golf course
Public purchase of Tahoe City Golf Course seen as economic catalyst
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 03/04/2012 - 7:00amThe Tahoe City Public Utility District's plan to add a downtown golf course to the public domain has moved closer to fruition, with half the purchase price assured by the Placer County Board of Supervisors.
The board voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association's offer to contribute $2.6 million from the area's transient occupancy tax to the $5 million needed to acquire the property.
Commission upholds Washoe Meadows reclassification
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 5:17pmCalifornia State Parks is gearing up for a legal battle with the South Shore's Washoe Meadows Community over the reclassification of Washoe Meadows State Park into a “state recreation area.”
The classification change is a critical component of a proposal to move up to nine holes of Lake Tahoe Golf Course onto undeveloped land as part of a project to restore that section of the Upper Truckee River.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Let's tee it up and stop all the crying
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 6:43pmI'm very tired of the handful of anti-golfers writing letters concerning Lake Tahoe Golf Course.I'm also tired of a few dictating to the majority. This is the USA where the majority rules, at least...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Let's tee it up and stop all the crying
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 6:43pmI'm very tired of the handful of anti-golfers writing letters concerning Lake Tahoe Golf Course.I'm also tired of a few dictating to the majority. This is the USA where the majority rules, at least...
Incline Village golf course re-opens as snow continues to evade Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 9:12amINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - As the weather forecast continues to show no snow in the near future for the Lake Tahoe region, officials announced Friday they have re-opened the Mountain Golf Course.The 1...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Let's tee it up and stop all the crying
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 6:00amI'm very tired of the handful of anti golfers writing letters concerning Lake Tahoe Golf Course.I'm also tired of a few dictating to the majority. This is the USA where the majority rules, at least...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Let's tee it up and stop all the crying
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 6:00amI'm very tired of the handful of anti golfers writing letters concerning Lake Tahoe Golf Course.I'm also tired of a few dictating to the majority. This is the USA where the majority rules, at least...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: What if only Tahoe residents could decide golf issue?
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 9:20amThe issue of moving nine holes of the Lake Tahoe Golf course into Washoe Meadows State Park has been debated for years. It has gotten to the point where a lawsuit has been filed and it has become a...
State parks to reconsider controversial golf course approvals
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/27/2011 - 1:05pmThe California State Park and Recreation Commission is scheduled to reconsider several October approvals related to a controversial restoration project along the Upper Truckee River.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Rubber stamp for the golf course restoration project
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/16/2011 - 9:12amRe: Lake Tahoe Golf Course restoration project. From the beginning I have sent letters to the editor and the mayor's and city commissioners' office, Supervisor Norma Santiago, and the hotels and mo...
Livestrong, American Century give $100,000 to South Lake Tahoe area nonprofits
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 11:41amThe holiday arrived early for 27 South Lake Tahoe non-profit organizations Thursday, Dec. 8, as $100,000 in charitable contributions was distributed on behalf of LIVESTRONG® and the American Century Championship by the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority.
“We’re fortunate to have the support from LIVESTRONG, NBC Sports and American Century Investments to assist to the local community,” said Carol Chaplin, executive director of the LTVA in a news release. “In addition to an outstanding event which attracts visitors, our 22-year partnership also helps local groups in need.”
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Changing golf course could impact environment negatively
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/04/2011 - 6:00amI have been playing golf at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course since 1971. I have played golf on many fine and prestigious courses around the country and beyond. Lake Tahoe Golf Course is one of the finest...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Changing golf course could impact environment negatively
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 6:00amI have been playing golf at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course since 1971. I have played golf on many fine and prestigious courses around the country and beyond. Lake Tahoe Golf Course is one of the finest...
Upper Truckee restoration hearing postponed
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 11:13amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Discussion of the Upper Truckee River restoration and golf course reconfiguration project by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency governing board scheduled for Dec. 15 has ...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Golf course needed to help economy
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 2:23pmLake Tahoe needs the golf course to help the economy. So many people come to Tahoe in the summer to play golf, have weddings, and good times on the golf course. Don't let them take that away.Richar...
Suit filed in golf course fight
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 9:40amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Opponents of a restoration project that would see some of Lake Tahoe Golf Course moved into Washoe Meadows State Park have taken their arguments to court, while a vand...
Golf course battle heats up with lawsuit, vandalism
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 3:48pm
UPDATED 8:30AM: California State Parks is investigating vandalism that happened over the weekend on Washoe Meadows State Park land near the Lake Tahoe Golf Course. Electronic equipment and river monitoring devices were damaged or destroyed. Two logs were found to have graffiti sprayed on them, saying "Stop Golf" and "Save the Park."
Upper Truckee restoration hearing postponed
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 10:17amSTATELINE, Nev. - Discussion of the Upper Truckee River restoration and golf course reconfiguration project by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency governing board scheduled for Dec. 15 has been post...
