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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.

Check below for the list of the parade lineup entries for this year's Nevada Day Parade:

The parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday with the traditional flyover. It takes place along Carson Street, begins=ing at the intersection of Carson St & Williams St.

1 - Carson City Sheriff & First Responders2 - Carson City Sheriff’s Search and Rescue
3 - Douglas County Sheriff
4 - Nevada Hwy Patrol
5 - Washoe County Sheriff's Office
6 - Northern Nevada DUI Task Force
7 - Lyon County Sheriff's Search and Rescue
8 - Sparks Police Volunteers
9 - Warren Engine Co. 1

UPDATE 5:00 p.m.: The road is now open to two lanes of traffic and the boulder is gone.

UPDATE: There is now single-lane alternating traffic on SR28 around the boulder.

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - A boulder larger than a vehicle has fallen onto SR28 near Incline Village Wednesday afternoon. As of 4:00 p.m. the road is closed in both directions south of Lakeshore Boulevard in Incline Village.

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is sending a loader to the location so expect delays. Watch for emergency vehicles and personnel.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans is alerting motorists of #2 lane and shoulder closures on WB Highway 50 (Lake Tahoe Blvd) at various locations from the "Y" to Pioneer Trail in South Lake Tahoe Wednesday.

From 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Caltrans staff will be doing utility location work ahead of a safety improvement project planned for 2023.

The U.S. 50 South Lake Tahoe Lighting Safety Project will improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety along the road from the "Y" to the east, ending at the intersection with Pioneer Trail near Stateline.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Now that the Caldor Fire is fully contained and a wet storm system covered the area with rain and snow, the previous teams managing the 221,835-acre fire have left.

Starting October 25, on public lands the USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will be handling things on the Lake Tahoe side, and the Eldorado National Forest on the West Slope. The final daily update on Inciweb was October 24.

It’s been tough watching horror movies these past 19 months when real life at times has been the scariest script of all. Remember last year folks when everyone was saying, “Oh yeah 2021 is going to be so much better?” Ha!

The driving experience is wonderful, but this compact crossover is a little too, er, compact.

Mazda has done it again. In a sea of otherwise boring-to-drive cars and fake SUVs, they've come out swinging with a stacked team once again with the CX-30, a compact crossover. While crossovers are far from what gets my blood pumping, the CX-30 does in a way no rival can possibly dream of under forty grand. With its delicious blend of style and performance, it's impossible to ignore, all except the fact that it's just too compact.
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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Historical Society is presenting another of their Tahoe History Talks on Tuesday, October 26 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the historic Camp Richardson Hotel.

The topic this week is the history of the Thunderbird Lodge. Kirsten Duane, a long-time local and docent at the historic George Whittell, Jr. home will lead the event with stories about the grounds and the colorful former owner. Kirsten will focus on the building of "The Castle in the Sky," the use of Indian School labor, the Thunderbird Yacht, his pet lion and much more!

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A new Calfor Fire closure order has been issued by the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU). They reduced the amount of area closed and a new map is shown above and can be found HERE.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 74 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday in El Dorado County.

Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 867 cases - +6 - The 14-day new case rate is 28 with 206 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 3355 cases - +18 - The 14-day new case rate is 71 with 167 per 100,000 residents.
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 772 cases - +5 - The 14-day new case rate is 28 with 298 per 100,000 residents.
North County - 867 cases - +6 - The 14-day new case rate is 25 with 173 per 100,000 residents.

10:30 a.m. UPDATE: LTCC has closed for remainder of the day.

There is a tree down on Glenwood -use an alternate route.

With power resuming in South Lake Tahoe, Barton Health services are scheduled to be fully operational. Patients who are unable to make their appointments should call their office directly to reschedule.

If power does affect operations in the outpatient clinics, patients will be called directly to reschedule appointments.

Barton Memorial Hospital runs on back up generators during power outages to ensure no disruption in medical services.

The Friends of the Library (FOL) Used Book Sale will be held on Saturday, October 30, in the Community Room of the library from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Their goal is to move out the many books, CDs, DVDs and magazines generously donated by the community. For $5 a bag, you can give them a new home! A special table of collections and unusual books will be offered as “make a deal” with the cashier. All the books in the lobby honor bookcases are included in the $5 a bag purchase. So load up and be ready for cozy winter reading.

The USDA Forest Service has released a summary of its post-fire assessment for emergency stabilization measures and actions on National Forest System (NFS) lands burned by the Caldor Fire on the Eldorado National Forest and the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.

The emergency treatments and activities are designed to decrease possible impacts to critical values from the burned area such as life and safety, property, critical natural resources, and cultural resources.

The Tahoe Fund has announced it will continue to support SOS Outreach with a grant that will expand the outdoor youth program’s impact in Lake Tahoe. The nonprofit provides opportunities for underserved youth to experience the outdoors while participating in a mentorship program that is designed to prepare them for life’s challenges.

The impactful program has served more than 585 kids as they learn to ski and snowboard, learn leadership skills, and learn the importance of protecting the environment through service projects each year.

The Lake Tahoe Presbyterian Church is holding An Advent Adventure, a fun experience while waiting for Christmas on Sunday, November 21 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Enjoy crafts, music and singing, and holiday goodies.

This event is free and for kids in grades K-6.

Please try to preregister by Nov. 12 at 530-544-3757, but it's also okay to come at the last minute.

The Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church is located at 2733 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - – The South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) has been awarded two prestigious awards for excellence in financial reporting and technological practices.

“The receipt of the finance award for 26 consecutive years and the IT award for 9 years is a testament to the expertise and professionalism of our employees,” said Paul Hughes, chief financial officer for the District.