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Every year, thousands of skiers will sustain a knee injury, cutting their season short. While some are caused by unavoidable accidents, some injuries can be prevented. Preparation, mindfulness, and a proactive approach can make all the difference between a day on the slopes and an unforeseen trip to the emergency room.

The medial cruciate ligament (MCL) and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are the most prone to injuries when skiing. These ligaments contribute to the stabilization of the knee, and can become compromised in high-speed/high-impact sports such as skiing.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 12 at 5:30 p.m.

The first order of business will be to select the 2024 mayor and mayor pro tem from the current council members. Cody Bass is the current mayor pro tem.

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 30 - December 6, 2023

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16:24 - CIVIL INCIDENT - Officer initiated activity at Tahoe Prep Academy, Meyers Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: UNABLE TO CONTACT.

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Six Nevadans were indicted by a grand jury for their false portrayal as Nevada’s presidential electors in the aftermath of the 2020 election, says the state's Attorney General Aaron Ford.

Three of the six are Douglas County residents, with one, Eileen Rice, the wife of Douglas County Commissioner Wes Rice, and a Lake Tahoe resident.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Saturday night is the ninth night of the Cuppa Tahoe/South Lake Tahoe Library's 24-day Tahoe Reading Advent Calendar. Tonight's bedtime reader is South Lake Tahoe City Manager Joe Irvin.

Joe is reading "Miseducated: A Memoir" by Brandon P. Fleming.

"Reading before bed relaxes me and helps me to fall asleep fast," said Joe..

Did you know that you could help reduce your holiday stress and cut tension in half by reading a book before bed?

HOMEWOOD, Calif. - Ed Miller has served 36 years on the El Dorado County Civil Service Commission, 34 of those years as its chairman.

Miller submitted his resignation this week to be effective after current hearings.

The slow march toward winter at Lake Tahoe this year is starting to make last winter seem like a distant memory. However, reflecting back on a year of both challenges and wins for the lake and our communities, it would be impossible to leave out the 70-year record snowfall Tahoe received last winter. The crushing series of atmospheric rivers brought emergency conditions that tested the basin, but when it came down to it, we saw people and agencies digging in to help one another dig out.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Health has been designated a Surgical Quality Partner by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). This distinction acknowledges Barton’s dedication to surgical quality and commitment to maintaining the highest standards in surgical care.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Olympic and X-Game Gold Medalist, and South Lake Tahoe native Jamie Anderson celebrated local students this week at a celebration at Valhalla.

Jamie worked with the Lake Tahoe Unified School District to select the inaugural 18 Under 18 celebration, recognizing students for excelling in athletics, academics, business and entrepreneurial, philanthropy as well as being inspirational and winning in another field.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Friday night is the eighth night of the Cuppa Tahoe/South Lake Tahoe Library's 24-day Tahoe Reading Advent Calendar. Tonight's bedtime reader is community advocate and longtime local Wendy David.

She is reading "Jellyfish Age Backwards."

"Reading expands my world and I learn things I've never even thought of before," said Wendy.

Did you know that you could help reduce your holiday stress and cut tension in half by reading a book before bed?

Did You Know is a monthly column from the Tahoe Alliance for Safe Kids (TASK). This month they have collaborated with its partners at Barton Health to share a guide for responsible holiday practices around substances. Aislynn Soave, the Substance Use Navigator at Barton, has put together some tips for parents and children to remember during this holiday season. The holiday season can be a time of joy and connection; it also brings with it the importance of responsible actions to ensure a worry-free and enjoyable time for all.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. – El Dorado County Health & Human Services staff member Mindi Paxiao was recognized at the 2023 Annual Chief Probation Officers of California Awards Ceremony with the Tim Fitzharris Award. The award acknowledges outstanding achievements in community corrections by honoring a non-probation employee who has made a substantial and noteworthy contribution. Eligible recipients may include volunteers, Juvenile Justice Commissioners, journalists, college professors, or others who have demonstrated excellence in their work within the corrections sector.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Douglas County School Board Trustee Tony Magnotta has submitted his resignation, effective immediately. Magnotta has been one of the three longer-term trustees who have butted heads with the three new trustees who have been the center of controversy since being elected in November 2022.

Magnotta said he has spent the last year not being listened to and being subjected to "harassment and veiled threats."

Douglas County School District,

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Public Utility District (District) has been awarded the coveted Excellence in Information Technology award from the Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC). The District is one of only 18 recipients throughout the state of California.

“This award illustrates the high level of expertise of the District’s IT Department,” said Paul Hughes, General Manager. “We are very fortunate to have highly dedicated and professional staff that continue to advance technology and protect the District from cyber-attacks.”

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Three new locations have been added to the prescribed fire map for this week. USDA Forest Service firefighters are scheduled to begin burning piles tomorrow off Cathedral and Spring Creek roads on the south end of Lake Tahoe, weather permitting.

The three new spots:

Cascade 132-USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, Location: Spring Creek Road and SR89 near South Lake Tahoe. Burn Type: Hand Piles.
Total Acreage: 20. Planned Ignition: 12/09/2023.

Agencies at Lake Tahoe and across the United States are working to overcome fundamental barriers to creating affordable and workforce housing. It is critical that communities stand together and embrace the changes that are needed if we are to confront a housing crisis of immense proportions.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Thursday night is the seventh night of the Cuppa Tahoe/South Lake Tahoe Library's 24-day Tahoe Reading Advent Calendar. Tonight's bedtime reader is healthcare professional and public figure, Casey Costa. She is reading tonight with her son Brody.

"Reading with my son helps us unwind from an overly stimulating day and provides nightly uninterrupted quality time together," said Casey.

They are reading "Sneezy the Snowman."

Did you know that you could help reduce your holiday stress and cut tension in half by reading a book before bed?

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – Bayview Farms Pony Club Riding Center has announced the certification of Bailey Brown from D-1 to D-2 in Horse Management, and sisters Gabby and Giada Lancellotti from D-1 to D-2 in Horse Management and Hunter Seat Equitation at a testing event held on November 12, 2023, in Minden, Nev.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With the increased availability of electric vehicles (EV) from multiple automobile companies, the need increases for charging stations. Since I80 and US50 are both what are deemed "alternative fuel corridors," there must be a station every 50 miles and within one mile of that highway but there is no requirement within cities and counties. In a tourist destination like Lake Tahoe, stations need to be strategically placed for their travel while also meeting the needs of residents.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Community Conversation will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the District Office.

The discussion in January will be centered on Artificial Intelligence and Education.

The public is invited to attend.

Recaps from previous community conversations and the State of the District are posted at this link - Information from the State of the District and Community Conversations.