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More trash being found on South Lake Tahoe beaches
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/31/2015 - 9:29pmIts becoming a concern at beaches and venues around the country: increased trash left behind. Lake Tahoe sees massive amounts of trash on beaches after big weekends, especially the 4th of July, but the basin is not alone.
Headline in North Carolina: Residents upset with beach equipment and other trash left behind on shores.
Headline in Los Angeles: Trash left behind from the Made in America festival in downtown Los Angeles.
Headline in Indianapolis: Trail of trash left behind at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Washoe Meadows State Park Clean Up
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/27/2015 - 5:57pm
Event Date:
August 8, 2015 - 9:00am Who? American Conservation Experience Americorps member Sarah Markowitz, Tahoe Area Sierra Club, Clean Tahoe, Washoe Meadows Community and YOU
What? Wear comfortable walking shoes and use sunscreen. Snacks, water, gloves, and trash bags will be provided.
When? Saturday August 8th from 9 a.m.-Noon
Where? Meet at the Lake Tahoe Blvd entrance to Washoe Meadows State Park near Tahoe Mountain Rd. to pick up instructions and supplies and sign in
Location
Washoe Meadows State Park
Lake Tahoe Blvd.
near Tahoe Mountain Rd.
United States
See map: Google Maps
Carson Valley flooding update
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/10/2015 - 5:45pmDouglas County Emergency Management is currently working on managing the current flooding in the Stephanie and Johnson Lane areas of Douglas County.
The State Damage Assessment Teams went out to the affected areas on Thursday to determine the amount of damage to public infrastructure as well as attempting to determine private property damage following state and FEMA damage assessment criteria. The County hopes to have this report completed as soon as possible.
Crews clean up South Lake Tahoe beaches
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/06/2015 - 10:01pmHundreds of volunteers started cleaning the beaches of South Lake Tahoe after the July 4 fireworks celebration that brought an estimated 100,000-125,000 people to the area. The massive amount of trash left on the beaches in the past caused many local people, groups, agencies and businesses to help educate the public about not trashing beautiful South Lake Tahoe.
Flash floods in Douglas County; Sand bags available in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/06/2015 - 6:22pmDouglas County Emergency Management is currently working on managing the storms that are currently passing through Douglas County. Areas of concern are the flood prone areas of the Fish Springs, Johnson Lane, Foothill Road and Topaz Ranch Estates.
Current road closures at this time in Douglas County are East Valley Road near Eldon Way in the Johnson Lane area. Precautions should be taken when driving along roads that have steep embankments alongside such as SR207 Kingsbury Grade for falling rocks and debris.
Wrap up of South Lake Tahoe holiday rules about fire, alcohol and fireworks
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/03/2015 - 8:20amIt may seem like lyrics from the Five Man Electrical Band: Sign, sign, everywhere a sign; Blockin' out the scenery, breakin' my mind' Do this, don't do that, can't you read the sign?
Everyone wants to enjoy the South Lake Tahoe area on the 4th of July holiday weekend. In order to keep everyone safe there are rules and regulations in place to do so.
1. Portable Charcoal Grills Prohibited on All Forest Service Beaches. You can use the limited number of Forest Service provided grills.
2. Campfires are not permitted on National Forest beaches or in the general forest.
Keep Lake Tahoe's beaches clean: "Stash It. Don't Trash It."
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/01/2015 - 4:42pmThe aftermath of the thousands of people who flocked to South Lake Tahoe's beaches last Fourth of July was a ghastly sight. South Lake Tahoe made headlines around the world for the embarrassing amount of trash left on the beaches. It took hundreds of volunteers days to pick up the thousands of pounds of garbage left on the beautiful beaches.
Emergency preparedness: Are you ready for a fire?
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/23/2015 - 6:52pmMarkleville residents are faced with the possibility of having to evacuate if the Washington Fire comes towards their town.
Skyland residents recently took part in a neighborhood fire drill, being told they had to evacuate their homes in 10 minutes.
What would yo take?
