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Cannabis ordinance up for vote at Thursday's Planning Commission
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/08/2018 - 1:41pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission are expected to vote on the new cannabis ordinance during their meeting on Thursday, November 9 at 3:00 p.m.
The new ordinance will repeal and replace Article X of the City Code.
With what looks a City Council with three new members, the ordinance will most likely go before them during their first meeting on December 11, 2018. If Cody Bass, the president of Tahoe Wellness Cooperative and South Lake Tahoe's medical dispensary, holds on to the third council seat he will have to recuse himself from the discussion and vote.
Douglas County VHR survey results released: Topic on next board meeting agenda
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/07/2018 - 11:15am
Over 1,000 Douglas County residents responded to an online survey regarding vacation home rentals (VHR) and those results are now available. The input on the surveys is equal to approximately 50 hours of public comment.
Letter: It's time to vote for Tamara Wallace
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/03/2018 - 1:04am
Dear Citizens of South Lake Tahoe,
Round two of campaign finance reports for South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/31/2018 - 11:15am
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
Letter: A positive change in the City Clerk's office with Sue Blankenship
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/29/2018 - 7:16am
Hello, my name is Susan Blankenship, Assistant City Clerk, and I am running for City Clerk of South Lake Tahoe.
I have served as the Assistant City Clerk since May 2016. Prior to coming to work for the City, I served as Board Clerk for the State Allocation Board and the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board. These positions provided me with the work experience I needed to transition to working for the City Clerk’s Department.
Letter: Ellen Palazzo has heart to respectfully serve the city and the community
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/23/2018 - 8:58pm
The following is a Letter to the Editor from Ellen Palazzo, candidate for South Tahoe City Clerk.
My name is Ellen Palazzo. I am an experienced Certified Municipal Clerk with 22 years of service in the City Clerk’s office. I am currently working towards my Master Municipal Clerk designation. With new city leadership coming on board, it will be essential to elect a City Clerk with the highest integrity and intuitional knowledge to help move our city forward. I have the heart to serve the city and the community in a respectful manner.
Some of my accomplishments include:
Proposed South Lake Tahoe cannabis ordinance adds more licenses
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/17/2018 - 12:44am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What started off as baby steps to legal cannabis businesses and regulations in South Lake Tahoe has morphed into a run to a proposed cannabis ordinance that could potentially bring 15 new licenses to town.
Cannabis ordinance conversation goes from anger to compromise
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/09/2018 - 12:12am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After a referendum to put a halt to the South Lake Tahoe cannabis ordinance was successful, a meeting held Monday was to work through the points of the ordinance Cody Bass and Tahoe Wellness Cooperative took issue with.
Led by the City Council representatives Austin Sass and Brooke Laine, members of the original cannabis workgroup, Cody Bass and some members of the public, about two dozen in total, spent three hours trying to come up direction for the city attorney to use in creating a new ordinance.
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 - 2:04pm
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:
Locals headed to Hollywood for statewide movie industry award ceremonies
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/03/2018 - 6:12pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County and the South Shore are a big part of the Hollywood scene with movies, television shows and commercials filmed often in the area. It takes a lot of partners to make location shoots successful and to recognize those that go above and beyond to make filming successful the California On Location Awards (COLA) are given out.
The COLA nominations were announced this week by the Film Liaisons in California Statewide (FLICS) and one will find nominees from the county and South Lake Tahoe.
Meet the Candidate: Bruce Grego to bring fairness and honesty to the Council
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/03/2018 - 11:18am
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 first-time candidate Bruce Grego gives his responses as he seeks a seat again on the South Lake Tahoe City Council:
Meet the Candidate: Wendy David seeks second term on South Lake Tahoe City Council
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/29/2018 - 9:38am
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 each of the next nine days the candidate's responses will be shared in the order received.
First up is Wendy David, the current mayor of South Lake Tahoe. She is seeking a second term on the Council.
Liberty Utilities hosting two Lake Tahoe meetings about de-energization plans
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/26/2018 - 3:37pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be two public workshops hosted by Liberty Utilities, one on each the north and south shore, to provide information about the utility's new de-energization plan during emergencies.
