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Appeal to the Bijou Park Creek Marketplace withdrawn

The City of South Lake Tahoe is pleased to announce the appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of the Mitigated Negative Declaration of the Bijou Park Creek Marketplace (former Knights Inn) project has been withdrawn. The City appreciates the Appellant’s admission of the project’s benefits to the environment and her disclaim of the appeal.

Douglas County roadwork set to begin on Jacks Valley Road

Jacks Valley Road along the base of the Sierra will be reconstructed starting Monday, June 12.

Q&D Construction, Inc won the contract and began pre-work last week with lowering utilities and mobilizing all the needed equipment.

The project will involve roadway and driveway work from Genoa Lane north to Alpine View Court. On Monday, grinding and pulverizing of the existing surface will start in the Town of Genoa and proceed north. The entire roadway will be repaved during the final construction stages.

The project is expected to be finished at the end of August.

Navigating South Lake Tahoe during road construction

As construction continues on Highway 50 from Winnemucca Avenue to the Y in South Lake Tahoe, drivers need to be aware of some recommended alternative routes since left-hand turns from the road are not available.

A lack of left-hand turns has drivers confused as to where to go. Some people are still making left-hand turns where prohibited, thus jamming up traffic and making navigation dangerous.

Highway 50 at Kyburz closed due to mudslide

5:00 p.m. - A section of Highway 50 in El Dorado County is now closed after new slide activity at the location pushed a heavy amount of debris onto the roadway. Crews are in the process of putting the signage up.

NDOT to start slope stabilization project in Lake Tahoe

Boulders along Highway 50 by Cave Rock will soon be removed as the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) begins to reinforce a destabilized slope along the roadway at Logan Creek on Lake Tahoe's East Shore.

Work will begin June 7.

Numerous boulders the size of large vehicles rolled down the slope several times during the past winter, bringing NDOT to add a concrete barrier and reduce the traffic to one northbound land. Luckily, no vehicles have been involved in the slides, and no injuries reported.

Two years later: Seeing health improvements from community action

This week, June 4-10, is Community Health Improvement Week. It is a national celebration to recognize the work and efforts of health professionals to improve their community’s health.

One thing you will hear from Barton Health professionals is that improving the health and wellness in our community takes collaboration and commitment. This can be seen in the actions taken in the last two years to address South Lake Tahoe’s most pressing health concerns.

Spring into Summer event to highlight recreation services in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
June 3, 2017 - 10:00am

Summer programs offered by the City of South Lake Tahoe Parks & Recreation Department will be the focus of a kick-off party on Saturday, June 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Recreation & Swim Complex.

They are gearing up for another summer season full of adventure, learning, fun and great memories. The event is free and designed to highlight summer programs, introduce recreation instructors and provide tours of the complex in a fun and festive environment.

New traffic restrictions for South Lake road project

Traffic restrictions are changing for Caltrans’ two water-quality improvement projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin after Memorial Day to better accommodate peak season traffic while continuing construction.

Work on both the $57 million South Lake Tahoe “Y” to Trout Creek Bridge project on U.S. Highway 50 and the $70 million State Highway 89 West Shore project won't resume until Tuesday night.

Expect extra traffic on roads to and around Lake Tahoe this weekend

1.6 million Americans will hit the roads this weekend according to the American Automobile Association (AAA), and because of this, Caltrans is alerting motorists to anticipate delays on area roadways as motorists make their way to their Memorial Day weekend destinations.

Road work pauses for the Memorial Day holiday

Roadwork stops in South Lake Tahoe at 6:00 a.m. Friday, so drivers have an easy go of it until 6:00 a.m. Wednesday as crews break for the Memorial Day holiday. Those working on the City of South Lake Tahoe roads go by the same rules as Caltrans, so both will stop for this period.

Starting Wednesday, Caltrans continues on the three-year Highway 50 project from the Y to Trout Creek. This year's work is from the Y to Tahoe Keys Boulevard. Another project is the completion of the bike trail from El Dorado Beach to Ski Run Blvd.

New app to help Nevada drivers with real-time traffic info

More real-time traffic information will be available to Nevada drivers as the Nevada Department of Transportation announces a data-sharing partnership with Waze, the free, real-time crowdsourced traffic and navigation app.

