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Active weather pattern in store for Lake Tahoe Basin through weekend

As we start a busy week of travel, three different storms headed to the Lake Tahoe Basin may impact driving conditions. People are driving, flying or taking a train to their Thanksgiving destinations and AAA expects more than 40 million people will drive 50 miles or more for Thanksgiving, the most since 2007.

Some of those travelers are headed to Lake Tahoe though hotel rooms and vacation rentals are still available.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of some of the 399 calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between November 1 and November 14, 2016.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

11/1
Felony "Other" in the 2800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

11/2
Warrant in the 1200 block of Ski Run Blvd
DUI at Johnson Blvd and Al Tahoe Blvd

11/3
Drug Offense in the 1000 block of Johnson Blv
Drunk in Public in the 2600 block of Sussex Ave
Drug Offense in the 2400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

11/4

Community participates in first of three public VHR workshops in South Lake Tahoe

The City of South Lake Tahoe promised to hire a company to provide a socio-economic study on the impacts of vacation home rentals (VHRs) on the city. Michael Baker Incorporated, a company that has studied the same impacts at Big Bear Lake, Morro Bay, Monterey and Avalon on Catalina Island, was hired to do the job.

Wednesday night, representatives from Michael Baker had stations around a room at the Senior Center to determine what the almost 100 people who were at the meeting thought was important, and not important, of several aspects of both the study and VHRs.

Construction moving along at new Edgewood Lodge; Reservation center open

The newest lakefront resort being built on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe is set to open in June, 2017, and reservations for the 154 room Edgewood Lodge are already being taken.

On a tour this week of the new lodging property located within the grounds of the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, work crews could be seen working on the swimming pool, the rooms, lobby, spa, restaurant, the stone fence and all other aspects of the resort which will give visitors a new taste of luxury.

South Lake Tahoe resident asks City to ban street parking on Regina Road

Noel Farmer, a South Lake Tahoe resident, has been a vocal opponent to Vacation Home Rentals (VHRs) in his Heavenly Valley neighborhood. Farmer is present at City Council and Planning Commission meetings, as well as Zoning Administrator meetings when the topic is VHRs.

During this Tuesday's meeting at the airport, the City Council members will discuss Farmer's petition to ban street parking on the dead-end street where he lives, Regina Road, in the 3600 and 3700 blocks.

City celebrates passage of Measure P in Tuesday's election

Measure P, the two percent raise in transient occupancy tax for lodging properties in the City limits, has passed by a fairly large margin. With 100 percent of the precincts counted, a "yes" vote of 3,214 to 1,537 has passed by a 35.30 percent difference in the unofficial results.

The measure will use the funds raised by the extra tax to support recreational improvements in the City. A new recreation center, competitive pool and ball courts are in the plans.

SLT City Council candidate Trey Riddle

All candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council were given the same questions. With just one day to go to the elections, we will be featuring their answers and a video of their interview with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals through the day.

Trey Riddle, 38 years old, Bartender, 3 years in South Lake Tahoe

Discuss your interest in serving on City Council. What is your prior experience in working with civic, community or governmental organizations?

SLT City Council candidate Tamara Wallace

All candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council were given the same questions. With just one day to go to the elections, we will be featuring their answers and a video of their interview with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals through the day.

Tamara Wallace, 46, Retired Businesswoman/Chamber Exec

Discuss your interest in serving on City Council. What is your prior experience in working with civic, community or governmental organizations?

SLT City Council candidate Dan McLaughlin

All candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council were given the same questions. With just one day to go to the elections, we will be featuring their answers and a video of their interview with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals through the day.

Dan McLaughlin, 66, Sales Manager for Lake Tahoe Television, has lived in Lake Tahoe for 43 years.

Discuss your interest in serving on City Council. What is your prior experience in working with civic, community or governmental organizations?

SLT City Council candidate John Shearer

All candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council were given the same questions. With just one day to go to the elections, we will be featuring their answers and a video of their interview with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals through the day.

John Shearer, 49 years old, has lived in South Lake Tahoe for over 30 years and own and operate several local businesses.

