finance
Alpine School District seeks bids for Diamond Valley School modernization project
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/06/2021 - 2:27pm
After the passing of a school facilities bond in 2018, the Alpine County Unified School District is moving forward on the modernization of Diamond Valley School. The district is requesting sealed bids for the Diamond Valley School - Modernization Building A project and they must be received prior to 2:00 p.m., on February 17, 2021.
Election result updates for El Dorado County - Updates for Douglas County expected Friday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/11/2020 - 9:57am
More ballot counts have been released by the elections departments at both El Dorado and Douglas Counties.
EL DORADO COUNTY
El Dorado County election officials have released another tally of ballots counted. The results remain the same as of the November 10 count. Votes Cast: 116,744 of 135,554, or 86.12 percent of eligible voters.
City Council candidates respond to South Lake Tahoe Chamber questions
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/20/2020 - 4:23pm
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.
STPUD candidates respond to questions
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 8:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are three open seats on the South Tahoe Public Utility Board of Directors this election season, two for a four-year term and one for a two-year term.
South Tahoe Now reached out to the candidates and below are their answers to a set of questions. For the two four-year terms, incumbent Kelly Sheehan is running for reelection, Duane Wallace is running after being appointed to fill Jim Jones's spot on the board until this election, and they are joined by David Peterson.
South Lake Tahoe City Council candidate campaign finance reports
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/13/2020 - 3:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The first set of campaign finance reports filed by South Lake Tahoe City Council candidates have been received by election officials and posted to the City's website.
Required forms:
Form 460 - Candidates who have raised/spent $2,000 or more file
Form 410 (Statement of Organization) - Must also be filed once $2,000 or more has been raised/spent
Form 470 - Candidates who do not raise or spend $2,000 or more (or anticipate raising or spending $2,000 or more) in 2020 and do not have an open committee
SLT Council Candidate Douglas Williams
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/05/2020 - 1:39pm
South Tahoe Now reached out to all nine candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council and provided the same list of questions to each one of them. Once a day their answers will be published in the order received.
Today's candidate is Douglas Williams
Profession: Hospitality
How many years in SLT: 10 years
City Council Tuesday: Leash laws, housing project, tourist core and designated free speech area
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 3:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a long agenda for the South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 11. They will be voting on a resolution to create a designated Free-Speech Area at Lakeview Commons for peaceful protests, along with a selection of a new mayor and mayor pro-tem, and discussion of a draft Five Year Capital Improvement Plan.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue promotes three to position of captain; adds three firefighters
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/03/2020 - 3:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue recently held ceremonies for the hiring of three new firefighter/paramedics and the promotion of three to the rank of captain. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, ceremonies were small and held at the fire station during their shifts.
Captain/Paramedic Mike Taormina
Incline Village GID hires new finance director
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/03/2020 - 8:08pm
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - After a national search and interview process, Interim General Manager Indra Winquest has announced the selection of Paul Navazio as Incline Village General Improvement District’s (IVGID) new Director of Finance. Navazio’s first day with IVGID will be March 16, 2020.
Column: 2019 Highlights from South Tahoe Public Utility District
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/02/2020 - 3:15pm
Every day we wash our dishes, fill our water glass, and flush the toilet, likely without thinking much about the systems required to make this all possible. I’d like to think we are doing our job so you don’t have to think too much about it.
City of South Lake Tahoe staff recognized for 20, 15, 10 and 5 years of service
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/03/2019 - 12:24pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was Staff Recognition Day at the City Council meeting Tuesday, with employees with 20 years, 10 years, five years and new employees recognized.
20-Year Service:
Darci Prescott, Recreation
Jerry Heath, Public Works
Karl Koeppen, Fire
Shannon Laney, Police
Linda Clark, Police
15-Year Service:
Sallie Ross, Fire
Matthew Morrison, Police
10-Year Service:
Justin Keys, Fire
Jody Benavidez, Fire
Holt Cawelti, Fire
Scott Crivelli, Police
5-Year Service:
Community newsletter from the City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/12/2019 - 9:49am
The City of South Lake Tahoe has launched its October Edition of "At Lake Level." The monthly newsletter is prepared by City Manager Frank Rush in an effort to keep the community well informed about City issues and initiatives.