240 building allocations released by TRPA to Lake Tahoe jurisdictions

In a unanimous decision during their May 24 meeting, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board voted to release 240 housing allocations to jurisdictions in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

After concern was raised during their April 26 meeting, the TRPA Governing Board's Local Government Committee met on May 11 to address the use of residential

Escrow closes on "The Chateau," luxury condo-tel planned

The sale of "The Chateau at the Village" in South Lake Tahoe is complete and the eight acres of land and entitlements are now owned by Tahoe Chateau Land Holding, LLC, a Chinese-American investment group.

The holding company, owned by Kawana Holdings, will own "air rights" above the existing retail area, related parking and the garage structure, the former convention center pad. The seller, Owens Realty Mortgage Inc., keeps the existing retail buildings and improvements that are home to McP's, Dough and various shops.

Annual Community Cleanup Day on June 3

Event Date: 
June 3, 2017 - 8:00am

The annual trek to the dump for Clean Tahoe's Community Cleanup Day will be from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 3.

Time to clean up your yard, garage and home and dispose of everything at a low rate of $5 per vehicle load for California residents or $10 for those in Nevada. U-Hauls and oversized trucks will be priced by size.

For the day there will also be free document shredding and free e-waste disposal. Get rid of refrigerators for just $15 each (normally $42).

TTUSD and Auerbach Engineering team up on water quality project

Construction season has started in the Tahoe basin and the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District will utilize the warm weather and their student’s summer exit to complete projects that were approved under Measures E and U in 2014.

Auerbach Engineering Corporation was selected through a competitive bid process to provide Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) services for the Tahoe Lake Elementary reconstruction and the Rideout/Tahoe Lake Elementary temporary relocation projects.

Victim identified in South Lake Tahoe collision: Memorial set for Friday

Arthur "Rocky" Heether has been identified as the man killed as he rode his bike across Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, May 13, 2017. The 64-year-old man was struck by a vehicle.

Arthur, or Rocky as he was better known, was born in Oakland, California on January 26, 1053. He moved to the South Shore in the early 70's and worked construction on many Tahoe projects.

Valhalla Renaissance Faire returns to South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
June 10, 2017 (All day)

After an absence in 2016 due to construction on the campgrounds at Camp Richardson, the 25th anniversary of the Valhalla Renaissance Faire returns to the South Shore for one weekend, June 10-11, 2017.

A weekend of Olde England style merriment and celebration will take place through seven acres of woods in the historic Camp Richardson, taking people back to Elizabethan times, complete with the "Queen" herself.

This year's festival takes on a renaissance, fantasy and pirate theme from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m on Sunday. T

Community members sought to fill vacancies on SLT Board of Appeals

The South Lake Tahoe City Council is looking for three community members to take a spot on the Building & Housing Board of Appeals.

Those who apply need to reside within the Tahoe Basin portion of EI Dorado County.

Board members hear appeals regarding requirements of the City relating to the use, maintenance and change of occupancy of buildings and structures, including requirements governing alteration, additions, repair, demolition and moving. In addition, they hear appeals relating to new building construction and appeals relating to existing buildings.

Hwy 395 to be closed Monday for roof installation

Highway 395 in Minden may be closed for up to two hours on Monday, May 15 to allow for the installation of the roof over the old mill silos.

From 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., as a precautionary move, traffic is expected to be diverted as Miles Construction uses a crane to install the structure. Traffic will be diverted onto an alternative route so expect a slow down in the area.

Buckeye Road will also be affected and will be closed at Heybourne Road and traffic will be diverted starting at 9:00 a.m. into the Winhaven development.

44 homes to be built at Sierra Colina community at Stateline

It's been a decade in the planning, with a long permitting and environmental process broken up by a lawsuit, but Sierra Colina is finally on the last lap of becoming a new housing project on the South Shore.

The 18-acre parcel in-between Lake Village and Sushi Pier will have 44 single-family homes and side-by-side townhouses ranging in sizes from just under 2,200 sq. ft. to 2,900 sq ft. They will be three- and four-bedroom homes to meet the different needs of the buyer according to Brian Helm, of Paradigm8 Partners, the developers of the project.

Construction projects around Lake Tahoe mapped out

With the launch of an revamped TahoeRoads.com, the public now has information needed to navigate the roads around Lake Tahoe on both sides of the state line during a road work season that has major projects planned.

