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Lake Tahoe grading season starts May 1
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/30/2024 - 1:55pm
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) reminds residents, property owners, and project managers that the grading and digging season for permitted projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin begins May 1.
South Lake Tahoe Police Department promotes two
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/30/2024 - 1:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) held a promotion ceremony on April 29 to celebrate the promotion of two of their staff.
Public comment sought on California Tahoe Conservancy’s Draft Strategic Plan
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/30/2024 - 8:08am
The California Tahoe Conservancy invites the public to review its draft 2024–2029 Strategic Plan and provide comments. Over the past year, the Conservancy has developed this draft plan based on input from its Board, partners, and the public. Public input will help strengthen the plan.
TRPA oversight committee of Nevada Legislative to meet at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/30/2024 - 6:00am
Event Date:
May 3, 2024 - 1:00pm
The next regular meeting of the Nevada State Legislative Committee for the Review and Oversight of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and the Marlette Lake Water System will be held Friday, May 3 at 1 p.m. in the Trepp Room at Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation, Incline Village, Nevada.
This committee of the Nevada Legislature meets several times every other year during the state’s interim session to discuss the work of TRPA and Nevada state agencies in the Lake Tahoe Basin and to provide oversight on issues important to Nevada citizens.
Small scale prescribed fire operations continue at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/30/2024 - 5:10am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Members of the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) will continue prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting. Smoke may be present throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding areas. View smoke management tips and the current air quality index at AirNow and the U.S.
Liberty hosts Bread & Broth Monday Meal
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/29/2024 - 3:32pm
The 101 dinner guests at St. Theresa’s Bread & Broth Monday Meal on April 22 were treated to both a great meal served by Liberty team members and B&B volunteers and great live music. Sponsoring their second Adopt A Day of Nourishment (AAD) for this year, Liberty’s AAD sponsor team included Jennifer Guenther, her daughter Rio Guenther, Lee Kiolbasa, and Nick Musick.
EB40 heads lineup at Lake Tahoe Summer Jam 2024
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/29/2024 - 3:25pm
Event Date:
July 27, 2024 - 8:00pm
Late-Nite Productions & One Vision Entertainment are proud to present "Lake Tahoe Summer Jam 2024" featuring one of the biggest and most influential names in Bay Area Hip-Hop, E-40 live in concert! LaRussell will also be performing to warm up the show.
This is taking place on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Bally's Lake Tahoe Showroom. Tickets are available online at Ticketmaster.com or by visiting/calling the Bally's Box Office.
Letter: Patient fighting to keep her Barton doctor
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/29/2024 - 2:59pm
To the Editor; I thought I would have my doctor for a long time. I did not know that a state line would be the reason I was torn from her. I am writing this because it is not just myself that is feeling this loss. Every Medi-Cal patient that had a doctor move from Barton Family to Stateline Medical Center is feeling this loss. My doctor knows my medical history and knows me, this relationship has been cultivated over the years. The anxiety, and thinking about having to retrace my medical history and get acquainted with a new doctor is daunting.
Tahoe Arts Project to hold annual Bert’s Spaghetti Night
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/29/2024 - 1:08pm
Event Date:
May 15, 2024 - 5:30pm
The Tahoe Arts Project (TAP) is holding its annual Bert’s Spaghetti Night on May 15, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Join TAP for dinner and support performing arts education in the community.
The cost is $15 per person and includes Spaghetti, Caesar salad, garlic bread, soda, and coffee. There will also be a bake sale and wine available for a donation.
Tickets can be purchased from a board member, at Bert’s Cafe, or by calling/texting 530-542-3632.
Two men arrested after South Lake Tahoe fight
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/29/2024 - 12:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A fight that started inside Starbucks in the Village Center in South Lake Tahoe led to the arrests of two men, a 34-year-old and a 19-year-old, both out of Gardnerville.
When officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) arrived to the call of a big fight, the two men ran away towards the old Raley's. Witnesses pointed the officers in the direction of the men, both of whom refused to stop.
Spring is the time to implement defensible space and home hardening
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/29/2024 - 10:40am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – As we move into the warm season, it’s time to start thinking about defensible space and home hardening. The choice Tahoe residents make to live in the forest surrounding beautiful Lake Tahoe comes with added responsibility. This responsibility includes minimizing the risk of wildfire from embers landing on or around your home or property. Research suggests that 60-90 percent of home ignitions are due to embers falling on something combustible such as pine needles, leaves, juniper bushes, and/or patio furniture.
