public utility district
Lake Tahoe will not be affected by PG&E public safety power outage
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/08/2019 - 1:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Cali. - To reduce wildfire risk during the forecasted severe wind event in California west of Lake Tahoe, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) will implement a Public Safety Power Shutoff in parts of northern, central and coastal counties of the state, but not in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
PG&E expects to begin turning off power later Tuesday night, just after midnight.
Citizen Science Celebration
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/30/2019 - 3:57pm
Event Date:
October 17, 2019 (All day) Thursday, October 17 | 5:30 - 8 pm
Himmel Haus, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Join us for a night of celebrating our dedicated volunteers and the valuable citizen science work that they do! We invite the community to learn more about how to get involved in the League to Save Lake Tahoe's citizen science programs. Food, drinks, live music, presentations and fun provided. Keynote presentation by Desert Research Institute on microplastics in Lake Tahoe.
Partners:
Desert Research Institute
Tahoe Environmental Research Center
South Tahoe Public Utility District
Location
Himmel Haus
3819 Saddle Rd, South Lake Tahoe
United States
See map: Google Maps
Annual Firefest returns to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/12/2019 - 4:14pm
Event Date:
September 21, 2019 - 10:00am
Fire Fest is returning to the South Shore on Saturday, September 21, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. outside the back of Hard Rock Casino Lake Tahoe. Admission is free and it's a great opportunity for families to have fun while learning about safety and conservation.
Helicopters will be the stars this year as they land just outside the venue at the Hard Rock Casino Lake Tahoe. What an incredible opportunity to get a close-up look at these amazing machines! Crews will be on hand to answer questions and explain how they help us when we need them most.
STPUD reminds customers to conserve water during power outages
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/13/2019 - 2:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – When risk of catastrophic wildfire becomes too great, local electric utilities may turn off the power for extended periods of time. While your first thought might be eating all the ice cream in your freezer, don’t forget to think about your water use. South Tahoe Public Utility District (District) urges customers to conserve water during power outages to make sure there is enough water to fight a fire.
Letter: CIty of South Lake Tahoe takes on renewable energy leadership
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/10/2019 - 7:02pm
South Lake Tahoe’s renewable energy leadership is providing the opportunity for the installation of substantive solar projects on the rooftops and properties of public buildings throughout the Sierra. The City took on this leadership role in May after signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to become the lead agency for the Sierra under the Solar Energy and Economic Development (SEED) Fund, a not-for-profit program aimed to empower public agencies to evaluate and participate in regional collaborative procurement of municipal solar projects.
Multi-agency response to the water and gas leak on Seneca Drive
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 3:28pm
A geyser of water and natural gas on Senaca Drive in Meyers on August 6 brought out a full response from South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD), Southwest Gas (SWG), Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) and El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office (EDSO).
STPUD responded to the call of a water leak and upon arrival found water gushing from a broken water main. They also smelled gas so called SWG and 911. LVFPD and EDSO secured the area and helped evacuate residents and divert water to minimize property damage.
Harmful algal bloom at Indian Creek Reservoir prompts warnings
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/02/2019 - 9:48am
MARKLEEVILLE, Calif. - Elevated levels of blue-green algae in the Indian Creek Reservoir have prompted officials to warn users to stay away from algae and scum in the water and both humans and pets should avoid drinking it.
Routine sampling at the reservoir on July 22 found levels of cyanotoxin, Microcystins at 4.39. µg/L (microgram per liter), which is above the 0.8 µg/L level established for safety and triggers notification of the public.
South Tahoe Public Utility District manages the property and has posted caution signs at the reservoir
Keep Tahoe Blue volunteers pick up over 1,200 pounds of litter after fireworks
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/05/2019 - 9:14pm
7/10/19 Update - The stats in this story are updated with recalculated totals.
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Today, 402 people volunteered along the shoreline of Lake Tahoe to protect this national treasure. As part of a lakewide cleanup organized by the League to Save Lake Tahoe (Keep Tahoe Blue), participants removed 1240.25 pounds of litter that would have harmed the Lake’s ecology.
STPUD moves board meeting to July 3
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/27/2019 - 1:39pm
The South Tahoe Public Utility District board meeting has been moved to July 3 at 9:00 a.m. since their normally scheduled meeting for the first Thursday of the month fell on the 4th of July.
