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SLT City Manager on "indefinite leave." Fire chief steps in as acting manager
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/07/2018 - 1:17pm
The South Lake Tahoe City Council announced today that City Manager Nancy Kerry is on indefinite leave. South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Chief Jeff Meston has been appointed as the acting City Manager.
Kerry has been with the City since 2008, working in various departments and moving into the City Manager position August 21, 2012
"City Council will not be making any additional comments to respect Ms. Kerry’s privacy," according to a press release issued Wednesday.
Styrofoam ban approved for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/06/2018 - 11:05pm
The South Lake Tahoe City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to start the process to implement a three-tier ban of Styrofoam (Polystyrene) in the city limits.
Following the path of over one hundred cities and counties in California, South Lake Tahoe will ban single-use Polystyrene used for take-out foods, and ban retail sales of foam coolers and single-use food containers at all retail stores. The third tier voted on is already a part of special event regulations - all containers used must be compostable.
South Lake Tahoe cannabis discussion to move to evening meeting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/06/2018 - 10:02pm
The Cannabis Community Committee gave a presentation to the South Lake Tahoe City Council Tuesday, outlining the work they've done and recommendations for the City's ordinance for cannabis sales.
Fifteen members of the community came together as the committee and met with Mayor Pro Tem Tom Davis, Councilwoman Brooke Laine, Police Chief Brian Uhler, City Attorney Nira Doherty and City Staff member Lisa Watson to discuss and research issues facing legal sales of cannabis in the city limits.
Possible South Lake Tahoe ban on Styrofoam
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/03/2018 - 10:15pm
The list of New York City; Takoma Park, Maryland; Seattle, Washington; Washington DC; Miami Beach, Florida; Freeport and Portland, Maine; Nantucket, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, California could soon have South Lake Tahoe added as the 113th California city or county to ban polystyrene. Berkeley has had a ban in place since 1988, the first California city to do so.
Man arrested after allegedly stealing car in Reno, leading officers to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/31/2018 - 4:58pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE CALIF. - A 35-year-old California man was arrested in South Lake Tahoe Wednesday morning after he allegedly stole a vehicle in Reno, Nevada.
Raheem Ahmed Hanif, from Rodeo, California, was allegedly inside a 2017 Jeep Renegade when the Lithia Jeep dealer in Reno opened for business on January 31. Hanif then drove the car off the lot when the nighttime barriers were removed according to Officer Michael E. Brown of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) in South Lake Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe meeting on vacation rental ordinance for El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/30/2018 - 12:49pm
Event Date:
February 1, 2018 - 5:30pm
Vacation rentals in El Dorado County in the Tahoe basin outside the South Lake Tahoe city limits will see new regulations in the future, many of which will be conceptually approved during the Board of Supervisors meeting in South Lake Tahoe February 1.
Public meeting on growing PCE plume in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/25/2018 - 10:47pm
Event Date:
February 7, 2018 - 6:00pm
Update 1/26: Due to a scheduling conflict the meeting has been moved from Tahoe Valley Elementary School to the South Lake Tahoe City Council Chambers.
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A 400 acre plume of contaminated groundwater will be the focus of a public meeting on February 7 in the SLT Council Chambers at the Lake Tahoe Airport from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
County and City vote to extend temporary bans on sales of cannabis
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/24/2018 - 11:30pm
On Tuesday both the South Lake Tahoe City Council and the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors voted to extend their ban on commercial sales of cannabis as they work out the rules and regulations for their jurisdictions.
The ban on sales in South Lake Tahoe was set to expire on January 25, 2018, and without an extension or ordinance in place, anyone could have applied for a license to sell with the State of California.
Golden State athletes with an eye on gold in Pyeongchang
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/22/2018 - 10:17pm
Here’s a look at the athletes from California who will compete for the United States in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, which run Feb. 9-25
SKIING
Maddie Bowman
Hometown: South Lake Tahoe
Comment: The 24-year-old won a gold medal in halfpipe four years ago in Sochi. This will be the second Olympics for Bowman, who won gold in superpipe in four consecutive Aspen X Games (2013-16).
