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I endorse Measure U as a local business owner of Mind/Body Fitness, a member of Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe, and the LTUSD Facilities Planning Advisory Committee. I have no children in the local public schools but believe voting YES to fund aging classrooms and facilities is an investment in the overall health of our community and a moral imperative to protect children. Complaining does not create change. Progress needs action and financial support.

The next meeting of the Meyers Advisory Council will be held on Wednesday, October 2 at 4:30 p.m. at the Lake Valley Fire Protect District portable building, 2211 Keetak Street.

The public is invited to attend and there is an opportunity for public comment on agenda items.

Agenda

1. Staff recommending the Council approve the Meyers Advisory Council Meeting Minutes from September 18, 2024.

2. Agenda Item - Chair recommending the Council receive and file an update on Tahoe Paradise Park.

As Barton Health plans for the future of healthcare in South Shore, our patients remain our top priority. By expanding healthcare services on two campuses, South Lake Tahoe and Stateline, we’ll provide more services to meet your needs. And a new hospital ensures you receive excellent health care with a larger emergency department, upgraded operating rooms, modern medical equipment, and the latest in healing design.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - We reached out to all of the candidates for the two open positions on the South Lake Tahoe city council, asking for them to respond to some questions. Sadly, not all responded, but the public will get to hear from a few of them in the order their replies were received, one candidate a day Tuesday-Friday.

Today is David Jinkens who is a retired South Lake Tahoe city manager. He has lived in South Lake Tahoe with his wife Terri for 22 years.

What brought you to SLT? 

ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - The Alpine County Board of Supervisors has ratified a local emergency declaration following a significant increase in fentanyl-related overdoses, which have threatened public health and safety in the region. This declaration comes in response to a 63 percent surge in fatal overdoses over the past 14 months in the county, primarily affecting the Hung-A-Lel-Ti Community. These five deaths, including several near-fatal overdoses, have overwhelmed local emergency services, public health resources, and law enforcement.

CARSON CITY, Nev. - On September 30, 2024, just before 9 p.m., the Carson City Sheriff's Office (CCSO) received a call that referenced Instagram direct messaging between students at Carson City Middle School. The messages were directed threats from one student to another, according to CCSO.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Women’s Community Fund (TWCF) was launched to leverage the power of collective giving to make a broad and lasting impact on the communities of the southern end of Lake Tahoe. Learn how to make a difference in the community for as little as $125 per year.

Through a simple grant-making process, the annual proceeds from membership provide financial support to nonprofits that address pressing issues facing our communities.

TWCF is holding the following informational events:

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The soulful Teddy Swims will bring his powerful vocals and genre-blending sound to the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena on September 6, 2025! With a mix of R&B, pop, and country, Teddy’s live shows are an experience you won’t want to miss. Prepare for an unforgettable night under the stars! The show starts at 7:30 p.m.

There were not enough applicants for the open positions on the Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) Board of Directors so a "Notice of Vacancy" has been created to fill one spot. On November 5, incumbents John Rice and Tim Cain will appear on the ballot for two of three positions

Pursuant to Government Code §1780, the community must be notified of the vacancy. The appointee will represent the community served by the Lake Valley Fire Protection District as a Board Director. The position to be filled is a 4-year term beginning December 2024 and ending December 2028.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The Lake Tahoe Documentary Film Festival is just days away! There is something for everybody during the three-day event, but what makes it even extra special are the screenings where the filmmakers will be present. There will also be chances to take a deeper dive into the stories and themes that shape their work during amazing panel events.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Dr. David Borges will be teaching a Lake Tahoe History workshop this fall at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC). Learn about the history of the area from its geologic formation and first inhabitants through its 19th and 20th century developments. Events both inside and outside the basin will be studied for their impact on the region.

Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) proudly mark a historic milestone: 50 years since women first joined its ranks - paving the way for women in the Department.

On September 30, 1974, a group of 40 women reported to the CHP Academy as part of the Women Traffic Officer Program (WTOP), launched as a trial to evaluate women's fitness and capability as CHP officers. Of those women, 27 completed Academy training and were sworn in as CHP officers on January 16, 1975.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) forest thinning projects are underway and scheduled to continue over the next several weeks, conditions and weather permitting. For project details, including land ownership, lead agency, start date, and expected duration, view the Forest Thinning Projects Map at Tahoe Living With Fire which highlights current and upcoming projects.

There are no prescribed fire operations at Lake Tahoe this week, just the fuel reduction projects.

STATELINE, Nev. – The Kahle Community Center has announced sign-ups for its youth basketball league, designed for 3rd to 8th graders. This is an introductory recreation league designed for youth to have fun and learn about basketball fundamentals. Register in person at the Kahle Community Center Front Desk.

League Details

The league will run from early January to mid-March, featuring one game and one practice each week. Here are the age group and game nights:

3rd-4th grade boys – games on Tuesday nights
3rd-5th grade girls – games on Tuesday...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce does not endorse candidates, but they do reach out to candidates and ask them a series of questions. They recently asked the seven candidates for two open positions on the South Lake Tahoe City Council some key questions that show how their goals and views on key topics and intentions align with the Chamber’s values and goals. 

The rankings done by its Government Relations Committee are included below as are the candidate’s answers.

TRUCKEE, Calif. - On Wednesday, September 25 at 3:30 p.m., the Truckee Police Department received multiple calls reporting a canoe with two adult males inside had flipped over in the middle of Donner Lake. A nearby windsurfer got to one of the men and saved him, but could not get the second man. Neither of the occupants were wearing life jackets.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Fall temperatures are continuing to evade most of the west, and the coming week will be more of the firm grasp on summer the weather has had. There will be several more days of iced lattes before the hot pumpkin spice lattes fill orders.

The Lake Tahoe Basin won't experience the 100-degree highs the Sacramento Valley will see, but there will be a few 80s to start the month of October.

An anomalously strong ridge builds into the region by late Monday through Wednesday. Temperatures will climb well above seasonal averages, with highs

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Paradise Park was alive with excitement as the 2024 Music in the Park series concluded with a spectacular performance by Jelly Bread. The band captivated the audience with their electrifying tunes, creating an unforgettable atmosphere.

The evening was a perfect culmination of the Music in the Park series, offering the community a chance to come together, enjoy outstanding music, and savor delicious treats from various food trucks.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A new family-friendly business is heading to South Lake Tahoe - Cascade Kitchens. They are finishing up transforming the former Kmart Garden Center into a commissary kitchen with eight food vendors, a bar, a pop-up market, a private event space, and indoor and outdoor dining areas. The atmosphere will be that of a community gathering spot, with the culinary delights of vendors and artisans from our local region and beyond.

The next UCDavis Tahoe Environmental Center (TERC) Science Speaks Lecture will be on Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. at Sunnyside Resort. The guest speaker will be award-winning author Judith Schwartz and her presentation, Forest is a Verb: A Landscape Lens on Climate.