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KUDOS & KINDNESS: Thanks to local restaurants
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 9:56amOn Oct. 4, the South Lake Tahoe City Council honored Tahoe Area Coordinating Council for the Disabled for 30 years of service to the disabled and senior citizens in our area. In celebration of this...
Bat lecture completes chamber mixer in Tahoe City
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 12:30amUC Davis is hosting a Haunted Halloween Chamber Mixer with Masters of the Night bat lecture immediately following at Historic Fish Hatchery. The event is Oct . ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../bat-lecture...
South Lake Tahoe city budget fight looms large; layoffs eminent
Submitted by Li Terrell on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 4:46pmAs an early snowstorm descended on South Lake Tahoe the first week of October, the continuing winter of economic discontent looks bleak for the city’s budget woes and employees facing layoff. Seventeen positions are still on the chopping block. At least half of those positions are linked to street maintenance and snow removal operations. While negotiations between the bargaining units and the city continue to be held, there is a hint of an impasse — while the city functions on only an interim budget until the end of the month.
South Tahoe making progress with employee groups
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/11/2011 - 4:56amInstead of having a special budget meeting, the South Lake Tahoe City Council is set to vote on the 2011-12 financial document Oct. 18 at 2pm. slt This is the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../south-tahoe-...
Tahoe City celebrates fall with Harvest Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/09/2011 - 5:58pmThe Tahoe City PUD Parks and Recreation Department's annual Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch is Oct. 22 from 10am-2pm. This family event is the wrap up to the Tahoe City Downtown Associations ye...
Future of pesticide use in Lake Tahoe debated
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/09/2011 - 5:58pmThose were South Lake Tahoe City Councilman Bruce Grego's words at Tuesday's City Council meeting. Lahontan was in the building to give a presentation about the likelihood of the water board s...
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-...
TACCD celebrates 30 years with help of Tahoe restaurants
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/07/2011 - 10:44amOn Oct. 4, the South Lake Tahoe City Council honored Tahoe Area Coordinating Council for the Disabled for 30 years of service to the disabled and senior ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../taccd-celebrates-3...
Tahoe City celebrates fall with Harvest Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 9:54pmThe Tahoe City PUD Parks and Recreation Department's annual Harvest Festival ... This family event is the wrap up to the Tahoe City Downtown Associations ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-city-ce...
Snow keeps falling; makes driving a challenge
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 8:09pmA little snow doesn't stop people in Lake Tahoe from doing what they want. Swimmers were found at the South Lake Tahoe city pool this morning – even though the bubble has not been put on yet. Snow...
City reschedules budget talks
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 2:32pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council is now scheduled to discuss and possibly approve its 2011/2012 fiscal year budget at 2 p.m. Oct. 18, according to a Wednesday email from...
Council hears plan that would allow pesticide use at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 10:01amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A proposal to allow the use of aquatic pesticides at Lake Tahoe drew mixed reactions from the South Lake Tahoe City Council Tuesday.The Lahontan Regional Water Quality...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 9:06amTahoe City's Chapel of the Transfiguration, aka The Outdoor Chapel, is now on the National Register of Historic Places. • The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/10/46900/...
Tahoe retailers: Some sunny, some blue
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/29/2011 - 8:55amSoft retail sales during the peak tourist season led to the closure of two venerable North Lake Tahoe stores, but other business owners in Incline Village and Tahoe City say sales are still going s...
Fishing report through Oct. 4
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/29/2011 - 12:56amHere is this week's fishing report through Oct. 4, 2011. This report covers rivers, lakes and streams in the Sierra, Northern Nevada, Northern California and Southern Oregon.
Quiet Council Meeting Yields Interim Budget
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 8:53amBy Li Terrell
The South Lake Tahoe City Council met Tuesday to pass an interim budget in an effort to have more time to work out labor negotiation and budget shortfall issues that have the community up in arms. There were no comments offered by council or the public, and the motion passed unanimously. Prior to the meeting there was a closed session for bargaining units to meet, and following was another closed session for council to hear the latest of the negotiations.