Discuss your interest in serving on City Council. What is your prior experience in working with civic, community or governmental organizations?

SLT City Council candidate Jason Collin

All candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council were given the same questions. With just one day to go to the elections, we will be featuring their answers and a video of their interview with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals through the day.

Jason Collin, 43, Administrative Director of Post-Acute Services & Owner/Race Director for Epic Tahoe Adventures, 8 years living in Tahoe.

Discuss your interest in serving on City Council. What is your prior experience in working with civic, community or governmental organizations?

SLT City Council candidate JoAnn Conner

All candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council were given the same questions. With just one day to go to the elections, we will be featuring their answers and a video of their interview with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals through the day.

JoAnn Conner, 67, Small Business Owner, 35 years in SLT.

Discuss your interest in serving on City Council. What is your prior experience in working with civic, community or governmental organizations?

SLT City Council candidate Brooke Laine

All candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council were given the same questions. With just one day to go to the elections, we will be featuring their answers and a video of their interview with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals through the day.

Brooke Laine, 52, Branch Manager, US Bank, Born and raised in SLT

Discuss your interest in serving on City Council. What is your prior experience in working with civic, community or governmental organizations?

SLT City Council candidate Ted Long

All candidates for South Lake Tahoe City Council were given the same questions. With just one day to go to the elections, we will be featuring their answers and a video of their interview with Tahoe Regional Young Professionals through the day.

Ted Long, 77, attorney and lecturer, 21 years full time skiing here since 1965.

Discuss your interest in serving on City Council. What is your prior experience in working with civic, community or governmental organizations

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of some of the 391 calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between October 18 and October 31, 2016.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

10/18
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Lakeview Ave
Warrant in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

10/19
Stemming from Traffic Collision with injuries in the 2000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 700 block of Emerald Bay Rd

10/20
Warrant in the 1100 block of Bowers Ave

10/21

Upcoming public workshop on South Lake Tahoe vacation rentals

Event Date: 
November 16, 2016 - 6:00pm

As planned, the City of South Lake Tahoe is now conducting a study of the socioeconomic impacts of vacation home rentals (VHRs) on the region. Their "Vacation Home Rental Analysis" is being led by a team of consultants from the firm, Michael Baker International.

Part of their study includes both stakeholders meetings and meetings with the community, both of which begin later this month.

Editorial: A "yes" vote for Measure P

On November 8, voters in South Lake Tahoe are tasked with selecting not only local and national leadership, but they are also faced with raising taxes. Measure P is on the ballot, but it is very different than other taxes, and let me explain why.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 222 calls between October 11 and October 17, 2016.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

10/11
Warrant in the 2800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Lakeview Ave
Drunk in Public in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

10/12
Drunk in Public in the 2800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 2100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

10/13
Warrant in the 3700 block of Blackwood

Working together on Lake Tahoe's housing issues

Like many communities that are highly-desirable places to vacation and live, Lake Tahoe has affordable housing problems. Two recent studies commissioned by the Tahoe Prosperity Center and Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation clearly illustrate the housing challenges our region faces.

Median home prices of more than $500,000 on the North Shore and nearly $400,000 on the South Shore are simply too high for our region’s low wages, putting the cost of home ownership and even rent out of reach for many working people.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 406 calls in the two weeks between September 27 and October 10, 2016.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

9/27
Unlicensed drive in the 3600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Violation of Domestic Violence Court Order in the 1100 block of Acoma Circle
Warrant in the 1000 block of Lakeview Ave

9/28
Drunk in Public in the 3800 block of Pioneer Trail

9/29
Trespassing in 900 block of Rubicon Trail

Ice skate for free at the SLT Skating Spooktacular

Event Date: 
October 29, 2016 - 3:00pm

The Tahoe Figure Skating Club (which is a nonprofit 501-3-c organization) is sponsoring a Halloween event, with FREE skating for the community donated by Tahoe Sports and Entertainment.

There will be free skating in costumes, an exhibition by local skaters, and more free skating (skate rentals included).

Costumes encouraged (please, no masks or dangling material below the knee).

