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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Do you have what it takes to create a jaw-dropping gingerbread masterpiece? Enter the inaugural Lake Tahoe Gingerbread House Competition and showcase your skills during the 4th annual Festival of Winter Lights! Compete for incredible prizes, bragging rights, and the opportunity to spread holiday cheer across South Lake Tahoe. When the competition is over there will be a Gingerbread House Crawl featuring the entries through South Lake Tahoe.

Competition Highlights
Two Categories: Adult and Youth (ages 15 & under).

Cash Prizes for Adults:

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe has released the second quarter (April-June) sales tax report. Tax received on sales in the city was up for this quarter by 4.4 percent while El Dorado County and the State of California were both down in this same period.

South Lake Tahoe’s gross receipts from April through June were 4.2 percent above the second sales period in 2023. After adjusting for reporting modifications such as audit corrections and delayed payments, actual sales were up 4.4 percent. Sales tax results varied across tax groups.

Dear Residents, Business Owners, and Homeowners: I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to those who voted for me and supported my campaign for city council. I cannot tell you how honored and humbled Terri and I are because of the support we received. Terri worked very hard to support and guide my campaign. I look forward to serving all members of the community and working with other members of the city council to find common goals and an agreed-upon way to achieve them. I want to see our city council and community unite around our approach to important governance issues.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – One man died and a deputy from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) was injured in an early morning shooting in the Gardnerville Ranchos.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Slopes of Change, a 25-minute film by South Lake Tahoe local Molly Armanino, is showing Friday night at The Hangar. The film explores loss, healing, and the connection to the mountains. It follows Molly as she navigates the Freeride World Tour during a challenging ski season marked by personal tragedy and professional highs and lows.

In the film, Molly learns that skiing is about reconnecting with joy, even in the darkest times. She confronts the fear and uncertainty that once made the mountains her sanctuary.

STATELINE, Nev. - The community is invited to Kable Community Center for Holiday Market on Saturday, November 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Join them for an amazing variety of vendors showcasing unique items and gifts for your holiday shopping needs. There will also be a fun and engaging kid zone with the support of the Tahoe Douglas Fire Department, and much more.

This will be a day full of arts, crafts, goodies, and games.

Kahle Community Center is located at 236 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline, Nev.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Azul Latin Kitchen in Heavenly Village will host a taco buffet fundraiser on Tuesday, November 12, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to benefit Bread & Broth. A taco/nacho bar with tortillas, chips, salsa, guacamole, beans, rice, a variety ofmeat/vegetarian options, and various toppings will be available. The cost of the event is $20 for adults and $10 for kids, not including drinks.

All proceeds from the buffet and drink sales (including tips), a raffle, and a silent auction will be donated to Bread & Broth.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - GIVE Tahoe is inviting all interested community members to join them on Thursday, Nov. 21 between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the GIVE Tahoe Grantee Showcase in the South Tahoe High School Library, 1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe is holding its 4th annual Sock Drive to help those in the South Lake Tahoe area. The socks can be for kids, teens, men, or women.

The collected socks will go to Catalyst Community, Tahoe Youth and Family Services, Sierra Foster Families, Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe, Child Protective Services, Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless, and Live Violence Free.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – Partnership Douglas County and Douglas County are hosting the “Steered Straight Parent Night Presentation” on December 2, 2024, at the Douglas County Community & Senior Center.

This impactful event will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will offer valuable insights and resources to parents and community members. The presentation will be in the Grandview Dining Room, 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, Nev.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) sent out a notice to the public, parents, and staff to alert them of a vague and non-direct threat to a school.

On Election Day, reports of threats to schools in Maine and other locations were received and investigated.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe, in collaboration with a local planning team, is creating an area plan that fosters a more defined sense of place in central South Lake Tahoe. Through outreach efforts this summer and fall, including stakeholder meetings, open houses, and public hearings, community members have shared with staff a clear vision of what this area should become.

Dear Editor: First of all, for someone who is running for City Council - he should know the name of the subdivision where he lives. He said he lives in “Sierra Tract.” (See his letter to the editor here) The misnomer name of that subdivision was corrected officially by former City Manager, Nancy Kerry. It was a MISTAKE.