North Tahoe retailers: Some sunny, some blue
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 10:17amSoft retail sales during the peak tourist season led to the closure of two venerable North Lake Tahoe stores, but other business owners in Incline Village and Tahoe City say sales are still going s...
City Council Buying Time on Budget
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 4:31amBy Li Terrell
The South Lake Tahoe City Council will meet today at 4pm to discuss several agenda items, most importantly, to pass an interim budget for the next 30 days while they continue to haggle with remedies for the city’s $5.2 million shortfall.
Tahoe retailers: Some sunny, some blue
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 8:08amSoft retail sales during the peak tourist season led to the closure of two venerable Lake Tahoe stores, but other business owners in Incline Village and Tahoe City say sales are still going strong. Go here to read the story.
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 2:36amThe 9hole Tahoe City Golf Course is about to be sold to the Tahoe City Public Utility District for $5 million by the Bechdolt family ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-about-lake-tahoe-26......
S. Tahoe pushes back adoption of complete 2011-12 budget
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 10:40pmThe South Lake Tahoe City Council has canceled its special budget meeting set for Sept. 27 because of all the comments and questions raised at and since the Sept. 15 meeting. south lake tahoe A specia...
City budget meeting rescheduled for Oct. 11
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 1:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - The South Lake Tahoe City Council has moved a meeting on its proposed 2011-2012 fiscal year budget from Sept. 27 to next month.The budget discussion, which could include t...
Tahoe City's Fanny Bridge in need of rehab
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 11:39pmAfter 83 years of service, Tahoe City's landmark – but crumbling – Fanny Bridge may soon be relieved of major duty. Transportation officials have drawn up ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../tahoe-citys-...
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.
Two Tahoe museums recognize Smithsonian Museum Day
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 3:04am
Museum Day is an annual event sponsored by Smithsonian Magazine. On Saturday, Sept. 24, two Lake Tahoe area museums will join hundreds more across the country, opening their doors and providing free admission.
Lake Tahoe Marathon Weekend
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 10:29pm
You may run, walk, swim, paddle, or pedal one or more of the 30 events during the 16th Lake Tahoe Marathon "long,long" weekend, Sept. 22-25. Go to www.laketahoemarathon.com for details.
You may run, walk, swim, paddle, pedal or swing one or more of the many events during Lake Tahoe Marathon week, Sept. 22-25.
Opinion: Suggestions to save South Tahoe money
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 6:01pmTo the South Lake Tahoe City Council,. Councilmember Bruce Grego returns the $937.50 to the city that the grand jury said was unlawful to receive. No conference money for the City Council. Council tak...
2nd Annual Lake Tahoe Restaurant Week is Oct. 2-9
Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 8:17amThe 2nd Annual Lake Tahoe Restaurant Week is a celebration of the scrumptious cuisine and culinary talent that has made the Lake Tahoe region the best mountain-dining destination in the country.
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.
Residents protest city job cuts
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 3:38pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Plenty of anger, but few answers, were directed at the South Lake Tahoe City Council during a heated four hour special meeting Thursday night to discuss the 2011-2012 bud...
S. Tahoe council asks for help if workers want to keep jobs
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 3:17pmAfter nearly three hours, the South Lake Tahoe City Council turned the budget discussion on the nearly 200 people who attended the special meeting Thursday night. Councilman Bruce Grego led the charge...
Gaines takes nautical tour of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 10:51amTAHOE CITY - It's pretty common for people to tell politicians to go jump in a lake.On a fair, clear and placid Tuesday morning at Lake Tahoe, one of California's 40 state senators did just that...
Tahoe Conservancy Approves Signature South Lake Projects
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 4:42pm
By Ray Lacey
The California Tahoe Conservancy today awarded funding for two of South Lake Tahoe's signature environmental and recreational projects: the Bijou Creek Watershed Project and the South Tahoe Greenway bike trail.
Tahoe Sports and Entertainment to amp up ice arena
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 11:30am
By Jessie Marchesseau
It’s official. Tahoe Sports and Entertainment has moved in and taken over management of the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena.
