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CHP advises motorists to not travel to Lake Tahoe this weekend
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/16/2019 - 1:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The stories of 10-15 hours to get to Lake Tahoe from the Bay Area on Friday were not isolated, and many of the repeat reports are occurring on Saturday.
Epic ski conditions have beckoned visitors to the mountains over the three-day holiday weekend, but what created those ski conditions has also caused local roads that aren't passable and clogged highways with frequent closures.
Candidates sought for two South Lake Tahoe City Council seats
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/05/2016 - 7:27pm
In November's election, voters will select two City Council members for South Lake Tahoe. The four-year terms for Hal Cole and JoAnn Conner will be over, though both may run for reelection.
On July 18 at 9:00 a.m., filing opens, and it goes until August 12 at 5:00 p.m., or until August 17 at 5:00 p.m. if an incumbent does not run.
South Lake Tahoe's Dancing With the Tahoe Stars Video
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/10/2014 - 11:40pmIf you weren't able to make it to Saturday night's Dancing With the Tahoe Stars, here is a video produced by John Durst and Fabulous Lake Tahoe! Tahoe Arts Project presented the second annual dancing event to raise funds that help bring the arts into the local schools.
JUDGES:
Marcia Sarosik of the Lake Tahoe Shining Stars Dance Troupe
Paul Middlebrook of KRLT radio
Don Bosson - realtor/musician
FEATURED PERFORMANCES
Liz Niven w/ Adam Hopkins Samba to "They Call Me Cuban Pete" by Desi Arnaz ( 2:15 )
Jodi Stewart and Lyndon Facey Hip-Hop to "Dirty South" ( 6:29 )
Local Celebrities Join Dancing with the Tahoe Stars
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/05/2014 - 10:07pm
Event Date:
March 8, 2014 - 6:30pm
Ten local dancers will hit the stage for the Tahoe Arts Project's 2nd Annual Dancing With the Tahoe Stars on March 8 at 6:30 pm.
Watch former Mayor Tom Davis, STHS Theater Director Liz Niven, Realtor Klaus Utecht, Director of Tahoe Center for Orthopedics Chris Proctor, Tahoe Tot Spot owner Amy Thompson, Environmental Engineer Eric Taxer, Soroptimist Roberta Benvenuto, Jazzercise Instructor Jodi Stewart, Sierra at Tahoe Director Sean Sweeney and Dental Hygienist Frances Caro as they are paired with professional dancers in a fun competition.
TRPA Approves the South Lake Tahoe Tourist Core Area Plan
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/20/2013 - 3:31pm
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.
Revitalized Chateau Project Bringing in Change to the South Lake Tahoe Tourist Core
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/11/2013 - 11:35pm
There has finally been a lot of construction action at the site of The Chateau Project in South Lake Tahoe over the last couple of months. Many locals have called this area "The Hole" since construction stalled in 2008 but they are now seeing life being put into one of the cornerstones of the South Lake Tahoe Tourist Core.
Sixteen Graduate From South Lake Tahoe Citizen's Academy
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/05/2013 - 6:06pm
Another group of locals successfully completed the South Lake Tahoe Citizen's Academy. The graduates were presented with certificates at Tuesday's city council meeting. The 16 graduates are Anita Boel, Brandi Bannister, Brooke Martone-Ballachey, Gia Richards, Greg Carlson, Jennifer Story, Jonathan Moore, Julie Stewart, Karen Kuentz, Mike Allen, Mike Peron, Peter Gochis, Peter Spellman, Rachel Roberts, Scott Fair, and Scott Weavil. Most are pictured here with Mayor Tom Davis.
South Lake Tahoe Successes Highlighted in Today's State of the City Address
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/05/2013 - 3:38pm
Mayor Tom Davis touched on more than a couple of dozen points during his State of the City Address which was presented to an overflowing full house at Tuesday's City Council meeting.
Among the Davis's highlighted city successes for the year:
Linear Park - Over $600,000 was spent on a paved bike path, landscaping and an additional 22 lights on a stretch from Wildwood Avenue to just before Pioneer Trail.
South Lake Tahoe Mayor Tom Davis to Deliver State of City Address
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/01/2013 - 3:13pm
Event Date:
November 5, 2013 - 9:00am
South Lake Tahoe Mayor Tom Davis will present his 2013 State of the City Address on Tuesday, November 5 at the City Council Chambers. The public is invited to the 9 am presentation. A light breakfast reception will follow,
$43.1 Million Highway Project Officially Dedicated
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/13/2013 - 6:36pm
"Look at Lake Tahoe as the picture and Highway 50 as the frame" were the words of South Lake Tahoe Mayor Tom Davis as he spoke at the Trout Creek Bridge to Ski Run Boulevard Project Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Friday.
