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Cannabis ordinance up for final vote at South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/17/2018 - 10:42pm
The South Lake Tahoe City Council will be continuing their July 17 discussion and voting on the new cannabis ordinance at their next meeting on Tuesday, August 21.
If approved, the new ordinance will replace the existing medical marijuana ordinance.
To enter the cannabis industry in South Lake Tahoe, businesses will have to obtain a Use Permit, a Development Agreement and a Public Safety License.
No more than two retailers, two microbusinesses and two cultivators. No person can own more than one cannabis business, and no more than one cannabis business can exist on a lot or parcel.
Mike Beck in Concert at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/12/2018 - 2:47pm
Event Date:
August 16, 2018 - 6:30pm Singer and song writer Mike Beck will bring Western Americana music to Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park at 6:30 pm, Thursday, August 16.
Mike Beck is an engaging acoustic solo artist who performs in the United States and Europe. Beck is a regularly featured performer at The National Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering. He has seven albums with original songs that have been recognized as some of the finest compositions on Western Americana.
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
November ballot filling up: Nine candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/11/2018 - 12:45am
This story has been updated to include Lake Tahoe Community College Board of Trustees candidates.
Nine South Lake Tahoe residents have qualified to run in November and thrown in their hats for three open seats on City Council.
The three incumbents, Mayor Wendy David, Mayor Pro Tem Tom Davis and Councilman Austin Sass will all be running for reelection. They will be joined by some veterans of local politics as well as newcomers.
Trees growing into navigable airspace at airport, bid accepted for removal
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/09/2018 - 11:19pm
Trees on the 46.52 acre Lake Tahoe Airport property will soon be removed as required (and overdue) by the California Department of Transportation Division of Aeronautics. It has been 11 years since trees have been removed on the property and there is increasing threat into the navigable airspace at north end of runway from trees. The aircraft that frequent the airport would be unable to takeoff with the increased growth.
For the past five years, the department has issued letters of correction to remove multiple tree obstructions on the runway.
Art transforms space for juveniles at treatment center
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/06/2018 - 8:22pm
"Your struggles were never meant to break you, but make you stronger."
Those are the words that have been printed on the new mural of Emerald Bay painted by Community Works participants on the gym wall at the Juvenile Treatment Center (JTC) in South Lake Tahoe.
The five participants, all incarcerated at the JTC, had to do something community service oriented as part of their graduation from the one-year program. They brainstormed what that final project would be. They said they felt the white walls of the center's gym needed some color, and the idea of a mural was born.
South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting moved to Monday night
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/04/2018 - 9:34pm
Due to the 22nd annual Lake Tahoe Summit on Tuesday, the South Lake Tahoe City Council has moved their bi-monthy meeting to Monday, August 6, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.
Council will continue their discussion on cost recovery methods when attempting to collect fines from homeowners, as well as new agenda items covering a tree thinning project on airport property and payment plans on parking violations due to changes in California law.
Letter: Support and empower fire department in keeping local lands safe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/04/2018 - 6:13pm
The following is a copy of a letter sent to City Council, USFS, Supervisor Sue Novasel, California Tahoe Conservancy Officers, and others, and shared with South Tahoe Now:
Dear Mayor David and Council Members:
November ballot filling up for South Lake Tahoe voters
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/02/2018 - 11:02pm
There are still a few days left for those interested in running for public office this November, but several candidates have completed the process to qualify for the ballot. The following number of seats will be open: El Dorado County Board of Supervisors (1), LTUSD School Board (2) , City Council (3), City Clerk (1), City Treasurer (1), South Tahoe Public Utility District (3), Tahoe Paradise Recreation and Park District, and Lake Tahoe Community College Board of Trustees (3).
The deadline to complete the candidate process is August 10, 2018.
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.
VHR deadline for bear box installation extended
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/26/2018 - 4:28pm
Citing a lack of bear boxes and contractors to install them, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department has extended the July 31, 2018 deadline their installation at vacation home rentals (VHRs) for two months.
The new ordinance that went into effect December 22, 2017 gave homeowners of the VHRs until this month to have them installed. While hundreds have been installed, there are still many waiting to get them in the ground and they are on waiting lists.
Letter: South Lake Tahoe City Council must be leaders on affordable housing
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/25/2018 - 4:16pm
The follow letter was given to South Tahoe Now and mailed to the South Lake Tahoe Mayor, City Councilmembers and staff:
Dear Mayor David and Council Members:
I am writing to you as a follow-up to my letter of May 12, 2018 (see at end of story) regarding Policy Priorities and Issues for City Government.
Quality and Affordable Housing for Residents is Very Important
Nighttime parking to be eliminated near "Party Rock" in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/23/2018 - 6:33pm
Parking areas near popular spots for local young people to hang out after dark, Party Rock and Lookout Rock, will now be off limits at night after an update to City Code was approved Tuesday.