Social media: On Instagram, maddie_bowman; Twitter, @maddiebowman
Bryce Bennett
Hometown: Tahoe City
Cannabis ordinance and pay raises on SLT City Council agenda Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/22/2018 - 11:37am
With the Cannabis urgency moratorium expiring on January 25, the South Lake Tahoe City Council will has two items on their Tuesday agenda to address the sales of adult-use marijuana.
Since the moratorium was approved by the Council on December 12, 2018 there have been five meetings of the ad-hoc subcommittee and other studies to help create a South Lake Tahoe ordinance on cannabis sales. The committee is made up of 15 community members and two councilmembers.
Letter: An open letter to South Lake Tahoe City Council
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/21/2018 - 11:16pm
Dear Council Members:
My name is Scott Ramirez, I am a long time resident of South Lake Tahoe. Some of you know me and my family and are familiar with our activities to support our town. We are advocates for our community and volunteer where we can.
Column: Marking five years of progress on regional plan
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/17/2018 - 11:17am
Conserving and restoring Lake Tahoe’s natural environment and revitalizing its communities requires a delicate balancing act. Historically, building consensus around how to strike that balance has been one of the region’s greatest difficulties.
Lake Tahoe reached its strongest-ever consensus on that balance with the 2012 Regional Plan and its focus on sustainable redevelopment to restore natural areas, bring legacy development up to modern environmental standards, and create walkable, bikeable, and vibrant town centers.
Mac the Naw: Topaz opener brings lots of catches, large mackinaws being caught at Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/14/2018 - 12:24am
Hello fellow anglers, welcome to the new year and may it bring you tighter lines. I can truly say the Topaz Lake fishing derby is off to a very good start.
On opening day they were plenty of anglers enjoying a fair weather day, where it be from shore or from boat. Most anglers were very successful. I had the pleasure of fishing with Mike and Tom Blotter. We were on the lake at 6 a.m. and had lines in the water right at the precise moment of opening day. We covered the lake in a variety of depths.
Tahoe Wellness Cooperative reopens after closing doors for two days
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/08/2018 - 3:04pm
1/8/18 6:00PM Update: It has been confirmed that Tahoe Wellness Center has reopened their doors for sales of medicinal marijuana. It is unknown at this time why they closed as both the State and the City did not ask him to close.
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As of Monday, January 8, 2018, Tahoe Wellness Cooperative (TWC) in South Lake Tahoe is closed, but the reason for the closure differs between the parties involved.
SnowGlobe wrap up: Global attention, donations, the environment and fields
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/04/2018 - 9:55pm
As the tents are taken down, the stage removed and all other components of SnowGlobe disappear for another year, an evaluation of the Community Play Field and other aspects of the seventh annual event in South Lake Tahoe are being made. There may be negatives to the popular event that draws in 20,000 people a day, there are also many positives to be celebrated.
There is more to the three-day festival, SnowGlobe, than music and crowds, a side of the event many aren't aware of.
Chain controls up as storm moves out of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/20/2017 - 8:54am
A Winter Weather Advisory is up for Lake Tahoe until 1:00 p.m. Snow overnight and this morning have left for slight conditions and road controls, so use caution as you drive in the area. There is still a 40 percent chance of lingering snow showers this evening.
Road information at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on US-50 from mile post 52.1 in El Dorado County to mile post 70.6 in El Dorado County in California (Pollock Pines to Meyers).
Lake Tahoe area roadwork December 17 - 23
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/15/2017 - 6:24pm
The following are the Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County road projects being done in the coming week by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Garbage rates going up in South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/13/2017 - 11:25pm
Residents in South Lake Tahoe will soon be paying more for garbage pick-up after the South Lake Tahoe City Council voted 4-1 to approve South Tahoe Refuse's request to raise rates for residential customers by 8.81 percent, the biggest one-time increase ever added to the service.
The rate increase will go into effect January 1, 2018.
The monthly rate for SLT customers will go from $26.55 to #28.89 for unlimited service, and increase of $2.34. Qualified seniors (65 and over and part of Liberty Utilities Care program) will pay an extra $1.95, taking their monthly rate to $24.15.
New graduating class of South Tahoe Action Team members
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/12/2017 - 2:34pm
The South Tahoe Action Team (STAT) is now stronger by ten members as the most recent class of graduates was announced at Tuesday's South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting.
Nearly 100 residents have been trained in the program offered by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR).
“The STAT program is designed to have neighbors helping neighbors,” said South Tahoe Fire Department Chief Jeff Meston.
South Lake Tahoe has new mayor and mayor pro tem
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/12/2017 - 10:15am
In their annual reorganization, the South Lake Tahoe City Council has voted in a new mayor and mayor pro tem for the year 2018.
Wendy David returns as mayor, a position she held in 2016. She was mayor pro tem during 2017.
Tom Davis returns as vice mayor for the fifth time.
"I want to thank the Council for your support," said Mayor David. "I want to look at how we want to move forward and focus on community conversation. It's what brings us together. Community conversation is the most important thing we'll do next year."
Lake Tahoe area roadwork December 10 - 16
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/09/2017 - 9:46pm
As weather permits, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has scheduled projects at Lake Tahoe and in El Dorado County. The following are the projects for the week:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
South Lake Tahoe councilwoman to chair conservancy board
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/08/2017 - 6:30pm
During their meeting Thursday, the California Tahoe Conservancy Board elected South Lake Tahoe City Councilwoman Brooke Laine as their chair. She is the City’s appointee to the Board and will be replacing longtime Chair Larry Sevison.
The Board also elected Lynn Suter as Vice Chair, filling a post vacated by former Conservancy Board Member John Hooper earlier this year.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork December 3-9, 2017
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/02/2017 - 6:46pm
The following is the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) roadwork schedule for the Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County area.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Christmas tree permits all sold out in Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/28/2017 - 5:19pm
It took less than two weeks for the U.S. Forest Service to sell out of Christmas tree cutting permits. Since November 13, the first day of sales, 2,250 permits were sold from the USFS offices in South Lake Tahoe, Incline Village and Tahoe City. No additional permits will be authorize for this season.
Permits may still be available in locations outside of the Tahoe Basin. Call ahead to see if they still have the $10 permits on hand:
Bureau of Land Management
Carson City Office
5665 Morgan Mill Road,
Carson City, NV 89701
775-885-6000
Chain controls up in the Sierra as storm moves through
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/27/2017 - 8:47am
The forecasted storm hit the Lake Tahoe area starting Sunday evening, and is now moving on. A Winter Storm Advisory is in place until 10:00 a.m. Monday. The week ahead should be clear and sunny and cold with a new storm coming in next Saturday.
As of 8:30 a.m. the following chain controls are in place. For up to the minute reports, visit http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ in California and http://nvroads.com/ in Nevada.
Twin Bridges to Meyers on Highway 50
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for November 26 - December 2
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/25/2017 - 9:14pm
The following are the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) projects around Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
El Dorado County joins others in state to temporarily ban sales of cannabis
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/19/2017 - 12:44am
The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors have voted for a temporary ban of commercial licenses for both medical and recreational cannabis in El Dorado County with the exception of medical cannabis dispensaries allowed to operate under ordinance 4999.
At the same time, they voted to create a new ad hoc Cannabis Advisory Committee to study and create ballot measures for different cannabis commercial uses tied to
taxation for a local election.
Supervisor Sue Novasel, who represents the South Shore will join Supervisor Ranalli on the new committee.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for November 19-25
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/18/2017 - 11:49pm
The following is California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) roadwork projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County.
Note: Most traffic-interfering work will be limited from 6 a.m. Wednesday, November 22 through Sunday, November 26 because of the Thanksgiving holiday.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Work completed on new transformer for North Shore
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/15/2017 - 9:00pm
The Brockway substation in Kings Beach was switched back into service Tuesday evening at 8:00 p.m. The 50+ year old substation had been temporarily shut down for necessary repairs due to damage sustained during this year’s winter storms.
A new transformer was installed to replace equipment that had caught on fire during extreme weather experienced in the Lake Tahoe region in January and February "Snowmegeddon."
