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Life in the mountains: Practice proper food storage
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/31/2017 - 12:14pm
After a challenging winter and spring in the Lake Tahoe Basin, the summer season is upon us. Agencies around Lake Tahoe (U.S. Forest Service, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, California State Parks, California and Nevada Departments of Wildlife) are reminding residents and visitors to practice proper food storage and trash disposal when living in, or visiting, bear country.
Staff, students and parents say goodbye to Principal Houck
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/29/2017 - 9:08pm
It was South Tahoe High Principal Chad Houck's last day on Friday, and the outpouring of support from teachers, staff, students and parents was evident.
For almost every morning for the past three years, Houck has greeted students being dropped off at the school, and Friday he was joined by others who carried pictures of the principal glued to a stick, "Chad on a Stick."
Parents got out of their cars, students stopped by for a handshake or hug and others called out their "goodbyes."
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/28/2017 - 11:41am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
5/21
8:11 a.m. - Suspicious Circumstances - Nez Perce Dr - CITIZEN REPORTED SUSPICOUS CIRCUMSTANCE INVOLVING POSSIBLE VEHICLE BURGLARY. REPORT TAKEN FOR INFORMATION.
8:34 a.m. - Street Crime - Emerald Bay Rd - GANG VALIDATION REPORT.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/21/2017 - 10:57am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
5/14
Animal Coalition of Tahoe holding "Bowl For Act"
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 05/07/2017 - 7:05pm
Event Date:
May 10, 2017 - 6:00pm The Animal Coalition of Tahoe (ACT) is holding a fundraiser at Tahoe Bowl to benefit their spay-neuter program on Wednesday, May 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
An entry fee of $20 includes 3 hours of bowling, shoe rental, and one raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets are available for $1.00 each. Spots for teams of 4-6 players are available. Teams must sign up by May 9, call 530-400-4766 or email ACT (info@tahoeanimals.org) for more details.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/30/2017 - 10:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
4/23
8:39 a.m. - Vacation Rental Violation - Shoshone St - RESPONSE TO A PERMITTED VHR FOR NUMEROUS VIOLATIONS SURROUNDING A VHR.
11:45 a.m. - Search & Rescue - Waterhouse Peak - SEARCH AND RESCUE INITIATED FOR AN INJURED 39-YEAR-OLD FEMALE SKIER OFF OF WATERHOUSE PEAK.
New business licenses issued in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/19/2017 - 12:53pm
The following 59 businesses took out business licenses with the City of South Lake Tahoe during the month of March:
3/1
ELAINE NOELTNER RIDESHARE
FOR MODERN MAKERS
MH CONSTRUCTION
MOTIVE PERFORMANCE STUDIO
3/2
1074 CHONOKIS RENTALS
811 MODESTO APARTMENTS
RALPH BRIGANTINO RENTALS
3/3
1039 WILLIAM APARTMENTS
EXCLUSIVE WIRELESS INC
TBWB STRATEGIES
3/4
DEEDEES DUPLEX
3/6
EMMA'S APARTMENT RENTAL
L&H AIRCO LLC
3/7
LAKE TAHOE ACUPUNCTURE & WELLNESS
LINA LIU MASSAGE THERAPIST
NEW HEIGHTS LLC
SPEC PRODUCTIONS LLC
3/9
DELORES QUAN RENTAL
3/10
Vacation rentals in South Lake Tahoe continue to divide community
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/17/2017 - 2:11pm
Cities around the country are having ongoing discussions and debates about single family homes in their community being used as short-term vacation rentals. South Lake Tahoe is not alone in this issue which has pitted home owners vs. home owners vs. community members. As with any divisive issue, there is no easy answer.
Your Nevada Workspace offers Lake Tahoe businesses new services
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/10/2017 - 12:40pm
Event Date:
April 25, 2017 - 5:00pm
Your Nevada Workspace is a new business on the South Shore and offers co-shared workspace and full-service amenities, as well as educational and networking opportunities to help businesses accelerate growth.
They will be having a grand opening tour on Tuesday, April 25 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 195 Hwy 50 (in front of Safeway in Round Hill). Owner Loral Langemeier will present on the benefits of doing business in Nevada and strategies to accelerate your business. Attendees will have an opportunity to tour the workspace and learn more about services and amenities offered.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/09/2017 - 10:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
4/2
8:47 a.m. - Battery - Al Tahoe Blvd - INMATE FIGHT INVOLVING MULTIPLE INMATES. VICTIM A 46-YEAR-OLD MALE, SUSPECTS THREE MEN, AGES 21, 29 AND 36.