"The Big Bang" history presentation at South of North Brewing
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/29/2024 - 10:09am
Event Date:
May 6, 2024 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Using extensive research and eyewitness accounts, local authors and historians David and Gayle will share “The Big Bang" on Monday, May 6 at 5 p.m. at South of North Brewing.
Join them for the free presentation as they recount the incredible, true, and bizarre story of a calculating and disgruntled gambler and his attempt to extort three million dollars from the historic Harvey’s Casino at Lake Tahoe, in August of 1980.
Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil's team to hold office hours at LTCC
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/29/2024 - 8:37am
Event Date:
April 30, 2024 - 1:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil's team will be at Lake Tahoe Community College on Tuesday, April 30 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The mobile office hours allow the public an opportunity to share concerns, issues, and advocacy.
This will also be a chance to receive updates on key issues Alvarado-Gil is tackling at the Capitol in Sacramento.
District Representative Heidi Mayerhofer will be at the college in the Student Commons.
Win week on Maui or anywhere in the world in Soroptimist of Tahoe Sierra raffle
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/28/2024 - 9:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Just 200 tickets will be sold for each a week's stay on Maui, and a week at a timeshare anywhere in the world - what great odds!
The Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra (SITS) club is holding three fundraisers this month. The MadHatter Tea Party on May 19 is already sold out, but there are still raffle tickets available for the two trips. Also coming up is the club's great online silent auction from May 14-24. Visit https://e.givesmart.com/events/xOa/ to start planning your bids.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District holds Facility Master Plan Open House
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/28/2024 - 9:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) recently held a Facility Master Plan Open House to gather information from community members on what they'd like to see at the LTUSD schools and buildings.
High Sierra Softball kicks off season at Soroptimist Stadium
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/28/2024 - 8:24pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The High Sierra Softball League (HSSL) kicked off their season on Sunday, April 21 at Soroptimist Stadium: Home of Girls Softball at the South Tahoe Middle School. Each of the 12 teams was introduced as they entered the field. This year, over 130 girls are playing in the league which is for ages 5-16.
Seasonable temperatures and breezy winds start off the week at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/28/2024 - 4:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Seasonable temperatures and breezy winds will be in place to start the week off at Lake Tahoe before a dry cold front cools things back down by Wednesday. Temperatures will then quickly rebound to above-average for the second half of the week.
Winds will also see an uptick on Monday and Tuesday with west-northwest breezes developing each afternoon with gusts of 25-35 mph, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. This could create some choppy conditions across area lakes.
Column: Driving with confidence - Occupational therapy’s role in everyday living
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/27/2024 - 7:43pm
April, Occupational Therapy Month, offers an opportunity to understand the unique, holistic approach that occupational therapists bring to healthcare. Occupational therapy (OT) started in the early 20th century with a focus on improving people’s lives by allowing them to complete meaningful occupations. Most people think of an occupation as “work,” however, an occupation encompasses everyday activities, jobs, sports, hobbies, and roles, like being a parent.
El Dorado Transit expanding Sacramento commuter route and schedule
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/27/2024 - 7:33pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado Transit will be adding a route to its popular Sacramento Commuter service and extend all routes to include a stop at the May Lee State Office Complex (formerly known as the Richards Boulevard Office Complex, or RBOC) at 651 Bannon Street, near the intersection of Richards Boulevard and North 7th Street. A total of five trips will occur starting on May 6, 2024, in both the morning and in the afternoon. The Sacramento Commuter Service originates at Park and Ride locations in western El Dorado County and ends in downtown Sacramento.
South Tahoe High grad comes out of NFL draft day with a Philadelphia Eagles contract
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/27/2024 - 6:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe High School standout McCallan Castles left South Lake Tahoe to make a name for himself on the college gridiron, and now he is headed to the National Football League (NFL).
After the 2024 draft was over on Saturday, Castles signed an undrafted free-agent contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. He is a 6'5", 235-pound tight end and the news was shared on the Tennesee Volunteers social media page.
Hand and Foot Game Night to raise funds in South Lake Tahoe to support Kenyan children
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/27/2024 - 6:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A fun evening of playing the card game, Hand and Foot will be held on Friday, June 21 at Ernie's Coffee House in South Lake Tahoe. The tournament-style game night is a fundraiser for children in Kenya.