Tahoe planning agency to look at Homewood plan; Upper Truckee river plan removed from agenda
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 5:18pmThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency will hear plans on the Homewood project on the west shore but has scrapped plans to discuss the Upper Truckee River Restoration project during a two-day meeting of the Governing Board.
According to a news release, the Dec. 14 agenda remains unchanged and includes a proposed adoption of the Final Environmental Impact Review and Environmental Impact Statement for Homewood Mountain Resort. The meetings are on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at Granlibakken, and Thursday, Dec. 15 at the TRPA offices.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Golf course relocation best for environment
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 10:35amI support relocating Lake Valley Golf Course to less sensitive areas across the river. This is Alternative 2 of the State Park's plan to restore and improve the Upper Truckee River corridor and wat...
Battle over Lake Tahoe Golf Course proposal continues
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 1:51am
By Jeff Munson
The fight is pure Tahoe: A project proposed to improve the environment versus a group of people who don't want things to change.
Mud has been thrown, sides are dug in, and lawsuits are likely looming with the proposed reconfiguration of the Lake Tahoe Golf Course as it backs up to Washoe Meadows State Park and Recreation Area.
Disc Golf Comes To Incline Village
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/14/2011 - 4:37pmBy Mitch Wiseman
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – There is a growing sport sweeping the nation and it is making its way to Incline Village. Disc golf will be the newest addition to the abundance of recreational activities in the Incline area. With courses already in nearby Truckee, Kings Beach, and South Lake, Incline Village will be the newest course to grace the presence of these already popular courses.
City, county talk partnerships at first joint meeting
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/04/2011 - 5:37pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council and Douglas County Board of Commissioners met at Edgewood-Tahoe Golf Course Friday for a first-ever joint meeting dubbed as "historic" b...
Edgewood Companies plans summer opening of Bonanza Park
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 11:50amThe tired old C&M Lodge, located at 1209 Bonanza Avenue, was completely removed this last summer with more than 50 percent of building materials recycled in the sustainable deconstruction effort by Edgewood Companies. Edgewood acquired the C&M Lodge in order to reuse the associated Transient Occupancy Units (TAUs) on its new Lodge Project at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, according to a news release.
Tournament at Edgewood Tahoe raises $39,614 for Boys and Girls Club
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 10:51amThe 18th Annual Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe Golf Tournament raised $39,614 during the Oct. 17 event held at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, funds which will support various programs for area kids. In addition to 120 players, the event raised money through sponsor donations, raffle tickets and a silent auction.
Council, commissioners to hold joint meeting Friday
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/28/2011 - 5:23pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council and the Douglas County Board of Commissioners will hold a joint meeting from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 4 at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course.The Sou...
River restoration, golf course move OK'd by state board
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/22/2011 - 10:27pmThose were the reactions from the two sides in the divisive Washoe Meadows State Park, Upper Truckee River, Lake Tahoe Golf Course issue. On Friday, before a crowd that at times numbered more than 100...
Event raises money for kids to study geology in
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/22/2011 - 7:11amSierra Expeditionary Learning School's fourth- and fifth-graders will be at the Tahoe Donner Golf Course on Oct. 23 to raise money for a trip to Yosemite so they ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../event...
State parks commission's controversial vote a step forward for golf course reconfiguration
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/22/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Golf is a simple game.You hit the ball in the hole.Reconfiguring Lake Tahoe Golf Course into Washoe Meadows State Park, so you can keep the 18 holes and restore the Up...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 10:32pmAnyone interested in learning more about Edgewood Tahoe's hotel project may go on a tour Oct. 21 from 3:30-5:30pm or Nov. 1 from 10:30am-12:30pm. Meet at the clubhouse of the Stateline golf course...
Edgewood Tahoe Lodge plans unveiled (WITH SLIDESHOW)
Submitted by Li Terrell on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 6:19pm
Reinvention: We're all in this together.
This is the vision of the proposed Edgewood Tahoe Lodge at Stateline.
The plan by Edgewood Companies is to create a unique world-class destination that delivers significant economic, environmental and community benefits to South Shore Lake Tahoe.
“That is one of the things that investment can bring to the community, said Patrick Rhamey, vice president of Real Estate for Edgewood Companies. “We have continued to re-invest our property over the years and hope to be a pathway for others to follow.”
Tahoe Chamber endorses Upper Truckee River Restoration Alt. 2
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/17/2011 - 10:47amOn October 13, 2011 the Tahoe Chamber Board of Directors voted unanimously in favor of Alternative 2; the Upper Truckee River Restoration and Golf Course Reconfiguration project.
18th Annual Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe Golf Classic
Submitted by admin on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 5:46pm
This event is an annual favorite of locals and visitors held at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. The entire $195 entry fee goes directly to the Boys & Girls Club.
