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Community partners bring "Farm-to-School" program to South Lake Tahoe schools
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/17/2018 - 7:17pm
SOUT LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is often said, “It takes a village to raise a child.” In South Lake Tahoe, the same could be said about keeping kids healthy. October is National Farm to School Month, and in South Lake Tahoe, the UC Cooperative Extension CalFresh nutrition education program has partnered with Barton Health and Lake Tahoe Unified School District to implement Harvest of the Month, a statewide initiative that motivates students to make healthier choices and brings fresh, in season produce to all South Lake Tahoe elementary schools.
Caltrans District 3 projects created by SB1 funds
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 3:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Have you ever wondered where the extra gas tax money you now pay at the pump is going? The increase on the excise taxes on gasoline and diesel along with new registration fee for cars based on their value have so far created 26 projects in District 3 as well as in other districts across the state.
But now that funding is being challenged.
Public comment sought on future Interstate 11 from Las Vegas to Northern Nevada
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/09/2018 - 10:23pm
The public has the opportunity to comment on the Nevada segment of Interstate 11 (I-11), a planned four-lane highway from Mexico to Canada. The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking public input on recommended corridor alternatives for the future I-11 connecting Las Vegas and northwestern Nevada.
SLT City Council candidates respond to more renewable energy committee questions
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/08/2018 - 8:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Eight of the nine City Council candidates responded to a series of questions given to them by the 100% Renewable Energy Committee. On Sunday we printed their first responses - http://southtahoenow.com/story/10/08/2018/slt-city-council-candidates-respond-100-renewable-committe... - and here are the remaining questions and answers:
SLT City Council candidates respond to 100% Renewable Committee questions
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/08/2018 - 12:14am
On April 18, 2017 the South Lake Tahoe City Council unanimously passed a resolution to do two things: Power the South Lake Tahoe community with electricity provided from 100 percent renewable sources by 2032; and reduce community carbon emissions from baseline by at least 80 percent by 2040. The 100% Renewable Committee was formed to help the City accomplish these tasks.
Meet the Candidate: Hal Cole says his experience and calm leadership will guide City
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/06/2018 - 9:31am
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, Hal Cole gives his responses as he attempts to return to the South Lake Tahoe City Council:
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:
Bicycle and pedestrian safety focus of new CHP campaign
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/05/2018 - 9:01am
The safety of pedestrians and bicyclists is the focus of a federal grant to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) for the coming year.
The California Pedestrian and Bicyclist Enforcement and Education Project (CPBEEP) grant runs from October 1, 2018, through September 30, 2019. During this year-long statewide campaign, CHP officers will conduct enhanced enforcement activities and public education campaigns.
Meet the Candidate: Tamara Wallace wants City to concentrate on basics - police, fire and roads
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/04/2018 - 10:21am
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 Tamara Wallace gives her responses as she seeks a seat on the South Lake Tahoe City Council:
Tahoe Prosperity Center webinar on thriving entrepreneurs in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/03/2018 - 9:42pm
LAKE TAHOE, CA/NV - The Tahoe Prosperity Center's inaugural Tahoe Economic Summit is 2017 provided residents, business owners, entrepreneurs and visitors with an insight on how to be successful on many levels while being in Lake Tahoe.
Meet the Candidate: Devin Middlebrook says transparency and trust are his key pillars
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/02/2018 - 8:14am
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 Devin Middlebrook gives his responses as he seeks a seat on the South Lake Tahoe City Council:
Boys and Girls Club celebrate 25th anniversary with online auction and golf tournament
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/01/2018 - 7:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One of the most popular golf tournaments on the South Shore is the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe’s (BGCLT) Golf Classic held annually at Edgewood Tahoe. As always, this year's tournament will feature 18 fun-filled holes, and for those who can't attend, an online auction featuring golf outings, vacations and hotel stays, events and gifts.
Meet the Candidate: Austin Sass says experience is key to serving community
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/01/2018 - 10:56am
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, current Councilman Austin Sass shares his thoughts in his quest for another term on the South Lake Tahoe City Council:
NDOT seeks public's input on draft One Nevada Transportation Plan
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/30/2018 - 9:16pm
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking public input on the draft One Nevada Transportation Plan which will guide future Nevada transportation investments and strategies.
