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Passions run high at City's vacation home rental meeting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/24/2015 - 10:29pm
An overflowing audience of South Lake Tahoe residents, home owners, vacation home owners, real estate agents, property managers, vacation rental companies, locals and city officials were on hand Tuesday night at the Vacation Home Rental (VHR) community workshop held in City Council chambers at the airport.
City Manager Nancy Kerry ran the meeting, giving everyone a chance to speak their opinion after a short presentation.
South Lake Tahoe Community Job Fair to be held
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/19/2015 - 10:50pm
Event Date:
March 31, 2015 - 3:00pm
Due to popular demand, community job fairs will be held on both the North and South Shores of Lake Tahoe this spring. Last year's Tahoe Job Fair was held at Squaw Valley and over 1,100 perspective employees attended.
In a joint effort between Harrahs and Harveys, the Lake Tahoe Sustainability Collaboration, Professional Ski Instructor's Association and the American Assocition of Snowboarder Instructors, the Tahoe Regional Community fair will be held on the South Shore March 31 and on the North Shore on April 1.
Vacation home rentals in South Lake Tahoe subject of meeting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/16/2015 - 11:00pm
Event Date:
March 24, 2015 - 5:30pm
A public workshop on the City of South Lake Tahoe's vacation home rental policy (VHR) will be held on March 24 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
Excessive noise, trash and parking issues are some of the main complaints voiced by neighbors of vacation homes so the City wants to address all concerns. Those concerned neighbors as well as vacation homeowners, rental companies and hotels are invited to attend the meeting.
Parent company of Sierra-at-Tahoe and 15 other resorts considering selling
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/15/2015 - 5:43pm
A real estate investment trust that’s considering getting out of the snow business could sell more than dozen ski resorts from Maine to California that are worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
CNL Lifestyle Properties owns 16 resorts including Northstar-at-Tahoe and Sierra-at-Tahoe in California, Sunday River and Sugarloaf in Maine, Bretton Woods, Loon Mountain and Mount Sunapee in New Hampshire, Okemo Mountain in Vermont, Crested Butte in Colorado and Brighton in Utah.
City of South Lake Tahoe wants to create long term occupancy ordinance
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/05/2015 - 12:08am
Motels and hotels being used for long term occupancy is a problem across the country and South Lake Tahoe is no different.
Of the 120 motels and hotels in the city limits, 58 of them are being used for long term occupancy. 1,300 rooms are now rented for long periods of time. These units were not built for people to live in long term as there is no refrigeration or cooking facilities, and many times there are families living in a room meant for just two people for a night or two.
SLT Police asking public for help in recent identity theft case
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/03/2015 - 2:08pm
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding more about the local activities of two men suspected of burglary, identity theft and other charges.
As reported in SouthTahoeNow, Chad Galvan and Marcus Gamez were arrested on February 25 on multiple charges stemming from their obtaining art at a local gallery with stolen identities.
No dogs allowed — in the bar
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/16/2015 - 10:50pm
Chances are, the beast sitting on the bar stool next to you won’t be a real dog.
A measure heard Monday by the Senate Government Affairs Committee seeks to allow operators of stand-alone bars, saloons and taverns to allow dogs inside their establishments without interference from local government overseers.
But county health officials testified against Senate Bill 105, sponsored by Sen. James Settelmeyer, R-Minden.
Settelmeyer introduced the bill at the request of Karen Woodmansee, editor of the Virginia City News in Storey County. She also works at a local casino.
Colorado’s legal weed market: $700 million in sales last year, $1 billion by 2016
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/15/2015 - 12:27am
Legal marijuana was a $700 million dollar industry in Colorado last year, according to a Washington Post analysis of recently-released tax data from the state's Department of Revenue. In 2014, Colorado retailers sold $386 million of medical marijuana and $313 million for purely recreational purposes. The two segments of the market generated $63 million in tax revenue, with an additional $13 million collected in licenses and fees.