Development Commodities Available at No Cost for Qualified Affordable Housing, Town Center, and Distressed Property Development
Mountain leadership changes at Vail Resorts - Heavenly, Kirkwood and others
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/23/2019 - 1:29pm
Several executives with Vail Resorts are changing positions in anticipation of the closing of the Peak Resorts acquisition as well as the departure of Executive Vice President Chris Jarnot.
Vail Resorts are creating three new regional leadership roles to support their growing global portfolio:
Bill Rock, currently chief operating officer of Park City Mountain, will relocate to Vail headquarters in Broomfield, Colorado and will now oversee the Company’s mountain resorts in Colorado and Utah.
Vail announces merger agreement with Peak Resorts - Adds 17 ski areas to company
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/24/2019 - 10:54pm
Vail Resorts, Inc. announced Monday they have entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Peak Resorts, Inc. Through the acquisition, Vail will add 17 ski areas from the United States to its network of resorts.
The Peak resorts are located near major metropolitan areas, including New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Columbus, St. Louis, Kansas City and Louisville.
They include:
Vermont: Mount Snow in Vermont
New York: Hunter Mountain
New Hampshire: Attitash Mountain Resort, Wildcat Mountain and Crotched Mountain
$8.8M headed to LTCC in matching funds for classroom modernization
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/04/2019 - 6:23am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A promise made to the community when they voted to pass Measure F in 2014 is coming to fruition after Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) was notified they are receiving $8.8M in matching funds for the modernization of their campus. This sets the stage for $17.6 million to be spent on modernization and upgrades to LTCC’s main building.
Tahoe Township hotels and VHRs now have new $5/night surcharge
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/02/2019 - 3:44pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - A new $5 per night surcharge will be added to all hotel rooms and other transient lodging accommodations within the Lake Tahoe Township area of Douglas County.
As a result of Senate Bill 461, the new law adding the fee went into effect July 1, 2019, giving the new charge to Tahoe-Douglas Visitor’s Authority (TDVA) for a planned event center in Stateline. It affects all bookings received by the lodging properties after July 1.
Lake Tahoe Community College announces "Teachers of the Year"
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/01/2019 - 2:13pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College Mathematics/Physics instructor Bruce Armbrust, American Sign Language instructor Karla Johnston, and Accounting/Business instructor Dr. Jon Kingsbury are all being honored for their outstanding work in the classroom and their dedication to LTCC’s students.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Heavenly Mountain Resort
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 7:01pm
Dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Lake Tahoe South Shore community, Bread & Broth provides two meals every week to anyone who wants to enjoy a hot, nutritious dinner. Currently, due to the fire at the Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church, both dinners are served at St. Theresa Church Grace Hall. B&B’s Monday Meal serves a hot, full course dinner and the Friday Second Serving provides soup and a simple entree. Attending any of B&B’s dinners is a great way to enjoy a great meal!
South Lake Tahoe City Council to discuss possible change to Charter City
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/01/2019 - 6:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - When the City formed in 1965 it was incorporated as a general law city for the purpose of having more local control over public services such as police, fire, and snow removal.
Now there is discussion about changing to a charter city. During their March 5 meeting, Councilmember Cody Bass asked that this subject come forward at a future meeting and Councilmembers Jason Collin and Devin Middlebrook said they were interested in learning more about what the differences are between the two, and what it would mean to South Lake Tahoe to switch.
El Dorado County hires David Livingston as new County Counsel
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/21/2019 - 4:14pm
After holding the position on an interim basis since February, David Livingston was appointed by the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors today to the position of County Counsel.
“I’m honored to have the trust of the Board of Supervisors to hold the position of County Counsel,” said Livingston. “I look forward to continuing my career with El Dorado County and providing legal advice to the Board on the myriad legal issues that come before it.”
Senator Coons officiates at wedding of South Tahoe High School Ally Club founder
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/12/2019 - 6:30am
Our nation’s capital was the setting last weekend for the wedding of 2008 South Tahoe High School graduate Alex Boyar and Scott Schaefer of Boulder, Colorado. The newlyweds met three years ago in Washington, DC, where Alex works as the LGBTQ Finance Director for the Democratic National Committee and Scott is employed as an Associate Attorney at Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP.
