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Vacation home rentals and massage parlors tackled at next City Council meeting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/04/2016 - 9:16pm
Event Date:
April 5, 2016 - 9:00am
The Tuesday, April 4 South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting may have a short agenda, but two hot topics will be sure to bring out interested locals.
In February, 2016, Council sent proposed changes to a sub-committee, and those results will be up for vote Tuesday.
Proposed changes to the Vacation Home Rental (VHR) Ordinance include:
- Application for a VHR permit will not trigger the need to comply to TRPA BMP and coverage compliance.
District Attorney: Enjoy Tahoe, but don't be conned
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/24/2016 - 12:06pmIn January, 2016, South Tahoe Now carried stories concerning the rise of vacation rental scams in Lake Tahoe. The first story described the epidemic of scams through Craigslist that targeted those looking for vacation rentals in South Lake Tahoe.
Kudos: Kirkwood volunteers at Bread & Broth
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/22/2016 - 10:49pm
Bread & Broth would like to thank Kirkwood Mountain Resort for their ongoing support of our Monday evening meal program at St. Theresa Church Grace Hall. Kirkwood’s “Adopt a Day” sponsorship provided the funds for the filling and nutritious meal prepared by B&B’s talented volunteer cooks at B&B’s March dinner. That evening, the dinner guests enjoyed spaghetti with meatballs dinner that was served with sauté asparagus, green salad, fruit salad, garlic bread & assorted desserts.
City adds another location for electric car owners to charge up
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/10/2016 - 5:48pm
Visitors to South Lake Tahoe have several options to charge their cars, with the newest location added in the City owned Heavenly Village parking garage.
The City partnered with ChargePoint, the largest electric vehicle charging station company, and added a system on the first floor of the garage near the elevator. Users will need to have an account with ChargePoint.
Motel and surrounding property could be demolished to make way for new project
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/16/2016 - 10:58pm
The Knights Inn could be purchased by the City of South Lake Tahoe for $6 million should a grant be awarded them by the California Tahoe Conservancy. If that happens, the City would purchase, and then demolish, the motel located on Highway 50 near Ski Run Boulevard to make way for a new environmental and retail project.
There is grant money available through the CTC which the City will apply for. The funds come from the state's Proposition 1 Water Bond which was approved by voters in 2014 to authorize $7.545 billion in general obligation bonds for water projects.
Deadline approaching to get booth space for Tahoe Chamber Business Expo
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/16/2016 - 8:37am
The annual Tahoe Chamber Business Expo will be held at Harvey's Convention Center on April 1, but time is closing in on signing up for the last 20 available booth spaces.
The 2016 Expo is the South Shore’s largest business and networking experience produced by Tahoe Chamber and it showcases businesses and their products, programs and services to over 1,500 attendees.
Assault and larceny crimes on the rise in South Lake Tahoe and County
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/05/2016 - 8:25pm
Crime statistics for South Lake Tahoe, Placerville and the unincorporated area of El Dorado County have been released for 2015, and while some areas have seen a decrease in some types of crime, others have seen some significant changes between 2014 and 2015.
DA's office in South Lake Tahoe to film story on vacation home fraud
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/29/2016 - 4:30pm
While vacation rental scams are nothing new in South Lake Tahoe, law enforcement has seen an increase in their numbers.
Vacation home rental scams on the rise in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/12/2016 - 12:37am
Imagine getting a group of 19 of your closest friends together to rent a large and high end vacation home in South Lake Tahoe for a ski week over the holidays, just steps from Heavenly Mountain Resort. You've found the right place, and for $8,000 for the week, it's yours. The inside elevator will take you and all of your buddies up into three floors of bedrooms, a pool table, hot tub, chef's dream of a kitchen and several living rooms and fire places. You leave San Diego for the ten hour ride to Tahoe.
Police Chief's monthly message to the South Lake Tahoe community
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/10/2015 - 1:32pm
Police Department 50th Anniversary As you might expect, once the City was incorporated in 1965, it took some time to create a police department. On July 1, 1967 the police department began providing police services to the City. In 2017,we’ll plan a small public 50th celebration at the police department. Our initial plans include hosting and honoring some of the department’s original members. Over the years there have been many changes. Some points of interest include:
City may use eminent domain to complete Ski Run to El Dorado Bike Path
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/07/2015 - 11:45pm
There are five small pieces of property standing in the way of completing the Ski Run Blvd to El Dorado Beach Class 1 multi-use trail, and it was determined in a City Council vote that South Lake Tahoe can resort to using eminent domain if necessary in order to complete it.