Placer County backs away from hotel conflict with South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/29/2015 - 7:58pm
Placer County officials have backed away from a land-use battle with the city of South Lake Tahoe. But they're moving ahead with the larger effort aimed at allowing development of a hotel on the north side of the lake for the first time since 1959.
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.
In resort towns, working class squeezed out as rich move in
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/12/2015 - 4:09pm
ASPEN, Colo. (AP) -- At first, Loly Garcia didn't have to travel far to her jobs in the chic hotels of this fabled tourist town. She shared a tiny studio apartment with her father, brother and a cousin after arriving from El Salvador more than 20 years ago.
But after she married and wanted a home of her own, she had to drive 23 miles west, past tracts of empty land and vacant mansions whose owners visit only a couple of weeks a year, to the mobile home park where she now lives.
South Lake Tahoe not immune from fake vacation rental scams
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/11/2015 - 11:49pm
Imagine packing up the car and heading up to South Lake Tahoe to enjoy a week at the large vacation home you just rented, only to find out that the house isn't yours to use when you arrive.
That scenario happened over the recent holiday when not one, not two, but four different groups thought they rented a home on Bonita Road near Heavenly Mountain Resort. All of the groups found a home for rent on Craigslist, a popular website used for buying, selling and renting.
South Lake Tahoe prepares for SnowGlobe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/23/2014 - 12:54am
The stages were being set up Monday at the Community Play Fields in South Lake Tahoe. Large tents could be seen from Al Tahoe Blvd as work crews were busy getting things ready for SnowGlobe which will be in South Lake Tahoe December 28-31.
Residents in the neighborhoods surrounding the fields and Lake Tahoe Community College received a letter recently from the City of South Lake Tahoe, alerting them that the three day outdoor concert is once again coming to the South Shore.
Potential hotel development swap causing ire around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/12/2014 - 12:48am
There may be a duel this winter over hotel rooms around Lake Tahoe.
Placer County is interested in paying about $3.7 million to buy hotels from private owners and demolish them in the city of South Lake Tahoe, which is in El Dorado County.
South Lake Tahoe doesn't want to lose the hotels, along with the important associated sales and room taxes.
Placer County wants the hotels so it can open development of new lodging along Placer County's north shore of Lake Tahoe, which hasn't had a new hotel built since 1959.
South Lake Tahoe holiday fire truck hits the streets
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/04/2014 - 12:24am
The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department continues the holiday tradition of driving through City neighborhoods and passing out candy canes to our community youth. The decorated engine will Fire Station 2 at 5 p.m. nightly beginning December 10 and going through Christmas Eve.
December 10 Tahoe Keys and Venice Blvd.
December 11 Glenwood
December 12 Keys Blvd. and State Streets
December 13 South Y and Tata Ln.
December 14 Barton & Tahoe Island
December 15 Al Tahoe Blvd.
December 16 Springwood and Bijou Pines
December 17 Main Areas and Highway 50
Edward Joseph McCarthy 1921 - 2014
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/12/2014 - 10:36am
We just wanted to let those that knew our father, Edward Joseph McCarthy, that our father passed away at 10:25pm Thursday night, October 2, 2014, in his Lake Tahoe home at the age of 93. He was surrounded by family members as he slipped away from us.
Op/Ed: I'm in Support of Measure F
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/03/2014 - 11:40pm
My wife and I bought a retirement home in Tahoe in 2002, in part because there was a college in South Lake Tahoe. I have been on the LTCC Foundation Board since 2009. I am writing to urge everyone to support Measure F to modernize Lake Tahoe Community College and increase the educational opportunities offered there.
South Lake Tahoe customer experience training for business owners
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/21/2014 - 8:11pm
How to give customers a great experience will be the focus of a workshop given by the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce and City of South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, October 1.
In a time when customers expect even more from those they choose to business with this subject is very important for all South Lake Tahoe business owners.
Mark Rypien wins American Century Championship: Winner of 1st and 25th celebrity tournament
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/20/2014 - 11:02pm
The end of the 25th American Century Golf Championship in South Lake Tahoe wasn't seen by the thousands of spectators that normally line the 18th hole in the final round.
