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Nevada’s non-restricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $1,208,504,956 for the month of August 2022, a gain of 3.53 percent from the same period in 2021. The South Shore Lake Tahoe casinos had a "win" up 26.84 percent from the same period last year with their gaming revenue of $29,977,316, according to the State's monthly gaming revenue report. Some of August 2021 was affected by the Caldor Fire.

Mazda now has a confusingly named CX-50 alongside their excellent CX-5. This one's even better.

What is it?

A new crossover SUV from Mazda, the maker of some of the best affordable vehicles on the planet. They curiously already make the CX-5, so what does adding an extra digit do exactly? It's eerily similar, but improves upon what was already the best driving and finished vehicle in its class. In all rights, the CX-50 should cannibalize CX-5 sales; It's that good.

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Warm afternoons and chilly mornings will persist at least through next weekend. Aside from a chance for a few late afternoon showers for the Sierra and western NV again on Monday, little to no precipitation is in the forecast for the next week or two, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.

A blocking area of high pressure is forecast to remain along the west coast with nearly dry conditions over the next couple of weeks.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An assortment of decorated floats and vehicles, a drum corps, dance and cheer teams, and other walkers joined the South Tahoe High Homecoming Parade through town on Friday. The theme of this year's parade was "Disney."

As is the new tradition, elementary schools and the middle school each participated as well. Alumni and the South Lake Tahoe community were invited to join South Tahoe High students, staff, faculty, school board members, and LTUSD Superintendent Cutler.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Motherhood Outloud will be at the Valhalla Boathouse Theatre October 27-29, 2022. When entrusting the subject of motherhood to such a dazzling collection of celebrated American writers, what results is a joyous, moving, hilarious, and altogether thrilling theatrical play. Utterly unpredictable, Motherhood Out Loud shatters traditional notions about parenthood, unveils its inherent comedy, and celebrates the deeply personal truths that span and unite generations.

Enjoy an evening of short scenes and monologues celebrating Motherhood.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Lake Tahoe is famous for its blueness. The growth and spread of algae are one reason blue lakes around the world can go green in the summer. Algae forms the base of many food webs, and most algae in Lake Tahoe, though sometimes unattractive, does not pose a health risk to people or animals that enjoy the Lake. Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are a different story. HABs are often mistaken for harmless types of algae or cyanobacteria that look like algae, which naturally occur in Tahoe and can be found clinging to rocks and washing up on beaches.

Author Lori Howell Thompson, known for her book "Living in Harmony with the Wildlife in Lake Tahoe," will be signing copies of all her books at the Welcome Home Shoppe on October 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Besides her book "Living in Harmony with the Wildlife," she will have copies of her children's books "An Adventure with Joshua and Hoppy the Frog" and "An Adventure with Joshua and Rocky the Otter".

Lori will also have her thriller novel "Reflections". Her novel has been adapted into a screenplay that has won many awards.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In observation of the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week, both South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) and Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) held open houses Saturday.

The SLTFR Station 3 had tables set up for Fire Wise communities, Tahoe PAWS/TLC 4 Furry Friends, as well as valuable information for being fire-safe, evacuation materials, and lots of free swag including fire hats for the kids. The crew put on a free pancake breakfast as well.

There are eleven people vying for a spot on the city council in South Lake Tahoe. With only three open spots, it is not easy to narrow down the choices.

South Tahoe Now reached out to all 11 candidates and received replies on all questions from just seven of them. Each day this week their answers have been posted and today is the final day.

Two Sugar Bowl Academy student-athletes have received invites to the 2023 Freeride Junior World Championships in Kappl, Austria, thrilling the Sugar Bowl Ski Team and Academy community. The good news came from the International Freeskiing and Snowboarding Association and Freeride World Tour leadership.

Adult-use cannabis businesses have been successfully operating in South Lake Tahoe for the last two and a half years. The regulations placed on their operation are working. Local cannabis businesses have generated funding for the economy, not attracted crime, patients have had better access to medication, and few residents have reported problems.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Commissioners unanimously approved a permit during their meeting Thursday for a Save America Rally to be held at the Minden-Tahoe Airport on Saturday, October 8. While the permit is from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., doors are scheduled to open at 2 p.m.