NDOT closely coordinates with partner agencies to prioritize transportation needs and expectations. The One Nevada Transportation Plan is a unified plan that brings the entire state together with one clear focus on transportation for the next 20 years and beyond.
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.
LTVA to distribute almost $79K to local nonprofits; Applications accepted until Oct. 15
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/26/2018 - 8:14pm
STATELINE, Nev. - The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (LTVA) will distribute $78,974 raised during the 29th annual American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament to local non-profits.
Organizations interested in applying for this funding can find an application at: https://ltva.org/american-century-championship-donation-request-application/. The deadline to submit is Monday, October 15.
State schools chief visits California's smallest district - Alpine County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/26/2018 - 12:49am
California's State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson is wrapping up his final term by touring some of the state's schools.
In just a few days he went from visiting a school in Los Angeles with an enrollment of 4,000 to touring Alpine County Schools and the Diamond Valley Elementary School campus, in particular, which has 80 students from kindergarten through eighth grade.
“It is a small school in numbers but mighty in its focus and learning,” said Torlakson in Alpine County on Sept. 20.
CHP School bus safety enforcement operation in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/20/2018 - 11:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - California Highway Patrol officers will be riding on local school buses on September 24 during a state-wide school bus pedestrian safety enforcement operation.
Motorists across the state continue to disobey the law requiring them to stop for a school bus with its flashing red lights activated and stop arm extended. During a one-day survey in 2016 of 137 school districts in California, over 26,000 motorists failed to stop for a school bus that was stopped to load or unload pupils.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue working on plans to reopen Station 2 in 2019
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/19/2018 - 12:18am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If all goes as planned, the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Station 2 will once again be a fire station by the end of 2019.
Since December 2015, the station has housed the Cal Tahoe JPA ambulances and staff. This move decreased response times by the paramedics and EMTs, but increased response time by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) whose other two stations are at the "Y" and Ski Run Blvd.
Tahoe Women's Community Fund to honor two locals during Membership Celebration Dinner
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/18/2018 - 10:13pm
The Tahoe Women’s Community Fund (TWCF) will be celebrating two local women during their annual Membership Celebration Dinner on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Tahoe Beach Retreat. Tickets are on sale now for $35 each and can be purchased online at tahoewomenscommunityfund.org.
Everyone is welcome to attend, and it is the perfect opportunity to get to know the organization if you are not already a member.
Letter: Lisa Maloff helps Tahoe Magic with $100,000 donation
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/18/2018 - 9:46pm
Our Angel of Tahoe, Lisa Maloff, has sprinkled her angel goodness in our community again. Lisa Maloff has given Tahoe Magic $100,000 so that this wonderful non-profit can continue to say "yes" to the many referring agencies in our community that call and need crisis financial support for families in need of one-time immediate funding because of a family crisis.
Letter: Revival/reorganization at Tahoe Youth & Family Services
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/16/2018 - 7:58pm
To the community: Although I have been on staff with Tahoe Youth & Family Services since January, I still use the word, “new” because we have spent this year rebuilding. We have faced many challenges over the last several years and I truly feel that I am part of this organizations revival, so much of our efforts feel very “new.”
South Lake Tahoe's $5.5M Sierra Boulevard project to start in 2019
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/13/2018 - 2:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Sierra Boulevard Complete Streets project that was slated to begin as soon as the 2018 building season began is now scheduled for a May 1, 2019 start (or sooner if weather allows).
Kudos: Bread & Broth thanks Tahoe Douglas Rotary
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/09/2018 - 12:58pm
Bread & Broth was very fortunate to have the Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club partner with us to help ease hunger at the September 3rd Monday Meal. The Rotary Club is dedicated to helping others and its members are involved in many community projects that improve the quality life for the disadvantaged. The club encourages its members to work side by side with the community in local serve projects and has signed up to host four additional Adopt A Days of Nourishment sponsorships over the next nine months.