Check-in is at 5:30 p.m. and the Great Migration begins! Games played sharply 6 p.m.- 9 p.m.
The cost is $20 per person.
Don't know how to play? They will teach you!
Reserve your seat today by going to https://gofund.me/89bcbbe0 and paying the entry fee of $20, or by contacting Paige Rice at Paigerice@gmail.com or calling 530.318.4760.
Rotary holds entrepreneurial keynote program at Tahoe Blue Event Center
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/27/2024 - 5:32pm
Event Date:
May 2, 2024 - 5:00pm
STATELINE, Nev. - The two Rotary Clubs on the South Shore are jointly inviting the public to hear from local spirits entrepreneur, Matt Levitt, this Thursday evening at the Tahoe Blue Event Center. The impact of Mr. Levitt’s popular vodka brand and their sponsorship of the community’s new event location carries a story that the public should hear, both clubs shared.
The Rotary Club of South Lake Tahoe and the Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club organized this event after a successful dual-club event at the Tahoe Blue Event Center in early March.
Lake Tahoe Earth Week – Earth Day Festival 2024
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/26/2024 - 9:14pm
Event Date:
April 27, 2024 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Earth Week Tahoe wraps up on April 27th, 2024, which is also the South Earth Day Festival! Come celebrate 55 years of Earth Day by joining us at the South Lake Tahoe Earth Day Festival at Lake Tahoe Community College from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Every day can be Earth Day when you practice sustainable actions like those outlined below.
Enchanted Florist of South Lake Tahoe to close its doors April 30
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/26/2024 - 9:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Sadly, the owner of Enchanted Florist in South Lake Tahoe will be closing its doors on Tuesday, April 30. Owner Karen Estes said she took a beating after COVID-19 when weddings were canceled or postponed and businesses couldn't be open, with the rising costs of utilities, and a lack of people to work at the popular florist, she made the tough decision to close.
"It is with a heavy heart to say that I am closing Enchanted Florist," said Karen. "I will be posting the flower shop for sale."
Conservancy: Van Sickle Bi-State Park to reopen, Seasonal dog closure at Upper Truckee Marsh
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/26/2024 - 7:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Tahoe Conservancy made three announcements on Friday, all going into effect on May 1. The gates and facilities at Van Sickle Bi-State Park will reopen, the seasonal dog closure to protect wildlife starts at the Upper Truckee Marsh, and the Tahoe Pines parking lot will reopen.
On May 1, park roads, parking lots, restrooms, and drinking fountains will all become available for visitors, and trash collection will resume at Van Sickle Bi-State Park in South Lake Tahoe.
North Lake Tahoe Utility Project resumes for 2024 season
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/26/2024 - 6:24pm
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. – Caltrans is advising motorists of traffic-interfering work resuming for the 2024 construction season on State Route 28 along the north shore of Lake Tahoe next week.
Southwest Gas and its contractor, Q&D Construction, will continue work on a gas line replacement project on Highway 28 between Tahoe City and Kings Beach.
One-way traffic control is scheduled at Mackinaw Road in Tahoe City from Sunday, April 28 at 7 p.m. until Friday, May 3 at noon.
TTD improving free bus service along routes in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/26/2024 - 1:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) has announced some big schedule changes on Routes 50, 22, and 55 starting Sunday, April 28.
Route 50 is making a "big comeback" with buses departing the Y Transit Center at :20 and :40 after the hour. Route 50 runs from the Y to Stateline Transit Center with stops on Lake Tahoe Blvd./US50 at Wildwood Avenue, Takela Drive, and Brockway Avenue.
There will be slight adjustments to other routes to ensure seamless transfers with the increased frequency on Route 50.
David Jinkens announces candidacy for South Lake Tahoe City Council
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/26/2024 - 1:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Former City Manager and current Good Government Advocate David Jinkens has announced his campaign for South Lake Tahoe City Council, the first candidate to publicly toss their ring into the hat for the 2024 election.
There are two seats open this year, the ones held by Cristi Creegan and Mayor Pro Tem John Friedrich and it is unknown at this time if they will be running for second terms.
