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The dive team at Clean Up the Lake (CUTL) has completed two weeks of pilot research beneath the surface of Mille Lacs Lake in Central Minnesota. The primary goal of this project, which was funded by the Clean Water Land and Legacy Amendment, was to gain insight about submerged litter, including its movement in and around the lake. The project also involved documenting aquatic invasive species (AIS).

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe and its partners in building the new recreation and aquatics center held a "Topping Off" ceremony Wednesday. This type of event is a customary way to celebrate a significant milestone during the construction of a new building when the final steel beam is put in place.

Kenneth J. Wenham, president and CEO of Roebbelen of El Dorado County, the construction project team, South Lake Tahoe Mayor Cody Bass, and South Lake Tahoe Parks and Recreation director, spoke before the beam was set in place.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - In July 2024, the Ninth Judicial District Court, East Fork Justice Court, and Tahoe Justice Court introduced a new Jury Case Management System. This upgrade is part of an ongoing effort to modernize court technology for the benefit of both the community and the courts in Douglas County. The system is designed to meet current standards, streamline operations, and enhance efficiency, productivity, and security.

What to Expect When Summoned for Jury Service

As the days get cooler and shorter, you’ll notice a variety of fall and winter squashes at your local supermarket, including butternut, acorn, and pumpkin. One of the most versatile is spaghetti squash, a medium-sized, oval-shaped squash with yellow skin. Its name comes from the remarkable transformation its flesh undergoes after cooking, turning into spaghetti-like strands that make for a delightful low-carb, low-calorie pasta alternative.

THIS EVENT IS CANCELED. LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The lineup for the Après Ski New Year's Eve two-day event for the Tahoe Blue Event Center on December 30-31 has been announced. Early bird tickets are now on sale for both General Admission and VIP experiences.

The lineup for each day:

12/30
Cloonee
Elderbrook (DJ Set)
Kaskade
Ranger Trucco
Vnssa
Thomas Towey

12/31
Madeon (DJ Set)
Chris Lorenzo
Mau P
It's Murph
Kaleena Zanders
Sunday Scaries
Roger That!

G. Warren Wheeler IV, age 69, of South Lake Tahoe, passed away on September 19, 2024, after a very brief illness.

“Sky” was born on Nov. 18, 1954 to G. Warren Wheeler III and Grace Evelyn Conley in Flushing, New York. Sky graduated from Central Valley High School in Valley Stream, NY in 1972. He completed his undergraduate studies at Manhattanville in Harrison, NY, and went on to earn his JD from Miami Law School.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - This Saturday morning, volunteers will lace up their boots, pull on their gloves, and help preserve Lake Tahoe with a few hours of intensely gratifying, land-healing work. Participants can choose from a range of hands-on projects taking place at Rabe Meadow in Stateline, Nev.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City Council voted Tuesday to appoint Devin Middlebrook as the interim city council member to fill John Friedrich's seat until December 10, 2024.

Councilmember Scott Robbins said he didn't see why they needed to make a move now with the election so close. By law, the council had to appoint someone before the election to ensure there is a quorum at each meeting and that city business could move forward without delay.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This week's Home of the Week winner from the South Tahoe Association of Realtors:

Listing Agent: Barbara Gerland
Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Drysdale Properties
barbaragerland@gmail.com, 530-543-6676
Property Address: 641 Clement St, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
MLS #140489

Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Square Footage: 2,286 Sq Ft.
Price: $879,000

Welcome to your dream home!

On August 31, 2024, John Jerome “Jerry” Dozal peacefully departed us while surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He was born on September 30, 1939, to Joseph & Francis in Los Angeles, California.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Once a year the Mexican Consulate visits South Lake Tahoe to assist residents in preparing and renewing their documents. The South Lake Tahoe Family Resource Center coordinates the visit and has been booking free appointments for 2024 since January.