Since July 2018, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) requires utilities to develop a plan to shut off power only as a last resort and
for a good reason in order to protect public safety.
Liberty's workshops will be to share information and answer questions about their plans. The two opportunities for the workshop are as follows:
Monday, October 8 @ 10:00 a.m.
Tahoe Chamber hosts community forum for South Lake Tahoe City Council candidates
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/20/2018 - 12:08am
Event Date:
October 4, 2018 - 5:30pm
Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (Tahoe Chamber) is hosting a candidate forum on October 4 for candidates running for South Lake Tahoe City Council. Three City Council member seats are up for election, which includes those held by incumbents, and candidates, Wendy David, Tom Davis and Austin Sass. All nine candidates are confirmed to attend.
The forum will be held in the Lake Tahoe Community College Board Room from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Letter: Why you should vote Nick Exline for South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) Board
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/14/2018 - 2:31pm
My name is Nick Exline and I am asking for your vote on November 6th for the South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) Board as I will bring a higher level of commitment, leadership and vision to the STPUD Board.
New Meyers Advisory Council focus of community meeting
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/12/2018 - 5:00am
Event Date:
September 19, 2018 - 10:00am
El Dorado County Planning staff and Supervisor Sue Novasel will be at the Freel Perk Coffee Shop on Wednesday, September 19 to chat about the County's proposed Meyers Advisory Council.
Interested citizens can stop by at any between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Novasel and staff will be available to discuss the Advisory Council and answer questions about the process to establish it. If you cannot attend, call 530.573.7905 for any questions and comments.
The resolution for establishing the Meyers Advisory Council:
City Council approves policy for renaming streets after prominent citizens
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/04/2018 - 11:18am
By a unanimous vote, the South Lake Tahoe City Council approved a new policy and set of procedures that will allow for the rare occasions where a street can be renamed after a prominent person who has achieved prominence as a result of their significant, positive contribution to the county or community.
With Mrs. Lisa Maloff's significant financial contributions to the community over the past few years in mind, the Council was asked to look into a policy that would pave the way for street name changes requests in special circumstances.
Great Sierra River Cleanup
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/28/2018 - 12:36pm
Event Date:
September 15, 2018 - 9:00am Join the 10th annual Great Sierra River Cleanup in conjunction with California Coastal Cleanup day. Hundreds of volunteers will be going out this day cleaning up the Lake Tahoe region on Saturday, September 15 from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
Bring your reusable water bottle, gloves if you have them and friends! Snacks and equipment provided.
A lunch celebration for volunteers will be hosted after the cleanup at the League to Save Lake Tahoe office at 2608 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. Beer will be provided by Oskar Blues and wine by Robert Mondavi.
DA finds South Lake Tahoe City Council had "possible" Brown Act violations
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/25/2018 - 9:21pm
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."
Fight continues to bring KCRA back to South Lake Tahoe Charter lineup
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/20/2018 - 6:51pm
South Lake Tahoe Charter Communications customers have been unable to watch Sacramento NBC affiliate KCRA since June 8, 2018, but area residents along with City and County government are continuing the fight to get them back on the local line-up.
Charter pulled the station because they already carry a local NBC channel, KRNV out of Reno and are not required to carry two. They are only required to carry stations based on a region's Designated Market Area (DMA). South Lake Tahoe is in the Reno DMA, not the Sacramento.
Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition distributes over 200 free bike racks throughout Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/17/2018 - 2:17pm
The Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition is distributing 215 free bicycle racks throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin, creating secure parking for 430 bicycles at key public destinations.
Supported by funding from the Tahoe Fund and the Nevada Commission on Tourism and in-kind support from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, the nonprofit Bike Coalition is distributing the high-quality bike racks to Tahoe’s local jurisdictions and government agencies. Each of the two types of racks being
Ski and west shore buses on the transit hit list; service added to Meyers
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/13/2018 - 3:12pm
With a goal of being sustainable, Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) is changing the way they provide transit in Lake Tahoe starting November 1, 2018.
