improvements
Sierra-at-Tahoe 2011-2012 Improvements
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 7:27amHere's a nice warmup to what's ahead at Sierra-at-Tahoe.
Heavenly, Northstar begin blowing snow on runs
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Wed, 10/26/2011 - 6:24pmHeavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California Resort began making snow Tuesday night, a sure sign that winter is upon us and sweet music to the ears of skiers and snowboarders everywhere.
Overhaul of Lake Tahoe planning ordinances made easy
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 4:30pmBy the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
As the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency prepares to reorganize and reformat its code of ordinances to make it more user-friendly, an equally user-friendly summary of the proposed edits and procedural changes has been prepared and is available to offer greater clarity to the public, according to the Agency.
Squaw Valley Job fair Nov. 11
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 10/24/2011 - 5:31am
Squaw Valley will host the resort’s seasonal job interview fair on Friday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Taking place in the Palisades Conference Room adjacent to the lobby of The Village at Squaw Valley, the interview fair will include interviews for a wide range of positions including snowsports instructors, ski patrol, lift operations, grooming, terrain parks, culinary services, rental services, retail, security, parking, product sales and services, and transportation.
Edgewood Tahoe Lodge plans unveiled (WITH SLIDESHOW)
Submitted by Li Terrell on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 6:19pm
Reinvention: We're all in this together.
This is the vision of the proposed Edgewood Tahoe Lodge at Stateline.
The plan by Edgewood Companies is to create a unique world-class destination that delivers significant economic, environmental and community benefits to South Shore Lake Tahoe.
“That is one of the things that investment can bring to the community, said Patrick Rhamey, vice president of Real Estate for Edgewood Companies. “We have continued to re-invest our property over the years and hope to be a pathway for others to follow.”
Regional transportation issues will be focus of November workshops
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/18/2011 - 4:28pmBy Jeff Cowen
The Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization will host two workshops November 1 and 3 to get public input on transportation priorities. The workshops are part of a four-year update of the Regional Transportation Plan (Mobility 2035) being carried out by TMPO and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. The agencies encourage public input to better serve the needs of the community, according to TRPA Transportation Planning Manager Nick Haven.
Kingsbury Grade improvements overbudget, overdue
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 2:58amBy Brooke Boone, KRNV-TV. STATELINE — A road construction project in South Lake Tahoe moving into its fourth year is costing tax payers millions and giving neighbors' headaches. “It's really b...
Lake Tahoe resorts make nearly $100 million in upgrades
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 6:28pmFresh off a record-shattering season in terms of both snowfall and skier visits, the seven Ski Lake Tahoe resorts carry this momentum into the 2011-12 season thanks to nearly $100 million in capital improvements that will enhance the guest experience and provide for an unforgettable winter vacation.
S. Tahoe may pay to maintain private property improvements
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/08/2011 - 11:54pmMaintaining improvements made to private properties that were paid for with public money is creating a conundrum for the South Lake Tahoe City Council. While the work has yet to be done in the Bijou a...
S. Tahoe may pay to maintain private property improvements
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/08/2011 - 6:03amMaintaining improvements made to private properties that were paid for with public money is creating a conundrum for the South Lake Tahoe City Council. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../s-tahoe-may-pay-to-...
TRPA Announces Winners of Lake Spirit Awards
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 2:53pmBy Kristi Boosman
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency announced the winners of the Lake Spirit Awards honoring "real people making real progress protecting Lake Tahoe" at their first-ever Community Appreciation Day event held on September 29 at TRPA's office.
New route between Minden and Carson City, simplified fares greet BlueGo bus riders
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 9:12am
A simplified fare structure will greet BlueGo passengers this weekend and a new route between Minden and Carson City begins Monday, the Tahoe Transportation District announced today.
The new fare and route structure allows BlueGo to hold the line on bus fares without major price increases on its main routes and enables the transportation system to operate in a positive and sustainable manner.
Confirmed: Squaw Valley and Alpine deal official
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 5:38amSquaw Valley USA, the iconic Lake Tahoe-area resort that has been home to some of the country’s top downhill skiers, is joining operations with neighboring Alpine Meadows. See story here. Here is the official press release dated today:
Open Letter: South Lake Tahoe City Manager offers explanation to proposed budget cuts
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 5:23amHere's an open letter from Tony O'Rourke, city manager of South Lake Tahoe, sent to the local press. South Tahoe leaders will meet Sept. 27 to vote on proposed cuts to the budget, which could mean eliminating several more city jobs.
City tells employees to come up with budget solutions; final meeting slated for Sept. 27
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/17/2011 - 9:15amBy Li Terrell
To a crowd of about 200, the South Lake Tahoe City Council met to hear the 2011-12 Budget Proposal from its city manager and finance director on Thursday. There was an obvious tension between the council and members of the public who attended the meeting, though the general sentiment of the council and city manager is that the deficit issues are not their fault, and that employee sacrifice is what is required to balance the budget.
Fishing report through Sept. 21
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 10:45pmHere is the fishing report for the week through Sept. 21. The report covers Nevada, Northern California, Southern Oregon and the Sierra.
STHS golf fifth at Lowry
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 10:25amWINNEMUCCA, Nev. - The South Tahoe golf team saw improvements at Lowry High School this past Friday, but the Vikings finished a spot lower than their previous tourney in Fallon, taking fifth. "We w...
November election has 12 candidates, one ballot measure
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 9:55am
By Heather Gould
Amid voting for favorite websites, blogs, restaurants, American Idol contestants and more, residents of South Lake Tahoe have the opportunity to vote in an actual public election. Elections for the Lake Tahoe Community College board, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District board, the South Tahoe Public Utility District board and a ballot measure regarding recreation funds will all be decided by voters on Nov. 8.
Lake Tahoe Eagle Rock Hiking Trail Opens To The Public
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 09/03/2011 - 1:41pm
A trail to the stunning Eagle Rock overlook opened this week, providing visitors easy access to the summit of one of Lake Tahoe's most spectacular vistas, as noted by the Huffington Post and the Sacramento Bee. The new trail, created at a cost of $100,000 by the California Tahoe Conservancy, was built with erosion-control measures.
New terrain, wider trails and a whole lot of South Lake Tahoe festivities ahead
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/01/2011 - 7:48pm
LAKE TAHOE — If another La Nina visits the Sierra this winter – all-time records were approached in 2010-11 with more than 700 inches of snow – Tahoe South ski resorts are ready to roll on another epic season.
Judge dismisses League to Save Lake Tahoe suit against TRPA
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 5:11pmBy Kristi Boosman
LAKE TAHOE — A federal judge has dismissed a suit against the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the Sierra Colina project that was brought on by the League to Save Lake Tahoe.
Injunction denied in Angora burn area restoration
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/25/2011 - 6:27pm
An injunction to halt fuel reduction work in the Angora Fire area was denied last month after a lawsuit was filed by two environmental organizations.
A three-person panel of the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that an emergency injunction was not needed after a U.S. District Court judge in Sacramento, Garland Burrell, upheld the agency's environmental
analysis. The suit was brought on by Earth Island Institute and Center for Biological Diversity over the protection of a rare black-backed woodpecker.
Blight in Bonanza neighborhood gets recycled
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 2:16pm
Often it’s the quick demolition route developers will take to get rid of one project to build another. Materials are thrown in the trash with no consideration for their reuse potential. This is not the case with Edgewood Companies and the sustainable deconstruction effort at 1209 Bonanza Avenue, the site of the former C&M Lodge in South Lake Tahoe.
