City of South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe parks to remain closed during pandemic
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/03/2020 - 4:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Parks run by the City of South Lake Tahoe that were closed for the season will remain closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We aren’t discouraging public access to the parks, we want our residents to get outside during this crisis,” said Public Works Director Ray Jarvis. “We are going to keep the parks closed to vehicle access though to discourage large gatherings and to continue to encourage people to follow state and federal guidelines.”
South Lake Tahoe City Council does not approve eviction protection action for businesses
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/01/2020 - 2:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During their special meeting Wednesday, the South Lake Tahoe City Council discussed three topics related to the current COVID-19 pandemic crisis.
One of their action items was to vote on an urgency ordinance that would establish a moratorium on commercial evictions due to COVID-19. During their emergency meeting on March 20, 2020, the Council unanimously supported a provision to put a temporary moratorium on residential evictions.
Stay at Home in South Lake Tahoe: Police and City addressing concerns
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 5:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Ever since Governor Newsom issued a 'Stay at Home' order on March 19, 2020, there has been confusion on what businesses are essential and what the public can and cannot do. The order was created to protect the health and well-being of all Californians and to establish consistency across the state in order to slow the spread of COVID-19.
South Lake Tahoe Police: We are in protect mode and we are not shutting down roads
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/27/2020 - 2:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As soon as the City of South Lake Tahoe issued an emergency order that allows them to issue administrative citations to those who violate California's 'stay at home' order, social media has been ablaze with rumors about martial law.
"We are not stopping cars unless it is for a traffic violation," stressed South Lake Tahoe Interim Police Chief Shannon Laney. "We are in protect mode for the community during this pandemic.
A rumor was started via social media, warning everyone that police were stopping all cars and identification was being checked.
City of South Lake Tahoe now has power to fine those violating "Stay at Home" order
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/27/2020 - 12:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe issued an emergency order Friday morning, one that gives them the power to issue administrative citations to those who violate California Governor Newsom's 'stay at home' order.
“We are taking this crisis seriously and it is important that those who don’t, know there can be consequences to ignoring the Governor’s orders,” said Interim City Manager Brad Kilger, “This is about keeping our community safe, and that’s what this city is going to do.”
Part of Kilger's role for the city is as its director of emergency services.
Is South Lake Tahoe prepared for the coronavirus?
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/26/2020 - 1:12pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many have asked, what if our community starts getting COVID-19 cases, are we prepared? Many different groups, agencies, and the government have been working diligently and collaboratively on emergency plans to prepare.
Rental of a South Lake Tahoe vacation home or motel could result in fines
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/25/2020 - 7:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During their emergency meeting Wednesday, the South Lake Tahoe City Council voted to support the temporary use of the City's recreation center for the homeless population during the coronavirus pandemic and to follow the State of Calfornia's lead not halting commercial evictions at the time.
TRPA approves 6,000 seat Tahoe South Event Center
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/25/2020 - 6:28pm
STATELINE, Nev. - The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) board today unanimously approved the Tahoe Douglas Visitor’s Authority Tahoe South Event Center planned for the parking lot area of Montbleu Casino Resort in Stateline. Edgewood Tahoe has donated the 13.3 acres at the corner of Lake Parkway and Highway 50 needed for the center.
Special South Lake Tahoe meeting to address emergency housing, evictions and vacation homes
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/24/2020 - 4:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council is holding a special meeting on Wednesday, March 25 to discuss three topics related to community needs surrounding the current coronavirus pandemic.
The meeting starts at 1:00 p.m. and remote attendance instructions are available below.
Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition announces annual award winners
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/24/2020 - 11:49am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - During these challenging times, everyone can use some good news which is why the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition (LTBC) has announced its 2019 Bicycle Achievement Awards. Each year, the LTBC honors those that have made significant advancements to promoting safer bicycling and walking opportunities for the Lake Tahoe-Truckee area.
This year, LTBC received 13 nominations and has announced the following Bike Achievement Awardees:
Public Agency: City of South Lake Tahoe
City of South Lake Tahoe asks lodging industry to not rent to visitors during "Stay at Home" order
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/23/2020 - 2:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Interim Police Chief Shannon Laney sent out a letter to vacation homeowners and lodging properties on Monday, telling them to cease renting to non-exempt short-term visitors. California Governor Newsom issued a state-wide Stay at Home Order on March 19, 2020, which bans all non-essential travel, including staying in accommodations in Lake Tahoe.