"This is a reboot, not an end," said Carl Hasty, TTD District Manager at the District's board meeting Friday. "We'll all feel some pain but it's not the end."
There will be some cut routes, reduced hours, elimination of winter shuttles along with an addition of service to Meyers. Buses will now operate 14 hours a day instead of the current 20 hours.
The West Shore service (Emerald Bay Shuttle) and its connections to TahoeTruckee
Steve Teshara named president of California Association of Councils of Governments
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/31/2018 - 4:12pm
Steve Teshara, CEO of the Tahoe Chamber and chairperson of the Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) Board of Directors, now has another leadership duty for the upcoming year.
Teshara will serve as the president of the California Association of Councils of Governments (CALCOG), a group whose membership includes 47 regional governments involved in the planning, funding, and development of the state’s transportation infrastructure.
He has been representing TTD on the CALCOG Board.
Dozens of small cell towers planned around Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/29/2018 - 10:55am
As most people have experienced, cell phone coverage around Lake Tahoe can be trying at times, especially during heavy tourist days when thousands of extra users are in the area. Combine that with over half of homes ditching their land-lines and relying only on cell phones, demand has greatly increased.
Lake Tahoe cell phone coverage may soon be improved as Verizon is working with Liberty Utilities and NV Energy and local governments to place small, seven-foot, grounded cell towers on top of current power poles on all sides of the lake.
Restoration of Upper Truckee River planned near Lake Tahoe Golf Course; Public comment ends July 30
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/29/2018 - 12:59am
There are just two days left for the public to comment on a proposed restoration project of the Upper Truckee River that runs adjacent to the Lake Tahoe Golf Course and Washoe Meadows State Park.
SLT Planning Commission to review airport plan outlining growth and land use
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/14/2018 - 6:43am
Event Date:
June 21, 2018 - 3:00pm
The public is invited to the next meeting of the City of South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission where a draft Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP) will be unveiled, outlining anticipated and orderly growth at the airport for the next 20 years.
They will be meeting at the City Council Chambers on Thursday, June 21 at 3:00 p.m.
KCRA unavailable to South Lake Tahoe Charter customers, for now
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/10/2018 - 2:58pm
Charter Communications allowed the Sacramento NBC affiliate, KCRA, to remain on their channel lineup through Tuesday's primary, but as of June 8 it is no longer available despite viewers and government officials reaching out.
Douglas County to hold public meetings on proposed VHR ordinance changes
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/06/2018 - 10:40pm
Event Date:
June 18, 2018 - 5:00pm
There will be a series of five public meetings in Douglas County to discuss proposed code amendment changes to their Vacation Home Rental Ordinance. In the old code, vacation home rentals (VHRs) were only allowed in the Tahoe Township (lake portion of the county), but the proposed changes will include VHRs in all areas.
Other proposed changes in the ordinance include:
All VHRs must have a contact person in Douglas County and the property manager must be licensed by the State of Nevada Division of Real Estate.
Unpermitted homes will be fined $500 per day up to $10,000.
Chautauqua of John Steinbeck and Star Party at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 06/03/2018 - 3:49pm
Event Date:
June 13, 2018 - 6:30pm Chautauquan Tom Lorentzen will portray American author John Steinbeck at 6:30 pm, followed by stargazing with the Astronomical Society of Nevada at 9:00 pm, on Wednesday, June 13 at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.
John Steinbeck was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1962. Among his classic works are The Grapes of Wrath, East of Eden and Of Mice and Men. The year 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of his death. Although most recognized for his fiction, Steinbeck also wrote non-fiction.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.3872" W
See map: Google Maps
Liberty Utilities upping their response to tree mortality on North Shore
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/02/2018 - 9:18pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With an increase in the number of dead and dying trees in the Lake Tahoe region, Liberty Utilities has tripled the number of inspectors they use to identify trees that pose a risk to the utility’s infrastructure. The inspection program and subsequent removal of hazardous trees are designed to reduce the risk of power outages, potential wildfires, and to comply with State regulations.
