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Letter to the citizens of South Lake Tahoe about potential recall
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/10/2020 - 5:08pmIn the coming days and weeks, you will see a recall petition circulating for me. I voted my conscience on an item before the city council and certain members of the public disagreed with that vote.
Tahoe Douglas Rotary donates $20,000 to local nonprofits amidst COVID-19 emergency
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/10/2020 - 12:37pmSTATELINE, Nev. - Due to the catastrophic impact of COVID-19, the Rotary Club of Tahoe-Douglas announced its immediate initial commitment and disbursement of $20,000 in cash grants to four South Lake Tahoe Community proactive support agencies - Tahoe Magic, Christmas Cheer, Giving Angels and Bread & Broth.
The club has been serving the South Shore community since 1965 and just completed an online auction in lieu of their normal annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration.
Stay at Home in South Lake Tahoe: Police and City addressing concerns
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 5:46pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Ever since Governor Newsom issued a 'Stay at Home' order on March 19, 2020, there has been confusion on what businesses are essential and what the public can and cannot do. The order was created to protect the health and well-being of all Californians and to establish consistency across the state in order to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Douglas County virtual meeting access information
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 10:14amDOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Public meetings have gone to a virtual format to protect the public against health threats posed by the coronavirus and COVID-19. Promoting social distancing and reducing public gatherings have led local governments to create materials and procedures for the public to still participate and to follow the Brown Act.
Douglas County Commissioners will no longer have a physical location designated for their meetings and copies of the agenda will no longer be physically posted.
Meeting materials will be posted on the following websites:
Is South Lake Tahoe prepared for the coronavirus?
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/26/2020 - 1:12pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many have asked, what if our community starts getting COVID-19 cases, are we prepared? Many different groups, agencies, and the government have been working diligently and collaboratively on emergency plans to prepare.
Senior Citizen services and store hours in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/20/2020 - 1:20pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The threat of the novel coronavirus and COVID-19 is a scary one for all people, especially the more vulnerable citizens of the community including senior citizens.
The South Lake Tahoe Senior Center is closed but nutrition services are being provided on a "to go" basis. Those 60 and older can stop by Monday through Friday between 11:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. and get a hot meal to go for a $3 suggested donation. Their Meals on Wheels program serves about 80 seniors with hot meals delivered Monday through Friday.
Governor orders all Nevada casinos and non-essential businesses to close
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/17/2020 - 11:35pmDuring a Tuesday evening press conference, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak ordered a statewide closure of all nonessential businesses in the state, including casinos.
The Stateline, Nevada casinos not already closed will close March 17 at midnight. The nonessential businesses in the state must close by noon on Wednesday, March 18.
South Lake Tahoe Police Chief Brian Uhler says goodbye; March retirement date set
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/27/2020 - 6:17pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In just two weeks the City of South Lake Tahoe will be saying goodbye to its sixth police chief since becoming incorporated in 1965.
Chief Brian Uhler will be wrapping up a 40-year career in law enforcement when he retires from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) on March 12, 2020. He has been the second-longest serving chief, coming within a couple of months of the City's second police chief, John Crow.
Heartbreaking end after police pull drowning dog out of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/27/2020 - 11:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On just after 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) responded to a call of a dog that was hit by a vehicle near the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
Lobo, a large Siberian Husky, was accidentally let out of a hotel complex while the family was away. Witnesses tried to render aid at the scene but Lobo panicked, bit them and ran off.
Letter: Let's give our firefighters a chance to be successful!
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 10:15amAnother tax. Another agency short funds. Every year someone needs more money. I get it, it gets old. Why didn't they budget better? They have a multi-million dollar budget, why can't they make it work?
Letter: YES on Measure B to Keep Tahoe Blue and Safe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 10:57amIf you live in Tahoe, the threat of fire is constantly ping-ponging around in the back of your mind – a dull nagging feeling that’s tough to pin down.
El Dorado County's 100 top paid employees
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/14/2020 - 11:21pmEL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Auditor-Controller Joe Harn has updated the list of the County’s 100 highest compensated employees for the calendar year 2019.
