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RENO, Nev. — The Great Basin Institute (GBI) has been awarded a grant from CAL FIRE’s Forest Health Regional Grant Program to aid in implementing the Crystal Basin Ecological Restoration Project. Located within the Eldorado National Forest, north of Highway 50, this initiative spans 85,000 acres and aims to reduce wildfire risks, improve forest health, and safeguard critical resources. In collaboration with the Healthy Eldorado Landscape Partnership (HELP), GBI will implement proven forest resilience practices to ensure long-term ecological health and fire risk reduction.

Hello and Happy Holidays! I'm delighted to write a review on this past Sunday's performance of Messiah by the newly formed Tahoe-Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus, conducted by James Rawie. This was the 19th year that Messiah has been performed in South Lake Tahoe. 132 people attended this performance at Mountain House Church, a new beautiful, and warm venue. James' lovely wife Nancy always opens their shows with a welcoming smile and some interesting background information that puts the audience at ease.

It’s time to bundle up, grab some hot cocoa, and hit the road to enjoy South Lake Tahoe’s most festive holiday displays! The call went out to locals to have them submit their addresses so the public could go out and enjoy their lights from December 18 through Christmas, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

PR Entertainment and Bass Camp Festival President Paul Reder has been in a battle over the past four months, one that he never imagined having to face. On August 9, 2024, a former employee and person he says he tried to help filed a civil case against Reder, his company, and some members of his staff. That person, known in court as "John Doe," alleged Reder sex trafficked him as a minor and used his financial position to exploit the individual years into adulthood in incidents between 2012-2016.

NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The North Tahoe Chamber is now accepting applications for grant sponsorship funding for events scheduled to take place in North Lake Tahoe in 2025. Funding for the grants is generated by the North Lake Tahoe Tourism Business Improvement District (NLT-TBID) and is used to support events that promote community vitality, environmental stewardship, and economic health in the region.

12/17 UPDATE: The individuals involved in the shooting on Dennis Street in Douglas County on Monday have been identified as Kathy Jean Weiland, 63, and Gregory Raymond Ward, 63. Weiland was pronounced dead at the scene and Ward is being treated at Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno. This is an active homicide investigation and it appears that Ward shot Weiland and then shot himself attempting to commit suicide.

STATELINE, Nev. – By the end, it wasn’t even close. The Tahoe Knight Monsters dominated the Utah Grizzlies at home for the third straight game, winning 7-3 to secure their seventh victory in a row and their first three-game sweep in franchise history.

Things started quiet in the first period, with neither team able to sustain an offensive foothold in the first ten minutes of play. But that all changed in the next four minutes, as Sloan Stanick, Simon Pinard, and Jett Jones all scored in quick succession to make it 3-0.

And they were just getting started.

Monday Update: The winners in the first Gingerbread House contest are Olivia Baginski for the Young Bakers Division for her "Clucking Around the Chicken Coup," the People's Choice Award and $250 to Stephanie Zepeda-Ledezma for her "The Edible Estate," 3rd place and $250 to Ruby Baginski for her "The Sugar Plum Manor," 2nd place and $500 to Patti Summers and Kelly Schweim for their "Zeus & Friends," and 1st place and $1000 to Rachel Derry and her "A Very Beary Christmas." Congratulations to all. There were 22 adult entries and 12 youth entries, the talent was next-level.

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.

December 2, 2024 - December 8, 2024

12/2
03:10 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE STOP - Officer initiated activity at Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: CHECKS CLEAR.

This December marks a significant milestone for the Lake Tahoe Region. Fifty-five years ago this month, a unique interstate compact between the states of California and Nevada became law, creating the nation’s first bi-state environmental planning agency. I have had the honor of serving on the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board for more than four years and as Board Chair for the last two.

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced this week that the Office of the Attorney General has filed charges in the Carson City Justice Court related to the 2020 “fake electors” case. The six Nevadans who falsely represented themselves as presidential electors in the aftermath of the 2020 election have been charged with Uttering a Forged Instrument, a category D felony.

The six "fake electors" had attempted to award Nevada’s six electoral college votes to former President Donald Trump despite his clear loss to Democrat Joe Biden in 2020.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe has canceled its second night of the Festival of Lights due to inclement weather tonight, but the Lake Tahoe Historical Society is going forward with its holiday celebration on Saturday, December 14 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Santa Claus will be at the historic Osgood Toll House, a great place to share wish lists and take photos. The decorated log cabin and museum are open for free tours.