Gold Star Peak Dedicated in South Lake Tahoe Ceremony
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/06/2013 - 6:56pm
"We will never, never forget" were the words spoken by U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock, 4th District of California, as Gold Star Peak was dedicated in South Lake Tahoe today. A bronze memorial plaque commemorating the peak was unveiled during the ceremony held at Lakeview Commons. Mayor Tom Davis told the group gathered, "We're proud to be able to have a memorial we can view every day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year." The plaque is placed near beach level with a clear view of Gold Star Peak.
Gold Star Peak dedication ceremony to be held Sept. 6 in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/20/2013 - 12:30pm
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.
Building permit gets OK for Chateau project in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 08/18/2013 - 2:21amAfter years of limbo and uncertainty, the Chateau project at the corner of Highway 50 and Stateline in South Lake Tahoe will once again see the light of day.
The city of South Lake Tahoe issued a building permit Friday for the $400 million project, referred to as "the hole" by many locals, which has been stalled since 2008 after financing dried up.
“Thank you to City Council and staff for working extensive hours on getting this project started again and reinvigorating the local economy,” said Mayor Tom Davis.
Heavenly plans include ropes course, ziplines, bike park
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/16/2013 - 11:14pmHeavenly Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe has submitted a proposal to the USDA Forest Service and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency for expansions to its on-mountain summer activities, as part of Vail Resorts’ Epic Discovery, a Summer Mountain Adventure.
South Lake Tahoe appoints new city attorney
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/11/2013 - 3:25pm
South Lake Tahoe has appointed Thomas Watson to serve as its city attorney. He begins work July 8.
“Tom Watson was the obvious selection as our new City Attorney based on his extensive experience as City Attorney for the cities of Visalia, Porterville, Lindsay, Farmersville, Mendota and Woodlake,” said South Lake Tahoe Mayor Tom Davis in a news release. “We are very pleased to have a highly qualified, experienced, and seasoned professional join our team and we welcome Tom to our city.”
Heavenly at Lake Tahoe to add ropes courses, zip center to summer choices
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 05/23/2013 - 4:28pmCultivating a passion and appreciation for the outdoors is a year-round task, and Heavenly Mountain Resort is stepping up to the challenge by expanding its summer operations to include more interactive, family-friendly learning experiences.
“Lake Tahoe is a year-round destination, and there is a tremendous opportunity to offer more summer activities at the top of the Gondola,” said Pete Sonntag, Heavenly’s general manager. “Our hope is that visitors of all ages and backgrounds are able to create life-long connections to our National Forests through adventure, play and recreation.”
South Lake Tahoe Police Department Annual Awards Ceremony
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 1:39pm
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 - 10:51am
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.
Tahoe Grizzlies Receive Certificate of Recognition from Mayor
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/07/2013 - 5:43pm
The South Tahoe Amateur Hockey Associations Tahoe Grizzlies Bantam Ice Hockey Team received a Certificate of Recognition for winning the State Hockey Championship from the City of South Lake Tahoe’s Mayor Tom Davis at Tuesday's city council meeting.
The Tahoe Grizzlies bantam hockey team is comprised of youth ages 13-15 from the South Tahoe Amateur Hockey Association were the underdogs in the state tournament. They managed to win the California State title April 14 at Sharks Ice in San Jose. It is the first state title ever won by a team from Lake Tahoe.
Brooke Laine appointed to South Lake Tahoe City Council
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/30/2013 - 5:00amBrooke Laine was appointed to the South Lake Tahoe City Council on Tuesday to fill the seat vacated by former Mayor Claire Fortier.
The appointment was made during a special session of the South Lake Tahoe City Council. Laine will be sworn in Feb. 5 and will serve through December 2014. Nine had applied for the job.
The City Clerk’s Office accepted applications for an appointment to the City Council to fill the unexpired term
South Lake Tahoe City Council selects commissioner assignments for 2013
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/22/2013 - 6:06pmThe South Lake Tahoe City Council made its 2013 appointments to the Airport Land Use, Building/ADA Board of Appeals and Planning Commissions at Tuesday's meeting. Mayor Tom Davis, Mayor Pro Tem Hal Cole and Councilmember JoAnn Conner all voted with Councilmember Angela Swanson absent from today’s meeting.
South Lake Tahoe City Council Makes Board Assignments for 2013
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/09/2013 - 7:01amThe South Lake Tahoe City Council made appointments to various Boards and Commissions for 2013 at Tuesday's meeting. Mayor Tom Davis will serve on the following boards: California Tahoe Conservancy, City Selection Committee, TahoeChamber.org, Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, and South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Pro Tem Hal Cole will serve on El Dorado County LAFCO, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Abandoned Vehicle Abatement JPA, and South Tahoe Redevelopment Successor Agency boards.
