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Sierra-at-Tahoe pre-opening Friday with $10 lift tickets - Proceeds to the Food Bank
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/28/2019 - 3:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Thanks to recent snowfall and with the Thanksgiving holiday in mind, Sierra-at-Tahoe will be running lifts a day early, on Friday, November 29, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a pre-Opening Day event.
Lift tickets will be available for purchase at ticket windows for just $10, with half of all proceeds to be donated to the Food Bank of El Dorado County.
Operations will be limited, with Easy Rider Express and Rock Garden scheduled to spin, conditions permitting.
Lake Tahoe Cruises offers annual Veteran’s Ride Free daytime cruise
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 3:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Cruises is honoring all veterans and active military with a special 'Vets Ride Free' offer November 8 - 10, 2019. Guests are invited to bring the family and enjoy a special scenic cruise on the lake.
The offer is valid for Daytime Scenic Cruises only. Military must show proof of service at the ticket booth to receive their boarding pass.
For reservations please call 800.23.TAHOE or visit the website at www.zephyrcove.com.
Achievable housing project planned for North Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/12/2019 - 9:12pm
Placer County has purchased the 11-acre Nahas property near Tahoe City for $3.42 million. They are working with housing developer partner Related-Pacific Companies to develop conceptual options for a potential mixed-use commercial and achievable housing project on the site.
While the purchase represents a step forward in bringing more achievable housing to North Lake Tahoe, development concepts for the site are still in early stages and no project proposal has yet been brought forward for formal consideration or approval.
Community newsletter from the City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/12/2019 - 10:49am
The City of South Lake Tahoe has launched its October Edition of "At Lake Level." The monthly newsletter is prepared by City Manager Frank Rush in an effort to keep the community well informed about City issues and initiatives.
Development Commodities Available at No Cost for Qualified Affordable Housing, Town Center, and Distressed Property Development
Column: The Road Ahead: Redevelopment, Collaboration, Community, and Climate
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/21/2019 - 8:21am
I recently had the pleasure of speaking to several hundred Tahoe City residents on a warm summer evening in August. I was there for a celebration that has been a long time coming.
Residents gathered in the parking lot of the blighted Henrikson Building to take a ceremonial swing of the hammer — to say goodbye to an eyesore of a building whose useful life came to an end years ago. They were also there to celebrate what will soon take shape as Tahoe City’s first new hotel in more than 60 years.
Nurses in four states go on strike including those at Barton Hospital
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/20/2019 - 9:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Hospital nurses went from the operating room to the picket line Friday morning, saying their 15 months of union contract negotiations with their employer have not done enough to address health benefits for nurses.
The nurses with their signs spread out on the four corners of Lake Tahoe Boulevard and 3rd Street as well as across the street from the hospital on South Street.
Rocky Point neighborhood meeting on proposed US50 project
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/17/2019 - 10:04pm
Event Date:
September 18, 2019 - 4:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The community is invited to attend a forum on the US 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project on Wednesday, September 18 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the Fern Road cul-de-sac.
The project involves the realignment of US 50, south of the tourist core. Importantly for the City of South Lake Tahoe the project includes a new main street in the Heavenly Village area, it requires new affordable housing units be built before construction can begin, additional parking strategies for the tourist core area, pedestrian, bike, and transit enhancements and other
Open House at Lake Tahoe Community College’s University Center
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/03/2019 - 3:12pm
Event Date:
September 12, 2019 - 3:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The entire community is invited to a free Open House at Lake Tahoe Community College’s Lisa Maloff University Center (LMUC) on Thursday, September 12 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Take a tour of the new University Center, meet with LTCC’s academic partners who are providing affordable advanced degrees, and explore the many eye-catching works of art now housed in the LMUC created by local artist Scott Forrest. Light refreshments will be served and all are welcome.
South Lake Tahoe City Council agenda includes Echo Summit, commodities, new logo and budget
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/02/2019 - 7:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tuesday's City Council meeting will include several items including a closed session at 8:00 a.m. that includes Liberty Utilities' claim that a City snowplow damaged a light pole, causing $56,883.41 in damage.
