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It's been four years since the plans were first started but the end is now in sight for the installation of new bleachers at South Tahoe High.

A bid was awarded during Tuesday's Lake Tahoe Unified School Board meeting to the Southern Bleacher Company of Texas to remove the 49-year old home side stands and install new ones that are ADA compliant and satisfy the snow loads and safety features required by the state.

In 2009 the City of South Lake Tahoe was awarded its first lead hazard control grant for $1.5 million dollars that was federally funded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Lead Safe Tahoe program was established so that the City could assist members of our community in reducing their exposure to hazards from lead-based paint. In 2011 the City was awarded a second lead hazard control grant in the amount of $2.0 million dollars.

Preliminary data released today by the Nevada Departments of Public Safety and Transportation show that there were 284 traffic fatalities in the state in 2014, up by 18 deaths from the prior year.

Even though the crash fatalities are far below the state's high in 2006 of 432, the previous downward trend has been reversed the past few years.

Plastic bags, driver's licenses, selfies, assisted living and teens are just a few of the subjects the new laws in California will address in 2015.

Here are just a few of the 930 new laws:

With holiday celebrations upon us, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is preparing for this heavily-traveled time of year by educating the motoring public about safety on our roadways. As part of its upcoming Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) the CHP is reminding travelers to buckle up, adhere to the posted speed limit, avoid distractions behind the wheel, and always designate a sober driver.

The Lake Tahoe Unified School District has announced they are calling a snow day for all schools in South Lake Tahoe on Friday, December 12, 2014. Due to the anticipated serious winter weather conditions as forecast by the National Weather Service, they wanted to ensure the safety of all students and staff.

A four year degree program could be in Lake Tahoe Community College's near future. They are waiting to hear from the California Community College's Chancellor's office to see if they are one of the 15 community colleges in the state who will be allowed the opportunity to offer one four-year degree.

LTCC's Baccalaureate Degree Steering Committee submitted a proposal to the Chancellor's office and should hear on January 21, 2015 if they are going to be offering a four-year degree in Public Safety Administration.

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- Help improve the quality of Barton’s care for all patients and family members?

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Sallie from the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department has these tips to make your Christmas fire safe:

Select a fresh tree with good color and firm, flexible needles that do not easily pull from the branches.

Place the tree in plain water immediately after re-cutting the trunk at least ½” above the old cut. The container you use for your tree should hold 2 to 4 quarts of water. The longer you wait to place your tree in water, the greater the chances are that it will lose the required moisture content to keep it fresh through the holiday season. NEVER place your tree on a wooden stand.

The holiday season has arrived. As Americans prepare for travel and festivities with family and friends, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) wants to remind all drivers that it’s dangerous to drive after drinking. You have to choose your role before drinking begins: will you drink or will you drive? Remember, even if you only have a little bit to drink and think you’re “okay to drive,” you could still be over the legal limit, because Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

The $15 million Kingsbury Grade repaving and enhancement project finished one year ahead of schedule, according to a Nevada Department of Transportation announcement Thursday.

Major work on the project was expected to be completed during the Summer, 2015, but instead NDOT announced that it was substantially completed this week.

As we at the Nevada Department of Transportation and Q&D Construction substantially complete the Kingsbury Grade Pavement Reconstruction Project this week, we want to thank local community members and businesses for their understanding and support.

Originally scheduled to continue through next summer, the project has substantially completed this week; one season ahead of the original schedule. Completing this important project ahead of schedule could not have been accomplished without the understanding of the entire community.

Have you ever wanted to in a parade? This fun experience is waiting for you at the Third Annual Holiday Parade on Saturday, December 13. Golden Bear Events of South Lake Tahoe is planning this fun community event.

The 3 p.m. parade will start on the corner of Ski Run Blvd and Pioneer Trail, proceed down Ski Run, west on Highway 50 to TJMaxx at the Y.

