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South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District
Special Board of Directors Meeting
Blue Lake Inn (944 Friday Ave. SLT CA)
11:00 am, Thursday, Dec 19th, 2024
Call to Order
Roll Call
Introduction of Guests and Staff
Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting (Attachment)
Approval of Agenda
Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items, 5-Minute Limit)

AGENDA

Discussion/Possible Action

Discussion/Action: Filling Dan Evans Vacant Board Seat

Board Member Comments
Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items, 5-Minute Limit)
Next Meeting: Jan 23, 2025. Discussion on Location Possibilities
Adjournment

The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (LTVA) recently coordinated a "Give Back" event hosted by Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe, and once again the South Shore sales community and area businesses gave generously to benefit Christmas Cheer All Year.

The Golden Nugget and its staff contributed a large variety of items including toys and food items, and Bally’s Lake Tahoe donated cases of toiletries, games, toys, food, and other special items. The Powderhouse and Cascade Clothing kindly donated an array of toys and plush animals, while Clearly Tahoe gave unique items from their gift shop.

4:10 PM Update: US50 has reopened but expect delays.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A head-on collision on US50 over Echo Summit closed the highway for about an hour Thursday.

At 2:47 p.m., the California Highway Patrol responded to the crash and closed the highway until the damaged cars could be removed and cars could travel safely in the area.

At this time no other information is available.

The road is estimated to reopen around 3:45 p.m.

For current Caltrans road information, visit https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two 16-year-old boys learned a tough lesson on December 7 after doing "donuts" in the roadway in Christmas Valley. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) in South Lake Tahoe, the teens were doing the donuts on Santa Claus Drive at Reindeer Way. At this time, it appears the two BMW 5 series vehicles ran into each other and a third car parked near the forest on Reindeer.

The CHP investigation is not final at this time, but both teens will be charged with reckless driving.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - On Tuesday, attorney Joey Gilbert announced his resignation as Douglas County School District counsel.

His hiring has been a major point of division not only between school board members but for members of the community as well.

The two newly elected trustees, Erinn Miller and Melinda Gneiting, who are set to take their seats in January, ran on platforms against the hiring of Joey Gilbert among other items.

On Tuesday, at the end of the meeting, Trustee Yvonne Wagstaff made a motion to schedule a special meeting on Monday, Dec.

My name is David Young, and I’ve been a practicing cardiologist with Barton since 2012. In addition to seeing patients, I am also now the Chief Medical Officer. I’ve been following along with the letters published in the news and there has been a lot of misinformation about why the hospital is moving to Stateline. I wanted to give you my perspective as a physician and leader within the organization.

One of the questions I hear most is "Why can't we just rebuild the hospital where it stands now?"

STATELINE, Nev. - Most people know entrepreneurs Chip and Joanna Gaines from television and their popular show, Fixer Upper, and their Magnolia lifestyle brand and network.

Now they can add hockey team owners to their long list of achievements.

The Tahoe Knight Monsters and Zawyer Sports & Entertainment have announced that the Gaines have joined Tim and Demi Tebow and others as owners of the ECHL’s Tahoe Knight Monsters.

RENO, Nev. - The Tahoe Knight Monsters made their first-ever arrival at Reno- Tahoe International Airport, marking a historic moment for the team and Reno-Tahoe. Fresh off a dominating win against the Tulsa Oilers this weekend, the team was celebrated by the airport, media, and fans alike.

The team's mascot Tessie also joined in the welcome home arrival party. It was a historic moment, the first time they arrived as a group after a road trip.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Combine two of the favorite things to do during the holidays - giving back and watching Hallmark movies - at the next Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT) fundraiser. They are hosting an exclusive screening of Hallmark Channel’s A Reason for the Season, featuring Taylor Cole who is a local and BGCLT board member.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area which includes South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, Stateline, Markleeville, Glenbrook, and Incline Village.

The advisory is in effect from 10 p.m. Wednesday to 4 p.m. Thursday.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Announcements are being made for the 2025 outdoor concert series at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena, with Grammy Award Winner Creed the latest to announce their stop.

To date, seven acts have been booked for the summer of 2025:

June 14 - Rod Stewart
July 11 - Cody Jinks - The Hippies and Cowboys Tour
July 18 - Jon Pardi
August 10 - Creed - Summer of 99 Tour
August 24 - Weird Al Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour
September 6 - Teddy Swims - I've Tried Everything But Therapy Tour
September 20 - Megan Moroney - Am I Okay? Tour

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The last South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting of 2024 will be held on Tuesday, December 10 at 5:30 p.m. in City Council chambers at the airport. The meeting can also be viewed on Channel 21 or online. The agenda and instructions on how to participate are available at https://cityofslt.us/84/Watch-City-CouncilCommission-Meetings.

