November Election
First-time voter? Register to vote in South Lake Tahoe Thursday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 11:56am
Event Date:
August 20, 2020 - 4:00pm
With about four million 18-year-olds nation-wide able to vote in the November 3 election, local voting advocates are reaching out to first-time voters to help them register in South Lake Tahoe.
On Thursday, August 20 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., a group of volunteers will be at Regan Beach on the lawn to help get those first-time voters registered.
Bring identification and wear a mask.
Coordinator Holly Greenough, former principal at Tallac High School, use to registere students at the high school, but since her retirement and her group of volunteers moving, she changed venues.
South Lake Tahoe mayor and mayor pro-tem stay in place until after election
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 3:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The mayor of South Lake Tahoe has been a ceremonious position and doesn't carry any special voting privileges. Normally the mayor, and mayor pro tem, are one year terms as guided by City Code, and they will represent the community in those roles.
Filing period opens July 13 for South Lake Tahoe elected positions
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/22/2020 - 3:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Election Day in 2020 is on November 3, just 134 days away. There will be several elected positions opening up in South Lake Tahoe and Meyers: South Tahoe Public Utility District, South Lake Tahoe City Council, Lake Tahoe Unified School District Board of Trustees, Lake Tahoe Community College Board of Trustees, and the Lake Valley Fire Board of Directors.
Tahoe Paradise virtual meeting to include status of park during pandemic
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/20/2020 - 4:47pm
Event Date:
April 23, 2020 - 6:00pm
MEYERS, Calif. - The board of the Tahoe Paradise Park Recreation & Park District will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, April 23 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. via ZOOM to discuss plans for the park.
On the agenda includes discussion on how to handle to park now that it is the season it normally opens, but with COVID-19 they will decide if it should be a soft closure or hard closure, or if it should open.
Other agenda topics:
Park maintenance update
Park Aid Position and update
South Lake Tahoe Fire Chief Jeff Meston hanging up his hat
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/05/2019 - 12:27am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Fire Chief Jeff Meston is retiring from South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) on February 28, five years and five months after he came out of retirement to head up the department.
On Friday, February 1, Meston submitted his resignation to the City.
"When I was hired by CM (City Manager) Kerry I promised to spend between 3-5 years with the City Fire Department and bring them as far as I could to be a “world class” fire department," Meston said in his resignation letter.
He feels he's accomplished what he set out to do.
Judge halts ban on South Lake Tahoe vacation rentals, for now
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/24/2018 - 5:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Even though there is no ban on vacation rentals until 2021 in South Lake Tahoe, a component to control occupancy was to be in effect this month but a judge today put a halt to that.
Lawsuit filed against City of South Lake Tahoe to stop enforcement of Measure T
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/19/2018 - 11:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It has been just two weeks since the final count of the November 2018 election was certified in El Dorado County and there is already a lawsuit surrounding the outcome of Measure T.
Tahoe Chamber hosts community forum for South Lake Tahoe City Council candidates
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/20/2018 - 12:08am
Event Date:
October 4, 2018 - 5:30pm
Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (Tahoe Chamber) is hosting a candidate forum on October 4 for candidates running for South Lake Tahoe City Council. Three City Council member seats are up for election, which includes those held by incumbents, and candidates, Wendy David, Tom Davis and Austin Sass. All nine candidates are confirmed to attend.
The forum will be held in the Lake Tahoe Community College Board Room from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
El Dorado County Supervisor District 5 candidate forum
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/11/2018 - 10:22pm
Event Date:
September 20, 2018 - 5:30pm
Hear what the two candidates for El Dorado County District 5 Supervisor have to say during the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (Tahoe Chamber) Candidates Forum on Thursday, Sept. 20 from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at Tahoe Beach Retreat in South Lake Tahoe.
City Council agenda includes renaming street policy, the budget and VHR report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/02/2018 - 11:30pm
The next meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council is Tuesday, September 4, 2018, starting at 9:00 a.m.
During the meeting they will discuss, and or vote on, the following topics:
The 2018-2019 Municipal Budget will be presented in a workshop. Discussion started in April for adoption this Fall. The largest expense in the budget is $640,000 which covers Animal Control costs. Salaries and benefits equal $27,387,222 of the
budget which is being presented as $86,487,692.
Letter: Former candidate reminds voters their voice counts
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/21/2018 - 7:22pm
I ran for Supervisor as I thought I was the best candidate, with the best qualifications, that could solve the issues we face. After the race for Supervisor concluded with the top two advancing to November, I have bowed out of the public eye to focus on my business. I am hearing recently that I have endorsed a candidate for the November election. I declare I have not endorsed anyone. There are concerns with each of the remaining candidates. That was my whole motivation for running; to give voters a real choice.
Two LTUSD Board of Education seats open in November election
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/28/2018 - 10:44pm
There are two seats on the Lake Tahoe Unified School District Board of Education up for election on November 6, 2018, those in Trustee Area #2 and #5.
These board seats are currently held by current Board President Barbara Banner and current Board Clerk Angela Swanson. Banner has served on the board since 2012 and has been president since 2014. Swanson was selected to fulfill the term of Ginger Nicolay-Davis and has been on the board this time since 2016.
Almost 23,000 uncounted ballots in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/07/2018 - 11:25pm
El Dorado County Elections official are still counting some 23,000 "Vote By Mail" ballots that were either sent in close to election day, or dropped off at polling places Tuesday.
This isn't an abnormal number but one that often catches many by surprise.
