SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Cascade Kitchens Food Hall & Bar is kicking off the new year with two kid-focused events designed to delight young guests while giving parents a well-deserved break.
Parents’ Date Night / Kids Movie Night will take place on Friday, January 16, 2026. This special evening allows parents to enjoy a quiet date night while their children are treated to a cozy movie experience in Cascade Kitchens’ private party room. Kids will watch the beloved Disney favorite Lilo & Stitch, making it a fun, safe, and entertaining night for the whole family—just in separate rooms.
The following week, Cascade Kitchens will host its popular Monthly Kids Cooking Class on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Designed to inspire creativity and confidence in the kitchen, the classes are offered in two age groups: ages 3–5 (5-6:15pm) and ages 6–9 (6:15-7:30pm). Our little chefs will learn to roast vegetables and chicken then enjoy a dinner that they prepare themselves. Both sessions are nearly sold out, and families are encouraged to register soon to secure a spot.
“These events are part of our ongoing commitment to creating a welcoming community space for local families,” said Fran Faulknor, owner. “Whether it’s giving parents a chance to reconnect or helping kids discover the joy of cooking, we love offering experiences that bring people together.”
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Ski California, the industry association representing 36 downhill and cross-country ski areas in California and Nevada, has partnered with OpenSnow as the official source of its snow forecasts. OpenSnow, a trusted source for the most accurate U.S. weather forecasts, snow reports, and AI-powered weather maps, has long been a valued source of Sierra storm forecasting.
“OpenSnow’s lead Sierra forecaster, Bryan Allegretto (BA), has been accurately predicting snowfall for ski areas in California and Nevada for two decades, so aligning with OpenSnow and looking to him as our lead snow forecaster was a natural choice,” said John Rice, Ski California president. “Bryan and his team have built trust not just among skiers and snowboarders, but within the ski industry as a whole, because of their accurate, detailed forecasts.”
On average over the past 10 years, Allegretto’s average forecast variance for each storm is ~1.5 inches. For the better part of the past two decades, his daily, detailed forecasts have become the beacon by which people make informed decisions about where and when they want to recreate in the snow, when to travel or avoid it, when the best conditions will occur for resorts to make snow, or how the weather might impact resort operations.
“Our intention has always been to provide skiers, snowboarders, and ski area operators and their teams with the most accurate snow forecasts possible,” said Bryan Allegretto, OpenSnow’s CA/NV forecaster and lead forecaster for Ski California. “To us, aligning with Ski California and producing their official snow forecasts means the industry knows both they and their guests can rely on the accuracy of our forecasts.”
OpenSnow continues to enhance its forecasting capabilities, and this winter launched first-of-their-kind new tools that leverage AI machine learning to transform how everyone plans around weather. Some of the most valuable to the California and Nevada ski industry are PEAKS, the new AI model that is up to 50% more accurate in providing location-specific forecasts in mountainous terrain, the new snowmaking wet-bulb temperature forecast, and forecast snowfall maps.
Follow BA’s Sierra forecast here, and his team’s Mammoth Mountain forecast here.
12. Amended and Restated Purchase and Sale Agreement with NDC Lake Tahoe, LP for Affordable Housing Project at 3900-3908 Lake Tahoe Boulevard. Requested Action / Suggested Motions: City Council is asked to either: (1)(a) Pass a Resolution authorizing the Finance Director to appropriate $1,000,000 from the General Fund Undesignated Excess Reserves into the expense budget line item for the donation to NDC Lake Tahoe, LP for the purchase of the property at 3900-3908 Lake Tahoe Boulevard; and (b) Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the Amended and Restated Purchase and Sale Agreement Amendment with NDC Lake Tahoe, LP; or (2) Pass a Motion granting a one-year extension on the closing deadline under the current Purchase and Sale Agreement to January 18, 2027.
13. Shelter Pass Program. Requested Action / Suggested Motions: 1) Pass a Resolution approving the Program Guidelines, directing staff to establish the Shelter Pass Program, and approving budget appropriation of $80,000 from El Dorado County Opportunity Knocks Continuum of Care and $15,000 from General Fund Undesignated Excess Reserves; 2) Pass a Resolution ratifying the grant application and authorizing the City Manager to enter into agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development, Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) for receipt of grant funding through El Dorado County; and 3) Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the Subrecipient Agreement with Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless.
