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STATELINE, Nev. - To help fill a critical need for blood, Tahoe Douglas Fire and Douglas County have joined with Vitalent Blood Services for a blood drive on Friday, January 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kahle Community Center.

All people donating will be entered into a drawing for two tickets to the Super Bowl, accommodations and fan parties.

The blood drive will be in the Kahle Center Tallac Activity Room, 236 Kingsbury Grade Road, Stateline, NV.

To make an appointment, visit https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa/appointment/phl/makeAppointment

Chase International released its 2022 Year-end Real Estate Market Report which showed a lower overall volume in sales and available units for sale. Still, year over year, there is consistent value growth for homeowners throughout the Northern Nevada and California markets.

“Overall, real estate as an asset shows a consistent increase in value over time and remains the single largest contribution to household wealth,” said Susan Lowe, president/corporate broker for Chase International.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Those watching the roads around Lake Tahoe during storms will often see a California Highway Patrol (CHP) incident where a "big rig" is stuck going around Emerald Bay on SR-89.

During normal conditions, a truck and attached trailer have a difficult time making the switchbacks just south of Emerald Point but add snow and the situation is dangerous.

The highway around Emerald Bay has been closed during the most recent storms, yet two large trucks have had to be towed after being stuck at the switchbacks just before the road closure gate.

Kingsbury Grade/SR207 is closed along the entire route due to extreme weather conditions and numerous vehicle spin-outs. It is unknown at this time when it will be safe enough to reopen.

I-80 is closed from Colfax to the Nevada state line due to whiteout conditions.

US-50 is currently open but has been closed at times Tuesday due to conditions and avalanche control. Chains or 4WD with snow tires are required from Meyers to Cedar Grove at this time.

US-50 at the base of Spooner Summit near US-395 is closed.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Power outages during or after winter storms have become a common occurrence in our region. When the power goes out, especially for prolonged periods of time, being prepared can help reduce anxiety and keep you and your family safe until the lights come back on.

Due to the forecasted storm, this event has been canceled for Sunday and will be rescheduled for another date.

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Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series on Sunday, January 15 at 1 p.m. with a 50-minute presentation on "Into the Jaws of Hell."

Local historian David Woodruff recounts the dramatic and heroic tale of how forlorn and desperate argonauts found demise in the desert while searching for a shortcut to the California goldfields, and christened the chilling name upon their fatal location, Death Valley.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With heavy snow forecast for the Sierra all day, and into Wednesday, expect chain controls to remain through the day on most mountain roads.

US 50

From Stateline to Carson City - Chains Required, All Vehicles except 4-wheel drive with Snow tires

From Meyers to Sand Flat (west of Kyburz) - Chains Required, All Vehicles except 4-wheel drive with Snow tires

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Tractor Trailers are not allowed

From two miles east of Baxter to Nevada state line - Chains Required, All Vehicles except 4-wheel drive with Snow tires

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe High Dance Team is hosting a community favorite, Dance team For a Day. Youth in grades TK-8 are invited to join in the fun, learn a routine, and perform during the South Tahoe High Basketball team's halftime during its January 21, 2023 game.

Participants receive a special T-shirt, lunch, and practice with the dance team. The cost is $55.

Drop-off is 10 a.m., performance is 2:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Coach Kylee at SouthTahoeDanceTeam@gmail.com

Grammy-award-winning reggae band SOJA and special guest HIRIE are set to perform at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino (GSR) on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023 at 8 p.m.

Tickets for Soja with Hirie at GSR go on sale Thursday, Dec. 22 at 10 a.m. PT and start at $35, plus additional taxes and fees. Infinity Rewards members will have access to presale beginning Wednesday, Dec. 21 from 10 a.m. PT through 10 p.m. PT. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit grandsierraresort.com or call 1-800-648-3568.

CARSON CITY — The state Transportation Board of Directors on Monday unanimously approved the appointment of Tracy Larkin-Thomason as the Director of the Nevada Department of Transportation. Larkin-Thomason will officially assume her new role as director on Jan. 17, 2023.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council will be meeting for the first time in 2023 on Tuesday, January 10. They will be in closed session at 8 a.m., with the regular meeting starting at 9 a.m.