11:25 a.m. - DUI Alcohol/Drugs - Al Tahoe Blvd - 32-YEAR-OLD FEMALE ARRESTED FOR DUI ALCOHOL.
12:39 p.m. - False Registration on Vehicle - Ottawa Dr
Kudos: Local Girl Scouts thank Kahle and Live Violence Free
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/08/2017 - 12:44pm
The Girl Scouts of the Tahoe Shores Service Unit gathered at Kahle to celebrate Thinking Day. Thinking Day is a long tradition with Girl Scouts where girls have a fun opportunity to learn about their world and explore another country with their troop. About 50 girls tasted new foods at 11 booths, shared what they've learned with each other and played games from around the world. Troop 419 earned an additional Global Action Award for planning the event.
New business licenses issued in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/28/2017 - 11:12pm
The following 42 businesses took out business licenses with the City of South Lake Tahoe during the month of February:
2/1/17
DONERIGHT MAINTENANCE
FAIRBRIDGE INN EXPRESS
JOHN COLEMAN INSTRUCTOR
SUMMIT REFRIGERATION INC
UNIVERSAL BUILDER
2/2/17
SHARON SWEET NTP
2/3/17
HEIDI MACDONELL RIDESHARE
2/6/17
BLACK CABIN COFFEE
CHRISTINA LANE COSMETOLOGY
GB SCIENTIFIC INC
STEFANAC 940 MERCED RENTAL
2/7/17
AH CONSTRUCTION
CODY'S GENERAL LABOR
2/8/17
NAI GLOBAL TAHOE SIERRA
RUDKO PAINTING
SHADE RESOURCES
THIS IS TARA
2/10/17
APARTMENT RENTAL 3632 MACKEDIE
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/27/2017 - 11:42am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
3/19
2:26 p.m. - Death Investigation - South Lake Tahoe - 63-YEAR-OLD FEMALE DECEASED.
3/20
1:20 p.m. - Theft - Johnson Pass Road - UNKNOWN SUSPECT(S) CARRIED AWAY VICTIM'S PERSONAL PROPERTY AFTER VICTIM UNKNOWINGLY LEFT IT OUTSIDE ON A DRIVEWAY.
Grant awarded to test ultraviolet light in killing aquatic invasive plants in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/18/2017 - 5:23pm
The Tahoe Resource Conservation District (TRCD) was awarded a $260,128 grant to conduct a pilot project to kill invasive weeds at Lakeside Beach and Marina in South Lake Tahoe with ultraviolent C (UVC) light. The California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) awarded the grant during their board meeting held in Tahoe City Thursday, March 16.
TRCD will use innovative new technology that uses ultraviolet light to kill aquatic invasive species (AIS). The technology was successfully demonstrated in a laboratory and this project seeks to determine its effectiveness in Lake Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/17/2017 - 8:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 189 calls between March 8-14, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
3/8
Other Misdemeanor in the 1700 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Transient / Homeless in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Fraud in the 2200 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Spousal Abuse in the 900 block of Modesto Ave
3/9
Warrant in the 3800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Transient / Homeless in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Warrant in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
City's new vision statement: We will reflect the national treasure in which we live
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/05/2017 - 9:39pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe now has a new vision statement to guide all of their decisions: "We will reflect the national treasure in which we live."
During a two-day long retreat and strategic planning session, the City Council and staff leaders met to discuss their strategies over the next two years, something they do right after every Council election.
City leaders will now get other agencies on the South Shore to join them in this mission, as well as the community. The vision will be reflected on City materials, a new logo, and be the "guiding principle in decision making."
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/05/2017 - 6:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
2/26
1:19 p.m. - Search and Rescue - Eagle Buttress - SEARCH AND RESCUE INITIATED FOR AN INJURED BACKCOUNTRY SKIER AT EAGLE BUTTRESS, EAGLE LAKE, EMERALD BAY.
7:40 p.m. - Verbal Dispute - N. Upper Truckee Rd - A HUSBAND AND WIFE ENGAGED IN A VERBAL DISPUTE IN SOUTH LAKE TAHOE.
