Ski Run Boulevard
Illegal parking on Lake Tahoe highways continue to create safety hazards
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/28/2020 - 5:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many head to the Sierra to experience snow in all forms, from the ski slopes to sledding and building snowmen. Even during the pandemic and current "Stay-at-Home" orders in California, area roads were full this past holiday weekend with those seeking play time in the snow.
Each year, law enforcement has to deal with those who seem to have forgotten the laws of being safe on the roadway and parking on the highways, and not observing "no parking" zone rules.
Brooke Laine and Jason Collin end terms on South Lake Tahoe City Council
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/02/2020 - 4:50pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Former mayors Brooke Laine and Jason Collin said their good-byes Monday at their final City of South Lake Tahoe council meeting. Collin decided to not run after his four-year term as did Laine who finished ten years on the council.
Public invited to help clean up South Lake Tahoe with #IRunWithMaud group
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/08/2020 - 11:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join volunteers who are helping to clean up South Lake Tahoe, one region at a time. There are three clean up Sundays scheduled starting with August 9. #IRunWithMaud, a local anti-racism group, will be cleaning Sierra Boulevard from Barbara Avenue to US50 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Their goal is to help underserved areas by helping to keep them trash free.
Celebrate Earth Day by picking up trash in your neighborhood
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/22/2020 - 9:26am
Wednesday is Earth Day, the 50th anniversary of a day celebrated around the world to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
With the cancelation of the annual local Earth Day celebration organizers have created Earth Week, with daily activities and lessons everyone can do to celebrate the earth.
Wednesday's focus is "Waste Not."
TRPA approves 6,000 seat Tahoe South Event Center
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/25/2020 - 6:28pm
STATELINE, Nev. - The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) board today unanimously approved the Tahoe Douglas Visitor’s Authority Tahoe South Event Center planned for the parking lot area of Montbleu Casino Resort in Stateline. Edgewood Tahoe has donated the 13.3 acres at the corner of Lake Parkway and Highway 50 needed for the center.
South Lake Tahoe man arrested after leading police on pursuit
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 4:50pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 26-year-old man was arrested Thursday night after allegedly leading officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) on a pursuit through the Ski Run neighborhood.
At approximately 10:45 p.m., an SLTPD sergeant noticed the driver of a small motorcycle fail to stop at a stop sign at Spruce Avenue and Ski Run Boulevard. The motorcycle was also without a license plate attached, according to reports.
Solano County man found guilty of murder and robbery by South Lake Tahoe jury
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/25/2020 - 11:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A jury of seven men and five women took just 80 minutes on Tuesday to find Dion Jermaine Vacarro guilty of murdering Dennis "Spike" Wright, Jr. in South Lake Tahoe on January 30, 2016.
South Lake Tahoe City Council denies appeal of planned Verizon cell tower
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 7:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A overflowing crowd was at Tuesday's City Council meeting to take part in what has become a hot topic in the South Lake Tahoe community - cell towers.
Before the Council was an appeal to the Planning Commission's June 13, 2019 approval of a Special Use permit for a Verizon Wireless Monopine planned for installation at 1360 Ski Run Boulevard on the site of Hansen's sledding hil
Cell tower and 56-acre project in South Lake Tahoe top full agenda for City Council
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/09/2020 - 7:49pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The first meeting of the new year for the South Lake Tahoe City Council will take place on Tuesday, January 14. They will start off with two closed session meetings to discuss the interim city manager position, one on Friday, January 10 at 3:00 p.m. and again on Tuesday at 8:00 a.m., prior to the start of their regular meeting.
2nd annual Santa Fun Run on Ski Run to raise funds for SOS Outreach
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/12/2019 - 10:41am
Event Date:
December 15, 2019 - 3:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Jolly your way to the tippy-top of Ski Run Boulevard in your best, most festive Kris Kringle outfit on Sunday, December 15. This fun-filled jaunt from the Black Bear Lodge all the way up to the bar at Himmel Haus will benefit the local nonprofit, SOS Outreach.
Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase at the start and finish. A procession with city officer support will leave Black Bear Lodge at 3:30 p.m. A fun and lucrative raffle drawing will be during the after-party at Himmel Haus.
Hundreds in line as Whole Foods Market opens its doors in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/06/2019 - 1:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As the doors opened at Whole Foods in South Lake Tahoe Wednesday morning, the line that had wrapped around the building made its way into the much-anticipated store grand opening.
The line started forming at 6:00 a.m.
Road closure on Pioneer Trail Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/01/2019 - 4:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Pioneer Trail will be closed on Wednesday, October 2 between Tamarack Avenue and Blackwood Road from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. for pothole repairs.
Detour routes will be available along Blackwood and Tamarack. Motorists should expect delays when traveling in this area. Ski Run Boulevard will remain open during this period and may also be used as a detour route.
