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ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - The Alpine County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) has launched the Safe Drug Disposal Program in partnership with Life in Check, a leading organization dedicated to safe and responsible medication disposal. This initiative aims to provide Alpine County residents with a secure, anonymous, and environmentally friendly way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs.

Safe Drug Disposal Receptacles have been installed at three convenient locations to serve the community:
99 Water St., Markleeville, Calif.
75 Diamond Valley Rd., Markleeville, Calif.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - “We are honored to be back sponsoring another Bread & Broth Adopt A Day of Nourishment,” shared Natalie and Travis Lauinger as they took a break from serving the evening’s meal of Italian chicken and pasta alfredo. “To take this time to perform a selfless act and get to enjoy the thankful smiles on the other side of the serving line is a real treat.”

On Monday, October 28, Natalie and Travis were joined at their sponsorship meal serving line by their fellow Camp Richardson Resort Adopt A Day (AAD) team members David Cook and Mary Griffin.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 16-12 South Tahoe High volleyball team ended their 2024 season with a first-round loss in the regional quarterfinals on October 28. In league, the team ended in second place with an 8-2 record.

The match at South Tahoe High was a hard-fought one, with Elko ending up the victor (25-15, 16-25, 25-23, 14-25, 15-12). Elko ended up taking the regional championship this weekend by beating both Spring Creek and Fernley. Both Elko and Fernley represent the North next weekend in the NIAA Class 3A Girls Volleyball State Tournament.

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NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Caltrans is advising motorists of a broadband installation project continuing along State Route 28 (SR-28) along the north shore of Lake Tahoe next week.

The broadband project is part of a larger statewide effort by the California Department of Technology to bring high-speed internet into rural communities. The contractor for this project is Teichert Construction.

Utility work and striping operations with one-way traffic control are scheduled along SR-28 at the following locations and times:

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Toys For Tots is now accepting applications for toys needed this holiday season in the South Lake Tahoe area.

Organizer Kristi Bell is asking those who need toys to fill out an application at https://south-tahoe.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/default.aspx?nPageID=0&nPrevie....

The deadline to apply is December 11, 2024.

Toys for Tots will be distributing the toys on December 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on December 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location will be given to those who apply.

A coalition of property owners and real estate groups in San Francisco won their first court battle this week as San Francisco Superior Court Judge Charles Haines issued a tentative ruling in their case against the City's Proposition M.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Described as “the only name for music innovation” by Martin Hackleman, formerly of the Empire and Canadian Brass, the Alias Brass Company, founded in 2013, is a collaboration of five uniquely talented artists and educators from across the nation. The Alias Brass Company’s performances are comprised of standards and original compositions, along with concepts that blend virtuosic musicianship with a high level of entertainment.

With this voting cycle, residents of South Lake Tahoe have the opportunity to secure sorely needed funding for infrastructure repair and decades-overdue updates to all Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) school sites. We need to Vote Yes to Support Measure U.

Among the major concerns requiring overhaul at our schools:
- District-wide roof collapses and annual leaking issues
- Classroom closures which result in the disruption of education
- Unreliable heating and air systems, many that operate without clean/fresh air exchange
- Decades-old carpeting in classrooms

Thank you to all who supported and assisted with the Tahoe Keys Control Methods Test. Following a thorough analysis and significant public input, in 2022 the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) began a project to test innovative methods to control the aquatic invasive weeds in the Tahoe Keys lagoons. 

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

Listing Agent: Kate M Wilkins
Listing Office: COMPASS
kate@wilkinstahoe.com, 530.412.3164
Property Address: 3523 Fawn Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
MLS #140903

Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 3
Square Footage: 2,211 Sq Ft.
Price: $850,000

Welcome to your perfect combination of comfort, style, location, and investment potential.

With winter around the corner, the time to start preparing for the ski season is now.

Preseason
To prepare your body for winter sports and prevent injuries, a comprehensive workout program is essential. Successful injury prevention includes balance, core exercises, lower body strengthening, plyometrics, and stretching. Start your training before the season to build strength gradually. Focus on major lower limb muscles—quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes—while also emphasizing core stabilization for better trunk control.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Greater Lake Tahoe area from 5 pm. Friday to 5 p.m. Saturday.

NWS Reno said to expect snow accumulations up to 4 inches below 7000 feet with an inch or so at Lake Level, and 4 and 8 inches above 7000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph over Sierra ridges.

