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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Start Smart is aimed at helping newly licensed and future licensed teenage drivers become aware of the responsibilities that accompany the privilege of being a licensed California driver. The program was created to preemptively reduce the incidence of teen injuries and deaths resulting from motor vehicle collisions.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What has become an annual situation since COVID, continues to be a dangerous issue on US50 and SR89 at Lake Tahoe. It has nothing to do with masks or social distancing but has everything to do with parking. Many people heading to Tahoe to find some sort of snow to play in have forgotten how to be safe and park safely along the roadways.

In just a few days over the Christmas holiday weekend, 111 parking tickets were issued by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) on US50 at Echo Summit and SR89 at Emerald Bay.

Zumba
Instructor: Nancy Taylor
Location: Kahle Community Center
Day & Times: Monday - Thursdays at 9:00am, Ongoing – New Days
Ages: 13 & up
Cost: $15 drop-in or multi-use punch cards may be purchased

Are you ready to dance yourself into shape, reduce stress, burn calories and tone your body? Zumba © class is a fun, joyful dance fitness program that incorporates rhythms and dance moves from Latin music, belly dancing, hip hop and more. It doesn’t matter if you think you can dance; all are welcome to join the party! Class size is limited

Zumba
Instructor: Nancy Taylor
Location: Kahle Community Center
Day & Times: Monday - Thursdays at 9:00am, Ongoing – New Days
Ages: 13 & up
Cost: $15 drop-in or multi-use punch cards may be purchased

Are you ready to dance yourself into shape, reduce stress, burn calories and tone your body? Zumba © class is a fun, joyful dance fitness program that incorporates rhythms and dance moves from Latin music, belly dancing, hip hop and more. It doesn’t matter if you think you can dance; all are welcome to join the party! Class size is limited

Jazzercise
Instructor: Sherry Baiocchi
Location: Kahle Community Center
Day & Times: Saturdays at 9:00am
Tuesday & Thursdays at 5:30pm
No Class on Holidays
When: Ongoing
Ages: 13 & up
Cost: $15 drop-in or reduced monthly passes may be purchased from the instructor
The NEW Jazzercise is a calorie burning, pulse-pounding, fun fitness program that puts your muscles to the test. Hot playlists keep you rockin’. New formats – Fusion, Core, Dance Mixx & Strength incinerate up to 600 calories/hour. Temperature check and mask required at all times. Class size is limited

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for Lake Tahoe from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday. They said to expect southwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Wave heights from 2 to 3 feet are expected, with the highest waves from mid-lake to the north and east shores.

Small boats, kayaks, and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Each year, as summer beckons, farmer's markets start to appear around Lake Tahoe with their strawberries, peaches, peppers, and corn. The wait can seem endless, but there is a local cure for that other than the grocery store, and, it comes right to your door.

Lake Tahoe Markets is that cure.

CIRCL Mobility
Instructor: Nancy Taylor
Location: Kahle Community Center
Day & Times: Monday at 10:00-10:30am, Ongoing - New Day
Ages: 13 & up
Cost: $7.50 drop-in only multi-use cards may be purchased

Release. Restore. Renew
Based on the science of functional movement, class focuses on flexibility, breathwork and mobility exercises to help you move better and longer. Set to a soundtrack of healing tones + sound frequencies to help your mind focus and release stress. Class size is limited

Mindful Yoga
Instructor: Susan Glasson
Location: Kahle Community Center
Dates: Tuesday & Thursdays
Time: Time: 10:00 – 11:00am ZOOM Option – Check Kahle Facebook Page for class code
Cost: $5 drop-in

Payments can be made over the phone with a debit or VISA/MC credit card

Philippine Stick Fighting Arnis
Instructor: Chris & Rick Manglinong
Location: Kahle Community Center

New Session: Wednesdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31
Time: 5:45 – 6:45pm
Adult: 16 & up Cost: $28 Drop-in: $12 per class

Next Session: Wednesdays, February 7, 14, 28
Time: 5:45 – 6:45pm
Adult: 16 & up Cost: $21 Drop-in: $12 per class

Arnis is a blending of countless styles, is simple to learn and requires no special conditioning or raw physical strength. Class size limited

Register at Kahle Community Center, 236 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline, NV 89449 or call 775-586-7271

Qigong & Tai Chi
Instructor: Susan Stonestreet
Location: Kahle Community Center
Day & Time: Mondays, 4-5:15pm NO Class on December 25 2023, January 1 and January 15 2024
Cost: $5 drop-in

All levels and physical abilities welcome! Sessions focus on improving general health and wellbeing of the practitioner. A combination of Tai Chi, Qigong, meditation, gentle rocking & stretching movements and breathing exercises are practiced to enhance students’ balance, coordination, flow and transition. Wear comfortable clothing. Class size is limited

Dog Obedience Class
Instructor: Guy Yeaman
Location: Kahle Community Center

Need help promoting good conduct and communicating with your dog? Then this class is for you and your dog. Instructor Guy uses a light handed approach to help you to teach your dog to obey the commands: heel, sit, stay and recall. Each dog needs a training collar, a fabric or leather lead. Dog must be at least 4 months old. Bring a copy of shot records to the first class.