TAHOE CITY, Calif, - From expert panel sessions about backcountry safety to on-the-snow events hosted by some of Lake Tahoe’s finest backcountry guides, the fifth annual Tahoe Backcountry Safety Awareness Week is chock full of events curated by Take Care Tahoe. From December 9-15, 2024, both novice and experienced backcountry users will have opportunities to learn how to safely recreate in the backcountry this winter.

The South Lake Tahoe community is rallying around an incredible local family to raise funds and seek support as they navigate a heartbreaking journey. Keely, a compassionate and selfless nurse at Barton Community Hospital, has dedicated her life to caring for others. Today, she and her husband Dylan need all of the support they gain as they embark on the biggest challenge of their lives.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Santa's Breakfast at Tahoe Valley Elementary School this past weekend was a great celebration of the holidays provided by the school's Parent Teacher Association.

About 400 people enjoyed pancakes, sausages, fruit, juice, hot chocolate, and coffee which was provided to students and their families free of charge. Each grade level also created themed baskets for a raffle, the only portion of the day that was a fundraiser.

On hand were two legends, Santa Claus and the Tahoe Knight Monster mascot - both a big hit with the kids!

They say it takes a village, and it took a village to bring this year's Christmas Tree to the Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe. This is by far the most beautiful tree we have set up in the ten years we have been doing this for our community.

I would like to thank the following folks who are involved with this labor of love project:

CHP Officer Burke and Stevens for providing the escort down Highway 50
Ed Cook Crane Service & Tom Loomis
F & B Construction's Flipper, Brent, and Dave for providing the truck and trailer to transport the tree

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a cold front heading to the region, bringing some brisk winds and chilly weather Sunday night through Tuesday. It will be quick though as warmer temperatures are expected for the latter half of the week with highs in the 50s at Lake Tahoe.

There is finally a chance for an unsettled weather pattern on Thursday and into the weekend, with light showers possible along with gusty winds and mountain snow.

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

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County libraries, including the branch in South Lake Tahoe, are now fine-free! As of December 4th, 2024, they will no longer charge fees for overdue items or DVD rentals.

Fees for damaged or lost items will still apply, however there will no longer be a processing fee (some exceptions may apply). Charges still apply for printing, Interlibrary Loans, collections referral, and exam proctoring.

Items DO need to be returned within 21 days of the due date, or accounts, including access to the digital library, will be blocked.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to. 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 November 4 - 17, 2024

11.4

Calls resulting in arrests

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - No, all of South Lake Tahoe will not be going without power during planned outages for 24 hours this week. What Liberty will do is have several spot outages during the week, but those customers have all been notified if affected.

Social media was abuzz on Saturday when a post was created that shared a list of planned outages for Lake Tahoe, with many along the South Shore.

Living in an urban/wildland interface, as we do here in the Lake Tahoe Basin, comes with a responsibility to do our best to coexist with native wildlife. Human/wildlife conflict issues can at times become flashpoints for local debate between community members, especially on social media. It's very important in these situations that the issue ultimately should be approached with common sense that will have an equitable outcome for both the human and the wildlife populations within our community.

Our ankles bear a lot of stress, supporting our stability through a complex structure of bones, ligaments, and tendons. Here’s what you need to know about common ankle injuries and treatments.

Ankle Sprains
The two main ligaments that stabilize your ankle can be injured when you sprain your ankle. An ankle sprain occurs when one or both ligaments are stretched or torn.

This is my comment on Mr. Seth Dallop's Opinion piece about Barton Hospital's relocation plans.

The recent discussions surrounding the relocation of Barton Health to Stateline, Nevada, deserve closer scrutiny. While the intent to build a new hospital campus may initially seem beneficial, it is important to examine the broader implications for South Lake Tahoe and the surrounding communities.

Staff from State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil's Office will have Mobile Office Hours in Sount Lake Tahoe on Monday, December 16 from 10 a.m. to noon. Everyone is welcome.

The location will be Cowork Tahoe, located at 3079 Harrison Drive in South Lake Tahoe. Constituents are encouraged to stop by and bring their ideas to the Senator Alvarado-Gil. Senator Alvarado-Gil's staff can also help with issues related to state agencies.

For more information, please contact Field Representative Todd White at (530) 417-0807 or email todd.white@sen.ca.gov.