Updates to PCE contamination in South Lake Tahoe to be discussed at public meeting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/24/2019 - 12:28pm
Event Date:
June 26, 2019 - 6:00pm
A 400-acre plume of tetrachloroethylene (PCE) has been found in some of the South Lake Tahoe groundwater and the agencies tasked with protecting the local drinking supply will be updating the community on cleanup efforts and the status of the plume on Wednesday, June 26 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the South Lake Tahoe City Council Chambers at the airport.
New website shows visitors and locals over 40 public beaches in the Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/04/2019 - 9:58am
A new website has been launched by the Tahoe Fund that will guide both locals and visitors to over 40 beaches around Lake Tahoe. Along the iconic shores of the lake are hidden gems along with popular spots, all providing people a chance to experience the beach and shoreline activities.
The website offers information about how to get to each beach, where to park, hours of operation, what amenities and services are offered, if any, along with other helpful information beachgoers might be interested in.
STPUD approves lower water and sewer rate hikes than originally planned
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/24/2019 - 11:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For the past few months, the South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) has been meeting with staff and the public to discuss rate changes needed to improve the water, sewer and recycled water systems to their customers.
To start the process of raising rates each year for the next five years, STPUD followed a set of rules outlined under Proposition 218, one of which was to send notices to their ratepayers on how much the proposed increase could be.
Recycled water spills into Grass Lake Creek
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/09/2019 - 9:29pm
5.10.19 Update: On Thursday, May 9, 2019, recycled water from a South Tahoe Public Utility District Luther Pass storage tank leaked into Grass Lake Creek. Water samples collected from Grass Lake Creek immediately following the spill showed no change in coliform bacteria, meaning the spill caused no significant impact to water quality. A leak from the overflow pipe inside the tank was the cause of the spill. The tank has been drained and taken off-line until repairs can be made.
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Public hearing on proposed water rate increase May 16
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/07/2019 - 11:44pm
Event Date:
May 16, 2019 - 2:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The public has another chance to speak to the South Tahoe Public Utility District about a proposed rate change during their board meeting on Thursday, May 16 at 2:00 p.m.
There have been several meetings and workshops about water and sewer rates in South Lake Tahoe since January.
City of South Lake Tahoe newsletter: At Lake Level
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/01/2019 - 6:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - City Manager Frank Rush writes a community monthly newsletter and shares it on South Tahoe Now. The following is the May 1, 2019 edition:
Sign Up for the Brand New City Newsletter
19th annual Snapshot Day to unveil conditions in Lake Tahoe and Truckee River
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/30/2019 - 9:34am
For the past 18 years, volunteers have been monitoring water quality conditions across the Lake Tahoe and Truckee River watersheds, collecting data at a single point in time to better understand the area as a whole. It is a bi-state collaborative that can achieve a larger watershed approach to successful data collection.
On May 17 and 18, 2019, volunteers will once again head out and perform a variety of tests including temperature, pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, algae, and nitrogen.
Public workshop on proposed STPUD rate increases
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/06/2019 - 10:08am
Event Date:
April 18, 2019 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) is hosting a public meeting on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at 1275 Meadow Crest Drive to discuss proposed rate increases.
Most of South Lake Tahoe’s water and sewer system was built in the 1950s and 1960s. Much of this infrastructure needs to be upgraded, repaired or replaced.
STPUD starts process to raise water and sewer rates
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/21/2019 - 11:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) will start the process to raise water service rates by up to six percent and sewer rates by up to five percent in order to start replacing aging pipes and providing improved fire flow throughout their service area. If fully implemented, this increase would fuel an $81.5M capital improvement program for sewer improvements, and $70M for water system improvements, especially fire flow projects.
STPUD to consider rate increase for adequate fire protection and pipe replacement
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/20/2019 - 8:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Customers of the South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) may be looking at an annual increase on their water and sewer bills of 5.0 to 8.5 percent to cover costs of replacing aging infrastructure and enhancing local fire protection.
During last week's budget workshop, STPUD staff showed the Board what a rate increase could provide to their customers:
- Replacement or rehabilitation of 725,354 feet of steel pipe, water mains, wells and tanks
- Extension of the life of assets
- Replacement of 100,000 feet of pipe used for fire protection
Other possible sources of PCE contamination identified in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/08/2019 - 12:27am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With a 400 acre plume of tetrachloroethylene (PCE) in some of the South Lake Tahoe groundwater, agencies tasked with protecting the local drinking supply updated the community on cleanup efforts and the status of the plume Wednesday evening.
