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EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 82 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since Friday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 16,941. The county's dashboard is down but expected to be available Tuesday. The "new case rate" and count per 100,000 residents have not been updated due to the lack of a dashboard Monday.

Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 973 cases - +7 - The 14-day new case rate is 28 with 206 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 3610 cases - +14 - The 14-day new case rate is 61 with 144 per 100,000 residents.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado Transit will have its offices and many routes closed for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Years Day, but the Sacramento/South Lake Tahoe connecting bus will operate on a holiday schedule.

Due to adverse weather conditions, the Sacramento/ South Lake Tahoe Connecting bus is not operating on December 13 and 14.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Overnight the snow levels around Lake Tahoe fluctuated due to some warmer temperatures than originally forecast, but the snow is here and that means road controls. There have been several incidents on area roads so be aware before you travel and check road controls and traffic cameras for an up to the minute view.

At this time, the snow is forecast to turn back to rain in the early afternoon Monday.

Alpine Meadows recorded wind gusts of 121 mph Monday morning and wind in South Lake Tahoe could see gusts to 25 mph today.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A major winter storm with areas of strong winds, significant snow (3-8 feet) in the Sierra remains on track through Tuesday, even with the rain in South Lake Tahoe lasting a bit longer Sunday than expected.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Thanks to a generous donation, the Tahoe PAWS Community Animal Response Team (CART) is now able to offer funds to victims of the Tamarack and Caldor Fires who have incurred pet needs and expenses due to the devastating fires.

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The Mt. Rose Highway is now open following a closure for emergency drainage repairs. The highway was initially anticipated to be closed through Monday morning, but crews were able to complete repairs ahead of schedule.

The road closed at 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, December and it was opened by 9:00 p.m. the same day. The highway had previously been scheduled to be closed for at least 50 hours but crews worked quickly to get it open in just 18 hours.

There's more to preparing for the slopes than getting in shape.

Physical fitness has a lot to do with your ability to enjoy ski season. But your mental fitness is just as important. Hitting the slopes after recovering from an injury or simply pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone in challenging terrain can create plenty of barriers to a fun day in the snow. As you tune up your gear and work on your cardio for the season ahead, consider your mental preparation as well. It will help you avoid getting stuck in your head when it comes to having fun on the mountain.

For the past 20 years, I’ve been extremely fortunate to own a home in the Tahoe Keys and share a boat with a few friends. In those two decades, I’ve seen a lot of change from the view out of my backyard.

The watery cul-de-sac where the boat is parked during the summer, while never as crystal clear as the Lake itself, has become more murky and unattractive each year. Every time I take the boat out, I spend more time with a gaff pushing long tentacles of green, underwater plants off the hull and untangling them from the prop.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Crossing at Tahoe Valley is holding its 4th annual Holiday Mall Crawl on Saturday, December 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The center, located at the "Y" in South Lake Tahoe, will feature a scavenger hunt with prizes, the holiday fire truck, healthy gifts, a maker's market, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District student choir, face painting, and a visit by the jolly one, Santa.

Remembering back to this time last year, many of us looked optimistically toward 2021 for relief. Few would have guessed what would be in store. Even fewer can predict what’s in store for us next year or the year after. If 2021 proved anything, it is that unpredictable adversities lie around every corner. When challenges come at us in numbers, to borrow a phrase from military strategy, the center must hold.

Join Meyers Mountain Market as they host the Holiday Bazaar at the Coachman Hotel on Saturday, December 18 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Take care of your holiday shopping needs from over 25 local artisans in a fun and festive atmosphere. There will be fun for the whole family with live music, hot mulled wine, food, and s'mores.

Many of your favorite Meyers Mountian Market vendors will be at the bazaar.

Winter Princesses from local EverAfter Productions will be joining the Bazaar from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. You might just recognize them from your favorite winter movie!

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BCGLT) will be hosting a second vaccination clinic for children aged 5 to 11 years on Tuesday, December 14 from 3:00 p.m. - 7;00 p.m.

