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DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Douglas County has announced the selection of Wendy Lang as its new assistant county manager. Lang brings nearly 11 years of experience with Douglas County, including nine years as the Director of Human Resources. During her tenure, she has played a pivotal role in leading key initiatives and driving organizational transitions, most recently as acting assistant county manager where she was instrumental in transitioning the governance of China Spring Youth Camp and developing the Douglas County Strategic Plan.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. — As the Lake Tahoe boating and paddling season wraps up, agencies leading the Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) program are tallying up the 2024 watercraft inspection season and taking stock of the growing threat of AIS in the Tahoe Region.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Just in time to work off the extra calories after Thanksgiving so you can add more during Christmas, the South Tahoe High Track Team is holding its annual Santa Run on Saturday, December 7 at 11 a.m. at the South Tahoe Middle School track.

This fundraising event is a fun and joyous one, meant to spread holiday cheer and bring the community together in a festive celebration of giving.

South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District is holding a Special Board of Directors Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 1 p.m. in the Forest Suites Resort (Tallac Room).

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: Elections/Nominations

Action: Election Ballots

Discussion/Action: Vacant LTVA Board Seat

Discussion: LTVA Update

Board Member Comments

TAHOMA, Calif. - Much of the popular D.L. Bliss State Park will be closed for another summer according to California State Parks. They made the announcement Friday that the park on the west shore of Lake Tahoe will remain closed for camping and partially closed for day use into summer 2025. They said the extended closure is necessary to complete an ongoing waterline infrastructure replacement. Campground reservations for the 2025 season at D.L. Bliss State Park will not be available until further notice.

The following day-use areas remain accessible:

November has been designated National Runaway Prevention Month since 2001, a critical initiative Tahoe Youth and Family Services (TYFS) has championed. This campaign is to bring attention to the stories of youth who have run away or faced homelessness in our community. As the landscape of challenges confronting young people in crisis continues to evolve, a rebranding was essential to ensure the campaign reflects the broader issues that impact youth.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following calls 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 28 - November 10, 2024

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06:00 BATTERY JUST OCCD - Occurred on Tehama Dr, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) has announced an addition to their response team, Squad 7. This is a newly commissioned 2022 Ford F550 Type 6 fire engine, built by Hi-Tech Fire Apparatus in Oakdale, Calif. Designed for agility and high functionality,
Squad 7 enhances the District’s ability to serve the community with improved
maneuverability and specialized response capabilities.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Twelve years ago, about 139,000 pounds of telecommunication lead cables were found abandoned along almost eight miles of Lake Tahoe shoreline. One long segment of the cables was resting offshore between Baldwin Beach and Rubicon Way, and another segment was inside Emerald Bay.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved a three percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) for its unrepresented staff members. This increase goes into effect for part-time snow plow drivers as well since they are not represented by a union - only full-time transportation staff is.

While this doesn't solve the problem of getting enough snowplow operators on the streets of the county portion of the Lake Tahoe Basin for this winter, it helps those already on the payroll.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With Thanksgiving two weeks away, the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe is seeking donations to provide Club families with Thanksgiving family meals. Last year the Club distributed 40 meals to those families who requested to receive them, and their goal is 50 meals this year.

“Thanksgiving Holiday Meals are the kick-off to our giving season,” said Aimi Xistra-Rich, the Club’s development director. “Providing a meal for our Club families shows our community supports those who need it most.”

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 5th graders at Bijou Elementary are excited to participate in an overnight trip to Sierra Nevada Journeys to learn outdoor science education. To accomplish this, the students are holding a fundraiser at Elements Eatery and Bar on Wednesday, December 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Besides food, there will also be a student art sale and a scavenger hunt for the kids.

Early-bird tickets are available through November 30. That cost for a meal and drink is $30 for kids and $45 for adults, and starting Dec. 1 the price goes up five dollars per person.

Bread & Broth (B&B) has been very fortunate to have Harrah’s/Harveys’ HEROs organization sponsor its hot, full-course Monday Meals two to three times a year since 2012. That year, Bread & Broth’s Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) program first started. HERO is an acronym for Harrah’s/Harveys’ Employees Reaching Out.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Stock up on books for your winter reading during the Friends of the Library Used Book Sale on Saturday, November 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You'll be supporting the South Lake Tahoe Library with your purchases.