On October 13, 2017, several residents of the upper Saddle Road area met with U.S.
Forest Service, police and fire department staff. During the meeting, neighbors
expressed their frustration over the nighttime gatherings that take place in the area. One part of this meeting included a request by the neighbors to limit nighttime activities at nearby Party Rock.
Todd Morgan and the Emblems in Concert at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/19/2018 - 6:12pm
Event Date:
July 26, 2018 - 6:30pm In a return engagement, Sacramento area band, Todd Morgan and the Emblems, will bring 50s, 60s and Rockabilly style music to Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park at 6:30 pm, Thursday, July 26.
Todd Morgan and the Emblems is a young four-piece band, led by singer-songwriter and musician Todd Morgan. The band’s music consists of original pop and rock music, along with covers of 50s and 60s Rock-n-Roll and up to present day pop and rock songs. The band has recorded 3 albums.
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
A Musical Jamboree at the Dangberg Home Ranch
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/19/2018 - 12:24pm
Event Date:
July 28, 2018 - 4:00pm Music, artisans and food come together at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, July 28 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm in a “Musical Jamboree”.
One definition of a jamboree is “A large celebration or party”. The Musical Jamboree at the Dangberg Home Ranch is designed to be just that. The musical talent of the day comes from four different genres.
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
City of South Lake Tahoe holding mobile vending workshop
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/18/2018 - 9:54pm
Event Date:
August 2, 2018 - 2:00pm
Food trucks can be found in communities across the country, and proponents of bringing the popular mobile vendors to South Lake Tahoe have asked City Council to look into updating regulations and changing code that currently forbid them in city limits. Council asked staff to look into food trucks, and the pros and cons of adding them in South Lake Tahoe.
Both Chamber directors at this month's Mayor's community chat
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/16/2018 - 9:51pm
Event Date:
July 18, 2018 - 9:00am
The public is invited to join Mayor Wendy David for the July “Let’s Have a Conversation” with special guests Steve Teshara of the Tahoe Chamber and Tamara Wallace of the South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce.
This will take place on Wed, July 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center at 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Each month Mayor David holds themed "Let's Have a Conversation" chats covering a myriad of topics the day after the last City Council meeting of the month.
Filing period open for Lake Tahoe Community College Board of Trustess
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/10/2018 - 6:51pm
There are several opportunities this election season for South Lake Tahoe area residents to represent their community on the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors (1), LTUSD School Board (2) , City Council (3), City Clerk (1), City Treasurer (1), South Tahoe Public Utility District (2), Tahoe Paradise Recreation and Park District, and now, Lake Tahoe Community College Board of Trustees (2).
The positions all have residential requirements with both LTCC and LTUSD have further area boundaries.
The filing period opens on July 16 and ends at 5:00 p.m. on August 10, 2018.
Three seats open for South Tahoe Public Utility District Board
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/09/2018 - 1:09pm
Besides openings on the Lake Tahoe Unified School District, Lake Tahoe Community College Board, South Lake Tahoe City Council, Tahoe Paradise Park Board, El Dorado County Board of Supervisors this November, there will also be three openings on the South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) five-member board.
From July 16 to August 10, those interested in being on the STPUD board must file for candidacy. That deadline is extended to August 15 if an incumbent fails to file for their term prior by the earlier deadline. The incumbent is not allowed to file after August 10.
Milton Merlos in Concert at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/05/2018 - 4:17pm
Event Date:
July 12, 2018 - 6:30pm Milton Merlos will bring flamenco guitar music to Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park at 6:30 pm, Thursday, July 12.
Milton Merlos, who plays in the Spanish Flamenco style, is a native of Boston. Merlos started playing the guitar at age twelve, and began playing professionally at sixteen. Travels to Spain instilled a love for the Spanish Flamenco style of playing. Now a professional musician with eighteen years of experience, he lives part-time in western Nevada.
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
SLT City Council delays decision on cannabis taxes, requests more information
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/03/2018 - 11:46pm
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.
Approval of cannabis ordinance in South Lake Tahoe greeted by applause
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/03/2018 - 12:10am
A unanimous vote of the South Lake Tahoe City Council brought applause from the audience during Monday’s special meeting. It has been months of expert testimony, community input, committee meetings, and almost two dozen public meetings that led to Monday’s approval of two new cannabis ordinances.
“You have done a remarkable job,” said local resident Oliver Starr on the Council’s sorting out what will be best for the community. Starr said they created an ordinance that is clean, safe and reputable.
Special South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting Monday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/01/2018 - 5:19pm
Event Date:
July 2, 2018 - 9:00am
There will be a special meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council on Monday, June 2 starting at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers at the airport.
