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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending children 5- to 11-years be vaccinated against COVID-19 with the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine. This recommendation follows approval from the Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization (EUA) in this age group, now expanding vaccine recommendations to about 28 million children in the United States.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for Lake Tahoe Thursday from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Expect winds from the southwest 15-25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

Waves on the lake will be 2-4 feet.

The advisory is ahead of a fast-moving weather system that will move across northeast California and northwest Nevada late tonight into Thursday, bringing a period of gusty winds. Following this system are several other quick-hitters according to the National Weather Service in Reno:

The South Lake Tahoe Cancer League is a local volunteer non-profit organization that provides transportation, at no cost to the patient, and monthly grants to help defray costs as needed.

The LTVA and American Century Championship donates funds for local community organizations and non-profits.

We would like to express our sincere appreciation for their generosity.

If anyone would care to donate funds, become a member, volunteer their time, or become a driver for the SLTCL please contact us at, PO Box 17962, SLT, CA 96151 or call 530-573-1703.

Thank You,

The Winter Bazaar will be held on See's Candies opening day only, 12-04-21 as the See's Candies Sale will be held from 12-04-21 to 12-19-21, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at American Legion Post 795.

To reserve a booth space, call 530-573-1703 or email soltcancerleage@gmail.com. If you would like additional information regarding SLT Cancer League membership, volunteering, or becoming a patient driver please contact them at the previouly provided information.

Thank You, SLT Cancer League Board

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A fire in an RV Wednesday morning sent its occupant to the hospital with severe injuries.

At 6:17 a.m. on November 3, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) was called to the 800 block of Eloise Avenue where they found a recreational vehicle (RV) parked on an empty lot with moderate smoke coming from it. There were no visible flames at the time but a person was inside.

The sole occupant, an unidentified man in his early 60s, was flown to Reno with critical injuries and severe burns according to SLTFR Chief Clive Savacool.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Dogs and cats in South Lake Tahoe and Truckee will be benefitting all month long at Flatstick Pub, the area's first indoor mini-golf course.

Drink and Putt for a Cause will be held each Sunday in November to raise funds for the Humane Society and Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT). The pub will donate $1 from every beer and $1 from every golf game sold in their monthly event, Sunday FundRaise.

Every Halloween, spooky skeleton sightings offer a friendly reminder to take stock of our own bones. Bone health is an important part of overall health, especially as we age, and contributes heavily to our quality of life. Bones allow us to move and protect our organs, so it’s important to protect our bones, especially from common and preventable diseases such as osteoporosis.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For the first time in its history, Overland Meat & Seafood Co. is not being run by a member of the Cohen family.

As of November 1, 2021, the new owner is longtime local Victor Gomez.

Mark Cohen opened the popular store in November of 1987, then son Brian bought it and took over on June 15, 2005 after he spent 15 years working as a butcher at a large grocery store chain in town.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During its next quarterly meeting on November 8, the California Tahoe Conservancy board will discuss the possible acquisition of two environmentally sensitive parcels in South Lake Tahoe - one home to Motel 6 and the old Carrows restaurant and a Knox Johnson parcel on Sunset Drive across the river.

Staff will present to the board a plan that would cost $10,000,000 and would cover purchasing the parcels, demolishing existing structures, and stabilizing the related sites.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It will be a night of laughter this Saturday at South Lake Brewing Company when they host a free comedy show. Sacramento-based comics Josh Means, Aurora Singh, David Gamble Jr., and Morgan Anderson will take the stage starting at 8:00 p.m.

Grab a seat and a pint in the tasting room before the entertainment kicks off.

South Lake Brewing is located at 1920 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe. Visit SouthLakeBear.com for more information.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next Town Hall meeting in South Lake Tahoe will be held on Saturday, November 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The focus will be on snow operations.

Staff from the City's Public Works department will discuss what to expect this season, snow removal, and how we can work together to be ready for winter.

The City's snowplows will be on display in the City Hall parking area. Don't miss out on this family-friendly event.

The event is being held at City Hall in the City Council Chambers located at 1901 Lisa Maloff Way at the Lake Tahoe Airport.

WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. - Incline Village, Crytal Bay, and the rest of Washoe County will be under a new wood-burning device regulation and the County will be holding public workshops ahead of changes coming at the beginning of 2022.

The new regulations will affect those selling wood-burning devices and those selling a home with one inside.

The Washoe County Health District – Air Quality Management Division (AQMD) is giving stakeholders and residents the opportunity to learn more about changes. The first three meetings are for real estate, title company, retailers, and building officials:

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The year was 1983, the Air Force wore the green fatigue uniforms and the Nevada Air National Guard was in the middle of the RF-4C Phantom aircraft era. September of '83 also marks the first time the 152nd Civil Engineer Squadron partnered with the United States Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) to work on restoration and historical preservation projects at the Tallac Historic Site.

