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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Historical Society is presenting another of their Tahoe History Talks on Tuesday, October 26 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the historic Camp Richardson Hotel.

The topic this week is the history of the Thunderbird Lodge. Kirsten Duane, a long-time local and docent at the historic George Whittell, Jr. home will lead the event with stories about the grounds and the colorful former owner. Kirsten will focus on the building of "The Castle in the Sky," the use of Indian School labor, the Thunderbird Yacht, his pet lion and much more!

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A new Calfor Fire closure order has been issued by the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU). They reduced the amount of area closed and a new map is shown above and can be found HERE.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 74 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday in El Dorado County.

Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 867 cases - +6 - The 14-day new case rate is 28 with 206 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 3355 cases - +18 - The 14-day new case rate is 71 with 167 per 100,000 residents.
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 772 cases - +5 - The 14-day new case rate is 28 with 298 per 100,000 residents.
North County - 867 cases - +6 - The 14-day new case rate is 25 with 173 per 100,000 residents.

10:30 a.m. UPDATE: LTCC has closed for remainder of the day.

There is a tree down on Glenwood -use an alternate route.

With power resuming in South Lake Tahoe, Barton Health services are scheduled to be fully operational. Patients who are unable to make their appointments should call their office directly to reschedule.

If power does affect operations in the outpatient clinics, patients will be called directly to reschedule appointments.

Barton Memorial Hospital runs on back up generators during power outages to ensure no disruption in medical services.

The Friends of the Library (FOL) Used Book Sale will be held on Saturday, October 30, in the Community Room of the library from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Their goal is to move out the many books, CDs, DVDs and magazines generously donated by the community. For $5 a bag, you can give them a new home! A special table of collections and unusual books will be offered as “make a deal” with the cashier. All the books in the lobby honor bookcases are included in the $5 a bag purchase. So load up and be ready for cozy winter reading.

The USDA Forest Service has released a summary of its post-fire assessment for emergency stabilization measures and actions on National Forest System (NFS) lands burned by the Caldor Fire on the Eldorado National Forest and the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.

The emergency treatments and activities are designed to decrease possible impacts to critical values from the burned area such as life and safety, property, critical natural resources, and cultural resources.

The Tahoe Fund has announced it will continue to support SOS Outreach with a grant that will expand the outdoor youth program’s impact in Lake Tahoe. The nonprofit provides opportunities for underserved youth to experience the outdoors while participating in a mentorship program that is designed to prepare them for life’s challenges.

The impactful program has served more than 585 kids as they learn to ski and snowboard, learn leadership skills, and learn the importance of protecting the environment through service projects each year.

The Lake Tahoe Presbyterian Church is holding An Advent Adventure, a fun experience while waiting for Christmas on Sunday, November 21 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Enjoy crafts, music and singing, and holiday goodies.

This event is free and for kids in grades K-6.

Please try to preregister by Nov. 12 at 530-544-3757, but it's also okay to come at the last minute.

The Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church is located at 2733 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - – The South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) has been awarded two prestigious awards for excellence in financial reporting and technological practices.

“The receipt of the finance award for 26 consecutive years and the IT award for 9 years is a testament to the expertise and professionalism of our employees,” said Paul Hughes, chief financial officer for the District.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Community Action Council currently has a member vacancy within the Community Sector Membership category. The Community Action Council is seeking to fill the vacancy with an individual or agency to represent the interests and concerns of people and families with low incomes living in El Dorado County, with a special focus on housing, nutrition, and low-income program needs. Priority will be given to representatives of community organizations that demonstrate a commitment to advancing the purposes and activities of the Council.

The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) is offering free sugar pine seedlings to Tahoe residents October 29-31 as part of a restoration project funded by the Tahoe Fund and the California Tahoe Conservancy. The goal of the project is to establish a new generation of genetically diverse sugar pines that can withstand the threats of climate change, including drought and bark beetle outbreaks. By restoring native sugar pines to the area and increasing their genetic diversity, the overall forest will benefit.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe Mayor Tamara Wallace will be holding another Coffee with the Mayor on Wednesday, October 27 at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers at the airport.

Mayor Wallace and city staff from the Development Services Department will be discussing current efforts underway to address the housing challenges facing the community.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The weekly roundup of COVID-19 cases and vaccinations in El Dorado, Douglas County and the Quad Counties, Placer County, and Washoe County.

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There have been 45 new cases of COVID-19 since yesterday in El Dorado County.

Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 861 cases - +1 - The 14-day new case rate is 27 with 199 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 3337 cases - +6 - The 14-day new case rate is 66 with 155 per 100,000 residents.

Wet is the word for the weekend, and it could be very wet. A weak system will be brushing the area tomorrow, followed by a strong atmospheric river late Saturday night through Monday. This has the potential for strong winds, copious amounts of rainfall, and heavy upper elevation mountain snow. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno said avoiding travel in the mountains during this time would be a good idea.

El Dorado County, Douglas County and the City of South Lake Tahoe are all urging residents to be prepared, especially in areas near the Caldor and Tamarack burn scars.

The Tahoe Alliance for Safe Kids (TASK) is a local coalition created to address issues facing students, parents, and families in the community and schools.

One strategy, the Parent Group Texting Network (PGTN), is a one-way texting system that provides parents with the most comprehensive and timely information about substances being introduced in their youngsters' lives every day.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC) is in the process of addressing some issues at its bear enclosure so they can once again house small bears in need of care.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 31 new cases of COVID-19 since yesterday in El Dorado County. All other counties around Lake Tahoe are reported once a week, on Fridays.

31 cases (15,611) 3 in Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz; 6 in El Dorado Hills; 5 Diamond Springs, El Dorado; 2 in North County; 6 in Greater Placerville; 9 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue; 1 South County; 7 in Lake Tahoe region; (-8) awaiting address confirmation (total awaiting address confirmation is 158)

Caltrans has announced a new Clean California pilot program that offers Adopt-a-Highway volunteers up to $250 for picking up highway litter. The Adopt-A-Highway program has been one of the longest-standing and successful government-public partnerships in the state. Since its inception in 1989, more than 120,000 Californians have cleaned and enhanced over 15,000 shoulder-miles of roadside. The new pilot program will augment the overall goals of the Clean California program by providing additional resources to maintain and beautify the state's roadways.

After burning for more than 60 days, the Caldor Fire, which threatened the south shore area of Lake Tahoe before firefighters successfully pushed it out of a destructive path, has reached 100 percent containment, the U.S. Forest Service said Thursday.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - City Council approved a few items during its meeting on Tuesday that have to do with addressing the current housing situation in South Lake Tahoe.

They approved a Long-Term Rental Incentive Grant Pilot Program that will connect owners of unused home to local employees seeking housing. The core of the program centers around providing a one-time cash grant to encourage property owners to convert homes and vacant rooms into long-term rentals. The funds being used for the incentives come from an allocation from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

Celebrate the spirit of make believe and a sense of community all in one parking lot.

On Sunday, Oct. 31 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., drive through the Kahle Park Spooktacular sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe. Everyone stays in their cars to trick-or-treat at the drive-through event.

Enter the Kahle Park parking lot from the Kingsbury Grade side. Stay in your car to enjoy the treat-filled ride.

For more information call Kahle Community Center at 775-586-7271.

Lane shifts and reductions will take place Oct. 21 on U.S. 50 through the Cave Rock tunnels at Tahoe as the Nevada Department of Transportation removes rock from the slope above the tunnels. The work was originally scheduled for Oct. 18, but was rescheduled due to weather.