That plan should start now, before you are faced with that time of fear and panic.
Prepare a 'Disaster Preparedness Kit.' Items in this kit should last you and your family for three days:
Annual Keep Tahoe Red, White, and Blue Beach Cleanups
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/17/2015 - 4:55pm
Event Date:
July 5, 2015 - 8:30am After the July 4th festivities, our beaches are thrashed with trash. This trash can hurt wildlife and lake clarity. Be a part of the solution and help us this day to keep our beaches clean.
We will provide refreshments, cleanup bags, gloves, and hand sanitizer. Please bring your reusable water bottle, gloves if you have them, sunscreen, your friends and family, and a smile!
Each attendee will receive a raffle ticket for great prizes from Keep Tahoe Blue and our partners.
Join us at one of the following sites:
Kiva/Tallac Historic Site - South Shore Sponsored by BakPocket Products
Post fireworks beach clean up planned on the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/10/2015 - 10:36pmLocals and visitors can join #teamfireworks, a large effort to remove all debris from South Lake Tahoe's beaches following both the 4th of July and Labor Day fireworks shows.
Over 100,000 people enjoy the fireworks and anytime an area gets that many people, trash is sure to be an issue. Last year's beach clean was originally meant to make sure the debris from the actual fireworks was not left floating on the water or strewn along the beach. While not many parts of fireworks were found, hundreds of pounds of trash was collected.
City staff and locals help kick off the Tahoe Bike Challenge
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 10:35pmLocal cyclists got into the biking mode Monday in South Lake Tahoe at the start of the two week long bike challenge.
Pearl Izumi at the Y hosted the "Ready, Set, Pedal" party with swag bags, food and special discounts. Riders gathered at the store and started on either a 5 mile or a 10 mile loop.
Dump'n Donuts to kick off 'Compost Your Combustibles'
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/20/2015 - 9:47pmEvent Date:
May 23, 2015 - 9:00am
Douglas County homeowners have an opportunity to compost their residential yard waste early this fire season when TDFPD hosts a kickoff event for Compost Your Combustibles with coffee and donuts on Saturday, May 23 at 9am. The free annual recycling program which historically has started on Memorial Day Weekend is now open at Heavenly Mountain Resort’s Boulder Lodge Parking Lot.
Reno man sentenced to jail after using plane to transport marijuana out of state
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/01/2015 - 9:04pmKevin Dennis Golden, 39, of Reno, Nevada, was sentenced today to two years in prison for possession with the intent to distribute approximately 88 pounds of marijuana that he was attempting to fly in a private plane to Pennsylvania, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced.
Lake Tahoe roadside boat inspection stations open May 1
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/24/2015 - 10:12pmRoadside stations for inspections and decontaminations of motorized boats and watercraft are officially opening for the 2015 boating season. Locations, hours of operation and opening dates are as follows:
Opening Thursday, May 1st:
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., 7 days a week
• Meyers: at the junction of US 50 and Highway 89
• Spooner Summit: at the junction of US 50 and Highway 28 in Nevada
• Alpine Meadows: Highway 89, off Alpine Meadows Road north of Tahoe City *
*Road construction on Alpine Meadows Road: Go to placerroads.com or call 530-581-0471
Thieves use bolt cutters in two high-end bike thefts in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/03/2015 - 9:50pmThere were two high-end bike thefts in South Lake Tahoe city limits this week and the Police Department is issuing a warning.
One bike, a Kona ManoMano, was stolen off the back of a Tahoe Youth and Family Services board member's car as he attended an afternoon meeting at the agency's office on Fremont Avenue. His bike is described as a 27 speed Kona ManoMano, white in color with black printing. A witness saw a man walking by the parking lot with bolt cutters at approximately 4:20 p.m. on Monday, March 30. In a matter of moments the perpetrator was riding off on the bike.
