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City of South Lake Tahoe newsletter: At Lake Level
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/13/2019 - 8:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The December edition of the City of South Lake Tahoe's "At Lake Level" has been released by City Manager Frank Rush. This month Rush covers SnowGlobe, the 56-acre site and a possible new Fire/EMS station for the community.
56-Acre Site
Flags lowered to half-staff in honor of former South Lake Tahoe Mayor Keith Klein
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 3:12pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Flags are flying in South Lake Tahoe at half-staff in honor of former City of South Lake Tahoe Mayor Keith Klein who has passed away.
A noted local architect Klein served on City Council from 1986-1994 and was mayor in 1992. Klein was also involved in the beginnings of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.
“He was so much more than a mayor, he was an amazing young man who did so much for the city and asked for nothing in return,” said Former Mayor Del Laine, “He looked for solutions, always had good ideas, and was always honest.”
Land at the Y in South Lake Tahoe to be purchased for affordable housing project
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/15/2019 - 3:26pm
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.
Tahoe Chamber hosts community forum for South Lake Tahoe City Council candidates
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/19/2018 - 11:08pm
Event Date:
October 4, 2018 - 5:30pm
Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (Tahoe Chamber) is hosting a candidate forum on October 4 for candidates running for South Lake Tahoe City Council. Three City Council member seats are up for election, which includes those held by incumbents, and candidates, Wendy David, Tom Davis and Austin Sass. All nine candidates are confirmed to attend.
The forum will be held in the Lake Tahoe Community College Board Room from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Austin Sass new South Lake Tahoe Mayor
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/13/2016 - 7:55pm
At the beginning of Tuesday's South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting, Austin Sass was voted in as mayor, Wendy David as vice mayor and new Councilmembers Jason Collin and Brooke Laine were sworn in.
It was an unanimous vote for Sass, but with three Councilmembers interested in being vice-mayor, the vote for that position was a much closer 3-2. Both Brooke Laine and Tom Davis also expressed a desire to serve under Sass. Collin was the only one not interested in either position, citing his being "the new kid on the block" and wanted to learn the job he was elected for first.
Loop Road public meeting poorly attended; Proposed debate at event nixed
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/04/2016 - 11:55am
In an effort to clear up misinformation about the proposed US50 Community
Revitalization/Loop Road Project, the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (TahoeChamber) hosted a public meeting Thursday evening at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel. With the amount of negative public comments and voiced skepticism during past meetings, Measure T, and in social media, a larger group was expected than the 35 people who attended (and many of those were Tahoe Transportation and Tahoe Chamber staff).
Tahoe Trails Summit to discuss the present and future of biking in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/05/2016 - 7:17am
Event Date:
May 6, 2016 (All day)
A free summit in South Lake Tahoe this weekend will bring biking enthusiasts together under one roof for seminars, movies, food and drink. There will also be rides and the showcasing of local trail renaissance during the event which begins on Friday, May 6 and ends with a breakfast and Mother's Day family ride.
The public is invited to attend any, or all, parts of the inaugural Tahoe Trails Summit "Trails of Tahoe Today and Tomorrow" which will be held at the Tahoe Beach Retreat.
South Lake Tahoe Seniors Celebrate Grand Reopening of Their Center
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/09/2014 - 9:51pm
The South Lake Tahoe Senior Center celebrated the grand reopening of their full facilities on April 7 with a community party. City staff painted, reordered and reorganized the center so the seniors could once again enjoy their dance floor, library game room and offices.
TRPA Approves the South Lake Tahoe Tourist Core Area Plan
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/20/2013 - 2:31pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe's vision to recreate a community that encourages revitalizing commercial and residential areas got one step closer today with the TRPA's adoption of the South Lake Tahoe Tourist Core Area Plan. The area involved is the Highway 50 corridor from Fairway Ave at Bijou, up and down Ski Run Boulevard, and up to the Stateline.
Outdated development and pollution in the core of South Lake Tahoe could be on their way out with the adoption today of the City of South Lake Tahoe Tourist Core Area Plan by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board.
Gold Star Peak dedication ceremony to be held Sept. 6 in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/20/2013 - 11:30am
Event Date:
September 6, 2013 - 11:00am
With the assistance of the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and a determined committee, an unnamed peak on the North Shore of the Lake Tahoe Basin has been renamed “Gold Star Peak” in honor of soldiers from the area that paid the ultimate price in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and the War on Terrorism. A ceremony to dedicate Gold Star Peak will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 6, 2013, at Lakeview Commons in South Lake Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe Police Department Annual Awards Ceremony
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 12:39pm
In honor of Peace Officer Memorial Week, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department honored officers, dispatch and citizens during its Annual Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
“We are so proud of the selfless efforts by our police force on a daily basis and it’s nice to have an opportunity to support them in this way” said City of South Lake Tahoe Mayor Tom Davis. “These are all local heroes in our police and fire departments and its good we take the time to honor them.”
Big 5 Sporting Goods Grand Opening in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 9:51am
Big 5 Sporting Goods celebrated its Grand Opening ceremony for its new South Lake Tahoe location Thursday.
“The Grand Opening of Big 5 is a great addition to the retailers at the Y and we are thrilled to have them in our community. This adds to the larger retailers coming to our community and we hope to attract more small and mid-size retailers to the area” said City of South Lake Tahoe Mayor Tom Davis.
Also in attendance of the Grand Opening ceremony were councilmembers Brooke Laine and JoAnn Conner.
City: Thanks Raley’s for Support of the Turkey Trot Fun Run
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/15/2012 - 9:56amThe City of South Lake Tahoe would like to remind the community that the 2012 Turkey Trot Fun Run is being held this Saturday, November 17th at the Parks and Recreation facility at 11am. The Fun Run is a free event for children ages 3-13 and every participant will win a prize. We would also like to thank the many local volunteers, including Raley’s and Optimist Club for their support of this annual local event.
Raley’s has generously donated all of the turkeys and pies as the awarded prizes to Turkey Trot Fun Run winners.
Bonanza Park at South Lake Tahoe celebrates grand opening
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 07/14/2012 - 1:53pm
UPDATE MONDAY: Saturday's grand opening of Bonanza Park brought community members of all ages to hear the dedication from Chuck Scharer, President and CEO of Edgewood Companies and South Lake Tahoe Mayor Claire Fortier.
Youth immediately began playing on the park equipment and the basketball court was ready to host its first game while hot dogs and hamburgers were grilled for the crowd of families and dignitaries to enjoy.
Lakeview Commons at South Lake Tahoe dedication
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 5:55pm
The Dedication Ceremony of Lakeview Commons at El Dorado Beach was held today with a large turnout of contributing agencies, visitors and locals alike.
Message from the Mayor: A summary of actions by the South Lake Tahoe City Council
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 4:36pm
The following is from Claire Fortier, the mayor of the City of South Lake Tahoe. Mayor Fortier has launched a regular "Monthly Message from the Mayor" report, which summarizes the accomplishments of the South Lake Tahoe City Council. Here is her first report:
