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City Council candidates respond to South Lake Tahoe Chamber questions
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/20/2020 - 5:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce Board recently asked the nine City Council candidates ten questions they felt were of most importance to its members. The questions focused mainly on topics relating to things that will or may affect both the local small businesses and the community in general.
Their board made the decision to not endorse a specific candidate this election, but instead rank them based on how much they align with the South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce goals based on their answers to the questions below.
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.
Viewing guide for Lake Tahoe routes of Amgen Tour of California
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/11/2018 - 12:30pm
It's time again for the Amgen Tour of California, and the South Lake Tahoe area once again is host to both the men's and the women's portions of the race.
On Friday, May 18, the town will be the scene for the men's Stage 6 and the women's Stage 2, but with the rolling road closures and number of people in town for the day will take some planning to watch the excitement.
Free bus passes for LTCC students, Ridge Tahoe and Heavenly employees
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/18/2017 - 3:27pm
The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) Board of Directors approved several funding agreements with local entities Friday which will provide free rides for several groups including Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) students, employees and guests of the Ridge Tahoe and associated properties, as well as Heavenly Mountain Resort employees.
The agreement between TTD and Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) to allow current students with a valid Lake Tahoe Community College identification card to ride all local transit services at no charge during the academic year ending June 30, 2018.
Voters to see new tax measures for SLT Recreation Center and roads/equipment
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/18/2016 - 6:33pm
Most people don't like taxes, or having any new ones, but South Lake Tahoe voters will have the choice in November to vote on two ballot measure that would bring about two tax rate hikes, one that only tourists will pay, and another that will be paid for by both locals and tourists.
If passed, the ballot measures will accomplish two things: replace the recreation complex and repair the City's roads and/or replace the aging fleet.
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.
New Lake Tahoe plan allows for more development, revitalization
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/25/2012 - 6:37amLake Tahoe towns will grow taller and denser under a new regional plan that supporters hope will quell a rebellion by Nevada against land use regulations that have restricted development in the basin.
The new plan is intended to rid the area of some of its midcentury strip development and turn town centers into more inviting, greener destinations that will revive the area's ailing economy.
Go here for the full story.
Long-awaited Tahoe plan heads for approval
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/16/2012 - 9:28amWith a little less than a month to go before possible approval, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency's Regional Plan Update has attracted widespread support - and stiff opposition.The sweeping plan, ...
Sierra Club: Lake Tahoe plan 'unfocused'
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 5:06pmWhether a proposal to guide development at Lake Tahoe for years to come goes far enough to protect the area's natural environment continues to be a concern for area conservationists.Laurel Ames, wi...
Forest Service seeks public input on Lake Tahoe plan alternatives
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/01/2012 - 10:41amAs part of its Forest Plan revision process, the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is asking for public comment on four alternatives for managing National Forest System lands. The alternatives respond to public input obtained from comment periods and multiple public meetings in 2008 and 2010, as well as the multi-year Pathway 2007 interagency collaboration.
Long-time Lake Tahoe lawman Les Lovell retires
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 2:41am
Since as far back as he could remember, Les Lovell wanted to be a law enforcement officer.
The notions of keeping peace and preserving justice were always on his radar and for 30-plus years, the now-retired senior lieutenant for the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office Lake Tahoe Branch fulfilled his commitment.
TRPA announces meeting schedule for Lake Tahoe plan update
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 04/04/2012 - 11:36amThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency announced the schedule of public meetings and workshops for public input on the Regional Plan Update draft and environmental documents for Lake Tahoe being released later this month.