Bring your own bag, or use one from their stack, and fill it for just $10! Books will also be sold individually.

The South Lake Tahoe Library is located at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.

ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - On Tuesday, November 12, a bomb threat was reported at the Alpine County Administrative Building, 99 Water Street in Markleeville. Local authorities responded promptly, ensuring the safety of all staff and residents. Following established protocols, the Alpine County Sheriff's Office and Eastern Alpine Fire Department conducted a thorough search of the premises after evacuating the building.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Learning Haven is holding a free college application tutorial for South Tahoe High and Whittel High seniors on Wednesday, November 13 from 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe.

This FREE forum is for any high school senior who is working on a college application and would like some free help. Ms. Ivento and a mass of volunteers will be there to help guide students through the application process; give tips and tricks, and answer questions!

As the holidays draw near, the South Tahoe Choral Association is preparing for our annual Winter Extravaganza at Bally's Grand Showroom. All of the school choirs will be performing on Tuesday, December 10 at 6:30 p.m.

We are very fortunate to have the Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra providing security and protection for our 300+ choir members. This amazing club has been working at the Winter Extravaganza and keeping all of our children safe for many years.

Tom and Cheryl Millham lead the security force of many Kiwanis Club of Tahoe
Sierra volunteers.

ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - Liberty turned off the power to areas of Alpine County including Woodfords, Markleeville, and Hope Valley for most of the day Monday due to a Public Safety Power Shutoff. Now that the power has been restored, Alpine County Public Health Officer Dr. Richard Johnson has released guidelines for determining if food is safe.

Johnson said keeping food safe will help minimize the potential loss of food and reduce the risk of foodborne illness.

This fact sheet will help you make the right decisions for keeping your family safe;

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Veteran's Day storm around the Lake Tahoe Basin is delivering as promised, bringing with it road controls, accidents and spinouts.

If traveling over US50 and Echo Summit, expect delays as traffic is currently being held due to spinouts and two collisions. I80 is also experiencing delays and held traffic due to the same. That can change quickly, so follow Quickmaps for up-to-the-minute information.

As of 2 p.m.:

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Wendy Jones is a longtime Lake Tahoe local who has dedicated her life to helping people and animals every chance she's had. Through her nonprofit Tahoe PAWS and animal advocacy group TLC 4 Furry Friends, Wendy has helped dozens of people.

After falling apart late in the third period on Saturday night in Utah, the Tahoe Knight Monsters responded in a big way Sunday with a 6-2 domination over the Grizzlies.

Sloan Stanick tallied four points, Simon Pinard scored twice, and netminder Justin Robbins tallied his first professional win to lead Tahoe to their first road victory in franchise history.

Utah struck first in the game, with Dylan Fitze taking a cross-ice feed from Craig Armstrong and roofing it past Robbins on the weak side. It’s just the second time all season Tahoe has not scored first.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a quick-moving storm forecast for Lake Tahoe on Monday, Veteran's Day. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued both a Winter Weather Advisory and a Lake Wind Advisory.

The Lake Wind Advisory is for 10 p.m. Sunday through 7 p.m. Monday. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and waves 2 to 4 feet for Lake Tahoe.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe, along with co-sponsor the South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce, will honor four community members on Thursday, November 14, at 6 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College's Duke Theatre.

The four people have been chosen as Unsung Heroes:

Kayla Glanville - nominated by Brianna Vallejo
Kathi Jensen - nominated by Jude Wood
Rick Chilcott - nominated by Bob Harms
Ken Curtzweiler - nominated by Gary Casteel, Drew Murin, and David Borges

In October, a Moms Who Brunch event was hosted at The Idle Hour in support of the Tahoe Valley Elementary School Visual and Performing Arts Booster (VAPA). Local businesses contributed to this event and almost $2,000 was raised, which 100% of these funds will be used for the Tahoe Valley theater and plays.

Tahoe Valley VAPA would like to thank those who attended the event and to those who contributed, including:

The Idle Hour
Rob and Eddi Beaty
Law Offices of Adam T. Spicer
Nic and Sharyn Abelow
Tillson Law
Rombauer Vineyards
Edgewood Tahoe
Sierra Tahoe Dental