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EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) recently assisted Clean Tahoe and U.S. Forest Service law enforcement in cleaning up along the sides of Trout Creek and removing garbage around homeless camps.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. ─ If you type “Inversion Gym Tahoe” in your browser, a website will pop up for a program run by Coach Amy Thompson on the south shore of Lake Tahoe. With her husband Tristan Cochrane and two daughters, Coach Amy and her staff host classes and programs serving hundreds of South Shore residents every year. If you visit the gym in person, you will see a lime green sign hanging above the gym door on Eloise Avenue. Inside during program hours, you will feel the hum of activity-focused health, excellence, teamwork, and personal growth.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) is scheduled to continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks at Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting. Recent precipitation and low temperatures have provided ideal conditions and opportunities for firefighters to burn in multiple locations. Smoke from these operations may be present throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin.

During the annual Optimist Club of South Lake Tahoe's annual Day in Paradise, local businessman Ben Fagen won the duck race.

The event, held along the Truckee River in Tahoe Paradise Park, raises money to help the Optimists with their local youth projects. They will also be opening their Christmas Tree lot in South Lake Tahoe after Thanksgiving.

Ben Fagen of Ben Fagen Designs and his associate, architect Natalia Wieczorek, chose Tahoe Magic as the recipient of the $1,000 winnings. Tahoe Magic is a local non-profit that helps families in need when they need it most.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Library and the Friends of the Libary are hosting, Mystery at the Library on Saturday, December 2 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Local mystery writers Robert Max, Gary Thomas Edwards, and Lisa Michelle will read passages from their books and share their journey to becoming an author. Attendees will have a chance to ask questions, and purchase books for your
mystery-loving friends and family.

Every attendee will receive a drawing ticket for special door prizes and can try their skill at their mystery book trivia quiz. Free and open to the public.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Mild and dry conditions with gusty winds will persist through Wednesday in the Lake Tahoe Basin and Western Nevada. An upper low lingering along the California coast will eventually move across portions of California and Nevada late this week with cooler temperatures, said the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. Periods of mountain snow showers and valley rain showers are expected with travel impacts will be possible mid to late week for the Sierra passes in heavier snow showers.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Mt. Tallac High School and Elevated Digital Learning Academy are in a new home this school year, and they opened their doors recently for an "Alt Ed Showcase."

The two schools now operate out of the old Al Tahoe Elementary School building on Lyons Avenue in South Lake Tahoe. The Boys and Girls Club moved into their new home next door, leaving the classrooms and grounds ready for a metamorphosis. The walls have been painted, and the rooms are now full of new desks and tables, and comfortable learning areas. There are signs of encouragement throughout the school.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following calls only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.

November 2 - November 8, 2023

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07:47 NOISE DISTURBANCE IN PROGRESS - Occurred on Eighth Ave, in Tahoma. Disposition: ASSISTED.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Toys For Tots is holding its Stuff A Truck event in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, November 18. The truck will be in the parking lot of TJ Maxx/Blue Zone Sports from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Everyone is invited to stop by and meet with Marine veterans and local firefighters with one of their trucks for the kids to enjoy.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heavenly Mountain Resort has opened its online parking reservation website for the 2023/24 season. Park Heavenly (https://www.parkheavenly.com/) shows parking areas, both free and reserved spots at Cal Lodge in South Lake Tahoe, and transportation options on an interactive map.

"Reserve N Ski" parking reservations are required on weekends (Saturday - Sunday) and Holiday/Peak Periods at the California Base Area parking lot until noon. A flat fee of $20 will be required for cars with three or fewer passengers and it must be paid for in advance online.

Ankle arthritis is a common condition characterized by chronic, progressive pain in the ankle joint. It is often a result of previous trauma, though can have other causes such as blood clotting or blockage, inflammation, and infection.

While ankle arthritis cannot be cured, effective treatment options exist to help manage symptoms and maintain an active lifestyle. Treatment requires a step-by-step approach, starting with conservative measures and progressing toward surgical options if necessary.

Diagnosis and Conservative Care

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Latino community is invited to the next College Bound/En Camino al Colegio informational meeting on pathways to college. At South Tahoe High, just six percent of Latino students graduate with enough completed units with a C or better in the A-G class requirements, and this meeting is being held to help parents navigate through the requirements of college-bound students. Forty-two percent of the overall population at STHS has the classes needed for California colleges and universities.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) has announced the launching of the Hall of Distinction recognition program, honoring outstanding former students, retired and former employees, and community leaders.