Eighty volunteers participate at Sand Harbor State Park community cleanup
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/26/2024 - 12:05pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The 120 pounds of litter collected during the inaugural Shoreline Sweep Volunteer Cleanup at Sand Harbor State Park will be used in an innovative art installation in the park's visitor center.
Over 80 dedicated volunteers joined forces to comb the park's picturesque shores on Monday, April 22, 2024.
Sno-Flake Drive-In has new owners who want to bring back the classic burgers and cones
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/26/2024 - 11:29am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For generations, the famous spot in South Lake Tahoe for soft serve ice cream cones, thick shakes, great burgers, and old-fashioned family fun has been the Sno-Flake Drive-In. New owners are now on board and ready to bring back those memories, and they are already hearing the stories of what the Sno-Flake meant to so many people.
The new owners, Salvador Davalos and Edith Lizaola want to "bring it back to what it used to be."
Lake Tahoe Earth Week - Healthy Forest Friday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/25/2024 - 9:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Happy Earth Week and Happy Friday, Lake Tahoe! Earth Week continues with Healthy Forest Friday. Living in beautiful Lake Tahoe has many advantages, but we all must do our part to promote healthy forests and prepare for fire. Learn how to get prepared, get informed and get involved by visiting takecaretahoe.org. While you’re there, you can also learn how to grow your own garden and explore Washoe history.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/25/2024 - 9:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of Apr. 15 - Apr. 21, 2024. Location Checks are when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations and calls are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc.) but stats are collected separately.
Log for April 15 - April 21, 2024
4/15
Arrests
11:48 Warrant Arrest - Occurred on Pinter Ave. Disposition: Misdemeanor Arrest.
Letter: It's the messenger, not the message
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/25/2024 - 8:11pm
Councilmember Scott Robbins continues to engage in conduct unbecoming an elected official serving the people of South Lake Tahoe.
He routinely deletes social media posts from citizens he disagrees with. This is a clear attempt to silence dissenting voices and create an echo chamber devoid of different perspectives. Our elected officials should allow open discourse - even if they don’t agree or like the comment. Deleting comments from the public square is anti-democratic and unethical for an elected official.
Column: Beyond Awareness ~ Community Action Against Sexual Assault
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/25/2024 - 8:04pm
April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on an issue present in our society and community. Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. And every 9 minutes, that victim is a child. This month, communities across the globe unite to raise awareness, support survivors, and advocate for change.
Sexual assault is any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without consent. Sexual assault encompasses a broad spectrum of behaviors ranging from verbal harassment to non-consensual physical contact or rape.
South Tahoe Association of Realtors Home of the Week
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/25/2024 - 3:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This week's Home of the Week winner from the South Tahoe Association of Realtors:
Listing Agent: Fernanda De Paula Dozier
Listing Office: Real Brokerage Technologies, Nanda@TahoeLifestyleGroup.com,
530-721-2552
Property Address: 827 S Shore Drive, South Lake Tahoe, Calif. 96150
MLS #: 139964
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Square Footage: 1,404 Sq Ft.
Price: $700,000
Lake Tahoe Earth Week – Transportation Thursday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/24/2024 - 10:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Earth Week’s daily challenges continue with Transportation Thursday. How people choose to get around can have a huge impact on the planet. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the transportation sector generates the largest share of greenhouse gas emissions, which warm the planet, disrupting weather patterns and environmental balance.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/24/2024 - 10:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following calls only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
April 15 - Apr. 21, 2024
4/15
13:11 CIVIL INCIDENT - Officer initiated activity at South Tahoe High, Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: SERVED.
City of South Lake Tahoe seeks public input on programming for new recreation and swim center
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/24/2024 - 9:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City’s Park and Recreation Department is seeking the public's input on future programs at the new recreation and swim complex. They are very excited about this new state-of-the-art center, which is scheduled to open its doors in 2026, and the possibilities the new programming will bring.
By taking this short survey, you can help shape the future of recreation for the City of South Lake Tahoe by sharing what recreational activities matter most to you.
Multiple agencies respond to fire near Van Sickle Bi-State Park in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/24/2024 - 12:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Just before 11 a.m. on Wednesday, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit, and deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responded to a small wildfire near Van Sickle Park in South Lake Tahoe.
Forward progress was stopped at approximately 1/10 acre, and a hand line around the fire is complete and the area is in patrol status.