South Tahoe High Climate Crew attends Citizens' Climate Lobby Conference
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/23/2020 - 1:13amMembers of the Climate Crew, an environmental club at South Tahoe High School, attended the 2020 Citizens Climate Lobby Conference in Oakland last weekend.
Led by Lindsay Richardson, a teacher at STHS and advisor of the Climate Crew, eight seniors from the club took the four-hour drive to Oakland to hear new ideas on how to encourage the community and their peers to be environmentally friendly.
First up was the Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) executive director, Mark Reynolds, with a passionate speech about the late founder and president of Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Marshall Saunders.
Letter: County needs to protect residents from impacts of SnowGlobe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/02/2020 - 10:46amAgain, my family and I have been subjected to the invasive noise pollution inside our home from yet another SnowGlobe event. I live in the county near Sierra House School. I purchased this home to live in a quiet and peaceful alpine environment. Now, my home is 1.18 miles or 6,225 feet from a large and loud musical venue that violates noise regulations, creates pollution, and drains governmental resources in my community. All the while, I am paying tax dollars for services not rendered. It is very disappointing, to say the least!
Changes in layout planned to mitigate sound for 9th annual SnowGlobe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/22/2019 - 10:40amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There have been changes over the past eight years with the annual outdoor music festival in South Lake Tahoe, SnowGlobe, and many of them are meant to mitigate sound that affects nearby neighbors.
The festival draws thousands of electronic dance music and festival fans from around the world December 29-31 each year.
City of South Lake Tahoe newsletter: At Lake Level
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/13/2019 - 9:59pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The December edition of the City of South Lake Tahoe's "At Lake Level" has been released by City Manager Frank Rush. This month Rush covers SnowGlobe, the 56-acre site and a possible new Fire/EMS station for the community.
56-Acre Site
Music, food and dancing at South Lake Tahoe Senior Center grand reopening celebration
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/11/2019 - 12:24amEvent Date:
December 28, 2019 - 2:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The social, nutritional, recreational and educational hub for South Lake Tahoe's senior citizens has been getting a much-needed facelift in their "great room", one which includes new flooring, heat and air, along with new technology and large screen televisions.
A Grand Opening Celebration will be held on Saturday, December 28 and the whole community is invited, both young and old. The Open House will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. A full slate of activities is planned:
Special Douglas County meeting on Master Plan update and Park Ranch
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 5:05pmDOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County commissioners will be holding a special meeting on a Development Agreement between Park Ranch Holdings LLC and Master Plan amendments on Tuesday, December 3 at 9:00 a.m.
Tahoe Film Festival returns to the North Shore
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 12:49pmThe 5th annual Tahoe Film Fest presents an incredible selection of new feature films and documentaries on various topics, as well as important award-winning environmental films. Several filmmakers introduce their works. The event is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy almost thirty films and interact with other film aficionados.
All proceeds from the festival, which runs on the North Shore from December 5-8, go to support educational programs at the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center.
Local students honored by DAR Chapter
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/25/2019 - 8:56amOn Thursday evening, November 21, members of Lake Tahoe Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and guests gathered to honor two local high school students with the prestigious DAR Good Citizen Award.
This award has been presented to deserving high school students since 1934. However, the award has never been presented in the greater Lake Tahoe Basin because, until February 2019, there was no DAR chapter in the area.
LTCC women's soccer team win playoff game; Host round two Tuesday in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/23/2019 - 8:08pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's on to the second round of playoffs for the Lake Tahoe Community College women's soccer team. They took care of 18th seed West Valley College at the South Lake Tahoe campus on Saturday, winning the game 4-0.
The top-seeded Coyotes will host the City College of San Francisco Rams (No. 8 seed) on Tuesday, November 26.
Game time is 12:00 p.m.
Tickets for LTCC students, staff, faculty, and all senior citizens are $8. Everyone else is $12. Cash only, please.
LTCC Coyotes host the first round of playoffs in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/20/2019 - 5:59pmEvent Date:
November 23, 2019 - 1:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) women's soccer team will be hosting the first round of the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) NorCal playoffs on Saturday, November 23.