Likely South Lake Tahoe voters to see two VHR ballot measures in November
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 3:23pm
Two South Lake Tahoe community groups have submitted petitions to get their vacation home rental (VHR) initiatives on the November, 2018 ballot. The first group, Tahoe Neighborhoods Group, submitted 1,651 signatures to the City Clerk on April 30, and the second group, Sustainable Community Alliance, turned in 1,827 signatures on May 21, less than 30 days after they started collecting them.
Charter plans to cut KCRA from South Lake Tahoe lineup
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/21/2018 - 8:20pm
UPDATE 5/22 8:35 a.m.: El Dorado County Supervisor Sue Novasel has arranged for a call between the County, City and Charter Cable people this Friday. "We need KCRA for South Tahoe (it’s a public safety issue in my opinion) She, along with others, remember when Charter tried to discontinue California services in 2008.
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News that KCRA will be soon be removed from the Charter Communications lineup for South Lake Tahoe is not being taken well by many locals.
New Incline Village Community Center for seniors opens to the public
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/18/2018 - 11:09pm
Washoe County officially opened its doors Friday, May 18, 2018, to the new Incline Village Community Center.
From board meetings to board games and several fun-filled activities in-between, the new Washoe County Incline Village Community Center, located at 855 Alder Ave., will be a place for seniors to socialize, be productive and share ideas. Targeted to seniors in need, the social spaces in the center will host senior and community activities in Incline Village, removing isolation and service access barriers that directly affect quality of life for those populations.
Four vying for El Dorado County Supervisor, District 5
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/12/2018 - 10:51pm
There are four people running for El Dorado County Supervisor for the 5th District on June 5: Incumbent Sue Novasel and challengers Kenny Curtzwiler, Norma Santiago and Jeffrey Spencer. The 5th District covers Pollock Pines to South Lake Tahoe and Tahoma.
South Tahoe Now asked each candidate the same questions, and here are all of their answers, exactly as they were presented to us.
Sue Novasel
Occupation: El Dorado County Supervisor – District V
Past political history:
2015 – Present: County Supervisor, District V
Douglas County Sheriff Ron Pierini honored with special day, governor's proclamation
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/10/2018 - 5:59pm
Kudos and acknowledgements are starting to line up for Douglas County Sheriff Ron Pierini as he wraps up more than 45 years of serving the public of Nevada.
Nevada Governor Sandoval has proclaimed Wednesday, May 16, 2018 to be Sheriff Ron Pierini Day.
South Tahoe High gets good news - Fully accredited until 2022
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/09/2018 - 6:00pm
South Tahoe High School received great news from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Commission with confirmation that the school is fully accredited through June 2022. When the accreditation team left the campus in March they had nothing but glowing reports for the staff and school, but the final decision was mailed to the school May 3.
Tahoe Shoreline Plan released; Decade-long moratoriums could be lifted
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/08/2018 - 1:48pm
LAKE TAHOE, CA/NV – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) today released a draft environmental impact statement for a proposed Shoreline Plan for Lake Tahoe. The draft report is available for two months of public review and comment that will conclude Monday, July 9.
South Lake Tahoe City Council agenda
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/30/2018 - 11:21pm
Monday night's special session of the South Lake Tahoe City Council was scheduled for not only Brown Act and AB 1234 (ethics) training, but it was also time to interview candidates for the interim position of city manager. Tuesday's Council meeting has a closed session scheduled to name the person to fill the position.
On Tuesday, the Council has a full agenda:
Two colleges to be housed in LTCC University Center in Fall 2018
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/24/2018 - 9:21pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Students will soon be able to graduate from South Tahoe High, move into Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) for their associate degree, then head over to the new Lisa Maloff University Center for a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts, Global Business Management, Psychology, and possibly in the near future, Ski Resort Management.
Sierra Nevada College was the first school to offer four-year degrees at LTCC, and now there will be another.
Road to a solution for traffic jams as cars leave South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/22/2018 - 10:11pm
There are several reasons, as well as ideas for a solution, surrounding the traffic jams in Meyers that occur on many Sundays and holidays as vehicles leave the South Lake Tahoe area.