SLT Fire Chief Jeff Meston wins award
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/15/2017 - 5:38pm
Chief Jeff Meston of South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue is the recipient of the Ed Bent Training Excellence Award in recognition of being the Outstanding Fire Instructor of the Year at the California Training Officers Symposium held this week in Fresno, California.
The award was created many years ago on behalf of Ed Bent for his contribution as a founding father of statewide training and curriculum for the California Fire Service.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for November 13-18
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/14/2017 - 11:35am
The following is the scheduled roadwork by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for roads on the California side of Lake Tahoe and in El Dorado County.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Placer County looking for someone to reinvent Tahoe City firehouse properties
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/11/2017 - 10:53pm
Next to Commons Beach in North Lake Tahoe are the Place County owned Fire Station 51 and adjacent properties, and they are looking for someone to reinvent the area into a mixed-use development.
Experienced mixed-use development firms and other interested parties are invited to submit letters of interest for a long-term lease and their reuse concept for the former firehouse, Tahoe Community Center building and the former visitor center building.
Christmas Tree permits go on sale November 13
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/08/2017 - 11:32am
The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) and the Eldorado National Forest (ENF) will begin the sale of Christmas tree permits on Monday, November 13, 2017. Permit holders may choose from a variety of pine, fir or cedar trees up to six inches in diameter at the base in designated cutting areas. Trees must be cut on the forest where the permit was purchased (the ENF is south and west of the Lake Tahoe Basin, on the west slope).
South Lake Tahoe City Council votes to cap VHRs at 1,400
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/07/2017 - 8:45pm
"We need the community to get together and collaborate," said SLT Councilman Jason Collin during Tuesday's Council meeting. "Its polarized the community."
Collin was discussing the South Lake Tahoe Vacation Home Rental Ordinance after another full day of a City Council meeting focused on the subject of vacation homes in the community.
Plates for Powder campaign returns
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/05/2017 - 7:31pm
LAKE TAHOE – Ski season is almost here, and with it returns the popular “Plates for Powder” program. Individuals who purchase a new Lake Tahoe license plate in either California or Nevada can receive free lift tickets to one of eight Lake Tahoe resorts participating in the program. With snow heading to the mountains soon, now is the time to buy a Tahoe license plate so you can ski for free in Tahoe.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for November 5-11
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/04/2017 - 6:30am
Here is the Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County roadwork schedule from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for Sunday, November 5 through Saturday, November 11, 2017.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for October 29 - November 3
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/28/2017 - 4:16pm
As the road construction season winds down, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has announced the following work schedules on roads in the Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Ty Robben to spend the next seven years in prison
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/28/2017 - 10:23am
The man who led anti-South Lake Tahoe Police, El Dorado County Sheriff, District Attorney and Judge campaigns will be spending the next seven years in prison after he was given the maximum sentence October 27, 2017 in Sacramento Superior Court.
Upcoming North Lake Tahoe grinding and paving projects
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/25/2017 - 2:02pm
Several sections of North Lake Tahoe highways are scheduled to be worked on over the next nine days, beginning Thursday in Tahoe City.
Grinding and paving work on Highway 28 at the Tahoe City “Wye” is scheduled for Thursday and Friday, requiring reversing one-way traffic control on both Highways 28 and 89 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
On Saturday, the contractor, Martin Brothers, will be working on Highway 267 in Kings Beach. There will be one-way traffic control there as well from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with up to 20-minute delays.
Temporary moratorium on VHR permits in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/24/2017 - 9:43pm
The South Lake Tahoe City Council voted Tuesday night to stop issuing permits for vacation home rentals (VHRs), at least temporarily.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for October 23-28
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/23/2017 - 10:14am
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has ongoing projects in El Dorado County and the Lake Tahoe Basin. Here is what they are working on this week:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Coast Guard and Tahoe Douglas Fire respond to boater in distress
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/19/2017 - 7:03pm
Tahoe Douglas Fire and the U.S. Coast Guard responded to a distress call Thursday evening after a sailor was unable to make it back to shore with the high winds on Lake Tahoe.