Nevada law enforcement joining forces to emphasize importance of safe and sober driving
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/01/2018 - 12:50am
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is joining the Nevada Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies in the state to emphasize the importance of safe and sober driving during the Labor Day Holiday weekend and beginning of September.
The enforcement began on August 25 and ends on Monday, September 10.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will dedicate extra officers to DUI enforcement as part of a statewide JOINING FORCES campaign aimed at reducing tragedies caused by people driving under the influence.
Prescription: Nature
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/31/2018 - 12:14am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Nature is healing, and a new partnership between the U.S. Forest Service and Barton Health is bringing the benefits of 154,000 acres of wellness around Lake Tahoe to the public.
"Nature is medicine, nutrition is medicine and you don't have to pop pills for health," said Nancy Laurenson of Barton Health during a recent wellness outing on the Rainbow Trail at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center.
Letter: Fire and police chiefs urge support of 911 funding in California
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/28/2018 - 10:50pm
There is no greater responsibility in all of government than public safety and the public’s lifeline is the 9-1-1 system.
Every single day, people rely on 9-1-1 to connect with police, fire and EMS responders. For shooting events, wildfires, and even last year’s Oroville Dam incident, 9-1-1 call centers are regularly overwhelmed with calls from the public
requiring assistance. Unfortunately, an increasing reliance on cell phones and reduced “landline” usage is threatening the future of 9-1-1 services.
"Angel of Tahoe" donates $3M to Boys and GIrls Club for new building
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/27/2018 - 8:42pm
The "Angel of Tahoe" has struck again, this time with a $3,000,000 check for the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT).
On Friday, August 24, 2018, Lisa "The Angel of Tahoe" Maloff stopped by the club in South Lake Tahoe to not only present the check, but to have fun at the annual end-of-summer party she hosts.
Over 200 current, past and future club members enjoyed a marionette puppet show, the largest bounce houses in local memory, face painting, lunch, ice pops and special angel-shaped cookies by Squishiebaby Sweets in honor of Lisa and all she does for the community.
Weed killing mats lining parts of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/23/2018 - 2:35pm
The final bottom barriers have been installed at Lakeside Marina, completing a project to cut light to invasive weeds that thrive in warmer parts of Lake Tahoe.
El Dorado County foster youth receive gift of laptops
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 3:32pm
Ten El Dorado County area foster youth were all smiles last Saturday, August 18, 2018, when they received the generous gift of technology -- their very own new laptops. The laptops were given to the youth during a small gathering at the El Dorado County Office of Education in Placerville.
Letter: This shouldn't be happening
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 10:47am
There ought to be a compromise letting city homeowners rent out their houses to vacationers, but the topic is controversial. The city once felt residents should know what was permissible in their neighborhoods and maintained an online database listing. This has been removed. Maybe residents shouldn't know about rentals allowing 22 guests?
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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
Drinking water meets standards as 400-acre PCE plume remains in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/16/2018 - 12:32am
Tetrachloroethylene (PCE) was found in drinking water wells in South Lake Tahoe near the "Y" in 1989, and it remains in the groundwater today, forming a containment plume from the intersection of Highway 50 and State Route 89 and heading toward Lake Tahoe through the Tahoe Keys.
Lisa Maloff pledges money to get STEAM and gardening programs for LTUSD
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/14/2018 - 4:51pm
Mrs. Lisa Maloff, the Angel of Tahoe, has offered a generous donation for STEAM and Garden Education for Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD). In the works since April, the LTUSD Board of Trustees today heard plans from two parents who have been working on the donation and ideas for implementation of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) and gardening education in all South Lake Tahoe schools.
#TeamTahoe focus of Lake Tahoe Summit
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/10/2018 - 9:38am
The annual Lake Tahoe Summit held this week at Sand Harbor State Park marked the 22nd time government officials, public agencies, non-profit environmental groups, the public and other groups came together to renew their focus and commitment on preserving the beauty of Lake Tahoe.
National Forest Foundation receives nearly $13 million for forest restoration work in Tahoe/Truckee
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/09/2018 - 9:27am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The National Forest Foundation (NFF) has received a major grant from the California Climate Investments Forest Health Grant Program to conduct important forest health work on the Tahoe National Forest, the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) and State Responsibility Area (SRA) lands in the Truckee / Tahoe region.