State Route 28 on the East Shore of Lake Tahoe from Incline Village to the intersection with Highway 50 is set to receive $12.5 million in improvements.

The Washoe County Commissioners approved a Federal Lands Access Program Memorandum of Agreement for federal funding for the design and construction of the improvements.

The South Lake Tahoe Police Department was awarded a grant for $47,000 that will be used to fund part of the city’s ongoing commitment to keep the roads safe through enforcement and education.

A rise statewide in pedestrian and motorcycle fatalities created an unfortunate need for grant funding of road safety programs. The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) awarded the grant.

“Without this much needed funding from the Office of Traffic Safety, we would not be able to address the problems of drunk and drugged driving within our community”, said Sgt Shannon Laney.

The last day to purchase a fuelwood permit from the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is Friday, November 14, 2014, and the last day to cut wood is Sunday, November 16, 2014. Fuelwood permits cost $20 per cord, with a two-cord minimum purchase and a limit of 10 cords per household.

Smokey Bear and the Tallac Hotshots teamed up with local South Lake Tahoe Cub Scout Pack 592 to teach them about campfire safety. The scouts and their parents learned how to safely prepare and extinguish a campfire. Several Tallac Hotshots were on hand to show the parents how to put out a campfire using the “Soak, Stir, Feel, Repeat” method. Learn more about campfire safety and help Smokey Bear prevent wildfires at http://www.smokeybear.com/campfire-safety.asp.

I have worked at Lake Tahoe Community College for over 21 years as a classified employee. In those years, I have seen a lot of changes – many good, some not. I wanted to address something that I haven't seen touched on yet regarding the college’s bond measure, and that is what happens at LTCC if Measure F does not pass.

Halloween Cove returns to South Lake Tahoe on October 31 at the Beach Retreat & Lodge from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. KTHO Radio and the local Kiwanis Clubs are sponsoring this fun filled evening which includes trick or treating, live music, Boys & Girls Club Bounce House, face painters, balloon artist, children's photos, fire safety by Tahoe Douglas Fire Department and much more....and it's all free!

The Forest Service may have to close the Taylor Creek Visitor Center area if visitors continue to disregard the warnings to keep away from the bears frequenting the area in search of salmon.

Visitors are being asked to keep their distance when encountering bears. The Visitor Center staff routinely encounter unsafe situations as guests ignore their instructions and get too close to bears to take photos and videos.

A 61-year-old woman was arrested on Friday night after leading South Lake Tahoe police on a chase from Heavenly Village, through city streets and ending on Blackwood Road.

Donna Lorraine Vano was observed driving erratically near Stateline. Police officers followed and pulled her over near Primrose. As they approached the car she drove away. Officers got her to pull over again near Glen Road but she pulled the same stunt.

The Dave Brady for Sheriff campaign claims that “public safety dollars are NOT being spent wisely” by Sheriff Perini. I want to say that I believe that this claim is a clearly false and misleading statement. Here is why. The claims expressed in a recent Brady campaign brochure stated the sheriff’s annual budget had “skyrocked” from $3.1 million in 1986 to $16.0 million. While the raw numbers appear correct, Brady’s analysis and interpretation are very wrong. At first blush the increase seems astronomical and that is what Brady wants you to think.

Barton Health is committed to the safety of our patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. After receiving several confirmed cases of the Ebola Virus Disease in the United States, Barton Health is prepared to care for and respond to suspected Ebola cases.

A pep rally and a parade through South Lake Tahoe started off the South Tahoe High homecoming festivities on Friday afternoon which culminated in a convincing win on the gridiron for the varsity Viking football team.

Looking for their first win during the 2014 football season, South Tahoe took their 0-6 record to the field against the team from Dayton. They scored 28 unanswered points after Dayton started off the game with a safety.

Division iA Standings

School Name League W-L Pct. PF PA overall W-L
Churchill County 6-0 1.000 269 65 6-1