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Stories and songs often proclaim that the holidays are one of the most joyful times of the year. In truth, they are also one of the hardest. There is an overwhelming amount of planning to be done, expectations to uphold traditions are high, and stress rises due to impending financial strain and possible family conflicts. It’s hard to know what we can do to help others through the challenging holiday season.

Celebrate Hanukkah and the holiday season at Temple Bat Yam's 6th annual Vodka & Latkes fundraiser on Wednesday, December 11 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Mark your calendars and plan to join in on a great evening and sample Tahoe Blue Vodka cocktails and a variety of non-alcoholic beverages, latkes, appetizers, and other small bites. Don't forget to save room for dessert! Dreidel spinning and raffle prizes to win will be part of the festive celebration of Hanukkah.

St. Theresa’s Bread & Broth once again held its Thanksgiving meal to provide a holiday dinner for those who might not have the opportunity to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast that many of us take for granted. Except for the two years during the pandemic, Bread & Broth (B&B) volunteers have been hosting this free community traditional event for 33 years. Over the years, thousands of community members have enjoyed the heaping servings of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, yams, cranberry sauce, rolls, and their choice of pumpkin, cherry, apple, or pecan pie.

With winter upon us and cold and flu season in full swing, tonsillitis is likely to follow. If you or someone you know has recently battled a sore throat, it's likely been caused by this common condition.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Community College Women's Soccer team has a big home game on Saturday at 1 p.m. The Lady Coyotes will be battling City College of San Francisco for a trip to the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA or 3C2A) Final Four.

The game will be held at South Tahoe Middle School.

The LTCC team is 10-0 in the Golden Valley Conference this year, 19-1-2 overall, and is riding a 15-game winning streak. San Francisco is 8-1-2 in the Coast-North division, 16-2-3 overall.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two people died after a head-on collision on US50 at Echo Summit on Thanksgiving Day. At approximately 5:35 p.m. on November 28, the crash occurred between a green 2001 Toyota Sequoia (traveling west) and a silver 2015 Chevrolet Traverse (traveling east) near US-50 east of Audrain Way. The Toyota and Chevrolet collided head-on in the eastbound lane for unknown reasons.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Celebrate the holiday season with Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Fire + Ice in Heavenly Village! This beloved family tradition features a delicious breakfast, holiday cheer, and Santa and Mrs. Claus on December 7, 14, and 21.

Indulge in a hearty breakfast that includes pancakes, bacon, sausage, potatoes, and more—all grilled fresh right in front of your eyes. Guests can choose from two seating times, 8 a.m. or 10 a.m.

FRIDAY UPDATE: - Two people died after a head-on collision on US50 at Echo Summit on Thanksgiving Day. At approximately 5:35 p.m. on November 28, the crash occurred between a green 2001 Toyota Sequoia (traveling west) and a silver 2015 Chevrolet Traverse (traveling east) near US-50 east of Audrain Way. The Toyota and Chevrolet collided head-on in the eastbound lane for unknown reasons. For more, view the updated story at https://southtahoenow.com/story/11/29/2024/two-die-thanksgiving-night-crash-us50-west-south-lake-tahoe

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Two lucky winners have been selected to win a pair of tickets to see The Black Crowes at the Tahoe Blue Event Center on December 3 at 7:30 p.m.

Thank you to all of you who entered the contest!

Jason Rolfe and Samantha Wilcox are the lucky winners!

There are still tickets available for purchase. Visit https://www.tahoeblueeventcenter.com/events/detail/black-crowes.

KIRKWOOD, Calif. - With 29 inches of new snow and an incredible effort by its Mountain Operations and Snowmaking teams, Kirkwood Mountain Resort is thrilled to welcome guests back to the slopes for another unforgettable winter season, starting on Saturday, November 30 – six days earlier than scheduled. With the 2024/25 season officially starting early, now is the perfect time to lock in access to Kirkwood, Heavenly, Northstar, and other world-class resorts before Epic Passes go off sale on December 2.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – As millions of families throughout the state hit the road to visit friends and family this Thanksgiving holiday, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) reminds drivers and passengers to Buckle Up. Every Trip. Every Time. Whether you're taking a long drive across the country or a shorter trip around town to celebrate, wearing your seat belt is the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself in a crash.

