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A 15 year old South Lake Tahoe teen is in stable condition today after being struck by a car, dragged through an intersection, and left in a snow bank at the corner of Washington and Third Streets on Monday evening. The suspect, a male driver, left the scene in a white or off white subaru.

His mother, Aisha Sequoiyah, spoke to SouthTahoeNow.com today from Renown Medical Center in Reno. She said her son Abiyah is doing okay and is undergoing cognitive tests today to determine that there is no brain damage. She hopes he will be released later today.

In a community where the economy and weather affect jobs and business levels, perhaps no better indicator is the number of South Lake Tahoe school students who are dependent on the free or reduced cost school lunch program.

Currently, 61.8% of all students are on these programs in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District, ranging from a high of 81.3% of the students at Tahoe Valley Elementary to a low of 19.3% at the Environmental Science Magnet School.

Pamela’s Pilates will celebrate their recent expansion with a grand reopening and ribbon cutting on Saturday, January 25 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The ribbon cutting will take place at 4:30 p.m.

Guests will have the opportunity to test the studio's newest Pilates equipment while enjoying music from Incline Village’s Paul David and the Drivers, and food provided by the Simple Bliss Vegan Cafe.

There will be exclusive packages available to those in attendance as well as instruction on Stott Pilates, meet the studio's instructors Pamela and
Jordyn.

Twenty South Lake Tahoe restaurants will be representing local cuisine as part of the California Restaurant Month during the week of January 10-17, 2014. Each restaurant will feature specially priced and price fixe menus highlighting the theme "Made With Altitude." Foodies will find delight as they are connected with the area's most notable locally-owned eateries, each recognized for their classic favorites and distinctive dishes

Helen Keller wrote those words many years ago yet they continue to be very relevant today. As I look forward to 2014 I also like to reflect on another one of my favorite quotes, this one from Ghandi, "you must be the change you wish to see in the world."

As a community that is in the midst of change, we can be reminded of these quotes as we move forward and live in a town we're both proud of, and a vibrant part of.

Tragedy struck at the 2012 SnowGlobe in South Lake Tahoe when 19 year old Alyssa Byrne became separated from her friends and died of hypothermia after falling in a snow bank after attempting to walk back to her hotel.

Out of that tragedy, the "Always My Buddy" program was developed. Alyssa's family wanted to make sure another family didn't have to go through what they did by making sure everyone that is an unfamiliar place is safe.

You've most likely seen the bins around town, covered in wrapping paper and notes asking for toy donations for Christmas Cheer. The call for toys being needed for children in the South Lake Tahoe community went out, and the community responded.

Hearty breakfasts, gourmet burgers, fine wines, steaks, seafood, and mountains of decadent desserts are on the menu Jan. 10-17, 2014 at Tahoe South as more than a dozen of the area’s restaurants roll out an extraordinary culinary experience for California Restaurant Month.

The 2nd Annual South Lake Tahoe Holiday Parade will be held on Saturday, December 14. Spectators will line the parade route from the top of Ski Run Blvd to TJMaxx at the Y. When the parade starts the forecast is sunny and 40 degrees.

Cold weather and snow this week is allowing Sierra-at-Tahoe® Resort to open for the 2013-14 season on Friday, December 6, 2013 with early season conditions and very limited terrain. The ski resort will operate the Easy Rider Express chairlift which will give skiers and snowboarders access to the right half of Broadway trail. This is a green run and will have small to medium rail features, giving guests a chance to get their park legs back underneath them.

Stephen Ditchkus has been named the new General Manager of South Lake Tahoe's MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa. “Our plan is to combine the spectacular attractions of Lake Tahoe with the amenities of the property, with a focus on the gaming experience,” said Ditchkus. “It’s a great time to be back in Tahoe with the destination moving forward with all its improvements for visitors and locals, alike.”

With the holidays right around the corner, many of us are beginning to think about warm meals with loved ones and the joys of exchanging gifts. However, many local families with few resources are struggling to rebuild their lives after experiencing violence. They are solely focused on how they will pay rent and provide food and warm clothing for their families. For the thirteenth year in a row, Live Violence Free is organizing an opportunity for community members and businesses to come together to provide happier holidays for local survivors of violence.