The walking and biking path is ten feet wide, and as it crosses the land in front of the old Don Cheapo's Ski Rentals, Beach Retreat at Tahoe, Heidi's Restaurant and Tahoe Beach & Ski Club, the City needs easement in order to make the path the required width, make it safe, and have it landscaped.
Kudos: South Tahoe Sober Grad night thanks supporters
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/27/2015 - 1:11pm
The South Tahoe High Sober Grad Night Task Force would like to thank the following businesses and individuals who helped make our annual event for the graduating seniors such a success! The kids loved the evening and it couldn't have been made possible if you weren't a part of it.
Opinion: Trial and Error City Government
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/06/2015 - 4:25pm
The recent reversal of sign ordinance fees reflects on the poor leadership of South Lake Tahoe’s government. After an eruption of dissent from the business community, the City had to reverse its onerous sign permit fees and acquiesce to the demands of the business community.
Measure to restrict Airbnb rentals in San Francisco losing by wide margin
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/03/2015 - 10:45pm
San Francisco voters are poised to hand a decisive victory to Airbnb and city residents who want to turn their homes into vacation rentals. Proposition F, a measure to curb short-term rentals drastically, was losing by a margin of 61 percent to 39 percent, according to the early count of mail-in ballots.
Prop. F, the most contentious and most expensive issue on the Tuesday ballot, centers on whether vacation rentals divert scarce housing to lucrative illegal year-round hotels, as its backers claimed, or help middle-class people make ends meet, as Airbnb and other opponents said.
Agenda highlights for Tuesday's South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/02/2015 - 12:39pm
Tuesday's agenda for the South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting appears to be a fairly short one.
Council members will start off with a recognition of the recent graduates of the South Tahoe Action Team (STAT) program.
Airbnb spends $8 million lobbying against San Francisco ballot initiative
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/01/2015 - 7:35pmAffordable housing advocates say it would open up more housing and help reduce the city's skyrocketing housing prices.
Airbnb has spent more than $8 million and hired a top political operative to defeat a San Francisco initiative on the ballot Tuesday that could threaten the growth of one of the most valuable global technology companies.
Proposition F, which would limit short-term rentals, was brought by affordable housing advocates fed up with the city's housing stock being used as rentals for tourists while residents face skyrocketing rents and evictions.
Lake Tahoe area ski resorts holding job fairs; Teens can apply
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/27/2015 - 8:59am
Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort will all be having job fairs at the beginning of November, and new this year, 15- and 16-year-old teens can now be employed.
They are accepting applications for the upcoming 2015-16 winter season as well as having the job fairs.
Lodge at Edgewood Tahoe breaks ground on South Shore
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/01/2015 - 11:29pm
A ground breaking ceremony at Edgewood Tahoe brought out community and political leaders, all wanting the celebrate their new project, the Lodge at Edgewood Tahoe.
Rain brought the ceremony indoors, but spirits weren't dampened as people speaking at the ceremony highlighted the major impacts the new project on the state line will make on South Shore's economic and community revitalization, as well as important environmental and recreational enhancements in the area.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/01/2015 - 12:14am
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 426 calls over the two-week period between September 15 and September 28, 2015.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
9/15
Drug Offense at Oakland and Tallac Ave
Warrant in the 3900 block of Pioneer Trail
9/16
Drug Offense at Heavenly Village Way and Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant at Spruce Ave and Champlain Dr
9/17
Drug Offense in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Dr
Trespassing in the 3800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Tourism professionals from Brazil and England heading to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/26/2015 - 8:25pm
Two professional travel and tourism groups are headed to South Lake Tahoe September 28-30 as part of Visit California and Travel Nevada's highlight of what both states have to offer to the foreign tourist.
Season wraps up for inaugural cross country night bike races
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/21/2015 - 3:42pm
The inaugural Tahoe Games Bike Night Series, presented by On Course Events, Tahoe Center for Orthopedics and the Lake Tahoe Golf Course will conclude with the final races of the season on Saturday, September 26.
These family-friendly x-country night bike races feature a custom illuminated course that runs through the Lake Tahoe Golf Course, over fairways, into the rough, through sand traps and over bridges with the occasional cart path. The course is approximately 3 miles per lap, with most classes riding 2 laps.
Neighbors want South Lake Tahoe property gone
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/19/2015 - 7:44am
Last week, South Tahoe Now carried a story about changes on the South Shore, businesses who were moving, starting or renovating.
Since that time, information has surfaced about one of the subjects, the Tahoe Pines Lodge.
