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CARSON CITY, Nev. - Plans by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) to create a road diet along US50 between Stateline and SR28 have been changed after the Transportation Board's meeting this week. Plans for reducing the four lanes to three lanes, with middle turn lanes and bike lanes to address safety concerns and access have been a hot topic. While most have stated they want safer roads, they didn't like the lane reduction plans.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado County health officials confirmed the first human death related to neuroinvasive West Nile Virus this year. The death occurred at the end of October. The individual was over the age of 55 and resided on the West Slope of El Dorado County.

In California in 2023 there have been ten deaths to West Nile Virus out of 317 human cases. In 2022 there were just 120 human cases in California with the five-year average being 147.4 cases annually.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors (BOS) approved $4.4 million for the new Cal Tahoe JPA ambulance buildings in South Lake Tahoe.

The JPA had been searching for a home for ambulances and staff and after a search of available buildings that would be centrally located, the county-owned building at 3066 Lake Tahoe Blvd. was chosen.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - To improve snow removal operations and better serve the public, the City of South Lake Tahoe is proud to announce a series of enhancements to its Snow Removal Plan for the upcoming winter season. These updates include the acquisition of new equipment, an expanded workforce, and a more efficient operational strategy.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - A Round Hill, Nevada man has pleaded guilty to several charges that came as a result of a 2022 investigation into lewdness and sexual assault of minors.

Zachary Nance was 35 years old at the time of his December 2022 arrest at his McFaul Way home.

Nance pleaded guilty on October 30 to the following:

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With recent warm temperatures in the Lake Tahoe region, Vail Resorts has announced they have had to delay their targeted opening days at both Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California Resort.

Mountain staff is monitoring the weather minute-by-minute, and their expert snowmaking teams are ready to make snow at every possible opportunity so they can open for the 2023/24 ski and ride season the moment they’re able to.

Kirkwood is still scheduled to open on Friday, December 1, conditions permitting.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was a day of superheroes at Sierra House Elementary School. Students dressed for the occasion as the Marcella Foundation and Lift Literature joined forces to celebrate reading through their BookMode program. Each second grader received a free Kindle Paperwhite and Bluetooth headset to help create a passion for the joy of reading.

Through this joint initiative, BookMode, the organizations aim to cultivate a lifelong passion for learning.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Being prepared for wildfire and maintaining defensible space is a year-round activity in our fire-prone and fire-dependent Lake Tahoe Region. This fall, residents should remove dry vegetation around their homes and properties. Recent precipitation, along with higher fuel moistures and cooler temperatures, make for an ideal
conditions for debris burning, if it is safe or allowed for the property.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The South Lake Tahoe Police Department, along with agents of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), cited five clerks for selling alcohol to minors on November 10, 2023. The actions were the result of a Minor Decoy operation which included minors under the direct supervision of department agents that attempted to purchase alcohol from 14 retail licensees in South Lake Tahoe.

The locations where the alcohol was sold to minors:

Alpine Market
Blue Dog Pizza (Cresent V Center)
7-11 (Emerald Bay Rd)
Round Table Pizza
Mi Pueblo Market

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.