."

Letter: Vote for Brooke Laine - she proves her commitment to El Dorado County

We are writing in support of Brooke Laine for El Dorado County District V Supervisor.  Brooke is a lifelong resident of El Dorado County, leaving only long enough to attend and graduate with a major in Economics from U. C. Santa Cruz.  Because she comes from a family that believes in service to the community, she returned to Lake Tahoe and became involved first in the family business, then in the banking industry. This was followed by terms on the City Council and as Mayor.

Lane closures on Mt. Rose Highway as NDOT repairs issues recently found

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) will be working on the Mt. Rose Highway (SR431) to address issues found on the lower part of the highway Thursday-Saturday.

One lane will be closed on westbound Mt. Rose Highway near Thompson Lane between 6:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Oct. 20-22. Drivers will still be able to travel both directions of the highway. Motorists should expect minor travel delays if traveling westbound.

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