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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - New forestry guidelines were adopted by the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) Monday that will help increase the pace and scale of their work to reduce wildfire risk to Tahoe communities and improve forest resilience.

The CTC board authorized a program budget of up to $50 million for the Conservancy to begin implementing work under the new guidelines.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Christmas tree permits will be available in the Lake Tahoe Basin starting November 17, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. Forest officials were evaluating the availability of trees after the Caldor Fire but determined enough areas around the lake had trees. Some of the normal cutting areas may not be available but maps will be provided at the time of purchase.

This permit allows you to cut a Christmas Tree within designated areas of the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA) welcomes Drew Bray as the non-profit organization's new Executive Director. The addition of this role provides the necessary leadership to implement TAMBA’s 2020-2025 Strategic Plan, a multi-year objective that prompts collaboration between trail users, land managers, businesses, philanthropists, and public agencies to improve Lake Tahoe trails and trail access for all.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next storm pushes into the region late Monday and Tuesday with gusty winds as well as heavier rain and snow. Be prepared for travel delays and wintry conditions over mountain passes. It won't last long as warm and dry conditions return for the second half of next week according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the Lake Tahoe Basin from 4:00 p.m. Monday to 7:00 a.m. Tuesday. Snow is expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 24 inches above 7000 feet...with up to 3 inches near lake level. Rough

The South Tahoe High School girls soccer team was victorious in Winnemucca Saturday, beating their long-time rival Truckee 2-0 in the Northern Nevada 3A tournament. The win gives the Vikings a trip to Pahrump, Nevada on November 12 for the state tournament. The state championship game is Saturday the 13th.

During the tournament South Tahoe beat Churchill County 3-1 on Thursday, Spring Creek 1-0 Friday, then the win against Truckee on Saturday.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Residents in the Upper Montgomery Estates neighborhood were drawn together during the Caldor Fire when they greeted firefighters with treats and words of appreciation as they came out of the forest after their daily shifts.

Join your friends and neighbors for the annual free pre-Thanksgiving Spaghetti Dinner hosted by the Saint Joseph Community Land Trust (SJCLT) on Thursday, November 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. so people have a chance to mingle with the non-profit's board members.

The dinner is being prepared by the Knights of Columbus and will be served at Grace Hall at St. Theresa Church, 1041 Lyons Avenue, South Lake Tahoe. There will also be a raffle for a turkey.

The Nevada Department of Transportation and Q&D Construction completed the first season of a multi-year project to enhance the existing roadway and utility system along sections of State Route 431 and State Route 28 to help preserve pavement and protect Lake Tahoe.

This season, crews installed 57,000 linear feet of Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS) underground conduit line along SR-431 from Mt. Rose Summit to the SR-28 intersection; east of the SR-28 roundabout toward Crystal Bay; and west of the SR-28 roundabout to the Northwood/Southwood Boulevard intersection in Incline Village.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - In an effort to keep traffic on US50 and not in the neighborhoods in Meyers, a right-turn restriction pilot program was implemented this past summer.

With many weekend visitors leaving South Lake Tahoe during the same four-hour window, there is extra congestion on US50 in Meyers during this time. Combine this with heavy snowfall and highway closures, internet, and wayfinding apps finding more expeditious routes, people don't want to stay in line and leave in search of a quicker route.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 29 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths recorded since yesterday in El Dorado County.

Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 912 cases - +3 - The 14-day new case rate is 32 with 236 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 3413 cases - +8 - The 14-day new case rate is 73 with 184 per 100,000 residents.
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 793 cases - +2 - The 14-day new case rate is 29 with 308 per 100,000 residents.
North County - 898 cases - +2 - The 14-day new case rate is 39 with 269 per 100,000 residents.

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.