meetings
Interested in becoming a member of AAUW?
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 9:19pm
The AAUW – South Lake Tahoe Branch is a branch of the American Association of University Women, a national organization of more than 170,000 members and supporters. Founded in 1881, the AAUW has been the voice heard at the national level promoting education equity for girls and women.
The AAUW today seeks to continue to unite graduates of educational institutions and be a powerful advocate and visible leader in equity and education through research, philanthropy, and measurable change in critical areas impacting the lives of women and girls.
Special Planning Commission meeting to address new building standards and cannabis permit
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/09/2021 - 5:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be a special meeting of the South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.
First on the agenda is a possible vote on an update to City Code and the design standards included in it after receiving a grant from the State to do so. There have been public workshops and meetings with contractors and developers, along with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), to get their input on the updates the standards.
COVID-19 vaccines start moving through first phase in El Dorado and Alpine counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/05/2021 - 10:57pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - During both the South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting and the El Dorado County Board of Supervisor meetings on January 5, questions were asked of the health care professionals as to when the public can expect to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
Open letter to the South Lake Tahoe community:
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/21/2020 - 9:39pm
It was a great honor to serve as a member of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Board of Trustees for the last four years. As previously reported, I am stepping aside to focus on my career and raising my beautiful baby girl. I said many times while I was on the Board that every family in the District was my family, and every child in the District was my responsibility. Now that I have a child of my own, I think the parents of LTUSD will understand when I say that I need to focus on my own family for the time being.
Stay-at-Home orders for El Dorado, Alpine counties and rest in Sacramento Region
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/09/2020 - 3:33pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe and the rest of El Dorado County and Alpine County will go under a Stay-at-Home order effective Thursday, December 10 at 11:59 p.m. This order will last for at least three weeks and then the state will reevaluate. The order has gone into effect because the Sacramento Region, of which South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado and Alpine counties are part, now has staffed ICU bed availability under 15 percent.
Wallace and Middlebrook voted in as mayor and mayor pro-tem for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/01/2020 - 12:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a new mayor in town. During its December 1 meeting, City Council unanimously voted in current Mayor Pro Tem Tamara Wallace as mayor and Devin Middlebrook as mayor pro tem.
To start off the Tuesday meeting, City Clerk Sue Blankenship swore in the two newest members to the council after November's election. Cristi Creegan and John Friedrich each began their four-year terms after being sworn in as councilmembers.
Both Wallace and Middlebrook have been on the council for two years, along with Councilmember Cody Bass.
Vote on new mayor, more recovery funds, and emergency order on South Lake Tahoe City Council agenda
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/29/2020 - 2:26pm
Event Date:
December 1, 2020 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Following a special meeting on Monday to certify the November 3 election and say goodbye to outgoing councilmembers, newly elected Councilmembers Cristi Creegan and John Friedrich will be sworn in at the beginning of Tuesday's regular meeting.
The 9:00 a.m. meeting on December 1 will also include the following agenda items:
Special City Council meeting Monday to certify election; honor Collin and Laine
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/27/2020 - 9:39am
Event Date:
November 30, 2020 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The results from the November 3, 2020 election were certified by the El Dorado County Registrar of Voters Bill O'Neil on Wednesday and the City of South Lake Tahoe will certify the results of local items during a special meeting on Monday, November 30 at 9:00 a.m.
Everyone can be a philanthropist with Tahoe Women's Community Fund
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/19/2020 - 2:35pm
Time is a unifier of sorts, isn’t it, even during a pandemic. It keeps marching on, month by month, day by day and minute by minute.
El Dorado County to vote on changes to VHR ordinance including 1,050 cap of Lake Tahoe permits
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/15/2020 - 6:57pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The Board of Supervisors will consider changes to the El Dorado County Vacation Home Rental Ordinance at its November 17 meeting. The 2:00 p.m. time certain public hearing will contain consideration of a cap of 1,050 total permits issued in the unincorporated portion of the Tahoe Basin.
A waiting list would be created for those wanting a VHR permit after the 1,050 number is met. The waiting list request shall become void upon change in ownership.
Stay at Home 2.0: Governor Sisolak urges Nevadans to stay at home as COVID-19 cases surge
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/11/2020 - 9:05am
Gov. Steve Sisolak is asking Nevadans to voluntarily stay home for the next two weeks as COVID-19 cases spike statewide, warning that if the data doesn’t improve over that period he will be forced to take more drastic action.