New owner Darren Cobrae said he wanted to remodel the aging motel which has become home to long term renters. His plans for the property included adding two restaurants and retail space.
Tahoe Chamber thanks sponsors and participants for Sample the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/07/2015 - 10:19am
WINERY/BREWERY/DISTILLERY: Andis Wine | Auriga Wine Cellars | Bella Grace Vineyards | Boeger Winery | Cold Water Brewery & Grill | Crystal Basin Cellars | Dry Diggings Distillery | FOLK Brewing Company - Kombucha on Tap | Great Basin Brewing Co. | Lava Cap Winery | Loomis Basin Brewing Co. | Madrona Vineyards | Nello Olivo Wines | Sierra Nevada Brewing Company | Stateline Brewery | Story Winery | Sugar Lille | Tahoe Blue Vodka | Tahoe Moonshine Distillery | Vino Noceto
Reno funds Motel-to-Home program
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/28/2015 - 11:27pmThere are more than 300 Reno families currently living in motels. It's a problem the City of Reno wants to deal with, so they're putting up the cash needed to help.
"One huge problem we see is the inability to save for a deposit,” said Hettie Ploeger, Resource Network Director at Catholic Charities. "Other issues might be substance abuse, mental health and also learning how to budget."
Those are problems the City of Reno wants to help people overcome. They've given a $100,000 to catholic charities for a program that gets people into stable housing.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/07/2015 - 12:03am
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to from July 27 to August 2, 2015. They responded to 284 calls during the 7 day period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
7/27
Spousal Abuse in the 4100 block of Pine Ave
Violation of Court Order in the 900 block of Modesto Ave
Spousal Abuse in the 3600 block of Pioneer Trail
Warrant in the 900 block of Park Ave
7/28
Drunk in Public in the 2200 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Battery in the 1000 block of Echo Rd
New South Lake Tahoe VHR ordinance goes into effect October 1
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/04/2015 - 10:05pm
A new vacation home rental (VHR) ordinance will take effect in South Lake Tahoe on October 1, 2015.
The new ordinance will require all homeowners who want to rent out their homes to get it inspected by the Zoning Administrator prior to being issued a license. Since the real estate community told City Council that not having a permit prior to escrow may cause homeowners to lose sales, the current homeowner may now get it inspected prior to the sale in order to take as much uncertainty away from sales as possible. This inspection will be valid for one year.
Last chance for Sample the Sierra early bird tickets
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/27/2015 - 7:36pm
The early bird catches the worm – and in this case, the early bird gets special pricing for tickets to Tahoe’s only farm-to-fork festival Sample the Sierra! Early bird tickets for Sample the Sierra are available until August 1 and allow you to attend the festival for just $30 to fully experience dozens of restaurants, wineries, distilleries and breweries. Tickets will be priced at $40 per person from August 1 until the festival on September 6.
New Vacation Home Rental ordinance passes City Council
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/21/2015 - 4:10pm
It was another packed house at the South Lake Tahoe City Council's meeting Tuesday, which has been commonplace for all of the meetings and workshops on the contentious subject of vacation home rentals.
In a unanimous vote of 4-0 (Councilman Tom Davis had to recuse himself), the City Council voted to implement an ordinance that addresses three key issues:
Vacation rentals on the South Lake Tahoe City Council agenda
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/18/2015 - 10:25pm
The South Lake Tahoe City Council will be discussing changes to the Vacation Home Rental Ordinance on Tuesday that, if passed, will bring about changes to the permit review process, add criteria to be considered when a new permit is issued, and the addition of an annual renewal review.
There have been several packed council and community meetings on the topic of the proposed updated to the Vacation Home Rental (VHR) ordinance, and Tuesday's meeting should be no different.
City seeks proposals for socio-economic study about vacation rentals
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/18/2015 - 8:38pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe is seeking to contract with a consultant to prepare a Socio-Economic Impact Study of Vacation Home Rentals (VHR) using an academic and holistic approach.
The comprehensive, unbiased report shall assess how VHR’s impact the City, community, housing market and day-to-day quality of life for residents.
Family activities all day long on July 4th in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/03/2015 - 7:48pm
Well before the fireworks are set off above Lake Tahoe at 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, families will be able enjoy a plethora of activities along the South Shore.
The day starts off with the Annual South Lake Tahoe 4th of July Parade at 10 a.m. The procession will start at the SLT Recreation Center, to Highway 50 and down to Cardinale Way past the "Y." It will be over by 11 a.m.
