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Lake Tahoe Pro Hockey team name reveal party at Tahoe Blue Event Center

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November 30, 2023 - 5:30pm

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Tahoe Event Center is hosting a name and logo reveal party for the new pro hockey team on Thursday, November 30. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the announcement will be at 6 p.m. with the event ending at 8:30 p.m.

Fans will have the chance to score merchandise and receive the first look at season ticket pricing. There will also be tours of the new event center. There will be prizes to win, meet staff, and enjoy food and beverages.

Andy Tube Tribute to honor South Lake Tahoe man killed in car crash

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December 1, 2023 - 5:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The family, friends, and co-workers of Andy Martinez are still grappling with his death from a two-vehicle collision on Pioneer Trail on July 5, 2023. The recent high school graduate had worked at Tube Tahoe during the prior winter and his former employer, Tube Tahoe, has created the inaugural "Andy Tube Tribute."

On Friday, December 1 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tube Tahoe will honor Andy by sending the first tube as a tribute, and kick off the season in his name. There will be hot chocolate and sweet treats provided by Lake Valley Fire.

Douglas County celebrating the holidays with community parties, parade, and concert

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Join the Town of Gardnerville ON November 30 for their 17th annual Gardnerville Christmas Kickoff. All of the holiday fun takes place at the Heritage Park Pavilion starting at 5:30 p.m.

There will be food, entertainment, music, a Christmas light show, and fireworks. Take an electric carriage ride around the park with the family and build memories that will last a lifetime.

Heritage Park is located at 1447 Courthouse Alley.

Take Care Tahoe asks people to store “Take it Slow, Tahoe” signs for winter

With winter weather on the way, Take Care Tahoe is requesting that all “Take it Slow, Tahoe” yard signs be removed and stored indoors for the winter. Over 1,000 yard signs, which were distributed to the public in May, were posted in neighborhoods throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin to remind drivers to slow down for pedestrians, cyclists, and wildlife.

Knights of Columbus holding Sock Drive

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Knights of Columbus St. Theresa Council 10611 will be holding a sock drive to help those in need in the South Lake Tahoe community through the month of December.

Boxes will be placed around the community and at St. Theresa Catholic Church for donations of new socks, the most requested and needed item at homeless shelters.

Help out someone in need by donating a pair or a pack of socks. The socks will be given out directly to those in need at the Bread and Broth Monday meal on January 8, 2024.

Any and all donations are greatly appreciated.

Sip, Style and Shop local businesses at Rah Hair Studio

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December 1, 2023 - 5:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Get a great start to your holiday season on Friday, December 1 at the Rah Hair Studio's annual Sip, Style, and Shop event from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Bring your friends and the kids and enjoy beauty vendors (including a kid-friendly booth), live music, holiday shopping, giveaways, and a raffle. The beauty booths include Botox, live beauty demos, blowouts, and tips and tricks.

Lake Tahoe woman starts fundraiser to wipe out local medical debt

Did you know there is currently $24M in medical debt in California, with counties close to El Dorado and Placer counties making up over $3M of it? A local woman has created a fundraiser that, for every $100 donated, $10,000 in medical debt is wiped out, and for $10,000 donated, $1M in medical debt is wiped out.

According to https://ripmedicaldebt.org/, El Dorado County residents have $309,340.98 of medical debt.

Tahoe Beach Club says "thank you" by giving back to community

STATELINE, Nev. — In the spirit of the holidays, Tahoe Beach Club demonstrated its commitment to the local community by extending a helping hand to those who serve it. On Thanksgiving Day, the dedicated staff, led by General Manager Kevin Speer, delivered a heartwarming and delicious Thanksgiving meal to Tahoe Douglas Fire Station 23, a gesture that exemplifies the Club's values of gratitude and community engagement.

Meet and Greet with the South Lake Tahoe mayor and city manager

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December 4, 2023 - 5:30pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The public is invited to the next Meet and Greet with South Lake Tahoe officials. On December 4 at 5:30 p.m., join Mayor Cristi Creegan and City Manager Joe Irvin at the American Legion.

This is a great opportunity to ask questions, discuss the vision of the community, offer suggestions, and just have a chance to meet them and check out what is going on.

The American Legion is located at 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.

Barton Health hosts community event to honor memory of loved ones

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December 13, 2023 - 6:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Health Hospice is hosting “Light Up a Life” on Wednesday, December 13 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Edgewood Tahoe's North Room.