The LTCC Coyotes ended the regular season as the #1 Junior College Division III team in the country with their record of 18-0-2, a spot they held for weeks. This has been the second consecutive year they went undefeated and haven't lost a game since September 2017.
On Saturday they will be hosting the winner of the West Hills-West Valley game being held Nov. 21.
Column: Marching forward with forest health
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/19/2019 - 7:15pmLast week our collective memories returned to that terrible November morning as a raging wildfire swept through Paradise, California. We woke that morning to images of wholesale devastation as fearsome winds drove racing flames from one town and one home to the next. We were horrified to watch videos of citizens running for their lives, desperately trying to escape the smoke and flames that were engulfing everything in their path. Eighty-five people lost their lives—the deadliest fire in California history— in what we now call the Camp Fire.
South Lake Tahoe WWII veteran rides in B-17 again after 75 years
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 11/10/2019 - 11:30pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Danny Francisco was still in high school when he enlisted to serve his country, and just days after graduation he was on his way to train.
The 95-year-old Army Air Corps veteran was given a chance to fly again in a B-17, 75 years after his last flight.
Phil Ward of South Lake Tahoe was delivering meals to local senior citizens when he met Danny and heard his story. Phil's son Eric created the video in this story which features an interview and flight.
Grand Jury indicts four men at forefront of marijuana grows linked to El Dorado County deputy's killing
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/07/2019 - 6:08pmAs soon as word spread that El Dorado County Deputy Brian Ishmael was shot and killed in the line of duty on October 23, multiple federal agencies were mobilized and went to work to not only find out who was directly responsible for the death, but also to uncover those in charge of the illegal marijuana grows at the forefront of the case.
El Dorado County Sheriff's deputy shot and killed in line of duty; Two arrested
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/23/2019 - 10:40am11:30 a.m. UPDATE: Deputy Brian Ishmael of the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office died in the line of duty early Wednesday after being shot after arrival at a home in Somerset, Calif. They were responding to a call of theft from a marijuana garden.
El Dorado County Sheriff John D'Agostini held a press conference Wednesday morning, updating the public on some of what transpired earlier in the day.
Daughters of the American Revolution membership surpasses one million
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/18/2019 - 4:12pmThis month, membership in the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has surpassed one million total members since its beginning. Member number one million is Amy Dickinson from Freetown, New York. Amy is the author of the popular advice column, “Ask Amy.” Her journalism career began as a freelancing position with the Chicago Tribune. Her personal life has involved many challenges, including her father’s abandonment of the family when she was a child.
Bijou Bash returns with food trucks, carnival games, music and fun
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 9:42pmEvent Date:
October 19, 2019 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A day full of family-friendly fun will take place on Saturday, October 19 during the Bijou Bash at Bijou Community Park in South Lake Tahoe from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
“This community works hard all year to make South Lake Tahoe what it is and we want to celebrate that,” said City Manager Frank Rush, “At the end of the day families matter, citizens matter, this event is the city’s way of bringing everyone together to acknowledge that.”
Deputies looking for driver who took a Jeep off road and got stuck in Trout Creek
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/16/2019 - 10:01pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) is looking for the owner of a Jeep who decided to go off-roading in the Trout Creek meadow behind Lake Tahoe Community College.
On Friday afternoon, deputies and a tow company recovered the vehicle from the creek.
"Have you lost a Jeep somewhere in Trout Creek behind Lake Tahoe Community College? Some good citizens called EDSO to help you recover it. It is with us," the department posted on their Facebook page.
They are asking the owner to give them a call at 530.573.3300 to claim the vehicle.
Column: Epic collaboration makes the impossible, possible
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/19/2019 - 4:44pmWe’ve finally settled into a spectacular Tahoe summer. Like a shooting star, summer is fleeting, with the Fourth of July already in our review mirror. With all the outdoor recreation that summer affords us here at Lake Tahoe, here’s one more experience worth noting.
If you’re looking for a stunningly beautiful bike ride or a perfect pathway on which to take a walk, the new East Shore Tahoe Trail is unparalleled. Dignitaries recently gathered to celebrate the trail’s grand opening at the end of June. The path is a three-mile link between the south end of Incline Village and Sand Harbor.
