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Draft Tahoe Valley Area Plan Ready for Public Review

Event Date: 
June 19, 2014 - 6:00pm

The Draft Tahoe Valley Area Plan and accompanying documents were released Wednesday, paving the way for finalization after agency and public review and upcoming comment periods. After community meetings and months of review and planning, the "Town Center" concept has been adopted along with "Greenbelt" portions.

The plan reflects the City of South Lake Tahoe's effort to rekindle the economic vitality and spirit of the Tahoe Valley Community. The plan outlines the community's strategy for resurrection.

Don't Forget to Vote in South Lake Tahoe on Tuesday!

There are several choices for South Lake Tahoe voters in Tuesday's primary election.

Local Issues and Offices
El Dorado County Supervisor: Kevin Brown, Kenny Curtzwiler, Gerri Grego, Sue Novasel, Teresa Piper, Angela Swanson

Assessor - Karl Weiland

Auditor/Controller - Michael Owens, Joe Horn

District Attorney - Judson Henry, Vern Pierson

Recorder Clerk/Registrar of Voters - Chris Amaral, Bill Schultz

Sheriff - John D'Agostini

Surveyor - Rich Briner

Treasurer/Tax Collector - Ron Briggs, C.L. Raffety

Op/Ed: SLT's Parking Meter Program has Lost Money

The following is an opinion article and does not necessarily reflect the views of South Tahoe Now:

Opportunities This Week to Get Connected in South Lake Tahoe

The City of South Lake Tahoe has two opportunities for locals to become involved in their community!

First on tap is Tuesday's night South Lake Tahoe Neighborhood Team Meeting at the SLT Recreation Center, located at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Neighborhood Service Team program serves to improve and preserve neighborhood vitality by fostering public participation and facilitating interaction between residents and your City government.

All residents within City limits are welcome to attend, regardless of which neighborhood you reside.

City of South Lake Tahoe Releases Public Comments on Airport Master Plan

Event Date: 
May 29, 2014 - 5:30pm

February's community meeting on the South Lake Tahoe Airport Master Plan was attended by dozens of residents interested in the future of the airport. As promised, the consultants on the project have released all of the comments collected during and after the meeting.

The list of all the public comments and responses are now available on line at http://www.cityofslt.us/airportpubliccomments.

Tahoe Regional Plan Being Challenged in Court by Sierra Club Once Again

A coalition of all counties present at the lake along with residents, environmental groups, legislators and business groups were behind the Tahoe Regional Plan and urged its adoption in 2012. Since that time, the Sierra Club and "Friends of the West Shore" have sued (in February 2013) to oppose the plan, lost their motion (April 2014) and now, as of May 7, have filed an appeal to the court's decision to uphold the 2012 Lake Tahoe Regional Plan.

South Lake Tahoe Community Input Sought for Wildfire Protection Plan

Living in a forest gives great benefits, but it also carries with it the risk of forest fires.

A Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) for South Lake Tahoe is being developed jointly by the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department and Lake Valley Fire Protection District.

The community is being asked to complete a survey which will help the agencies prepare the CWPP. This will enable the creation of a plan on how the south shore will reduce it's risk of wildfire by identifying strategic sites and methods for fuel reduction projects.

May is Wildfire Awareness Month

With record drought conditions in the West, preparing your home for
wildfire is more important than ever. May has been designated “Wildfire Awareness Month” in the Lake Tahoe Basin. This year’s theme is “Prepare Your Home For Wildfire” with a focus on creating and sustaining Fire Adapted Communities.

A Fire Adapted Community (FAC) is a community located in a fire-prone area that requires little assistance from firefighters during a wildfire. Residents of these communities accept responsibility for living in a high fire-hazard area. They possess the knowledge and skills to:

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

For the two weeks from March 27 to April 10, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 319 calls.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

3/27
Battery in the 900 block of Lodi
Warrant in the 3800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Unlicensed Driver at the corner of Paradise & Maple Ave
Driving on Suspended or Revoked License at Young & Marjorie Streets
Assault With a Deadly Weapon in the 2900 block of Sacramento

3/28
DUI at O'Malley and Martin Ave
Resisting in the 3700 block of Blackwood
DUI at Heavenly Village Way & Lake Tahoe Blvd

3/29

Sugarpine Foundation Tree Planting

Event Date: 
April 10, 2014 - 1:00pm

The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe and the Sugarpine Foundation will be planting sugarpine seedlings in South Lake Tahoe on city land between Sierra Tract and the airport.

