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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A HUGE THANK YOU to Lake Tahoe Community College's (LTCC) Antonio Benitez and Adam Eynon for speaking to Marlene Moyer's 7th grade ELA classes about the benefits of attending our wonderful, local community college!

By sharing their personal stories, South Tahoe Middle School students learned why ALL kids can go to college, even the ones that feel they can't afford it or they have already been dismissed as kids who aren't 'college material.'

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Almost 1,200 people entered their votes for the inaugural Name A Snowplow Contest in South Lake Tahoe. Over the three weeks the contest took place, people picked their top ten from a list of 36 choices.

The Top Ten:

The Big LePlowski
Plowy McPlowface
Scoop Dog
Snowbi Wan Kenobi
Darth Blader
Sled Zeppelin
Clearopathra
Sleetwood Mac
Austin Plowers
Snowbacca

The bottom two vote getters were Taylor Drift and Snow Force One.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Monday night is the eightteenth night of the Cuppa Tahoe/South Lake Tahoe Library's 24-day Tahoe Reading Advent Calendar. Tonight's bedtime reader is Corey Rich, photographer and partner of Novus Select, and his daughter Leila. Wife Marina got into the action by filming - see Instagram here).

"Books allow you to meet fascinating people, go to exotic places, and go on wild adventures," said Corey, who is reading Life Lived Wild by Rick Ridgeway.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The U.S. Forest Service has announced that Advenco LLC will be running Camp Richardson after an appeal of their July 2023 decision for a new permittee failed.

Robert Hassett, president of Camp Richardson Resort, Inc., had been running the resort until their Granger-Thye Concession special use permit expired. He was awarded a 30-year special use permit at Round Hill Pines in 2013.

Since 1997, the Northern Nevada Confederation of Clubs has been able to help make a real difference for literally hundreds of Northern Nevada families in need through the annual Reno Toy Run.

The club says they are realistic about this and while they may not be able to fix everything, they can bring hope to the community. That is the real meaning of Christmas - HOPE. 

"We are all neighbors, we are our community, with the help of our partners we did not sit by and think there is nothing we can do about it - We all made it happen here," said the leadership of the Reno Toy Run.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Sunday night is the seventeenth night of the Cuppa Tahoe/South Lake Tahoe Library's 24-day Tahoe Reading Advent Calendar. Tonight's bedtime reader is Chris McNamara, owner of Outdoor Gear Lab, with help from kids Mila and Wilder and special thanks to his wife Viktoria.

"I read to live," said Chris.

He is reading "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari.

Did you know that you could help reduce your holiday stress and cut tension in half by reading a book before bed?

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The local Toys for Tots organizer Kristi Bell is sending her thank yous to local businesses and volunteers who helped make this season's toy drive a success. They were able to serve 357 children.

Kudos to the following:

Drop Box Location Hosts

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The December 14 meeting of the Douglas County School Board was a divisive one, once again, with actions and words appearing to drive a further wedge between trustees instead of their working together for the good of the community, students, and staff.

Susan Jansen, president of the Douglas County School Board, decided to remove one member of a two-person committee that was created to lay out the plans for selecting the next superintendent.

The person remaining? Jansen. The person removed without notice? Trustee Linda Gilkerson.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are many ways the public can get food assistance in South Lake Tahoe, either weekly or monthly. The following resource list shows the dates, times, and locations of all free food available. There may be changes on holidays so check ahead before going.

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Sunday night is the sixteenth night of the Cuppa Tahoe/South Lake Tahoe Library's 24-day Tahoe Reading Advent Calendar. Tonight's bedtime reader is Dr. Kyle Swanson, an orthopedic surgeon at Barton Health.

"I read to expand my horizons," said Dr. Swanson.

He's reading a book on astrology.

Did you know that you could help reduce your holiday stress and cut tension in half by reading a book before bed?

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Friday night is the fifteenth night of the Cuppa Tahoe/South Lake Tahoe Library's 24-day Tahoe Reading Advent Calendar. Tonight's bedtime reader is artist Kelly McDonald.

"Reading is magic. It takes you to a beautiful, faraway place wherever you want to go in your mind," said Kelly.

She's reading "The Secrets of Ireland" by Kevin Eyres.

Did you know that you could help reduce your holiday stress and cut tension in half by reading a book before bed?

LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. - After three hours of public testimony on Wednesday, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) board voted to adopt policy changes to help address the housing crisis.

The package of affordable and workforce housing incentives to help address the housing crisis that is impacting not only Lake Tahoe's communities but also the environment. The targeted changes to Lake Tahoe zoning regulations will lower the cost of providing affordable and workforce housing, benefit water quality, and reduce traffic and vehicle use, according to TRPA.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEV. - A former staff member at the China Springs Youth Camp has been arrested on alleged crimes of sexual conduct with children under her care.