Authorities originally identified the chemical entered the groundwater at the site of the old Lake Tahoe Laundry Works which was located at the South Y Center that is now home to Raley's and KMart.
John Thiel: New man at the helm of South Tahoe Public Utility District
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/04/2019 - 8:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After Richard Solbrig told the South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) Board of Directors he was retiring in January 2019 after 29 years with the agency the hunt was on for a new general manager.
It turned out they didn't have to look far.
John Thiel had been hired by Solbrig in 1992 as a staff engineer and he worked his way up through the ranks over the last 27 years until the Board chose him as the new general manager.
Updates on the South Lake Tahoe PCE contamination at public meeting
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/27/2019 - 4:02pm
Event Date:
March 6, 2019 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tetrachloroethylene (PCE) was found in drinking water wells in South Lake Tahoe near the "Y" in 1989, and it remains in the groundwater today, forming a containment plume from the intersection of Highway 50 and State Route 89 and heading toward Lake Tahoe through the Tahoe Keys.
Public meeting to discuss possible rate changes for South Tahoe Public Utility District
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/30/2019 - 2:59pm
Event Date:
February 7, 2019 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A rate increase for the next five years is being considered by the South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) to fund the replacement, repair or upgrades to the local water and sewer system.
With much of the system building in the 1950s and 1960s, there are problems that need to be addressed to ensure reliable delivery of high-quality drinking water and provide adequate fire flow for our community.
After 28 years, Richard Solbrig retires as head of South Tahoe Public Utility District
Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/10/2019 - 5:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For many, Richard Solbrig has been the only person they knew as the general manager of South Lake Public Utility District.
On Wednesday, Janury 9, 2019, Sobrig retired.
The district's board of directors unanimously approved a resolution during their January 3 meeting, honoring Solbrig for he service that began in 1990. He has been their general manager since 2003.
Measure T to ban vacation rentals in South Lake Tahoe on way to passing
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/30/2018 - 10:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What should be the final count of ballots for the November 6 election in El Dorado County was released today, giving clarity to a hotly contested ballot measure in South Lake Tahoe. The citizen generated Measure T calls for a ban of all vacation rentals in South Lake Tahoe except for those in what is called the "tourist core."
Election update: 47 votes separate nays and yeas on South Lake Tahoe Measure T
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/16/2018 - 10:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Another round of votes were released Friday, narrowing the gap between yes and no on Measure T once again. The citizen generated measure call for a ban of all vacation rentals in South Lake Tahoe except for those in what is called the "tourist core."
49 votes were added to the Measure T count, 19 "for" and 30 "against."
There were approximately 2,600 vote by mail ballots still to count this week for all of El Dorado County which includes provisional ballots and 160 conditionals ballots from South Lake Tahoe.
That leaves about 1,800 left to tally.
South Lake Tahoe's measure to ban vacation home rentals moves closer to passing
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/14/2018 - 10:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Measure T, the South Lake Tahoe ballot measure that proposed a ban on all vacation rentals outside of the tourist core area starting in 2021 is a bit closer to passing.
In the second incremental release of votes counter after Tuesday, November 6, the Yes on T vote is at 3265, with No on T counts at 3207 - less than one percent difference. 267 ballots were tallied in this last release for Measure T.
Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe signs land lease, first step for new clubhouse
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/14/2018 - 2:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The community could see a new Boys and Girls Club in South Lake Tahoe as early as Spring 2021.
During their November 13 meeting, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Board voted unanimously to approve a ground lease between them and the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT), enabling the nonprofit youth club to build on a lot owned by the district adjacent to their current location at Al Tahoe Elementary.
No on Measure T closes the gap - down by 25 votes as of Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/09/2018 - 6:29pm
The gap between the yes and no votes on Measure T in South Lake Tahoe got much smaller, with the measure now passing by just 25 votes. The South Lake Tahoe City Council and El Dorado County Supervisor results remain the same.
El Dorado County had over 24,000 votes to count after election day, and they have now counted 16,919 of them. 1,655 of those were from the City of South Lake Tahoe and 2,907 for the Area 5 Supervisor district.
As a recap, here are the results on election night: http://southtahoenow.com/story/11/08/2018/over-24000-ballots-yet-be-counted-el-dorado-county
Over 24,000 ballots yet to be counted in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/08/2018 - 11:10am
With a narrow margin in the ballot measure concerning the future of vacation rentals in South Lake Tahoe, and other races still close, everyone is awaiting the release of more results from Tuesday's election.