The public is invited to join them. Tools and seedlings will be provided.

Meet at 1262 Beecher Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA.

For more information, contact Maria Marcheva at (650) 814-9565 or maria@sugarpinefoundation.org.

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

From February 25 through March 19, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 495 calls.

Call Resulting in Arrests:
2/25
Resisting in the 900 block of Poplar
"Other" Misdemeanor in the 2300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
"Other" Felony in the 2200 block of Iverness

2/26
Unlicensed Driver at Tahoe Keys Blvd & Lake Tahoe Blvd
Unlicensed Driver at Lakeview Avenue & Lake Tahoe Blvd

2/27
Warrant in the 1100 block of Wildwood Avenue
Juvenile Problem in the 1700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Battery in the 2400 block of Chris Avenue

City of South Lake Tahoe Holds Business Friendly Workshops

Event Date: 
April 2, 2014 - 5:30pm

The City wants to become more business-friendly and needs your help to do so.

They will be holding two workshops this spring to involve the community on creating a less confusing code book. how they should enforce the code and to learn how they can help businesses in South Lake Tahoe

The workshops will be held in the Council Chambers at the Airport, 1901 Airport Road on April 2 and May 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

South Lake Tahoe Winter Olympians' Welcome Home Parade Saturday

The Welcome Home celebration for the South Lake Tahoe Olympians will be held on Saturday, March 15. A procession will leave South Tahoe High at 1 p.m. and proceed to the Y, down Highway 50, through Meyers and to Sierra at Tahoe.

South Lake Tahoe's Jamie Anderson Continues Her Winning Ways

Olympic gold medalist Jamie Anderson of South Lake Tahoe landed another major slopestyle victory at the Burton U.S. Open Friday. Anderson clinched the TTR World Snowboard Tour slopestyle title with her win at the snowy Vail Mountain venue. Canadian Spencer O’Brien took second and Isabel Derungs of Switzerland third in the women’s final. Canada’s Mark McMorris took the victory for the men with Norwegian Stale Sandbech taking second and Candian Max Parrot third.

Annual Parking Passes Now Available for South Lake Tahoe Residents

3/4/14 10 am update: Passes will not be available until 3/5/14.

In an effort to keep up their end of the "parking bargain," the City of South Lake Tahoe has started selling annual parking permits to local residents in the 89448-89449 and 96150-96158 zip codes. In last month's City Council meetings with the public and a group opposed to paid parking, city leaders had promised to work out a parking plan that would address the issues proposed, and a paid permit for locals is the first step.

The City of South Lake Tahoe Asks: What Do You Want to See at the Y?

Several South Lake Tahoe residents showed up at the presentation of the Tahoe Area Plan at the airport on Thursday. Most agreed that the area known as the "Y" needs to be changed with an area plan, but which direction to a take to a final plan is where people differ.

The evening consisted of a presentation by John Hitchcock, who is on loan to the city from the TRPA for this project as Planning Project Manager. After he spoke the group broke out into three breakout sessions, each focuses on one of three choices presented as the future concept for "Y" area.

South Lake Tahoe Celebration, Parade and Party Being Held For Its Three Olympians

Event Date: 
March 15, 2014 - 1:00pm

South Lake Tahoe, the tight-knit ski community big on Olympic athletes will honor its three USA team members in a city-wide celebration, Saturday, March 15.

Jamie Anderson, Maddie Bowman, who won gold for snowboarding slopestyle and freeskiing halfpipe respectively, and Hannah Teter who placed fourth in snowboarding halfpipe, will be lauded at Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort.

South Lake Tahoe City Council Holds Split Meeting Tuesday

The South Lake Tahoe City Council is holding their normal 9 a.m. meeting on Tuesday, as well as a second session at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at the airport.

The morning meeting will contain several agenda items, including the Harrison Project bid approval.

Inaugural 'GONE BONKERS' Kids Ski Race at Snowfest 2014

Event Date: 
March 2, 2014 - 1:00pm

Talk about the March Madness: the inaugural “Gone Bonkers” Kids Ski and Snowboard Race, March 2, features a top-to-bottom race over Granlibakken Conference Center & Lodge ski area's natural terrain, complete with gates for kids 5 to 12.

It’s all part of North Lake Tahoe's 2014 SnowFest, a 10-day winter madness festival, Feb. 28- March 9.

Large Group Shows Up to Hear About South Lake Tahoe Airport Master Plan

They came to have their opinion heard. They came to call for the closure of the airport. They came to support the airport. They came to be a part of the South Lake Tahoe Airport Master Plan process.

