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Let’s hope it never happens, but there may come a time in your life when you need mental health care. Your Medicare covers a wide variety of such services, in both hospital inpatient and outpatient settings.

If you have Medicare Part A (hospital insurance), you’re eligible for mental health services when you’re admitted to a hospital as an inpatient. You can get these services either in a general hospital or a psychiatric hospital that only cares for people with mental health conditions.

If you're a fan of The Bachelor and watched Monday night, you might have caught a glimpse of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding mountains as the backdrop of next week's episode.

This year's bachelor is Arie Luyendyk Jr., a former Formula 1 racer who left the world of racing to become a successful estate broker in Scottsdale, Arizona.

There is free tax return preparation available for California and Nevada taxpayers of all ages with low-to-moderate incomes through the AARP Tax-Aide program February 8 through April 14 at the Lake Tahoe Senior Center.

No appointment is necessary! You must bring your social security card, photo ID, 2017 tax return documents, and a copy of your 2016 tax return. All tax returns are prepared and filed on site with no cost to the taxpayer.

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Have you missed your dose of doughnuts and frozen yogurt? No longer do you have to wait as Rainbow Sprinkles is reopening at the Y in South Lake Tahoe on Tuesday, January 16 at 6:00 a.m.

After their first year in business the owners closed for a couple of weeks to make some changes and are now excited to see the customers they've missed.

"We love our customers and can't wait to see them again!" said co-owner Salli Ross-Filgo. "We wanted to say how grateful we are to this community for their support. We have had the honor of serving so many wonderful people."

Sierra-at-Tahoe is holding "Jammin 4 Tash" on Saturday, January 20 to honor the late Natasha "Tash" Sagucka who died from Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia on November 4, 2017 at the age of 24.

"From the time she was two years old till her last days on this earth she found peace, love and light on the mountains," was stated on Sagucka's obituary. "She thrived from the energy of slashing through the trees and sliding on the rails just perfectly."

The science of cocktails and memory research at the focus of the next two events at the U.C. Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) in Incline Village.

Join Dr. Charan Ranganath to learn about the cutting-edge of human memory research on Thursday, January 18 from 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

A man was burned Sunday during an illicit Butane Hash Oil (BHO) extraction process in an apartment in Gardnerville, Nevada.

At 2:40 p.m. January 14, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and East Fork Fire Protection District responded to a structure fire at the Stodick Apartments. When emergency personnel arrived they located an extinguished appliance fire and an injured male from the fire with third degree burns. The burn victim was transported by air ambulance to Renown Medical Center in Reno.

An officer involved shooting happened in Carnelian Bay Sunday morning at approximately 4:00 a.m., resulting in the suspect being transported to Renown Medical Center via LifeFlight.

Deputies from the Placer County Sheriff's Office responded to the 600 block of High Street after receiving a 911 call from someone in the residence who said a person in the home was "acting bizarre."

Winter will finally make an appearance to Lake Tahoe, the Sierra Nevada and Northern Nevada by the end of the week and even into next week as well. A much welcomed Sierra snow will be on tap, as a colder, stronger storm is set to move into the region according to the National Weather Service in Reno. This will bring the first significant snowfall to the Sierra that we`ve seen in a while.

The latest weather models continue to show a weak to moderate Atmospheric River (AR) moving into the Sierra, combining with much colder temperatures behind the cold front.

Sierra Forward has surveyed and collected data on our district. Join us to learn what the data tells us about how to flip our Congressional District this upcoming election. Join us at South Lake Tahoe Library, 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, California 96150 on Tuesday, January 23 at 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. for an event hosted by SLT Solidarity Network and Sierra Forward.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 531 calls between December 21, 2017 - January 3, 2018.

Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:

12/21 - 28 total calls

No Arrests

12/22 - 33 total calls

Unlicensed Driver at Palmira and River Rd
Driving on a suspended or revoked license on Elva Ct

12/23 - 37 total calls

DUI at Black Bart and Pioneer Trail
Unlicensed Driver at Glenwood Way and Blackwood Rd
DUI at Lake Tahoe Blvd and San Francisco Ave

Are South Lake Tahoe's neighborhoods for sale? Over the last few years our
city has allowed out-of-town investors to turn houses into motels and
developers to build large scale lodging properties in our residential
neighborhoods.The local residents now want a chance to decide if we want
these motels in our neighborhoods. The petition being circulated will let
local voters make that decision. That is how democracy works using the
Initiative Process.