Enjoy free hot chocolate and cookies, and grab some mistletoe from the Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra club!

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Winter Wonderland at Camp Richardson Resort’s Historic Hotel is a great place to enjoy holiday cheer as the South Lake Tahoe resort holds "Winter Wonderland" on Friday, December 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Enjoy a special visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus, decorate ornaments, and enjoy complimentary coffee, hot cocoa, and cookies. There will also be a special fireside reading of The Night Before Christmas!

There will also be specialty adult beverages available for purchase.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 50-year-old woman from Fremont, Calif., and an 84-year-old man from Yerington, Nev. have been identified as the two people who died in a head-on collision on November 28 on Echo Summit.

At approximately 5:35 p.m., the California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to the collision between a westbound Toyota Sequoia and an eastbound Chevrolet Traverse.

The Toyota and Chevrolet collided head-on in the eastbound lane for unknown reasons.

The Daughters of the American Revolution, Lake Tahoe Chapter, will be sponsoring its annual 2024 Wreaths Across America ceremony honoring active military personnel, veterans, and first responders at Happy Homestead Cemetery, 1261 Johnson Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe, Saturday, December 14, 2024, 10 a.m.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This week's Home of the Week winner from the South Tahoe Association of Realtors:

Listing Agent: Brent Johnson
Listing Office: Chase International - South Lake Tahoe
johnsonhly@sbcglobal.net, 775-240-4342
Property Address: 1170 Prospector Trl., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
MLS #140979

Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 3
Square Footage: 7,841 Sq Ft.
Price: $1,298,000

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Ambassador Lodge has announced its recent re-opening following an extensive renovation of the almost sixty-year-old, 57-room hotel.

Constructed in 1965, Ambassador Lodge is one of the oldest and most well-designed lodges in the tourist zone of South Lake Tahoe and is conveniently located within walking distance of many South Tahoe attractions including Heavenly Ski Resort, Tahoe Blue Event Center, Edgewood Golf Course, four major casinos, shopping and dining experiences, and more.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It all started with an ambitious idea from JB Harris, co-founder of ECO-CLEAN Solutions, who, after years of working on Tahoe’s beaches, recognized the pressing need for an innovative solution to keep Tahoe’s shorelines litter-free year-round. Determined to make a difference, Harris sought out cutting-edge technology that seamlessly combines innovation with environmental stewardship. This vision became reality in 2021 with the introduction of BEBOT, the first solar and battery-powered beach-cleaning robot on the West Coast.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - When most people think of the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Tahoe Search and Rescue (SAR) team members, they often think of trained volunteers who hike long distances and climb up mountains to help rescue injured or lost persons. What they may not realize is that there are other trained volunteers whose primary mission is to help prepare for and make these rescues possible.

David Jinkens’ debut as a new council member at Tuesday night’s (12/10/24) meeting was, shall we say, loud. As if we weren’t already enduring marathon sessions stretching past reasonable hours—thanks to Councilman Robbins’ overdramatic habit of publicly doing math while dramatically repeating “What’s the sigma?” and “What’s the x-factor?”—we now have Councilman Jinkens adding his flair for wannabe-lawyering to the mix.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a prescribed burning operation underway Wednesday at the Lake Tahoe Airport. South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, in conjunction with Lake Valley Fire Protection District and Cal Fire, is pile burning on ten acres around the airport. The burning caused some concern from residents who saw the flames and smoke in Johnson Meadow.

The ignition was December 11 with the first five acres, and the operation with smoke will go into Thursday when another five acres are burned.

On Monday, December 2, a filling and ‘down home’ meal was served that eliminated any feelings of hunger that the dinner guests might have had when they arrived at St. Theresa Grace Hall that evening. As the 123 dinner guests moved down the serving line, they had a wide selection of toppings to finish off their fully loaded baked potatoes that were smothered in chili – sour cream, green onions, cheddar cheese, salsa, bacon, to name a few. The meal was finished with a green salad with almonds, mandarin oranges, rolls, and a wide selection of delicious desserts.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - During this busy winter holiday season, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit are teaming up to remind drivers: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council welcomed two new members at their meeting on Tuesday, December 10. Keith Roberts and David Jinkens won their seats in the November election and were sworn in. They join current council members Cody Bass, Tamara Wallace, and Scott Robbins.