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LTCC awarded Blue Ribbon Tallac Achievement Award for Mobility Hub project
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/20/2020 - 11:31am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) and its new Mobility Hub won the Tallac Achievement Award during the 13th annual Blue Ribbon Awards Thursday evening.
The award is given to an exemplary infrastructure project that revitalizes and enhances the economy and community of Tahoe’s South Shore.
Tahoe Parents Nursery School to have permanent home at Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/15/2020 - 12:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After nearly 61 years in existence, the Tahoe Parents Nursery School (TPNS) will finally have a permanent home in South Lake Tahoe. It will be located on the campus of Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC).
LTCC is hosting a small group of physically distanced dignitaries and campus leaders to help break ground and usher in the new Early Learning Center on Wednesday, June 17 at 3:00 p.m. This event will be live-streamed at www.ltcc.edu/measuref.
Experienced California education advocate joins Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 7:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) has selected a seasoned professional with two decades of experience in California state policy and politics to fill a critical role during unprecedented and uncertain times.
LTCC expands child care to evening hours to help student parents
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/12/2020 - 1:53am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For some students, there are many barriers to their being able to get a college degree, one of them being affordable child care. A recent move by the Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) is helping remove that barrier by having extended hours on Monday and Tuesday evenings so parents who are LTCC students can attend classes and/or study.
$8.8M headed to LTCC in matching funds for classroom modernization
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/04/2019 - 7:23am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A promise made to the community when they voted to pass Measure F in 2014 is coming to fruition after Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) was notified they are receiving $8.8M in matching funds for the modernization of their campus. This sets the stage for $17.6 million to be spent on modernization and upgrades to LTCC’s main building.
Meet the Candidate: Wendy David seeks second term on South Lake Tahoe City Council
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/29/2018 - 9:38am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Each of the nine candidates for City Council answered the same ten questions that were given to them by South Tahoe Now. For each of the next nine days the candidate's responses will be shared in the order received.
First up is Wendy David, the current mayor of South Lake Tahoe. She is seeking a second term on the Council.
LTCC raises their bond grade to AA
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/14/2018 - 11:15pm
After receiving high marks for a second time from both Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Financial Services and Moody’s Investor Service in their bond ratings reports, Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) is ready to issue its second set of bonds for sale with the Measure F general obligation bond.
Lake Tahoe Community College shines during accreditation team visit
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/13/2017 - 12:32am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The accreditation team visiting Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) left town Thursday, but not before speaking to a gathering of the school's administration, staff, students, board members and community partners.
"You guys do a great job," said Mike Claire, President at College of San Mateo and leader of the visiting accreditation team from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC). "We have never found a college more well prepared than LTCC."
LTCC vision: To be California's premier destination community college
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/14/2017 - 11:40pm
As the world changes around South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) is evolving to meet the new demands of education and the student body. As there is a decline in community college enrollment across the country, LTCC is being creative in recruitment of students to the campus and investing in not only the environment, but in removing barriers many have in getting a secondary education.
That was the message during Lake Tahoe Community College President Jeff DeFranco's first State of the College Address on Thursday.
South Tahoe Greenway one step closer to reality
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/18/2017 - 8:55pm
A 3.86 mile shared used bike trail from Van Sickle Bi-State Park to Sierra Boulevard is getting closer to becoming reality after a Memo of Understanding (MOU) has been developed between its three partners.
The first phase of the South Tahoe Greenway Shared Use Trail was completed through the Bijou neighborhood in Summer, 2015, but the next phase needed a partnership between the City of South Lake Tahoe (City), Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) and California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) to be completed.
Jeff DeFranco selected as next LTCC superintendent/president
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 12:06am
Jeff DeFranco will become the fifth superintendent/president of Lake Tahoe Community College on February 1, 2016, succeeding Dr. Kindred Murillo who is leaving to take the same position at Southwestern College in Chula Vista.
The LTCC Board of Trustees announced their selection at Tuesday's board meeting. DeFranco is currently the school's vice president of administrative services, a job he has held since 2012.
"This is very surreal," DeFranco said as he addressed the trustees after the announcement. "It's a dream come true."
Dr. Murillo to be offered Southwestern College superintendent/president job
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/06/2016 - 4:09pm
Dr. Kindred Murillo, superintendent/president of the Lake Tahoe Community College District (LTCC), was selected by the Southwestern Community College District Board of Trustees as their finalist for school's new superintendent/president. The Trustees voted for Murillo at a special meeting Monday and they anticipate taking final action to appoint her and approve a contract at their December 14 meeting.