El Dorado County issues "Shelter in Place" for South Lake Tahoe and rest of county
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/19/2020 - 6:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Health Officer Dr. Nancy Williams has issued a "Shelter in Place" for all county residents effective on Friday, March 20 starting at 11:59 p.m.
Residents are being directed to remain at home except to engage in essential activities in order to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Earlier today, Placer County did the same thing which affects North Lake Tahoe.
There are still no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado County and this action is meant to help keep the spread minimal when cases are confirmed.
Virtual Town Hall meeting for businesses with Tahoe Chamber and South Lake Tahoe mayor
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/19/2020 - 5:25pm
Event Date:
March 20, 2020 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Chamber and City of South Lake Tahoe will hold a virtual Town Hall meeting for businesses on the local response to COVID-19.
Mayor Jason Collin and Tahoe Chamber CEO Steve Teshara will address the City of South Lake Tahoe and the business community’s response to COVID-19 via Zoom on Friday, March 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The public will have a chance to ask questions.
The virtual meeting is limited to the first 100 people who log on or call in.
To join the meeting:
City of South Lake Tahoe declares local emergency
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/19/2020 - 11:44am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe has this morning declared a local emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and is taking extra precautions to keep the public and our employees safe during this time.
The local emergency proclamation means we can provide or receive mutual aid from other jurisdictions and helps us secure resources, funding and staffing. In accordance with Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N28-20, the local emergency proclamation also includes a moratorium on some residential evictions until the
City of South Lake Tahoe: Stay home, maintain social distancing, follow CDC guidelines
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/19/2020 - 12:17am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many resort towns are dealing with results of parents out of work and students out of school due to the coronavirus - increased visitation. Officials are reminding all that shelters in place and advisements to stay home are serious and not a reason to go on vacation, and South Lake Tahoe is no different.
New interim fire chief for Lake Valley Fire Protection District
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/18/2020 - 1:05pm
MEYERS, Calif. - Starting Wednesday, March 18, Lake Valley Fire Protection District Battalion Chief Brad Zlendick will be moving into the role of Interim Fire Chief. The current chief, Tim Alameda, will be retiring starting May 9, but he will be using accrued vacation and sick time until then.
Conservancy awards $912K in grants for projects around Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/17/2020 - 8:48am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - At its last meeting, the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) authorized $912,000 for grants to advance climate change adaptation and improve community sustainability in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
The Conservancy Board approved three climate adaptation grants, all funded by Proposition 68:
South Lake Tahoe Senior and Recreation Centers closing in response to COVID-19
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/13/2020 - 11:22am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - All public activities at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center and Senior Center have been suspended for the time being. The City of South Lake Tahoe is closing those activities per recommendations from Governor Newson's response to the threat of coronavirus-COVID 19.
At this time, the County Meals on Wheels program that operates out of the Senior Center will continue but the senior's in-person lunch program will cease for the time being.
The City of South Lake Tahoe has partnered with Barton Hospital, El Dorado County
New city manager selected for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/12/2020 - 3:31pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City Council has announced they selected Joseph Irvin as the new city manager for South Lake Tahoe.
Irvin was one of four final candidates for the position that met with the community on Monday, giving them a chance to do their own interviews, ask questions, and fill out a questionnaire on their choices.
Tahoe Chamber 2020 Business Expo - Canceled
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/09/2020 - 5:36pm
Event Date:
May 29, 2020 - 4:30pm
The 2020 Expo has been canceled. They plan on returning in March 2021.
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The annual Tahoe Chamber Business EXPO will be held on Friday, May 29 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Harrah's Tahoe. It was originally scheduled for March 27 but postponed due to coronavirus concerns.
Final four South Lake Tahoe city manager candidates from California and Florida
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/05/2020 - 1:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The search for a new city manager for the City of South Lake Tahoe appears to be nearing the end. City Council has narrowed down their search to four men, all of whom will be at a public Meet and Greet on Monday, March 9 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Idle Hour located at 3351 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe.
The idea behind the meet and greet is to give the public a chance to get to know the candidates before the City Council closed session scheduled for Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. to select the new city manager.