This new initiative is planned to be a prestigious one and will serve as a platform to pay tribute to individuals who have left an indelible mark on LTUSD and the broader community.

Program Highlights

Friday update: The STHS Boys Soccer team won their semifinal match against Virgin Valley Friday morning, 3-1. They meet SLAM Nevada at 10 a.m. Saturday for the championship. North Tahoe had lost earlier today to SLAM Nevada, 3-1.

Brief traffic stoppages and delays will take place Monday, Nov. 13 at the Mt. Rose Highway (State Route 431) summit as the Nevada Department of Transportation replaces an aging avalanche control system.

Brief traffic stoppages will take place on Nov. 13 between 7 a.m.-5 p.m. near the Mt. Rose Summit Visitors Welcome Center. While the majority of traffic stoppages will be brief, traffic delays could last up to 30 minutes as a helicopter delivers roofing components as part of the final construction of the project. The traffic closure schedule is subject to change.

ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - Congratulations to George Whittell High School which was named to the 2023 AP School Honor Roll! The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results and broadening access for students.

Schools can earn the Honor Roll recognition annually based on their ability to increase their school’s college-going culture, provide opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximize college readiness. The AP School Honor Roll offers four levels of distinction: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Exceptional service is the trademark of a successful realtor in today’s housing market and the members of the Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty brought their talent to provide outstanding service to the dinner guests at Bread & Broth’s Monday Meal on October 30.

Sponsoring their fourth Adopt A Day (AAD) of the year, the Sierra Sotheby’s crew helped the Bread & Broth volunteers serve the 93 attending dinner guests a hot meal of chicken piccata, rice, a steamed assortment of vegetables, a fresh garden salad, and a tasty variety of cakes and pies.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Sierra State Parks Foundation is hosting a virtual auction through November 28 at midnight (PT). Funds raised go to support educational programs at the California State Parks in the Lake Tahoe – Donner Lake area. These educational programs for children of all ages are kept free of cost in order to build a more equitable park system. Supporting this fundraiser creates lifelong park and nature lovers. In addition, the fundraiser ends just in time for holiday gift shopping and will host exclusive, unique items and experiences.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Anyone driving to and around the Heavenly Mountain Resort last winter can remember the standstill traffic and parking challenges brought on by the near-record-breaking snow. With another winter season rapidly approaching, the City of South Lake Tahoe has been working on a plan to alleviate the stress put on the Heavenly Valley neighborhood.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The once annual Renaissance Faire has been missing from the South Lake Tahoe landscape for a few years due to construction at its old home of the Camp Richardson campgrounds, COVID, and then epic snow in 2023.

The Enchantment of Valhalla Renaissance is set to make a triumphant return for the 2024 season. Step back in time and immerse yourself in a world of chivalry, enchantment, and merriment over the weekend of August 24-25, 2024, at the Tahoe Valley Campground.

The popular jousting event is also returning with the faire.

Stop by the Window On Tahoe Photography booth during the Valhalla Holiday Fair on November 17-19. There will be Tahoe 2024 calendars, pendants, barnwood-framed prints, cards, and tote bags.

She will be on the main floor.

More on the faire - https://valhallatahoe.com/holiday-faire-5/.

More on the business - https://www.windowontahoephotography.com/.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Liberty Utilities will be completing an upgrade of the primary overhead powerline and secondary connections on Fallen Leaf Road between Emigrant Road and the Fallen Leaf Marina. Due to safety concerns, this work needs to be completed during daytime hours, resulting in road closures.

Installation of the new powerlines will require Liberty Utilities to close access to Fallen Leaf Road so that they can lay out the new lines and lift them into place.

The work is planned for the following three days:

Wednesday, November 8
Thursday, November 9

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The American Legion Post 795 of South Lake Tahoe is inviting community members to join the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of the American Legion in honoring all veterans this Veterans Day. The Veterans Day ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11 at the American Legion Hall, 2748 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe.

Light lunch refreshments and cake will be served.

The Tahoe Alliance for Safe Kids (TASK) shares a new campaign each month through its "Did You Know" series. This month, TASK is sharing ways to tackle the winter and holiday blues in both Spanish and English (Spanish is at the end of this column). In partnership with TASK, Sierra Child and Family Services, who operate the three Wellness Centers in South Lake Tahoe schools, will be promoting ways to manage the winter blues.