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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be a book launch and celebration of Tahoe Writer's Works' authors at the Camp Richardson Hotel on November 18 at 6 p.m.

Join them for the launch of Bruce Rettig’s book, REFRACTION, along with a celebration of Tahoe Writers Works’ authors who will be reading from their works. The authors scheduled are Jennifer Quashnick, Gantt Miller, Bridey Heidel, Marie Johnson and Lisa Kirkman.

Enjoy an evening of good company, excellent writing, and a glass of wine in celebration on the shore of Lake Tahoe.

Due to the snow and road conditions, Lake Tahoe Unified School District is calling for a 2-hour delay start today, November 9.

The bus schedules are posted on the district website, page 2 of the list of schedules.

Washoe county schools are also on a 2-hour delay.

Tahoe Truckee School District is on a regular schedule.

Douglas County School District is not announcing any closures or delays.

UPDATE 12:30 p.m. Wednesday: The next count will not be released until Thursday by 5 p.m. About 20,000 ballots still need to be tabulated.

UPDATE 12:10 a.m. Wednesday: The last count for election night has been released and the next results will not be until staff returns later this morning.

El Dorado County Supervisor District V - 9438 votes, 35.43% of registered voters counted
BROOKE LAINE - 4,882 58.35%
KENNY CURTZWILER - 3,443 41.15%
WRITE IN - 42 .50%
Vote for neither - 1,071

Chabad at Lake Tahoe will be hosting a historic evening with Major Rami Sherman, a veteran of the Israel Defense Special Operation Forces, on Sunday, November 27.

During the terror-filled years of 1972-1980, Rami served in the Israel Defense Forces’ most elite commando unit. He participated in several covert operations in Israel’s mighty struggle against Arab terrorism.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Once again, Toys for Tots is collecting toys and names of children who need them in South Lake Tahoe.

There are drop boxes at hardware stores, banks, fire stations, and Blue Zone Sports.

Stuff-a-Truck with toys will be in the TJMaxx/Blue Zone parking lot in South Lake Tahoe on November 19 from noon to 3 p.m. There will be a fire truck for ids, magic kits for anyone who wants them, treats, swag, and raffle prizes from local donors.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A car crashed into a large boulder on US50 Sunday evening, causing some injuries and damage to the vehicle.

At approximately 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 6, a Honda Accord was traveling west on the highway near the area of several rockslides earlier in the year. A boulder almost four feet in width had fallen onto the roadway and the driver of the Honda could not miss it.

Airbags were deployed and the three people in the vehicle had some injuries that were tended to by Lake Valley Fire paramedics. The damaged vehicle was towed away.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Local businesses and agencies are invited to participate in Christmas Tree Lane, a fun way to benefit local causes in the community.

Christmas Tree Lane is being sponsored by the Tahoe Chamber from November 25-December 16, but before then they are looking for local businesses to join in the fun.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) will continue prescribed fire operations this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Conditions and weather permitting, California State Parks, Nevada Division of Forestry, North Lake Tahoe, and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts will be burning piles in several locations around Lake Tahoe. Smoke will be present. A map with project details is available for viewing at Tahoe Living With Fire.

“It has been an absolute pleasure to Adopt A Day of Nourishment and host a Bread & Broth Monday Meal,” shared Rachelle Qutob, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s director of Sales and Catering. Rachelle was joined at the Monday Meal on October 24 by fellow Hard Rock team members Kelly Crossgrove, director of HR; Linda Hunt, executive assistant; Tom Russell, VP of Food & Beverages & Business; and Keyla Trejo, HR specialist.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Unified School District is on a two-hour delayed start Monday, November 7. Schools will be opening two hours later than normal times. Busses will be operating two hours later than their normal schedule. Schools will release at the regularly scheduled time. Here is the link for bus pick-up times https://www.ltusd.org/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=50851069.

Tahoe Truckee School District schools will be open on a regular schedule. However, due to the stormy winds and visibility issues, there is the possibility of school buses being delayed.

With the end of daylight saving time, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and its traffic safety partners are reminding motorists about the impact the time change and a lack of adequate sleep can have on their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

The CHP has partnered with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), and the National Sleep Foundation in recognizing November 6-12 as Drowsy Driving Prevention Week to raise awareness about the importance of a good night's rest before driving.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There was a delayed start to the incoming storm. It is reaching Lake Tahoe tonight with increasing winds into early Monday morning across the Sierra and western Nevada. Expect periods of heavy snowfall in the Sierra beginning this evening through Monday with light rain/snow for Western Nevada valleys. A second wave of heavy snow is expected across the Sierra on Tuesday which is when valleys will see their best potential to pick up a few inches of snowfall. Much colder temperatures will prevail behind the front and into the start of the weekend.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It wasn't your typical ask for food to fill backpacks with weekend food for South Lake Tahoe children. Bread & Broth 4 Kids (BB4K) held a Cram-A-Hearse event in front of the Grocery Outlet just before Halloween. They typically stuff a police cruiser with food, but because a local volunteer owns a hearse and it was almost Halloween - why not change the vehicle?