Lightning caused the tournament to be placed on delay for a couple of hours, and by the time play resumed thousands of people had headed back to their cars, hotels and homes.
In true Celebrity Golf fashion, the end was an exciting one. At the time of the delay there was a tie between Mark Rypien and Jeremy Roenick, with Annika Sorenstam in third with just a few holes left to play.
Developing Trends to be Highlighted at Annual South Lake Tahoe Tourism Forum
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/26/2014 - 9:03pm
Event Date:
April 15, 2014 - 3:30pm
The expectations of tourists to South Lake Tahoe are continuously evolving, and being able to anticipate, adapt and prepare for these will be highlighted at the 2014 Tourism Forum. The April 15th event is being sponsored by the TahoeChamber, Lake Tahoe Visitor's Authority and El Dorado County.
In order to succeed as the tourists to South Lake Tahoe start to deman new services, amenities and conveniences, businesses must adopt the necessary tools to survive or risk being left behind.
Community Workshop on Meyers Area Plan to be Held Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/18/2014 - 9:12pm
Event Date:
March 19, 2014 - 6:00pm
Residents of Meyers and the surrounding South Lake Tahoe community have been actively participating in what is called the "Meyers Area Plan." During the last community meeting on February 26 several concerned citizens spoke about what they wanted, and didn't want, to see their in their town.
El Dorado County officials took the numerous public comments made both at the meeting and on-line and have created potential revisions to the Draft Meyers Area Plan.
Festive Fire Trucks Tour South Lake Tahoe Neighborhoods For The Holidays
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/10/2013 - 9:21am
The City of South Lake Tahoe Fire Department and the Lake Valley Fire Department have announced their Christmas Fire Truck tours for the season:
In the city limits the fire truck leaves Station 2 at 5 pm each night and runs their route until 8 pm.
Tuesday, Dec 10 - Venice/Tahoe Keys Area
Wednesday, Dec 11 - Glenwood
Thursday, Dec 12 - Keys Blvd/State Streets
Friday, Dec 13 - South Y/Tata
Saturday, Dec 14 - Barton/Tahoe Island
Sunday, Dec 15 - Al Tahoe
Monday, Dec 16 - Springwood/Bijou Pines
Tuesday, Dec 17 - Main Areas along Hwy 50
Wednesday, Dec 18 - Stateline/Hotels
6th Annual SuperFam Comes to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/09/2013 - 6:02pm
Visit California’s annual “California SuperFAM,” in conjunction with British Airways, returns to the Golden State, October 10-17, 2013 for the sixth consecutive year. Sixty travel agents from the United Kingdom and Ireland will get the VIP treatment on this fast-paced, educational and entertaining California familiarization (“fam”) tour. Split into five groups, agents will embark on five different themed itineraries designed to allow them to experience all that California has to offer firsthand – from Southern California and the Desert to the North Coast and High Sierra.
IRONMAN in Lake Tahoe: A Spectator's View
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/23/2013 - 11:03pm
Even the name IRONMAN tells the story. After watching a day of swimming, biking and running it was proven to me that these athletes must be made of iron, or, at least, something different than my composition. Even having the trademark name in all capital letters gives one a sense of strength.
Study: South Shore Lake Tahoe Loop Road plan would contribute up to $25 million annually
Submitted by newsroom on Fri, 02/22/2013 - 11:51am(Stateline, Nev.) – A recent US Highway 50 economic analysis indicates that a completed downtown area outlined within the US 50/South Shore Community Revitalization project (aka Loop Road), City of South Lake Tahoe’s General Area Plan and the South Shore Vision Plan would provide for an annual retail sales increase of $16 million to $25 million.
South Shore Lake Tahoe prepares for second round of winter season
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 02/07/2013 - 11:53am
With snow on the way in time for the weekend, South Shore Lake Tahoe has a number of activities at ski resorts, lodges and casinos lined up now through spring. Besides skiing and snow boarding at Sierra Resort, Heavenly and Kirkwood there's concerts, contests and festivals planned in the weeks ahead.