Bob and Tammy Hassett, current operators of Camp Richardson and Meeks Bay Resort have been selected to run the concession at Round Hill Pines Resort according to Cheva Heck of the U.S. Forest Service. The current lease is held by the Forvilly family and is set to expire on December 31, 2013. Frank Forvilly has operated Round Hill Pines since 1971 and just found out yesterday that they weren't awarded the new contract.

Twenty-eight area nonprofits were awarded $85,000 in donations from the 2013 American Century Championship. In a ceremony on Thursday, the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority distributed the checks through funds raised during the annual celebrity golf tournament.

Enjoy an afternoon of festive music provided by Dream Spirit. Featuring traditional Christmas tunes, and popular classics, this performance is the perfect way to get into the spirit of the season. Refreshments provided by Friends of the Library.

Free event but it is requested that you bring non-perishable food items for donation to Christmas Cheer.

It's Holiday Movie Time at the South Lake Tahoe Library!

Coffee, donuts and Irving Berlins classic movie, ’Holiday Inn’, starring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire.

Free event but it is requested that you bring non-perishable food items for donation to Christmas Cheer.

Everything from Yoga to plastic surgery to food and fitness will be covered during the Annual Lake Tahoe Women's Wellness Weekend at Granlibakken Lodge & Conference Center November 9-10. Speakers, women's health professionals, authors and others will present on a myriad of topics concerning women and their health.

In anticipation of a November 22, 2013 opening day, Heavenly Mountain Resort has fired up the West Coast’s largest snowmaking system and has begun making snow at the top of the Gondola and on California Trail. The resort received its first significant snowfall of the season last night with 6-8 inches of snow overnight on the mountain.

Sierra-at-Tahoe® Resort will host a job fair to fill seasonal positions for the coming winter season on November 2, 2013 at the Sierra™ Resort base lodge near South Lake Tahoe from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Operational departments will be interviewing and hiring seasonal workers including Lift Operations, Retail, Food & Beverage, Adult Ski & Snowboard School, Wild Mountain Children’s Center, Blizzard Mountain, Guest Services, Parking, Rental & Repair Services and Ticket Administration. Positions range from full-time November through April to Weekends and Holidays only.

Hi. I’m Buddy the bear. I guess that’s my name because I hear people calling me that. “Hey Buddy get out of here.” Or “There’s that bear, Bud get out of here. Maybe my name is Get out of here. I live in the neighborhood at South Lake Tahoe. I have lived here a long time. I like it because the people are good to me. They put food in the garage for me. I get the big bags out, doesn’t have a good smell. Kind of like the dried grass in the field. Some time I share it with some noisy four legged animals. I see the people give them food first and then they put it back in the garage for me to take.

Regarded as one of the top magazines in the industry, TransWorld SNOWboarding has been ranking the best resorts in North America for over a decade. In their poll for the 2014 season, TransWorld SNOWboarding ranked Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort amongst the best mountains in North America.

The very best of Lake Tahoe's wedding and special event industry comes together at the Something Blue Wedding Expo on Sunday, November 17 at MontBleu Casino Resort Hotel. The event runs from noon to 3 pm and will help brides and grooms plan their big day. Join the fun with raffle prizes, fashion show, champagne, food samples, music and more!

Tickets will be available at the door for $15 each. Get your FREE Ticket by pre-registering by October 17, 2013 here:
http://tahoeweddings.org/index.php?option=com_rsform&formId=6

Oktoberfest at Camp Richardson is living up to expectations with their food, drink, crafts, games and kid's activities. If the cars parked along Highway 89 is any indication there were several hundred people, if not into the thousands, enjoying the festivities.

The annual event runs until Sunday at 5 pm so there is still time to make it out. The Trolley will be running from the Y and dropping off passengers right in front of Camp Richardson. Biking and walking are also very viable options if one prefers not to drive.

Join in on a day of fun, golf, great food, great friends and lots of prizes at the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe's 20th annual golf tournament. This year's event is held once again at Edgewood Tahoe on October 14, a day after the course closes to the public.

The $225 fee covers a round of golf, tee prizes, a chance at tournament prizes, raffle prizes, a gourmet lunch, on course lunch and beverages and a post-round reception. There will also be a wide assortment of silent auction items.