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Weather permitting, the Nevada Division of Forestry and the U.S Forest Service are planning on continuing their prescribed fire operations next week beginning Monday, February 29, 2016.

On the East Shore, operations are scheduled to take place near Logan Shoals Vista Point, Camp Galilee, Spooner Summit and Sand Harbor.

On the South Shore, operations are scheduled to take place near Spring Creek, Panther Road, and Lake Tahoe Boulevard near Sawmill Road.

Its that time of year again, when uniform clad girls and their tables full of cookies line up outside local grocery stores to sell their famous cookies. South Lake Tahoe Girl Scouts join over two million others around the country for their seasonal sales of Thin Mints, Samoas, Trefoils and other popular cookies.

There is a feature on the scouting website that alerts people to where their local cookies sales are taking place.

As the Tahoe Paradise Park Improvement District celebrates their 50th anniversary, the district's board of directors, along with community volunteers, determined that it is time to create a master plan for the park which is located in the town of Meyers.

The draft master plan will be the subject of a community meeting on Thursday, March 3, 2016, at the California Conservation Corps meeting room from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Mountain Resort Television reporter Mikaila Bird checks in with Heidi Hill-Drum, Executive Director for the Tahoe Prosperity Center, to find out more about their comprehensive report about the economic and social well-being of the Lake Tahoe Basin.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two persons of interest in a theft at Ulta Beauty, located at 911 Topsy Lane in Carson City.

On February 03, 2016 at approximately 4:35 pm, a female entered the store and began shopping and asking questions about products. At approximately 4:59 pm, a male entered the store and walked directly to the female and began talking to her.

The South Lake Tahoe Police Department and Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) posted a 20 day liquor license suspension notice at American Gas on Thursday, February 25. The suspension comes after an undercover operation began on November 12, 2015 after the owner of the station allegedly sold a glass pipe used for smoke methamphetamine.

The owner, Stefka Dimitrova, said she wasn't arrested for selling the pipe as the ABC report claims and didn't understand the suspension.

American Gas is located at 2762 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

On Friday, February 26, 2016, administrators at South Tahoe High School received a tip that there was a potential threat to the students at the school during their lunch break.

South Lake Tahoe Police Officers responded to the school and conducted an investigation. Many parents were concerned after receiving messages from their children and seeing the extra law enforcement on campus.

"We have interviewed students and spoken with the one behind the situation," said SLTPD Lt. Brian Williams.

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday, February 26, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Lake Wind Advisory from 4 p.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Saturday.

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 56 and a low tonight of 36. Today:Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Due to the recent crisis of lead contamination in the drinking water in Flint, Michigan, South Tahoe Public Utility District is providing information regarding water sampling procedures and the possibility of lead contamination in our local distribution system.

STPUD's priority is to provide reliable and safe water distribution to their customers efficiently and cost effectively. The District has been focused on safeguarding our resources for more than 65 years.

Gregory "Scott" Baker has joined the Tahoe Douglas Fire District as their new Assistant Fire Chief, replacing Mark A. Novak who left the department a year ago to become the new Fire Chief in Vail, Colorado.

Baker, who brings with him over 20-years of service, comes to the fire district from the Reno Fire Department where his most recent position was that of Division Chief of Fleet and Facilities.

And the Oscar goes to......It's that time of year again folks, the Super Bowl of the motion picture industry known as the Academy Awards. This year promises to be what I think will be an exciting one in part because of its host: comedian Chris Rock. Talk about perfect timing, huh? First the old farts who decide who gets nominated virtually overlooked every African-American contender which sparked not only outcries from those in the acting community but also wanted Chris Rock to boycott the Academy as well (for those who don't know him Chris Rock is black).

The South Lake Tahoe Police Department has identified two more suspects in the January 30, 2016 murder of Dennis Wright, Jr. at the Beverly Lodge.

Mountain Resort Television reporter Mikaila Bird checks out the new pizza place in town, Dough, and asks about their custom 10-inch pizzas aimed to be a quick and delicious dining option.

The Nevada Department of Transportation’s dedicated bridge inspection and rehabilitation program has helped Nevada bridges to be named the nation’s best for the second consecutive year.

Three former South Lake Tahoe City council members and a local environmental activist have formed "Let Tahoe Decide," a committee to force the Loop Road/Hwy 50 Revitalization Project to go to the voters.

A "notice of intent to circulate petition" was submitted to the SLT City Clerk Susan Alessi on February 23, 2016.

Benjamin Cunha, 33, of Placerville, was sentenced Tuesday, February 23, 2016 to five years in prison for arson after being found guilty of setting at least 30 wildland fires during the summers of 2006 and 2007.

Two of these fires burned onto federal land. Cunha indicated that his motivation for setting the fires was to overcome boredom, to earn overtime pay for fighting the fires, and to impress his peers.

United States District Judge John A. Mendez also ordered Cunha to pay $246,862 in restitution to Cal Fire, his former employer.

Based on the fact that 86% of people will pay more for better customer service and 70% will return, this is a must-attend workshop for anyone who communicates with customers.

In this workshop, you will learn how to discover techniques and phrases that make customers feel valued, manage difficult situations more effectively, and learn how to turn customers into raving fans.

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Learn how to effectively market your business or organization on the web, through social media, and in print. This workshop will focus on the tips and ideas you can’t find online. Perfect for people who want to grow their skills in marketing or are looking for a career change in the field.

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Interested in learning more about jobs and business on the south shore?

Join the Tahoe Chamber, Tahoe Prosperity Center, El Dorado County and Lake Tahoe Adult Education Consortium as together we drop in on local businesses to hear first-hand feedback regarding their employee needs and projections.

Your participation will help gather the information necessary to develop strategies to ensure our community has a workforce trained to meet the needs of today and tomorrow’s employers.

Volunteer for one or both days!

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4:30 p.m. update: The name of the male taken into custody is 23-year-old Dominic Gonzalez from Newark, Calif. Gonzalez is currently being held at the Washoe County Jail on a felony charge for possession of stolen property as well as reckless driving, driving without a driver’s license, fail to stop at the scene of an accident, fail to give information to party at accident and failure to obey a peace officer.
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In honor of World Spay Day I wanted to share some myths and facts regarding spaying or neutering your pets with the hope it will encourage you to make the correct decision and have your furry family members spayed or neutered (females get spayed and males get neutered).

MYTH: It's better to have one litter before spaying a female pet.
FACT: Every litter counts.
Medical evidence indicates just the opposite. In fact, the evidence shows that females spayed before their first heat are typically healthier.

MYTH: I want my children to experience the miracle of birth.

California State Parks, the Nevada Division of Forestry and the U.S Forest Service may continue prescribed fire operations started back up today, February 22, 2016.

On the East Shore, operations are scheduled to take place near Logan Shoals Vista Point, Spooner Summit and Sand Harbor. Ten acres on Spooner, 15 acres at Logan Shoals, 150 acres at Camp Galilee and 30 acres at Sand Harbor.

On the South Shore, operations are scheduled near Eagle Point Campground, Spring Creek and Panther Road. Five acres in Angora Creek area, 10 acres on Panther, 30 acres at Emerald Bay.

Mountain Resort Television's Lake Tahoe News Line guest reporter Daron Rahlves gives viewers an inside look on the annual Banzai Tour and festivities surrounding the event.

Not one, but two pets of the week! Meet Harrison and Jackson who are brothers, and two-years-old.

Jackson is blue and Harrison is a Tuxedo. They were left behind when their owner moved and would like to have a new home together.

This month cat adoption fees are reduced to $30.