You'll still have to wait a bit longer.
On Friday, November 9, El Dorado County Elections will post the next round of results, but it won't be the last as there are over 24,000 ballots yet to count.
13,372 mail-in ballots were dropped off at the polls
2,614 provisional ballots
South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County election results
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/06/2018 - 10:05pm
Update - 1:20 a.m. 11/7/18: With a large voter turnout the processing of ballots is taking longer than normal. A power outage caused by a car hitting a power line near Blackwood Avenue caused some excitement for voters but did not delay the count as there are procedures in place for such an incident.
New leader hired for South Tahoe Public Utility District
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/05/2018 - 8:16pm
A 26-year veteran at the South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) has been hired as the next general manager. John Thiel, P.E., will be taking over for Richard Solbrig who will be retiring in January after almost 15 years at the helm.
The STPUD Board of Directors voted to hire Thiel during a closed session meeting last week.
Community to be updated on tetrachloroethylene (PCE) plume in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/01/2018 - 1:26pm
Event Date:
November 7, 2018 - 6:00pm
The third public meeting on the groundwater contaminant tetrachloroethylene (PCE) found in South Lake Tahoe will be held on Wednesday, November 7 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Airport.
PCE was found in drinking water wells in South Lake Tahoe near the "Y" in 1989, and it remains in the groundwater today, forming a containment plume from the intersection of Highway 50 and State Route 89 and heading toward Lake Tahoe through the Tahoe Keys.
Round two of campaign finance reports for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/31/2018 - 11:15am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The second deadline for political campaigns to submit their Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Form 460 in South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County has come and gone. Required by the Fair Political Practices, all campaigns for positions and measures need to file if they have a committee and if they spend or receive over $2,000.
The Form 460 is the
comprehensive report that discloses all receipts and expenditures of a
Letter: Lou Pierini would bring well-rounded background to STPUD board
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/27/2018 - 12:28pm
I’m Lou Pierini and I am running for the South Tahoe Utility District Board of Directors. I would like to be part of the process that makes decisions regarding our sewer and water service. I have the experience, the knowledge and the ambition to positively contribute to the direction South Tahoe Public Utility District takes now and in the future.
TRPA recognizes 9 Lake Tahoe projects for Best of the Basin awards
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/24/2018 - 1:37pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Nine projects were honored as "Best in the Basin" Wednesday during the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) board meeting.
For 28 years TRPA's program has showcased projects around the lake that demonstrate exceptional planning, implementation, and compatibility with Tahoe’s natural environment and communities.
The Best in Basin award winners:
Drug Take Back Day in South Lake Tahoe Saturday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/24/2018 - 10:47am
Event Date:
October 27, 2018 - 10:00am
Removing unused, unwanted and expired medications from homes is a huge step in preventing pill abuse and theft, and the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) will be holding a Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Safeway parking lot.
This is the local's 16th opportunity in the past eight years to get rid of their potentially dangerous medication on the South Shore.
South Tahoe Public Utility District holding board candidate forum
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/23/2018 - 9:45pm
Event Date:
October 24, 2018 - 6:00pm
Learn more about the six candidates looking to represent the community as members of the South Tahoe Public Utility District board of directors during a candidate's forum on Wednesday, October 24 at 6:00 p.m. in the District Board Room.
Chris Cefalu, James Jones and Duane Wallace are all seeking reelection and will be joined by challengers Nick Exline, Louis Pierini and Eric Schafer at the forum.
The forum is open to the public and expected to last two hours. It is a great opportunity for the community to get to know the candidates.
Letter: STPUD candidate Jim Jones - Build for future, don't steal from it
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/23/2018 - 2:57pm
The following is a Letter to the Editor from South Tahoe Public Utility District Board Member Jim Jones, a candidate for re-election:
To the Community:
Sewage spill into South Lake Tahoe storm drain
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 6:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A sewer blockage at a home on Kokanee Trail sent sewage into the street gutter and flowing into a storm drain Friday morning in South Lake Tahoe.
South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) received a call at 8:15 a.m. October 12 reporting a leak in the 3000 block of Kokanee Trail. Upon investigation they found the spill and immediately responded with a vactor truck and suctioned up the overflow to prevent additional sewage from flowing into the storm drain. Once the
spill was stopped, the crew worked to clean it up.
