As the ski season winds down in Tahoe, the snowbirds are packing up, leaving behind empty parking lots and quieter trails. For those who leave during the summer, don’t worry about keeping up with Tahoe’s news. To save you the trouble, I’ve compiled some future headlines.

City of South Lake Tahoe Hires Consultant to Study Why They Keep Hiring Consultants

League to Save Lake Tahoe Funds Study on Water Clarity Decline: Blames Jet Skis, Instagram Filters

TRPA Sued for Delaying Projects: Responds by Filing Countersuit Against Time Itself

Palisades Tahoe Development Faces 10th Lawsuit—Lawyers Celebrate Another Year of Job Security

“MEHKOs: The New Threat to Civilization, Says El Dorado County Environmental Services— Nothing Says Chaos Like Homemade Lasagna”

Environmental Groups Sue Over New Trail Construction: Argue It’s Too Convenient for Tourists

“Crystal Bay Welcomes Chain-Link Fencing as New Historic Landmark While Biltmore Awaits Its Fate”

Study Finds Bureaucracy Responsible for 80% of Delays in Lake Tahoe Projects—Sierra Watch Sues, Demands Recount

TRPA Unveils New ‘Clean, Drain, Dry’ Tattoo Mandate for Boaters to Ensure Compliance—Biodegradable Ink Paid for by New Fee Structure

Homewood Master Plan Approved After 14 Years of Debate: TRPA Promises Next Update Will Only Take 13 Years

Environmental Group Proposes Ban on Breathing Near Lake Tahoe to Combat Air Pollution—Citizens Urged to Hold Their Breath

BEAR League Introduces ‘BearNb’: Rent Your Crawlspace to Mama Bears for Extra Income

South Lake Tahoe Launches New Economic Development Initiative: Free Parking for Tourists Who Promise Not to Complain

Tahoe Conservancy Declares Motel 6 Restoration a ‘Watershed Victory’—Demolition Scheduled for Sometime This Century

South Lake Tahoe Proposes Turning Blighted Properties Into Escape Rooms—’It’s Already Halfway There,’ says Mayor

Seth Dallob, South Lake Tahoe  www.sethdallob.com