Conservancy considers selling Asset Lands for implementation of Meyers Area Plan
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 9:27pm
During their meeting this week, the California Tahoe Conservancy Board directed its staff to move ahead with due diligence for their nine asset lands in Meyers. Of the Conservancy’s nearly 4,700 properties in the Lake Tahoe Basin, the Conservancy has designated 17 properties as asset lands that could support sustainable compact development consistent with local area plans and the Lake Tahoe Regional Plan.
City in driver's seat on affordable housing projects after MOUs with TTD and developers approved
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 8:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After much discussion, the South Lake Tahoe City Council voted to sign Memos of Understanding (MOUs) with the Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) and two developers to build affordable housing in the community.
Pacific Development Group and United Housing Corporation have identified properties, some which have already been purchased, to build housing for those who would be displaced by the proposed US 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project which would move the highway through the Rocky Point neighborhood off Pioneer Trail.
South Lake Tahoe City Council Tuesday: Cell tower, vegetation management and affordable housing
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/19/2019 - 11:34pm
The South Lake Tahoe City Council will be meeting on Tuesday, April 20 at 5:30 p.m.
Their agenda includes:
Introduction / Swearing-In of new SLTPD K9 Rocky
Memoranda of Understanding - Affordable Housing Development - US 50 South Shore
Community Revitalization Project - Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion to approve Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with Tahoe Transportation District, Pacific Development Group, Inc. and United Housing Corporation, LLC for the development of affordable housing associated with the US 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project.
El Dorado County meets with insurance commissioner on homeowner policy concerns
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/17/2019 - 6:29pm
El Dorado County, Calif. - Currently, homeowners in fire-prone areas of California and El Dorado County are starting to see skyrocketing insurance premiums, canceled policies canceled and notices of non-renewal within weeks of a policy's expiration.
Due to the alarming rates at which this is happening, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors reached out to the California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara to explain the dire situation in the county.
Letter: City needs to hold onto their leverage in Loop Road housing proposal
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/16/2019 - 7:47am
When is low-income housing developed by a Transportation Agency? This seemingly simple question is looming before our City Council and has been pushed back to the next City Council meeting. It is, in fact, the first domino in the efforts of the Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) to move forward with the Loop Road II Project.
Two affordable housing companies interested in South Lake Tahoe projects
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/11/2019 - 2:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Memo of Understanding (MOU) to show the cooperative and constructive intent to build affordable housing between the City of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Transportation District, Pacific Development Group and United Housing Corporation was to be voted on during Tuesday's City Council meeting.
City of South Lake Tahoe looks at selling property for workforce housing needs
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/09/2019 - 8:29am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe has several undeveloped lots and has taken steps to sell them with the proceeds going into a fund that has been earmarked for workforce housing projects.
During their meeting Tuesday, City Council directed City Manager Frank Rush and staff to take steps to market and sell City-owned parcels at 3483 Ralph Drive and 2180 Washington Avenue. Neither spot would work for affordable multi-unit housing and are better suited for single-family residential homes.
Opinion: Walking a tightrope between affordable and unsafe housing
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 11:51am
Last week, a local motel owner told guests there would be no housekeeping because they didn’t have enough staff due to the local housing shortage. However, the issue is fast becoming not only one of supply, but also one of quality. Many homes that fit the "local's" price range are older buildings - built in the 1970s or earlier. Just like our roads, some of these older buildings are in a state of disrepair and as we know with our roads, patchwork repairs only last so long.
South Lake Tahoe City Council to address housing, commodities and sale of properties
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/05/2019 - 7:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City Council has a long agenda to go through during their meeting that starts at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6.
Some of the highlights:
Conservancy to consider selling some "Asset Lands" for implementation of Meyers Area Plan
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/25/2019 - 2:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Most have seen the blue and gold placards attached to trees on lots around Lake Tahoe, signifying the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) owns that piece of property.