When: October 29th at 3:00PM

Where: South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena - 1176 Rufus Allen, South Lake Tahoe, CA

For more information, visit http://www.tahoefigureskatingclub.com/

Location

South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena
1176 Rufus Allen South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 28.95" N, 119° 58' 25.2984" W

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 763 calls (including traffic and DMV calls) between September 6 and September 26, 2016.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

9/6
Warrant in the 1900 block of B Street
Driving on a Suspended/Revoked license at Marjorie & O'Malley

9/7
Possession of Stolen Property in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
DUI at Palmira & Carson Avenues

9/8
Drunk in Public in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 239 calls between August 30 and September 5, 2016.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

8/30
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Moss Rd

8/31
Trespassing in the 1000 block of Craig Ave

9/1
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Lakeview Ave
Robbery in the 1400 block of Glenwood Way
Assault with a deadly weapon in the 1700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
DUI in the 2100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

Restoration work from fuel spill at Zephyr Cove Resort resumes on Monday

Zephyr Cove Resort will remain open for business as soil impacted by a 2011 underground fuel release is removed from an area near the south beach volleyball courts starting Monday, September 12.

Even though those driving by and visiting the resort will see the activity, impact to operations is expected to be minimal. There may be some disruption to parking and the volleyball area but watercraft rentals and sightseeing boats will continue to operate during the excavation.

Restoration work from fuel spill at Zephyr Cove Resort resumes on Monday

Zephyr Cove Resort will remain open for business as soil impacted by a 2011 underground fuel release is removed from an area near the south beach volleyball courts starting Monday, September 12.

Even though those driving by and visiting the resort will see the activity, impact to operations is expected to be minimal. There may be some disruption to parking and the volleyball area but watercraft rentals and sightseeing boats will continue to operate during the excavation.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 491 calls between August 16 and August 29, 2016.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

8/16
No arrests

8/17
Unlicensed Driver in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Lakeview Ave
Unlicensed Driver in the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Felony "Other" in the 800 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Driving on a suspended/revoked license at Wildwood and Aspen Aves

8/18

Opinion: Planning for affordable housing on the South Shore – Let’s Go!

It’s time for the residents of South Lake Tahoe to employ one of their greatest characteristics with regard to affordable housing – creativity. Creativity is a prerequisite to thriving and sustaining in this town, it always has been. How many times has someone off the hill asked how you can make a living being here? We do it by willing it with creative, even experimental ideas, and now we need to do that together to put a halt to a terrible trend with housing.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 281 calls between August 9 and August , 2016.

8/9
Drunk in Public at Al Tahoe Blvd & Murrieta
Drunk in Public at Sonora and Alder Avenues
Drug Offense in the 700 block of Taylor Way
Spousal Abuse int he 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

8/10
Warrant in the 4000 block of Cedar Ave
Child Molest in the 1000 block of Tata Lane
Unlicensed Driver at Tata Lane and Lake Tahoe Blvd

8/11
Warrant in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd

Housing in South Lake Tahoe: Is it affordable?

Many conversations around South Lake Tahoe center around affordable housing, but the community isn't alone in this topic.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 526 calls between July 26 and August 8, 2016.

7/26
Drunk in Public in the 900 block of Poplar St
Resisting in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

7/27
Warrant in the 3600 block of Spruce Ave
Drunk in Public in the 3000 block of Harrison Ave
Defrauding in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Drunk in Public in the 1100 block of Rufus Allen Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

First VHR in South Lake Tahoe denied a permit under new regulations

A home being built on Overlook Court near Heavenly Mountain Resort is the first one to be denied a Vacation Home Rental permit under the Planning Commission's interpretation of the new VHR guidelines created by the City of South Lake Tahoe.

During their monthly meeting at the airport on Thursday, the commission voted 2-2 to uphold the denial of the permit made by the zoning administrator, John Hitchcock. The fifth member of the commission, Shannon Eckmeyer, was not at the meeting due to another engagement.

New business licenses issued in South Lake Tahoe

The following businesses took out business licenses with the City of South Lake Tahoe in the months of June and July, 2016.