Interested parents can sign up at https://myturn.ca.gov/. Follow the prompts to be shown available clinics with APPOINTMENTS. Choose INDIVIDUAL even if bringing multiple children and do not enter an access code.

The intention of this second clinic is to provide the second dose and full vaccination to those who attended the first clinic, but first-time appointments are welcome too.

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Upper sections of Mt. Rose Highway will be closed above Sky Tavern Road Dec. 11-13 as the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) performs emergency repairs to a highway drainage pipe.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 37 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 16,837. Cases in all other counties around Lake Tahoe are updated here on Fridays.

Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 966 cases - +2 - The 14-day new case rate is 28 with 206 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 3591 cases - +17 - The 14-day new case rate is 61 with 144 per 100,000 residents.
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 842 cases - +1 - The 14-day new case rate is 17 with 181 per 100,000 residents.

While the past year and a half has proven remarkably challenging, it has also demonstrated how incredibly lucky we are to call Lake Tahoe home. Having immediate accessibility to outdoor recreation was critical to providing some sense of normalcy during several COVID lockdowns, and being able to return safely to our homes after evacuation from Caldor Fire has made me more appreciative than ever.

The South Lake Tahoe Cancer League is holding its 43rd annual See's Candy Sale Fundraiser at the American Legion Post 795 from Dec. 11 to Dec. 19 from 10;00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. each day.

The Cancer League provides transportation for cancer patients from the South Shore to their chemotherapy appointments as well as providing cash grants for struggling patients.

Stop by and stock up on your holiday See's Candy.

The American Legion is located at 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.

It’s common to indulge during the holidays, especially with added festivities, family visits, and increased stress. Overindulgence is often followed by restrictive dieting and feeling the need to burn extra calories at the gym. This can be harmful to your health in a number of ways, including the risk of lowering your metabolism, as well as potential negative impact on your mental health and overall relationship with food.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 14 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 16,800. Cases in all other counties around Lake Tahoe are updated here on Fridays.

Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 964 cases - +1 - The 14-day new case rate is 28 with 206 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 3574 cases - +2 - The 14-day new case rate is 61 with 144 per 100,000 residents.
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 841 cases - +3 - The 14-day new case rate is 17 with 181 per 100,000 residents.

Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe announced it will open for the season on Friday, Dec. 10 for skiing and snowboarding.

Top to bottom skiing and snowboarding will be available starting at 9:00 a.m. from the Main Lodge. The Northwest Express lift is scheduled to operate serving intermediate and advanced terrain only. Open trails will include Upper Northwest Passage down through the Kit Carson Bowl. Beginner terrain is not currently available.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif./STATELINE, Nev. – The Tahoe Chamber Board of Directors has announced Mike Glover as its new chief executive officer. He is replacing Steve Teshara who announced his resignation from the top spot earlier this year.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 23 new cases of COVID-19 and two new deaths recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County. This brings the total of COVID-19 cases in the county to 16,786. Cases in all other counties around Lake Tahoe are updated here on Fridays.

Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 963 cases - +2 - The 14-day new case rate is 28 with 206 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 3572 cases - +5 - The 14-day new case rate is 61 with 144 per 100,000 residents.
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 838 cases - +2 - The 14-day new case rate is 17 with 181 per 100,000 residents.

On the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, a South Lake Tahoe resident has first-hand knowledge of what took place on December 7, 1941, in Hawaii.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Restore Upper Truckee River Project would reconfigure and revitalize the 60-year-old Lake Tahoe Golf Course and restore the 1.5-mile river segment that runs through California State Parks to improve the river habitat and water quality of Lake Tahoe.

A new Environmental Impact Statement (EIR) is underway with a scoping meeting, open to the public, planned in two remote sessions on January 25, 2022.

Water scientists, conservationists, trail users, and golfers will all share something in common if they win this next round.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding area from December 8 at 4:00 p.m. through 10:00 p.m. on December 9.

WHAT...Heavy snow is possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 10 inches, except 8 to 13 inches above 7000 feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.

WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening.