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Comments sought for 1000 acre project near Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/29/2018 - 8:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has opened the comment period for proposed management of 1,083 acres on National Forest Lands off the Mt. Rose Highway above Incline Village, Nev.
Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall coming to Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/27/2018 - 6:20pm
The Moving Wall, a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., will be in Douglas County for the first time this spring, May 31-June 4, 2018.
The wall, which has been in circulating around the country since 1984 will land in Minden at Eastside Memorial Park, the sponsors of the event. They are located at 1600 Buckeye Road.
By bringing this monument to Minden, Eastside Memorial Park seeks to honor veterans and facilitate a healing experience for the friends and families of those who died or are missing in Vietnam.
Firefighting planes demonstrated in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/19/2018 - 12:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two examples of the newest tools in the fire fighting toolbox stopped by Lake Tahoe Airport on Tuesday to show how they can help in the Sierra, just as they do across the country.
Dauntless Air out of Appleton, Minnesota brought two Air Tractor AT-802F Fire Boss planes to town at the request of the United States Forest Service (USFS) and put on a demonstration for South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, CalFire and the USFS from both Lake Tahoe and the Tahoe National Forest.
Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra fundraiser Saturday: Find out where donations go
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/18/2018 - 11:18pm
Many people donate both money and auction items to the Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra club for their annual Elegant Evening which occurs on Saturday, April 21. What many don't know is where those donations go. There was question recently in the community about donations, so the club wanted to clear up any misunderstandings.
The club recently created a diagram to better explain where each penny goes as they don't have must left over funds after they issue scholarships, grants and other forms of financial support.
Last year’s Elegant Evening funds went to provide:
Roundabout to be installed at deadly Carson Valley intersection
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/18/2018 - 8:24pm
The intersection of State Route 88 at Centerville Lane will receive a compact traffic roundabout, and construction on it begins Monday, April 23.
From April 23 to 27, daytime lane closures from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. will take place with a pilot car leading traffic in alternating directions through the intersection. An approximately 10-day full closure of the SR 88 and Centerville Lane intersection will then begin Monday, April 30 at 10:00 a.m., with nearby detour available via Mottsville Lane and Foothill Road.
A peek into the hub of public safety for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/14/2018 - 10:00am
This has been National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, so what better time to sit down with the women who answer 911 calls in South Lake Tahoe who are the first step in protecting homes, property and people and the unsung heroes of the community.
With an average of 300 to 400 calls going into dispatch each month, staff has to be ready to handle an emergency at every moment through their shift, which in South Lake Tahoe is normally 10 hours long, though they can be up to 12 hours.
Kudos: Saint Joseph Community Land Trust thanks Soroptimists of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/13/2018 - 4:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Saint Joseph Community Land Trust (SJCLT) was awarded a Community Service Grant from the Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe Foundation. The grant was in the amount of $1,800 and will be applied to our Motel to Housing Loan Program. SJCLT Board Members, Lyn Barnett and MaryAnne Brand attended the awards ceremony at a luncheon held in Harrah’s South Lake Tahoe.
SLT Planning Commission has two openings due to resignations
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/10/2018 - 10:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City is soliciting applications for two appointments to the Planning Commission to fill vacancies due to the resignations of Jamie Orr and Jessie Dwyer.
Orr is moving out of the City Limits and Dwyer is being relocated out of the area for work. Since all commissioners must reside in the South Lake Tahoe city limits, they can no longer serve.
The terms for the two new appointments will last eight months, until January, 2019.
Mexican national to do time and pay to fix land used for illegal pot grows in Sierra
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/10/2018 - 10:06pm
A 31-year-old man from Michoacán, Mexico was sentenced Monday to two years and two months in prison and ordered to pay $32,712 in restitution to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management for the damage to public land and natural resources.
SLTFR responds to small fire in South Lake Tahoe Easter morning
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/01/2018 - 11:55am
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue responded to a small fire behind Raley's at Stateline Sunday morning, quickly extinguishing it.
It was probably caused by an abandoned warming or cooking fire according to SLTFR Battalion Chief Karl Koeppen. He said it had probably been used a few days ago and has since been smoldering.
Koeppen said the fire wasn't very big but did spread into a tree. The scene has now been turned over to the U.S. Forest Service as it occurred on their land.
Low public turnout for EDC budget presentation
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/24/2018 - 4:51pm
MEYERS and SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Don Ashton has been making the rounds to communities throughout the county, explaining the budget through an informative presentation and discussion.
Most of the communities Ashton has visited have had 15-20 citizens in attendance, all asking questions and giving input in the budget process as Ashton and the Supervisors figure out how to save $20M over the next four years to meet CalPers pension liabilities.
Letter: South Lake Tahoe community benefited by many service clubs
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/21/2018 - 12:47pm
This letter was sent to South Tahoe Now. We will be running all three "Letters to the Editor" received at the same time.
To the community,
Online tools now available through TRPA for Tahoe property information
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/21/2018 - 11:57am
With another building and construction season approaching, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is launching a new Parcel Tracker available online to the public. Part of the Lake Tahoe Info portal, the Parcel Tracker provides a wide range of information for property owners and people considering buying or investing in property at Lake Tahoe.
Final funding in place for South Lake Tahoe's Greenway Trail
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/15/2018 - 10:46pm
The next phase of the South Tahoe Greenway Shared Use Trail will now be completed by El Dorado County, a move that is estimated to save $1,000,000.
During this week's meeting of the California Tahoe Conservancy Board, approval was given to the transfer of a $3.182 million grant to El Dorado County to build the next phase of the South Tahoe Greenway Shared Use Trail. Conservancy staff recommended transferring the project from the State to the County who they said is in an advantageous position to deliver the project, and has indicated that it can complete the Project in a timely manner.
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe awards $25,003 to local programs benefiting youth
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/15/2018 - 12:09pm
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe (SISLT) awarded $25,003 towards programs in the local community that benefit youth during a luncheon on Wednesday, March 14.
The following presenters gave a brief description of the program on how the funds that were awarded would be used.
Jeanne Nelson– NAMI, El Dorado County, SLT – Brain Health Leadership
Paula Peterson – St. Theresa Bread & Broth 4 Kids - Healthy Snacks in the Classroom
Peggy Blowney – Tahoe Arts Project – Performing Arts in School
Kristy Wilson – Sierra House Elementary School PTA – Agroforestry Project
Truckee Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/07/2018 - 3:47pm
Event Date:
April 20, 2018 - 5:00pm
Tickets are now on sale for the 3rd annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival hosted by Mountain Area Preservation (MAP) on Friday April 20 at the Community Arts Center in Historic Downtown Truckee at 5:00 p.m. This year, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival Truckee will show 13 inspiring and adventurous films, including feature films, SHIFT and Follow Through.
STHS Film Nights for students and families to enjoy
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/06/2018 - 11:50pm
Event Date:
March 15, 2018 - 6:30pm
The Performing Arts Booster Association (PABA) at South Tahoe High School has been hosting popular film nights in the school's screening room and the movies for March 15 and April 19 have been scheduled.
The film nights are an opportunity for parents and students to come together and share an academic conversation around a movie. Students coming without parents must have a signed permission slip to watch R rated films. The movies start at 6:30 p.m.
The movie schedule:
Placer County sustainability workshop in Kings Beach
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/04/2018 - 12:46am
Residents are invited to become involved as Placer County develops a Sustainability Plan which will outline ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and manage climate risks that threaten property value, natural resources and Placer quality of life
There will be two community workshops in March where the public can learn about the plan’s purpose and goals and how to become involved in the planning process.
Opinion: TRTA, USFS and partners more important now than ever
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/02/2018 - 10:40am
Non-profit partners of government agencies play a critical role in managing trails, recreation, planning and other essential activities taking place on public lands. Locally, the Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) is the region’s largest non-profit trail organization and has the primary responsibility for managing and maintaining about 200 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails in and around the Tahoe Basin in partnership with the US Forest Service (USFS) and NV State Parks.
Meyers Area Plan approved by TRPA, on to County Supervisors
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/01/2018 - 12:39am
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board on Wednesday unanimously approved El Dorado County’s Meyers Area Plan, the fifth local area plan approved at Lake Tahoe to implement the 2012 Regional Plan.
South Lake Tahoe community engaging during monthly conversations
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/22/2018 - 11:48pm
South Lake Tahoe Mayor Wendy David held her second "Community Conversation" on Wednesday, opening the avenues of conversation between government and the public. This time Councilmember Brooke Laine joined her.
During the first such meeting in January the crowd got too big for the chosen area, Peet's Coffee, so this month they moved to the SLT Senior Center. Everyone attending agreed the center was much more conducive to good conversation.
"I thought it went really well," said Wendy. "I really appreciate the respect everyone shows for each other and opinions can be shared freely."
Column: Making progress on Tahoe’s housing shortage
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/22/2018 - 6:30pm
Like many communities across the country, the Tahoe Basin is facing an affordable housing crisis. The high cost to buy or rent a home is simply unaffordable for most Tahoe residents. It’s a problem for people of many economic backgrounds, including middle-income teachers, nurses, police, and firefighters.
Four potential candidates so far for El Dorado County Supervisor 5th District
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/21/2018 - 6:40pm
Candidate season has already started for not only the State of California but also El Dorado County.
So far, for the El Dorado County Supervisor representing Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Tahoma and Pollock Pines (District 5) four candidates have taken out papers.
Current Supervisor Sue Novasel, local businessman Ken Curtzwiler, former Supervisor Norma Santiago, and transportation technology and land use expert Jeffrey Spencer have all taken out papers during the filing period which began February 12.
Winds cause tree to land on top of South Lake Tahoe duplex
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/18/2018 - 8:47pm
High winds caused a tree to fall onto a duplex on Tahoe Vista Drive in South Lake Tahoe, just before 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 18.
Residents were home in both units and the tree narrowly missed hitting one of the residents according to SLT Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Karl Koeppen.
There were no injuries and one of the family's cat was rescued.
A peak wind gust at the South Lake Tahoe airport was measured at 56 mph as of 10:30 a.m., according to the National Weather Service, with average winds 24-32 mph.
USFS asks snowmobilers to protect the land and stay in areas with adequate snow
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/16/2018 - 10:34pm
Snowmobilers are being asked to move to areas with adequate snow coverage for their activities and to stay away from bare dirt and patchy snow areas.
With the snowpack in the Sierra at very low levels, and in anticipation of a busy holiday weekend, the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) are informing snowmobile operators to also not ride across streams or over small trees or brush. Operating snowmobiles on too little snow creates ruts in the soil and crushes vegetation.
South Lake Tahoe home recently seen on "The Bachelor" for sale
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/12/2018 - 11:09pm
If you caught the January 22, 2018 episode of The Bachelor that showed bachelor Arie Luyendyk, Jr. in many scenic spots around South Lake Tahoe you most likely saw the home the show's contestants, the bachelorettes, stayed in while in town.
That 17,000 square foot house on Sherman Way is now for sale with a price tag of $15,880,000. It has 17 bedrooms, 18 bathrooms, five fire places, a swimming pool, high end features and appliances, and amazing views.
Business licenses issued in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/10/2018 - 2:05pm
The following 24 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe in the month of December, 2017.
12/4
ALMAS HOUSE CLEANING
BEAR'S DEN INN
COMFORT CLEANING
12/5
INFINITE DESIGN SOLUTIONS INC
LAND DRAGON LLC
12/6
DEL SOL
EXCLUSIVE TAHOE GIFTS
12/7
ZEBRA RESTORATION SERVICES
12/8
ADS CORP
R.F. MACDONALD COMPANY
RICHARD IANNETTA CONSTRUCTION
12/9
ROOT OUTDOORS LLC
12/11
FOREST INVESTMENTS LLC
12/12
Special City Council meeting to decide Kerry's fate; Meston outlines plans
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/09/2018 - 10:09pm
News spread through South Lake Tahoe this week that surprised and shocked many, the City Council's decision to put City Manager Nancy Kerry on indefinite leave. The council will be meeting in closed session on Monday, February 12, 2018 to discuss the situation. Their agenda item, "PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)" starts at 9:00 a.m.
That section of code allows special and closed session meetings to consider the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, discipline, or dismissal of a public employee.
Safety along Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe analyzed
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/07/2018 - 10:53pm
Highway 50 through South Lake Tahoe serves a lot of functions, from a local road for commuters both on bicycles and in cars, to a major highway to transport visitors through the city.
One Degree of Change community conversations to be held South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/02/2018 - 10:50pm
Event Date:
February 22, 2018 - 6:30pm
A one degree change in the earth's average temperature can cause a sheet of ice of in Greenland to melt and raise the ocean level enough to put low lying land in Florida under water.
It takes only a one degree change in temperature to convert water to steam, water to ice, or water to snow.
It can take a shift of one degree to change your life.
One degree is so small, yet so powerful.
Carson City dog headed to Westminster Dog Show
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/16/2018 - 5:59pm
Carson City’s Deputy Director of Emergency Management, Stacey Belt, has a couple of very special Spinoni Italiano dogs. One of them, as Stacey puts it — a bearded Italian girl with bushy eyebrows named Adele, will be competing in the famous Westminster dog show in February.
We spoke with Stacey to learn more about these fascinating dogs as well as the world of competitive dog shows and the time both pooches got lost in the woods for an entire week in 2016.
How did you get into the Spinoni Italiano breed of dogs?
Trio of art exhibit openings, artist receptions at LTCC in January
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/08/2018 - 2:17pm
Event Date:
January 18, 2018 - 5:00pm
The community is warmly invited to a trio of free artist receptions and exhibit openings at Lake Tahoe Community College on Thursday, Jan. 18 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.. Come and enjoy the art along with free refreshments with your fellow art lovers.
Public input sought on new Tahoe South Events Center
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/05/2018 - 10:56pm
Could there soon be a publicly-owned events center on the corner of Highway 50 and Lake Parkway on the MontBleu parking lot in Stateline, Nevada?
The plan to build the 88,420 square foot Tahoe South Events Center is now in the scoping stage where the public can weigh in and provide comments on the Tahoe Douglas Visitor's Authority (TDVA) proposal to construct the assembly, event and entertainment venue.
Meyers Area Plan topic of three upcoming meetings
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/04/2018 - 1:43pm
Meyers, the commercial, public services, and recreation hub of unincorporated El Dorado County at the South Shore may soon have a new area plan and there are three upcoming public meetings on the plan. It could be adopted at the third meeting, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) board meeting on February 28.
Railway and logging companies pay $3.03 million in fines for NorCal fires
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/28/2017 - 11:39pm
$3.03 million was paid in settlements from a logging company and a railway company for their part in Northern California fires, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced today.
LRY, LLC dba Lake Railway, has paid $1.08 million to settle allegations by the United States relating to a pair of wildfires that burned 840 acres of national forest land. Lake Railway is a rail line that operates in Northern California.
The settlement represents a 100 percent recovery of the United States’ suppression costs, plus interest and penalties.
Fire burning in Douglas County, emergency crews on scene
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/28/2017 - 10:30pm
12:00PM Update: The East Fork Fire Protection District is on scene of what has been designated as the Holiday Fire, located in and near the Preacher Mine area of the Pine Nut Range southeast of Gardnerville, Nevada.
From homeless to housed, EDSO Homeless Outreach Team is making a difference
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/26/2017 - 1:46am
"Instead of trying to find a way to eliminate the homeless, we now have the ability to change homelessness with a new approach - and it is working," said El Dorado County Sheriff's Deputy Chris Macras.
Sales of land meant for public beach access in Incline Village brought into question
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/25/2017 - 6:50pm
Five years ago, Washoe County handed 87 parcels of land over to the Incline Village General Improvement District, forgiving more than $800,000 in unpaid property taxes on the land in exchange for a promise from Incline Village to use the land as publicly owned open space.
The lots, most of them unbuildable scraps of land, had wound up on Washoe County's delinquent tax rolls because the owners hadn't paid property taxes for at least three years. Under state law, those parcels can be given to another government agency if that agency will use the land for a specific public purpose.
CA Board warns Nestle it lacks rights to California spring water
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/23/2017 - 10:57pm
A significant amount of Nestlé’s water diversions in the San Bernardino National Forest are unauthorized, state water rights investigators say.
The Swiss-based company has been diverting an average of 192 acre feet of water per year from the forest, which is more than the 26 acre feet it is allowed under its current water rights, according to a report released Thursday, Dec. 21, by the State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Water Rights.
Record number of homeless Carson City kids shop during Holiday With a Hero
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/20/2017 - 10:55pm
The 14th annual Holiday With a Hero campaign culminated Wednesday in Carson City at Walmart after months of fundraising. At least 240 homeless children from across the Carson City School District met with Santa Claus before being paired with first responder heroes for a Christmas shopping spree.
South Lake Tahoe Mayor to light the ski menorah
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/11/2017 - 11:40am
Event Date:
December 12, 2017 (All day) Chanukah -The Festival of Lights- for many of us brings back fond memories of childhood years and serves to renew our sense of identity. The Chanukah lights provide us with warmth, joy, strength and inspiration. Such is the purpose of a community-wide celebration to be held at the Ski Run Marina on December 12, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
Location
Ski Run Marina
900 Ski Run Marina Blvd Suite 201-C
United States
See map: Google Maps
Man arrested on felony DUI charges after crashing into two cars and light pole
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/10/2017 - 4:57pm
A Fallbrook, California man was arrested in South Lake Tahoe Saturday after allegedly driving at a high rate of speed through Stateline while intoxicated before hitting two cars and a light pole.
El Dorado County wins award for economic development
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/08/2017 - 5:07pm
El Dorado County was selected as the "2017 Paving the Way" award by the Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC) einner on December 6. This single award ecognizes a community that has achieved exceptional economic development results during the year.
“For the last 18 months, El Dorado County has developed and executed a strategic approach to economic development in order to elevate the profile of our part of the Greater Sacramento Region,” said Don Ashton, the County’s Chief Administrative Officer.
Squaw Valley creates nonprofit to mange and distribute millions
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/04/2017 - 12:24am
Squaw Valley has created a nonprofit that will manage and distribute millions of dollars generated from the voluntary project transfer fee related to the approved redevelopment of The Village at Squaw Valley.
Named the Squaw Valley Foundation, a seven member board of directors will soon be selected and it's members will be a mix of local residents and business owners, second homeowners and a public service district appointee.
Letters: Strengthen the South Shore, join Tahoe Women's Community Fund
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/01/2017 - 9:36am
The Tahoe Women’s Community Fund invites you to join our 2018 membership! We are a philanthropic leadership organization dedicated to building and engaging an inclusive and diverse membership of people interested in strengthening our community through the power of collective giving. Plus, through a very generous gift of $100,000 from Ms. Lisa Maloff, we will be matching membership money dollar for dollar, doubling our collective giving power for 2018!
Douglas County Commissioners to vote on Master Plan update, including housing element
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/29/2017 - 12:26am
Douglas County Commissioners will be voting on the 20-year update to the Douglas County Master Plan during a special meeting on Tuesday, December 4 at 9:00 a.m. in the Courthouse at 1616 8th Street in Minden.
Tuesday's discussion will focus on the housing element of the plan along with other portions including safety.
Those unable to attend but would like to comment can submit written comment to the commissioners via their website here: https://www.douglascountynv.gov/46/Board-of-County-Commissioners.
Christmas tree permits all sold out in Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/28/2017 - 6:19pm
It took less than two weeks for the U.S. Forest Service to sell out of Christmas tree cutting permits. Since November 13, the first day of sales, 2,250 permits were sold from the USFS offices in South Lake Tahoe, Incline Village and Tahoe City. No additional permits will be authorize for this season.
Permits may still be available in locations outside of the Tahoe Basin. Call ahead to see if they still have the $10 permits on hand:
Bureau of Land Management
Carson City Office
5665 Morgan Mill Road,
Carson City, NV 89701
775-885-6000
Column: Conservation partnerships are an opportunity to bridge divides
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/24/2017 - 1:17am
Nearly 200 conservation professionals from around the country gathered back east this November to have a strategic dialogue about the state of landscape-scale conservation. Lake Tahoe was featured at the forum for the region’s cooperative restoration initiatives, and it was an honor to share the stage with such high-caliber conservation thought leaders.
The national forum showcased how people of all backgrounds are collaborating and working to conserve some of America’s most iconic natural areas.
Boys & Girls Club proposes idea of new home to LTUSD
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/15/2017 - 12:57am
What is currently six portable buildings at the Al Tahoe school site could be a new home for the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT). That is the idea Jude Wood presented to the school board Tuesday night.
Wood, the BGCLT Executive Director, spoke in front of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District's Trustees, giving them a look into a proposed partnership and future facility use agreement with the District with a new Clubhouse built on District owned property. The Club would fully fund the new building.
South Shore non-profits receive $51,000 from American Century Championship
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/09/2017 - 6:53pm
American Century Championship continues to impact the South Shore of Lake Tahoe, even months after the annual tournament is over. Since its inception in 1990, the tournament has donated more than $4.5 million to local and national non-profits.
On Thursday, the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and American Century Investments gave 30 local organizations checks in the amount of $500 to $5,000 to help them serve the community.
