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I am running for City Council because I care a lot about our City, all the people who live here, and our future. I want to give back to the community the benefit of my knowledge being a retired City Manager with over 35 years of experience and a 20-year resident of South Lake Tahoe.

I know cities. I know how they operate, and I know how governance in the Basin works. I can and will get things done for the people who live here.

Chris Sneed has climbed a rock off of US-50 to place a flag every year since September 11, 2001. He replaces the previous year's flag on September 10 so the day that will forever be engrained in our history starts with a new flag.

As the television at Spitzen Lumber in Incline Village was showing the planes hitting the Trade Center towers in New York City, Chris was inside the store getting supplies for a job he was doing at the time for Granite Construction.

"I said to myself, this is not good," says Chris. "I knew then that everything about all of our lives was about to change."

Members of the united command working on the Mosquito Fire held a community meeting Saturday, updating the public both in person and virtually on the status of the fire that started on September 6.

The fire has burned 37,326 acres and remains 0% contained.

Just one look at the numerous testimonials on Robbe Lehmann’s campaign website shows why he should be voted for. It includes positive comments of strong support from current and former Douglas County School District (DCSD) principals, teachers, staff, and numerous parents of current and past students. These are the people who worked with him constantly and saw firsthand the quality and dedication he brought to the job over the past years. I also have my own personal experience with Robbe regarding an issue I brought up last year.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that 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.

Report for September 1 - September 7, 2022

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10:04 CIVIL INCIDENT - Officer initiated activity at Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: SERVED.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a big need for blood donations and there will be a South Lake Tahoe community blood drive on Friday, September 16 from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Located at the South Lake Tahoe Parks & Recreation Gym, 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.

Donors are encouraged to please schedule an appointment. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows.

Suicide is the 10th leading overall cause of death in the United States and number two among people between the ages of 10 and 34. It was responsible for nearly 46,000 deaths in 2020. It deeply impacts individuals, families, and communities.

Every person can play a role in helping to prevent suicide by knowing a few key things and where to get help.

Bike the West has been monitoring the Mosquito Fire burning to the west of Lake Tahoe and came to the difficult decision on Thursday to cancel the 2022 America's Most Beautiful Tour De Tahoe. They had been hoping to get back on track after COVID and the 2021 Tamarack and Caldor fires.

With cycling being a heavy cardio activity, the bad air quality from the fire would hamper riders, said organizer Curtis Fong. The Mosquito Fire grew to over 13,000 acres on September 8, 5,000 of those acres burning in under two hours. There is no containment at this time.

UPDATE 7 p.m Thursday: Fire officials have updated the acreage burned to 13,705 acres. The fire made a 5,000-acre run today in a matter of 2-3 hours, working into El Dorado County. In a community meeting tonight, they joined Placer County officials to update the public on the status of the Mosquito Fire. Volcanoville has been impacted, according to CAL FIRE.

Ash is starting to fall in South Lake Tahoe.

PLACER/EL DORADO COUNTIES, Calif. - The Mosquito Fire burning west of Lake Tahoe continues to grow, prompting more evacuations in both El Dorado and Placer counties.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Whether you are a homeowner or a renter, living in a fire-prone landscape is a shared responsibility – everyone plays a role. As fire danger remains high, the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team urges Lake Tahoe renters to prepare themselves and their families for wildfire with the Lake Tahoe Long-Term Renter’s Guide.

The free guide details how to sign up for emergency notifications, how to pack a Go-Bag, how to interpret Red Flag Warnings and evacuation warnings/orders, and how to make an evacuation plan.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Federal Bureau of Investigation Sacramento Field Office (FBI Sacramento) is cautioning the public to be wary of any unsolicited call, especially if the caller claims to be from the FBI.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Azul Latin Kitchen, located in South Lake Tahoe's Heavenly Village, recently awarded a check for $25,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe.