South Lake Tahoe Police Chief Brian Uhler says goodbye; March retirement date set
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/27/2020 - 6:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In just two weeks the City of South Lake Tahoe will be saying goodbye to its sixth police chief since becoming incorporated in 1965.
Chief Brian Uhler will be wrapping up a 40-year career in law enforcement when he retires from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) on March 12, 2020. He has been the second-longest serving chief, coming within a couple of months of the City's second police chief, John Crow.
Sales tax revenues increase in South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/26/2020 - 4:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Quarterly reports on the sales tax received by the City of South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County (EDC) were released this week. The quarter ending September 2019 shows the County's taxable sales in the unincorporated area grew by 4.3 percent when compared to the same period in 2018. In South Lake Tahoe, taxable sales grew by 6.0 percent. County-wide including both cities within its boundaries saw a 5.1 percent increase. In comparison, the Sacramento region was up 4.5 percent.
Business Licenses issued by the City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 8:05pm
The following 86 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe during the months of December 2019 and January 2020:
DECEMBER
12/2
RALPH ANDERSEN & ASSOCIATES
12/3
MCCOY CONSTRUCTION LLC
12/4
ANDREW BOWEN SERVICES
12/5
ACORN LANDSCAPING
MINTIER HARNISH LP
12/6
LWE HANDYMAN SERVICES
MINDEN HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
WHITE MAGIC MUSIC LLC
12/10
TAHOE CANNABUS
12/12
ALOIS BAUMGARTNER TAXI DRIVER
City of South Lake Tahoe Visioning and Strategic Planning workshop
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/22/2020 - 6:47pm
Event Date:
February 25, 2020 - 1:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - City Council will be meeting at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday to review their 2019 list of priorities including the City motto, vision and core values, and see if anything needs to be added or modified.
In February 2019, the City Council and key City staff participated in a full-day
Upcoming meetings to update public on Lake Tahoe's SR89 West Shore plan
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/21/2020 - 11:32am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The public is invited to explore the future of Lake Tahoe's West Shore during one of three public opportunities offered by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, and Tahoe Transportation District. The State Route 89 Recreation Corridor Management Plan outlines the projects needed to improve the visitor experience, reduce traffic congestion, and preserve the environment from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoma.
Letter: Tahoe Chamber endorses local Measures B and M
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 1:48pm
The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (Tahoe Chamber) has announced its endorsement of Measure B and Measure M on the March 3rd Primary Election ballot. Both local measures address a well-documented need for investment in new equipment.
New hotel coming to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/17/2020 - 12:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The old Super 8 motel on Lake Tahoe Boulevard and adjacent Lotus Pho restaurant in South Lake Tahoe are currently closed as pre-construction activities have begun on a four-story 120-unit Hampton Inn and Suites.
The asbestos abatement has been completed as have the pre-demolition permits and the current two-story building is set for demolition soon. Once that happens, crews will be waiting for the May 1 grading date to get started on what is promised to be a "facelift to the area."
Letter: Fire, safety, noise and trash concerns remain with SnowGlobe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/07/2020 - 4:45pm
Welcome to the ninth year summary of the SnowGlobe Music Festival. This is the first year the TRPA has done any monitoring and the event continues to violate TRPA’s pre-existing rules. We can add air pollution to the list of accomplishments for this event given the recent successful lawsuit by the Center for Environmental Health (CEH). Onsite inspections for building and fire continue to find violations (they have had violations every year) and the fireworks were moved to an open undeveloped area in the forest of Bijou Park this year.
Tax measure on March ballot to fund snow removal equipment on South Shore
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/29/2020 - 2:34pm
MEYERS, Calif. - The El Dorado County Department of Transportation (DOT) is asking voters in Meyers and the county areas of South Lake Tahoe for money to replace their aging snow removal fleet and equipment.
On March 3, voters will be deciding whether or not they want to pay $60 more a year via their property taxes to fund CSA3 (from Strawberry to Meeks Bay to South Lake Tahoe City Limits). Measure M, if passed, will supply an extra $540,000 annually for the sole purpose of buying and leasing snow removal equipment. The funds could not be used for salaries, pensions or any other purpose.