Light Up A Life is a non-denominational remembrance event open to all community members to gather in honor of those whom we have loved and lost.

Holiday activity calendar filling up for South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With the tree lighting at Heavenly Village a few days ago, and the Meyers Community Tree Lighting this coming Friday, the holiday season has started along the South Shore of Lake Tahoe.

'Tis the season for family fun, craft shows, festivals, Santa Claus, special events, and much more!

FUN FOR ALL AGES

TOCCATA’ s 18th season wraps up with holiday favorite, Handel's Messiah

TOCCATA, the Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, has five holiday performances of Handel's Messiah December 9-23 in South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Incline Village, Gardnerville, and Reno.

joyous refrains and exultant arias, including the iconic "Hallelujah" Chorus, will fill the concert hall this holiday season. This Baroque masterwork, expressing the themes of hope, redemption and grace, showcases the magnificent artistry and skill of our celebrated orchestra and chorus, complemented by exceptional soloists. Join us for this wonderful holiday tradition!

Festival of Winter Lights and Holiday in History share the stage in South Lake Tahoe

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Repeats every day until Sat Dec 09 2023 .
December 8, 2023 (All day)
December 9, 2023 (All day)

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe and the Lake Tahoe Historical Society have teamed together once again for the 3rd annual Festival of Winter Lights on Friday, December 8 and Saturday, December 9 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. nightly. The museum and its bookstore will be holding its Holiday in History during the festival and will be open from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.

This outdoor holiday market-style event will be held in the parking lot of the Lake Tahoe Historical Museum at 3058 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.

Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe start campaign to build new accessible playground

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe has announced the launch of a $350,000 community playground campaign, “Let the Kids Play,” to upgrade the Al Tahoe playground.

The current Al Tahoe playground is over 25 years old, having been built in the late 1990s for Al Tahoe Elementary School and the community surrounding it. Since the elementary school closed in 2004, there have been no upgrades or improvements to the neglected playground, resulting in many areas now being boarded up, decrepit, and unsuitable for play.

Tahoe Fund announces popular personalized bears for North Lake Tahoe to raise funds for trails

TAHOE CITY, Calf. - Building on the success of the popular engraved bears along the Tahoe East Shore Trail, the Tahoe Fund has announced a partnership with Placer County to install personalized bears along the railings in Tahoe City’s Heritage Plaza to raise funds for trails in the Placer County region of North Lake Tahoe.

Tahoe Magic - A little magic can make all the difference in the lives of locals

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Magic will soon celebrate 30 years of bringing “magic” to thousands of individuals and their families at a time when they desperately needed it. Founded as a non-profit in 1994, each year Tahoe Magic has assisted hundreds of families with children experiencing a financial crisis, with financial assistance. Tahoe Magic achieved this because we truly have a community that cares about each other.

Coachman Hotel's "Merry & Mulled Holiday Market" on Saturday December 2nd from 2-5pm

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December 2, 2023 (All day)

The Coachman Hotel is hosting a free entry small business "Merry & Mulled Holiday Market" on Saturday December 2nd from 2-5pm. We will have local vendors and wineries - we invite everyone to come sip and shop local!

Our FB event page:https://www.facebook.com/events/244325155064827/?ref=newsfeed

Location

Coachman Hotel
4100 Pine Blvd South Lake Tahoe
United States

Fire operations around Lake Tahoe Basin - Most on hold but three planned ignitions

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – After taking a break from burning during the week of Thanksgiving, Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) members are scheduled to resume prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting. Smoke from these operations may be present throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Scheduled fire operations and updates of those not being ignited:

1. Toads 34-USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. Southwest of South Upper Truckee Road in Christmas Valley. Burn Type: Hand Piles.
Total Acreage: 24 Planned Ignition: 11/29/23 - 12/01/23.

Could that be snow in the Lake Tahoe forecast?

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If you think it's been colder than usual this past week, you're right. Temperatures have been below normal, and these will continue through the week. While the start of the week will be dry, things are looking more interesting from midweek onward as several weak systems move through the region, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.

While none of these will be major storms, anticipate periods of snow and travel difficulties. Exactly how much snow though, is the question until the systems get closer.

South Lake Tahoe City Council vote on cannabis ordinance changes delayed until next meeting

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - All night meetings of the South Lake Tahoe City Council must end at 10 p.m. unless voted on unanimously by the council members to go late. During their November 21 meeting, an extra-long consent agenda discussion pushed the final agenda item, a vote on proposed cannabis ordinance changes up to 10 p.m. without a vote.

