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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A dose of pre-holiday spirit has arrived in South Lake Tahoe. A 60-foot white fir tree was delivered to Heavenly Village. From there it will transform into a decorated Christmas Tree with a tree-lighting ceremony on Friday, November 29 at 5 p.m.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heavenly Mountain Resort opened for the 2024/25 season on Wednesday, with resort officials saying they couldn't have asked for anything better - great snow, better company, and endless fun.

First ski and ride days always come with high energy and smiles, and it was no different today, said those on the slopes.

"We were so stoked to welcome our guests back to Heavenly for the start of yet another amazing season ahead, and today really set the bar high," said Cole Zimmerman of Heavenly.

Due to high winds and increased fire risk, NV Energy has implemented a Public Safety Outage Management power outage (PSOM) in seven of its Northern Nevada zones, affecting over 15,000 customers and leading to school closures in Carson City.

The PSOM is currently affecting Genoa North, South Carson City - Clear Creek, South Carson City - Jacks Valley, Virginia City Highlands, Galena, Washoe Valley, and Southwest Reno.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Ski California Board of Directors has tapped John Rice, a ski industry veteran with 47 years of experience, as the association’s new president. Rice, who has served as Vice President and General Manager of Sierra-at-Tahoe since 1993, succeeds Mike Reitzell, who is now president and CEO of the National Ski Areas Association.

OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. - For over 13 years there has been a plan in the works to expand the resort that is now known as Palisades Tahoe, adding residences, some dormitory-style housing, new commercial, retail, entertainment, and year-round recreational land uses including improved trail system, and public and private recreation facilities.

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The University of California, Davis, Office of Research has announced the appointment of Stephanie Hampton as the director of the Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) and professor in the Department of Environmental Science and Policy.

Hampton, an accomplished aquatic ecologist, and administrator currently serving as the deputy director of Biosphere Sciences and Engineering at Carnegie Science, will join TERC in the spring of 2025.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Even though an atmospheric river is aiming for California, Lake Tahoe will not see the brunt of the storm. The area north of San Francisco into the I5 corridor will see massive amounts of rain, up to ten inches in many areas.

The first wave of the storm starts Wednesday, with a second, stronger storm hitting the region Friday into Saturday. The public should watch the forecast as the system gets closer, especially if traveling through the Sierra and over mountain passes.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Rock Ensemble Class Performance, directed by Liz Broscoe, will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the Lake Tahoe Community College's Duke Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Broscoe will also be the opening show.

Suggested donations at $5 per person will all proceeds going to support the St. Theresa Bread & Broth 4 Kids program.

The Duke Theatre is located at One College Drive, South Lake Tahoe.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Kings Meats extended their annual turkey giveaway to South Lake Tahoe this past Sunday, providing over 700 turkeys to families in need. This remarkable act of generosity, traditionally held only in Placerville, was made possible through the support of El Dorado County residents, family-run small businesses, community leaders, Kings Meats guests, and the El Dorado Community Foundation.

Due to extreme weather conditions that increase the risk of a potential wildfire, a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) may be implemented for Markleeville, Woodfords, Desolation Hotel (Hope Valley), Topaz, Coleville, and Walker customers on or about Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at about 2 a.m., and may last more than 24 hours. Customers are encouraged to visit the Liberty Community Resource Centers from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join your friends and neighbors at the annual free pre-Thanksgiving Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday, November 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Theresa Church Grace Hall. Everyone is invited as they give thanks to members and supporters for another successful year serving our community.

Before all the Thanksgiving preparation begins, come relax and let Saint Joseph Community Land Trust serve you a delicious Spaghetti Dinner! Enter the free drawing for a turkey to take home for your Thanksgiving Feast and enjoy raffle prizes from local businesses.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) Fall Prescribed Fire Program continues this week around Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting. North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District may burn piles around Incline Village, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District may burn piles near Glenbrook, Logan Creek, and on Kingsbury Grade, and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit may burn piles off Luther Pass near the campground and off Fallen Leaf and Spring Creek roads near South Lake Tahoe.

It takes a lot of work to keep Tahoe beachable, bikeable, hikeable, boatable, skiable, and enjoyable for all. In fact, it takes the whole community to Keep Tahoe Blue. That’s why the League to Save Lake Tahoe partners with businesses throughout the Tahoe Basin and beyond as part of its Tahoe Blue Business program.

“The goal of the Blue Business program is to help businesses, help the lake, and uplift them as leaders in our community at the same time,” said the League’s Strategic Partnerships Manager, Hailey Hawkins.

“Reciprocity is something that’s really important to us.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be a pop-up consignment shop at Woods Apothecary in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, November 23 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be vintage, designer, one-of-a-kind, and elevated festival gear featured. Support local women as they sell their excellent condition, pre-loved clothing, accessories, shoes, and apparel at beyond-fair prices.

They will accept cash or Venmo only.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe has been trying to get Heavenly Mountain Resort to support its plans to annex the land where the California operations are located. Heavenly is an island in the middle of the South Lake Tahoe city limits, leaving it to be serviced by El Dorado County while those going to enjoy the resort use city streets and services.

Twice weekly, Bread & Broth (B&B) offers a meal service to anyone in the community who wants to enjoy a nutritious meal and the camaraderie of other locals. On Mondays, full-course meals and bags of food are provided at the Monday Meal served at St. Theresa’s Grace Hall, and then every Friday, a simple entrée, soup, and salad are offered at the Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) forest thinning (fuels reduction) projects are underway and scheduled to continue through fall 2024, conditions and weather permitting. North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, Liberty Utilities, NV Energy, and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit are working together to protect Lake Tahoe communities by reducing excess vegetation that can feed unwanted wildfires.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The 2025 Lake Tahoe Basin Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) has been updated to reflect the evolving needs of our communities and landscape. CWPPs are community-driven plans prioritizing wildfire risk reduction, using local input and data to guide fuel reduction, improve preparedness, and address structural ignitability and wildfire response.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting is on Tuesday, November 19 at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at the airport. The agenda is a full one.

Two of the items are public hearings - The possible amendment to adopt a new demolition permit fee of $480 to the master fee schedule, and an employee housing ordinance.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College’s Equity and Student Wellness Program and Ally Club, along with Lake Tahoe Pride, extend a warm and open invitation to community members for a 2nd annual Friendsgiving dinner event on Wednesday, November 20. The dinner is from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Student Center at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC).

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