TrapBags installed along Carson River to prevent flooding in Douglas County

A temporary levee-like barrier has been placed along the East Fork of the Carson River near the Aspen Mobile Home Park in anticipation of flooding as the snow continues to melt in the Sierra.

Douglas County, Carson Valley Conservation District and the mobile home park worked together to get on a temporary fix called "TrapBag." 600 feet of these barriers were installed along the river.

Tahoe Roads launches new brand and improved website

Those who have used TahoeRoads.com for their roadwork and conditions information in the past will now find an all new, updated look.

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has now included information on roads around the lake, including information from the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT).

The goals of the website are to:

- Educate the public on the benefits of the construction happening around the lake
- Keep the public and partners updated on project details and roadwork schedules

Work to begin next week on Highway 50 Project in South Lake Tahoe

Work is set to begin next week on reconstrucing a two-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe.

The $56 million Caltrans project from the “Y” intersection with State Highway 89 to the Trout Creek Bridge will build drainage systems to treat stormwater runoff as part of the Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program (EIP), a multi-agency effort created to protect and improve the natural and recreational resources of the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Construction resumes on Incline Village to Sand Harbor shared use trail

Beginning May 1, single lane closures will take place on State Route 28 south of Incline Village as the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) launches the second season of shared-use path construction and highway safety, accessibility and water quality enhancements.

Winners of TRPA Lake Spirit Awards announced

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) honored four people with Lake Spirit Awards Wednesday who have shown exceptional commitment to protecting Lake Tahoe and fostering a spirit of collaboration in their work and volunteer time.

This year’s award winners do everything from helping protect Lake Tahoe communities from wildfire and aquatic invasive species to promoting alternative transportation and sustainable lifestyles.

Public comment encouraged on US 50 Revitalization Project

For the next 75 days the public is encouraged to comment on environmental documents concerning the US 50/South Shore Community Revitalization Project, also known as the Loop Road.

Jointly, the Tahoe Transportation District (TTD), Federal Highway Administration, and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency released the Environment Impact Statement (NEPA), Environmental Impact Report (CEQA), and Environmental Impact Statement (TRPA). All of these detailed reports are available on line here: tahoetransportation.org/us50.

Cannabis and the teen brain; Teenagers urged to wait before inhaling

Therapist Jennifer Golick has one piece of advice for young people who want to try marijuana: “Just wait.”

The teen brain isn’t just an adult brain with fewer miles on it, doctors and scientists say. It’s a beta version, still under construction.

So external influences — say, daily bong hits — can have a much greater long-term impact on a teen brain than they would on the brain of a 25-year-old grad student, 45-year-old professional or 65-year-old retiree.

Construction to begin on El Dorado Beach to Ski Run Bike Trail in South Lake Tahoe

In preparation for the construction of a new El Dorado Beach to Ski Run Bike Trail this summer, contractors will start removing trees and installing temporary Best Management Practices (BMPs) erosion control and water quality measures next week.

The City of South Lake Tahoe's project includes one mile of a Class 1 trail in a dedicated right-of-way separated from the roadway right-of-way on the north side of U.S. Highway 50 between El Dorado Beach and Ski Run Boulevard. The have hired Sierra Nevada Construction (SNC) for the project.

Get Ready for Wildfire app released by CalFire

Even have a stellar winter with snow still packing the Sierra Nevada, fire officials are getting ready for what they think will be an active fire season in California.

New business licenses issued in South Lake Tahoe

The following 59 businesses took out business licenses with the City of South Lake Tahoe during the month of March:

3/1
ELAINE NOELTNER RIDESHARE
FOR MODERN MAKERS
MH CONSTRUCTION
MOTIVE PERFORMANCE STUDIO

3/2
1074 CHONOKIS RENTALS
811 MODESTO APARTMENTS
RALPH BRIGANTINO RENTALS

3/3
1039 WILLIAM APARTMENTS
EXCLUSIVE WIRELESS INC
TBWB STRATEGIES

3/4
DEEDEES DUPLEX

3/6
EMMA'S APARTMENT RENTAL
L&H AIRCO LLC

3/7
LAKE TAHOE ACUPUNCTURE & WELLNESS
LINA LIU MASSAGE THERAPIST
NEW HEIGHTS LLC
SPEC PRODUCTIONS LLC

3/9
DELORES QUAN RENTAL

3/10

New company on board to plan new South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center

A new partner is now on board to help bring a new recreation center and swim complex to South Lake Tahoe, construction of which could start as early as 2018.