Pocket day pack, the Tallac Pak, released by South Lake Tahoe company
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/03/2015 - 1:45pmSouth Lake Tahoe locals Bryan Burnam and Jacob Hanneman were featured on South Tahoe Now in August, 2014 when their company, Bakpocket Products, released their first product, the Adventure Hammock, on www.kickstarter.com.
Food bank returns to South Lake Tahoe to help those in need
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/18/2015 - 9:06pmEvent Date:
February 25, 2015 - 10:00am
If you and your family are in need of emergency food supplies, you'll want to be at the American Legion in South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, February 25. The Food Bank of El Dorado County is reaching out to the Community of South Lake Tahoe by bringing their mobile food pantry full of bags of food.
From 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. the truck will be in the Legion's parking lot located at 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd. South Lake Tahoe.
One allocation per family please. Please share this information if you know of someone who can be helped with an extra supply of food.
Free sand bags available in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/07/2015 - 1:22amThe City of South Lake Tahoe is offering free sand bags to residents year round, not just during storms. They are available at no cost year round. The sand lot is located at the City’s Streets and Snow Removal Yard located at 1160 Rufus Allen Blvd., which is next to Campground by the Lake.
What to do in Lake Tahoe When There Isn't Much Snow? Bike or Hike at Rabe Meadow
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/24/2015 - 9:46pmThe following originally ran in South Tahoe Now on January 21, 2014 as part of a series of stories about winter activities when there isn't much snow:
Since there is a lack of snow through the Sierra Nevada, visitors and locals in the Lake Tahoe basin are enjoying things that are normally reserved for the summer months.
968 Hotel is only South Lake Tahoe hotel featured on Travel Channel series
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/16/2015 - 9:09pm“Hotel Showdown” squares off four different hotels against one another in a
winner-take-all competition. Representatives from the competing hotels spend the night at each other’s property, and with an exacting eye for detail, award points for every aspect of their experience. The highest-rated hotel wins a coveted $25,000.
The hour long episode featuring South Lake Tahoe’s 968 Park Hotel is titled ”Cat’s Out of the Bag with a Gun Show” and premieres Tuesday, January 27 at 9:00 p.m. PST.
Op/Ed: Lead Safe Tahoe Program Wraps Up
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/06/2015 - 12:23pmIn 2009 the City of South Lake Tahoe was awarded its first lead hazard control grant for $1.5 million dollars that was federally funded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Lead Safe Tahoe program was established so that the City could assist members of our community in reducing their exposure to hazards from lead-based paint. In 2011 the City was awarded a second lead hazard control grant in the amount of $2.0 million dollars.
High energy at SnowGlobe in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/31/2014 - 12:46amThere is so much more to SnowGlobe that the beat of the bass heard echoing through the trees in your neighborhood. It is much more than a very large group of young people turning out for a techno concert outdoors.
It is an experience.
I am a member of the "over 50" crowd so the music featured at SnowGlobe is not something I know much about so I went into SnowGlobe to see what it's all about.
930 new laws to take affect in California in 2015
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/29/2014 - 12:04amPlastic bags, driver's licenses, selfies, assisted living and teens are just a few of the subjects the new laws in California will address in 2015.
Here are just a few of the 930 new laws:
Kudos: Liberty Utilities employees give back during the holidays
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/20/2014 - 11:04pmYou may recall that a month ago employees from Liberty Utilities donated cash and boxes and cans of food for the South Lake Tahoe backpack food program, Page and Sage. This generous donation allows the group to continue to feed the kids in need in our community.
Reno man pleads guilty after flying marijuana across country
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/19/2014 - 9:34pmKevin Dennis Golden, 39, of Reno, Nevada, pleaded guilty today to possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced.
Tahoe Youth & Family Services holds annual Night of Giving Thursday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/17/2014 - 11:16pmEvent Date:
December 18, 2014 - 4:30pm
Tahoe Youth & Family Services is hosting their fifth annual Night of Giving 4:30-6:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at their South Lake Tahoe office at 1021 Fremont Avenue.
The night is used as an opportunity for the community to learn about what TYFS does and to help them out both financially and with items needed by the homeless youth they serve.