2/27
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by admin on Sat, 03/04/2017 - 4:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 359 calls between February 14 - 27, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
2/14
Unlicensed driver in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Heavenly Village Way
Spousal Abuse in the 1000 block of Herbert
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
2/15
Warrant in the 3500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drug Offense in the 3600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
DUI at 3rd and Eloise Ave
New business licenses issued in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/27/2017 - 12:23pm
The following 62 businesses took out business licenses with the City of South Lake Tahoe during the month of January:
1/3/17
3686 APARTMENTS
CUCHNA CAPITAL LLC 3
GLAZED & CONFUZED TAHOE DONUT LLC
JEAN DUPLEXES
THE HOLMAN FAMILY TRUST
1/4/17
APARTMENTS - 3820 PENTAGON
APARTMENTS - 3824 PENTAGON
CLARITY AND BLISS BODYWORK
FARR RENTALS
FLOOR TECH INC
HEAGY CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS
MARK WOODLEY FIRE PROTECTION
VILLA RUSSO
1/5/17
CORAL PROPERTY MANAGER
TRI WEST HOMES INC
1/6/17
1032 4TH ST APARTMENTS
FIRESIDE LODGE BED & BREAKFAST
MARK & LORI BURWELL
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/18/2017 - 11:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 192 calls between February 7 - 13, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
2/7
Warrant in the 1800 block of 13th Street
Driving on a suspended/revoked license at Lake Tahoe Blvd & Industrial Ave
Warrant in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
2/8
Unlicensed driver at Lake Tahoe Blvd & Edgewood Circle
2/9
Transient/Homeless in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
2/10
Douglas County room tax may increase 1% to fund event center at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/16/2017 - 11:07pm
Transient Lodging License taxes may soon be increased one percent at properties in the Lake Tahoe portion of Douglas County (Lake Tahoe Township) to fund redevelopment projects including the addition of an event/convention center.
Overwhelming support for the tax increase was evident at the Douglas County Commissioner's meeting Thursday, where the elected officials voted 4-1 to approve the increase which would go into effect May 1, 2017.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/12/2017 - 12:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
2/5
12:34 p.m. - Battery - Saddle Rd
1:35 p.m. - Parking Violation - Tahoe Mountain Rd - A PARKING CITATION WAS LEFT ON VEHICLE WINDSHIELD AFTER IT WAS OBSERVED PARKED AND UNATTENDED ON A ROADWAY IN FRONT OF A NO PARKING SIGN.
City Council approves new residential marijuana cultivation ordinance
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/07/2017 - 7:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - As the State of California figures out how commercial sales of recreational marijuana will be handled in 2018, the City of South Lake Tahoe has adjusted the marijuana ordinance to handle residential grows.
With the passage of Proposition 64 in November, residents can grow up to six plants in their homes, and the City changed their medical marijuana ordinance to match the requirements of the new law legalizing recreational use.
South Lake Tahoe vacation rental workshop shows wide range of opinions
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/26/2017 - 10:34pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe's second workshop on vacation home rentals (VHRs) drew about 45 people in person Wednesday, while several others participated from home via the internet. As is every discussion about VHRs in the community, passions ran high and differences were apparent.
South Lake Tahoe Q & A over snow removal
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/26/2017 - 11:41am
The one constant in Lake Tahoe this season is snow. The City of South Lake Tahoe is responding to several community complaints and questions about how they have, and will be dealing with removing the snow:
1) Concern – City has rotary blowers sitting idle at the corporation yard.
SLT vacation rental workshop can be accessed remotely
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/25/2017 - 1:34pm
Event Date:
January 25, 2017 - 6:00pm
Want to take part in the City of South Lake Tahoe's second vacation home rental workshop Wednesday night from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.?
There are now two ways to do so: in person at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, or via remote access on youtube at .
Vacation rentals in South Lake Tahoe still divisive topic
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/16/2017 - 2:06pm
The vacation home rental (VHR) businesses in South Lake Tahoe have joined together in an effort to address, not only issues residents have with their homes, but to address their relationship with those who control and vote on their regulations.
"Our biggest fear is that the City has changed the intent of the ordinance without the council approval," said Josh Priou, Director of Product Development at Lake Tahoe Accommodations and a member of SLTVRA, South Lake Tahoe Vacation Rental Alliance.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/15/2017 - 3:50pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
1/8
5:22 p.m. - Vacation Rental Scam - Shawnee St - A VACATION RENTAL SCAM OCCURRED. VICTIMS IN THEIR 40'S PAID PEOPLE FOR A VHR THAT THEY WEREN'T AUTHORIZED TO RENT.
1/9
9:29 a.m. - Petty Theft - Saddle Rd - VIA EDSO ON LINE REPORTING SYSTEM-VICTIM REPORTED PETTY THEFT.
1/10
No Reports
Small fire in South Lake Tahoe duplex
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/03/2017 - 10:59pm
For the third time in two evenings, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) was called out to a fire, this time at a duplex on Markoffer Road near Pioneer Trail.
At 7:06 p.m., firefighters responded to an emergency call to one unit of the duplex where an electrical fire had occurred.