During those late counts of ballots in 2014, the final two candidates for the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors for Area 5 changed from election day, sending Sue Novasel and Kenny Curtzwiler to the November election. As of Tuesday, the same two appear to be headed to November's ballot.
Sass Talk: VHRs, Martin Hollay and Yes on C
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/07/2017 - 8:48am
On Tuesday, a majority of city council agreed on a revised VHR (Vacation Home Rental) ordinance. In two weeks we will vote on the first reading of the ordinance and if a majority supports it, on November 7th would be the final vote to adopt the revised regulations and rules. The ordinance would then go into effect 30 days later.
LTUSD begins study into what Al Tahoe Elementary could look like in future
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 12:05am
The conversation has started on what to do at the former site of Al Tahoe Elementary School after the passage of Proposition 51 in the November election which will create $9 billion in funding for the state's schools. During a study session at the Lake Tahoe Unified School District's (LTUSD) Board of Trustee meeting Tuesday, staff and trustees starting looking the future function of the school that closed in 2004 due to declining enrollment.
Medical marijuana dispensary told they must close their doors; Owner says no
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/14/2016 - 12:11am
"We will continue to stay open," said Cody Bass, founder and executive director of the Tahoe Wellness Cooperative after being told by the City Council Tuesday that he no longer has a Medical Marijuana Dispensary Permit to operate in South Lake Tahoe. "We are going to take this to the end."
One of his lawyers, James Anthony added, "They will be reviewing this decision in Superior Court."
Opinion: Funding Tahoe’s transportation system
Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/22/2016 - 10:40am
By now, most people have heard: Federal courts upheld the 2012 Regional Plan for Lake Tahoe, affirming the blueprint that maintains development caps and strengthens environmental protections while encouraging community revitalization, redevelopment, and updated infrastructure.
Capturing the most attention these days is the traffic in our small communities from millions of people who drive up to enjoy our lake. And the transportation system is where TRPA is giving more focused attention to benefit Tahoe’s environment, economy, and quality of life.
Trustee Ginger Nicolay-Davis resigns from school board, opens up Area 2 seat
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/20/2016 - 10:32pm
For reasons unknown, Lake Tahoe Unified School District Trustee Ginger Nicolay-Davis has resigned from the board position she has held since December, 2014.
During their monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 23, the LTUSD board will officially announce the opening on the board and their intent to appoint a new trustee who must reside in Trustee Area #2.
Nicolay-Davis resigned effective August 9.
El Dorado County still has over 12,000 votes to count
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/06/2014 - 12:28am
With just 13 votes separating two candidates and deciding who will be on the South Lake Tahoe City Council, thousands of uncounted absentee and provisional ballots could actually change the outcome.
El Dorado County election officials told South Tahoe Now today that an estimated 12,000 absentee ballots and 1,000 provisional ballots may take until Thanksgiving to count. By law they have 18 days to certify the election and all votes must be counted by then.
One week left for LTCC candidates to file for November election
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/31/2014 - 9:29pm
There are three seats up for grabs in the November election for the Lake Tahoe Community College Board of Trustees. Trustees from areas 1, 2 and 5 are up for re-election.
Area 1 is currently represented by Kerry David, who has announced his intention to seek re-election. Area 2 is currently represented by longtime Board member Roberta Mason, who is retiring from her seat after 40 years of service to the college. Area 5 is currently represented by Molly Blann, who announced in June that she is not seeking re-election.
Date and Location Change for El Dorado County District 5 Candidates Forum
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/14/2014 - 10:33pm
Event Date:
July 29, 2014 - 6:30pm
A candidates forum for the El Dorado County District 5 Supervisor race will be held on July 29th at 6:30 p.m. at the California Conservation Corps (CCC) Tahoe Center building in Meyers.
The forum was rescheduled from it's original date of July 22.
TahoeChamber, Tahoe Daily Tribune and Tahoe Regional Young Professionals will host the forum in anticipation of the November election in which two candidates, Kenny Curtzwiler and Sue Novasel, will campaign for the position to be vacated by current Supervisor Norma Santiago.
City of South Lake Tahoe elections this fall; Filing period starts Monday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 8:00pm
Voter will be voting for three City Council members, the City Clerk and City Treasurer on the November 4th ballot in South Lake Tahoe. The filing period opens on Monday, July 14 for all interested City residents who are interested in running for the open seats.
The terms of Council members Angela Swanson, Tom Davis and Brooke Laine will end this fall as well as that of City Clerk Susan Alessi and Treasurer David Olivo.
California lawmakers convene for start of 2-year session
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/03/2012 - 11:46amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - State lawmakers officially begin their next two-year session Monday with the Legislature reshaped by the November election.Voters gave Democrats two-thirds majorities in t...
South Lake Tahoe branch library participates in democracy project
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 08/25/2012 - 3:24pmEvent Date:
September 1, 2012 (All day)
Through September, South Lake Tahoe Branch Library will celebrate the California Reads Searching for Democracy project.
Food labeling, 3-strikes join crowded Nov. ballot
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/12/2012 - 10:52amSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California's secretary of state has certified two more initiatives for the November election, when voters will have to decide at least eight ballot measures.Debra Bowen's ...
November election has 12 candidates, one ballot measure
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 9:55am
By Heather Gould
Amid voting for favorite websites, blogs, restaurants, American Idol contestants and more, residents of South Lake Tahoe have the opportunity to vote in an actual public election. Elections for the Lake Tahoe Community College board, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District board, the South Tahoe Public Utility District board and a ballot measure regarding recreation funds will all be decided by voters on Nov. 8.
