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As an observer in this election year, when El Dorado County issues are so important, I am noticing how important collaboration and consensus efforts will be in the long run.

We need a District V Supervisor who can bring people together to develop solutions. As such, I see that Brooke Laine has garnered endorsements from two very diverse groups in the vacation rental arena-the residents who are opposed to VHRs in their neighborhoods, and the realtors who support them.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Climate Change Action Network asked the 11 candidates for city council questions concerning

Out of the 11 candidates running, four candidates did not respond. The candidates who did not respond were Cody Bass, Joby Cefalu, Kevin Brunner, and Brad Jacobson.

Of the seven who replied to the question, "Do you support the City's goal to become 100% renewable by 2030," all replying said "yes" except for Sherry Eddy who also said she didn't support the recent ban on plastic water bottles.

It’s been said countless times that elections are important, but this November it’s imperative that you vote to save our country.

These past two years have seen America go from greatness, with high employment numbers, low gas and grocery prices, secure borders, no wars, a strong military, no dependence on foreign oil, tremendous growth in domestic manufacturing, and a thriving stock market with everyone’s retirement investments doing well.

I met Brooke over 20 years ago when I delivered an audit report to the Clean Tahoe board. Brooke asked good questions, obviously understood the financial statements, and listened to my recommendations.

Brooke has a degree in economics from UC Santa Cruz and has what it takes to make sure our county’s half-billion-dollar budget is wisely invested in fire prevention, public safety, road repair, and other vital services that benefit taxpayers. 

She’ll make sure we get our money’s worth.

PLACER/EL DORADO Counties, Calif. - Firefighters have succeeded against the last two stubborn areas of the Mosquito Fire perimeter and there is now a 100 percent containment line around the fire.

Isolated smokes may be visible well within the fire perimeter, but pose no threat to containment, according to the fire command team. Fire suppression repair is nearing completion.

To date, fire crews have completed 221 miles of dozer line repair, 34 miles of handline repair, and 100 miles of road repair. 761 personnel remain on the fire.

The South Tahoe High Climate Crew Club and Key Club asked questions of this year's candidates for South Lake Tahoe city council. Not all candidates replied and there are no responses from Brad Jacobson, Tamara Wallace, or Sherry Eddy.

Due to the length of the questions and answers (there were seven of them) they were split up and this is the fourth and final day of answers with two more questions answered below:

6.What ideas do you have concerning how our town can better facilitate access to mental health organizations and resources?

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In the annual South Lake Tahoe tradition, local elementary schools are getting their walk-a-thons in before the first snow falls.

This was the case Friday on the field at Sierra House Elementary. Hundreds of students donning their class t-shirts ran and/or walked the course set up on the field along Pioneer Trail.

Teachers, parents, siblings all joined in with Principal Karen Holmes, as did members from the Lake Tahoe Lakers ice hockey team of the United States Premier Hockey League.

NV Energy has issued a PSOM (Public Safety Outage Management) Warning for its customers in the Lake Tahoe area. Due to the expected high wind and Fire Weather Watch, a power shut-off is possible between 9 p.m. Friday and 1 a.m. Saturday.

A PSOM WARNING is currently in effect for the following PSOM zones:
Heavenly (2 customers)
Glenbrook – Spooner area only (76 customers)
Carson-Genoa – South Carson City/Clear Creek area only (14 customers)
Stateline – Upper Kingsbury area only (1,505 customers)
Incline – Mt. Rose area only (1 customer)

The 2nd annual Lucky Beaver Bar & Burger Crowns Golf Tournament held in September raised $50,000 for the Ronald McDonald House. The sold-out event was hosted by both Lucky Beaver Reno and Lucky Beaver Tahoe locations and it took place at the Lakeridge Golf Course. This was not an ordinary golf tournament. Golf ball cannons, water cannons, and a chance to win a $250k Malibu boat from West Coast Boat Center, as well as $10,000 in cash made the day super exciting according to multiple teams who participated.

“Livin’ the Tahoe Dream!” has been a standard response to the casual check-in greeting between basin residents for a very long time. The “dream” may entail something a little different for everyone. Ingredients may be the enjoyment of Tahoe’s vast outdoor recreation spaces, the incredible changes of season like the one we are experiencing now, or the different pace of life. For many, the Tahoe dream is simply having a great place to work and raise a family. In just a few words, a sense of community is established among all who care for Lake Tahoe.

There were two large drug busts in California on Wednesday, one in the Los Angeles Airport and the other in the town of Ripon. In total, 32,000 suspected Fentanyl pills were confiscated.