June, 2016

06/01/2016 Anthony Caldera Rideshare
06/01/2016 Arizona Pipleine Company
06/01/2016 Cal Inc Training, LLC
06/01/2016 Marvin Buchmiller
06/02/2016 Mapes Enterprises
06/02/2016 Mike Fridley Builder
06/02/2016 Terri Jinken
06/06/2016 Avanti Builders, Inc.
06/06/2016 Tahoe Estate Watch
06/07/2016 Arastoo, Inc.
06/07/2016 Blue Lake Animal Care Center
06/07/2016 Down to the Bones Bodywork and Yoga
06/07/2016 Kaythan Koontz

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 275 calls between July 19 and July 25, 2016.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

7/19
Battery in the 3700 block of Beach Rd
Vandalism in the 1100 block of Herbert
Battery in the 3800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Glenwood

7/20
DUI in the 2400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
DUI in the 2800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Spousal Abuse in the 3900 block of Pioneer Trail
Resisting in the 900 block of Modesto

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 226 calls between July 12 and July 18, 2016.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

7/12
No arrests

7/13
Hit and Run in the 3800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Assault with a deadly weapon in the 1000 block of Julie Lane

7/14
Spousal Abuse in the 1400 block of Ski Run Blvd
DUI in the 3300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Warrant in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Unlicensed driver at Tamarack and Sonora Ave

Long agenda for South Lake Tahoe City Council Tuesday

The July 19 meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council should be a long one, with multiple items on the agenda ranging from vacation rentals to massage parlors.

Some of the items the Council will be addressing:

Old Business: Vote on Vacation Home Rental changes to the code which grandfather in multi-family units with a permit by September 1, a request by SnowGlobe to extend their contract by 3-10 years and budgetary items.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 236 calls between July 5 and July 11, 2016.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

7/5
Spousal Abuse in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Domestic Battery in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Spousal Abuse in the 4100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Violation of Court Order in the 1000 block of 3rd st
Kidnapping in the 900 block of Modesto Ave

7/6
Trespassing in the 1000 block of Heavenly Village Way
Drug Offense in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd

Letter to the Editor: City’s 4th of July Parade a huge success

The City of South Lake Tahoe hosted its first annual 4th of July parade on Monday, July 4, 2016. There were a total of 78 vehicles and approximately 200 people on foot either walking, biking, or dancing. American Legion Post 795 served as the parade marshals.

The City of South Lake Tahoe would like to say "Thank You" to all the parade participants, businesses and volunteers for making the 4th of July parade a fantastic community event!

The following current and former US armed forces members participated in the 4th of July parade;

El Dorado County Supervisors vote to change VHR regulations at Lake Tahoe

During Tuesday's El Dorado County Board of Supervisors meeting they quietly voted to change the ordinances regulating vacation homes in the Lake Tahoe portion of the county (Meyers and all unincorporated areas on the South Shore). Missing was the heated public comments from the Vacation Home Rental owners as seen at South Lake Tahoe City Council meetings.

The changes for VHRs in the Tahoe side of the County (the Board of Supervisors at a duly noticed meeting shall have the authority to impose additional standard conditions applicable to vacation home rentals as necessary):

City of SLT wins lawsuit filed by Vacation Home Rental group

A lawsuit against the City of South Lake Tahoe over the fees charged to those who rent out their homes as vacation rentals was won by the City in court this week. The June 23 verdict was received by all parties on June 28.

Judge Steven Bailey of the El Dorado County Superior Court issued an 11-page decision supporting the City's rights to charge fees to recover their costs in administering the VHR ordinance, including staff time for accounting, planning, building department, administration, code enforcement and other costs.

Tahoe Village recognized for bear logic awareness efforts

Two homeowners associations rose to the challenge when Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval challenged Nevadans to think like a bear as he proclaimed July as Bear Logic Month.

“That is what Bear Logic is all about, thinking like a bear,” said Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) black bear biologist Carl Lackey.