On December 14, 2023, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) arrested 25-year-old Daryan Benka after an investigation. She was booked on two on two separate crimes of sexual conduct with children under the care, custody, and control of supervision of the Camp in violation of NRS 201.555. The crimes are category C felonies punishable by up to five years in prison for each offense and fines of up to $10,000.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – As everyone is in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it is not the season to let your guard down when it comes to living in or recreating responsibly in bear country.

The Tahoe Interagency Bear Team hopes this winter season brings you all lots of cheer, warm memories, and time for some rest and relaxation, they remind everyone it is important to keep in mind not all bears in the Lake Tahoe Basin will hibernate.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe High School Track Team is getting into the holiday spirit and spreading holiday cheer by holding the inaugural Santa Fun Run on Saturday, December 16 at 11:30 a.m.

The students are holding the Fun Run as a fundraising event and members of the community can run, sponsor, or both! They hope that this run will become a holiday favorite for years to come, bringing the community together while making a positive impact.

Participants will be running a 2.5-mile course at South Tahoe Middle School.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It isn't every day that someone gives away a car, but that is exactly what happened Thursday at the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Board of Trustees meeting.

The trustees accepted the donation of a car to be used for the high school driver's training classes from locals Chris and Viktoria McNamara. They needed to get a larger car now that they are hosting an exchange student from Sweden, so they donated their 2015 Volvo V60 T5 AWD.

"We are big fans of this community," Chris told Superintendent Dr. Todd Cutler and the Board.

During its meeting Thursday, the California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) Board awarded four grants, totaling $409,000, to nonprofit organizations to improve equitable access to Lake Tahoe’s beaches, trails, and mountains, and $800,000 for the next stage of the Dennis T. Machida Memorial Greenway.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Wednesday night is the thirteenth night of the Cuppa Tahoe/South Lake Tahoe Library's 24-day Tahoe Reading Advent Calendar. Tonight's bedtime reader is Nikki Warren, owner and creator of KaiaFit.

Nikki is reading "Solve for Happy" by Mo Gawdat.

"I love to read because it warms me up from the inside out and helps me get ready for the day ahead," said Nikki.

Did you know that you could help reduce your holiday stress and cut tension in half by reading a book before bed? (Daytime isn't bad either!)

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Calif. - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals suspected of using stolen credit cards earlier this month at the Target store in the northern end of the county.

On December 3, 2023, a male and female were captured on surveillance video using and attempting to use several credit cards from a stolen purse. The pair was able to purchase prepaid gift cards with the stolen credit cards.

They arrived and left the store in a white Cadillac Escalade SUV.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Overland Meat & Seafood Company of South Lake Tahoe is partnering with the Family Resource Center to make the holidays brighter for those community members in need.

There are a couple of ways to play Santa:

Adopt A Family - Stop by Overland and select a family's name from a tag on the Giving Tree. You'll receive a list of items they would appreciate.

Secondly, make a financial donation to the Family Resource Center and Overland Meats will match it.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tuesday night is the twelfth night of the Cuppa Tahoe/South Lake Tahoe Library's 24-day Tahoe Reading Advent Calendar. Tonight's bedtime reader is Jason Collin, owner of PT Revolution and former mayor of South Lake Tahoe.

Jason is reading "Oh Say Can You Say?" by Dr. Seuss.

"I read for at least 10 minutes each night to get my head right, decrease stress, and set myself up for a great night of sleep," said Jason.

Did you know that you could help reduce your holiday stress and cut tension in half by reading a book before bed?

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. — To improve services to citizens, El Dorado County will cease operations of 2-1-1 on December 15, 2023. The decision was made after an in-depth evaluation of community needs and available County resources.

“2-1-1 has been a valuable resource for our residents by providing information and referrals to various social services, community programs, and resources," said Olivia Byron-Cooper, Health and Human Services Agency

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The annual South Lake Tahoe Christmas Bird Count is scheduled for this Friday, December 15.

The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) has been held worldwide every year, and in Lake Tahoe for almost 20 years. It is the largest and oldest citizen science project in the world. Each year, from December 14 through January 5, tens of thousands of volunteers head out into the winter to count birds for a day. This tradition goes back to 1900, and in the intervening years, these birders have built a database of bird populations that is unmatched by any other wildlife census.

In a heartwarming initiative, the RennerVation Foundation, led by founder Jeremy Renner who lives part-time in the Mt. Rose area, delivered the enchantment of Christmas to 140 deserving youth. The inaugural RennerVation Christmas Celebration, held on December 9, 2023, in Virginia City, was a magical affair that was part of the town’s Christmas on the Comstock December events.