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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue will host the 7th annual Wildfire Safety Expo on Saturday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at South Tahoe Middle School. The Wildfire Safety Expo is a free, community event that provides information on how to be fire-safe during this upcoming wildfire season.
Douglas Wayne Kixmiller, affectionately known as Doug, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2023. He was a devoted son, brother, father, uncle, and friend, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Doug was the epitome of a family man and a loyal friend.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Aquatic invasive plants (predominantly curly leaf pondweed and Eurasian watermilfoil) have taken over more than 90 percent of the 172-acre Tahoe Keys lagoon system, and, according to the 2015 UNR Implementation Plan, they are considered the most immediate threat to Lake Tahoe.
On a windy day, embers from a fire can fly for miles. The U.S. Forest Service says, “During windy conditions, embers can be carried long distances, causing spot fires and home ignitions far from a wildfire.” Clearing out 75 percent of the forest will not save our homes and families from wildfire ember ignitions.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is amazing how far simple praise on a job well done can go. Praise is one of the simplest and most powerful tools to engage and motivate a student, and something that happened ten years ago shows that praise and recognition can be life-long.