USD student Hirshal Sukha of South Lake Tahoe participates in Torero Trek
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/10/2019 - 10:41pm
University of San Diego student Hirshal Sukha of South Lake Tahoe recently participated in the USD Career Development Center's signature Torero Trek program. Torero Treks are opportunities for USD undergraduate students to engage in career exploration by visiting leading companies across the nation.
Sukha is majoring in Finance and plans to graduate in 2020. He graduated from South Tahoe High in 2016.
The LA Sports Torero Trek on March 22 gave the students the opportunity to network with employers and a few Torero alumni at the Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Land at the Y in South Lake Tahoe to be purchased for affordable housing project
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/15/2019 - 3:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A vacant one-half acre lot on Emerald Bay Road at the "Y" in South Lake Tahoe will soon become an “affordable by design” housing project and could be the site of tiny houses. At Thursday's California Tahoe Conservancy meeting they announced their intent to sell one of its developable properties to Dinsmore Sierra who will finance and build the project which is across the street from Alpina Cafe.
South Tahoe High's Kody Griffis signs to play football in South Dakota
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/08/2019 - 4:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - "We are super proud of you," South Tahoe High Football Coach Louis Franklin told Kody Griffis on Thursday as he signed his letter to play next year for the Presentation College Saints.
Surrounded by family, friends and teammates, Kody said he is looking forward to heading to South Dakota this summer to start college and playing at the next level.
"Thank you to all the coaches, especially Petties and Franklin," said Kody. "And to Goldberg for helping me physically and mentally."
Viking Corner: This week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/08/2019 - 8:06am
This week at South Tahoe High School, students put on their coats and boots to bear the snow, which continued to fall throughout the week. With temperatures on campus as low as 15F in the morning, it seldom got warmer than 30F. Also this week, the local 4-H club is looking for leadership coaches, and Kody Griffis just signed up to play college football in South Dakota.
In School
South Lake Tahoe Fire Chief Jeff Meston hanging up his hat
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/04/2019 - 11:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Fire Chief Jeff Meston is retiring from South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) on February 28, five years and five months after he came out of retirement to head up the department.
On Friday, February 1, Meston submitted his resignation to the City.
"When I was hired by CM (City Manager) Kerry I promised to spend between 3-5 years with the City Fire Department and bring them as far as I could to be a “world class” fire department," Meston said in his resignation letter.
He feels he's accomplished what he set out to do.
Barton Health fills CFO and CMO spots from within
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/31/2019 - 11:56am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After a national search, Barton Health has announced they hired from within to fill two key spots on their executive team.
Kelly Neiger, CPA, MBA is now the new Chief Financial Officer and Matthew Wonnacott, MD has been selected as the new Chief Medical Officer for the South Lake Tahoe non-profit healthcare system.
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Harrah's / Harveys HEROs
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/23/2018 - 3:06pm
Bread & Broth volunteers always enjoy the Monday Meals sponsored by the Harrah’s/ Harveys’ HEROs. This employee based organization sponsors two Adopt A Day of Nourishment dinners annually and always sends a superb team of HEROs crew members to help volunteer at their sponsorship dinner held at St. Theresa Grace Hall. On October 29, the HEROs were represented by Jeff Colameco, Patrick Frega and Darlene Winkelman, who are seasoned AAD sponsor crew members, and Jenny Haas and Veronica Vilaseca, who enjoyed their first time serving at a B&B dinner.
Round two of campaign finance reports for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/31/2018 - 10:15am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The second deadline for political campaigns to submit their Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Form 460 in South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County has come and gone. Required by the Fair Political Practices, all campaigns for positions and measures need to file if they have a committee and if they spend or receive over $2,000.
The Form 460 is the
comprehensive report that discloses all receipts and expenditures of a
Full house for eighth and final city council candidate forum
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/26/2018 - 10:50pm
Local public safety employees hosted the eighth and final South Lake Tahoe City Council candidates' forum on October 25 at Lake Tahoe Community College.
It was a full house at the event which was hosted by the South Lake Tahoe Police Officers, the California Nurses and the South Lake Tahoe Firefighters associations and gave everyone a chance to hear from the nine candidates about their views before the November 6 election. Each association gave them two questions a piece, plus a couple asked by audience members during the two-hour long forum.