LTCC Board endorses Prop 51 School Facility Bond measure
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/04/2016 - 6:09pm
The Board of Trustees at Lake Tahoe Community College has fully thrown its support behind a $9 billion bond measure on the November 8 ballot, called Proposition 51: Public School Facility Bonds, which would provide funds for public school construction and repairs in California.
Opinion: Why I'm running for Lake Tahoe Community College Trustee
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/16/2016 - 8:40pm
I am running as a candidate for Lake Tahoe Community College Trustee in District 4 because I believe a good education is one of the most important services a community can provide to its citizens.
Lake Tahoe Community College is in an extraordinary and unprecedented position with the passing of Measure F two years ago. I am committed to the prospect of offering students an affordable four-year degree program, upgrading our current facilities, building the University center and exploring the possibility of on campus housing for students.
Lake Tahoe school and college boards to have joint session
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/18/2016 - 10:20pm
Event Date:
March 22, 2016 - 6:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Community College and Lake Tahoe Unified School District Boards of Trustees will hold the annual joint meeting on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at the college's board room, starting at 6:00 p.m.
During the meeting, discussions will be held on several common agenda items.
South Tahoe Middle School Multi-Purpose Field Lighting
LTUSD School Board: Immunizations, pay raises, improvements and Nevada student plan
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/05/2016 - 10:05am
The agenda for the Lake Tahoe Unified School District Board of Education on Tuesday, March 8 is a full one. Board members will be addressing the new state law concerning immunizations, new lights for the soccer field at South Tahoe Middle School, a conditioning room and new flooring at South Tahoe High, student privacy, finances, a 4.5% raise for employees, and discuss a tuition agreement with Douglas County Schools. The meeting begins at the District Office at 5:00 p.m. with closed session, with the public portion beginning about 6:00 p.m.
Immunizations
First $19 million from Measure F being spent at Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/04/2016 - 10:20pm
South Lake Tahoe, CA— With the support of South Lake Tahoe’s voters, Lake Tahoe Community College successfully passed a $55 million bond measure in November 2014. Called Measure F, the bond will make it possible for the college to upgrade and modernize its technology, make necessary repairs to aging facilities and systems, and improve educational programs and students’ learning environment. The first set of bonds was sold¬ in July 2015 for $19 million, or 35% of the $55 million voters approved.
LTUSD pulls out of Community Play Consortium JPA
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/02/2015 - 1:35pm
Citing concern over their role in the new playfield proposal, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) has pulled out of the Community Play Consortium Joint Powers Authority.
How the selling of LTCC bonds show what the nation thinks of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/14/2015 - 8:57pm
After the passing of the $55 million Lake Tahoe Community College General Bond, known as Measure F in November, the next step was to sell the bonds.
On August 6, 2015, $19 million of Series A bonds were sold at a much better rate than anyone expected. When the market opened at 7 a.m. PST, investors were ready to jump on these bonds and it only took two hours to sell them, and waiting in the wings were another $54.4 million in orders.
The biggest single investor was State Farm Insurance who bought about 25% of the bonds or, $4.7 million.
LTCC hires Nancy Harrison as new Foundation Chair
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/04/2015 - 8:20pm
Lake Tahoe Community College leadership and the LTCC Foundation’s Board of Directors have hired a new Executive Director of the LTCC Foundation and College Advancement. After completing the interview process, the Foundation directors and LTCC Superintendent/President Dr. Kindred Murillo selected Nancy Harrison for the position.
Community to learn more about $55 million bond at LTCC open house
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/29/2015 - 9:46pm
Event Date:
February 5, 2015 - 5:00pm
It's been almost three months since Measure F passed and now is the time for the $55 million bond approved by the voters to start being put to use.
The South Lake Tahoe community is invited to a LTCC Open House on Thursday, February 5 at 5 p.m. to learn more information about the bond and to hear about what projects and new construction will be coming to the campus.
Lake Tahoe Community College not chosen as part of four-year degree pilot program
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/20/2015 - 10:17pm
Lake Tahoe Community College was one of 36 community colleges in California to apply for a chance to offer baccalaureate degrees, just as 20 other states currently offer. The 15 colleges that will be part of the inaugural program were announced Tuesday, and LTCC was not among them.
South Lake Tahoe's Year in Review - 2014
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/07/2015 - 8:58pm
The following is a summary of accomplishments during 2014 by the City of South Lake Tahoe.
Strategic Priority: Fiscal Sustainability
The most important issue facing cities and local agencies is continued steadfast attention to the budget, both short term and long term fiscal impacts.