South Lake Tahoe City Council votes to defend Measure T
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/03/2019 - 4:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Vacation Home Rentals (VHR) in South Lake Tahoe continue to be the hot topic, even months after a measure to ban most of them in the city limits narrowly passed in the November 2018 election. Voters approved Measure T by 58 votes.
The subject has created a big divide in the community and a decision by the South Lake Tahoe City Council Tuesday will not lessen that division though their intent is now clear.
City in driver's seat on affordable housing projects after MOUs with TTD and developers approved
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 8:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After much discussion, the South Lake Tahoe City Council voted to sign Memos of Understanding (MOUs) with the Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) and two developers to build affordable housing in the community.
Pacific Development Group and United Housing Corporation have identified properties, some which have already been purchased, to build housing for those who would be displaced by the proposed US 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project which would move the highway through the Rocky Point neighborhood off Pioneer Trail.
Two affordable housing companies interested in South Lake Tahoe projects
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/11/2019 - 2:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Memo of Understanding (MOU) to show the cooperative and constructive intent to build affordable housing between the City of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Transportation District, Pacific Development Group and United Housing Corporation was to be voted on during Tuesday's City Council meeting.
Vote on Verizon monopine cell tower in South Lake Tahoe postponed
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/06/2019 - 10:56am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An overflowing crowd in the City Council chambers Tuesday were present to hear, and speak on, the appeal of a South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission decision to approve a monopine cell tower at the corner of Ski Run Boulevard and Needle Peak Road.
But they will have to return on September 3 to speak.
South Lake Tahoe family fights planned cell tower next to their home
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/04/2019 - 5:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - "This is a nightmare," says life-long South Lake Tahoe resident Monica Eisenstecken.
Her summer has been filled with preparing to fight the South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission's decision in June to allow Verizon to place a 112’ monopine cell tower next door to the home her dad built (it could go as high as 123' with a ten percent change allowed).
Parade, food trucks and fireworks highlight South Lake Tahoe 4th of July
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/02/2019 - 9:58pm
Event Date:
July 4, 2019 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is more to do in South Lake Tahoe on the 4th of July than watch one of the top fireworks shows in the west.
To start off the holiday, the City of South Lake Tahoe is organizing the annual 4th of July parade down Highway 50 from Ski Run Boulevard to Bijou Community Park on Al Tahoe Boulevard starting at 10:00 a.m.
Conservancy approves $500K to spend on Alta Mira project in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/22/2019 - 7:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) board voted Thursday to spend $500,000 to start planning for improved beach access, stormwater improvement, and shoreline stabilization along part of the South Lake Tahoe shoreline that once housed the Alta Mira Building.
South Lake Tahoe native returns home and is new owner of Boat Docks Inc
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/17/2019 - 8:41am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Spending his workday outdoors and on the water in Lake Tahoe wasn't hard for Tanner Hart to imagine, and since buying Boat Docks Inc from life-long local Doug Gayner in January its something he gets to enjoy every day.
Gainer started the company over 40 years ago, specializing in boat docks in the Tahoe Keys. Now Hart has hit the waterways with the new Boat Docks Barge, something he designed, engineered and built with the help and support of Dan Benson.
New additions to South Lake Tahoe 4th of July parade; Deadline to participate extended
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/13/2019 - 3:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The annual 4th of July Parade in South Lake Tahoe is adding some new features in 2019, including a 20-foot-tall eagle balloon.
Starting at 10:00 a.m. the parade will leave the staging area on Ski Run Boulevard and head west along Lake Tahoe Boulevard (US50) to Bijou Community Park on Al Tahoe Boulevard.
There will be dancers, live music, floats, neighborhood groups with a Food Truck Park at the finish. A marching band isn't scheduled this year due to their high cost, but perhaps another one will find their wait to South Lake Tahoe.
Girl receives minor injuries after scooter collides with vehicle in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/09/2019 - 6:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 12-year-old girl was transported to the hospital Sunday after the Lime scooter she was riding collided with a vehicle in South Lake Tahoe.
Just after 2:00 p.m., emergency personnel responded to the McDonald's just east of Ski Run Boulevard after the girl, who was not wearing a helmet, sustained minor injuries in the accident.
The driver stopped and is being cooperative according to SLTPD Sgt. Doug Sentell.
The collision is under investigation and no other information is available.
Tahoe ArtFest along Ski Run to bring music, art and film to South LakeTahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 1:09pm
Event Date:
June 2, 2019 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Celebrate creativity along Ski Run Boulevard on Sunday, June 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the inaugural Tahoe ArtFest.
The Tahoe Arts Alliance is bringing the event to South Lake Tahoe with visual and performing arts, films, chalk art, and a Battle of the Bands, all in one day.