Bass: Sale goes through on Bijou Shopping Center
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/18/2018 - 10:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - U.S. Bank, Tahoe Wellness Cooperative (TWC) and Patricia Olson won't be in court Friday afternoon as originally scheduled.
"The bank is satisfied," said Cody Bass, executive director of TWC. "They have withdrawn receivership because they no longer own the building."
Tackle financial stress with education
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/08/2018 - 3:38pm
How serious is the problem of financial stress? Seventy-seven percent of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, 41% give themselves a C, D or F in personal finance, and 28% don’t pay their bills on time, according to citations in a recent white paper from Financial Fitness Group (see 1 and 2 below).
Meet the Candidate: Tom Davis promises to continue to be fair, open and listen to the concerns of all
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/05/2018 - 1:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Each of the nine candidates for City Council answered the same ten questions that were given to them by South Tahoe Now. For nine consecutive days the candidate's responses will be shared in the order received.
Today, the current Mayor Pro Tem Tom Davis gives his responses as he seeks re-election to the South Lake Tahoe City Council:
State schools chief visits California's smallest district - Alpine County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/25/2018 - 11:49pm
California's State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson is wrapping up his final term by touring some of the state's schools.
In just a few days he went from visiting a school in Los Angeles with an enrollment of 4,000 to touring Alpine County Schools and the Diamond Valley Elementary School campus, in particular, which has 80 students from kindergarten through eighth grade.
“It is a small school in numbers but mighty in its focus and learning,” said Torlakson in Alpine County on Sept. 20.
Tahoe Women's Community Fund to honor two locals during Membership Celebration Dinner
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/18/2018 - 9:13pm
The Tahoe Women’s Community Fund (TWCF) will be celebrating two local women during their annual Membership Celebration Dinner on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Tahoe Beach Retreat. Tickets are on sale now for $35 each and can be purchased online at tahoewomenscommunityfund.org.
Everyone is welcome to attend, and it is the perfect opportunity to get to know the organization if you are not already a member.
DA finds South Lake Tahoe City Council had "possible" Brown Act violations
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/25/2018 - 8:21pm
The El Dorado County District Attorney's Office has released their review of Councilmember Brooke Laine's allegations in April that there was a "complete disregard on the part of politicians and appointed officials for state law, transparency, and honesty to the public."
Douglas County selects new Chief Financial Officer
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/19/2018 - 12:00am
Douglas County has selected Terri Willoughby as their new Chief Financial Officer and Comptroller.
Terri has worked in the public sector for over twenty years, working for the County of Riverside, and various cities and municipal utilities in capacities ranging from Assistant Controller to Finance Director.
Douglas County community grant program
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/16/2018 - 10:25pm
All agencies which wish to request grant funding from the Board of County Commissioners, Community Grant Program for Fiscal Year of 2018-19 must complete and submit a Grant Application. Please be advised that due to limited funding, not all applicants may receive funding and some applicants may only receive partial funding.
SLT City Council delays decision on cannabis taxes, requests more information
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/03/2018 - 10:46pm
The good news, South Lake Tahoe City Council approved an adult-use cannabis ordinance at their special meeting Monday.
What hasn't been worked out yet is how much to charge the different types of cannabis businesses to operate, and how product and surrounding services will be taxed.
Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation honors faculty members
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/02/2018 - 2:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Lake Tahoe Community College Accounting/Business instructor Dr. Jon Kingsbury, World Languages instructor Catalina Goralski, and Biological Sciences instructor Dr. Sue Kloss are all being honored for their outstanding work in the classroom and their dedication to LTCC’s students. Dr. Kingsbury was chosen by his fellow LTCC faculty members as the Distinguished Faculty Award winner for 2018. Goralski was also selected by her fellow faculty members as their choice for Distinguished Adjunct Instructor of the Year. Dr.
Letter: Mike Owen concedes to Joe Harn in disappointing loss
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/18/2018 - 7:31am
Mike Owen, candidate for El Dorado County Auditor-Controller, conceded the race to incumbent Joe Harn as the latest vote counts were released as of Friday June 15.
“I have to admit I am kind of surprised by the results” Owen said. “I had a great deal of community, grass-roots support and enthusiasm from both volunteers and donors along with some great endorsements.” he added.