Cannabis is the topic of the main reason for the meeting, both a vote on a tax measure for the November ballot and a public hearing on the zoning and regulations of adult use cannibus businesses and the medical marijuana dispensary.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue now has loaner bike helmets as well as life jackets
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/29/2018 - 8:10am
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue has teamed up with LimeBike and California Department of Boats and Waterways (DBW) to keep those having fun on the lake, or on LimeBike scooters and bicycles, safe this summer.
El Dorado Beach in South Lake Tahoe another victim of erosion; Beach closed
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/28/2018 - 5:11pm
Erosion from a high water level in Lake Tahoe has prompted closure of El Dorado Beach at Lakeview Commons in South Lake Tahoe.
Education key to user safety on e-scooters in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/20/2018 - 8:13pm
You can't miss them. A person buzzing down the road or bike path on a lime green electric scooter, courtesy of the newest and hottest trend, scooter sharing. In South Lake Tahoe, Lime Bike introduced the scooters a few weeks ago, and since then the popularity has increased daily.
One thing every user has is a huge smile on their face. One thing most riders don't have is a helmet and knowledge of electric scooter laws.
According to the LimeBike website, their scooters, Lime-S, are custom designed by
Your Chariot awaits ....new micro-transit system headed to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/19/2018 - 9:48pm
In an effort to keep cars off the road, a key to increasing the clarity of Lake Tahoe, a new micro-transit system is heading to South Lake Tahoe.
Chariot, a shuttle company based in San Francisco, is coming to town for a three month trial run starting in just a few weeks.
"Chariot will be more responsive than traditional transportation," Jesse Patterson, Deputy Director of the League to Save Lake Tahoe, told South Tahoe Now. "We'll get Chariot here and get people on board, then see if it works."
South Lake Tahoe vacation rental fines to change
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/19/2018 - 12:08pm
Concern over national attention on "South Lake Tahoe being the home of the $2,000 parking ticket" may soon be a thing of the past after action initiated by City Council Tuesday.
Fines will be restructured and modified, lessening fines per occurrence of many of the violations of the vacation home rental (VHRs) ordinance. Some of the fines will be against the home owner only, while others to the renter only.
City Council to examine contract with EDC Animal Control Services
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/14/2018 - 6:18pm
El Dorado County has supplied animal control services to the City of South Lake Tahoe since 1998.
In the past twenty years, the City has entered into seven different agreements with the County for rabies quarantine investigations, humane investigations, vicious animal complaints, shelter services, impoundment of strays, removal of dead animals from City roadways, enforcement of all State, County and City codes dealing with animals, and maintenance of a County Animal Shelter, all six-days-a-week, with options of emergency services.
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.
Free solar assessment opportunity in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/12/2018 - 8:06pm
On April 17, 2017 the City of South Lake Tahoe committed to becoming the 26th city in the United States to obtain 100 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2032. This 100 percent renewable effort was joined locally by the Lake Tahoe Unified School District, Vail Resorts and our regional neighbors Truckee and Nevada City.
Anderson, Bowman, Plake and Cabral to be at Walk of Champions unveiling
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/10/2018 - 9:39pm
Event Date:
June 15, 2018 - 12:00pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe will be honoring local National, World and Olympic Athletes with the unveiling the “Walk of Champions” on Friday, June 15 at 12:00 p.m. at Champions Plaza located at 1000 Lakeview Avenue.
South Lake Tahoe locals graduate from STAT training
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/06/2018 - 1:07pm
South Tahoe Fire Rescue graduated another session of South Tahoe Action Team (STAT) graduates during yesterday’s city council meeting.
City Council makes it official: Dirk Brazil's interim city manager contract approved
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/05/2018 - 11:07pm
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.
SLT Fire Chief Jeff Meston recognized for filling in as acting city manager
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/05/2018 - 5:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For four months, Fire Chief Jeff Meston worked as the City's acting city manager, and today he was recognized for his extra service.
During Tuesday's City Council meeting, Meston was awarded with a certificate of appreciation from the Council for taking on the duties from February 7, 2018 to June 5, 2018.
“Chief Meston is not only recognized statewide but also nationally for his numerous accomplishments in the fire world. He took on the duty of Acting City Manager 100% and with grace, with intellect, with wisdom and with experience,” said Mayor Wendy David.
City Council to look at marijuana sales ordinance during Tuesday's meeting
Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/04/2018 - 11:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - At their May 1 meeting, the South Lake Tahoe City Council gave direction to the City Attorney's office to draft ordinances to regulate sales, cultivation and distribution of medical and adult-use cannabis.
Consensus at that meeting was to allow for two micro-businesses, two retail businesses, two cultivation businesses up to 5,000 square feet and unlimited testing labs.
At that same meeting, the Council assigned councilmembers Austin Sass and Brooke Laine to an ordinance sub-comittee and they have worked on the ordinance will be voted on Tuesday.