Free Spin Classes

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November 27, 2023 (All day)
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December 9, 2023 (All day)

The Winter Season is coming, and with the holidays comes less, and less time for yourself. Don't worry, we've got you covered as we're taking all of the excuses out of not working out. How? We're offering free classes to jump-start your winter workout plan from November 27 until December 9. Now you don't have to worry about all that Turkey and stuffing when you can book as many classes throughout this period and burn, baby burn. Ready to get started? Just head to www.ensync-spin.com, create an account, view our classes, and start booking your bike.

Location

1176 Rufus Allen Blvd.
United States

Douglas County Community Services Foundation's annual online silent auction now open

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – The annual auction for the Douglas County Community and Senior Center kicked off this week and concludes on Dec. 15, 2023. The foundation board has been busily procuring incredible items and packages for bid, thanks to amazing donors.

Tahoe Regional Professionals host "Dancing Through the Decades" party

Event Date: 
December 9, 2023 - 8:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Regional Professionals (TRP) have announced their "Dancing Through the Decades" event to be held at the American Legion Post 795 on December 9, 2023. It will be what's called an evening of “getting unprofessional,” an exciting time aimed to bring together professionals and the broader community for a night of nostalgia and entertainment.

Win a vacation to San Diego and support the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT) is hosting a raffle to win a vacation to San Diego, California. Enjoy the sun, surf, and Southern Cal vibes on this amazing seven-night vacation.

The vacation has an estimated value of $3,000 and includes:

- 7 Night Stay in a 1 Bedroom Condo at Coronado Beach Resort in Coronado - Sleeps 4 (Est. Value $2,500) https://www.coronadobeachresort.com/
- 2 Harbor Tour Passes one or two-hour narrated harbor tour, good for two people each (Est. Value $296) http://www.flagshipsd.com

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of Nov. 6 - Nov.12, 2023. Location Checks are when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations and calls are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc.) but stats are collected separately.

Log for Nov. 6-12, 2023

11/6

Arrests

Mark Cohen ~ 1947 - 2023

Former South Lake Tahoe resident and businessman, Mark Cohen, passed away on August 20, 2023 in Bothell, Washington at the age of 77. Mark was born on July 9th, 1946 in Los Angeles, California to Harry and Mildren Cohen and he was an only child. He graduated from Westchester High School in 1964 and went on to study at Santa Monica City College earning his associate’s degree and later transferring to UCLA. He met Virginia Martin, and the couple was married in February 1968.

Annual Meyers Tree Lighting on December 1

Event Date: 
December 1, 2023 - 5:00pm

On Friday, December 1, the Meyers Community Foundation will hold the annual Tree Lighting at 5 p.m. in the Divided Sky parking lot.

There will be hot cocoa, popcorn, a photo opportunity with Santa, and music. Santa will be dropped off by CalStar (weather permitting), and the beautiful Meyers tree will be lit up with more lights than ever before!

Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled evening complete with great Meyers Vibes. Lake Valley Fire will be in attendance with their lit-up truck!

Tree lighting at Heavenly Village brings out the crowds, fireworks, and Santa Claus

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The official lighting of the Christmas tree at Heavenly Village on Friday brought out the crowds to watch Santa Claus arrive as the tree was lit amidst fireworks, entertainment, and speeches from some elected officials.

Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived in grand style aboard the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue ladder truck. Their arrival captivated the audience, setting the tone for an evening full of holiday cheer and community spirit. The Clauses made their way to the stage, greeted by the excited cheers of the whole crowd, young and old.

9th annual Film Fest at Lake Tahoe runs from November 30 to December 10

The 2023 Tahoe Film Fest opens this Thursday, November 30 with films being shown on the North Shore through December 10. All ticket purchases for the Tahoe Film Fest support science education with the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center.

Next free Tahoe Learning Haven forum: Who are you as a learner?

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Learning Haven is holding its next free event, Who are YOU as a learner?, on Wednesday, December 13 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe.

This free forum is about each of us as individuals and how we fit into a collective group - at school, at work, with friends, and even in our families. You will learn about YOU...how you perceive things, process things, and learn.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following calls 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.

November 16 - November 22, 2023

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00:40 SUSP VEH STOP - Officer initiated activity at Piute St, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.