There will be light refreshments.
Tips for being prepared during Lake Tahoe's winter storms
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/11/2014 - 12:38amLiberty Utilities is reminding customers to always be prepared for winter storms and possible power outages that may result from them.
“Although we’ve made significant progress in reducing electrical outages since acquiring the utility nearly four years ago, the reality is that a really big winter storm can impact our ability to keep the lights on,” according to Mike Smart, President of Liberty Utilities-California.
With the approaching winter storm, Liberty offers the following outage preparation tips:
Free sand bags available in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/09/2014 - 10:39pmWith the impeding wet storm, the City of South Lake Tahoe reminds all residents that there are free 'do it yourself' sand bags available.
Available for free all year long, most people tend to think about needing them only during storms.
Prevent house fires: Can Your Ashes
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/25/2014 - 8:09pmArea fire departments respond to fires every year that are caused by people leaving their fireplace or wood stove ashes in a paper bag on their home's deck. These accidents can easily be prevented with correct handling of ashes.
"Can Your Ashes" is a campaign that informs the public of these inherent dangers.
Embers, often concealed in what appears to be cold ashes, can remain hot enough to kindle a fire for several days.
To safely dispose of ashes, fire officials offer these tips:
• Never store ashes in bags or boxes.
Family friendly treats for Halloween
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/30/2014 - 11:15pmThere are several safe trick or treat events going on around the South Shore on Halloween as well as thousands of homes to visit along city streets. Rain is expected as the sun sets so dress warm, stay dry, be safe and have fun!
Halloween Cove returns to the Beach Retreat & Lodge located at 3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Kids will go from room to room getting treats, enjoy face painting, games, photos and music. Head for the courtyard of the hotel. It goes from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and it's free.
Free Farmer's Market on Wednesday for South Lake Tahoe residents people in need
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/19/2014 - 12:55amEvent Date:
October 22, 2014 - 10:00am
A free Farmer's Market will be held on Wednesday, October 22 in South Lake Tahoe so families in need can get the food they need.
The Food Bank of El Dorado County will be at the American Legion, located at 2748 Lake Tahoe Blvd from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. to hand out food bags of produce.
They have made monthly trips to the area all summer to give emergency food supplies to South Lake Tahoe residents.
Residents and Businesses Work to Restore Lake Tahoe’s Natural Beauty
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/10/2014 - 9:32am
Event Date:
October 12, 2014 - 9:30am Residents and businesses located in Nevada and California have joined efforts to remove graffiti and trash from Lake Tahoe which is known for its pristine water and incredible natural setting. On Sunday, October 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., organizers invite friends and supporters of Lake Tahoe to participate in this special multi-state effort. They will meet at 9:30 a.m. at Sand Harbor for a safety talk, graffiti and trash removal instructions and supplies.
Color Blast 5k Run/Walk in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/09/2014 - 7:26amEvent Date:
October 11, 2014 - 9:00am
Tahoe Youth and Family Services is holding their Color Blast Run this Saturday at Lake Tahoe Community College. This fun, fundraiser is a 5k walk/run around the LTCC campus, and it's not just any 5k walk/run! Participants get doused with color around the course so when they cross the finish line they're covered from head to toe in color!
The original run was postponed to October 11 due to unhealthy air in September from the King Fire. This weekend will be a great fall day for the event and it's not too late to sign up.
Tahoe National Forest remains closed until King Fire is "out"
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/28/2014 - 4:19pm9/29/14 8 p.m. update - The King Fire is now 92% contained and has remained at 97.099 acres burned. More personnel has been released and there are now 3,401 remaining on the fire.
Mop up and patrol continued. Continued the demobilization of excess resources. Continued to backhaul excess equipment and trash. Fire suppression repair is ongoing. Homes and damaged buildings on White Meadows Road are being evaluated for future damage from possible mud and debris flows caused by the last two days of rain. Some homes and buildings are being prepared with sand bags by crews.