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AlertTahoe system to get final two Lake Tahoe fire cameras
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/08/2018 - 4:25pm
Over 50 possible major forest firest have been prevented in the Lake Tahoe Basin since the AlertTahoe camera system was installed around the lake over the last four years. The combination of technology, human observation and firefighters on the ground kept those small fires contained to a space of less than one acre.
Column: Time is now to prepare Lake Tahoe for our changing climate
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/06/2018 - 9:55am
Last month, the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center released the Tahoe: State of the Lake Report, which included their finding of an average of 59.7 feet depth of water clarity for 2017, the lowest since they began taking measurements. In advance of the 2018 Lake Tahoe Summit, the following is from Darcie Goodman Collins, PhD, chief executive officer for the League to Save Lake Tahoe, on the findings:
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:
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.
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.
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
$1.6M band-aid given to TTD for South Lake Tahoe bus service
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/24/2018 - 12:48pm
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has given Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) $1.6M to help continue bus service from Carson City to the Carson Valley and on to Lake Tahoe, but more is still needed to help TTD continue service both at the lake and in the valley.
More changes to VHR ordinance in El Dorado County to be discussed
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/19/2018 - 3:42pm
During the July 24 El Dorado County Board of Supervisor's meeting, the next phase of additions to the Vacation Home Rental (VHR) ordinance will be discussed.
The ad hoc committee of Supervisors Sue Novasel and Michael Ranalli will be making the following recommendations:
Cap at a maximum of 12 overnight occupants, even if a home has enough bedrooms to accommodate more. The calculation of 2 people per bedroom plus 2. If someone wishes to have more than 12 the homeowner may apply for a conditional use permit.
Column: Lake Tahoe Summit-recommitting to collaboration
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/19/2018 - 1:04pm
Nearly 25 years ago, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and dozens of partners embarked on an unprecedented mission to conserve and restore the Lake Tahoe Basin’s treasured natural resources through the Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program (EIP).
Douglas County community grant program
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/16/2018 - 11:25pm
All agencies which wish to request grant funding from the Board of County Commissioners, Community Grant Program for Fiscal Year of 2018-19 must complete and submit a Grant Application. Please be advised that due to limited funding, not all applicants may receive funding and some applicants may only receive partial funding.
Kitten adoption day at Michael Hohl Honda
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/14/2018 - 11:07pm
Event Date:
July 28, 2018 - 12:00pm
There will be a kitten adoption day at Michael Hohl Honda in Carson City on Saturday, July 28 from 12:00 pm. to 4:00 p.m.
Each kitten is certified and pre-owned. Catmandu, a non-profit cat adoption sanctuary in Carson City, is partnering with the Honda dealership to help homeless and rescued kittens find their "FUR"ever homes.
Bus service faces drastic change in South Lake Tahoe; Public meeting Friday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/09/2018 - 8:27am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Public comment closes this week on plans released by the Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) that address issues the agency is facing to be sustainable. Major changes are in store for riders.
Four plans were created as bus service cannot continue as it currently is due to several factors, including the cost of fleet replacement and improvement, funding availability and forecasted funds, regulatory compliance, and keeping and attracting drivers and staff.
Two arrested for stealing "bait bike" placed by South Lake Tahoe police
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/08/2018 - 1:40pm
Two South Lake Tahoe men were arrested during a recent "Bait Bike" sting operation conducted in the 3900 block of Pioneer Trail.
South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) detectives and officers arrested the men after a bike owned by SLTPD was placed in a public place. Within minutes of the bike's placement, it was stolen.
Arrested for Grand Theft were Joel Morris, 27, and Ramon Saldana Madrigal, 36.
California Primary on Tues., June 5
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/03/2018 - 11:07pm
The California primary is on Tuesday, June 5, and a lot of decisions are facing voters in South Lake Tahoe both at the county and district level, as well as at the state level.
California changed their primary system ten years ago for the top offices and now it is the two candidates with the most votes on Tuesday that will head to the November elections, no matter which party they belong to. Prior to this system it would be the top democrat and top republican that would face off.
