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Every Halloween, spooky skeleton sightings offer a friendly reminder to take stock of our own bones. Bone health is an important part of overall health, especially as we age, and contributes heavily to our quality of life. Bones allow us to move and protect our organs, so it’s important to protect our bones, especially from common and preventable diseases such as osteoporosis.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For the first time in its history, Overland Meat & Seafood Co. is not being run by a member of the Cohen family.

As of November 1, 2021, the new owner is longtime local Victor Gomez.

Mark Cohen opened the popular store in November of 1987, then son Brian bought it and took over on June 15, 2005 after he spent 15 years working as a butcher at a large grocery store chain in town.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During its next quarterly meeting on November 8, the California Tahoe Conservancy board will discuss the possible acquisition of two environmentally sensitive parcels in South Lake Tahoe - one home to Motel 6 and the old Carrows restaurant and a Knox Johnson parcel on Sunset Drive across the river.

Staff will present to the board a plan that would cost $10,000,000 and would cover purchasing the parcels, demolishing existing structures, and stabilizing the related sites.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It will be a night of laughter this Saturday at South Lake Brewing Company when they host a free comedy show. Sacramento-based comics Josh Means, Aurora Singh, David Gamble Jr., and Morgan Anderson will take the stage starting at 8:00 p.m.

Grab a seat and a pint in the tasting room before the entertainment kicks off.

South Lake Brewing is located at 1920 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. Visit SouthLakeBear.com for more information.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next Town Hall meeting in South Lake Tahoe will be held on Saturday, November 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The focus will be on snow operations.

Staff from the City's Public Works department will discuss what to expect this season, snow removal, and how we can work together to be ready for winter.

The City's snowplows will be on display in the City Hall parking area. Don't miss out on this family-friendly event.

The event is being held at City Hall in the City Council Chambers located at 1901 Lisa Maloff Way at the Lake Tahoe Airport.

WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. - Incline Village, Crytal Bay, and the rest of Washoe County will be under a new wood-burning device regulation and the County will be holding public workshops ahead of changes coming at the beginning of 2022.

The new regulations will affect those selling wood-burning devices and those selling a home with one inside.

The Washoe County Health District – Air Quality Management Division (AQMD) is giving stakeholders and residents the opportunity to learn more about changes. The first three meetings are for real estate, title company, retailers, and building officials:

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The year was 1983, the Air Force wore the green fatigue uniforms and the Nevada Air National Guard was in the middle of the RF-4C Phantom aircraft era. September of '83 also marks the first time the 152nd Civil Engineer Squadron partnered with the United States Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) to work on restoration and historical preservation projects at the Tallac Historic Site.

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, and breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women, after skin cancer. Each person’s cancer risk is different, a combination of our genetics, lifestyle, and the environment around us. While a cancer risk like smoking can be avoided, inheriting certain genes which increase your risk for cancer cannot. Regular cancer screenings are important and may find cancers early when treatment is likely to work best.

Late-Nite Productions is proud to present the "Let the Good Times Roll On Tour" featuring Fortunate Youth plus special guests Katastro and Artikal Sound System live at Montbleu Resort in (South) Lake Tahoe. This is taking place on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. Advance tickets are available starting at $29.50 (plus tax/fee’s) in person at the Montbleu Box Office, by calling (775)588-3515 or online at www.Ticketmaster.com ($5 increase day of show).

Doors open at 7:00 p.m. / 8:00 p.m. Show

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Just two months ago, Dan Tepper was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a serious lung disease for which there is no cure.

Dan is the owner of Tep's Villa Roma, a South Lake Tahoe restaurant that was opened by his family in 1975.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe, Meyers, and Tahoma will remain in District 5 of El Dorado County, but its western border will be moving to include more territory.

After every census, the population of the political districts is reevaluated across the country to ensure equal representation, and when necessary, district borders are changed. Lines cannot be redrawn to favor or discriminate against a political party.

COVID-19 case update for counties around Lake Tahoe: Daily for El Dorado County, and weekly wrap-up for Douglas, Washoe, and Placer counties.

EL DORADO COUNTY
There have been 39 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County.

Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 898 cases - +2 - The 14-day new case rate is 32 with 236 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 3379 cases - +5 - The 14-day new case rate is 76 with 179 per 100,000 residents.

Slips and spills are common with the active lifestyle of Lake Tahoe residents. However, for people with osteoporosis, falling down can lead to broken bones, impacting mobility and independence. Whether you are at risk for osteoporosis, or you enjoy an active lifestyle, there are ways to keep your bones healthy so you can continue doing what you love for years to come.