Firefest returns to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/15/2018 - 5:23pm
Event Date:
September 29, 2018 - 10:00am
Fire Fest 2018 will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. outside the Hard Rock Casino Lake Tahoe. Admission is free and it's a great opportunity for families to have fun while learning about fire safety and conservation.
Helicopters will star again this year as they land just outside the venue at the Hard Rock Casino Lake Tahoe. What an incredible opportunity to get a close-up look at these amazing machines. Crews will be on hand to answer questions and explain how they help us when we need them most.
Letter: Why you should vote Nick Exline for South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) Board
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/14/2018 - 2:31pm
My name is Nick Exline and I am asking for your vote on November 6th for the South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) Board as I will bring a higher level of commitment, leadership and vision to the STPUD Board.
Column: Collaborative action needed to solve South Lake Tahoe housing problem
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/13/2018 - 4:20pm
In classic Tahoe style, when there is a problem we study it. In the past five years, the housing issue has been studied on several fronts. In that time, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Placer County and the North Tahoe-Truckee area have all conducted Housing Studies and the City of South Lake Tahoe updated its Housing Element. What has been the result of all these studies? This column highlights the key recommendations from those studies and where we are now in terms of implementation.
South Lake Tahoe's $5.5M Sierra Boulevard project to start in 2019
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/13/2018 - 2:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Sierra Boulevard Complete Streets project that was slated to begin as soon as the 2018 building season began is now scheduled for a May 1, 2019 start (or sooner if weather allows).
STPUD looks to pave way for affordable housing projects in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 12:02am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On Thursday, the South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) Board of Directors discussed changing their administrative code to allow for the transfer of sewer and water units from one parcel to another in order to encourage the building of affordable housing projects.
Since 2012, the transfer of the sewer units have not been allowed by STPUD, but with the current lack of affordable housing on the South Shore the board will look to approve a change of the code at their September 20, 2018 meeting.
Keep Tahoe Blue volunteers pick up 224 pounds of trash along North Shore beaches
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/05/2018 - 12:05pm
Early on the morning of September 3, 2018, over 70 Keep Tahoe Blue volunteers arrived at Commons Beach in Tahoe City to comb the sands along six miles of shoreline in search of items left behind by those enjoying the previous night’s fireworks festivities.
They collected 224 pounds of litter including 2,064 cigarette butts and 1,520 pieces of plastic. League to Save Lake Tahoe staff ship the cigarette butts to a company on the east coast that upcycles them into new plastic products. Plastic cannot be upcycled and end up in landfills.
Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition distributes over 200 free bike racks throughout Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/17/2018 - 2:17pm
The Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition is distributing 215 free bicycle racks throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin, creating secure parking for 430 bicycles at key public destinations.
Supported by funding from the Tahoe Fund and the Nevada Commission on Tourism and in-kind support from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, the nonprofit Bike Coalition is distributing the high-quality bike racks to Tahoe’s local jurisdictions and government agencies. Each of the two types of racks being
Keep Tahoe Blue Labor Day Cleanup
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/17/2018 - 12:13pm
Event Date:
September 3, 2018 (All day) The beaches can get thrashed with trash after the popular holiday weekend festivities. Help us keep our beaches clean! We provide cleanup materials, refreshments and a prize. Ride your bike to receive a special gift. Bring your reusable water bottle and friends!
In partnership with Arcade Belts and the Tahoe City Public Utility District.
For questions or more information, email events@keeptahoeblue.org or call 530.541.5388.
Visit the event page to RSVP
https://donate.keeptahoeblue.org/event/keep-tahoe-blue-labor-day-cleanup/e197637
Location
Tahoe City Commons Beach
United States
See map: Google Maps
Drinking water meets standards as 400-acre PCE plume remains in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/16/2018 - 12:32am
Tetrachloroethylene (PCE) was found in drinking water wells in South Lake Tahoe near the "Y" in 1989, and it remains in the groundwater today, forming a containment plume from the intersection of Highway 50 and State Route 89 and heading toward Lake Tahoe through the Tahoe Keys.
November ballot filling up: Nine candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/11/2018 - 12:45am
This story has been updated to include Lake Tahoe Community College Board of Trustees candidates.
Nine South Lake Tahoe residents have qualified to run in November and thrown in their hats for three open seats on City Council.
The three incumbents, Mayor Wendy David, Mayor Pro Tem Tom Davis and Councilman Austin Sass will all be running for reelection. They will be joined by some veterans of local politics as well as newcomers.