El Dorado County Supervisor Sue Novasel held another town hall meeting about traffic with almost 30 people at the Lake Tahoe Environmental Magnet School this week. She brought along El Dorado County transportation staff and was joined by the California Highway Patrol.
Graduation for 13 new members of Douglas County Search and Rescue
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/20/2018 - 10:12pm
New members were added to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team this week after completing a 48-hour academy where they were certified as a Nevada Wilderness Search and Rescue Technician (NWSRT), a nationally recognized credential.
The graduation for the 13 community members was held on April 17, 2018 in Minden, Nev.
Two big tourism events coming to the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/11/2018 - 11:38am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The 10th annual Nevada Tribal Tourism Conference is heading to the South Shore, April 23-25, 2018 at the Hard Rock Hotel in Stateline. The theme this year is "Revitalizing Culture Through Tourism."
The conference is focused on strategies on how the southwest tribes in Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah can effectively share their rich history and culture with visitors from around the globe.
SLT Planning Commission has two openings due to resignations
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/10/2018 - 10:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City is soliciting applications for two appointments to the Planning Commission to fill vacancies due to the resignations of Jamie Orr and Jessie Dwyer.
Orr is moving out of the City Limits and Dwyer is being relocated out of the area for work. Since all commissioners must reside in the South Lake Tahoe city limits, they can no longer serve.
The terms for the two new appointments will last eight months, until January, 2019.
Lake Tahoe Historical Society Fireside Chat: Stewart Indian School
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/31/2018 - 1:39pm
Event Date:
April 10, 2018 - 7:00pm
Have you noticed the sign as you enter Carson City, a sign with an arrow stating "Stewart Indian School"?
If you've been curious and never turned to see what its all about, be curious no longer.
The Lake Tahoe Historical Society (LTHS), celebrating 50 years in South Lake Tahoe, will hold their monthly Fireside Chat on this topic on Tuesday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Camp Richardson Hotel lobby.
Low public turnout for EDC budget presentation
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/24/2018 - 4:51pm
MEYERS and SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Don Ashton has been making the rounds to communities throughout the county, explaining the budget through an informative presentation and discussion.
Most of the communities Ashton has visited have had 15-20 citizens in attendance, all asking questions and giving input in the budget process as Ashton and the Supervisors figure out how to save $20M over the next four years to meet CalPers pension liabilities.
Poker Run for those with electric vehicles at Tahoe Truckee Earth Day
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/22/2018 - 1:13pm
Drive an electric vehicle? All drivers are invited to celebrate Tahoe Truckee Earth Day with a poker run scenic cruise around Lake Tahoe on Saturday, April 21, 2018.
EDC Commission on Aging seeks new member
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/10/2018 - 7:06pm
The Commission on Aging for El Dorado County is currently seeking a new member to fill one vacancy. The Commission strives to attain a balanced geographic representation and applicants are being sought from all areas of the County, including South Lake Tahoe. Preference will be given to individuals aged 60 years and older.
Former SLT judge questions timing of state ethics board action
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/08/2018 - 10:05pm
Steven Bailey, the retired El Dorado County judge now running for attorney general, suggests a state disciplinary investigation tied to his tenure on the bench “was timed to coincide” with his campaign for the Republican nomination.
Meyers Area Plan approved by TRPA, on to County Supervisors
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/01/2018 - 12:39am
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board on Wednesday unanimously approved El Dorado County’s Meyers Area Plan, the fifth local area plan approved at Lake Tahoe to implement the 2012 Regional Plan.
SLT Parks & Recreation Commission opposes events on local fields
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/24/2018 - 8:00am
With the March 6 South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting set to address the annual music festival SnowGlobe, the Parks & Recreation Commission held a special meeting to decide what their stance would be on the festival being held on the Community Playfields.
The new playfields have never had a soccer or football game played on them, but they are in need of a lot of repair after SnowGlobe unpacked and left after their Dec. 29-31 event.