In the meantime, there is a lot of talk that big money from outside special

Natural disasters can occur at any given time and in any given area. The size, duration and damages are usually unpredictable. The devastation, destruction and cost of California wildfires are increasing annually.

The very popular Monsignor Wallace Classy Crab Dinner will be held at St. Theresa Church's Grace Hall in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, February 3, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For 24 years church volunteers have been putting on the fundraising event, always a "must do" on many calendars.

Starting at 6:00 p.m., attendees will not only get a crab dinner but also be treated to a silent auction, raffle, and the "famous and lively" dessert auction at 7:45 p.m.

New technology has come to the City of South Lake Tahoe and residents with service requests, concerns and/or issues can now submit those online to expedite a solution to the situation.

The web-based VUEWorks Request Portal makes things convenient for users who want to contact the City's Engineering, Street Maintenance, and/or Facilities Department(s).

Kingsbury Middle School has a buyer, again. An offer of full asking price, $3.75 million, was made on the school during Tuesday's Douglas County School District board meeting and approved by the trustees.

Feel like you do the same hike, ride, or run every time? Not sure where to look for a new, exciting adventure? Come ask the experts! Let us help you find that perfect weekend hike with the family or a bike ride with amazing views. You've got questions, we've got answers. Join the Tahoe Rim Trail Association for another installment of the Trail Talk speaker series! This event will feature a panel of TRTA guides and trail enthusiasts just brimming with information to help you find your next Tahoe trail escapade. From a family picnic to an afternoon bike ride, we’ve got you covered.

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Friends of Snowshoe Thompson are holding their annual event to celebrate the life of the legend, who, between 1856 and 1876, delivered mail between Placerville, California and Genoa, Nevada on long skis. From 1868 to 1872, Thompson also served on the Board of Supervisors of Alpine County.

The 18th annual Snowshoe Thompson Ski and Snowshoe Celebration is moving to Lake Tahoe this year and will be held on February 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course.

At of 7:02 a.m. Friday there have been 11 small earthquakes in the Reno area centered near Galena High School, starting with a 1.6 at 10:45 p.m. Thursday. It was 1.3 miles ENE of Galena.

A list of the other 10:

10:55 p.m. 1/11 - 1.7 - 1.1 miles north of Galena High
12:19 a.m. 1/12 - 2.0 - 1.7 miles east of Galena High
1:22 a.m. 1/12 - 1.9 - 1.6 miles east of Galena High
1:34 a.m. 1/12 - 2.0 - 1.5 miles east of Galena High
1:39 a.m. 1/12 - .8 - 2 miles NNE of Galena HIgh
2:06 a.m. 1/12 - 2.6 - 1.6 miles east of Galena High
2:34 a.m. 1/12 - 1.2 - 1.7 miles east of Galena High

The question I get asked the most when sharing that I’m a member of PATH (Partners Against the Trafficking of Humans) is: Is human trafficking happening here in South Lake Tahoe? The answer is yes, although solid numbers are hard to come by. Recently, it was reported in local media that 14 people were arrested and one 17 year old girl rescued from a trafficking ring in El Dorado County that included South Lake Tahoe, Placerville, and El Dorado Hills.

Scammers have been making money for years by convincing their victims to send money for a variety of reasons including promised prizes, loans, jobs, discounted products or other financial rewards in exchange for money upfront. At times the scammers even pretend to be family members in need of cash or law enforcement officers demanding payment. The scammers told people to send money through Western Union. No one received the cash, prizes or services they were promised, and before now there was no way to get their money back.

Influenza (or flu) activity has increased significantly over the recent weeks in the South Lake Tahoe area. The majority of influenza cases this year have been typed as A(H3N2), a particularly nasty strain of the flu that has been associated with more hospitalizations and complications. Do yourself, your family and your community a favor by recognizing flu symptoms and avoid spreading it.

January is a busy month for the Jack C. Davis Observatory.

The first blue moon total lunar eclipse in 150 years. A Western Nevada College grad returning to campus to give a lecture on Stellar Archaeology. Separating facts and fiction about Atlantis.

Saturday, Jan. 13: Mike Thomas Lecture on Atlantis

A two vehicle crash Saturday morning on South Carson Street at the intersection of Koontz Lane has claimed the life of an 81-year-old Carson City resident, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

Rosemary Frenzel Stroup died from injuries sustained in the crash that happened at around 8:50 a.m. Saturday. According to NHP, troopers responded to the serious injury crash on South Carson Street at the intersection with Koontz Lane.