I am excited to announce my candidacy for South Tahoe Public Utility District Board of Directors. It is with great pride that I offer my experience and expertise to continue to serve the South Shore community. I am kicking off my campaign by reaching out to you to ask for your endorsement and support.

Veterans will be convening at the American Legion Hall in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, Sept. 17 to participate in South Lake Tahoe's first Veterans Stand Down.

The stand down was conceived by the El Dorado County Veterans Affairs Commission to help vets who have difficulty meeting with veterans representatives or seeking veterans services due to the remoteness of living in the High Sierra.

The Sierra Nevada Alliance is hosting the annual Great Sierra River Cleanup from 9:00 a.m. to noon on September 17, 2022, at dozens of locations throughout the Sierra Nevada.

Volunteers will converge on watersheds across the region to haul away cigarette butts, plastic bottles, aluminum cans, party remains, pet waste, and more.

Meyers Mountain Market is running through the end of September, so just four weeks left to get your favorite treats. There are 55 vendors, live music, food trucks, and certified local produce each week.

The market is open from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., rain or shine, but always check their Instagram for the latest news - https://www.instagram.com/meyersmtnmarket/.

Meyers Mountain Market is held at Tahoe Paradise Park, 1011 E San Bernardino Ave., South Lake Tahoe. For more information on vendors each week, visit https://www.meyersmtnmarket.org/.

The Tahoe Prosperity Center is holding its annual Tahoe Economic Summit on Wednesday, September 7 at Granlibakken. It is an opportunity to catalyze change and take action for the benefit of our regional economy while supporting our community, quality of life, and environment. While in-person tickets are sold out, there is an opportunity to attend virtually (see here).

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - American Legion Post 795 of South Lake Tahoe invites the Lake Tahoe community to join members of the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and the Sons of the American Legion for a ceremony to honor the victims and first responders of September 11, 2001. The ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at the American Legion Hall, 2748 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, Calif. Light refreshments will be served.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two-month-old Warren Matthew Olivares has had a challenge since being born at 35 weeks on July 6, and friends have started a Go Fund Me fundraising account to help with the South Lake Tahoe family's medical expenses.

Warren's mom Tess had been on bed rest since going into labor at 23 weeks. When he was born, his first day of life was filled with lots of love and snuggles. Shortly after birth, Warren started to experience glucose problems, so he was started on an IV and was stabilized.

Serving a hot, nutritious dinner every Monday to the 80-90 individuals who attend the Bread & Broth (B&B) meal at St. Theresa’s Grace Hall requires the combined efforts of over 25 volunteers weekly. In addition to the regular B&B volunteers, B&B’s Adopt A Day of Nourishment crew members play an integral part in making the dinner service come together.

STATELINE, Nev. - Keith Urban, Harveys Lake Tahoe, and Another Planet Entertainment recognized several firefighters this week who helped protect Lake Tahoe when the Caldor Fire bore down in 2021. Urban met with 25 service personnel from different agencies and their guests before his concert on Thursday, September 1.

"He was so gracious to invite firefighters who fought the Caldor Fire to be recognized at this concert," said South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Captain Kim George on social media. "An amazing experience."

The USDA Forest Service is accepting applications for the new Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) program until October 7, 2022.

While there are many initiatives on reducing wildfire risk to federal lands, the CWDG program is focused on non-federal lands and will provide funding to communities, Indian Tribes, State forestry agencies, and non-profit organizations that will be critical partners in helping communities reduce their wildfire risk and become more fire adapted.  

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council is on Tuesday, September 6 at 9 a.m. The meeting can be attended virtually and in person, and the agenda is in both English and Spanish (see here).

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Voters will find Measure K on their ballots on November 8, a bond measure to raise $107M to upgrade aging facilities in Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD).

If passed by at least 55 percent of the voters, Measure K will:

- Safety improvements to ensure safe school sites
- Repairing/replacing leaky roofs
- Updating inadequate electrical systems
- Replacing outdated heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems
- Making health, safety, and handicapped accessibility improvements
- Replacing deteriorating plumbing systems