Humane Society of Tahoe Truckee starts pet bereavement group
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/11/2020 - 8:21am
The death of a pet can be devastating, and for some, the grief can be more intense than human loss. To help, the Humane Society of Tahoe Truckee (HSTT) has launched a Pet Loss Support Group for grieving pet parents. This group will help those experiencing this loss, or anticipated loss, of their furry friend.
Public meeting on South Lake Tahoe affordable housing project, Sugar Pine Village
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/30/2020 - 9:38am
Event Date:
November 18, 2020 - 5:30pm
Sugar Pine Village in South Lake Tahoe is envisioned to be a new residential, mixed-use affordable community that compliments the existing neighborhood while also preserving native species and sensitive land. The project will be designed to provide residents with new high quality, sustainable housing designed to support active transportation, encouraging biking, walking, access to transit, and connection with nearby trails for the local workforce and their families.
Column: Tourism Future at Tahoe South - Responsible, Sustainable Destination
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/23/2020 - 1:07pm
While the consensus is that 2020 will look much better in the rearview mirror, it will leave indelible experiences that shape discussions, planning, and direction for years to come.
It certainly reinforces sustainability as the future of tourism here at Tahoe, with benchmarks to embrace including environmental integrity, economic development, and social equity for visitors and locals.
City Manager commits to improving the Regan Beach area and making it safer
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 7:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Regan Beach in South Lake Tahoe has been a problem spot for Al Tahoe area residents this year, with late night parties, speeding on Lakeview Avenue, and illegal use after hours.
South Lake Tahoe City Manager Joe Irvin sat down recently with residents around the city-owned Regan Beach to find out what could be done to improve the current situation.
"I am committed to improving the park," said Irvin of the new plans with safety at the forefront.
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.
Public meeting for El Dorado County Ad Hoc Hemp Committee
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 11:52am
Event Date:
October 29, 2020 - 2:00pm
The El Dorado County Ad Hoc Hemp Committee will be meeting on Thursday October 29, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. via Zoom.
Following a presentation on industrial hemp by the Agriculture Department on June 23, the Board of Supervisors requested the formation of an Ad Hoc Hemp Committee to include two members of the Board.
Column: Adjusting with the Times
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/13/2020 - 2:29pm
Overwhelm, aggravation, annoyance, frustration, irritation, unsettling. . .What other words can you think of to describe our current circumstances? Luckily, there is a cure for all of these feelings. You already know what I am going to say: Yoga.
Just Stop
Results from Douglas County master plan survey released
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/12/2020 - 9:51pm
Douglas County has released the results of a community survey on the Master Plan Text Amendment conducted in September of 2020. More than 1,500 people took the survey, which asked about Agriculture and Conservation, Economic Development, Growth Management, Land Use, Public Facilities, Services, Recreation, and Public Safety. The Master Plan text provides additional guidance on the long- term development of the County (over the next 10-20 years). The text defines current issues and needs in the community.
Op/Ed: Creating a community without the divide of a state line
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/09/2020 - 1:00pm
On October 31, 2016 I wrote an editorial "Use the election to create a community of collaboration and teamwork" due to a growing vibe of discourse and anger across the country as well as in South Lake Tahoe.
Since we are once again in the midst of a contentious national election I saw a need to once again look at the definition of community as we focus on our local situation in El Dorado County and Douglas County.
com·mu·ni·ty:
City Council candidates respond to 100% Renewable Energy Committee questions
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/07/2020 - 7:12pm
On April 18, 2017 the South Lake Tahoe City Council unanimously passed a resolution to: 1) Power the South Lake Tahoe community with electricity provided from 100 percent renewable sources by 2032 and 2) Reduce community carbon emissions from baseline by at least 80 percent by 2040, and reduce municipal emissions by 50 percent by 2030.
SLT Council Candidate Stacey Ballard
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/07/2020 - 2:12pm
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 have been published in the order received. Today is our final candidate.
Today's candidate is Stacey Ballard
Profession: Artist/Author
How many years in SLT: I have lived in Tahoe on and off since 1997, over 16 in total.
SLT Council Candidate Cristi Creegan
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 12:44pm
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 Cristi Creegan
Profession: Business Owner
How many years in SLT: 23 years
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
SLT Council Candidate Bruce Grego
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/04/2020 - 3:07pm
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 Bruce Grego
Profession: Attorney
How many years in SLT: 53 years
SLT Council Candidate John Friedrich
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/03/2020 - 1:23pm
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 John Friedrich
Profession: Founder and Director, Tahoe Green Jobs Initiative
How many years in SLT: 15
SLT Council Candidate Scott Robbins
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/02/2020 - 2:41pm
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 Scott Robbins
Profession: National Security Analysist
How many years in SLT: 4
SLT Council Candidate Leonard Carter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 1:24pm
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 Leonard Carter.
