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DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Whittell High School in Zephyr Cove is celebrating a new Fire Science program, something they've been working on with Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District (TDFPD) to be part of the school's Career and Technical Education (CTE) offerings.

This dynamic course, taught by experienced professionals from TDFPD, is designed to give students a comprehensive introduction to fire science and emergency services. It will equip students with essential fire science skills, including wildland fire behavior, fire suppression, fire prevention, CPR/First Aid, and much more.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A new play set in the days after the September 11, 2001 attacks is headed to the Valhalla Tahoe Boathouse Theater for eight performances starting Sept. 12, 2024.

The Guys” explores the emotional impact of post-Sept. 11 through the stories and lives of eight firefighters. Based on a true story, playwright and journalist Anne Nelson crafted the piece from her own experience of helping a New York fire captain write eulogies for his firefighters who died at the World Trade Center.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - American Beverage has announced a $305,600 grant awarded to South Tahoe Refuse to improve the recycling infrastructure for 19,100 South Lake Tahoe residents.

The grant, given in collaboration with The Recycling Partnership, will help fund the new recycling carts that are being rolled out this week to provide a more convenient and effective collection of trash, green waste, and recyclables. The grant will also help fund residential outreach materials with educational information on what materials can be recycled using the new carts.

South Lake Tahoe is very fortunate to have so many non-profit organizations that serve the needs of the members of our community who are struggling.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City of South Lake Tahoe is hosting the 3rd annual Multicultural Celebration on Saturday, September 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bijou Community Park. This family-friendly event offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the rich cultural diversity of our community through captivating performances, interactive activities, and local vendors.

Throughout the day, the main stage will come alive with performances that highlight a variety of cultural traditions:

11:00 AM – Land Acknowledgment

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - BlueZone Sports is holding its 7th annual Labor Day Tent Sale from August 28-September 2, 2024. As summer winds down and the anticipation of winter builds, there's no better way to gear up for the upcoming ski and snowboard season than hitting up the tent sale in South Lake Tahoe. This highly anticipated event is the largest ski and snowboard sale in Lake Tahoe, and it's your chance to score unbeatable deals on top-tier gear.

Score up to 70 percent off all ski and snowboard gear and up to 30 percent off everything else.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - On August 30, nonprofit organizations and public school programs are welcome to apply for the following grants so long as:
- The nonprofit is in good standing with the IRS, SOS, and DOJ (AG).
- The nonprofit or school qualifies for the grant cycles (please read grant guidelines carefully.)
- The nonprofit or school directly serves El Dorado County residents in the specific areas that some of the individual grants require.

All grant cycles will open on Friday, August 30, 2024, and closing dates vary with each grant.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - – Eligible South Tahoe Public Utility District customers can receive a free smart water monitoring device to detect leaks, prevent water damage and be a part of a state-wide study.

California passed Senate Bill 1157 which sets new water use objectives for urban water suppliers. The regulation sets a state-wide indoor water use standard of 42 Gallons per Capita per Day (GPCD) beginning January 1, 2030. The Department of Water Resources is working with Flume to evaluate the

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The sneak peak of fall last week is heading out and waiting its turn on the calendar, for now. A drier and warmer weather pattern returns with temperatures climbing to near or a few degrees above normal. Signs are pointing to a more active weather pattern this Labor
Day Weekend has the potential for storms and increased breezes, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. If you have outdoor plans, keep a close eye on the forecast as we approach the weekend.

The weekly forecast for South Lake Tahoe from NWS Reno:

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The stage is set, and excitement is brewing in Heavenly Village as they gear up for the 4th annual Fall AleFest & Chicken Wing Cook-Off on September 14 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event promises a fusion of flavors, brews, and lively entertainment.

Fifteen Flavors Await at Fall AleFest

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of August 12-18, 2024. 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 August 12 - August 18, 2024

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Calls resulting in arrests:

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Republican Women of California – South Lake Tahoe has donated $1,000 to the South Lake Tahoe American Legion Post #795. Group members said they approved donating to the worthwhile organization that does "incredible good works for our local community and veterans."

Kids are back at school and as they settle into new routines, this time can also be a great time for the family to focus on a few health-related benchmarks:

See Your Provider
Make sure a yearly check-up with your family provider is on the calendar to monitor your child’s overall health and development. If your child plans to play a winter sport, you can get any required release forms signed at the same time.

