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California Tahoe Conservancy moves forward with Conolley Beach project
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/28/2019 - 1:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) has been working on improving public access at Conolley Beach in South Lake Tahoe for many years, along with other spots along the lake. During their October meeting, the CTC Board voted to spend up to $420,000 on the "Conolley Beach Public Access Project" for the execution of easements and other agreements to build stairs to the beach, construct a trail, add seating areas and stabilize the slope with boulders.
Conservancy approves $500K to spend on Alta Mira project in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/22/2019 - 6:26pm
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.
Lakeview Lookout plan unveiled to the public
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/05/2015 - 5:42pm
It's been almost a year since the 5,400 square foot Alta Mira Building was torn down in South Lake Tahoe in order to provide open space, improve water quality and remove blight.
Open House to focus on the reuse of former Alta Mira building site
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/14/2015 - 8:14am
Event Date:
May 26, 2015 - 4:00pm The California Tahoe Conservancy will host an open house at the El Dorado County Public Library in South Lake Tahoe (1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.) to gather public input regarding reuse of the former Alta Mira building site. The primary purpose of the project is to enhance public lake front access within the El Dorado Beach corridor.
Members of the public are invited to stop by the library anytime between 4-6 pm to view concept drawings, ask questions and provide feedback.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Boulevard
United States
See map: Google Maps
Major highway project coming in 2017 to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/24/2015 - 10:52pm
City Councilwoman JoAnn Conner and just one member of the public showed up at the South Lake Tahoe council chambers on Wednesday as Caltrans unveiled their $57 million U.S. Highway 50 Improvement Project. This three year project will have major impacts on businesses and travel from the "Y" to Trout Creek Bridge starting in 2017 so Caltrans officials at the presentation expected more involvement from the community.
South Lake Tahoe's Top Stories of 2014
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/31/2014 - 10:31am
When reflecting over the past year it's hard to remember all that happened in one's life, unless you're good at keeping a journal and you have time to re-read it.
As I look back at what happened in South Lake Tahoe over the last 365 days, a lot happened, but what may seem to be a top story to me may not seem as important to a reader.
I reviewed our analytics, the numbers that are kept to show how many people read South Tahoe Now stories at any given point, and drew from those numbers to come up with the "South Lake Tahoe's Top Stories of 2014."
Mayor's State of the City Address: "No progress will ever be made without change"
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/18/2014 - 9:16pm
For his "State of the City" address, South Lake Tahoe Mayor Hal Cole took everyone on a trip through the city, celebrating the successes of the last year and creating an anticipation for a future seen with new investments, an improved economy, more businesses and a community that will continue to thrive.
Changes on the South Shore: Alta Mira building torn down to improve scenery
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/20/2014 - 8:38pm
Earlier this year the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) purchased three properties in order to provide open space, improve water quality and remove blight.
The first of these properties, the Alta Mira Building, was demolished this week.
"We hope these acquisitions will be just the first wave of our renewed
efforts to partner with the City in helping to revitalize South Lake Tahoe," Tom Davis said in May when the Conservancy Board voted to purchase the building for $2.5 million. He sits on both the Conservancy Board and South Lake Tahoe City Council.
Letter to the editor: Small businesses should be supported
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/26/2012 - 5:00amI have a small business in the Alta Mira building. I feel that small businesses are being overlooked and their value is underestimated in this community. I have the option to relocate my business t...
Alta Mira purchase stalled
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/19/2012 - 5:00amThe Alta Mira building is here to stay, at least for the time being. The California Tahoe Conservancy's board authorized staff to pursue a $10,000 option on the building located near the eastern...