Support a Lake Tahoe elementary school with Black Friday Kindle purchase

BookMode just gave all second graders at Sierra House a new Kindle as part of its reading program, and they are now trying to outfit all elementary school students in South Lake Tahoe.

Kindles are on SALE this Black Friday on Amazon for $99, a perfect way to help bring BookMode to another elementary school. You can purchase a Kindle directly for a student in Tahoe on their Amazon Wish List. Find the wish list here: https://a.co/62tBC8P

Sponsoring a whole school costs about $8,000, so monetary donations can go right to the Marcella Foundation at www.marcellafoundation.org/give.

Lake Tahoe Ed Foundation holds "Breakfast for Dinner" at Ernie's

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December 11, 2023 - 5:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation (LTDF) is holding its 'Breakfast for Dinner' holiday celebration on Monday, December 11, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

LTEF is thankful to everyone at Ernie's Coffee Shop for once again hosting the fun evening.

Take a night off from cooking, bring family and friends, and join LTEF for holiday cheer to support education in South Lake Tahoe. The cost is $15 ($10 half order). You get Ernie's excellent French toast, bacon/sausage, and a beverage. Mimosas and hot chocolate toppings are also available for purchase.

Column: Do Your Knees Crackle and Pop?

It's common for the knees to get a little noisy on occasion, so hearing a "crack" during your hike or yoga class shouldn’t be worrisome. However, knees that pop, click, or crackle frequently may be headed toward arthritis.

What’s that Noise?
The popping sound you hear is caused by air bubbles in the synovial fluid – the liquid that surrounds and lubricates your joints – and by the snapping of tightly stretched ligaments as they slide off one bony surface onto another. This noise in the joints is called crepitus.

Kudos: Generosity and thankfulness highlight Bread & Broth’s Thanksgiving Dinner

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heaping servings of turkey, mashed potatoes, and dressing all covered in gravy, served with homemade cranberry sauce, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, dinner rolls, and a choice of apple, cherry, pecan, or pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream, was the traditional Thanksgiving meal served by Bread & Broth on Monday, November 20.

Cuppa Tahoe

Why no Black Friday sale at Cuppa Tahoe?

Instead of discounts, this is our promise:

Give throughout the year. While big box stores slash their prices, we regularly box up part of our inventory for donation to local nonprofits (@live_violencefree @bgclt @ltusd @tahoeyouthandfamilyservices @slt_library), and plotting how to make the world a better place.

Equal Prices Everyday. We want you to feel awesome about your purchase, knowing you didn’t miss out on a better deal yesterday. Our prices are steady, like that one barista who always nails your latte.

Thankful: Community comes together to take stand against hate

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The rain may have kept some people away, but spirits weren't dampened for those who took place in the Unity Walk along Lake Tahoe Boulevard.

About 80 people, young and old, made the walk from the Lake Tahoe Unified School District parking lot to Champion’s Plaza. At the plaza, Mayor Cristi Creegan and others spoke about what it meant that the community was taking a stand against hate.

Thankful: Bread and Broth thanks the Pay It Forward Project

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - St. Theresa Bread & Broth is honored to announce the awarding of a Pay It Forward Project (PIFP) grant of $7,000 to fund their Second Serving meal annually. PIFP strives to encourage community members to make a difference through volunteerism and supports organizations that are non-profits and are staffed by local volunteers.

Thankful: Visiting Rabbi stops by Temple Bat Yam to say "thank you"

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An ambassador from the Union for Reform Judaism stopped by Temple Bat Yam in South Lake Tahoe recently, showing that one house of worship can't be religious all by itself, and to say "thank you."

Rabbi Jeffrey Glickman and his wife Mindy of South Windsor, Conn. have been traveling the country, meeting other Jewish communities along the way.

They stopped by to visit with Rabbi Evon Yakar and the youth of the temple, connecting them to the larger Jewish community, and giving them a special gift - a Ner Tamid medal.

Thankful: Tahoe Douglas Rotary thanks veterans

The Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club hosted veterans at a special dinner at the Tahoe Beach Club, thanking them for their service from World War II to the War on Terrorism.

Stories were shared of each of the veterans' service in all branches of the military.

The South Lake Tahoe and Stateline area men who were celebrated:

Tony Grasso, Air Force
Randy Butler, Army
Ian Butler, National Guard
Bruce Jorgensen, Army
Bob Felton, Navy
Brian Willians, Marines
Tom Millham, Navy
Leon Malmed, French Air Force, Holocaust survivor

Auditions scheduled for LTCC's winter play, Peter and the Starcatcher,

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December 1, 2023 (All day)

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Peter and the Starcatcher will be the winter play at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) and auditions are on Friday, December 1 with callbacks on Saturday, December 2.

