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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care (LTWC) are asking for the public’s help in locating a young, orphaned black bear that has escaped from LTWC’s facility on Al Tahoe Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe where it had been rehabilitating since mid-December.

The 13-month-old male black bear weighs approximately 50 pounds, is microchipped, and has a visible, metal tag in its right ear numbered 1028. The bear escaped from LTWC’s outdoor enclosure Thursday evening, Feb. 9, at approximately 5:30 p.m.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It has snowed a lot in South Lake Tahoe this season, and the record-setting snow hasn't ended yet. Caltrans District 3 is responsible for clearing the snow off the state roads, 1,330 lane miles worth at Lake Tahoe, some of those on the South Shore.

As the highway goes through the community, snow cannot be stored on the sides of the four- and five-lane road as it can elsewhere as businesses and homes line those sides. Instead, it is trucked to the end of Sierra Boulevard to the Caltrans snow dump.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a recap of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District board meeting on February 9, 2023.

The "Twosday Morning" Program at Kahle Community Center is back! Every Tuesday until June 6 from 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. this program will be held at Kahle Community Center for children from birth to preschool age. The cost is $5 per child.

This program is designed for young children who would like to spend one morning a week in the company of their peers enjoying structured and spontaneous playful experiences including creative art and optional circle time.

For more information, please contact Kahle Community Center at 775-586-7271.

Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra History series with a 50-minute slideshow “Daring and Dangerous Donner Summit” on Sunday, February 12 at 2 p.m. The 50-minute slide show uses rare and seldom-seen photographs.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Environmental Education Coalition (STEEC) opened the minds of local middle school students to the wonders of winter science at the top of Heavenly Mountain Resort this week to engage them in place-based environmental education.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An upgrade to the safety features of the Apple Watch and iPhone 14s is providing false calls to the 911 dispatch center in South Lake Tahoe as well as those in other ski areas.

This new software upgrade is meant to detect car crashes and automatically alert 911 dispatchers. It is so sensitive though, when a skier or snowboarder falls in the snow, the device calls for help, thinking the user has been hurt.

Sending flowers this Valentine's Day week can help the Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe (HSTT) when purchased through South Lake Tahoe's Enchanted Florist.

When flowers are purchased (for you or a loved one) from Enchanted Florist on February 12, 13, and 14, five percent of the proceeds will be donated to support the efforts and animals at HSTT.

Send flowers that help HSTT's pets and support local South Lake Tahoe Business, Enchanted Florist Lake Tahoe.

Enchanted Florist Lake Tahoe
https://www.laketahoeenchantedflorist.com/
1079 Emerald Bay Rd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150

ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - To help the community recover from the Tamarack Fire, Alpine County has formed the Tamarack Emergency Fire Restoration Team (EFRT). With a grant from the USDA, the County is able to provide support for private landowners with the restoration of fire-impacted lands, mitigation of hazard fuels, and reforestation activities.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Health received the 2023 Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety. This award ranks 4,729 U.S. hospitals offering orthopedics services, recognizing those with the highest safety ratings for safe surgical practices and lowest rates for complications and infections.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - First it was a headline in Fodor's in November, suggesting people avoid visiting Lake Tahoe to give it a break. They had put the region on a list of natural attractions that could use a break, proclaiming that "Lake Tahoe has a people problem."

In SFGate on Wednesday, the headline read "Don't drive to Tahoe on any Friday in February, travel experts say." Their research with WAZE revealed searches to South Lake Tahoe from the Bay Area jumped more than 70 percent on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in January when compared to other days.

Sinister Creature Con returns in 2023 to the Sacramento Scottish Rite Center on June 17th & 18th!
SFX. Make-up. Horror icons. Panels. Cosplay!
Sinister Creature Con is Northern California's premiere horror convention spectacular! If you LOVE horror, Sinister Creature Con is the home for you!
Featured guests to appear...
· Nick Castle ("The Shape", John Carpenter's Halloween)
· Jason Mewes (Clerks, 1, 2, & 3)
· Jeff Anderson (Clerks 1, 2, & 3)
· Brian O'Halloran (Clerks 1, 2, & 3)
· Nancy Allen (RoboCop)
· Clint Howard (Ice Cream Man, Apollo 13)

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The topic of human trafficking becomes a common headline during Super Bowl week and a recent social media post in South Lake Tahoe has unveiled the need for a better understanding of the topic.