The following businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe during the months of July, August and September 2021:

JULY

7/1
DESIGNS BY HAND
TAHOE PRIVATE SUSHI
TBR CONSULTING LLC

7/2
SAN PATRICIO CONSTRUCTION INC

7/6
CBC CONSTRUCTION
JOSH PRIEST CONSTRUCTION
SOLATO ROCK LLC

7/7
MITCH'S VEGAN JERKY
TEAZENTEA
TNT DISCOUNT WATERSPORTS LLC

7/8
LICENSE MASTERS, INC.
ROBLES LANDSCAPING

7/12
THE MOOSE & MAPLE LODGE MANAGEMENT
THE TOY DUDES

7/13
COMPASS CALIFORNIA II INC

7/14
2218 LAKE TAHOE BLVD COMM'L BLDG

From classics like roasted turkey to the avant-garde, holiday fetes are known for the complex range of flavors that often end up on a single table... and present a serious challenge for finding the perfect bottle to match. Join us for a no-holds-barred wine pairing seminar focused on finding the ideal liquid centerpiece for any holiday feast, based on your own flavor preferences and family traditions.

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This fall, Rabbi Mordey Richler from Chabad at Lake Tahoe will offer a new four-session course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI), titled Outsmarting Antisemitism.

Using history, Talmudic sources, Jewish mysticism, and contemporary expert analysis, the course addresses some of the niggling questions we grapple with as individuals and as a community. Why does antisemitism persist? How can we make hate go away? How can we counter Israel-focused antisemitism and prevent our own youth from unwittingly lending their voices to antisemitic agendas?

Tahoe Youth & Family Services (TYFS) Executive Director Karen Carey has announced her retirement effective January 31, 2022. She brought many years of experience with her when she joined the non-profit after retiring as the executive director with Tahoe Safe Alliance and has been a valued leader of the organization since 2018.

“It has been an honor to be the executive director of Tahoe Youth & Family Services. Its mission is critical to our community and to the lives of so many children, youth, adults, and families,” said Carey.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - After 25 years of serving El Dorado County as a Superior Court Judge, Suzanne Kingsbury will be setting down the gavel and retiring at the end of the year.

Kingsbury was elected to the bench in 1996, she made history as the first woman to serve as a superior court judge in El Dorado County, and in 1999 became its first female presiding judge, and now she will be leaving as the longest-serving current presiding judge in the state of California, male or female.

Even though she is retiring, she won't be a stranger in the courthouse.

Check below for the list of the parade lineup entries for this year's Nevada Day Parade:

The parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday with the traditional flyover. It takes place along Carson Street, begins=ing at the intersection of Carson St & Williams St.

1 - Carson City Sheriff & First Responders2 - Carson City Sheriff’s Search and Rescue
3 - Douglas County Sheriff
4 - Nevada Hwy Patrol
5 - Washoe County Sheriff's Office
6 - Northern Nevada DUI Task Force
7 - Lyon County Sheriff's Search and Rescue
8 - Sparks Police Volunteers
9 - Warren Engine Co. 1

UPDATE 5:00 p.m.: The road is now open to two lanes of traffic and the boulder is gone.

UPDATE: There is now single-lane alternating traffic on SR28 around the boulder.

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - A boulder larger than a vehicle has fallen onto SR28 near Incline Village Wednesday afternoon. As of 4:00 p.m. the road is closed in both directions south of Lakeshore Boulevard in Incline Village.

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is sending a loader to the location so expect delays. Watch for emergency vehicles and personnel.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans is alerting motorists of #2 lane and shoulder closures on WB Highway 50 (Lake Tahoe Blvd) at various locations from the "Y" to Pioneer Trail in South Lake Tahoe Wednesday.

From 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Caltrans staff will be doing utility location work ahead of a safety improvement project planned for 2023.

The U.S. 50 South Lake Tahoe Lighting Safety Project will improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety along the road from the "Y" to the east, ending at the intersection with Pioneer Trail near Stateline.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Now that the Caldor Fire is fully contained and a wet storm system covered the area with rain and snow, the previous teams managing the 221,835-acre fire have left.

Starting October 25, on public lands the USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will be handling things on the Lake Tahoe side, and the Eldorado National Forest on the West Slope. The final daily update on Inciweb was October 24.

It’s been tough watching horror movies these past 19 months when real life at times has been the scariest script of all. Remember last year folks when everyone was saying, “Oh yeah 2021 is going to be so much better?” Ha!

The driving experience is wonderful, but this compact crossover is a little too, er, compact.

Mazda has done it again. In a sea of otherwise boring-to-drive cars and fake SUVs, they've come out swinging with a stacked team once again with the CX-30, a compact crossover. While crossovers are far from what gets my blood pumping, the CX-30 does in a way no rival can possibly dream of under forty grand. With its delicious blend of style and performance, it's impossible to ignore, all except the fact that it's just too compact.
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