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Everyone who reads the local news knows a large number of collisions occur on US50 between Round Hill and Cave Rock, many of those caused by vehicles crossing over the double yellow center line. Other crashes are caused by the lack of safe turns both off and onto the highway, leading to the stretch of highway being more dangerous than other Nevada highways.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Respiratory syncytial virus, Influenza, and even COVID-19 activity is increasing both in the community, California, and across the U.S.

MEYERS, Calif. - The annual Meyers tree lighting event is scheduled for December 2 at 5 p.m. The tree is being decorated with more lights than ever before!

Santa will be dropped off by CalStar, as long as they aren't on an emergency flight. There will be hot cocoa, popcorn, a photo opportunity with Santa, and music. Lake Valley Fire will be there in their decorated and lit truck!

Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled evening complete with great Meyers Vibes.

The tree lighting is in front of the Divided Sky, 3200 US Highway 50.

Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus has announced its 17th annual production of Handel's Messiah with performances in five distinct locations. The Reno-Tahoe-Truckee and South Tahoe communities continue enjoying the wonderful holiday tradition of Toccata’s Messiah production.

Messiah was first performed in Dublin, Ireland on March 23, 1742, and was conducted by its composer, George Frederic Handel. It continues to be a masterpiece that has left audiences in awe for 277 years.

Vail Resorts just released its 21/22 EpicPromise Progress Report, which unpacks substantial progress toward reaching net zero emissions and its impact in Tahoe and beyond.

Collectively, they’ve surpassed their 2025 interim goal of 50 percent progress toward net-zero three years early and reached 100 percent renewable electricity in North America and 96 percent worldwide.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During the South Lake Tahoe City Council's meeting on Tuesday, the council voted to reject all bids for the Recreation and Aquatics Center project in the center of town.

A public bid opening for the second phase of the project was held on October 24, 2022. The City's Public Works department, in coordination with their pre-construction team SierraCon/CORE had estimated the cost of this phase would be approximately $52M.

TubeTahoe on the South Shore opens for the 2022/23 season on Saturday, November 17. TubeTahoe is the home of winter fun for the whole family in South Lake Tahoe. At over 500 feet in length, machine-groomed tubing lanes are some of the longest in the area. And, our snowmaking facilities allow them to provide resort-quality conditions all season long.

Christmas came early with great snow for tubing. They are even selling gift cards...perfect as that stocking stuffer.

All prices listed are for 1.5-hour sessions:
General Admission + Tube Rental (Ages 13 & Over) - $60

Shop local this holiday season at South Lake Brewing Company's annual Holiday Market! The market will be held on four dates: Saturday, November 26th, December 3rd, 10th, and 17th from noon to 5 PM.

Different vendors will be present for each date. Visit southlakebeer.com for more information.

Markets will also be held on 11/27, 12/3, and 12/17.

South Lake Brewing Company is located at 1920 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe.

Shop local this holiday season at South Lake Brewing Company's annual Holiday Market! The market will be held on four dates: Saturday, November 26th, December 3rd, 10th, and 17th from noon to 5 PM.

Different vendors will be present for each date. Visit southlakebeer.com for more information.

Markets will also be held on 12/3, 12/10, and 12/17.

South Lake Brewing Company is located at 1920 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe.

Looking for that perfect Holiday gift for the Tahoe paddler on your list, or yourself? Consider a waterproof Lake Tahoe Water Trail Map & Access Guide.

This official guide pinpoints every launch and landing site along the 72-mile water trail with mapped paddle routes, water safety, campgrounds, weather patterns, and more to help paddlers have a safe and fun adventure while protecting the watershed.

The perfect stocking stuffer – the more you order, the more you save on shipping.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - PT Revolution is hosting a two-part series on avalanche awareness in the Sierra with the first session Friday, November 18 at 6 p.m.

Grab a beer and join PT Revolution, the Sierra Avalanche Center, and Blackbird Mountain Guides for this FREE event as they talk all things backcountry including the Tahoe Backcountry Alliance, pro tips to minimize injury risk, the SAC Daily Flow, avalanche problems, South Lake Tahoe backcountry and more!

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - A Carson City man was arrested Monday after allegedly stabbing a Douglas County man in the 800 block of Mica Drive.