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We are writing in support of Brooke Laine for El Dorado County District V Supervisor.  Brooke is a lifelong resident of El Dorado County, leaving only long enough to attend and graduate with a major in Economics from U. C. Santa Cruz.  Because she comes from a family that believes in service to the community, she returned to Lake Tahoe and became involved first in the family business, then in the banking industry. This was followed by terms on the City Council and as Mayor.

The South Tahoe High Climate Crew Club and Key Club asked questions of this year's candidates for South Lake Tahoe city council. Not all candidates replied and there are no responses from Brad Jacobson, Tamara Wallace, or Sherry Eddy.

Due to the length of the questions and answers (there are seven of them) they will be split up over the next few days. One was asked yesterday and there are two questions answered below:

2, Are you satisfied with the current state of our public schools? If not, what changes would you like to see?

South Lake Tahoe City Manager Joe Irvin recently installed the 2022-2023 officers of the Kiwanis Aktion Club of Lake Tahoe, the only community service group open to all adults living with disabilities.

More than anything, people living with disabilities want to be treated like everyone else. They want to show they have value and to give back to the community through service. Aktion Club empowers members to be themselves, work together with friends and implement plans through action.

The Lake Tahoe Lakers will be back in action this Friday night as they take on the Fresno Monsters on "First Responders Night" at the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena.

Head on down, take in the action, and help them honor those who work tirelessly to keep the community safe.

All first responders are invited to go enjoy a complimentary pass to the October 21 game as their way to say "Thank You."

The action starts at 7:30 p.m.

The South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena is located at 1176 Rufus Allen Blvd. For more information, visit https://www.tahoearena.co/.

A completed containment line continues to evade those working on the Mosquito Fire. The terrain at two spots is keeping the containment line at 95 percent. It started near the town of Foresthill on September 6.

The cause of the fire that has burned 76,788 acres is under investigation.

There is 996 personnel assigned to the fire who will be working on the grid, patrol, and mop-up of all completed dozer and handlines to the extent necessary to prevent escape.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) students are hosting a forum for California Senate District 4 candidates on Friday, October 28 from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Free lunch will be provided, and all are welcome!

Both Marie Alvarado-Gil and Tim Robertson will be there to answer audience questions, primarily geared toward student concerns and issues.

Please RSVP to egabel@ltcc.edu. It will be held in the LTCC Roberta Mason Library.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Local artist Annie Walker is using her unique and colorful style technique to create "Sierra Juniper" on the back wall of Blue Dog Pizza at Midtown in South Lake Tahoe.

Blue Dog Pizza at Midtown is located at the intersection of Sierra Blvd., and Lake Tahoe Blvd. The art represents the feelings of rebirth, new beginnings, and second chances that many felt following the Caldor Fire.

There are many reasons to vote for Brooke Laine for El Dorado County Supervisor. Brooke is honest, experienced, a team player, and understands our county’s background and needs.

She is dedicated with her desire to serve. Having known Brooke for most of her years growing up, (I was her Girl Scout leader and neighbor), she could always be counted on and was personable beyond her years. She was raised by a local family of community ” givers” and she is ready to serve and “give” to our county.

This is the representation we need.

Respectfully,
Carolyn Meiers

AKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - BEBOT, the all-electric, remote-controlled beach-cleaning robot, found itself at home on Lake Tahoe beaches this summer. After its first trip along the sand at Kiva in June, BEBOT cleaned ten other beaches to test its effectiveness.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - For years, solutions have been sought to keep through traffic on the highway and out of Meyers neighborhoods during busy, getaway days. With the invention of mapping apps, Lake Tahoe visitors found the back ways to get around traffic that can back up on US50 on Sundays and holidays as they make the exodus to the west over Echo Summit.

It is now back to the drawing board as the right-turn restriction plan didn't get the apps to keep drivers on US50. The signs listing the Sunday and holiday right-turn ban will be removed on November 1.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Calling all LTUSD parents, guardians, and community members - it is time to start planning for another amazing Grad Night. Last year's event was a great success and they are looking forward to making this year's event a night to remember for our graduates.

The 2023 Grad Night will be held on Friday, June 16.

If you are interested in supporting this spectacular, safe, and sober event for the 2023 Graduates, please join them - there is something for everyone to do.

Everyone is welcome if they:
- Want to help plan the whole event

Although I am no longer a City of South Lake Tahoe resident, I was one for 53 years. I do care about local elections and who is best for the community. I’m still a property owner and have family and friends in So. Lake Tahoe. The community will always be near and dear to my heart. I still care deeply for what is best for So. Lake Tahoe. The upcoming elections for El Dorado County Supervisor and South Lake Tahoe City Council are important.