The unidentified man called for help about 5:15 p.m. when he was about one-quarter mile off the shore at Cave Rock. Winds were stronger than he thought and was unable to make it to the Cave Rock boat ramp where he put the 10-12 foot boat in.
Tahoe Douglas Fire was able to help the man get to Cedarbrook, north of Cave Rock where he moored the boat. There were no injuries.
Column: Tahoe taking action on forest health
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/19/2017 - 3:14pm
The heartbreaking fires in Northern California’s wine country this month have upended hundreds of thousands of people’s lives. In just over one week, the fires across Northern California burned more than 220,000 acres, destroyed 6,000 buildings, and killed more than 40 people. Our hearts go out to our neighbors in Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino counties.
Special City Council meeting to vote on urgency VHR ordinance
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/17/2017 - 11:53pm
If anyone thought they knew how the South Lake Tahoe City Council was going to vote on the proposed Vacation Home Rental (VHR) Ordinance on Tuesday they were most likely surprised with the turn of events after hours of public comment and Council discussion.
City staff had two weeks to create a new Vacation Home Rental Ordinance based on input and bring it to the Council to vote on a first reading October 17.
The City Council has sought to create an ordinance that both recognizes and protects the City's vibrant VHR industry while also improving the quality of life of the citizens.
VHRs on agenda for El Dorado County BOS meeting in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/16/2017 - 7:44pm
Every year the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors venture to South Lake Tahoe to hold one of their meetings in the eastern portion of the county. This year's meeting will be Tuesday, October 17 at the Lahontan Water Board Annex at 971 Silver Dollar Avenue.
They usually hold their meeting when the South Lake Tahoe City Council does not have a meeting, but with the Council voting to change their October meeting dates recently, that is not true this year. It was too late for El Dorado County to change the date and they had to find a new venue.
U.S. Marines training in South Lake Tahoe with MV-22 Ospreys
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/14/2017 - 1:21pm
Have you heard, or seen, military helicopters around South Lake Tahoe the last few days? The U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Miramar is conducting training using the MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft at the Lake Tahoe Airport from October 11 until at least October 18.
At first, their plans were to station 12 aircraft at the airport until October 30, so final training plans may have changed. They will also be using a meeting room and hangar at the airport for training purposes.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for October 15-21
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/14/2017 - 7:39am
The following is a list of Caltrans projects for the following week in Lake Tahoe.
SPECIAL EVENT
State Route 89 (El Dorado County) will be closed to vehicle traffic in each direction around Emerald Bay from approximately 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sunday, October 15 during the Lake Tahoe Marathon. Motorists should be aware of runners along the highway from Homewood to South Lake Tahoe. For more information on all the events from October 13-15, visit www.laketahoemarathon.com/
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
Public invited to participate in Herbert Avenue Transportation Study
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/10/2017 - 3:18pm
Event Date:
October 25, 2017 - 6:00pm
Herbert Avenue in South Lake Tahoe may be revamped due to the new business development on Highway 50 and Ski Run Boulevard and the existing businesses at Herbert Avenue and Highway 50. To involve the community and get their opinion, the City of South Lake Tahoe is holding a public meeting at the Senior Center on Wednesday, October 25 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The "Herbert Avenue Circulation Study" is looking at possible alternatives to the current configuration.
The evening will include a presentation by LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc. and community discussion.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for October 8-14
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/08/2017 - 12:14am
The following report is from Caltrans on projects and activities on their roads in Lake Tahoe.
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 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, October 8 and Saturday October 14 for Apple Hill Season. Motorists will be directed to Exit 54/Cedar Grove to access Carson Road.
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
El Dorado County reviewing their vacation rental ordinance
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/04/2017 - 6:44pm
El Dorado County initiated the "Good Neighbor Program" in 2014 after holding a public meeting on October 23 of that year.
Tax Collector Cherie Raffety said during the meeting that the County wanted vacation homes to be a good neighbor instead of creating a situation that causes Sheriff's deputies to be called out for excessive noise. Management companies were to go to neighbors, introduce themselves and leave contact info.