It was a small fire according to SLT Fire Captain Al Martinez. He said the likely cause is a nail through a wire leading to the home's furnace. Martinez told South Tahoe Now that the solo occupant of the home was displaced for the night since the heater was out of service.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/01/2017 - 2:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
12/25
1:16 a.m. - Death Investigation - No other info available
8:05 a.m. - Death Investigation of 87-year-old female
2:12 p.m. - Search & Rescue - Luther Pass Rd - SEARCH AND RESCUE INITIATED FOR A LOST 15-YEAR-OLD FEMALE SKIER AT WATERHOUSE PEAK OFF LUTHER PASS.
12/26
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/26/2016 - 9:16am
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
12/18
2:28 p.m. - Vandalism - E. San Bernardino Ave - A VEHICLE WAS VANDALIZED ON A PUBLIC ROADWAY.
2:45 p.m. - Driving on a suspended license - Highway 50 - INITIATED A VEHICLE STOP FOR A TRAFFIC INFRACTION. 33-YEAR-OLD MALE DRIVER WAS SUBSEQUENTLY ARRESTED AND BOOKED INTO THE COUNTY JAIL.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/18/2016 - 4:40pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
12/11
1:24 a.m. - Death Investigation - South Lake Tahoe - Death of 32-year-old male.
7:03 a.m. - Informational Report - Al Tahoe Blvd - CONTRABAND LOCATED IN C-POD OF THE EL DORADO COUNTY SOUTH LAKE TAHOE JAIL, REPORT TAKEN AND INVOLVED SUBJECTS INTERVIEWED.
Austin Sass new South Lake Tahoe Mayor
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/13/2016 - 8:55pm
At the beginning of Tuesday's South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting, Austin Sass was voted in as mayor, Wendy David as vice mayor and new Councilmembers Jason Collin and Brooke Laine were sworn in.
It was an unanimous vote for Sass, but with three Councilmembers interested in being vice-mayor, the vote for that position was a much closer 3-2. Both Brooke Laine and Tom Davis also expressed a desire to serve under Sass. Collin was the only one not interested in either position, citing his being "the new kid on the block" and wanted to learn the job he was elected for first.
Placer County gets $1 million grant to address homelessness
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/08/2016 - 10:01pm
The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved a grant agreement at their meeting this week, paving the way for $1 million from Sutter Health to come into the community to help house the chronically homeless.
The county will use the money to purchase housing units for participants in Placer County’s Whole Person Care Pilot program which coordinates physical health, behavioral health and social services for the homeless and others with poor health outcomes. Those in the program will receive rental subsidies and supportive services through the grant funding.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/04/2016 - 4:40pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
11/27/16
1:58 p.m. - Obstruction of a Peace Officer - S. Upper Truckee Rd - 61-YEAR-OLD FEMALE ARRESTED FOR OBSTRUCTING A PEACE OFFICER IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES.
11/28/16
1:00 p.m. - Possession of a controlled substance - Lake Tahoe Blvd
11/29/16
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/27/2016 - 2:28pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
11/20/16
11:28 a.m. - Search & Rescue - Eagles Falls Trail - SEARCH AND RESCUE INITIATED FOR 4 MALE LOST HIKERS (AGES 18, 25, 42. 43) IN DESOLATION WILDERNESS NEAR VELMA LAKES AND EAGLE FALLS TRAIL.
11/21/16
New wave of craigslist vacation home rental scams in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/25/2016 - 8:54pm
You're a group of teachers from San Francisco, visiting South Lake Tahoe for the weekend before heading back to wrap up the semester. You've come to Tahoe to ski for opening weekend. You're a group of friends from San Diego, looking for a mini-reunion.
Family of South Lake Tahoe drowning victim sues SUP company
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/23/2016 - 2:32pm
The family of an off-duty Contra Costa Sheriff’s deputy who drowned last year has sued a South Lake Tahoe paddle boat company as part of a push for increased regulations in the boating industry.
New business licenses issued in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/18/2016 - 10:40pm
The following 47 businesses took out business licenses with the City of South Lake Tahoe during the month of September:
09/01/2016
ASHLIE CURTIN RIDESHARE
DANIEL JONES RIDESHARE
DONNAS RIDESHARE
N. CEBALLOS INC
09/02/2016
CLAY RUSSELL RIDESHARE
IVANA RIDESHARE
JACQUELINE PALMER RIDESHARE
MIGUEL R RIDESHARE
RANDY CARLSON RIDESHARE
09/06/2016
KDC CONSTRUCTION
SHANNON SMITH RIDESHARE
09/07/2016
EFREN ROSALES RIDESHARE
HEALING JOURNEYS
09/08/2016
SIERRA VIEW HONEY
09/09/2016
RANDYS QUALITY ROOFING
RITCHIE ELECTRIC
RYAN SELF RIDESHARE
09/13/2016
Community participates in first of three public VHR workshops in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/17/2016 - 1:32am
The City of South Lake Tahoe promised to hire a company to provide a socio-economic study on the impacts of vacation home rentals (VHRs) on the city. Michael Baker Incorporated, a company that has studied the same impacts at Big Bear Lake, Morro Bay, Monterey and Avalon on Catalina Island, was hired to do the job.
