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Restoration nearing completion, public soon able to access old Tahoe Pines campground
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/08/2020 - 1:48pm
The unique and valuable habitat of the Upper Truckee in Meyers has been preserved through another California Tahoe Conservancy project at the site of the old Tahoe Pines Campground. The project opens public access to the river and will feature a picnic table or two, bike racks and informational kiosk.
Five Lake Tahoe recreation sites to get ADA upgrades
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/20/2019 - 11:17am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Five developed recreation sites around Lake Tahoe will get improved access for those with disabilities after a vote by the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) Board.
The approved the California Tahoe Conservancy Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan (Plan) authorizes staff to take all actions necessary to carry out the barrier removals at five of their sites on the California side of Lake Tahoe:
• Kings Beach Plaza (8608 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach);
• North Tahoe Beach (7860 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach);
New shuttle and one-way traffic to help alleviate Apple Hill congestion
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/17/2018 - 9:42pm
Fall in El Dorado County means several things, but on the top of many lists is a trip to Apple Hill during the month of October.
Weekend crowds are already heading to the farms, wineries and breweries from Placerville to Pollock Pines, but the thousands of cars that make the trip each week during the month of October have prompted transportation, farming, tourism, safety and County officials to work together to alleviate the weekend gridlock on area roads.
South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club hosts Easter Egg Hunt
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/10/2018 - 4:10pm
Event Date:
March 31, 2018 - 10:00am The South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club will be holding their 51st annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31 at Lake Tahoe Community College adjacent to the gymnasium.
The fun gets underway at 10:00 a.m.
At 10:30 a.m., the Easter Bunny will start the traditional parade. There will be judging of all in Easter Bonnets and Easter Costumes starting at 10:45 a.m.
The big hunt for eggs starts at 11:00 a.m.
The hunt is open to ages 11 and under. Areas will be divided by age group, including an area for handicapped children.
Season winding down for El Dorado Beach Boat Ramp
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/13/2017 - 2:23pm
Beginning on Monday, September 18, 2017, the El Dorado Beach Boat Ramp at Lakeview Commons will be closed Monday through Wednesday, and open Thursday through Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The last launch will be at 4:30 p.m.
The last day of Boat Ramp operations will be Sunday, October 1, 2017.
The maximum boat length is 23 feet. The boat length is subject to change due to water levels. The boat ramp passes under Lakeview Avenue, with a maximum 12 foot clearance.
South Lake Tahoe boat ramp to close early for holidays/special events
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/08/2017 - 6:04pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe boat ramp on at El Dorado Beach will close early during holidays and special events this summer
Holiday and Special Events Schedule
Hours on Thursdays for Live at Lakeview Summer Concerts
The Live at Lakeview Summer Music Concert Series begins on Thursday, June 22, 2017. The summer concert series will occur every Thursday beginning on June 22nd to August 31st from 4:30-8:30. On these Thursday’s the boat ramp will open at 8am and close at 1pm. Boats will need to be off the lake by 1pm.
Hours for 4th of July Holiday
24 community members vying for SLT commission seats
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/16/2017 - 6:01pm
After a record number of candidates sought election to the South Lake Tahoe City Council in November, another large group of citizens are seeking assignments to four City commissions.
During their next meeting on Tuesday, January 16, the City Council will fill the open seats on those commissions: Planning, Parks & Recreation, Airport Land Use and Building/ADA Board of Appeals.
Controversy brewing as City and County reps on Tahoe Conservancy Board resign
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/15/2017 - 6:33pm
Friday's board meeting of the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) was delayed almost two hours due to ice on the road near near Zephyr Cove, causing it to close, and those weren't the only icy conditions on the South Shore that day.
The other ice could be felt during the meeting as conflict of interest, ethics, integrity, suspicious actions and lack of transparency were the theme of the day.
All three items on the agenda Friday were placed there amid a stressed relationship between the City of South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County and Patrick Wright, the Executive Director of the CTC.
December 30 deadline to apply for City of South Lake Tahoe commissions and board
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/20/2016 - 8:42pm
The deadline is rapidly approaching for locals to apply for 19 open positions on City of South Lake Tahoe commissions and boards.
Two year appointments are now being accepted for Airport Land Use Commission, Building/ADA Board of Appeals, Parks & Recreation Commission and Planning Commission.
Completed applications must be returned to the City Clerk’s Office no later than 5:00 p.m., on Friday, December 30, 2016. The City Council will be making the appointments at a regularly scheduled meeting in January 2017 (to be announced).
AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION:
City of South Lake Tahoe to fill 19 commissioner spots
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/12/2016 - 9:53pm
With a record number of local residents recently vying for two open City Council positions, many are hoping there is a renewed interest in filling vacancies on four city commission and board spots as well.
The City of South Lake Tahoe is looking for residents to fill 19 city commission and board positions on the Planning Commission, Recreation Commission, Airport Land Use Commission and the Building/ADA Board of Appeals. Applications are being accepted until the deadline of December 2, 2016.
PLANNING COMMISSION:
Douglas County Citizen Patrol welcomes 35 new volunteers
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/20/2016 - 7:53pm
Sheriff Ron Pierini issued a pledge of service to the 35 new members of the Douglas County Citizen Patrol on June 15.
The volunteers are now able to assist the sheriff’s office by conducting vacation checks on residences, marking and towing abandoned vehicles on public streets, enforcing handicapped parking, writing minor reports such as lost wallets or cell phones, conduct VIN checks, and work special events such as traffic contol to Carson Valley Days, Fishing Derby and Parade of Lights.