Entrance to the festival though drink passports can be purchased.
133 miles later, Denmark's Kasper Asgreen wins Amgen Stage 2 in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/13/2019 - 6:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - People in over 200 countries were watching as 132 cyclists climbed more than 14,500 feet over 133.6 miles Monday, a ride that separated the pack as they crossed the finish line in South Lake Tahoe during the 17th annual Amgen Tour of California.
At the end of the day Kasper Asgreen from Denmark, who rides for Belgium's Deceuninck – Quick – Step, is wearing the green leader jersey. Asgreen finished first, 6 hours, 17 minutes and 11 seconds after leaving Rancho Cordova.
Ready for Amgen? Viewer's guide to Stage 2 in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/09/2019 - 10:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - World-class cycling fans across the globe will be watching the Amgen Tour of California May 12-18, covering a 777.6-mile course through 13 Host Cities, more than 68,000 feet of elevation gain and 25 King of the Mountain (KOM) climbs, the most in race history. More than half of the stages are over 120 miles.
Suspected drunk driver threatens police after crashing vehicle in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/14/2019 - 9:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A South Lake Tahoe man is currently at Barton Hospital after rolling his vehicle and threatening police with a knife on Sunday evening.
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) was dispatched to the area of Ski Run Boulevard and Pioneer Trail after witnesses called them about a possible drunk driver on April 14, 2019.
At 5:53 p.m. officers were headed to the area when they were called about the same vehicle driving through the mobile home park at the corner of Pioneer Trail and Blackwood Rd.
Man steals car less than hour after being released from jail in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/06/2019 - 5:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 32-year-old South Lake Tahoe man was arrested Saturday morning after leading police officers on a chase through town after allegedly stealing a car just 41 minutes after being released from jail.
Bart's Tahoe Apartments fail inspection, City Attorney to evaluate next steps
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/23/2019 - 12:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Back in December 2018 the owners of Bart's Tahoe Apartments were issued a formal Notice and Order to repair and abate by the City of South Lake Tahoe. As a result of ongoing issues and a lack of willingness to fix the problems, they were 90 days to address a long list of safety issues and code violations.
Those 90 days were up on Friday, March 22, 2019, and City building inspectors and development services staff conducted an inspection and found the apartment building at 1224 Ski Run Boulevard continues to have unsafe living conditions.
Dog Ordinance, Lime Bikes and budget on Tuesday's CIty Council agenda
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/18/2019 - 8:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tuesday, March 19, 2019, is an evening meeting for the South Lake Tahoe City Council with a start time of 5:30 p.m. at their airport chambers.
A 'perfect storm' led to closure of South Lake Tahoe's Ski Run Blvd
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/12/2019 - 6:25pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Sunday was an epic day on the slopes with at least 30" of snow falling overnight at resorts around Lake Tahoe. Some couldn't open because of too much snow, while others opened some runs to overflowing crowds waiting to experience the conditions.
Heavenly Mountain Resort's Boulder and Stagecoach parking lots filled up early, with drivers directed to park at the Gondola at Heavenly Village and the California Main Lodge, both filling up soon after.
South Lake Tahoe route set for the Amgen 2019 men's race
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/31/2019 - 8:55am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The 2019 Amgen Tour of California will be the longest and most challenging in its 14-year history, including a Men’s Stage 2 race from Rancho Cordova to South Lake Tahoe on May 13. This marks the fifth straight year South Lake Tahoe has hosted an Amgen Tour of California event.
Bread & Broth to benefit from Tahoe Chamber's annual Connect for a Cause
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/09/2019 - 11:50am
Event Date:
January 24, 2019 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bread & Broth, the local nonprofit tasked with feeding those in need on the South Shore, will be the beneficiary of the annual Connect for a Cause Charity Mixer on Thursday, January 24, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Riva Grill in South Lake Tahoe.
Hosted by the Tahoe Chamber, the mixer will raise funds and gather food donations for the group's Bread & Broth 4 Kids program which gives away up to 170 bags of food each weekend to local school children in grades K-8.
South Lake Tahoe apartments found to be unsafe - tenants must vacate
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/14/2018 - 3:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Six families in South Lake Tahoe don't know where they will be spending Christmas after receiving notice Wednesday that the apartment building they've been calling home was found to be unsafe, giving them until Monday, December 17 to find a place to live.
Overwhelming support of South Shore Community Revitalization Project at TRPA meeting
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/01/2018 - 11:55pm
STATELINE, Nev. - A standing room only crowd was in the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) board room on October 25, 2018 for an updated presentation, and plans for the next steps, of the U.S. 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project, commonly known as the Loop Road. It reroutes Highway 50 from its current location in front of Heavenly Village and the casinos to behind Raley's, the Village Center and Harrahs Tahoe.
