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First, it was the single-use plastic grocery carry-out bag that was banned in California. And now, after recent action in Sacramento, grocery shoppers will soon not be seeing the roll of plastic produce bags hanging above the Brussels sprouts, green onions, and bell peppers. Nor will plastic bags be provided for placing packages of meat.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Candidate for South Lake Tahoe City Council, Kevin Brunner, was arrested Saturday on charges of vandalism and arson.

According to a report by the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD), the 30-year-old Brunner saw his ex-girlfriend talking to another male in a local casino. The report states the woman later went back to her apartment where she found a broken window, and destroyed items inside, along with Brunner.

SLTPD Detective Sgt. Scott Crivelli said some personal items of the victim were maliciously burned.

There’s an exciting way for people to help pets in need in the Lake Tahoe area. The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) is participating in Cartober, a national giving campaign held throughout the month of October to highlight the impact vehicle donations can make for local nonprofits. Cartober is a fun way to spread the word this season, however, the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe accepts car donations throughout the year.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With the cost of building materials on the rise, a crime is starting to surface across the country - the theft of not only tools and equipment from construction sites, but now also wood and fencing from homes and offices.

Now that type of theft has reached South Lake Tahoe.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) is hosting an Open House/Pancake Breakfast at Fire Station 3 on Saturday, October 8 from 9 a.m. to noon. They will offer regular and gluten-free pancakes as well as sausage and meatless sausage. Orange juice and coffee are also on the menu.

Station 3 is located at 2101 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.

This event will kick off Fire Prevention Week 2022 for SLTFR and will offer educational information, station tours, and fun handouts for the kids.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Among one of the rites of Fall is the Kokanee salmon's annual spawning trip up Taylor Creek at Lake Tahoe. This may not be the case in 2022 due to impacts of the current drought.

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has announced the return of its annual Incline Community Picnic. It will be held this Saturday, October 8, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event, which will be held at Aspen Grove and Village Green in Incline Village, Nev., and is free to the public.

Attendees will be able to enjoy free hot dogs and hamburgers while visiting with members of the Sheriff’s Office and WCSO Special Teams including:

Mounted Horse Unit
Motors
K9’s
RAVEN Helicopter
Marine 9 and some of her crew
Bomb Squad
Search and Rescue Unit

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The power has been restored, but a widespread outage caught many on the South Shore by surprise Wednesday morning.

Liberty Utilities lost its transmission from NV Energy, which caused over 23,000 Liberty customers to lose power for about two hours from South Lake Tahoe, to Meyers, and down to Woodfords and Markleville. At the same time, NV Energy customers at the lake also lost power.

The Reno Jazz Orchestra will present “Creative Directions in Jazz” at the Nevada Museum of Art on October 21, 2022. The program is presented as part of UPSTAGE: A Literary and Performing Art Series supported by the Nightingale Family Foundation and the Williams Foundation. The concert will showcase original compositions by contemporary composers.
During this innovative concert, the audience will be treated to the seventeen-piece Orchestra’s musical journey exploring new, creative directions in jazz during this one-of-a-kind event.

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There are eleven people vying for a spot on the city council in South Lake Tahoe. With only three open spots, it is not easy to narrow down the choices.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Four employees with Nevada Paving were seriously injured at a job site explosion on September 27 and a GoFundMe fundraiser has been set up for their families.

All men are currently at the UC Davis burn center, and Kevin Warren of Nevada Paving said it is very expensive for the families to travel, stay away from home, and still have normal expenses covered.

"We are trying to do everything we can for them," said Kevin.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City Council today finalized updates to the South Lake Tahoe Polystyrene and Plastic Food Packaging Regulations, including a tiered ban on plastic water bottles under one gallon in size.

After the last City Council meeting where the ban on single-use plastic water bottles passed its first reading, there has been much public debate about the bottles, something many generations never had. Convenience took over and single-use bottles became popular.

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a vacancy on the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Board of Education for Area #2 since no candidates filed to run for the November 8 election. Per the Education Code, LTUSD must publicly announce the vacancy for the four-year term that will run from December 2022 to December 11, 2026. They asked for candidates to file on September 12, but, as of Monday, there were no applications turned in.

Area 2 is defined in the yellow area in the photo above.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - In 1946, a casino opened on the South Shore that would go through several changes and owners as it expanded into what was most recently known as the Lakeside Inn and Casino.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Hosting their second Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) in the last two months, the Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club provided the funds and help needed to feed the 92 dinner guests who came to St. Theresa’s Grace Hall on September 26 for the weekly Monday evening dinner.

For over 30 years, Bread & Broth has been providing meals and bags of food to anyone who comes to the dinner seeking a hot, nutritious meal and the social aspects of sharing a community meal.

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, and breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women, after skin cancer. Each person’s cancer risk is different, a combination of our genetics, lifestyle, and the environment around us. While a cancer risk like smoking can be avoided, inheriting certain genes which increase your risk for cancer cannot. Regular cancer screenings are important and may find cancers early when treatment is likely to work best.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is hosting its sixth annual Fright at the Fairgrounds, which this week and continues every Friday and Saturday afternoon/evening during the month of October. Fright at the Fairgrounds is held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds located off Pinenut Road in Gardnerville.

Tickets are $5 for kids and $10 for adults for the 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. small kids (not so scary). From 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., the Fright is for older kids and adults (full scare) and is $20 dollars admission price for both kids and adults.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Dry weather, clear skies, and light winds will continue throughout the upcoming week. Temperatures will remain above seasonal averages, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.

This ridge of high pressure will continue to build across the western U.S into next weekend. This will keep the area dry with clear skies and light winds. Temperatures will trend up through mid-week and will be between 5

The public is invited to learn about the ballot propositions through a hearty discussion at the next South Lake Tahoe Republican Women Federated meeting. Meet the Republican candidates for South Tahoe Public Utility District and discuss ballot propositions.

"We understand this is a nonpartisan race. SLT RWF is organized to promote and help elect Republicans to public office per our bylaws," the group said.

It will be held on October 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Casey's, Round Hill Center by Safeway, 212 Elks Point Rd., Zephyr Cove, Nev.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) fall prescribed fire program may begin as early as Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. Conditions and weather permitting, California State Parks is scheduled to conduct understory burning on approximately 21 acres in Sugar Pine Point State Park on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore. Smoke will be present. A map with project details is available for viewing on the Tahoe Living With Fire website.

A South Lake Tahoe City Council Candidates Forum will be held at Lake Tahoe Community College's Aspen Room on Tuesday, October 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

This will be a "candidate speed dating" format, which puts the public at a table with two of the candidates at a time. The public will have approx 10 minutes to ask questions and get to know the candidates before they switch tables, and another two candidates visit.

This continues until all candidates have gone to all tables.

If there is time left there will be an open question session for everyone.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe (SISLT) continues its quest to improve the lives of women and their families through education and training. Education is the great equalizer and has the power to transform our communities. Providing an award to give women the opportunity to develop desirable job skills and make a lasting impact on their families is a game changer.

Over 1,400 personnel remain assigned to the Mosquito Fire as they work towards full fire suppression, suppression repair and strengthening, contingency firelines and hazard tree abatement.

The Mosquito fire is 76,788 acres in size and there is a containment line around 90 percent of the fire.