Letter: VHR company concerned with unverified complaints
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/31/2018 - 10:53am
Note: The letter was send to South Tahoe Now, the City Enforcement team, Chief of Police, City Council, and City Manager.
Dear VHR Enforcement Team,
We are in receipt of a fourth “Advisory – Vacation Home Rental Complaint” since the City’s wonderful and effective ordinance which brought South Lake Tahoe national publicity. All four of these complaints were unverified.
Public launch party for LimeBike in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 7:53pm
Event Date:
May 27, 2018 - 12:00pm
LimeBike, the bike sharing service that was in South Lake Tahoe in 2017, is officially back for the summer, and to mark the occasion there will be a public launch party on Sunday, May 27 from noon to 3:00 p.m. on Ski Run Boulevard. Enjoy free rides trying out LimeBike's dockless bike share system. Meet at Ski Run Marina or Over the Edge Sports.
All launch party participants can enjoy discounts at Blue Angle Cafe.
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.
4th of July Parade to take new route through South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/22/2018 - 7:00am
Event Date:
July 4, 2018 - 10:00am
UPDATE 7.3.18: Information in this story has changed:
There will once again be a 4th of July Parade through South Lake Tahoe, and the community is invited to participate.
Celebrate the nation's birthday on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 beginning at 10:00 a.m. There is a new route this year. The parade will be staged on Ski Run Boulevard and head West on Highway 50 to Al Tahoe Boulevard where the parade will lead up Al Tahoe Blvd. and conclude again at Bijou Community Park with a community barbecue.
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.
Dirk Brazil ready to take on interim city manager role for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/20/2018 - 6:39pm
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.
Ceremony for SLT police awards and retirement of K9 Tara moved
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/16/2018 - 4:27pm
Due to the chance of inclement weather on Thursday, May 17, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department Annual Awards Ceremony held in honor of Peace Officer Memorial Week has been moved to the City Council Chambers located at 1901 Airport Road.
The event starts at 4:00 p.m. and will include awards, the retirement of K9 Tara, and the swearing in ceremony of recently selected Sergeant, Jeffrey Roberson.
The 10-year-old Tara's handler is Sergeant Jason Cheney.
Amendments to VHR fines on horizon
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/16/2018 - 3:57pm
South Lake Tahoe may not be known as the home of the $2,000 parking ticket after action taken by the City Council Tuesday.
National media attention spotlighted the fines ($1,000 to the renter and $1,000 to the homeowner) associated with violations of the vacation home rental (VHR) ordinance approved at the end of 2017 by the South Lake Tahoe City Council. This negative publicity has prompted some cancellations of tourist visits, or other changes to vacation plans, according to those in the industry.
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
Food trucks, VHRs, new interim city manager all part of SLT City Council meeting
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/12/2018 - 8:18pm
The South Lake Tahoe City Council will take a look at vacation home rental (VHR) fines at their meeting on Tuesday, May 15. In a story that has had national attention, the $1,000 fines for violations of parking, noise and other ordinances for each the renter and homeowner have become the spotlight.
Council will look at the fines and rules for parking and bear boxes, and the fact that both renter and homeowners are fined for each instance.
Kite Flying Weekend at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/10/2018 - 1:06pm
Event Date:
May 19, 2018 - 9:00am Something in the Wind, a free kite flying event, will take place at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20, 2018.
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
Kudos: Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless thanks the community
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/08/2018 - 9:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – On behalf of Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH), I would like to thank our community for its support during the third winter season of the South Lake Tahoe Warm Room project. Our organization received donations from over 150 different individuals and businesses and benefited from 64 volunteers who provided over 675 volunteer hours in the Warm Room.
South Lake Tahoe Police K9 Tara to retire
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/03/2018 - 7:53pm
Event Date:
May 17, 2018 - 4:00pm
5/16 UPDATE: Due to the forecast, this event has been moved to the City Council Chambers at the Lake Tahoe Airport.
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The South Lake Tahoe Police Canine Association has announced that K9 Tara will be retiring on May 17 during the annual South Lake Tahoe Police Department's (SLTPD) awards ceremony.
The 10-year-old Tara's handler is Sergeant Jason Cheney.
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:
Conservancy grants funds to City for purchase of homes in Bijou Park Creek watershed
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/30/2018 - 12:09am
Two more properties in the Bijou Park Creek flood zone will be acquired by the City of South Lake Tahoe thanks to a $793,991 grant awarded by the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) this week.
This makes three properties that the City will purchase from willing property owners with grant funds provided through Proposition 1 and Proposition 50 funds authorized by the CTC. The two this week, oft-flooded and located at 3593 Shirley Avenue and 3590 Bill Avenue in South Lake Tahoe will join the parcel at 3747 Woodbine Road which was authorized to be purchased in September 2017.