On November 14, 2022, at approximately 10:45 a.m., deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) were called to the Indian Hills home for a report of a stabbing. When the deputies arrived they found a male victim with multiple stab wounds to the torso. He was transported via Care Flight to Renown Medical center for treatment. His current condition is unknown.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) has announced they received an incredibly generous donation from Kyle and Jessica Aster. The Asters made a donation of $100,000 that will help with their operational shortfall as winter begins. These funds are helping at a
critical time as temperatures plummet, more snow is on the way, and they are under renovations on rooms for new tenants. Currently, forty rooms are housing vulnerable members of our community, and twenty more units will be available in 2023.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. The Kirkwood Mountain Resort Adopt A Day (AAD) crew members arrived at St. Theresa’s Grace Hall Monday, November 7, thrilled and excited not only to be volunteering but also for the several feet of snow the weekend storm had provided. Representing Kirkwood were Cara Bourne, Skier Services Manager; Justin Hartwell, Director of Skier Services; Stephanie Padilla, F&B Manager; and Charli Talley, F&B Administrator.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After a week with a recording setting low for the date (2 degrees), and a couple of feet of snow, what's coming will prove to be much milder. The cold conditions continue with an overall quieter pattern for the week ahead.

Longer range guidance still points toward a wetter pattern returning around Nov 21-23, leading into the Thanksgiving Holiday just as travelers hit the roads. The hints of an Atmospheric River will be answered soon.

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

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

October 27 - November 9

10/27

02:59 SUSP VEH STOP - Officer initiated activity at Motel 6, Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: CHECKS CLEAR.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A large crowd was at the American Legion Hall on Friday for the annual Veterans Day ceremony, one of the largest seen at the outdoor venue in South Lake Tahoe. Post Commander Tom Millham was master of ceremonies which had music from singers Davin Kangas and Jill Scharlow, and bagpiper Maria Delallo, speeches, a POW/MIA ceremony, and a Vietnam Veteran pinning from Daughters of the American Legion's local chapter.

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and Q&D Construction have completed the second season of a multi-year project to enhance the existing roadway and utility system along sections of State Routes 431 and 28 to help preserve pavement and protect Lake Tahoe. They will begin the third season next spring.

During the 2022 construction season, crews made the following highway improvements:

- Removed and repaved approximately four inches of aging roadway asphalt on six miles of Mt. Rose highway near the summit

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After a good snowstorm earlier this week, and a new low record for the date Thursday of 2 degrees, what does the weekend weather have in store for Lake Tahoe?

A weak winter storm will bring light snowfall and gusty winds Saturday into Sunday morning.

Many people live with pelvic health concerns for years without knowing that help is available. About one-third of women in the United States have pelvic floor disorder—a condition that often develops after bearing children and getting older. While commonly addressed in women, both men and women have pelvic floors and can have concerns that affect their quality of life.

The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) has partnered with the Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum, Nevada State Museum, Nevada Indian Commission, Visit Carson City, and Great Basin Native Artists Collective on a powerful and moving art exhibition entitled, “We remember your sacrifices, you are not forgotten: The story and art of the Stewart Indian School.”

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Come join your friends and neighbors for the Saint Joseph Community Land Trust's annual free pre-Thanksgiving Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday, November 17 from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and entertainment until 8 p.m. It will be held at Grace Hall, Saint Theresa Church in South Lake Tahoe at the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd./Lyons Avenue.

Everyone is invited as we give thanks to members and supporters for another successful year serving the community.

Heavenly Mountain Resort, Kirkwood, and Northstar have all pushed up their opening dates to this Saturday, November 12. Mother Nature delivered the goods and the resorts are ready earlier than expected. The cold weather and snow have allowed for natural snow to accumulate along with their snowmaking teams.

This will be both Northstar's and Kirkwood's 50th anniversary season.

Kirkwood is opening 20 days earlier than expected, and Heavenly and Northstar are a week before what was previously announced.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Now that signs of winter are here and temperatures are starting to drop, thoughts turn to warming up in front of an indoor fire. When using fireplaces/wood stoves and heating appliances indoors this winter it’s very important to remember a few safety tips and precautions. Heating equipment and improper ash disposal are leading causes of home and wildland fires during the fall and winter months.

Keep homes warm and safe this season by following these safety tips: