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Dear Editor: First of all, for someone who is running for City Council - he should know the name of the subdivision where he lives. He said he lives in “Sierra Tract.” (See his letter to the editor here) The misnomer name of that subdivision was corrected officially by former City Manager, Nancy Kerry. It was a MISTAKE.

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The Tahoe Film Fest is celebrating a decade of showcasing exceptional, award-winning films from around the globe in the breathtaking setting of North Lake Tahoe. This year's festival will take place from December 5-8, 2024, inviting film enthusiasts and community members to immerse themselves in a rich tapestry of storytelling and cultural exchange.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) forest thinning projects are underway and will continue through the fall, conditions and weather permitting. Not to be confused with prescribed fires, this project is masticating vegetation around the Golden Bear neighborhood of South Lake Tahoe.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The beloved tradition of the Heavenly Village Christmas Tree continues with the arrival of the 2024 tree on November 20. This annual event kicks off the holiday season in South Lake Tahoe.

The tree's arrival marks the start of Heavenly Village’s holiday festivities and has become an anticipated tradition. Thanks to the commitment of dedicated volunteer Ken Curtzweiler and Heavenly Village organizer Dreu Murin, the majestic red fir tree will take its place at the village center, right off Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Fact Checking the No on N Misinformation

South Lake Tahoe voters have an important decision on the ballot this week as they weigh the merits of Measure N. While some have already voted, others have told us they’re still trying to decide how to vote. So with that in mind, we want to fact check some of the information in the flyers that have been inundating residents for the past three months. South Lake Tahoe voters deserve to be making informed decisions this election season based on fact-checked information and cited sources.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council and El Dorado County Board of Supervisors are both holding 9 a.m. meetings on Tuesday, November 5.

For City Council, its agenda includes:

Proclamation Recognizing November 2024 as "Youth Homeless Outreach Prevention Education" (HOPE) Month

A radon presentation

The discussion and possible approval of an Energy Facilities Financing Contract to fund the already approved energy upgrades at City facilities, in an amount not to exceed $11,414,389.

ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - George Whittell High School has announced junior Logan Robertson has claimed the title of NIAA Northern Region 2A Cross Country Champion. Logan achieved this remarkable feat at Rancho San Rafael Park in Reno on October 25. The Whittell boys team finished the regional meet a respectable 7th place. Jada Rojas was the lone runner on the girls' side for the Warriors, and just missed qualifying for the state meet by 39 seconds, finishing in 8th place.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe High Boys and Girls Cross Country teams were in Las Vegas this weekend for the NIAA 3A State Championships.

On the boys' side, Jacob Manning took his third-place finish in the 3A Northern Regionals and headed down south. Manning ran a 16:54.5, giving him fifth place at State in a field of 69 runners.

South Tahoe High earned a fifth-place finish at State with seven runners.

Other South Tahoe High finishers: Shamus Nealis (13th), Cooper Munson (38th), Luke Amato (44th), Austin Reichel (48th), Elijah Harper (50th), and Jones Mason (60th).

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - John Hidahl, the current El Dorado County supervisor for District 1, died suddenly in his El Dorado Hills home on Saturday afternoon. He was 73.

"My heart is broken," said District 5 Supervisor Brooke Laine. "It was my honor to know and serve with John Hidahl. He was extremely thoughtful and dignified. I extend my love to his wife, Eileen, and the family. It is a great loss."

El Dorado County released a statement Sunday morning.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The week ahead doesn't have any storms on the horizon, but an early glimpse at the start of the following week may have some changes. Expect it to be breezy with east to northeast winds on and off through Wednesday with below-normal temperatures.

We are getting into that time of year for inversions, with the current pattern being favorable Monday and Thursday-Saturday for warming temperatures aloft. Air stagnation with haze and pollutant buildups are likely in the valleys and urban areas, without Lake Tahoe being affected.

Wow. What another stellar production of WordWave last night! It's the ninth year and what a show! It is only one weekend a year, but guess what? You can catch it on Sunday at 2 p.m....it is worth your time and money!

The three one-act plays selected in this popular playwright competition are all very cleverly written, and the performances by our local talent are truly memorable.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) is now accepting applications for inductees to the prestigious LTUSD District Hall of Distinction. This esteemed award honors former students, employees, and major contributors/volunteers who have made significant contributions in areas such as scholarship, athletics, student activities, career achievements, community service, and overall service to the school community.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Brewing Company (SLBC) at the "Y" in South Lake Tahoe steps up again to help out after a natural disaster, this time to raise funds for small businesses in Asheville, North Carolina.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The Van Sickle Bi-State Park gate closed to vehicles for the winter season on Friday. The California Tahoe Conservancy said the visitor facilities are also closing, but park grounds remain open all winter to the public.

The Conservancy and Nevada State Parks co-manage the 725-acre Van Sickle Bi-State Park. The park provides day-use opportunities for hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. For visitor safety, sledding is not allowed.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Autumn is here, and black bears are entering a temporary physiological state known as “hyperphagia.” During hyperphagia, also known as the fall feeding frenzy, bears consume as much as they can to bring their fat stores to a level where they can survive the quickly approaching winter months.

Now is the time to secure food, garbage, and recycling - all this is needed to keep Tahoe bears wild!

In the fall, an adult bear can consume 20,000 to 24,000 calories a day and can gain multiple pounds per day.

Last week California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) discovered golden mussels that could significantly damage the ecology of waterbodies in the Bay-Delta near Stockton, Calif. Lake Tahoe is now on high alert, according to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA). It is the first time the species has been detected in North America.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Effective Friday, November 1, South Lake Tahoe Fire Chief Jim Drennan has lifted the ban on using charcoal for barbeques in the City of South Lake Tahoe.

Residents may continue to use propane, pellets, liquid petroleum, and now charcoal, for outside cooking.

There is never any open flame burning with wood allowed in the City limits of South Lake Tahoe at any time of the year, except in the designated fire rings at Campground by the Lake.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Clerk’s office has started the solicitation process for Commission and Board applications.

Applications for the following will be due by 12 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 2024:

El Dorado Community Action Council (one seat)
El Dorado County Commission on Aging (one seat)
TRPA Advisory Planning Commission (one seat)

Applications for the following will be due by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2025:

Airport Land Use Commission (two seats)
Building Board of Appeals (five seats)
Parks and Recreation Commission (four seats)

The Douglas County School Board has made a number of headlines both regionally and nationally since the 2022 election leading to a new majority taking hold.

This new majority, composed of Trustees Susan Jansen, David Burns, Kathleen Dickerson, and incumbent Doug Englekirk is staunchly and vocally alt-right. They began planning their takeover long before the first day at the dais, as shown by text messages located during a contentious public records request.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Ancient Forest Society (AFS) invites the South Lake Tahoe community to join them for a special fundraising event on November 10, 2024, at Valhalla’s Grand Hall starting at 3 p.m. This gathering aims to honor their dedicated volunteers and celebrate the significant accomplishments made in the field this season, all while raising vital funds to further our mission of studying and protecting old trees and ancient forests.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Camp Richardson Resort is moving reservations for the resort’s camping and RV village to recreation.gov. The online reservations system manages reservations for 14 federal agencies, including the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU). This move will centralize LTBMU camping reservations on one convenient site. The Camp Richardson site will go live at 7 a.m. on Nov. 1.

Dear Editor, I want to thank the many citizens for reaching out to me with your support, opinions, and ideas. I have taken it all to heart and win, lose, or draw I feel grateful for becoming so immersed in our local leadership.

As one of the very first two candidates to recognize Measure N as too divisive, poorly written, and unnecessary given the almost 600 housing apartments being proposed and Sugar Pine Village's grand opening with folks moving in as I write this, my hope is that a kind respectful, thoughtful, city council will be in place as a result of this election.

MINDEN, Nev. - Join local historians David and Gayle Woodruff as they reflect on the deep and rich history of the Carson Valley in a free 55-minute slide show on Sunday, November 3 at 1 p.m.

Using seldom-seen photographs and extensive research, the Woodruffs examine the important roles played by the Minden Flour Milling Company and its magnificent buildings, the Virginia and Truckee Railroad, Genoa, the California Trail, and more. All of them were part of the story of creating one of the most historic areas in Nevada.

Tahoe Township Justice Court Judge Michael K. Johnson recently completed an intensive two-week Special Court Jurisdiction: Advanced course for judges at the National Judicial College. The immersive course aims to provide judges with a solid foundation in courtroom leadership, judicial ethics, evidence, case management, judicial security, and decision-making. Graduates can earn credit hours toward a Master of Judicial Studies degree.