New Session: Thursdays, January 11 – February 15, 2024
Time: 7-8pm
Cost: $100 per session

More info: www.dogmanguy.com.

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.

December 14 - December 20, 2023

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02:09 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN PROGRESS - Occurred at 415DOG on Huph St. in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: ARREST.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If you were dreaming of a white Christmas you may have to wait a little longer. A couple of disturbances may bring a few light showers to the region through Monday night, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. Otherwise, dry conditions and a warming trend are on tap through Tuesday. A more active pattern settles in from Wednesday onward, with several rounds of rain and mountain snow possible into the New Year.

The first storm of the week arrives Wednesday afternoon; this storm will

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - Christmas, Hanukkah, and the rest of the holiday season from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day means many things to many people. Everyone adds to their own stories each day, whether it's a quick entry or a whole chapter. When asked what their favorite stories, dreams and wishes are about the holidays, the following locals shared:

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Saturday night is the 23rd night of the Cuppa Tahoe/South Lake Tahoe Library's 24-day Tahoe Reading Advent Calendar. Tonight's bedtime readers are Briann and Erik Baker. They were both pros with the Dancing With the Tahoe Stars, Erik is with Lake Tahoe Community College and Brian is an Outside TV host and business owner.

They did a funny skit that you can watch HERE.

They are reading "Everybody Fights," by Kim Dean and Penn Holderness.

Give yourself the gift of health this holiday season. Try these tips to make the holidays a time of fulfillment, self-acceptance, and good physical health.

Spread kindness. While holiday festivities often involve beautifully wrapped presents and extravagant gestures, the true magic lies in simple acts of compassion. Have you ever felt a heartwarming glow from just being kind?

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Tahoe’s trees are now starting to be draped in snow, and wildfire is not at the top of most people's minds. The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT), however, is taking action year-round to protect lives, property, and the environment within the Lake Tahoe Basin from wildfire. This collaborative group was formed in 2008 and includes 21 federal, tribal, state, and local conservation, land management, and fire agencies.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe Refuse (STR) has some good news for residents hoping for smaller residential trash carts. STR announced Thursday that smaller new cart size options are now available for California customers, with Nevada customers getting the option in 2024.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe Association of Realtors (STAR) delivered 200 gifts to 99 members of the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe.

STAR has an Annual Wish Tree event where affiliates and members of the community “adopt” members from the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe and purchase, wrap, and deliver gifts. This has been the biggest year, with an additional 28 kids receiving gifts compared to last year.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Winners have been selected in the Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) art and writing contests at South Tahoe Middle School.

The service club helped sponsor "Challenge Day" on November 30 and a Challenge Day assembly on December 1. The two-day event is a program that helps students connect across lines of difference, giving a sense of belonging, and giving students the tools to create the culture they want in the school.

The theme of the Challenge Day program is to "Be the Change."

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe High Girls Wrestling Team is hosting a showcase event in the school's Gold Gym on Thursday, December 21 at 5 p.m.

The team will be hosting Reed High School and Fernley High School.

It won't be just wrestling as the public can support the South Tahoe team with the purchase of apparel and food, including poke bowls.

The evening of wrestling is free.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Wednesday night is the twentieth night of the Cuppa Tahoe/South Lake Tahoe Library's 24-day Tahoe Reading Advent Calendar. Tonight's bedtime reader is Dr. Megan Jewell, OB/GYN at Barton Health.

"We always read before bed together because we love snuggle time together," said Dr. Jewell. "It helps us feel calm and fall asleep faster."

She is reading with her daughter, birthday girl Hazel.

They are reading "Dragon Masters, The Fortress of The Stone Dragon" by Tracey West.

11:39AM Update: The road is currently closed in both directions as crews blast the rocks. Follow https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ for current information.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - US50 is now open at Echo Summit after boulders fell onto the roadway overnight, causing the road to be closed for three hours.

Crews from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) moved the boulders and debris onto the shoulders in the middle of the night but will be back on Wednesday to finish cleaning, which involves some blasting.