In-person and remote access are both options. The meeting will be held at Council Chambers at the airport, 1901 Lisa Maloff Way. To watch live, visit https://cityofslt.us/84/Watch-City-CouncilCommission-Meetings.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of December 27, 2022 - January 2, 2023. Location Checks are when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations and calls are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc.) but stats are collected separately.

Log for December 27, 2022 - January 2, 2023:

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was a perfect storm over the holiday weekend at Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe, and it wasn't just the snow. A massive power outage over the New Year's holiday weekend on the Nevada side of the ski resort forced all operations onto the California side and shut down mountain access via the gondola. This left just the California Base Lodge as the only access point to the mountain after feet of snow fell, creating what should have been an epic day on the slopes.

Instead, it was a parking and mountain access nightmare.

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.

December 29, 2022 - January 4, 2023

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10:30 ORDINANCE VIOLATION REPORT - Occurred on Mule Deer Cir, in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: ASSISTED.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. During a short break in the winter storms this weekend, Douglas County urges residents and businesses to take stock of their precipitation defense plans and evaluate additional steps that may need to be taken.

According to the US National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno, a Winter Storm Warning has been issued for northeast California, the Sierra Nevada, and the Eastern Sierra for heavy snow. The warning is in effect o 4 a.m. Wednesday, January 11.

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Illness and injury often pop up without warning. A slip on ice leads to a swollen ankle, kids wake up with a sudden fever, or we may experience a blockage in the ear that’s affecting hearing. While every scenario is different, knowing where to go in a health emergency can cut down on fear and anxiety in the moment.

6:00PM FRIDAY UPDATE: All affected customers have had their power restored.

3:30PM FRIDAY UPDATE: Many customers have had their power restored. There are still 981 customers without power near the Y area of South Lake Tahoe. There is no estimation of when electricity will be restored.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is another power outage in South Lake Tahoe. This time, 4,637 customers are without power.

Liberty Utilities crews are responding and at this time, no cause has been released. They estimate to have power restored by 5:05 p.m.

UPDATE: Due to weather and canceled flights, Tahoe Arts Project is postponing the TJ Carter concert set for this week in South Lake Tahoe. Plans are to reschedule for March. Details to follow.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Arts Project presents TJ Carter on Friday, January 13 at 6 p.m. in the Thunderbird Theater at Tahoe Valley Elementary School. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. There are no presale tickets and admission will be taken at the door.

6:30PM UPDATE: Power has been restored to most of the affected Liberty Utilities in South Lake Tahoe. The Hope Valley customers are still out.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is another power outage in South Lake Tahoe, this time in Bijou Pines along with a segment near Ski Run Blvd. There is also an outage for 27 customers in Hope Valley and another near Markleeville with 71 customers in the dark.

According to Liberty Utilities, a total of 2,831 customers are without power.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The new year continues to bring heavy snow and rain. This is great for water supply but very challenging for utility agencies. During power outages, South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) asks customers to conserve water, as all the water and sewer pumps are running on emergency generators. If your neighborhood is flooding, the wastewater collection system and treatment plant are likely being inundated. Do not open manholes. Run sump pumps into the storm drain and not into the sewer system.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Eric Cachinero has been hired as the new Douglas County community relations manager. He began his new role on December 28, 2022, at the Douglas County Manager’s Office in Minden. In this position, he is responsible for managing public outreach and community relations for Douglas County and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.

Two irresistible forces are converging over the election of a Speaker of the House. One is simple math; the other is the full weight of history.

Republicans are only in the majority if they vote as a majority. In a House divided between 222 Republicans and 212 Democrats, any five Republican dissidents can forfeit that majority at any time and on any issue.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County offices in South Lake Tahoe will be closed on Thursday, January 5, due to road and weather conditions.

This includes the South Lake Tahoe Library.

Library staff reminds the public they can access its digital media collection which includes ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines. They are teamed with the Northnet Library System, and Marinet and Peninsula Library Systems to make the collection even bigger.

This can be found at https://eldoradolibrary.org/.