CTC currently owns nearly 4,700 of these labeled parcels comprising around 6,500 acres around Lake Tahoe. Over 4,300 of these parcels are environmentally sensitive, leaving 331 parcels as "asset lands."
What could addition of Accessory Dwelling Units mean for South Lake Tahoe?
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/17/2019 - 9:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Perhaps you know of them as mother-in-law units, tiny houses in the backyard or an extra apartment above a garage for renters. The term Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) has become a popular one in describing these types of housing as the affordable housing conversation turns towards solutions.
From the California Department of Housing and Community Development:
What are the benefits of ADUs?
- ADUs are an affordable type of home to construct in California because they do not require paying for land, major new infrastructure, structured parking, or elevators.
Column: As Housing Shortages Increase, Local Employers Take Action
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/26/2019 - 8:25am
While many local groups have joined forces to develop housing for residents, the reality is that it takes time to build new housing. And time is what many of our local employers don't have right now as we head into summer. Faced with an immediate need to house their employees, employers have created their own solutions.
Conservancy to help improve Kings Beach neighborhoods
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/21/2019 - 9:51am
At its meeting yesterday, and following a tour of the properties, the Conservancy Board directed staff to begin pre-sale activities for the two parcels: 8602 North Lake Boulevard and 8644 Speckled Avenue. Potential opportunities for the parcels could include new affordable housing or mixed-use development, as well as improvements for people walking and riding bicycles, water quality improvement projects, and placement of conservation easements over sensitive open space.
LTCC leases South Lake Tahoe property for student housing
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/29/2019 - 12:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) is taking a first, big step toward helping address the lack of affordable student housing in the community by leasing a five-unit apartment building near Ski Run Blvd.
The college's trustees gave authority to school administration to sign a five-year lease with the owner of that apartment building during their meeting Tuesday evenings. The lease starts on July 2, 2019.
Grant applications being accepted for $50,000 in funding to improve community health
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/06/2019 - 5:30pm
The Barton Foundation will be awarding $50,000 in grant funding to improve community health across the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. As part of Barton Health’s commitment to community health and collaboration, these annual grants provides funding for programs and services that positively impact the health of the local community. Applications are now being accepted through May 31, 2019. Grant criteria and the application can be found online at bartonhealth.org/foundation/grants. For more information, contact Tania Pilkinton at 530.543.5614.
City of South Lake Tahoe newsletter: At Lake Level
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/01/2019 - 6:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - City Manager Frank Rush writes a community monthly newsletter and shares it on South Tahoe Now. The following is the May 1, 2019 edition:
Sign Up for the Brand New City Newsletter
SLT City Council meeting to include construction allocations, camping regulations
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/12/2019 - 7:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tuesday's evening meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council will have a full agenda that includes replacement of aging snow removal equipment, a Lime License Agreement, and temporary suspension of the City's Residential Allocation Procedures.
City unveils monthly newseltter to keep public informed
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/02/2019 - 8:21am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. The City of South Lake Tahoe has launched its new
newsletter - "At Lake Level." The monthly newsletter is written by City Manager Frank Rush and prepared by Communications Manager Chris Fiore in an effort to keep the community well informed about City issues and initiatives.
New Leadership
Teachers fill LTUSD board room to ask for pay increases
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/19/2019 - 11:05am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Dozens of school teachers in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) filled the board room in South Lake Tahoe last Tuesday to show trustees they want a cost of living increase to their pay.
Jodi Dayberry, President of the South Tahoe Educators Association, led the teachers in their presentation to the LTUSD Board of Trustees, telling the five elected members teachers are struggling due to the high cost of living and many have second jobs and summer jobs to fill their financial void.
Land at the Y in South Lake Tahoe to be purchased for affordable housing project
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/15/2019 - 4:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A vacant one-half acre lot on Emerald Bay Road at the "Y" in South Lake Tahoe will soon become an “affordable by design” housing project and could be the site of tiny houses. At Thursday's California Tahoe Conservancy meeting they announced their intent to sell one of its developable properties to Dinsmore Sierra who will finance and build the project which is across the street from Alpina Cafe.