Big thumbs down on a South Lake Tahoe minimum wage ordinance
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/24/2024 - 8:03am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The vast majority of those who filled council chambers Tuesday night were there to tell the Council to say "no" to any minimum wage increases in South Lake Tahoe, and a definite no to the $23 per hour that Councilmember Scott Robbins publicly suggested.
A long line of small business owners pleaded with the Council, stating a jump in the minimum wage would be something they could not financially handle without cutting hours or laying off staff.
Recipe highlight: Classic Steamed Artichokes
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/24/2024 - 6:00am
You know the saying, “April showers bring May flowers.” While you probably think about tulips and lilies, I want you to also think about artichokes! Yes, artichokes! You may be interested to know that the artichoke is actually the bud of a plant from the thistle family. When I see fresh artichokes at the farmers markets, I cannot resist bringing home a “bouquet.”
Lake Tahoe Earth Week – Wildlife Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/23/2024 - 10:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – As part of Lake Tahoe Earth Week, we welcome Wildlife Wednesday! Spring is in the air, snow is melting, vegetation and flowers are starting to emerge, animals are active, and many migrants are returning to Lake Tahoe after their winter away. What better way to celebrate Lake Tahoe than by appreciating Mother Nature this Earth Week? Here are a few ways to show your love:
South Lake Tahoe City Council: "Vail needs to come to the table"
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/23/2024 - 10:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - At their meeting Tuesday evening, the South Lake Tahoe City Council said they are ready to play hardball with Heavenly Mountain Resort after ski area officials have not responded to a request by the city to support their annexation efforts.
The Council was to receive an update on parking restrictions in Heavenly Valley neighborhoods, the Heavenly Parking Agreement, and the Heavenly Area Annexation.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office to host Lake Tahoe emergency plan meeting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/23/2024 - 2:01pm
Event Date:
April 29, 2024 - 5:30pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) will be hosting a special presentation on Monday, April 29 at 5:30 p.m. regarding important evacuation information for Lake Tahoe residents. The event will be held at the Kahle Community Center's Tallac Room in Stateline. This presentation will also feature representatives from the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District (Tahoe Douglas) and Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP).
Application period opens for South Lake Tahoe Cannabis Revenues Grant Program
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/23/2024 - 1:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The application period for the City of South Lake Tahoe’s Cannabis Revenues Grant Program is now open and applications will be accepted until May 15, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.
Barton nurse recognized with DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/23/2024 - 12:12pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Angela Harvey, registered nurse (RN) with Barton’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU), was selected as a recipient of The DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses. The award is in recognition of the clinical skill and compassionate care nurses provide to create a superior experience for patients and their families.
Letter: STPUD solar project has adverse environmental effects
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/23/2024 - 11:55am
This letter has been sent to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) ahead of its Wednesday meeting on the subject, and reprinted here at the author's request.
Dear TRPA Board and Staff: I favor solar projects, but the South Tahoe Public Utility District's (STPUD) project has too many adverse environmental effects. My list of some of these effects includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Lake Tahoe Earth Week – Tahoe Tap Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/22/2024 - 9:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Lake Tahoe Earth Week’s daily challenges continue with Tahoe Tap Tuesday. In Tahoe, we’re proud of our delicious Tahoe Tap, and there’s no better way to celebrate Earth Day than completing these three easy water-loving activities.
Retired South Lake Tahoe teacher creates song as plastic water bottle ban goes into effect
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/22/2024 - 5:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The trash left behind on Lake Tahoe's beaches after the 4th of July last year led retired South Tahoe Middle School Krissi Russell to write the song, Just Drink Tahoe Tap. Now with the plastic water ban going into effect in South Lake Tahoe on April 22, she wanted to share the positive message.
Krissi, a long-time Tahoe local, taught Spanish and English Language Development at the middle school for 28 years. She is a singer/songwriter, an advocate for the lake, and a children's book author.
Proponents of Vacancy Tax Initiative turn in signatures, now head to County for verification
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/22/2024 - 3:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The proponents of the South Lake Tahoe Residential Vacancy Tax initiative filed their petition to make it on the November 2024 ballot today. The minimum number of signatures needed was ten percent of registered voters, or 1,159, and the group sponsoring the initiative turned in 2,471. City Clerk Susan Blankenship performed a prima facie review, or, an initial examination, to determine the number, and the signatures will be sent to the El Dorado County Elections Department for certification.