Occupation: Retired
How many years in SLT: 32 years
1. Explain why you are running for City Council and what your qualifications are. I believe I can help the council focus on real issues, such as: roads, law enforcement, trash, public safety, fire suppression, and not burn out on spurious popular topics.
Public invited to participate in South Lake Tahoe Recreation and Swim Complex survey
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 7:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe is continuing the process on the planning, design and construction of the new Community Recreation & Aquatics Center.
For the past several years the City's Parks and Recreation Department has involved the public on the future of its aging recreation center and plans for a new building through community meetings and workshops.
SLT Council Candidate Keith Roberts
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 11:07am
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 Keith Roberts.
Profession: Executive Chef
How many years in SLT: 5 years
SLT Council Candidate Daniel P. Browne, Jr.
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/29/2020 - 3:12pm
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 Daniel P. Browne, Jr.
Occupation: Veteran and Retired Businessman
How many years in SLT: 48 Years
South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/20/2020 - 6:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - City Council will be holding their next meeting on Tuesday September 22 at 9:00 a.m.
The agenda is a fairly short one with the last two regular council meetings lasting about eight hours each.
There will be a closed session meeting at 8:30 a.m.
Council will consider postponing or canceling all City permitted special events until November 17, 2020 or until public health officials deem it is safe to gather in larger groups. All permitted special events have been canceled since May 12, 2020, due to the pandemic.
South Lake Tahoe City Council candidates respond to #IRunWithMaud questions
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/03/2020 - 4:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be two new members of the South Lake Tahoe City Council after the November 3 election. In the coming weeks the pubic will have chances to hear from the candidates both via zoom, in print and possibly in person. Below are eight of the ten candidates responses to questions asked by the local #IRunWithMaud group.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District informational letter to families
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/28/2020 - 12:01pm
Hello Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) friends and families. We’re down to the wire and the District is very excited to welcome you back to another school year! With all of the changes and challenges the year is sure to bring, rest assured that every staff member at LTUSD is wholeheartedly embracing them all, and looking forward to making this year cheerful, engaging, inclusive, and academically rewarding for every single student. Welcome back!
BACK TO SCHOOL
Keeping Lake Tahoe the resilient jewel it is for the next 10,000 years
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 9:33am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The resiliency of Lake Tahoe was the focus of the 24th annual Lake Tahoe Summit Tuesday, held virtually instead of on the shores of the pristine lake in the Sierra Nevada many call home and even thousands more visit.
City Council meeting change Tuesday - 2 p.m. start to Budget Workshop
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/20/2020 - 10:55am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The time of the Tuesday, August 25 South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting has been moved to start at 2:00 p.m.
Most of the agenda focus is on a budget workshop for fiscal year 2020-21 (FY 20-21) which includes a $2.5 million decrease from last year. A presentation will be made on the $93.7 million total budget of which about $40.5 million is the general fund.
Special City Council meeting to address impacts to South Lake Tahoe and possible fines
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/17/2020 - 12:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An emergency meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council has been called to discuss the impacts of tourism during the pandemic on the community and steps they can take to mitigate the problems associated with the increase of visitors.
The meeting will be held virtually at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18.
South Lake Tahoe mayor and mayor pro-tem stay in place until after election
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 2:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The mayor of South Lake Tahoe has been a ceremonious position and doesn't carry any special voting privileges. Normally the mayor, and mayor pro tem, are one year terms as guided by City Code, and they will represent the community in those roles.
Douglas County officials give update on Saturday's protest
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 10:56pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - In response to the number of people and groups expected at a protest in Minden, Nevada on Saturday, Douglas County officials have expanded traffic controls to keep everyone safe.
Cement walls have alread been installed to block motor vehicle traffic on Water Street to allow participants to move safely and freely on foot in the area. The protest is planned for 11:00 a.m. on August 8 on the steps of the Judicial Law Enforcement Center in Minden. The road is planned to be closed until Monday.
Tahoe Chamber Town Hall with LTUSD Superintendent Dr. Todd Cutler
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/22/2020 - 11:33am
Event Date:
July 24, 2020 - 11:00am
The Tahoe Chamber will hold another of their Virtual Town Hall meetings on Friday, July 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This week's guest is Dr. Todd Cutler, Lake Tahoe Unified School District's superintendent.