An overflowing crowd showed up at the South Lake Tahoe City Council chambers Thursday night to hear about the process involved in preparing the upcoming plan for the future of the airport, why a new plan is needed and what it takes to replace the outdated 1992 Master Plan.

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City of South Lake Tahoe Forming Airport Master Plan; Asks for Community Input

There was once a day when the South Lake Tahoe airport had ticket counters, daily flights coming and going, rental car counters and was the scene of a thriving transportation hub.

Today, the airport sees the most action during American Century Celebrity Golf and the Annual Lake of the Sky Airshow and is home to the City of South Lake Tahoe offices.

What direction would you like to see the airport take?

South Lake Tahoe Residents Have Many Upcoming Opportunities to be Involved in the Future of the City

The City of South Lake Tahoe is encouraging residents to be informed and engaged in the community and is offering several opportunities in the coming weeks to do just that.

"In an engaged community, every person has the information, the opportunities and the support needed to take action and lead change throughout their lives," according to the Knight Foundation. "When people become involved, and exercise their full democratic rights, they make their lives and those of others better."

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

During the week of January 16 to January 23, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 151 calls.

Calls Resulting in Arrests:

1/17
Drunk in Public in the 2500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Trespassing in the 2700 block of Oregon Avenue

1/19
Spousal Abuse in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Auto Theft at the Airport
Drunk in Public in the 1100 block of Ski Run Blvd

1/20
Hit & Run at the corner of Tata and Lake Tahoe Blvd
Driving on Suspended or Revoked License at the corner of Echo & Primrose

1/21
Warrant served in the 2800 block of Oakland Avenue

City of South Lake Tahoe Holding a Community Workshop on Business Displays

Event Date: 
January 30, 2014 - 5:30pm

Outdoor displays in front of South Lake Tahoe businesses will be the topic of a workshop on January 30 at 5:30 pm in the City Council Chambers at the airport.

Should additional commercial area be allowed in front of businesses? If so, how much? Should any types of commercial retail products be allowed? Should the products be related to the business or ancillary to the business?

Your input is needed to help formulate recommendations to the City Council for changes to the City's Code. Come and voice your opinion!

Search Begins in Folsom Lake for 1965 Plane Wreckage

Low water levels in Folsom Lake are allowing El Dorado County and Placer County Sheriffs to search for plane that crashed into Folsom Lake on January 1, 1965.

Frank Wilcox, a Shingle Springs man, is hoping the dramatic drop in the level of Folsom Lake will finally reveal the wreckage of the Piper Comanche that went to the bottom following a mid-air collision, killing Wilcox's older brother and three other people. Only one body was recovered. The second plane was able to return to the airport.

City of South Lake Tahoe Seeks Community Input on Airport Master Plan

Event Date: 
February 13, 2014 - 5:30pm

What’s the future of the Lake Tahoe Airport? South Lake Tahoe residents, businesses and interested citizens are invited to hear about the possibilities and weigh-in at an Airport Master Plan meeting Thursday, Feb. 13, at 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Airport.

C&S Companies, with more than 30 years of experience preparing airport master plans, is developing and creating a new airport master plan to address the airport’s needs and promote value to community prosperity while also incorporating sustainable practices into its long-term development.

1960 Squaw Valley Olympian Returns to Granlibakken as Outdoor Recreation Consultant

Olympic greatness returns to Lake Tahoe this winter at Granlibakken Conference Center & Lodge with 1960 Olympic medal winner Joe Pete Wilson. Wilson will consultant for the resort's ski and sled operation and help celebrate Olympic Heritage week, Jan. 11-19.

Thanksgiving at Lake Tahoe's Granlibakken Steeped in Tradition and Outdoor Recreation

Event Date: 
November 28, 2013 - 12:00pm

Granlibakken Conference Center & Lodge at Lake Tahoe (http://www.Granlibakken.com) offers a Thanksgiving tradition that celebrates family and friends with a hearty holiday feast around the dinner table and boundless opportunities to work up an appetite or work off the satisfying dinner.

South Lake Tahoe Successes Highlighted in Today's State of the City Address

Mayor Tom Davis touched on more than a couple of dozen points during his State of the City Address which was presented to an overflowing full house at Tuesday's City Council meeting.

Among the Davis's highlighted city successes for the year:

Linear Park - Over $600,000 was spent on a paved bike path, landscaping and an additional 22 lights on a stretch from Wildwood Avenue to just before Pioneer Trail.