14. Reimbursement Agreement with South Tahoe Transit Joint Powers Authority. Requested Action / Suggested Motions: (1) Pass a Resolution authorizing budget appropriations in an amount of either $51,551 (for the City’s share) or $77,326 (for the entire budget request including the City’s and El Dorado County’s share) from General Fund Undesignated Excess Reserves for the South Tahoe Transit JPA FY 2025/2026 budget; and (2) Pass a Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the Reimbursement Agreement for Managing Agency Services with South Tahoe Transit Joint Powers Authority; or pass a motion directing City staff to issue a Notice of Termination of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the South Tahoe Transit Joint Powers Authority.
15. 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule.
16. City Council Assignments to Boards and Commissions.
17. Update to City Council Protocols
Regular-New Business
18. Roles and Expectations of City Commissions, Boards, and Committees.
19. Citizen Appointments to City Boards and Commissions.
20. Consideration of 2026 Paving Program Options – Johnson Boulevard with James & Eloise Neighborhood or Al Tahoe Neighborhood. Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion selecting paving program: Option 1: Johnson Blvd. and James & Eloise Neighborhood; or Option 2: Johnson Blvd. and Al Tahoe Neighborhood.
21. Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for Design and Permitting Services for El Dorado Beach Revetment and Improvements Project. Requested Action / Suggested Motions: 1) Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for Phase 1 services for the El Dorado Beach Revetment and Improvements Project for a not-to-exceed amount of $149,971; and 2) Pass a Motion directing staff to pursue planning, design, and permitting for preferred interim and permanent priorities for El Dorado Beach (structural protection of Lakeview Commons only or structural protection of Lakeview Commons and preservation of the beach).
14. Probation Department recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign Lease Agreement 9985 with A&G Holdings, LLC, for monthly rent for transitional housing located at 3769 Pioneer Trail, South Lake Tahoe, for non-minor dependent youth under Less Restrictive Programming, in the monthly amount of $1,750, to commence February 1, 2026, and terminate on January 31, 2027.
The Lake Tahoe Community College Board of Trustees are meeting Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the Board Meeting Room – L104, One College Drive, South Lake Tahoe.
Study Session
5.01 – AA – Review of Proposed General Additions to 2026-2027 Lake Tahoe Community College Curriculum and Catalog (First Reading)
5.02 – AA – Review of Proposed New and Deactivated Programs (First Reading)
The Incline Village General Improvement District is holding a meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 5 p.m. The meeting can be viewed in person at 893 Southwood Blvd. Incline Village or remotely at https://livestream.com/accounts/3411104.
H. GENERAL BUSINESS – (for possible action)
1. SUBJECT: (For possible Action) Review, Discuss and possibly Ratify and Adopt Resolution No. 1921 authorizing Incline Village General Improvement District to create and maintain Fiduciary Fund 700 – Tahoe Water Supply Association. This Fund is established for the specific purpose of accounting for assets held by the Incline Village General Improvement District in a custodial capacity for the Tahoe Water Supply Association (TWSA). (Requesting Staff Member Director of Finance Noemi Barter)
2. SUBJECT: (For possible Action) Budget Workshop #1 – General Budget conversation and Policy Direction. (Requesting Staff Member: District General Manager Robert Harrison)
3. SUBJECT: (For possible Action) Review, Discuss and provide Direction regarding Ordinance No. 7: Paragraph 79, Watercraft Launching which was deleted by Resolution 1915. (Requesting Staff Member: Director of Administrative Services Susan Herron)
4. SUBJECT: (For possible Action) Review, Discuss and provide Direction regarding Ordinance No. 7: Paragraph 100-103, starting with Misconduct (Requesting Staff Member: Director of Administrative Services Susan Herron)
5.SUBJECT: (For possible Action) Appoint a Board Liaison to Collaborate with Incline Village Crystal Bay Association (IVCBA) and other Community Organizations. (Requesting Board Member: Chair Michaela Tonking)
The South Tahoe Public Utility District is meeting Thursday, Jan. 15 at 2 p.m. at 1275 Meadow Crest Drive, South Lake Tahoe.
7. ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION
Capital outlay rollover accounts. Authorize staff to direct rollover funds budgeted in 2024/2025 fiscal year to the 2025/2026 fiscal year.
2025 Test Well Project. (1) Approve final Change Order No. 2 for Gregg Drilling, Inc. in the amount of $97,570.09; and (2) authorize the General Manager to execute the Change Order No. 2.
Bijou 1 waterline replacement project. 1) Approve Change Order No. 3 to Vinciguerra Construction, Inc. in the amount of $173,651; and 2) Authorize the General Manager to execute Change Order No. 3.