Firefighters have put a line around 89% of the King Fire
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/14/2014 - 3:43pm9/28/14 10:00 p.m. update: 4,420 firefighters and support staff are still on the scene of the 97.099 acre King Fire which is now 89% contained.
After 4 days of precipitation with accumulations of 1-3 inches, fire spread has been halted, however heat remains in the heavier fuels and in the heavy duff sheltered from the rain under the dense timber canopy. As the weather turns warm and dry over the next several days, expect to see an increase in fire activity and smoke production; however spread potential is extremely low, doe to the successful suppression efforts.
Lake Tahoe native mussels being relocated in order to protect species
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/03/2014 - 11:55pmQuagga mussels have been getting all the press lately but today it was the river mussel's turn for notoriety.
Native to the western U.S., the river mussel is now a protected species due to their population being threatened by dams, habitat modification due to the disappearance of Lahontan Cutthroat Trout from the Upper Truckee and other river habitat changing occurrences.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/31/2014 - 10:48pmEl Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.
8/7
3:21 p.m. - South Avenue: A 62 YEAR OLD FEMALE WAS TRANSPORTED TO BARTON HOSPITAL AFTER SHE ENTERED A LOCAL PET STORE ASKING FOR PARAMEDICS AND THEN COLLAPSED. LIFE SAVING MEASURES WERE ATTEMPTED WITH NEGATIVE RESULT. DUE TO THE FEMALE'S
UNEXPLAINED INJURIES SOUTH LAKE TAHOE POLICE DETECTIVE'S RESPONDED AS WELL.
4:12 p.m. - Johnson Blvd: A 47 YEAR OLD WOMAN WAS ARRESTED FOR BEING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
8/8
Plastic Bag Ban headed to the Governor Brown's desk
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/30/2014 - 9:30amCalifornia may soon be the first state to have a ban on single use plastic bags.
A ban on single use plastic bags is already in place in South Lake Tahoe and 90 other cities and counties in the state of California, but that may soon change. If Governor Brown signs the bill that was sent to him on Friday, the whole state will have a ban on plastic bags for grocery stores and large pharmacies in 2015 and convenience stores in 2016.
South Lake Tahoe locals create Bakpocket eco-products
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/22/2014 - 12:08amA new business in South Lake Tahoe is the creation of South Lake Tahoe locals Bryan Burnam and Jacob Hanneman, who have taken their passion for the outdoors to start Bakpocket Products.
Since August 8, the company has their newest product, the Adventure Hammock, listed on Kickstarter, which is a global funding platform designed to help small startup companies to promote their projects and products.
Second phase of plastic bag ban postponed by City Council's vote of 3 to 2
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/05/2014 - 10:21pm"I call upon you to with every ounce of respect to please take your community's engagement to heart and hear their voices as their elected officials," said resident Jenna Palacio during the South Lake Tahoe City Council's meeting Tuesday. "This is your opportunity for leadership."
Palacio was one of many who spoke in front of the Council and asked them to stay on their original track and keep the single use plastic bag ban in place.
Opinion: Plastic bag ban or not, it's up to us to do the right thing
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/13/2014 - 10:07pmThe City of South Lake Tahoe imposed a single use, plastic bag ban for grocery stores in the city limits in October of 2013. The original ordinance was for grocery stores to implement the new policy on January 15, 2014 and for all other retail outlets to begin on October 15. During the June 17th City Council meeting, three Council members decided that the ban on all other retail outlets should be postponed and the final vote on that will be during this week's Council meeting.
Ex-chief of huge pension fund guilty of bribery; South Lake Tahoe businessman still faces charges
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 11:31pmThe former head of the nation’s largest pension fund admitted Friday that he took bribes, including hundreds of thousands of dollars stuffed in paper bags and a shoe box, and helped an associate collect millions in a fraudulent investment scheme.
Fred Buenrostro Jr. pleaded guilty in San Francisco federal court to fraud and bribery charges stemming from his time as chief executive of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System from 2002 to 2008.