El Dorado County Sheriff D'Agostini to speak in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/12/2019 - 4:44pm
Event Date:
March 19, 2019 - 1:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The public is invited to join El Dorado County Sheriff John D'Agostini as he presents "Criminal Activity: Awareness, Reporting & Prevention" on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Library.
He will discuss topics the South Shore community is interested in including homelessness, crime trends and the most common financial scams targeting our communities and ways to avoid falling victim to scammers.
In addition, the Sheriff encourages questions from the audience on any other subjects that are of concern.
Community forum on the US 50 Revitalization Project in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/12/2019 - 8:44am
Event Date:
March 14, 2019 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The community is invited to attend a forum on the US 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project this Thursday, March 14, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center.
City Council hears update on US50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/07/2019 - 6:06pm
Event Date:
March 14, 2019 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's been over three decades in the making. The US50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project, also known as the Loop Road, is getting closer to becoming a final plan and its implementation.
The South Lake Tahoe City Council heard a presentation by Tahoe Transportation District (TTD), Lew Feldman and John Hasty of Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) on Tuesday, outlining what has been accomplished and what is left to be done.
Column: Nobody should be food insecure
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/16/2019 - 8:36pm
Do you know what it is like to be hungry? I mean really hungry and not just a little growl in your stomach. I do and so do over 49 million Americans who are what we call “food insecure.” It is a feeling that can best be described as a fist inside of your stomach ever-so-slowly tightening until you are writhing in pain.
Having a nutritious diet has a direct correlation in academic success, psychological well-being, growth, and overall health. A lack of proper nutrition is estimated to cause 678, 000 deaths in the US each year.
Column: Building on Lake Tahoe’s Progress
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/19/2019 - 5:40pm
2018 was an extraordinary year for Lake Tahoe, and one of the region’s most successful years in decades. The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) assisted by dozens of partners approved landmark programs and projects, including a new Shoreline Plan, a comprehensive update of TRPA’s development rights system, and the U.S. 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/11/2019 - 9:35am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
It’s Finally Friday with Mostly Cloudy Skies and plenty of Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed & Tracked Powder Conditions… All Resorts are open with full operations as we move towards the weekend… Respect all Patrol Rope line & Area Closures… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 38F-48F. (28F-38F on the Slopes). Light Winds becoming east around 10 mph in the afternoon.
TONIGHT: Mostly Cloudy. Lows 21F-31F. East Winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/10/2019 - 10:30am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Fresh Snow and Blue Skies will make for a great day on the Slopes… Powder, Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed & Tracked Powder Conditions… Respect all Patrol Rope line & Area Closures… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Mostly Cloudy in the Morning, then Clearing. Highs: 39F-44F. (29F-34F on the Slopes). Light Winds.
TONIGHT: Clear. Lows 21F-31F. Light Winds.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/09/2019 - 11:03am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Winter Weather Advisory continues thru 9:00pm this evening… A few inches of Fresh Snow reported at all resorts and should continue to fall thru out the day… Winds are affecting the operation of lifts with Wind Holds reported at Heavenly, Squaw, Alpine & Mammoth to start the day. Call Ahead… Some road controls posted… buckle up and drive safely! Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
South Lake Tahoe apartments found to be unsafe - tenants must vacate
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/14/2018 - 3:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Six families in South Lake Tahoe don't know where they will be spending Christmas after receiving notice Wednesday that the apartment building they've been calling home was found to be unsafe, giving them until Monday, December 17 to find a place to live.
US 50/South Shore Community Revitalization Project approved by TRPA
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/15/2018 - 7:09pm
LAKE TAHOE, CA/NV - It's been 38 years in the making. On Thursday, November 15, 2018, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Board of Directors unanimously approved the final joint environmental document for the US 50/South Shore Community Revitalization Project, also known as the "Loop Road."
Last week, the board of the Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) unanimously approved the same document, the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS/EIS).
