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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A series of weather systems may move through the Sierra and western Nevada starting Tuesday into the Lincoln Birthday and Valentine's Day weekend. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno says the first system, Tuesday into Wednesday, is the weakest with the possibility of a stronger storm Thursday into Friday and another for next weekend. Rain, snow, and gusty winds are possible with the later two storms.

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, it has never been more important for people to get outside and away from their screens. Spending time in nature has been shown to have countless health benefits. It can reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness, even while socially-distancing. Interaction with wild animals in their own habitat can boost one’s mood and decrease physical symptoms of stress, such as fatigue or difficulty sleeping.

Honda's CR-V crossover shares a ubiquity rivaled by few. Like a Subway restaurant, you see them everywhere, and you can count on any of them for their affordable dependability (as long as Subway doesn't drench your Classic Italian in mustard). In fact, Honda sold nearly 400,000 CR-Vs in the United States last year, trailing only arch nemesis Toyota's RAV4 in sales, but not by much. For reference, there are only 24,000 Subways in the country.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The safest way to celebrate events is at home with the people who live with you, including the Super Bowl. Health experts across the country are asking people to skip the parties celebrating America's biggest sports day that could turn Super Bowl Sunday into Super-Spreader Sunday.

Travel and gatherings with family and friends who do not live with you can increase your chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu. The pandemic is not over, though case numbers have been increasing at a slower rate than right after the holidays.

The South Tahoe Middle School Nordic Ski Team is wrapping up a modified season next week with races on Wednesday and Thursday.

The boys and girls on the team started practicing at the beginning of December with in-person, socially distanced practice two days a week and virtual practice another two days a week. Coaches kept the alphabetical cohorts together.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The pictures have told a story for weeks - resorts have been busy with skiers and snowboarders since they opened. The highways have been full of vehicles headed to the slopes and ski towns have had to absorb the crowds while operating under COVID-19 restrictions.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officers announced 70 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, 16 are in El Dorado Hills, 14 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 18 in Greater Placerville, 1 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 2 in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 6 in North County, 3 in South County, 7 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 3. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 105.

The Nevada Department of Transportation is accepting public feedback and hosting a Feb. 16 virtual rail summit to finalize the Nevada State Rail Plan outlining potential new and enhanced railroad facilities to create a more efficient and sustainable statewide transportation network.

The public can visit www.nevadadot.com/mobility and select “Rail Planning” (direct link: https://www.nevadadot.com/mobility/rail-planning/state-rail-plan/-fsiteid-1) to gather updates and provide feedback through March 4 on rail improvements to enhance Nevada’s transportation network.

STATELINE, Nev. - Nevada’s non-restricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $683,733,423 for the month of December 2020. This amounts to a 35.35 percent decrease compared to December 2019, when licensees reported a gaming win of $1,057,539,090, according to the monthly report released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

Casinos on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe had a "win" of $15,611,574, down 14.08 percent from December 2019. Most areas in the state saw double-digit losses.

The "gaming win" represents the computed income of casinos before business expenses and taxes.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officers announced 73 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, 17 are in El Dorado Hills, 26 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 14 in Greater Placerville, 0 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 5 in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 12 in North County, 1 in South County, 1 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: -3. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 102.

PHILLIPS STATION, Calif. - The second manual snow survey of the season was conducted by the Department of Water Resources (DWR) at Phillips Station on Wednesday. They measured 63 inches of snow with a snow water equivalent (SWE) of 17 inches, which is 93 percent of average at that location.

The SWE measures the amount of water contained in the snowpack and is a key component of DWR’s water supply forecast.

"The series of storms helped, but not enough to make up the deficient of last few months," said Sean de Guzman, Chief of DWR’s Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting Section.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe has added a chapter to its City Code to satisfy requirements by the new Senate Bill 946, a law that went into effect in California January 1 to protect and regulate sidewalk vendors. The bill was created to outline what local governments could do while protecting the local entrepreneurship and economic development opportunities for people to
support themselves and their families, especially to immigrant and low-income communities.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County health officers announced 36 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since yesterday. Of those, 7 are in El Dorado Hills, 4 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue, 14 in Greater Placerville, 1 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 0 in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz, 0 in North County, 2 in South County, 7 in Lake Tahoe region. Awaiting address confirmation from today's count: 1. Total now awaiting address confirmation: 105.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) responded to condominiums in the Tahoe Keys Tuesday morning after a smoldering fire sent smoke into two units.

Around 7:45 a.m. February 2, SLTFR responded along with Lake Valley Fire Protection District and JPA ambulances.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – As the Tahoe Women’s Community Fund embarks on its 6th year, they have announced that $100,000 will be granted to the South Shore Community this spring. This year, a record number 226 members have become part of the collective giving organization created in 2015.

Thanks to all of the members and a continued generous donation from Ms. Lisa Maloff, for helping raise this $100,000. This year is also exciting as all areas of need will be funded.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Teachers, emergency and health care workers and the elderly are among the first residents in El Dorado County to receive their COVID-19 vaccine, but thousands are still waiting their turn. To date, over one-tenth of adults, or 20,000, El Dorado County residents have been vaccinated.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Starting with its Tuesday, February 2, 2021 meeting, the South Lake Tahoe City Council will no longer have emails read into public record during meetings due to abuse by one or more persons. All emails will continue to be added to the record and distributed to council.

People dreaming of Lake Tahoe have a new digital resource for trip planning with ease at Tahoesouth.com. Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (LTVA) recently launched a newly redesigned site with enhanced features that include wall-to-wall imagery and a responsive mobile design, all within a convenient and easy-to-read layout for consumers.

South Lake Tahoe native and Olympic gold medalist Jamie Anderson entered the 2021 X Games in Aspen as the most decorated female in the history of the games, and has now tied Shaun White with the most gold medals in Slopestyle at seven.

The 30-year-old Anderson, who grew up in Meyers and called Sierra-at-Tahoe her home mountain, won gold in the Jeep Women's Snowboard Slopestyle on Thursday and Pacifico Women's Snowboard Big Air on Sunday. These were her 18th and 19th medals at the annual ski and snowboard competition, her 7th and 8th gold medals.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Originally planned for Monday, the move to Phase 2 hybrid structure of learning at Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) for grades TK through 8 will start Thursday, February 4. Monday and Tuesday will be synchronous virtual learning days which allows for teachers to prepare for not only the next storm this week, but also a return to hybrid instruction for Cohort B. Cohort A will start Monday, February 8.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.

Last Week's Log: http://southtahoenow.com/story/01/24/2021/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report

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How the new non-profit organization “Shrimply Blue” is inviting dogs and their human sidekicks to restore lake clarity one dog treat at a time is the topic of the next UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) Winter Science Speaks lecture on Thursday, February 18, at 12 noon.

TERC has identified invasive Mysis as a key contributor to clarity decline. By removing the surprisingly nutritious Mysis and transforming them into premium dog treats, Shrimply Blue is creating a regenerative system for sustainable lake restoration.

Tahoe Youth & Family Services in partnership with Carson Valley Medical Center is providing a Minutes For Recovery Event, their second virtual event of a planned trifecta.

Dust off your shoes and get ready to get rid of all those holiday calories. This is your opportunity to work off some of those extra pounds during a community event while having the opportunity to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Along with the tempting snow-covered terrain created by the recent storm comes a reminder from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO). They are reminding residents and visitors to practice caution when participating in outdoor activities in the snow and winter weather.

The Sierra Nevada received several feet of snow this past week with more snow predicted in the upcoming forecast. This increased snowpack comes with risks including avalanches and weather-related exposures to the cold.