Stateline redevelopment area remains intact after Douglas County Commissioners' decision
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/24/2019 - 11:52pmSTATELINE, Nev. - Douglas County Redevelopment Area No. 2 (RDA2) at Stateline is moving forward despite a move to have it dissolved by Douglas County Commissioner Dave Nelson.
There was an overflow crowd at the commissioner's June 20 meeting at Lake Tahoe. Many of those who could not fit in the meeting room were accommodated with audio feed in the judges' chambers and the bottom floor of the parking garage.
Community turns out to call for end of hate and bigotry in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/06/2019 - 7:03pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - "Never again," chanted the dozens of people that showed up to Trout Creek Thursday to show support of the Jewish community after anti-Semitic graffiti was found underneath the bridge on Lake Tahoe Boulevard.
70th Anniversary of the Wagon Train through South Lake Tahoe Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/01/2019 - 9:46amEvent Date:
June 2, 2019 (All day)
The Highway 50 Wagon Train will once again traverse the Sierra this week, just as the pioneers of the 1800s once did. People seeking riches headed west after gold was discovered near Placerville in 1849, but their routes were varied as very few had traveled that direction before them.
Team Tahoe brings home the GOLD!!!
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/20/2019 - 5:45pmToday I witnessed selflessness in it’s purest form. Here is an athlete cheering on another whose abilities are more physically challenged than his own. He recognizes the effort it takes for his friend to accomplish the task before him. Ryan Willfords, who is in the wheelchair, is a long time friend of Michael Cotter his faithful encourager.
Fire officials: Some town will be affected by wildfire this summer, who's next?
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/30/2019 - 4:29pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Over 200 members of the community gathered last week for a Community Wildfire Preparedness and Evacuation Planning meeting that featured ten panelists for an important discussion on what is on the minds of many.
The goal is to be a community that is wildfire ready, and the speakers went through the ways both they and the citizens of the South Shore can be prepared for wildfire, establish evacuation routes and what the emergency response will be.
Lake Spirit Awards highlight ways to protect Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/24/2019 - 8:27pmLAKE TAHOE, Nevada – Five people were recognized at the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) meeting Wednesday for their commitment to protecting and enhancing Lake Tahoe’s unique natural environment.
Since 2011, TRPA has awarded the Lake Spirit Awards to individuals from both the North and South Shores who are either citizens or agency representatives/environmental scientists.
Building trails, promoting climate change awareness, organizing beach cleanups, and preserving cultural resources are some of the ways this year’s award winners show their dedication to Lake Tahoe.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office celebrates newest SAR graduates
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/22/2019 - 6:00amThe newest members of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Team were recently celebrated at the graduation ceremony at the Carson Valley United Methodist Church in Gardnerville on April 16, 2019.
The academy they attended was taught at the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) by members of the Douglas County Search and Rescue Team, consisting of training in the classroom and practical training in the field.
Douglas County teams removing debris from river channels ahead of spring flooding
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/17/2019 - 4:14pmWith warming temperatures and melting snow, Douglas County is reminding residents of the potential for some minor spring flooding in the months to come. With the spring run-off, citizens could expect to see some road closures on arterial roads such as Mottsville, Centerville Lane, Muller Lane and Genoa Lane.
In preparation for flooding, the Douglas County Stormwater Division has been removing flood debris in river channels with the Carson Valley Conservation District, Carson Water Subconservancy and Nevada Division of Water Resources.
Douglas County looking at automatic sprinkler ordinance at commissioner meeting
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/04/2019 - 12:56pmSTATELINE, Nev. - The Douglas County Commissioners will be considering the adoption of a new fire code which would require the installation of automatic fire sprinklers on new construction of homes less than 5,000 square feet. Their approval would acknowledge that benefits outweigh the cost to homeowners.
The meeting in Minden, which starts at 1:00 p.m., is normally fed live through the internet but as of 10:00 a.m. there were some technical difficulties and it may not be shown online.