To sign up for an audition slot, find out more about the characters and all the other needed information can be found at https://www.4thwalldown.com.

Rehearsals begin in January.

The Lowdown on High Adventure:

Tube Tahoe opens on Saturday

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November 25, 2023 - 9:00am

TubeTahoe has been making snow on their hills in Meyers, and will be opening on Saturday, November 25! The hours for opening day are 9 p.m. to 4 p.m.

TubeTahoe is a locally owned experience and provides winter fun for the whole family in South Lake Tahoe. At over 500 feet in length, their machine-groomed tubing lanes are some of the longest in the area. And, their snowmaking facilities allow us to provide resort-quality conditions all season long.

Live Violence Free to hold inaugural Winter Fest at Valhalla

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December 9, 2023 - 11:00am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - Live Violence Free is bringing all of the holiday magic and cheer to Valhalla Tahoe with their inaugural Winter Fest. Join in the fun and meet Santa and Holiday Princesses from Ever After Productions, indulge in some face painting, craft your own ornament, play festive games, sing some holiday karaoke, and hit the photo booth with family and friends. There is also a Holiday Gift Draw, with goodies from favorite local businesses.

Zephyr Cove Elementary School 2nd graders learn about legal system with mock trial

STATELINE, Nev. - The second-grade classes from Zephyr Cove Elementary School were able to get a first-hand experience of how the justice system works. Judge Michael Johnson of the Tahoe Township Justice Court greeted the enthusiastic students of teachers Marissa Besson and Brittney Boulet and provided an eye-opening and educational experience.

South Lake Tahoe Rite Aid closing December 10

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - When the Rite Aid corporation announced a restructuring in October, a list was published of store locations that would close. At that time there were 31 California stores on the closure list and South Lake Tahoe was not one of them.

A notice went up this week at the South Lake Tahoe store on Al Tahoe Boulevard that the local location would be closing on December 10. All prescriptions on file will be sent to the CVS store at Bijou unless the customer would like them sent elsewhere. In that case, contact Rite Aid.

California State Park Adventure Pass for all 4th graders opens up 54 parks for free exploring

SACRAMENTO, Calif.— Just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, California State Parks, in partnership with First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and the California Natural Resources Agency, is expanding its popular California State Park Adventure Pass from 19 select state parks to 54. The pilot program, currently in its third year, allows California fourth graders and fourth-grade teachers free admission to participating parks until Aug. 31, 2024. The public can find a park near them at parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass.

Meet the stars of the annual Humane Society Giving Tuesday adoption day

The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) is hosting its popular Giving Tuesday pet adoption once again, and this year the stars of the show are puppies Spooner, Donner, Aloha, Watson, and their mom, Tahoe, all named after local lakes. The entire "lake" family is available for adoption starting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 28.

Washoe Lake and Slide Mountain Wild Mustangs

A beautiful November morning overlooking Washoe Lake with majestic Slide Mountain in full view reflecting off of the smooth lake water. A herd of 60 Nevada Wild Mustangs is found grazing on the south end of the lake.

This photo was provided by Bob Buehler. Here is his vimeo link 2.5 minutes long of the scene: https://vimeo.com/886318375

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Washoe Lake Nevada
Belleview Boulevard Aerial video taken south of Washoe Lake
United States

Minden Mill Distilling continues history series with Those That Survived, the Reed family story

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November 26, 2023 - 1:00pm

Minden Mill Distilling continues its living history presentations on Sunday, November 26 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. This program is about Margret and James Reed, Those That Survived. Local authors and historians David & Gayle Woodruff assume the characters of James Reed and his wife Margret, who were the original organizers of the infamous Donner Party of 1846.

Lake Tahoe fire safety - Always use ash cans and ash disposal dumpsters to prevent fires

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - As a way to prevent home fires caused by irresponsibly discarded ashes from fireplace (both indoor and outdoor) and woodburning stoves, local fire departments are offering ash cans, free of charge, as well as locations for free ash disposal.

Too often a garbage bag filled with warm ashes is placed on a wooden deck or near a home after being removed from a stove or fireplace, causing a fire. If the bag survived a night or two on the deck, warm ashes picked up by the refuse company on trash day can cause fires inside the trucks.

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