26 retire from Lake Tahoe Unified School District; Over 627 combined years of service
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/15/2018 - 1:52pm
Twenty-six team members from Lake Tahoe Unified School District are retiring this year after serving a collective 627.5 years in the local schools.
During a reception hosted by the Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation, each retiree was honored with a gift and plant and a round of applause.
The following certificated and classified retirees will be honored:
Certified Employees - 300.5 years of employment
Joann Allister, P.E. Teacher, 22 years of service
Melissa Bornstein, 2nd Grade Teacher, 35 years of service
Diane Burtraw, Kindergarten TWBI Teacher, 34 years of service
El Dorado County Fair June 14-17
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/09/2018 - 7:44pm
There’s Magic in the Air at the 2018 El Dorado County Fair, being held in Placerville June 14 to 17. Don’t miss this annual tradition!
The fair is packed full of events including concerts, food, carnival, barns full of livestock, Home Depot workshop for kids, gardening displays, contests for everything from textiles to wine, and much more. Find daily schedule HERE.
City Council makes it official: Dirk Brazil's interim city manager contract approved
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/05/2018 - 10:07pm
He's been on the job for a few weeks, meeting with staff and getting to know the ropes in South Lake Tahoe, but Dirk Brazil's employment contract for the interim city manager position was officially approved at Tuesday's City Council meeting, his first official day on the job.
Dirk Brazil ready to take on interim city manager role for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/20/2018 - 5:39pm
Recently retired from the City of Davis, Dirk Brazil has been selected to become the City of South Lake Tahoe's interim city manager starting June 5.
Even though he doesn't start officially until next month, Brazil has been in town meeting with various stakeholders and getting to know the city.
He said a lot of things in a city are the same, departments and their functions are similar, but each one has its own issues.
Open house for prospective board members at Lake Tahoe Humane Society
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/04/2018 - 10:02pm
Event Date:
April 7, 2018 - 5:00pm
The Lake Tahoe Humane Society and SPCA is following up their March 29 meeting with an announcement that they are accepting applications for people interested in joining their board of directors. Two informational “meet and greets” for prospective board members are scheduled at the agency’s office at 884 Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 7 and Monday, April 9 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Minden Soaring Club awards $5K in scholarships to area students
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/25/2018 - 10:24pm
Five students from the area were awarded scholarships by the Minden Soaring Club (MSC) to help finance flight and ground instruction in preparation for obtaining a private or other glider rating.
Five scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each were awarded to youths who demonstrated they are interested in learning to fly gliders and/or who have already begun their training and need additional monetary assistance. The scholarships were announced by the MSC Board of Trustees at the club’s annual general meeting on March 18, 2018.
Scholarship winners are all from northern Nevada:
Douglas County CFO calls it quits
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/20/2018 - 1:04pm
Vicki Moore has resigned as Douglas County Chief Financial Officer, effective March 20, 2018. Mrs. Moore tendered her resignation to County Manager, Larry Werner.
“This was a difficult departure, and we wish her the best in her future career endeavors,” said Larry Werner.
Vicki Moore was promoted by Douglas County on April 24, 2017. The Chief Financial Officer oversees the Finance Department, which is responsible for the administration of financial affairs for the county.
Douglas County is currently working through the Fiscal Year Budget for 2018-2019.
Douglas Raymond Rousse 1950 ~ 2018
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/16/2018 - 6:11pm
Douglas Raymond Rousse, 67, passed away on March 10, 2018 at his home in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada. He was the husband of Nancy Kyle Rousse. They shared 46 years of marriage together.
Born in Detroit, Michigan on May 11, 1950, he was the son of Darcy Raymond Rousse and Yvonne Charlotte Labadie Rousse. He graduated from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan. He worked in transportation logistics and finance throughout his career.
Jonathan Szendrey joins Chase International in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 03/04/2018 - 3:04pm
Chase International recently welcomed Jonathan Szendrey to its South Lake Tahoe, Califoria office. With years of experience in selling some of Lake Tahoe’s finest properties, backed with a career in finance and economics, Jonathan Szendrey is ready to apply his expertise to help buyers and sellers alike throughout the Lake Tahoe region.
Location
Chase International
989 Tahoe Keys Boulevard
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 55' 9.5916" N, 119° 59' 46.5036" W
See map: Google Maps