Voters in November approved a two percent Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) increase to fund the new project that benefits not only locals but tourists as well.

Caltrans project outlined to South Lake Tahoe community

For the next three summers, Caltrans crews will be in town to work on their U.S. Highway 50 South Lake Tahoe Highway Improvement Project, and Caltrans spoke with locals Wednesday evening about what they could expect during the project which starts May 1, 2017 and should end by winter, 2019. This will be their last Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program (EIP) task to collect and treat stormwater runoff which accomplishes several other goals as well.

$57 million will be spent in South Lake Tahoe to also:

Kingsbury Grade reopens

Kingsbury Grade (State Route 207) reopened at 4:30 p.m. Saturday after closing Friday afternoon to allow crews to remove a slide and remove trees and boulders.

Rockfall mitigation experts spent Saturday bringing down boulders from the top of a roadside slope on Kingsbury Grade. Heavy precipitation had loosened not only the boulders, but trees as well.

The roadway is now clear and traffic is moving from the Carson Valley to Lake Tahoe. Nevada Department of Transportion (NDOT) and their contractor Q&D Construction made repairs to an eroding roadside slope and extensive rockfall.

Kingsbury Grade closed indefinitely after rocks and dirt slide onto road

4:15 p.m. update: Kingsbury Grade (State Route 207) will remain closed indefinitely on the Carson Valley side of the road as the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) continues safety evaluation and removal of major rockfall.

The highway was closed early Friday afternoon as NDOT and contractor Q&D Construction removed loose trees and earth from a roadside slope to help reduce rock and mud fall onto the highway. The slope had slid approximately one foot within the past 24 hours, posing the threat of bringing mud, rock and debris across the highway.

Caltrans to hold public meeting about 3 year long SLT road project

Event Date: 
April 12, 2017 - 5:45pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans is inviting the public to a meeting on Wednesday, April 12 from 5:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Library to learn more about their upcoming project on two miles of U.S. Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe.

A project presentation will start at 6 p.m. Caltrans staff will be available after the presentation to answer questions.

Long summer of major road projects ahead for South Lake Tahoe

Get ready for the second of two seasons for South Lake Tahoe: Road Construction (the other being winter).

Caltrans will start their almost $57 million project along Highway 50 (US50) from the "Y" to Trout Creek Bridge on May 1, 2017.

South Lake Tahoe roads to soon receive much needed attention

People driving through South Lake Tahoe have mostly likely cringed as their car finds a pothole on a local street. That, or dodged them all by driving in a zig-zag pattern that appears to be that of a drunk driver.

After a winter with extreme rainfall, constant snow removal and high groundwater, there is most likely no street that has been spared an outbreak of potholes.

After Tuesday's City Council meeting, help is on the way!

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 173 calls between March 21-27, 2017.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

3/21
No Arrests

3/22
No Arrests

3/23
DUI in the 1700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Burglary in the 1100 block of Fairway Ave
DUI in the 2200 block of Wyoming Ave
DUI in the 1100 block of Keller Ave

3/24
DUI at Fern and Montreal Roads
Transient/Homeless in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd

Expect lane shifts on Highway 50 near Spooner Junction in Carson City

March 30 update: Due to weather, lane shifts will take place on U.S. 50 near Spooner junction in south Carson City beginning the evening of Sunday, April 2.

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Travelers on Highway 50 near Spooner Junction in Carson City will see lane shifts for the next two months as the Nevada Department of Transportation prepares for the future freeway.