On the South Shore, Tahoe Village Homeowners Association on Upper Kingsbury, and in Reno, the Caughlin Ranch Homeowners Association, have both been recognized by NDOW for their bear logic awareness efforts.

A letter to City Council regarding multi-family VHRs

Dear City Council,

Group formed to battle new Vacation Home Rental Ordinance change

You've spent your life savings on the dream, to buy a home in South Lake Tahoe. Better yet, you've found the perfect property where you can find a way to live in Tahoe and own a home that brings in some income.

There are current 56 different parcels in the City limits that are multi-family units that are also licensed vacation rentals and the City of South Lake Tahoe wants to prevent them from being rented, thus stopping the home owners from earning the needed income to keep their home.

This is Bear Country: Practice proper food storage and trash disposal

Several local agencies have teamed together to inform the public on the importance of proper food storage and trash disposal at their Lake Tahoe homes and vacation rentals.

Opinion: Vacation rental controversy

Although vacation rentals in South Lake Tahoe have received a bad reputation in regards to loud parties echoing down our streets, and trash not being disposed of properly, they do help the local economy by bringing in tourist dollars. Even with all of the problems, the assets outweigh the liabilities for both tourists and town residents. For example, tourists will be given a sense of being at home, rather than hearing gamblers stroll the halls late at night.

Tahoe Bike Challenge

Event Date: 
June 1, 2016 (All day)

The Tahoe Bike Challenge runs from June 1 to June 14 in South Lake Tahoe. This is a time the community celebrates getting out of their cars and using a bike to get to work, play and school.

Thousands of miles were logged during the last Tahoe Bike Challenge by school kids, city and county workers, employees at local agencies and your neighbors as they ran errands, got to work, and enjoyed free time.

Vacation Rental Ordinance updated to exclude multi-family properties

Just as it is when the topic of vacation rentals is on the South Lake Tahoe City Council agenda, a large, and at times, angry, crowd gathered.

The task at hand Tuesday was to review changes to the current Vacation Home Rental (VHR) Ordinance which included 11 changes which will take effect 30 days after the June 7 Council meeting if approved.

South Lake Tahoe Senior Center holding pancake breakfast and rummage sale

Event Date: 
May 21, 2016 - 8:00am

The South Lake Tahoe Senior Center will have a pancake breakfast and rummage sale on Saturday, May 21 at 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd. The breakfast starts at 8:00 a.m. and will end at 11:00 a.m.. The cost is $5 for teens and adults and $3 for children.

The rummage sale will be held from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Rummage sale tables rent for $5 for 1/2 table for Senior Center members ($6 non-members). Full table rentals are $10 for members and $12 for non-members. Call Arlene for a rental space by Friday. Her number is 530-542-6094.

Hope you join us. They would like everyone to attend!

Location

South Lake Tahoe Senior Center
3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd. South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States
38° 56' 23.514" N, 119° 58' 37.6536" W

Tahoe Bike Challenge kick off slated for June 1 at Lakeview Commons

Event Date: 
June 1, 2016 - 3:00pm

The Tahoe Bike Challenge runs from June 1 to June 14 in South Lake Tahoe. This is a time the community celebrates getting out of their cars and using a bike to get to work, play and school.

Thousands of miles were logged during the last Tahoe Bike Challenge by school kids, city and county workers, employees at local agencies and your neighbors as they ran errands, got to work, and enjoyed free time.

Stand up paddle shop moving into old winery with new wine and coffee bar

It was down to the 11th hour, Chris Brackett had to be out of his South Tahoe Stand Up Paddle location and had no place to go with all of his boards. He was in the same situation as Rude Brothers, the bagel and coffee shop that shared the same location. With the building sold and all tenants given notice to move, both businesses needed to relocate.

City proposes changes to the Vacation Home Rental ordinance

As a follow-up to their February 16 meeting, the South Lake Tahoe City Council Tuesday looked at proposed changes to the Vacation Home Rental Ordinance that are meant to streamline City Code, remove duplicate language and make it easier to read.

Hilary Roverud, the SLT Deputy Director of Development Services, made the presentation that covered self-limiting occupancy, parking standards and apartments being used as vacation rentals.

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