Attorney known for plethora of ADA lawsuits making rounds in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/03/2016 - 4:57pm
A Sacramento area lawyer called the "Serial ADA lawsuit filer" by the San Jose Mercury News is back in South Lake Tahoe according to several recent reports from local businesses.
Between 2009-11, Carmichael attorney Scott Johnson inundated small businesses with letters requesting they bring buildings in line with access laws for the disabled. He followed up the letters with several lawsuits in South Lake Tahoe.
New STHS bleachers behind schedule but ready by first game
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/14/2015 - 7:43pm
Mother Nature hasn't been very nice to Southern Bleachers out of Texas. They are the contractors working on the new football stadium bleachers at South Tahoe High and they missed the August 8 deadline for completion of the project. Summer rains caused several delays but they are now back on track to have the project finished by August 21, a week before the school's first football game.
Chautauqua of Bessie Coleman: Pioneer Aviator at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/26/2015 - 1:48pm
Event Date:
July 8, 2015 - 6:30pm Chautauqua performer Juanita Westbrook will present “Elizabeth ‘Bessie’ Coleman: Pioneer Aviator” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday July 8, at 6:30 pm. The event is open to the public and free to attend.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy. 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
See map: Google Maps
Passions run high at City's vacation home rental meeting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/24/2015 - 10:29pm
An overflowing audience of South Lake Tahoe residents, home owners, vacation home owners, real estate agents, property managers, vacation rental companies, locals and city officials were on hand Tuesday night at the Vacation Home Rental (VHR) community workshop held in City Council chambers at the airport.
City Manager Nancy Kerry ran the meeting, giving everyone a chance to speak their opinion after a short presentation.
City Council agenda for Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/16/2015 - 10:03pm
Event Date:
February 17, 2015 - 9:00am
Tuesday's City Council meeting will cover a range of subjects, from commission appointments to a look at the Vacation Home Rental Policy.
At the January 20 City Council meeting, appointments were made to all boards but three spots remained opened. One should be filled at this week's meeting as there was one applicant for the Airport Land Use Commission opening. Scott Michal applied and will be appointed if Council believes he meets the qualifications.
City seeks applicants for Airport Commission and Board of Appeals
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/27/2015 - 9:16pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe is soliciting applications for appointment to the following City Commission and Board:
AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION:
City Council appoints 16 citizens to commissions; three openings still exist
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/20/2015 - 11:23pm
During the City Council meeting on January 20, the new council voted to fill spots on four City Commissions.
There was just one spot filled of the required two for the Airport Land Use Commission. Michael Siracuse was appointed to the two year term. Ted Long had applied for the other position but the Council said he didn't meet the experience requirements. The City will look for a qualified candidate to fill the open spot.
South Tahoe High's new bleachers to include press box, handicapped seating
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/13/2015 - 11:15pm
It's been four years since the plans were first started but the end is now in sight for the installation of new bleachers at South Tahoe High.
A bid was awarded during Tuesday's Lake Tahoe Unified School Board meeting to the Southern Bleacher Company of Texas to remove the 49-year old home side stands and install new ones that are ADA compliant and satisfy the snow loads and safety features required by the state.
Opportunities to get involved in community: 19 commission spots open
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/11/2014 - 1:13am
The City Council is soliciting applications for two-year appointments to the following City Commissions/Boards; Airport Land Use Commission, Building/ADA Board of Appeals, Parks & Recreation Commission and Planning Commission.
Nineteen positions open on City of South Lake Tahoe Commissions
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/15/2014 - 11:07pm
If you are a South Lake Tahoe area resident and want to be involved in your community, the City Council is looking for you!
They are now collecting applications for two-year appointments to the Airport Land Use Commission, Building/ADA Board of Appeals, Parks & Recreation Commission and the Planning Commission. Some of the openings are for City residents only while others just need to live in the Lake Tahoe basin portion of El Dorado County.
Douglas County seeks Community Block Grant applicants
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/02/2014 - 11:07pm
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is expected to allocated $2.3M to communities in the form of grants that fit the categories of community facilities, planning and capacity building, economic development, micro enterprise programs, and low/moderate income development.
People are now able to apply for the Community Development Block Grant program in Douglas County. The public is invited to provide ideas, comments and potential projects.
California DMV crackdown on fraudulent handicapped placards
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/14/2014 - 11:49pm
Fraudulent Disabled Person Placards (DPP) are on the rise in California and the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is cracking down those people applying for and using them.
City of South Lake Tahoe Soliciting Applications for Commissioners
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/03/2013 - 3:56pmThe City Council of the City of South Lake Tahoe is soliciting for applications for appointment to the following city commissions/boards:
The City Council will be appointing two (2) American with Disability (ADA) members to the Building/ADA Board of Appeals. California Health and Safety Code requires that the two (2) ADA members shall be physically handicapped persons. Applicants must reside and be domiciled within the Tahoe Basin portion of El Dorado County. The Building / ADA Board of Appeals Commission meets on an as needed basis.
23 years later, Disability Independence Day celebrated July 26
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 06/23/2013 - 11:32pmA great day in history for people with disabilities was marked on July 26, 1987 when the United States Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. Although each state has enacted its own laws to enhance the federal law and protect their own citizens, the ADA remains the primary civil rights law for people living with a disability.