More city services on the chopping block; budget meeting Thursday
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 9:07amBy Li Terrell
A special meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council to discuss the 2011-12 budget will be held this Thursday, Sept. 15 at 7pm. Not only is this the first look the public will have at the proposed budget, but this may be the only opportunity for public input before layoffs in crucial departments like streets and recreation. The regular council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 9 a.m.
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/10/2011 - 3:35amOn a motion by then City Councilman Bill Crawford, the South Lake Tahoe City Council on a 5-0 vote shortly after Sept. 11, 2001, approved $2500 be sent to New York City for relief efforts. • El Dora...
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.
Day of events for kids at Tahoe City fish hatchery
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/26/2011 - 8:09amUC Davis volunteer David Long has a variety of activities planned for kids ages 6 and up at the fish hatchery in Tahoe City on Aug. 27 from 10am-2pm. Activities include: • Learn fly-tying and castin...
City passes marijuana dispensary ordinance
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/24/2011 - 12:06pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After almost two years of public meetings, wordsmithing and debate, the South Lake Tahoe City Council gave initial approval to an ordinance regulating medical marijuana d...
Fly-Fishing and Fly-Tying Demonstration
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/24/2011 - 4:22am
The Summer Science Program of the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center continues with a fly-fishing and fly-tying demonstration this Saturday, Aug. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the UC Davis Tahoe City Field Station Historic Fish Hatchery, 2400 Lake Forest Road, Tahoe City, Calif. (located on the corner of Highway 28 and Lake Forest Road)
Join UC Davis volunteer David Long for activities for kids ages 6 and up:
— Learn Fly-Tying and Casting
— Discuss Lake Tahoe Fisheries
Social Scene: Oscar de la Renta dazzles at Lake Tahoe fashion show
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/11/2011 - 5:37pmTAHOE CITY, Calif. - Nobody does it like Oscar de la Renta. Five hundred and forty people were enrapt for 20 minutes during the Saks Fifth Avenue presented fashion show for the League to Save La...
After extended delay due to Sierra snowpack, the Truckee River is open for rafting
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/06/2011 - 8:30pmTAHOE CITY, Calif. - The dam gates have finally opened and a flood of rafters are sure to follow.The two Tahoe City-based companies - Mountain Air Sports/Truckee River Rafting and Truckee River ...
Council to talk charter, pensions, marijuana
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/30/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council will meet starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Lake Tahoe Airport. Here are some of the issues to be discussed.Charter v. General Law cityWhat'...
Public workshops precede annual Tahoe enviro summit
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/29/2011 - 12:14pm(The 9-11:30am summit is open to the public, too.) The workshops are: Aug. 3 3-5pm and 6-8pm at Inn by the Lake, South Lake Tahoe;. Aug. 4 10am-noon at Granlibakken Resort, Tahoe City and 3-5pm, North...
Council to mull fate of redevelopment agency
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/29/2011 - 11:39amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The fate of the South Tahoe Redevelopment Agency could be decided as soon as next week.At its Tuesday meeting, the South Lake Tahoe City Council will be asked to decide w...
Fine for illegal Tahoe City pier extension may increase
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 7:10pmTamara Fritz had agreed to pay the penalty for altering her Tahoe City property without the proper paperwork in order. But it was pulled from the consent item at Wednesday's meeting. Because neith...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 1:51amTahoe City resident Tamara Fritz has been fined $35000 by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency for illegally constructing a pier extension. Her spread is the locale for the annual Oscar de la Renta Fash...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/27/2011 - 3:19pmTahoe City resident Tamara Fritz has been fined $35000 by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency for illegally constructing a pier extension. ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-about-lake-tahoe-22...
Site of League fundraiser fined for pier violations
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/25/2011 - 3:14pmTAHOE CITY, Calif. - A Lake Tahoe property owner has agreed to pay a $35,000 fine for illegally building a lakefront pier extension and repeatedly ignoring cease and desist orders, according to ...
