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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.

EL DORADO COUNTY, CALIF. - Deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responded to the area of High Meadow Trail on a call of multiple shots heard on Saturday, November 4, 2023. The caller said they'd heard about 100 shots fired. Upon investigation, the deputies found target shooters in the forest who were there legally and conducting themselves in a safe manner with a "good backdrop," according to the sheriff's office.

Some shooting is allowed in some areas of the Lake Tahoe Basin.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The concessionaire special-use agreement between the operators of Camp Richardson, Camp Richardson Resort, Inc., and the US Forest Service (USFS) has been extended.

There were two fires on the South Shore this weekend, both at possible homeless encampments along the edge of the Van Sickle Bi-State Park, one on the Nevada side and the other on the California side.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Areawide strong winds will continue through tonight and into Monday, with a Lake Wind Advisory until 4 p.m. Monday. There will be a glimpse of winter starting with rain showers that will become more numerous during the day on Monday. Some snow may cause travel impacts over the Sierra Monday late afternoon and night. From Tuesday afternoon onward, including the Veteran`s Day weekend, relatively quiet weather is expected for most areas. A few mountain snow showers are possible on Friday.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Smaine Fund is holding a fundraising event at The Hangar on Friday, November 10, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be live music, raffle prizes, and a Teton Gravity Research (TGR) film premiere.

Funds will go to the Smaine Fund which is dedicated to supporting initiatives that make a positive impact on athletes, and participation in this event will directly contribute to those efforts.

The Lake Tahoe Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has announced that Tom Millham will be honored with the DAR Medal of Honor. This is the most prestigious honor awarded by the DAR and given to individuals who are United States citizens by birth and who have shown extraordinary qualities of leadership, trustworthiness, service, and patriotism.

The recipients must have made unusual and lasting contributions to our American Heritage by truly giving of themselves to their community, state, country, and fellowmen.