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EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Every ten years the country undergoes a census count, the results of which are used for many different things from funding to boundaries of elected officials.

Ever since the count results were released, districts and states have been revamping boundaries based on where the population now resides. There have been major shifts in populations, resulting in California losing one seat in the House of Representatives, and boundaries being recalculated for the Assembly, Senate, Congress, and Board of Equalization.

The Lake Tahoe Historical Society is inviting the public to its next history chat at the Camp Richardson Hotel. On Tuesday evening, November 16 at 6:00 p.m., hear the tales of Hollywood icons from the movies and television that spent time at Lake Tahoe.

The annual ‘roadkill’ report identifies hot spots and paths forward, from conflict to solutions for California wildlife and drivers.

In the past five years, collisions between wildlife and vehicles cost California at least $1 billion and potentially up to $2 billion, according to estimates in an annual report by the Road Ecology Center at the University of California, Davis.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – Tahoe Youth & Family Services (TYFS) is seeking a highly skilled and passionate individual for the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director is responsible for and oversees all TYFS programs and the daily operations of TYFS including personnel, policies and procedures, program monitoring, fund development, strategic planning, program evaluation, quality assurance, and public relations.

The estimated start date is mid-January, 2022, or as mutually agreed.

North Lake Tahoe employers are hiring!

Hosted by Placer Works and the North Lake Tahoe Chamber, job seekers interested in working in North Lake Tahoe are invited to participate in a virtual job fair on Nov. 16th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to connect with businesses that are hiring for a variety of positions.

Participants can expect to learn about the companies currently hiring and apply for available jobs. They will also be able to talk with multiple hiring professionals using the chat function and may be invited to participate in an on-camera interview.

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 72 new cases of COVID-19 and one new death recorded since Wednesday in El Dorado County.

Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 925 cases - +6 - The 14-day new case rate is 27 with 199 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 3459 cases - +27 - The 14-day new case rate is 79 with 186 per 100,000 residents.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Two restaurants in El Dorado County that have been operating without required health permits had complaints against them filed in Superior Court this week. The County filed complaints against Apple Bistro and Danette's Brick Oven Pub for continuing to operate, even though they'd had their health permits revoked in 2020 after they both defied the State's orders to not offer indoor dining at the height of the pandemic.

A married couple from Dayton has been identified as the two deceased victims in the crash in Carson City which resulted in multiple injuries, according to the Washoe County Medical Examiner.

70-year-old Tana Powell was pronounced dead on the scene.

Her husband Don Powell, 74, was pronounced dead after arriving at Renown Regional Medical Center by CareFlight.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors will vote on a resolution Tuesday to declare opposition to vaccine mandates for school children.

This comes after the superintendents of all El Dorado County School Districts sent a joint letter to Governor Newsom, telling him they're under attack for enforcing the State's mandates for students in grades K-12.

TAHOE CITY, Calif. - Despite a summer dive season filled with challenges, the SCUBA dive team that embarked on the effort to clean up Lake Tahoe is now well past the halfway point, having reached the west shore. The team has covered over 43.5 miles of shoreline since the clean-up effort began at Edgewood on Lake Tahoe’s south shore on May 14 and is bracing for a cold winter of diving with just over 28 miles to go until they reach the finish line.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Veterans, families, and the community attended today's Veterans Day celebration at the American Legion in South Lake Tahoe.

Almost 100 people attended the ceremony, traditionally held on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. This was when the guns fell silent on the battlefields of World War 1 after Germany signed an armistice agreement with the Allies in a railroad car outside Compiegne, France.

Those gathered also honored the first responders in attendance from South Lake Tahoe Fire and Police departments with a standing ovation.

The Wylder Hotel Hope Valley continues its speaker series on Eastern Sierra history with historian David Woodruff.

On Saturday, November 13 at 4:00 p.m. - “Into the Jaws of Hell.” Hear the perilous and heroic tale of how one of the most beautiful desert landscapes in the world, became forever known as Death Valley.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe is holding a new Sock Drive through the end of the year in South Lake Tahoe.