Recently, the American Century Championship committee, along with the Lake Tahoe Visitor’s Authority, awarded Bread & Broth with a generous grant to support two of B&B’s food outreach programs. Bread & Broth was one of 26 local non-profit organizations that received grants funded from proceeds from the celebrity golf tournament held in South Lake Tahoe each summer.

The annual Meyers Tree Lighting event is scheduled for December 6, 2024, at 5 p.m. There will be hot cocoa, popcorn, a photo opportunity with Santa, and music. Santa will be dropped off by CalStar (weather permitting), and the beautiful Meyers tree will be lit with more lights than ever!

Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled evening complete with great Meyers vibes. Lake Valley Fire will be in attendance with their lighted truck!

Santa will arrive sometime between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., please be patient as he has to gather the elves that fly the helicopter!

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) Fall Prescribed Fire Program continues around Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting. Limited pile burning may occur this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. If conditions are favorable, widespread burning will resume next week. Smoke may be present.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe has launched new Parks and Recreation Facebook and Instagram accounts. This initiative aims to enhance community engagement, provide timely updates, and share valuable information about the city's parks, recreational activities, and events.

The new social media accounts will serve as a central hub for residents and visitors to stay informed about the latest happenings in South Lake Tahoe's parks and recreation scene. Followers can expect to find updates on park maintenance, upcoming events, recreational programs, and much more.

Learn how to prevent, diagnose, and treat hearing and imbalance disorders at a special event at the Zephyr Cove Library on Tuesday, December 3 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

"Prioritizing Your Hearing Health" is presented by Dr. Jenelle Sandy, an audiologist and owner of Tahoe Family Hearing Clinic in South Lake Tahoe. Specializing in pediatric and adult audiology for over a decade, Dr.
Sandy provides diagnostic services, hearing amplification, cochlear implants, and programming.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (STLPD) responded to a call for a hit-and-run collision on Ski Run Blvd. at 6:34 p.m. Sunday.

Upon arrival, officers found three damaged vehicles, all of them unoccupied. Upon investigation, they found that two of the vehicles were parked when the third, a Subaru, crashed into them and then crashed into a tree. The driver of the Subaru was nowhere in sight according to SLTPD.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Carson Valley Parade of Lights is scheduled to illuminate the streets of Douglas County on Saturday, December 7. The road will be closed at approximately 4:30 p.m. and the parade starts at 5 p.m.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has these reminders for a great parade experience:

Parade floats will begin at Heritage Park onto Main Street from Eddy Street and head north through town, left on Esmeralda, and to the end at Minden Town Park.

Main Street will be closed to traffic from Waterloo to 6th from around 4:30 p.m. until approximately 7 p.m.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - While the Winter Storm Warning is in effect until Wednesday at 4 a.m., the storm appears to be trending warmer with snow projections cut back in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

The most pronounced impacts of this storm will be felt across portions of Alpine and Mono counties on Tuesday, with elevations above 7,500 feet experiencing the greatest snowfall.

After this passed, the Thanksgiving holiday and weekend will be generally dry with sunshine and cool temperatures.

The weekly forecast from the National Weather Service in Reno:

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of 9/30 - 10/6, 2024. 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 October 7 - October 20

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Arrests

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join the City of South Lake Tahoe Parks & Recreation Department and the Lake Tahoe Historical Society for their 4th annual Festival of Winter Lights and Holiday in History.

My mother was raised in Texas and Oklahoma. My great-grandfather was a fiddler and a Texas Ranger. My grandfather was a West Texas cowboy. I learned the West Texas twang and how to use Southern slang. Instead of saying, “If I had my way,” my relatives would say, "If I had my druthers.”

So, if I had my druthers...
FIRST CLASS MUSEUM: We would construct a large Regional
Museum including a replica Washoe Village, a replica silver mine, a
Mark Twain exhibit and a raised Tahoe Steamer centerpiece. We
could create jobs, preserve history, and increase tourism.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Over the last several months, many stories have circulated in the community about Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC). These stories have included animals being euthanized, long-time volunteers and staff members being let go, a board that isn't transparent, coyotes breaking in and killing an eaglet, and the loss of a permit to house rehabilitating bears.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Students at South Tahoe High School (STHS) have some amazing opportunities to explore careers and learn from highly experienced professionals in the many Career & Technical Education (CTE) pathways offered to students.