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The Tahoe Film Fest is celebrating a decade of showcasing exceptional, award-winning films from around the globe in the breathtaking setting of North Lake Tahoe. This year's festival will take place from December 5-8, 2024, inviting film enthusiasts and community members to immerse themselves in a rich tapestry of storytelling and cultural exchange.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) forest thinning projects are underway and will continue through the fall, conditions and weather permitting. Not to be confused with prescribed fires, this project is masticating vegetation around the Golden Bear neighborhood of South Lake Tahoe.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The beloved tradition of the Heavenly Village Christmas Tree continues with the arrival of the 2024 tree on November 20. This annual event kicks off the holiday season in South Lake Tahoe.

The tree's arrival marks the start of Heavenly Village’s holiday festivities and has become an anticipated tradition. Thanks to the commitment of dedicated volunteer Ken Curtzweiler and Heavenly Village organizer Dreu Murin, the majestic red fir tree will take its place at the village center, right off Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Fact Checking the No on N Misinformation

South Lake Tahoe voters have an important decision on the ballot this week as they weigh the merits of Measure N. While some have already voted, others have told us they’re still trying to decide how to vote. So with that in mind, we want to fact check some of the information in the flyers that have been inundating residents for the past three months. South Lake Tahoe voters deserve to be making informed decisions this election season based on fact-checked information and cited sources.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council and El Dorado County Board of Supervisors are both holding 9 a.m. meetings on Tuesday, November 5.

For City Council, its agenda includes:

Proclamation Recognizing November 2024 as "Youth Homeless Outreach Prevention Education" (HOPE) Month

A radon presentation

The discussion and possible approval of an Energy Facilities Financing Contract to fund the already approved energy upgrades at City facilities, in an amount not to exceed $11,414,389.

ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - George Whittell High School has announced junior Logan Robertson has claimed the title of NIAA Northern Region 2A Cross Country Champion. Logan achieved this remarkable feat at Rancho San Rafael Park in Reno on October 25. The Whittell boys team finished the regional meet a respectable 7th place. Jada Rojas was the lone runner on the girls' side for the Warriors, and just missed qualifying for the state meet by 39 seconds, finishing in 8th place.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe High Boys and Girls Cross Country teams were in Las Vegas this weekend for the NIAA 3A State Championships.

On the boys' side, Jacob Manning took his third-place finish in the 3A Northern Regionals and headed down south. Manning ran a 16:54.5, giving him fifth place at State in a field of 69 runners.

South Tahoe High earned a fifth-place finish at State with seven runners.

Other South Tahoe High finishers: Shamus Nealis (13th), Cooper Munson (38th), Luke Amato (44th), Austin Reichel (48th), Elijah Harper (50th), and Jones Mason (60th).

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - John Hidahl, the current El Dorado County supervisor for District 1, died suddenly in his El Dorado Hills home on Saturday afternoon. He was 73.

"My heart is broken," said District 5 Supervisor Brooke Laine. "It was my honor to know and serve with John Hidahl. He was extremely thoughtful and dignified. I extend my love to his wife, Eileen, and the family. It is a great loss."

El Dorado County released a statement Sunday morning.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The week ahead doesn't have any storms on the horizon, but an early glimpse at the start of the following week may have some changes. Expect it to be breezy with east to northeast winds on and off through Wednesday with below-normal temperatures.

We are getting into that time of year for inversions, with the current pattern being favorable Monday and Thursday-Saturday for warming temperatures aloft. Air stagnation with haze and pollutant buildups are likely in the valleys and urban areas, without Lake Tahoe being affected.

Wow. What another stellar production of WordWave last night! It's the ninth year and what a show! It is only one weekend a year, but guess what? You can catch it on Sunday at 2 p.m....it is worth your time and money!

The three one-act plays selected in this popular playwright competition are all very cleverly written, and the performances by our local talent are truly memorable.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) is now accepting applications for inductees to the prestigious LTUSD District Hall of Distinction. This esteemed award honors former students, employees, and major contributors/volunteers who have made significant contributions in areas such as scholarship, athletics, student activities, career achievements, community service, and overall service to the school community.