It was so fun and every child that came by received an ice cream, a bag of candy, and a stuffed animal, all from Peter Spellman, the owner of the hearse.

Mom’s House for Children has announced that after a delay of three years, their first Gather for Good gala will be hosted in Lake Tahoe to help bring clean water, childcare centers, food programs, emergency supplies, and more support to children in Africa, Europe, and South America.

Strong core muscles offer so much more than just six-pack abs; a stronger core is one of the best physical improvements you can make for yourself. Having a strong core helps us prevent injuries and perform our best in even the most routine activities. Whether it’s lifting a bag of dog food, or swinging your strongest golf drive, having a strong core can help support a pain-free life!

This weekend when you 'fall back,' remember to 'Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery.' Be sure to check and change your smoke alarm and carbon monoxide batteries to ensure they are working properly.

"Fall back" at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6, California residents will have to set their clocks back by one hour.

I have lived in South Lake Tahoe for 35 years and have worked, played, and raised my son here. I am supporting Joby Cefalu for City Council because he cares for our community, works hard for what he believes, and gets things done.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe (SISLT) club continues to add improvements to the Soroptimist Stadium: Home of Girls Softball. The field now has a new yellow fence cap lining the perimeter of the outfield fence thanks to volunteers from SISLT and the South Tahoe Adult Softball League. The fence cap is a necessary safety feature to increase perimeter visibility and cover the jagged fencing edges to prevent injuries as players reach for the ball.

An election is being held on Tuesday, November 8 that will decide local, regional, state, and federal leaders at all levels.

Don't forget to get out and give your voice at the polls, or by mailing in your ballot. If you have any questions, or to register to vote on the day of the election, contact your local elections department.

For South Lake Tahoe and Meyers:

Drop Box Locations through 8 p.m. November 8
Holiday Market in Meyers
Address 2977 US HWY 50, inside from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Grocery Outlet in South Lake Tahoe

THURSDAY 11:30 P.M. UPDATE: SR89 has reopened for the night but will close again at 9 a.m. on Friday morning so recovery efforts can continue.

THURSDAY 7:15 P.M. UPDATE: A tow truck responding at Emerald Bay has one of its chains break during the recovery process and they left to get it repaired. They will return Friday morning around 10 a.m. The road remains closed at this hour.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - SR89 is closed in both directions at Emerald Bay Thursday as crews do emergency work to get a truck carrying 20,000 pounds of Starbucks products back up an embankment.

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Caltrans is alerting Interstate 80 motorists in Truckee to expect continued intermittent lane and shoulder closures this month for ongoing roadway improvements.

Interstate 80 motorists traveling between the I-80/State Route 89 (SR-89)/SR-267 separation and Donner Pass Road/Coldstream Road (Exit 184) should expect lane and shoulder closures and travel delays through the end of November. Construction crews are finishing drainage and paving work for the addition of eastbound ramp acceleration lanes and a westbound auxiliary lane.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During their Tuesday meeting, the five South Lake Tahoe city council members approved an ordinance to increase their pay from $1,147.27 per month to $1,264.86. Every calendar year they are eligible for an increase in compensation of up to five percent.

The increase goes into effect on January 23, 2023.

The council members also approved a move for City Clerk Susan Blankenship from Step 3 in the City's salary schedule to Step 4.

She last received a raise during the council's March 2, 2021 meeting.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER CONCERNS.

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Lake Tahoe Unified School District Performing Arts Department is presenting "A Veteran’s Musical Tribute" on Monday, November 7, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at South Tahoe Middle School Multi-Purpose Room. The concert is free.

This concert is a wonderful tribute to our men and women who have served or are currently serving our country in the various branches of the military. They would like to invite all veterans and their families to attend this concert to honor and thank them for their brave and selfless duty.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses was awarded to Christy Yetter, a registered nurse with Barton’s Family Birthing Center. The award is in recognition of the clinical skill and compassionate care nurses provide to create a superior experience for patients and their families.

Yetter was nominated by Gina Locicero and her husband, who received her medical support through a recent childbirth experience at Barton Memorial Hospital.