Geotourism: A great new reason to visit Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 12:53pmQuick: When you hear the phrase "Lake Tahoe," what's the first thing that comes to your mind? If you said "skiing" or "casinos," you'd respond as probably 99 percent of Bay Area residents do. If you said "geography," "sustainability" or "culture," you'd be among the minority, but you'd be onto a great new idea.
Bank of the West signs on as presenting sponsor of Rahlves’ Banzai Tour
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/15/2013 - 4:59amThe Rahlves’ Banzai Tour hosted this winter at several Lake Tahoe resorts has a new sponsor. Bank of the West has signed on as the presenting sponsor of the downhill ski and snowboard event created by Daron Rahlves, considered among the most decorated American downhill and Super G skier in U.S. history. The tour spans four weekends from Feb. 2 – March 10 at four of Lake Tahoe resorts.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Department Has Begun Its Holiday Route
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 12/14/2012 - 7:56amThe South Lake Tahoe Fire Department has begun handing out candy canes from the decorated fire truck driving throughout the community through Dec. 23. Each night, the holiday truck will make its way through specific sections of the City and the complete schedule is listed below.
These scheduled dates will be dependent on the weather, and may be changed due to driving conditions or emergency responses.
Recommendations Regarding 'Economic Revitalization' for South Shore Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/06/2012 - 5:26pm
After attending the State of the South Shore Economy Public Forum held on October 23rd, 2012 I was inspired to draft a response to the questions about economic revitalization that were asked at the meeting. I feel like our group had many salient ideas that were not properly represented. Also, I have noticed that people are quick to offer ideas like “reduce unemployment”, “beautify the city”, and “improve recreation”, but they are typically unable to offer suggestions on how to make those ideas a reality.
Hotels making it easy for guests to exercise outdoors
Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 1:15pmSoroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe's 'An Evening of Food and Wine Tasting'
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 10/06/2012 - 9:43pm
Event Date:
November 2, 2012 - 6:00pm
The Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe features the 43rd annual “An Evening of Food & Wine Tasting” on Friday, Nov. 2 at Harrah's Tahoe Convention Center. Enjoy incredible wine from Northern California’s top wineries and sample a wide variety of delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts from the South Shore’s finest restaurants.
Lake Tahoe South hits payload with resort improvements, events and celebrations for winter 2012-13
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/28/2012 - 1:34pm
Weeks away from when the snow will fly and pile up high, visitors to America’s favorite lake — picked by readers in USA Today — can expect a winter of epic content as Tahoe South resorts are poised with prime attractions, sizzling special events and a combination of unmatched outdoor recreation and nighttime amenities.
What's Cookin' at Callie's Cabin: Best-of-summer fruit scones
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/24/2012 - 6:00amBreakfast room service at hotels is a perk that I look forward to when I travel to both new and old places for work and pleasure. This month before my Barnes and Noble San Jose book signing, I d...
Gas leak plugged, evacuation lifted in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 08/06/2012 - 11:15pm
UPDATE 10:57 AM: South Lake Tahoe Fire Department issued the following press release regarding Monday night's gas leak, which was reportedly caused by a backhoe that severed a natural gas line. The leak forced the closure of Highway 50 between Fairway Avenue and Herbert Avenue from 11 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. No injuries were reported. Here is the press statement:
Proposed Lake Tahoe regulations raises environmental concerns
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 07/30/2012 - 9:57amThe agency that oversees Lake Tahoe is reworking its regional plan. It's the first big overhaul since 1987, and the initial draft has raised concerns about how much and where commercial development will be allowed.
Alex Leff, with the conservation organization Friends of the West Shore, says the main draft plan would allow significant commercial development on recreational land, which makes up 22 percent of Lake Tahoe's Basin.