Tens of thousands headed to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/02/2015 - 5:20pm
With the three-day weekend starting for many on Friday, visitors started arriving in South Lake Tahoe early Thursday. If the amount of congestion on local roads and the crowds in the grocery stores are any indication, this is going to be a very busy holiday!
An estimated 50,000 to 55,000 people will be using South Lake Tahoe hotels, motels, campgrounds, timeshares and vacation home rentals. Another 50,000-70,000 will be enjoying the fireworks from the South Shore. This includes full time residents, part time residents and drive in day visitors.
Vocal crowd at SLT City Council's Vacation Home Rental meeting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/16/2015 - 11:33pm
Once again, an audience full of mainly Realtors and property managers filled the South Lake Tahoe City Council Chambers as the topic of Vacation Home Rentals (VHR) was on the agenda for discussion.
Renting a vacation home is being increasingly popular in South Lake Tahoe just as in other communities. Many tourists prefer to rent a VHR instead of a traditional motel or hotel room. There are many reasons from enjoying time with family to reunions and wedding parties.
Group ready to fight City on Single Room Occupancy ordinance
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 9:09pmOn June 2, 2015, the South Lake Tahoe City Council approved the first reading of a Single Room Occupancy ordinance to ensure motels and hotels being used as long term housing were kept decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable.
While the ordinance is set to be approved at the June 16 Council meeting, a small group of affected motel owners have made a plan to protest and ask for an extension so their complaints can be heard.
Regulation of vacation homes a hot topic in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 8:06pm
The impact of vacation rentals, a popular option for tourist lodging, is a big, and controversial topic in South Lake Tahoe.
Doug 'Mac the Naw' Busey's Lake Tahoe and Sierra fishing report: Watch out for rattlesnakes
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/13/2015 - 5:28pmHello fellow anglers, I have to tell you that last weekend's Lampe Park Kids derby was rewarding. The fishing was slow both days, but there were a few nice fish caught. At one time I felt as if I were at a ball game. I could hear the crowd cheering at one end of Willow Creek with the voices in unison rising and lowering as a 4-year-old angler was reeling in a 7 pound trout.
South Lake Tahoe Farm-to-Fork Festival discount tickets available
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/04/2015 - 9:04pm
Event Date:
September 6, 2015 (All day)
Celebrate all things local at Sample the Sierra on Sunday, September 6 at Bijou Community Park in South Lake Tahoe. Returning for its sixth year this Labor Day weekend, Sample the Sierra highlights the unique talent, heritage and bounty of the Sierra Nevada region with local food, wine, beer and spirits, as well as handmade art and music. Foodies, wine enthusiasts and hopheads have the opportunity to purchase discounted early bird tickets until August 1 to experience Lake Tahoe’s only farm-to-fork festival.
Tahoe Valley Area Plan and single room rental ordinance on City Council agenda
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 9:30am
The South Lake Tahoe City Council has a full agenda for their Tuesday, June 2 meeting at the airport.
After several public forums, meetings and presentations, the council will be deciding to adopt the Tahoe Valley Area Plan, which is the vision for the area around the "Y" in South Lake Tahoe. The City starting working on the plan in January of 2014, after the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) adopted the Regional Plan update at the end of 2012.
Tot to Tot celebrates two years in business as children’s store
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/26/2015 - 9:46pm
Event Date:
June 2, 2015 - 4:30pm
Tot to Tot, a gently-used children’s clothing, toy and equipment store, recently celebrated two years in business in South Lake Tahoe. To celebrate this occasion, owner Erin Elliott invites the community to a ribbon cutting and open house on June 2 beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Elliott first realized the need for quality used children’s items in Tahoe when she became a mother five years ago. With little luck finding affordable children’s items in the South Shore, Elliott yearned for the prices and quality found in gently-used clothing and equipment stores in larger cities.
New rules for South Lake Tahoe vacation home rentals
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/07/2015 - 10:21pm
There was standing room only at Tuesday's City Council meeting as changes to the current Vacation Home Rental (VHR) ordinance were on the agenda.
Most of the audience was from the real estate and home rental management companies, both of whom felt there would be a lot of loss should a stricter policy be enforced.
Crowd expected as South Lake Tahoe City Council looks at vacation home rental ordinance
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/05/2015 - 6:55pm
There are many sides to the South Lake Tahoe Vacation Home Rental (VHR) situation. On one side are the locals whose peaceful lives have been disturbed because they are the neighbors of vacation home rentals that are reportedly out of control with excess noise and trash that come from inconsiderate renters. On another side are the people wanting to enjoy South Lake Tahoe from the comfort of a private home. Yet another side are the second home owners who want to earn money from their vacation home.