Free spaghetti dinner with Saint Joseph Community Land Trust
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/07/2018 - 10:54pm
Event Date:
November 15, 2018 - 6:00pm
The Saint Joseph Community Land Trust (SJCLT) will hold its annual pre-Thanksgiving Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday, November 15 at 6:00 p.m. in Grace Hall at St. Theresa Catholic Church. Dinner will be served from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and the hall is open for dining and socializing until 8:00 p.m.
The public is invited as the board and staff of SJCLT give thanks to members and supporters for another successful year serving the community. The Knights of Columbus are the chefs and will be serving the complimentary dinner.
Letter: It's time to vote for Tamara Wallace
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/03/2018 - 1:04am
Dear Citizens of South Lake Tahoe,
Overwhelming support of South Shore Community Revitalization Project at TRPA meeting
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/01/2018 - 11:55pm
STATELINE, Nev. - A standing room only crowd was in the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) board room on October 25, 2018 for an updated presentation, and plans for the next steps, of the U.S. 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project, commonly known as the Loop Road. It reroutes Highway 50 from its current location in front of Heavenly Village and the casinos to behind Raley's, the Village Center and Harrahs Tahoe.
Portions of Bijou Marketplace in South Lake Tahoe for sale
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/01/2018 - 7:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is already international interest in two buildings at the nearly completed Bijou Marketplace in South Lake Tahoe after being listed for sale just over a week ago.
South Tahoe Now: No on Measure T
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/29/2018 - 10:50pm
Election season can be an exciting time of year with anticipation of the possibilities, but this year in South Lake Tahoe election season is full of negativity that has pitted neighbor against neighbor. One year ago I wrote an editorial "Use the election to create a community of collaboration and teamwork," and today I urge continuance of community, collaboration and teamwork.
Letter: Citizens and community are Tom Davis's "number one priority"
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/29/2018 - 8:18pm
To the South Lake Tahoe Community,
I have had the great pleasure and awesome responsibility of serving as a member of your city council for the past eight years. During this time we have faced some challenges, but we have also had much success as a council and a community, although some of those successes doing always get the attention they deserve.
Letter: Is Measure T Really Too Extreme?
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/29/2018 - 10:24am
I am surprised that some people call Measure T “too extreme,” when the measure a) still allows fulltime residents to rent out their houses for 30 days per year, b) promotes the development and expansion of VHRs in areas properly zoned as commercial or part of the Tourist Core.
Do you know what is really “too extreme”?
• Local businesses struggling to fill open positions because their employees can’t find long-term housing in Tahoe.
Winners of Lake Tahoe Blue Ribbon Awards to be announced November 8
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/28/2018 - 12:39pm
Event Date:
November 8, 2018 - 5:30pm
Over 80 local nominees will be celebrated during the 11th annual Blue Ribbon Awards on Thursday, Nov. 8 at MontBleu Resort starting at 5:30 p.m.
The public is invited to join the Tahoe Chamber in celebrating the businesses and individuals that make the South Shore a great community to live, work and play.
Letter: Vacation rentals can work in South Lake Tahoe - No on T
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/25/2018 - 9:41pm
As a full-time resident of South Lake Tahoe for the better part of 20 years, I write today to share why I am voting No on Ballot Measure T this November - a measure to ban vacation rentals within the city limits.
Big day at TRPA: Development rights changed and Shoreline Plan adopted
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/24/2018 - 11:09pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Years of collaboration with a variety of partners have brought to completion two major initiatives for the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA). During their governing board meeting on October 24 a new Shoreline Plan was unanimously approved as was a comprehensive package of changes to the agency’s development rights system.
Separating the myths from the facts about health insurance
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 8:26pm
Signing up for a health insurance plan can be daunting and time consuming. As a Certified Enrollment Counselor, my job is to make it easier for South Lake Tahoe families and individuals to navigate Covered California and enroll in a health care plan.
With all the talk the about health care, I have heard rumblings and rumors about what is happening with the Affordable Care Act and what is changing with insurance. Get informed! Make a free one-on-one appointment with me or one my fellow enrollment counselors, have your questions answered, and get enrolled for 2019.