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, and breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women, after skin cancer. Each person’s cancer risk is different, a combination of our genetics, lifestyle, and the environment around us. While a cancer risk like smoking can be avoided, inheriting certain genes which increase your risk for cancer cannot. Regular cancer screenings are important and may find cancers early when treatment is likely to work best.

Late-Nite Productions is proud to present the "Let the Good Times Roll On Tour" featuring Fortunate Youth plus special guests Katastro and Artikal Sound System live at Montbleu Resort in (South) Lake Tahoe. This is taking place on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. Advance tickets are available starting at $29.50 (plus tax/fee’s) in person at the Montbleu Box Office, by calling (775)588-3515 or online at www.Ticketmaster.com ($5 increase day of show).

Doors open at 7:00 p.m. / 8:00 p.m. Show

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Just two months ago, Dan Tepper was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a serious lung disease for which there is no cure.

Dan is the owner of Tep's Villa Roma, a South Lake Tahoe restaurant that was opened by his family in 1975.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe, Meyers, and Tahoma will remain in District 5 of El Dorado County, but its western border will be moving to include more territory.

After every census, the population of the political districts is reevaluated across the country to ensure equal representation, and when necessary, district borders are changed. Lines cannot be redrawn to favor or discriminate against a political party.

COVID-19 case update for counties around Lake Tahoe: Daily for El Dorado County, and weekly wrap-up for Douglas, Washoe, and Placer counties.

EL DORADO COUNTY
There have been 39 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County.

Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 898 cases - +2 - The 14-day new case rate is 32 with 236 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 3379 cases - +5 - The 14-day new case rate is 76 with 179 per 100,000 residents.

Slips and spills are common with the active lifestyle of Lake Tahoe residents. However, for people with osteoporosis, falling down can lead to broken bones, impacting mobility and independence. Whether you are at risk for osteoporosis, or you enjoy an active lifestyle, there are ways to keep your bones healthy so you can continue doing what you love for years to come.

The following businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe during the months of July, August and September 2021:

JULY

7/1
DESIGNS BY HAND
TAHOE PRIVATE SUSHI
TBR CONSULTING LLC

7/2
SAN PATRICIO CONSTRUCTION INC

7/6
CBC CONSTRUCTION
JOSH PRIEST CONSTRUCTION
SOLATO ROCK LLC

7/7
MITCH'S VEGAN JERKY
TEAZENTEA
TNT DISCOUNT WATERSPORTS LLC

7/8
LICENSE MASTERS, INC.
ROBLES LANDSCAPING

7/12
THE MOOSE & MAPLE LODGE MANAGEMENT
THE TOY DUDES

7/13
COMPASS CALIFORNIA II INC

7/14
2218 LAKE TAHOE BLVD COMM'L BLDG

From classics like roasted turkey to the avant-garde, holiday fetes are known for the complex range of flavors that often end up on a single table... and present a serious challenge for finding the perfect bottle to match. Join us for a no-holds-barred wine pairing seminar focused on finding the ideal liquid centerpiece for any holiday feast, based on your own flavor preferences and family traditions.

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This fall, Rabbi Mordey Richler from Chabad at Lake Tahoe will offer a new four-session course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI), titled Outsmarting Antisemitism.

Using history, Talmudic sources, Jewish mysticism, and contemporary expert analysis, the course addresses some of the niggling questions we grapple with as individuals and as a community. Why does antisemitism persist? How can we make hate go away? How can we counter Israel-focused antisemitism and prevent our own youth from unwittingly lending their voices to antisemitic agendas?

Tahoe Youth & Family Services (TYFS) Executive Director Karen Carey has announced her retirement effective January 31, 2022. She brought many years of experience with her when she joined the non-profit after retiring as the executive director with Tahoe Safe Alliance and has been a valued leader of the organization since 2018.

“It has been an honor to be the executive director of Tahoe Youth & Family Services. Its mission is critical to our community and to the lives of so many children, youth, adults, and families,” said Carey.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - After 25 years of serving El Dorado County as a Superior Court Judge, Suzanne Kingsbury will be setting down the gavel and retiring at the end of the year.

Kingsbury was elected to the bench in 1996, she made history as the first woman to serve as a superior court judge in El Dorado County, and in 1999 became its first female presiding judge, and now she will be leaving as the longest-serving current presiding judge in the state of California, male or female.

Even though she is retiring, she won't be a stranger in the courthouse.