People can drop off the new socks during business hours at the following locations:

Lake Tahoe Community College - in the lobby and gym - 1 College Dr.
South Tahoe Public Utility District - at the entrance - 1275 Meadow Crest Dr.
City of South Lake Tahoe - Inside the Recreation Center - 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd.
Catalyst Communities - 1029 Takela Dr # 1
The El Dorado County library in South Lake Tahoe - 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been -6 new cases of COVID-19 since yesterday, and no new deaths were recorded in El Dorado County. All other counties around Lake Tahoe are updated on Fridays only.

Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 919 cases - +1 - The 14-day new case rate is 27 with 199 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 3432 cases - (-2) - The 14-day new case rate is 62 with 146 per 100,000 residents.
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 798 cases - +0 - The 14-day new case rate is 19 with 202 per 100,000 residents.

CARSON CITY, Nev. - The 24-year-old driver involved in a deadly multi-vehicle crash Tuesday at the bottom of Spooner Summit on US50 has been booked on multiple charges, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP).

Beautiful rainbow after a refreshing rain. Photo from Debbie Rose.

The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT), which includes local, state, and federal partners, begins prescribed fire operations around Lake Tahoe and will continue through much of the winter season, weather and conditions permitting. Prescribed fires help land managers reduce hazardous fuels that can feed unwanted wildfires. Smoke will be present.

Scheduled burns, refer to map above:

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 31 new cases of COVID-19 since yesterday, and three new deaths were recorded in El Dorado County. All other counties around Lake Tahoe are updated on Fridays only.

Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 918 cases - +0 - The 14-day new case rate is 29 with 214 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 3434 cases - +7 - The 14-day new case rate is 69 with 162 per 100,000 residents.
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 798 cases - +1 - The 14-day new case rate is 22 with 234 per 100,000 residents.

5:45 p.m. UPDATE: The roads in the area of the earlier fatal crash have reopened. Use caution - traffic is heavier than normal.

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4:50 p.m. UPDATE: According to the Nevada Highway Patrol, one more person has died due to their injuries in the crash. The intersection is still closed at this time.

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The 7th Tahoe Film Fest will take place December 2-5, with films being screened at Incline Village Cinema, Northstar Village Cinema, and the Crystal Bay Casino Crown Room.

All proceeds and ticket sales benefit the Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) with several films pertaining to the current environment and climate crisis.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - There have been 85 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday, and no new deaths were recorded in El Dorado County. All other counties around Lake Tahoe are updated on Fridays only.

Pollock Pines, Camino, Kyburz - 918 cases - +5 - The 14-day new case rate is 31 with 228 per 100,000 residents.
El Dorado Hills - 3427 cases - +9 - The 14-day new case rate is 67 with 158 per 100,000 residents.
Diamond Springs, El Dorado - 797 cases - +4 - The 14-day new case rate is 23 with 245 per 100,000 residents.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heavenly Holidays will kick off with a tree lighting on November 26, and culminate with a special two-day long New Year's celebration that will feature shows by the Gin Blossoms and Tyler Rich.

On Thursday, December 30, country singer Tyler Rich will take the stage, followed by the rock band, Gin Blossoms, on New Year's Eve.

The shows, produced by Dreu Murin Productions LLC., will also have guest acts and fireworks on New Year's Eve at 9:00 p.m.

When someone mentions “plastic surgery,” an immediate, reflexive thought is often of a person who has undergone an extreme surgical procedure to change their appearance. In actuality, plastic and reconstructive surgery is meant to return form and function to patients that are affected by illness, trauma, and changes that occur due to aging or birth disorders. In fact, the word “plastic” comes from the Greek word plastikos, which means “to mold or give form.”

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bread & Broth is once again doing something different for Thanksgiving and Christmas this year and is seeking donations from the community to make it happen.

Traditionally, Bread & Broth has sponsored a hot, nutritious meal for about 250 people over the Thanksgiving holiday. Last year, due to COVID-19 restrictions, Bread & Broth provided a “Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway” and gave bags of food instead of the hot meal.

This practice will continue this year as well.