· Implemented “budget watch” approach to financial analysis; a year-long effort evaluating state, national and global economic impacts for South Shore economy, and capital investment opportunities
South Lake Tahoe's Year in Review - 2014
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/07/2015 - 8:50pm
The following is a summary of accomplishments during 2014 by the City of South Lake Tahoe.
Strategic Priority: Fiscal Sustainability
The most important issue facing cities and local agencies is continued steadfast attention to the budget, both short term and long term fiscal impacts.
· Implemented “budget watch” approach to financial analysis; a year-long effort evaluating state, national and global economic impacts for South Shore economy, and capital investment opportunities
Measure F bond oversight committee sought by LTCC
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/03/2015 - 11:38pm
A bond oversight committee is needed with the passage of Measure F in November, the Lake Tahoe Community College's $55 million bond.
All schools and colleges that receive bonds are required to have an oversight committee per California Prop. 39.
El Dorado County certifies election, final counts in for all races
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/26/2014 - 9:59pm
Twenty-one days after the election, the final results have now been certified by the El Dorado County elections department.
The closest race was for the three open seats for South Lake Tahoe City Council. The top vote getter was long time local Wendy David who had 18.05 % of the vote with 1727 residents feeling confident she'd represent them well. Coming in second was incumbent Tom Davis who received 1461 votes, or 15.52% of the vote. Austin Sass moved ahead of incumbent Angela Swanson and ended up with 1318 votes to Swanson's 1289, just .31% difference.
Ballots not all counted yet; Two City Council Incumbents may not be returning
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/12/2014 - 11:59pm
It's been eight days and there is still no official count from last Tuesday's election. With 100% of the precincts counted by 1 a.m. November 5, El Dorado County election employees have been counting the absentee and provisional ballots since then. They released their third report of the count today, showing little change from Friday's numbers.
LTCC receives $5 million donation from local woman to build a University Center
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/12/2014 - 11:14am
A historic donation was made to the Lake Tahoe Community College today, enabling the school to build the Robert Maloff University Center on campus in preparation for offering four year degrees. LTCC has applied to be part of a state pilot program that will bring in baccalaureate degrees to 15 community colleges, beginning with at least one program at each school.
Thank you letter from Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/05/2014 - 7:35am
To The Community,
Thank you for your support of and confidence in the students, Board, faculty, staff, and leadership of Lake Tahoe Community College. We’d like to personally thank the South Lake Tahoe community for lending your support to Measure F, and for turning out this Election Day. This community’s four-decade-long involvement and interest in the college is what keeps LTCC going. You’ve supported your local community college, and we hope in the months and years to come, you’ll see firsthand the difference Measure F is making and will join us in celebrating its passage.
South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County Election Results
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/04/2014 - 9:58pm
100% of the ballots from polling locations have now been counted in the El Dorado County and City of South Lake Tahoe elections. The following is the result pending some absentee ballots that still need to be counted.
County Supervisor Area 5
Sue Novasel - 59.92% 3529 votes
Kenny Curtzwiler - 39.58% 2331 votes
City of South Lake Tahoe City Council
Top 3 win a seat
Wendy David 18.00% 1205 votes
Tom Davis 15.56% 1042 votes
Letter: Measure F will provide new pathways
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/30/2014 - 10:35pm
I’ve lived in South Lake Tahoe for 22 years, and I’m the Dean of Career & Technical Education and Instruction at Lake Tahoe Community College. I'd like to share a few stories about students I’ve known through my work at LTCC, and how Measure F will provide new pathways to create many more great stories like these – stories about young people whose lives were changed because of the programs and opportunities available through our local community college.
Letter: Measure F will create a terrific destination college
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/27/2014 - 10:21pm
I have worked at Lake Tahoe Community College for over 21 years as a classified employee. In those years, I have seen a lot of changes – many good, some not. I wanted to address something that I haven't seen touched on yet regarding the college’s bond measure, and that is what happens at LTCC if Measure F does not pass.
Letter: Many reasons the community needs to say "YES" on Measure F
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/25/2014 - 9:15pm
To the Editor,
Letter: A "yes" on Measure F will help spur economic development
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/19/2014 - 8:19pm
Why should we care about investing in higher education in our local, state and national communities? According to a 2013 report by the Economic Analysis and Research Network in Washington D.C., "States can build a strong foundation for economic success and shared prosperity by investing in education.
Op/Ed: Show the world South Lake Tahoe is not a run of the mill town
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/15/2014 - 11:19pm
My name is Dr. Frederick “Fritz” Wenck, DDS, and I’ve been closely involved with Lake Tahoe Community College since its beginning in 1974, when I was elected one of the first LTCC Board of Trustees members. I’d like you to consider, just for a minute, what would happen if the college’s Measure F bond effort failed to pass this Election Day.