2025 asphalt patching and trench paving services contract. 1) Approve Change Order No. 4 in the amount of ($105,441.37) to Alcorn General Engineering and 2) Authorize the General Manager to execute Change Order No. 4.
2026 patch paving service contract. Authorize staff to advertise for construction bids for the 2026 Patch Paving Contract.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Heavenly Ski Patrol Foundation was established a little over 20 years ago as a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds to support a variety of charitable needs within the community. First established to help an injured ski patroller, the organization has donated nearly $300,000 to worthy organizations and individuals over the history of the Foundation.
Over the years, Bread & Broth has benefitted from the generosity of the Heavenly Ski Patrol Foundation. The Foundation has sponsored 2-3 Monday Meal Adopt A Day of Nourishment dinners since 2014. The Foundation has also supported the organization’s B&B 4 Kids program, which provides nutritious, kid-friendly food weekly to over 290 children aged 18 months to 18 years of age in the community.
Left to Right: Chris Carter, Alora Bergethron, Matt Graber, Lazo G.Provided
On Monday, January 5th, the Monday Meal was hosted by the Heavenly Ski Patrol Foundation and was represented by Ski Patrol members Alora Bergethron, Chris Carter, Lazo G., and Matt Graber. Their enthusiasm and experience in helping others as ski patrollers translated seamlessly to assisting the Bread & Broth volunteers with the meal’s setup, serving the roasted chicken dinner to the dinner guests, and helping with the meal’s cleanup after the dinner event.
Lazo expressed gratitude, stating, “Thank you, Bread & Broth for facilitating such an important service in the South Lake Tahoe community.” He added, “It feels good to have a chance to provide for and meet new people.” The full-course meals provided by Bread & Broth made possible through the funding and support of the evening’s Adopt A Day of Nourishment host have a significant impact in meeting the nutritional needs of the attending dinner guests. For many, it might be the only hot meal they have all week.
As the meal service concluded, Alora Bergethon, who volunteered at previous Heavenly Ski Patrol sponsorship dinners, also shared her thoughts about her volunteer experience. “Thank you, Bread & Broth for another great afternoon of service. We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to lend a hand within the community.”
Bread & Broth extends sincere thanks to the Heavenly Ski Patrol Foundation for its generosity and ongoing support of the organization and the community. We look forward to the Heavenly Ski Patrol second Adopt A Day of the year on February 29th.
For additional information about making donations or learning more about Bread & Broth, please visit www.breadandbroth.org or follow Bread & Broth on Instagram or Facebook.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA) has announced the result of its 2025 Annual Appeal year-end fundraising campaign. Thanks to the exceptional generosity of the organization’s donors, members, volunteers, and community partners, the campaign, which ran from late September until the end of December 2025, raised nearly $330,000 for Tahoe trails, far surpassing its original $300,000 goal.
TAMBA raised nearly $330,000 for Tahoe trails.Provided / TAMBA
Funds raised will play a vital role in supporting TAMBA’s work to build and maintain sustainable multi-use trails around the Tahoe Basin in 2026 and beyond. This includes advancing construction on new trail projects such as the West Shore’s stunning Meeks Ridge trail and Panorama trail within the Heavenly trails network; completing essential annual maintenance and upgrades on over 100 miles of trail around Lake Tahoe; expanding volunteer specialist skills and Crew Leader training opportunities; and purchasing vital tools and equipment to maximize efficiencies and get more done.
“The commitment our community continues to show to TAMBA and the future of sustainable recreation in the Tahoe Basin is incredible, and I can’t thank our supporters enough for their generosity,” said Drew Bray, TAMBA’s Executive Director. “As a non-profit organization, we’re reliant on the support of donors and volunteers to help drive our mission to improve connectivity, choice, and sustainability on the trails that mean so much to us all. The success of the 2025 Annual Appeal is another example of our community stepping up in an outstanding way to make this a reality, and I’m so excited about everything we’ll be able to achieve this season as a result. Here’s to a transformative year for Tahoe trails!”
TAMBA is committed to building and maintaining multi-use trails in the Lake Tahoe region through volunteerism, stewardship, and a vibrant biking community. Driven by their guiding principles—trust, respect, collaboration, fun, and sustainability—TAMBA advocates to preserve mountain biking access and educate all trail user groups on sustainable use. To learn more about TAMBA, the impact of donated funds on Tahoe trails, and ways to get involved in supporting their work, interested parties are encouraged to visit their website at tamba.org.