Douglas commissioners oppose Nevada gun background check law
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/15/2019 - 11:30pmDouglas County has made it clear to the State of Nevada they won't stand for any legislation that exceeds federal firearm transfer requirements. Their reaction came after Governor Steve Sisolak signed SB 143, a bill that would require background checks on gun sales, on February 15, 2019.
City Council hears update on US50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/07/2019 - 6:06pmEvent Date:
March 14, 2019 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's been over three decades in the making. The US50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project, also known as the Loop Road, is getting closer to becoming a final plan and its implementation.
The South Lake Tahoe City Council heard a presentation by Tahoe Transportation District (TTD), Lew Feldman and John Hasty of Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) on Tuesday, outlining what has been accomplished and what is left to be done.
California Supreme Court puts an end to the ''Loop Road' lawsuit
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/06/2019 - 1:16amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In 2016 a group of citizens gathered enough signatures to put a measure before the voters in November of that year to prevent the City of South Lake Tahoe from taking any action on what has been known as the Loop Road project (though the official name is the US 50/South Shore Community Revitalization Project) without first getting approval by the voters.
Today the California Supreme Court put an end to that measure.
Terrorism of 9/11 was call to duty for South Lake Tahoe police officer
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/01/2019 - 1:34pmSeptember 11th, 2001 terrorists shocked the nation as Americans all across the country watched the twin towers fall. The tragic events that day changed the lives of many Americans. Some lost their mothers, fathers, sisters, friends, and brothers, and for some, like Officer Traci Trapani of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD), the events of that day were a call to duty to protecting the general welfare of the American public against all enemies, both foreign and domestic.
Waze responds to El Dorado County about South Lake Tahoe westbound traffic issues
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/26/2019 - 8:54pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Traffic is nothing new in South Lake Tahoe and Meyers, but Sunday traffic leaving Lake Tahoe has become worse once tech-savvy drivers learned how to navigate side roads. Residents cannot leave their homes for fear they won't be able to get back for hours, and drivers trying to make it back to Sacramento and the Bay Area get frustrated with standstill hours-long lines.
Letter: Agencies alert public on what they're doing to alleviate traffic leaving South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/02/2019 - 1:03amThe following is a letter created by the four agencies currently working together to try and find a solution to the traffic problem in Meyers as visitors exit Lake Tahoe after a weekend. A public meeting was held on Friday night and that story will be carried on Saturday.
Douglas County Board of Commissioners meeting cancelled
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/16/2019 - 7:13pmDOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Due to a forecast storm and concerns for driving and safety, the Douglas County commissioners have postponed their January 17 meeting.
A special meeting has been scheduled for January 24, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. at Lake Tahoe to hear the items from the January 17, 2019 agenda. The agenda has been removed from the County's website so it is unknown at this time what those items might be.
To check the agenda in the future, visit http://douglascountynv.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx.
Public memorial for Judge Terrence Finney in South Lake Tahoe Friday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 10:58amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A public memorial for the first superior court judge in the community, the Honorable Terrence M. Finney, will be held on Friday, January 4, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Department 3 of the South Lake Tahoe courthouse.
Finney passed away on November 7, 2018 at the age of 84.
Lawsuit filed against City of South Lake Tahoe to stop enforcement of Measure T
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/19/2018 - 11:21pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It has been just two weeks since the final count of the November 2018 election was certified in El Dorado County and there is already a lawsuit surrounding the outcome of Measure T.
South Lake Tahoe City Council adds monthly evening meetings
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/12/2018 - 8:07pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The new city council voted unanimously during their December 11 meeting to add nightly meetings to their calendar during the year to make it easier for residents who work during the day to make it to a meeting.
“Council understands that everyone can’t make it to a morning meeting,” said South Lake Tahoe City Manager Frank Rush. “Council has made this change in an effort to make the city more open, more accessible and more transparent, and encourages our citizens to participate in City government.”
South Lake Tahoe police jump in to assist two dogs who jumped from 5th floor of parking garage
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/11/2018 - 11:54amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was a normal day of skiing in South Lake Tahoe on Friday, December 7, 2018 for a couple from Oakland, California. They had parked their car on the top floor of the five-story parking garage at Heavenly Village, left their two dogs Titan and Comet inside and hit the slopes for three hours.