Public invited to workshop on updates to South Lake Tahoe building standards
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/29/2020 - 12:57pm
Event Date:
February 3, 2020 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe is updating City Code standards that apply to residential development and they are looking for feedback from the community.
They are holding their first public workshop on Monday, February 3 at City Hall from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to stop by and learn about the project.
Their goal is to create clear and objective standards that will create more certainty in the project review process while achieving aesthetic and neighborhood character expectations of the community.
Cal Tahoe JPA plans on moving ambulances to new home as fire station reopens
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/23/2020 - 5:57pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe let the Cal Tahoe JPA know in 2018 they would need their mid-town fire station back so they could increase fire services to the community. Originally planned for the fall of 2019, the move is now getting closer due to a grant to help with the hiring of new firefighters and outfitting its reopening.
New agreement in the works for 56-acre South Lake Tahoe downtown project
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/16/2020 - 8:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The long-discussed 56-acre parcel in the middle of South Lake Tahoe is finally seeing movement again, and both the South Lake Tahoe City Council and El Dorado County Board of Supervisors (BOS) supporting further conversation. A formal agreement between the two is expected later in 2020 with another one-two years of public meetings, consultant review, and planning before plans are implemented. The California Tahoe Conservancy is funding the cost of the consultant, just as they did 30 years ago.
Lineup announced for Tahoe Arts Project's Dancing with the Tahoe Stars
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/15/2020 - 12:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The much-anticipated pairings for the Tahoe Arts Project's 8th annual Dancing With the Tahoe Stars have been announced!
The local celebrities met their professional partners Tuesday night during a party at the Hard Rock Casino.
"Everyone is super excited about it," said Tahoe Arts Project Executive Director Peggy Blowney.
The stars (on the left) and their dancing partners:
Debbie Brown, owner of Cold Water Brewery with Matthew Slater
Jeff Connor, local musician and California Burger partner with Rhonda Keen
South Tahoe High students 'building' up their skills for the workforce
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 12:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Gone are the old high school woodshop prerequisite napkin holders and cutting boards. In their place are sheds and dog houses built to code, giving their creators valuable life and work skills for their futures.
Students in the South Tahoe High Woodshop 1 classes have been building dog houses, complete with insulation and roofs and sides built with techniques found in residential construction.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/12/2020 - 11:31pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Calls Added to Last Week's Report:
1/4
Business Licenses issued by the City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/12/2020 - 12:53am
The following 31 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe during the month of November 2019:
11/1
DONGQING YU MASSAGE THERAPIST
11/4
CALIFORNIA BOILER INC
CHADS MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP
11/6
SHANGRILA HIMALAYAN KITCHEN
SIERRA BRIDE MAGAZINE
11/7
EL SAZON DE MI TIERRA
11/8
DL CONSTRUCTION
11/12
JOHN HANDY COMPANY
PHIL'S HANDYMAN SERVICE
THE PATRIOT HOUSE SHARED HOME RENT
11/13
THE HEALTH COACH
11/14
CDI SOUTH LAKE TAHOE CDC #10125
11/15
REYES SINGLE PLY ROOFING MASTERS CO
11/16
PERKINS AND WILL INC
SIMPLE POWER INC
11/18
Lime pulling out of 12 markets around the world, laying off staff
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/10/2020 - 4:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was announced Thursday that Lime, the world's largest scooter sharing company and part of the South Lake Tahoe landscape, is pulling out of 12 markets and laying off staff as it struggles to become profitable.
At this time there are no plans to leave South Lake Tahoe, one of their very first markets when they rolled out rideshare bicycles.
"Tahoe is not affected by the Lime issues at this time," said the City's Communication Manager Chris Fiore.
Cell tower and 56-acre project in South Lake Tahoe top full agenda for City Council
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/09/2020 - 7:49pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The first meeting of the new year for the South Lake Tahoe City Council will take place on Tuesday, January 14. They will start off with two closed session meetings to discuss the interim city manager position, one on Friday, January 10 at 3:00 p.m. and again on Tuesday at 8:00 a.m., prior to the start of their regular meeting.
Arrests and medical issues down during second day of SnowGlobe in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/31/2019 - 2:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. The second night of the 9th annual SnowGlobe Music Festival in South Lake Tahoe is in the books.