IMPACTS - Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Scott Mara of South Lake Tahoe is not only the owner of owner of Good Dog Tahoe, but he is now an author. A seasoned dolphin and orca whale trainer with decades of experience in marine animal behavior, training, and conservation, Scott has announced the release of his debut book, The Trainer: Tales of a Dolphin Trainer.

The new film from Warren Miller entitled “75” will celebrate the historic anniversary with emerging athletes and storytelling that will set the tone for the next 75 years.

Northern California tour dates include:
Oakland, Landmark’s Piedmont Theatre, October 29
San Rafael, Marin Center Showcase Theater, October 30
Palisades Tahoe, Olympic Village Event Center, November 1, 6 p.m and 9 p.m.
Reno, Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, November 2
South Lake Tahoe, Bailey’s Lake Tahoe, November 3 at 5 p.m.
San Francisco, Palace of Fine Arts, November 6

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe is home to several incredible youth-building programs, each with its own unique culture and contribution to our children. Inversion Gym sets its tone with an industrial setting filled with skilled and heartfelt coaches, and smiling children who might be inverted or air-bound at first glance. The team at Inversion has encouraged a mindset of excellence while simultaneously achieving a lighthearted and fun frame of mind. The result empowers the athletes to believe in themselves, overcome difficulty, and have a “home away from home” in a sense.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There have been many calls to local fire agencies this afternoon about smoke, and the smell of smoke. There is a prescribed fire on SR4 at Calaveras Big Trees and the plume of smoke gets elevated at that point, and the incoming weather system is bringing it right to South Lake Tahoe.

The National Weather Service in Reno could see it on their models, and there is no other source of smoke closer than Calaveras.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Washoe Environmental Protection Department (WEPD) recently hosted the first Washoe Intentional Fire Training at Lake Tahoe. This is a significant step toward reintroducing cultural stewardship practices on their ancestral and current homelands. For millennia, Tribal members recognized that fire was an integral part of nature and that frequent, low-intensity fires were essential to reducing wildfire risk and maintaining forest health.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Jessica Morse, a candidate for California's 3rd congressional district, stopped by South Lake Tahoe to visit Cuppa Tahoe, the South Lake Tahoe Democratic Club, and the League to Save Lake Tahoe's volunteer appreciation event.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This weekend is the unforgettable WordWave experience at Valhalla Tahoe, where storytelling and talent take center stage.

On Saturday, November 2, the doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the show starting at 7 p.m. Following the performance, join the organizers for an exclusive reception in the Grand Hall, where you can meet the playwrights, cast, and fellow theatre lovers!

Then on Sunday, November 3, the matinee starts at 2 p.m.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) is warning the public about a current scam where the scammers are pretending to be from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department.

Over the past few days, SLTPD has received complaints regarding phone calls from people pretending to be members of their department. The scammer tells the victim they have a warrant for their arrest due to failing to appear in court. The scammers demand immediate payment for the victim to avoid legal repercussions.

STATELINE, Nev. - On Friday, October 25, the Tahoe Knight Monsters thrilled fans with an intense 3-1 victory over the Jacksonville Icemen at the Tahoe Blue Event Center, marking their first win of the season. It was a high-energy game that had fans jumping out of their seats and cheering, with plenty of physical plays, checks along the boards, and penalties on both sides.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A collaboration between the Tahoe Art League, local artists, and the City of South Lake Tahoe, more murals are appearing on the sides of South Lake Tahoe buildings.

The latest was created by Aspen Carrillo is a Washoe Basket and a tribute to the life of Washoe at Lake Tahoe, the center of their life. Members of the Washoe Tribe, including Chairman Smokey, were at the mural last week for a celebration of the completed work.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The first taste of winter blew through the Lake Tahoe Basin Monday, and there will be another taste of Sierra snow and valley rain late Wednesday and into Thursday. Another system moves in Friday with chances for more rain and snow through Saturday.

If driving through the Sierra this week, expect slick roads, especially over the passes.

At this time, next week looks to be clear with slightly warmer highs.

The weekly forecast for South Lake Tahoe from the National Weather Service in Reno:

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Measure N, which appears on the ballot in South Lake Tahoe, has been very divisive, pitting many community members against each other. A recent incident in the Al Tahoe neighborhood has drawn concern from homeowners who had a "No on N" sign in their front yards.

One of those, who we're naming "Susie Smith" so her identity is protected, said two people recently came to her home at night and defaced her sign and taped a letter over both sides of it. She said the letter was attempting to intimidate her from voting this election.