* 9:00am Registration, Gourmet Breakfast Buffet;Range Balls
* 10:30am Shotgun Start
* 3:30pm Post-Round Reception:
Appetizers, Awards, Raffle Prize
Drawings, Silent Auction
Grand Prize Drawing
Opinion: Time to take action against golf course
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 11:19amWe are still fighting the battle to stop the Lake Tahoe Golf Course from taking over the Washoe Meadows State Park. A postcard was created by the Washoe Meadows Community that many are filling out and...
Washoe Meadows golf course drives wedge
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 11:19amA river runs through it – and that's one of the problems as well as one of the things that make this area on the outskirts of South Lake Tahoe so beautiful. Washoe Meadows State Park and Lake Vall...
New pier sets up plans for Tahoe Beach Club development
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 10:45am
A new pier installation at Tahoe Beach Club www.beachclubtahoe.com will underscore the lakefront lifestyle at the first fully-owned residential lakefront development on Lake Tahoe in 25 years, and mark initial phase construction at the eagerly awaited project.
Lake Tahoe casinos at Stateline continue winning streak
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 10:30amLake Tahoe casinos at Stateline continued healthy gains this summer, taking in $27.3 million in August, a 16.2 percent increase over 2010 figures for the same month, the Nevada gaming control board reports today.
Nevada’s nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $886,861,912 for the month of August 2011, 6.10 percent decrease compared to August 2010, when licensees reported a gaming win of $944,457,344. Gaming profits in Stateline in August 2010 were 23,518,599.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Golf course plan only benefits golfers
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 10:42amThe ongoing debate over moving nine holes of Lake Tahoe Golf Course into Washoe Meadows State Park is still with us. From what I have gathered, everyone in this plan sacrifices something except gol...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: It's not too late to stop state's plans for golf course
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 8:35amAnyone who values open space and concurs with the wisdom of Native Americans that all living things are interconnected, should be appalled by what is happening in Washoe Meadows State Park near Mey...
Opinion: Don't change Washoe Meadows State Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/29/2011 - 7:25amA public hearing, to approve redrawing the boundaries between State Park and State Recreation Area will be held at 9am Oct. 21 at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../opinion-dont-c...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 2:36amThe 9hole Tahoe City Golf Course is about to be sold to the Tahoe City Public Utility District for $5 million by the Bechdolt family ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-about-lake-tahoe-26......
Boys and Girls Club Lake Tahoe Golf Classic set for October
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 4:41pmThe 18th annual Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe Golf Tournament, an annual favorite of locals and visitors, is set for Monday, Oct. 17 at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. The entire $195 entry fee goes directly to the Boys & Girls Club to continue its work with local children. Last year the BGCLT raised over $35,000 with this year’s goal to break $45,000.
Meeting on golf course project next month
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 10:17amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California State Park and Recreation Commission will meet at the South Shore next month to discuss aspects of a restoration project that would move nine holes of Lake...
Meeting on golf course project next month
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 10:17amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California State Park and Recreation Commission will meet at the South Shore next month to discuss aspects of a restoration project that would move nine holes of Lake...
State Parks moves forward to relocate golf course
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 12:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Eight or nine holes of Lake Tahoe Golf Course could soon be moved into Washoe Meadows State Park as part of a controversial environmental restoration project.Californi...
New landmark installed at Lake Tahoe Golf Course
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 11:57am
After two months of sweat, scrapes, carving and lots of attention paid to detail, a new sign went up Tuesday at Lake Tahoe Golf Course, marking a generation of landmarks that bring in an all-encompassing natural environment perspective.
With the design furnished by Lake Tahoe Golf Course, Jeanette Minier developed, constructed and hand-carved the sign which is now perched at the entrance of the golf course at 2500 Emerald Bay Road. Final touches with masonry continues.
Stateline casinos see 25 percent revenue increase in July
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 7:27amGood news for South Shore Lake Tahoe casinos to report this morning. Stateline gaming establishments saw a 25.42 percent increase in revenue over July 2010 figures, according to figures released today from the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
Statewide casinos had an overall 3.66 percent increase in "gaming win" for the month.
Edgewood Tahoe recognized among ‘Most Scenic Restaurants' in U.S.
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/24/2011 - 2:55am
PRESS RELEASE — Lake Tahoe's Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course & Restaurant management announced this week that its Edgewood Restaurant has been named a winner of OpenTable Diners’ Choice Awards for Most Scenic Restaurant in the United States.
Blight in Bonanza neighborhood gets recycled
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 2:16pm
Often it’s the quick demolition route developers will take to get rid of one project to build another. Materials are thrown in the trash with no consideration for their reuse potential. This is not the case with Edgewood Companies and the sustainable deconstruction effort at 1209 Bonanza Avenue, the site of the former C&M Lodge in South Lake Tahoe.