Parking Meters and State of the City Address Highlight November 5 South Lake Tahoe City Council Meeting

A full agenda awaits the South Lake Tahoe city council on Tuesday, November 5 and contains key topics from a presentation on the parking meter situation to Mayor Tom Davis's State of the City Address.

Here are a few of the key agenda items:

State of the City Address
Public comment on items NOT on the agenda (3 minute maximum)
Presentation and update on the City's parking meter program
Citizen's Academy Graduates acknowledged
Authorize purchase of 1740 D Street for Public Works Street Division use

Informational Meeting for Business Owners on Plastic Bag Ban in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
November 13, 2013 - 5:30pm

There was a ban imposed on single use plastic bags in the South Lake Tahoe city limits at the City Council's October 13th meeting. Since there are many questions on who is affected, how businesses will comply and other topics, the City of South Lake Tahoe will hold an informational meeting on November 13 in the council chambers. The 5:30 pm meeting is for business owners and will explain the ordinance, answer questions and get feedback.

Sugar Pine Foundation Has Busy Planting Season Ahead

The Sugar Pine Foundation's goal is to save the Sugar Pine and White Pine trees from blister rust in Lake Tahoe by educating and and involving the community in hands-on forest stewardship.

The group has several opportunities this fall to help save the trees by planting seedling in areas around the lake. 850 seedlings have already been planted this fall and more will be planted at the following events:

Harrison Avenue Project and Final Adoption of Plastic Bag Ban Ordinance on Tuesday's City Council Agenda

Creating street improvements in the Harrison Avenue area sits atop the list of the City of South Lake Tahoe's Capital Improvement Project priorities. Better stormwater treatment, a bike path, lighting, safer pedestrian walkways and ADA improvements are coming to Harrison Avenue in 2014 and the city will vote Tuesday to ratify agreements between TRPA, the state and the city to move the project forward. The project is funded through several federal and local transportation fund sources.

K-Tahoe hits the Minden-Tahoe "Aviation Roundup"

New KTHO morning show, Charlee Simons & Jen, were disappointed that the So. Lake Tahoe Airport "Lake in the Sky" airshow had to be cancelled due to the smoke from the fires, so they made it down the mountain into Minden for the Minden/Tahoe Airport "Aviation Roundup this past weekend. It was quite incredible when an actual P-51 Mustang taxied up behind them!

Fire Fest 2013

The Annual South Lake Tahoe Basin FireFest brought out crowds of all ages to the airport on Saturday, September 28.

This free event that highlighted fire and life safety for children and families. Helicopters, fire trucks, the bomb robot and dozens of fire fighting and emergency personnel were on hand to provide demonstrations as well as the popular hands-on features of the smoke house and squirting fire hoses. Smokey the Bear and Sparky the fire dog were also there to greet the kids.

Low-Cost Community Flu Clinics Announced in South Lake Tahoe

The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Division will begin conducting low-cost community flu vaccination clinics in South Lake Tahoe starting September 25.

Flu shot clinics:

September 25, October 9, October 23, & October 30 from to 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Senior Center, 3050 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe.

October 16 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Bijou School, 3501 Spruce Avenue, in the Teachers’ Lounge, South Lake Tahoe.

$43.1 Million Highway Project Officially Dedicated

"Look at Lake Tahoe as the picture and Highway 50 as the frame" were the words of South Lake Tahoe Mayor Tom Davis as he spoke at the Trout Creek Bridge to Ski Run Boulevard Project Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Friday.

Fire Fest 2013

Event Date: 
September 28, 2013 - 10:00am

Fire Fest is back! This year's event will be held on Saturday, September 28 at the South Lake Tahoe airport from 10 am to 3 pm. Fire Fest is a free annual event that highlights fire and life safety for children and families. Helicopters will star at Fire Fest as they land at the SLT Airport. Come sit in a fire truck, escape from the Smoke House, wear fire fighting equipment, squirt fire hoses, play in a bounce house, meet Smokey Bear and Sparky, watch fire departments compete, learn about fire resistant construction and enjoy a Kiwanis BBQ!

City of South Lake Tahoe Soliciting Applications for Commissioners

The City Council of the City of South Lake Tahoe is soliciting for applications for appointment to the following city commissions/boards:

The City Council will be appointing two (2) American with Disability (ADA) members to the Building/ADA Board of Appeals. California Health and Safety Code requires that the two (2) ADA members shall be physically handicapped persons. Applicants must reside and be domiciled within the Tahoe Basin portion of El Dorado County. The Building / ADA Board of Appeals Commission meets on an as needed basis.

