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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.

A plant-based or plant-forward diet centers on foods from plants — fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, beans, and legumes — while minimizing meat, dairy, and eggs. These plant-rich foods are packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and are free from cholesterol. They’re also naturally low in calories and saturated fat, making them an excellent choice for overall health.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Welcome Home Shoppe presents an Art Gala on Friday, November 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the event center at Idle Hour in South Lake Tahoe. It is being called an "Art Ambition Exhibition" and supports the 5th-grade students at Sierra House Elementary and their end-of-year trip.

Students will have art on display along with art from other locals.

Idle House is located at 3351 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Lassen, Eastern Plumas, and Eastern Sierra counties. This warning will be in effect from 10 a.m. Friday to 10 p.m. Saturday.

Expect heavy snow during this period with snow accumulations between 1 to 2 feet above 7,000 feet with 2 to 6 inches below 7,000 feet. Lake-level could see about an inch. Ridge winds gusting as high as 95 mph.

Lake winds may gust up to 50 mph on Friday and Friday night which will cause wave heights of 3 to 5 feet.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In the late 1800s, traveling by boat on Lake Tahoe to get around to the communities around its 72-mile shore was the main way to travel. There we no cars, and using horses and wagons was not the easiest, or quickest, way to get around.

The invention of the car and the development of roads around the lake 1934-35 changed boat travel forever on Lake Tahoe, boats were scuttled and cars became king.

Now entrepreneurs are trying to change that and get boat travel on electric hydrofoil boats more commonplace.

FRIDAY UPDATE: Liberty is issuing the PSPS starting Friday morning at 8 a.m. The outage is for Markleeville, Woodfords, Desolation Hotel (Hope Valley), Topaz, Coleville, and Walker customers, due to extreme weather conditions that increase the risk of a potential wildfire. Customers will need to plan for an extended power shutoff that will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, November 22, and could last more than 24 hours.

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INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - Community members, volunteers, and docents are invited to come together for a special farewell celebration for the beloved UC Davis Underwater Lake Tahoe Lounge. This is an immersive space at the UC Davis Tahoe Science Center created to give visitors a unique, in-depth view of the diverse life beneath the surface of Lake Tahoe. The gathering will be held on December 13, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Tahoe Science Center in Incline Village, allowing the community to say goodbye before the exhibit closes.

TRUCKEE, Calif. – An American White Pelican was stranded in Truckee and a group of people came to its rescue on a bitterly cold day this week, right before a storm hit the region. This story could have ended poorly for the distressed bird, but determined volunteers kept it from a disastrous fate as they battled thick ice, a strong, elusive target, and much uncertainty in trying to save a magnificent American White Pelican.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heavenly Mountain Resort opened for the 2024/25 season on Wednesday, with resort officials saying they couldn't have asked for anything better - great snow, better company, and endless fun.

First ski and ride days always come with high energy and smiles, and it was no different today, said those on the slopes.

"We were so stoked to welcome our guests back to Heavenly for the start of yet another amazing season ahead, and today really set the bar high," said Cole Zimmerman of Heavenly.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Ski California Board of Directors has tapped John Rice, a ski industry veteran with 47 years of experience, as the association’s new president. Rice, who has served as Vice President and General Manager of Sierra-at-Tahoe since 1993, succeeds Mike Reitzell, who is now president and CEO of the National Ski Areas Association.

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The University of California, Davis, Office of Research has announced the appointment of Stephanie Hampton as the director of the Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) and professor in the Department of Environmental Science and Policy.

Hampton, an accomplished aquatic ecologist, and administrator currently serving as the deputy director of Biosphere Sciences and Engineering at Carnegie Science, will join TERC in the spring of 2025.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Rock Ensemble Class Performance, directed by Liz Broscoe, will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the Lake Tahoe Community College's Duke Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Broscoe will also be the opening show.

Suggested donations at $5 per person will all proceeds going to support the St. Theresa Bread & Broth 4 Kids program.

The Duke Theatre is located at One College Drive, South Lake Tahoe.

Liberty said power has been restored to its customers who spent the day without power due to a PSPS.
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LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) Fall Prescribed Fire Program continues this week around Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting. North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District may burn piles around Incline Village, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District may burn piles near Glenbrook, Logan Creek, and on Kingsbury Grade, and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit may burn piles off Luther Pass near the campground and off Fallen Leaf and Spring Creek roads near South Lake Tahoe.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be a pop-up consignment shop at Woods Apothecary in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, November 23 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be vintage, designer, one-of-a-kind, and elevated festival gear featured. Support local women as they sell their excellent condition, pre-loved clothing, accessories, shoes, and apparel at beyond-fair prices.

They will accept cash or Venmo only.

Twice weekly, Bread & Broth (B&B) offers a meal service to anyone in the community who wants to enjoy a nutritious meal and the camaraderie of other locals. On Mondays, full-course meals and bags of food are provided at the Monday Meal served at St. Theresa’s Grace Hall, and then every Friday, a simple entrée, soup, and salad are offered at the Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The 2025 Lake Tahoe Basin Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) has been updated to reflect the evolving needs of our communities and landscape. CWPPs are community-driven plans prioritizing wildfire risk reduction, using local input and data to guide fuel reduction, improve preparedness, and address structural ignitability and wildfire response.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College’s Equity and Student Wellness Program and Ally Club, along with Lake Tahoe Pride, extend a warm and open invitation to community members for a 2nd annual Friendsgiving dinner event on Wednesday, November 20. The dinner is from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Student Center at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC).

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - To start the week ahead in South Lake Tahoe the National Weather Service (NWS) Reno has issued a Lake Wind Advisory which is in place until 4 a.m. Monday. Expect rain, mountain snow showers, and gusty winds overnight through early Monday morning. Expect chilly temperatures to continue through Tuesday.

Conditions quickly improve on Monday morning. Although it will be quite chilly through Tuesday, due to the cold airmass staying put until the next system approaches the region by mid-week. Chances of showers midweek for Tahoe with dry conditions likely elsewhere.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As part of a nationwide effort to protect communities from lead exposure, South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) is encouraging residents to help identify the material of their water service line. While no lead water service lines have been identified in South Lake Tahoe to date, residents with unknown service line materials are urged to follow five easy steps to determine the material of their water line.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Douglas County has announced the selection of Wendy Lang as its new assistant county manager. Lang brings nearly 11 years of experience with Douglas County, including nine years as the Director of Human Resources. During her tenure, she has played a pivotal role in leading key initiatives and driving organizational transitions, most recently as acting assistant county manager where she was instrumental in transitioning the governance of China Spring Youth Camp and developing the Douglas County Strategic Plan.