Op/Ed: Voting For LTCC’s Measure F Makes Tahoe Safer
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/13/2014 - 10:02pm
Wait, what? Safer? Yes! As a 20-plus-year South Lake Tahoe resident and a recently retired FBI agent, I have experienced Lake Tahoe Community College as a student, a guest speaker, and as an occasional criminal justice instructor. Over the years, these connections have proven to me just how essential LTCC is in giving our local youth a pathway towards a productive future.
Op/Ed: Investing in Our Future
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/10/2014 - 10:34pm
To Our Community,
Our journey toward Measure F began in May 2013, when Lake Tahoe Community College enacted “Investing In Our Future,” a fiscal stability plan to ensure the sustainability of LTCC for the next 40 years. The first step in this plan was to build a shared vision of the future. In September 2013, LTCC leaders brought community members, faculty, staff, students, K-12 educators, and elected officials together to develop that shared vision.
(http://www.laketahoenews.net/2013/09/ltcc-engages-locals-pave-future-path/)
Op/Ed: I'm in Support of Measure F
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/03/2014 - 11:40pm
My wife and I bought a retirement home in Tahoe in 2002, in part because there was a college in South Lake Tahoe. I have been on the LTCC Foundation Board since 2009. I am writing to urge everyone to support Measure F to modernize Lake Tahoe Community College and increase the educational opportunities offered there.
TahoeChamber Endorses Seven Candidates for California Elections
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/19/2014 - 7:35am
TahoeChamber has endorsed seven candidates for the upcoming election that best portray the values and abilities necessary to serve the South Shore business community. As directed by the TahoeChamber Board of Directors, the TahoeChamber Candidate Endorsement Committee (TC-CEC) used the pillars of the Chamber’s adopted Tahoe Future A South Shore Community Vision 2020 as the foundational criteria for evaluating candidates. The pillars include Economic Vitality, Quality of Life, Sustainability, Infrastructure and Intellectual Capital.
Both Chambers to host Measure F forums at LTCC
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/16/2014 - 10:51pmEvent Date:
September 24, 2014 - 5:30pm
The public and media are welcome to attend two forums this September to get educated about LTCC's bond measure, Measure F, which will be on the ballot November 4.
The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Measure F workshop on Thursday, Sept. 18 @ 5:30 p.m. in the Aspen/Board room at LTCC.
The South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce hosts another informational forum on Measure F Wed. Sept. 24, also at 5:30 p.m. in the Aspen/Board room at LTCC.
Learn about Measure F at Lake Tahoe Community College information session
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/15/2014 - 11:21pm
Event Date:
September 18, 2014 - 5:30pm
Learn about Measure F which will be on the November ballot. The bond will bring in millions of dollars to Lake Tahoe Community College to create a new fire academy, upgrades of technology and many other necessary changes.
The meeting will be held in the Aspen Room/Board Room of LTCC on Thursday, September 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
College officials will be hand to answer your questions, discuss how bond money will be used, review the ballot question, and highlight oversight and accountability measures.
City gives support to Lake Tahoe Community College's Measure F
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/02/2014 - 10:11pm
Lake Tahoe Community College gained the support of the South Lake Tahoe City Council today in their pursuit of $55,000,000 in bond funds through Measure F. The Council voted unanimously to adopt the support resolution.
Dr. Kindred Murillo, Superintendent/President of the Lake Tahoe Community College District, was on hand at Tuesday's City Council meeting to provide an explanation of what the bond would mean to the South Shore community and answer any questions the five council members had.
Bingo, Champions Plaza and budget all on South Lake Tahoe City Council agenda
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/01/2014 - 10:28pm
Guidelines for the operation of Bingo games in South Lake Tahoe are to be voted on during the City Council meeting on September 2. In an effort to clean up the city's code, City Attorney Tom Watson has been evaluating and updating all rules in the books, and the Bingo rules are part of this change.
Opinion: Measure F ensures funding for North Lake Tahoe projects
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/31/2012 - 2:00amTwo percent TOT funds Tahoe City project; future money for Kings Beach
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 2:04pmThe existing 2 percent Transient Occupancy Tax, which is up for renewal on the June 5, 2012 ballot, has funded a number of North Lake Tahoe public improvement projects and services since voters first authorized it in 1996.
The renewal, called Measure F, is not a tax increase and, if passed, would continue to be paid by lodging guests only via the TOT bed tax when they spend the night in North Lake Tahoe. North Lake Tahoe residents would not be taxed under Measure F.