This year, that visit is on Saturday, September 28 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Bijou Community School Cafeteria but all appointments have already been booked.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) Fall Prescribed Fire Program kicks off on Sept. 24, 2024. If conditions and weather are favorable, California State Parks will conduct an understory burn of 23 acres at the entrance to Sugar Pine Point State Park on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The 2024 Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series just wrapped up this weekend with two nights with Lainey Wilson, and now the first act of 2025 has been announced for the outdoor arena at Harveys Tahoe.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The first week of Fall will seem more Summer-like with highs in the mid- to upper 70s for maybe the last time we see a whole week of those temperatures until Spring! There will be a dry/mild pattern this week with light winds through Tuesday with increased southwest winds likely Wednesday with isolated areas of fire weather concerns across northeast California and northwest Nevada. Temperatures will remain around 3-7 degrees above season averages this week, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.

Hosting a Bread & Broth Monday Meal is a very rewarding experience and according to Temple Bat Yam congregation member, Leo Szumel, it is also a very enjoyable experience. On Monday, September 16, Temple Bat Yam was the Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) sponsor for the dinner event held by Bread & Broth at St. Theresa Church’s Grace Hall. Bread & Broth (B&B) is a ministry of St. Theresa’s church, and its volunteers of all faiths prepare and serve a hot, full-course meal and provide bags of nutritious food to take home for meals later in the week.

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Prostate cancer affects about 1 in 8 men in the United States. Highly treatable when caught early, regular screenings for prostate cancer and early detection are key to good outcomes.

Annual wellness visits with your primary care physician for routine screenings, in addition to family health history tracking, are the best way to find health issues early when treatment can be most successful.

More than a decade ago, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) needed to bring the basin together to gain consensus on environmental priorities and the sustainability of our communities. Through the Regional Plan Update, thousands of community members collaborated on a unified vision for the future of Lake Tahoe. Major strides in environmental improvement have been achieved from all sectors since.

On August 25, 2024, big tree hunters Michael Taylor, Carl Casey and Martin Crawford measured a massive sugar pine that they knew about in Yosemite National Park. The team calculated that it was not only the largest known sugar pine, but the largest pine tree on Earth.

I recently spoke with Taylor – who is the original and lead “discoverer” of this and many other champion trees and has recently pioneered that use of LiDAR to find tall trees – about how he found this incredible sugar pine. He initially put it very simply and said, “It has an unusual background, actually.”

South Tahoe Futbol Club experienced the most successful tournament weekend in the club's 38-year history last weekend at the 28th annual Come Up for Air (CUFA) tournament in South Lake Tahoe and Stateline.

Five teams won first-place trophies, and three more claimed runner-up finishes in the tournament that attracted nearly 175 teams in the bi-state event. During its three tournament weekends in spring and fall, CUFA attracts over 450 teams annually and provides an economic benefit of $2.5 million to local businesses.

ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - Olive Jillson Hamner, a student at George Whittell High School, has earned academic honors as a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist.

“We’re thrilled to celebrate Olive’s success and recognize her for the great work she’s been doing. We’re proud of her strong academic performance in the classroom and in the community” said Principal Sean Ryan “There’s so much that makes the students at Whittell unique, and this honor reinforces the opportunities that are provided to all students at our small school.”

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue is hosting an emergency preparedness community board game night at South Lake Brewing Co. on Wednesday, October 30. The game has been designed specifically for residents and visitors to South Lake Tahoe. Light hors d'oeuvres will also be available for participating tables. Plus, prizes will be given out.

What: Emergency Preparedness Community Board Game Night
When: Wednesday, October 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: South Lake Brewing Co. 1920 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe
Cost: Free!

About the game:

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) invites the public to be a part of a new affordable housing initiative, "Cultivating Community, Conserving the Basin." This next phase of the Tahoe Living program aims to make housing more accessible and equitable, while also improving the environment and climate resilience of the region.

Seasons are Changing, Which Means it's Time for Soup!!!!

The kiddos are back in school, the days are getting shorter, the nights are getting cooler... the seasons are changing.  As we say goodbye to Summer and welcome in Fall, remember that the pot at the end of every rainbow is filled with delicious homemade soup!



SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - They gave us a heads-up last year, and now the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has made the official announcement that their Christmas Tree permit program will pause in 2024. The pause will last for several years due to limited cutting areas suitable for gathering Christmas trees.

Over the last two decades, most legal and safe areas to park during snow removal conditions have been cleared of suitable trees or are currently being treated for forest health and fuel reduction projects.