The permit request was from the Save Amerca PAC for a political rally that will be attended by former President Donald Trump who is campaigning for GOP Senate hopeful Adam Laxalt and gubernatorial nominee Joe Lombardo.

There are eleven people vying for a spot on the city council in South Lake Tahoe. With only three open spots, it is not easy to narrow down the choices.

First, it was the single-use plastic grocery carry-out bag that was banned in California. And now, after recent action in Sacramento, grocery shoppers will soon not be seeing the roll of plastic produce bags hanging above the Brussels sprouts, green onions, and bell peppers. Nor will plastic bags be provided for placing packages of meat.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Candidate for South Lake Tahoe City Council, Kevin Brunner, was arrested Saturday on charges of vandalism and arson.

According to a report by the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD), the 30-year-old Brunner saw his ex-girlfriend talking to another male in a local casino. The report states the woman later went back to her apartment where she found a broken window, and destroyed items inside, along with Brunner.

SLTPD Detective Sgt. Scott Crivelli said some personal items of the victim were maliciously burned.

There’s an exciting way for people to help pets in need in the Lake Tahoe area. The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) is participating in Cartober, a national giving campaign held throughout the month of October to highlight the impact vehicle donations can make for local nonprofits. Cartober is a fun way to spread the word this season, however, the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe accepts car donations throughout the year.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With the cost of building materials on the rise, a crime is starting to surface across the country - the theft of not only tools and equipment from construction sites, but now also wood and fencing from homes and offices.

Now that type of theft has reached South Lake Tahoe.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) is hosting an Open House/Pancake Breakfast at Fire Station 3 on Saturday, October 8 from 9 a.m. to noon. They will offer regular and gluten-free pancakes as well as sausage and meatless sausage. Orange juice and coffee are also on the menu.

Station 3 is located at 2101 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.

This event will kick off Fire Prevention Week 2022 for SLTFR and will offer educational information, station tours, and fun handouts for the kids.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Among one of the rites of Fall is the Kokanee salmon's annual spawning trip up Taylor Creek at Lake Tahoe. This may not be the case in 2022 due to impacts of the current drought.

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has announced the return of its annual Incline Community Picnic. It will be held this Saturday, October 8, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event, which will be held at Aspen Grove and Village Green in Incline Village, Nev., and is free to the public.

Attendees will be able to enjoy free hot dogs and hamburgers while visiting with members of the Sheriff’s Office and WCSO Special Teams including:

Mounted Horse Unit
Motors
K9’s
RAVEN Helicopter
Marine 9 and some of her crew
Bomb Squad
Search and Rescue Unit

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The power has been restored, but a widespread outage caught many on the South Shore by surprise Wednesday morning.

Liberty Utilities lost its transmission from NV Energy, which caused over 23,000 Liberty customers to lose power for about two hours from South Lake Tahoe, to Meyers, and down to Woodfords and Markleville. At the same time, NV Energy customers at the lake also lost power.

The Reno Jazz Orchestra will present “Creative Directions in Jazz” at the Nevada Museum of Art on October 21, 2022. The program is presented as part of UPSTAGE: A Literary and Performing Art Series supported by the Nightingale Family Foundation and the Williams Foundation. The concert will showcase original compositions by contemporary composers.
During this innovative concert, the audience will be treated to the seventeen-piece Orchestra’s musical journey exploring new, creative directions in jazz during this one-of-a-kind event.

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There are eleven people vying for a spot on the city council in South Lake Tahoe. With only three open spots, it is not easy to narrow down the choices.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Four employees with Nevada Paving were seriously injured at a job site explosion on September 27 and a GoFundMe fundraiser has been set up for their families.

All men are currently at the UC Davis burn center, and Kevin Warren of Nevada Paving said it is very expensive for the families to travel, stay away from home, and still have normal expenses covered.

"We are trying to do everything we can for them," said Kevin.