Public workshop being held to discuss long term motel rentals
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/04/2015 - 9:15pm
Event Date:
April 22, 2015 - 5:00pm
Of South Lake Tahoe's 120 motels and hotels, 58 of them are being used for long term occupancy. This means that people are now living in 1,300 rooms that were never meant to be used as long term residences.
Since most of these units do not have refrigeration or cooking facilities, and because many times there are families living in a room meant for just two people for a night or two, the City is looking into the situation.
Passions run high at City's vacation home rental meeting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/24/2015 - 10:29pm
An overflowing audience of South Lake Tahoe residents, home owners, vacation home owners, real estate agents, property managers, vacation rental companies, locals and city officials were on hand Tuesday night at the Vacation Home Rental (VHR) community workshop held in City Council chambers at the airport.
City Manager Nancy Kerry ran the meeting, giving everyone a chance to speak their opinion after a short presentation.
Letter: Important opportunity for concerned community members
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/18/2015 - 8:22pm
Letter to the Editor: Are you frustrated with the loss of community in your neighborhood due to weekend parties, disrespectful vacationers and trash at vacation rentals in your neighborhood? On March 24th the City of South Lake Tahoe will host a public meeting on proposed changes to the Vacation Home Rental Code.
This is an important opportunity for concerned community members to voice their opinions, challenges and frustrations due to the vacation rentals near your home.
Vacation home rentals in South Lake Tahoe subject of meeting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/16/2015 - 11:00pm
Event Date:
March 24, 2015 - 5:30pm
A public workshop on the City of South Lake Tahoe's vacation home rental policy (VHR) will be held on March 24 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
Excessive noise, trash and parking issues are some of the main complaints voiced by neighbors of vacation homes so the City wants to address all concerns. Those concerned neighbors as well as vacation homeowners, rental companies and hotels are invited to attend the meeting.
Who needs snow for snowshoe cocktail race finale?
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/16/2015 - 9:32pm
Event Date:
March 21, 2015 - 7:00pm
In true Tahoe fashion, a lack of snow has brought out the creative planning by the organizers of the annual Camp Richardson Snowshoe Cocktail Race. The popular race will take place on the beach in front of the Beacon Bar and Grill. If the weather forecast holds out, the race will be on sand instead of snow.
Racers will go head to head in the finale of Camp Richardson’s Snowshoe Cocktail Races March 21 at 7 p.m., with registration starting at 5 p.m.
South Lake Tahoe Realtors earn international awards
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/09/2015 - 9:20pm
Six real estate agents at Coldwell Banker McKinney & Associates have achieved international award designations.
Peggy Eichhorn has been honored as a member of the prestigious Coldwell Banker International President’s Circle. This membership is awarded to the top 4 percent of all Coldwell Banker sales associates worldwide.
Monique McIntyre was also honored as a member of the Coldwell Banker International Diamond Society. This membership is awarded to the top 8 percent of all Coldwell Banker sales associates worldwide.
Meeting on the El Dorado County Vacation Rental Program
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/27/2015 - 11:23pm
Event Date:
March 4, 2015 - 11:00am
Learn about El Dorado County's Good Neighbor Program, their guide to handing vacation home rentals in the unincorported area of South Lake Tahoe, during a community meeting on March 4.
The County's Treasurer/Tax Collector’s Office has invited everyone who lives in the county, lives near a vacation rental, owns a vacation rental or manages them to their meeing being held at the South Lake Tahoe Library at 11 a.m.
Snowshoe cocktail races continue at Camp Richardson
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/18/2015 - 8:13pm
Event Date:
February 21, 2015 - 7:00pm
Run. Balance. Win. Oh, and attempt that in snowshoes.
The next in a three-part series of Camp Richardson’s Snowshoe Cocktail Races, is set for Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. Racers, cocktail trays in hand, navigate through obstacles and up and down the beach. The winner is the fastest and driest at the finish. Prizes range from dining certificates and marina rentals. Registration is free in multiple race categories. www.camprichardson.com
Who: Novice, amateur and expert snowshoe racers (Snowshoes are provided.)
Noise issues fuel review of SLT vacation home rental ordinance
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/18/2015 - 1:30am
Vacation home rentals are an everyday part of life in South Lake Tahoe, though during weekends and holiday periods their impact is much more noticeable. With the large number of visitors "living" in the area neighborhoods next to full time residents their impact has created tension over noise, trash and parking issues.
In the City limits there are currently 1,574 houses that have a permit to be operated as a vacation home. In comparison there are about 15-20% that number in vacation cities Santa Cruz and Napa.