He will be discussing the latest updates on the operations of the South Lake Tahoe schools and what parents can expect for the fall. A decision on reopening is expected on July 31.
Team selected to build affordable housing project in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/14/2020 - 5:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Good news for the South Shore after the California Tahoe Conservancy announced today a major milestone in creating affordable housing at the "Y" in South Lake Tahoe.
The partnership of Related California and St. Joseph Community Land Trust (SJCLT) has been selected to build the community's first modular multi-family housing development. They are naming it Sugar Pine Village.
South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting Tuesday: Tax increase and Grand Jury on agenda
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/10/2020 - 2:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The next meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council will be on Tuesday, July 14 starting at 9:00 a.m. It will be a virtual meeting and log on/comment instructions are at the end of the story.
On the agenda:
Council will vote on a measure, that if approved by voters on November 3, will add a local one-cent sales tax for general city purposes. There has been outreach done with local residents and finding out what their highest priorities are, and this proposed tax increase would meet those requests:
Groundbreaking at Lake Tahoe's new Special Events Center at Stateline
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/09/2020 - 4:51pm
STATELINE, Nev. - It's been 23 years in the making, and today was the first physical step to bringing the new Tahoe South Event Center to existence. The fence is up around the parking lot at MontBleu Resort, and the first shovels of dirt were moved during a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District reopening plans to be discussed at July 14 meeting
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 4:48pm
Event Date:
July 14, 2020 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) Board of Trustees will hear a draft proposal on what the reopening of school in the fall will look like at during a special meeting on July 14 at 5:00 p.m.
"We are in a unique time for public schools. We have been challenged to create plans for the start of the 2020/21 school year that will provide a quality education for our students and at the same time provide safety for us all. This is not an easy task," new LTUSD Superintendent Dr. Todd Cutler said in his weekly email to staff, parents, and the public.
Special Board of Supervisors meeting to discuss COVID-19 related enforcement
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/07/2020 - 8:23am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - With concern over the increase in COVID-19 cases in El Dorado County, the Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting on Thursday, July 9 at 2:00 p.m. to meet with Public Health Director Dr. Nancy Williams and discuss options to keep the communities and residents safe.
The board will receive an update on the status of COVID cases in El Dorado County and provide direction to staff regarding enforcement against businesses and individuals who fail to comply with state and local health requirements.
Filing period opens July 13 for South Lake Tahoe elected positions
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/22/2020 - 2:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Election Day in 2020 is on November 3, just 134 days away. There will be several elected positions opening up in South Lake Tahoe and Meyers: South Tahoe Public Utility District, South Lake Tahoe City Council, Lake Tahoe Unified School District Board of Trustees, Lake Tahoe Community College Board of Trustees, and the Lake Valley Fire Board of Directors.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District creates survey for reopening guidance
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/13/2020 - 2:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) has created a School Reopening Task Force (SRTF) to help create the guidance on reopening schools in South Lake Tahoe this fall.
SRTF launched a Return-To-School survey to collect information and gain a better understanding of how families are feeling about returning to school and what their expectations are as well as challenges. They will ask what worked well during the school closures, and identify areas for improvement
South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/07/2020 - 5:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On Tuesday, June 9, the South Lake Tahoe City Council will hold their monthly meeting. On the agenda is an update to the US 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project. The Council had asked to be involved in the project to represent the City's interest and ensure public concerns were addressed, and the presentation will include a draft Expanded Economic Impact Analysis.
Tahoe Chamber Town Hall with El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/01/2020 - 4:28pm
Event Date:
June 5, 2020 - 11:00am
The Tahoe Chamber is holding another one of their weekly Virtual Town Hall meetings on Friday, June 5 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This week the Chamber's Executive Director will host the meeting with guests El Dorado County's Public Health Officer Dr. Nancy Williams and Chief Administrative Officer Don Ashton.
They will provide updates on the County's response to COVID-19 and the reopening of businesses, as well as answering questions from attendees.
Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hewKaHOTQxe2wJfzdkeWog
Special El Dorado County meeting to discuss reopening of Stage 3 businesses
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/01/2020 - 1:52pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors are holding a special meeting on Tuesday, June 2 at 1:00 p.m. to discuss expansion of the County's Stage 2 attestation announced by the Public Health Administrator Dr. Nancy Williams.
The only item on the agenda is discussion and possible action on expanding Stage 2 to include all businesses and industries identified in Stage 3 of Governor Newsom's Resiliency Roadmap.