From a law enforcement side, things have been fairly quiet when compared to past years. On Monday night there were 35 citations issued by the Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC), all related to minors in possession or adults furnishing alcohol to minors.
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department arrested two people for public intoxication at the event.
"Successful" evening at SnowGlobe's first night in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/30/2019 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With no arrests made by the South Lake Tahoe Police, CHP or El Dorado County Sheriff's Office, and no medical transports, and a fewer number of phone call/email complaints, the City of South Lake Tahoe is calling the first night of the 9th annual SnowGlobe Music Festival a success.
25 minors were issued citations for alcohol issues by the Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) at SnowGlobe and they issued eight violations to businesses outside the venue.
Day 1 of SnowGlobe in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/29/2019 - 11:57am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 9th annual SnowGlobe Music Festival begins its three-day run in South Lake Tahoe on Sunday. Thousands of festival-goers and electronic music fans are flocking to the area December 29-31 to enjoy not only the music on the Community Playfields but to also hit the slopes and partake in some of the official after parties for the 21+ crowd.
Changes in layout planned to mitigate sound for 9th annual SnowGlobe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/22/2019 - 10:40am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There have been changes over the past eight years with the annual outdoor music festival in South Lake Tahoe, SnowGlobe, and many of them are meant to mitigate sound that affects nearby neighbors.
The festival draws thousands of electronic dance music and festival fans from around the world December 29-31 each year.
Opinion: No Globe Alliance appreciates efforts to minimize noise impacts
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/19/2019 - 11:05pm
The annual SnowGlobe Music Festival is fast approaching and local residents should plan accordingly. There are changes in the noise requirements and the sound will be shut off at 10:00 p.m. the first two nights and will be required to meet the averaged noise limits defined in the Bijou/Al Tahoe Community Plan for the hours after 10:00 p.m. on the final night.
South Lake Tahoe to start new search for city manager and fire chief
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/18/2019 - 1:19am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With the City of South Lake Tahoe in need of both a city manager and fire chief, the City Council today discussed the best route to take on their recruitment.
Meyers multi-use trails won't be plowed this winter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/13/2019 - 10:27pm
MEYERS, Calif. - Due to a lack of viable bids from local snow removal contractors there will be no plowing of the multi-use trails on the lake side of El Dorado County this winter.
In July the Bicycle Advisory Committee of the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities JPA awarded $22,000 to El Dorado County for bike trail plowing in the county for winter of 2019/20. When the project went out to bid they only received interest from Alpine Smith, according to Donaldo Palaroan, P.E., senior civil engineer for the County. Their $48,500 bid was more than double of what was budgeted.
City of South Lake Tahoe newsletter: At Lake Level
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/13/2019 - 9:59pm
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
California Tahoe Conservancy board approves forest health, aquatic species and marsh restoration funds
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/13/2019 - 4:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) Board has authorized spending $1,036,750 to implement three high-priority projects to reduce fire risk and improve forest health in South Lake Tahoe and on the west shore.
During their meeting on Thursday, the CTC Board approved funding for projects that include:
- Spending up to $211,250 on forest thinning on Conservancy land in the South Lake Tahoe Ski Run and Bijou neighborhoods,
- A grant to the South Tahoe Public Utility District for up to $338,000 for forest thinning on the grounds of its treatment plant, and
Discussion on two parcels in South Lake Tahoe helping address housing crisis
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/12/2019 - 8:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Approximately 50 community members attended Wednesday's community meeting about the current housing crisis in South Lake Tahoe, and possible solutions through using California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) asset lands near the "Y".
The DTC was joined by state and local partner agencies in discussing how their "asset lands" at 1860 Lake Tahoe Boulevard and 1029 Tata Lane could support sustainable development consistent with local planning. Both properties are subject to the City of South Lake Tahoe’s Tahoe Valley Area Plan.
Turkey Trot and Gobble Wobble raise almost $4K for Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/09/2019 - 2:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This year's Turkey Trot and Gobble Wobble were once again successful, this time raising almost $4,000 for the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH).
The City of South Lake Tahoe and TCH were cosponsors of the event and are thanking the community for their support.
“This event just keeps getting better and better and that is thanks in large part to the community support,” said Recreation Superintendent Lauren Thomaselli. “This year's Turkey Trot was one of the best we’ve had and all raised money and donations for some very worthy causes.”