Get Vaccinated

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is requesting public assistance in locating a missing person, Brian Tucker. His 58th birthday was August 21. He is a white male adult, 5’8”, 200 pounds, bald with blue eyes. He was last heard from by family on July 29, 2024, after leaving the Reno area.

It is suspected that he is in the South Lake Tahoe area. No foul play is suspected in his disappearance at this time.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Carson
City Sheriff’s Office at the information below or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, calif. - The current weather system that brought cooler temperatures and gusty winds to South Lake Tahoe has caused a few weekend events to be canceled or postponed.

The Forest Service announced the Pathways for Wildlife presentation at the Lake of the Sky Amphitheater at Taylor Creek on Friday night is postponed and will be rescheduled for an evening in September.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The lineup for Tahoe Arts Project's (TAP) 11th
annual Dancing with the Tahoe Stars has been revealed. During their Music on the Beach Thursday, all ten "seasoned dancers" along with their "Tahoe star" partners were announced. This year's theme is "Dancing Through the
Decades," where each couple will incorporate a specific decade into their performance, promising a night filled with nostalgic tunes and fantastic moves.

The dancers for the October 12 event:

Freeskier Molly Armanino with partner Shane Sheets

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The 7th annual Reef's Run will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at 9 a.m. Once again the run will be both starting and ending at Round Hill Pines Resort.

Sign-in and registration start at 7:30 a.m. and there be coffee, water, and light snacks to get your day started right. After the run, enjoy an ice-cold beer for those 21 and over, and ice cream for the kids provided by Crystal Creamery! Stay around for their awards ceremony, silent auction and raffle, face painting, music, snacks, and more.

The annual Lake Tahoe Summit this year decided to focus on the theme of “investing in transit, trails, and technology to improve transportation, equity, and sustainable recreation”. Hasn’t this been an ongoing priority for at least the last ten plus years?

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - End your summer on a high note at the Heavenly Village Midway Art and Music Festival, taking place over Labor Day weekend, August 30, 31, and September 1. This lively festival, presented by the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority in partnership with the Tahoe Improvement District, promises a weekend packed with fun, entertainment, and activities for the whole family. Admission is free though there is a charge for carnival rides and games. The activities start at 5 p.m. on Friday, 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Live Music Across Four Stages

[Reno, Nevada, August 22] Nevada Association of Employers invites all HR, leadership, management, and business professionals to join us on October 3rd & 4th at the first annual California Nevada Employers Summit! The conference will take place at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel, Spa, and Casino on Thursday evening with a welcome reception from 5:30-7:30 PM and a half day conference on Friday morning from 8:00 AM -1:00 PM.

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for Lake Tahoe Basin from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. Donner Lake, and Prosser and Boca reservoirs are also included in the warning.

Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and waves up to 3 feet should be expected. Small boats, kayaks, and paddleboards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

Are you acquainted with shishito peppers? They are thin-skinned little green peppers that you can cook up in a skillet in just ten minutes. Once they have a little char on them, they’re so irresistible.

Shishito peppers are a delightful variety of peppers originating from Japan.  They have a unique flavor profile that is sweet, slightly smoky, and generally very mild. However, about one in every ten can surprise you with a spicy kick. The heat is not overwhelming, but it can be surprising, which adds allure and popularity to this pepper.

Sadly, Kelly Bessem is correct when she writes in her recent op-ed: "Lately, the divisiveness that surrounds the Vacancy Tax has gone far beyond standard disagreement and turned into personal attacks."

We CAN get along better than this. We may disagree, but we're all neighbors here in beautiful Tahoe. Yet the vitriol continues.

For this, in large part, I blame the Vacancy Tax Ordinance itself. It has become a truly divisive issue.

MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. — Clean Up The Lake (CUTL) has announced the successful continuation of its efforts in the Mammoth Lakes Basin this past month. In July 2024, the nonprofit and its volunteers completed a full circumnavigated cleanup and aquatic invasive species (AIS) survey of Lake Mary, the region's most popular lake. This initiative resulted in the removal of approximately 2,000 pounds of litter from the depths of Lake Mary and confirmed that the observed plant species present are native to the area.