New business licenses issued in South Lake Tahoe

The following 42 businesses took out business licenses with the City of South Lake Tahoe during the month of February:

2/1/17
DONERIGHT MAINTENANCE
FAIRBRIDGE INN EXPRESS
JOHN COLEMAN INSTRUCTOR
SUMMIT REFRIGERATION INC
UNIVERSAL BUILDER

2/2/17
SHARON SWEET NTP

2/3/17
HEIDI MACDONELL RIDESHARE

2/6/17
BLACK CABIN COFFEE
CHRISTINA LANE COSMETOLOGY
GB SCIENTIFIC INC
STEFANAC 940 MERCED RENTAL

2/7/17
AH CONSTRUCTION
CODY'S GENERAL LABOR

2/8/17
NAI GLOBAL TAHOE SIERRA
RUDKO PAINTING
SHADE RESOURCES
THIS IS TARA

2/10/17
APARTMENT RENTAL 3632 MACKEDIE

NDOT holding public informational meeting about SR-28 shared-use path

Event Date: 
March 30, 2017 - 4:00pm

Learn more about the three-mile long shared-use path being created near Sand Harbor State Park on SR-28 during a public information meeting held by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) on March 30 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Chateau in Incline Village.

Get information and updates on the construction which is planned to increase safety, accessibility and add water quality enhancements. NDOT will have schedules for this summer’s construction, and offer virtual reality tours of the future path.

Auto thefts and burglaries continue to target South Lake Tahoe residents

There has been a rash of suspicious circumstances in the Gardner Mountain area over the last week, ones that remind residents to lock their cars to prevent petty theft and other crimes of opportunity.

On March 19 between 4:04 a.m. and 5:30 a.m., 10 calls went into the South Lake Tahoe Police Department about suspicious activity on Gardner Street, Clement Street, Julie Lane, Tata Lane and Sand Harbor Road. In each incident, dome lights were on several cars as if some person(s) attempted to open them. In one incident the truck's doors were open and a stereo was stolen.

City denied Bijou Park Creek Watershed grant, for now

It's been one year since the City of South Lake Tahoe was denied a grant by the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) for their Bijou Park Creek Watershed and SEZ Restoration Project, and today, the Conservancy Board did it again.

Special SLT City Council meeting Tuesday on purchase of Knight's Inn

What is officially known as the Bijou Park Creek Watershed Restoration Project, or unofficially the Knight's Inn Project, will be brought before the South Lake Tahoe City Council to be approved during a special meeting on Tuesday, March 14 at 4:00 p.m.

The three phase, 850-acre project will be both an environmental and economic development project, something the City has been working on for several years.

Carson Valley Medical Center sponsors scoreboard at Douglas County Community Center

Carson Valley Medical Center, a strong supporter of the Douglas County Community & Senior Center has renewed their pledge again to be the Douglas County Community Services Foundation 2017 Naming Rights sponsor for all eight scoreboards in the Douglas County Community Center gymnasium located on Waterloo Lane in Gardnerville.

Designer on board for new Sierra Boulevard Project

Sierra Boulevard is about to get a whole new look that will include a better experience for bicyclists and pedestrians, streetlights and water quality improvements.

During Tuesday's South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting, NCE, Inc. was awarded a contract to design the project which will run from Barbara Avenue to Palmira Avenue. They will be paid up to $610,110.

Auditions for Godspell at Lake Tahoe Community College

South Lake Tahoe, Calif. — The smash-hit musical Godspell hits the stage at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) this summer, and auditions are now slated for March 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the Duke Theatre.

Performances of Gdspell take place June 16-25, 2017.

They are looking for actors of all ages and ethnic backgrounds for this award-winning musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin) and book by John Michael Tebelak.

Expect delays on I-80 westbound as Caltrans closes lanes near Colfax

Caltrans is alerting motorists to expect delays on westbound Interstate 80 northeast of Colfax as work to perform a number of different maintenance operations will result in delays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 1 and Thursday, March 2.

New business licenses issued in South Lake Tahoe

The following 62 businesses took out business licenses with the City of South Lake Tahoe during the month of January:

1/3/17
3686 APARTMENTS
CUCHNA CAPITAL LLC 3
GLAZED & CONFUZED TAHOE DONUT LLC
JEAN DUPLEXES
THE HOLMAN FAMILY TRUST

1/4/17
APARTMENTS - 3820 PENTAGON
APARTMENTS - 3824 PENTAGON
CLARITY AND BLISS BODYWORK
FARR RENTALS
FLOOR TECH INC
HEAGY CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS
MARK WOODLEY FIRE PROTECTION
VILLA RUSSO

1/5/17
CORAL PROPERTY MANAGER
TRI WEST HOMES INC

1/6/17
1032 4TH ST APARTMENTS
FIRESIDE LODGE BED & BREAKFAST
MARK & LORI BURWELL

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