Lake of Sky Airshow Canceled Due to Smoke

The 25th Annual Lake of the Sky Airshow has been cancelled for this Saturday, August 24th due to the air quality conditions which have been impacted by the two large fires outside of the Lake Tahoe basin. Also canceled was Sunday's Young Eagles Flights.

South Lake Tahoe accepting applications for Citizens Academy

Event Date: 
September 6, 2013 - 5:00pm

The City of South Lake Tahoe is now accepting applications for the Fall 2013 Citizens Academy. The Citizens Academy will be held on Wednesday evenings from 5:30pm-8pm from September 25th – October 30th. The application deadline is Friday, September 6th at 5pm.

The Citizens Academy is open to all community members and provides an exciting opportunity for residents to increase their knowledge about the workings of local government and have a desire to become more involved in the shaping and development of their community.

Participants will:

Public Comment Period Closing for the Tourist Core Area Plan

The City of South Lake Tahoe has prepared a joint environmental document consisting of an Initial Study/Negative Declaration and Initial Environmental Checklist/Finding of No Significant Effect (IS/ND and IEC/FONSE) for the Tourist Core Area Plan. The draft environmental document is being circulated for public review and comment for 30 calendar days. Public agencies and interested members of the public are invited to review and comment on the document. All comments should be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday August 28, 2013.

American Fire Reaches 35% Containment: Smoke Very Evident From Entire Region

Aug 20, 2013 - UPDATE - 8:45am:

Latest American Fire News Release: http://www.inciweb.org/incident/article/3624/20488/

Current Size: 14,990 acres Containment: 54 percent Structures
Estimated Containment Date moved to September 1, 2013

Aug 19, 2013 - UPDATE - 9:25am:

Update: More details on fatal plane crash in South Lake Tahoe

A single engine Mooney airplane crashed shortly after take off from the South Lake Tahoe airport at approximately 11:10 AM today.

The plane was observed by numerous witnesses begin to lose altitude after take off, and bank sharply into a wooded area east of the airport. The plane crashed into some large pine trees and flipped over.

The male pilot, Steven Lefton 67 years of age of Palo Alto, CA was killed on impact. His wife, Karen Lefton sustained moderate injuries and was pinned in the wreckage of the plane.

Pilot dies in South Lake Tahoe plane crash

The pilot of a single-engine plane crashed moments after taking off Monday from Lake Tahoe Airport.

The pilot’s wife was the lone passenger of the 1963 Mooney. She was conscious when Calstar airlifted her from the meadow near Golden Bear to Renown Medical Center in Reno. She is expected to recover from her injuries.

Go here for the full story.

South Lake Tahoe appoints public works, administrative service directors

South Lake Tahoe City Manager Nancy Kerry announced Friday the appointment of Raymond Jarvis as director of Public Works and Mary Morris as Administrative Services director both of whom will begin their service with the City on August 12.

Lake in the Sky Air Show at Lake Tahoe Airport celebrates 24 years

Event Date: 
August 24, 2013 - 8:00am

The City of South Lake Tahoe is pleased to host the 24th Annual Lake in the Sky Air Show at Lake Tahoe Airport in beautiful South Lake Tahoe, California on Saturday, August 24, 2013 from 8:00 am -3:30 pm.

The Lake in the Sky Air Show has been described as “the best in the west” by one of the Navy’s participants.

This year’s show will include exciting aerobatic performances by several top performers including Bill Cornick, Jon Melby and Spencer Suderman. Festivities begin on Friday, August 23rd and run through Sunday, August 25.

Friday, August 23rd:

South Lake Tahoe addresses new changes to Americans with Disabilities Act law

Event Date: 
July 11, 2013 - 7:30pm

The City of South Lake Tahoe’s Building Official, Dave Walker, City of Patterson’s Chief Building Official, Jim Swanson and local architect Brian Shinault will host a presentation about new changes with Americans With Disability Act laws and how it applies to businesses.

All three presenters are Certified Access Specialists by the Division of the State Architect (DSA) board and this will be extremely informative to local business owners.

Join us on Thursday, July 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 1901 Airport Road, South Lake Tahoe.

Missing elderly South Lake Tahoe man found in Reno

An elderly man missing who went missing in South Lake Tahoe last week was found Monday morning in Reno, KTVN Channel 2 in Reno reports.

Norman Lambert, 74, was found Monday morning at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, authorities said.

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