Airports, hotels reconfigurating wi-fi speed, rates for travelers
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/04/2012 - 2:00amAmerica’s Best Value Inn at South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/15/2012 - 3:02am
Mike Bickford (Owner in black shirt) and James Clark (General Manager for 20 years) hold the giant scissors during the ribbon cutting on June 7th to announce the rebranding of Best Tahoe West to America’s Best Value Inn. Americas Best Value Inn is the fastest-growing hotel chain in the country, increasing from two properties to 1000 locations and 50,000 guestrooms throughout North America in just 12 years.
Humans take place at top of food chain, eat crawdads to help Lake Tahoe ecosystem
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 05/31/2012 - 2:01pm
A leading Lake Tahoe scientist who has studied invasive species and limnology for 20 years, said issuing permits for commercial harvesting of crayfish at Lake Tahoe will help improve clarity at the pristine lake, as well as take away a food source for other invasive species that threaten clarity and ecosystems.
Lake Tahoe hosts 3,300 plus for America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 11:55amImagine the scenic beauty of Lake Tahoe with its crystal clear blue waters surrounded by towering majestic snow capped peaks. Imagine being able to ride a bicycle around its 72-mile shoreline or a 100-mile century ride. On Sunday more than, 3,300-plus bicycling enthusiasts from all over the country will participate in the 21st annual America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride around Lake Tahoe.
U.S. travelers hitting the road means hotels are hiring
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 8:17amCharles Barkley returns to Lake Tahoe for American Century Championship
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 05/14/2012 - 11:25am
As NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley once put it, “There are worse things to suck at in life than golf.” The TNT basketball analyst, weight loss pitchman, SNL host, Hank Haney poster child, humanitarian, wildly popular everyman and now political commentator will nonetheless put his game on the line once again at the American Century Championship, the celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe, July 17-22, 2012.
March Message from the Mayor: The Choice to Move Forward Rests With Our Community
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 03/07/2012 - 10:44am
One of the critical issues continuously expressed by our citizens has been the condition of our town. Rundown, second rate and blighted are words often used in the same sentence as City of South Lake Tahoe. We love where we live, but we hate how we keep it.
That message was loud and clear in the City’s 2011 Citizen Survey we recently received. More than 70 percent of respondents said the appearance of our town was poor. More than 80 percent considered our roads the same way, poor or worse.
Hyatt heir more interested in developing boutique hotels
Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/27/2012 - 4:10pmHeavenly opens Cal to Nevada crossover trail
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 11:32amFor those of us who have been waiting to transit from California to Nevada at Heavenly Mountain Resort, the wait is over. The crossover trial is now open. That in conjunction with the predicted natural sow heading our way is indeed good news. Like many I've been waiting to ski Heavenly until the crossover trial opened. Now I'm off to the slopes.
Made in Tahoe: Don the Baker dishes up shtick with his sweets
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 9:09am
In this life, Don Ewing is a baker. In a previous life, he probably had his own TV show based on his life as a comedian who does shtick based on flour, yeast and water.
While South Shore is lucky to have Howie Nave as the emcee of all things standup comedy, Ewing, known around town as "Don the Baker," knows he can't compete on the same stage.
"I'm not really not funny," he says. "I'm not rich, either. I'm a baker's man who kneads dough."
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Rubber stamp for the golf course restoration project
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/16/2011 - 9:12amRe: Lake Tahoe Golf Course restoration project. From the beginning I have sent letters to the editor and the mayor's and city commissioners' office, Supervisor Norma Santiago, and the hotels and mo...
Hyatt awards $10,000 to League to Save Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 2:19pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, through the efforts of Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, announced today that it has awarded to the League to Save Lake Tahoe wit...
Tahoe Today: The winds of change 2012
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 6:00amWhat's up Lake Tahoe? It's December now and I am breathlessly awaiting the snow fall to begin. The town will come alive once more skiers will be romping the slopes and all the hotels will be filled...
Tahoe Today: The winds of change 2012
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 6:00amWhat's up Lake Tahoe? It's December now and I am breathlessly awaiting the snow fall to begin. The town will come alive once more skiers will be romping the slopes and all the hotels will be filled...