Portions of Bijou Marketplace in South Lake Tahoe for sale
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/01/2018 - 7:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is already international interest in two buildings at the nearly completed Bijou Marketplace in South Lake Tahoe after being listed for sale just over a week ago.
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:
Lake Tahoe area roadwork October 21-27
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/20/2018 - 10:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) roadwork schedule around Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County.
SPECIAL EVENT - U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from 5 Mile Road to Carson Road in Camino: Eastbound motorists can expect the left turn lanes to be closed at 5 Mile Road, lower Carson Road and upper Carson Road from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, October 21 and Saturday, October 27 for Apple Hill season traffic. Motorists will be directed to Exit 54/Cedar Grove to access Carson Road.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe area roadwork October 1-6
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/01/2018 - 5:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of Sierra area projects to be worked on by Caltrans during the following week.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Several crashes in South Lake Tahoe this weekend, including one involving pedestrian
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/20/2018 - 12:29pm
First responders around the South Lake Tahoe area were kept busy over the weekend with collisions, a jet ski crash and a major incident involving a pedestrian and vehicle.
On Sunday, August 19 at 12:12 a.m., South Lake Tahoe fire and police departments responded to the intersection of Lake Tahoe Boulevard (Hwy 50) and Lakeview Avenue on the call of a pedestrian versus vehicle crash.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork August 19-25
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/18/2018 - 10:01am
The following is a list of the Caltrans roadwork projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County for the week of August 19 - August 25, 2018.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe area roadwork August 5 - 11
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/04/2018 - 6:40pm
The following is a list of the Caltrans roadwork projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County for the week of August 5-11, 2018.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe area roadwork July 29 - August 4
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/29/2018 - 11:45am
The following is a list of the Caltrans roadwork projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County for the week of July 29 - August 4, 2018.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Flash flood watch for Lake Tahoe, Reno, Carson Valley and Mono County
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/22/2018 - 9:42am
Smoke from the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite continues to move into the Lake Tahoe Basin. On Sunday, that smoke will be joined by clouds and a 50 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms starting after 12:00 p.m. and going into the evening.
On Saturday, hail and rain was very scattered, with people in the Kingsbury Grade and Heavenly Valley area seeing several minutes of a hail storm accompanied by heavy rain, with areas west of Ski Run Boulevard not seeing a drop of rain.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork July 22-28
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/21/2018 - 9:50pm
The following is a list of the Caltrans roadwork projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County for the week of July 22 - 28, 2018.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Enjoy the 4th of July celebrations around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/04/2018 - 12:33am
It was July 4, 1776 when we first celebrated independence, and now 242 years later, we continue to do so. Lake Tahoe is one of those special place to enjoy the holiday and here are a few things offered:
8:00 a.m. - Kiva Beach Community Yoga
Rolling road closure for South Lake Tahoe 4th of July parade
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/02/2018 - 11:21am
Event Date:
July 4, 2018 - 10:00am
The annual 4th of July Parade in South Lake Tahoe will go from Ski Run Boulevard to Bijou Community Park starting at 10:00 a.m Wednesday, and motorists need to be aware of some changes and possible delays.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue now has loaner bike helmets as well as life jackets
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/29/2018 - 8:10am
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue has teamed up with LimeBike and California Department of Boats and Waterways (DBW) to keep those having fun on the lake, or on LimeBike scooters and bicycles, safe this summer.
Marine Marching Band to be in South Lake Tahoe 4th of July parade
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/26/2018 - 1:47pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe is honored to announce the Marine Band San Diego Marching Band will be in the 4th of July Parade on Wednesday, July 4th at 10:00 a.m. The parade will be immediately followed by a celebratory BBQ benefiting local American Legion Post 795 and performances by the Marine Band San Diego. The BBQ and performances will be held at Bijou Community Park located at 1201 Al Tahoe Blvd.
Woman arrested after South Lake Tahoe collision
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/16/2018 - 1:49pm
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department was kept busy with a couple of different alcohol-related incidents Thursday evening.
The first one occurred when a 22-year-old South Lake Tahoe woman crashed her Chevy Suburban into a Volkswagon Jetta driven by a local man. The woman, who had two children in her vehicle, a 3-year-old and 1 1/2-year-old, was headed northbound on Ski Run Boulevard when she attempted to make a turn onto Tamarack Avenue. She hit the Jetta which was heading eastbound and slowing to stop at the intersection.
Lake Tahoe area farmer's markets prepare to open for season
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/28/2018 - 12:39am
It's almost time to enjoy fresh food, fruit, vegetables and other goods at farmer's markets in North and South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Carson City, Incline Village and the Carson Valley.
Starting Friday, June 2:
