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Comment period extended for Fallen Leaf Lake trail access, travel management project
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 10:33amBy Lisa Herron
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is asking for public input on the proposed Fallen Leaf Lake Trail Access and Travel Management project. The project would improve the recreation experience for residents and visitors to the Fallen Leaf Lake area, while protecting the natural, cultural, and historic resources of the area.
Coordinated trail system at Camp Rich in the works
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/19/2011 - 5:19pmThe physical boundaries are Lake Tahoe to the east, Glen Alpine to the west, Mount Tallac to the north, and Angora Ridge to the south. The proposal that is out for public review contains 12.9 miles of...
Coordinated trail system at Camp Rich in the works
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/19/2011 - 2:33pmThe physical boundaries are Lake Tahoe to the east, Glen Alpine to the west, Mount Tallac to the north, and Angora Ridge to the south. The proposal that is out ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../coordinated...
TRPA committee endorses new local government permit process
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 6:01pmBy the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
A committee of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board took a major step forward this week in moving toward a different permitting system at Lake Tahoe where many parcel-by-parcel regulations would shift to local county or city governments.
Battle over Lake Tahoe Golf Course proposal continues
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 1:51am
By Jeff Munson
The fight is pure Tahoe: A project proposed to improve the environment versus a group of people who don't want things to change.
Mud has been thrown, sides are dug in, and lawsuits are likely looming with the proposed reconfiguration of the Lake Tahoe Golf Course as it backs up to Washoe Meadows State Park and Recreation Area.
Nevada Governor Calls For Reassessment Of Homeland Security Funding Priorities
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 1:57am
By Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval today called for a reassessment of Nevada’s homeland security priorities given the news that federal funding for the ongoing fight against terrorism could be as much as 47 percent less in the 2012 federal fiscal year compared to last year.
EDITORIAL: Edgewood proposal deserves unprejudiced reception
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/22/2011 - 6:00amEdgewood's proposed new lodge expansion may be in its early stages, but the plan deserves some open-minded consideration from the Tahoe community.While the $100 million expansion may cater more tow...
South Lake Tahoe city budget fight looms large; layoffs eminent
Submitted by Li Terrell on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 4:46pmAs an early snowstorm descended on South Lake Tahoe the first week of October, the continuing winter of economic discontent looks bleak for the city’s budget woes and employees facing layoff. Seventeen positions are still on the chopping block. At least half of those positions are linked to street maintenance and snow removal operations. While negotiations between the bargaining units and the city continue to be held, there is a hint of an impasse — while the city functions on only an interim budget until the end of the month.
NIAA approves league changes for 2012-'13 school year
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/07/2011 - 4:01pmIt's official: Nevada high school sports will realign.The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association Board of Control approved the proposal on Monday at its meeting in Las Vegas. The new system ...
Council hears plan that would allow pesticide use at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 10:01amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A proposal to allow the use of aquatic pesticides at Lake Tahoe drew mixed reactions from the South Lake Tahoe City Council Tuesday.The Lahontan Regional Water Quality...
Council to talk pesticides and signs at Tuesday meeting
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 5:38pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Changes to the city's long-debated sign ordinance, as well as a proposal to allow aquatic pesticide use in the Lake Tahoe Basin will be discussed by the South Lake Tahoe ...
City Council Buying Time on Budget
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 4:31amBy Li Terrell
The South Lake Tahoe City Council will meet today at 4pm to discuss several agenda items, most importantly, to pass an interim budget for the next 30 days while they continue to haggle with remedies for the city’s $5.2 million shortfall.
City tells employees to come up with budget solutions; final meeting slated for Sept. 27
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/17/2011 - 9:15amBy Li Terrell
To a crowd of about 200, the South Lake Tahoe City Council met to hear the 2011-12 Budget Proposal from its city manager and finance director on Thursday. There was an obvious tension between the council and members of the public who attended the meeting, though the general sentiment of the council and city manager is that the deficit issues are not their fault, and that employee sacrifice is what is required to balance the budget.
Gas station proposal goes to Planning Commission today
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/08/2011 - 9:16amBy the Tahoe Business Monitor
The South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission is scheduled to vote today on whether to approve a new gas station, car wash and convenience store at the “Y”
shopping center.
The project would replace the vacant service station at 1020 Emerald Bay Road, next to the Raley’s supermarket, which was recently demolished.
County nears redistricting decision as state finalizes maps
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/18/2011 - 6:10pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County's District 5 Supervisor seat would shift west while keeping a single representative for the county's Lake Tahoe portion under a redistricting proposal...
