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South Lake Tahoe's Year in Review - 2014
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/07/2015 - 8:58pm
The following is a summary of accomplishments during 2014 by the City of South Lake Tahoe.
Strategic Priority: Fiscal Sustainability
The most important issue facing cities and local agencies is continued steadfast attention to the budget, both short term and long term fiscal impacts.
· Implemented “budget watch” approach to financial analysis; a year-long effort evaluating state, national and global economic impacts for South Shore economy, and capital investment opportunities
South Lake Tahoe's Year in Review - 2014
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/07/2015 - 8:50pm
The following is a summary of accomplishments during 2014 by the City of South Lake Tahoe.
Strategic Priority: Fiscal Sustainability
The most important issue facing cities and local agencies is continued steadfast attention to the budget, both short term and long term fiscal impacts.
· Implemented “budget watch” approach to financial analysis; a year-long effort evaluating state, national and global economic impacts for South Shore economy, and capital investment opportunities
South Lake Tahoe's Top Stories of 2014
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/31/2014 - 11:31am
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 - 10:16pm
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: Motel gone, restaurant, spa and commercial space on way
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/11/2014 - 10:05pm
Last spring the South Lake Tahoe planning commission approved plans for turning the Highland Inn motel into commercial space. Original plans for the space include a spa, restaurant and bar and other businesses.
A sign hanging in the front window of the former motel is advertising space available in the new building along with a photo of the planned rendition.
Douglas County Deputies arrest pair for string of auto burglaries
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/17/2014 - 11:18pm
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office have two Chico, California residents in custody after they were arrested as suspects in a series of vehicle burglaries.
Lisa Vantine and Jacob Donovan were arrested on Thursday, October 16 in the Auto Zone parking lot in Gardnerville as they were pulled over while driving a tan Toyota with stolen license plates out of California.
Cold Water Brewery preparing to open in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/21/2014 - 11:26pm
You have most likely noticed all of the action on the corner of Highway 50 and Sierra Blvd over the last few months, with the former Swiss Chalet restaurant undergoing a massive overhaul.
Long time local Debbie Brown has been working endless hours to put in her new business, the Cold Water Brewery. She is bringing to the new venture her talent from years in the South Lake Tahoe food and beverage industry and passion from realizing a long time dream.
Building razed to make way for Bev-Mo in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/19/2014 - 11:42pm
Another old building was torn down in South Lake Tahoe to make way for a new business. What once housed AAA as well as a laundromat, appliance repairman, bicycle rental and stand up paddle board rentals will soon be a 10,000 square foot Bev-Mo!
The old building was also been home to a bank. League to Save Lake Tahoe and a chiropractor over the years.
Springmeyer Garage in SLT leveled to make room for Auto Zone
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/06/2014 - 7:20pm
In recent years, the Springmeyer Garage was slowly deteriorating and becoming an eyesore, but in its heyday from 1940 into the 1970s it was a thriving service station and car dealership.
Wednesday marked the end of the building which was once owned by Melvin "Buzz" Springmeyer and his wife, Marjorie Johnson Springmeyer from the pioneer South Lake Tahoe family.
It was torn down to make room for an Auto Zone store. Construction crews on site didn't know when building would begin.
South Lake Tahoe Successes Highlighted in Today's State of the City Address
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/05/2013 - 3:38pm
Mayor Tom Davis touched on more than a couple of dozen points during his State of the City Address which was presented to an overflowing full house at Tuesday's City Council meeting.
Among the Davis's highlighted city successes for the year:
Linear Park - Over $600,000 was spent on a paved bike path, landscaping and an additional 22 lights on a stretch from Wildwood Avenue to just before Pioneer Trail.