Autographed golf bags to be auctioned during Celebrity Golf Week for charity
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 8:30pmCelebrities competing in the 25th American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe next week will be autographing golf bags for charity. Vessel and the ACC have teamed up to raise money by auctioning off the bags through online and text bidding.
Gene Upshaw Memorial Golf Classic Brings Out the Stars July 13-14
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/09/2014 - 6:04pmEvent Date:
July 13, 2014 - 9:00am
NFL Hall of Fame members Marcus Allen and Mike Haynes will join Cy Young winner Vida Blue and other sports stars at the 6th Annual Gene Upshaw Memorial Golf Classic at Gray's Crossing in Truckee July 13 to 14.
The tournament is held to pay tribute to Hall of Famer and former Oakland Raider and Lake Tahoe resident Gene Upshaw and raise funds for cancer programs and traumatic brain injuries. Upshaw golfed often at the American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament in South Lake Tahoe before his sudden death from pancreatic cancer in 2008, just 3 days after being diagnosed.
Volunteers Remove 2,260 Pounds of Trash From Six Lake Tahoe Beaches
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/07/2014 - 4:00pmThousands flocked to Lake Tahoe beaches for the 4th of July and left behind thousands of pounds of trash. Several groups have been participating in the Adopt a Beach cleanup program that is getting volunteers out to clean up the mess, both trash and fireworks debris.
The League to Save Lake Tahoe had over 120 volunteers participate in their annual Keep Tahoe Red, White & Blue Beach Cleanup. They cleaned at Commons Beach in Tahoe City, Nevada Beach and Zephyr Shoals on the East Shore, and Kiva, Regan and El Dorado beaches on the South Shore for a total of about 3 miles of shoreline.
Large Scale Beach and Lake Tahoe Clean Up After Fireworks
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/05/2014 - 6:14pmVolunteers are scouring Lake Tahoe beaches and waters, looking for fireworks remnants and other trash.
In response to the lawsuit filed after large amounts of fireworks debris was found on the beach at Pinewild last summer, local service clubs, employee groups and other volunteer teams formed by local agencies joined in beach clean up efforts.
Volunteers Invited to Clean Up Tahoe Beaches on July 5
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/30/2014 - 3:54pm
Event Date:
July 5, 2014 - 9:00am The League to Save Lake Tahoe will host its annual Keep Tahoe Red, White & Blue Beach Cleanups at five locations throughout Lake Tahoe on July 5. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are invited to join the effort from Tahoe City to Nevada Beach and South Shore.
You Can Adopt a Beach in Lake Tahoe!
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/18/2014 - 10:28pmLooking for an enjoyable way to contribute to the Lake Tahoe community, either as a local or as a visitor?
Adopt-a-Beach is one of the nicest and easiest ways to protect this valuable and beautiful treasure and they're looking for several volunteers to help this summer. This program is sponsored by the City of South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Visitor's Authority, U.S. Forest Service, League to Save Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and South Tahoe Refuse.
2nd Phase of South Lake Tahoe Plastic Bag Ban Ordinance to be Delayed
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/17/2014 - 6:36pmAfter lengthy debate during Tuesday's South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting, a 3-2 vote changed the direction of the second phase of the plastic bag ban.
In January, 2014, a ban on single use bags was implemented for all grocery stores and food vendors in the city limits. That portion of the ban has not changed. What has changed is the second phase which was going to expand the ban to retail stores starting on October 15, 2014.
South Lake Tahoe Bag Ban Ordinance in Front of City Council Again
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/15/2014 - 9:39pmEvent Date:
June 17, 2014 - 9:00am
Food vendors/grocery stores in South Lake Tahoe have complied with a single use bag ban ordinance since January 15, 2014.
Many panicked business owners and residents expressed their reluctance at the time, afraid of unknown costs that might be involved as well as not having the convenience of plastic bags at check out.
If one looks at the attendance at the City's workshops for both residents and business owners on the subject, they'd assume everything is working out due to lack of participation.