Wednesday night, representatives from Michael Baker had stations around a room at the Senior Center to determine what the almost 100 people who were at the meeting thought was important, and not important, of several aspects of both the study and VHRs.
Approval of VHR permit in South Lake Tahoe: Hours of debate, thousands of dollars
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/14/2016 - 11:27pm
Roman Kreminski lives in South Lake Tahoe and, like many others, makes his living in building "Spec Homes," the process of building and selling homes for sale without any particular buyer in mind. It used to be a good business for Kreminski based on speculation of a strong real estate market and buyers waiting to invest in paradise.
He kept about five local families working full time to build the homes.
After Thursday's South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission meeting Kreminski said, "I'm done."
Construction moving along at new Edgewood Lodge; Reservation center open
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/13/2016 - 3:45pm
The newest lakefront resort being built on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe is set to open in June, 2017, and reservations for the 154 room Edgewood Lodge are already being taken.
On a tour this week of the new lodging property located within the grounds of the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, work crews could be seen working on the swimming pool, the rooms, lobby, spa, restaurant, the stone fence and all other aspects of the resort which will give visitors a new taste of luxury.
SLT Planning Commission to review 4 new projects Thursday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/09/2016 - 5:33pm
Event Date:
November 10, 2016 - 3:00pm
The monthly meeting of the South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission on November 10 will have four major projects to consider, along with hearing an appeal of a vacation rental permit denial.
SLT City Council candidate Tamara Wallace
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/07/2016 - 12:33pmAll candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council were given the same questions. With just one day to go to the elections, we will be featuring their answers and a video of their interview with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals through the day.
Tamara Wallace, 46, Retired Businesswoman/Chamber Exec
Discuss your interest in serving on City Council. What is your prior experience in working with civic, community or governmental organizations?
SLT City Council candidate Dan McLaughlin
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/07/2016 - 12:22pmAll candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council were given the same questions. With just one day to go to the elections, we will be featuring their answers and a video of their interview with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals through the day.
Dan McLaughlin, 66, Sales Manager for Lake Tahoe Television, has lived in Lake Tahoe for 43 years.
Discuss your interest in serving on City Council. What is your prior experience in working with civic, community or governmental organizations?
SLT City Council candidate Brooke Laine
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/07/2016 - 10:15amAll candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council were given the same questions. With just one day to go to the elections, we will be featuring their answers and a video of their interview with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals through the day.
Brooke Laine, 52, Branch Manager, US Bank, Born and raised in SLT
Discuss your interest in serving on City Council. What is your prior experience in working with civic, community or governmental organizations?
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/06/2016 - 1:15pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story may be updated when provided.
10/30/16
1:30 a.m. - Vacation Rental - Sutter Trail - DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO A NOISE COMPLAINT AT A VACATION RENTAL IN SOUTH LAKE TAHOE.
Upcoming public workshop on South Lake Tahoe vacation rentals
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/01/2016 - 6:03pm
Event Date:
November 16, 2016 - 6:00pm
As planned, the City of South Lake Tahoe is now conducting a study of the socioeconomic impacts of vacation home rentals (VHRs) on the region. Their "Vacation Home Rental Analysis" is being led by a team of consultants from the firm, Michael Baker International.
Part of their study includes both stakeholders meetings and meetings with the community, both of which begin later this month.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/23/2016 - 8:54am
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
10/16/16
4:21 a.m. - Driving on a suspended license - Lake Tahoe Blvd - 37-YEAR-OLD FEMALE CITED FOR DRIVING ON WITH A SUSPENDED LICENSE.
11:52 a.m. - Assist Douglas County Sheriff - Al Tahoe Blvd - ASSISTED OUTSIDE AGENCY WITH A COURTESY REPORT.
New project in Truckee to bring new Marriott hotel and apartments
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/22/2016 - 8:09am
A new project is being planned for the Town of Truckee that will include a 127 room hotel and five three-story apartment buildings with 138 rental units.
The hotel portion will be named Marriott SpringHill Suites and the apartments, Coburn Crossing.
The Triumph Development Hotel and Residential Project, will be laid out on over 11 acres adjacent to the Truckee Cemetery and Highway 80 on East Jiboom Street.