The Polaris Project is a non-profit dedicated to the support of human trafficking victims, accurate data, and research, and eliminating modern slavery. They work to dismantle the systems that allowed trafficking to happen in the first place.

To better understand this worldwide issue, definitions, and facts are important.

A report from the USDA Forest Service reveals about 36.3 million trees across 2.6 million acres of federal, state, and private land died in California in 2022. This year, the central Sierra Nevada Range and areas further north showed the highest mortality rates with true firs being the most impacted.

In El Dorado County, an estimated 1.4 million trees died with an estimated 78,000 acres having tree mortality. The county with the most dead trees is Siskiyou with an estimated 4.1 million on 310,000 acres, followed by Trinity with 3.3 million, and Placer County with 3 million dead trees.

UPDATE: The program at the South Lake Tahoe Library has been postponed due to the forecasted storm in South Lake Tahoe. At this time no new date has been announced.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Are you thinking of purchasing an electric or hybrid vehicle, but are still confused about the pros and cons? Join Nick Exline on Tuesday, February 28 at the South Lake Tahoe Library from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Amateur Hockey Association's Tahoe Grizzlies Youth Hockey Travel Club will honor its High School Varsity team’s senior athletes on Saturday, February 11. The team takes on the Reno Ice High School team at 5:45 p.m. at Tahoe Ice Arena.

A special recognition ceremony will precede the 5:45 p.m. puck drop, during which South Lake Tahoe Mayor Cristi Creegan will drop the puck to recognize the many successes of the team and of the youth hockey program in the community.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Get ready for a night of laughter! South Lake Brewing Company is hosting a free comedy show on Saturday, February 18. The show will start at 8 p.m. and feature comics Kellz Barksdale, Sydney Stigerts, and Artie Valenzuela along with host Josh Means.

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

South Lake Brewing Company is located at 1920 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Visit southlakebeer.com for details.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join Dr. Paul Ryan and Justin Dorn, DPT on Wednesday, February 15 at PT Revolution as they talk about Achilles tendon and calf injuries.

Topics Include:

Surgical & non-surgical Intervention
Injury prevention
Rehab

PT Revolution is located in the Cross at Tahoe Valley, 2038 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, Calif. For more information, visit https://ptrevolution.com/.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) may continue prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe. Conditions and weather permitting, the Nevada Division of Forestry may burn hand piles near Incline Village beginning tomorrow, Feb. 7, 2023. Smoke will be present.

The one area scheduled for treatment is the Bon Pland Pile Burn area south of Incline Village on SR28. 20 acres of hand piles are slated to burn between February 7-10. Ignition is planned between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., with smoke possibly present until 5 p.m.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As the latest in winter storms passes through, some sunshine and temperatures in the 40s are in the forecast. Expect some icy roads Monday morning.

Overall, the week ahead will be quiet on the weather front, other than one weak system brushing across areas near the Oregon border Tuesday-Wednesday. There is a 20 percent chance for a few very light showers near the border along with a slight uptick in breezes for areas near and north of I-80.

Caltrans is holding traffic in both directions on Interstate 80 due to whiteout conditions and multiple spinouts over Donner Summit. At the same time, it has been slow going from South Lake Tahoe with chain controls in place on Highway 50.

Travelers on US-50 will find two sets of chain controls, one from Meyers to Twin Bridges and the other from Fresh Pond to Pollock Pines. There have been multiple traffic issues on the highway all day due to slick conditions.

Chains are also required on the Nevada side of US-50, from Stateline to Clear Creek.

SR-89 around Emerald Bay is closed.

February is Kids ENT Health Month. National health statistics reveal that pediatric ear, nose, and throat disorders remain among the primary reasons children visit a physician, with ear infections ranking as the number one reason for an appointment.

Join Barton Health’s new ENT specialist, Dr. Alex Manteghi, on Thursday, February 9, 2023 from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. to learn more about:

• Common ENT conditions in children: ear infections, snoring, epistaxis, and airway concerns
• Symptoms to look for
• Local treatment options available

The event is free.

Kids’ ear infections are a source of frustration for children, babies, and parents alike. They can be painful and persistent, making them a common reason families visit a care provider. According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology, by the age of 5, the majority of young children will have an ear infection.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Guild Mortgage of South Lake Tahoe presented Bread & Broth 4 Kids this week with a check for $3,750.

The funds represent a company-wide effort through the Guild Giving Foundation that matches employee donations two to one in its more than 350 branches. The South Lake Tahoe Guild Mortgage has joined other offices that support food bank charities in the communities they work.